Antiques Shows ________________

Saturdays: Woodbury Flea Market, 44 Sherman Rd (Rte 64 near Rte 6), Woodbury, opens 7:30 am, free adm & parking, up to 42 vendors ; 203-263-62147.

Sundays: Elephant’s Trunk Country Flea Market, Rte 7, New Milford, 7 am-2 pm (early buying 5:45, $20), adm $2, free ages 12 & under, refreshments available, no pets on premises; 508-265-9911.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places __________________

The Behnke Doherty Gallery, 6 Green Hill, Washington Depot; 860-868-1655.

*(new show) June 29-Aug 5: “The Space Between,” paintings and works on paper, spanning 50 yrs, by Charles Cajori, and wood sculpture & sm bronzes by Tom Doyle; June 30, opening reception, 4-7 pm.

Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-4533.

Through July 2, “Wedding Dress Reception,” small “but distinguished” group of wedding dresses of circa 1930s-80s loaned from Newtown families.

Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield; 203-775-4526.

*(new show) June 30-July 15: “Local Ground: Pottery and Ceramic Work from Around Here,” work in clay by local potters, sculptors & tile makers incl Sarah Bernhardt, Joy Brown, Clare Lewis, Elizabeth MacDonald, Alison Palmer, Christine Owen, et al; June 30, opening reception. 6-9 pm.

Burnham Library, 62 Main St South/Rte 133, Bridgewater; 860-354-6973.

*(new show) July 1-28: works by abstract painter & sculptor Basil John Perrone.

Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington; 860-868-0518.

The Artist’s Corner (in Museum Shop, can be visited without paying full museum adm) — Through June 30: “Black Ash and Sweetgrass,” fancy baskets by Abenaki basketmaker Liz Charlebois.

Morrison Gallery, 5 Maple St, Kent; 860-927-4501.

*(new show) June 30-Aug 5: 24 paintings by Wolf Kahn; June 30, opening reception, 5-7 pm.

Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose St, Newtown; 203-270-4201.

*(new show) July 2-31: “Art About Town: Newtown Municipal Center III,” works by members of The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN).

Peter Lawrence Gallery, 703 Kent Road/Rte 7, Gaylordsville; 203-746-5533.

*(new show) June 29-July 29: “Pictures, Pottery and Precious Gems,” works by photographers Pamela Lambos & Joyce Novotny, mixed media works by Debbie Gilbert, ceramics & pottery by Judith Taylor, fused glass pcs by Maryann Meken-Silvestri,  & jewelry by Carrie Land, Patricia Leonaggeo & Jill Caprio-Scalera; July 1, opening reception, 1-5 pm.

Stone River Grille, 1 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook; 203-270-1200.

Through July 31: works by Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) members Sabine Bonnar, Theresa Caputo, Lisa Willvonseder-Greto, Sonia Halapin & Virginia Zic.

Wild Birds Unlimited, 317 Federal Rd/Rte 7, Brookfield; 203-775-4888.

Through July 31: works by professional nature photographers David Powell, Doug Brown & Keith Bauer.

Concerts, Musical Events______

June 30: Monthly Ballroom Dance & Performance, Holy Trinity Greek Church Community Center, 4070 Upper Park Ave, Bridgeport, dancing 7 pm-midnight (music provided by DJ Peter Collins), free dance lesson at 8, performance by world renown Argentine tango stars Jorge Torres & Maria Blanco, singles & couples welcome, non-smoking building; 203-374-7308.

July 12: The Frank Porto Band at Dickinson Park, Elm Dr, Newtown, 6:30-8 pm, free, music of 1930s and 40s, bring seating, picnics welcome, under pavilion if light rain; 203-270-4340.

Gate House Coffee House, Rte 172 (in front of training school), Southbury; 203-586-2144.

Summer Concert Series, Tues 6:30 pm (under pavilion if rain), free adm, bring seating: July 3, Timmy Maia, soulful R&B; July 10, Goldrush, country.

Masonicare of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 203-426-5847, 203-364-3128.

Summer Sounds Concert Series, 7 pm, free, bring seating, light refreshments for purchase, call if rain predicted: July 11, 42 Street Band, rock, blues & jazz (rain date July 12.

For Kids & Families _____________

Through June 30: Annual St Rose Annual Parish Carnival, St Rose Church grounds, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, nightly 6-10:30 pm, rides & carnival games, Kiddie Tent w/ face painting & coloring, food & more (also Bingo Fri, doors open 5:45, games at 6:30, $17, cash prizes); 203-426-1014.

Through July 24: “Art Tells A Story,” The Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury, Tues 10 am-noon, $6/session (diff program each week), ages 4-6 invited to look at, discuss & then create art about pets, favorite places, stories & fantasies, parents/grandparents/caregivers welcome (no charge for adults), led by museum teachers; 203-753-0381 x10.

Through Aug 1: “Exploring Art,” The Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury, Wed 10 am-noon (no program July 4), $6/session (diff program each week), ages 7-9 invited to explore & experiment w/ variety of media incl collage, drawing, painting & sculpture while learning about composition, balance, scale & proportion, parents/grandparents/caregivers welcome (no charge for adults), led by museum teachers; 203-753-0381 x10.

June 30: Honey Tree Preschool & Childcare Open House, 992 Danbury Rd, Wilton, 11 am-1 pm, fun, games, crafts & prizes, parents invited to learn about programs & meet staff; 203-261-5667 (Monroe location), 203-544-7575.

C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-4533 (children’s dept 203-426-3851).

Young Adult programs, free unless specified: July 7, Henna Body Art workshop, 1:30 pm, young adults entering grades 6-12 invited to learn about & try all-natural henna temporary tattoos w/ Newtown resident Parul Patel, $5 materials fee due at time of 2-hour workshop, registration requested.

 

Miscellaneous     __________________

Through June 30: Annual St Rose Annual Parish Carnival, St Rose Church grounds, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, see details under For Kids & Families listing.

June 30: “16th Annual Newtown Historical Society House & Garden Tour: A New Look At Newtown’s Oldest Places,” Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 11 am-5 pm rain or shine, $25/adv, $30/day of, 6 historic properties w/ homes and gardens, 3 more properties with gardens, all open for self-guided tours (maps provided with ticket purchase), hosted by & benefit for historical society, day-of tickets available at Curtiss House until 1:30; 203-426-5937.

June 30: VFW Family Picnic, VFW Post 308, 18 Tinkerfield Rd, Newtown, 11 am-4 pm, $20, $30/ family ($17, $25 in advance), public invited to enjoy picnic foods, music by Hollester (6 pm), treasure hunt & balloon toss for kids, 50-50 raffle; 203-426-9316.

Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-2475.

FILM: June 29-July 5: Battleship (PG-13), Fri-Tues, Thurs 7 & 9:15 pm, mat Fri-Sun 1 & 4 pm, Mon, Tues & Thurs 1 pm.

Newtown Toastmasters, Town Hall South Parks & Recreation Conference Room, 3 Main St, Newtown; 203-313-5507, NewtownToastmasters.FreeToastHost.cc.

Local chapter of international organization meets 1st & 3rd Wed/month, guests & newcomers welcome.

Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall (lower level, use rear parking lot), 45 Main Street, Newtown; 203-270-4377.

Shop is open Wed 12-3 pm & Sat 9 am-noon, shop carries discounted items from local businesses & private donors incl clothing, sm home accessories & more.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-6224 (ask for Betty) or 203-264-3728 (ask for Krista).

Non-profit weight loss support group meets every Mon 6:30-7:30 pm (weigh-ins 5:45-6:15, meetings 6:30-7:30), meetings $2/week, membership $24/year.

Treehouse Comedy Productions; 203-268-5857.

Shows at Lorenzo’s, 39 Elm St, New Haven, 9 pm, $15 unless noted: June 29, Jim Florentine (The Metal Show, Crank Yankers), 9 pm, $19.50, special event hosted by Danny Kelly; July 6, RC Smith headlining, Bryan Keith opening (another opener TBA); July 13, Joey Kola headlining, Joe Currie opening.

Shows at Marissa’s, 6540 Main St, Trumbull, 9 pm, $17.50 unless noted: June 29, Jimmy “JJ” Walker, 9 pm, $20, w/ special guests Brian Cichocki & Jason Good.

Theatre      ________________________

Musicals At Richter, Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury; 203-748-6873.

Through June 30: Nunsense: The Megamusical, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm (grounds open 7:15 for picnics), Fri-Sat $23, $18 seniors, $15 students & children, Sun $18, $14 & $12.

TheaterWorks Hartford, 233 Pearl St, Hartford; 860-527-7838.

Through July 8: I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti, curtain Tues-Thurs 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2:30 pm, $50, student rush & group discounts, “Kitchen Seating” available (call about these options).

TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford; 860-350-6863.

Through June 30: Golda’s Balcony, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, $20.

Town Players of Newtown, at The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown; 203-270-9144, www.NewtownPlayers.org.

July 6-28: Brighton Beach Memoirs, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (July 15 & 22) 2 pm, tickets $20 Fri-Sat, $15 mat, $10 ages 10 & under.

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Shannon Hicks is the calendar editor for The Newtown Bee. To submit an item for the Enjoy Calendar, send her an email at shannon@thebee.com no later than Tuesday at 5 pm for each week’s calendar. For the Community Calendar (Newtown events, which can be found on page A-2 each week), emails must be received no later than 5 pm Wednesday. For additional information contact Miss Hicks at The Newtown Bee, 203-426-3141.