Beaux Arts Gallery, Barclay Square/16 Sherman Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: M-F 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Sat 9:30 am-4:30 pm. Call 263-3939.Through July 7, “Still Life: New Works by Robert Holden and Suzy Taylor,” realist still lifes by Mr Holden 11:18 A11/P11 impressionistic views by Ms Taylor.Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Hours: Wed 12-4:30 pm, Thurs-Sat 12-9 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm. Call 796-2193.*###new show) June 16-July 31, “Visual Journey,” new paintings by Ann Kromer; June 16, opening reception ###incl live music by Girls on the Side), 6-9 pm.Highstead Arboretum, 127 Lonetown Rd, Redding. Hours: Mon-Fri by appointment. Call 938-8809.Through June 20, “Botanical Art: Paintings 11:18 A11/P11 Drawings of Plants and Their Fruits,” botanical artwork by 22 members of Guild of Natural Science Illustrators.Kent Art Assn, 21 South Main St/Rte 7, Kent. Hours: Th-Sun 1-5 pm. Call 860-927-3989.Through June 17, “KAA Annual Members’ Show,” membes-only event offers 100+ works in oil, watercolor, pastels, acrylics, graphics 11:18 A11/P11 small sculpture.Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-966-5617.*###new show) June 24-July 22, “Color Landscapes,” “realist-expressionist” landscapes by Helen Cantrell; June 24, opening reception, 2-4 pm.*###new show) June 24-July 22, “Chromophobia,” guild members group show exploring the significance of artists’ use of or avoidance of colors “in relation to the overall effectiveness of the work, exhibit inspired by David Batchelor’s new book of same name; June 24, opening reception, 2-4 pm.*###new show) June 24-July 22, “Director’s Choice: Photochrome, A Slice of Contemporary Photography,” works loaned from major New York galleries; June 24, opening reception, 2-4 pm.Wadsworth Atheneum, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 860-278-2670.*###new show) June 16-Jan 6, “Flagging Freedom,” 40 paintings, sculpture, photos 11:18 A11/P11 prints from collection of The Amistad Foundation that comment on the ideals 11:18 A11/P11 realities of World War II through mid-1970s in America.Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Washington Depot. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm ###closed Wed), Sun 2-5 pm. Call 860-868-2878.Through June 17, “Abstract Show: paintings,” works by Seth Ely, Chuck O’Connor 11:18 A11/P11 Michalene Parker.Woodbury Antiques 11:18 A11/P11 Fine Art, 473 Main St So/Rte 6, Woodbury. Call 203-266-4753.Through June 17, “Matt Wood: Landscapes 11:18 A11/P11 Abstractions,” large-scale oil paintings incl mural segments by the Woodbury artist.Yale Center For British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###at High St), New Haven. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-432-2800.*###new show) June 16-Sept 2, “Photographs By Snowdon: A Retrospective,” first full retrospective of one of Britain’s leading photographers w/ works from 1950s-1990; July 14, “Photographs by Snowdon” gallery talk, noon, freeCountry Players of Brookfield, Rte 25, Brookfield Center. Call 775-0023.July 8-9: Auditions for Exit the Body, Sun 4-8 pm, Mon 7-9 pm, openings for 5 women 11:18 A11/P11 5 men, performances weekends Sept 7-28, director is Gene Golaszewski, producer is Alexis Vournazos.Ridgefield Theater Barn, Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-7536.Call for directors w/ proposals for 2002 season, theater expects to present 5 shows ###cabaret or egular seating style) between Jan-Dec, contact John Grissmer at above 12 for details.Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury. Call 203-591-8223 x24.June 23: Open auditions for 3rd Annual Laugh-Off, call for audition time, open to comedians of CT, NY 11:18 A11/P11 NJ, winners will perform that night in Round One of 3rd Annual Laugh-Off.Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rte 37 at Rte 39 ###behind firehouse), Sherman. Call 845-878-6388, 914-714-9122.June 17-18: Auditions for Don Nigro’s suspense-drama Ravenscroft, 7-9 pm, need one man ###age 30-50) 11:18 A11/P11 5 women ###varying ages, 15-60), show dates Fri-Sat Aug 3-25 plus one Sun matinee, contact director Jocelyn Beard at either of above numbers.Town Players, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 203-438-4468.July 9-10: Auditions for Michael Frayn’s Alarms 11:18 A11/P11 Excursions, 7-9 pm, openings for up to 12 men and women, ages 20 and up, for presentation of one-act comedies, performance dates in Sept, contact director Mary Poile for details, also opening for sound technician ###demanding job).June 15: Kevin Briody at C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 6 pm, free concert by CT State Troubadour suitable for families/all ages, first in library’s outdoor summer series ###indoors if rain), bring blankets/low chairs for seating, opening set by guitarist Erik Bagger; 426-4533.June 16-17: Ballet in the Meadow, Marsha Ismailoff Mark School of Ballet, 57 Mt Pleasant Rd/Rte 25, Newtown, 5:30 pm, free outdoor performances by students of ballet school of all ages 11:18 A11/P11 levels of study; 426-0698.June 17: “An Evening of Song,” First Congregational Church, 6 Kirby Rd, Washington, 5 pm, adm by donation, French, German 11:18 A11/P11 American art songs, operatic arias 11:18 A11/P11 duets, Broadway show tunes, etc, reception follows; 860-868-0569.June 21: Marty Q Sextet on The Waterbury Green, West Main St, Waterbury, 12:30-2 pm, free jazz performance by The Marty Q Sextet ###Marty Q, Mickey DiMichele, John Avellani, Bob Semanchick, John Bernier 11:18 A11/P11 James Moore) sponsored by Mayor’s office to welcome summer, rain date June 28; 203-574-6712.June 21: “The London of Handel and Haydn,” Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St at High St, New Haven, 5:15 pm, free concert by Four Nations Ensemble to incl Trio Sonata by Handel 11:18 A11/P11 Haydn’s Surprise Symphony, in conjunction w/ exhibit “The Line of Beauty”; 203-432-2800.June 25: The Eriksson Quartet at East Hill Woods auditorium, 611 East Hill Rd, Southbury, 7:15 pm, free performance by Justin Smith 11:18 A11/P11 Jeffrey Phillips ###violin), violist Carl Larson 11:18 A11/P11 cellist Graham Olson; 262-6161.June 25: Richter Under the Stars: The Cabaret Series, Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury, 8 pm, tickets Nov8, cabaret performance featuring past 11:18 A11/P11 present members of Musicals at Richter company performing favorite Broadway show tunes, bring low chairs or blankets for seating, picnics welcome, program repeats June 30; 748-6873. June 26: Musical at Richter Players performance, Ashlar of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown, 7 pm rain or shine, free outdoor performance of Broadway music in cabaret style by performers from Danbury’s Musical at Richter company continues Ashlar’s 15th Annual Summer Sounds Concert Series, bring blankets/lawn chairs; 426-5847.Acoustic Café, 2926 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-335-FOLK ###3655).Open mic every Tues, sign ups 7 pm, performances begin at 8; Video Nights Wed 11:18 A11/P11 Thurs, 8:30 pm ###call for each night’s selection, or just show up).June 15, Roy Bookbinder, 9 pm, Nov12, acoustic blues w/ laid-back vocals 11:18 A11/P11 strong guitar playing, opening set by Tim Regan ###old-time blues); June 16, Mila Drumke 11:18 A11/P11 Rose Polanzani, 9 pm, Nov10; June 17, “folk rock goddess” Catie Curtis, 7 pm, Nov20; June 20, CT Songwriters’ Assn Songwriters’ Showcase, 8 pm; June 21, Live From New York: Contemporary Folk Festival, begins 8:30, Nov8, perfromances by Edie Carey, Teddy Goldstein, Annie Heaton, Andrew Herr 11:18 A11/P11 Sam Shaber; June 22, Pamela Means, 9 pm, Nov10, acoustic alternative folk; June 23, Bill Perry, 9 and 11 pm ###two shows), Nov5, electric blues.CityCenter Danbury, Ives St 11:18 A11/P11 Patriot Dr, Danbury. Call 792-1711.2001 CityCenter Summertime Festival of the Arts, free concerts.Thurs/Family Night, performances 6:30, targeted for families 11:18 A11/P11 children: June 21, The Cat’s Pajamas, humorous songs w/ messages of self-esteem, literacy 11:18 A11/P11 environmentalism ###named Best New Artists by Children’s Music Web); June 28, Gigi 11:18 A11/P11 The Lend Me A Hand Band, 7-member band w/ original kids’ music incl rap 11:18 A11/P11 rock to swing 11:18 A11/P11 doo wop; Fri-Sat performances 7:30 pm w/ classic rock, opera, jazz, blues, oldies, Big Band, etc: June 22, Bock and Blu, 9-pc band led by Steely Dan arranger Gary Blu performs classic rock, r11:18 A11/P11b favorites 11:18 A11/P11 originals; June 23, legendary singer-songwriter Leon Russell ###rain location Tuxedo Junction); June 29, The Glamour Girls, 7-pc girl group performs dance hits from 1960s-80s.Ives Concert Park, WCSU westside campus, University Blvd, Danbury. Call 837-9226 ###or TicketMaster, 744-8100).Family Concert Series, tickets Nov10 adults, free ages 12 11:18 A11/P11 under: June 24, 15-yr-old pianist Timothy Andres, 1 pm.Merryall Center for the Arts, Chapel Hill Rd ###off Merryall Rd), New Milford. Call 860-354-7264.Performances 8:30 pm ###unless noted), tickets Nov15, season tickets available: June 16, Brian Krinke 11:18 A11/P11 Jennifer Undercofler, husband-wife duo performs American music of past century; June 23, Solungga Fang-Tzo Lui, classical pianist will perform works of Bach, Prokofiev 11:18 A11/P11 New Milford’s Gregory Mertl.Music Mountain, Music Mountain Rd ###near Rtes 63 11:18 A11/P11 126), Falls Village. Radio broadcasts on WMNR ###Monroe, 88.1 FM). Call 860-824-7126.72nd Season, tickets Nov17.50/adv, Nov20/door, Nov10 students.Baroque Concerts, 8 pm: June 16, The Hanoverian Ensemble, quartets, trios 11:18 A11/P11 duets by Mozart, Haydn, J.C. Bach, et al. Chamber Concerts: June 17, Jacques Thibaud Trio, 3 pm, string trios by Beethoven, Schoenberg 11:18 A11/P11 Dohnanyi; June 24, Leontovitch String Quartet, 3 pm, guest pianist Barry Snyder, works of Beethoven, Brahms 11:18 A11/P11 Shostakovitch.Next Stop Café, 102 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 730-9940.Acoustic blues, 7-10 pm, free adm ###unless noted) but reservations sugg: June 16, Rocky Lawrence, Nov10.Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Call 203-966-9700.43rd Summer Chamber Music Series, performanes 8 pm, tickets Nov20 adults, Nov10 students/children 18 11:18 A11/P11 under ###season tickets Nov75): June 22, The Aulos Ensemble performing “authentic Baroque at its best” ###The New York Times).Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.June 15-21: Left Luggage ###NR0, daily 7:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1 11:18 A11/P11 5:25 pm; Memento ###R), daily 9:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 3:05 pm; Me, You, Them ###PG-13), daily 7:10 11:18 A11/P11 9:25 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:20 11:18 A11/P11 3:45 pm; Moulin Rouge ###PG-13), daily 6:55 11:18 A11/P11 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:10 11:18 A11/P11 4 pm; With A Friend Like Harry ###R), daily 6:45 11:18 A11/P11 9:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 11:18 A11/P11 4:15 pm.The Discovery Museum/Henry B. duPont Planetarium, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-372-3521.Children’s planetarium shows Tues-Fri 1 pm, Sat-Sun 2 pm. Shows suitable for all ages Tues-Fri 3:30 pm, Sat-Sun 1 11:18 A11/P11 3 pm. ###Call museum for current programs.)Through Aug 31: Sat-Sun, Traveler’s Guide to the Solar System ###ages 7-adult), 1 11:18 A11/P11 3 pm, Wonderful Sky ###preschool-age 7), 2 pm; Mon-Fri Wonderful Sky 1 pm, Traveler’s Guide to the Solar System, 3 pm. Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.June 15-21: Bridget Jones’s Diary ###R), daily 7 11:18 A11/P11 9 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 11:18 A11/P11 3:45 pm, Tues 1 pm.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282. Hollister Film Series, free screenings, 1 11:18 A11/P11 7 pm, preceded by Movie Chat: June 26, Ride with the Devil ###Movie Chat to precede evening show only).Wadsworth Atheneum, 800 Main St, Hartford. Call 860-278-2670 x3027.Taboo11 Summer Film Series, screenings Thurs 11:18 A11/P11 Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 2 pm through Aug 26, call museum for full schedule): June 21-24, Innocence; June 28-July 1, Chunhyang; July 5-8, Two Women.Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###at High St), New Haven. Call 203-432-2800.“Eighteenth Century Britain on Film” series, free screenings 2 pm: June 18, Tom Jones ###1963); June 19, Barry Lyndon ###1975); June 20, Culloden ###1964); June 21, The Master of Ballantrae ###1953); June 22, The Madness of King George ###1994); June 23, The Clandestine Marriage ###1999). “Britain and The Sixties on Film” series, free screenings 2 pm: June 25, Billy Liar ###1963); June 26, A Hard Day’s Night ###1964); June 27, Blownup ###1966); June 28, Georgy Girl ###1966); June 29, To Sir, With Love ###1967); June 30, If… ###1968).June 29: “Go Ape For Shape11” workshop, Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 10 am-noon, Nov20, ages 4-6 invited to explore shapes using movement, Polaroid photos 11:18 A11/P11 surroundings to highlight the usefulness 11:18 A11/P11 importance of shapes, parents invited to participate or take concurrent docent-led tour of summer exhibition; 203-438-4519.Musicals at Richter, Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.Fairy Tale Theater, performances Sat 11 am, all tickets Nov5, rain or shine ###indoors if rain): June 30, The Emperor’s New Clothes, King Midas and The Golden Touch and Caps For Sale.Science Center of Connecticut, Trout Brook Dr, West Hartford. Hours: Tues-Wed 10 am-5 pm, Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860-231-2824.Through June 20, “LEGO™ Invention Adventure,” three discovery areas challenge children of all ages to contrcut earthquake-proof buildings, maneuver a robot using voice commands and build 11:18 A11/P11 race a gravity-powered car.Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court ###Post Rd East/Rte 1), Westport. Call 203-227-4177.2001 Children’s Summer Series, performances 11 am 11:18 A11/P11 2 pm, tickets Nov8 11:18 A11/P11 Nov10: June 15, “A Family Concert: Cathy Fink  Marcy Marxer,” award-winning family concerts incl singalongs 11:18 A11/P11 other audience participation; June 22, The Gingerbread Boy, production by The Gingerbread Players 11:18 A11/P11 Jack will perform its signature production w/ score by American folk music composer Earl Robinson.June 16: Blessing of the Bikes, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 8-11:30 am, breakfast by freewill donation, breakfast served until 11, blessings will continue to 11:30, all welcome; 426-7728, 426-4817.June 16: Child Safety Seat Check 11:18 A11/P11 Infant/Toddler Tag Sale, Newtown Youth Services building, 41-A Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, tag sale will run 9-1, car safety seat checks by Newtown Police Department 10-2, organized by NYS; 270-4335.June 16: Parish-Wide Tag Sale, St Peter’s Episcopal Church, on the Green/Old Tannery Rd, Monroe, 9 am-4 pm; 268-4265.June 16: 26th Annual New England Strawberry Festival, United Church of Christ, Main St No/Rte 6, Southbury, 12-3 pm rain or shine, free adm, celebrate arrival of summer w/ strawberry desserts, also dunking booth, live music, children’s activities incl games 11:18 A11/P11 face painting, blood pressure screenings, baked goods sale, etc; 850-296-2600 x304.June 16: Chicken BBQ 11:18 A11/P11 Strawberry Shortcake Dinner, Newbury Congregational Church, Rte 133 at Tower Rd, Brookfield, 5-7 pm, tickets Nov8 adults, Nov4 children age 6 11:18 A11/P11 under.June 16: A Murder-Mystery Dinner at The Haunted House on Boughton Hill, Regional YMCA of Western CT/Boughton St brance, 12 Boughton St, Danbury, doors open 7 pm, dinner 11:18 A11/P11 performance begins 7:30, suggested donation Nov5, benefit performance w/ haunting tale 11:18 A11/P11 crime to solve will be presented by Boughton St Players ###Danbury High School 11:18 A11/P11 ESCAPE to the Arts participants); 829-9488.June 16: Living Room Live at Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury, 8 pm, tickets Nov25, 7-member NYC comedy troupe performs Saturday Night Live-style sketches; 203-757-4676.June 21: Flagpole Photographers Club meeting, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, begins 7:30 pm, free and open to non-members, slide competition by members with “Nautical/Water” theme, final club meeting before summer break; 270-1943, 426-0558. June 22: Summer Solstice Night Psychic Fair, Holiday Inn, Newtown Rd/Rte 6, Newtown, 6-11:30 pm, free adm, psychics, clairvoyants, astrologers, tarot 11:18 A11/P11 gemstone readers; 792-2939.June 22-24: Roxbury Library Book Fair 11:18 A11/P11 Preview Party, at Hodge Memorial Library 11:18 A11/P11 Museum, Rte 67, Roxbury, Fri preview party ###Nov20/person, Nov35/couple) 5:30-8 pm ###incl direct 11:18 A11/P11 silent auction purchase opportunities, wine 11:18 A11/P11 hors d’oeuvres, theme baskets, etc), sale hours Sat 8-9 am early bird hours ###adm Nov5), then 9 am-2 pm ###free adm), Sun 9:30 am-1 pm; 860-354-9720.June 23: St Paul’s Episcopal Church Fair, Main St/Rte 6, Woodbury, 10 am-4 pm ###rain date June 24), free adm, great bargains, food/refreshments, family fun; 203-263-0804.June 23: Open Turret Day at Military Museum of Southern New England, 125 Park Ave, Danbury, 10 am-5 pm ###rain date June 24, noon-5 pm), adm Nov4 adults, Nov2 seniors, children ages 6-18 11:18 A11/P11 active military members, visitors allowed to climb inside museum’s armored military vehicles, also incl museum adm; 790-9277.June 23: Round One/Third Annual Laugh-Off, Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury, 8 pm, tickets Nov12, first round of performances by comedians of CT, NY 11:18 A11/P11 NJ, hosted by co-winner of 2000 CT Comedy Festival 11:18 A11/P11 Emmy nominee Marshall Brandon; 203-757-4676.June 23: Town Square Dance, Kent Library/Fire House Esplanade, Rte 7, kent, begins 8 pm, tickets Nov10 adults, Nov25/family, live music by Country Spice Dance Band, soft drinks 11:18 A11/P11 desserts available, BYO beer 11:18 A11/P11 wine; 860-927-1147.June 24: Second Co Governor’s Horse Guard Open House, Fairfield Hills facility, Newtown, 10 am-2 pm, free public event will highlight recently renovated facilities, also equestrian events, tours, pony rides, historical exhibits, members of unit will answer visitors’ questions, etc; 426-9046.June 24: Danbury Coin Club Show 11:18 A11/P11 Sale, Ramada Inn, Newtown Rd/Rte 6, Danbury, 10 am-4 pm, free adm, 33 tables, info 11:18 A11/P11 limited appraisal services, display of 1944 steel zinc penny, coins 11:18 A11/P11 numismatic supplies, etc; 746-7531.June 24: “Blood, Spit 11:18 A11/P11 Coffee” workshop, Wooster Community Art Center, 73 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury, 12-5 pm, Nov85, look at work of contemporary artists who incorporate unorthodox painting 11:18 A11/P11 drawing materials into their art, slide presentation 11:18 A11/P11 short drawing course, mid-afternoon reception, led by artist Gabrielle Senza; 744-4825.Active Singles. Call 860-489-9611 or visit www.activesingles.org.Summer Beach Parties: June 24 ###reservations due), season-opening beach party at Hop Brook Lake, Rte 188, Middlebury, 9 am-6 pm, adm Nov35 incl continental breakfast 11:18 A11/P11 huge buffet lunch, swimming, hiking, biking, volleyball, softball, horshoes 11:18 A11/P11  board games, 2 DJs playing music.Barnes 11:18 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free programs: June 21, discussion 11:18 A11/P11 signing w/ Scott Ventrella ###The Power of Positive Thinking in Business), 8 pm.Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-394-6572.June 15-17, The First Americans’ Festival   An International Indigenous Art 11:18 A11/P11 Dance Extravaganza, 10 am-8 pm, Pow Wow of the White Buffalo Society will present cultural attractions 11:18 A11/P11 vendors, hundreds of North American tribes represented incl Native American celebrities, traditional food, Native American wildlife 11:18 A11/P11 crafts, dance performances, workshops, cultural attractions 11:18 A11/P11 vendors, suitable for all ages; June 17, Father’s Day, free adm for all dads w/ their ###paying) families.Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5098.Free programs unless noted, reservations requested, call any time weather is questionable: June 16, “Spirit of Butterflies   Myth, Magic and Art,” annual field day of CT Butterfly Assn begins 9 am, rain or shine 11:18 A11/P11 open to public, free adm, guided field trips, seminars, children’s activities, butterfly-attracting plants sale, etc; June 17, morning bird w3alk, 8 am, visit center’s forest to look for rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Indigo Buntings, ducks, etc, ###program repeats June 20, same time); June 20, see June 17 details.Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury. Hours: 10 am-4 pm daily ###April 1-Nov 26). Call 778-8337.Wednesday Evening Events series, 7:30-8:30 pm, sm donation requested, weekly programs follow weekly museum member meetings, subjects as follows: June 20, “New Haven Railroad” by J.W. Swanberg; John 27, “New Haven RR” by Peter McLachlan.Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: June 16, Insects and Pond Life program/hike, 9:30-11:30 am, program will explain idiosyncrasies, habits 11:18 A11/P11 adaptations of crawling, flying, swimming 11:18 A11/P11 biting insects, bring magnifying glass if possible; June 24, Saugatuck Reservoir Day Hike, 9 am-3 pm, approx 8-10 miles along 50-mile Saugatuck Trials system incl reservoir views 11:18 A11/P11 trails, lunch at Great Lake 11:18 A11/P11 portions of trail along northeastern edge of Den, Flagpole Photographers, C.H. Booth Library meeting room, 25 Main St, Newtown. Call 270-1943, 426-0558.Meetings 3rd Thurs/month, 7:30 pm, non-members always welcome: Next meeting June 21, slide competition by members with “Nautical/Water” theme, final club meeting before summer break. Gunn Memorial Library 11:18 A11/P11 Museum, 5 Wykeham Rd at Rte 47, Washington. Call 860-868-7586.Summer Literature Lecture Series, meets 7 pm, free series will focus on stylistic changes seen in early 20th C novels: June 26, discussion of James Joyce’s A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man; July 31, discussion of D.H. Lawrence’s Sons and Lovers; Aug 28, discussion of E.M. Forster’s Howards End.Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby. Call 203-734-2513.Thursday Treks, monthly program at 1 pm, Nov2, all ages welcome:Saturday Bird Walks, free, bring bird guides 11:18 A11/P11 binoculars ###limited supply available for loan), suitable for all ages: Walks 1st Sat/month begin 8 am, leave from main parking lot; 3rd Sat/month begin 9 am, leave from center’s main lobby.Newtown Hikers. Call 426-2897, 270-4340.Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 9 am, free, all welcome, bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations as follows ###call hike leader if weather doubtful): June 16, Yorktown Heights, NY Rail Trail, hike-bike ###Jack Donlon, 203-966-8421); June 23, Osbornedale State Park, Derby, short hike followed by fall hike planning potluck luncheon at park, rain or shine ###Morie Coburn, 203-937-8067, call also for food coordination).Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 11:18 A11/P11 Sat 9 am-noon, access is from town hall’s back parking lot ###separate door for thrift shop), shop carries discounted items from local businesses 11:18 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 11:18 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282.Free programs: June 19, Critics Circle Book Group meeting, 7 pm ###all welcome), discussion of Anita Desai’s Fasting, Feasting; June 20, AM Book Group meeting, 10 am ###all welcome), discussion of Andre Dubus III’s The House of Sand and Fog.Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. ###SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, Main St, Newtown. Call 426-6654.Meetings 4th Wed/month, 1:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: June 27, pastel landscape program w/ Jeff Webb.Sunrise Herbal Remedies, 35 Codfish Hill Rd, Bethel. Call 794-0809.Free workshops w/ slides 11:18 A11/P11 handouts, 10 am, light refreshments: June 16, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy: Herbs for Wellness 11:18 A11/P11 Balance”; June 23, “Natural Healthy Weight Loss”; June 30, “Herbal Cooking and Gardening.”Wednesday Night Poetry Series, Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place ###in former railroad station bldg), Bethel. Call 426-3388 ###Faith Vicinanza), 270-6202 ###Michael Seri), 748-2828 ###BAJ).Series presented ev Wed 7:30-10 pm ###doors open 7 pm, featured poets 8:30 pm, poetry workshop 9:15 pm), adm Nov1 ###Nov3 if out-of-state or major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: June 20, David Marshall, creator 11:18 A11/P11 executive director “Hot Schools” program for CT Commission on the Arts; July 4, Independence Day Open Mike Night.Goodspeed Opera House, Rte 82, East Haddam. Call 860-873-8668.Brigadoon, through June 23, curtain Wed-Thurs 7:30 pm, Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, mat Wed 11:18 A11/P11 Sun 2 pm, Sat 4 pm ###ALSO Tues, June 19 11:18 A11/P11 Fri, June 22, mat 2 pm), tickets Nov22-Nov44.Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860-527-5151.Baptiste11, through June 24, curtain Tues, Thurs 11:18 A11/P11 Sun 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2:30, also ###Sat) June 23, also ###Wed) June 20 at 2 pm, tickets Nov20-Nov55.Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203-787-4282.On Stage II: Well ###**workshop production), June 15-23, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, all tickets Nov15.Musicals At Richter, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.Pippin, through June 30, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm ###grounds open 7:15 for picnics), tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 seniors, Nov10 students 11:18 A11/P11 children.Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rte 37 at 39, Sherman. Call 860-355-3622.Wait Until Dark, June 15-July 7, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat ###Sun) July 1, 3 pm, tickets Nov14 adults, Nov12 seniors 11:18 A11/P11 students; June 15, opening night spritzer/party.Summer Cabaret at Yale, 217 Park St, New Haven. Call 203-432-1567.Valpariso, June 20-30, curtain Wed-Sat 8:30 pm ###dinner served 7 pm), tickets Nov16 adults, Nov14 seniors, Nov10 students, group rates available.TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860-350-6863.Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, July 21-Aug 25, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 7 pm, tickets Nov20 adults, Nov18 students 11:18 A11/P11 seniors; also ###Thurs) July 19, senior citizens’ preview, free adm; and ###Thurs) July 26, Pay-What-You-Can-Night, 8 pm.Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court, Westport. Call 203-227-4177.Princess Turandot, through June 23, curtain Mon-Thurs 8 pm, Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sat 5 pm ###also Wed, June 13 11:18 A11/P11 20, 2 pm), tickets Nov17-Nov48.*******************Events that appear by date have Newtown events listed first, with additional events listed by their start time. At the time of printing, the information here is accurate as presented; a call ahead is always a good idea to be safe.DEADLINE INFORMATIONPress releases for the Enjoy calendar of events or the Enjoy section must be received by MONDAY NOON for publication in that week’s edition of The Newtown Bee. 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