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 w/ emphasis on early items & antiques, also plants & flowers; 203-263-62147.

Sundays (to Nov 28): 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, leave pets home, vendors offer antiques, collectibles & misc, refreshments available; 508-265-9911.

Nov 19: 5th Vintage Clothing & Accessories, Textiles & Jewelry Show & Sale, PAL Building, 25 Hayestown Rd, Danbury, Fri 5-8 pm (adm $25), Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm, $7, free ages 13 & under; 914-273-4667.

Nov 19-20: 10th annual Wethersfield Antiques Show, Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St, Wethersfield, Fri 6:30-9 pm (preview party w/ early buying $35), Sat 10 am-4 pm, $7, 48 dealers, café, booth chats, sponsored by Wethersfield Historical Society; 860-529-7656.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places ___________________________

The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport; 203-331-1104.

Through Jan 2: “Celebrating the Spirit of P.T. Barnum — Energy, Vitality, Balance,” cirque themed creations by CT-based artist (& periodontist) David Millen.

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

Through Dec 19: “Light’s Subtle Touch: The Changing Seasons of the Litchfield Hills — Landscape Paintings by Tom Yost,” new paintings by Mr Yost, whose works has its deepest roots in Hudson River School, also wooden bowls of John Talbot, shorebird & duck decoys by Mark McNair.

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

In Olga Knoepke Meeting Room (lower meeting room): Through Nov 30: “When Fall Comes to New England: A Short Lived Gift to Behold,” photos by former Newtown resident Tom Kretsch that celebrate the moods & feelings of autumn’s changing colors in New England, inspired by the music of singer-songwriter Cheryl Wheeler.

Discovery Museum & Planetarium, 4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport; 203-372-3521.

Through Jan  30: “Giant Worlds: A Voyage To The Outer Solar System,” hands-on collection allows visitors to learn about Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus & Neptune incl their formation, atmosphere, comparisons to Earth & more.

Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Rd (at corner of Center St), Easton; 203-261-0134.

Through Dec 17: “Easton Arts Council’s Annual Juried Photography Exhibit,” 59 works depicting the scenic beauty of Easton; Nov 27, reception & awards ceremony, 7-10 pm.

Good News Café & Gallery, 684 Main St/Rte 6, Woodbury; 203-266-4663.

Through Nov 30: “RE-VISIONS,” collages by Irwin Berger that “are strikingly original & intricately balanced.”

Through Nov 30: “A Morning With Norman Rockwell,” black & white photos by Garry Burdick from a 1968 photo session with Rockwell at the artist’s Stockbridge studio.

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

Through Dec 31: “Navajo Sandpainting,” reproductions of sand paintings that had been created for a spiritual healing ceremony.

Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury; 203-753-0381.

*(new show) Nov 20-Nov 2011: “Precision and Beauty: 100 Years of Risdon,” cosmetic packaging by Risdon Manufacturing Company, reflecting changing styles from 1930s Art Deco to 1960s Pop Art, to commemorate 100 years of the manufacturer; Nov 20, opening reception, 10 am-noon.

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury; 860-350-2181.

Through Nov 30: “Barn Stories from Roxbury: The Exhibition,” paintings & photos of Roxbury barns by 9 area artists, coincides w/ publication of Roxbury Historic Commission’s Barn Stories from Roxbury, Connecticut: A Survey & Oral History.

Osborne Homestead Museum at Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave, Derby; 203-734-2513.

*(new show) Nov 26-Dec 19: “Treasured Holiday Traditions,” learn the origin of many favorite holiday traditions while touring mansion lavishly decorated for the holidays by 7 local garden clubs.

Savage Studio, 93 Mill Plain Rd, Danbury; 203-743-3000.

Through Nov 21: wood fired & glazed porcelain & stoneware flower vessels, platters, tea pots, bowls & cups by Phyllis Savage.

Sculpture Barn, 3 Milltown Rd (at Rte 39), New Fairfield; 203-746-6101.

Through Nov 28: “Art in the Landscape: The 7th Annual Atelier Exhibition,” new sculpture & installations by developing regional artists Barbara Stogo, Cary Roberts, Chelsea Steinberg Gay, Cindy Booth, David McNeil,  Denis Folz, Giovanna Schwartz (a/k/a gioVanna), Judith Rowley, Karen Gentile, Matt Rink, Murray Bodin, Nancy Smith, Paul Krause, Richard Pitt, Steve Brooks & Ted Rotante, all of whom have studied under David Boyajian.

WCSU Higgins Hall, 181 White St (behind Fairfield Hall), Danbury; 203-837-8486, 860-868-2878.

Through Nov 23: “Fifteen Artists, One Exhibition,” works by 15 regionally & nationally artists — Eric Aho, Ira Barkoff, Souby Boski, Charles Cajori, Lois Dodd, Philip Grausman, Barbara Grossman, Wolf Kahn, Nancy Lasar, Elizabeth MacDonald, Ann Mallory, Marija Pavlovich McCarthy, Ruth Miller, Judith Petrovich & Carl Weese — who have taught at Washington Art Assn.

Auditions, Juried Events       _________________

Town Players of Newtown, PO Box 211, Newtown CT 06470.

Nov 27: Deadline for submissions from directors interested in leading a production during 2011 season, accepting comedy, drama & period pcs, visit NewtownPlayers.org for submission form, send questions to TownPlayers@yahoo.com, submit résumé, directors who are available but don’t have particular play in mind also invited to submit resume.

Concerts, Musical Events       _______________

Nov 20: The Chris Coogan Trio at Congregation B’nai Torah, 5700 Main St, Monroe, 7:30 pm, $10, performance by trio whose repertoire incl original & traditional music incl straight jazz, fusion jazz, boogie woogie, Broadway tunes & Great American songs, refreshments provided; 203-268-6940.

Nov 20: “It’s Okay to Be Different,” The Palace Theatre, 165 Main St, Danbury, 8 pm, $35 & $70, performance by blind autistic musical genius Tony DeBlois, w/ special guest Sherry Winston, will serve to remind “we all have diff gifts to share,” proceeds to benefit Danbury Children First, VIP ticket holders invited to reception w/ Mr DeBlois; 203-797-8088.

Nov 21: The Chris Coogan Quartet at Monroe Public Library, 7 Fan Hill Rd, Monroe, 2 pm, free concert w/ Jim Clark on sax, John Mobilio on bass, Jim Royle on drums & Chris Coogan on piano & vocals; 203-452-2850.

Nov 21: CT Master Choral Annual Holiday Prelude Concert, St Mary Church, 24 Dodgingtown Rd/Rte 302, Bethel, 3 pm, $20/adv, $25/door, performance by award-winning chorale of 55 regional vocalists will incl spirituals, lullabies, multi-cultural numbers, jazz, gospel & more; 203-743-0473.

Nov 24: Sans Cherubs at Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, 182 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield Center, 8 pm, $18; 203-775-0023.

Newtown Friends of Music, at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown; 203-426-6470.

Concerts at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 3 pm, tickets $20, free ages 5-14 w/ ticket-holding adult, reception follows performances: Nov 21, pianist Vanessa Perez, works of Brahms, Albeniz & Chopin.

For Kids & Families _______________________

Nov 20: 20th Annual Fall Fair, Housatonic Valley Waldorf School, 1 Jacklin Rd, Newtown, 10 am-3 pm, children’s activities, homemade food, live music, early holiday shopping, face painting, obstacle course, also puppet show (11 am & 2:15) & birds of prey show (1 pm); 203-364-1113.

Nov 20: “It’s Okay to Be Different: A Children’s Concert,” The Palace Theatre, 165 Main St, Danbury, 1 pm, free performance by blind autistic musical genius Tony DeBlois; 203-797-8088.

Nov 21: PJ Library Program at Borders Books, 110 Federal Rd/Rte 7, Danbury, 3:30 pm, free (reservations requested), children ages 6 months-8 yrs, w/ parents or guardians, invited for 1-hour program of storytelling, activities, songs & snacks, sponsored by program that brings Jewish themed books & CDs into homes of Jewish children nationwide; 203-792-2259.

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

Family programs: Nov 19, Tellabration 2010, 7:30 pm, annual international storytelling festival will feature professional storytellers Marcia Hupp & Gwendolyn Quezaire-Presutti, also student storytellers, for ages 10 & up.

Miscellaneous          ___________________________

Nov 19-21: Wooster School Pottery Show & Sale, Wooster School Pottery Studio & Art Gallery, 73 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury, Fri 11 am-5 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am-3 pm, works by school’s artist-in-residence Tracy Inlender Fulop & faculty members Steve Tanneberger, Sharon Zwick & Robin McAllister, partial proceeds to benefit school; 203-744-6528.

Nov 19-21: 2010 Festival of Trees, Danbury Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, 18 Old Ridgebury Rd, Danbury, Fri 6:30-10 pm (preview party $100, incl cocktails, dinner by the bit & preview of decorated trees), Sat 10 am-8 pm, Sun 10 am-5 pm, $10, $5 children & seniors, free age 5 & under, 100+ lavishly decorated Christmas trees, Marketplace, live entertainment, huge Lego exhibit by Bill Probert & chance to win $5,000 Jewelry Designs shopping spree, major fundraiser for Ann’s Place/The Home of I Can; 203-790-6568.

Nov 20: Fill the Fire Truck Food Drive, Big Y (Queen Street) and Stop & Shop (228 Main Street South), Newtown, 9 am-2 pm, members of all 5 fire companies will be accepting donations of food, money & gift cards, all to be delivered to FAITH Food Pantry.

Nov 20: Sleight of Mind, Edmond Town Hall Alexandria Room, 45 Main St, Newtown, performances 7 & 9 pm, $21, musical mental magic show by classically trained musician Laura Heckmann & magician Gale Alexander.

Nov 20: Annual Holiday Fair, United Church of Christ, 283 Main St North, Southbury, 9:30 am-3 pm, hand crafted gift items, baked goods, jewelry, gift baskets, craft activities & face painting for children, silent auction (9:30-12:30) & live auction (2 pm); 203-264-8807.

Nov 20: “Identify Trees in Winter,” Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, 10-11:30 am, free, learn how to ID trees not only by leaf shape but also bark texture, also learn about tree life cycles & create bark book of crayon rubbings, dress for outdoor activities; 203-734-2513.

Nov 21: Newtown Historical Society Open House, Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main St, Newtown, 12-4 pm, free, open hearth cooking demos by Bill & Mary Jo Brett, docent tours; 203-426-5937.

Nov 26: Annual Tree Lighting Festival, PT Barnum Square & area, Greenwood Ave at Main St, Bethel, horse-drawn carriage rides (12:30-4 pm), tree lighting w/ Santa (5:30), refreshments, hot chocolate & cider; 203-743-6500.

Nov 27: Seymour Public Library Monthly Book Sale, 46 Church St, Seymour, 10 am-noon; 203-888-3903.

Nov 27-Dec 11: Monroe Historical Society Annual Christmas Fair, The Old Schoolhouse, Wheeler Rd, Monroe, Sat-Sun 9 am-3 pm (also 5-9 pm Dec11), Thurs-Fri 4-7 pm, vintage & collectible Christmas items; 203-445-1082, 203-261-8554.

Nov 27-Dec 22: 4th Annual Danbury Museum Holiday Bazaar, Danbury Museum & Historical Society Huntington Hall, 43 Main St, Danbury, Tues-Sat 10 am-3 pm, handmade jewelry, floral pcs, historic Danbury photos, knitted & quilted items & more; 203-743-5200.

Nov 28: Pancake Breakfast & Pictures with Santa, Palm Rebekah Lodge/Odd Fellows Hall, 25 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, New Milford, breakfast $5 all ages, photos $5, also baked goods; 860-355-9331.

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

Nov 19, Tellabration 2010, 7:30 pm, annual international storytelling festival will feature professional storytellers Marcia Hupp & Gwendolyn Quezaire-Presutti, also student storytellers, for ages 10 & up; Nov 30, Author Talk & Book Signing, 7 pm, meet Cathryn Prince, author of A Professor, A President and A Meteor, light refreshments.

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

Nov 19-24: Eat Pray Love (PG-13), Fri, Mon-Wed 7 pm, Sat-Sun 7:20 pm, mat Sat 1 & 4:10 pm, Tues 1 pm.

Newtown Hikers. Call 203-788-1398 (Ester Nichols), 203-270-4340 (Newtown Parks & Rec).

Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 9 am (spring & fall start), free, all welcome (children must be accompanied), bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations & leaders (in parentheses) as follows: Nov 20, Bear Mt, Danbury, easy to moderate (Louann Chevalier, 203-426-2072); Nov 27, no scheduled hike — just show up to hike unplanned route; Dec 4, Lovers Leap State Park, New Milford, easy (Joe & Kandace Yuen, 203-26-8328).

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

Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm & Sat 9 am-noon, access is from town hall’s back parking lot, 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. Call 203-702-7577.

Shows at Capellaro’s Grove/Three Oaks, 40 Vail Rd, Bethel, 9 pm, $15 unless noted: Nov 20, Kevin Meaney headlining, $19.50, Bill Keller opening.

Wednesday Night Poetry Series, new location: at The Garage (Newtown teen center), 53 Church Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 203-426-6242, 203-364-0631.

Open mic 7:30 pm, featured poet at 8:45, poetry editing workshop follows featured poet: Nov 24, Giving Thanks open mic (no feature).

Theatre  _________________________________

Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, 182 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield Center; 203-775-0023.

Wait Until Dark, Dec 3-18, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (Dec 12 only) 2 pm, $20, $15 students; Dec 2, senior citizens’ preview, 8 pm, free.

Newtown High School Drama Dept, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook; 203-426-7983.

On The Razzle, Nov 19-21, curtain Fri-Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, $10 (payable at door).

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

A Child’s Christmas in Wales (adapted by director Mary Poile), Nov 26-Dec 5, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, $20, $10 ages 10 & under.

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