Antiques Shows _________________________

Aug 13: Exchange Club of Madison 38th Annual Antique Exhibit & Sale, On the Green, Rte 1, Madison, 9 am-4 pm (early buying 8 am, $10), adm $4; 203-245-7139.

Aug 13-14: Summer Sampler Show & Sale, Huber’s Gallery, 40 Ferry Rd, Old Saybrook, 10 am-5 pm, complimentary appraisals; 860-388-6809,.

Art Exhibits ____________________________

Art & Frame of Danbury, 60 Newtown Rd (within Route 6 Plaza), Danbury; 203-748-0197.

*(new show) Through Sept 28: “Country and City Life,” collection of watercolors & oils by Newtown-based award winning artist Ruth Newquist; Aug 13, reception, 5-7 pm, incl live music by Amanda Bloom.

BACC Gallery/Gallery at The Historic Arcade Mall, 1001-12 Main St, Bridgeport; 203-522-4154.

Through Aug 25: “Water, Water Everywhere,” celebration of water in oil, acrylic & mixed media pastel paintings by artists incl Helen Cantrell, Alberta Cifolelli, Emily Habansky & Mitzi Lyman.

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

Through Aug 14: “A Legacy of Fine Craft,” stories & works by 50+ accomplished teaching artists in craft mediums incl jewelry, ceramics, glass, wood, fiber & metal.

Brookfield Museum & Historical Society, 165 Whisconier Rd (Rtes 133 & 25), Brookfield Center; 203-740-8140.

Through Aug 27: “Famous People With Ties To Brookfield,” celebration of nationally recognized individuals incl patriots, public servants, authors, playwrights, actors, artists, et al, who have gained prominence in their field of endeavor & have either lived in or had direct ties to Brookfield.

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

Through Aug 31: “Truth & Whimsey,” paintings & decorative pcs by Marilyn Brownstein.

Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd, Wilton. Grounds are always open dawn through dusk; call for visitor center and gallery hours; 203-761-9945, 203-834-1896.

Through Aug 21: “From Pencil To Plate,” new works incl drawings & prints by Sally Frank, who spent two weeks at Weir Farm in March 2008.

Auditions, Juried Events     _________________

Waterbury Chorale, at United Methodist Church of Watertown, 305 Main St (Rte 63 at Rte 6), Watertown; 860-567-5721.

Aug 29: Chorale is seeking new members to join for Dec 3 presentation of “Christmas at the Palace,” rehearsals begin Aug 29 & are each Mon 7-9:30 pm, at church, seeking those w/ experience in choral singing, high school age & up welcome, dues $100/year plus cost of musical scores (approx $25/semester), limited scholarships available, contact Peggy Sullivan at above phone # or visit www.WaterburyChorale.org.

Concerts, Musical Events ______________

Aug 13: Community Drum Circle at Sticks & Stones Farm, 201 Huntingtown Rd, Newtown, 7-9 pm, $15, $5 seniors & ages 12 & under, BYO drum if possible, join Ase-AmenRa for family evening of playing drums, beginners & dancing welcomed, refreshments available; 203-270-8820, www.SticksAndStonesFarm.com.

Aug 13: “Rockin’ Southbury: All Day Family Music & Arts Festival,” Southbury Green, 775 Main St South/Rte 6, Southbury, 12-9 pm, requested donation $5, fundraiser for The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Connecticut will have live music all afternoon (jazz, acoustic, blues/funk, pop punk, country, progressive rock, rap & bluegrass, also ongoing art show, refreshments available for purchase, bring chairs, leave coolers & outside beverages home; 203-231-8733, LMCFinfo@gmail.com.

Aug 15: CT Chorale Society Summer Sing-In at Valley Presbyterian Church, 21 West Whisconier Rd, Brookfield, registration opens 7 pm, singing begins at 7:30, $7 covers use of sheet music (Handel’s Messiah) & refreshments, adult singers invited to join CCS members for informal event directed by CCS Musical Director Eric Dale Knapp; 203-206-7186, www.CTChoralSociety.org.

Aug 16: The Funky Butt Jazz Band at Pomperaug Woods, 80 Heritage Rd, Southbury, hot dog dinner (free) at 5:30 pm, music begins at 6, bring chairs, canned goods & monetary donations for Southbury Food Bank requested, concert indoors if rain (no dinner served); 203-262-6555 x111.

Aug 17: St Luke’s Steel Band at Masonicare at Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown, 7 pm, free performance will be finale of 25th Annual Summer Sounds Concert Series, bring seating, rain date August 18; 203-426-5847.

Aug 18: Shawn Taylor & Wandering Roots at Dickinson Park, Elm Dr, Newtown, 6:30-8 pm, free concert of modern American roots inspired music will continue Parks & Rec 2011 summer concert series, bring seating, picnics welcome, under pavilion if light rain;  203-270-4340.

Aug 18: The Elm City Banjo Society at The Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury, 5:30-7:30 pm, $15 ($7 museum members), performance of vaudeville, riverboat, jazz, Broadway & all-American music by 20-plus member group, also hors d’oeuvres & drinks; 203-753-0381 x10, www.MattatuckMuseum.org.

Aug 18: Larry Ayce at River Glen Health Care Center, 162 South Britain Rd/Rte 172, Southbury, 6:30 pm, free concert, bring seating, picnics welcome; 203-262-9600.

Ives Concert Park, WCSU westside campus, University Blvd, Danbury; 203-837-9226 (or TicketMaster, 203-744-8100).

Summer Concert Series, shows 8 pm unless noted, all shows rain or shine: Aug 13, The J. Geils Band, The Chris Robinson Brotherhood opening, 7:30 pm, $37-$77; Aug 14, The Beach Boys, 7 pm, $27-$57.

Fine Arts & Family Series: Aug 18, “Gong Show Live,” 8 pm, $20, $17 seniors, first-ever outdoor show/authorized stage presentation of iconic 70s TV show will feature comedian, illusionist, singers, elderly female contortionist, singing roller skater, rapper-sax player & more; Aug 19, Flagpole Radio Cafe with Peter Yarrow, also special guests Bethany & Rufus, 7 pm, $30 general adm, $65 VIP (incl Meet & Greet post-concert reception.

For Kids & Families ______________________

Aug 13: Community Drum Circle at Sticks & Stones Farm, 201 Huntingtown Rd, Newtown, 7-9 pm, $15, $5 seniors & ages 12 & under, BYO drum if possible, join Ase-AmenRa for family evening of playing drums, beginners & dancing welcomed, refreshments available; 203-270-8820, www.SticksAndStonesFarm.com.

Aug 20: Annual Family Fun Day, The Learning Experience, 274 South Main St/Rte 25 (Plaza South), Newtown, 11 am-2 pm, one-year anniversary of child development center will incl free BBQ, bounce house, face painting, fire truck, children’s ID cards & live music, all welcome; 203-304-9013, www.TheLearningExperience.com.

Miscellaneous ___________

Aug 13: EMT Class Open House, Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Garage, 77 Main St, Newtown, 9 am-noon, instructors of upcoming Emergency Medical Technician course will be on hand to outline course content & expectations, textbooks available for those who enroll (course will run Sept 1-Dec 15, Tues & Thurs eves at Newtown High School; cost is $550); 203-788-7570.

Aug 13: Car Wash, VFW Post 308, 18 Freedom Defender’s Way (Tinkerfield Rd), Newtown, 9 am-2 pm, funds raised through event will help cover the cost of recent installation by Sea Scout and Boy Scout Robert Mascher of permanent drop-off location for retired American flags.

Aug 13: 8th Annual Antique & Classic Car Show and Sock Hop, Masonicare at Newtown/Lockwood Lodge, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown, 11 am-2 pm, free, public invited to bring their antique or classic cars (cutoff year is 1980) and join members of Classic Nights Car Club, or just visit show to see collection, dash plaques to first 50 cars, food & beverages available for purchase, Greyhound Rescue & Rehabilitation members & dogs also visiting; 203-364-3177, 203-268-1111.

Aug 13: Antique Car Cruise, Ice Cream Heaven, 10 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, 6-9 pm, owners of antique cars & those who appreciate them all invited, event will run each Saturday this month; 203-426-3560.

Aug 13: Summer Food Festival, St John’s Episcopal Church, 78 Green Hill Rd, Washington, 11 am-4 pm, locally raised meats, produce & fruit from area farms, also kitchen & cooking supplies, books, spices & herbs, children’s activities incl story telling & readings by Nancy Tafuri, books & puppets from Barefoot Books, fudge making & more; 860-868-2527.

Aug 13-14: Civil War Reenactment, Three Rivers Park, Washington Rd/Rte 47, Woodbury, gates open 8:30 am, battles scheduled for Sat 2:30 & Sun 1:30 (subject to change, call or visit WoodburyBattle.com for updates), $10, $5 students & seniors, free parking & shuttle buses from Mitchell School (on School St), handicapped parking available.

Aug 14: Open House & Brunch at Beth El Synagogue,  Walzer Family Jewish Community Campus, 444 Main St North/Rte 6, Southbury, 10:30 am-1:30 pm, free (canned good or donation for food bank requested), meet synagogue’s board leadership & clergy, enjoy brunch incl bagels & lox, tuna, pasta & fruit salads, etc, toys & crafts for children, social action project for teens, presentation by artist Alan Falk (at 1 pm) on his new series of works based on Song of Songs, door prizes & more; 203-264-4500.

Aug 14: “Bridgeport: First In Flight Festival,” The Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport, 11 am-4 pm, free event will commemorate 3 of Bridgeport’s significant innovative contributions to aviation incl Gustave Whitehead & the first airplane flight, the Sikorsky helicopter & The Frisbee (Frisbie Baking Company) w/ Frisbee demos & contests, program by CT Air & Space Museum Founder George “Doc” Gunther, also by former City Historian Charles Brilovitch, paper airplane & hands-on activities, dunk tank, festival also in part a celebration of new museum exhibit of Whitehead memorabilia & personal documents; 203-372-3521.

Aug 14: “Ponder the Pond Trail,” Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd, Wilton, 1 pm, free (registration required) 90-min program led by Park Ranger Allison Herrmann to explore popular trail, not a strenuous hike but lot of standing w/ short periods of walking, bring water, program will also be offered  Sept 14 & Oct 9; 203-834-1896 x12.

Aug 19-21: 60th Bridgewater Country Fair, Route 133/100 Main St South, Bridgewater, Fri 4-11 pm, Sat 8 am-11 pm, Sun 8 am-7 pm, $8 (3-day pass $16), $5 seniors (Sat-Sun only), free ages 12 & under, Fireman’s Parade (Fri 6:45), ongoing exhibits incl canning, flowers, baking, needlework, art, cattle & much more, live entertainment, Fireman’s Muster (Sat 11 am), tractor, garden tractor, pedal tractor & antique tractor pulls, food & refreshments, midway & games, presented by & major fundraiser for Bridgewater Volunteer FD; 860-354-4730.

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

Aug 12-18: Pirates of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (PG-13), Fri-Thus 7:30 pm, mat Fri-Thurs 1 & 4:15 pm.

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

Weekly games, Sat 1-5 pm, drop-in chess open to all skill levels, sets & boards provided, hosted by US Chess Federation expert Glenn Budzinski.

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

Local chapter (NewtownToastmasters.FreeToastHost.cc) of nat’l/international organization meets 1st & 3rd Wed/month, guests & newcomers welcome: next meeting Aug 17.

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.

Sandy Hook Organic Farmers’ Market, at Fairfield Hills campus, Primrose St, Newtown; 203-313-9908.

Weekly event runs Tuesdays (to mid Oct), 2-6 pm, featuring local food & craft vendors w/ fruits, vegetables, jams, baked goods, cut flowers, eggs & 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.

Wednesday Night Poetry Series, 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: Aug 17, Polly Brody.

Theatre ______________

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

Oliver!, through Aug 13, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm (grounds open 7:15 for picnics), $18, $15 students & children.

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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 under the Calendar tab near the top of this page), emails must be received no later than 5 pm Wednesday. For additional information contact Miss Hicks at The Newtown Bee, 203-426-3141.