Antiques Shows    _________________________

Every Fri-Sun (year-round): Redwood Country Flea Market, 170 South Turnpike Rd, Wallingford, 6 am-2:30 pm, free adm & parking, 50-80 dealers; 203-269-3500.

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 (2010 season: April 4-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.

March 27: 19th Country Antiques in Connecticut’s Quiet Corner, H.H. Ellis Technical High School, 613 Upper Maple St, Danielson, 10 am-3 pm, $6, 60 dealers; 860-774-8511.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places ___________________________

Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St, Ridgefield; 203-438-4519.

Through April 17: “Edward Tufte: Seeing Around,” first major exhibition of Tufte’s sculpture, in museum’s garden, of rusting weathered pcs against new plantings of white pine, spruce, red cedar & bamboo.

Through May 30: “Adad Hannah: Masterpieces in Motion,” first solo US museum exhibition of Hannah’s work features selection of the artist’s recent videos created in relation to historical works of art incl Hieronymus Bosch’s “Garden of Earthly Delights,” Velázquez’s “Las Meninas” & Géricault’s mammoth “The Raft of the Medusa,” while paying homage to 19th Century entertainment of tableau vivant, where models held poses for sev minutes in order to stage a painting.

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

Through May 23:  “Awareness – Ending Homelessness: An Exhibition of Photographs by Ronnie E. Maher.

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

Through March 31: “Toys,” Civil War & Victorian era dolls, collections of lead soldiers, vintage Disney toys, pre war games, 19th C child’s sewing machine, early Gilbert erector sets, vintage cowboy caps & pistols & much more for children of all ages.

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

Through March 31: “Scanner Photography,” works by Ellen Hoverkamp, who uses a flatbed scanner as a camera to document floral cuttings, bird nests & other objects of nature.

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

Through May 10: “All Dolled Up,” unique, handmade spirit dolls by Newtown resident & artist Paula Brinkman.

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

*(new show) April 1-30: “An Art Exhibit by Ojibway Artist Allan Madahbee,” folk art by Oxford resident who interprets Indian legends, spirituality & history through acrylic paints.

Kent Art Association, 21 South Main St/Rte 7, Kent; 860-927-3989.

Through April 11: “87th Season Opener: Member Show,” representational & non objective original work in oils, watercolors, pastels, graphics, acrylics, small sculpture & artistic collage.

Mattatuck Museum Art & History Center, 144 West Main St, Waterbury; 203-753-0381.

*(new show) March 26-Sept 5: “The Lost Villages of Fluteville and Campville,” oral histories & other items tell the story of a pair of villages developed during 19th Century along Humiston Brook & Naugatuck River, only to be destroyed to make room for flood control dam following Flood of 1955; March 26, opening reception, begins 5:30 pm, special guests to incl Romily Cochrane Cofrancesco (author, Campville Chronicles: An Oral History of the People of Harwington, Conn.) & sev former residents of the lost villages, also live music by flautist Nan Frostt.

Through May 30: “Our Beautiful City – Vintage Postcards & Photographs of Waterbury,” turn of the century photos by amateur photographer Frederick Stone & vintage postcards that depict Waterbury at its zenith.

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

Though March 22: “Roxbury and Beyond,” oil paintings by Carol Brightman Johnson of Roxbury & the American West.

*(new show) March 27-May 3: “Brush and Clay: Continuous Passion,” works by Aya Itagaki, whose art has evolved from calligraphy to Chinese painting to watercolors of flowers & poems, & friend & fellow artist Ann Mallory, who creates ceramics w/ “clean volumes & minimal surface decoration in order to generate a sense of well-being and serenity”; March 27, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

Mocha Coffee House, 3 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook; 203-364-9200.

Through March 31: mixed media works (pastels, charcoals, colored pencil, watercolor, etc) by Sandy Hook native Caitlin Dalton.

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

Through March 28: collection of 30 oils by CT artist Lou Hicks.

Peabody Museum of Natural History, 170 Whitney Ave, New Haven; 203-432-5050.

Through April 25: “A Diorama Takes Shape: Bringing the Genius of James Perry Wilson to Life,” evolving exhibition featuring a Perry painting will offer visitors a behind the scenes look at the creation of a museum diorama as museum staff prepares plants & other foreground elements for future display.

Ridgefield Guild of Artists, 34 Halpin Lane, Ridgefield; 203-438-8863

Through March 27: “12th annual Radius,” work of rising regional artists Mia Brownell, Geoffrey Detrani, Thomas Doyle, Brad Guarino, The Ladies Auxiliaries, Sabrina Marques & Blake Shirley, annual event done in conjunction w/ The Aldrich Museum.

Southbury Public Library, 100 Poverty Rd, Southbury; 203-262-0626.

*(new show) April 1-28: “Multi-Media,” works by Paula Renee incl tapestries & dimensional paper constructions.

Yale Center For British Art, 1080 Chapel St (at High St), New Haven; 203-432-2800.

Through April 25: “Varieties of Romantic Experience: Drawings from the Collection of Charles Ryskamp,” 200+ drawings by British artists from the Romantic period w/ emphasis on consideration of the place of British art in a European milieu.

Auditions, Juried Events ________________

Greater Waterbury Big Read, at Freight Street Gallery, 170 Freight St, Waterbury; 203-993-2685.

March 26: Deadline to register for juried art show of works inspired by A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest Gaines, up to 3 pcs accepted/artist, $30 fee ($20 students), must be ready to display, in any media, visit FreightStreetGallery.com/JuriedShow for full specifics, also go online or call Michael Byrne at above phone # to register; works to be hand delivered to gallery April 4, show on view April 10-May 9, top 3 works will also be presented at Mattatuck Museum April 17-May 9 & artists will receive cash prizes.

Fairfield Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Rd, Fairfield.

April 7: Deadline for entries for 2nd annual IMAGES photography exhibition, open to professional & serious amateur photographers (incl students), up to 5 images accepted into either Professional/Serious Amateur ($10/image) or Active Student (under age 24, $5/image), into subject of Landscape, Portrait, Nature, Abstract or Architecture, photos may be up to 5MB, accepted photographers will be notified via email on April 12, photos of images to be delivered to museum by noon on April 26, winning entries will be exhibited in exhibition to run May 8-June 6, submissions must be entered online via http://data.fairfield.edu/images, payment to be done via PayPal on same site, winner in Professional/Serious Amateur will receive 10-day exhibition at Southport Galleries, Student winner will receive professional portfolio review w/ Stephen Wilkes, questions can be sent to info@FairfieldHS.org.

Friends of C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St, Newtown. Call 203-270-4537, 203-270-7030.

Group seeking volunteers to help sort through & categorize books, CDs, DVDs & other reading related items donated for annual book sale in July, especially need volunteers who can research book values & list online or help w/ packing & shipping for online sales, visit CHBoothLibrary.org for full details of opportunities (left side of page, scroll down to Services, then Book Sale Volunteers) or call either phone # above.

Newtown Earth Day Recycled Art Show, Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen St, Newtown.

April 24: Open invitation exhibition to coincide w/ Newtown’s 3rd annual Earth Day Festival, works must be delivered to middle school by 9 am, create a mask, birdhouse, kinetic sculpture, “whatever inspires,” according to organizers, must be at least 70% out of surplus packaging material, cardboard, newspaper, etc, works will be on view during festival (10 am-4 pm).

Newtown United Methodist Church, at Reed School, 3 Trades Lane, Newtown; 203-426-2336.

Oct 16: NUMC seeking applicants for its annual juried Fall Arts & Crafts Show, to run 10 am-4 pm at Reed School, approx 35 spaces available, jury process began in March & applications reviewed in order they are received (so apply ASAP), all work must be handmade, contact Debbie Stakel at above phone # or TheFair@NUMC.us.

Concerts, Musical Events       _______________

March 28: St Rose Festival Choir Palm Sunday Concert, 4 pm, St Rose Church, 46 Church Hill Road, free Lenten Concert by 50-voice choir, with guest soloists and readers, will mark the beginning of Holy Week, free-will donations accepted; 203-426-1014.

March 28: “Music & Color: Rancho Folclorico Filhos De Portugal,” Richter House, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury, 3 pm, free performance by folklore dance group that represents all of Portugal through dance, music & traditional costume; 203-798-2245.

March 28: “Look at the World: Music of The Good Shepherd,” CT Choral Society at St John’s Episcopal Church, 16 Church St, Waterbury, 4 pm, $20, $10 ages 18 & under, program to incl works of Rutter, Wilberg (arr), also performance by The CCS Chamber Singers, w/ organ accompaniment by Linda Sweetman-Waters, proceeds to benefit The Greater Waterbury Interfaith Ministries; 203-768-9158.

April 1: Voices for Haiti Benefit Concert, Newtown High School auditorium, 12 Berkshire Rd, Sandy Hook, 7-9 pm, $16 sugg donation adults, $6 students, free ages 12 & under, performances by collegiate a cappella group, Newtown-based dance organization and local band will raise funds for Save The Children (earmarked for Haiti relief efforts), refreshments also available; 203-426-7646.

April 1: First Thursday: Jazz’d 4 Life, The Mattatuck Museum Arts & History Center, 144 West Main St, Waterbury, 5:30-7:30 pm, $15 ($7 museum members), performances by vocalist Nichole Zuraitus, Albert Rivera (tenor sax), Rachel Z (piano), Lauren Sevian (baritone sax), Nick Rosoboro (trumpet), Rodney Holmes (drums) & Maeve Royce (bass); 203-753-0381 x10.

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: April 11, Quatuor Parisii, works of Debussy, Chausson & Franck.

Miscellaneous ____________________________

March 26-28: 18th Annual Jr League of Eastern Fairfield County Art Show, Burr Homestead, 739 Old Post Rd, Fairfield, 10 am-5 pm daily, $7 adults, $5 seniors, free ages 12 & under, works incl original paintings, drawings, prints & photos by 100+ local & regional artists, also mantel decorations, (also special Evening with Friends: Fine Art, Fine Food party, Fri 6:30-10 pm, $75, call for details) proceeds to benefit JLEFC’s community projects & volunteer training programs; 203-259-9995.

March 27: SNAN Annual Spring Bake Sale, Lexington Gardens, 32 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 10 am-2 pm, fundraiser for Spay & Neuter Assn of Newtown offers fresh baked goods, quiches, jams, jellies, etc; 203-263-1933, 203-426-0253.

March 27: 2010 Brookfield Film Festival: Shorts and To the Point, Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield Center, screenings 3 & 7 pm, $10 (reservations suggested), screenings of animated & live action shorts to incl French Roast, A Matter of Loaf and Death, Granny O’Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty, Logorama, Kavi, The New Tenants, The Tonto Woman, John and Karen, The Home Run & Shikashika; 203-775-2895, 203-740-9290.

March 27-28: Spring Shower of Quilts XIII, Trumbull Marriott, 180 Hawley La, Trumbull, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, $7 ($10 both days), judged quilt exhibit, demos, vendors, quilt appraisals (by appt), craft boutique, quilt raffle, refreshments, presented by The CT Piecemakers; 203-925-0492, 203-259-3452.

March 27-28: Annual Easter Bake Sale, at Hungarian American Club of Danbury, 56 Pembroke Rd/Rte 37, Danbury, 10 am-4 pm, walnut & poppy seed rolls & other homemade Hungarian goods, orders taken in advance; 203-364-9011.

March 28: Newtown Spring Welcome Craft Fair, Edmond Town Hall gymnasium, 45 Main St, Newtown, 11 am-5 pm, free adm, area crafters featured; 203-261-2414.

March 28: “Opening the Heart with Chanting: An Evening of Kirtan,” Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury, 7 pm, free program by Sachin Hazin will be followed by group meditation (free instruction available) & tea reception; 203-263-2254.

April 2-3: Easter Flower Sale, Sandy Hook Fire & Rescue main station, 18-20 Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, Fri 9 am-6 pm, Sat 9 am-5 pm, potted seasonal flowers sold by volunteer fire dept’s ladies auxiliary.

April 5: “World War I & Its Impact on a Local Family,” Brookfield Museum & Historical Society, Rte 25 at Rte 133, Brookfield Center, 7:30 pm free program by Peter Cronin will incl photos, personal letters & recollections, light refreshments follow; 203-740-8140.

April 8: “Play With Your Food: Rites of Spring,” Edmond Town Hall’s Alexandria Room, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 12-1:30 pm, $30, catered buffet lunch followed by staged readings of Deer Play, The Betrothal and Judgment Call, then brief discussion w/ actors; 203-364-9844.

Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel; 203-794-8756.

March 30, “2010 Gardening Series: Perennial Plant Care,” 6 pm, 90-min program by master gardener Donna Katsuranis, reservations strongly suggested.

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

April 6, Non-Fiction Book Group, 1 pm, The Scratch of the Pen by Colin P. Calloway, newcomers welcome; April 8, “Be Bear Aware,” 7 pm, master wildlife conservationist & bear enthusiast Felecia Ortner will dispel myths associated w/ bears, provide natural history & info, & discuss some results of black bear research conducted by wildlife biologists in CT.

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

(FILM) March 26-31: Sherlock Holmes (PG), Fri-Sat 7 & 9:20 pm, Sun-Wed 7 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 & 4 pm, Tues 1 pm.

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

2010 Winter Film Series, screenings 2 pm: March 27-28, Mystic Voices: The Story of the Pequot War.

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 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, 10 am (winter start time), free, all welcome (children must be accompanied), bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations & leaders (in parentheses) as follows: March 27, Southford Falls, Oxford, short hike followed by pot luck luncheon and spring schedule planning at Tim Hanbury’s (call Tim for food coordination and directions, 203-888-3025).

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.

Wednesday Night Poetry Series, at The Blue Z Coffee House, 127 South Main St, Newtown. Call 203-426-6242, 203-364-0631.

Open mic 7:30, featured poet follows: March 31, Exotic, Neurotic, Erotic Open Mike (rescheduled from Feb).

Theatre _________________________________

 

April 1: The Russians Are Coming, Pomperaug Woods Wilson Hall auditorium, 80 Heritage Rd, Southbury, 7 pm, one-man performance by Stephen Collins explores, w/ comedy, tragedy & farce, the Russian spirit & nature through works of great 19th Century writers & 20th Century poets; 203-262-6555.

Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield; 203-431-9850.

A Moon for the Misbegotten, through April 10, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (March 28) 2 pm, tickets $20-$24; note: no performances Easter weekend (April 2-4).

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

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, through March 27, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets $28.

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