Art Exhibits____ _____

Absolut Gallery at The Inn at Newtown, 19 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-270-1876.

Through Oct 31: “Both Sides Now — Life’s Illusions We Recall…” monoprints by Tony Woolner & acrylic paintings by Gayle Gleckler, married artists who share views of Portugal.

The Barn Gallery, 82 Rte 37, New Fairfield; 203-746-4502.

Through Oct 31: "New England/New York," works in oils & watercolors by Ruth Newquist, NWS, who is celebrated for her cityscapes & landscapes.

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

Through Oct 31: 19th Century nightcaps from Edmond & Hawley families, long stored in library's attic, & Hawley Family Tree by Town Historian Daniel Cruson.

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

Through Oct 31: works by surrealist painter James Napoleon, incl his "Fantasy" series.

Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Rd, Washington Green; 860-868-7586.

Through Nov 10: works by portraitist, illustrator, animator & instructor Scott Bricher, who currently focuses on encaustic wax & paper lithos on wood.

Kent Art Association Gallery at KAA, 21 South Main St, Kent; 860-927-3989.

Through Nov 3: "The North East Watercolor Society (NEWS) 36th Annual International Exhibition," works by 112 artists, as juried by Mel Stabin.

Through Nov 3: "Myths and Masks," sculpture by Jim Felice (on gallery lawn).

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

Through Oct 29: construction boxes by Georgette Miller (colorful, imaginative constructions/self-contained worlds filled w/ found objects) & acrylic paintings by Faith Stewart-Gordon.

White Silo Farm & Winery, 32 Route 37 East Sherman; 860-355-0271.

To Oct 28: fused glass, wall panels, tableware, jewelry, accessories & other objets d'art by Maryann Meken-Silvestri, Judy Mirrer & Linda Banks.

Concerts, Musical Events ____

Oct 27: Monthly Ballroom Dance & Performance, Holy Trinity Greek Church Community Center, 4070 Park Ave, Bridgeport, 7 pm-midnight, $17, free dance lesson at 8, performance by US National 10-Dance Champions (Latin & Ballroom) Sasha Chernositov & Regina Maziarz at 9:30, singles & cou-ples welcome, music provided by DJ, reservations suggested; 203-374-7308.

Nov 1: Lez Zeppelin at Stone River Grille, 1 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, doors open 7 pm, $15, performance by all-girl band that does Led Zeppelin music, ages 21 & up only, reservations suggested; 203-270-1200.

Nov 3: NUMC Coffee House, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 7:45-10:30 pm, adm $4 for those attending earlier pasta dinner (see separate listing under Miscellaneous), $5 otherwise, bluegrass and folk music by Roger Sprung & Friends, refreshments available; 203-426-9998.

Nov 4: “A Musical Salute To Veterans,” Brookfield Public Library, 182 Whisconier Rd, Brookfield, 2 pm, free performance by Billy Michael and J&B Lite to incl selection of popular music which emerged during American military campaigns, Civil War to the present, also salute to 3 area veterans who served, light refreshments to follow, sponsored by Brookfield Historical Society; 203-740-8140.

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

Concerts 3 pm, $25, free ages 5-14 w/ ticket-holding adult, reception follows: Nov 11, Amelia Piano Trio.

For Kids & Families _________

Oct 27: 2nd Annual Sandy Hook Halloween Walk, Sandy Hook Village Center, Church Hill at Riverside/Glen/Washington Avenue, 10 am-1 pm, safe Trick or Treating, also pumpkin carving, face painting & raffles at Stone River Grille (1 Glen Road).

Oct 27: “Howl-o-Ween” Party, Fairfield Hills campus, Keating Farms Ave, Newtown, 1-3:30 pm, $5 donation/dog, refreshments for dogs & humans, costumes encouraged, also relay race, bobbing for hot dogs, best singer/howler, etc, fundraiser for Newtown Park and Bark; 203-270-4340.

Oct 27: Enchanted Halloween, Housatonic Valley Waldorf School campus, 1 Jacklin Rd, Newtown, 3-6 pm rain or shine, $12/child, $40/family max, “delightful non-scary Halloween event appropriate for families & younger children” will incl shadow puppet show, fortune telling, scarecrow making, wand making, hay jump, age-appropriate haunted house (suitable for ages 6-10), also refreshments (for a fee) incl Witch’s Brew, organic pizza, non-scary costumes encouraged; 203-364-1113.

Oct 27: Fall Celebration, hosted by Grace Fellowship Church, at 4 Covered Bridge Road (not at church), Newtown, 3-6 pm, family fun for all ages incl scarecrow designing, raffles, contests & prizes, puppets, games, bobbing for apples, bonfire (5 pm); 203-270-1005.

Oct 27: Halloween on The Green, CityCenter Green, 1 Patriot Dr, Danbury, 2-4 pm, costumed children invited (prizes for Original, Scariest, Cutest & Funniest), goodie bags, arts & crafts, costume parade at 3:30; 203-792-1711.

Oct 28: Halloween Skate Jam & Fundraiser, Newtown Skate Park, Brushy Hill Rd, Newtown, 12-5 pm, $5 , raffle, music, food & drinks, awards for Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced, also Best Costume, Best Trick ($5 fee for Best Trick), helmets & waivers required, fundraiser for skate park; 203-270-4340.

Oct 28: Author Program: Brian Meehl at Byrd’s Books, 213 Greenwood Ave (2nd floor, above Molten Java), Bethel, 4-5:30 pm, registration required, meeting author of Suck It Up and Die, YA “vampire-lite” novel released in Aug, also pizza; 203-730-2973.

 

Miscellaneous ___________

Oct 26: 5th Annual Washington Green Cemetery Tour, leaves from Gunn Museum, 5 Wykeham Rd, Washington Green, 6:30-8:30 pm (rain date Oct 28), departs every 5 min from museum to cemetery, town’s departed citizens will tell their tales of tragedy & triumph, refreshments follow at Gunn Library; 860-868-7756.

Oct 27: “Howl-o-Ween” Party, Fairfield Hills campus, Newtown, 1-3:30 pm, see details under For Kids & Families.

Oct 27: Newtown United ArtFULL — All About Halloween, Edmond Town Hall Alexandria Room, 45 Main St, Newtown, 7-10 pm, $25, auction of decorated chairs, bras, hats & masks, Halloween Bazaar, refreshments, costumes encouraged (prizes for Best Design, Most Frightening & Most Fun), proceeds to benefit Ann’s Place/The Home of I Can & local food pantries; 203-426-2226, 203-740-2733.

Oct 27: Pet Treats, UConn/Fairfield County Agriculture Cooperative Extension Center, 69 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel, 10 am-4 pm, $20/adv, $25/day of, animal communication, healing & pet care, donations of pet food requested for local shelter; www.TrinityProduction.org.

Oct 28: NUMC Soup Luncheon, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 11 am, sugg donation $5, lunch incl at least 8 soups available, fundraiser for NUMC Mountains Of Hope team planning Jan 2013 trip to Haiti; 203-426-9998, 203-521-1343.

Oct 28: Sundays At The Movies: Black Tulip, The Heritage Hotel, 522 Heritage Rd, Southbury, 7 pm, $10/adv, $12/door, seniors $10, part of CT Film Fest; 203-264-8200.

Oct 28: “Folk Tales Believe It or Not,” New Milford Historical Society & Museum, 6 Aspetuck Ave, New Milford, 7 pm, $10; 860-354-3069.

Nov 1: “Judging Photos” workshop, Newtown United Methodist Church (lower meeting room), 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 7:30 pm, free, program hands-on hosted by The Flagpole Photographers Photo Club (bring camera) on creating good photos, and what judges look for in competitions; 203-270-0483.

Nov 1: “Let’s Talk About Soup & Salad,” Milford Historical Society & Museum Boardman Store, 6 Aspetuck Ave, New Milford, 6 pm, $5, enjoy cup of soup & salad w/ Chef Peter Lang, who will also share recipes for 3 salad dressings, reservations requested; 860-354-3069.

Nov 3: Jewelry Wire Design & Demonstration, A Bead of Roses, 274 South Main St (Plaza South), Newtown, 2-4 pm, free, demo of chainmaille & wire wrapping by Anthony Binkowski (Two Coin Jewelry), reservations requested; 203-304-9264.

Nov 3: NUMC Monthly Pasta Dinner, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, Sandy Hook, 5-7:30 pm, $9 adults, $8 seniors, $3.50 children, full pasta dinner w/ beverages & homemade desserts, take-out available; 203-426-9998.

Nov 3: Wine Tasting, St Rose Gathering Hall, 40 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 6:30-9 pm, $25, wines from Sandy Hook Wine & Liquor, appetizers from Tambascio’s Italian Grill, live jazz, hosted by & fundraiser for St Rose Knights of Columbus; 203-270-9112, 203-270-1927.

Nov 3: 21st Annual Festival of Crafts, Whisconier Middle School gymnasium, West Whisconier Rd, Brookfield, 9 am-4 pm, $5, free ages 12 & under, 60+ juried vendors incl new exhibitors, also face painting, refreshments, hosted by Brookfield Historical Society; 203-740-8140.

Nov 3: 19th Annual Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust Gala & Auction, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1284 Strongtown Rd, Southbury, 5:30 pm, $85, cocktails, silent & live auctions, full dinner, live jazz,  fundraiser for Flanders environmental education & land preservation programs; 203-263-3711.

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

Oct 26-Nov 1: Paranorman, Fri-Sat 7 & 9 pm, Sun-Tues, Thurs 7 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 & 4 pm, Tues 1 pm; Oct 27, costumed attendees for 1 pm show receive free sm popcorn.

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

Oct 28, Friction To Fire, 12:30-4:30 pm, $25 ($20 IAIS members), Andrew Dobos & Deneen Bernier will guide participants through process of making fire using bow & drill (kneeling, bending & safe use of knife will be required), reservations requested.

Newtown Bridge Club, meets at Hawleyville Volunteer Fire Station, 34 Hawleyville Rd/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-267-4758.

ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge games played Tues (10 am & 7 pm ) & Wed (10 am), $6-$7/game, social players welcome.

Newtown Hikers. Call 203-788-1398, 203-270-4340.

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: Oct 27, Paugussett Trail, Monroe (203-426-9903 or 203-830-9032, Sally Cox); Nov 3, Lovers Leap, New Milford (203-888-3025, Tim Hanbury).

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.

US Passport Acceptance Office, at PJ’s Laundromat, 110 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook; 203-770-9157.

Office open Thur-Fri 3-6 pm, Sat 10 am-1 pm, resident Peggy Jepsen is available to help download, fill out & mail passport paperwork (applications also available at travel.state.gov), adult passport book $110, minors $80, US Passport Cards also available ($30, $15 respectively), photos also available at office, plus $25 service fee/application.

 

Theatre ______________

Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven; 203-787-4282.

On Stage II: Through Nov 11 (production extended): Satchmo at The Waldorf, contact theater for curtain & ticket details; NOTE play runs 90-min w/o intermission, show contains strong language (recommended for mature adults).

Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court, Westport; 203-227-4177, www.WestportPlayhouse.org.

Through Nov 3: A Raisin in The Sun, Fri-Sat, Tues-Thurs 8 pm, mat Sat-Sun 3 pm, Wed 2 pm, $30 & up.

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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.