Through Jan 23: Antiques 10:10 A11/P11 Collectibles At Danbury Fair Mall, Backus Ave, Danbury, Tues-Sat 10 am-9:30 pm, Sun 11 am-6 pm, free adm, approx 40 exhibitors; 914/273-4667.Jan 23: 37th Greater Hartford Vintage Clothing 10:10 A11/P11 Jewelry Show 10:10 A11/P11 Sale, Emanuel Synagogue, Mohegan Dr, West Hartford, 10:30 am-4:30 pm, adm Nov5, 50 booths; 860/342-2540.Feb 5-6: Staples 21st Anniv Antiques Show, Staples High School, 70 North Ave, Westport, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, adm Nov6, 93 exhibitors; 203/222-2259.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Hours: T-Sun 1-5 pm. Docent tours every Sun 2 pm. Call 438-4519.*###new show) Jan 23-April 30, “Olafur Eliasson: New Work,” three new series of photos by Mr Eliasson, being shown publicly for 1st time *###new show) Jan 23-May 29, “Faith: The Impact of Judeo-Christian Religion on Art at the Millennium,” exploration of complex ways contemporary artists examine 10:10 A11/P11 interpret Jewish 10:10 A11/P11 Christian traditions, in museum 10:10 A11/P11 off-site installations incl 3 local churchs 10:10 A11/P11 a synagogue; Feb 3, participating artist Allan Wexler will discuss his work 10:10 A11/P11 its evolution, 6:30-8 pm, Nov5; Feb 10, participating artist Jo Yarrington will discuss her work 10:10 A11/P11 its evolution, 6:30-9 pm, Nov5; Feb 17, participating artist Matthew Ritche will discuss his work 10:10 A11/P11 its evolution, 6:30-8 pm, Nov5; Feb 24, participating artist Barbara Broughel will discuss her work 10:10 A11/P11 its evolution, 6:30-8 pm, Nov5; March 19, “Contemporary Context: The Architecture of Sacred Aspaces with Alexander Gorlin,” 4-6 pm, Nov10, lecture by the architect will concern the design of sacred spaces from ancient to contemporary times; April 2, “Contemorary Context: Andres Serrano,” 4-6 pm, Nov10, the photographer Serrano will look at exhibition 10:10 A11/P11 also discuss how his own work has dealt w/ religious issues.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 Jan 31, “2M: The Crossroads,” multi-dimensional “artistic event” w/ works by Danielle Mailer, Carey McDougal, Paula Renee, Clare Chapman, Tom Adkins, Anda Styler, Nick Scalise 10:10 A11/P11 Lindsey Ruppel, also interior spaces designed by Country Loft Antiques 10:10 A11/P11 Eleish Van Breems Antiques.Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Hours: Wed-Sat 12-9 pm. Call 798-2193.Through Feb 15, “In The Beginning,” celebration of new year 10:10 A11/P11 new millennium w/ new 10:10 A11/P11 earliest works by 20 gallery members.Betts-Sturges-Blackmar House ###Wilton Hist Scty), 224 Danbury Rd ###Rte 7), Wilton. Hours: Mon-Thurs 12-4 pm, Sun 1-4 pm. Call 203/762-7257.*Exhibit extended: Through Feb 29, “The World of A Child, 1870-1970,” dolls, toys, dollhouses 10:10 A11/P11 trains incl motionless 10:10 A11/P11 running trains, historic memorabilia, also re-created Ambler Family Parlor w/ Victorian holiday decorations.Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd ###Rte 25), Brookfield. Hours: M-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 775-4526.*###new show) Jan 23-March 26, “Neriage, Nerikome And Beyond: Color in Clay,” contemporary artwork by 15 nat’l profile clay artists who have incorporated traditional Japanese colored clay techniques into their work; Jan 23, opening reception, 2-4 pm.Bruce Museum, One Museum Dr, Greenwich. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 2-5 pm. Call 203/869-0376.*###new show) Jan 22-April 23, “Mystery/Ambiguity/Narrative: The Paintings of Kathryn Myers,” recent oil paintings by the contemporary artist.Through March 19, “Ancient Andean Textiles,” mantles, tunics 10:10 A11/P11 featherwork spanning 2,500 yrs from pre-Columbian cultures. Through March 19, “The Art of Time,” museum’s major winter exhibition explores concept of time 10:10 A11/P11 the means by which it is measured, throughout history 10:10 A11/P11 around the world. Through April 2, “Marking Time,” family exhibition examines concept of time 10:10 A11/P11 action of timepieces. Permanent exhibit, “Changes in Our Land,” environmental history 10:10 A11/P11 science exhibitions w/ minerals gallery, wigwam, woodland habitat 10:10 A11/P11 marine touch tank.Burnham Library, Rte 133, Bridgewater. Hours: Tues 1-5 pm, Wed 9 am-6 pm, Th 9 am-5 pm, Sat 9 am-1 pm. Call 354-6937.Through Jan 29, “Stillness, Paths and Relationship,” oil paintings by Valerie Culbertson.Connecticut Historical Scty, One Elizabeth St, Hartford. Hours Tues-Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860/236-5621.*###new show) Jan 24-May 2, “A Durable Memento: Portraits by Augustus Washington, African-American Daguerreotypist,” 33 images by Washington, a free black in antebellum North who ran Washington Daguerrean Gallery in Hartford ca 1846-1853.Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St, Norwalk. Hours: daily 10 am-6 pm. Call 203/852-0700.Through March 10, “In Style On The Nile: Boats of the Pharoahs,” 14 large-scale models of vessels used by ancient Egyptians, loaned from The Pharaonic Village, Egypt. Permanent exhibit featuring river otters Bell 10:10 A11/P11 Sprite; Shark Touch Pool; hands-on displays about fish; “Sandy Shore” habitat; “Jellyfish Encounter,” displays about 10:10 A11/P11 close studies of sea creature common to Long Island Sound. ###See film calendar for IMAX listings.)Military Museum of Southern New England, 125 Park Ave, Danbury. Hours: Fri-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Open Martin Luther King Day 10:10 A11/P11 Presidents’ Day 10 am-5 pm. Call 790-9277.Permanent life-size interior dioramas w/ major military vehicles, extensive outdoor displays, also “Names on the Wall,” computer program to help locate names on Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC.Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Hours: Mon 11 am-7 pm, Wed 10 am-7 pm, Fr 10 am-8 pm, Sat 9 am-4 pm. Call 860/350-2181.Through Feb 16, “People, Portraits and Places,” realistic oils by Jay Pinchbeck.Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford. Hours: M-Fr 10 am-4 pm, Sat 11 am-4 pm. Call 860/522-6766.Permanent displays at country’s “birthplace of democracy” incl Mr Seward’s Museum of Natural 10:10 A11/P11 Artificial Curiosities, “Washington’s Farewell To His Generals,” original documents from American Revolution, restored chambers of CT Senate Chamber ###home to original Amistad Incident trials), also The CT Gift Shop.Peabody Museum of Natural History, 170 Whitney Ave, New Haven. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/432-5050.*###new show) Opens Jan 22, on view indefinitely, “Martian Perspectives: 3-D Images of the Red Planet,” view detailed maps of Mars incl canyons, the volcano Olympus Mons 10:10 A11/P11 6-mile high Tharsis Bulge through 3-D glasses.Randall Tuttle Fine Arts, 742 Main St So/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Tues-Fri 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Sat 9:30 am-4 pm, Sun 12-4 pm, Mon by appt. Call 263-2458.Through Jan 30, “1999-2000, The Millennium Exhibition,” final exhibition of season will feature works by ten CT artists.Wadsworth Atheneum, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 860/278-2670.Through Jan 30, “About Face: Andy Warhol Portraits,” paintings, print series 10:10 A11/P11 unique prints by the Pop artist, rarely-seen Polaroid photos, Warhol films ###incl Blow Job, Eat and Screen Tests); Jan 28-30, An Andy Warhol Film Festival, call for details incl schedule. Through Feb 27, “Images of Childhood: 1800-1900,” mannequins dressed in children’s clothing of 19th Century, also schoolgirl samplers, antique toys 10:10 A11/P11 dolls, pint-size furniture, embroidered mourning pictures, 10:10 A11/P11 portraits of infants, children 10:10 A11/P11 young mothers from same era.Wooster Community Art Center, 73 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury. Gallery hours: M-F 9:30 am-6:30 pm. Call 744-4825.*###new show) Jan 21-31, “Faculty Art Exhibit,” collection of paintings, drawings, sculpture, photos, prints 10:10 A11/P11 ceramics pcs by the 25 faculty members of WCAC; Jan 21, opening reception, 6-8 pm.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) Jan 27-April 30, “The 20th Century Collection: Paintings, Sculpture and Works of Art on Paper,” comprehensive display of center’s holdings in 20th C art, drawn from every curatorial dept.The Bushnell/The Promenade Gallery, 166 Capitol Ave, Hartford 06106-1621. Call 860/987-6042.March 31: Application deadline for 2000-2001 season, galery seeking CT artists to exhibit work, 1- or 2-person shows being scheduled for Sept 2000-May 2001, requires 10 slides ###in plastic sleeve, individually labeled w/ name, medium, dimensions 10:10 A11/P11 title), resume, SASE, only 2-D works will be considered ###due to nature of gallery 10:10 A11/P11 its space), call for additional info.CT Poetry Society, PO Box 4053, Waterbury 06704-0053.Feb 27: Deadline for Lynn DeCaro Poetry Competition 2000, open to all CT students in grades 9-12 ###public, private or alternative), 3 cash prizes 10:10 A11/P11 publication in Connecticut River Review, write to DeCaro Contest, 41 Sunnybrook Bend, Waterbury 06708 for complete details.Newtown Choral Society, rehearsals at Newtown Middle School, Queen St, Newtown. Call 426-3769.Jan 26: Rehearsals begin for new season, 7 pm, openings in all sections, new members encouraged ###no auditions), choir will begin preparing for spring concert under director Mary Andreotta.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203/333-6211.Jan 26: Open auditions for Equity 10:10 A11/P11 non-Equity actors for William Inge’s Bus Stop, need 5 males ###ages 25-55), 3 females ###ages 20-50), minorities strongly urged to audition, bring photo 10:10 A11/P11 resume, have 2-min monologue prepared or sides provided, show will run March 9-April 16.TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 746-4937.Jan 31-Feb 1: Auditions for John Logan’s Never The Sinner, 7-9 pm both nights, all roles open, need one woman ###age 20s-30s), two men ###age 18-20s, for Leopold 10:10 A11/P11 loeb), one man ###age 50s-60s, for Clarence Darrow), 10:10 A11/P11 3 men ###30s 10:10 A11/P11 older), rehearsals begin mid-Feb, production weekends March 24-April 15, director is Richard Pettibone.Jan 22: Lucinda at The Bank Street Coffee House, Bank St, New Milford, 8 pm, free, performance of originals 10:10 A11/P11 covers by local musician; 791-7272.Jan 22: Treblehook at St Paul’s Coffee Hosue, St Paul’s Episcopal Church, Main St So/Rte 6, Woodbury, performance begins 8:30 pm, adm Nov5, performance of cover songs 10:10 A11/P11 originals by Sandy Hook/Middlebury trio; 263-3541, 264-0908.Jan 23: “Beethovan Piano Sonatas for the Millennium” concert series, Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury, 3 pm, free, pianist Diane Spencer will perform Beethoven’s Sonatas Nos. 1, 4, 23, 24 10:10 A11/P11 25, 1st recital of 6 in series; 748-1716.Jan 26: Cellist Rebecca Patterson 10:10 A11/P11 pianist Cristina Valdes, East Hill Woods auditorium, 611 East Hill Rd, Southbury, 7:30 pm, free, performance of works of Bach, de Falla 10:10 A11/P11 Chopin; 262-6161.Feb 5: The Janet Marlow Jazz Trio, Country Players’ Playhouse, Rte 25, Brookfield Center, call for time, tickets Nov15, evening of jazz favorites by guitarist Janet Marlow, jazz violin 10:10 A11/P11 bassist Alan Brennan 10:10 A11/P11 pianist/keyboardist Kent Hewitt; 775-0023.Feb 5: Brian Torff 10:10 A11/P11 Flroence Melnotte at Weston Library, 56 Norfield Rd, Weston, 8 pm, free jazz performance of originals 10:10 A11/P11 covers; 203/226-7792.Feb 5: Fairfield County Chorale with United States Military Academy Band 10:10 A11/P11 Glee Club, Norwalk Concert Hall, 125 East Ave, Norwalk, 8 pm, free adm, concert of 20th C music w/ works of Copland, Stravinsky, Pinkham 10:10 A11/P11 R. Thompson; 203/254-1333.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.Aldrich After Hours, jazz concert series, 7-9 pm, Nov15 ###series tickets available), light refreshments: Jan 28, guitarist Lee Weissman, contemporary folk.Borders Books*Music*Cafe, 110 Federal Rd, Danbury. Call 798-1100.Performances in Cafe, 8 pm, free: Jan 28, Roy Diggitt 10:10 A11/P11 Lorilee Ecobelli ###folk/pop).Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203/254-4010, 877/ARTS-396 ###877/278-7396).Performances 8 pm unless noted: Jan 29, Grammy Award-winning jazz singer Diane Schuur, tickets Nov30 ###student 10:10 A11/P11 senior discounts available); Feb 3, John Fumasoli 10:10 A11/P11 The Jones Factor, performances 7, 8:15 10:10 A11/P11 9:30 pm, tickets Nov8, Nov5 students 10:10 A11/P11 seniors for first 10:10 A11/P11 third show ###8:15 show by adv reservation only, Nov5, call 914/835-5798), jazz standards to original compositions.Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, Ridgefield High School, 700 North Salem Rd ###Rte 116), Ridgefield. Music director Sidney Rothstein. Call 203/438-3889.Performances 8 pm, tickets Nov25-Nov35 ###series tickets available): Feb 5, “Sonic Splendor,” works of Bach/Stokowski ###Toccata and Fugue in D minor), also Debussy, Mussorgsky, Ravel 10:10 A11/P11 Dukas.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.New Filmmakers Series, 3 pm, Nov12, screenings 10:10 A11/P11 discussions of thesis films by students of guest schools: Jan 30, students from School of Visual Arts.Bank Street Theater, 46 Bank St, New Milford. Call 860/354-2122.Jan 21-27: The Hurricane ###R), Fri, Mon-Tues, Thurs 6:30 10:10 A11/P11 9:15 pm, Sat-Sun, Wed 6:45 10:10 A11/P11 9:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1 10:10 A11/P11 3:55 pm; Magnolia ###R), daily 8 pm; Stewart Little ###PG), daily 6 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:15 10:10 A11/P11 3:05 pm; The Talented Mr Ripley ###R), Fri, Mon-Tues, Thurs 6:30 10:10 A11/P11 9:15 pm, Sat-Sun, Wed 6:45 10:10 A11/P11 9:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1 10:10 A11/P11 3:55 pm.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.Jan 21-27: End of The Affair ###R), daily 7:30 10:10 A11/P11 9:40 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1, 3:10 10:10 A11/P11 5:20 pm; Girl Interrupted ###R), daily 6:45 10:10 A11/P11 9:20 pm, mat 1:30 10:10 A11/P11 4 pm; Magnolia ###R), daily 7:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 12:45 10:10 A11/P11 4:15 pm; Topsy Turvy ###R), daily 6:30 10:10 A11/P11 9:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 12:30 10:10 A11/P11 3:30 pm.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.Jan 21-27: Sleepy Hollow ###R), daily 7 10:10 A11/P11 9 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 10:10 A11/P11 3:45 pm, Tues 1 pm.Science Center of Connecticut, 950 Trout Brook Rd, West Hartford. Call 860/231-2824.Now Showing at Gengras Planetarium ###call to confirm, schedule subject to change): The Great Treasure Hunt ###an astronomy show), Sat-Sun 11:30 am 10:10 A11/P11 2 pm, Tues-Fri 2:30 pm; Laser Matinee: Holiday Magic, Sat-Sun 10:30 am, 1 10:10 A11/P11 3:30 pm, Tues-Fri 3:30 pm, Thurs also 6 pm; More Than Meets The Eye, Thurs 7 pm; Myths 10:10 A11/P11 legends: StarQuest Sat-Sun, Thurs 4:30 pm.Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###at High St), New Haven. Call 203/432-2800.Spring Film Series, “Unreal City: The Urban Experience,” screenings 2 pm, free: Jan 29, Metropolis ###1927, 93 min) and La marche des machines ###1928, 7 min); Feb 5, The Crowd ###1928, 104 min), Manhatta ###1921, 9 min) and A Bronx Morning ###1931, 11 min.Jan 22: Mozart, Monsters 10:10 A11/P11 Matisse, Kennedy High School, Highland Ave, Waterbury, 3 pm, tickets Nov7, season-opening production by Young People’s Theatre, multi-media show inspired by music of Mozart 10:10 A11/P11 work of Matisse w/ underwater story 10:10 A11/P11 non-scary monsters ###series tickets available); 262-1086.Betts-Sturges-Blackmar House ###Wilton Hist Scty), 224 Danbury Rd ###Rte 7), Wilton. Hours: Mon-Thurs 12-4 pm, Sun 1-4 pm. Call 203/762-7257.Through Feb 29, “The World of A Child, 1870-1970,” dolls, toys, dollhouses 10:10 A11/P11 trains incl motionless 10:10 A11/P11 running trains, historic memorabilia, also re-created Ambler Family Parlor w/ Victorian holiday decorations.Borders Books*Music*Cafe, 110 Federal Rd, Danbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-11 pm, Sun 9 am-9 pm. Call 798-1100.Story Times every Wed, Thurs 10:10 A11/P11 Sat, 10 am, free, general subjects unless specified: Jan 26, Story Time with Miss Debbie; Jan 27, Story Time with Miss Debbie; Jan 29, Jack and The Beanstalk Story Time w/ craft 10:10 A11/P11 snack incl; Jan 29, Super Bowl Sundae Party, note time:  2 pm, story about football, then parents 10:10 A11/P11 children invited to make ice cream sundaes.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/371-1903.Museum Magic Hour programs, story-telling 10:10 A11/P11 craft programs for ages 2½-5 w/ adult, 10:30-11:30 am, Nov12, reservations, workshop dates 10:10 A11/P11 featured books as follows: Jan 22, Don Freeman’s Corduroy; Jan 29, Margaret Wise Brown’s Red Light, Green Light; Feb 5, Robert McCloskey’s Blueberries for Sal.Norwalk Youth Symphony, Norwalk Concert Hall ###City Hall), 125 East Ave, Norwalk. Call 203/866-4100.Feb 6, Small Ensembles Program Annual Concert, 2 pm, free, 12 chamber groups will perform works from chamber music repertoire.Quick Center for the Arts/Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203/254-4010.Young Audience Series, performances 1 10:10 A11/P11 3 pm, tickets Nov10 adults, Nov8 children ###series tickets available): Jan 30, The Lion King of Mali, African rhythms, music 10:10 A11/P11 dance offer valuable life lessons, ***NOTE: not a reinterpretation of Disney’s “The Lion King,” designed for grades K-5; April 9, Anne of Green Gables, based on Lucy Maude Montgomery’s classic, good for all ages; May 7, Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables, for grades 4-9.Through Jan 23: Color In January Art Show 10:10 A11/P11 Sale, Lexington Gardens, 32 Church Hill Road, Newtown, Sat-Sun 8:30 am-5 pm, Mon-Fri 8:30 am-6 pm, free adm, show 10:10 A11/P11 sale of works by membersof Scty of Creative Arts of Newtown, artist demos each Sat 10:10 A11/P11 Sun at 12:30 ###Jan 15, Melody Asbury, oil; Jan 16, Ruth Newquist, watercolor; Jan 22, Carol Reilley, watercolor; Jan 23, Kita Macon, pastel), opening reception w/ many artists in attendance will be Jan 15 2-4 pm w/ refreshments; 426-5063.Jan 26: Bent of the River Audubon Center Trail Day, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury, 1:30-3:30 pm, volunteers needed to help w/ light trail work ###program runs on alternating Wed), meet at barn, bring work gloves, wear sturdy footgear; 264-6332.Feb 2: WCSU Observatory Public Night, WCSU Observatory, Higgins Hall ###through Room 216), White St, Danbury, 6-8 pm, free, public welcome to view night sky, weather permitting; 837-8669, 837-8749.Feb 2: Slide presentation 10:10 A11/P11 illustrated talk w/ Karl E. Meyer 10:10 A11/P11 Shareen Blair Brysac, Easton Library, Moorhouse Rd at Center Rd, Easton, 7:30 pm, free program ###reservations necessary) by authors of the new release Tournament of Shadows, The Great Game and the Race for Empire in Central Asia, refreshments; 261-0134.Borders Books*Music*Cafe, 110 Federal Rd, Danbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-11 pm, Sun 9 am-9 pm. Call 798-1100.Author Appearances: Jan 26, fitness expert 10:10 A11/P11 author Brad Schoenfeld ###Sculpting Her Body Perfect), 7 pm, presentation 10:10 A11/P11 individual body fat percentage measurements.Misc Programs: Jan 27, Metaphysical Discussion Group will cover “Books That Changed My Life.”CL10:10 A11/P11P/Shepaug Eagle Observation Area, Shepaug Housatonic Hydroelectric Station, River Rd, Southbury. Call 800/368-8954.Through March 22, Eagle Observation Area open each Wed, Sat-Sun 9 am-1 pm, free **but reservations required.CT Contacts, New Haven. Call 203/468-1144.Dances each Fr @Pinecrest Country Club, Rte 110, Shelton, 8 pm-1 am, Nov12, no jeans/sneakers. Dances Sat @Colonial Tavern, Rte 67, Oxford, 8:30 pm-1 am, Nov12, no jeans/sneakers, themes as follows: Jan 22, Singles Dance Party @ Colonial Tavern; Jan 29, regular dance party @Colonial Tavern.Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: Jan 23, 2-mile Mini Hike, 1-2:30 pm, hike will follow side trails close to parking lot, to celebrate shorter days of winter; Jan 30, Rambler To Ambler Hike, 1-3 pm, 3-mile moderately strenuous walk will parallel Saugatuck River 10:10 A11/P11 climb narrow 10:10 A11/P11 more rugged trails up Ambler Gorge.Flanders Nature Center/Van Vleck Farmhouse, Flanders 10:10 A11/P11 Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm. Call 263-3711.Wednesday Wanderings, 9:30 am each Wed through March 29, registration requested, explore center’s trails during winter months, observe changes in plants 10:10 A11/P11 animals, all ages welcome, dress for outdoors.Hickory Stick Book Shop, 1 Greenhill Rd/Rte 47, Washington Depot. Call 860/868-0525.Book signings, 2-4 pm: Jan 29, John Wallach ###The Enemy Has A Face: The Seeds of Peace Experience; special free screening of Mr Wallach’s Seeds of Peace film at Gunn Library, Rte 47, Washington, 12:15-1:15 pm same day).Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington. Hours: Wed-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860/868-0518. Jan 23, “The Oral Tradition   Stories of Jewish People,” program by story teller Shari Lynn, 2 pm, Nov4 adults, Nov2 for ages 6-16, participatory story telling will include folk tales ###Torah, or Old Testament) 10:10 A11/P11 Midrash ###stories about those in the Torah), program preceded at 1 pm by multi-cultural activties for all ages.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): Jan 22, North Cornwall River Road Hike ###Rita Qubick, 268-4119); Jan 29, Middlebury Walk, 6 miles, easy terrain ###Patty Caputo, 263-7797); Feb 5, Devil’s Den, Weston ###Pat Callan, 264-2153).Newtown Scottish Country Dancers, Hawley School, Church Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 938-2881, 263-3578.Group meets each Mon ###Sept-May except school holidays 10:10 A11/P11 closings), 7 pm, free, anyone interested in dancing is welcome ###beginners encouraged), no partner necessary, singles 10:10 A11/P11 couples welcome, soft-soled shoes recommended.Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 10:10 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 10:10 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 10:10 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282.Programs free: Jan 24, Critics Circle will discuss Reynolds’ Roxanna Slade, 8 pm, new members welcome.Shepaug Eagle Observation Area, Shepaug Housatonic Hydroelectric Station, River Rd, Southbury. Call 800/368-8954.Through March 22, Eagle Observation Area open each Wed, Sat-Sun 9 am-1 pm, free **but reservations required.Wednesday Night Poetry Series, Bethel Depot Artists Cooperative ###formerly Art Tenders), 186 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 426-3388 ###Faith Vicinanza), 270-6202 ###Michael Seri), 748-2828 ###BDAC).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 major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: Jan 26, John Powers; Feb 2, Jason Carney.Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury. Call 263-2254.Sunday Meditation Programs, 6:45 pm, free talk, instructions, group meditation, refreshments: Jan 23, “Adversity 10:10 A11/P11 Blessing: Tweaking the Perspective through Meditation” by Janaki Pierson; Jan 30, “Giving Up the Fruits of One’s Actions: The Potent Reward of Karma Yoga” by Vin D’Alessio.CenterStage Theatre Group, Berkshire Theatre at WCSU, Osborne St, Danbury. Call 837-9453.Is There Life After High School?, Jan 26-30, curtain Wed-Fri 8pm, mat Sat-Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov12 adults, Nov8 students 10:10 A11/P11 seniors, winter performance by student-run theatre company.Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860/527-5151.Dutchman, through Feb 13, curtain Sun, Tues-Thurs 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Wed-Thurs 2 pm, Sat-Sun 2:30 pm, tickets Nov17.50-Nov43.Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203/787-4282.Down the Garden Paths, Jan 19-Feb 20 ###previews through Jan 25; opening night Jan 26), call for curtain times, tickets Nov10-Nov45; Feb 1, Family Night, events begin 6 pm; Feb 1, Talkback Tuesday, follows evening performance; Feb 6, Sunday Symposium follows matinee; Feb 15, Talkback Tuesday, follows evening performance.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203/333-3666.The Beauty Queen of Leenane, through Feb 27, curtain Thurs 7 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov18-Nov25.Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury. Call 203/757-4676.Italian American Reconciliation ###A Folktale), through Feb 6 ###previews through Jan 22 mat; opening night Jan 22), curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Thurs, Sat-Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov19-Nov27.TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860/350-6863.Moon Over Buffalo, Jan 28-Feb 19, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm ###also Sun, Feb 13, 7 pm), tickets Nov12.50 adults, Nov10.50 students 10:10 A11/P11 seniors; Thurs, Jan 27, free senior preview, 8 pm; Thurs, Feb 3, Pay What You Can Night.Wilton Playshop, Lovers La at Rte 106, Wilton. Call 203/762-7629.To Kill A Mockingbird, Jan 28-Feb 12, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat Feb 6 at 2 pm, call for tickets info.Yale Repertory, 1120 Chapel St ###at York), New Haven. Call 203/432-1234.Karen Finley’s Shut Up And Love Me, Jan 22, curtain 8 pm, tickets Nov12-Nov25.Yale School of Drama, University Theatre, 222 York St, New Haven. Call 203/432-1234.The Misanthrope, Jan 31-Feb 5, curtain Mon 7 pm, Tues-Sat 8 pm, mat Wed 10:10 A11/P11 Sat 2 pm, tickets Nov12-Nov16, discounts for students 10:10 A11/P11 seniors; Jan 31, pre-show Preview Happy Hour, call for details; Feb 2, Pre-Show Performance Salon featuring Yale School of Music string quartet.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. Send to the attention of Shannon Hicks, Arts Editor, Newtown Bee, 5 Church Hill Road, Newtown 06470, or to shannon@thebee.com. Photos are welcome and should be black 10:10 A11/P11 white or very sharp color prints.