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: 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.

June 11-12: Harwinton Antiques & Design Weekend, Harwinton Fairgrounds, 70 Locust Rd, Harwinton, Sat 8 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-5 pm, $10, 150+ exhibitors; 317-598-0012.

Art Exhibits ____________________

Danbury Library, 170 Main St, Danbury; 203-797-4505.

Through June 24: “In A Nutshell: The Worlds of Maurice Sendak,” traveling exhibition re-veals push & pull of Old & New Worlds in artist well known for his books Where The Wild Things Are, In The Night Kitchen, etc, incl panel illustrations featuring illustrations of creatures, children & neighborhoods alongside explorations of Jewish culture & history that influenced the artist’s work; June 10, screening of 2009 film adaptation of Where The Wild Things Are, 6:45 pm, free.

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

Through June 30: paintings, fiber art & area rug designs by nationally acclaimed textile designer Emmy Oake, and photos by award-winning photographer Jeff Becker.

The Gallery at Hunt Hill Farm, 44 Upland Hill Rd, New Milford; 860-355-0300.

Through June 5: “A Visual Dialogue,” narrative symbolic abstractions in oil & acrylic by Ginger Hanrahan, colorful layered rectilinear compositions by Derek Leka & charcoal figurative drawings by Donna Cleary.

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

*(new show) Through July 26: “The Mystique of India and Turkey,” new works by the photographer Hank Meirowitz; June 5, opening reception & artist’s talk, 3-5 pm.

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

The Artist’s Corner (in Museum Shop, can be visited without paying full museum adm): *(new show) Through June 30: traditional functional baskets by basketmakers Bill & Sherry Gould and Jesse Larocque.

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

Through July 2: “Barns and Gardens,” recent landscapes by Bettina Skor, who has had lifelong interest in paintings landscapes that surrounded her during childhood in Bridgewater.

New Pond Farm, 101 Marchant Rd, West Redding; 203-938-2117.

*(new show) June 10-25: “From Farm To Canvas: An Invitational Art Show,” artwork & portfolios by 50 local artists who transferred their views of farms into art, from sweeping vistas to tranquil views of barnyard animals, partial proceeds of all art sold to benefit Farm, also ongoing silent auction; June 10, preview party, 6-8 pm, $25 (call for reservations, info); June 11, painting demo, 2 pm, w/ watercolorist & clay artist Sally Aldrich; June 15, painting demo, 9 am, by multi-media artist & teacher Adele Moros; also June 15, President’s Tea & Lecture, free (reservations by June 13), presentation by botanical artist Sally Fine, home baked treats, raffle & door prizes.

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; June 5, “Prints & Process” gallery talk, 2 pm.

Auditions, Juried Events  ________

NUMC Fall Arts & Crafts Fair, at Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades La, Newtown; 203-426-2336.

Oct 15: Applications being accepted for vendors interested in participating in 6th annual event, to run 10 am-4 pm in school’s cafetorium, approx 35 spaces available, work must be handmade, applications available at TheFair.numc.us, additional info available from Debbie Stakel at above phone # or thefair@numc.us.

Concerts, Musical Events _______

June 3: Music @Trinity: Simon Thomas Jacobs, Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main St, Newtown, 8 pm, free recital by award-winning organist to incl works of J.S. Bach, Walton, Alain, et al, reception to follow; 203-426-9070 extension 11.

June 7: “Leading Ladies” at Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, 6:30 pm, free dramatic, musical performance by actress, singer & writer Patty Carver, who portrays for “Leading Ladies” of American history, suitable for all ages, registration required; 203-794-8756 x4.

June 12: The Little House That Roared Coffee House, Congregation Adath Israel, 115 Huntingtown Rd, Newtown, 2 pm, $8, coffee house style performance will feature award-winning guitarist and composer Yossi Kohrman-Glaser, other musical guests; 203-209-4662.

June 15: The Berkshire Big Band at Masonicare at Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown, 7 pm, free performance of music from the 1930s, bring seating, rain date June 16; 203-426-5847.

For Kids & Families ______________

June 5: Family Fun Day, Dickinson Park, 10 Elm Dr, Newtown, 12-5 pm rain or shine, free, special appearance by Matt Kennon (performance at 1), also NASCAR driver Todd Szegedy, refreshments, vendors, games, raffles, petting zoo, face painting, car seat safety, child ID kits, fire truck &* more, sponsored by CT Department of Children & Family Services to support foster care & awareness; 203-207-5267.

Miscellaneous ___________________

June 3: Chili Cookoff, St Thomas’ Episcopal Church, 95 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, 5:30-7:30 pm, $10, $8 seniors, $5 children, $25 family max, variety of chilis to taste & rate,also hot dogs, baked potatoes, rice & fixings, salad, dessert & beverage also included; 203-743-1494.

June 3-4: Spring Fundraiser & Relay For Life Bake Sale, St Peter’s Episcopal Church, 175 Old Tannery Rd (Rte 111, opposite Monroe Green), Monroe, 9:30 am-3 pm; 203-268-4265.

June 4: CT Trails Day Hike, Brunot Preserve, Taunton Hill Rd (0.8 mile from  Dodgingtown Road/Route 302), Newtown, 10 am-noon,  join Newtown Forest Assn members for dedication & hike of new 4-mile trail (shorter option available), also dedication of new property acquisition, geocaches; 203-270-3650.

June 4: NUMC Monthly Pasta Dinner, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 5-7:30 pm, $9 adults, $8 seniors, $3.50 children, optional coffee house w/ live music follows (see listing under Concerts); 203-426-9998.

June 4: Lutheran Home Summertime Fair, 990 Main St North/Rte 6, Southbury, 10 am-3 pm rain or shine, tag sale, book nook, toys, crafts, strawberry shortcake, cookie walk, raffles & more; 203-264-9135.

June 4-5: Annual Art Show & Sale, Lakeside Gallery, 49 Taunton Lake Rd, Newtown, 2-4 pm each day, annual 2-day open house hosted by artist & gallery owner Pat Barkman; 203-426-8949.

June 4-5: Newtown Relay For Life 2011, Fairfield Hills campus/Newtown Youth Academy, 4 Primrose St, Newtown, public events 3 pm-midnight rain or shine, Kids For A Cure 4:30, formal opening ceremony 6 pm, Recognition Ceremony at 8, Luminary Ceremony at 9, ongoing fundraising, events & competitions, all proceeds to benefit American Cancer Society.

June 5: Family Fun Day, Dickinson Park, 10 Elm Dr, Newtown, 12-5 pm rain or shine, free, special appearance by Matt Kennon (performance at 1), also NASCAR driver Todd Szegedy, refreshments, vendors, games, raffles, petting zoo, face painting, car seat safety, child ID kits, fire truck & more, sponsored by CT Department of Children & Family Services to support foster care & awareness; 203-207-5267.

June 6: “A Southern Family’s Civil War Experience,” Brookfield Historical Society, 165 Whisconier Rd (Rte 25 at Rte 133), Brookfield Center, 7:30 pm, free program by history enthusiast will trace one family’s history incl the impact of the Civil War on their Florence, Ala., plantation, also artifacts & regalia on view, refreshments to follow; 203-740-8140.

June 9: Screening of Mother Nature’s Child, New Pond Farm, 101 Marchant Rd, West Redding, 7-8:30 pm, free screening of documentary that explores the way time spent outdoors promotes children’s well-being, contributes to the planet & nourishes the human spirit, program on CT Environmental Literacy Plan to follow; 203-938-2117.

June 10-11: 24th Annual Sandy Hook LobsterFest, Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue main station, 18-20 Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, Fri 5-9 pm, Sat 3-9 pm, $23/adv, $25/door ($5 kids for hamburger or hot dog meal), lobster or steak w/ sides, raw bar (separate charge), live music, proceeds benefit volunteer fire company; 203-270-4392.

June 11: Annual Tag Sale at First Congregational Church of Bethel, 46 Main St, Bethel, 9 am-3 pm, items of all kinds donated by members of the church, refreshments also available, proceeds to benefit church missions & programs; 203-748-6112.

June 11: Monroe Garden tour, 1-5 pm (rain date June 12), day of tickets & maps available at The Beardsley Homestead, 31 Great Ring Rd, Monroe, $15, sponsored by Monroe Historical Society; 203-261-1383.

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

June 3-5: 59th Annual Lathrop School of Dance Stardust Revue, Fri 7 pm (special benefit for Danbury Hospital Pediatric Unit), Sat 4 & 7 pm, Sun 1 & 4 pm (2nd show to benefit Newtown Scholarship Association), all seats $13.

(FILM) June 6-9: Paul (R), 7 & 9 pm, mat Tues 1 pm.

Flagpole Photographers Camera Club, C.H. Booth Library lower meeting room, 25 Main St, Newtown; 203-426-2316.

Meetings 3rd Thurs/month, 7:30 pm, non-members always welcome: June 9, “Cellphoneography” program by retired photographer Ken Graff will cover some of the cell phone applications available for photographers, also members’ competition on subject of “Abandoned,” open color and black & white, final meeting until September; 203-426-2316.

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

June 4, Soapstone Carving Workshop, 11 am-4 pm, $60 ($50 members), primitive technologist Jeff Kalin will teach how to use traditional stone & bone tools to carve, drill & polish soapstone into functional & decorative items.

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: June 4, Westmoreland Sanctuary, Bedford, N.Y. (no dogs; Jim Steck, 845-621-5559 or 914-806-4107); June 11, Steep Rock State Park, Naugatuck State Forest (3 miles; Tim Hanbury, 203-888-3025).

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: June 15.

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.

Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. (SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-6654.

Programs 2nd Wed/month, 7:30 pm, free, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: June 8, watercolor demo by Laura Eden.

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; 203-702-7577.

Shows at Marissa’s, 6540 Main St, Trumbull: June 18, Bob (“The Football Guy”) Nelson headlining, 10 pm show, tickets $19.50, Mike Dillon opening.

Shows at Savin Rock Roasting Company, 946 Ferry Blvd, Stratford, 9 pm, $15 unless noted: June 11, Andrew Kennedy headlining, tickets $17.50, Peyton Clarkson opening.

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: June 8, TBA; June 15, Jackie Sheeler.

Theatre _________________________

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

Seascape with Sharks and Dancer, June 3-25, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (June 12 & 19) 5 pm, $24, $20 students & seniors.

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

The Great American Trailer Park Musical, through June 19, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets $28.

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