July 8: 9th Annual Westbrook Elks Antiques Show, Elks Lodge 1784, Seaside Ave ###off Rte 1), Westbrook, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm Nov2.50, free age 12 11:20 A11/P11 under; 860-399-9191, 399-9704.The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun 12-4:30 pm. Call 203-331-1104.Through June 30, “P.T. Barnum Presents The Divine Jenny Lind,” celebration of 150th anniv of the Swedish soprano’s debut North American tour incl artifacts from Barnum’s permanent collection along w/ pcs loaned from other museums, all arranged in 6 vignettes.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 July 7, “Still Life: New Works by Robert Holden and Suzy Taylor,” realist still lifes by Mr Holden 11:20 A11/P11 impressionistic views by Ms Taylor.*###new show) July 8-Aug 15, “Summer On My Mind,” group show w/ works by Ella C. Knoc. Carey McDougall, Robert Holden, Anda J. Styler, Susan Falato, et al.Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Hours: Wed 12-4:30 pm, Thurs-Sat 12-9 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm. Call 796-2193.Through July 31, “Visual Journey,” new paintings by Ann Krome.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 July 2, photographs by wildlife photographer Celine Karraker.Fine Line Art Gallery, Sherman Village, 682 Main St So ###above Gepetto’s Toys), Woodbury. Hours: Th-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 266-0110.Through July 1, “My Point of View,” interpretive watercolor scenes of Woodbury, Rockport, MA 11:20 A11/P11 Greenville, NY by Woodbury artist Julie L. Hickcox.Grey Horse Gallery, 3 Washington Ave/Rte 34 ###in old Masonic Temple, 1st floor; behind St John’s Episcopal Church), Sandy Hook. Hours: Tues-Sat 10:30 am-4:30 pm. Call 270-1199.Permanent display of works by Dick McEvoy, Ken Evans, et al.Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington. Hours: Mon-Tues, Th-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860-868-0518.*###new show) Through July 29, “Winged Travelers: Dreaming A New Path,” paintings in various mediums by Shamanic practitioner 11:20 A11/P11 dream walker Maya Cointreau.Military Museum of Southern New England, 125 Park Ave, Danbury. Hours: Fri-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 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. Call 860-350-2181.Through July 3, “The Artist’s Choice,” paintings 11:20 A11/P11 drawings by Georgette Miller, clay figures by Christina Bothwell, geometric abstract sculpture by David Colbert, clay sculptures by Gerard Heffernon, “art to wear” by Ellen Moon, “idiosyncratic paintings” by Irene Hardwicke Oliveri 11:20 A11/P11 knietic sculpture by Tim Prentice.*###new show) July 7-Aug 15, “The Pastels of Dick McEvoy,” Impressionist landscapes in pastel by Newtown artist Dick McEvoy; July 7, opening reception, 12-2 pm..New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St, New Britain. Hours: Tues, Thurs-Fri 11:20 A11/P11 Sun 12-5 pm, Wed 12-7 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm. Museum Highlights Tour offered each Sun at 2 pm. Call 860-229-0257.Through June 24, “New/Now,” paintings by figurative painter Anna Bialobroda based on popular media imagery from film, TV, Internet 11:20 A11/P11 magazine as well as real-life situations.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282.Through June 30, “Portraits of The Greats: A Study of Literature’s Finest in Wood,” works by woodcut 11:20 A11/P11 woodblock artist Mark Ceconi.*###new show) July 1-31, “Pampered Pets,” animal portraits by photographer Hank Meirowitz.Thirteen Gallery, 13 Library Place, Danbury. Hours: Tues-Fr 7-10 pm, Sat-Sun 12-4 pm, 11:20 A11/P11 by appt. Call 790-6754.Through June 30, “Expectations,” original works by the 12 student-artists of Aldrich Museum’s “Art Lab” program.Wooster Community Art Center, 73 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury. Gallery hours: M-F 9:30 am-6:30 pm. Call 744-4825.Through June 30, folk carvings and colorful copper plate scenes by Woodbury artist Maurice Convard.Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel St at York, New Haven. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-6 pm. Masterpiece Tours of Permanent Collection every Sat 1:30 pm, Sun 3 pm. Call 203-432-0600.Through Aug 5, “A Moment Ongoing: The Legacy of Everett V. Meeks,” prints by Dürer, Raimondi, Rembrant, et al, drawings by Romano, Boucher, Seurat, Demuth, et al 11:20 A11/P11 photos by Collard, Emerson, et al, all purchased w/ funds from the Meeks endowment.Through Aug 5, “Art for Yale: Defining Moments,” 150 significant works of art that chart growth of YUAG’s collections from gallery’s 1832 founding to end of 20th C incl portraits, paintings, vases, prints, photos, drawings 11:20 A11/P11 decorative arts; July 3, “A Wide View of American Art: The Garvan and Related Collections” gallery talk, 2 pm; July 7, “Conservation Studio: Art Behind the Scenes,” Art a la Carte program by conservator of paintings Patricia Garland, 12:20 pm.Connecticut Poetry Scty, PO Box 4053, Waterbury 06704-0053.July 31: Deadline for postmarked entries into Annual Brodinsky/Brodine Poetry Competition, send SASE ASAP for complete rules.Country Players of Brookfield, Rte 25, Brookfield Center. Call 775-0023.July 8-9: Auditions for Exit the Body, Sun 4-8 pm, Mon 7-9 pm, openings for 5 women 11:20 A11/P11 5 men, performances weekends Sept 7-28, director is Gene Golaszewski, producer is Alexis Vournazos.Dramalites of Washington and Missoula Children’s Theatre, Shepaug High School, School St, Washington. Call 860-868-7057.July 16: Open auditions for students entering kindergarten-12th grade for week-long camp w/ Missoula Children’s Theatre actor/director team, auditions begin 9:30 am, camp will run July 16-20, final public presentation Sat, July 21, openings for 50± children, camp fee for those cast is Nov10, contact Carol Couch for details.Town Players, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 203-438-4468.July 9-10: Auditions for Michael Frayn’s Alarms 11:20 A11/P11 Excursions, 7-9 pm, openings for up to 12 men and women, ages 20 and up, for presentation of one-act comedies, performance dates in Sept, contact director Mary Poile for details, also opening for sound technician ###demanding job).June 30: Richter Under the Stars: The Cabaret Series, Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury, 8 pm, tickets Nov8, cabaret performance featuring past 11:20 A11/P11 present members of Musicals at Richter company performing favorite Broadway show tunes, bring low chairs or blankets for seating, picnics welcome; 748-6873. June 30: Annual Greater Bridgeport Symphony Pops Concert, Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield, outdoor performance begins 8 pm ###rain date July 1), free performance by GBS will incl opera, Broadway tunes, Hollywood hits, etc, guest conductor Matthew Savery, pre-concert performance “Pantastic11” by GBS Steel Band begins 6 pm, blankets 11:20 A11/P11 picnics welcome, no dogs; 203-576-0263.July 5: Music from the Heart at The Painted Pony, 74 Main St, Bethlehem, 11 am-2 pm, buffet lunch Nov7.95 ###tax 11:20 A11/P11 gratuity not incl), performance of American standards of 1920s-60s by Al Grammatico 11:20 A11/P11 friends; 203-266-5771.July 7: NUMC Coffee House, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 7:45-10:45 pm, adm Nov4 ###or Nov3 if staying after Pasta Dinner earlier that evening), bluegrass music 11:20 A11/P11 other styles led by Roger Sprung, et al, choice of desserts, soft drinks/coffee; 426-9998.July 7: Kevin Briody at Memorial Park, New Fairfield, 6:30 pm, free concert by current CT State Troubadour of his original folk material; 312-5634.July 10: Housatonic River Jazz Band, Ashlar of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown, 7 pm rain or shine, free outdoor performance of music from 1920s-1950s continues Ashlar’s 15th Annual Summer Sounds Concert Series, bring blankets/lawn chairs; 426-5847.Acoustic Café, 2926 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-335-FOLK ###3655).Open mic every Tues, sign ups 7 pm, performances begin at 8; Video Nights Wed 11:20 A11/P11 Thurs, 8:30 pm ###call for each night’s selection, or just show up).June 29, Veda Hille ###four-string guitarist does “avant garde folk”), Jess Klein 11:20 A11/P11 Erin McKeown ###singer-songwriter, just came off opening run for DiFranco), 9 pm, Nov10; June 30, Erica Wheeler, 8 pm, Nov10, acoustic folk;.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-4519.Stage A Performance, eclectic music 11:20 A11/P11 multi-media series showcase, performances 7 pm, tickets Nov30: July 13, Kristin Hersh ###folk rock, former Throwing Muses lead singer).CityCenter Danbury, Ives St 11:20 A11/P11 Patriot Dr, Danbury. Call 792-1711.2001 CityCenter Summertime Festival of the Arts, free concerts.Thurs/Family Night, performances 6:30, targeted for families 11:20 A11/P11 children: July 5, vocalist 11:20 A11/P11 guitarist John Fogarty; July 12, Dana 11:20 A11/P11 Her Dog Rowdy, original songs 11:20 A11/P11 unusual performance.Fri-Sat performances 7:30 pm w/ classic rock, opera, jazz, blues, oldies, Big Band, etc: June 30, People of Goodwill, energetic 7-pc band reflects unique blend of cultures 11:20 A11/P11 musical styles for cool, funky jazz; July 6, US Coast Guard “Masters of Swing” ###rain location Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St), 7-pc ensemble performs Big Band classics; July 7, New Horizon ###rain location Tuxedo Junction, 5 Ives St), rock n’ roll from vintage classics to current Top 40.Ives Concert Park, WCSU westside campus, University Blvd, Danbury. Call 837-9226 ###or TicketMaster, 744-8100).Family Concert Series, tickets Nov10 adults, free ages 12 11:20 A11/P11 under: July 13, An Evening of Jazz with Doug Hartline, 7:30 pm.Summer Concert Series: June 30, The Irish Tenors, 8 pm, tickets Nov25-Nov70, children Nov10; July 4, Fireworks Concert featuring The NY Pops w/ Conductor Skitch Henderson, 7 pm, tickets Nov25-Nov50, children Nov10; July 8, The Go-Go’s, 7 pm, tickets Nov25-Nov60, children Nov10.Merryall Center for the Arts, Chapel Hill Rd ###off Merryall Rd), New Milford. Call 860-354-7264.Performances 8:30 pm ###unless noted), tickets Nov15, season tickets available: July 7, “Portrait of Lincoln” by Louis Dubé, original drama performed by its author chronicles life 11:20 A11/P11 political challenges faced by our 16th President.Music Mountain, Music Mountain Rd ###near Rtes 63 11:20 A11/P11 126), Falls Village. Radio broadcasts on WMNR ###Monroe, 88.1 FM). Call 860-824-7126.72nd Season, tickets Nov17.50/adv, Nov20/door, Nov10 students.Chamber Concerts: June 30, Zapolski String Quartet of Denmark w/ guest pianist Elizabeth Wolff, US debut for quartet will incl works of Norgaard, Mendelssohn 11:20 A11/P11 Schumann; July 1, Zapolski String Quartet of Denmark w/ guest pianist Volodymyr Vynnytsky, continuing US debut, program to incl works of Haydn, Prokofiev 11:20 A11/P11 Shostakovitch.Jazz Concerts, Sat 8 pm: July 7, The Mark Templeton Trio, swinging jazz standards from Joplin 11:20 A11/P11 Gershwin to Ellington performed w/ style 11:20 A11/P11 flair.Special Events: July 6, All Hands Around: Traditional Irish Music 11:20 A11/P11 Step Dancing, 8 pm, call for performer 11:20 A11/P11 program details.Sherman Chamber Ensemble. Call 860-355-6155.Ensemble regulars are Eliot Bailen, cello; Susan Rotholz, flute; Jill Levy, violin; 11:20 A11/P11 Sarah Adams, viola.Fri performances @St Andrew’s Church, Main St, Kent; Sat performances @Lake Mauweehoo Clubhouse, Sherman, single concert tickets Nov15 ###Nov10 lawn seats available for Sat performances, free lawn seating for age 12 11:20 A11/P11 under), series tickets Nov35: July 6-7, guest pianist Margaret Kampmeier joins SEC for works of Ravel, Fauré 11:20 A11/P11 others for piano, strings 11:20 A11/P11 flute.Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Call 203-966-9700.43rd Summer Chamber Music Series, performances 8 pm, tickets Nov20 adults, Nov10 students/children 18 11:20 A11/P11 under ###season tickets Nov75): July 6, Peter Blanchette w/ Jean Chaine/Archguitar Music.Summer Sounds of the World concert series, Bridgeport. Call 203-367-7917.Free concerts at three locations, suitable for all ages.Bridgeport Ferry Terminal, Water St, performances 5 pm: July 5, Galvanized Jazz Band, American music w/ energetic Dixieland, rags, stamps, strusts, swings, blues, traditional New Orleans jazz 11:20 A11/P11 spirituals of past 100 yrs.Chase Plaza/City Hall Annex, Broad St ###downtown area), performances at noon: July 5, jazz flute artist Sherry Winston.Washington Park, Barnum Ave at Noble Ave, performances 3 pm: July 29, blues master James Cotton, only CT performance this summer by singer, stomper 11:20 A11/P11 harp-player extraordinaire w/ his band.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.July 29-July 5: A.I. ###PG-13), daily 6:45 11:20 A11/P11 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Wed 1 11:20 A11/P11 3:50 pm; The Anniversary Party ###R), daily 7:45 11:20 A11/P11 9:45 pm, mat Sat-Wed 12:45 11:20 A11/P11 3:05 pm; Memento ###R), daily 9:25 pm, mat Sat-Wed 4:10 pm; Sexy Beast ###R), daily 7:15 11:20 A11/P11 9:15 pm, mat Sat-Wed 1:15, 3:15 11:20 A11/P11 5:15 pm; Under The Sand ###NR), mat Sat-Wed 5:25 pm; With A Friend Like Harry ###R), daily 7 pm, mat Sat-Wed 1:30 pm.The Discovery Museum/Henry B. duPont Planetarium, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-372-3521.Children’s planetarium shows Tues-Fri 1 pm, Sat-Sun 2 pm. Shows suitable for all ages Tues-Fri 3:30 pm, Sat-Sun 1 11:20 A11/P11 3 pm. ###Call museum for current programs.)Through Aug 31: Sat-Sun, Traveler’s Guide to the Solar System ###ages 7-adult), 1 11:20 A11/P11 3 pm, Wonderful Sky ###preschool-age 7), 2 pm; Mon-Fri Wonderful Sky 1 pm, Traveler’s Guide to the Solar System, 3 pm. Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.June 29-July 5: Along Came A Spider ###R), Fri-Tues 11:20 A11/P11 Thurs 7 11:20 A11/P11 9 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 11:20 A11/P11 3:45 pm, Tues 1 pm.Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk/IMAX Theatre, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Call 203-852-0700.Through Sept: Journey Into Amazing Caves, daily 11 am, noon, 1, 2 11:20 A11/P11 3 pm.Through Sept 3: All Access: IMAX Concert Film, Sat-Sun 5 pm.Wadsworth Atheneum, 800 Main St, Hartford. Call 860-278-2670 x3027.Taboo11 Summer Film Series, screenings Thurs 11:20 A11/P11 Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 2 pm: through July 1, Chunhyang; July 5-8, Two Women.Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###at High St), New Haven. Call 203-432-2800. “Britain and The Sixties on Film” series, free screenings 2 pm: June 29, To Sir, With Love ###1967); June 30, If… ###1968).July 8: “Who’s Buggin’ You” program, Southford Falls State Park, Rte 188, Southbury, 11 am by the pond, free children’s program hosted by CT DEP/state interpreter will offer up-close look at critters that call the pond home incl amphibians, insects 11:20 A11/P11 fish; 264-5678.July 12: Café Bethel ###book discussion group meeting), Bethel Library, 189 Greenwood Ave/Rte 302, Bethel, 6:30-8 pm, free discussion of Postcards from France by Megan McNeill Libby, students entering grades 6-12 invited, prior reading requested but not necessary; 794-8756 x4.July 13 11:20 A11/P11 15: “Day Out With Thomas™,” Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury, 9 am-6 pm each day ###Sat is sold out), tickets Nov13 ###early reservations recommended), 20-minute train rides pulled by steam engine replica of Thomas the Tank Engine, also games, Thomas 11:20 A11/P11 Friends video stations, interactive exhibits, hands-on entertainment, amusement rides, visits w/ Sir Topham Hatt, etc; 798-5825.Kettletown State Park, Kettletown Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5678.Free programs for campers 11:20 A11/P11 public, evenings programs are at camp office, daytime events are at beach: June 30, “Insect Safari,” 10:30 am, insect catch-and-release mission, learn about common insects 11:20 A11/P11 try Incredible Bug Juice; June 30, “Night Lights,” 8 pm, rocks that glow, star stories, bioluminescence, etc; July 1, “Insect Safari,” 11 am, catch insects 11:20 A11/P11 amphibians 11:20 A11/P11 other critters ###11:20 A11/P11 release) in streams; July 6, “The Big Dipper,” 8:30 pm, stories about the constellation from around the world; July 7, “Fossil Frenzy,” 10:30 am, make a take-home “fossil,” dissect “fossil cookies” 11:20 A11/P11 find on-beach relics; July 7, visit w/ Smokey the Bear, 7:30 pm, learn about bears in CT, forest safety, see real DEP forest fire truck, enjoy bear-themed munchies 11:20 A11/P11 prizes.Musicals at Richter, Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.Fairy Tale Theater, performances Sat 11 am, all tickets Nov5, rain or shine ###indoors if rain): June 30, The Emperor’s New Clothes, King Midas and The Golden Touch and Caps For Sale; July 7, Aesop’s Fables.Quick Center for the Arts/Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203-254-4010.Children’s Summer Theatre Camp, local students performing w/ professionals from Montana’s Missoula Children’s Theatre Company 11:20 A11/P11 Quick Center staff, public performances Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am, tickets Nov8 adults, Nov6 children: July 6-14, The Fisherman 11:20 A11/P11 His Wife. Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203-333-3666.Polka Dot Kids Theatre Series, monthly series w/ guest performers, shows at 10:30 am 11:20 A11/P11 1 pm, Nov12/show ###series tickets 11:20 A11/P11 discounts abvailable): July 14, “Sweet Potato Pie and Such11” w/ African storytellers Karen Nur El-Amin ###“Queen Nur”) 11:20 A11/P11 Kala JoJo ###“The Tall Storyteller”), stories, songs, dance 11:20 A11/P11 costumes.Science Center of Connecticut, Trout Brook Dr, West Hartford. Hours: Tues-Wed 10 am-5 pm, Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860-231-2824.*###new show) Through Sept 9, “Experiment Gallery: Hands-On Fun for Inquiring Minds,” create rainbows, see sounds, make a weather system, etc   learn about scientific principles in fully interactive, hands-on exhibit.*###new show) Through Sept 9, “Animal Eyes,” 5 areas offer exploration of how animals see incl “Different Kinds of Eyes,” “Different Places on Different Places,” “Night Eyes,” etc. Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court ###Post Rd East/Rte 1), Westport. Call 203-227-4177.2001 Children’s Summer Series, performances 11 am 11:20 A11/P11 2 pm, tickets Nov8 11:20 A11/P11 Nov10: July 6, The Tale of the Name of The Tree, performed by Robert Rogers Puppet Company.June 29-July 14: Danbury City Fair, Danbury Fair Mall, Backus Ave, Danbury, gates open Mon-Fri 5 pm, Sat-Sun noon ###also July 4 at noon), state-of-the-art midway rides, games of skill 11:20 A11/P11 chance, refreshments, Kiddieland rides ###specifically for ages 7 11:20 A11/P11 under; Kids Days are June 30-July 1, July 7-8 11:20 A11/P11 14, kids ride unlimited from 12-5 pm for Nov10), opening night fireworks at 9:30.June 29: S11:20 A11/P11S Singles Dinner Dance, The Fireside Inn, 123 Main St So/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30-11:30 pm, adm Nov15, jackets required for men, ladies “dress to impress”; 743-4480, 261-5960.June 29: CT Catholic Singles Summer Dinner Dance, Tashua Knolls Restaurant, 40 Tashua Knolls La, Trumbull, begins 7:30 pm, Nov25, all are welcome; 261-2414.July 2: BookTalk discussion group meeting, Southbury Library, South Main St/Rte 6, Southbury, 2 pm, discussion of Barbara Edwards’ electronic book Rachael’s Rescue will be led by the author; 264-1716, 262-6123.July 3-7: Annual St Rose Parish Carnival, St Rose Church grounds, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, nightly 6-10 pm, food, games, rides, raffles, etc.July 5-7: Thrift Shop One Bag Sale, STS Thrift Shop One, Rte 172, South Britain, Thurs-Fri 10 am-3:30 pm, Sat 10 am-1 pm, Nov6/bag ###bags supplied by shop); 203-586-2266.July 7: Monthly Pasta Project Dinner, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 5-7:30 pm, adm Nov8 adults, Nov7 seniors, Nov3.50 children, full spaghetti dinner w/ choices of sauce, garlic bread, salad, desserts 11:20 A11/P11 soft drinks; 426-9998.July 7: Round Two/Semi-Finals of Third Annual Laugh-Off, Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury, 8 pm, tickets Nov20, performances by comedians of CT, NY 11:20 A11/P11 NJ hoping toreach finals of competition ###to be held July 21), hosted by co-winner 2000 CT Comedy Festival 11:20 A11/P11 Emmy nominee Perry Gardner; 203-757-4676.July 10: Mini Book Sale, Danbury Library, 170 Main St, Danbury, 10 am-2 pm, hardcover 11:20 A11/P11 paperback fiction, non-fiction 11:20 A11/P11 children’s books, many in like-new condition, sale cancelled if rain; 796-8061.July 11: Grease benefit performance for Quota International, Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury, grounds open 7:15 pm for picnics, showtime 8 pm, all tickets Nov15, 9th annual benefit performance by Musicals at Richter benefits local community service organization; 748-5559, 743-7514.Bellamy-Ferriday House 11:20 A11/P11 Garden, 9 Main St/Rte 61, Bethlehem. Hours: MAY 4-OCT 28 Wed, Fri-Sun 11 am-4 pm. Call 203-266-7596.1754 house of Bethlehem’s first minister complemented by outbuildings, 18th C apple orchard 11:20 A11/P11 formal parterre garden is open for summer tours, call for schedule.Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5098.Free programs unless noted, reservations requested, call any time weather is questionable: July 1, “The Natural Wonders of A Summer Morning,” 9 am, explore meadow, surrounding paths 11:20 A11/P11 pond, approx 2 hours long; July 4, Full Moon Firefly Walk, 8 pm, enjoy nature’s own fireworks display via fireflies, also watch resident bats exiting roosts at dusk.CT Contacts, New Haven. Call 203-468-1144.Dances each Fr @Pinecrest Country Club, 745 River Rd/Rte 110, Shelton, 8 pm-1 am, Nov13, no jeans/sneakers. Dances Sat @Colonial Tavern, Rte 67, Oxford, 8:30 pm-1 am, Nov13, no jeans/sneakers, themes as follows: July 7, dance party at Anthony’s Lake Club, West Kenosia Ave, Danbury, 8 pm-1 am, adm Nov15, expanded seating 11:20 A11/P11 bar set up outdoors, smoking only outdoors.Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury. Hours: 10 am-4 pm daily ###April 1-Nov 26). Call 778-8337.1st Sat each month ###April-Nov), Rail Yard Local, adm to msm incl rides through rail yard in 1920s era passenger coach w/ stop on state’s only operating turntable. ###see Arts listings for permanent exhibit info)Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: July 1, “Ravines 11:20 A11/P11 Rivers,” 9 am-3 pm, 10-mile hike featuring several trails along Saugatuck Trails System within adjoining towns of Redding 11:20 A11/P11 Weston, moderately strenuous hike will incl info on natural features, bring lunch; July 8, “Top of the Den11” 9 am-2 pm, 8-mile hike from high rocky ledges down to reservoir below will feature spectacular views from withing Saugatuck Forest Lands Project, pack water 11:20 A11/P11 snack lunch.Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. ###SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, Main St, Newtown. Call 426-6654.Meetings 2nd Wed/month, 7:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: July 11, landscape painting in oil demo by Barbara Goodspeed. Sunrise Herbal Remedies, 35 Codfish Hill Rd, Bethel. Call 794-0809.Free workshops w/ slides 11:20 A11/P11 handouts, 10 am, light refreshments: July 14, “Natural Healthy Weight Loss.”Wednesday Night Poetry Series, Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place ###in former railroad station bldg), Bethel. Call 426-3388 ###Faith Vicinanza), 270-6202 ###Michael Seri), 748-2828 ###BAJ).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 out-of-state or major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: July 4, Independence Day Open Mike Night 11:20 A11/P11 Poetry Workshop; July 11, Charlie Bondhus, 20-yr-old poet/playwright has 2 books of verse 11:20 A11/P11 working on new coming of age play addressing the many issues 11:20 A11/P11 confusions facing gay youth today.Country Players of Brookfield, Rte 25 ###next to library), Brookfield Center, Call 775-0023.Godspell, July 6-28, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat ###Sun) July 15, 2:30 pm, tickets Nov10.Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.Bach To Bacharach and David, through Aug 5, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 5:30 11:20 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets Nov28 11:20 A11/P11 Nov30, senior discounts on matinees, limited Nov15 rush tickets available.Goodspeed Opera House, Rte 82, East Haddam. Call 860-873-8668.They All Laughed11 The New Gershwin Musical, June 29-Sept 28, curtain Wed-Thurs 7:30 pm, Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, mat Wed 11:20 A11/P11 Sun 2 pm, Sat 4 pm, tickets Nov22-Nov44.Musicals At Richter, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.Pippin, through June 30, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm ###grounds open 7:15 for picnics), tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 seniors, Nov10 students 11:20 A11/P11 children.Grease, July 6-21, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm ###grounds open 7:15 for picnics), tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 seniors, Nov10 students 11:20 A11/P11 children; Thurs, July 5, preview performance, all tickets Nov6; also July 11, benefit performance for Quota International, all tickets Nov15, show will be interpreted by Donna Pace 11:20 A11/P11 Michael Burnett.Ridgefield Theatre Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203-431-9850.Neil Simon’s Chapter Two, June 29-July 21, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm ###doors open 7pm, cabaret-style seating, bring food 11:20 A11/P11 drink or purchase limited refreshments), also Sun, July 15 11:20 A11/P11 Thurs, July 19, tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 students 11:20 A11/P11 seniors.Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rte 37 at 39, Sherman. Call 860-355-3622.Wait Until Dark, through July 7, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat ###Sun) July 1, 3 pm, tickets Nov14 adults, Nov12 seniors 11:20 A11/P11 students.Summer Cabaret at Yale, 217 Park St, New Haven. Call 203-432-1567.Valpariso, through June 30, curtain Wed-Sat 8:30 pm ###dinner served 7 pm), tickets Nov16 adults, Nov14 seniors, Nov10 students, group rates available.Town Players of Newtown, Little Theatre, theatre is on Orchard Hill Rd ###mailing address is PO Box 211), Newtown. Call 270-9144. The Comedy Of Errors, July 6-28, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, also mat Sun, July 22, 2 pm, tickets Nov10.Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court, Westport. Call 203-227-4177.Don’t Make Me Laugh, through July 14, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, Mon-Thurs 8 pm, mat Wed 2 pm, Sat 5 pm, tickets Nov17-Nov48.*******************Events that appear by date have Newtown events listed first, with additional events listed by their start time. At the time of printing, the information here is accurate as presented; a call ahead is always a good idea to be safe.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 can be black 11:20 A11/P11 white or color prints; please call for details concerning photo files to be emailed.