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 (through fall): 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.

May 22: 6th Annual Museum of Antique Glass Antique Bottle & Glass Show, Rte 44 at North River Rd. Coventry, 9 am-1 pm (early adm 8 am, $15), $4; 860-633-2944.

Art Exhibits____ _____

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

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.

Through June 6: “Paying a Visit to Mary: 2008 Hall Curatorial Fellowship Exhibition,” work by both emerging & more established artists in a broad range of media incl performance, film, painting, sculpture & installation, all exploring a significant subject in current artistic practice: personal narrative & contemporary storytelling, curated by Maxine Kopsa (second recipient of the Hall Curatorial Fellowship).

Through June 6: “Jeanne Finley and John Muse: Sleeping Under Stars, Living Under Satellites,” site-specific video installation by the collaborative team Finley & Muse that utilizes multi-screen video projections to explore three profoundly different ways of keeping time, using the real working lives of 3 contemporary Ridgefield residents played off the lives of 2 local historical figures (18th Century hermit Sarah Bishop & a wandering vagrant from 19th Century known as “The Leatherman”).

Through June 6: “Jo Yarrington: Ocular Visions,” transformation of museum’s Leir Atrium to replicate a human eye through installation of floor-to-ceiling, full-color transparencies of photographs taken of the inside of the artist’s her eye.

Through June 13: “Tom Molloy,” recent sculptures, drawings & photographs created by the artist, who manipulates found materials & images “to explore the multivalency of symbols.”

Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St/Rte 61, Bethlehem; 203-266-7596.

Through May 31: “Enchanted Forest Art Show,” presentation of entries received during competition to create artist woodland nymphs, fairies & other magical creatures using natural materials & organic found objects such as pinecones, dried weeds and flowers, sticks, bark, stones, pods, seeds, feathers & wool.

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

Through May 31: vintage postcards showing Brookfield & area’s past from museum archives & private collection of George Franklin; May 31, museum will be open 11 am-4 pm (museum usually open only Sat).

Danbury City Hall, 155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury.

Through June 3: “Tranquility,” oil paintings by Newtown artist Joanne Conant, who was inspired by quiet, peaceful moments shared with nature.

Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury; 778-8337.

Through May 23: “The Connecticut and Vermont LEGO® Railway,” an operating model train layout made entirely of Legos by New England Lego Users Group (NELUG) members Bill Probert, Elroy Davis & Steve Doerner.

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

Through May 30: “Places of Rest,” photographs of nature & people taken in CT by John Ulatowski, each accompanied by original poetic verse by the photographer.

The Galleries at The Fraser-Woods School, 173 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown. Gallery hours by appt only; 203-3390 x312.

Through May 25: photographs by Mark W. Lyon from Washington, D.C. & paintings by Johnnie Kunanele & Sonia Mejia from Massachusetts.

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

*(new show) Through July 12: “Four Seasons of the Pomperaug,” photos by amateur & professional local photographers shot along the Pomperaug River.

Gregory James Gallery, 13 Main St, New Milford; 860-354-3436.

Through June 26: “Water Works,” representational & impressionistic interpretations, also expressionistic & contemporary abstract versions of some of region’s well known bodies of water by Ralph Della-Volpe, Frank Federico, Robert Ferrucci, Thomas Adkins, Chris Magadini, James Coe, Julie Hopkins, Brian Kiernan, Dick McEvoy & Scott Zuckerman.

Gunn Memorial Library & Museum, 5 Wykeham Rd, Washington Green; 860-868-7756.

Through Oct 10: “Life on Lake Waramaug: Past, Present, Future,” photos, stories & artifacts share 10,000 years of history of former home to Native Americans& Chief Waramaug, its life as 19th Century summer resort & anniv of Lake Waramaug Task Force.

Stairwell Gallery — 

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

Through May 30: “Crafts and Cookery,” handmade feather fans used for smudging & talking sticks in style of those used in Native Council Meetings to designate the speaker, by CT resident & Abenaki artist Dale Carson.

Koenig Frameworks and Art Gallery, 97 South Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-270-1887.

Through May 29: “Blooms,” spring exhibition of 100+ photos by regional artists focuses on flowering plants, trees, shrubs, etc in bloom.

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

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.

Through June 4: “Spring Is Here,” paintings celebrating spring by Carrie Beckmann.

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

Through May 31: hand crafted wood creations by Newtown artist Mike Agius.

Sculpture Barn, 3 Milltown Rd (at Rte 39), New Fairfield; 203-746-6101.

Through June 13: “Susan Bradley: The Honey Bee And Its Culture,” sculpture, painting, drawing & monoprints that depict the mythical relationship between humans & bees from prehistoric times to the present.

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 800 Main St, Hartford; 860-838-4055.

Through May 30: “Reunited Masterpieces: From Adam and Eve to George and Martha,” paintings museum’s collection & from major schools of European art, which have been separated from their mates, temporarily rejoined through loaned works from around the world to allow a better appreciation of how the paintings were originally conceived and how the artists subtly adjusted one painting to complement the other.

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

Through May 30: “Yale Student Guide Exhibition — Art In Focus: John Flaxman Modeling the Bust of William Hayley,” examination of George Romney’s group portrait of 1795 (depicting John Flaxman sculpting a monumental bust of the poet William Hayley, with assistance from Thomas Alphonso Hayley, Flaxman’s apprentice and Hayley’s son) & exploration of the 4 artists in the portrait to their media and to each other.

Through May 30: “Compass and Rule: Architecture as Mathematical Practice in England, 1500-1750,” examination of the role of mathematics in transformation of architectural design & the role of the architect through works of Inigo Jones, Sir Christopher Wren, et al.

Through June 2: “Art in Focus: Installation, Interpretation, Narration,” look at how the text accompanying works of art may affect the narratives generated by the objects.

Auditions, Juried Events  _____

Newtown Cultural Arts Commission, at Reed School, 3 Trades La, Newtown; 203-364-9772.

May 27: Auditions for “We’ve Got Talent!” variety show, 15-min auditions to run 3-9 pm, reservations necessary by May 24 (visit NewtownArtsCommision.org), seeking musicians, vocalists, dancers, thespians, comedians & other artists of all ages for show to be performed at Newtown High School in the fall, contact Donna Monteleone Randle at above phone # or ndrandle@charter.net for addt’l info.

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 ____

May 21: String Jam-Fest, Newtown High School Lecture Hall, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, 7-9:30 pm, free (non-perishable donations for Newtown Food Pantry requested), “an informal night of string-jammin’ fun where [NHS] orchestra students & staff play music onstage from Bach to Zelda,” hosted by Girl Scout Gold Award Project candidate & NHS senior Alyssa Rodriguez.

May 22: Flagpole Radio Café with special guest Peter Yarrow, Edmond Town Hall theater, 45 Main St, Newtown, 7 pm, $15, season finale to feature performances by folk icon, also music by regional musicians, comedy & theater, hosted by Chris Teskey; 203-364-0898.

May 22: “Around the World in 80 Minutes: The CT Master Chorale Spring Concert,” St Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 8 pm, $20 advance, $25 door, performance by 55-member auditioned chorale will offer music from around the world, with CT Master Chorale Orchestra, pianist Joseph Jacovino; 203-743-0473.

May 23: “Love Songs for A Spring Afternoon,” Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury, 3 pm, free performance by mezzo soprano Judith Kelly, who will be accompanied by pianist Greg Cava, refreshments to follow; 860-350-2181.

May 23: Chip Zellner’s Berkshire Big Band at Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury, 4:30 pm, free concert by 17-pc band to feature signature works of Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, et al, & Great American Songbook favorites, concert moves to Elmwood Hall Senior Center (10 Elmwood Place, just off Main St, Danbury); 203-744-5144.

May 29: Monthly ballroom dance, Holy Trinity Greek Church Community Center, 4070 Park Ave, Bridgeport, 7 pm-midnight, $17, free dance lesson (8 pm), singles & couples welcome, performance by Argentine Tango stars Gustavo Vargas & Maria Blanco (9:30), refreshments; 203-374-7308.

June 1: Brookfield High School Special Chorus Spring Concert, at Brookfield Historical Society & Museum, 165 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield, 7:30 pm, free performance by local students led by BHS Choral Director John LaMendola; 203-740-8140.

Miscellaneous ___________

May 21: 9th Annual Kitchen Tour, Ridgefield (directions & map w/ ticket purchase), 10 am-2 pm, $40 ($85 incl Patron Breakfast, 8:30 am), self-guided tour of 7 homes, w/ samples from area caterers & restaurants at most homes, proceeds to benefit Ridgefield Playhouse, Women’s Center of Greater Danbury, Maimonides Academy, et al; 203-240-6413.

May 22: Strut Your Mutt, 10:30 am, Fairfield Hills, $20/dog, $5 each additional dog, one mile dog walk to benefit future dog park in Newtown, contests after walk, sponsored by New-town Parks & Rec; 203-270-4340.

May 22: Flagpole Radio Café with special guest Peter Yarrow, Edmond Town Hall theater, 45 Main St, Newtown, 7 pm, $15, season finale to feature performances by folk icon, also music by regional musicians, comedy & theater, hosted by Chris Teskey; 203-364-0898.

May 22: Town Wide Tag Sale, Southbury Green, 775 Main St South, Southbury, 9 am-3 pm rain or shine, wide variety of vendors, hosted by & benefit for Southbury Volunteer Firemen’s Assn Ladies’ Auxiliary; 203-262-0615.

May 22: Blacksmith Demos at Gurski Farm, Route 133 (approx 4/10 of mile from Rte 25 & 133 intersection), Brookfield Center, 10 am-2 pm, free ongoing demos by Robert Pitcher & Ryan Blessey, also tours of adjacent Merwin Brook Cemetery; 203-740-8140.

May 22-23: “Artistic Evolution: a fabulous evening of acting, musical theater & tap through the ages,” at Sherman Playhouse, Rte 37 at Rte 39 (behind firehouse), Sherman, curtain 3 & 7 pm, $15, $10 children & young adults, free ages 6 & under, performances by students of New Milford-based FineLine Theatre Arts school; 860-210-1444.

May 25: “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Iris and more,” 1 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, free photo-filled program by iris expert Michael Zuraw, hosted by The Garden Club of Newtown; 203-270-1108.

May 27: “History Bites: Reverend Joseph Bellamy Through His Letters,” at First Church of Bethlehem, 21 Main St So/Rte 61, Bethlehem, noon, suggested donation $2, learn about the life of the 18th Century Reverend Bellamy through correspondence w/ his children, parishioners, students & colleagues; 203-266-7596.

May 28: “Journeys to the Other Side: a lecture series on Life after Death,” Brookfield Commons Holistic Health Service, 246 Federal Rd, Brookfield, $45, new series of presentations w/ author Loretta Chaney; 203-730-0060.

May 29: Donut Stop at St John’s Episcopal Church, 5 Washington Ave/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, 9 am-noon, fresh cooked donuts, also coffee & juice, outdoor tables if nice weather; 203-426-3112.

May 29: 10th Annual Great Pootatuck Duck Race, 3-5 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, 10 am-2 pm festival incl face painting, magician, dance & music performances, karate demos & more, also vendors, ducks drop 2 pm ($5/ticket, top prize $2,000), presented by Newtown Lions Club; 203-426-1222.

May 29: Seymour Public Library Monthly Book Sale, 46 Church St, Seymour, 10 am-noon; 203-888-3903.

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

May 27, Needlefelting class, 7 pm, $5 supply fee, Katie Stevenson will lead 90-min class for beginner & intermediate felters; June 3, “Bats 101,” 7 pm, photo presentation by DEP Wildlife Rehabilitator Linda Bowen, no live animals.

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

(FILM) May 21-26: Alice in Wonderland (PG), Fri 7 & 9 pm, Sun-Wed 7 pm, mat Sun 1 & 4 pm, Tues 1 pm.

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: May 22, Bee Brook, Roxbury (Pat Callan, 203-264-2153); May 29, Lovers Leap, New Milford (Tim Hanbury, 203-888-3025); June 5, Old Mine Park,  Roxbury (Robin Johnson, 203-263-4964).

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

Programs 4th Wed/month, 1:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: May 26, watercolor figure demo by Don Andrews, AWS (call 203-426-6812 for details on this particular program).

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: May 26, Lorraine Schein.

Theatre ______________

TheaterWorks Hartford, 233 Pearl St, Hartford; 860-527-7838.

Souvenir, through May 23, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Tues-Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2:30 pm, tickets $39-$61, group rates available.

Town Players of Newtown, at The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown; 203-270-9144.

Move Over Mrs Markham, through May 23, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets $20, $10 ages 10 & under.

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