July 28: 41st Guilford Antiques Festival 11:22 A11/P11 Sale, Thomas Griswold House Museum, 171 Boston St, Guilford, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm Nov4, 100 dealers; 203-453-3176, 203-795-6465.Aug 4: 28th Annual Hist Sctr of Glastonbury Antiques Festival, On The Green, Main St at Hubbard St, Glastonbury, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm Nov4 ###early buying during set-up 7 am, Nov20), verbal appraisals ###9 am-noon, Nov5/item, by Richard LaBlanc); 860-633-6890.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 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.Gunn Memorial Library 11:22 A11/P11 Museum, Wykeham Rd at Rte 47, Washington Green. Hours: ###museum) Thurs-Sun 12-4 pm 11:22 A11/P11 by appt, ###library) Mon 11:22 A11/P11 Fri 9:30 am-5 pm, Tues 2-8 pm, Thurs 9:30 am-8 pm, Sat 9:30 am-3 pm. Call 860-868-7586 ###library), 860-868-7756 ###museum).In Stairwell Gallery: *###new show) July 14-Sept 1, “Scenes of Tranquility,” painting-like photographs that evoke tranquility 11:22 A11/P11 peacefulness by J.Y. Hsu; July 14, opening reception, 2-4 pm.Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-966-5617.All shows run through July 22: “Color Landscapes,” “realist-expressionist” landscapes by Helen Cantrell. “Chromophobia,” guild members group show exploring the significance of artists’ use of or avoidance of colors “in relation to the overall effectiveness of the work, exhibit inspired by David Batchelor’s new book of same name. “Director’s Choice: Photochrome, A Slice of Contemporary Photography,” works loaned from major New York galleries.*###new show) Aug 5-31, “11th Annual Student Competition 11:22 A11/P11 Exhibition,” drawings, paintings, photographs, sculpture, prints, ceramics, mixed media, jewelry 11:22 A11/P11 computer graphics in adult 11:22 A11/P11 youth Silvermine student categories, juried by Prof Virginia Zic; Aug 5, opening reception 11:22 A11/P11 awards ceremony, 2-4 pm.Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Washington Depot. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm ###closed Wed), Sun 2-5 pm. Call 860-868-2878.Through July 22, “Interiors,” paintings ###“personal perceptions of external surroundings 11:22 A11/P11 forms”) by Susan Arthur, drawings 11:22 A11/P11 paintings by Melinda James featuring interiors, still life 11:22 A11/P11 self-portraits using texture in inventive manner, and muted oil on linen paintings by Susan Lichtman.*###new show) July 28-Aug 26, “Different Paths from Common Ground: A Retrospective,” paintings by Gertrude Barrer ###1921-1997), who exhibited nationwide 11:22 A11/P11 expanded stylistic ideas concerning Indian Space movement, and painting 11:22 A11/P11 sculpture by Edward Renouf ###1906-1999), whose works were driven by rudimentary forces 11:22 A11/P11 multi-culturing; July 28, opening reception, 3-5 pm.Wooster Community Art Center, 73 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury. Gallery hours: M-F 9:30 am-6:30 pm. Call 744-4825.*###new show) Through Aug 31, paintings by students of Susan Ferri ###teacher of intensive weeklong workshops at WCAC); Aug 10, opening reception, 6-8 pm.Hartford Stage, Hartford Stage Rehearsal Studios, Richardson Building ###2nd floor), 942 Main St, Hartford. Call  860-525-5601.July 23-24: General acting auditions for American season, 10 am-5 pm each day, Mon for local Equity actors, Tues local non-Equity only, prepare 2 monologues ###1 classical, 1 contemporary, no longer than 3 minutes combined), also bring recent photo 11:22 A11/P11 acting resume, must have appt   no one will be seen without one, 2001-02 season will incl Philadelphia Story, Necessary Targets, A Christmas Carol ###open call for children’s roles will be in the fall), Diosa 11:22 A11/P11 Edward Albee’s Seascape).July 21-22: 29th Annual Rock n’ Reggae Festival, Woodbury Ski Area, Woodbury, gates open at noon, shows begin 1 pm each day, tickets Nov22.50/adv, Nov25/gate, performances by Wailing Souls, Benaiah, One World Tribe, Live For Today, The Robert Jackson Band, Dufe of Life, Pete Schieps Band, Strictly Roots, etc ###call for performance schedule), arts 11:22 A11/P11 crafts and food vendors, BMX competitions; 203-263-2203.July 22: “Red, White and Blues: A Concert of American Music,” Immanuel Lutheran Church, 26 West St, Danbury, 2 pm, adm by freewill donation, performance by Immanuel Lutheran Players of organ preludes of Shaker tunes, songs from Civil War era, music of Leonard Bernstein, Joplin rags, Sousa marches 11:22 A11/P11 favorite American songs, public welcome to join in fun 11:22 A11/P11 fellowship prior to concert ###at noon, outdoors under tent, bring chairs).July 24: The Billy Cofrances Jazz Quintet, Ashlar of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown, 7 pm rain or shine, free outdoor performance of jazz favorites from all ages continues Ashlar’s 15th Annual Summer Sounds Concert Series, bring blankets/lawn chairs; 426-5847.July 24-25: The Rob Fletcher-Lou Manzi Duo at Kaleidoscope, 59 Bank St, New Milford, showtime 9 pm, blues 11:22 A11/P11 soul standards 11:22 A11/P11 originals performed by teachers from Nat’l Guitar Workshop; 860-354-8162.July 25: Helen Hawley at St James Episcopal Church for Wednesday Carillon Recital Series, 25 West St, Danbury, 12:30, free concert on church’s historic Bulkley Carillon, housed in church since 1928 ###11:22 A11/P11 first set of carillon bells made in US), performer is Carillonneur from Univ of Kansas/Lawrence; 748-3561.July 25: Cellist Rebecca Patterson 11:22 A11/P11 pianist Cristina Valdes at East Hill Woods auditorium, 611 East Hill Wods, Southbury, 7:15 pm, free performance will incl works of Godard, Debussy, Brahms 11:22 A11/P11 Paganini; 262-6161.July 26: The Fletcher 11:22 A11/P11 Manzi Electric Blues Band at Clancy’s Chop House, 10 Railroad St, New Milford, 9 pm, blues 11:22 A11/P11 soul standards 11:22 A11/P11 originals performed by teachers from Nat’l Guitar Workshop; 860-355-8081.July 28: “The Great American Band Concert,” 12th Annual Picnic 11:22 A11/P11 Pops concert by Waterbury Symphony Orchestra, Hollow Park, Hollow Rd, Woodbury, 4 pm, tickets Nov10/adv ###lawn), Nov50/adv ###patron’s tent, w/ seating), Nov15/day of ###lawn only), age 18 11:22 A11/P11 under free, Maestro Leif Bjaland will conduct wind 11:22 A11/P11 brass players of WSO in old-fashioned 11:22 A11/P11 popular band classics, Sousa marches 11:22 A11/P11 Broadway ditties, also work of Pablo DeSarasate; 203-574-4283. Aug 1: Suzanne Magassy at St James Episcopal Church for Wednesday Carillon Recital Series, 25 West St, Danbury, 12:30, free concert on church’s historic Bulkley Carillon, housed in church since 1928 ###11:22 A11/P11 first set of carillon bells made in US), performer is Carillonneur from National Carillon, Cranberra, Australia, performance will be final in series; 748-3561.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 11:22 A11/P11 Thurs, 8:30 pm ###call for each night’s selection, or just show up).July 20, Sloan Wainwright Band, 9 pm, Nov10; July 21, Jennifer George, 9 pm, Nov5, alternative folk/rock; July 25, The Writers Hang, 8:30 pm, Nov5, inovative song-writing, inspiring tales 11:22 A11/P11 moving music w/ Jessica Shoenberg, Scott Moore 11:22 A11/P11 Joe Rathbone; July 26, The Lauren Delallo Band and Mudstone, 9 pm, Nov5, local folk/rock bands; July 27, Battle of the Bands, noon-midnight, Nov8, 12 high school electric/punk/rock bands competing; July 28, Richard Shindell, 7 pm ###***early show), Nov20; Aug 2, Stacey Earle, 8:30 pm, Nov10; Aug 3, Carl Cacho, Christopher Williams 11:22 A11/P11 Maria Sangiolo, 9 pm, Nov8, traditional folk w/ contemporary twist: Williams’ djembe drumming; Aug 4, Laura Warfield, 9 pm, Nov10.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-4519.Stage A Performance, eclectic music 11:22 A11/P11 multi-media series showcase, performances 7 pm, tickets Nov30: July 27, Greg Osby 11:22 A11/P11 Jason Moran, jazz.CityCenter Danbury, Ives St 11:22 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 11:22 A11/P11 children: July 26, Jeffrey 11:22 A11/P11 The Bossy Frog Band, 3-pc band plays original 11:22 A11/P11 traditional chidren’s melodies w/ fun, interactive stage show; Aug 2, Annie 11:22 A11/P11 The Natural Wonder Band, foursome performs interactive, fun-filled show w/ songs 11:22 A11/P11 dances for whole family.Fri-Sat performances 7:30 pm w/ classic rock, opera, jazz, blues, oldies, Big Band, etc: July 20, Amy Gallatin 11:22 A11/P11 Stillwaters, folk, bluegrass, country ballards, western swing 11:22 A11/P11 blues; July 21, Heather Thomson, Perry Price 11:22 A11/P11 Friends ###rain location Tuxedo Junction, 5 Ives St), golden melodies of Broadway musicals, Viennese operetta 11:22 A11/P11 grand operas performed by international opera singers; July 27, special 2-act blues evening w/ Jim Weider 11:22 A11/P11 The Honky Tonk Gurus ###former lead guitarist of The Band now leads group performing traditional blues w/ slide guitar) and Holden Truelove ###12-yr old guitar prodigy fromThomaston performs vintage classics 11:22 A11/P11 original tunes); July 28, John Sebastian ###rain location Danbury High School, Clapboard Ridge Rd/Rte 39), nat’l recording artist 11:22 A11/P11 key figure of 1960s pop performs w/ The J-Band.Ives Concert Park, WCSU westside campus, University Blvd, Danbury. Call 837-9226 ###or TicketMaster, 744-8100).Summer Concert Series: July 21, The Doobie Brothers, tickets Nov25-Nov55, 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 21, Camerata Strings, string trio will offer classic music incl special performance of work by composer, musicologist 11:22 A11/P11 former Opera News editor Frank Merkling.Music Mountain, Music Mountain Rd ###near Rtes 63 11:22 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.Baroque Concerts, 8 pm: July 20, classical violinist Carol Lieberman 11:22 A11/P11 fortepianist Mark Kroll perform an all-Beethoven program.Chamber Concerts: July 22, Bard Music Festival: Whitman String Quartet w/ guest violist Nardo Poy 11:22 A11/P11 guest cellist Robert Martin, works of Beethoven, Prokofiev 11:22 A11/P11 Brahms ###free pre-concert lecture by Robert Martin begins 2 pm); July 29, Whitman String Quartet w/ guest pianist Pedja Muzejevic, works of Mozart, Franck 11:22 A11/P11 Beethoven.Jazz Concerts, Sat 8 pm: July 21, Jive By Five, hard-driving re-creation of jump band style of 1940s ###major force in golden era of swing); July 28, “song stylist” Cynthia McCorkindale, jazz vocalist will be accompanied by pianist Ted Rosenthal while performing songs from her newest CD, Meant To Be Blue.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 11:22 A11/P11 under ###season tickets Nov75): July 20, The Turtle Island String Quartet; Aug 3, The Laurentian String Quartet.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: Aug 2, Paradigm Shift: A New Brass Notion, rollicking essence of traditional New Orleans brass band tradition combined w/ adventurous new music sensibility.Chase Plaza/City Hall Annex, Broad St ###downtown area), performances at noon: Aug 2, Fiesta: Mexican Mariachi Music, celebration of the songs 11:22 A11/P11 dances of Mexican tradition sung 11:22 A11/P11 played on authentic 11:22 A11/P11 handmade instruments incl guitarron, raguinto 11:22 A11/P11 Mexican harp.Washington Park, Barnum Ave at Noble Ave, performances 3 pm: July 29, blues master James Cotton, only CT performance this summer by singer, stomper 11:22 A11/P11 harp-player extraordinaire w/ his band.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.July 20-26: A.I. ###PG-13), daily 6:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:20 pm; America’s Sweethearts ###PG-13), daily 7:20 11:22 A11/P11 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1, 3:05 11:22 A11/P11 5:10 pm; Divided We Fall ###PG-13), daly 7 11:22 A11/P11 9:25 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 11:22 A11/P11 4 pm; Memento ###R), daily 9:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 4:15 pm; Sexy Beast ###R), daily 7:10 11:22 A11/P11 9:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:10, 3:10 11:22 A11/P11 5:05 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 11:22 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 11:22 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.Lara Croft: Tomb Raider ###PG-13), daily 7 11:22 A11/P11 9 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 11:22 A11/P11 3:45 pm, Tues-Thurs 1 pm.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282. Hollister Film Series, free screenings, 1 11:22 A11/P11 7 pm, preceded by Movie Chat: July 24, The Patriot ###note: evening show only), followed by talk/discussion led by David Bass.Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Ave, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-5795.Italian Film Series, coffee 11:22 A11/P11 desserts 7 pm, screenings 8 pm: July 26, Cinema Paradiso; Aug 2, Malena.Wadsworth Atheneum, 800 Main St, Hartford. Call 860-278-2670 x3027.Taboo11 Summer Film Series, screenings Thurs 11:22 A11/P11 Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 2 pm: through July 22, Kadosh; July 26-29, Last Resort; June 28 ###one screening only), Southern Comfort ###*free adm).Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-4519.July 28, Corrugated Picnic, 11 am-2 pm, Nov20/person, Nov55/family of 3+, bring lunch 11:22 A11/P11 then create life-size 11:22 A11/P11 larger-than-life sculptures in celebration of summer season, workshop led by artist James Grashow, all materials supplied; Aug 3, Aldrich Art Beach Blast, 10 am-noon ###rain date Aug 10, same time), Nov35, children ages 4-6 will work w/ Montessori art teacher 11:22 A11/P11 artist Iris Baldino to create plaster beach relief sculptures, wind dancers, sunglasses 11:22 A11/P11 ice cube watercolor paintings, bring towel 11:22 A11/P11 sunscreen.For Young Adults: Devil’s Den, Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.Free programs, reservations required: July 21, “I Spy… Walk for Children,” 9:30-11:30 am, for ages 5 11:22 A11/P11 up w/ accompanying parent, children’s eyes will be opened to different features 11:22 A11/P11 thoughts in nature that can expand their awareness 11:22 A11/P11 horizons; Aug 4, Family Scavenger Hunt, 9:30-11:30 am, for ages 5 11:22 A11/P11 up 11:22 A11/P11 parents, family groups will be given short list of items to find along trails, led by natural history guides Bob Eppinger 11:22 A11/P11 Heather Seymour.Kettletown State Park, Kettletown Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5678.Free programs for campers 11:22 A11/P11 public, evenings programs are at camp office, daytime events are at beach: July 20, “Alien Campfire,” 8 pm, help rangers rid park of alien plants, then enjoy stories 11:22 A11/P11 treats by the camp fire; July 21, “Kettletown Survivor,” 10:30 am, hunt for habitat in friendly competition; July 21, “Bluebird Boxes,” 7:30 pm, **note early time 11:22 A11/P11 registration required for this program, build a take-home bluebird next box; July 27, “Stream Search11” 11 am, discover stream critters during catch-and-release program; July 27, “Junkfood Geology11” 8 pm, discover CT’s geology w/ cupcakes 11:22 A11/P11 ice cream, mine a cookie, start a rock collection; July 28, “Track Detectives11” 10:30 am, search for animal tracks, make tracking guide 11:22 A11/P11 take-home plaster track; July 28, “Trails and Talons,” 7:30 pm, live hawks 11:22 A11/P11 owls presented by Wind Over Wings.Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby. Hours: Tues 11:22 A11/P11 Thurs 10 am-3 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-4 pm. Call 922-7832.Victorian Games and Crafts, 3rd Sat each month, 11 am, create 11:22 A11/P11 play games children enjoyed 100 yrs ago incl shooting marbles, making shadow puppets, etc ###different activities each month).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 11:22 A11/P11 Quick Center staff, public performances Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am, tickets Nov8 adults, Nov6 children: July 27-28, Cinderella; Aug 3, Treasure Island. 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 11:22 A11/P11 1 pm, Nov12/show ###series tickets 11:22 A11/P11 discounts abvailable): Aug 4, “Teddy Bear Concert” w/ Gary Rosen ###Rosenshontz).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.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. 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. July 21: Bethel Public Library Giant Paperback Book Sale, 189 Greenwood Ave/Rte 302, Bethel, 10 am-4 pm ###rain date July 22), thousands of books in most genres available.July 22: Garden Conservancy Open Day at The Garden of Ideas, 647 North Salam Rd, Ridgefield, 10 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm Nov5, public invited to visit private garden w/ collection of woody 11:22 A11/P11 herbaceous ornamental plants, large vegetable garden, hand-built cedar structures, water features 11:22 A11/P11 stunning natural marsh, part of Garden Conservancy’s Open Days Program, one of 15 gardens in CT participating in program today ###call Conservancy for details); 888-842-2442.July 22: Garden Conservancy Open Day at home of Donna Clark, 264 North Salam Rd, Ridgefield, 10 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm Nov5, public invited to visit private romantic English-style gardens in informal country setting w/ old favorites 11:22 A11/P11 newest perennials 11:22 A11/P11 annuals intertwined w/ whimsical sculptures; 888-842-2442.July 22: Garden Conservancy Open Day at home of Martine 11:22 A11/P11 Richard Copeland, 12 Eastwoods Rd, Roxbury, 10 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm Nov5, public invited to visit 3-acre hillside garden bordered by stone walls 11:22 A11/P11 staircases which connect multi-level terraces w/ variety of plant material around structures 11:22 A11/P11 features of French 11:22 A11/P11 Italian traditions incl vistas, parterres, hedges of yew 11:22 A11/P11 box, potted plants, water features, statues 11:22 A11/P11 seats, part of Garden Conservancy’s Open Days Program; 888-842-2442.July 22: Garden Conservancy Open Day at home of Wesley Rouse, 237 Pine Meadow, Southbury, 10 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm Nov5, public invited to visit 5 acres of landscaping incl pond, pool 11:22 A11/P11 garden w/ herbaceous borders throughout, blue 11:22 A11/P11 white garden, also shade garden; 888-842-2442.July 22: Garden Conservancy Open Day at home of Gael Hammer, 63 River Rd, Washington Depot, 10 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm Nov5, public invited to visit cottage garden designed to engulf house w/ flowers 11:22 A11/P11 shrubs 11:22 A11/P11 provide different spaces for outdoor living incl oversized borders, grass garden, white moon garden, “step” garden 11:22 A11/P11 container gardens; 888-842-2442.July 25: “Early Schooling in Western Connecticut,” program by Newtown Historian Dan Cruson at Brookfield Hist Scty Museum, Rte 25 at 133, Brookfield Center, call for time, free program; 740-8140.July 28: Open Turret Day at Military Museum of Southern New England, 125 Park Ave, Danbury, 10 am-5 pm ###rain date July 29, noon-5 pm), adm Nov4 adults, Nov2 seniors, children ages 6-18 11:22 A11/P11 active military members, visitors allowed to climb inside museum’s armored military vehicles, also incl museum adm; 790-9277.Aug 2-5: Kent Summer Festival, Rte 7 at 341, Kent Center, firetruck rides for children ###Sat 11-2), free petting zoo, bake sale ###Sat), tag sale ###Fri-Sat), lobster sale ###live or steamed, Sat), art show, vendors, etc; 860-927-1463.Aug 4: No Kidding11 BBQ, Candlewood Lake, Brookfield, call for time, BBQ/picnic for singles 11:22 A11/P11 couples who are childless ###“by choice or chance”), rain date Aug 5, reservations by July 27; 730-9294.Aug 5: Brookfield Historical Cemeteries Tour, start from Brookfield Hist Scty Museum, Rte 25 at 133, Brookfield Center, 1-4 pm, Nov5 incl copy of Handbook of Brookfield Cemeteries, experts will describe highlights of town’s cemeteries incl some graves which date back to 1745, proceeds benefit Brookfield Cemetery Assn 11:22 A11/P11 Brookfield Hist Scty; 740-8140.Active Singles. Call 860-489-9611 or visit www.activesingles.org.Hikes for singles ###ages 30s-50s) 1st 11:22 A11/P11 3rd Sun/month, 9:30 am, free, no dogs or children allowed, 4 skill levels available, bring/wear hiking boots 11:22 A11/P11 bring water: Aug 19, Western-Style Beach Party at Hop Brook Lake, Naugatuck, 9 am-6 pm, adm Nov35 ###**reservations by Aug 9), all-day food 11:22 A11/P11 beverages, coed activities incl volleyball, softball, badminton, board games, dancing, swimming, etc.Barnes and Noble Booksellers, Brass City Mall, 235 Union St, Waterbury. Call 203-759-7125.Open mike plus featured poet 3rd Fri/month: July 20, Tad Richards, novelist, screenplay writer 11:22 A11/P11 non-fiction writer incl The New Country Music Encyclopedia and Making Change.Barnes 11:22 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free programs: July 25, We’re Talking About Authors book discussion group meeting, 7 pm, examination of The Serpent’s Shadow by Mercedes Lackey, prior reading of book requested; July 27, reading 11:22 A11/P11 signing w/ Howard Layton ###The Thirteen Club), 7:30 pm.Bellamy-Ferriday House 11:22 A11/P11 Garden, 9 Main St/Rte 61, Bethlehem. Summer hours: 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 11:22 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 22, butterfly walk, 1 pm, walk leader Patrick Comins will introduce visitors to the magnificent world of watching butterflies; July 25, butterfly walk, see July 22; July 29, wildflower walk, 9:30 am, enjoy meadows 11:22 A11/P11 woodland edges while in full bloom; Aug 1 11:22 A11/P11 8, naturalist training/Tree 11:22 A11/P11 Shrub ID program, 9:30-noon each week, free class w/ John Longstreth for those who want to become a naturalist or just brush up on skills.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 28, Patio Party at Colonial Tavern, smoking restricted to patio area only.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 22, Beat the Heat Hike, 9-11:30 am ###or 1 pm, optional), follow wodland trails 11:22 A11/P11 take advantage of breezy high points 11:22 A11/P11 cooling views of Godfrey Pond, additional trails available at end of initial session; July 28, Family Nature Walk, 9:30-11:30 am, stroll by stream 11:22 A11/P11 pond while learning about preserve’s flora 11:22 A11/P11 fauna; July 29, Trout Brook Valley Hike, 8 am-2 pm, reservations required 11:22 A11/P11 meeting location given w/ reservation, traverse new 11:22 A11/P11 old loops of valley’s trails; Aug 5, Silent Hike, 7:30-11 am, 5-6-mile hike during early part of day to observe wildlife within nature preserve; Aug 5, Shade Tree Walk, 10 am-noon, walk in cool forest area 11:22 A11/P11 learn about trees that make space pleasant while being important to people, plants 11:22 A11/P11 animals; Aug 7, Adult Hike, 9:30-11:30 am, short hike ###4 miles or less) during cool of morning into deep woods.Gunn Memorial Library 11:22 A11/P11 Museum, 5 Wykeham Rd at Rte 47, Washington. Call 860-868-7586.Summer Literature Lecture Series, meets 7 pm, free series will focus on stylistic changes seen in early 20th C novels: July 31, discussion of D.H. Lawrence’s Sons and Lovers.Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington. Call 860-868-0518.July 29, “Medicine Wheel Garden: Cultivating The Healing Plants,” 10 am-4 pm, Nov50, class led by IAIS research associate 11:22 A11/P11 ethnobotanist E. Barrie Kavasch will work in museum’s sacred space, honor ancient past w/ blessing rituals incl cedar 11:22 A11/P11 sage smudge, discuss beginning home gardens 11:22 A11/P11 altar to Earth’s energies, etc, bring hand shovel, gardening gloves, notebook 11:22 A11/P11 lunch, fee incl tea 11:22 A11/P11 snack.Merwinsville Hotel, 1 Brown’s Forge Rd, Gaylordsville. Call 860-350-4443.Hotel is open for guided tours Sun 2-4 through Sept, free ca 1843 building is only remaining railroad hotel east of Mississippi, on Nat’l Register of Historic Places, saved from destruction by volunteers.Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 11:22 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 11:22 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 11:22 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. ###SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, Main St, Newtown. Call 426-6654.Meetings 4th Wed/month, 1:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: July 25, colored pencil program by Richard Kenerson.Sunrise Herbal Remedies, 35 Codfish Hill Rd, Bethel. Call 794-0809.Free workshops w/ slides 11:22 A11/P11 handouts, 10 am, light refreshments: July 28, “Healing with the Foods 11:22 A11/P11 Herbs of Mother Earth”; Aug 4, “Herbs for the Wise Woman.”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 25, Gerard Brooker, widely published poet at heart w/ doctorate 11:22 A11/P11 many honors, recently sent off 1st manuscript for consideration; Aug 1, Greyhound Reading Tour: Eric Robertson, West Coast storyteller 11:22 A11/P11 poet w/ raw 11:22 A11/P11 original short stories delivered like performance poetry.Country Players of Brookfield, Rte 25 ###next to library), Brookfield Center, Call 775-0023.Godspell, through July 28, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat ###Sun) July 22, 2:30 pm, also ###Thurs) July 26 ###8 pm), tickets Nov10.Dandelion Productions, Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-394-6565.Much Ado About Nothing, July 27-29 11:22 A11/P11 Aug 1-4, curtain 7:30 pm, free outdoor performances of Shakespeare, indoors if rain.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 11:22 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets Nov28 11:22 A11/P11 Nov30, senior discounts on matinees, limited Nov15 rush tickets available.The Gary-The Olivia Theatre at the Abbey of Regina Laudis, Flanders Rd, Bethlehem. Call 203-266-7811.Small Wars: Nothing the Same Again, Aug 3-4, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, sugg donation Nov10 ###John Gardner performs plays by Ireland’s Frank O’Connor).Musicals At Richter, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.Grease, through July 21, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm ###grounds open 7:15 for picnics), tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 seniors, Nov10 students 11:22 A11/P11 children.Oliver11 July 26-Aug 11, curtain curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm ###grounds open 7:15 for picnics), tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 seniors, Nov10 students 11:22 A11/P11 children; Thurs, July 26, preview performance, all tickets Nov6.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203-333-3666.Baby, July 26-Aug 19, curtain Thurs 7 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov23-Nov30.Ridgefield Theatre Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203-431-9850.Neil Simon’s Chapter Two, through July 21, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm ###doors open 7 pm, cabaret-style seating, bring food 11:22 A11/P11 drink or purchase limited refreshments), tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 students 11:22 A11/P11 seniors.Summer Cabaret at Yale, 217 Park St, New Haven. Call 203-432-1567.bash, through July 21, curtain Wed-Sat 8:30 pm ###dinner served 7 pm), tickets Nov16 adults, Nov14 seniors, Nov10 students, group rates available.No Exit, July 25-Aug 4, curtain Wed-Sat 8:30 pm ###dinner served 7 pm), tickets Nov16 adults, Nov14 seniors, Nov10 students, group rates available.TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860-350-6863.Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, July 20-Aug 25, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 7 pm, tickets Nov20 adults, Nov18 students 11:22 A11/P11 seniors; also ###Thurs) July 26, Pay-What-You-Can-Night, 8 pm.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, through July 28, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, also mat Sun, July 22, 2 pm, tickets Nov10.*******************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 11:22 A11/P11 white or color prints; please call for details concerning photo files to be emailed.