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.

Nov 13-14: A Gathering of Craftsmen, The New England Historical Connection, 300 Danbury Rd, Wilton, Sat 9 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, 13 master craftsmen & artists; 203-761-8646, 419-878-8835.

Nov 13-14: 49th Annual Giant Valley Antiques Show, Miller Library Cultural Center, 2901 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, $6, free appraisal (Sun 12-3 pm, 1 item), proceeds to benefit Hamden Historical Society.

Nov 19: 5th Vintage Clothing & Accessories, Textiles & Jewelry Show & Sale, PAL Building, 25 Hayestown Rd, Danbury, Fri 5-8 pm (adm $25), Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm, $7, free ages 13 & under; 914-273-4667.

Art Exhibits____ _____

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

In Olga Knoepke Meeting Room (lower meeting room): Through Nov 30: “When Fall Comes to New England: A Short Lived Gift to Behold,” photos by former Newtown resident Tom Kretsch that celebrate the moods & feelings of autumn’s changing colors in New England, inspired by the music of singer-songwriter Cheryl Wheeler.

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

*(new show) Through Dec 17: “Easton Arts Council’s Annual Juried Photography Exhibit,” 59 works depicting the scenic beauty of Easton; Nov 27, reception & awards ceremony, 7-10 pm.

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

Through Nov 30: “RE-VISIONS,” collages by Irwin Berger that “are strikingly original & intricately balanced.”

Through Nov 30: “A Morning With Norman Rockwell,” black & white photos by Garry Burdick from a 1968 photo session with Rockwell at the artist’s Stockbridge studio.

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

Through Dec 31: “Navajo Sandpainting,” reproductions of sand paintings that had been created for a spiritual healing ceremony.

Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury; 203-753-0381.

*(new show) Nov 20-Nov 2011: “Precision and Beauty: 100 Years of Risdon,” cosmetic packaging by Risdon Manufacturing Company, reflecting changing styles from 1930s Art Deco to 1960s Pop Art, to commemorate 100 years of the manufacturer; Nov 20, opening reception, 10 am-noon.

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

Through Nov 30: “Barn Stories from Roxbury: The Exhibition,” paintings & photos of Roxbury barns by 9 area artists, coincides w/ publication of Roxbury Historic Commission’s Barn Stories from Roxbury, Connecticut: A Survey & Oral History.

Savage Studio, 93 Mill Plain Rd, Danbury; 203-743-3000.

Through Nov 21: wood fired & glazed porcelain & stoneware flower vessels, platters, tea pots, bowls & cups by Phyllis Savage.

WCSU Higgins Hall, 181 White St (behind Fairfield Hall), Danbury; 203-837-8486, 860-868-2878.

Through Nov 23: “Fifteen Artists, One Exhibition,” works by 15 regionally & nationally artists who have taught at Washington Art Assn.

Auditions, Juried Events  _____

Town Players of Newtown, PO Box 211, Newtown CT 06470.

Nov 27: Deadline for submissions from directors interested in leading a production during 2011 season, accepting comedy, drama & period pcs, visit NewtownPlayers.org for submission form, send questions to TownPlayers@yahoo.com, submit résumé, directors who are available but don’t have particular play in mind also invited to submit resume.

Concerts, Musical Events ____

Nov 12: Jazz pianist Fred Hersch at WCSU’s White Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, 8 pm, $20, $15 stu-dents & seniors,  performance by versatile master of jazz piano will continue university’s concerts se-ries showcasing its new Steinway Concert Grand Piano; 203-837-8499.

Nov 20: “It’s Okay to Be Different,” The Palace Theatre, 165 Main St, Danbury, 8 pm, $35 & $70, performance by blind autistic musical genius Tony DeBlois, w/ special guest Sherry Winston, will serve to remind “we all have diff gifts to share,” proceeds to benefit Danbury Children First, VIP ticket holders invited to reception w/ Mr DeBlois; 203-797-8088.

For Kids & Families _________

Nov 13: Martinmas — A Lantern Walk, Housatonic Valley Waldorf School, 40 Dodgingtown Rd, Newtown, 3:30-4:30 pm, $5-$10 donation/family (reservations recommended), children ages 2-6, with parents, invited to construct simple lantern, listen to story about the northern European festival celebrated by Waldorf schools worldwide, sing songs and then carry lanterns; 203-364-1113.

Nov 20: 20th Annual Fall Fair, Housatonic Valley Waldorf School, 1 Jacklin Rd, Newtown, 10 am-3 pm, children’s activities, homemade food, live music, early holiday shopping, face painting, obstacle course, also puppet show (11 am & 2:15) & birds of prey show (1 pm); 203-364-1113.

Nov 20: “It’s Okay to Be Different: A Children’s Concert,” The Palace Theatre, 165 Main St, Danbury, 1 pm, free performance by blind autistic musical genius Tony DeBlois; 203-797-8088.

C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-4533 (children’s dept 203-426-3851).

Young Adult programs, free unless specified: Nov 13, Book Launch Party, 1-2:30 pm, join Kathleen Kudlinski for celebration of Horse Indian Wolf.

Family programs: Nov 19, Tellabration 2010, 7:30 pm, annual international storytelling festival w/ professional storytellers Marcia Hupp & Gwendolyn Quezaire-Presutti, also student storytellers, for ages 10 & up.

Miscellaneous ___________

Nov 13: 5th Annual Newtown Girl Scouts Book Sale & Coat Drive, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 9 am-4 pm, gently used books for children & adults available for purchase, Scouts will be collecting gently used coats, hats, gloves & mittens to donate to three local charities; 203-426-3742.

Nov 13: A Middle Eastern Affair, Congregation Adath Israel, 115 Huntingtown Rd, Newtown, 7 pm,  $25/person, $45/couple, buffet of Middle Eastern food, belly dancing by Adina & Rakshanda Rya, silent auction, casual or Middle Eastern dress encouraged; 203-459-0089, 203-426-8787.

Nov 13: Paper Shredding Event, Village Square Shopping Center, 401 Rte 111, Monroe, $10/box, shredding done by Proshred (secure, professional document shredding company), sponsored by United Methodist Church of Monroe, to benefit Mission To Mozambique youth group; 203-268-1760.

Nov 13: Holiday Bazaar, Bethel United Methodist Church, 141 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, 9 am-3 pm, handmade crafts homemade baked goods, silent auction, themed prize baskets, photos w/ Santa, breakfast & lunch, “Taste of BUMC” & more; 203-743-6835.

Nov 13: Annual Harvest & Yuletide Fair, First Congregational Church of Bethel, 46 Main St, Bethel, 9 am-3 pm, hand crafted items & holiday gifts, books, flowers, baked goods, jams & jellies, white elephant booth, silent auction & more, lunch (11 am-2 pm), gourmet booth; 203-748-6112.

Nov 13: 26th Annual Country Treasures Craft Show, Masuk High School, 1014 Monroe Tpke/Rte 111, Monroe, 10 am-4 pm, $2, presented by Monroe Women’s Club; 203-543-1306.

Nov 13-14: 9th Annual Folk Art Santas Open House, Navone Studio, 165 Hanover Rd, Newtown, 10 am–5 pm, annual event at studio of Frank & Sandy Navone features hand carved & painted Santa figures incl 2010 figures & perennial favorites of past years, light refreshments; 203-426-2927.

Nov 13-14: “A Gathering of American Craftsmen Show,” The New England Historical Connection, 300 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, Wilton, Sat 9 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, show & sale by 13 artists & master craftsmen specializing miniature quilts, painted furniture & accessories, paper cutting, fraktur, originally designed shawls & throws, sewn art, whimsical shop signs, 18th C inspired clocks & more; 203-761-8646.

Nov 14: DCF Open House on Adoption & Foster Care, demitasse cafe, 3 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, 4-6 pm, informational event hosted by Danbury office of Dept of Children & Families during National Adoption Month, also live entertainment, toy drive for foster children; 203-207-5267.

Nov 14: 32nd Annual Housatonic chapter Ducks Unlimited Banquet & Auction, Anthony’s Lake Club, West Kenosia Ave, Danbury, 3 pm, $95/couple, $60/person, $20 age 12 & under, buffet dinner, live auction, raffles & special events, fundraiser for local DU chapter will benefit Gulf Coast restoration & other preservation projects; 203-723-4080, 203-264-4430.

Nov 19-21: 2010 Festival of Trees, Danbury Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, 18 Old Ridgebury Rd, Danbury, Fri 6:30-10 pm (preview party $100, incl cocktails, dinner by the bit & preview of decorated trees), Sat 10 am-8 pm, Sun 10 am-5 pm, $10, $5 children & seniors, free age 5 & under, 100+ lavishly decorated Christmas trees, Marketplace, live entertainment, huge Lego exhibit by Bill Probert & chance to win $5,000 Jewelry Designs shopping spree, major fundraiser for Ann’s Place/The Home of I Can; 203-790-6568.

Nov 20: Sleight of Mind, Edmond Town Hall Alexandria Room, 45 Main St, Newtown, performances 7 & 9 pm, $21, musical mental magic show by classically trained musician Laura Heckmann & magician Gale Alexander.

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

Nov 18, Evening Book Discussion Group, 7:30 pm, discussion of John Irving’s Last Night at Twisted River planned, newcomers welcome; Nov 19, Tellabration 2010, 7:30 pm, annual international storytelling festival will feature professional storytellers Marcia Hupp & Gwendolyn Quezaire-Presutti, also student storytellers, for ages 10 & up.

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

(FILM) Nov 12-18: Inception (PG-13), Fri, Mon-Thurs 7 pm, Sat-Sun 7:20 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 & 4:10 pm, 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: Nov 19, “Varied Interests: A Photographer’s View,” program by commercial photographer Kenneth Kast.

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: Nov 13, Pequonnock River Valley Park, Trumbull (Tim Hanbury, 203-888-3025); Nov 20, Bear Mt, Danbury, easy to moderate (Louann Chevalier, 203-426-2072).

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. Call 203-702-7577.

Shows at Capellaro’s Grove/Three Oaks, 40 Vail Rd, Bethel, 9 pm, $15 unless noted: Nov 13, Women of the Night feat Stephanie Peters, Helen Hong & Maria Walsh; Nov 20, Kevin Meaney headlining, $19.50, Bill Keller opening.

Wednesday Night Poetry Series, new location: 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: Nov 17, Lori Allen; Nov 24, Giving Thanks open mic (no feature).

Theatre ______________

Newtown High School Drama Dept, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook; 203-426-7983.

On The Razzle, Nov 19-21, curtain Fri-Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, $10 (payable at door).

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