Antiques Shows______

Saturdays (through mid-Dec): 39th Season Woodbury’s Famous Antiques & Flea Market, 787 Main St South (Rte 6, near Rte 64), Woodbury, 7 am-1 pm, 150± vendors each week; 203-263-2841.

Sundays (through Dec): Elephant’s Trunk Country Flea Market, Rte 7, New Milford, 7 am-2:30 pm (early buying 5:45 am, $20), adm $1; 508-896-1975.

Nov 17-18: 6th Annual Wethersfield Antiques Show, Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St, Wethersfield, Fri (early buying 4 pm, $10) 4-6 pm (preview party 7 pm, $30), Sat 10 am-4 pm, 49 dealers, café, Attic Treasures, booth chats; 860-529-7656.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places__ _____

The Barn Gallery, 82 Route 37, New Fairfield. Hours: Tues and Sat 9:30 am-6 pm, Wed and Fri :30 am-8 pm, Thurs 12-6; closed Sun and Mon.

“Gardens of Delight” by Paula Renee has been extended through November 30. The collection offers multi-media works including a series of dimensional paper constructions. New pieces have been added to the collection for this month. Call 746-4502 for details.

The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Wed, Fri-Sat 10 am-4:30 pm, Thurs 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun 12-4:30 pm.

Call 203-331-1104.

Permanent exhibits: “Grand Adventure: A Celebration of the American Spirit in Bridgeport,” permanent exhibit on museum’s 2nd floor provides in-depth exploration of Bridgeport’s 19th Century industrialization & urbanization w/ emphasis on P.T. Barnum’s role in the city’s growth; “P.T. Barnum: Bethel To Broadway To Bridgeport,” artifacts incl reproduction of Barnum’s Fejee Mermaid, souvenir pc of cake from Tom Thumb’s 1863 wedding & personal items from Barnum family; re-creation of library from Barnum’s first Bridgeport mansion Iranistan; “Baby Bridgeport,” preserved 6’8” 700-lb elephant, 2nd elephant born in captivity & 1st to be preserved; re-creation of drawing room from Harral-Wheeler mansion, considered one of most outstanding examples of Gothic Revival in America, ca 1847; “P.T. Barnum Presents the ‘Divine Jenny’ Lind,” artifacts from American tour of opera star reveals impact of Barnum-Lind collaboration on culture & society & Barnum’s promotional talents; 1,000-sq ft 3/4-inch scale model of five ring circus hand-carved by Meriden resident William Brinley w/ more than 3,000 miniature pcs; “General Tom Thumb,” original furniture, clothing & personal objects belonging to Barnum’s legendary protégé; and Pa-Ib, an Egyptian mummy documented by Egyptian priest as more than 2,500 yrs old.

Black Rock Art Center, 2838 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Wed-Sat 1-5 pm. Call 203-367-7917.

Through Dec 16: “State of the Arts,” works by 300+ artists living and/or working in Bridgeport, all genres except video & film, all 18 x 18” or smaller, to celebrate artistic community as several groups are facing increasingly difficult times, lack of support, displacement of facilities & general lack of opportunities for artists; Oct 28, opening reception, 4-7 pm.

Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Hours: Mon-Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Fri 12-5 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 426-4533.

In Olga Knoepke Meeting Room (lower meeting room) — *(new show) Nov 4-30: “Looking For Newtown: One Word is Worth A Thousand Pictures,” images of our hometown by local freelance photographer Jill Baimel; Nov 12, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

Bruce Museum of Arts & Sciences, One Museum Dr, Greenwich. Call 203-869-0376.

Through Nov 26: “The Nature of Dogs,” family-friendly exhibition delves into evolution of dogs & their connection to human society w/ hands-on activities & visual displays designed to help visitors understand what it means to lead a dog’s life by learning how dogs communicate, how they see colors & how they follow scent trials to gain a new appreciation for their best (canine) friend.

Fenn Gallery of Contemporary Art, 345 Main Street/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Wed-Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-263-2821.

*(new show) Through Dec 10: “Anna Held Audette: Painter of Ruins of Our Time,” recent paintings by the Connecticut artist; Nov 4, artist’s reception (public invited), 4-6 pm.

Golden Age of Trucking Museum, 1101 Southford Rd/Rte 188, Middlebury. Hours: Thurs-Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203-577-2181.

Through April 15: “Trucks and More…,” watercolor paintings of vintage trucks by Howard W. Shoemaker; Sept 12, Cruise Night, 5:30-8 pm, reduced adm to museum, prizes, family fun, refreshments, proceeds to benefit museum.

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

Through Dec 31: “Larson’s Farm Archaeological Site,” artifacts & cultural features incl hearths, post molds & tool caches from excavations done at site of major American Indian village repeatedly occupied 8,000 yrs ago on site now covered by New Milford High School.

Through Dec 31: “Fancy Baskets,” variety of fancy baskets from local collector Julie Pistol shows how basket-making among the Indian Peoples of Main changes w/ growth of tourist industry during mid-19th Century in New England incl the emergence of baskets embellished w/ handles, dyed splints & decorative weaves.

Through Dec 31: “The Language of Baskets,” celebration of creativity, ingenuity & diversity of Native Peoples of North America & the decorative techniques, styles & design elements used to create baskets, which have been part of Native American lives since pre-historic times.

Kent Art Association, 21 South Main St/Rte 7, Kent. Hours: Sat-Sun 12-4 pm. Call 860-927-3989.

Through Nov 5: “Annual International Juried Exhibition of North East Watercolor Society,” paintings by 114 nationally recognized artists of US, Canada & other countries.

Litchfield Historical Society, 7 South St, Kent. Hours (mid-April to Nov): Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 860-567-4501.

Through Nov 26: “The Tale of The Horse: Spinning Litchfield’s Revolutionary Stories,” highlights many of town’s legendary events incl the melting of King George III lead soldiers into bullets & participation of Benjamin Tallmadge in a spy ring against the British & explore how Rev War has been remembered over past 2 centuries.

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Hours: Mon 12-7 pm, Wed 10 am-7 pm, Thurs-Fri 10 am-5 pm, Sat 10 am-2 pm. Call 860-350-2181.

Through Nov 13: “Heirloom,” new collection by Lincoln Hale Turner, which takes vintage picture postcards of people & places & modifies them w/ handwriting to create fictional memoirs of travel & adventure.

Morrison Gallery, new location: Kent Village Barns, near Rte 7 at Rte 341, Kent. Hours: Wed-Fri 10 am-5:30 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-4 pm. Call 860-927-4501.

Through Nov 26: inaugural show for gallery’s new space offers monumental works by painter Cleve Gray & sculptor Peter Woytuk.

Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St, Litchfield. Hours: Mon 12-5 pm, Tues-Thurs 10 am-9 pm, Fri 10 am-5 pm, Sat 10 am-2 pm. Call 860-567-8030.

Through Nov 29: “New England Impressions,” photographs by professional landscape photographer (& Newtown resident) David Anderson.

Peabody Museum of Natural History, 170 Whitney Ave, New Haven. Call 203-432-5050.

Through May 6: “Alien Earths,” research & discovered related to age-old questions Where did we come from? Are we alone in universe? etc presented incl sounds heard from space, planets set in motion around a star, learn difference in density between planets, smell difference betw microbial colonies & more.

Ridgefield Guild of Artists, 34 Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-8863.

Through Nov 19: “Radius: Emerging Artists from Connecticut & Southeastern New York,” 2006 juried exhibition will offer installations based on mapping by Gail Biederman (Croton-on-Hudson, NY), ink on paper dream landscapes by Amanda Burnham (New Haven), oil paintings by Amanda Burnham (New Haven), aerial landscape photography by J. Henry Fair (South Salem, N.Y.), mixed media works by Steven Millar (Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y.), oil self-portraits of the artist at work by Deidre Schiffer (Branford), video installations by Erika Van Natta (Bethany), topographical fault line creations by Rachael A. Vaters-Carr (New Haven) & visual diary by Jason Wolfe (Suffield).

Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Call 203-966-9700.

Through Nov 12: “25th National Print Exhibition,” group show juried by Kathy Caraccio

Through Nov 12: “Director’s Choice: 20th & 21st Century Print Masters – Contemporary Print Masters,” works by Donald Baechler, Kathy Caraccio, David Carrino, Tara Donovan, Carl Fudge, April Gornik, June Hammond, Jonathan Lasker, George Marsh, Katia Santibanex, Mark Sheinkman, Kate Sheperd, Kames Siena, Kiki Smith, Pat Steir & Sue Williams.

Walsh Art Gallery at Quick Center, Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203-254-4000 x2969.

Through Dec 10: “The National Sculpture Society 2006 Annual Awards Exhibition,” 73rd annual juried traveling exhibition incl works from across the country.

White Silo Farm & Winery, 32 Rte 37 East, Sherman. Hours: Fri-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 860-355-0271.

Through Nov 5: “Glass Act II,” third annual show of fused glass by 6 artists, this year featuring pcs by Linda Banks, Alice Honeck, Elizabeth G. Miller, Judy Mirrer, Maryann Meken-Silvestri & Jane Uzwiak.

Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, Wilton. Hours:  Mon-Thurs 10 am-4 pm, Sun 1-4. Call 762-7257.

Through Nov 9: “Mocha and More,” a treasure trove of mocha shards unearthed by guest co-curators Don Capientier (potter & scholar, who has matched pcs to extant pottery) & Jonathan Rickard (author, Mocha and Related Dipped Wares, 1770-1939).

Through Nov 9: “Setting The Table,” complement to “Mocha and More” shows progression of ceramics & tablewares used in American homes betw 1740-1980, with table set in appropriate period rooms & timeline showing place settings of china commonly used, loaned from private Wilton collections.

Wisdom House/Marie Louise Trichet Gallery, 229 East Litchfield Rd, Litchfield. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-4 pm. Call 860-567-3163.

Through Dec 30: “In the Garden of Sophia,” combo of traditional oil on canvas painting, digital manipulation & laminated glass technology by Hugh O’Donnell shows process used to create new series of chapel windows for room dedicated to meditation & contemplation at Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center.

Woodbury Public Library, 269 Main St South/Rte 6, Woodbury. Call 203-263-3502.

Through Nov 30: “Lilly Hill Studio Second Annual Botanical Art Show,” paintings depicting nature in watercolor, also pencil works, by students of botanical watercolor artist Betsy Rogers-Knox; Nov 4, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

Auditions, Juried Events  _____

Connecticut Poetry Society, PO Box 270554, West Hartford CT 06127. Call 860-236-6772.

Dec 31: Entry deadline for 2006 Wallace W. Winchell Poetry Contest, entry fee $10 for 3 poems, any subject, max 40 lines, must be original & unpublished, no simultaneous submissions, visit CT-poetry-society.org for full contest & entry specifics, prizes incl $150 1st place, $100 2nd place, $50 3rd place & publication in CT River Review

Danbury Community Orchestra, Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury. Call 748-1716.

Immediate openings for flute, bassoon, trombone & cello players, director Stephen Michael Smith seeking interested & qualified teen & adult musicians, next concert is Dec 3, program to incl works of Beethoven, Berlioz, Smetana et al, rehearsals Wed eves at music center, call for audition appt.

St Jude Church, Rte 111, Monroe. Call 261-6404.

Nov 18: Application deadline for annual Christmas Fair, the be held Sat Dec 2, 10 am-4 pm, tables $50 & $90 available first-come, first-served, call parish office for details & reservations.

Stage Door Productions, at Portuguese Cultural Center, 65 Sand Pit Road, Danbury.

Nov 5: Auditions for Guys & Dolls, auditions 12-3 pm, callbacks at 4, seeking teens & adults who can act, sing & dance for winter production, bring music for upbeat song & ballad (pc from show helpful but not required), be prepared to learn simple dance routing, headshots & resumes preferred, performances to be weekends (incl Sun mat) Feb 23-March 11.

Winter Wonderland Craft Fair, at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 268-1342.

Nov 19: Organizers for 3rd annual event are accepting applications, fair will run 10 am-3 pm (set-up opens at 7), handmade items by vendor only (no kits or mass produced items, no imports), 8 x 8-ft spaces $10, limited electrical spaces available (addt’l $10), jurying begins mid-summer, visit AvenueOfDesign.com (click on Winter Wonderland Fair) or call above phone # for full details.

Concerts, Musical Events ____

Through Nov 5: 11th Annual NOMAD (NOrtheast Music Art & Dance) Festival of Traditional Music & Dance, Wilbur Cross High School, 181 Mitchell Dr, New Haven, Fri 7-11 pm, Sat 10 am-11 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, adm varies by day & time (discounts for seniors & youth/children, free ages 6 & under), gathering of 400 volunteer performers presenting traditional music concerts (American & international folk, ballads, bluegrass, Celtic & more), participatory dancing for all levels (contra, English country, international & much more), jams, workshops & family activities, food court & Folk Bazaar, shuttle bus; NOMADfest.org.

Nov 4: NUMC Coffee House, 7:45–10:30 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church’s Rauner Hall, 92 Church Hill Road, adm $3 for those attending earlier pasta dinner (see separate Misc listing), $4 otherwise, live bluegrass & folk music, refreshments, suitable for all ages; 426-9998.

Nov 4: “Comfort and Strength,” Saints Peter & Paul RC Church, 67 Southmayd Rd, Waterbury, 8 pm, free performance by Naugatuck Valley Community College Choir will celebrate contributions of American soldiers & veterans, donations will benefit NVCC music programs; 203-575-8049.

Nov 4: “The Intimate Sonate,” Fanfare Consort at St Stephen Church, 6948 Main St, Trumbull, 8 pm, free performance by group that presents works by Baroque composers & literature composed prior to 19th Century will feature works from group’s new CD (The Intimate Sonate); 203-258-9103.

Nov 5: Eliza Gilkyson at St Stephen’s Church, 351 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 4 pm, tickets $18/adv, $22/door, performance will continue 2006-07 Acoustic Celebration series (usually held at Temple Shearith Israel); 203-438-6589.

Nov 11: US Army Field Band Veterans’ Day Concert, Yale’s Woolsey Hall, Grove St at College St, New Haven, 8 pm, free (tickets required), internationally acclaimed 65-pc band will be joined by Soldiers’ Chorus, both from Washington DC, for program of marches, overtures, popular music, patriotic selections, instrumental & vocal solos; 203-432-4113.

Nov 12: “Dreamers of Dreams: Great Poetry in Music,” St Joseph Church, 370 Main St, Danbury, 2:30 pm, free concert by 100-voice Danbury Concert Chorus will offer selections that use poetry as the text of the music, readings by Morton Siegel, guest pianist & harpsichordist Maxim Vladimiroff on church’s Bettina Baruch Memorial Harpsichord, also harpsichordist Sara Cutler (principal harpist, NYC Ballet Orchestra & American Symphony Orchestra); 748-1716.

Nov 12: Jazz guitarist Joshua Breakstone at The Brookfield Library, 182 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield Center, 3 pm, free concert by internationally acclaimed guitarist, who will be joined by drummer Eliot Zigmund & bassist Lee Hudson, will continue library’s autumn concert series, reception to follow performance; 775-6241 x104.

Chamber Music Society at Yale, in Morse Recital Hall, corner College & Wall streets, New Haven. Call 203-432-4158.

Performances Tues 8 pm, tickets $26-$33 (Bonus Concerts $10-$15; subscriptions available): Nov 7, The Juilliard String Quartet, celebrating 60th anniv w/ program of Mozart (Quartet K 428 in E-flat), Bartók (String Quartet #3) & Beethoven (Quartet in C-sharp mino, Op 31).

Greater Bridgeport Symphony, Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-0263.

Performances 8 pm, tickets $20-$52 w/ student & group discounts: Nov 4, “Romeo and Juliet,” feat orchestral versions of the famous love story incl works of Bellini, Tchaikovsky, Beloioz, Kabalevsky & Bernstein.

Newtown Friends of Music, at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown. Call 426-6470.

Concerts at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 3 pm, $18 adults, $16 seniors, free ages 5-14 w/ ticket-holding adult (subscriptions available), reception follows performances: Nov 5, pianist Soyeon Lee, works of Haydn (Sonata in G Major, Hob XVI:40), Huang Ruo (Tree Without Wind, 2005), Schumann (Carnaval, Op 9), Scriabin (Etude in C-sharp Major, Op 2 #1 & Fantasy in B minor, Op 28), Fauré (Nocture in E-flat minor, Op 33 #1) & Ravel (La Valse).

Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield Univ, 1073 North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203-254-4010, 877-ARTS-396 (877-278-7396).

Performances 8 pm unless noted: Nov 3, The Flying Karamazov Brothers, tickets $30 & $35, four-time Obie Award winning performers bring “Life: A Guide for the Perplexed” to CT; Nov 4, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, tickets $30, program to incl works of Brahms (Klavierstücke, Op 118 & Clarinet Sonata in E-flat Major, Op 120, #2), & Korngold (Suite for Piano Left Hand, Two Violins, Cello & Piano, Op 23), also pre-concert Art-To-Heart lecture by journalist Robert Sherman (7 pm, incl w/ ticket prices).

Ridgefield Symphony Youth Orchestra, at East Ridge Middle School, 10 East Ridge Rd, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-3889.

Nov 18, RSYO Youth Competition Winners’ Performance, at Veterans Park School, 8 Governor St, Ridgefield, 4 pm, free; Dec 3, RSYO & Ridgefield Symphony Junior Orchestra performance, 4 pm; April 1, RSYO & Ridgefield Symphony Junior Orchestra performance, 4 pm.

Wooster Jazz Society, Wooster School, 1 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury. Call 830-3963, 830-3964.

2006-07 series, tickets $35 (members $30), students free, concerts 8 pm: Nov 3, season opener w/ Mr Vivo, a Latin jazz big band led by Argentinian bassist Pedro Giraudo.

Films _________________

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

Independent Film Festival, free, screenings 7:30 pm: Nov 14, Campfire; Dec 12, Hawaii, Oslo.

Danbury Library, 170 Main St (at West), Danbury. Call 797-4533.

Independent Film Series, free, screenings at 2 pm: Nov 5, Familia; Dec 3, Monster Thursday; Jan 7, Day Break; Feb 4, Who’s Camus Anyway?; March 4, El Bola; April 1, The Middle of The World.

Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St, South Norwalk. Call 203-852-0700.

Through Dec 21: Ride Around the World, Mon-Fri 1 & 3 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am, 1 & 3 pm; also double feature w/ Ocean Wonderland, Fri-Sun 7 pm.

Through Dec 21 (film continues until April, schedule will be updated): Ocean Wonderland, Mon-Fri 12 & 2 pm, Sat-Sun 12, 2 & 4 pm; also double feature w/ Ride Around the World, Fri-Sun 7 pm.

Through Dec 21: Mysteries of Egypt, Mon-Fri 11 am.

Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies & The Performing Arts, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-5795.

Director’s Cut Film Festival: Nov 4, screening of Cinderella Man (sold out) and Nov 5, screening of Cocoon (7:30 pm) will be followed w/ Q&A w/ special guest Ron Howard; tickets $15, adult; $10, senior; $7.50, student.

For Kids & Families _________

Nov 3-5: 11th Annual NOMAD (NOrtheast Music Art & Dance) Festival of Traditional Music & Dance, Wilbur Cross High School, 181 Mitchell Dr, New Haven, Fri 7-11 pm, Sat 10 am-11 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, adm varies by day & time (discounts for seniors & youth/children, free ages 6 & under), gathering of 400 volunteer performers presenting traditional music concerts (American & international folk, ballads, bluegrass, Celtic & more), participatory dancing for all levels (contra, English country, international & much more), jams, workshops & family activities, food court & Folk Bazaar, shuttle bus; NOMADfest.org.

Nov 4: Robin Hood performances, St Rose Parish Hall, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, curtain 2 & 7 pm, adm $10 adults, $6 ages 3-13, public performances by St Rose School students will follow their week-long workshop with Missoula Children’s Theatre; 426-6470.

Nov 12: “The Story, and History, Behind the Books,” Mark Twain Library, Rte 53 at Round Hill Road, Redding, 2 pm, reading & discussion by Newtown author Jennifer Thermes, who will talk about history behind her stories (When I Was Built & Sam Bennett’s New Shoes) & the 1720 home she & her family live in, which served as inspiration for her books; 203-938-2545.

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

Young Adult programs, free unless specified: Nov 8, Let’s Talk About/YA Book Talk, 4 pm, one-hour discussion about Say Yes by Audrey Couloumbis for readers in grades 5 & up.

 

Miscellaneous ___________

Through Nov 5: Friends of Trumbull Library Annual Book Sale, at the library, Quality St, Trumbull, Fri 9 am-8 pm (marked price), Sat 9 am-6 pm (marked price), Sun 9 am-4 pm (half price until 2 pm, then $5/bag), over 12,000 quality donated books in 30+ categories, proceeds to benefit the library; 452-5197, 374-2268.

Through Nov 6: Friends of Ridgefield Library Annual Big Fall Book Sale, at the library, 472 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 20,000+ titles incl hardcover & trade books; 203-438-8093.

Nov 4: Holiday Pet Photos, Edmond Town Hall gymnasium, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 12:30-4:30 pm, $25 w/ appt, $35 walk-ins, holiday photos (with or without props & Santa) of pets by members of Flagpole Photographers, proceeds to be divided between photography club and Canine Advocates of Newtown; 482-2606.

Nov 4: NUMC Monthly Pasta Dinner, Newtown United Methodist Church’s Rauner Hall, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 5-7:30 pm, adm $8 adults, $7 seniors, $3.50 children, full spaghetti dinner incl salad, desserts, and soft drinks/coffee raises funds each month for church, all welcome, coffee house/musical event follows (see separate Concerts listing); 426-9998.

Nov 4: 15th Annual Festival of Crafts, Whisconier Middle School gymnasium, West Whisconier Rd, Brookfield, 9 am-3 pm, adm $4 adults, free ages 14 & under, one of largest shows in this region of CT will offer unusual & mostly handcrafted items by 50+ juried vendors, also refreshments, raffle, presented by & benefit for Brookfield Museum & Historical Society; 740-8140.

Nov 4: Bird Feeding Basics, Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, 10-11:30 am (registration required), free program about feeding birds & creating simple backyard feeders to attract a variety of birds, prepare for short walk; 734-2513.

Nov 5: Second From Wags To Whiskers Fundraiser, La Fortuna Restaurant, Rte 6/Stony Hill Rd, Bethel, 2-5 pm, tickets $50 & $100, fundraiser for Danbury Animal Welfare Society (DAWS) will have hors d’oeuvres & refreshments, live music & silent auction of items large to small; 748-1485.

Nov 6: “The Civil War’s Peninsula Campaign,” Brookfield Museum & Historical Society, Rte 133 at 25, Brookfield Center, 7 pm, free lecture & slide presentation by Peter Cronin will cover campaign of March-July 1862, following the Union’s fiasco at Manassas, attendees welcome to bring Civil War memorabilia to show off; 740-8140.

Nov 7: Business Networking International, Brookfield Chapter, breakfast meeting, 7-8:30 am, Franco’s Ristorante, 265 Federal Road, Brookfield. Presentation by Anthony Pettinella of ADP: Small Business Services. Visitors welcome. Call 794-1114.

Nov 8: Genealogy Club of Newtown, roundtable discussion, 7 pm, C.H. Booth Library. Call 426-3889.

Nov 9: Business Networking International, Northern Fairfield Chapter, weekly meeting, 7-8:30 am, Franco’s Ristorante, 265 Federal Road, Brookfield.

Presentation by Malin Zergiebel of TSG Webplus, “the Internet is More Than Just Web Sites.” Call 743-4708

Nov 9: “Garden Stewardship: Preserving A Legacy,” Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, free presentation by garden editor & writer Tovah Martin will be hosted by The Horticulture Club of Newtown; 426-6942.

Nov 9: New Morning Natural & Organic Annual Wine & Cheese Event, at Old Town Hall, Main St South at Mountain Rd, Woodbury, 6-8 pm,

reservations requested, New Morning executive chef Carol Byer-Alcorace will have seasonal treats from natural, organic & eco-friendly store’s catering dept, also samples from Hopkins Vineyard, Organic Vintages, Cato Corner Farms, Beltane Farm & others, live music by Dirck Westervelt & Abdoulaye Alhassane; 203-263-0673 x360.

Nov 11-12: Fifth Annual Folk Art Santas Open House, 165 Hanover Rd, Newtown, 10 am–5 pm, each original Santa is hand painted, meticulously distressed, antiqued, signed & dated, new creations & returning favorites, also coffee & holiday cookies; 426-2927.

Nov 11-12: Giant Used Hardcover Book Sale, Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Rd (at corner Center Rd), Easton, Sat 10 am-4 pm (early buying 9 am, $5 adm), Sun 11 am-4 pm, fiction & non-fiction titles available; 459-9964.

Nov 11-12: Wilton Historical Society Celebration of American Craftsmanship Show, Wilton High School Field House, Rte 7, Wilton, 10 am-5 pm (early buying Sat 8 am, adm $25), adm $10, 150 nationally recognized professional artisans & artists will show the finest in traditional crafts, folk art, fine handcrafted furniture & holiday specialties; 203-762-7257.

Nov 13: Housatonic Valley Paddlers Club meeting, Brookfield Community Center, 100 Pocono Rd, Brookfield, 7 pm, free (newcomers/non-members welcome), slide presentation by Bill Wynn will highlight paddling trips offered by club since its formation; 203-263-3281.

Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 794-8756.

Free public programs: Nov 5, The Poetry of Mary Oliver, 2 pm, readings by Bethel residents of works by the National Book Award winner will open new poetry series; Nov 12, The Poetry of Sue Ellen Thompson, 2 pm, readings by the Mystic-based resident, incl works from her latest release (The Golden Hour, will continue new poetry series; Nov 19, The Poetry of Gerard Brooker, 2 pm, readings by the Bethel-based poet & novelist will conclude poetry series.

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

Programs free unless noted: Nov 7, Non-Fiction Book Group, 1 pm, discussion of 1776 by David McCullough, newcomers welcome.

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

Nov 11, Dreamcatcher workshop, 11 am-3 pm, $20 adults, $18 members, reservations advised, Janis Us will lead participants in traditional craft of weaving a dreamcatcher while explaining the history & uses of the traditional craft; Nov 12, Veterans Day & Founder’s Day Celebration, 12:30 pm, join IAIS staff to honor Native American veterans who have served country w/ pride, public also invited to luncheon for celebration of the museum’s founding.

Newtown Hikers. Call 788-1398 (Ester Nichols), 270-4340 (Newtown Parks & Rec).

Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 9:30 am (later start during winter season), free, all welcome (children must be accompanied), bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations & leaders as follows: Nov 4, NYC – Brooklyn Bridge & Little Italy, by train, depart 10:30 am (leader Molly Schleiss, 748-5202); Nov 11, Wadsworth Falls State Park, Middlefield (leader Mary Jo Zemitis, 263-3683).

Newtown Singles, meetings at Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 261-4210.

Monthly “Meet & Mingle” events, 7-9 pm:

Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall (lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 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.

Theatre ______________

Nov 4: Robin Hood performances, St Rose Parish Hall, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, curtain 2 & 7 pm, adm $10 adults, $6 ages 3-13, public performances by St Rose School students will follow their week-long workshop with Missoula Children’s Theatre; 426-6470.

Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, Brookfield Playhouse, Rte 25, Brookfield Center. Call 775-0023.

I Think I Can, Nov 4-12, curtain Sat-Sun 2 pm (note change from regular schedule), tickets $10.

Goodspeed Opera House, Rte 82, East Haddam. Call 860-873-8668.

The Pirates of Penzance, through Dec 10, curtain Fri 8, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, Wed-Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun & Wed 2 pm.

Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860-527-5151.

No Exit, through Nov 12, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun, Tues-Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 2 pm, tickets $32-$57; Nov 5, Sunday Afternoon Discussion; Nov 7, post-performance discussion; Nov 8, post-matinee discussions.

Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, Newtown. Call 426-2185 or 279-7098.

Proof, by David Auburn, benefit performance, Sat, Nov 11, 8 pm. Tickets $20. Refreshments prior to production at 7:30. Proceeds benefit greater Newtown and Connecticut charities. Sponsored by NWC, GFWC, Inc.

Playhouse on the Green, 177 State Street, Bridgeport. Call 333-6211 or visit PlayhouseontheGreen.org.

“Ballet Folklorico Mexicano” Ollimpaxqui, Friday, November 10, 7 pm, replacing The Maidens Consent, previously announced. Ballet showcases traditions evolved over hundreds of years from American, European, Indian, and Asian inspiration. Tickets $15.

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

Pump Boys and Dinettes, Nov 17-Dec 16, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (Nov 26 & Dec 3) 2 pm, tickets $24 adults, $20 students & seniors, cabaret seating, doors open one hour before performance, BYO snacks (snacks also available at theater).

Square One Theatre Company, Stratford Theatre, 2422 Main St, Stratford. Call 203-375-8778.

Match, Nov 3-18, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm (Nov 3-11), mat Sun 2 pm, final weekend Fri 8 pm, Sat (Nov 18) 4 & 8 pm, tickets $16 adults, $15 students & senior citizens (season subscriptions available).

TheaterWorks Hartford, 233 Pearl St, Hartford. Call 860-567-7838.

Take Me Out, through Dec 2, curtain Tues-Thurs 7:30 (also Sun at 7:30 starting mid-Nov), Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2 pm, tickets $35 Tues-Wed eves & mats $35, Fri-Sat $35.

Western CT State University’s Berkshire Theater, Osborne St, Danbury. Call 837-8732.

The Full Monty, through Nov 18, curtain 8 pm, tickets $20 adults, $15 senior citizens & non-WCSU students.

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