Art Exhibits____ _____

Art & Frame of Danbury, 60 Newtown Rd (within Route 6 Plaza), Danbury; 203-748-0197.

Through July 23: nature inspired art by Liz Alpert Fay & Kimberly Day Proctor.

The Barn Gallery, 82 Rte 37, New Fairfield; 203-746-4502.

Through July 30: carved porcelain sculpture by Jean Mann.

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

Through July 26: “The Mystique of India and Turkey,” new works by the photographer Hank Meirowitz.

Kent Art Association, The Gallery at KAA, 21 South Main St/Rte 7, Kent; 860-927-3989.

Through July 17: “2011 Member Show II,” works by KAA members.

Morrison Gallery, 5 Maple St, Kent; 860-927-4501.

Through July 17: new still life paintings by Russian-born Kirill Doron and sculpture from the studio of Joy Brown.

Auditions, Juried Events  _____

NUMC Fall Arts & Crafts Fair, at Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades La, Newtown; 203-426-2336.

Oct 15: Applications being accepted for vendors interested in participating in 6th annual event, to run 10 am-4 pm in school’s cafetorium, approx 35 spaces available, work must be handmade, applications available at TheFair.numc.us, additional info available from Debbie Stakel at above phone # or thefair@numc.us.

Concerts, Musical Events ____

July 16: “Mozart at The Ives: A Representative Vignette of His Music,” Ives Concert Park, Western CT State University westside campus, University Blvd, Danbury, 5 pm, free performance by Ives Festival Orchestra will offer works incl symphony, arias & operatic scores; 866-558-4253.

July 16: “Giants of Jazz Piano: Chris Coogan & Marco Scott,” Jazz at the Grange, 12 God Hill Rd, Weston, 7:30 pm, $20, 4 hands on 1 piano performing the works of Corea, Monk, Porter, Waller, et al; 203-454-4695.

July 21: MacTalla Mor at Dickinson Park, Elm Dr, Newtown, 6:30-8 pm, free concert by Celtic roots band made up entirely of members of the Ofgang family, who combine traditional bagpipes & Gaelic singing w/ modern music styles incl rock, blues, jazz, reggae & hip hop, will continue Parks & Rec 2011 summer concert series, bring seating, picnics welcome, under pavilion if light rain;  203-270-4340.

July 21: The Willie Nininger Trio at The Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury, 5:30-7:30 pm, $15 ($7 museum members), evening of tropical music & “rabble-rousing songs,” part of museum’s TGI Thursday series, incl hors d’oeuvres & wine; 203-753-0381 x10.

For Kids & Families _________

Fairy Tale Theater, at Wooster School, 9 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury; 203-748-MUSE (6873).

Outdoor children’s theater under Musicals at Richter productions, craft time 10:30 am, curtain 11 am, adm $5, bring chairs/blankets for seating: July 16, Three Little Pigs and Three Billy Goats Gruff; July 23, Snow White.

Miscellaneous ___________

Through July 29: SCAN Summer Art Show & Sale at Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose St, Newtown, Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm, seasonal images in oils, watercolors, acrylics, mixed media, prints & graphics by members of The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown; 203-426-2226, 203-426-5283.

July 15-17: 32nd Annual Summer Festival & Sidewalk Sale, Greenwood Ave & adjacent roadways, downtown Bethel, Fri-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, street vendors, special sales & events by mer-chants, live music incl strolling performers, ice cream contest, scavenger hunt, Cruise Night (Sat, Sycamore Diner) & more; 203-743-6500.

July 16: The Horse Mounted Soldier of The Light Dragoon, Putnam Park, Rte 107 at 58, Redding, 10 am-3 pm, free, ongoing demos by member of Light Dragoon, who will use a saddle stand (not horse), sponsored by Friends & Neighbors of Putnam Park; 203-938-4173.

July 17: “The Life of An ‘Ordinary’ Soldier,” Putnam Park, Rte 107 at 58, Redding, 10 am-3 pm, free, ongoing program by member of Connecticut 5th Continental Regiment, who will discuss the life of a soldier & demo the correct use of a rifle; 203-938-4173.

July 17: “Yoga: Supple Minds – Supple Bodies,” Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury, 7 pm, free program by Art Rodi, silent group meditation & chanting for world peace follow (free instruction available for beginners); 203-263-2254.

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

July 15-22: Thor (PG-13), 7 & 9 pm, mat Fri-Sun 1 & 4 pm, Mon-Thurs 1 pm.

Newtown Toastmasters, Town Hall South Parks & Recreation Conference Room, 3 Main St, Newtown; 203-313-5507.

Local chapter of nat’l/international organization meets 1st & 3rd Wed/month, guests & newcomers welcome: next meeting July 20.

Sandy Hook Organic Farmers’ Market, at Fairfield Hills campus, Primrose St, Newtown; 203-313-9908.

Weekly event runs Tuesdays to mid Oct, 2-6 pm.

Theatre ______________

Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, 182 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield Center; 203-775-0023.

Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, through July 23, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets $15-$20.

Musicals At Richter, Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury; 203-748-6873.

Sweeney Todd, through July 23, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm (grounds open 7:15 for picnics), $18, $15 students & children.

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

The Unforgettable Whatshisname, July 15-23, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, $15.

Town Players of Newtown, at The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown; 203-270-9144.

She Stoops To Conquer, through July 24, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, $20, $10 ages 10 & under, Ruth Anne Baumgartner directing production of Oscar Goldsmith’s

comedy.

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Events that appear by date have Newtown items listed first, with additional events listed by their start time.

 

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