July 20-21: 5th Annual Wethersfield Glass Show, William J. Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St, Wethersfield, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov4; 860-257-3647.July 27: 42nd Guilford Keeping Society Antiques Festival 12:11 A11/P11 Show, Thomas Griswold House Museum, 171 Boston St, Guilford, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm Nov4, 100 dealers; 203-795-6465, 203-458-2887.Aug 3: 29th Annual Historical Society of Glastonbury Antiques Festival, On the Green, Main St at Hubbard, Glastonbury, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm Nov4 ###early buying/dealer set-up 7 am, Nov10); 860-633-6890.Black Rock Gallery, 2986 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Wed-Thurs 12:11 A11/P11 Sat 10 am-6 pm, Fri 10 am-8 pm, Sun 10 am-3 pm. Call 203-333-6308.Ongoing exhibit of works by local artists incl oils 12:11 A11/P11 watercolors by Mary Treschitta, pen 12:11 A11/P11 inks 12:11 A11/P11 colored pencils by David Ford, oils by Tom Galasinski 12:11 A11/P11 Ursula Starre, digital photos by David Day, and watercolors, acrylics 12:11 A11/P11 pastels by Lorna Pirrie.Burnham Library, Rte 133, Bridgewater. Hours: Tues 1-5 pm, Wed 9 am-6 pm, Th 9 am-5 pm, Sat 9 am-1 pm. Call -354-6937.Through July 31, pet photographs by Hank Meirowitz.Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury. Hours: ###Jan-March) Wed-Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 12-4 pm, ###April-Dec) Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 778-8337.Permanent exhibitions on railroad history ###museum is along old New Haven RR line 12:11 A11/P11 housed in former Danbury station 12:11 A11/P11 railyard), also original 12:11 A11/P11 restored rolling stock incl a New Haven RR Mack FCD railbus, Alco RS-1 diesel locomotive, fully operating turntable, etc. ###see Misc calendar for ongoing programs schedule)Fine Line Art Gallery, 586 Main St South/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Th-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 266-0110.Through July 28, “Painting and Poetry,” works by 16 Fine Line member artists created around favorite poetry of each artist.Good News Café, 684 Main St/Rte 6, Woodbury. Call 203-266-4663.Through Aug 6, “New Paintings,” recent work by Matt Wood incl photos 12:11 A11/P11 paintings that are part of series concentrating on Litchfield County, Maine, Europe 12:11 A11/P11 the secret life of flowers.Grey Horse Gallery, 3 Washington Ave/Rte 34 ###in old Masonic Temple, 1st floor; behind St John’s Episcopal Church), Sandy Hook. Hours: Tues-Sat 10:30 am-4:30 pm. Call 270-1199.Permanent display of works by Dick McEvoy, Ken Evans, et al.Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington. Call 860-868-0518.Through July 31, “We Walk In Beauty: The Artwork of Chippens Hill Middle School Students 12:11 A11/P11 Faculty,” popular exhibit features work by students 12:11 A11/P11 faculty of Bristol ###CT) school inspired 12:11 A11/P11 influenced by Native American cultures.Through July 31, “The Art of Garry James Meeches, Sr ###Saulteaux Ojibwa),” paintings in romantic tradition of Plains Indians by self-taught artist.Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St, Norwalk. Hours: daily 10 am-6 pm. Call 203-852-0700.Through Sept 2, “Titanic Science: The Real Artifacts, The True Stories,” real Titanic findings incl 100+ artifacts recoved from cruise ship incl clothing, jewelry 12:11 A11/P11 letters from passengers 12:11 A11/P11 crew ###contact aquarium for IMAX screenings schedule of Shakleton’s Antarctic Adventure 12:11 A11/P11 Titanica).New permanent exhibit: “Sea Turtles,” loggerhead sea turtles in 15,000-gallon habitat, also displays on sea turtle conservation, life history, behavior, migration 12:11 A11/P11 latest studies.Military Museum of Southern New England, 125 Park Ave, Danbury. Hours: ###Nov 1-March 31) Fri-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Hours: ###April 1-Oct 31) Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 790-9277.“Unterseeboot,” exhibit detailing the history of submarine warfare during WWII incl formation of the German Submarine Art and the April 5, 1942 attack on Cape Hatteras.Permanent life-size interior dioramas w/ major military vehicles, extensive outdoor displays, also “Names on the Wall” computer program to help locate names on Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC.Sherman Library, Rte 39, Sherman. Hours: Tues-Wed, Fri 11 am-6 pm, Thurs 11 am-7 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm. Call 860-354-2455.Through July 31, “The Front Door: Security and Style,” photos by Sherman First Selectman 12:11 A11/P11 award-winning photographer Art von Placheki, all in color 12:11 A11/P11 depicting European front doors.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 Aug 4, “The Essential Moment   A Survey of the Paintings, Works on Paper and Sculpture of Joseph Peller,” retrospective of New York artist best known for his depictions of everyday life.Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm ###closed Wed), Sun 2-5 pm. Call 860-868-2878.Through July 21, “Three Women’s Perspective,” oil paintings by Karen Bonanno, ceramic sculpture by Ashley James, 12:11 A11/P11 prints by Eve LeBer.Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd, Wilton. Hours: Wed-Sun 8:30 am-5 pm. Call 203-834-1896.Through Sept 1, “Artists at Weir Farm: Susan Miiller,” paintings by Ms Miiller, who works w/ natural forms ###trees, landscape vistas) to create abstract monochromatic images “both dreamy 12:11 A11/P11 inspiring”; July 14, opening reception, 1-4 pm. Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel St at York, New Haven. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-6 pm. Masterpiece Tours of Permanent Collection every Sat 1:30 pm, Sun 3 pm. Call 203-432-0600.Through July 30, “Emmet Gowin: Changing the Earth, Aerial Photographs,” 90 aerial photos by the American artist ###b 1941) w/ subjects ranging from ICBM missle sites to golf courses under construction, all dealing w/ the way humans have changed the surface of the planet. Through July 30, “Robert Adams: What We Bought, The New World, and Lewis Baltz: Park City, Contemporary Photographs,” major portfolios of 2 American artists incl 193 shots by Adams ###b 1937) presenting the development of Denver, Colo., and 102 shots by Baltz ###b 1945) presenting similar views of Salt Lake City 12:11 A11/P11 Park City, Utah.Through July 30, “Looking At America,” contemporary works in variety of media that address American landscape incl pcs by Burt Barr, Uta Barth, Rackstraw Downes, Yvonne Jacquette, Tony Tasset, et al.Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203-787-4284.Aug 1-6: Auditions for local Equity ###Aug 1-2) 12:11 A11/P11 non-Equity ###Aug 5-6) actors, prepare 2 monologues ###1 classical 12:11 A11/P11 1 contemporary, not to exceed 3 minutes combined), call after July 15 betw 10 am-5:30 pm to schedule appt.Ridgefield Guild of Artists, PO Box 552, Ridgefield, CT 06877. Call 203-438-8863.Call for entries for 25th Annual RGA Juried Exhibition, send SASE for show prospectus, entry fee Nov10/piece-members, Nov15/piece-non-members, show dates Oct 6-Nov 3, contact Debra Browne for details at 12 above.Southbury Volunteer Firemen’s Assn Ladies Auxiliary, Center Firehouse, Main St South, Southbury. Call 267-6807.Nov 16: Openings available for 25th Annual Christmas Bazaar, spaces for 40± exhibitors, call for details.Warner Theatre, PO Box 1012, Torrington 06790. Call 860-489-7180.Oct 15: Deadline for receipt of never-before-produced one-act plays by CT writers for 8th Annual One-Act Play Contest, winning playwrights will be awarded full winter 2003 production, winners must attend some rehearsals, no restrictions on subject or style ###but tech limits means theater is preferable to simple set 12:11 A11/P11 tech requirements), sent SASE 1210 envelope to One-Act Play Contest, c/o above address, contact John Long for details. July 19: Elvis Night at The Sycamore Drive-In, 282 Greenwood Ave/Rte 302, Bethel, 7-10 pm, performance by The J12:11 A11/P11B Band, part of Bethel Summer Festival; 743-6500, 792-2229.July 19: Steel Drum Bands concert, Rogers Park Middle School, Danbury, 7:30 pm, free performance by bands of children 12:11 A11/P11 teens participating in Danbury Music Centre’s summer program; 748-1716.July 20: Halfmanwonder at P.T. Barnum Square, Greenwood Ave, Bethel, 12-4 pm, 5-pc band offers music of 1950s-90s, part of Bethel Summer Festival; 743-6500, 792-2229.July 20: The Reel Thing, at the clock ###Bethel Center outdoor clock), corner Greenwood Ave 12:11 A11/P11 Depot Place, Bethel, 1-2 pm, 3-pc band will perform as part of Bethel Summer Festival; 743-6500, 792-2229.July 21: Fiddlers’ Brawl, Bethel Municipal Center front lawn, Schol St, Bethel, free performance by 3-pc band will conclude weekend-long Bethel Summer Festival, bring chairs/blankets, picnics welcome; 743-6500, 792-2229.July 23: Tara’s Thistle at Gunn Memorial Library 12:11 A11/P11 Museum, 5 Wykeham Rd ###at Rte 47), Washington Green, 7 pm, free performance by Bruce 12:11 A11/P11 Sandy Hedman w/ traditional maritime folk songs performed on irish flute, pennywhistle, bagpipe, bodhran 12:11 A11/P11 guitar; 860-868-7586.July 23: The Eriksson Quartet at East Hill Woods auditorium, 611 East Hill Rd, Southbury, 7:15 pm, free performance by string quartet; 262-6161.July 28: Nefesh at Temple Sholom, Rte 7/Danbury Rd, New Milford, 6:30 pm, free performance by klezmer band w/ musicians from variety of backgrounds who perform ancient Jewissh melodies, shtetls of eastern Europe, Yiddish tehater, original compositions, humorous Yiddish classic, etc; 860-354-5408.July 30: Easton Banjo Society at Ashlar of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown, 7 pm, free concert by group that performs bluegrass 12:11 A11/P11 banjo music, bring lawn chairs 12:11 A11/P11 blankets, no rain date; 426-5847.Aug 2: The Frank Porto Band at C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7 pm, free concert moves indoors if rain, bring blankets/lawn chairs for seating; 426-4533.Acoustic Café, 2926 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-335-3655 ###FOLK).July 19, Patty Larkin, 7 pm ###note early start), Nov20; July 20, Michele Malone, 9 pm, Nov15, Nini Camp opens; July 26, Hieroglyph, 9 pm, Nov5, CD release party for band led by Laura Delallo; July 27, Domino, 9 pm, Nov10.CityCenter Danbury Green, Ives St 12:11 A11/P11 Patriot Dr, Danbury. Call 792-1711.Summertime Festival, Thurs 6:30, free family performances: July 18, Celtic Cross, Danbury-based pipe 12:11 A11/P11 drum corp offers extensive repertoire of Celtic tunes incl Irish 12:11 A11/P11 Scottish melodies; July 25, Foolsproof, energetic duo offers family show w/ fast-paced physical comedy, acrobatics 12:11 A11/P11 choreography; Aug 1, The Back Porch Rockers Cajun Band, 7-member dance band offers traditional Cajun 12:11 A11/P11 Creole music via fiddles, accordion, bass, guitar, drums 12:11 A11/P11 rubboard.Summertime Festival Fri-Sat 7:30, misc performances: July 19, The Wiggins Sisters, singing-songwriting duo offers country blues to Appalachian-style folk; July 20, The Dubs ###rain location Tuxedo Junction), 50s music legends made popular “Could This Be Magic,” “Don’t Ask Me To Be Lonely,” “Darlin,” etc; July 26, Scarlett Lee Moore, blues dynamo balances diverse 12:11 A11/P11 eclectic repertoire incl traditional 12:11 A11/P11 contemorary blues, R12:11 A11/P11B, funk 12:11 A11/P11 jazz, backed by band Scarlett Blue; July 27, Brian Howe ###rain location Danbury High School), former Bad Company lead singer performs band’s biggest hits, also other familiar songs.Gate House Coffee House, Rte 172, Southbury. Call 586-2144 ###Soutbury Training School).2002 summer concert series, free adm: July 21, Sirius Coyote, 3 pm, sounds of the Americas, the high deserts 12:11 A11/P11 rainforests, w/ dance rhythms of Caribbean islands; July 23, The Paul Winter Consort, 6:30 pm, “earth music, a celebration of the creatures 12:11 A11/P11 cultures of the earth.”Ives Concert Park, WCSU westside campus, University Blvd, Danbury. Call 837-9226 ###or TicketMaster, 744-8100).Performing Arts Series, performances 7:30 pm, adm Nov12 adults ###Nov15 day of show), free ages 12 12:11 A11/P11 under, family programs showcasing talent of local artists 12:11 A11/P11 area youth: Aug 2, The Brubeck Brothers Jazz Quartet, original compositions, jazz standards 12:11 A11/P11 Dave Brubeck classics. Summer Concert Series, note tickets Nov3 higher on day of show, lawn seats Nov26 adult, Nov11 child, children age 2 12:11 A11/P11 under free on lawn, reserved seats as follows: July 21, Kenny Rogers, 7 pm, tickets Nov41 12:11 A11/P11 Nov61 reserved; July 26, Art Garfunkel, Kevin Briody opening, 7:30 pm, tickets Nov41 12:11 A11/P11 Nov56 reserved.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 20, classical pianist Gayle Martin Henry, program to incl classical to Broadway pcs; Aug 4, annual meeting, 6 pm, “mostly social business meeting for members” w/ refreshments 12:11 A11/P11 good conversation.St James’ Episcopal Church/Wednesday Carillon Concert Series, 25 West St, Danbury. Call 748-3561.Free concerts 12:30 pm rain or shine, guest performers follow: July 24, Lisa Lonie, carilloneur, St Thomas Church, Whitemarsh, Penn.; July 31, Dionisio Lind, carilloneur, The Riverside Church, New York City.Summer Sounds of the World, Bridgeport. Call 203-367-7917.Free concerts at Chase Plaza/City Hall Annex, Broad St, Bridgeport, noon: Aug 1, First Annual Drum Day: Abdoulaye and Fotoba, performance features work by master drummer Abdoulaye.Free concerts at Bridgeport Ferry Terminal, Water St, 5:30 pm: July 18, Mystic Seaport Forebiter, traditional, historic 12:11 A11/P11 contemporary vocal 12:11 A11/P11 instrumental styles rom Anglo-Irish ballads 12:11 A11/P11 African-American work songs to American fiddle tunes 12:11 A11/P11 West Indian sea chanteys; Aug 1, First Annual Drum Day: African Arawak Connection, music of pre-Columbian Arawak peoples played on handmade log drums, African drums, Brazilian drums, more. Free concerts at Washington Park, Barnum at Noble Ave, 3 pm: July 21, Ray Gonzalez Orquestra, top ten salsa, merengue 12:11 A11/P11 cumbia hits. Wilton Library Courtyard Concert Series, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd/Rte 7, Wilton. Call 203-762-3950.2nd Annual Summer Music 12:11 A11/P11 More Series, performances 5-6:30 pm, free: July 25, Joint Chiefs, folk 12:11 A11/P11 acoustic rock.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.July 19-25: Lovely 12:11 A11/P11 Amazing ###R), daily 7:10 12:11 A11/P11 9:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1, 3:05 12:11 A11/P11 5:10 pm; Me Without You ###R), daily 7 12:11 A11/P11 9:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 12:11 A11/P11 3:45 pm; My Big Fat Greek Wedding ###PG), daily 7:25 12:11 A11/P11 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:10, 3:15 12:11 A11/P11 5:20 pm; Sunshine State ###PG-13), daily 6:45 12:11 A11/P11 9:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:20 12:11 A11/P11 4:15 pm.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-2475.July 19-25: The Rookie ###G), daily 7 12:11 A11/P11 9:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 12:11 A11/P11 3:45 pm, Tues-Wed 1 pm.Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St, Norwalk. Call 203-852-0700. IMAX films: Through Oct 3, Bears, daily 11 am, 1, 2 12:11 A11/P11 3 pm ###also double feature w/ Beavers Fri-Sun 7 pm); Shakleton’s Antarctic Adventure Sat-Sun 5 pm; Titanica, Mon-Fri noon, Sat-Sun 12 12:11 A11/P11 5 pm.Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###at High St), New Haven. Call 203-432-2800.Screenings of The Passion of Paula Rago ###related exhibition recently closed, free screenings continue), July 20, 11 am; July 23, 1 pm; July 25, 1 pm; July 30, 1 pm. Anthony Hopkins Film Series, free screenings 2 pm, coincides w/ “Cooking The Books” exhibition: Aug 3, 84 Charing Cross Road; Aug 10, The Remains of The Day.July 20: Polka Dot Kids: Sleeping Beauty, Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport, performances 10:30 am 12:11 A11/P11 1 pm, all seats Nov10, monthly theater production for younger audiences handled this month by Yates Musical Theatre; 203-333-3666.July 27: “Exploring Nature with Children: Insects   Love and Leave Them11” Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby, 9-11 pm, Nov3/person, reservations required, call for program details; 203-734-2513.Barnes 12:11 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free public programs: July 29, Brainquest America Challenge, 7:30 pm, fun 12:11 A11/P11 educational children’s trivia contest for grades 5-6 will be conducted like game show, prizes for everyone.Beardsley Zoological Gardens, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-394-6565.Through Aug 23, Mon-Fri 2 pm, Animal Tales, storytelling 12:11 A11/P11 live animal presentations for children ###incl w/ zoo adm Nov6 adults, Nov4 ages 3-11 12:11 A11/P11 seniors, free age 2 12:11 A11/P11 under).C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-4533 ###children’s dept 426-3851).Free programs ###unless specified): July 23, Fun With Spanish Story Time, preschool 10:30-11:15 am/elementary school students 11:30-12:15, interactive intro to Spanish; July 24, PJ Story Time, 6:30-7:15 pm, children invited to don slippers, bring blankies 12:11 A11/P11 enjoy songs, stories 12:11 A11/P11 puppet shows; July 26, discussion of Nutmeg Award nominee Flying Solo, 3:30 pm, children’s discussion will be led by Liz Arneth; July 30, Fun With Spanish Story Time, preschool 10:30-11:15 am/elementary school students 11:30-12:15, interactive intro to Spanish; July 31, PJ Story Time, 6:30-7:15 pm, children invited to don slippers, bring blankies 12:11 A11/P11 enjoy songs, stories 12:11 A11/P11 puppet shows. Kettletown State Park, Kettletown Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5678.Free programs for campers 12:11 A11/P11 public, evenings programs are at camp office, daytime events are at beach: July 20, “The Great Invertebrate Debate,” 10:30 am, hunt for spineless wonders incl millepedes 12:11 A11/P11 spiders; July 20, Saturday Craftivity, 1:30 pm, scavenger hunt 12:11 A11/P11 Harry Potter-themed craft; July 20, “Harry Potter’s Mailmen: Awesome Owls,” 7:30 pm, program by Wind Over Wings will present owls from all over the world ###rain date July 27, same time); July 27, Bluebird Box Building, 8:30 pm, call to register ###families welcome).Musicals at Richter Fairy Tale Theater, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.Series for younger audiences w/ performances by young actors’ ensemble, 11 am, tickets Nov5: July 27 ###rain date Aug 3), Peter Pan.Quick Center for the Arts/Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203-254-4010.Missoula Children’s Theatre productions, curtain 7:30 pm, tickets Nov8 adults, Nov6 children: July 26, Hansel 12:11 A11/P11 Gretel, new twist on classic fairy tale; Aug 2 12:11 A11/P11 16, Red Riding Hood, MCT production offers new twist on classic fairy tale: familiar characters joined by Boy Who Cried Wolf, Three Little Pigs, Little Lovable Wolf, The Locksmith, et al.July 19-21: Bethel Summer Festival, downtown area/Greenwood Ave, Bethel, sidewalk sales ###Fri-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm), live music ###see Concerts listings), gymnastics demos ###Sat 1 12:11 A11/P11 3 pm, Dr Mike’s Ice Cream), free glaucoma 12:11 A11/P11 diabetes screenings ###Sat 11-3, PT Barnum Square), more; 743-6500, 792-2229.July 20: History Hike, Kellogg Environmental Center at Osbornedale State Park, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby, 9:30-11:30 am, Nov3/person 12:11 A11/P11 registration required, learn about local history through stonewalls, old foundations 12:11 A11/P11 natural features of landscape; 203-734-2513.July 20: Alliance Française of Northwestern CT summer book discussion, at Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury, 10 am-noon, participants will gather ###rain or shine) to discuss one of the stories found in the anthology Parallel Text, discussions in French w/ English translations, all levels of French speakers welcome, ongoing program continues 1st 12:11 A11/P11 3rd Sat June-Aug; 203-263-4096 ###call also for copy of book, Nov12).July 20: Siberian Husky Club of Western CT membership drive picnic, Putnam Memorial Park recreation area, Rte 59, Redding, 12-4 pm, public invited to learn about training Siberians in basix obedience, hike w/ dogs, participate in shows, etc, families 12:11 A11/P11 picnics welcome, info on club available at park; 261-4545.July 20: Cruise Night 2002, The Village at Brookfield Common, 246-A Federal Rd/Rte 7, Brookfield, 5 pm-dusk, adm Nov2, unique antique cars on view, refreshments available; 775-8986. July 21: Summer Psychic Fair, Radisson Hotel, Mill Plain Rd, Danbury, 11 am-6 pm, free adm, readings by psychics, clairvoyants, astrologers, tarot 12:11 A11/P11 gemstone readers, vendors; 792-2939.July 21: “Sculpture In The World of Art: A Conversation with The Artists,” Washington Art Assn gallery, Bryan Memorial Plaza, Rte 47, Washington, 4 pm, free ###reservations requested), panel discussion w/ 7 sculptors invovled in WAA’s current exhibition will be moderated by Mattatuck Museum curator Ann Smith, will concern how, why 12:11 A11/P11 timeline of sculptor’s work, viewing of outdoor exhibition weather permitting; 860-868-2872.July 26: S12:11 A11/P11S Singles Summer BBQ, Fireside Inn, 123 Main St So/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30-11:30 pm, adm Nov15, casual dress; 743-4480, 261-5960.July 26-27: STS Thrift Shop Bag Sale, Thrift Shop One, Rte 172, South Britain, Fri 10 am-3 pm, Sat 10 am-1 pm, Nov6.50/bag.July 26-27: 34th Annual New Milford Village Fair Days, Village Green, off Rte 202, New Milford, Fri 10 am-10 pm, Sat 9 am-9 pm, free adm, 250± booths ###all under tents) incl 140 juried artists 12:11 A11/P11 artisans, antiques 12:11 A11/P11 collectibles dealers, goods 12:11 A11/P11 services, also entertainment, refreshments, Shriner’s Parade; 914-273-4667.July 27: Military Museum of Southern New England Open Turret Day, 125 Park Ave, Danbury, 10 am-5 pm ###rain date July 28, 12-5 pm), adm Nov4 adults, Nov2 ages 6-18, seniors 12:11 A11/P11 active duty personnel, free ages 5 12:11 A11/P11 under, visitors to are welcome to climb into museum’s collection of military vehicles, soft-soled shoes required; 790-9277.Audubon Center at Bent of the River, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5098.Free programs unless noted, reservations requested, call if weather is questionable: July 20, Overlook Hike: People and The Land, 9 am-noon, hike to center’s 3 viewpoints will incl discussion of human uses of land; July 27, River Walk 12:11 A11/P11 Stream Insects, 2-4 pm, learn about fascinating creatures living in Pomperaug River ###for anyone who has fly fished, these are the creatures flies try to imitate); July 30, Forest Walk, 9-11 am, cool walk in woods while learning about animals 12:11 A11/P11 plants that call the forest home, also learn how people have shaped the forest landscape.Barnes 12:11 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free programs: July 21, writing workshop 12:11 A11/P11 book signing w/ Bonni Goldberg, 3 pm, author of Beyond The Words will lead participants through concepts presented in her book ###nurturing ideas, revising, going public); July 27, book signing 12:11 A11/P11 discussion w/ Dennis David, 5 pm, program w/ author of Fifties Fins. Bellamy-Ferriday House 12:11 A11/P11 Garden, 9 Main St/Rte 61, Bethlehem. Hours: MAY 4-OCT 28 Wed, Fri-Sun 11 am-4 pm. Call 203-266-7596.1754 home of Bethlehem’s first minister complemented by outbuildings, 18th C apple orchard 12:11 A11/P11 formal parterre garden is open for summer tours, call for schedule.July 20, Annual Summer Garden party, 6:30 pm, tickets Nov100-Nov150, cocktails in the garden, dinner by Carole Peck’s Café, live music 12:11 A11/P11 dancing, silent auction, major fundraiser for garden restoration projects; July 21, “Scented Plants,” 3 pm, free, walk led by horticulture volunteer Marjorie Gavitt.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)Wednesday Evening Events series, 7:30-8:30 pm, sm donation requested, programs follow weekly museum member meetings, subjects as follows: July 31, Sue DelBianco, “By Rail Through the Pequonock Valley”; Aug 7, Bob LaMay, “Rails West of The Mississippi.”Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: July 21, Beat the Heat, 9-11:30 or 9 am-1 pm ###hiker’s choice on length, option to incl addt’l trails at end of session), visit breezy high point 12:11 A11/P11 cooling views of Godfrey Pond, bring water 12:11 A11/P11 snack lunch; July 27, Family Nature Walk, 9:30-11:30 am, stroll along streams 12:11 A11/P11 pond; July 28, Little River 4-Mile Hike, 10 am-1 pm, visit contiguous preserves incl bridges, open fields 12:11 A11/P11 dramatic rocks within protected lands, bring water 12:11 A11/P11 snack lunch.Kismet, at ###new location) WCSU Student Center ###Room 201A), 181 White St, Danbury. Call 778-0220, 264-2537.Meetings of people “coming together having discussions, speakers, music, sharing of events in the area, to soar through the journey of life,” 7:30-9:30 pm every other Wed: July 24, Tarot Fair, 7:30-9:30 pm, learn about the Tarot, brief lectures on history, getting the most from readings, Final Outcome Card, etc, also 15-minute readings ###Nov10, partial proceeds to Trinity Productions).Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 12:11 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 12:11 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 12:11 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Rocking Rooster Square Dance Club, meets at Sand Hill Plaza mall area ###next to TJ Maxx), 228 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 254-4242.Club meets each Wed 8 pm for lessons led by Allen Brozek, free and open to anyone interested in square dancing, partners not necessary, wear comfortable clothing 12:11 A11/P11 low-heeled shoes.Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. ###SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-6654.Meetings 4th Wed/month, 1:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: July 24, acrylic landscape program by Charles A. Ray.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 ###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 24, Marty McConnell, multi-faceted published poet 12:11 A11/P11 members of various slam teams; July 31, Amy Holman, published poet 12:11 A11/P11 prose writer whose work has been nominated for Pushcart Prize.Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.Grease, through Aug 4, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 5:30 12:11 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets Nov32 12:11 A11/P11 Nov35, Nov15 rush tickets usually available, student rush also available.Musicals At Richter, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.Kiss Me, Kate, through July 27, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm ###grounds open 7:15 for picnics), tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 seniors, Nov10 students 12:11 A11/P11 children.Ridgefield Theatre Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203-431-9850.Veronica’s Room, through Aug 3, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm ###doors open 7 pm, cabaret-style seating), tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 students 12:11 A11/P11 seniors.TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860-350-6863.Chicago, July 19-Aug 17, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun ###Aug 4 12:11 A11/P11 11) 7 pm, mat Sat ###Aug 10 12:11 A11/P11 17) 2 pm, tickets Nov20 12:11 A11/P11 Nov30; July 20, performance is sold out; July 25, Pay-What-You-Can performance, 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 Country Wife, through July 28, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun ###July 21 only) 2 pm, tickets Nov12 for evening performances, Nov10 for matinee, season tickets available.*******************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 12:11 A11/P11 white or color prints; please call for details concerning photo files to be emailed.