Antiques Shows______

Jan 28: Political Collectors’ Show, Union School, Unionville, 9 am-noon; 860-658-6198.

Feb 6: Greenwich Indoor Winter Market Antiques Show & Sale, Hyatt Regency, 1800 East Putnam Ave, Old Greenwich, 10 am-5 pm, adm $6, exhibitors from CT, MA, NY, NJ, etc; 203-222-2259.

Feb 13: Antiques & Collectibles Show, Naugatuck High School, 543 Rubber Ave, Naugatuck, 9:30 am-4 pm, adm $3, 60+ dealers; 203-723-2588.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places__ _____

Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Hours: Tues-Thurs & Sat-Sun 1-5 pm, Fri 12-8 pm. Call 203-438-4519.

Through June 22: “Solitude and Focus: Recent Work by MacDowell Colony Fellows in the Visual Arts,” featuring works by 13 artists who participated in recent residencies at Peterborough, N.H., artists’ colony founded in 1907, to incl a cross-section of visual arts disciplines incl photography, painting, drawing, animation, sculpture, printmaking, video & installation; Jan 30, opening reception, 4-6 pm (rescheduled).

Through June 22: “Alyson Shotz: Light, Sound, Space,” a solo exhibition of site-specific sculpture by Ms Shotz incl a shimmering wall of light consisting of 18,000 plastic oval Fresnel lenses measuring 38 ft L & over 14 ft H; Jan 30, opening reception, 4-6 pm (rescheduled).

Through June 22: “Shannon Plumb: Behind the Curtain,” a series of super-8 short films by the artist Shannon Plumb, ranging from 3 to 8 minutes, each starring the artist dressed as diff characters & described as witty self-portraits; Jan 30, opening reception, 4-6 pm (rescheduled).

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 12-5 pm. Call 426-4533.

In Children’s Dept — *(new show) Through mid-February: creations by young Newtown resident Donny Gies done w/ Lego building blocks, also presentation of Lego instruction books & catalogs.

Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd (Rte 25), Brookfield. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 775-4526.

*(new show) Feb 6-March 26: “Translucence: Forms in Paper,” works by 21 artists who employ paper fiber in their work in creative & unique ways.

Bruce Museum of Arts & Sciences, One Museum Dr, Greenwich. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-869-0376.

*(new show) Feb 12-March 27: “A Very Personal Collection,” first in a series of shows that will highlight private collections, this one features 56 works of 20th C, from early decades to more contemporary presentations.

*(new show) Through May 1: “Recent Acquisitions: Photography from the Permanent Collection,” approx 35 photos from over 400 recently given to the museum by 13 donors incl 19th & 20th Century vintage prints – portraiture, travel photography, Civil War photography, modernism & photojournalism, abstract work & color photography

Through Jan 30: “Drawn By The Brush: Oil Sketches by Peter Paul Rubens,” exploration of the central role oil sketches played in Rubens’ creative process & his career through presentation of quick paintings the artist used in preparation for larger & more detailed paintings, murals, tapestries & altarpieces, is first exhibition in the country ever to focus solely on Rubens’ oil sketches (note: there is a $15 special exhibition fee for adm into this show).

City Lights Gallery, 37 Markle Court, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues 12-5 pm, Wed-Fri 11 am-6 pm, Sat 11 am-2 pm & by appt. Call 203-334-7748.

Through Feb 12: “The Heart,” works by artist members of Women’s Caucus for Art-CT (incl Virginia Zic of Newtown) which respond to the immense power of the human heart.

Cosmic Hippo, 41 North Main St/Rte 7 (on Kent Green), Kent. Hours: Fri-Mon 10 am-5 pm & by appt. Call 860-927-3069.

Through Jan 31: “Winter Whites,” hand painted, crocheted & cross-stitched linens by Maria Christina, handmade soap by Rose Garbien, rugs by Linda Hall, tote bags by Jessica Watkins & Françoise Morgan, & works in glass by Linda Banks, Jane Bell, Lisa Caron Hickey & Heidi Kelly, also black & white photos, prints & unique jewelry by other gallery artists.

Fenn Gallery of Contemporary Art, 345 Main Street/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Thurs-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 203-263-2821.

Through Feb 27: “The Drawn Line,” exhibition of works on paper & sculpture; Jan 22, opening/artists’ reception (public invited), 4-6 pm.

Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860-868-0518.

*(new show) Through March 31: “With beauty all around me, I walk: Native American Body Ornamentation,” items made from stone, bones, shells, quills, metal & glass & used for necklaces, hairpins, headdresses, belts, pouches & more.

Mark Twain House & Museum Center, 351 Farmington Ave, Hartford. Hours: 9:30 am-5:30 pm (open to 8 pm first Thurs/month). Call 860-247-0998.

Through Jan 30: “Writers Unbound: The Photography of Jill Krementz,” black & white photos of more than 60 famed authors at work incl Updike, Williams, King, Tan, Morrisson, Dr Seuss, E.B. White, et al, by one of the country’s most celebrated portrait photographers.

River Glen Fine Arts Gallery (formerly Grey Horse Gallery), 3 Washington Ave/Rte 34, Sandy Hook. Hours: Tues 12-4 pm, Thurs 7-9 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am-4 pm. Call 270-1199.

Paintings by Rainie Crawford, Frank Federico, Leslie Lillien Levy, Dick McEvoy, Alain J. Picard & Peter Seltzer, sculpture by Sterett-Gittings Kelsey.

Wilton Art Gallery & Framing, 379 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, Wilton. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm, Sat 9:30 am-5 pm, Sun by appt. Call 203-762-8311.

Through Jan 31: “Into The Light,” stained glass works by Carol Engelson & paintings by Diana Wege.

Wooster Community Art Center, 73 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury. Gallery hours: M-F 9:30 am-6:30 pm. Call 744-4825.

Through Feb 28: “WSAC Faculty Art Exhibit,” paintings, sculpture, photography & ceramics by Wooster School Art Center faculty members Deborah Phillips Chodoff, Marla Cromwell, Katie Tynan Helu, Lisa Longobardo, Janice Mauro, Bobbi Mullen, Lee Rogers, Bettina Sementilli, Alexander Shundi, et al.

Auditions, Juried Events  _____

Adesso Choral Society, at Jesse Lee Memorial United Methodist Church, 207 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2980.

Openings for female singers, group rehearses Tues 7:30-9:30 in choir room of church (address above), contact director Meg Collins Stoop at phone # above for details.

Concerts, Musical Events ____

Jan 29: Ballroom Dance at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 4070 Park Ave, Bridgeport, 7 pm-midnight, $15, dance lesson at 8, performance by American ballroom stars David Rosario & Olga Barashihina at 9:30, singles & couples welcome, refreshments available; 203-374-7308.

Feb 3: First Thursday: La Optima and Alisa’s House of Salsa, Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury, 5:30-8 pm, adm $7, monthly series offers live music & chance to visit current exhibitions, also hors d’oeuvres & wine tastings; 203-753-0381 x20.

Feb 5: 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; 426-0617.

Feb 6: “Sing When the Spirit Says Sing!” recital at Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West St, Newtown, 3 pm, freewill donations accepted, recital of music “from spirituals to Sondheim” by soprano Mary Andreotta & mezzo soprano Sharon Goodkowski, w/ pianist Susan Anthony-Klein, will be in loving memory of Betty Williams, proceeds help raise funds for stained glass window in church’s new Music Room in Mrs Williams’ memory; 426-9024.

Feb 6: “Ludwig’s chamber box of music,” Danbury Symphony Orchestra at WCSU’s Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, 3 pm, free performance by DSO, directed by guest conductor Ariel Rudiakov & joined by guest pianist Jenny Lu, will incl works of Beethoven; 748-1716.

Feb 6: The Academy Woodwind Quartet at Brookfield Library, 182 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield Center, 3 pm, free concert by woodwind quintet of US Military Academy Band will present varied program of virtuoso music for winds, featuring repertoire ranging from late 18th C courts of Europe to contemporary masters of 20th C; 775-6241 x104.

Hartford Symphony Orchestra, The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave, Hartford. Call 860-246-6807.

Feb 4-5, All-Beethoven Program, 8 pm, tickets $19-$61 adults, $7 college students & ages 18 & under, Maestro Otto-Werner Mueller will lead HSO through “Egmont” Overture, Symphony #4 in B Major & Piano Concerto #5 (“Emperor”), the latter w/ guest pianist Boris Berman (also pre-concert showcase w/ Hartt School students, 7 pm); Feb 10-11, “HSO Classical Connections: Mozart at The Symphony,” 7:30 pm, tickets $34 & $42, exploration of Mozart’s symphonies No 25 & 39, hosted by educator & author Robert Greenberg, season-long series of studies of composers & their works continues in March (Beethoven) & May (Schubert).

Newtown Friends of Music, Newtown. Call 426-6470.

Concerts at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 3 pm, $15, free ages 5-14 w/ ticket-holding adult (subscriptions available), reception follows performances: Feb 13, Trio Solisti (violinist Maria Bachmann, cellist Alexis Per Gerlach, and pianist Jon Klibonoff), works of Haydn (Trio in G Major), Brahms (Trio No 3 in C minor, Op 101) & Ravel (Piano Trio in A minor).

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

Performances 8 pm unless noted: Feb 4, Concord Jazz Festival, 7 pm, tickets $80 & $85, performances by Karrin Allyson, Oleta Adams & Diane Schuur.

Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, Ridgefield High School, 700 North Salem Rd (Rte 116), Ridgefield. Call 203-438-3889.

Performances, 8 pm, tickets $15-$45: Feb 5, “Beautiful Treasures,” feat Paderewski’s Piano Concerto in A minor (guest soloist Janina Fialkowska) & Mozart’s Symphony No. 40.

Films _________________

Jan 29: Indigo, Maron Hotel, 42 Lake Ave Extension, Danbury, screenings at 1, 4 & 7 pm, $10, special screening of film is sponsored by Trinity Productions; 426-9448, 845-279-2763.

Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.

Jan 28-Feb 3: Finding Neverland (PG), daily 7:25 & 9:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1, 3:05 & 5:15 pm; Hotel Rwanda (PG-13), daily 7 & 9:35 pm, mat Fri 4:20 pm, Sat-Sun, Wed 1:50 & 4:20 pm; Million Dollar Baby (PG-13), daily 6:40 & 9:15 pm, mat Fri 3:50, Sat-Sun, Wed 1:10 & 3:50 pm; Sideways (R), daily 6:50 & 9:25 pm, mat Fri 4 pm, Sat-Sun, Wed 1:20 & 4 pm.

Third Annual Young Foundation Film Festival, screenings at noon, free (tickets must be picked up or reserved in advance): Feb 13, Heir To An Execution; March 13, title TBA.

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

Alliance Française “Cinémathèque” screenings, 2 pm, free: Jan 30, Monsieur Ibrahim et Les Fleurs du Coran (2003, rated R).

Danbury Library, 170 Main St, Danbury. Call 797-4533.

Indie & Foreign Film Series, free, screenings 2 pm: Feb 6, Marion Bridge.

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

Jan 28-Feb 3: Ray (PG-13), Fri, Mon-Thurs 7 pm, Sat-Sun 7:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 & 4:30 pm, Tues-Wed 1 pm.

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

Winter Film Festival, free screenings, Sat-Sun 2 pm: Feb 5-27, Indian Hide Tanning.

Western CT State University Student Center Theater, 181 White St, Danbury. Call 837-8461.

9th Annual Black History Month Festival of African Films, free, Tues 12:30, Fri 7 pm: Feb 1 & 4, Long Day’s Journey Into Day.

Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St, New Haven.

New Zealand Film Series (inspired by current William Hodges exhibition), free screenings, 2 pm: Feb 5, The Cinema of Unease: A Personal Journey by Sam Neill, *also (3:15 pm) Forgotten Silver.

For Kids & Families _________

Jan 29: Yoga Day USA, The Graceful Planet Moving Arts Center, at The Mill, 75 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, 10:30-11:15 am, free family yoga for all ages is co-sponsored by Graceful Planet & NHS student group Global Voice is part of national celebration of yoga and its benefits, donations will benefit Global Voice Tsunami Relief Fund; 426-8215.

Feb 6: “Foolishly Fun Family Show,” Edmond Town Hall theater, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 1 & 3 pm, all tickets $5, performance by the entertainer Alex the Jester is sponsored by Newtown Junior Women’s Club; 270-6258.

Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-4519.

Feb 5, Family Art Adventures, museum adm $7 adults, $4 students, free ages 12 & under, families invited to explore galleries through docent-led tours & then visit museum’s education center to experiment w/ hands-on activities based on topics, methods & materials addressed in exhibitions, program offered (different topics) first Sat/each month.

Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave/Rte 302, Bethel. Call 794-8756.

Jan 27, Teen Crafts Workshop, 6:45 pm, students in grades 6-12 will make decorated bookmarks using ribbons & beads, materials provided, registration required.

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

Children’s programs, free unless specified: Feb 5, Valentine’s Crafts, 1-2 pm, $3 materials fee, ages 6 & older invited to join Marie Walker for craft workshop.

Young Adult programs, free unless specified: Feb 1, Creative Chocolates for Valentine’s Day, 3:30-5 pm, sm supply fee to be charged (call for details), ages 12 & up invited to join Marie Walker for hands-on workshop creating chocolates.

Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre Co., 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.

Snow White and The Seven Dwarves, through Feb 27, curtain Sat-Sun 12 & 2:30 pm, tickets $12.50.

Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Ave, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-5795.

Jan 29, The Lizard of Oz, 11 am & 2 pm, all tickets $15, multi-media presentation by Allynn Gooen & Annie Hickman uses audience participation, balloon sculpture, more & more to put a new spin on The Wizard of Oz.

Miscellaneous ___________

Jan 29: Yoga Day USA, The Graceful Planet Moving Arts Center, at The Mill, 75 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, 9:30-10:30 am, free hatha yoga class is co-sponsored by Graceful Planet & NHS student group Global Voice is part of national celebration of yoga and its benefits, donations will benefit Global Voice Tsunami Relief Fund (family yoga class will be offered at 10:30); 426-8215.

Jan 29: 8th Annual NHS Winter Guard Show “Winter Extravaganza,” Newtown High School gymnasium, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, begins 6 pm, adm $7 adults, $5 students & seniors, competition by 18 color guard teams in 5 classes, also performances by host NHS Nighthawks’ three teams; 270-9084.

Jan 29: Planetarium Show & Telescope Viewing, Western CT State University westside observatory, University Blvd (off Lake Ave Ext), Danbury, free planetarium show at 5, followed by viewing (6-8 pm) of early winter sky, call if weather questionable; 837-8672.

Jan 29: Ballroom Dance at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 4070 Park Ave, Bridgeport, 7 pm-midnight, $15, dance lesson at 8, performance by American ballroom stars David Rosario & Olga Barashihina at 9:30, singles & couples welcome, refreshments available; 203-374-7308.

Jan 29: CT ConTacts Singles Dance Party at Anthony’s Lake Club, West Kenosia Ave, Danbury, 8 pm-1 am, adm $15 incl dinner & dessert buffets, dancing to DJ selections (Top 40, soft rock, recent oldies & requests), “dress to impress,” no jeans; 203-468-1144.

Jan 30: “Reflections On India: Yoga & Spiritual Practices in The Motherland,” Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury, 6:45 pm, free program by WCC’s co-founder & CEO Janaki Pierson will share details of Ms Pierson’s recent trip to India, also focus on deepening meditation & spiritual practices, group meditation & tea reception follows presentation; 203-263-2254.

Feb 3: BookTalk at Southbury Public Library, 561 Main St, Southbury, 2 pm, discussion concerning D. Callaghan’s The Cheating Culture: Why More Americans Are Doing Wrong To Get Ahead will be led by Arthur Brieger; 264-1716, 262-6123.

Feb 3: “Journey Into The Unknown,” Western CT State Univ Student Center Theatre, 181 White St, Danbury, 5:30 pm, free public lecture by WCSU history professor & Lewis and Clark scholar Dr John Palencsar is part of university’s ongoing “The Future: Its Promises and Threats” series; 837-9401.

Feb 5: NUMC Monthly Pasta Dinner, Newtown United Methodist Church’s Rauner Hall, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 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); 426-0617.

Feb 5: Church of the Good Shepherd Indoor Flea Market, 680 Racebrook Rd (at corner of Shepherd Lane, betw Post Rd & Rte 34), Orange, 8 am-2 pm, wide variety of vendors, refreshments also available; 203-934-4446.

Feb 5: Alliance Française Café Conversation, Southbury Public Library, 561 Main St South/Rte 6, Southbury, 10 am-noon, free, join members of Alliance Française of Northwestern CT for conversations in French on various topics, speakers of all levels welcome, topics vary from simple chit-chat to discussions focused on French culture, history or news, call if weather questionable; 262-0626.

Feb 5: Third Annual St Jude Love of Chocolate Festival: The Cocoa Bowl, St Jude Parish Center, 707 Monroe Tpke, Monroe, 10 am-4 pm, chocolate samples incl chocolate dipping fountain, The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Contest, low-carb chocolates & more, also hand-crafted items for sale, face painting, snack café, entertainment & more; 261-6404.

Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave **temporarily at 137 Greenwood Ave (in building w/ Hauser Chocolate), Bethel. Call 794-8756.

Free public programs: Feb 6, “Freedom Quilts & The Underground Railroad,” 2 pm, lecture by Civil War re-enactor Patricia Chambers will present the significance & history of “story quilts” used as a method of communication by slaves seeking freedom.

McLaughlin Vineyards, Albert’s Hill Rd, Sandy Hook. Call 426-1533.

“Wine, Food & Eagles 2005,” through Feb 20, Sat-Sun mornings & early afternoons, begins 9 am, $50, spend mornings watching for eagles at Bald Eagle Observatory in Southbury, then private tour of winery in Sandy Hook, followed by lunch at Compass in Newtown (3-course lunch will be paired w/ McLaughlin Vineyard wines), reservations required.

Newtown Hikers. Call 426-2897 or 788-1398 (Ester Nichols), 270-4340 (Newtown Parks & Rec).

Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 9 am, free, all welcome (children must be accompanied), bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations & leaders as follows: Jan 29, Tarrywile Park, Danbury (leader is Evelyn Schonberg, 426-0425); Feb 5, Macedonia State Park, Kent (leader is Rita Qubick, 268-4119); Feb 12, Oxford Bridal Trail – cross-country ski, snowshoe, or hike (leader is Nancy Ziegler, 732-2618).

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

Monthly “Meet & Mingle” events, 7-9 pm: next program/meeting Feb 4.

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.

Sacred Grounds/Trinity Productions workshops, 24 Alpine Circle, Sandy Hook, or Brookfield Commons, 246 Federal Rd, Suite C-23A, Brookfield (call for location), or by appt, or in-home by appt. Call 426-9448.

Programs at Brookfield Commons: Jan 28, Touched By Angels with Kathanna Knapp, 7:30-9:30 pm, $10, “experience your angel’s healing touch, group love & support,” also prayer circle & lively discussion on spiritual topic.

Shepaug Eagle Observation Area, Shepaug Housatonic Hydroelectric Station, River Rd, Southbury. Call (Tues-Fri 9 am-3 pm) 800-368-8954.

Observation area open to March 17, Wed, Sat-Sun 9 am-1 pm, free adm but reservations absolutely required.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-6224.

Non-profit weight loss support group meets every Mon 6-8 pm (weigh-ins 6-6:45, meetings 7-8), meetings $2/week, membership $20/year.

Tarrywile Park, 70 Southern Blvd, Danbury. Call 744-3130.

Guided hikes, free, cancelled if heavy rain, wear rugged, sturdy shoes, bring water, bug spray & light snack, pre-registration requested: Jan 29, 9 am, 2-hour hike.

Wednesday Night Poetry, Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place (in former railroad station), 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 $1 ($3 if out-of-state or major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: Feb 2, Regie Cabico (host: Faith); Feb 9, Writing Workshop with Faith, also regular open mic to open & close evening (host: Peter).

 

 

Theatre ______________

Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.

Sugar Babies: The Burlesque Musical, through Feb 6, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 5:30 & 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets $37.50-$45.50.

Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203-787-4282.

Singing Forest, through Feb 6, curtain Tues 7 pm, Wed-Sat 8 pm, Sun 7 pm, mat Sat 3 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets $30-$60; Jan 30, “Sunday Symposium: Analysis Terminable & Interminable,” following matinee (approx 5:15), discussion featuring Columbia Univ psychology Prof Elisabeth Young-Bruehl & Yale Univ modern European history Prof Jay Winter will be moderated by Long Wharf literary manager Beatrice Basso, discussion of guest speakers’ reflections on the production will be followed by interactive dialogue w/ audience; Feb 1, “Backstage with The Artistic Director,” 7 pm, pre-performance candid discussion w/ Craig Lucas (moderated by Gordon Edelstein).

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

Talking Heads, Feb 4-19, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, also Sat (Feb 19 only) 4 pm, tickets $16 adults, $15 students & seniors.

 

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