Feb 5-6: Staples 21st Anniv Antiques Show, Staples High School, 70 North Ave, Westport, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, adm Nov6, 93 exhibitors; 203/222-2259.Feb 13: Antiques 10:10 A11/P11 Collectibles Show, Naugatuck High School, 543 Rubber Ave, Naugatuck, 9:30 am-4 pm, adm Nov2, 70+ dealers; 203/723-2588.Feb 19-20: 39th Stratford Armory Collectibles Show 10:10 A11/P11 Sale, The National Guard Armory, Armory Rd 10:10 A11/P11 Rte 108, Stratford, 10 am-5 pm, adm Nov5, 75 exhibitors, cafeteria, free parking; 914/248-4646.Feb 20: 34th Annual Tolland Antiques Show, Tolland High School, 10 am-4 pm ###early buying 8:30 am), call for adm charges, approx 70 exhibitors; 860/872-7716.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Hours: T-Sun 1-5 pm. Docent tours every Sun 2 pm. Call 438-4519.Through April 30, “Olafur Eliasson: New Work,” three new series of photos by Mr Eliasson, being shown publicly for 1st time. Through May 29, “Faith: The Impact of Judeo-Christian Religion on Art at the Millennium,” exploration of complex ways contemporary artists examine 10:10 A11/P11 interpret Jewish 10:10 A11/P11 Christian traditions, in museum 10:10 A11/P11 off-site installations incl 3 local churchs 10:10 A11/P11 a synagogue; Feb 3, participating artist Allan Wexler will discuss his work 10:10 A11/P11 its evolution, 6:30-8 pm, Nov5.Beaux Arts Gallery, Barclay Square/16 Sherman Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: M-F 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Sat 9:30 am-4:30 pm. Call 263-3939.Through Jan 31, “2M: The Crossroads,” multi-dimensional “artistic event” w/ works by Danielle Mailer, Carey McDougal, Paula Renee, Clare Chapman, Tom Adkins, Anda Styler, Nick Scalise 10:10 A11/P11 Lindsey Ruppel, also interior spaces designed by Country Loft Antiques 10:10 A11/P11 Eleish Van Breems Antiques.Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Hours: Wed-Sat 12-9 pm. Call 798-2193.Through Feb 15, “In The Beginning,” celebration of new year 10:10 A11/P11 new millennium w/ new 10:10 A11/P11 earliest works by 20 gallery members.Betts-Sturges-Blackmar House ###Wilton Hist Scty), 224 Danbury Rd ###Rte 7), Wilton. Hours: Mon-Thurs 12-4 pm, Sun 1-4 pm. Call 203/762-7257.*Exhibit extended: Through Feb 29, “The World of A Child, 1870-1970,” dolls, toys, dollhouses 10:10 A11/P11 trains incl motionless 10:10 A11/P11 running trains, historic memorabilia, also re-created Ambler Family Parlor w/ Victorian holiday decorations.Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd ###Rte 25), Brookfield. Hours: M-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 775-4526.Through March 26, “Neriage, Nerikome And Beyond: Color in Clay,” contemporary artwork by 15 nat’l profile clay artists who have incorporated traditional Japanese colored clay techniques into their work.Bruce Museum, One Museum Dr, Greenwich. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 2-5 pm. Call 203/869-0376.Through March 19, “Ancient Andean Textiles,” mantles, tunics 10:10 A11/P11 featherwork spanning 2,500 yrs from pre-Columbian cultures. Through March 19, “The Art of Time,” museum’s major winter exhibition explores concept of time 10:10 A11/P11 the means by which it is measured, throughout history 10:10 A11/P11 around the world. Through April 2, “Marking Time,” family exhibition examines concept of time 10:10 A11/P11 action of timepieces. Through April 23, “Mystery/Ambiguity/Narrative: The Paintings of Kathryn Myers,” recent oil paintings by the contemporary artist. Permanent exhibit, “Changes in Our Land,” environmental history 10:10 A11/P11 science exhibitions w/ minerals gallery, wigwam, woodland habitat 10:10 A11/P11 marine touch tank.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 Jan 29, “Stillness, Paths and Relationship,” oil paintings by Valerie Culbertson.Connecticut Historical Scty, One Elizabeth St, Hartford. Hours Tues-Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860/236-5621.Through May 2, “A Durable Memento: Portraits by Augustus Washington, African-American Daguerreotypist,” 33 images by Washington, a free black in antebellum North who ran Washington Daguerrean Gallery in Hartford ca 1846-1853.Fine Line Art Gallery, Sherman Village, 682 Main St So, Woodbury. Hours: Th-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 266-0110.*###new show) Feb 3-27, “5th Anniversary Celebration,” presentation of works by gallery’s 20 members in various mediums.Gallery of Contemporary Art at Sacred Heart Univ, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield. Hours: M-Th 12-7:30 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203/365-7650.*###new show) Feb 6-March 2, “A Fruitful Conversation,” oil paintings on paper by Barbara Rothenberg 10:10 A11/P11 steel sculpture by David Boyajian, both CT artists; Feb 6, opening reception, 1-3:30 pm; Feb 16, Artist’s Talk w/ both exhibiting artists, 7 pm, free.Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Hours: daily 10 am-6 pm. Call 203/852-0700.Through March 10, “In Style On The Nile: Boats of the Pharoahs,” 14 large-scale models of vessels used by ancient Egyptians, loaned from The Pharaonic Village, Egypt. Permanent exhibit featuring river otters Bell 10:10 A11/P11 Sprite; Shark Touch Pool; hands-on displays about fish; “Sandy Shore” habitat; “Jellyfish Encounter,” displays about 10:10 A11/P11 close studies of sea creature common to Long Island Sound. ###See film calendar for IMAX listings.)Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Hours: Mon 11 am-7 pm, Wed 10 am-7 pm, Fr 10 am-8 pm, Sat 9 am-4 pm. Call 860/350-2181.Through Feb 16, “People, Portraits and Places,” realistic oils by Jay Pinchbeck.Peabody Museum of Natural History, 170 Whitney Ave, New Haven. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/432-5050.Through April 1, “O.C. Marsh: A Centennial Celebration,” exhibit celebrating life 10:10 A11/P11 scientific achievements of the Othniel Charles Marsh ###1831-1899), one of founders of Peabody Museum, incl photos, illustrations, fossils 10:10 A11/P11 original letter from Charles Darwin to Marsh. Permanent collection incl dinosaurs, mammals, human origins 10:10 A11/P11 cultures, minerals 10:10 A11/P11 meteorites, etc.Randall Tuttle Fine Arts, 742 Main St So/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Tues-Fri 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Sat 9:30 am-4 pm, Sun 12-4 pm, Mon by appt. Call 263-2458.Through Jan 30, “1999-2000, The Millennium Exhibition,” final exhibition of season will feature works by ten CT artists.Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203/966-5617.ALL SHOWS THROUGH FEB 6: “Annual Exhibition of New Silvermine Guild Members,” work by 15 newly elected Guild members incl Nancy Richter of Newtown, various media represented. “Director’s Choice   Enid Munroe: Appropriations and Affinities,” collage constructions by the Southport artist. “Director’s Choice   Bruce Dunbar: Ceteris Paribus ###Other things being equal),” photos by the Stratford artist. “Director’s Choice   Don Nice: Earthscapes,” paintings on aluminum by one of the country’s leading figurative artists. “Mitchell Friedman: Domesticated Animals,” monotypes by the Weston resident.Thirteen Gallery, 13 Library Place, Danbury. Hours: Tues-Fr 7-10 pm, Sat-Sun 12-4 pm, 10:10 A11/P11 by appt. Call 790-6754.*###new show) Feb 4-26, “George Washington and His Best Friends,” jestful interpretations of Washington’s relationships as seen in paintings 10:10 A11/P11 prints by Mary Dwyer; Feb 4, opening reception, 7-10 pm.Wadsworth Atheneum, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 860/278-2670.*###new show) Jan 29-June 4, “Jacob Lawrence and Expressions of Freedom,” 15 recent screenprints from the artists’s celebrated “Toussaint L’Ouverture” series, also contemporary Haitian paintings 10:10 A11/P11 related photos 10:10 A11/P11 prints.Through Jan 30, “About Face: Andy Warhol Portraits,” paintings, print series 10:10 A11/P11 unique prints by the Pop artist, rarely-seen Polaroid photos, Warhol films ###incl Blow Job, Eat and Screen Tests); Jan 28-30, An Andy Warhol Film Festival, call for details incl schedule. Through Feb 27, “Images of Childhood: 1800-1900,” mannequins dressed in children’s clothing of 19th Century, also schoolgirl samplers, antique toys 10:10 A11/P11 dolls, pint-size furniture, embroidered mourning pictures, 10:10 A11/P11 portraits of infants, children 10:10 A11/P11 young mothers from same era.Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Washington Depot. Hours: M-Sat 10 am-5 pm ###closed Wed), Sun 2-5 pm. Call 860/868-2878.*###new show) Feb 5-27, “Three At WAA: Grimes, Lopas 10:10 A11/P11 Wiener,” paintings by Margaret Grimes, Matthew Lopas and Deborah Wiener; Feb 5, opening reception, 3-5 pm.Wooster Community Art Center, 73 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury. Gallery hours: M-F 9:30 am-6:30 pm. Call 744-4825.Through Jan 31, “Faculty Art Exhibit,” collection of paintings, drawings, sculpture, photos, prints 10:10 A11/P11 ceramics pcs by the 25 faculty members of WCAC.Yale Center For British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###at High St), New Haven. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/432-2800.Through Feb 27, “Ruskin: Past: Present: Future,” watercolors, drawings, prints, books 10:10 A11/P11 manuscripts organized to commemorate the centenary of death of Ruskin, a significant figure of the Victorian age ###artist, art critic, teacher, social commentator, et al); Jan 25, “Art in Context: Ruskin and the Practice of Watercolors,” by prints 10:10 A11/P11 drawings curator Scott Wilcox, 12:30 pm, free; Jan 27, “Gallery Talk: Ruskin,” 11 am, free. 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 Feb 13, “Changing Impressions: Marcantonio Raimondi and 16th Century Print Connoisseurship,” detailed exploration of alterations of Raimondi’s 1508 print “Mars, Venus and Cupid,” also addresses matters of print connoisseurship, deception, reception 10:10 A11/P11 collecting, 20 masterworks by Raimondi 10:10 A11/P11 Albrecht Durer on view. Through Feb 27, “Four Centuries of American Art and Design,” works from collections of American decorative arts, paintings, sculpture 10:10 A11/P11 photos exhibited around themes such as labor, idleness, patriotism 10:10 A11/P11 the West, dating from 17th Century to early 1990s. Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Call 798-2193.Week of Feb 9: Young artists invited to drop off work for BAJ’s “Children’s Art Show,” Wed-Sat 12-9 pm, all ages welcome, works should be framed, titled 10:10 A11/P11 priced for sale, 30November of sales will go to The Scotty Fund, artist receives remainder, artists’ reception planned for Feb 19, 4-6 pm.Center for the Performing Arts at Sacred Heart Univ, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield. Call 203/374-2777.Feb 7-8: Auditions for Tintypes, 7 pm both nights, have 1 uptemp song 10:10 A11/P11 1 ballad prepared, production weekends April 7-16, call box office for details.CT Poetry Society, PO Box 4053, Waterbury 06704-0053.Feb 27: Deadline for Lynn DeCaro Poetry Competition 2000, open to all CT students in grades 9-12 ###public, private or alternative), 3 cash prizes 10:10 A11/P11 publication in Connecticut River Review, write to DeCaro Contest, 41 Sunnybrook Bend, Waterbury 06708 for complete details.TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 746-4937.Jan 31-Feb 1: Auditions for John Logan’s Never The Sinner, 7-9 pm both nights, all roles open, need one woman ###age 20s-30s), two men ###age 18-20s, for Leopold 10:10 A11/P11 loeb), one man ###age 50s-60s, for Clarence Darrow), 10:10 A11/P11 3 men ###30s 10:10 A11/P11 older), rehearsals begin mid-Feb, production weekends March 24-April 15, director is Richard Pettibone.Feb 5: Newtown United Methodist Coffee House, Newtown United Methodist Church ###lower hall), 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 7:45-10 pm, Nov4, live bluegrass, folk, et al music by Roger Sprung, Hal Wylie, and others ###musicians welcome to join the performers), coffee 10:10 A11/P11 soft drinks, desserts included in admission price; 426-4817.Feb 5: The Janet Marlow Jazz Trio, Country Players’ Playhouse, Rte 25, Brookfield Center, call for time, tickets Nov15, evening of jazz favorites by guitarist Janet Marlow, jazz violin 10:10 A11/P11 bassist Alan Brennan 10:10 A11/P11 pianist/keyboardist Kent Hewitt; 775-0023.Feb 5: Brian Torff 10:10 A11/P11 Flroence Melnotte at Weston Library, 56 Norfield Rd, Weston, 8 pm, free jazz performance of originals 10:10 A11/P11 covers; 203/226-7792.Feb 5: Fairfield County Chorale with United States Military Academy Band 10:10 A11/P11 Glee Club, Norwalk Concert Hall, 125 East Ave, Norwalk, 8 pm, free adm, concert of 20th C music w/ works of Copland, Stravinsky, Pinkham 10:10 A11/P11 R. Thompson; 203/254-1333.Feb 6: Sir Arthur Sullivan’s Cox and Box, Easton Public Library, Morehouse 10:10 A11/P11 Center Rds, Easton, 3 pm, free performance suitable for all ages by The Da Capo Opera Company of Redding; 261-0134.Feb 6: Danbury Chamber Orchestra performance, Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury, 3 pm, free, performance of chamber music will incl Bach’s Cantata No 51 10:10 A11/P11 Mozart’s Symphony No 40 in G minor, conductor Charles Emerich, guest soloists soprano Cheryl Hill, Phil Pitner on trumpet; 748-1716.Feb 6: Red Hot and Blue, St Stephen’s Church, 351 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 3 pm, free, Yale Univ a cappella group will perform jazz, musical theatre 10:10 A11/P11 spirituals by Cole Porter, George Gershwin 10:10 A11/P11 Dizzie Gillespie, et a; 203/438-3789.Feb 12: Treblehook at Newtown Coffee House, Newtown Congregational Church House, 41-A Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30 pm, adm Nov5, free for children, adm incl coffee/soft drinks 10:10 A11/P11 baked goods, performance of covers 10:10 A11/P11 original songs by local trio.Feb 12: 3rd Annual High School Choral Festival Concert, WCSU’s Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, 6:30 pm, Nov6, performances by Fairfield County high schools ###incl Newtown HS), then chamber ensemble of sponsoring group Pro Arte Singers, then combined performance of works of Haydn 10:10 A11/P11 de Sermisy; 203/322-5970.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.Aldrich After Hours, jazz concert series, 7-9 pm, Nov15 ###series tickets available), light refreshments: Jan 28, guitarist Lee Weissman, contemporary folk.Borders Books*Music*Cafe, 110 Federal Rd, Danbury. Call 798-1100.Performances in Cafe, 8 pm, free: Jan 28, Roy Diggitt 10:10 A11/P11 Lorilee Ecobelli ###folk/pop).Chamber Music Scty at Yale, Morse Recital Hall/Sprague Hall, 470 College St at Wall, New Haven. Call 203/432-4158.Tickets Nov23-Nov28, students Nov13: Feb 8, The Borromeo String Quartet, 8 pm, works of Beethoven, Adés 10:10 A11/P11 Dvorak. Laszlo’s Arts Cafe, 179 Main St/Rte 25, Monroe. Hours: Mon-Thurs 7-11 pm, Fri 7 am-1 am, Sat 9 am-1 am. Call 459-8889.Jazz 10:10 A11/P11 blues performances Thurs, 7 pm. Local bands Fri, 7 pm ###open mic 9:30). Open mic 10:10 A11/P11 performances Sat, 7 pm. Upcoming programs: Jan 28, Gwen Owen ###folk), then open mic; Jan 29, Sans Cherubs ###rock), Hash Clyde ###rock/blues).New Music New Haven, Morse Recital Hall/Sprague Memorial Hall, 470 College St, New Haven. Music director Ezra Laderman. Call 203/432-4158.Concerts 8 pm, free, guest composers as follows: Feb 3, student composers.Newtown Friends of Music, Newtown. Call 426-6470.Concerts at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 3 pm, Nov14, Nov12 seniors/students, free ages 5-14 10 w/ adult ###subscriptions available), reception follows performances: Feb 13, pianist Jeremy Denk, works of Bach 10:10 A11/P11 Schubert.Norwalk Youth Symphony Orchestra, Norwalk Concert Hall ###City Hall), 125 East Ave, Norwalk. Call 203/866-4100.Feb 6, Small Ensembles Program Annual Concert, 2 pm, free adm, 12 chamber groups will perform from chamber music repertoire.Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203/254-4010, 877/ARTS-396 ###877/278-7396).Performances 8 pm unless noted: Jan 29, Grammy Award-winning jazz singer Diane Schuur, tickets Nov30 ###student 10:10 A11/P11 senior discounts available); Feb 3, John Fumasoli 10:10 A11/P11 The Jones Factor, performances 7, 8:15 10:10 A11/P11 9:30 pm, tickets Nov8, Nov5 students 10:10 A11/P11 seniors for first 10:10 A11/P11 third show ###8:15 show by adv reservation only, Nov5, call 914/835-5798), jazz standards to original compositions; Feb 5, Mardi Gras Party with Terrance Simien, tickets Nov25 incl performance by Simien 10:10 A11/P11 his band 10:10 A11/P11 post-show Mardi Gras party.Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, Ridgefield High School, 700 North Salem Rd ###Rte 116), Ridgefield. Music director Sidney Rothstein. Call 203/438-3889.Performances 8 pm, tickets Nov25-Nov35 ###series tickets available): Feb 5, “Sonic Splendor,” works of Bach/Stokowski ###Toccata and Fugue in D minor), also Debussy, Mussorgsky, Ravel 10:10 A11/P11 Dukas.Yale School of Music, Morse Recital Hall/Sprague Hall, 470 College St, New Haven. Call 203/4158.Faculty Artist Series, 8 pm, free: Jan 29, violinist Wendy Sharp.Yale Symphony Orchestra, Woolsey Hall, College 10:10 A11/P11 Grove St, New Haven. Music director Shinik Hahm. Call 203/432-4140.Feb 5, performance w/ guest violinist Kyung Yu 10:10 A11/P11 guest violist Jesse Levine, 8 pm, tickets Nov5, works of Mozart 10:10 A11/P11 Brahms.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.New Filmmakers Series, 3 pm, Nov12, screenings 10:10 A11/P11 discussions of thesis films by students of guest schools: Jan 30, students from School of Visual Arts.Bank Street Theater, 46 Bank St, New Milford. Call 860/354-2122.Jan 28-Feb 3: The Hurricane ###R), Fri, Mon-Tues, Thurs 6:30 10:10 A11/P11 9:15 pm, Sat-Sun, Wed 6:45 10:10 A11/P11 9:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1 10:10 A11/P11 3:55 pm; Magnolia ###R), daily 8 pm; Stewart Little ###PG), daily 6 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:15 10:10 A11/P11 3:05 pm; The Talented Mr Ripley ###R), Fri, Mon-Tues, Thurs 6:30 10:10 A11/P11 9:15 pm, Sat-Sun, Wed 6:45 10:10 A11/P11 9:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1 10:10 A11/P11 3:55 pm.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.Jan 28-Feb 3: The End of The Affair ###R), daily 7:30 10:10 A11/P11 9:40 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1, 3:10 10:10 A11/P11 5:20 pm; Girl, Interrupted ###R), daily 6:45 10:10 A11/P11 9:20 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 10:10 A11/P11 4 pm; Magnolia ###R), daily 7:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 12:45 10:10 A11/P11 4:15 pm; Topsy Turvy ###R), daily 6:30 10:10 A11/P11 9:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 12:30 10:10 A11/P11 3:30 pm.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.Jan 28-Feb 3: Three Kings ###R), Fri-Sat, Mon-Thurs 7 10:10 A11/P11 9 pm, Sun 7 pm only, mat Sat-Sun 1 10:10 A11/P11 3:45 pm, Tues 1 pm.Science Center of Connecticut, 950 Trout Brook Rd, West Hartford. Call 860/231-2824.Now Showing at Gengras Planetarium ###call to confirm, schedule subject to change): The Great Treasure Hunt ###an astronomy show), Sat-Sun 11:30 am 10:10 A11/P11 2 pm, Tues-Fri 2:30 pm; Laser Matinee: Holiday Magic, Sat-Sun 10:30 am, 1 10:10 A11/P11 3:30 pm, Tues-Fri 3:30 pm, Thurs also 6 pm; More Than Meets The Eye, Thurs 7 pm; Myths 10:10 A11/P11 legends: StarQuest Sat-Sun, Thurs 4:30 pm.Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###at High St), New Haven. Call 203/432-2800.Spring Film Series, “Unreal City: The Urban Experience,” screenings 2 pm, free: Jan 29, Metropolis ###1927, 93 min) and La marche des machines ###1928, 7 min); Feb 5, The Crowd ###1928, 104 min), Manhatta ###1921, 9 min) and A Bronx Morning ###1931, 11 min).Feb 12: Creating Contemporary Icons, Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 10 am-noon, Nov15 ###reservations required), for ages 7-10, exploring the concept of icons 10:10 A11/P11 create a contemporary one, all materials provided, based on current “Faith” exhibition at msm; 203/438-4519.Feb 12: Tom Sawyer by Young People’s Theatre, Kennedy High School, Highland Ave, Waterbury, 3 pm, tickets Nov7, performance by non-profit, professional theatre; 262-1086.Betts-Sturges-Blackmar House ###Wilton Hist Scty), 224 Danbury Rd ###Rte 7), Wilton. Hours: Mon-Thurs 12-4 pm, Sun 1-4 pm. Call 203/762-7257.Through Feb 29, “The World of A Child, 1870-1970,” dolls, toys, dollhouses 10:10 A11/P11 trains incl motionless 10:10 A11/P11 running trains, historic memorabilia, also re-created Ambler Family Parlor w/ Victorian holiday decorations.Borders Books*Music*Cafe, 110 Federal Rd, Danbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-11 pm, Sun 9 am-9 pm. Call 798-1100.Story Times every Wed, Thurs 10:10 A11/P11 Sat, 10 am, free, general subjects unless specified: Jan 29, Jack and The Beanstalk Story Time w/ craft 10:10 A11/P11 snack incl; Jan 29, Super Bowl Sundae Party, note time:  2 pm, story about football, then parents 10:10 A11/P11 children invited to make ice cream sundaes.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/371-1903.Museum Magic Hour programs, story-telling 10:10 A11/P11 craft programs for ages 2½-5 w/ adult, 10:30-11:30 am, Nov12, reservations, workshop dates 10:10 A11/P11 featured books as follows: Jan 29, Margaret Wise Brown’s Red Light, Green Light; Feb 5, Robert McCloskey’s Blueberries for Sal; Feb 12, Nancy Carlstrom’s Jessie Bear, What Will You Wear?Wonder Workshop, 10-11:30 am, Nov11, grades K-2, reservations required: Feb 12, “Hearts and Flowers: When Valentines Were Green,” participants will learn little-known facts about Valentine’s Day, then make decorated boxes 10:10 A11/P11 valentines.Norwalk Youth Symphony, Norwalk Concert Hall ###City Hall), 125 East Ave, Norwalk. Call 203/866-4100.Feb 6, Small Ensembles Program Annual Concert, 2 pm, free, 12 chamber groups will perform works from chamber music repertoire.Pratt Center, 163 Papermill Rd, New Milford. Call 860/354-3137.Young Audience Series, performances 1 10:10 A11/P11 3 pm, tickets Nov10 adults, Nov8 children ###series tickets available): Jan 30, The Lion King of Mali, African rhythms, music 10:10 A11/P11 dance offer valuable life lessons, ***NOTE: not a reinterpretation of Disney’s “The Lion King,” designed for grades K-5.Science Center of Connecticut, 950 Trout Brook Dr, West Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm ###Thurs until 8 pm), Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860/231-2824.*###new show) Through June 4, “Hunters of the Sky,” bird’s-eye view of a wildlife adventure offers look at life of raptors incl eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, ospreys, etc; Feb 12, Wild Bill’s Raptor Adventures: Owls, 10:30 am for ages 3-5, 1 pm for ages 6-8, 3 pm for ages 9+, incl w/ mem adm, owl arts 10:10 A11/P11 crafts, program, pellet discussion, other; call for details on programs during full run of show.Feb 2: WCSU Observatory Public Night, WCSU Observatory, Higgins Hall ###through Room 216), White St, Danbury, 6-8 pm, free, public welcome to view night sky, weather permitting; 837-8669, 837-8749.Feb 2: Slide presentation 10:10 A11/P11 illustrated talk w/ Karl E. Meyer 10:10 A11/P11 Shareen Blair Brysac, Easton Library, Moorhouse Rd at Center Rd, Easton, 7:30 pm, free program ###reservations necessary) by authors of the new release Tournament of Shadows, The Great Game and the Race for Empire in Central Asia, refreshments; 261-0134.Feb 3: Housatonic Valley Group of The Sierra Club meeting, Newtown Congregational Church House, 41-A Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30 pm, free ###non-members welcome), program by wildlife biologist Dr Marty Ortega will incl slides 10:10 A11/P11 discussion of recent expedition to southern Chilean Patagonia; 792-1209, 775-9644.Feb 4: St Thomas’ Annual Card/Game 10:10 A11/P11 Dessert Party, St Thomas’ Episcopal Church, 85 Greenwood Ave/Rte 302, Bethel, 7:30 pm ###snow date Feb 5), adm Nov5, bring cards and/or board games 10:10 A11/P11 enjoy desserts w/ new friends 10:10 A11/P11 neighbors, door prizes, dessert choices; 743-1494.Feb 5: Bluebirds program by Fred Comstock, Easton Public Library, Morehouse 10:10 A11/P11 Center Rds, Easton, 1 pm, free program by Bridgewater author of Bluebirds: The How-To Book, suitable for age 10 10:10 A11/P11 over, birdhouse kits 10:10 A11/P11 bluebird books will be available to purchase; 261-0134.Feb 5: Chili Contest, West Redding Firehouse, 306 Umpawaug Rd, West Redding, doors open 7 pm, Nov20, hosted by Jane 10:10 A11/P11 Michael Stern ###authors, Chili Nation: The Ultimate Chili Cookbook, et al); 938-2545 ###Mark Twain Library).Feb 9: Bent of the River Audubon Center Trail Day, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury, 1:30-3:30 pm, volunteers needed to help w/ light trail work ###program runs on alternating Wed), meet at barn, bring work gloves, wear sturdy footgear; 264-6332.Barnes 10:10 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free programs: Feb 3, book signing 10:10 A11/P11 discussion w/ Col David H. Hackworth ###Ret) ###The Price of Honor), 7:30 pm; Feb 6, book signing 10:10 A11/P11 discussion w/ Kathleen Craughwell-Varda ###Looking For Jackie: American Fashion Icons), 3 pm; Feb 11, book signing 10:10 A11/P11 discussion w/ Janet Couch ###Generation K: The Kvechies   God’s Revenge on the 60s Generation), 8 pm.CL10:10 A11/P11P/Shepaug Eagle Observation Area, Shepaug Housatonic Hydroelectric Station, River Rd, Southbury. Call 800/368-8954.Through March 22, Eagle Observation Area open each Wed, Sat-Sun 9 am-1 pm, free **but reservations required.Flanders Nature Center/Van Vleck Farmhouse, Flanders 10:10 A11/P11 Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm. Call 263-3711.Feb 2, Backyard Habitats, 7-8 pm, Nov5 ###registration required), slide show by Janet Bunch will offer participants ideas on what to plant to attract favorite wild critters, handouts, materials 10:10 A11/P11 advice provided.Wednesday Wanderings, 9:30 am each Wed through March 29, registration requested, explore center’s trails during winter months, observe changes in plants 10:10 A11/P11 animals, all ages welcome, dress for outdoors.Hickory Stick Book Shop, 1 Greenhill Rd/Rte 47, Washington Depot. Call 860/868-0525.Book signings, 2-4 pm: Jan 29, John Wallach ###The Enemy Has A Face: The Seeds of Peace Experience; special free screening of Mr Wallach’s Seeds of Peace film at Gunn Library, Rte 47, Washington, 12:15-1:15 pm same day).Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby. Call 203/734-2513.Saturday Bird Walks, 9-11 am, free, bring bird guides 10:10 A11/P11 binoculars ###limited supply available for loan), suitable for all ages: Feb 5, Feb 19.Newtown Hikers. Call 426-2897, 270-4340.Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 9 am, free, all welcome, bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations as follows ###call hike leader if weather doubtful): Jan 29, Middlebury Walk, 6 miles, easy terrain ###Patty Caputo, 263-7797); Feb 5, Devil’s Den, Weston ###Pat Callan, 264-2153); Feb 12, Fairfield Hills property, Newtown, then at Shepaug Dam ###Southbury) for eagle viewing ###Ester Nichols, 426-2897).Newtown Scottish Country Dancers, Hawley School, Church Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 938-2881, 263-3578.Group meets each Mon ###Sept-May except school holidays 10:10 A11/P11 closings), 7 pm, free, anyone interested in dancing is welcome ###beginners encouraged), no partner necessary, singles 10:10 A11/P11 couples welcome, soft-soled shoes recommended.Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 10:10 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 10:10 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 10:10 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Wednesday Night Poetry Series, Bethel Arts Junction, 186 Greenwood Ave ###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 ###doors open 7 pm, featured poets 8:30 pm, poetry workshop 9:15 pm), adm Nov1 ###Nov3 if major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: Feb 2, Jason Carney, Nov3 sugg donation.Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgebury Rd/Rte 7, Wilton. Call 762-3950.Wilton Library Readers, monthly book group meets 2nd/Wed each month, noon, free, bring sandwich ###beverages provided): Feb 9, Edith Wharton’s Custom of the Country.Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury. Call 263-2254.Sunday Meditation Programs, 6:45 pm, free talk, instructions, group meditation, refreshments: Jan 30, “Giving Up the Fruits of One’s Actions: The Potent Reward of Karma Yoga” by Vin D’Alessio.CenterStage Theatre Group, Berkshire Theatre at WCSU, Osborne St, Danbury. Call 837-9453.Is There Life After High School?, through Jan 30, curtain Fri 8pm, mat Sat-Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov12 adults, Nov8 students 10:10 A11/P11 seniors, winter performance by student-run theatre company.Center for the Performing Arts/Sacred Heart Univ, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield. Handicapped accessible. Call 203/374-2777.My Fair Lady, Feb 4-13, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov15-Nov18.Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-1636.Guys and Dolls, through Feb 13, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 5:30 10:10 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets Nov28-Nov30 ###group, student rush 10:10 A11/P11 rush tickets available).Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860/527-5151.Dutchman, through Feb 13, curtain Sun, Tues-Thurs 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Wed-Thurs 2 pm, Sat-Sun 2:30 pm, tickets Nov17.50-Nov43.Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203/787-4282.Down the Garden Paths, through Feb 20, call for curtain times, tickets Nov10-Nov45; Feb 1, Family Night, events begin 6 pm; Feb 1, Talkback Tuesday, follows evening performance; Feb 6, Sunday Symposium follows matinee; Feb 15, Talkback Tuesday, follows evening performance.New Fairfield High School, 54 Gilotti Rd, New Fairfield. Call 312-5864.Godspell, Feb 3-6, curtan Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov10.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203/333-3666.The Beauty Queen of Leenane, through Feb 27, curtain Thurs 7 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov18-Nov25.Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury. Call 203/757-4676.Italian American Reconciliation ###A Folktale), through Feb 6 ###previews through Jan 22 mat; opening night Jan 22), curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Thurs, Sat-Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov19-Nov27.TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860/350-6863.Moon Over Buffalo, Jan 28-Feb 19, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm ###also Sun, Feb 13, 7 pm), tickets Nov12.50 adults, Nov10.50 students 10:10 A11/P11 seniors; Thurs, Feb 3, Pay What You Can Night.Wilton Playshop, Lovers La at Rte 106, Wilton. Call 203/762-7629.To Kill A Mockingbird, Jan 28-Feb 12, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat Feb 6 at 2 pm, call for tickets info.Yale Repertory, 1120 Chapel St ###at York), New Haven. Call 203/432-1234.The Curse of the Starving Class, Feb 3-26 ###previews Feb 3-7; opening night Feb 8), curtain Mon 7 pm, Tues-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm ###10:10 A11/P11 Wed, Feb 23, 2 pm), tickets Nov10-Nov34, discounts for seniors, students 10:10 A11/P11 groups; Feb 7, Educators’ Preview; Feb 9, Pay-What-You-Can Performance, minimum Nov1; Feb 10, Advocate Ale Club Night, beer tasting 7-8 pm in Yale Rep Lounge.Hazelle Goodman’s To To Top Top Top11, Feb 11-12, curtain 8 pm, tickets Nov12-Nov25.Yale School of Drama, University Theatre, 222 York St, New Haven. Call 203/432-1234.The Misanthrope, Jan 31-Feb 5, curtain Mon 7 pm, Tues-Sat 8 pm, mat Wed 10:10 A11/P11 Sat 2 pm, tickets Nov12-Nov16, discounts for students 10:10 A11/P11 seniors; Jan 31, pre-show Preview Happy Hour, call for details; Feb 2, Pre-Show Performance Salon featuring Yale School of Music string quartet.