April 27-29: 37th Annual Southport-Westport Antiques Show, Fairfield County Hunt Club, 174 Long Lots Rd, Westport, Fri 11 am-8 pm, Sat 11 am-6 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, adm Nov10, 70 dealers, daily café ###Fri, Designer’s Choice House Tour, call for details); 203-226-4872.550 Gallery, BCM Building, 550 Main St So, Bethlehem. Hours Fri 7-10 pm, Sat 1-7 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-266-6990.Through April 29, “Lois Hamel: A Lifetime of Achievement in Art,” works in oils, pastels, watercolor 11:14 A11/P11 clay by Lois Mitchell Hamel.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Hours: Tues-Thurs 11:14 A11/P11 Sat-Sun 1-5 pm, Fri 12-8 pm. Call 203-438-4519.*###new show) April 29-May 13, “Twelfth Annual Scholarship Juried Exhibition,” annual juried exhibition celebrates achievements of Fairfield 11:14 A11/P11 Westchester County high school seniors in art courses in art gallery setting; April 29, exhibition opening 11:14 A11/P11 awards ceremony, 2-4 pm.Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Hours: Wed 12-4:30 pm, Thurs-Sat 12-9 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm. Call 796-2193.Through May 1, “Studies of Life,” pastels, oils, pencil 11:14 A11/P11 charcoal studies by BAJ members Gini Frank Fischer 11:14 A11/P11 Laura McCormick presenting people 11:14 A11/P11 objects of everyday life.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.Through April 30, “Ten Years of Fun with Photography,” approx 80 photos by longtime Newtown residents Mary Mitchell 11:14 A11/P11 Al Goodrich depicting wide variety of subjects 11:14 A11/P11 locations.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 April 30, landscapes by freelance illustrator 11:14 A11/P11 painter Rick Daskam.*###new show) May 1-31, “Arboreal Diversity,” multi-media landscapes by Paul Renee.Connecticut Historical Society, One Elizabeth St, Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860-236-5621.Through April 29, “Lions 11:14 A11/P11 Eagles 11:14 A11/P11 Bulls: Early American Tavern 11:14 A11/P11 Inn Signs from Connecticut Historical Society,” major exhibition explores CHS’ collection of early inn 11:14 A11/P11 tavern signs ###largest in the US) incl 65 signs collected during 1910s 11:14 A11/P11 1920s by antiquarian 11:14 A11/P11 former Aetna president Morgan B. Brainard.Danbury Museum 11:14 A11/P11 Historical Society, 43 Main St, Danbury. Hours: Wed Sun 1-4 pm. *Museum will be closed Dec 29-May 1 for winter season; research library 11:14 A11/P11 gift shop only will be open Sat 1-4 pm. Call 743-1131.Museum will be closed through May 1 for winter season. See hours above for research library and gift shop.Fine Line Art Gallery, Sherman Village, 682 Main St So ###above Gepetto’s Toys), Woodbury. Hours: Th-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 266-0110.Through April 29, “Spring Forward,” works by Fine Line member artists.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.*###new show) April 28-May 31, “The Color of Reflection,” new oil paintings by Ken Evans featuring grist mills, windmills, marine 11:14 A11/P11 still life images; April 28, opening reception, 2-6 pm.Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Call 860-350-2181.Through May 3, “En Plein Aire: Lee Haber,” show 11:14 A11/P11 sale of en plein aire ###done outdoors) paintings by NYC artist Lee Haber.New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St, New Britain. Hours: Tues, Thurs-Fri 11:14 A11/P11 Sun 12-5 pm, Wed 12-7 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm. Museum Highlights Tour offered each Sun at 2 pm. Call 860-229-0257.Through April 29, “One Nation: Patriots and Pirates Portrayed by N.C. Wyeth and James Wyeth,” paintings by 2 generations of the Wyeth family incl images by N.C., a prominent illustrator of classic novels 11:14 A11/P11 magazine articles who was called upon by US gov’t 11:14 A11/P11 military agencies during WWII to create patriotic images, and James ###Jamie), whose pcs reflect a changing sense of patriotism 11:14 A11/P11 a loss of public innocence during Vietnam War 11:14 A11/P11 Watergate.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.*###new show) ”The Muskrat 11:14 A11/P11 The Osprey: The Hidden Quinnipiac March,” historical 11:14 A11/P11 contemporary photos incl satellite imag 11:14 A11/P11 mini-diorama highlighting local tidal salt marsh, its flora 11:14 A11/P11 animals found there.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282.Through April 30, “New York, New York, By Five,” scenes of New York City by 5 artists.*###new show) May 1-31, “Norwalk River Watershed,” traveling exhibit of photos by amateur 11:14 A11/P11 professional photographers of watershed 11:14 A11/P11 its affected areas; May 5, opening reception, 3-4:30 pm.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 May 1, “Studio Selects,” multi-media ###works in painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking 11:14 A11/P11 multi-media installations) juried exhibition featuring works of Fairfield Univ students.Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd/Rte 7, Wilton. Hours: Mon 11:14 A11/P11 Fri 10 am-6 pm, Tues-Thurs 10 am-7 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-762-3950.Through April 30, “Spring Awakenings,” colorful daffodils, pansies, tulips 11:14 A11/P11 magnolias in watercolors, gouache, etchings, acrylic, woodprint 11:14 A11/P11 colored pencil by members of Guild of Natural Science Illustrators.Wooster Community Art Center, 73 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury. Gallery hours: M-F 9:30 am-6:30 pm. Call 744-4825.Through April 30, watercolors by Michael Patterson presenting views of New York City, Paris, Costa Rica 11:14 A11/P11 Florence, plus drawings of local musicians.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 April 29, “The Paul Mellon Bequest: Treasures of a Lifetime,” 160 paintings, plus sculpture, works on paper 11:14 A11/P11 rare books from the final bequest of YCBA’s founder 11:14 A11/P11 greatest benefactor; April 28, introductory tour of YCBA, 11 am; April 28, “British Art in the 20th Century” gallery talk, noon.April 27: Holden Truelove at Bethel High School, Bethel, 7 pm, tickets Nov15, Nov10 students, perfromance of blues, rock 11:14 A11/P11 R11:14 A11/P11B by 11-yr-old guitar prodigy, also Chance Browne, Dan Bonis 11:14 A11/P11 Friends; 730-9940.April 27: The Yellowjackets at Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St ###at Fifth Ave, WCSU’s midtown campus), Danbury, 7 pm, tickets Nov15 adults, Nov10 seniors 11:14 A11/P11 students, performance by jazz supergroup will be a highlight of 6th Annual WCSU Jazz Festival ###see details concerning Jamie Begian Big Band’s April 28 concert), also opening sets by 2 of WCSU’s jazz combos; 837-8354.April 27-28: CT Choreographers’ Forum Concert, Naugatuck Valley Community College Mainstage Theatre, 750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, 8 pm, tickets Nov12 adults, Nov8 students, performances by 4 Ct-based artists; 203-573-9419.April 28: Newtown Choral Society concert, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, Newtown, 7:30 pm, tickets Nov8 adults, Nov5 seniors 11:14 A11/P11 children 12 11:14 A11/P11 under, performance of Kenneth Grahames’ The Wind in the Willows and folk songs, accompaniment by woodwind ensemble and guests.April 28: The Jamie Begian Big Band at Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St ###At Fifth Ave, WCSU’s midtown campus), Danbury, 7 pm, tickets Nov10 adults, Nov5 students 11:14 A11/P11 seniors, performance by Big Band devoted to performing the music of composer 11:14 A11/P11 guitarist Jamie Begian will be a highlight of 6th Annual WCSU Jazz Festival ###see details concerning Yellowjackets’ April 27 concert), also sets by SCSU Creative Music Orchestra, Central CT State Univ Jazz Ensemble and WCSU Jazz Orchestra w/ drummer Matt Wilson; 837-8354.April 28: Ridgefield Chorale’s “Broadway Comes to Ridgefield II,” East Ridge Middle School, Ridgefield, 7:30 pm, adm by freewill offering ###sugg don Nov10 adults, Nov7 students 11:14 A11/P11 seniors), silver anniv concert by chorale wil incl memorable tunes from Broadway musica,s, accompanied by Ridgefield Swing Band, directed by Daniela Sikora, guest vocalists, post-performance reception for audience w/ performers; 203-762-9726, 203-438-3425.April 28: “Mozart 11:14 A11/P11 Salieri: The Legendary Requiem 11:14 A11/P11 Masterpieces by Amadeus’ Rival in Vienna,” spring concert by The Waterbury Chorale, Immaculate Conception Church, on the green, Waterbury, 8 pm, tickets Nov18, performance of works by Antonio Salieri incl Justorum Animae 11:14 A11/P11 Coronation Te Deum, followed by Mozart’s Reqiuem 11:14 A11/P11 addt’l works, guest soloists from Yale Opera Company; 203-755-2561.April 28-29: CT Conservatory of the Performing Arts Springfest, New Milford High School, Rte 7, New Milford, performances Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov15, scenes from Balanchine’s Donizetti’s Variations, Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro, also musical theatre repertoire, etc; 860-354-2978.April 29: Danbury Chamber Ensemble at St Edward the Confessor Church, Gillotti Rd ###at Barnum Rd), New Fairfield, 3 pm, free adm ###freewill donations accepted), performance by area musicians in program of works for piano 11:14 A11/P11 wind instruments; 746-6032, 746-5808.April 29: Danbury Concert Chorus concert, Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury, 3 pm, free adm, favorite choruses selected by members of DCC will incl works of Handel, Rutter, Purcell 11:14 A11/P11 Mendelssohn; 748-1716.May 3: Music from the Heart at The Painted Pony, 74 Main St, Bethlehem, 11 am-2 pm, buffet lunch Nov7.95 ###tax 11:14 A11/P11 gratuity not incl), performance of American standards of 1920s-60s by Al Grammatico 11:14 A11/P11 friends; 203-266-5771.May 4: St John’s Chorale Spring Concert, St John’s Church on the Green, Rte 47, Washington, 8 pm, tickets Nov15 adults, Nov8 students, program incl works of Fauré ###incl Requiem in orig chamber orchestration), Messa Basse for women’s voices 11:14 A11/P11 other choral favorites; 860-868-2527.May 4: WCSU Jazz Quartet concert, Ruth A. Haas Library/WCSU midtown campus, 181 White St, Danbury, 8 pm, free ###donations will be used toward library’s jazz music collection), performance of music of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins 11:14 A11/P11 other greats by Dan Goble ###sax), guitarist Chris Morrison, bassis David Ruffels 11:14 A11/P11 percussionist David Smith; 837-8628.May 5: NUMC Coffee House, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 7:45-10:45 pm, adm Nov4 ###or Nov3 if staying after Pasta Dinner earlier that evening), bluegrass music 11:14 A11/P11 other styles led by Roger Sprung, et al, choice of desserts, soft drinks/coffee; 426-9998.May 5: Sounds of Afrika at Rogers Park Middle School, 21 Memorial Dr, Danbury, 6:30 pm, adm Nov10 adults, Nov3 ages 16 11:14 A11/P11 under, performance by African drum 11:14 A11/P11 dance troupe will open w/ performances by student group The Drum Call Students 11:14 A11/P11 poetry reading by Iyaba Ibo Mandingo; 914-522-0855.May 5: Concordia Chorale Spring Concert, St John’s Episcopal Church, on the green, New Milford, 8 pm, tickets Nov7/door, Nov5/adv, performance by multi-generational chorus; 860-354-2978.May 6: Charles Ives Summer Showcase, Danbury Fair Mall Center Court, Backus Ave, Danbury, begins at noon, opening acts for this summer’s Charles Ives Concert Series will perform in mall’s center court, performers will incl Kevin Briody ###2001-02 CT State Troubadour), et al.May 6: Pianist Michael Ferrari 11:14 A11/P11 violinist Osvaldo Ciancio at St Margaret’s-McTernan Recital Hall, 565 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, 3 pm, tickets Nov15, performance of works of Bach, Mozart, Brahms 11:14 A11/P11 Stravinsky sponsored by Greater Waterbury Classic Concerts; 203-754-5590.May 6: New Britain Symphony season finalé, CCSU Welte Auditorium, New Britain, 3 pm, call for ticket prices, guest violinist Karen Gomyo will join NBS for work of Saint-Saens, program will also incl works of Weber 11:14 A11/P11 Shostakovich; 860-826-6344.May 6: Danbury Community Orchestra at Ives Concert Hall, WCSU’s midtown campus, 181 White St, Danbury, 3 pm, free adm, all-volunteer orchestra w/ 65 adult 11:14 A11/P11 teen members ###incl NHS senior Christina Palmer, guest violin soloist; also trumpet soloist Steven Blonski) will perform works of Beethoven 11:14 A11/P11 Gabrieli; 748-1716.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: May 5, season opening cocktail party, 5-7 pm, refreshments, historical look at Merryall, etc; May 12, cello ensemble Tarab.New Haven Symphony Orchestra, ###box office) 33 Whitney Ave; performances in Woolsey Hall, College 11:14 A11/P11 Grove St, New Haven. Conductor Jung-Ho Pak. Call 203-776-1444, 800/292-NHSO.Performances 7:30 pm, tickets Nov15-Nov48 unless indicated: May 3, “Symphony Series: Fiery Finalé,” guest violinist Lara St John, Bruch’s Violin Concerto 11:14 A11/P11 Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No 4.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 w/ adult ###subscriptions available), reception follows performances: April 29, Alexander String Quartet, all-Beethoven program.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: April 27, recital by violinist Corey Cerovsek, tickets Nov24-Nov30, accompanist pianist Ken Noda, works of Brahms, Revel, Bartok, Debussy 11:14 A11/P11 Wieniawski ###7-7:40 pm, “Art to Heart” pre-concert discussion by Dr Laura Nash, FU’s classical music dept director); May 4, St Luke’s Chamber Ensemble ###division of Orchestra of St Luke’s), tickets Nov30, discounts for students 11:14 A11/P11 seniors, all-Czech program will feature works of Zelenka, Janacek, Myslivecek 11:14 A11/P11 Medonte, guest soprano Greta Feeney.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.April 27-May 3: Bridget Jones’s Diary ###R), daily 7:15 11:14 A11/P11 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 12:55, 2:55 11:14 A11/P11 5:05 pm; The House of Mirth ###PG-13), daily 6:40 11:14 A11/P11 9:25 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:05 11:14 A11/P11 3:50 pm; Memento ###R), daily 6:55 11:14 A11/P11 9:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 11:14 A11/P11 4:15 pm; Town 11:14 A11/P11 Country ###R), daily 7:30 11:14 A11/P11 9:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 12:45, 3:05 11:14 A11/P11 5:15 pm.Bank Street Theatre, 48 Bank St, New Milford. Call 860-482-1596.Before Night Falls, April 29, 4:30 pm, tickets Nov35, special screening of 2000 Venice Film Festival Grand Jury Prize-winner will be followed by reception at Bistro Café ###across street from theatre) w/ Cuban-born Abdo Ballester, fundraiser for Northwestern CT AIDS Project ###NCAP).Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.April 27-May 2: Unbreakable ###PG-13), daily 7 11:14 A11/P11 9 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 11:14 A11/P11 3:45 pm, Tues 1 pm.April 29: “Magical Mystery Tour,” Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###on corner of High), New Haven, 2 pm, free interactive musical tour of YBCA led by members of New Haven Symphony Orchestra, suitable for students K-6 11:14 A11/P11 parents, musicians will relate works in museum’s collection to musical compositions in order for participants to “hear” a painting; 203-432-2800.May 5: 10th Annual Waldorf School May Fair Festival, Housatonic Valley Waldorf School, 40 Dodgingtown Rd/Rte 302, 11 am-3 pm, free adm, singing, dancing, games, May Pole dance, etc; 364-1113.May 5: 6th Annual Frog Frolic …A Children’s Country Fair, Redding Elementary School, 33 Lonetown Rd, Redding, 11 am-4 pm, free adm, pony rides, games, crafts, food, proceeds benefit children’s dept of Mark Twain Library; 203-938-2545.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-371-1903.Museum Magic Hour programs, story-telling 11:14 A11/P11 craft programs for ages 2½-5 w/ adult, 10:30-11:30 am, Nov12/team, reservations, workshop dates 11:14 A11/P11 featured books as follows: May 5, The Mouse Bride by Monica Chang, then create take-home memento.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203-333-3666.Polka Dot Kids Theatre Series, monthly series w/ guest performers, shows at 10:30 am 11:14 A11/P11 1 pm, Nov12/show ###series tickets 11:14 A11/P11 discounts abvailable): April 28, Tom Chapin, performance by “The Pied Piper of Children’s Music.”Tarrywile Park 11:14 A11/P11 Mansion, 70 Southern Blvd, Danbury. Call 744-3130.Magic Story Hour series, 11 am-noon, free program w/ story teller Joyce Marie Rayno offers preschoolers the chance to use their imaginations while hearing stories: Tuesdays in May.April 28: Open Turret Day at Military Museum of Southern New England, 125 Park Ave, Danbury, 10 am-5 pm ###rain date April 29, noon-5 pm), adm Nov4 adults, Nov2 seniors, children ages 6-18 11:14 A11/P11 active military members, visitors allowed to climb inside museum’s armored military vehicles, also incl museum adm; 790-9277.April 28: Walk for Neighbors, Jesse Lee Memorial United Methodist Church, 207 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, registration begins 11 am, walk begins at noon, 3.2-mile ###wheelchair friendly) course will be set up for anyone interested in walking to raise money for area cancer support center Ann’s Place/The Home of I-Can, walkers 11:14 A11/P11 supporters needed; 790-6568.April 28: La Dia de los Niños ###The Day of the Children): Celebrating Young Americans, CityCenter Green, Patriot Dr 11:14 A11/P11 Ives St, Danbury, 1-4 pm ###raindate May 5, same location 11:14 A11/P11 time), games, music, dances, displays, giveaways 11:14 A11/P11 info for parents, all to celebrate younger population; 797-8088, 800-882-5561.April 28: Annual Goods 11:14 A11/P11 Services Auction, First Congregational Church of Bethel, 46 Main St, Bethel, doors open for viewing 5:30 pm, live auction begins 7 pm, 100+ goods 11:14 A11/P11 services provided or made by church members, refreshments available; 748-6112.April 28-29: 5th Annual Gracious Home 11:14 A11/P11 Garden Show, Weston High School gymnasium, School Rd ###off Rte 57), Weston, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov5/adv, Nov6/door, showcase of decorative items for home 11:14 A11/P11 garden to be presented by 45+ artisans 11:14 A11/P11 collectors, catered refreshments available, presented by Weston Young Woman’s Club, proceeds to benefit 7 Fairfield County charitable organizations; 203-227-8816, 227-8936.April 28-May 1: Wilton Library Annual Book Sale, Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd/Rte 7, Wilton, Sat early buying 7-9 am ###adm Nov15, control numbers given out beginning 5 am), Sat reg hours 9 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm, Mon 10 am-2 pm, Tues 8 am-2 pm, sale incl books, CD, audio 11:14 A11/P11 video cassettes in 40+ categories; 203-762-3950.April 29: 12th Annual Newtown Lose The Litter Day, pick up bags 11:14 A11/P11 gloves at Newtown Middle School, Queen St, Newtown, 9 am-1 pm ###rain date May 6), volunteers can select a specific road or receive road assignment, those who locate gold cans will win movie tickets for Edmond Town Hall, sponsored by Newtown Jr Woman’s Club 11:14 A11/P11 Newtown Lions Club; 426-9282.April 29: National Dance Week 2001 Celebration, Jockey Hollow School, Fan Hill Rd, Monroe, 12-4 pm, adm Nov5/adv, Nov7.50/door, performances by dance schools ###incl Dance, Etc. of Newtown 11:14 A11/P11 host school Monroe Dance Academy), ethnic-inspired dance sessions, formal presentations, info on college 11:14 A11/P11 summer programs, physical therapy, etc; 268-1200.April 29: CT Poetry Society/Danbury area chapter meeting, O’Neil’s Sandwich 11:14 A11/P11 Coffee Bar, PT Barnum Square, Greenwood Ave/Rte 302, Bethel, 2-4pm, free, small 11:14 A11/P11 informal group will meet ###non-members welcome) to discuss 11:14 A11/P11 share works in progress, also discussion on publishing process; 790-8073.April 28-29: “Springtime in Violet Land,” Boothe Memorial Park Hall, Main St, Stratford, Sat 1-4 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, free adm, annual spring judged show hosted by Naugatonic African Violet Scty will incl show 11:14 A11/P11 sale, hourly door prizes; 860-283-5311.May 3: “A Poetic Moment,” Southbury Hilton, 1284 Strongtown Rd/Rte 188, Southbury, 5:30 pm, free, presentation by Prof Paul Fenouillet ###Vassar College) w/ readings of his work 11:14 A11/P11 discussion of French poetry, presented in French, folllowed by open discussion, hosted by Alliance Française of Northwestern CT; 203-598-7600.May 3: “Southern 11:14 A11/P11 Northern Environmental Issues Flavored with Impersonations,” Housatonic Valley Group of Sierra Club meeting, Newtown Congregational Church House, 41-A Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30 pm, free 11:14 A11/P11 open to non-members, program by Dean Witsworth of Tennessee Valley Authority will discuss TVA 11:14 A11/P11 other regional environmental issues that impact New England, presented w/ impersonations of Teddy Roosevelt 11:14 A11/P11 other famous environmentalists; 723-7208, 775-9644.May 3: “An Introduction to John Hurd’s House,” The Hurd House, Hollow Rd, Woodbury, noon, free lecture is part of Greater Litchfield Hills “History Bites” spring lunchtime series, bring lunch ###refreshment 11:14 A11/P11 dessert provided), presentation by docent director Susan Hurd will offer look at reproductions of objects from 1700s-1800s 11:14 A11/P11 their uses at Hurd House; 203-263-2446.May 4-6: “Connecticut Artists at Old Town Hall,” Main St So/Rte 6, Woodbury, Fri 12-7 pm ###reception 4-7 pm), Sat-Sun 10 am-6 pm, works in art incl paintings, drawings, pottery 11:14 A11/P11 jewelry by 30+ award-winning artists; 203-266-0110.May 5: 10th Annual Waldorf School May Fair Festival, Housatonic Valley Waldorf School, 40 Dodgingtown Rd/Rte 302, 11 am-3 pm, free adm, singing, dancing, games, May Pole dance, etc; 364-1113.May 5: Monthly Pasta Project Dinner, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 5-7:30 pm, adm Nov8 adults, Nov7 seniors, Nov3.50 children, full spaghetti dinner w/ choices of sauce, garlic bread, salad, desserts 11:14 A11/P11 soft drinks; 426-9998.May 5: Café-Conversation, Starbucks, Southbury Green, 775 Main St So, Southbury, 10 am-noon, free program hosted by Alliance Française of Northwestern CT w/ open discussion in French of current/timely subject to be decided at beginning of program, all levels of French speakers welcome; 267-7548, May 5: 1st Annual Moonlight Serenade Spring Gala, Dolce Heritage, Southbury, tickets Nov65/person incl 4-course dinner, silent 11:14 A11/P11 live auctions, dancing, fundraiser for Newtown Montessory School/Fraser-Woods School; 426-9930.Barnes 11:14 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free programs: April 29, discussion 11:14 A11/P11 book signing w/ Illustrated Atlas of Native American History contributing editor Lorraine B. Myers 11:14 A11/P11 research consultant 11:14 A11/P11 cartographer Glenn Myers, 3 pm.Bellamy-Ferriday House 11:14 A11/P11 Garden, 9 Main St/Rte 61, Bethlehem. Call 203-266-7596.April 28, “Garden Exercise” workshop, 10 am, Nov25, exercise physiologist 11:14 A11/P11 garden author ###Shaping Up America’s Green Thumb) Tucker Bradshaw will offer tips 11:14 A11/P11 guidelines on gardening exercise 11:14 A11/P11 how to start a fitness routine for gardening, book signing to follow.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, weekly programs follow weekly museum member meetings, subjects as follows: May 2, video presentation by Eric Mayerson.Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Rd ###at corner of Center St), Easton. Call 261-0134.Free public programs: April 28, “A Year in the Bee Yard: Life in the Honeybee Hive,” 2 pm, program by naturalist Jerry Soltziak on equipment 11:14 A11/P11 products of beekeeping, types 11:14 A11/P11 color of honey, tastings, also observation hive will be on view, suitable for all ages; May 1, “Lighthouses of Long Island Sound,” 7:30 pm, slide show 11:14 A11/P11 discussion on history 11:14 A11/P11 legends of local lighthouses by Dr Harlan Hamilton ###author, Lights 11:14 A11/P11 Legends), book signing follows; May 2, “An Insider’s View of the Art of Set Design and Construction,” 7:30 pm, program by Leo Meyer ###owner, Atlas Scenic Studios, Bridgeport) on designing 11:14 A11/P11 building sets for Broadway’s Amadeus, Hello Dolly, Phantom of the Opera 11:14 A11/P11 others.Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby. Call 203-734-2513.Saturday Bird Walks, free, bring bird guides 11:14 A11/P11 binoculars ###limited supply available for loan), suitable for all ages: Walks 1st Sat/month begin 8 am, leave from main parking lot; 3rd Sat/month begin 9 am, leave from center’s main lobby.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): April 28, Block Rock State Park, Watertown ###Carol Kranyik, 426-1994); May 5, Lake Compounce Ridge Hike, Bristol, great views ###Tim Hanbury, 203-888-3025).Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby. Hours: Tues 11:14 A11/P11 Thurs 10 am-3 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-4 pm. Call 922-7832.Historical hikes of Kellogg Estate 11:14 A11/P11 Osbornedale State park 1st Sat each month, 11 am, history of the area revealed through stone walls, old foundations 11:14 A11/P11 other landscape features, difficulty ranges mild-moderate.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282.Free programs: May 3, “Exploring the Solar System with The Hubble Space Telescope,” 7 pm, presentation by astronomer Heidi Hammel from The Discovery Center; May 4, Poetry in Motion w/ Kevin Pilkington, 7 pm, readings of latest work by the prize-winning poet concernings his recent journeys in Italy, Italian wine bar reception follows readings.Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. ###SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, Main St, Newtown. Call 426-6654.May 5-13, 31st Annual SCAN Spring Juried Art Show, at C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm, Mon-Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Fri 12-5 pm, opening reception 11:14 A11/P11 awards ceremony May 5 ###2-4 pm), all-new works of SCAN members in oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, graphics, mixed media incl collage, 11:14 A11/P11 sculpture; 270-8587, 270-6952.Tarrywile Park 11:14 A11/P11 Mansion, 70 Southern Blvd, Danbury. Call 744-3130.April 28, introductory hike around park’s pond, 10 am, free, suitable for all ages, easy terrain, cancelled if heavy rain, should last approx 1 hour, first hike of new monthly hike season, park in lower mansion lot; April 29, March of Dimes 31st Annual WalkAmerica, 9 am-5 pm, Tarrywile’s lot is checkpoint, late registration accepted.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 ###doors open 7 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: May 2, Ron Egatz ###former bartender, director, forklift operator, professional guitarist, college English teacher, cab driver, actor 11:14 A11/P11 computer consultant.Country Players of Brookfield, Rte 25 ###next to library), Brookfield Center, Call 775-0023.Fifth of July, through May 12, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat April 29 ###Sun) 2:30 pm, tickets Nov10.Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203-787-4282.Mainstage: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, through June 3 ###previews to May 1; opening night May 2), curtain Tues 7 pm, Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 7 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov15-Nov45.Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury. Call 203-753-0381 x10.A Midsummer Night’s Dream, April 27, mat Sun 4 pm, Fri evening performance 8 pm, tickets Nov4 adults ###Sun), Nov7 ###Fri), Nov3 children ###presented by Waterbury-based non-profit educational theatre for youth Shakesperience Productions, Inc.), 90-min performance is suitable for ages 11 11:14 A11/P11 up.Ridgefield Theatre Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203-431-9850. Angels Over Broadway ###revue of Broadway show tunes), through April 28, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat April 22 ###Sun) 3 pm, tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 students 11:14 A11/P11 seniors.Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rte 37 at 39, Sherman. Call 860-355-3622.Company, through May 5, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov16 adults, Nov14 students 11:14 A11/P11 seniors.Town Players of Newtown, Little Theatre, theatre is on Orchard Hill Rd ###mailing address is PO Box 211), Newtown. Call 270-9144.An Ideal Husband, May 4-26, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat May 20 ###Sun), 2 pm, tickets Nov10.*******************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 11:14 A11/P11 white or color prints; please call for details concerning photo files to be emailed.