Sept 16: 25th Redding Hist Scty Antiques Fair Outdoor Show 10:48 A11/P11 Sale, Lonetown Farm Museum, Lonetown Rd/Rte 107, Redding Center, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov5 ###early buying 8 am, Nov20), rain or shine, early domestic crafts demos, free parking at school next door; 203/894-1921.Sept 17: 23rd Annual Litchfield Postcard Show, Litchfield Fire House, 258 West St/Rte 202, Litchfield, 9 am-4:30 pm, adm Nov2, sponsored by CT Postcard Club; 860/567-8091.Sept 17: Wilton DAR Antiques Marketplace, Wilton High School Field House, Rte 7, Wilton, 10 am-5 pm, adm Nov7 ###early buying 8:30-10 am, adm Nov20), 125 dealers in room settings; 203/762-3525.Sept 17: Antiques Appraisal Day, Brookfield Hist Society museum, Rte 25 at 133, Brookfield Center, 1-4 pm, Nov5/item ###3-item limit), appraisals by local antiques dealer Linda Schramm ###glass 10:48 A11/P11 furniture), also Len Hanley ###specialist in militaria, Civil War, guns, etc), Virginia Newell ###18th 10:48 A11/P11 19th C pcs) 10:48 A11/P11 Ken Kolski ###American art pottery), proceeds benefit museum; 740-8140.Sept 22-24: 11th Annual Antique Quilt Show 10:48 A11/P11 Sale, Stamford Historical Scty, 1508 High Ridge Rd, Stamford, Fri 12-5 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am-4 pm, free adm 10:48 A11/P11 parking, lg quilt exhibition, children’s workshop ###Sat 2-3:30, Nov5 materials fee), verbal appraisals ###Sun, 3/Nov10), thrift shop; 203/329-1183.Sept 23-24: 23rd Vintage Clothing, Estate 10:48 A11/P11 Costume Jewelry 10:48 A11/P11 Vintage Textile Show 10:48 A11/P11 Sale, National Guard Armory, Armory Rd at Rte 108, Stratford, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov5, 75 booths; 914/248-4646.The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun 12-4:30 pm. Call 203/331-1104.*###new show) Sept 23-Jan 21, “Life’s A Circus11,” depiction of family life in the American circus featuring the unique works of NY artist Marilyn Cohen; Sept 23, opening day events for entire family incl performances by Midway Caravan’s Backyard Circus, also window mural painting, art projects 10:48 A11/P11 clown face painting, 10 am-3 pm ###call for performance times).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.*###new show) Sept 23-Nov 11, “Influences and Influencing,” paintings, pastels, watercolors, drawings 10:48 A11/P11 collage works by the late Stella Bloch; Sept 23, opening reception, 4-7 pm; Oct 12, curator’s talk by Michael Coleman, 7:45 pm.The Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/372-3521.*###new show) Sept 17-Jan 12, “Techno Antiquity,” video sculpture installation by Liz Dodson 10:48 A11/P11 Jim Brenner.Through Sept 24, oil paintings 10:48 A11/P11 drawings by John Schieffer III, Waterbury artist is celebrating his first gallery exhibition w/ whimsical works featuring animals exploring the environment. Also, permanent exhibit “Hoop Smarts,” virtual reality exhibit that allows visitors to play like pros, also learn how geometry, light reflection 10:48 A11/P11 biomechanics are science 10:48 A11/P11 math of basketball. 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 Sept 24, “In And Out Of The Gallery,” new works by gallery’s 15 members in variety of mediums ###concurrently being presented with fall exhibition of works at Duracell’s Corporate Headquarters in Bethel, open by appt only, contact gallery for details).Gregory James Gallery, 16 Bridge St, New Milford. Hours: Mon, Wed 10:48 A11/P11 Fri 10 am-6 pm, Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm. Call 860/354-3436.Through Sept 20, “A Point of View,” oil paintings by Christopher M. Magadini incl 40+ canvases, all recent work, showing landscapes, figure paintings 10:48 A11/P11 still lifes.Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington. Hours: Mon-Tues, Th-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860/868-0518.Through Sept 23, “Earth * Form * Sky: Gregory Hahn Photography,” photographic images of adobe buildings by Mr Hahn.Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Call 860/350-2181.*###new show) Sept 16-Oct 24, “Faces Of Africa,” photos by Charles F. Elsesser taken while in East Africa; Sept 16, opening reception, 1-3 pm.Walnut Hill Cmmty Church/The Corner Gallery, 156 Walnut Hill Rd, Bethel. Call 796-7373.Through Sept 24, “On The Road with Steve Tanenbaum,” impressions in acrylics and poetry by the New Milford artist.Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Washington Depot. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm ###closed Wed), Sun 2-5 pm. Call 860/868-2878.Through Sept 24, “Small Works: Paintings,” works by Lenart Anderson, Eve Aschheim, Nancy Flanagan, Graham Nickson 10:48 A11/P11 Timi Sullivan, all of which measure 20 x 20 inches or smaller.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.*###new show) Sept 20-Jan 14, “Edward Lear and The Art of Travel,” landscapes of Mediterranean, the Middle East 10:48 A11/P11 India by Lear ###1812-1888) and his contemporaries of the Victorian era, also celebration of 1997 gift to YCBA by Yale Univ alumnus 10:48 A11/P11 former YCBA curator Donald C. Gallup; Sept 20, “Edward Lear: Artist 10:48 A11/P11 Traveler Extraordinary,” 5:15 pm, lecture by Lear authority Vivien Noakes; Sept 27, roundtable discussion between curator Scott Wilcox 10:48 A11/P11 organizers of “Edward Lear” exhibit, 5:15 pm.Friends of Bethlehem Library, 32 Main St So, Bethlehem. Call 203/266-7335, 266-7792.Sept 20: Deadline for artists to submit works for annual Clothesline Art Sale ###sale will be on Sept 30, 10 am-4 pm, on Village Green, in Memorial Hall if bad weather), works accepted in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, collage 10:48 A11/P11 photos, up to 3 works/artist, entry fee Nov10, partial sale proceeds ###20November) will go to library, receiving dates Sept 28 10:48 A11/P11 29, contact library for brochure w/ full details.The Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury. Call 203/753-0381 x15.Sept 22-23: Receiving dates for artwork entering “Connecticut Vision 2000 Juried Art Show,” receiving times 10 am-5 pm, non-refundable entry fee Nov15/first work, Nov10/second work ###limit 2 works/artist), artwork must be framed for hanging ###3-D works must be delivered w/ suitable bases labeled w/ artist’s name), nothing more than 60” in any dimension, call for specifics, exhibit will be on view Sept 30-Nov 19.Ridgefield Theatre Barn, Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203/431-9850.Sept 24-26: Auditions for The Sound of Music, Sun 2-5 for children, 7-9 pm for adults, Mon-Tues 7-9 pm for adults, all roles, all ages open, all children must sing 10:48 A11/P11 dance, bring Broadway show song ###pianist will be provided), all but two adults must sing ###one male, one female non-singing), call for details, production dates weekends Nov 17-Dec 10.Sept 15: Performance Café at The Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury, 7:30-9 pm, adm Nov6, The Kiva Dance Collective will spotlight performance artists, dancers, poets 10:48 A11/P11 other entertainers of the region; 203/753-0381.Sept 16: Recorders’ Society of CT meeting, Rogers Park, Aunt Hack La, Danbury, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, Nov20 annual membership fee, plus Nov5 meeting fee, all levels of players welcome, group meets once monthly, call for further information; 860/354-1856.Sept 17: Yamaha Salon Concert Series performance, CT Conservatory of the Performing Arts, 79 West St, New Milford, 2 pm, free adm, performance by school’s keyboard faculty 10:48 A11/P11 students Timothy Andres 10:48 A11/P11 Kristin Collom on new pianos provided by Yamaha Corporation; 860/354-2978.Sept 17: “Beethoven Sonatas for the Millennium: Concert 123,” Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury, 3 pm, free, piano recital series by Diane Spencer resumes w/ performance of four sonatas; 748-1716.Sept 17: The Berkshire Big Band at Richter Park, 100 Aunt Hack La, Danbury, 3 pm, free concert of popular Big Band led by conductor Chip Zellner, w/ guest vocalist Jan Maki, concert will move into Richter House if rain, picnics welcome, bring blankets/chairs for seating; 798-2245.Sept 17: The Concordia Trio at St Stephen’s Church, 351 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 4 pm, free ###donations invited), performance on flute, oboe 10:48 A11/P11 guitar of repertoire from Baroque to modern era incl works of Bach, Schubert 10:48 A11/P11 Ibert; 203/438-3789.Sept 23: Theatre organ concert by Father Andrew Rogers, Shelton High School, 120 Meadow St, Shelton, 8 pm, tickets Nov10/adv, Nov12/door, Nov5 students, performance of Pops music sponsored by CT Valley Theatre Organ Scty; 426-2443, 203/929-4822.Borders Books*Music*Café, 110 Federal Rd, Danbury. Call 798-1100.Free music in the café: Sept 15, Erickson Ossendryver, 8 pm, jazz standards by jazz; Sept 16, Ken Lowry, 8 pm, performance will include works from latest CD, Sleep Deprivation; Sept 22, Bob 10:48 A11/P11 Bob, 8 pm, jazz on guitar, flute, clarinet 10:48 A11/P11 sax by Bob Kolb 10:48 A11/P11 Bob Riccio; Sept 23, Tom Nelson’s Celtic Harp, 8 pm, return appearance by Mr Nelson w/ hauntingly beautiful music.Ives Concert Hall at WCSU, White Hall, Fifth Ave 10:48 A11/P11 White St, Danbury. Call 837-8350.Performances 8 pm, free unless otherwise noted: Sept 20, WCSU Jazz Faculty Recital, **note time: 1 pm, performance by faculty members; Sept 22-23, pianist Anthony de Mare, tickets Nov12 adults, Nov8 seniors 10:48 A11/P11 students, internationally-known pianist of contemporary music will present “A Man and His Piano” w/ piano music, tap-dancing 10:48 A11/P11 theatre w/ visual elements.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: Sept 16, Shrdlu Ashe, folk instrumentalist w/ wry sense of humor will return for 3rd Merryall performance.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: Sept 24, Broyhill Ensemble, musical director violinist Gil Morgenstern.Waterbury Symphony Orchestra, Naugatuck Valley Comm-Tech College Fine Arts Center,  750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury. Music director 10:48 A11/P11 conductor Leif Bjaland. 203/Call 574-4283.Tickets Nov15-Nov40, student 10:48 A11/P11 senior discounts available ###subscriptions available), Sat 8:15 pm, Sun 3 pm: Sept 23-24, New Era Opening Concert, works of Aaron Kernis, Grieg piano concerto 10:48 A11/P11 Carl Nielsen.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.Sept 15-21: Aimee 10:48 A11/P11 Jaguar ###NR, German w/ subtitles), daily 6:45 10:48 A11/P11 9:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:10 10:48 A11/P11 4:10 pm; Butterfly ###R, Spanish w/ subtitles), daily 7:40 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:20 10:48 A11/P11 5:30 pm; Flintstones Viva Rock Vegas ###PG), mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1 pm; Nurse Betty ###R), daily 7 10:48 A11/P11 9:25 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 10:48 A11/P11 4 pm; Saving Grace ###R), daily 7:30 10:48 A11/P11 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 3:10 10:48 A11/P11 5:20 pm; Tao Of Steve ###R), daily 9:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 3:25 pm.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.Sept 15-21: Nutty Professor II: The Klumps ###PG), daily 7 10:48 A11/P11 9 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 10:48 A11/P11 3:45 pm, Tues 1 pm.Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk/IMAX Theatre, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Call 203/852-0700.Through Sept 25: Everest, Sat-Sun 5 pm.Through Sept 28: Dolphins, daily 11 am, 1 10:48 A11/P11 3 pm; Cirque du Soleil™ Journey of Man, Mon-Fri 12 10:48 A11/P11 2 pm, Sat-Sun, 12, 2 10:48 A11/P11 4 pm.IMAX double features: Through Sept 24, Dolphins and Cirque du Soleil™: Journey of Man, Fri-Sun 7 pm.Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###at High St), New Haven. Call 203/432-2800.Free screenings, Fall Film Series “The Imperial Eye” complements YCBA’s exhibition concerning Edward Lear ###see Arts listing for exhibit details), screenings begin 2 pm: Sept 16, The Charge of the Light Brigade ###1936); Sept 30, The Four Feathers ###1939).Borders Books*Music*Café, 110 Federal Rd, Danbury. Call 798-1100.Sept 16, Ms Janine Sings11, 10 am, Top 10 Toddler Hits incl “Itsy Bitsy Spider,” et al along w/ puppet play, finger games, puppets, etc; Sept 23, Pigs11 Storytime, 10 am, staff member Janine Arlotta will read three pig-related storiesDiscovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/371-1903.Challenger Learning Center, computer-simulated missions to moon or various planets, ages 10 10:48 A11/P11 older, 10 am-3 pm, Nov25, bring lunch: Sept 23, Mission to Mars, full-day computer-simulated mission to The Red Planet 10:48 A11/P11 back.Sunday Celebrations, 4-5 pm, free w/ msm adm ###Nov7, Nov5.50 ages 3-18 10:48 A11/P11 students 10:48 A11/P11 seniors): Sept 17, Latin History Month Program, reception 10:48 A11/P11 live music.Kettletown State Park, Kettletown Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5678.Free programs for campers 10:48 A11/P11 public: Sept 16, Backyard Wildlife, 8 pm, learn about the critters that are out 10:48 A11/P11 about in backyards this time of the year, meet at Camp Office; Sept 23, Owl Prowl, 7:30 pm, discover the types of owls that live in CT 10:48 A11/P11 just whooooo may be calling around the park, meet at Camp Office.Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby. Hours: Tues 10:48 A11/P11 Thurs 10 am-3 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-4 pm. Call 922-7832.Victorian Games and Crafts, 3rd Sat each month, 11 am, create 10:48 A11/P11 play games children enjoyed 100 yrs ago incl shooting marbles, making shadow puppets, etc ###different activities each month).Sept 15: Wild Wine Safari Party, Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, champagne preview 6:30 pm, Wine Safari/wine tasting 7:30-10 pm, tickets Nov60 for wine tasting only, Nov125 for preview 10:48 A11/P11 tasting, tasting portion of evening will feature 50 wines from around the world, catered food 10:48 A11/P11 silent auction, proceeds benefit zoo’s planned Jaguar Walk, walk-ins welcome; 203/394-6573.Sept 15-17: Greater Danbury Irish Festival, Ives Concert Park, University Blvd ###off Mill Plain Rd), Danbury, Fri 5-10:30 pm ###Highland Rovers 10:48 A11/P11 Gray School of Dance), Sat 11 am-10:30 pm ###Gray School of Dance, Tipperary Knights, Cathie Ryan 10:48 A11/P11 Band, Celtic Cross Pipe 10:48 A11/P11 Drum Band, Clancy Tradition, Crossroads), Sun 11 am-7 pm ###Waterbury Police Pipe 10:48 A11/P11 Drum Band, Gray School of Dance, Tipperary Knights, Andy Cooney 10:48 A11/P11 Band), daily adm Nov8, free age 12 10:48 A11/P11 under w/ adult, food 10:48 A11/P11 drink, Irish imports, cultural exhibits, Ceili 10:48 A11/P11 set dancing, etc, all attractions under tents; 730-8211.Sept 15-17: Tomato Fest 2000, First United Methodist Church of Shelton, 188 Rocky Rest Rd, Shelton, Fri 6-10 pm, Sat 12-10 pm, Sun 12-7 pm, adm Nov4 adults ###Sat Nov2 from 12-6 pm, free age 10 10:48 A11/P11 under), live music 10:48 A11/P11 other entertainment, carnival rides, crafts, 10:48 A11/P11 of course, celebration of CT’s best fruit, partial proceeds to AmeriCares Homefront; 203/929-3537.Sept 16: 8th Annual South Britain Apple Festival, South Britain Congregational Church, Rte 172, South Britain, 10 am-4 pm, free adm 10:48 A11/P11 parking, local crafters, Children’s World, costume jewelry, books, entertainment incl Olde Tyme Fiddlers 10:48 A11/P11 square dancers, hot breakfast ###9-11 am) 10:48 A11/P11 lunch ###11-2), homemade apple pies 10:48 A11/P11 other baked goods, etc; 264-5890.Sept 16: Stratford Hist Scty Annual Early American Festival, Captain David Judson House, 967 Academy Hill, Stratford, 10 am-5 pm ###rain date Sept 17, same hours), adm Nov4, Nov3 seniors, Nov2 children, 5th CT Regiment encampment will be set up, demonstrations in 18th C crafts incl spinning, sign painting, weaving, rug hooking, etc, period music by The Hearthside Waifs, children’s activities, tag sale, tours of Judson House, exhibits on view in Mitchell Museum, etc; 203/378-0630.Sept 16: Lawn Festival 2000, Marian Heights-Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, 1428 Monroe Tpke/Rte 111, Monroe, 10 am-5 pm, free adm, food, entertainment, children’s games, arts 10:48 A11/P11 crafts, etc; 203/459-8286.Sept 16: St Anthony’s Church Annual Fair, church grounds, 199 North Main St/Rte 115, Ansonia, 11 am-7 pm, free adm 10:48 A11/P11 parking, rain or shine event, Lithuanian 10:48 A11/P11 American foods, Chinese auction, crafts, grocery booth, baked goods, religious articles, etc; 203/735-1424.Sept 16: 10th Annual Texas BBQ, Easton Congregational Church, Westport 10:48 A11/P11 Center Rds, Easton, 4-7:30 pm, pre-purchased tickets Nov11 ###teens/adults), Nov6 ages 2-12, at door Nov12 10:48 A11/P11 Nov7, full dinner incl buffet of BBQ ribs, beef 10:48 A11/P11 chicken, vegetarian chili, hot dogs, cole slaw, baked beans, corn/cob, potato salad, desserts, soft drinks; 261-2527.Sept 16: CT Catholic Singles “Farewell To Summer” Dinner Dance, Tashua Knolls Restaurant, 40 Tashua Knolls La, Trumbull, 7:30 pm, adm Nov25, all are welcome; 261-2414.Sept 16-17: Chowder Festival, Captain’s Cove Seaport, Bostwick Ave, Bridgeport, Sat 11 am-8 pm, Sun 11 am-7 pm, adm Nov2 adm ###Nov6 if participating in chowder contest), sample variety of gormet chowders, also live music, magicians, clowns 10:48 A11/P11 jugglers, arts 10:48 A11/P11 crafts show 10:48 A11/P11 sale, etc; 203/335-1433.Sept 16-17: Bethel Library’s Annual Book Sale, 189 Greenwood Ave/Rte 302, Bethel, 10,000+ books in variety of categories, sale set up under tent rain or shine; 794-8756.Sept 17: Open House 10:48 A11/P11 Rug Hooking Demonstrations, Matthew Curtiss House-Museum, 44 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 1-4 pm, free, demos of sociable art 10:48 A11/P11 rural tradition, also tours of house museum by costumed guides, light refreshments; 426-5937.Sept 17: Trumbull Arts Festival 2000, Town Hall Green, 5866 Main St, Trumbull ###outdoor festival will move to Trumbull High School, 72 Strobel Rd, if inclementweather), 10 am-4 pm, free adm, juried fine artists 10:48 A11/P11 crafters, children’s creative center, live music, food, etc; 203/452-5065.Sept 17: 7th Annual Colonial Fair, Glebe House Museum, Hollow Rd, Woodbury, 12-5 pm, free adm to fair, Glebe House 10:48 A11/P11 Hurd House, entertainment 10:48 A11/P11 activities similar to what would have been enjoyed by Colonial ancestors incl fine crafts demos, puppet show, performance by acoustic trio North Star, re-enactment by uniformed Loyalists, rides in authentic stagecoach, etc; 263-2855.Sept 17: Winterset Ski Club’s Annual Picnic ###public invited), Hop Brook Lake Park, Rte 63 ###just below Rte 188), Middlebury, begins 1 pm ###lunch around 2:30), Newtown-based club will provide drinks, burgers 10:48 A11/P11 dogs, rolls, public asked to bring appetizer, salad or dessert contribution ###RSVP w/ what will be brought), horseshoes, bocce, water balloons 10:48 A11/P11 other games, swimming area 10:48 A11/P11 beach, picnic shelter if rain; 270-0431, 426-8726.Sept 17: Antiques Appraisal Day, Brookfield Hist Society museum, Rte 25 at 133, Brookfield Center, 1-4 pm, Nov5/item ###3-item limit), appraisals by local antiques dealer Linda Schramm ###glass 10:48 A11/P11 furniture), also Len Hanley ###specialist in militaria, Civil War, guns, etc), Virginia Newell ###18th 10:48 A11/P11 19th C pcs) 10:48 A11/P11 Ken Kolski ###American art pottery), proceeds benefit museum; 740-8140.Sept 17: Stone Walls Walking Tour, Weir Farm Nat’l Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd, Wilton, 2 pm, free ###*reservations required), learn about walls constructed between 1775-1930s that shaped CT’s landscapes 10:48 A11/P11 inspired artists, also learn differences of thrown, rubble 10:48 A11/P11 laid walls; 203/834-1896 x10.Sept 17: “Art in the New South Africa” slide-lecture, Weston Library, 56 Norfield Rd, Weston, 3 pm, free lecture by Martha 10:48 A11/P11 Hugh Scott using images from the couple’s recent trip to South Africa; 203/222-2656.Sept 18: Back to School Luncheon, Holiday Inn, Newtown Rd/Rte 6, Danbury, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Nov13.25 per person incl meal 10:48 A11/P11 program, guest speaker Barbara Rosseland, music by Phyllis Fuller, baby-sitting available; 264-2298, 860/350-2853.Sept 20: Rocking Rooster Square Dance Club Open House, Sand Hill Plaza mall area ###next to TJ Maxx), Rte 25/228 Main St So, Newtown, 8 pm, free adm, Newtown-based club will offer square dance demos 10:48 A11/P11 information about the long-running club, dress casually 10:48 A11/P11 wear low-heeled shoes if interested in trying a few steps; 270-8301, 270-1037 ###JJ’s Square Dance Shop).Sept 20: Candlewood Valley Knitting Guild meeting, Brookfield Community Center, Pocono Rd, Brookfield, 7:30 pm, knitters at all levels of ability invited, program by Vicki Mizell on “Steeks,” light refreshments; 775-8010, 775-9054.Sept 21: Flagpole Photographers Club meeting, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30 pm, free ###open to non-members), guest speaker Paul Hanson will offer presentation called “Kaleidoscope,” followed by members’ competition on “Best of Summer”; 270-1943, 426-0558.Sept 21: Back to School Luncheon, Family Life Center, 498 White Plains Rd, Trumbull, 12-2 pm, Nov10 ###**reservations by Sept 18), Fairfield County Christian Women’s Club will host lunch, also program on at-home schooling by Marjorie Brake, live music by soloist Joan Drigs, inspirational thoughts from Ellie Larsen, free nursery available; 268-9572, 375-2233, 261-9377.Sept 23: Harvest Fair 2000, Church of the Epiphany, 262 Main St North/Rte 6, Southbury, 9 am-3 pm rain or shine, free adm, farmer’s market, country store, children’s booth, wishing well, treasures 10:48 A11/P11 collectibles, white elephant table, refreshments; 264-8150.Sept 23: St John of the Cross Church’s Annual Apple Festival, Shepardson Cmmty Center, Rte 188 at Whittemore Rd, Middlebury, 10 am-4 pm, free adm, children’s games, tractor-hay rides, face painting, variety of food, clothesline quilt sale, tag sale, Book Nook, etc; 203/758-2659.Sept 23: 19th Annual Fall Arts 10:48 A11/P11 Crafts Fair, First Church of Christ Congregational, 25 Cross Highway, Redding Center, 10 am-4 pm, free adm, juried arts 10:48 A11/P11 crafts w/ vendors of handmade American crafts, furniture, folk art, etc, raffle ###prizes incl Cannondale bike, his 10:48 A11/P11 hers skis, hand-carved rocking horse, autographed sporting goods, etc), also quilt raffle, tag sale tent, refreshments, children’s activities, live music, etc; 203/544-9444, 938-2403.Active Singles. Call 860/489-9611.Summer Beach Parties: Sept 17, Season Grand Finalé Party at Hop Brook Lake, Rte 63 ###just below Rte 188 intersection), Naugatuck/Middlebury, 9 am-6 pm, adm Nov35 ###reservations due), for singles ages 30s-50s, all-day food buffet, coed sports, dancing, music by DJs, over 250 people expected.Barnes 10:48 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free programs: Sept 17, Japan Day, 2 pm, visitors can sample Japanese cuisine, literature incl Japanese novels, poetry 10:48 A11/P11 non-fiction, also origami program for children; Sept 21, Educator’s Night, 7:30 pm, local teachers invited to tour store’s education section, children’s book author Carmine Coco DeYoung will discuss writing children’s books, Educator’s Discount Card will be given to all teachers showing current paycheck stub or valid school ID, prizes 10:48 A11/P11 giveaways also.Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 794-8756.Free programs: Sept 19, guest speaker David Faber, 7:30-9 pm, author of Because of Romek: A Holocaust Survivor’s Memoir will speak 10:48 A11/P11 then sign copies of his book, a moving memoir of his war experiences moving through eight concentration camps at age 14.Borders Books*Music*Café, 110 Federal Rd, Danbury. Call 798-1100.Sept 21, “Eight Steps to Happiness: The Buddhist Way of Loving Kindness” seminar, 7:30 pm, Gen Kelsang Dekyi will discuss methods presented in Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s Eight Steps to Happiness, instruction 10:48 A11/P11 advice will be offered also by the ordained Buddhist nun.CityCenter Farmer’s Market, CityCenter Green, Patriot Dr 10:48 A11/P11 Ives St, Danbury. Call 792-1711.Every Thurs through Oct, 3-6:30 pm, sale of locally grown fruits, vegetables, flowers 10:48 A11/P11 baked goods.Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury. Hours: 10 am-4 pm daily ###April 1-Nov 26). Call 778-8337.Wednesday Evening Events series, 7:30-8:30 pm, sm donation requested, weekly programs follow weekly museum member meetings, subjects as follows: Sept 20, clinic on painting 10:48 A11/P11 air brush techniques presented by Ira Pollack; Sept 27, railroading videos presented by Eric Mayerson.Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: Sept 16, Fall Migrant Bird Walk, 7-9:30 am, identify birds during their annual migration, bring binoculars 10:48 A11/P11 bird book; Sept 16, Mushroom Walk, 9:30 am-noon, locate 10:48 A11/P11 identify mushrooms w/ guide during walk, bring magnifying glass; Sept 17, Saugatuck Valley Trails Day Hike, 8:30 am-3 pm, moderately strenuous hike of 10+ miles starts at Den and ends north of Saugatuck Falls in Redding ###carpool provided); Sept 17, Family Nature Walk, 1-3 pm, natural history guides will lead walk around Godfrey Pond 10:48 A11/P11 nearby trails.Flagpole Photographers, C.H. Booth Library meeting room, 25 Main St, Newtown. Call 270-1943, 426-0558.Meetings 3rd Thurs/month, 7:30 pm, non-members always welcome: Sept 21, first meeting 10:48 A11/P11 program of new season, guest speaker Paul Hanson will offer presentation called “Kaleidoscope,” followed by members’ competition on “Best of Summer.”Flanders Nature Center/Van Vleck Farmhouse, Flanders 10:48 A11/P11 Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm. Call 263-3711.Friday Evenings at The Studio, 7:30 pm, adm Nov5 incl light refreshments: Sept 15, “Calder In Connecticut,” slide talk by Wadsworth Atheneum assoc. curator Cynthia Roman, will concern people 10:48 A11/P11 places encountered during work on museum’s current exhibition of same name.Gunn Memorial Library 10:48 A11/P11 Museum, 5 Wykeham Rd ###at Rte 47), Washington. Call 860/868-7586.Gallery talks w/ artists 10:48 A11/P11 curators, related to museum’s current “Washington, Pride of Place” exhibit, 7 pm, free: Sept 21, ceramic sculptor Elizabeth MacDonald; Sept 28, illustrator Wendell Minor.Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington. Call 860/868-0518.Sept 23, lecture on Mayan creation myth “Popul Vuh” 10:48 A11/P11 “The Hero Twins,” 2 pm, included w/ msm adm, presented by Mayan Indian specialist Nadzia Borowski, suitable for third grade students 10:48 A11/P11 up.Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury. Call 203/753-0381.Sept 16, “Community Theatre Tribute to Lorraine Hansberry,” 2 pm, adm Nov6, members of museum staff 10:48 A11/P11 students from Naugatuck Cmmty College will read from 3 of Miss Hansberry’s works ###Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window, Les Blancs 10:48 A11/P11 A Raisin in the Sun);  Sept 17, “Art 10:48 A11/P11 History Live11,” 1 10:48 A11/P11 3 pm, adm Nov4, experienced docents will lead one-hour tours through Orton P. Camp Gallery of Community History for discussion on region’s brass roots 10:48 A11/P11 history ###*program repeats 9/24); Sept 20, “Dressmaking for Dolls” workshop, free, 6-7:30 pm, adults can learn techniques of dressmaking, sewing 10:48 A11/P11 design, can then help museum decorate dolls for annual Festival of Trees holiday event ###*program repeats 9/27); Sept 21, “Is Your House Worth Saving?” panel discussion, 7-8 pm, adm Nov5, led by architectural historian Steve Bedford, guests John Herzan 10:48 A11/P11 Paul Loegher, both of CT Historical Cmmsn, will discuss what makes a house historic; Sept 23, living history tours led by members of local historical societies, 12-3 pm, adm Nov5, ongoing tours will offer look at historical treasures 10:48 A11/P11 artifacts in museum’s collection that represent Colonial 10:48 A11/P11 industrial heritage of the region.Art Lovers’ Lunch series, 12-1 pm, discussion of specific artwork from museum’s collection followed by lunch from Exhibition Café, lecture fee Nov5, lunch prices vary: Sept 29, Arshile Gorky’s “Pirate 1.”Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282.Free programs: Sept 15, “Planet Tea   Tea Travels: From Paris to Tokyo,” 7:30 pm, author 10:48 A11/P11 tea scholar Carole Manchester will offer slide show on tea cultures around the world, spotlighting French 10:48 A11/P11 Eastern schools of tea history 10:48 A11/P11 preparation, tea 10:48 A11/P11 pastries to follow, book signing also; Sept 19, Critics’ Circle Book Group, 7 pm, discussion of John Irving’s Cider House Rules ###note: library will be screening film of same name Sept 12, 1 10:48 A11/P11 7 pm); Sept 20, AM Book Group, 10 am, discussion of John Irving’s Cider House Rules ###see note following Sept 19 book discussion).Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203/787-4282.Mainstage: The Bungler, Sept 20-Oct 22, curtain Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 10:48 A11/P11 Tues 7 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov20-Nov45; Sept 30, Pay What You Can performance; Oct 6, Pub Night, begins 6:30 pm; Oct 8, Sunday Symphosium follows matinee; half-price rush tickets available 30 min before all performances.Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury. Call 203/757-4676.On Stage II ###community theatre division): Mame, through Sept 17, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov15/adv, Nov17/door.TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860/350-6863.How I Learned To Drive, Sept 22-Oct 14, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun Oct 8, 7 pm, tickets Nov12.50 adults, Nov10.50 students 10:48 A11/P11 seniors; Sept 21, free preview for seniors, 8 pm; Sept 28, Pay What You Can performance, name your ticket price.Town Players of Newtown, Little Theatre, theatre is on Orchard Hill Rd ###mailing address is PO Box 211), Newtown. Call 270-9144.By The Sea, By The Sea, By The Beautiful Sea ###three one-acts), through Sept 23, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, tickets Nov10, also mat Sun, Sept 17, 2 pm.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 should be black 10:48 A11/P11 white or very sharp color prints.