Antiques Shows______

Saturdays (through fall): Woodbury Flea Market, 44 Sherman Rd (Rte 64 near Rte 6), Woodbury, opens 7:30 am, free adm & parking, up to 42 vendors w/ emphasis on early items & antiques, also plants & flowers; 203-263-62147.

Sundays (through Nov 27): Elephant’s Trunk Country Flea Market, Rte 7, New Milford, 7 am-2 pm (early buying 5:45, $20), adm $2, free ages 12 & under, leave pets home, vendors offer antiques, collectibles & misc, refreshments available; 508-265-9911.

Aug 13: Exchange Club of Madison 38th Annual Antique Exhibit & Sale, On the Green, Rte 1, Madison, 9 am-4 pm (early buying 8 am, $10), adm $4; 203-245-7139.

Aug 13-14: Summer Sampler Show & Sale, Huber’s Gallery, 40 Ferry Rd, Old Saybrook, 10 am-5 pm, complimentary appraisals; 860-388-6809.

Art Exhibits____ _____

BACC Gallery/Gallery at The Historic Arcade Mall, 1001-12 Main St, Bridgeport; 203-522-4154.

Through July 31: “Artist of the Month: Kelly Bigelow Becerra,” works by contemporary artist who uses direct, flatbed scanning of objects 7 people to create new images heavily inspired by traditional American sampler patterns.

Through Aug 25: “Water, Water Everywhere,” celebration of water in oil, acrylic & mixed media pastel paintings by artists incl Helen Cantrell, Alberta Cifolelli, Emily Habansky & Mitzi Lyman.

The Barn Gallery, 82 Rte 37, New Fairfield; 203-746-4502.

Through July 30: carved porcelain sculpture by Jean Mann.

Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield; 203-775-4526.

Through Aug 14: “A Legacy of Fine Craft,” stories & works by 50+ accomplished teaching artists in craft mediums incl jewelry, ceramics, glass, wood, fiber & metal.

Brookfield Museum & Historical Society, 165 Whisconier Rd (Rtes 133 & 25), Brookfield Center; 203-740-8140.

Through Aug 27: “Famous People With Ties To Brookfield,” celebration of nationally recognized individuals incl patriots, public servants, authors, playwrights, actors, artists, et al, who have gained prominence in their field of endeavor & have either lived in or had direct ties to Brookfield.

Connecticut Historical Society Museum & Library, One Elizabeth St, Hartford; 860-236-5621.

Through Aug 6: “Dining with a Society of American Collectors: Their View of the Past,” items from collection of pioneering antiques collector George Dudley Seymour depicting an imagined 1941 dinner meeting of the Walpole Society, an influential collectors’ society which provided a forum for antiquers, such as Seymour, to share their favorite pieces.

Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Rd (at corner of Center St), Easton; 203-261-0134.

Through Aug 31: “Truth & Whimsey,” paintings & decorative pcs by Marilyn Brownstein.

Good News Café & Gallery, 684 Main St/Rte 6, Woodbury; 203-266-4663.

*(new show) Through Sept 27: “Working with The Set-Up,” oil paintings by Susie Tarnowicz, who works simultaneously as a farmer, a woodworker, an installation artist, a writer , a pasta maker, a milker, a failed bread baker, a book binder, a collector & a teacher; July 31, opening reception, 3-5 pm.

Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington; 860-868-0518.

The Artist’s Corner (in Museum Shop, can be visited without paying full museum adm), through July 31: work by award-winning Taino artist Melanio Gonzalez, who works in graphics, sand, clay & natural multi-media to create pre-Columbian inspired sand paintings, designer gourds, sculptures & log-drums.

*(new show) The Artist’s Corner, Aug 1-31: works by Narragansett descent basket maker & 18th Century re-enactor Jennifer Lee, who creates historically accurate baskets using birch bark, elm bark, spruce root & ash splints in Northeastern Woodland tradition.

Kent Art Association, The Gallery at KAA, 21 South Main St/Rte 7, Kent; 860-927-3989.

*(new show) Through Sept 5: “President’s Show,” representational oils, watercolors, pastels, graphics, acrylics, sm sculpture & collage works by regional artists (KAA members & non-members) as selected by Melody Asbury, Deborah Chabrian & Roger Kastel; July 29, opening reception, 5-7 pm; July 30, awards reception, 2-4 pm.

Morrison Gallery, 5 Maple St, Kent; 860-927-4501.

Through Aug 5: new still life paintings by Russian-born Kirill Doron & sculpture from the studio of Joy Brown.

Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd, Wilton. Grounds are always open dawn through dusk; call for visitor center and gallery hours; 203-761-9945, 203-834-1896.

Through Aug 21: “From Pencil To Plate,” new works incl drawings & prints by Sally Frank, who spent two weeks at Weir Farm in March 2008; Aug 7, “Prints & Process” gallery talk, 2 pm.

Concerts, Musical Events ____

July 30: Kevin Everitt in concert, Sandy Hook Village Park, 5 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, 6:30 pm, free performance of oldies, contemporary Christian & pop selections hosted by Faith at Newtown, bring lawn chair or blanket for seating; 203-364-1448.

July 30: Monthly ballroom dance at Holy Trinity Greek Church Community Center, 4070 Park Ave, Bridgeport, 7 pm-midnight (free dance lesson at 8), $17, singles & couples welcome, music by DJ Peter Collins, special performance at9:30 by award-winning American rhythm stars Vard Margaryan & Kateryna Angelone, complimentary refreshments; 203-374-7308.

Aug 4: Alternate Universe at Dickinson Park, Elm Dr, Newtown, 6:30-8 pm, free 90-minute concert of rock, funk, R&B & country by Newtown-based trio will continue Parks & Rec 2011 summer concert series, bring seating, picnics welcome, under pavilion if light rain;  203-270-4340.

Aug 4: The Soul Jazz Project at The Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury, 5:30-7:30 pm, $15 ($7 museum members), First Thursday performance in museum’s courtyard, live jazz by group dedicated to music of Hard Bop & Soul Jazz period (1955-65); 203-753-0381.

Aug 5-7: 16th anniversary Litchfield Jazz Festival, at Kent School, Rte 341 at Macedonia Rd, Kent, $22-$150 single tickets/adv, 3-day adv pass $350,  $30-$150 at gate (free ages 12 & under for lawn seats, other discounts available), performances by (Fri, music begins 7:45 pm) Clayton Brothers, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Matt Wilson, (Sat, music begins at noon) Albert Rivera Organ Quintet, Champain Fulton Quartet, The Bronx Horns, Vijay Iyer Trio, Ray Charles Tribute w/ Davell Crawford, Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band & (Sun, begins at noon) Dena DeRose Trio, Dr Lonnie Smith Trio, Matt Wilson Quartet Plus Strings, Joe Lovano Nonet, Jimmy Heath Big Band, also Litchfield Jazz Camp student performers, After Party & Open Jam sessions following Fri & Sat evening’s performances, ongoing artist clinics & interviews, children’s activities, food & crafters; 860-361-6285.

Aug 6: Crystal Cymbalogy Concert at Sticks & Stones Farm, 201 Huntingtown Rd, Newtown, 7-9 pm, $20, (or $10 each w/ 2 friends), healing meditative music event performance by Rick & Cynthia Quintanal including quartz crystal healing bowls, drums, cymbals & voice; 203-257-9935, 203-270-8820, www.SticksAndStonesFarm.com.

Gate House Coffee House, Rte 172 (in front of training school), Southbury; 203-586-2144 (Southbury Training School Music Therapy Dept).

Summer Concert Series, Tues 6:30 pm (under pavilion if rain), free adm, bring chairs or blankets for seating:  Aug 2, The Brubeck Brothers Quartet.

Ives Concert Park, WCSU westside campus, University Blvd, Danbury; 203-837-9226 (or TicketMaster, 203-744-8100).

Summer Concert Series, rain or shine: Aug 3, Guster, Ra Ra Riot opening, 7:30 pm, $25-$35 ($100/family 4-pack).

Fine Arts & Family Series: July 30, CT Ballet 30th Anniversary “Summer Dance Caravan,” 7:30 pm (rain date July 31), free; Aug 6, “An Evening with Linda Eder,” 8 pm, $40-$75.

St James’s Episcopal Church, 25 West St, Danbury; 203-748-3561.

Wednesday Carillon Concert Series, 12:30 pm, free concerts: Aug 3, George Matthew, Jr.

For Kids & Families _________

Aug 6: Second Annual Walk For Wildlife, Cider Mill Rd (in the cul-de-sac), Sandy Hook, $5/person donation requested, residents of all ages invited to walk two-mile course led by Julia Shuman & Liza Tananbaum in fundraiser to benefit National Wildlife Federation’s ongoing efforts to clean Gulf following 2010 BP oil spill, also refreshments, raffles; 203-364-1201, 203-270-7922.

Miscellaneous ___________

July 29: “Vincent: A Portrait by The Postman Roulin,” Southbury Library, 100 Poverty Rd, Southbury, 7 pm, free one-man program (registration required) by Ted Zalewski will share the spirit of van Gogh, the person & the artist, as seen through the eyes of his friend, the postman Joseph Roulin of Arles, France; 203-262-0626 x130.

July 30: Bethel Republican Town Committee Lobsterfest, Bennett Park, 14 Shelter Rock Rd, Bethel, 3 pm, $35, $30 seniors, $75 family (2 adults w/ lobster dinners & 2 children ages 12 & under w/ hamburger/hot dog meals), reservations requested; 203-792-4995

July 31: WCSU MFA Writers-in-Residence Reading: Phillip Lopate, Western CT State Univ Campus Center ballroom, 43 Lake Ave Extension, Danbury, 7:30 pm, free reading by essayist & novelist (Bachelorhood, Against Joie de Vivre) known for wry, complex writing & bold candor; 203-837-8878, www.wcsu.edu/writing/mfa.

July 31: “An Introduction to Ayurveda with Successful Treatments of Common Conditions,” Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury, 7 pm, free program by Drs Neeru & Somesh Kaushik will be followed by group meditation (free instruction available) & chanting for world peace; 203-263-2254.

Aug 1: “The Successes, Flops & Peculiarities of American Weapons Procurement,” The Brookfield Museum, Rte 25 at Rte 133, Brookfield Center, 7:30 pm, free program by retired engineer & research writer Robert Purssell will look at weapons of war from battleships & torpedoes to fighter aircraft, light refreshments follow; 203-775-8140.

Aug 5: WCSU MFA Writers-in-Residence Reading: Rick Moody, Western CT State Univ Campus Center ballroom, 43 Lake Ave Extension, Danbury, 7:30 pm, free reading by award-winning author (The Ice Storm, Garden State) regarded as gutsy & humorous; 203-837-8878, www.wcsu.edu/writing/mfa.

Aug 6: Second Annual Walk For Wildlife, Cider Mill Rd (in the cul-de-sac), Sandy Hook, $5/person donation requested, residents of all ages invited to walk two-mile course led by Julia Shuman & Liza Tananbaum in fundraiser to benefit National Wildlife Federation’s ongoing efforts to clean Gulf following 2010 BP oil spill, also refreshments, raffles; 203-364-1201, 203-270-7922.

Aug 6: Butterfly Workshop at Sticks & Stones Farm, 201 Huntingtown Rd, Newtown, 2-4 pm, $5, learn about butterfly habitat, the amazing Monarch journey, their host plants & life cycle, how to collect the larva & to raise caterpillars, suitable for all ages, reservations requested; 203-270-8820, www.SticksAndStonesFarm.com.

Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-2475.

(FILM) July 29-Aug 4: Bridesmaids (R), 7 & 9:15 pm, mat Fri-Sun 4 pm.

July 29-Aug 4: Judy Moody and The No So Bummer Summer (PG), mat Fri-Sun 11:30 am & 1:50 pm, Mon-Thurs 1 & 4 pm.

Newtown Toastmasters, Town Hall South Parks & Recreation Conference Room, 3 Main St, Newtown; 203-313-5507.

Local chapter of nat’l/international organization meets 1st & 3rd Wed/month, guests & newcomers welcome: next meetings Aug 3, Aug 17.

Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall (lower level, use rear parking lot), 45 Main Street, Newtown; 203-270-4377.

Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm & Sat 9 am-noon, access is from town hall’s back parking lot, shop carries discounted items from local businesses & private donors incl clothing, sm home accessories & more.

Sandy Hook Organic Farmers’ Market, at Fairfield Hills campus, Primrose St, Newtown; 203-313-9908.

Weekly event runs Tuesdays (to mid Oct), 2-6 pm, featuring local food & craft vendors w/ fruits, vegetables, jams, baked goods, cut flowers, eggs & more.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-6224 (ask for Betty) or 203-264-3728 (ask for Krista).

Non-profit weight loss support group meets every Mon 6:30-7:30 pm (weigh-ins 5:45-6:15, meetings 6:30-7:30), meetings $2/week, membership $24/year.

Wednesday Night Poetry Series, at The Garage (Newtown teen center), 53 Church Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 203-426-6242, 203-364-0631.

Open mic 7:30 pm, featured poet at 8:45, poetry editing workshop follows featured poet: Aug 3, Open Mic Night; Aug 10, Andrea Barton & Martina Crouch; Aug 17, Polly Brody.

Theatre ______________

Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven; 203-787-4282, www.LongWharf.org.

Menopause the Musical, through Aug 7, curtain Tues-Sat 7:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2 pm, tickets $49.50 (group discounts available).

Musicals At Richter, Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury; 203-748-6873, www.MusicalsAtRichter.org.

Oliver!, July 29-Aug 13, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm (grounds open 7:15 for picnics), $18, $15 students & children.

Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rte 37 at 39 (behind firehouse), Sherman; 860-354-3622, www.ShermanPlayersorg.

The Supporting Cast, through July 30, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, $20.

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