July 14-15: Fourth Annual Wethersfield Glass Show, William J.Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St, Wethersfield, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov4; 860-257-3647.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) July 8-Aug 15, “Summer On My Mind,” group show w/ works by Ella C. Knoc. Carey McDougall, Robert Holden, Anda J. Styler, Susan Falato, et al.Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Rd ###at corner of Center St), Easton. Hours: Mon 11:22 A11/P11 Fri 10 am-5 pm, Tues 11:22 A11/P11 Wed 10 am-8 pm, Thurs 10 am-6 pm, Sat 10 am-3 pm. Call 261-0134.*###new show) July 15-Sept 15, Sparks In Ink,” drawings by Anju Khanna inspired by ancient art forms of India, significance of works explained by accompanying posters by Mrs Khanna; July 15, opening reception featuring Indian foods 11:22 A11/P11 music to complement artwork.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.Permanent display of works by Dick McEvoy, Ken Evans, et al.Gunn Memorial Library 11:22 A11/P11 Museum, Wykeham Rd at Rte 47, Washington Green. Hours: ###museum) Thurs-Sun 12-4 pm 11:22 A11/P11 by appt, ###library) Mon 11:22 A11/P11 Fri 9:30 am-5 pm, Tues 2-8 pm, Thurs 9:30 am-8 pm, Sat 9:30 am-3 pm. Call 860-868-7586 ###library), 860-868-7756 ###museum).In Stairwell Gallery: *###new show) July 14-Sept 1, “Scenes of Tranquility,” painting-like photographs that evoke tranquility 11:22 A11/P11 peacefulness by J.Y. Hsu; July 14, opening reception, 2-4 pm.Military Museum of Southern New England, 125 Park Ave, Danbury. Hours: Fri-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 790-9277.Permanent life-size interior dioramas w/ major military vehicles, extensive outdoor displays, also “Names on the Wall” computer program to help locate names on Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC.New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St, New Britain. Hours: Tues, Thurs-Fri 11:22 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 July 15, “Women Artists of New Britain,” 80 works by 38 female artists w/ ties to New Britain exploring changes in women’s art through history, also works from museum’s permanent collection representing significant American female artists incl Lee Krasner, Mary Cassatt, Helen Frankenthaler, et al.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.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 July 22, “Interiors,” paintings ###“personal perceptions of external surroundings 11:22 A11/P11 forms”) by Susan Arthur, drawings 11:22 A11/P11 paintings by Melinda James featuring interiors, still life 11:22 A11/P11 self-portraits using texture in inventive manner, and muted oil on linen paintings by Susan Lichtman.Dramalites of Washington and Missoula Children’s Theatre, Shepaug High School, School St, Washington. Call 860-868-7057.July 16: Open auditions for students entering kindergarten-12th grade for week-long camp w/ Missoula Children’s Theatre actor/director team, auditions begin 9:30 am, camp will run July 16-20, final public presentation Sat, July 21, openings for 50± children, camp fee for those cast is Nov10, contact Carol Couch for details. Ridgefield Theater Barn, Halpin Lane, Ridgefield, 302-431-9850.July 23 and 25: Open auditions for musical Baby, 7-9 pm, three female and three male leads, ages early 20’s to late 40’s, and 10-12 supporting roles. Bring/sing upbeat song. Run dates September 14-October 6.Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203-787-4284.Aug 2-7: Auditions for local Equity 11:22 A11/P11 non-Equity actors, Equity actors will be seen Thurs 11:22 A11/P11 Fri Aug 2-3 ###must bring your Equity membership card to audition), non-Equity on Mon 11:22 A11/P11 Tues Aug 6-7, have 2 monologues prepared, one classical, one contemporary, not to exceed 3 minutes combined, must make appt in adv.July 13: Mary Beth Sippin and The Diamond Spurs at C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7 pm, free concert  suitable for families/all ages, second of library’s 3-show outdoor summer series ###indoors if rain), bring blankets/low chairs for seating; 426-4533.July 14: 27th Annual Roxbury Pickin’ 11:22 A11/P11 Fiddlin’ Contest, Hurlburt Park, Apple La, Roxbury, adm Nov8 adults, free age 12 11:22 A11/P11 under, contestant registration 4 pm, performances begin 4:30 in fiddle jam, old-time fiddle, old-time banjo, mandolin, trick 11:22 A11/P11 fancy fiddle, open guitar ###finger 11:22 A11/P11 flat pickin’), vocal, bluegrass banjo 11:22 A11/P11 bands, youth 11:22 A11/P11 senior divisions, all acoustic performances, also vendors, playground, children’s arts 11:22 A11/P11 crafts tables, volleyball, lawn chairs and/or blankets recommended, benefit for Roxbury Vol Fire Dept; 860-354-2912.July 14: Eddie From Ohio and The Kennedys at Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, gates open 6 pm for picnics ###zoo is not open for tours during concerts), opener Anne Marie Menta begins 6:45, main performance begins 7:30, tickets ###on sale May 1) Nov15/advance, Nov17.50/gate, Nov10 ages 3-11 11:22 A11/P11 seniors, second concert of zoo’s annual ZooFolk Concert Series; 203-394-6572.July 18: Judson Maynard at St James Episcopal Church for Wednesday Carillon Recital Series, 25 West St, Danbury, 12:30, free concert on church’s historic Bulkley Carillon, housed in church since 1928 ###11:22 A11/P11 first set of carillon bells made in US), performer is Carillonneur Emeritus from Texas Tech Univ, Lubbock, Tex; 748-3561.July 20: Turtle Island String Quartet at the Silvermine Guild Arts Center, New Canaan, 8 pm, tickets Nov20, Nov10 for students under 18, reservations 203-966-9700, ext 22.July 21-22: 29th Annual Rock n’ Reggae Festival, Woodbury Ski Area, Woodbury, gates open at noon, shows begin 1 pm each day, tickets Nov22.50/adv, Nov25/gate, performances by Wailing Souls, Benaiah, One World Tribe, Live For Today, The Robert Jackson Band, Dufe of Life, Pete Schieps Band, Strictly Roots, etc ###call for performance schedule), arts 11:22 A11/P11 crafts and food vendors, BMX competitions; 203-263-2203.July 22: “Red, White and Blues: A Concert of American Music,” Immanuel Lutheran Church, 26 West St, Danbury, 2 pm, adm by freewill donation, performance by Immanuel Lutheran Players of organ preludes of Shaker tunes, songs from Civil War era, music of Leonard Bernstein, Joplin rags, Sousa marches 11:22 A11/P11 favorite American songs, public welcome to join in fun 11:22 A11/P11 fellowship prior to concert ###at noon, outdoors under tent, bring chairs).July 24: The Billy Cofrances Jazz Quintet, Ashlar of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown, 7 pm rain or shine, free outdoor performance of jazz favorites from all ages continues Ashlar’s 15th Annual Summer Sounds Concert Series, bring blankets/lawn chairs; 426-5847.Acoustic Café, 2926 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Waterbug recording artist Sloan Wainwright will perform July 20 at 9 pm. Call 203-335-FOLK ###3655).Open mic every Tues, sign ups 7 pm, performances begin at 8; Video Nights Wed 11:22 A11/P11 Thurs, 8:30 pm ###call for each night’s selection, or just show up).July 14, Christina Abbott 11:22 A11/P11 Friends ###July’s WPKN benefit concert), 9 pm, Nov8, rock/folk; July 18, CT Songwriters’ Assn Songwriters’ Showcase, 8 pm; July 19, The Sally Taylor Band, 8 pm, Nov15, Stephen Kellogg Band opening, rock/folk bands; July 20, Sloan Wainwright Band, 9 pm, Nov10; July 21, Jennifer George, 9 pm, Nov5, alternative folk/rock; July 25, The Writers Hang, 8:30 pm, Nov5, inovative song-writing, inspiring tales 11:22 A11/P11 moving music w/ Jessica Shoenberg, Scott Moore 11:22 A11/P11 Joe Rathbone; July 26, The Lauren Delallo Band and Mudstone, 9 pm, Nov5, local folk/rock bands; July 27, Battle of the Bands, noon-midnight, Nov8, 12 high school electric/punk/rock bands competing; July 28, Richard Shindell, 7 pm ###***early show), Nov20; Aug 2, Stacey Earle, 8:30 pm, Nov10; Aug 3, Carl Cacho, Christopher Williams 11:22 A11/P11 Maria Sangiolo, 9 pm, Nov8, traditional folk w/ contemporary twist: Williams’ djembe drumming.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-4519.Aldrich After Hours concert series, 7-9 pm, Nov20 ###series tickets available, reservations required), light refreshments: Stage A Performance, eclectic music 11:22 A11/P11 multi-media series showcase, performances 7 pm, tickets Nov30: July 13, Kristin Hersh ###folk rock, former Throwing Muses 11:22 A11/P11 Belly lead singer); July 27, Greg Osby 11:22 A11/P11 Jason Moran, jazz; Aug ###date TBA), Duncan Sheik.Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-4533. July 13, Mary Sippin 11:22 A11/P11 the Diamond Spurs, 7 pm, back lawn, bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating; if rain, moves inside.Borders Books*Music*Café, 110 Federal Rd, Danbury. Call 798-1100.Free music in the café, 8 pm unless noted: CityCenter Danbury, Ives St 11:22 A11/P11 Patriot Dr, Danbury. Call 792-1711.2001 CityCenter Summertime Festival of the Arts, free concerts.Thurs/Family Night, performances 6:30, targeted for families 11:22 A11/P11 children: July 19, The Zucchini Brothers, “The Beatles of kids’ music” perform “a stir-fry” of musical styles accompanied by guitar, keyboard 11:22 A11/P11 drums; July 26, Jeffrey 11:22 A11/P11 The Bossy Frog Band, 3-pc band plays original 11:22 A11/P11 traditional chidren’s melodies w/ fun, interactive stage show; Aug 2, Annie 11:22 A11/P11 The Natural Wonder Band, foursome performs interactive, fun-filled show w/ songs 11:22 A11/P11 dances for whole family.Fri-Sat performances 7:30 pm w/ classic rock, opera, jazz, blues, oldies, Big Band, etc: July 13, The Rafael Latin Jazz Band, original compositions 11:22 A11/P11 contemporary sounds of Santana to Jose Feliciano w/ blend of native Puerto Rican rhythms, jazz 11:22 A11/P11 classical influences; July 14, Harmony Street ###rain location Tuxedo Junction, 5 Ives St), “New England’s premier doo-wop vocal group); July 20, Amy Gallatin 11:22 A11/P11 Stillwaters, folk, bluegrass, country ballards, western swing 11:22 A11/P11 blues; July 21, Heather Thomson, Perry Price 11:22 A11/P11 Friends ###rain location Tuxedo Junction, 5 Ives St), golden melodies of Broadway musicals, Viennese operetta 11:22 A11/P11 grand operas performed by international opera singers..Ives Concert Park, WCSU westside campus, University Blvd, Danbury. Call 837-9226 ###or TicketMaster, 744-8100).Family Concert Series, tickets Nov10 adults, free ages 12 11:22 A11/P11 under: July 13, An Evening of Jazz with Doug Hartline, 7:30 pm; Aug 26, The Importance of Being Earnest, 3 pm.Summer Concert Series: July 15, Trisha Yearwood, 7 pm, tickets Nov25-Nov55, children Nov10; July 21, The Doobie Brothers, tickets Nov25-Nov55, children Nov10; Aug 12, The Everly Bros. with special guest The Kingston Trio, 7 pm, tickets Nov25-Nov55, children Nov10; Aug 17, The Beach Boys, tickets Nov25-Nov55, children Nov10; Sept 3, The Yes Symphonic Tour, 6 pm, tickets Nov25-70, children Nov10, classic rock band is touring w/ 40-pc orchestra.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: July 14, Vikki True 11:22 A11/P11 Mark Kelso, duo will perform international music, blues 11:22 A11/P11 original compositions; July 21, Camerata Strings, string trio will offer classic music incl special performance of work by composer, musicologist 11:22 A11/P11 former Opera News editor Frank Merkling; Aug 19, Annual Jazz Barbecue Benefit, 4-7 pm, call for details, traditional event will feature music by Housatonic Dixieland Jazz Band 11:22 A11/P11 all-you-can-eat picnic food; Sept 8, Out To Lunch, string band will offer blend of fiddle, swing 11:22 A11/P11 bluegrass w/ vocals; Sept 15, Richard Slade, Irish tenor will perform “Irish Minstrelsy: A Tribute to John McCormack,” covering the tenor’s career from opera 11:22 A11/P11 art songs to Irish ballads; Sept 22, Rhonda Larson, flutist will conclude 50th season w/ grand finalé concert.Music Mountain, Music Mountain Rd ###near Rtes 63 11:22 A11/P11 126), Falls Village. Radio broadcasts on WMNR ###Monroe, 88.1 FM). Call 860-824-7126.72nd Season, tickets Nov17.50/adv, Nov20/door, Nov10 students.Baroque Concerts, 8 pm: July 20, classical violinist Carol Lieberman 11:22 A11/P11 fortepianist Mark Kroll perform an all-Beethoven program.Chamber Concerts: July 15, Jacques Thibaud Trio w/ guest pianist Peter Basquin 11:22 A11/P11guest bassist Alvin Brehm, works of Brahms, Francaix 11:22 A11/P11 Hummel; July 22 Bard Music Festival: Whitman String Quartet w/ guest violist Nardo Poy 11:22 A11/P11 guest cellist Robert Martin, works of Beethoven, Prokofiev 11:22 A11/P11 Brahms ###free pre-concert lecture by Robert Martin begins 2 pm); July 29, Whitman String Quartet w/ guest pianist Pedja Muzejevic, works of Mozart, Franck 11:22 A11/P11 Beethoven.Jazz Concerts, Sat 8 pm: July 14, Alto ###Joe Beck on alto guitar 11:22 A11/P11 Ali Ryerson on alto flute), jazz favorites 11:22 A11/P11 original compositions w/ “distinctive new sound”; July 21, Jive By Five, hard-driving re-creation of jump band style of 1940s ###major force in golden era of swing).Special Events: July 6, All Hands Around: Traditional Irish Music 11:22 A11/P11 Step Dancing, 8 pm, call for performer 11:22 A11/P11 program details.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: Next Stop Café, 102 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 730-9940.Acoustic blues, 7-10 pm, free adm ###unless noted) but reservations sugg: Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Call 203-966-9700.43rd Summer Chamber Music Series, performances 8 pm, tickets Nov20 adults, Nov10 students/children 18 11:22 A11/P11 under ###season tickets Nov75): July 20, The Turtle Island String Quartet; Aug 3, The Laurentian String Quartet.Summer Sounds of the World concert series, Bridgeport. Call 203-367-7917.Free concerts at three locations, suitable for all ages.Bridgeport Ferry Terminal, Water St, performances 5 pm: July 19, Washboard Slim 11:22 A11/P11 The Blue Lights, traditional 11:22 A11/P11 original jug band music, mixture of blues, early jazz 11:22 A11/P11 ragtime. Chase Plaza/City Hall Annex, Broad St ###downtown area), performances at noon: July 19, Urban Youth Xplosions11, performances of hip hop, breakdancing 11:22 A11/P11 slam poetry by CityKids, The FairHaven Breakers, RAW Word Collective, 11:22 A11/P11 surprise guests. Washington Park, Barnum Ave at Noble Ave, performances 3 pm: July 29, blues master James Cotton, only CT performance this summer by singer, stomper 11:22 A11/P11 harp-player extraordinaire w/ his band.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.July 13-19, A.I, ###Artificial Intelligence) PG13, 6:50 11:22 A11/P11 9:25, Matinees Sat-Sun--Wed 1:10 11:22 A11/P11 4:40; Sexy Beast, R, 7:10 11:22 A11/P11289:15, Mat Sat-Sun-Wed, 1, 3 11:22 A11/P11 5:05; Anniversary Party, R, 7 11:22 A11/P11 9:35, Mat Sat-Sun-Wed, 1:30 11:22 A11/P11 4; Momento, R, 7:25 11:22 A11/P11 9:45; Mat Sat-Sun-Wed 1:20 11:22 A11/P11283:45.The Discovery Museum/Henry B. duPont Planetarium, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-372-3521.Children’s planetarium shows Tues-Fri 1 pm, Sat-Sun 2 pm. Shows suitable for all ages Tues-Fri 3:30 pm, Sat-Sun 1 11:22 A11/P11 3 pm. ###Call museum for current programs.)Through Aug 31: Sat-Sun, Traveler’s Guide to the Solar System ###ages 7-adult), 1 11:22 A11/P11 3 pm, Wonderful Sky ###preschool-age 7), 2 pm; Mon-Fri Wonderful Sky 1 pm, Traveler’s Guide to the Solar System, 3 pm. Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475. July 13-July 19, Evolutio, comedy, PF-13, Fri-Thurs 7 11:22 A11/P11 9:15 pm; Mat Sat-Sun 1 11:22 A11/P11 3:45 pm, Tues-Wed-Thurs 1 pm.Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk/IMAX Theatre, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Call 203-852-0700.Through Sept: Journey Into Amazing Caves, daily 11 am, noon, 1, 2 11:22 A11/P11 3 pm; All Access: IMAX Concert Film, Sat-Sun 5 pm; double feature Everest and Journey Into Amazing Caves, Fri-Sun 7 pm.Wadsworth Atheneum, 800 Main St, Hartford. Call 860-278-2670 x3027.Taboo11 Summer Film Series, screenings Thurs 11:22 A11/P11 Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 2 pm: through July 15, The Terrorist; July 19-22, Kadosh; July 26-29, Last Resort; June 28 ###one screening only), Southern Comfort ###*free adm); Aug 2-5, Me, You, Them; Aug 9-12, Human Resources; Aug 16-19, The Widow of St Pierre; Aug 23-26, Shower.July 13-15: “Day Out With Thomas™,” Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury, 9 am-6 pm each day, tickets Nov13 ###early reservations recommended), 20-minute train rides pulled by steam engine replica of Thomas the Tank Engine, also games, Thomas 11:22 A11/P11 Friends video stations, interactive exhibits, hands-on entertainment, amusement rides, visits w/ Sir Topham Hatt, etc; 798-5825.July 16-20: ABCDE: Gospel Light’s Son Creek Junction Vacation Bible School, Beacon Hill Church, 371 Old Zoar Rd, Monroe, 9 am-noon daily, free, ages 4-grade 7 invited to discover 5 golden nuggets of truth, also take part in mission project to find Samaritan’s Purse; 268-8521.Devil’s Den, Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.Free programs, reservations required: July 21, “I Spy… Walk for Children,” 9:30-11:30 am, for ages 5 11:22 A11/P11 up w/ accompanying parent, children’s eyes will be opened to different features 11:22 A11/P11 thoughts in nature that can expand their awareness 11:22 A11/P11 horizons.Kettletown State Park, Kettletown Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5678.Free programs for campers 11:22 A11/P11 public, evenings programs are at camp office, daytime events are at beach: July 13, “Tales of Tricksters,” 8 pm, special Friday the 13th program w/ stories about tricksters such as snakes 11:22 A11/P11 coyotes, mystery boxes to open, “Un-Natural Trail” walks, etc; July 14, “Something’s Fishy,” 10:30 am, discover river-life in hands-on catch 11:22 A11/P11 release program; July 14, “Snakes of Connecticut,” 8:30 pm, live snakes, slide show; July 20, “Tales and Trails” Insectlopedia11” 11 am, hunt for forest insects 11:22 A11/P11 reading of poems from Douglas Florian’s Insectlopedia; July 20, “Alien Campfire,” 8 pm, help rangers rid park of alien plants, then enjoy stories 11:22 A11/P11 treats by the camp fire; July 21, “Kettletown Survivor,” 10:30 am, hunt for habitat in friendly competition; July 21, “Bluebird Boxes,” 7:30 pm, **note early time 11:22 A11/P11 registration required for this program, build a take-home bluebird next box.Musicals at Richter, Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.Fairy Tale Theater, performances Sat 11 am, all tickets Nov5, rain or shine ###indoors if rain): July 14, Rapunzel and Stone Soup; Aug 11, Alice in Wonderland.Quick Center for the Arts/Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203-254-4010.Children’s Summer Theatre Camp, local students performing w/ professionals from Montana’s Missoula Children’s Theatre Company 11:22 A11/P11 Quick Center staff, public performances Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am, tickets Nov8 adults, Nov6 children: through July 14, The Fisherman 11:22 A11/P11 His Wife; July 27-28, Cinderella; Aug 3, Treasure Island; Aug 17-25, Red Riding Hood. Young Audience Series, performances 1 11:22 A11/P11 3 pm, tickets Nov10 adults, Nov8 children ###series tickets 11:22 A11/P11 senior discounts available): 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 11:22 A11/P11 1 pm, Nov12/show ###series tickets 11:22 A11/P11 discounts abvailable): July 14, “Sweet Potato Pie and Such11” w/ African storytellers Karen Nur El-Amin ###“Queen Nur”) 11:22 A11/P11 Kala JoJo ###“The Tall Storyteller”), stories, songs, dance 11:22 A11/P11 costumes.Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court ###Post Rd East/Rte 1), Westport. Call 203-227-4177.2001 Children’s Summer Series, performances 11 am 11:22 A11/P11 2 pm, tickets Nov8 11:22 A11/P11 Nov10: July 13, Aesop’s Fables by Jim West 11:22 A11/P11 TheatreWorks ###puppetry, classical music, drawing, storytelling 11:22 A11/P11 geography).Through July 14: Danbury City Fair, Danbury Fair Mall, Backus Ave, Danbury, gates open Mon-Fri 5 pm, Sat-Sun noon ###also July 4 at noon), state-of-the-art midway rides, games of skill 11:22 A11/P11 chance, refreshments, Kiddieland rides ###specifically for ages 7 11:22 A11/P11 under; Kids Days are June 30-July 1, July 7-8 11:22 A11/P11 14, kids ride unlimited from 12-5 pm for Nov10), opening night fireworks at 9:30.Through July 15: A Celebration of American Crafts, Samuel Marvin House, 444 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, Wilton ###Cannondale section), Fri 10 am-8 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 12-4 pm, free adm, reproduction furniture, antique quilts 11:22 A11/P11 works by local artists, also reenactments by The Queen’s Rangers; 203-563-0036.July 14: Green Fair, Washington Green, Rte 47, Washington, 10 am-2 pm, silent auction, book sales 11:22 A11/P11 signings, gifts, Plant Place, Ye Olde Bake Shoppe, BBQ Pit, Sharpening Shack, white elephant, etc; 860-868-0569 ###First Congregational Church).July 14: “Off To The City, Back To The Country” one-day art show, The Barn Gallery, Rte 37 at Rte 39, New Fairfield Commons, New Fairfield, 10 am-5 pm rain or shine, Newtown-based NWS artist Ruth Newquist will present show 11:22 A11/P11 sale of her work, on-site oil demonstration during morning hours, catered reception during afternoon; 746-4502.July 14-15: The Cannondale Summerfest, Cannondale Village, Rte 7, Wiltyon, 10 am-4 pm rain or shine ###outdoor show), regional crafters w/ dolls, jewelry, hand painted clothing, sculpture, florals, etc; 749-0863.July 15: Seymour Hist Scty Humphreysville Marketplace, 59 West St, Seymour, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine, free adm, antiques 11:22 A11/P11 collectibles vendors, also crafters, attic treasures, etc; 203-888-0037.July 15: Summer Psychic Fair, Radisson Hotel, Lake Ave/Mill Plain Rd, Danbury, 11 am-6 pm, free adm, readings by area psychics, clairvoyants, astrologers, tarot 11:22 A11/P11 gemstone readers, vendors, stress 11:22 A11/P11 healing program by energy balancer Jean Hacker; 792-2939.July 21: Bethel Public Library Giant Paperback Book Sale, 189 Greenwood Ave/Rte 302, Bethel, 10 am-4 pm ###rain date July 22), thousands of books in most genres available.July 22: Garden Conservancy Open Day at The Garden of Ideas, 647 North Salam Rd, Ridgefield, 10 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm Nov5, public invited to visit private garden w/ collection of woody 11:22 A11/P11 herbaceous ornamental plants, large vegetable garden, hand-built cedar structures, water features 11:22 A11/P11 stunning natural marsh, part of Garden Conservancy’s Open Days Program, one of 15 gardens in CT participating in program today ###call Conservancy for details); 888-842-2442.July 22: Garden Conservancy Open Day at home of Donna Clark, 264 North Salam Rd, Ridgefield, 10 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm Nov5, public invited to visit private romantic English-style gardens in informal country setting w/ old favorites 11:22 A11/P11 newest perennials 11:22 A11/P11 annuals intertwined w/ whimsical sculptures; 888-842-2442.July 22: Garden Conservancy Open Day at home of Martine 11:22 A11/P11 Richard Copeland, 12 Eastwoods Rd, Roxbury, 10 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm Nov5, public invited to visit 3-acre hillside garden bordered by stone walls 11:22 A11/P11 staircases which connect multi-level terraces w/ variety of plant material around structures 11:22 A11/P11 features of French 11:22 A11/P11 Italian traditions incl vistas, parterres, hedges of yew 11:22 A11/P11 box, potted plants, water features, statues 11:22 A11/P11 seats, part of Garden Conservancy’s Open Days Program; 888-842-2442.July 22: Garden Conservancy Open Day at home of Wesley Rouse, 237 Pine Meadow, Southbury, 10 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm Nov5, public invited to visit 5 acres of landscaping incl pond, pool 11:22 A11/P11 garden w/ herbaceous borders throughout, blue 11:22 A11/P11 white garden, also shade garden; 888-842-2442.July 22: Garden Conservancy Open Day at home of Gael Hammer, 63 River Rd, Washington Depot, 10 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm Nov5, public invited to visit cottage garden designed to engulf house w/ flowers 11:22 A11/P11 shrubs 11:22 A11/P11 provide different spaces for outdoor living incl oversized borders, grass garden, white moon garden, “step” garden 11:22 A11/P11 container gardens; 888-842-2442.Barnes 11:22 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free programs: July 15, discussion 11:22 A11/P11 signing w/ Raymond F. Gregory ###Age Discrimination in the American Workplace), 3 pm; July 19, discussion 11:22 A11/P11 signing w/ prize-winning adventure journalist Kevin McMurray ###Deep Descent: Adventure and Death Diving the Andrea Doria), 7:30 pm.Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 794-8756.Free programs: July 17, Monthly Book Group meeting, 7:30-9 pm, discussion of Nuala O’Faolain’s Are You Somebody?CT Contacts, New Haven. Call 203-468-1144.Dances each Fr @Pinecrest Country Club, 745 River Rd/Rte 110, Shelton, 8 pm-1 am, Nov13, no jeans/sneakers. Dances Sat @Colonial Tavern, Rte 67, Oxford, 8:30 pm-1 am, Nov13, no jeans/sneakers, themes as follows: 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: Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: July 14, “Fern Identification Walk,” 9:30-11:30 am, learn to identify common species 11:22 A11/P11 learn about ferns’ intriguing methods of reproduction, bring magnifying lens 11:22 A11/P11 fern book if poss; July 14, “Search for Summer Woodland Butterflies,” 10 am-noon, program w/ lepidopterist Victor DeMasi to learn about 11:22 A11/P11 possibly view Banded Hairstreeak, Northern Pearly Eye and/or Summer Azure butterflies.Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 11:22 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 11:22 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 11:22 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282.Free programs: July 17, Critic’s Circle Book Group meeting, 7 pm, discussion of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, new members always welcome; July 18, AM Book Group meeting, 10 am, discussion of Correlli’s Mandolin by Louis DeBernieres, new members always welcome.Sunrise Herbal Remedies, 35 Codfish Hill Rd, Bethel. Call 794-0809.Free workshops w/ slides 11:22 A11/P11 handouts, 10 am, light refreshments: July 14, “Natural Healthy Weight Loss”; July 21, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy: Herbs for Wellness 11:22 A11/P11 Balance”.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: July 18, Krissie Peterson, former journalist 11:22 A11/P11 public relations writer, currently a children’s book editor, her poetry will be featured in upcoming Poetry Motel and The Underwood Review.Country Players of Brookfield, Rte 25 ###next to library), Brookfield Center, Call 775-0023.Godspell, through July 28, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat ###Sun) July 15, 2:30 pm, tickets Nov10.Dandelion Productions, Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-394-6565.Much Ado About Nothing, July 27-29 11:22 A11/P11 Aug 1-4, curtain 7:30 pm, free outdoor performances of Shakespeare, indoors if rain.Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.Bach To Bacharach and David, through Aug 5, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 5:30 11:22 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets Nov28 11:22 A11/P11 Nov30, senior discounts on matinees, limited Nov15 rush tickets available.Goodspeed Opera House, Rte 82, East Haddam. Call 860-873-8668.They All Laughed11 The New Gershwin Musical, through Sept 28, curtain Wed-Thurs 7:30 pm, Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, mat Wed 11:22 A11/P11 Sun 2 pm, Sat 4 pm, tickets Nov22-Nov44.Musicals At Richter, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.Grease, through July 21, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm ###grounds open 7:15 for picnics), tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 seniors, Nov10 students 11:22 A11/P11 children.Oliver11 July 26-Aug 11, curtain curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm ###grounds open 7:15 for picnics), tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 seniors, Nov10 students 11:22 A11/P11 children; Thurs, July 26, preview performance, all tickets Nov6.Ridgefield Theatre Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203-431-9850.Neil Simon’s Chapter Two, through July 21, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm ###doors open 7 pm, cabaret-style seating, bring food 11:22 A11/P11 drink or purchase limited refreshments), also Sun, July 15 11:22 A11/P11 Thurs, July 19, tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 students 11:22 A11/P11 seniors.Summer Cabaret at Yale, 217 Park St, New Haven. Call 203-432-1567.bash, through July 21, curtain Wed-Sat 8:30 pm ###dinner served 7 pm), tickets Nov16 adults, Nov14 seniors, Nov10 students, group rates available.TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860-350-6863.Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, July 21-Aug 25, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 7 pm, tickets Nov20 adults, Nov18 students 11:22 A11/P11 seniors; also ###Thurs) July 19, senior citizens’ preview, free adm; and ###Thurs) July 26, Pay-What-You-Can-Night, 8 pm.Town Players of Newtown, Little Theatre, theatre is on Orchard Hill Rd ###mailing address is PO Box 211), Newtown. Call 270-9144. The Comedy Of Errors, through July 28, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, also mat Sun, July 22, 2 pm, tickets Nov10.Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court, Westport. Call 203-227-4177.Don’t Make Me Laugh, through July 14, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, Mon-Thurs 8 pm, mat Wed 2 pm, Sat 5 pm, tickets Nov17-Nov48.Three Days of Rain, July 18-Aug 4, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, Mon-Thurs 8 pm, mat Wed 2 pm, Sat 5 pm, tickets Nov17-Nov48.*******************Events that appear by date have Newtown events listed first, with additional events listed by their start time. At the time of printing, the information here is accurate as presented; a call ahead is always a good idea to be safe.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. 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