July 13: 29th Annual Madison Antiques Show, on the green, Madison, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm Nov3.50 ###free ages 10 12:10 A11/P11 under w/ adult), 80± dealers, refreshments available; 203-421-3241.July 20-21: 5th 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.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Hours: Tues-Thurs 12:10 A11/P11 Sat-Sun 1-5 pm, Fri 12-8 pm. Call 203-438-4519.Through July 14, “Linda St John: Even Dogs Go Home To Die,” 16 drawings 12:10 A11/P11 writing by Ms St John, work based on artist’s recently-published memor, accompanied by excerpts from book hand-written directly onto museum’s walls.The Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-372-3521.*###new show) July 6-Sept 29, “digNubia,” hands-on show transforms visitors into archaeologists exploring ancient Nubia through use of math 12:10 A11/P11 science concepts.Military Museum of Southern New England, 125 Park Ave, Danbury. Hours: ###Nov 1-March 31) Fri-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Hours: ###April 1-Oct 31) Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 790-9277.“Unterseeboot,” exhibit detailing the history of submarine warfare during WWII incl formation of the German Submarine Art and the April 5, 1942 attack on Cape Hatteras. Also 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.Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Call 860-350-2181.*###new show) July 13-Aug 20, recent watercolors, pastels 12:10 A11/P11 oils by landscape artist Jane Wright Wolf; July 13, opening reception, 12-2 pm.Sherman Library, Rte 39, Sherman. Hours: Tues-Wed, Fri 11 am-6 pm, Thurs 11 am-7 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm. Call 860-354-2455.Through July 31, “The Front Door: Security and Style,” photos by Sherman First Selectman 12:10 A11/P11 award-winning photographer Art von Placheki, all in color 12:10 A11/P11 depicting European front doors.Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-966-5617.Through July 14, ”Open Silvermine Guild Artists Group Exhibition: Souvenirs of Memory,” art that reflects past experiences from a personal or communal point of view.Through July 14, “Director’s Choice: Fluidity and Fantasy,” paintings by Susan Sharp.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 21, “Three Women’s Perspective,” oil paintings by Karen Bonanno, ceramic sculpture by Ashley James, 12:10 A11/P11 prints by Eve LeBer. Through Sept 29, “Sculpture in The World Of Art,” exhibit featuring works by 7 artists, also “Moo-siac” by ASAP students, continues WAA’s 50th anniv celebration.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 July 14, “Paula Rego: Celestina’s House,” recent work by one of the most significant figurative artists working in Britain today incl output of past 4 years almost in its entirety; July 13, screening of documentary The Passion of Paula Rego, 11 am; July 13, “Paula Rego” gallery talk.Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel St at York, New Haven. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-6 pm. Masterpiece Tours of Permanent Collection every Sat 1:30 pm, Sun 3 pm. Call 203-432-0600.Through July 30, “Emmet Gowin: Changing the Earth, Aerial Photographs,” 90 aerial photos by the American artist ###b 1941) w/ subjects ranging from ICBM missle sites to golf courses under construction, all dealing w/ the way humans have changed the surface of the planet; July 16, gallery talk, 2 pm, led by Russell Lord; July 18, “Lessons Learned: A Student’s Perspective on Emmet Gowin,” noon, by grad student Jena Sher. Country Players of Brookfield, Rte 25, Brookfield Center. Call 775-0023.July 14-15: Auditions for fall production of Guare’s The House of Blue Leaves, Sun 5-8 pm, Mon 7-9 pm, 5 men 12:10 A11/P11 6 women ages 30-50 needed. Greater Waterbury Classic Concerts, Inc., 410 Country Club Rd, Waterbury 06708. Call 203-754-5590.July 15: Registration deadline for 5th Annual Chamber Music Institute 12:10 A11/P11 Festival, to be held at Teikyo Post Aug 5-18, full-time program Nov750, part-time ###8:30-2:30) Nov500, instruction 12:10 A11/P11 master classes for age 5-25 in piano, violin, viola, cello, flute, clarinet, sax 12:10 A11/P11 voice, all w/ performance opportunities, all led by experienced artist-teachers, contact Zoya Kolmanovsky for details.Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203-787-4284.Aug 1-6: Auditions for local Equity ###Aug 1-2) 12:10 A11/P11 non-Equity ###Aug 5-6) actors, prepare 2 monologues ###1 classical 12:10 A11/P11 1 contemporary, not to exceed 3 minutes combined), call after July 15 betw 10 am-5:30 pm to schedule appt.Ridgefield Guild of Artists, PO Box 552, Ridgefield, CT 06877. Call 203-438-8863.Call for entries for 25th Annual RGA Juried Exhibition, send SASE for show prospectus, entry fee Nov10/piece-members, Nov15/piece-non-members, show dates Oct 6-Nov 3, contact Debra Browne for details at 12 above.Warner Theatre, PO Box 1012, Torrington 06790. Call 860-489-7180.Oct 15: Deadline for receipt of never-before-produced one-act plays by CT writers for 8th Annual One-Act Play Contest, winning playwrights will be awarded full winter 2003 production, winners must attend some rehearsals, no restrictions on subject or style ###but tech limits means theater is preferable to simple set 12:10 A11/P11 tech requirements), sent SASE 1210 envelope to One-Act Play Contest, c/o above address, contact John Long for details. July 12: River City Slim 12:10 A11/P11 The Zydeco Hogs at C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7 pm, free concert moves indoors if rain, bring blankets/lawn chairs for seating; 426-4533.July 13: Annual Pickin’ N’ Fiddlin’ Contest, Hurlburt Town Park pavilion, Apple Lane ###off Rte 67, signs posted), Roxbury, registration opens 4 pm, contests begin 4:30, adm Nov8 adults, free ages 12 12:10 A11/P11 under, competition-performances in old time fiddle, old time banjo, mandolin, trick 12:10 A11/P11 fancy fiddle, open guitar, vocal, bluegrass banjo, more, refreshments available, playground, children’s arts 12:10 A11/P11 crafts table, raffles; 860-354-5912.July 13: “A Zoofull of Blues,” Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, gates open for ZooFolk concert series at 6 pm for picnics ###no alcohol allowed), opening set 6:45 by Jeff Lang, headling set by Willy Porter begins 7:30, tickets Nov16, outdoor performance moves into Carousel Museum if rain; 203-394-6565.July 19: Elvis Night at The Sycamore Drive-In, 282 Greenwood Ave/Rte 302, Bethel, 7-10 pm, performance by The J12:10 A11/P11B Band, part of Bethel Summer Festival; 743-6500, 792-2229.July 19: Steel Drum Bands concert, Rogers Park Middle School, Danbury, 7:30 pm, free performance by bands of children 12:10 A11/P11 teens participating in Danbury Music Centre’s summer program; 748-1716.July 20: Halfmanwonder at P.T. Barnum Square, Greenwood Ave, Bethel, 12-4 pm, 5-pc band offers music of 1950s-90s, part of Bethel Summer Festival; 743-6500, 792-2229.July 20: The Reel Thing, at the clock ###Bethel Center outdoor clock), corner Greenwood Ave 12:10 A11/P11 Depot Place, Bethel, 1-2 pm, 3-pc band will perform as part of Bethel Summer Festival; 743-6500, 792-2229.July 21: Fiddlers’ Brawl, Bethel Municipal Center front lawn, Schol St, Bethel, free performance by 3-pc band will conclude weekend-long Bethel Summer Festival, bring chairs/blankets, picnics welcome; 743-6500, 792-2229.July 23: Tara’s Thistle at Gunn Memorial Library 12:10 A11/P11 Museum, 5 Wykeham Rd ###at Rte 47), Washington Green, 7 pm, free performance by Bruce 12:10 A11/P11 Sandy Hedman w/ traditional maritime folk songs performed on irish flute, pennywhistle, bagpipe, bodhran 12:10 A11/P11 guitar; 860-868-7586.July 23: The Eriksson Quartet at East Hill Woods auditorium, 611 East Hill Rd, Southbury, 7:15 pm, free performance by string quartet; 262-6161.Acoustic Café, 2926 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-335-3655 ###FOLK).July 12, Susan Werner, 9 pm, Nov20, contemporary folk, Maia Sharp opens; July 13, Eystone and Joe Cristo, 8:30, Nov8, folk rock; July 18, Tim and Eric, 9 pm, Nov6, mellow folk rock; July 19, Patty Larkin, 7 pm ###note early start), Nov20; July 20, Michele Malone, 9 pm, Nov15, Nini Camp opens; July 26, Hieroglyph, 9 pm, Nov5, CD release party for band led by Laura Delallo; July 27, Domino, 9 pm, Nov10.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-4519.July 12, Zap Mama, 8 pm, tickets Nov20, outdoor performance ###bring blankets/lawn chairs) by 5-member African-Belgian women who have influenced Erykah Badu, The Roots, Common, et al, w/ African, soul, funk, reggae 12:10 A11/P11 hip-hop blends.CityCenter Danbury Green, Ives St 12:10 A11/P11 Patriot Dr, Danbury. Call 792-1711.Summertime Festival, Thurs 6:30, free family performances: July 18, Celtic Cross, Danbury-based pipe 12:10 A11/P11 drum corp offers extensive repertoire of Celtic tunes incl Irish 12:10 A11/P11 Scottish melodies.Summertime Festival Fri-Sat 7:30, misc performances: July 12, Bock and Blue, 9-pc band performs classic rock, R12:10 A11/P11B 12:10 A11/P11 original music led by Steely Dan arranger Gary Blu; July 13, Revolver ###rain location, Tuxedo Junction), a night of Beatles music; July 19, The Wiggins Sisters, singing-songwriting duo offers country blues to Appalachian-style folk; July 20, The Dubs ###rain location Tuxedo Junction), 50s music legends made popular “Could This Be Magic,” “Don’t Ask Me To Be Lonely,” “Darlin,” etc.Gate House Coffee House, Rte 172, Southbury. Call 586-2144 ###Soutbury Training School).2002 summer concert series, free adm: July 21, Sirius Coyote, 3 pm, sounds of the Americas, the high deserts 12:10 A11/P11 rainforests, w/ dance rhythms of Caribbean islands; July 23, The Paul Winter Consort, 6:30 pm, “earth music, a celebration of the creatures 12:10 A11/P11 cultures of the earth.”Ives Concert Park, WCSU westside campus, University Blvd, Danbury. Call 837-9226 ###or TicketMaster, 744-8100).Summer Concert Series, note tickets Nov3 higher on day of show, lawn seats Nov26 adult, Nov11 child, children age 2 12:10 A11/P11 under free on lawn, reserved seats as follows: July 21, Kenny Rogers, 7 pm, tickets Nov41 12:10 A11/P11 Nov61 reserved; July 26, Art Garfunkel, Kevin Briody opening, 7:30 pm, tickets Nov41 12:10 A11/P11 Nov56 reserved.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 13, “A Man and His Music: Skitch Henderson,” versatile band leader 12:10 A11/P11 performer Henderson will be joined by mezzo soprano Jeanne Lehman while discussing his life 12:10 A11/P11 musical journey; July 20, classical pianist Gayle Martin Henry.Next Stop Café, 102 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 730-9940.Acoustic blues, r12:10 A11/P11b, traditional country, etc, 7:30-10:30 pm, free adm ###unless noted), reservations sugg: July 12, Frank Fotusky, Nov8, acoustic blues w/ style culled from 1920s-40s; July 13, Big Appleachia, Nov10, country-style bluegrass; July 14, Tim Regan, Nov5, original material 12:10 A11/P11 vintage songs ranging from raw spirituals 12:10 A11/P11 “punchy city blues shouts” to Delta bottleneck slide 12:10 A11/P11 early swing.Ensemble regulars are Eliot Bailen, cello; Susan Rotholz, flute; Jill Levy, violin; 12:10 A11/P11 Sarah Adams, viola.Fri performances @St Andrew’s Church, Main St, Kent; Sat performances @Lake Mauweehoo Clubhouse, Sherman, tickets Nov20 adults, Nov15 students 12:10 A11/P11 seniors ###Nov10 lawn seats available for Sat performances, free lawn seating for age 12 12:10 A11/P11 under), series tickets Nov45: July 12-13, “Early Classical Gems for flute, cello, soprano and forte-piano,” works of Mozart, Beethoven, Nepomuk Hummel, et al, guest soprano Josephine Mongiardo 12:10 A11/P11 forte-pianist Kenneth Cooper.St James’ Episcopal Church/Wednesday Carillon Concert Series, 25 West St, Danbury. Call 748-3561.Free concerts 12:30 pm rain or shine, guest performers follow: July 17, Marcel Siebers, city carilloneur, Venlo 12:10 A11/P11 Cujik, The Netherlands; July 24, Lisa Lonie, carilloneur, St Thomas Church, Whitemarsh, Penn.Summer Sounds of the World, Bridgeport. Call 203-367-7917.Free concerts at Chase Plaza/City Hall Annex, Broad St, Bridgeport, noon: July 18, Inka Antares: Music of the Andes, music from mountains of Peru, Bolivia 12:10 A11/P11 Ecuador.Free concerts at Bridgeport Ferry Terminal, Water St, 5:30 pm: July 18, Mystic Seaport Forebiter, traditional, historic 12:10 A11/P11 contemporary vocal 12:10 A11/P11 instrumental styles rom Anglo-Irish ballads 12:10 A11/P11 African-American work songs to American fiddle tunes 12:10 A11/P11 West Indian sea chanteys. Free concerts at Washington Park, Barnum at Noble Ave, 3 pm: July 21, Ray Gonzalez Orquestra, top ten salsa, merengue 12:10 A11/P11 cumbia hits. Wilton Library Courtyard Concert Series, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd/Rte 7, Wilton. Call 203-762-3950.2nd Annual Summer Music 12:10 A11/P11 More Series, performances 5-6:30 pm, free: July 18, Gus Jazz Band and The Tony Kirmser/Will Fownes Duo, jazz by Wilton High School student bands; July 25, Joint Chiefs, folk 12:10 A11/P11 acoustic rock.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.July 12-18: The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys ###R), daily 7 12:10 A11/P11 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 12:10 A11/P11 4:10 pm, also Freudian Flicks Sat 11 am; Fast Runner ###NR), daily 7:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1 12:10 A11/P11 4:20 pm; My Big Fat Greek Wedding ###PG), daily 7:25 12:10 A11/P11 9:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:20, 3:20 12:10 A11/P11 5:20 pm; Sunshine State ###PG-13), daily 6:45 12:10 A11/P11 9:25 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:10 12:10 A11/P11 4 pm.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-2475.July 12-18: Ice Age ###PG), daily 7 12:10 A11/P11 9 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 12:10 A11/P11 3:45 pm, Mon-Thurs 1 pm.Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St, Norwalk. Call 203-852-0700. IMAX films: Through Oct 3, Bears, daily 11 am, 1, 2 12:10 A11/P11 3 pm ###also double feature w/ Beavers Fri-Sun 7 pm); Shakleton’s Antarctic Adventure Sat-Sun 5 pm; Titanica, Mon-Fri noon, Sat-Sun 12 12:10 A11/P11 5 pm.July 13: Hansel and Gretel by Missoula Children’s Theatre, Shepaug Valley High School, South St, Washington, performances 3 12:10 A11/P11 7 pm, tickets Nov7 adults, Nov5 ages 12 12:10 A11/P11 under, musical production by Missoula Children’s Theatre will feature 55± local children who auditioned for roles 12:10 A11/P11 attended one-week camp; 860-868-7057.July 14: “History Mystery” hike, Southford Falls State Park, Rte 188, Southbury, 11 am, 1.5-mile hike led by state park employee will visit fire tower, industrial ruins 12:10 A11/P11 covered bridge to discover history of park ###meet at pond); 264-5678. July 20: Polka Dot Kids: Sleeping Beauty, Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport, performances 10:30 am 12:10 A11/P11 1 pm, all seats Nov10, monthly theater production for younger audiences handled this month by Yates Musical Theatre; 203-333-3666.Beardsley Zoological Gardens, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-394-6565.Through Aug 23, Mon-Fri 2 pm, Animal Tales, storytelling 12:10 A11/P11 live animal presentations for children ###incl w/ zoo adm Nov6 adults, Nov4 ages 3-11 12:10 A11/P11 seniors, free age 2 12:10 A11/P11 under).Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave/Rte 302, Bethel. Call 794-8756 x4.July 15, teen book discussion on Joan Bauer’s Rules of the Road, 6:30 pm.C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-4533 ###children’s dept 426-3851).Free programs ###unless specified): July 16, Fun With Spanish Story Time, preschool 10:30-11:15 am/elementary school students 11:30-12:15, interactive intro to Spanish; July 17, PJ Story Time, 6:30-7:15 pm, children invited to don slippers, bring blankies 12:10 A11/P11 enjoy songs, stories 12:10 A11/P11 puppet shows; July 23, Fun With Spanish Story Time, preschool 10:30-11:15 am/elementary school students 11:30-12:15, interactive intro to Spanish. Kettletown State Park, Kettletown Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5678.Free programs for campers 12:10 A11/P11 public, evenings programs are at camp office, daytime events are at beach: July 13, Beach Fossil Dig, 10:30 am, dig for “artifacts,” go on scavenger hunt, make a “fossil”; July 13, “The Rainforest Rules,” 8:30 pm, program by Frank Gallo ###director of field studies 12:10 A11/P11 ecotravel, New Canaan Nature Center) will showcase unique plants 12:10 A11/P11 animals of Costa Rican rain forest, also presentation of live specimens incl boa constrictor 12:10 A11/P11 hissing cockroaches; July 20, “The Great Invertebrate Debate,” 10:30 am, hunt for spineless wonders incl millepedes 12:10 A11/P11 spiders; July 20, Saturday Craftivity, 1:30 pm, scavenger hunt 12:10 A11/P11 Harry Potter-themed craft; July 20, “Harry Potter’s Mailmen: Awesome Owls,” 7:30 pm, program by Wind Over Wings will present owls from all over the world ###rain date July 27, same time).Musicals at Richter Fairy Tale Theater, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.Series for younger audiences w/ performances by young actors’ ensemble, 11 am, tickets Nov5: July 13, Tall Tales: Johnny Appleseed and Paul Bunyan.July 12-13: 12th Annual Appalachian Craft Fair, Holy Trinity Church, Rte 37, Sherman, Fri 12-8 pm, Sat 10 am-2 pm, partial proceeds benefit Appalachian co-op.July 13: July Jumble Tag Sale, Parish Church of St Andrew, Rte 202 ###at Wheaton Rd, at blinking light), Marble Dale, 9 am-2 pm, rain or shine church tag sale will offer furniture, household items, white elephant, etc, also baked goods; 860-868-2275.July 13: First Congregational Church Green Fair, Rte 47, Washington Green, 10 am-2 pm, silent auction, book sale, White Elephant Walkway, The Plant Place, Ye Olde Bake Shoppe, BBQ 12:10 A11/P11 other food/refreshments; 860-868-0569.July 13: 55th Annual Litchfield Open House Tour, 10 am-5 pm rain or shine, tickets Nov20 available at tent on Litchfield Green, 6 private homes incl 2 historic homes 12:10 A11/P11 cottage on North St, hostesses in period costume will greet visitors, lunch available ###11:30-2, Nov6), proceeds benefit CT Junior Republic; 860-567-9423.July 13: Animals For Life Cat 12:10 A11/P11 Kitten Adopton Day, Southbury VFW Hall, Lakeside Rd, Southbury, 11 am-3 pm, cats of various ages, sizes 12:10 A11/P11 colors available for adoption, all have been examined by vet, have vaccinations, have been spayed/neutered if old enough; 267-6777.July 13-14: Annual Friends of Bethel Library Book Sale, Bethel Municipal Center ###new location), School St, Bethel, Sat-Sun 10 am-4 pm ###early adm Sat 8 am, Nov10); 794-8756.July 13-14: Cannondale Summerfest, Cannondale Village, Rte 7, Wilton, 10 am-4 pm, outdoor arts 12:10 A11/P11 crafts show rain or shine, artists from across region featured; 749-0863.July 19-21: Bethel Summer Festival, downtown area/Greenwood Ave, Bethel, sidewalk sales ###Fri-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm), live music ###see Concerts listings), gymnastics demos ###Sat 1 12:10 A11/P11 3 pm, Dr Mike’s Ice Cream), free glaucoma 12:10 A11/P11 diabetes screenings ###Sat 11-3, PT Barnum Square), more; 743-6500, 792-2229.July 20: History Hike, Kellogg Environmental Center at Osbornedale State Park, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby, 9:30-11:30 am, Nov3/person 12:10 A11/P11 registration required, learn about local history through stonewalls, old foundations 12:10 A11/P11 natural features of landscape; 203-734-2513.July 20: Alliance Française of Northwestern CT summer book discussion, at Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury, 10 am-noon, participants will gather ###rain or shine) to discuss one of the stories found in the anthology Parallel Text, discussions in French w/ English translations, all levels of French speakers welcome, ongoing program continues 1st 12:10 A11/P11 3rd Sat June-Aug; 203-263-4096 ###call also for copy of book, Nov12).July 20: Siberian Husky Club of Western CT membership drive picnic, Putnam Memorial Park recreation area, Rte 59, Redding, 12-4 pm, public invited to learn about training Siberians in basix obedience, hike w/ dogs, participate in shows, etc, families 12:10 A11/P11 picnics welcome, info on club available at park; 261-4545.July 20: Cruise Night 2002, The Village at Brookfield Common, 246-A Federal Rd/Rte 7, Brookfield, 5 pm-dusk, adm Nov2, unique antique cars on view, refreshments available; 775-8986. July 21: Summer Psychic Fair, Radisson Hotel, Mill Plain Rd, Danbury, 11 am-6 pm, free adm, readings by psychics, clairvoyants, astrologers, tarot 12:10 A11/P11 gemstone readers, vendors; 792-2939.Active Singles. Call 860-489-9611 or visit www.activesingles.org.Summer Beach Parties, 9 am-6 pm incl breakfast 12:10 A11/P11 buffet lunch, dancing, volleyball, etc: July 14, Hop Brook Lake, Naugatuck; Aug 18, Hop Brook Lake, Naugatuck.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-4519.Art Buzz, 4:30-6 pm, adm Nov8, series of talks w/ artists of current exhibitions: July 14, Ernesto Pujol will discuss his work in “Family.”Audubon Center at Bent of the River, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5098.Free programs unless noted, reservations requested, call if weather is questionable: July 13, Tree Stands, 9-11 am, hike w/ center manager will have participants looking at trees 12:10 A11/P11 habitats of sanctuary 12:10 A11/P11 discussing why some trees grow better near water, others in fields; July 16, River Walk, 9-11 am, walk along Pomperaug River will incl discussion of river corridor’s importance, moderate pace; July 20, Overlook Hike: People and The Land, 9 am-noon, hike to center’s 3 viewpoints will incl discussion of human uses of land.Barnes 12:10 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free programs: July 14, book signing **at Marcus’ Dairy, Sugar Hollow Rd, author Geoffrey Moss will be in Barnes 12:10 A11/P11 Noble booth signing his book Biker Code, 9 am-2:30 pm; July 21, writing workshop 12:10 A11/P11 book signing w/ Bonni Goldberg, 3 pm, author of Beyond The Words will lead participants through concepts presented in her book ###nurturing ideas, revising, going public). Bellamy-Ferriday House 12:10 A11/P11 Garden, 9 Main St/Rte 61, Bethlehem. Hours: MAY 4-OCT 28 Wed, Fri-Sun 11 am-4 pm. Call 203-266-7596.1754 home of Bethlehem’s first minister complemented by outbuildings, 18th C apple orchard 12:10 A11/P11 formal parterre garden is open for summer tours, call for schedule.July 13, “This Historic Landscape,” 11 am, free program by Bellamy-Ferriday horticulturist Robin Zittner will incl walk around grounds of historic site; July 20, Annual Summer Garden party, 6:30 pm, tickets Nov100-Nov150, cocktails in the garden, dinner by Carole Peck’s Café, live music 12:10 A11/P11 dancing, silent auction, major fundraiser for garden restoration projects; July 21, “Scented Plants,” 3 pm, free, walk led by horticulture volunteer Marjorie Gavitt.Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 794-8756.July 16, discussion Henry Miller’s Tropic of Cancer, 7:30 pm, part of “What’s All The Fuss About?” series focusing on books that have been banned at some point somewhere in the world.Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: July 12, Night Moth Walk, 8:30-10 pm, program to locate, capture, identify, study 12:10 A11/P11 release moths; July 13, Search For Summer Woodland Butterfliest, 10 am-noon, presentation 12:10 A11/P11 discussion of collection assembled by Vic DeMassi, recommended reading list also shared; July 14, Saugatuck Forest Lands/Top of the Den Hike, 9 am-2 pm, moderately strenuous hike approx 8 miles, wear comfortable hiking shoes, pack snack lunch 12:10 A11/P11 water.Flanders Nature Center/Van Vleck Farmhouse, Flanders 12:10 A11/P11 Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm. Call 263-3711.Misc programs: July 19, Skygazers Group, 7:30 pm, free but registration required, rain or shine program led by naturalist Deron Ash teaches participants all that can be seen in night sky, new topics each month ###group meets 3rd Fri/month through Sept).Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 12:10 A11/P11 Sat 9 am-noon, access is from town hall’s back parking lot ###separate door for thrift shop), shop carries discounted items from local businesses 12:10 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 12:10 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Rocking Rooster Square Dance Club, meets at Sand Hill Plaza mall area ###next to TJ Maxx), 228 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 254-4242.Club meets each Wed 8 pm for lessons led by Allen Brozek, free and open to anyone interested in square dancing, partners not necessary, wear comfortable clothing 12:10 A11/P11 low-heeled shoes.Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. ###SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-6654.Meetings 4th Wed/month, 1:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: July 24, acrylic landscape program by Charles A. Ray.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 17, Sandra Bishop Ebner, RN 12:10 A11/P11 psychiatric case manager for visiting nurse service began writing poetry at age 9, published poet now leads workshops for elders 12:10 A11/P11 young adults, teaches to 7th grade for Litchfield Performing Arts; July 24, Marty McConnell, multi-faceted published poet 12:10 A11/P11 members of various slam teams.Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.Grease, through Aug 4, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 5:30 12:10 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets Nov32 12:10 A11/P11 Nov35, Nov15 rush tickets usually available, student rush also available.Goodspeed Opera House, Rte 82, East Haddam. Call 860-873-8668.Babes in Arms, July 12-Sept 28, curtain Wed-Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, mat Wed 12:10 A11/P11 Sun 2 pm, Sat 4 pm, tickets Nov22-Nov47.Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860-527-5151.The Carpetbagger’s Children, through July 21, curtain Tues-Thurs 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2:30 pm, also Sun ###July 14 only) 7:30, tickets Nov35 12:10 A11/P11 Nov45.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203-333-3666.Mack The Knife   The Life and Music of Bobby Darin, July 12-13, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, tickets Nov25-Nov30.Ridgefield Theatre Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203-431-9850.Veronica’s Room, July 12-Aug 3, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm ###doors open 7 pm, cabaret-style seating), tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 students 12:10 A11/P11 seniors.TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860-350-6863.Chicago, July 19-Aug 17, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun ###Aug 4 12:10 A11/P11 11) 7 pm, mat Sat ###Aug 10 12:10 A11/P11 17) 2 pm, tickets Nov20 12:10 A11/P11 Nov30; ###Thurs) July 18, free senior citizen preview, 8 pm; July 20, performance is sold out; July 25, Pay-What-You-Can performance, 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 Country Wife, through July 28, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun ###July 21 only) 2 pm, tickets Nov12 for evening performances, Nov10 for matinee, season tickets available.*******************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. Photos are welcome and can be black 12:10 A11/P11 white or color prints; please call for details concerning photo files to be emailed.