Antiques Shows______

Saturdays (through mid-Dec): 39th Season Woodbury’s Famous Antiques & Flea Market, 787 Main St South (Rte 6, near Rte 64), Woodbury, 7 am-1 pm, 150± vendors each week; 203-263-2841.

Sundays (through Dec): Elephant’s Trunk Country Flea Market, Rte 7, New Milford, 7 am-2:30 pm (early buying 5:45 am, $20), adm $1; 508-896-1975.

Sept 9: Outdoor Antiques Show, Post Rd/Rte 1, Madison, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm $4 (early buying 9 am, $10), handicapped parking available, 50+ dealers; 203-425-7394, 888-353-0552.

Sept 10: Antiques in A Cow Pasture, 92 Canaan Rd/Rte 44, Salisbury, 11 am-4 pm rain or shine (early buying 9 am, $15), adm $7, 65 dealers in rural setting, free parking, outdoor café, proceeds benefit Salisbury Visiting Nurse Assn; 845-876-0616.

Sept 10: 34th Annual Antiques al Fresco, at Bates-Scofield Homestead, 45 Old Kings Hwy North, Darien, 11 am-5 pm (early buying & opening of “Homestead Treasures” 10 am, $20), adm $5, outdoor show w/ 55 dealers; 203-655-9233, 401-273-5550.

Sept 24: Newtown Historical Society’s Annual Autumn Antiques Show, Edmond Town Hall gymnasium, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 10 am-4 pm, adm $5, featuring local & regional antiques dealers, proceeds to benefit historical society; 426-5937.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places__ _____

Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-4519.

Through Feb 25: “No Reservations: Native American History and Culture in Contemporary Art,” works by 10 artists incl 2 full cars, a museum within a museum & a community-based project that involves sewing, stories, philanthropy & 800 blankets combine to look at deep cultural legacies & complex histories of Native peoples in the US & challenges preconceived ideas of what form Native-influenced work can take.

Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd (Rte 25), Brookfield. Call 775-4526.

Through Oct 8: “Playtime: Toys For Adults,” works that are intended to be played w/ by grown-ups by Sarah Doremus, Yael Friedman, Mark Hartung, Kristin Lora, Felieke van der Leest, Miel-Margarita Paredes, Barbara Walter, Tom & Kathy Wegman, David & Roberta Williamson, w/ each work inviting interaction & a sense of wonder & joy, curated by Suzanne Ramljak.

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

Through Oct 17: “If the Old Masters Had Cameras,” photos manipulated by Thomas Savard using “photo-impressionism” process the artist developed, beginning w/ basic photo & subjecting sm portion of the image to create new image w/ his signature style; Sept 16, artist’s reception (public invited), 12-3 pm.

Fairfield Arts Council, 70 Sanford St, Fairfield. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm. Call 203-319-1419.

*(new show) Sept 9-Oct 21: “New Drawings: The Little Ballerina,” gallery’s 10th anniv celebration continues w/ paintings & drawings by Jane Sutherland’s new body of work focusing on Degas’ sculpture “Little Fourteen Year Old Dancer”; Sept 13, gallery talk w/ the artist & Laura Einstein, 12:30 pm, bag lunches welcome.

Gallery of Contemporary Art at Sacred Heart Univ, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield. Call 203-365-7650.

*(new show) Sept 17-Oct 26: “The Elements: Fire,” second in series of elements will focus on fire, featuring works focusing on fire as comfort, as religious and/or mythological symbol, as metaphor, as heat, as light, as power, and as other forces in life as characterized by 24 artists; Sept 17, opening reception, 1-3:30 pm (feat live jazz by The Carol Sudhalter Duo); also Sept 17, panel discussion, 3:30 pm.

Golden Age of Trucking Museum, 1101 Southford Rd/Rte 188, Middlebury. Hours: Thurs-Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203-577-2181.

Through April 15: “Trucks and More…,” watercolor paintings of vintage trucks by Howard W. Shoemaker; Sept 12, Cruise Night, 5:30-8 pm, reduced adm to museum, prizes, family fun, refreshments, proceeds to benefit museum.

Gregory James Gallery, 13 Main St (on the green), New Milford. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun & eves by appt. Call 860-354-3436.

Through Sept 30: “Art of The Housatonic,” 40+ works inspired by the Housatonic River by Emily Buchanan, Rick Daskam, Bill Farnsworth, Robert Ferrucci, Frank Federico, Craig Johns, Christopher Magadini, Edward Martinez, Woldemar Neufeld, Michael Patterson, Bill Rice, Anda Styler & Scott Zuckerman, partial proceeds from sales during show will benefit Housatonic Valley Assn.

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

Through Sept 30: “Larson’s Farm Archaeological Site,” artifacts from recent dig by New Milford High School students help tell the story of the major American Indian village that was repeatedly occupied beginning over 8,000 years ago.

Through Sept 30: fancy baskets on loan from local collector that show how the growth of tourist industry during mid-19th Century in New England nurtured the emergence of fancy basketmaking among Indian peoples of Maine, who began using new tools & embellishments (incl handles, dyed splints & decorative weaves) on their splint basketry.

Kent Art Association, 21 South Main St/Rte 7, Kent. Hours: Sat-Sun 12-4 pm. Call 860-927-3989.

*(new show) Sept 14-Oct 14: “European Holiday,” paintings by John Swatsley that capture the spirit of his trip through Paris, Italian & French Riviera, & villages in Spain, show is result of artist being awarded Dines Carlsen Medal of Merit/Best in Show from 2005 KAA President’s Show; Sept 15, opening reception, 5-7 pm; Sept 16, opening reception, 1-5 pm – artist is planning to attend both receptions..

Mattatuck Museum Art & History Center, 144 West Main St, Waterbury. Call 203-753-0381.

*(new show) Sept 14-Oct 22: “Say It Loud! Photo Portraits of the North End by Tyrone Williamson,” exhibition & programs chronicle the changing times of the 1960s & 70s in Waterbury as captured by Mr Williamson, who was a young activist during 1960s when he took the compelling photos on view; Sept 14, gallery talk w/ Mr Williamson, 5 pm; also Sept 14, opening reception, 5:30-7:30 pm; Sept 21, “Say It Loud… Breaking Down Barriers,” 5:30 pm, three-hour event will feature leaders of black community who broke important ground in struggle for equality incl Luther Gatling (city’s first black alderman), school teacher Lilliam Brown, Harry King (owner, Star Clothing), et al, donations accepted, reservations requested.

Sherman Library, 1 Sherman Center, Sherman. Call 860-354-2455.

Through Sept 30: “I Am Alive and I Am Painting,” oil paintings by Lisa Orleman.

Sloane-Stanley Museum & Kent Iron Furnace Site, Rte 7, Kent. Hours: Wed-Sun 10 am-4 pm. Call 860-927-3849.

Through Oct 29: 30 model barns created by Doug Logan, made of wood, plaster, cement & stone, based on images & descriptions from Eric Sloane’s The Age of Barns.

Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot. Call 860-868-2878.

Through Sept 24: “Photographs: Neal Slavin * Aernout Overbeeke * Oberto Gillis,” images by photographers whose interests, talents & expertise are vast.

Wisdom House/Marie Louise Trichet Gallery, 229 East Litchfield Rd, Litchfield. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-4 pm. Call 860-567-3163.

Through Dec 30: “In the Garden of Sophia,” combo of traditional oil on canvas painting, digital manipulation & laminated glass technology by Hugh O’Donnell shows process used to create new series of chapel windows for room dedicated to meditation & contemplation at Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center.

Auditions, Juried Events  _____

Danbury Music Centre Nutcracker Ballet, at Danbury High School, 43 Clapboard Ridge Rd/Rte 39, Danbury. Call 748-1716 (music center).

Sept 15-16: Auditions for 39th Annual Nutcracker Ballet, call for brochure & audition schedule, open audition for all roles, ages 7 & older incl teens & adults invited, most roles for dancers w/ formal training, very few non-danding roles, performances will be Dec 8-10 at high school to live music by Danbury Symphony Orchestra.

Oxford Arts & Crafts Show, at Oxford Center School, 462 Oxford Rd/Rte 67, Oxford. Call 203-888-7149.

Nov 4: Applications being accepted for 35th annual show, will run 10 am-4 pm, juried show – all items must be handmade by crafter, no imports, food or kits; contact Catherine Helm at above phone # for details or application.

Town Players of Newtown, at The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 270-9144.

Sept 17: Auditions for David Auburn’s Proof, director Larry Kinnear has roles for 2 men (ages 28 & 50) & 2 women (ages 25 & 29), for show to run weekends Nov 10-Dec 2 incl one matinee (Nov 26), call theater or send email to director (LarryKF1@snet.net) for directions, other info.

Winter Wonderland Craft Fair, at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 268-1342.

Nov 19: Organizers for 3rd annual event are accepting applications, fair will run 10 am-3 pm (set-up opens at 7), handmade items by vendor only (no kits or mass produced items, no imports), 8 x 8-ft spaces $10, limited electrical spaces available (addt’l $10), jurying begins mid-summer, visit AvenueOfDesign.com (click on Winter Wonderland Fair) or call above phone # for full details.

Concerts, Musical Events ____

Sept 10: “A Concert of Remembrance,” St Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, free (donations accepted), 6th annual choral festival by Music Ministry of St Rose will celebrate the legacy of W.A. Mozart & commemorate fifth anniversary of 9/11 events, soloists to incl organist Joseph Jacovino, vocalists Sharon Goodkowski & Bob Boncoddo, performance also offered Monday evening in Waterbury (see Sept 11 listing for location); 426-1014.

Sept 10: Flutist Kim Collins & Pianist Andrew Gordon at Pomperaug Woods, 80 Heritage Rd, Southbury, 3 pm, free performance by principal flutist of Waterbury Symphony Orchestra & principal keyboardist of Greenwich Symphony Orchestra will incl works of Lili Boulanger, Carmen Petra-Basacopal, Barber, Hüe Schumann & Poulenc; 262-6555.

Sept 11: “A Concert of Remembrance,” St Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, free (donations accepted), 6th annual choral festival by Music Ministry of St Rose will celebrate the legacy of W.A. Mozart & commemorate fifth anniversary of 9/11 events, soloists to incl organist Joseph Jacovino, vocalists Sharon Goodkowski & Bob Boncoddo, performance also offered Sunday afternoon in Newtown (see Sept 10 listing for location); 203-756-4439.

Sept 16: The Klezical Tradition at WCSU’s Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St/Rte 6, Danbury, 7:30 pm, free concert by vibrant ensemble that keeps its fingers on the pulse of historical authenticity as well as high-spirited entertainment w/ stories & songs of warmth & humor, rich & lively arrangements of traditional eastern European folk songs, Yiddish theater hits & lively bulgars & freylekhs (dance music); 748-1131 (CT Folklife Project).

Sept 20: Afternoon at The Opera: Madame Butterfly, Pomperaug Woods auditorium, 80 Heritage Rd, Southbury, 1 pm, free screening of production of Puccini’s masterpiece from 1974 performance in Berlin & starring Mirella Freni, Placido Domingo & Christa Ludwig; 262-0651 (Southbury Senior Center), 262-6557 (Pomperaug Woods).

Danbury Concert Assn, WCSU/Ives Concert Hall, Fifth Ave at White St, Danbury. Call 748-0522.

Subscription $32 (good for all season), $12 single ticket, students age 18 & under free, post-performance receptions w/ performers: Sept 10, season opener by Quartetto Gelato, program to incl works of Ravel, von Weber, Brahms, Handel & more.

Ives Concert Hall at Western CT State University, White Hall, Fifth Ave & White St, Danbury. Call 837-8350.

Sept 16, The Klezical Tradition, 7:30 pm, free concert by vibrant ensemble that keeps its fingers on the pulse of historical authenticity as well as high-spirited entertainment w/ stories & songs of warmth & humor, rich & lively arrangements of traditional eastern European folk songs, Yiddish theater hits & lively bulgars & freylekhs (dance music), call 748-1131 (CT Folklife Project) for details.

Newtown Friends of Music, at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown. Call 426-6470.

Concerts at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 3 pm, $18 adults, $16 seniors, free ages 5-14 w/ ticket-holding adult (subscriptions available), reception follows performances: Sept 17, season opener by Amelia Piano Trio, works of Beethoven (Trio in D Major, Op 70 #1 “Ghost”), Dvorak (Trio in E minor, Op 90 “Dumky”) & Mendelssohn (Trio in D minor, Op 49).

Portuguese Cultural Center, 65 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury. Call 268-8570.

Weekly Ballroom Dancing, Wed 7-11 pm, adm $15 (incl buffet), music provided by DJ, free dance lesson (7:15-7:45 pm), cash bar, door prizes, singles, couples & beginners all welcome.

Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies & Performing Arts, 80 East Ridge Ave, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-5795.

Performances 8 pm unless noted: Sept 16, 2006-07 Season Opener: Peter Cetera, tickets $125-$250, cocktail reception begins 7:30, performance by Mr Cetera, w/ 45 members of Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra conducted by Arnie Roth, begins 9:30.

Films _________________

C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-4533.

Alliance Française Cinémathèque series, free, screenings 2 pm: Sept 16, Etre et Avoir.

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

Sept 8-14: Click (PG-13), daily 7 & 9 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 & 4 pm, Tues 1 pm.

For Kids & Families _________

Sept 16: Newtown Forest Assn hike, Holcombe Memorial Trail, Castle Hill at Birch Hill Rd, Newtown, begins 10 am, free & open to all ages (family participation encouraged), approx one hour hike led by NFA member(s) will follow trail of “easy-plus” difficulty level, dress appropriately, use appropriate sun & tick protection, rain date Sept 17; 270-3650.

Sept 16: The Great American Health Fair, Newtown Middle School, 8 Queen St, Newtown, 10 am-2 pm, free adm, 45+ exhibitors incl Newtown emergency services & Danbury Hospital, demos and lectures, health screenings for skin cancer, cholesterol, blood pressure & others, family-friendly big top on school’s lawn & more; 270-4291.

Sept 17: 17th Annual Colonial Fair & Muster Day, along Hollow Rd, Woodbury, 12-5 pm, adm $5/person or $15/car, one of town’s oldest main streets will be closed to auto traffic (nearby parking available) to allow entertainment of early 1700s incl reenactments of military training, drills & marches by Brigadier-General Oliver Delancy’s Loyalist Brigade & Ye Olde Lebanon Towne Militia Company, also ongoing tours & demos at Hurd House Museum & Glebe House, martial music by Lancraft Fife & Drum Corps, Jim Gregory’s Country Dancers, storyteller Joyce Marie Rayno, country fiddlers, pony rides, farm animals, food & baked goods, 30+ craft vendors, antiques dealers & more; 203-263-2855.

Sept 19: “Creepy Crawlies,” Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, 7:30 pm, adm $4 adults, $2 students/children, presentation by Tricia Lombardi (educator, CT Audubon Society Center) will introduce attendees to tarantula, giant millipede, Madagascar hissing cockroach & other creepy critters will discussion their traits, geared for all ages; 734-2513.

C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-4533 (children’s dept 426-3851).

Young Adult programs, free unless specified: Sept 13, Let’s Talk About/YA BookTalk, 4 pm, readers in grades 5 & up are invited to discuss Inkheart by Cornelia Funke.

Miscellaneous ___________

Sept 8-10: Wings Of Freedom: The National Display of World War II Aircraft, Waterbury-Oxford Airport Keystone Aviation Services, off Rte 188, Oxford, 9 am-5 pm daily, walk-through tours of aircraft $10 adults, $5 ages 12 & under, walk-through tours of operating B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine” (one of only 11 in flying condition in US), Consolidated B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft” (sole remaining example in the world) & North American B-25 Mitchell WWII Medium Bomber (one of a handful on display at museums), meet veterans who flew them, flights also available (adv reservations required, $425 on B-17 or B-24, $325-$400 for B-25); 860-276-0749, 203-938-2338.

Sept 9: Flea Market, Church of the Good Shepherd, 680 Racebrook Rd, Orange, 8 am-2 pm, breakfast available; 203-934-4446.

Sept 9: Community Block Party at Candlewood Baptist Church, 52 Stadley Rough Rd, Danbury, 11 am-6 pm, free adm, all are invited to join church members for family fun incl games, inflatable obstacle course, moon bounce, refreshments & more; 797-1834.

Sept 9: Roast Beef Dinner, Bridgewater Grange, Rte 133, Bridgewater, servings at 5:30 & 6:30 pm, adm $10 adults, $5 ages 12 & under, dinner of roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, salad, Jell-O, rolls, dessert & beverages; 860-354-2581.

Sept 9-10: Annual Apple Festival, St Peter’s On The Green, 175 Old Tannery Rd/Rte 111, Monroe, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, approx 70 crafters from sev states, homemade pies, tates, cookies, cupcakes & other baked goods, children’s games incl moonbounces (2) & face painting, caramel & fresh apples, fall flowers, Country Kitchen, Apple Central & raffle (32” Panasonic flat screen TV, Weber gas grill, iPod shuffle & tickets to Sound Tigers game), proceeds to benefit church; 268-4265.

Sept 10: Mt Laurel Artisans Club meeting, Southbury Public Library, 100 Poverty Rd, Southbury, non-members invited to join club members for first meeting of season, social event will incl planning for future project meetings; 263-7122, 203-259-3813.

Sept 10: “Internal & External Conflict: Exploring Our Effect on World Situations,” Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury, 6:45 pm, free discussion will be led by WYC teacher Vincent D’Alessio, group meditation & informal tea reception to follow; 203-263-2254.

Sept 10: School Daze Psychic Fair, Maron Inn, Mill Plain Rd/Lake Ave, Danbury, 11 am-6 pm, free adm, area psychics, clairvoyants, astrologers, tarot & gemstone readers, also vendors, presented by Programs for Human Development; 470-1806.

Sept 11: “Tales of Old Newgate Prison,” C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30 pm, free program sponsored by Newtown Historical Society will have Christopher Riley offering history of historic East Granby copper mine, light refreshments to follow; 426-5937.

Sept 11: Housatonic Valley Paddlers Club meeting, Brookfield Community Center, 100 Pocono Rd, Brookfield, 7 pm, free & open to non-members, guest speakers Dave & Nancy Scofield will talk about their tandem bike ride from FL to CT; 203-263-3281.

Sept 12: Sandy Hook Organic Farmers Market, behind St John’s Episcopal Church, 3 Washington Ave/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, 2-6 pm, organic farmers, bakers, artists, jewelers, weavers & other vendors, children’s activities, market runs weekly through Oct 3; 270-1820.

Sept 12: Cruise Night at The Golden Age of Trucking Museum, 1101 Southford Rd/Rte 188, Middlebury, 5:30-8 pm, reduced adm to museum, prizes, family fun, refreshments, proceeds to benefit museum; 203-577-2181.

Sept 12: Southern CT Antique Bottle & Glass Collector’s Association Open House, at Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St, Shelton, 7-9 pm, free adm, meet members of & learn about club, view exhibition of 18th & 19th C bottles, flasks, blown & pressed glass, also bring old bottles & glass for ID, light refreshments; 203-799-2570.

Sept 13: “The Long Road to Charlemagne and Beyond To The Merovingians,” C.H. Booth Library meeting room, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7 pm, free program by Timothy Beard will be part of Genealogy Club of Newtown meeting, newcomers welcome; 426-3889.

Sept 13: “Designing Your Own Garden Landscape,” Newtown Senior Center (multi-purpose building), Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, 7:30 pm, free program hosted by Town & Country Garden Club of Newtown will have Suzanne Knutson (owner, Lavish Landscapes & Garden Design) sharing tips to transform a home garden using landscape designers’ techniques; 426-5359.

Sept 14: “The Romantic Garden – How Harmony and Beauty Can Elevate Your Garden to An Art Form,” Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30 pm, free program by widely published writer & garden photographer Irene Jeruss will cover what a romantic garden is, sponsored by The Horticulture Club of Newtown; 426-6492.

Sept 15: Newtown Newcomers & Neighbors Annual Kick-Off Meeting, Edmond Town Hall Alexandria Room, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7-9 pm, public invited to meet members of club & learn about programs it offers for new residents & those interested in meeting more Newtowners, also representations from local clubs & organizations; 426-0783, 426-7815.

Sept 15: “Impressionism – Beauty vs Cruelty (what you don’t know),” The Gallery at Kent Art Assn, 21 South Main St/Rte 7, Kent, 7 pm, free lecture (donations accepted) by Connie Horton (MA art history, past KAA president) will provide fuller appreciation of paintings usually overlooked & fresh views of some favorites; 860-927-3989.

Sept 16: Newtown Forest Assn hike, Holcombe Memorial Trail, Castle Hill at Birch Hill Rd, Newtown, begins 10 am, free & open to all ages (family participation encouraged), approx one hour hike led by NFA member(s) will follow trail of “easy-plus” difficulty level, dress appropriately, use appropriate sun & tick protection, rain date Sept 17; 270-3650.

Sept 16: The Great American Health Fair, Newtown Middle School, 8 Queen St, Newtown, 10 am-2 pm, free adm, 45+ exhibitors incl Newtown emergency services & Danbury Hospital, demos and lectures, health screenings for skin cancer, cholesterol, blood pressure & others, family-friendly big top on school’s lawn & more; 270-4291.

Sept 16: 14th Annual Apple Festival, South Britain Congregational Church, Rte 172 (at East Flat Hill Rd), South Britain (Southbury), 10 am-3 pm rain or shine, entertainment by Bristol Olde Tyme Fiddlers, also Rocking Rooster Square Dance Club, baked goods & other food, vendors, Johnny Appleseed, Country Store, tag sale & more; 264-5890.

Sept 16: Pig Roast, St Andrew’s Church, Rte 202, Marble Dale, 4-7 pm, tickets $15 adults, $10 children, menu incl pork & sauerkraut, baked potato, baked beans, roll & dessert; 860-868-2275.

Sept 16-17: Downtown Bethel’s Fall Sidewalk Sale, Greenwood Ave, Bethel, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-4 pm (rain date Sept 23, 10 am-5 pm), live music Sat 1-4 pm, Sun 12-4 pm, sponsored by Downtown Bethel Merchants.

Sept 17: Winterset Ski Club Picnic, Dickinson Park pavilion, Elm Dr, Newtown, 1-5 pm, free & open to current members & anyone interested in learning about Newtown-based club, refreshments, ski trip information & more; 426-0490.

Sept 17: 17th Annual Colonial Fair & Muster Day, along Hollow Rd, Woodbury, 12-5 pm, adm $5/person or $15/car, one of town’s oldest main streets will be closed to auto traffic (nearby parking available) to allow entertainment of early 1700s incl reenactments of military training, drills & marches by Brigadier-General Oliver Delancy’s Loyalist Brigade & Ye Olde Lebanon Towne Militia Company, also ongoing tours & demos at Hurd House Museum & Glebe House, martial music by Lancraft Fife & Drum Corps, Jim Gregory’s Country Dancers, storyteller Joyce Marie Rayno, country fiddlers, pony rides, farm animals, food & baked goods, 30+ craft vendors, antiques dealers & more; 203-263-2855.

Sept 17: “The Divine Female/Male,” Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury, 6:45 pm, free program by yoga center instructor Tully Moss will be followed by group meditation (free instruction available) & informal tea reception; 203-263-2254.

Sept 19: “Lunch & Learn: Feel As Good As You Look – Healthy Eating at Any Age,” Ashlar of Newtown Lodge Room, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, lunch at noon, then program at 12:30, free (reservations requested) presentation about antioxidants, vitamins, exercise and general tips for good health for seniors and caregivers; 364-3179

Sept 19: Sandy Hook Organic Farmers Market, behind St John’s Episcopal Church, 3 Washington Ave/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, 2-6 pm, organic farmers, bakers, artists, jewelers, weavers & other vendors, children’s activities, market runs weekly through Oct 3; 270-1820..

Kismet, programs at Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Call 748-3125, 426-9448.

Misc programs: Sept 17, Talking with Heaven, at  4-6 pm, $30, guest this month is psychic medium Alan Bernstein;

Programs at Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West St (use lower entrance): Sept 8, Healing & Mediation Circle, 7:30-9:30 pm, $15, mediation, prayer & healing;

Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall (lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 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.

Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. (SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-6654.

Programs 2nd Wed/month, 7:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: Sept 13, watercolor demo by Marija McCarthy.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-6224.

Non-profit weight loss support group meets every Mon 6-8 pm (weigh-ins 6-6:45, meetings 7-8), meetings $2/week, membership $20/year.

Treehouse Comedy Productions.

Shows at Marisa’s Ristorante, 6540 Main St, Trumbull (call 459-4225), tickets $10 unless noted, comedy shows start 10 pm, live music starts at 6 (unless noted; no cover charge unless stated): Sept 15, An Evening of Comedy starring RC Smith & Mike Morse.

Shows at The New Sorrento, 32 Newtown Rd, Danbury (call 744-5575), shows 9:30 & tickets $15 unless noted: Sept 8, comedy & hypnosis w/ master hypnotist Dan LaRosa, with Rick Roberts opening; Sept 9, Patty Rosborough headlining, opening sets by Darryl Knight & Karrith Foster; Sept 16, JJ Ramirez headlining, Dom Fig opening; Sept 23, An evening of comedy & Hypnosis w/ Dan LaRosa, with Sharom Simon opening.

Theatre ______________

Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, Brookfield Playhouse, Rte 25, Brookfield Center. Call 775-0023.

Assassins, Sept 15-30, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (Sept 24 only) 2 pm, tickets $15.

Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203-431-9850.

Proof, Sept 8-Oct 7, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (Sept 17 & 24) 2 pm, tickets $22 adults, $18 seniors.

Town Players of Newtown, at The Little Theater, Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 270-9144.

Laura, Sept 8-29, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (Sept 24 only) 2 pm, tickets $15 eve shows, $12 mat; Sept 9, benefit performance for Canine Advocates of Newtown, tickets $20.

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