Antiques Shows _ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

Every Fri-Sun (year-round): Redwood Country Flea Market, 170 South Turn-pike Rd, Wallingford, 6 am-2:30 pm, free adm & parking, 50-80 dealers; 203-269-3500.

Sundays (through fall): 10th season Clinton Village Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market, 327 East Main St/Rte 1, Clinton; 860-669-3839.

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 $2, free ages 12 & under, leave pets home, vendors offer antiques, collectibles & misc, refreshments available; 508-896-1975.

July 11-12: 35th Annual National Depression Glass Association Glass Show, Sale & Convention, Western CT State Univ O’Neill Center, off Mill Plain Rd, Danbury, Sat 10 am-5 pm (early buying 8 am), Sun 11 am-4 pm, $8 adm, glass authors Barbara & jim Mauzy, also glass seminars, displays; 516-476-0155.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places ____ ____ ____ ___ __ _____

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

Through July 30: carved porcelain incl wall sculpture by New Fairfield artist Jean Mann.

Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 426-4533.

In Olga Knoepke Meeting Room (lower meeting room) —*(new show) Through July 30: “Many Moods Through Time and Change,” works in oil & watercolor by Marie Marotto; July 11, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

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

Through Aug 2: “Contemporary Alchemy: Artistry in Metal,” works by 20 metalsmiths & blacksmiths, past & present faculty, who have helped shape national reputation of BCC.

Featured Artist of the Month, special presentations in BCC Gift Shop:

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

Through Aug 15: “Candlewood Lake Celebrates 80 Years,” rare & unusual photos, maps, posters & magazines highlighting the creation & impact of Connecticut’s largest manmade lake.

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

*(new show) July 11-Aug 31: contemporary art quilts by textile artist Judith Flaxman.

Garden of Ideas Gallery, 647 North Salem Rd, Ridgefield; 203-431-9914.

Through July 26: landscapes in oil by Frederick Schavoir featuring many familiar New England scenes incl nautical views, also abstract figure sculptures in bronze & wood by Mr Schavoir.

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

Through Sept 6: “Polarities: The Art of Tim Prentice and Danielle Mailer,” harmonious & measured sculpture that continuously change shape by Mr Prentice and vividly colored & exuberant paintings of the female form by Ms Mailer.

Through Sept 20: “Saint Mary’s Hospital: One Hundred Years of Caring,” chronicle of a century of medical care, incl section on Waterbury hospital’s School of Nursing, through historic photos, archives, old medical equipment & tools.

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury; 860-350-2181.

Through July 20: “Island Themes: A Father and Daughter on the Maine Coast,” landscape paintings by Frank Metz & Julie Metz.

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

Through July 25: “I Can Sing a Song in Your Eyes,” oil paintings by Gary Komarin.

Osborne Homestead Museum at Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave, Derby. Call 734-2513.

Through July 17: “Porcelain Art in Bloom,” painted porcelain creations by Joan Smith-Walleck.

Sculpture Barn, 3 Milltown Rd (at Rte 39), New Fairfield. Call 746-6101.

*(new show) July 12-Sept 27: “LIFE: Celebrating Renewal in Changing Times,” exuberant mixed media assemblages on wood by Manhattan painter & sculpture Richard Pitts, also sm pedestal works by David Boyajian, Jim Felice, John Ferguson, David Gelfman, J. Pindyke Miller, Sharon Wandel & Glenn Zweygart; July 12, opening reception, 3-6 pm.

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 800 Main St, Hartford. Call 860-838-4055.

Through Sept 20: “Hidden Treasures,” rare, fragile & obscure pcs from museum’s extensive permanent collection, spanning more than 2,000 years of art incl works from Asia, South America & Africa.

Concerts, Musical Events ___ ____ ____ __

July 11: 35th annual Pickin’ & Fiddlin’ Contest, Hurlburt Park, 18 Apple Lane, Roxbury, begins 3:30 pm (rain date July 12, noon), adm $10, free ages 10 & under, leave pets home, performances in many categories, light refreshments available, bring seating, proceeds to benefit Roxbury Volunteer FD; 860-354-7210.

July 16: The Bookends Band at Dickinson Park, Elm Dr, Newtown, 7:30 pm, free concert of covers & originals by 8-man band who has performed off & on for 20 years, bring seating, picnics welcome, presented by Newtown Parks & Rec; 270-4340.

July 18: Kevin Everett in concert, Sandy Hook Center Park, Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, 6:30 pm, free performance of contemporary Christian & pop songs by singer-songwriter will continue Sandy Hook Village Concert Series, bring seating; 364-1448.

July 25: Monthly ballroom dance at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 4070 Park Ave, Bridgeport, 7 pm-midnight, $15, singles & couples welcome, free lesson 8 pm, performance by Sasha Chernositov & Regina Maziarz (World 10-Dance Competitors), refreshments, music by DJ; 203-374-7308.

July 30: The Jay Willie Band at Dickinson Park, Elm Dr, Newtown, 7:30 pm, free concert sponsored by Parks & Rec, bring seating, picnics welcome; 270-4340.

CHIRP Concerts¸ Ballard Park, Ridgefield. Call 203-431-6501.

Summer concerts, Tues & Thurs 7 pm, free: July 14, Crooked Still; July 16, Synergy Brass Quinter; July 21, Slaid Cleaves.

Gate House Coffee House, Rte 172 (in front of training school), Southbury. Call 586-2144 (Southbury Training School).

Summer Concert Series, Tues 6:30 pm (under pavilion if rain), free adm, bring chairs or blankets for seating: July 14, Respect Due, tribute to Bob Marley; July 21, North by Northeast, bluegrass.

Masonicare of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 426-5847.

Summer Sounds Concert Series, 7 pm, free, bring chairs/blankets, light refreshments for purchase, call if rain predicted: July 16, St Luke’s Steel Band, Calypso & island music; July 30, The Frank Porto Band.

St John’s Episcopal Church, 25 West St, Danbury. Call 775-2825.

Wednesday Carillon Concert Series, 12:30 pm, free, limited seats available (bring blanket or chair), picnics welcome: July 15, Ana & Sara Elias (Alverca Portugal & Springfield, Mo.); July 22, Helen Hawley (minister of music, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Grand Rapids, Mich.).

For Kids & Families ___ ____ ____ _________

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

Children’s programs, free unless specified: July 13, Monday Afternoon Crafts, 3:30 pm, $3 materials fee due at registration, one-hour workshop for ages 6 & up w/ Marie Walker, weekly until Aug 3; July 18, Reading With Hooper, 11 am, children’s story hour hosted by yellow Lab named Hooper & his human mom Jane Paley; July 20, Monday Afternoon Crafts, 3:30 pm, $3 materials fee due at registration, one-hour workshop for ages 6 & up w/ Marie Walker, weekly until Aug 3; July 25, Reading With Hooper, 11 am, children’s story hour hosted by yellow Lab named Hooper & his human mom Jane Paley.

Young Adult programs, free unless specified: July 15, Duct Tape Crafts, 2-4 pm, $6 supply fee (can be paid at time of program), ages 10 & up invited to learn from Katie Stevenson how to make bags, purse, iPod holder, tool belt & more, limited to 15 students, registration required.

Fairy Tale Theater, at Wooster School, 9 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury. Call 748-MUSE (6873).

Outdoor children’s theater under Musicals at Richter productions, craft time & meet Mother Goose 10:30 am, curtain 11 am, adm $5, bring chairs/blankets for seating: July 11, The Ugly Duckling & Stone Soup; July 18, Johnny Appleseed & Paul Bunyan; July 25, Peter Pan.

Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury. Call 203-753-0381.

Museum Sundays, next one July 12, 10 am-5 pm, explore museum at no charge, also free tours of art (1 pm) & history galleries (3 pm), family activities (diff each month).

July 11, Painting in the Courtyard, 2-4 pm, $7 ($4 museum members), ages 7-12 invited to learn basics of watercolor landscape painting w/ artist & teacher June Kozloski.

Miscellaneous _____ ____ ____ ____ _______

July 12: “Modern Day Slavery: B’nai Israel’s 3rd Annual Human Rights Program,” B’nai Israel, 444 Main St North, Southbury, 1:30 pm, free screening of Free the Slaves video, discussion of slavery’s continued existence, dramatic readings & more; 276-3395.

July 18: Sandy Hook Fire & Rescue Junior Corp Car Wash, Sandy Hook Fire & Rescue Main Station, 18-20 Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, 10 am-2 pm, donations accepted.

July 18: 14th Annual Newtown Historical Society Homes & Gardens Tour, 11 am to 5 pm, homes & gardens in Sandy Hook and Newtown, tickets $20 advance, $25 day of, also art show & sale at Miller Barn, Main Street; 426-5937.

July 18: 114th Sherman Church Country Fair, 6 Church Rd, Sherman, 10 am-3 pm, antiques & collectibles, arts & crafts, face painting, sand art & other activities for kids, refreshments, local civic organizations represented, proceeds to benefit Sherman community relief; 860-354-6114.

July 19: Intuitive & Healing Event, Santosha Yoga Center, 27 Hawleyville Rd/Rte 25, Newtown, 10 am-4 pm, free, vendors, drumming circles, aura photography, also readers & healers (charge for 15-min session); 426-9448.

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

Every Wed 7-11 pm, $15, singles & couples welcome, dance lesson, buffet dinner & cash bar available.

Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 794-8756.

July 13, book discussion: Baker Towers by Jennifer Haigh, 7:30 pm (also July 29).

Bethel Farmers’ Market, Fairfield County Extension Center, 67 Stony Hill Rd/Rte 6, Bethel.

Through mid Sept: Each Sat 9 am-1 pm, farmers & vendors from within 50 miles of Bethel w/ fruits & vegetables, soap & body products, baked goods, meats, eggs, handmade granola & prepared foods.

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

Play Ball film series, Tues 2 & 7 pm: July 21, Field of Dreams.

Misc programs: July 14, Play Ball discussion, 7:30 pm, featuring Shoeless Joe by W.P. Kinsella, led by Julie Stern.

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

(FILM) July 10-14: Hannah Montana: The Movie (G), daily 7 & 9 pm, mat Fri-Sun 1 & 4 pm, Mon-Tues 1 pm.

Flagpole Camera Club, C.H. Booth Library lower meeting room, 25 Main St, Newtown. Call 364-1441.

Meetings 3rd Thurs/month, 7:30 pm, non-members always welcome:

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

Through Aug 30, Sat-Sun 12-4 pm, Village Interpreter Program, members of Eastern Woodland Tribes will offer programs about history, culture & social values of Algonkian & Iroquois peoples each weekend.

New Morning Natural & Organic, Middle Quarter Mall, 738 Main St South/Rte 6, Woodbury. Call 203-263-4868.

Free classes, reservations required: July 14, Raw Food Talk, 5:30 pm, Glen Colello (owner, Catch A Healthy Habit) will discuss the benefits of adding raw living “superfoods” to your diet; July 25, “Demystifying Yoga,” 10:30 am, 90-min program w/ Doug Greene at Woodbury Library, wear loose clothing, class limited to 12.

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

Weekly games, Sat 1-5 pm, drop-in chess open to all skill levels, sets & boards provided, hosted by US Chess Federation expert Glenn Budzinski.

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

Sandy Hook Organic Farmers’ Market, behind St John’s Episcopal Church, 3 Washington Ave, Sandy Hook. Call 313-9908.

Weekly event runs Tuesdays, June 23-Mid Oct, 2-6 pm, featuring local food & craft vendors w/ fruits, vegetables, jams, baked goods, cut flowers, eggs & more.

Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. (SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-6654 or 798-0560.

Programs 4th Wed/month, 1:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: July 22, demo on using pastel by Frank Federico.

Southbury Farmers’ Market, at Southbury Town Hall, 501 Main St South, Southbury. Call 262-0634 (Southbury Town Hall).

Market each Thurs, 2-6 pm, until Oct 15, locally harvested fruits, flowers & vegetables, also baked goods, soap & body products, etc.

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

 

Theatre   __ ____ ____ ____ ____ ___________

Fairy Tale Theater, at Wooster School, 91 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.

Outdoor children’s theater under Musicals at Richter productions, craft time & meet Mother Goose 10:30 am, curtain 11 am, adm $5, bring chairs/blankets for seating: July 11, The Ugly Duckling & Stone Soup; July 18, Johnny Appleseed & Paul Bunyan; July 25, Peter Pan.

Ives Concert Park (WCSU westside campus), Mill Plain Rd, Danbury. Call 837-8499.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, July 10-11, curtain 7:30, $20, $15 students, $10 seniors, $40 family.

Reynard the Fox, July 11-12, curtain 2 pm, $20, $15 students, $10 seniors, $40 family.

Into the Woods, July 17-25, curtain Fri-Sat 7:30 pm, production by Sabrina’s Encore Productions(call 304-1235 for tickets & info for this show), $18, $15 students & seniors, $12 ages 12 & under .

Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203-787-4282.

The One Man Star Wars Trilogy, July 14-26, call for curtain schedule, $24-$27, group & age 12 & under discounts.

On Stage II: ‘Til Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3, through Aug 16, call for curtain schedule, $22-$25, group & age 12 & under discounts.

Musicals At Richter, Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.

A Chorus Line, through July 25, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm, $21 adults, $16 sen-iors, $13 students & children.

TheaterWorks Hartford, 233 Pearl St, Hartford. Call 860-527-7838.

Speech & Debate, through July 26, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Tues-Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2:30 pm, tickets $37-$47.

TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860-350-6863.

Doubt: a parable, through Aug 1, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets $20.

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

The Merry Wives of Windsor, July 10-26, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat (July 19 & 26) 2 pm, tickets $18 eves, $15 mats.

Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court, Westport. Call 203-227-4177.

tick, tick… Boom! through July 18, curtain Tues-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat (July 11 & 18) 4 pm.

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