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.Through July 7, "Still Life: New Works by Robert Holden and Suzy Taylor," realist still lifes by Mr Holden 10:04 A11/P
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.Through July 7, âStill Life: New Works by Robert Holden and Suzy Taylor,â realist still lifes by Mr Holden 10:04 A11/P11 impressionistic views by Ms Taylor.Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Hours: Wed 12-4:30 pm, Thurs-Sat 12-9 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm. Call 796-2193.*###new show) June 16-July 31, âVisual Journey,â new paintings by Ann Kromer; June 16, opening reception ###incl live music by Girls on the Side), 6-9 pm.Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd ###Rte 25), Brookfield. Hours: M-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 775-4526.*###new show) June 10-Aug 26, âTwenty-Five Years of Fine Craftsmanship: Brookfield Craft Center Faculty, 1976-2000,â artistry of BCC teachers from past 25 years w/ works by 100+ artists divided between BCC spaces and The Silo ###Hunt Hill Farm, New Milford) in ceramics, woodworking, forging, jewelry design, weaving, glassblowing, metalsmithing, fiber 10:04 A11/P11 folk art; June 10, opening reception at BCC, 3-5 pm.The Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-372-3521.*###new show) June 10-July 29, âBeyond The Garden Wall,â collaboration of museum 10:04 A11/P11 CT Women Artists, Inc juried show featured selected paintings 10:04 A11/P11 sculpture by 43 female artists; June 17, reception 10:04 A11/P11 awards ceremony, 4-6 pm.Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington. Hours: Mon-Tues, Th-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860-868-0518.Through June 9, âTimeless Journeys  The Paintings of Joan LaRocca,â watercolor originals, giclee prints 10:04 A11/P11 laser prints by Ms LaRocca presenting Native American 10:04 A11/P11 dream imagery woven together.New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St, New Britain. Hours: Tues, Thurs-Fri 10:04 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.*###new show) Through July 15, âWomen Artists of New Britain,â 80 works by 38 female artists w/ ties to New Britain exploring changes in womenâs art through history, also works from museumâs permanent collection representing significant American female artists incl Lee Krasner, Mary Cassatt, Helen Frankenthaler, et al; June 13, Art Happy Hour, 5:30-7 pm, âBeyond Separate Spheres: The Gendered Meanings of Public Spaces,â by Prof Heather Munro Prescott; June 20, Art Happy Hour, 5:30-7 pm, âFinding Our Voice/Currents, Connections and Contributionsâ by Prof Rachel Siporin; July 11, Art Happy Hour, 5:30-7 pm, âA Page From My Journalâ by artist Sandra Guze.Through June 24, âNew/Now,â paintings by figurative painter Anna Bialobroda based on popular media imagery from film, TV, Internet 10:04 A11/P11 magazine as well as real-life situations.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282.Through June 30, âPortraits of The Greats: A Study of Literatureâs Finest in Wood,â works by woodcut 10:04 A11/P11 woodblock artist Mark Ceconi; June 14, âAn Evening with Mark Ceconi: Woodcut Portraits of Literary Greats,â talk 10:04 A11/P11 demo by Mr Ceconi, 7 pm.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 June 15, â52nd Annual Art of the Northeast,â regional juried art exhibition of paintings, sculpture, mixed media 10:04 A11/P11 drawings.Wadsworth Atheneum, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 860-278-2670.*###new show) June 16-Jan 6, âFlagging Freedom,â 40 paintings, sculpture, photos 10:04 A11/P11 prints from collection of The Amistad Foundation that comment on the ideals 10:04 A11/P11 realities of World War II through mid-1970s in America.Walsh Art Gallery at Quick Center, Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203-254-4000 x2969.*###new show) June 10-Aug 1,â Contemporary Realism,â paintings 10:04 A11/P11 photos by Bettie 10:04 A11/P11 Sam Roberts featuring classical portraits, still lifes, etc; June 10, opening reeption, 6-8 pm.Woodbury Antiques 10:04 A11/P11 Fine Art, 473 Main St So/Rte 6, Woodbury. Call 203-266-4753.Through June 17, âMatt Wood: Landscapes 10:04 A11/P11 Abstractions,â large-scale oil paintings incl mural segments by the Woodbury artist.Ridgefield Theater Barn, Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-7536.Call for directors w/ proposals for 2002 season, theater expects to present 5 shows ###cabaret or egular seating style) between Jan-Dec, contact John Grissmer at above 12 for details.Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rte 37 at Rte 39 ###behind firehouse), Sherman. Call 845-878-6388, 914-714-9122.June 17-18: Auditions for Don Nigroâs suspense-drama Ravenscroft, 7-9 pm, need one man ###age 30-50) 10:04 A11/P11 5 women ###varying ages, 15-60), show dates Fri-Sat Aug 3-25 plus one Sun matinee, contact director Jocelyn Beard at either of above numbers.Summer Festival Chorus, Fairfield Univ/Quick Center for the Arts, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 877-ARTS-396 ###877-278-7396).June 14: Auditions for 8th annual summer chorus, 7 pm, singers w/ wide range of experience 10:04 A11/P11 passion for music sought, be prepared to sing vocal warm-ups 10:04 A11/P11 exercises, regular rehearsals are Tues 10:04 A11/P11 Thurs 7:30-10 ###June 28-Aug 9), public concert to be Aug 11, conductor/music director is Carole Ann Maxwell.June 9: Susan Werner 10:04 A11/P11 Ellis Paul at Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, gates open 6 pm for picnics, tickets ###on sale May 1) Nov15/advance, Nov17.50/gate, Nov10 ages 3-11 10:04 A11/P11 seniors, opener Maria Sangiolo begins 6:45, Werner 10:04 A11/P11 Paul will begin 7:30 pm, first concert of zooâs annual ZooFolk Concert Series; 203-394-6572.June 14: âAn Evening of Woodstock in Newtown,â Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, doors open 7 pm, showtime 7:30, Tickets Nov20, performances by Professor Louie 10:04 A11/P11 The Crowmatix, Jim Weider 10:04 A11/P11 The Honky Tonk Gurus, Tom Pacheco and Graham Parker, fundraiser for WPKN-FM ###89.5); 203-331-9756.June 15: Kevin Briody at C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 6 pm, free concert by CT State Troubadour suitable for families/all ages, first in libraryâs outdoor summer series ###indoors if rain), bring blankets/low chairs for seating, opening set by guitarist Erik Bagger; 426-4533.June 16-17: Ballet in the Meadow, Marsha Ismailoff Mark School of Ballet, 57 Mt Pleasant Rd/Rte 25, Newtown, 5:30 pm, free outdoor performances by students of ballet school of all ages 10:04 A11/P11 levels of study; 426-0698.June 17: âAn Evening of Song,â First Congregational Church, 6 Kirby Rd, Washington, 5 pm, adm by donation, French, German 10:04 A11/P11 American art songs, operatic arias 10:04 A11/P11 duets, Broadway show tunes, etc, reception follows; 860-868-0569.Acoustic Café, 2926 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-335-FOLK ###3655).Open mic every Tues, sign ups 7 pm, performances begin at 8; Video Nights Wed 10:04 A11/P11 Thurs, 8:30 pm ###call for each nightâs selection, or just show up).June 9, WPKN Monthly Benefit: Lara Herscovitch ###folk 10:04 A11/P11 Spanish music w/ English 10:04 A11/P11 Spanish lyrics) and The Lost Dogs ###comedy improv group), 9 pm, Nov10; June 10, songwriting circle hosted by Sweeter Than Wine, 3 pm, Nov2, relaxed 10:04 A11/P11 supportive circle for writers at all levels; June 13, Lys Guillorn, 8:30 pm, Nov5, acoustic singer-songwriter; June 14, Cats Like Angels, 9 pm, Nov5, fun folk/jazz 5-pc high-energy rock band led by Melissa Mentus 10:04 A11/P11 Ellen Lalicata; June 15, Roy Bookbinder, 9 pm, Nov12, acoustic blues w/ laid-back vocals 10:04 A11/P11 strong guitar playing, opening set by Tim Regan ###old-time blues); June 16, Mila Drumke 10:04 A11/P11 Rose Polanzani, 9 pm, Nov10; June 17, âfolk rock goddessâ Catie Curtis, 7 pm, Nov20.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 10:04 A11/P11 under: June 24, 15-yr-old pianist Timothy Andres, 1 pm.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: June 9, Anna Hendrickson 10:04 A11/P11 Elizabeth Phillips, solo oboe works of Telemann 10:04 A11/P11 Britten 10:04 A11/P11 vocal performance of Blake Songs by Vaughn-Williams; June 16, Brian Krinke 10:04 A11/P11 Jennifer Undercofler, husband-wife duo performs American music of past century.Music Mountain, Music Mountain Rd ###near Rtes 63 10:04 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: June 16, The Hanoverian Ensemble, quartets, trios 10:04 A11/P11 duets by Mozart, Haydn, J.C. Bach, et al. Chamber Concerts: June 10, Leontovitch String Quartet, 3 pm, guest oboist Bert Lucarelli, works of Haydn, Brahms, Finzi 10:04 A11/P11 Donizetti ###opening âperformanceâ by The Canine Quadrile, 2 pm, congenial group of dogs dance w/ their human partners); June 17, Jacques Thibaud Trio, 3 pm, string trios by Beethoven, Schoenberg 10:04 A11/P11 Dohnanyi; June 24, Leontovitch String Quartet, 3 pm, guest pianist Barry Snyder, works of Beethoven, Brahms 10:04 A11/P11 Shostakovitch.Special Events: June 9, Wild Abandon 10:04 A11/P11 Guests, 7 pm, return performance of upbeat traditional orchestra will incl jigs, reels, waltzes 10:04 A11/P11 step dancers, performance is benefit for Falls Village Day Care Center.Next Stop Café, 102 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 730-9940.Acoustic blues, 7-10 pm, free adm ###unless noted) but reservations sugg: June 10, Bennett Harris, interpreter of traditional country blues, also pre-war blues; June 16, Rocky Lawrence, Nov10.Sweet Harmonyâs Coffee House, St Andrewâs Church, Rte 202 10:04 A11/P11 Wheaton Rd ###at light), Marble Dale. Call 860-868-2275.June 9, Lucy Kaplansky, 8 pm, tickets Nov15, performance of folk-pop 10:04 A11/P11 country music.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.June 8-14: With A Friend Like Harry ###R), daily 6:45 10:04 A11/P11 9:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 10:04 A11/P11 4:15 pm; Left Luggage ###NR), daily 7:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1 10:04 A11/P11 5:25 pm; Memento ###R), daily 9:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 3:05 pm; Moulin Rouge ###PG-13), daily 6:55 10:04 A11/P11 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:10 10:04 A11/P11 4 pm; Snatch ###R), daily 9:25 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 3:45 pm; The Tailor of Panama ###R), daily 7:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:20 pm.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk/IMAX Theatre, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Call 203-852-0700.Through June 10: All Access, Fri 7 10:04 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sat 5, 7 10:04 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 5 pm.Through June 14: Amazon, daily 11 am, 12, 2 10:04 A11/P11 3 pm; The Old Man 10:04 A11/P11 The Sea ###w/ live-action prologue Hemingway: A Portrait), Mon-Fri 1 pm, Sat-Sun 1 10:04 A11/P11 4 pm.IMAX double features, through June 10: Amazon and The Old Man 10:04 A11/P11 The Sea, Fri-Sun 7 pm.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282. Hollister Film Series, free screenings, 1 10:04 A11/P11 7 pm, preceded by Movie Chat: June 12, Sense and Sensibility ###Movie Chat to precede evening show only).June 9: St Rose Jr Youth Group Celebration 10:04 A11/P11 Welcome Party, St Rose Parish Hall, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 4 pm Mass at St Rose Church will be followed by welcoming party, all 5th-8th grade students inviged, adm is 1 9x13-inch disposable pan of already-made Jell-O ###any color but red, also bring change of clothes or bathing suit plus towel); 426-2572. June 22-Aug 26: âDinosaur Families  The Story of Egg Mountain,â Brass Mill Center, Waterbury, Mon-Sat 10 am-9:30 pm ###Wed, July 4, 10-6), Sun 11 am-6 pm, adm Nov4 adults, Nov3 ages 3-12, free ages 2 10:04 A11/P11 under, traveling exhibit organized by Museum of Rockies, Montana State Univ, etc, features real fossil specimens 10:04 A11/P11 re-creations, moving robotic models, re-creation of excavation site, hands-on activites, etc; 203-755-5003 ###Mattatuck Museum).Barnes 10:04 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free public programs: June 10, Maisy the Mouse costume character visit, 3 pm, meet the mouse from Lucy Cousinsâ book 10:04 A11/P11 hear readings of some of Maisyâs favorite stories; June 13, story-time w/ author Nancy Tafuri ###Silly Little Goose11, Will You Be My Friend?, others), 11 am.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 10:04 A11/P11 1 pm, Nov12/show ###series tickets 10:04 A11/P11 discounts abvailable): June 9, âThe Funny Stuff Circusâ by mime Trent Arterbury 10:04 A11/P11 Big Apple Circus clown Mr Fish, zany characters, outrageous stunts 10:04 A11/P11 audience participation.Science Center of Connecticut, Trout Brook Dr, West Hartford. Hours: Tues-Wed 10 am-5 pm, Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860-231-2824.Through June 20, âLEGO⢠Invention Adventure,â three discovery areas challenge children of all ages to contrcut earthquake-proof buildings, maneuver a robot using voice commands and build 10:04 A11/P11 race a gravity-powered car.Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court ###Post Rd East/Rte 1), Westport. Call 203-227-4177.2001 Childrenâs Summer Series, performances 11 am 10:04 A11/P11 2 pm, tickets Nov8 10:04 A11/P11 Nov10: June 15, âA Family Concert: Cathy Fink Marcy Marxer,â award-winning family concerts incl singalongs 10:04 A11/P11 other audience participation; June 22, The Gingerbread Boy, production by The Gingerbread Players 10:04 A11/P11 Jack will perform its signature production w/ score by American folk music composer Earl Robinson.June 7-9: 100th Norfield Fair, Norfield Congregational Church, 64 Norfield Rd, Weston,Thurs ###opening night champagne party 10:04 A11/P11 art show) 6-9 pm, Fri ###antiques show, live auction 10:04 A11/P11 dinner) 6-10:30 pm, Sat 9 am-4 pm, childrenâs events, crafts, clothing 10:04 A11/P11 book sales, garden tent, live music, Grandmaâs Attic, silent auctions, refreshments,  proceeds are earmarked for 6 charities incl Nobodyâs Children, Mid-Fairfield Child Guidance Center, etc ###fairâs theme is âMission: Possible) ; 203-221-8350.June 7-9: 34th Annual Norfield Art Show 10:04 A11/P11 Sale, Norfield Congregational Church, 64 Norfield Rd, Weston ###part of Norfield Fair, full listing above), Thurs ###opening night champagne party 10:04 A11/P11 pvw, childcare for ages 3 years 10:04 A11/P11 older) 6-9 pm, Fri ###antiques show, live auction 10:04 A11/P11 dinner) 6-10:30 pm, Sat 9 am-4 pm, paintings, photographs 10:04 A11/P11 mixed media from dozens of local 10:04 A11/P11 regional artists at affordable prices, proceeds will also benefit 6 charities; 203-221-8350.June 8: Annual Arts Festival 10:04 A11/P11 Cosmopolitan Buffet, Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation headquarters, 900 Old Ridgebury Rd, Ridgefield, event begins 7 pm, adm Nov75 ###Nov25 can be used toward art purchase), wine 10:04 A11/P11 food from 20 area restaurants, artworks by 100+ national 10:04 A11/P11 international artists in painting, photography, sculpture, pottery, etc, silent 10:04 A11/P11 live auctions, live music, benefit for Regional Hospice of Western Connecticut; 797-1685June 8-10: The Greek Experience 2001, Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 30 Clapboard Rd/Rte 39, Danbury, Fri 5-11 pm, Sat 12-11pm, Sun 12-9 pm, free adm 10:04 A11/P11 parking, traditional Greek food, dancing, raffles, games 10:04 A11/P11 other activities; 748-2992.June 9: SNAN Spring Fling, Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen St, 9 am-3 pm, free adm, tag sale, baked goods, pet adoption, flea market, refreshments, plant sale, face painting, clowns, Chinese auction, etc, presented by Spay 10:04 A11/P11 Neuter Association of Newtown; 426-5730.June 9: Attic Treasures: Antique Appraisal Day, Company A Firehouse, Rte 39, New Fairfield, 10 am-2 pm, Nov5/item or Nov12/three items, verbal appraisals by John Renjilian ###books) 10:04 A11/P11 Jay St Mark ###paintings 10:04 A11/P11 prints, china, glass, ceramics, sculpture, furniture), bring photos of large items, no weapons or firearms allowed, proceeds benefit New Fairfield Hist Scty.June 9: 2nd Annual Antique Tractor Show, Redding Hist Scty, Lonetown Farm, 24 Lonetown Rd, Redding, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov5, display of 100± tractors 10:04 A11/P11 farm implements, also tractor pull, horse-drawn wagon rides, catered refreshmnets, live music, etc; 203-544-8988.June 9: Comedy Kick-Off: An Evening of Comedy, Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park, Plank Rd, Waterbury, 8 pm, tickets Nov25, performances by Paul Venier, Eric Deskin 10:04 A11/P11 Janine DiTullio, hosted by Steve Lazarus; 203-757-4676.June 9-10: Pat Barkmanâs Annual Art Show 10:04 A11/P11 Sale, Lakeside Gallery, 49 Taunton Lake Rd, Newtown, 2-4 pm, public invited to visit Mrs Barkmanâs studio 10:04 A11/P11 see recent works by the award-winning artist; 426-8949.June 10: Booth Library Authorâs Fund: Paul O. Zelinsky, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 2 pm, free program by the multi-Caldecott Award-winning illustrator who is one of the most honored childrenâs book illustrators working today, ###**note: not a story hour, this is for anyone interested in the world of childrenâs books) discussion will be followed by question 10:04 A11/P11 answer session, also book signings; 426-4533.June 10: Open House at Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 1-4 pm, free, public invited to visit 18th C saltbox that is home to Newtown Hist Scty; 426-5937.June 10: âLiving History: Brookfieldâs One-Room Schools,â Brookfield Hist Scty museum, Rte 25 at Rte 133, Brookfield Center, 1:30 pm, free presentation on townâs 6 school districts will be followed by questions from student panel; 775-8140.June 12: Vidbelâs Olde Tyme Circus, Monroe Firemanâs Field, Rte 110 at 111, Monroe, shows at 5:15 10:04 A11/P11 7:30 pm, tickets Nov8/adv purchase, Nov10/door, proceeds benefit Sunshine House; 268-1072, 452-1693.June 16: One-Day Art Show: Florence Froeder, The Barn Gallery, New Fairfield Commons, Rte 37 at Rte 39, New Fairfield, 10 am-5 pm, free one-day show of watercolors 10:04 A11/P11 acrylic works by New Fairfield artist Florence Froeder, artist will also be working on-site; 746-4502.June 16: 26th Annual New England Strawberry Festival, United Church of Christ, Main St No/Rte 6, Southbury, 12-3 pm rain or shine, free adm, celebrate arrival of summer w/ strawberry desserts, also dunking booth, live music, childrenâs activities incl games 10:04 A11/P11 face painting, blood pressure screenings, baked goods sale, etc; 850-296-2600 x304.June 16: Chicken BBQ 10:04 A11/P11 Strawberry Shortcake Dinner, Newbury Congregational Church, Rte 133 at Tower Rd, Brookfield, 5-7 pm, tickets Nov8 adults, Nov4 children age 6 10:04 A11/P11 under.June 18: Les Amis Du Vin ###âFriends of Wineâ) wine tasting 10:04 A11/P11 dinner at The Inn at Newtown, 19 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7 pm, Nov55 ###reservations by June 11), three-course dinner will be complemented by suitable wines for each course, call for details; 270-8648, 374-4467.Active Singles. Call 860-489-9611 or visit www.activesingles.org.Summer Beach Parties: June 24 ###reservations by June 14), season-opening beach party at Hop Brook Lake, Rte 188, Middlebury, 9 am-6 pm, adm Nov35 incl continental breakfast 10:04 A11/P11 huge buffet lunch, swimming, hiking, biking, volleyball, softball, horshoes 10:04 A11/P11 board games, 2 DJs playing music.Barnes 10:04 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free programs: June 11, reading 10:04 A11/P11 singing w/ Duncan Brine ###The Literary Garden), 7:30 pm; June 14, discussion 10:04 A11/P11 signing w/ Theodore R. Treadwell ###Splinter Fleet: The Wooden Subchasers of World War II), 7:30 pm.Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-394-6572.June 15-17, The First Americansâ Festival  An International Indigenous Art 10:04 A11/P11 Dance Extravaganza, 10 am-8 pm, Pow Wow of the White Buffalo Society will present cultural attractions 10:04 A11/P11 vendors, hundreds of North American tribes represented incl Native American celebrities, traditional food, Native American wildlife 10:04 A11/P11 crafts, dance performances, workshops, cultural attractions 10:04 A11/P11 vendors, suitable for all ages; June 17, Fatherâs Day, free adm for all dads w/ their ###paying) families.Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5098.Free programs unless noted, reservations requested, call any time weather is questionable: June 10, Birding by Ear workshop, 8 am, free workshop will help participants learn how to identify birds by their songs or calls, rain or shine, will be repeated June 13, same time; June 13, Birding by Ear workshop, 8 am, see June 10 details; June 16, âSpirit of Butterflies  Myth, Magic and Art,â annual field day of CT Butterfly Assn begins 9 am, rain or shine 10:04 A11/P11 open to public, free adm, guided field trips, seminars, childrenâs activities, butterfly-attracting plants sale, etc; June 17, morning bird w3alk, 8 am, visit centerâs forest to look for rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Indigo Buntings, ducks, etc, ###program repeats June 20, same time); June 20, see June 17 details.Danbury Public Library, 170 Main St, Danbury. Hours: Mon, Th 9 am-8 pm, Tues 9 am-5 pm, Wed 1-8 pm, Fr-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun ###Sept-May) 1-5 pm. Call 797-4505.Free programs: June 9, program on subchasers by WWII veteran Theodore Treadwell ###author, Splinter Fleet: The Wooden Subchasers of World War II), 2 pm.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 stateâs 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: June 13, âHarlem 10:04 A11/P11 Maybrook Divisionsâ by Bruce Millone; June 20, âNew Haven Railroadâ by J.W. Swanberg.Devilâs Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: June 2, National Trails Day Hike, 10 am-2:30 pm, moderately strenuous hike of 5-6 miles; June 8, Night Moth Walk, 8:30-10 pm, program led by raptor expert Larry Fischer, bring flashlight, age minimum is 10; June 9, âBirding by Ear,â 6:30-9 am, learn easy ways to recognize familiar summer residents by their vocal clues from Dr Lise Hanners 10:04 A11/P11 Dr Ben Oko; June 9, âFind the Features Hike,â 1-4 pm, hike of 5± miles to variety of rock faces 10:04 A11/P11 natural structures that offer distinctive shapes 10:04 A11/P11 are readily captured on film; June 10, Laurel 10:04 A11/P11 Tree Walk, 1-3 pm, learn how to identify trees by preserve manager 10:04 A11/P11 licensed arborist Fred Moore, also Hale Sargent; June 12, adult hike, 9:30-11:30 am, coincides w/ mass annual bloom of mountain laurel, less than 3 miles; June 16, Insects and Pond Life program/hike, 9:30-11:30 am, program will explain idiosyncrasies, habits 10:04 A11/P11 adaptations of crawling, flying, swimming 10:04 A11/P11 biting insects, bring magnifying glass if possible.Newtown Hikers. Call 426-2897, 270-4340.Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 9 am, free, all welcome, bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations as follows ###call hike leader if weather doubtful): June 9, Pine Knob Loop ###Pat Callan, 264-2153); June 16, Yorktown Heights, NY Rail Trail, hike-bike ###Jack Donlon, 203-966-8421); June 23, Osbornedale State Park, Derby, short hike followed by fall hike planning potluck luncheon at park, rain or shine ###Morie Coburn, 203-937-8067, call also for food coordination).Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 10:04 A11/P11 Sat 9 am-noon, access is from town hallâs back parking lot ###separate door for thrift shop), shop carries discounted items from local businesses 10:04 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 10:04 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282.Free programs: June 14, âAn Evening with Mark Ceconi: Woodcut Portraits of Great Literature,â 7 pm, discussion 10:04 A11/P11 demonstration of lithography, woodworking 10:04 A11/P11 literature by artist being featured this month w/ exhibit at library.Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. ###SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, Main St, Newtown. Call 426-6654.Meetings 2nd Wed/month, 7:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: June 13, water media landscape program w/ Bob Noreika ###**board of directors meeting, 6:15).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: June 13, writer, poet 10:04 A11/P11 âconcerned photographerâ Carol Stroll; June 20, David Marshall, creator 10:04 A11/P11 executive director âHot Schoolsâ program for CT Commission on the Arts.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 10:04 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets Nov28 10:04 A11/P11 Nov30, senior discounts on matinees, limited Nov15 rush tickets available.Goodspeed Opera House, Rte 82, East Haddam. Call 860-873-8668.Brigadoon, through June 23, curtain Wed-Thurs 7:30 pm, Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, mat Wed 10:04 A11/P11 Sun 2 pm, Sat 4 pm, tickets Nov22-Nov44.Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860-527-5151.Baptiste11, through June 24, curtain Tues, Thurs 10:04 A11/P11 Sun 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2:30, also ###Sat) June 23, also ###Wed) June 13 10:04 A11/P11 20 at 2 pm, tickets Nov20-Nov55.Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203-787-4282.On Stage II: Well ###**workshop production), June 15-23, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, all tickets Nov15.Musicals At Richter, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.Pippin, June 14-30, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm ###grounds open 7:15 for picnics), tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 seniors, Nov10 students 10:04 A11/P11 children; Thurs, June 14, preview performance, all tickets Nov6.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203-333-3666.The World Goes âRound, through July 15, curtain Thus 7 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov23-Nov30.Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court, Westport. Call 203-227-4177.Princess Turandot, through June 23, curtain Mon-Thurs 8 pm, Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sat 5 pm ###also Wed, June 13 10:04 A11/P11 20, 2 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 weekâs 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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