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

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.

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

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places ________________________

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

Through Jan 3: “Pretty Tough: Contemporary Storytelling,” fairy tale-like depictions by 10 women focusing on narrative representation & figuration incl discussions on warfare, the environment & female struggles in their work.

Through Jan 10: “Gerard Hemsworth: Hidden Agenda,” confrontational, disconcerting & provocative paintings by the British artist celebrating his first solo US exhibition.

Through Jan 10: “Tom Sachs: Cameras,” work by the CT-born photographer focusing exclusively on cameras.

Through Jan 17: “Edward Tufte: Seeing Around,” first major exhibition of Tufte’s sculpture, in museum’s garden, of rusting weathered pcs against new plantings of white pine, spruce, red cedar & bamboo.

Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St South/Rte 61, Bethlehem. Call 266-7596.

Through Oct 31: “Art of the Unexpected,” works by Bethlehem artist & biologist Mary Havermale, who crafts box constructions of natural materials.

Blue Z Coffee House, 127 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 364-1003, 364-0631.

Through Oct 31: “Inside Missions,” photos by Richard Close taken at Bridgeport Rescue Mission & Sons of Thunder Mission in Africa.

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

On main floor: Through Oct 23: “Gray Plus One,” works by members of Scrapbag Art Quilters using gray plus only one other color.

In Olga Knoepke Meeting Room (lower meeting room) — Through Oct 30: “The Life & Talent of Arthur A. Anderson,” photographs by the late Newtown resident, organized by friends in his honor.

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

Through Oct 25: “September 11, 2001: Connecticut Responds and Reflects,” traveling exhibition by CT Historical Society salutes the 152 state residents of the terrorist attacks, shares responses by residents & relief workers, & incl mementos, oral histories, media response & more.

Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury; 778-8337.

Through Nov 4: “Foley Photos,” favorite photographic images by Dan Foley.

Permanent exhibitions on railroad history (museum is along old New Haven RR line & housed in former Danbury station & railyard), also original & restored rolling stock incl a New Haven RR Mack FCD railbus, Alco RS-1 diesel locomotive, fully operating turntable, etc.

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

Through Oct 13: portrait & landscape paintings & giclée prints by Howard Aaron incl many contemporary scenes of Easton & Fairfield County.

The Galleries at The Fraser-Woods School, 173 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown. Gallery hours by appt only. Call 426-3390 x312.

Through Nov 27, “A Picture’s Worth A Thousand Words...,” works by Elizabeth Bullis-Wiese, Jodi Carlson, Judy Corrigan, Linda Dohanos, Adam Kaplan, Gus Moran, Karen Pinto & Joan Pollack; Oct 9, artists’ reception (public invited), 6:30-8:30 pm.

Glebe House Museum & The Gertrude Jekyll Garden, 49 Hollow Rd, Woodbury; 203-263-2855.

Through Oct 18: “Treasures of Historic Woodbury, 1700-1850,” Woodbury furniture & decorative arts from museum’s collection, plus other sources.

Gunn Memorial Library & Museum, 5 Wykeham Rd, Washington Green; 860-868-7756.

Through Oct 31: “The Keepers of History: Scrapbooks and Albums,” scrapbooks from local residents & museum’s collection celebrate a quintessential shared American art form of time capsules of bygone people, places & times, also incl items from Jessica Helfand’s new book Scrapbooks: An American History.

Stairwell Gallery — Through Oct 17: “Urban Energy,” watercolors by Ruth Newquist, NWS.

Highstead Arboretum, 37 Lonetown Rd/Rte 107, Redding. Call 203-938-8809.

Through Oct 30: “Birds of Prey of the Eastern United States,” works by artists from Greater NY Chapter of The Guild of Natural Science Illustrators.

Housatonic Museum of Art/Burt Chernow Galleries at Housatonic Community College, 900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport; 203-332-5000.

Through Oct 21: “Post Apocalyptic Tattoo,” reverse paintings, sculptures, prints & drawings by NY-based tattoo artist D. Dominick Lombardi.

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

Through Oct 19: “Collage Art,” collages & artist’s books by Rita Valley & sm collages by Peter Wooster.

Mocha Coffee House, 3 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook. Call 364-9200.

*(new show) Through Oct 31: “Diversity,” multi-media art by Paula Renee. Oct 9 & 10, Molly Bryce, singer/guitarist, 8-10 pm; Oct 10, Educated Fleas, ukulele music by Greg Doyle and Wendy Matthews, 8-10 pm.

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

*(new show) Through Nov 29: “Atelier VI,” 100+ contemporary metal, wood & mixed media sculptures created on site by master artists; Nov 6, “Great Sculptor” screening, 8 pm, discussion w/ artist Louise Bourgeous to follow; Nov 13, “Great Sculptor” film screening, 8 pm, discussion w/ artist David Smith to follow; Nov 20, “Great Sculptor” film screening, 8 pm, discussion w/ artist John Chamberlain to follow.

Visual Impact Gallery, 4 Eagle Rd, Danbury. Call 790-9650.

Through Oct 31: “Endangered,” original paintings & limited edition prints by Nancy Moore, who combines images of nature w/ her own prose.

Walsh Art Gallery, at Fairfield University, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 254-4000, x 2969, 203-254-4242.

Through Dec 6: “Art & Human Consciousness,” works by Robert January incl drawings, paintings & photos of historic art that inspired him to paint; call for Gallery Conversations schedule.

Wisdom House/Marie Louise Trichet Gallery, 229 East Litchfield Rd, Litchfield; 860-567-3163.

Through Dec 31: “15th Anniversary Retrospective #3,” works by artists who have had solo shows in gallery since its 1994 opening incl Norell Gudaitis, Linda Hoffman, Barbara Wilk, Danielle Mailer, David Skora, Elizabeth MacDonald, Florin Firimita, Gus Moran, Inge Morath, Michael Sundra, Natasha Cohen, Susan Rood, Ruth Middleton & Warren Prindle.

Concerts, Musical Events _________________

Oct 16: The Westgate Trio at Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury, 3 pm, donations accepted, works of Shubert, Dohnany & Beethoven; 798-2245.

Oct 16: Go Fish Family Concert, Walnut Hill Community Church, 156 Walnut Hill Rd, Bethel, 7 pm, $12.50 (family pack $50, must purchase at church office), high-energy family concert w/ biblical values; 796-7373.

Oct 17: “Ode To Joy” by Greater Bridgeport Symphony, Klein Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, 8 pm (pre-concert w/ GBS Ensemble, 7 pm in lobby), $24-$58, 64th season opening program to incl works of Siegfried & Beethoven w/ guests soloists, also The Mendelssohn Choir of CT & Fairfield Univ Singers; 203-576-0263.

Oct 18: Pianist Ann Schein at Heritage Village Sarah Cooke Hall, Southbury (call for driving directions), $15, 3 pm, return engagement; 264-1102.

Midtown Coffeehouse, Western CT State Univ Alumni Hall, Dr James Roach Ave, Danbury. Call 837-9700.

Performances 8 pm (open mic, then featured act): Oct 15, Michael Kent, comedy & magic; Oct 22, Matt Barsalou, folk-indie.

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, tickets $20, $16 seniors, free ages 5-14 w/ ticket-holding adult, reception follows performances: Oct 18, pianist Daria Rabotikina, works of Bach, Busoni & Prokofiev.

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

Performances 8 pm unless noted: Oct 9, The Bacon Brothers, $75; Oct 11, Susan Tedeschi, $65.

 

For Kids & Families ____________________

Oct 10: Masque Theater, Animan…Plus, Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield, 10 am & 1:30 pm, $12 (4 for $40), free ages 2 & under with online reservations; 203-431-9850.

Oct 10: Grapes of Wrath Mountain Bike Race, McLaughlin Vineyard, Albert’s Hill Road, 1 pm, $1,000 prize, vintage baseball, ultimate Frisbee; info at sandyhookcycle.com.

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

Young Adult programs, free unless specified: Oct 18, “Freaky Phil’s Costume Shop” by The Mask & Wig Players, 3 pm, original play by NHS student AnnaMaria Marini, plus dramatic readings of thrills & chills, for ages 10 & up.

Oct 10 to 12: Mystic Seaport Annual Chowderfest to benefit Special Olympics of Connecticut, 11 am to 4 pm, museum admission required, $24 adult, $15 children ages 6-17, free for children 5 and under, food items for sale $2 to $8; info at mysticseaport.org.

Miscellaneous ________________________

Oct 10: SNAN Annual Fall Bake Sale, Lexington Gardens, 36 Church Hill Rd, 10 am-2 pm, fresh baked goods for humans and pets, sponsored by & fundraiser for Spay & Neuter Society of Newtown; 426-0253, 263-1933.

Oct 10: St Rose Family Life Theatre, screening of Bella, St Rose Gathering Hall, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 7 pm, $2 tickets, free popcorn, winner of Toronto Film Festival 2007 People’s Choice Award, PG-13; 426-1014

Oct 10: A Showcase of Quilts, Shepardson Community Center, 1172 Whittemore Rd, 9 am-4 pm, $6, works by members of Southford Falls Quilt Guild, also demos, vendors, raffle baskets & food.

Oct 10: Planetarium Show & Telescope Viewing, Western CT State Univ Westside Observatory & Planetarium, 43 Lake Ave Ext, Danbury, free, 6:30 pm planetarium show (Early Autumn Skies), then viewings of Jupiter, Neptune, Uranus & the autumn sky 7:30-9:30 pm, viewings canceled if rain, call if cloudy; 837-8672.

St Rose Family Life Theatre, St Rose Gathering Hall, Church Hill Road, Newtown, 7 pm, screening of Bella, $2, free popcorn.

Oct 10-12: Annual Friends of Danbury Library Book Sale, at PAL Building, 35 Hayestown Rd, Danbury, Sat 9 am-5 pm (early buying 8 am, $10), Sun 10 am-4 pm (books half price), Mon 9 am-1 pm ($5/bag), 75,000+ items in 50+ categories; 797-4568.

Oct 11: The Fur Ball, Country Kids Play Farm, 107 Old State Rd, Brookfield, 3-6 pm, $35, food, wine & beer, live music by The Clark Eno Orchestra, presented by & fundraiser for The Animal Center in Newtown; 270-0228.

Oct 11: “Life Transitions: The Yoga of Acceptance,” Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury, 7 pm, free program by Vincent D’Alessio will be followed by group meditation (free instruction available) & light refreshments; 263-2254.

Oct 14: “Core Genealogy Resources Available Online,” C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St, Newtown, 7 pm, free program by Thomas J. Kemp hosted by Genealogy Club of Newtown, all welcome; 270-7887.

Oct 15: Telescope Viewing, Western CT State Univ Westside Observatory & Planetarium, 43 Lake Ave Ext, Danbury, free, 7-10 pm, viewings of Jupiter, Neptune, Uranus & the autumn sky 7:30-9:30 pm, canceled if rain, call if cloudy; 837-8672.

Oct 16: World Hunger Day Dinner, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Danbury, 24 Clapboard Ridge Rd, Danbury, 6 pm, sugg donation $10, dine on homemade soup & bread, take home handmade ceramic bowl, all proceeds to benefit Assn of Religious Communities Emergency Aid Network; 798-1994.

Oct 16-17: Chase October Trunk Show, Chase Collegiate School Goss Field House, 565 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, 8 am-5 pm, vendors & artisans showcase; 203-236-9581.

Oct 17: NUMC Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Fair, Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades La, Newtown, 10 am-4 pm, juried arts & crafts, silent auction, baked goods, theme baskets & more, presented by Newtown United Methodist Church; 426-2336, 426-9998.

Oct 17: Annual Harvest Festival at United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutlers Farm Rd, Monroe, 10 am-3 pm rain or shine, homemade crafts, live bluegrass by Hoe, children’s games & crafts, used books, lunch, VT cheddar & apple crumb pies; 268-8395.

Oct 18: Open House & Fireboards Living History Demo, Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main St, Newtown, 12-4 pm, free, guest Kirkman Jackson will explain history of fireboards & process involved to make one, also docent tours; 426-5937.

Oct 18: “The Role of Quilts in American Culture & Folklore,” Danbury Library, 170 Main St, Danbury, 2 pm, free 90-min presentation by Susan Jerome (collections manager, Univ of RI Historic Textile & Costume Collection) will also cover proper way to store textiles, attendees encouraged to bring quilts to show off; 796-8061.

Oct 20: “Freeman For Freemont,” C.H. Booth Library meeting room, 25 Main St, Newtown, 7:30 pm, lecture & music by Rick Spencer concerning the election season of 1856, hosted by Newtown Historical Society; 426-5937, 426-4533.

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

Oct 15, Job Search Skills workshop, 3 pm, 90-min workshop w/ career consultant Cheryl Schwartz will cover format, content, accomplishments & other résumé pointers, registration requested; Oct 15, The Evening Book Group, 7:30 pm, Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum; Oct 19, Daytime Book Group, 1 pm, Carl Hiaasen title or Janet Evanovich title (call for details); Oct 20, “Freeman For Freemont,” 7:30 pm, lecture by Professor R.E. Spencer concerning the tempestuous election season of 1856; Oct 21, Behind The Crimes, 7:30 pm, discussion of Smila’s Sense of Snow.

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 Hikers. Call 788-1398 (Ester Nichols), 270-4340 (Newtown Parks & Rec).

Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 9 am (spring & fall start),free, all welcome (children must be accompanied), bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations & leaders (in parentheses) as follows: Oct 10, Four Lakes, Oxford, easy (Tim Hanbury, 203-888-3025); Oct 17, Lower Paugussett Blue Trail, Indian Wells section, strenuous (Sally Cox, 426-9903).

Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall (lower level, use rear parking lot), 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, to 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 2nd Wed/month, 7:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: Oct 14, guest artist Beverly Branch w/ demo of acrylic figure in landscape.

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.

Treehouse Comedy Productions. Call 702-7577.

Shows at The Holiday Inn, 80 Newtown Rd, Danbury: Oct 10, Pete Michaels headlining, 9 pm, $15, Tim Homayoon & Bob DiBuono opening; Oct 17, Carole Montgomery headlining, 9 pm, $15, Matt Burke & Dr Jay Sutay opening; Oct 24, Gilbert Gottfried headlining, 9 pm, tickets $25, Bill McCarty & Matt Christmas opening.

Theatre ___________________________

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

The Fantasticks, through Nov 1, curtain Tues-Wed & Sun 7 pm, Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 3 pm, Sun & Wed 2 pm, tickets $30-$70, discounts available.

Western CT State University’s Berkshire Theater, Osborne St, Danbury. Call 837-8732.

Mere Mortals, Oct 16-18, curtain Fri-Sun 8 pm, mat Sat 5 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets $10.

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Events that appear by date have Newtown items 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.

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