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.

July 29: 46th Guilford Antiques Festival & Sale, Thomas Griswold House Museum, 171 Boston St, Guilford, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm $5, 100 dealers, presented by Guilford Keeping Society; 203-453-3176.

Aug 5: 33rd Annual Historical Society of Glastonbury Antiques Festival On the Green, Main St at Hubbard St, Glastonbury, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm $5 (early buying 7 am, $15), shuttle parking at Town Hall; 860-633-6890.

Aug 12: 33rd Annual Antiques Exhibit & Sale, on the green/Rte 1, Madison, 9 am-4 pm (early buying 8 am, $10), adm $4, presented by The Exchange Club of Madison; 203-245-7139.

Aug 12-13: Summer Sampler Show & Sale, Stephen & Carol Huber Gallery, Forty Ferry Rd, Old Saybrook, 10 am-5 pm, complimentary appraisals; 860-388-6809.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places__ _____

Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Call 798-2193 or 740-7351.

Through Aug 20: “Dedicated To Artists,” works by 40+ artists & artisans who have shown at BAJ gallery during past 7 years.

Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Hours: Mon-Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Fri 12-5 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 426-4533.

In Olga Knoepke Meeting Room (lower meeting room) — Through July 31: “Alaska, there and back,” works by Gina Prewett done in ink, graphite, charcoal, colored pencils, etc that reflect her strong ties to Native American culture.

Brookfield Museum & Historical Society, 165 Whisconier Rd (Rtes 133 & 25), Brookfield Center. Hours: Sat 12-4 pm, first Sun of month, by appt & chance. Call 740-8140.

Through Sept 4: “The Brookfield Landscape Past to Present,” antique musical instruments, museum artifacts, pictures & relevant items highlighting town’s history, also 7-ft long overview of new Super 7 Bypass extension & computer generated short video of its expected impact on Four Corners intersection.

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.

Fenn Gallery of Contemporary Art, 345 Main Street/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Wed-Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-263-2821.

Through Aug 6: “A Summer Elixir,” contemporary sculpture by John Monti, who works at “confluence of pop, minimalism & decorative arts,” abstract paintings of Julie Gross & paintings by Michele Katen of suburban scenes that combine architectural elements from 1950s w/ women & children.

Good News Café, 684 Main St/Rte 6, Woodbury. Call 203-266-4663.

Through Sept 4: “Virginia Murray (1916-2005, Retrospective: A Life in Paint and Clay,” retrospective of the late Virginia Murray features selections from her richly diverse paintings, prints & ceramics over a professional career spanning seven decades.

Highstead Arboretum, 127 Lonetown Rd, Redding. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm by appt only. Call 203-938-8809.

Through Aug 31: “Close-Up!” photos from bee’s eye view by CT artist & photographer Dave Presser, whose native botanical subjects focus on intense, close-up images that celebrate life in detail; July 22, Artist’s Walk, 10 am-noon, join Mr Pressler for walk to explore texture & color of mosses, lichens, bark & rocks at Highstead & the effect of light on the structure of leaves & blossoms.

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

Through Sept 3: “From the Farm to The Front: Our Towns and The Revolutionary War,” the story of the Rev War in Waterbury region, at home & on the front, through objects & stories of those who lived through it, also focus on how area has celebrated its independence since war & how patriots served their new nation; Aug 17, “Farm To Front: Connecticut Soldiers and The Revolutionary War,” outdoor program on Waterbury Green by Keith Jones about life in militia ca 1777 incl diff choices & hardships that faced CT soldiers during the war.

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Hours: Mon 12-7 pm, Wed 10 am-7 pm, Thurs-Fri 10 am-5 pm, Sat 10 am-2 pm. Call 860-350-2181.

Through Aug 14: mixed media paintings by Vincent Baldassano containing collage, oils & encaustic paintings; Aug 5, opening reception, 2-4 pm..

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

Through Aug 31: “Summer Art Show & Sale,” contemporary watercolors & oils of noted artist Marilyn Mayer incl landscapes, bouquets & portraits, all proceeds from sale of her works will benefit library’s activities.

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.

Southbury Public Library, 100 Poverty Rd (new location now open), Southbury. Summer hours: Mon, Wed & Fri 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Tues & Thurs 9:30 am-9 pm. Call 262-0626.

*(new show) Aug 2-30: “Fibers and Fantasy,” handmade paper & pulp paintings by Anita Liebeskind incl “Brush Papers,” inspired by the artist’s African safari, plus papers embellished w/ silk embroideries inspired by recent trip to China.

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

*(new show) July 29-Aug 27: “Different Views,” paintings by Louise Hamlin, Walter Hatke & Richard Raiselis; July 29, opening reception, 3-5 pm.

Walsh Art Gallery at Quick Center, Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Hours: Tues-Sun 11 am-5 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203-254-4000 x2969.

Through Aug 20: “Mostly Landscapes and Birds,” images by Barbara Wilk depicting CT & NM landscapes & also “from the imaginary realm” done as relief etchings, monoprints, lithographs & chine collage.

Walsh Art Gallery at Quick Center, Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Hours: Tues-Sun 11 am-5 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203-254-4000 x2969.

Through Aug 20: “Mostly Landscapes and Birds,” images by Barbara Wilk depicting CT & NM landscapes & also “from the imaginary realm” done as relief etchings, monoprints, lithographs & chine collage.

Auditions, Juried Events  _____

Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum and Ridgefield Guild of Artists, Ridgefield. Call 203-428-4519 (Aldrich).

Aug 18: Deadline for submission of entries for “Radius 2006: Emerging Artists from CT & Southeastern NY,” open to resident artists in CT or Westchester, Putnam or Dutchess counties in NY who does not have gallery representation in a major market, works may be in any medium & submitted via slides, prints, CD, DVD or videocassette, no entry fee, complete prospectus & application available at AldrichArt.org or RgoA.org, selected artists will participate in one-on-one review of their portfolios & original work w/ museum or RGA curator or director focusing on career development, also works selected will be seen in group exhibition in the fall & published in illustrated brochure.

Bridgewater Fair Art Show, Bridgewater Firehouse, Rte 133, Bridgewater. Call 860-350-1121.

Aug 17: Drop-off for fair’s art show, 4-7 pm, pick-up will be Aug 20 betw 6-7 pm (no work will be removed before then), exhibit w/ theme of “Beauty” (artists should choose works that most clearly radiate their personal depiction of beauty) welcome by adults & children in paintings, drawing, collage, prints incl etchings, lithographs & woodcuts, no giclée prints or sculpture, adult work must be framed, children’s should be framed or matted, contact art show superintendent Pamela Hochstetter for details.

CT Commission on Culture & Tourism, One Financial Plaza, 755 Main St, Hartford. Call 860-256-2720.

Sept 12: Deadline for applications (hand-delivered or postmarked) for FY 2007 Artist Fellowships, to allow artists to devote full attention to creation of new work & further their careers, applicants must be committed to their art form, have demonstrated history of professional activity in CT, must have lived at least 1 year in CT & currently be full-time resident, open this year to choreographers, poets, playwrights, fiction writers, composers & film/video artists, full program guidelines & applications available at CultureAndTourism.org or contact CCT program manager at phone # above or Tamara.Dimitri@ct.gov.

Danbury Community Orchestra, Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury. Call 748-1716.

Aug 23: Evening auditions to be conducted for DCO, by appt only, area teens & adults who play an orchestral instrument invited, rehearsals are Wed eves, group performs symphonic & other orchestral music by great composers, 2 concerts annually, call for appt & addt’l 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 ____

July 30: Samba Brasil at Brookfield Library, 182 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield Center, 4 pm, free concert will continue library’s Afternoons at The Arbor concert series, bring low chairs or blankets for seating, concert will move indoors if rain, reception follows; 775-6241 x104.

Aug 3: Neighborhood Block Party, Waterbury Green, West Main St, Waterbury, 11 am-7:30 pm, weekly farmers’ market (11-3 only), music by Sounds of Afrika (12:30-1:30), members of Greater Waterbury Classic Concerts (1:30-2:30), presentation by energy specialist & certified health & wellness instructor Morris Bently Burch (2:30-3:30), comedy, games & trivia w/ The Ken Reeder Experience (3:30-5:30), screening of The History of Waterbury Neighborhoods (at Mattatuck Museum, 4-4:30) & music by singer-songwriter Timmy Maia (5:30-7:30 pm); 203-753-0381.

Aug 4: A Magical Musical Review! at Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 24, Sandy Hook, 7 pm, tickets $10, cabaret-style performance by students of Newtown Continuing Education’s Summer Musical Theater Workshop will offer Broadway musical hits & more; 426-1787.

Aug 4-5: The Chain Gang at Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Lane, Ridgefield, doors open 7 pm (cabaret seating), performances at 8, tickets $40 ($30 tax-deductible), performance by 5-member band of veteran musicians who re-create the Beatles, also covers of work by Jimmy Buffett, Hall & Oates, Santana, Rolling Stones, et al, fundraiser for theater barn’s New Addition Building Fund; 203-431-9850.

Aug 8: The Clam Diggers Dixieland Band in concert, The Homesteads at Newtown, 166 Mt Pleasant Rd/Rte 6, Newtown, 7 pm, free concert  will conclude 2006 summer series, complimentary refreshments, reservations requested; 426-8118.

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

20th Annual Summer Sounds Concert Series, 7 pm, free, bring chairs/blankets, call if rain predicted: Aug 2, The Frank Porto Band, music from 1930s-40s; Aug 16, The Galvanized Jazz Band, music from 1930s-50s.

Booth Library Concert Series, at The Pleasance, 1 Main St at Sugar Street (Rte 302), Newtown. Call 426-4533.

Summer Concert Series, free, 7 pm, concerts move to library’s meeting room if rain (25 Main St): Aug 18, Goldrush.

CityCenter Danbury, Danbury Green, Patriot Dr at Ives St, Danbury. Call 792-1711.

Summertime Festival 2006, free concerts suitable for all ages, 7:30 pm start: July 28, Joan Crow Trio, show tunes; July 29, Dr Ya Ya’s Gumbo Party, New Orleans jazz & blues; Aug 4, Mary Lamont, old time country; Aug 5, The Glamour Girls, popular dance 1960s-80s.

Fireside Inn, 123 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-7001.

Social Ballroom Dancing, every Wed, begins 7 pm, adm $15 incl dinner buffet, dance lesson & coffee.

Country & Western Dancing, last Thurs/month, begins 7 pm, adm $15 incl dinner buffet, dance lesson & coffee.

Gate House Coffee House, Rte 172, 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: Aug 1, Sister Funk, fresh sounds & styles ranging from pop, rock, blues to funk & Latin; Aug 8, The Emotions, New York’s doo wop group singing golden oldies from the 1950s & 60s

Films _________________

July 30: Screening of Fallen Angel, WCSU Student Center Theater, 181 White St/Rte 6, Danbury, 7:30 pm, free screening of Don J. Snyder’s 2003 Hallmark Hall of Fame movie will be followed by Q&A, part of university’s MFA in Professional Writing Program, events continue to Aug 4; 837-8878, 837-8486.

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

Independent Film Festival, free, screenings 7:30 pm: Aug 8, Spare Parts.

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

July 28-Aug 3: Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties (PG), daily 7 pm, mat Fri & Mon 4 pm, Sat-Thurs 1 pm; The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift (PG-13), daily 9 pm, mat Sat-Sun 4 pm.

For Kids & Families _________

Aug 4: A Magical Musical Review! at Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 24, Sandy Hook, 7 pm, tickets $10, cabaret-style performance by students of Newtown Continuing Education’s Summer Musical Theater Workshop will offer Broadway musical hits & more; 426-1787.

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: Aug 2, Director’s Nature Walk, 8 am, Audubon Center director John Longstreth will lead program through meadows looking for wildflowers that attract butterflies, other insects & birds, leisurely-paced walking program will last a few hours, binoculars & cameras suggested.

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

Children’s programs, free unless specified: Aug 3, Author Workshop with Jennifer Thermes, 3:30-4:30 pm, ages 7-10 invited to learn about creating picture books w/ Newtown resident & children’s book author & illustrator, then stretch their imaginations to create their own stories.

Young Adult programs, free unless specified: Aug 9, YA Book Talk, 4 pm, discussion of Graham Gardner’s Inventing Elliot; Aug 10, Cool Drinks & Cool Stories, 4 pm, students entering 6th grade invited to make smoothie, then sit back & listen to master storyteller Carol Birch share stories that should be in history books.

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

Off-site series by Musicals at Richter’s young actors’ ensemble, grounds open 10:30 (crafts offered), performances 11 am, all tickets $5, BYO blankets/seats: July 29, Willie Wonka and The Chocolate Factory.

Norwalk Youth Symphony, Norwalk City Hall, 125 East Ave, Norwalk. Call 203-866-4100.

Aug 15: Deadline for applications to audition for 2006-07 season, $20 audition fee, auditions will be by appt only as follows – Aug 26 cellos, Aug 28 brass, Aug 29 violas, Aug 30-31 violins, Sept 1 percussion & violins, Sept 5 brass & flutes, Sept 6 all other woodwinds, visit NorwalkYouthSymphony.org for full details & audition application.

Miscellaneous ___________

July 29: Sperry Rail Car Day at Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury, 10 am-5 pm, adm $6 adults, $4 ages 3-12, visitors will have rare opportunity to ride Sperry Rail Flaw Detection Car & learn about its importance, also caboose & locomotive rides, photography exhibit, new & existing scale layouts & more; 778-8337.

July 29: CT ConTacts Deck Party for Singles, Anthony’s Lake Club, Vespucci Dr, Danbury, 8 pm-1 am, adm $17 incl dinner buffet & dessert, dancing to DJ selections (Top 40, soft rock, recent oldies & requests), “dress to impress”/no bluejeans; 203-468-1144.

July 30: Antique Car Show at The Bradley-Hubbell House, 535 Black Rock Tpke/Rte 58, Easton, 1-3 pm, adm $5/person, $20/family, collection Model T Fords (ca 1908-1927) & other vintage vehicles in action & on display, also tours of 1816 Bradley-Hubbull House, which is undergoing restoration, demos of antique tools in museum’s collection, proceeds to benefit house’s restoration fund; 268-7674.

July 30: Dramatic readings of work by Don Stitt & Karen Smith Vastola, WCSU Student Center Theater, 181 White St/Rte 6, Danbury, 4 pm, free adm, opening event for 2nd Annual WCSU Summer Literary Festival is open to public, part of university’s MFA in Professional Writing Program, events continue to Aug 4; 837-8878, 837-8486.

July 31: “New Journalism: reading & discussion led by Gay Talese,” WCSU Student Center Theater, 181 White St/Rte 6, Danbury, 7:30 pm, free public program by journalist who helped define the non-fiction reportage movement w/ articles about Frank Sinatra & Joe DiMaggio (Esquire, 1966) will continue 2nd Annual WCSU Summer Literary Festival, part of university’s MFA in Professional Writing Program, reception & book signing will follow presentation, events continue to Aug 4; 837-8878, 837-8486.

July 31-Aug 2: 4th Annual “Magic in The Sky” laser light spectacular, Quassy Amusement Park, Rte 64, Middlebury, shows at 9 (lawns open for seating at 5), adm $7 parking fee (per car) plus canned donation to benefit CT Food Bank, diff 30-min shows each night feature musical montages, 4 laser systems & special effects; 800-FOR-PARK (367-7275).

Aug 1: 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.

Aug 1: Reading by Daniel Asa, Tarrywile Mansion, 70 Southern Blvd, Danbury, 7:30 pm, free public program by author & memoir writer, travel columnist & essayist will continue 2nd Annual WCSU Summer Literary Festival, part of university’s MFA in Professional Writing Program, reception & book signing will follow presentation, events continue to Aug 4; 837-8878, 837-8486.

Aug 2: Readings by Cecelia Woloch, Molten Java, 102 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, 7:30 pm, free public program by award-winning poet, essayist & reviewer will continue 2nd Annual WCSU Summer Literary Festival, part of university’s MFA in Professional Writing Program, reception & book signing will follow presentation, events continue to Aug 4; 837-8878, 837-8486.

Aug 3: Neighborhood Block Party, Waterbury Green, West Main St, Waterbury, 11 am-7:30 pm, weekly farmers’ market (11-3 only), music by Sounds of Afrika (12:30-1:30), members of Greater Waterbury Classic Concerts (1:30-2:30), presentation by energy specialist & certified health & wellness instructor Morris Bently Burch (2:30-3:30), comedy, games & trivia w/ The Ken Reeder Experience (3:30-5:30), screening of The History of Waterbury Neighborhoods (at Mattatuck Museum, 4-4:30) & music by singer-songwriter Timmy Maia (5:30-7:30 pm); 203-753-0381.

Aug 3: Reading by Mark Sundeen, Tarrywile Mansion, 70 Southern Blvd, Danbury, 7:30 pm, free public program by author (The Making of Toro, Car Camping) & past web writer & editor for Howard Dean’s Presidential campaign will continue 2nd Annual WCSU Summer Literary Festival, part of university’s MFA in Professional Writing Program, reception & book signing will follow presentation, events continue to Aug 4; 837-8878, 837-8486.

Aug 4: “Renaissance – Piety vs Immorality (this is like a soap opera),” 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.

Aug 4: Reading by Thomas Kelly, Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury, 7:30 pm, free public program by author of Payback, The Rackets & Empire Rising will conclude 2nd Annual WCSU Summer Literary Festival, part of university’s MFA in Professional Writing Program, reception & book signing will follow presentation 4; 837-8878, 837-8486.

Aug 5: CT ConTacts Singles Dance Party at The Fireside Inn, 123 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown, 8 pm-1 am, adm $17 incl dinner buffet & dessert, dancing to DJ selections (Top 40, soft rock, recent oldies & requests), no bluejeans; 203-468-1144.

Aug 6: Sport Card & Sport Memorabilia Show, Ramada Inn, 225 Lordship Blvd, Stratford, 9:30 am-2:30 pm, adm $3 adults, 99¢ ages 10 & under, special appearance by Cleon Jones (NY Mets, 12-1 pm only), also vendors from 5 states buying & selling cards, also supplies, autographs, memorabilia, vintage & new cards & more; 364-1209.

Aug 8: 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.

Audubon Center at Bent of the River, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5098.

Programs free unless noted, reservations requested, call if weather is questionable, leave pets home: Aug 2, Director’s Nature Walk, 8 am, Audubon Center director John Longstreth will lead program through meadows looking for wildflowers that attract butterflies, other insects & birds, leisurely-paced walking program will last a few hours, binoculars & cameras suggested.

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

Aug 5, IAIS Green Corn Festival, 11 am-3 pm, $8 adults, $5 children, Native American Peoples celebration of when first corn of season is ready to be eaten will incl traditional cooking & food, games, dancing, crafts & more.

Through Aug 29, Native American Lifeways, Sat-Sun 12-4 pm, Eastern Woodland tribes (incl Abenaki, Mi’Kmaq, Shinnecock, Mohawk & Cree) will be represented each weekend in museum’s replicated village, demonstrating traditional activities & lifeway skills, participants will also answer questions to communicate a feel for village life 500 years ago.

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: Aug 9, watercolor cityscape demo by Lalit Masih.

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.

Tarrywile Park, 70 Southern Blvd, Danbury. Call 744-3130.

Guided hikes, free, cancelled if heavy rain, wear rugged, sturdy shoes, bring water & light snack, pre-registration requested: Aug 5, 8 am start; Aug 10, 5 pm start.

Treehouse Comedy Productions.

Shows at The New Sorrento, 32 Newtown Rd, Danbury (call 744-5575), shows 9:30 & tickets $15 unless noted: July 29, Andrew Kennedy headlining, Tina Giorgi & Johnny Watson opening.

Wednesday Night Poetry, at Molten Java, 102 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 426-3388 (Faith Vicinanza), 739-0313 (Molten Java).

Series presented ev Wed 7:30-10 pm (featured poets 8:30 pm, poetry workshop 9:15 pm), adm $1 ($3 requested if out-of-state or major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: Aug 2, Brian Clements; Aug 9, Michael Fitzell.

Theatre ______________

Aug 12: Shakespeare in The Park: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies and The Performing Arts, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, 2 pm, free outdoor performance (rain or shine, under tent) will launch what Playhouse hopes will become annual event, performance by The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival; 203-438-5795.

Bridgeport Free Shakespeare, CT’s Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-394-6565.

Cyrano de Bergerac, through Aug 4, curtain July 26-30 & Aug 1-4, Picnic Grove opens for picnics at 6, performances start at 8, canceled if rain, free.

Goodspeed Opera House, Rte 82, East Haddam. Call 860-873-8668.

Pippin, through Sept 24, curtain Fri 8, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, Wed-Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun & Wed 2 pm.

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

Menopause The Musical, through Sept 17, curtain Wed-Sat 8 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, also Wed (Aug 9 & 23, Sept 6) 2 pm, tickets $49.50, group discounts available.

On Stage II: Late Nite Catechism, through Aug 26, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, tickets $25 (group rates available).

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

Titanic, through July 29, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm, tickets $20 adults, $15 seniors, $12 students, group & season ticket rates available.

The King and I, Aug 4-19, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm, tickets $20 adults, $15 seniors, $12 students, group & season ticket rates available; Aug 3, discounted preview performance, call for details.

Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rte 37 at 39 (behind firehouse), Sherman. Call 860-354-3622.

Bugsy Malone, July 28-Aug 19, curtain Fri-Say 8 pm, mat Sun (Aug 6 & 13 only) 3 pm, tickets $15 adults, $10 ages 12 & under.

Stage Door Productions, at Portuguese Cultural Center, 65 Sandpit Rd, Danbury. Call 470-7528.

Oliver!, July 28-Aug 13, curtain Fri (reception 6 pm, dinner buffet 6:30 pm) curtain 8 pm, mat Sun (reception 12:30, lunch buffet 1 pm) curtain 3 pm, tickets $35 adults, $25 students, $5 ages 6 & under, infants free w/ proof of pacifier.

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

Urinetown – The Musical, through Aug 12, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets $25; addt’l shows, just announced – Aug 10 at 8 pm, Aug 12 at 2 pm.

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

Juno and The Paycock, through July 29, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (July 23 only) 2 pm, tickets $15 eve shows, $12 mat.