March 2-4: Mountain Laurel Glass Club 14th Glass, Pottery 10:01 A11/P11 China Show 10:01 A11/P11 Sale, Knights of Columbus Hall, 647 North Mountain Rd, Newington, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov3; 860/677-1150.March 3-4: 27th Edition Cheshire Academy Antiques Show, Rte 10 at 68, Cheshire, Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 10:30 am-4 pm, adm Nov5; 860/342-2540.March 3-4: 23rd Annual Norwich Spring Antiques Show, Ramada Hotel, Sat-Sun 11 am-5 pm, adm Nov4.50 ###early buying Sat 10 am, Nov10).March 3-4: Greenwich Kiwanis Club Antiques Show, Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd, Old Greenwich, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-6 pm, adm Nov6; show phone 203/637-4583.March 4: Newtown Hist Scty Annual Antiques Show, Edmond Town Hall auditorium, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov4.March 4: 19th Annual Xavier High School Antiques 10:01 A11/P11 Collectibles Show, XHS, 181 Randolph Rd, Middletown, 9 am-4 pm, adm Nov3.50.March 10-11: 32nd Annual Guilford Antiques Show, Adams Middle School, Rte 77, Guilford, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, adm Nov6, 40+ dealers, benefit for Hyland House/DWHS; 603/778-8842.550 Gallery, BCM Building, 550 Main St So, Bethlehem. Hours Fri 7-10 pm, Sat 1-7 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203/266-6990.*###new show) March 2-22, “Julie Hickcox: Her Students, Past and Present,” watercolors by the noted area watercolorist Julie Hickcox plus works by 22 recent and current students of Mrs Hickcox; March 2, opening reception, 7-10 pm.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 Feb 24, “Water, Land and Sky,” selected works by Laura Evans, Robert Holden, Carey McDougall, Patricia Melvin, Frank Metz, Anda J. Styler, and others.Through April 15, “Talking Art,” selected works in watercolor, oil, collage, raku, mixed media 10:01 A11/P11 acrylics by Stella Bloch, Clare Chapman, Carey McDougall, Frank Metz, Anda Styler, Suzy Taylor and others.Gallery of Contemporary Art at Sacred Heart Univ, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield. Hours: M-Th 12-7:30 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203/365-7650.Through March 4, “SAGA Still-Life,” prints by 17 members of Society of American Graphic Artists incl aquatints, mezzotints, monotypes, lithos, etchings, woodblocks 10:01 A11/P11 combos of processes.Grey Horse Gallery, 3 Washington Ave/Rte 34 ###in old Masonic Temple, 1st floor; behind St John’s Episcopal Church), Sandy Hook. Hours: Tues-Sat 10:30 am-4:30 pm. Call 270-1199.Permanent display of works by Dick McEvoy, Ken Evans, et al.Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Hours: daily 10 am-6 pm. Call 203/852-0700.*###new show) “The Amazing Sea,” 40 by 65-ft labyrinth explores sounds 10:01 A11/P11 behavior of whales, octopuses, sharks, seals, sea turtles 10:01 A11/P11 sea lions, Mini-Maze for younger visitors 10:01 A11/P11 special soft sculpture area for toddlers. Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282.*###new show) Through March 31, photographs by Grant Myrdal.Walnut Hill Community Church/The Corner Gallery, 156 Walnut Hill Rd, Bethel. Call 796-7373.Through March 11, “Paint-Out at Cherry Grove Farm,” works by 12-15 local artists, the results of a recent day spent at historic Newtown farm.Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Washington Depot. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm ###closed Wed), Sun 2-5 pm. Call 860/868-2878.*###new show) March 3-25, “The Art of Rumsel Hall School,” works by students of Rumsey Hall; March 3, opening reception, 3-5 pm.In WAA Upstairs Gallery: Through March 31, “Richard Morgan: Carved Birds,” vividly rendered 10:01 A11/P11 highly detailed carved birds by Mr Morgan.Wilton Historical Scty/Betts-Sturges-Blackmar House, 224 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, Wilton. Hours: Mon-Thurs 12-4 pm, some Sundays 1-4 pm ###call ahead). Call 203/762-7257.*###new show) March 4-30, whimsical, fanciful 10:01 A11/P11 fun illustrations by 16 members of Children’s Book Illustrator Group, works in pastel, pencils, gouache, watercolors 10:01 A11/P11 ink; March 4, opening reception, 11:30 am-1 pm.No Strings Attached, Southbury Training School, Rte 172, South Britain. Call 264-1130, 203/888-7369.March 6: Rehearsals begin for spring season of community wind ensemble, group meets 7:30 pm Tuesdays, all ages welcome to join the volunteer group w/ openings in all sections, call for meeting location 10:01 A11/P11 details.TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860/350-6863.March 5-6: Auditions for Martin Sherman’s Bent, need 12 men ages 20-50, all roles available, rehearsals begin late March, performances weekens April 20-May 12, director is Joseph Longo.March 2: First Spring Jazz Concert, Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St ###WCSU midtown campus), Danbury, 8 pm, free concert will feature original compositions 10:01 A11/P11 arrangements by students 10:01 A11/P11 faculty; 837-8586.March 3: NUMC Coffee House, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 7:45-10:45 pm, adm Nov4 ###or Nov3 if staying after Pasta Dinner earlier that evening), bluegrass music 10:01 A11/P11 other styles led by Roger Sprung, et al, choice of desserts, soft drinks/coffee; 426-9998.March 4: Grand Derangement at The Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, 4 pm, tickets Nov20-Nov25 adults, Nov15 age 12 10:01 A11/P11 under, performance by award-winning ensemble of French-Canadian musicians, vocalists 10:01 A11/P11 step dancers w/ Acadian, Cajun 10:01 A11/P11 Irish styles; 203/438-5795.March 7: Noonday Lenten Concert featuring violinist Eun-Moo Hes 10:01 A11/P11 pianist Jung-A-Lee, Golden Hill United Methodist Church, 210 Elm St, Bridgeport, 12:05 pm, free adm to concert w/ works of Handel 10:01 A11/P11 Bach, optional luncheion follows ###Nov4/person); 203336-0152.March 9: WCSU Jazz Quartet at Ruth A. Haas Library, 181 White St ###WCSU midtown campus), Danbury, 8 pm, free concert w/ music of Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, John Scofield, et al, part of cultural events series celebrating recent refurbishment 10:01 A11/P11 expansion of university’s library; 837-8628.March 9: “On A Humorous Note: Evenings with America’s Wittiest Singer-Songwriters,” The Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, 8 pm, tickets Nov20-Nov25, performance by Four Bitchin’ Babes w/ songs on issues ranging from motherhood 10:01 A11/P11 fashion goofs to TV talk shows 10:01 A11/P11 telemarketers; 203/438-5795.March 9: “Jazz and Voices,” special performance by Dave Brubeck and Sons, Middlebrook School, School Rd, Wilton, 8 pm, tickets Nov20 gen adm adults, Nov15 students 10:01 A11/P11 seniors, modern jazz by pianist Dave Brubeck 10:01 A11/P11 sons Dan ###drums) 10:01 A11/P11 Chris ###bass 10:01 A11/P11 trombone) to benefit CT Composers, Inc. performance fund, Brubecks will be joined by Wilton Singers, Wilton High School Madrigal Singers 10:01 A11/P11 The Real Ambassadors from The Arts Academy of Greater Hartford; 203/762-5185.March 10: “Food for the Heart: An Instrumental Awakening,” concert by “Impressionist” musician Louis Crescenti, Danbury Music Centre, 156 Main St, Danbury, 8 pm, tickets Nov18 adults, Nov14 students 10:01 A11/P11 seniors, musical reflection on life w/ audience interaction; 778-0220.March 11: CT Master Chorale at St Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 3 pm,tickets Nov12/adv, Nov15/door, full performance of Dvorak’s Stabat Mater w/ professional guest soloists, accompanist Joseph Jacovino 10:01 A11/P11 CT Master Chorale Orchestra; 743-0473.Acoustic Café, 2926 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/335-FOLK ###3655).Open mic every Tues, sign ups 7 pm, showtime 8; Video Nights Wed 10:01 A11/P11 Thurs, 8:30 pm ###call for each night’s selection, or just show up).March 2, High School Showcase w/ Velvet Fire, Divine Bovine, Operation Orange, Subenema 10:01 A11/P11 En4, begins 5 pm, Nov6/adv tickets, Nov8/door, “loud rock 10:01 A11/P11 electric, safe fun for the kids”; March 3, Blue in the Face, 9 pm, Nov8, electric blues in the traditional sense feat Paul Gabriel, Howie Russel 10:01 A11/P11 Danny Aldrich; March 4, singer-songwriter Russell Wolfe, 7 pm, Nov5; March 6, open mic night, sign-ups 7 pm, showtime 8 pm; March 8, Kris Williamson, 8 pm, Nov22.50 ###returns March 9); March 9, Kris Williamson, 9 pm, Nov22.50; March 10, jazz guitarist Leni Stern, 9 pm, Nov10, opener TBA; March 11, The Fantasticks, 5 pm, Nov5, by Fairfield High School Drama Group.Greater Bridgeport Symphony, Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-0263.Performances 8 pm, tickets Nov17-Nov47 w/ student, senior 10:01 A11/P11 group discounts, **temporary venue: Univ Bridgeport’s Bernhard Center Mertens Theatre, University at Iranistan Ave: March 10, “In Praise of Youth,” full orchestra w/ guest narrator 10:01 A11/P11 80-member student chorus will debut “Another Way,” orig work created by Bridgeport students of The Roosevelt School, also performance w/ guest conductor J.D. Gerson, a Masuk ###Monroe) High School senior 10:01 A11/P11 musician.Next Stop Café, 102 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 730-9940.Acoustic blues, 7-10 pm, free adm but reservations sugg: March 2, “acoustic guitarist Americana extraordinaire Bob Gasster; March 3, Ian Bennett; March 4, Peter Murchison, blues 10:01 A11/P11 originals spiced w/ bluegrass 10:01 A11/P11 folk; March 8, Stephen Bock, country 10:01 A11/P11 folk blues; March 9, Chance Browne 10:01 A11/P11 Friends ###incl Dan Cooper, guitarist 10:01 A11/P11 vocalist); March 10, Dallas Fisher, Nov10.Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203/254-4010, 877/ARTS-396 ###877/278-7396).Performances 8 pm unless noted: March 9, fiddler Eileen Ivers, tickets Nov30 ###discounts for seniors, students 10:01 A11/P11 groups).Recorder Society of Connecticut, New Milford-Danbury. Call 860/354-1856.Playing sessions/membership meetings Sat 10 am-12:30 pm as follows ###call for membership details), non-members welcome for one free trial meeting: March 3, at Ives Concert Hall/WCSU midtown campus, 181 White St at Fifth Ave.Waterbury Symphony Orchestra, Naugatuck Valley Comm-Tech College Fine Arts Center,  750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury. Music director 10:01 A11/P11 conductor Leif Bjaland. 203/Call 574-4283.Tickets Nov15-Nov40, student 10:01 A11/P11 senior discounts available ###subscriptions available), Sat 8:15 pm, Sun 3 pm: March 3-4, “Celestial Masterworks,” East Coast premiere of David Carlson’s Quantumsymphony, also Holst’s The Planets.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.March 2-8: Chocolat ###PG-13), daily 6:45 10:01 A11/P11 9:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:15 10:01 A11/P11 4 pm; Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon ###PG-13), daily 7:20 10:01 A11/P11 9:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 10:01 A11/P11 4:15 pm; O Brother, Where Art Thou ###PG-13), daily 7:10 10:01 A11/P11 9:25 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 12:30m, 2:40 10:01 A11/P11 4:50 pm; Pollock ###R), daily 7 10:01 A11/P11 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1 10:01 A11/P11 3:45 pm.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.March 2-8: What Women Want ###PG-13), daily 7 10:01 A11/P11 9:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 10:01 A11/P11 3:45 pm.Southbury Public Library, 561 Main St So, Southbury. Call 262-0626.March 10, Le Maitre d’Ecole, 1 pm, free screening presented by Alliance Française of Northwestern CT.Wadsworth Atheneum, 800 Main St, Hartford. Call 860/278-2670 x3027.Spring 2001 Film Series, tickets Nov6 ###unless noted), series continues to April 28, contact museum for full schedule: March 8, Under the Sun ###1998, Swedish w/ subtitles), 7:30; March 10, Under the Sun ###1998, Swedish w/ subtitles), 2 10:01 A11/P11 7:30 pm.Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###at High St), New Haven. Call 203/432-2800.“British Directors In 10:01 A11/P11 On America,” free film series ###continues to April 28, call museum for full schedule), screenings 2 pm: March 3, Sweet Smell of Success ###Alexander Mackendrick, 1957).March 3: “Wild Songs and Natural Stories,” The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport, 1 pm, adm Nov5 adults, Nov4 seniors 10:01 A11/P11 students, Nov3 ages 4-18, free age 4 10:01 A11/P11 under, stage 10:01 A11/P11 recording artist Jay Mankita will perform songs 10:01 A11/P11 stories about wild animals, wilderness 10:01 A11/P11 the world around us, audience participation encouraged, show incl museum adm; 203/331-1104.March 4: It’s A Mystery11 luncheon, Newtown Christian Church, 210 Sugar Street, follows 11 am worship service, adults Nov7, Nov3 ages 2-10, free under 2, all are welcome to join lunch made from secret recipes, investigative program with mystery theme, reservations requested ASAP; 364-0441.March 4: “How Delightful to Know Mr Lear11” Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###on corner of High), New Haven, 2 pm, free multi-media performance guided to families w/ actors, dancers, singers 10:01 A11/P11 New Haven Symphony Orchestra featuring Edward Lear’s whimsical nonsense poetry, journals 10:01 A11/P11 personal correspondence; 203/432-2800.March 10: The Snow Maiden puppet play, Borders Books, 110 Federal Rd, Danbury, 10 am, free performance of Russian fairy tale to be presented by teachers from Housatonic Valley Waldorf School of Newtown; 364-1113.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.For Young Adults: March 10, Careers in Contemporary Art, 10 am-2 pm, free, open to high school 10:01 A11/P11 college students, registration strongly suggested for seminar focusing on the many 10:01 A11/P11 multi-faceted careers in contemporary art through presentations, panel discussion, networking reception w/ local artists, etc.Barnes 10:01 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free public programs: March 11, vist with Spot, 3 pm, the canine creation of writer 10:01 A11/P11 illustrator Eric Hill will meet children 10:01 A11/P11 join them for reading of some of his stories.Beardsley Zoological Gardens, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/394-6565.Tours of zoo every Sat 10:01 A11/P11 Sun through March, incl w/ zoo adm.Flanders Nature Center, Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Call 263-3711.March 3, “Experience Ambhibians11,” 11 am-noon, introductory program for families to become involved in statewide monitoring program of frogs, toads 10:01 A11/P11 salamanders.Outdoor Rangers, programs for preschoolers, Mon-Tues 12:30-2:30 pm, Nov15, classes incl crafts, games, songs, stories, puppet shows, music 10:01 A11/P11 snack time, topics as follows: March 5-6, Habitats and Ecosystems; March 12-13, Predator and Prey.New Zenith Theatre for Young Audiences, at Naugatuck Valley College Mainstage Theatre, 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury. Call 203/596-2145.A Wrinkle in Time, March 16-18, curtain Fri-Sat 7:30 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov10 adults, Nov7 students 10:01 A11/P11 seniors, Nov5 ages 13 10:01 A11/P11 under.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, “LEGO™ Invention Adventure,” three discovery areas challenge children of all ages to contrcut earthquake-proof buildings, maneuver a robot using voice commands and build 10:01 A11/P11 race a gravity-powered car.March 2: 10th Annual St Joseph School of Brookfield Auction, Candlewood Inn, 506 Candlewood Lake Rd, Brookfield, doors open 10:01 A11/P11 entertainment begins 6:30 pm, silent auction, gourmet dinner, live auction, raffles, dancing, proceeds to benefit education programs in 10:01 A11/P11 around Brookfield; 775-2957.March 3: Open House at Housatonic Valley Waldorf School, 40 Dodgingtown Rd/Rte 302, Newtown, begins 10 am, meet teachers 10:01 A11/P11 experience classroom 10:01 A11/P11 play materials unique to Waldorf education, puppet play for children; 364-1113.March 3: Monthly Pasta Project Dinner, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 5-7:30 pm, adm Nov8 adults, Nov7 seniors, Nov3.50 children, full spaghetti dinner w/ choices of sauce, garlic bread, salad, desserts 10:01 A11/P11 soft drinks; 426-9998.March 3: Alliance Française of Northwestern CT Café-Conversation, Starbucks, Southbury Green, 775 Main St So, Southbury, 10 am-noon, free open group discussion for all levels of French speakers, topic will be announced at beginning of program, all welcome; 203/263-4096.March 4: 16th Annual Newtown Historical Society Antiques Show, Edmond Town Hall gymnasium, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov4, proceeds benefit historical society’s programs 10:01 A11/P11 headquarters upkeep; 426-5937.March 4: Open House at Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 11 am-4 pm, free adm, public is invited to visit the 18th C saltbox that serves as headquarters fro Newtown Hist Scty; 426-5937.March 4: It’s A Mystery11 luncheon, Newtown Christian Church, 210 Sugar Street, follows 11 am worship service, adults Nov7, Nov3 ages 2-10, free under 2, all are welcome to join lunch made from secret recipes, investigative program with mystery theme, reservations requested ASAP; 364-0441.March 4: Miniatures 10:01 A11/P11 Dollhouse Accessories Show 10:01 A11/P11 Sale, Ethan Allen Inn, Lake Ave Ext, Danbury, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov4.50, Nov2.50 ages 12 10:01 A11/P11 under, area 10:01 A11/P11 regional dealers participating; 744-1776, 904/428-1718.March 4: Two Steps’ 10th Annual Boot Contest, Two Steps Downtown Grille, Ives St ###CityCenter), Danbury, 2 pm, judging begins for annual contest where winning decorated boots adorn the roof of the former firehouse/current restaurant building; 794-0032.March 5: BookTalk program, Southbury Public Library, 262 Main St So/Rte 6, Southbury, 2 pm, free discussion of Imagine What America Could Be in the 21st Century ###Marianne Williamson, ed.) to be led by Alex Westfried; 262-6123.March 5: Watertown Art League meeting, First Congregational church, 40 DeForest St, Watertown, 7:30 pm, free 10:01 A11/P11 non-members welcome, “Evaluation 10:01 A11/P11 Analysis of Art Works” program, professional critique to be offered by Marija Pavlovich McCarthy; 860/274-8222.March 8: Horticulture Club of Newtown meeting, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 8 pm, free 10:01 A11/P11 open to non-members, program on tree care by Carlos R. Caridad incl tree selection 10:01 A11/P11 planting, care of mature trees, specimen 10:01 A11/P11 historic trees, proper pruning 10:01 A11/P11 fertilization, etc.March 8: “Celebrating Diversity,” WCSU President’s Room ###on westside campus), Danbury, 6 pm, multi-cultural program incl ethnic feast by Danbury area branch of American Association of University Women is open to members 10:01 A11/P11 guests, live entertainment by Portuguese Dance Group of Manuel Cipriano Portuguese Dance School; 792-1475.March 8: Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild meeting, New Milford High School cafeteria, Rte 7, 7 pm, new guild invites public to attend its programs free of charge, program to feature kimono fashion show, discussion of traditional Japanese clothing, project will be an origami item; 426-2278.March 10: 16th Annual Corned Beef 10:01 A11/P11 Cabbage Dinner, The Second Meeting House, 40 Main Street, continuous servings 5-8 pm, adults Nov10, Nov5 age 5 10:01 A11/P11 under, all-you-can-eat corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, onions 10:01 A11/P11 bread, also coffee, tea, punch, dessert table, cash bar, raffles 10:01 A11/P11 door prizes, proceeds will help maintain Second Mtg House, a registered historic landmark; 748-6112.March 11: Collectibles Show 10:01 A11/P11 Sale, Radisson Hotel 10:01 A11/P11 Suites, 42 Lake Ave Ext, Danbury, 10 am-2:30 pm, adm 99¢, dealers from area 10:01 A11/P11 out-of-state participating, hourly drawings; 203/874-3545.March 11: “Women in Voice 10:01 A11/P11 Photo,” Kelogg Environmental Center 10:01 A11/P11 Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby, 1-3 pm, free, volunteers will read passages from writings of Amelia Earnhart, Edna St Vincent Millay, Margaret Bourke White, et al, each of whom was a guest at homestead during 1930s-40s, also photography exhibit by Fiord Tawflis presenting women around the world w/ the native flowers of their countries; 203/734-2513.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.March 10, Careers in Contemporary Art Day, 9:30 am-2 pm, free ###registration required), seminar for high school 10:01 A11/P11 college students interested in pursuing a career in the contemporary art world incl keynote address focusing on diversity of opportunities available, panel discussion w/ artists, curators, writers, educators, etc, Q10:01 A11/P11A session, take-home resources 10:01 A11/P11 networking reception. Adult Programs: March 7 10:01 A11/P11 14, Take A Closer Look, 10-11:30 am ###coffee 9:30), Nov10, two-session art appreciation class will focus on “Paper” 10:01 A11/P11 “Janine Antoni” exhibit,” view cutting edge art w/ informal discussion group, no art background necessary ###course is meant to acquant newcomers w/ contemporary art).Stage A: Poetry, open mic poetry readings w/ musical accompaniment incl dance 10:01 A11/P11 orig song also welcomed, Fri 7-9 pm, Nov5 ###incl wine 10:01 A11/P11 light refreshments): March 2.Barnes 10:01 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free programs: March 4, book signing 10:01 A11/P11 parents’ workshop w/ Karen Under 10:01 A11/P11 Harriet Mosatche, 3 pm, co-authors of Too Old for This, Too Young for That11 Will explain some of the physical 10:01 A11/P11 emotional changes middle school-age children face incl pimples, puberty 10:01 A11/P11 multiple teachers.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 state’s 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: March 7, “New York, New Haven 10:01 A11/P11 Hartford,” by Peter McLachlan; March 14, “Danbury 10:01 A11/P11 Norwalk Railroad,” by Peter Cornwall.Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: March 4, historical tour, 1-4 pm, guided walk 10:01 A11/P11 discussion of some of the historic features of den incl sawmill ruins, Native American shelter site, charcoal display, etc.Flanders Nature Center/Van Vleck Farmhouse, Flanders 10:01 A11/P11 Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm. Call 263-3711.March 4, Pancake Breakfast, at Woodbury Emergency Services Building, Quassuk Rd, Woodbury, 8 am-1 pm, adults Nov5, Nov3 children, all-you-can-eat w/ real maple syrup; March 7, Organic Garden Planning, 7-9 pm, Nov10 ###registration required), master gardener John Clark will discuss the steps of garden planning.Through March 28, Wednesday Wanderings, 9:30 am, weekly walks w/ Ronnie Kamphausen along Van Vleck Farm Sanctuary’s trails to observe 10:01 A11/P11 enjoy changes in plants 10:01 A11/P11 animals through second half of winter season, sm donations for center appreciated.Highstead Arboretum, 127 Lonetown Rd, Redding. Call 938-8809.Programs 10 am, Nov5 each, reservations suggested: March 10, Forcing the Issue, learn process 10:01 A11/P11 timing requirements to jump start spring w/ favorite flowering branch cuttings 10:01 A11/P11 bulbs.Kismet, at Coffee Please, 262 Main St, Danbury. Call 778-0220, 264-2537.Meetings of people “coming together having discussions, speakrs, music, sharing of events in the area, to soar through the journey of life,” 7:30-9 pm: Meetings ###every other Wed) March 7, March 21, April  4, April 18, May 16, May 30, June 6.Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury. Call 203/753-0381.Art Lovers’ Lunch series, 12-1 pm, discussion of specific artwork from museum’s collection followed by lunch from Exhibition Café, lecture fee Nov5, lunch prices vary: March 9, “Derby,” Calvin Curtis.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): March 3, Bee Brook/Hidden Valley ###Pat Callan, 264-2153); March 10, Bulls Bridge Claire Sivacek, 744-0086).Quick Center for the Arts, at Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203/254-4010.Open Visions Forum Series, lectures by guest speakers, tickets Nov15, Nov10 seniors, Nov5 students: March 4, reporter-commentator 10:01 A11/P11 NPR senior news analyst Daniel Schorr, 3 pm, “witty, acerbic 10:01 A11/P11 pungent” insights into politicians, headlines 10:01 A11/P11 current events.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282.Free programs: March 11, “PoetryWorks” workshop, 1:30-3:30 pm, poetry writing intensive is open to 6 poets/workshop, call for reservation ASAP.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: March 14, Richard Cambridge, charismatic poet, activist, journalist 10:01 A11/P11 teacher.Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-1636.Blood Brothers, March 2-May 20, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun 5:30 pm, tickets Nov28-Nov30, senior discounts on matinees, limited rush 10:01 A11/P11 student discounted tickets.Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203/787-4282.Mainstage: Big Love, through April 1 ###opening night March 2), curtain Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 4 10:01 A11/P11 8:30 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov15-Nov45, senior discounts 10:01 A11/P11 limited rush seats available; no mat March 3; Tuesdays March 13, 20 10:01 A11/P11 27 ###follow performance). On Stage II: The Mandrake Root ###world premiere, performance run extended), through March 18, curtain Tues 7 pm, Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 7 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov15-Nov45; Talkback Tuesday follows March 6 performancs, discussion w/ actors, director or designers focusing on topics of play.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203/333-3666.Over the River and Through the Woods, through March 4 ###production extended), curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov23-Nov30.Ridgefield Theatre Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203/431-9850.You Can’t Take It With You, through March 10, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm ###also new performance added: mat Sun, March 10, 3 pm), tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 seniors 10:01 A11/P11 students.*******************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 week’s 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. Photos are welcome and can be black 10:01 A11/P11 white or color prints; please call for details concerning photo files to be emailed.