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Housatonic Valley Calendar of Events, 1997


JUNE

1 MINI GRAND PRIX Miniature Indy-style car race. Benefits the Arthritis Foundation. Ives & White Sts., Danbury. Phone (860) 563-1177 1 NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WALK with Alison Wachstein. Devil's Den, 33 Pent Rd., Weston. 1-3pm. Phone 226-4991 1 ANTIQUES & TENT SALE The Mill, 75 Glen Rd., Sandy Hook. 9am-5pm. Phone 426-4469 1 GARDEN TOUR & LECTURE "Organic Gardening with John Clasby". New Pond Farm Education Center, 101 Marchant Rd., West Redding. 1-3pm. Phone 938-2117 1-7 "AMERICAN SONG" Danbury Theatre Company (see Theatre Panel) 4 CONCERT featuring "Out to Lunch." Danbury Green, Ives St. 6:30pm. Phone 792-1711 4 ARTISTS LECTURE SERIES Slide show and lecture by artist Susan Shatter, reception to follow. Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd., Wilton. 5pm. Phone 761-9945 4-15 " MAN OF LA MANCHA" Gateway's Candlewood Playhouse (see Theatre Panel) 5 GALLERY WALK Seattle Espresso & Gallery 13. Hors d'oeuvres. 9 Library Place, Danbury. 7pm. Phone 748-6618 5 KID'S CONCERT "Sooz." Sax music. Danbury Green, Ives St. 6:30pm. Phone 792-1711 6 ARTS FESTIVAL & COSMOPOLITAN BUFFET Sponsored by Regional Hospice of Western CT. Art sale, juried show & silent auction. Boehringer Ingelheim, 900 Ridgebury Rd., Ridgefield. Phone 797-1685 6 CONCERT featuring "Caribbean Beach Bums." Danbury Green, Ives St. 6:30pm. Phone 792- 1711 6-7 "LOBSTERFEST" Lobster or steak dinner. Sandy Hook Vol. Fire and Rescue Co., Riverside Rd. 5-9pm. Phone 270-4392 6-8 "THE GREEK EXPERIENCE" Ethnic festival. Homemade food, authentic dancers. Fri. 8- 11pm., Sat. 12-11pm., Sun. 12-9pm. Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 30 Clapboard Ridge Rd., Danbury. Phone 748-2992 6-8 F & B SPORTS CARD MEMORABILIA SHOW Danbury Fair Mall, Exit 3, I-84. Phone 743- 3247 7 "BIRDING BY EAR" Learn to identify birds by their songs and calls. Devil's Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd., Weston. 6:30-9am. Phone 226-4991 7 OUTDOOR ANTIQUES MARKET Lounsbury House/Ridgefield Community Center, 316 Main St., Ridgefield. 9am-4pm. Phone 438-6962 7 ANTIQUES FAIR Lonetown Farm Field, Rte. 107, Redding Center. 10am-4pm. Phone 438-5129 7 SPAGHETTI SUPPER Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd., Sandy Hook. 5-7:30pm. Phone 426-9998 7 HERBAL MEDICINE Learn how to care for the body and mind using natural herb remedies. Sunrise Herb Farm, 85 Dodgingtown Rd., Bethel. 10am. Phone 794-0809 7 TRAILS DAY 4-mile hike. Sunny Valley Preserve, Bridgewater. 9:30am. Phone (860) 355-3716 7 11TH ANNUAL SPRING ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW Live entertainment, petting zoo, sheep, dog, and horse demonstrations, exhibits, baked goods, fireman's parade, tractor & pony pulls and more. Bridgewater Fairgrounds, Rte. 133. 10am-4pm. Phone 354-4730 7 SPRING CONSTELLATIONS STAR SEARCH New Pond Farm Education Center, 101 Marchant Rd., West Redding. 8-9:30pm. Phone 938-2117 7 CONCERT featuring Andy Woodruff. Danbury Green, Ives St. 6:30pm. Phone 792-1711 7 ANTIQUES MARKET & SHOW Ridgefield Community Center, 316 Main St. Phone 438- 5485 7 AMATEUR BASEBALL Opening Night, Danbury Westerners. Rogers Park Middle School, Main St., Danbury. 7pm. 744-5874 8 "GLORIA" featuring the Ridgefield Chorale. Ridgefield Congregational Church. Phone 778- 9837 8 DRAGONFLY SEARCH Learn to identify different kinds of dragonflies; bring a magnifying lens. Devil's Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd., Weston. 1-3pm. Phone 226-4991 8 BASIC GEOLOGY LECTURE New Pond Farm Education Center, 101 Marchant Rd., West Redding. 1-2:30pm. Phone 938-2117 8 HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL PICNIC Bring a dish of vegetable, salad, or dessert to share. Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main St., Newtown. 4- 6pm. Phone 426-5937 10 NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY with Alison Wachstein. Devil's Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd., Weston. 8-9:30pm. Phone 226-4991 10 "BROADWAY BOUND" Music of Broadway shows, cabaret style. Bring lawn chairs/blankets. Ashlar of Newtown, Toddy Hill Rd. 7pm. Phone 426-5847 11 JAZZ CONCERT featuring "The Bearcats." Danbury Green, Ives St. 6:30pm. Phone 792-1711 11-13 CLYDE BEATTY/COLE BROTHERS CIRCUS Danbury Fair Mall, Exit 3, I-84. Phone 743- 3247 12 KID'S JAZZ CONCERT featuring groups from local schools. Danbury Green, Ives St. 6:30pm. Phone 792-1711 13 PSYCHIC FAIR Holiday Inn, Exit 8, I-84, Danbury. 6- 12pm. Phone 792-4000 13 JAZZ CONCERT featuring "The Sonny Caroll Band." Danbury Green, Ives St. 6:30pm. Phone 792-1711 13-7/12 "OLIVER!" Sherman Playhouse (see Theatre Panel) 14 GENEALOGY CLASS "Tracing Your Roots." Brookfield Historical Society, Rtes. 25 & 133. Phone 740-8140 14 STRESS MANAGEMENT LECTURE Learn how to use meditation and stress reduction techniques. Sunrise Herb Farm, 85 Dodgingtown Rd., Bethel. 10am. Phone 794-0809 14 TREE IDENTIFICATION WALK Katherine Ordway Preserve, 165 Goodhill Rd., Weston. 1- 3pm. Phone 226-4991 14 OUTDOOR PROGRAM "Summer Butterflies". Sponsored by Norwalk River Watershed Association. Rt. 7 & Simpaug Turnpike, Ridgefield. 10:30am-12:30pm. Phone 438-8653 14 YANKEE PEDDLER FAIR Games, crafts, pony rides, music, food. Jesse Lee Memorial Methodist Church, 207 Main St., Ridgefield. Phone 438- 8791 14 "LITTLE TYKES PRESENTS TODDLER GAMES" Danbury Fair Mall, Exit 3, I-84. 11:30am-4:30pm. Phone 743-3247 15 3-MILE HIKE Moderately strenuous. Devil's Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd., Weston. 1-3pm. Phone 226-4991 17 ADULT HIKE See the Den's abundant laurel in full bloom. Devil's Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd., Weston. 1-3pm. Phone 226-4991 18 CONCERT featuring Peter Spink. Danbury Green, Ives St. 6:30pm. Phone 792-1711 18-7/6 "THE MUSIC MAN" Gateway's Candlewood Playhouse (see Theatre Panel) 19 KID'S CONCERT "Julie and Brownie." Danbury Green, Ives St. 6:30pm. Phone 792-1711 19-7/13 "THE MIKADO" Musicals at Richter (see Theatre Panel) 20-7/12 "THE BUTLER DID IT" Country Players, Inc. (see Theatre Panel) 21 FINE ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW Ridgefield Congregational Church. 10am-4pm. Phone 438-3313 21 CITYCENTER BREWFEST Sample local micro-brews. Rogers Park, Memorial Dr., Danbury. Phone 792-1711 21 SUMMER FAIR Crafts, food, games, pony rides, petting zoo. King Street United Church of Christ, 201 S. King St., Danbury. 11am-3pm. Phone 798- 8556 21 A TIME FOR SHARING Family fun and entertainment. Benefits Dream Come True of Western CT. The Athletic Club, 13 Stony Hill Rd., Bethel. 5-7pm. Phone 748-8600 21 FIREWORKS Town Dump, Ridgefield. Phone 431-2730 22 SAUGATUCK VALLEY TRAILS DAY HIKE 8-10 miles. Bring water and lunch. Devil's Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd., Weston. 9am-3pm. Phone 226-4991 22 AUTO RALLY Benefits Women's Forum Foundation. Danbury Green, Ives St. 10am-4pm. Phone 792-2070 24 BIG BAND CONCERT featuring the Berkshire Big Band. Bring lawn chairs/blankets. Ashlar of Newtown, Toddy Hill Rd. 7pm. Phone 426-5847 25 LECTURE "History of Radios, 1922-1928." Brookfield Historical Society, Rtes. 25 & 133. Phone 740-8140 25 CONCERT featuring "Bayou Midnight." Danbury Green, Ives St. 6:30pm. Phone 792-1711 26 KID'S CONCERT "The Zucchini Brothers." Danbury Green, Ives St. 6:30pm. Phone 792- 1711 27 CONCERT featuring Eastern Banjo Society. Danbury Green, Ives St. 6:30pm. Phone 792-1711 27-29 DANBURY ETHNIC FESTIVAL Traditional dances, music, food. Rogers Park Middle School, Memorial Dr., Danbury. Phone 778-5805 28 HERBAL LUNCHEON Sample a variety of herbal treats and learn to create your own herbal feast at home. Sunrise Herb Farm, 85 Dodgingtown Rd., Bethel. 10am. Phone 794-0809 28 BARN SALE Tagged furniture and household items. Sherman Historical Society, #10 Rte. 37, Sherman Center. 9am-2pm. Phone 354-6570 28 BLUES FESTIVAL '97 featuring B.B. King, The Robert Cray Band. Charles Ives Center for the Arts, Exit 2 or 4, I-84, Danbury. 5pm. Phone 744-8100 28 CONCERT featuring "New Dance Collective." Danbury Green, Ives St. 6:30pm. Phone 792- 1711 29 FAMILY NATURE WALK Devil's Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd., Weston. 1-3pm. Phone 226- 4991 29 "SUPER SUNDAY" MID-SUMMER MOTORCYCLE FEST Marcus Dairy, Sugar Hollow Rd., Danbury. Phone (860) 354-5110 29 AUTO RALLY Benefits Women's FORUM Foundation. Danbury Green, Ives St. 10am-4pm. Phone 792-2070 30 CHILDREN'S CONCERT Songs from "Little House on the Prairie". Presented by Dawn Wright using authentic pioneer instruments. Danbury Public Library, 170 Main St. 1:30pm. Phone 797-4528

JULY

2 SLIDE PRESENTATION "Wild Animals and Their Tracks". Danbury Public Library, 170 Main St. Ages 4-7, 1:30-2:30pm; Ages 8-12, 3-4pm. Phone 797-4528 3 GALLERY WALK Seattle Espresso & Gallery 13. Hors d'oeuvres. 9 Library Place, Danbury. 7pm. Phone 748-6618 3 FIREWORKS PROGRAM Danbury Fair Mall, Exit 3, I-84. Phone 743-3247 4 4TH OF JULY PARADE New Fairfield Town Center, Rtes. 37 & 39. 9am. 4-6 JULY 4TH WEEKEND CELEBRATION Fireworks, museum tours, picnic, US Army Band. Keeler Tavern Museum, 132 Main St., Ridgefield. Phone 431-8075 5 "BOUNCE & OOO LA LA" Children's show. Gateway's Candlewood Playhouse (see Theatre Panel) 5 POPS & FIREWORKS featuring The Westchester Pops. Charles Ives Center for the Arts, Exit 2 or 4, I-84, Danbury. 8pm. Phone 744-8100 8 CLASS "Wreath & Topiary Making." Sunrise Herb Farm, 85 Dodgingtown Rd., Bethel. 7pm. Phone 794-0809 8 JAZZ CONCERT featuring the Port Pleasant Jazz Band. Bring lawn chairs/blankets. Ashlar of Newtown, Toddy Hill Rd. 7pm. Phone 426-5847 9 CONCERT featuring "The Denns." Danbury Green, Ives St. 6:30pm. Phone 792-1711 9-26 "SWAN LAKE ON ICE" Gateway's Candlewood Playhouse (see Theatre Panel) 10-26 "SOUTH PACIFIC" Musicals at Richter (see Theatre Panel) 11 "SNOW WHITE" Gateway's Candlewood Playhouse (see Theatre Panel) 11 CONCERT featuring Kathy Ryan. Danbury Green, Ives St. 6:30pm. Phone 792-1711 11-12 "OUR TOWN" Ridgefield Workshop for Performing Arts (see Theatre Panel) 11-12 "BARTHOLOMEW FAIR" Town Players, Inc. (see Theatre Panel) 12 HERBAL CLASS "Planning, Planting, Preserving." Learn to grow and use herbs. Sunrise Herb Farm, 85 Dodgingtown Rd., Bethel. 10am. Phone 794-0809 12 HILLSIDE JAZZ CONCERT Outdoor jazz concert on front lawn of vineyard. McLaughlin Vineyards, Alberts Hill Rd., Sandy Hook. 5:30-9pm. Phone 426-1533 12 "SALE-A-BRATION" Music, international food, entertainment, games & sales. Main St., Ridgefield. Phone 438-5992 12 CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT in an intimate lakeside setting. Mauweehoo Clubhouse, Leach Hollow Rd., Sherman. 8pm. Phone (860) 350-4390 12 CONCERT featuring "Jackson Pike Skifflers." Danbury Green, Ives St. 6:30pm. Phone 792- 1711 13 PUPPET SHOW "Just So Stories". For children 5 and up. Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St. 3pm. Phone 797-4508 14 ADULT HIKE Devil's Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd., Weston. 9:30-11:30am. Phone 226-4991 16 CONCERT featuring "Madhatters & Yankee Maid Chorus." Danbury Green, Ives St. 6:30pm. Phone 792-1711 17-20 "YOUTH REVIEW" Musicals at Richter (see Theatre Panel) 18 "HANSEL & GRETEL/GOLDILOCKS & THE 3 BEARS" Gateway's Candlewood Playhouse (see Theatre Panel) 18 SLIDE SHOW/ARTIFACTS "Native American Indians". For children in Grade K-5. Danbury Public Library, 170 Main St. 10:30- 11:30am. Phone 797-4528 18 STEEL DRUM CONCERT Rogers Park Middle School, Main St., Danbury. 7:30pm. Phone 748-1716 18 CONCERT "Hat City Doo-Wop." Danbury Green, Ives St. 6:30pm. Phone 792-1711 18-19 "BARTHOLOMEW FAIR" Town Players, Inc. (see Theatre Panel) 18-8/9 "THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WM. SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED)" Outdoor theatrical production. The Danbury Green, Ives St. Weekends, 8pm. Phone 790-1161 19 "IRISH FESTIVAL" Charles Ives Center for the Arts, University Blvd. Exit 2 or 4, I- 84, Danbury. 7:30pm. Phone 744-8100 19 FAMILY NATURE WALK Devil's Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd., Weston. 9:30-11:30am. Phone 226-4991 19 POETRY SEMINAR Aldrich Museum, 258 Main St., Ridgefield. Phone 438-4519 19 CONCERT featuring Clark Eno. Danbury Green, Ives St. 6:30pm. Phone 792-1711 19-20 GOLF TOURNAMENT Benefits Hanahoe Children's Clinic. Richter Park, 100 Aunt Hack Rd., Danbury. Phone 792-2550 20 PSYCHIC FAIR Ethan Allen Inn, Exit 4, I-84, Danbury. 7am-6pm. Phone 744-1776 20 PUPPET SHOW "Stone Soup, The Musical." For children 5 and up. Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St. 3pm. Phone 797-4508 20 "ART AT THE LITLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE" featuring local artist Charles Dransfield. Brush Hill Rd. (next to St. Edward's Church), New Fairfield. 10am-4pm. Phone 746-2669 22 JAZZ CONCERT Featuring "The Galvanized Jazz Band." New Orleans jazz favorites. Bring lawn chairs/blankets. Ashlar of Newtown, Toddy Hill Rd. 7pm. Phone 426-5847 23 CONCERT featuring Amy Gallisan. Danbury Green, Ives St. 6:30pm. Phone 792-1711 24-8/17 "SOUTH PACIFIC" Musicals at Richter (see Theatre Panel) 25 "MAD CAP MUTTS" Children's show. Gateway's Candlewood Playhouse (see Theatre Panel) 25-26 "BARTHOLOMEW FAIR" Town Players, Inc. (see Theatre panel) 25-26 VILLAGE FAIR DAYS Arts, entertainment, antiques, food. Village Green, Rte. 202, New Milford. Fri. 11am-10pm, Sat. 9am-9pm. Phone 354-6080 25-27 SUMMER BRIDAL SHOW Danbury Fair Mall, Exit 3, I- 84. Phone 743-3247 26 FIELD MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP Learn to manage fields for multiple use. Sunny Valley Preserve, Keeler Rd., Bridgewater. 9am-1pm. Phone (860) 355-3716 26 AROMATHERAPY CLASS Sunrise Herb Farm, 85 Dodgingtown Rd., Bethel. 10am. Phone 794-0809 27 THIRD ANNUAL CHARITY RUN/MINI SUPER SUNDAY Motorcycle rally. Marcus Dairy, Sugar Hollow Rd., Danbury. Phone (860) 354-5110 30 WEATHER VANES LECTURE Brookfield Historical Society, Rtes. 25 & 133. Phone 740- 8140 30 CONCERT featuring "Blue in the Face." Danbury Green, Ives St. 6:30pm. Phone 792-1711 30-8/16 "BRIGADOON" Gateway's Candlewood Playhouse (see Theatre Panel) 31-8/16 "BYE BYE BIRDIE" Musicals at Richter (see Theatre Panel)

AUGUST

1 "WIZARD OF OZ" Gateway's Candlewood Playhouse (see Theatre Panel) 1-2 "BARTHOLOMEW FAIR" Town Players, Inc. (see Theatre Panel) 2 "THANKS TO OUR SHADE TREES DAY" Walk the trails and hear about the positive things trees do for us. Devil's Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd., Weston. 9:30-11:30am. Phone 226-4991 2 HERBAL COOKING CLASS Sunrise Herb Farm, 85 Dodgingtown Rd., Bethel. 10am. Phone 794-0809 6 CONCERT featuring Brad Blake. Danbury Green, Ives St. 6:30pm. Phone 792-1711 7 GALLERY WALK Seattle Espresso & Gallery 13. Hors d'oeuvres. 9 Library Place, Danbury. 7pm. Phone 748-6618 7 CONCERT featuring The Danbury Music Centre. Danbury Green, Ives St. 6:30pm. Phone 792- 1711 8 "THE FROG PRINCE & THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA" Gateway's Candlewood Playhouse (see Theatre Panel) 8 "CHICAGO" Charles Ives Center for the Arts, Exit 2 or 4, I-84. Danbury. 7:30pm. Phone 744-8100 9 FAMILY SCAVENGER HUNT Devil's Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd., Weston. 9:30-11:30am. Phone 226-4991 9 ART LECTURE/DEMONSTRATION "A Celebration of Sculpture: Mahonri Young's 120th Birthday." Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd. 1-3pm. Phone 834-1896 9 NUTMEG FESTIVAL Traditional country fair. St. Stephen's Church, 351 Main St., Ridgefield. 10am-4pm. Phone 438-8351 9 CONCERT featuring the cast of "Beatlemania." Benefits Dream Come True & The Ives Center. Charles Ives Center for the Arts, University Blvd. (off Mill Plain Rd.), Danbury. 8pm. Phone 744- 8100 10 COLLECTORS' SHOWCASE OF MINIATURES Miniatures and doll house accessories. Ethan Allen Inn, Exit 4, I-84, Danbury. 10am-4pm. Phone (904) 428-1718 11-15 SOCCER CAMP Sponsored by Ridgefield Baptist Church. Hours and location TBA. Phone 438-5751 12 ADULT HIKE Devil's Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd., Weston. 9:30-11:30am. Phone 226-4991 12 LECTURE "Herbal Medicine for Women." Learn to naturally treat a variety of ailments. Sunrise Herb Farm, 85 Dodgingtown Rd., Bethel. 7pm. Phone 794- 0809 12 CONCERT featuring the "Frank Porta Band." Dance music from the 40's & beyond. Bring lawn chairs/blankets. Ashlar of Newtown, Toddy Hill Rd. 7pm. Phone 426-5847 13 SUMMER BAND CONCERT Sponsored by Danbury Music Centre. Danbury High School, Clapboard Ridge Rd. 7:30pm. Phone 748-1716 13 CONCERT featuring "The Convertables." Danbury Green, Ives St. 6:30pm. Phone 792-1711 14 YOUNG PEOPLE'S CHORUS CONCERT Sponsored by Danbury Music Centre. Location TBA. 7:30pm. Phone 748-1716 15 "ALICE IN WONDERLAND" Gateway's Candlewood Playhouse (see Theatre Panel) 15 PSYCHIC FAIR Holiday Inn, Exit 8, I-84, Danbury. 6pm- 12midnight. Phone 792-4000 15 SUMMER STRING CONCERT Sponsored by Danbury Music Center. Location TBA. 7:30pm. Phone 748-1716 15 CONCERT featuring "Sloan Wainwright Band." Danbury Green, Ives St. 6:30pm. Phone 792- 1711 16 FAMILY NATURE WALK Devil's Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd., Weston. 9:30-11:30am. Phone 226-4991 16 "ONE HEART FESTIVAL" Christian music festival. Danbury Green, Ives St. 12-6pm. Phone 791-8472 16 RIDGEFIELD MILITARY MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE Displays, entertainment, food; Desert Storm artifacts. 29 Ramapoo Rd., Ridgefield. 10am-5pm. Phone 438-3459 16 CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT in an intimate lakeside setting. Mauweehoo Clubhouse, Leach Hollow Rd., Sherman. 8pm. Phone (860) 350-4390 16 DURACELL JAZZ FESTIVAL featuring George Benson. Charles Ives Center for the Arts. Exit 2 or 4, I-84, Danbury. 6pm. Phone 744-8100 17 ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW "Art in the Park." Ballard Park, Main St., Ridgefield. 10am-4pm. Phone 438-8863 20-31 "ME & MY GIRL" Gateway's Candlewood Playhouse (see Theatre Panel) 20-24 WOODWILL CRAFT SHOW Danbury Fair Mall, Exit 3, I- 84. Phone 743-3247 22 "PARABLE OF THE GREAT FISH" Gateway's Candlewood Playhouse (see Theatre Panel) 22 AN EVENING WITH HARRY BELAFONTE Charles Ives Center for the Arts, Exit 2 or 4, I- 84, Danbury. 8pm. Phone 744-8100 22 CONCERT featuring "Heart Beat." Danbury Green, Ives St. 6:30pm. Phone 792-1711 23 WOLF PIT MOUNTAIN HIKE Sponsored by Sunny Valley Preserve. Henry Sanford Rd., Bridgewater. 10am. Phone (860) 355-3716 23 GASBALL FESTIVAL Alternative art and music festival. Danbury Green, Ives St. Rain date: 8/24. Phone 748-6301 24 3-MILE HIKE Devil's Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd., Weston. 9-11am. Phone 226-4991 24 AGRICULTURAL FAIR Exhibits, entertainment, children's games, music. Canaan Grange, 25 Canaan Rd., Wilton. 10am-5pm. Phone 846-1840 24 "SUPER SUNDAY" MOTORCYCLE RALLY Marcus Dairy, Sugar Hollow Rd., Danbury. Phone (860) 354-5110 26 CONCERT featuring the "Kenny Lee Orchestra." Music of the 30's & 40's. Bring lawn chairs/blankets. Ashlar of Newtown, Toddy Hill Rd. 7pm. Phone 426-5847 29 "TEDDY BEAR JAMBOREE" Bring your own bears! Gateway's Candlewood Playhouse (see Theatre Panel) 29-31 F & B SPORTS CARD & MEMORABILIA SHOW Danbury Fair Mall, Exit 3, I-84. Phone 743-3247 30 HERBAL LUNCHEON Sample a variety of herbal treats and learn to create your own herbal feast at home. Sunrise Herb Farm, 85 Dodgingtown Rd., Bethel. 10am. Phone 794-0809 30 LABOR DAY WEEKEND CONCERT TBA. Charles Ives Center for the Arts, Exit 2 or 4, I-84. Phone 837-9226 30 CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT in an intimate lakeside setting. Mauweehoo Clubhouse, Leach Hollow Rd., Sherman. 8pm. Phone (860) 354-4390 30 CONCERT featuring "Revolver." Danbury Green, Ives St. 6:30pm. Phone 792-1711 30-31 SOCCER TOURNAMENT Ridgefield Soccer Club. Phone 438-3654 30-31 BOOK SALE sponsored by Friends of the Cyrenius H. Booth Library. Over 100,000 books. Fairfield Hills Hospital, Exit 11, I-84, Newtown. 10am- 5pm. Phone 426-4533 31 A CELEBRATION OF J. ALDEN WEIR'S BIRTHDAY Visitors paint a pre-sketched landscape or create their own. Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd., Wilton. 1-3pm. Phone 761-9945

EXHIBITS

June 1-22 "PAPERWORKS '97" National juried exhibit of works on paper; all media. Ridgefield Guild of Artists, Halpin Lane. Thurs.- Sun. 1-5pm. Phone 438-8863 June 1-30 "SHERMAN SERVED" An exhibit honoring war veterans. Sherman Historical Society, #10 Rte. 37. Sat. & Sun. 1-4pm, other times by appt. Phone 354-3083 June 1-30 "JOY OF COLOR" Art exhibition. Railroad Station, Ridgefield. Thurs. & Fri. 1-4pm, Sat. 1-5 (July & Aug. by appt.). Phone 762-3145 June 20-July 29 WEIR FARM HERITAGE TRUST VISITING ARTISTS EXHIBITION Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St., Ridgefield. Phone 438-4519 July 20-Aug. 31 "THE SENTINEL-50 YEARS IN SHERMAN" An exhibit of this bi- weekly newspaper. Sherman Historical Society, #10 Rte. 37. Sat. & Sun. 1-4pm, other times by appt. Phone 354-3083