CALENDAR

BOOKS, POETRY, TALKS, ETC.

Clinton: Brian Kilmeade with “Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers,” Town Hall auditorium, 54 E. Main St. Nov. 19, 7 p.m. $33, $5 companion ticket. 203-245-3959, rjjulia.com

Derby: “Women’s Forum,” literary and history-minded discussion group will focus on two short stories by Margaret Atwood, Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave. Nov. 18, 12:30 p.m. 203734-1492

Guilford: Edith B. Nettleton Lecture Series-legacy of Guilford’s first librarian. Tracy Tomaselli, genealogist and local historian, will present biographical portraits of the 22 founding members of the local post of The American Legion, which was chartered on October 9, 1919, Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Nov. 20, 4, 7 p.m. 203-4538282, guilfordfreelibrary.org

Madison: Matthew Dicks with “Twenty-one Truths About Love,” R.J. Julia Bookstores, 768 Boston Post Road. Nov. 22, 7 p.m.; Chris Formant with “Saving Washington: The Forgotten Story of the Maryland 400 and The Battle of Brooklyn,” Nov. 26, 7 p.m. 203-245-3959, rjjulia.com

Madison: Special Story Time with Esteban, the Green Crayon from “The Crayons Christmas,” R.J. Julia Bookstores, 768 Boston Post Road. Nov. 23, 10:30 a.m. 203-245-3959,

Middletown: Readers Theatre presents “Mary Jane” by Amy Herzog, 2 p.m. Nov. 17, Hubbard Room, Russell Library, Middletown. Drop-in; no registration required.

New Haven: Jewish Book Fair, Congregation Beth El-Keser Israel, 85 Harrison St. Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 203-3892108, beki.org

New Haven: Ta-Nehisi Coates with “The Water Dancer,” Shubert Theater, 247 College St. Nov. 20, 7 p.m. $40. 203-245-3959, rjjulia.com

New Haven: Irish History Round Table lecture: “The Emmets of Cork: A Legacy of Civil Rights and Sacrifice” by famous patriot Robert Emmet's descendant, Peter Murphy, Knights of St. Patrick, 1533 State St. Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. Free. irishhistoryroundtable.org

COMEDY

Mashantucket: Jay Leno, Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resorts & Casinos, 350 Trolley Line Blvd. Nov. 22, 8 p.m. $85-$42. 800-200-2882, foxwoods.com

Seymour: Fred Rubino, Strand Theater, 165 Main St. Nov. 23, 7 p.m. Uncasville: Orny Adams, Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Nov. 21, 8 p.m.; Nov. 22, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 23, 7, 9:30 p.m. $55-$20. mohegansun.com, ticketmaster.com. or call 800-745-3000

EXHIBITS, SHOWS, ETC.

Essex: Holiday reception, 1-4 p.m., Nov. 17, Connecticut River Artisans Cooperative, Main Street, Essex. “Libations and nibbles” provided. Artists thinking of joining are also welcome. Handmade gifts available for sale.

Bethany: Pumpkin and Holly Bazaar, 3-7 p.m., Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 23, Christ Church Bethany, 526 Amity Rd., Route 63 at the blinking light. Theme Basket Raffle, Country Store, antiques, new, vintage and used holiday decor, ornaments, bakery, lunch for sale, clothing boutique, jewelry, handmade items.

Chester: The Artists of Chester Art Show, featuring local and Chester Village artists, 5-7 p.m., Nov. 18, Masonicare at Chester Village, 317 West Main Street, Chester. Wine, beer & lite fare provided; work by local artists that will be on display throughout the common areas, Nov. 18-Dec. 17. RSVP by Nov. 13 for the opening event to 860615-3899.

Hartford: “Mazes & Brain Games,” Connecticut Science Center, 250 Columbus Blvd. Now open. Daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 860-724-3623, ctsciencecenter.org

New Haven: Drag Queen Christmas: The Naughty Tour, College Street Music Hall, 238 College St. Nov. 25, 8 p.m. $150-$35. 877-987-6487, collegestreetmusichall.com

New Haven: Fantasy of Lights, Lighthouse Point Park, 2 Lighthouse Road. Through Dec. 31. Sun-Thu 5-9 p.m., Fri, Sat 5-10 p.m. $10 car/family van, $25 mini-bus, $50 full size bus. 203-7772000, goodwillsne.org

Orange: The Orange Historical Society’s Stone-Otis house is open 2-4 p.m. on Sundays, $3 admission, free under 10. The home is located at 615 Orange Center Road. For information call 203 795-3106 and leave a message. The call will be returned.

Wallingford: The Op Shop at Masonicare at Ashlar Village Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov., 21, 8 a.m.-12 p.m, Nov. 22, in the Ashlar Village auditorium at 74 Cheshire Road, Wallingford. Gift items, holiday decorations, gift wrapping items, all items half price on Friday. Free admission. For details, call 888-679-9997.

FAIRS, FESTS, FOOD, FUN

Branford: Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance is sponsoring a FREE presentation of excerpts from New Haven Ballet’s “The Nutcracker,” Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club, 2 Club Pkwy. Nov. 22, 7 p.m.

Branford: Holiday Fair, Stony Creek Congregational Church, 192 Thimble Islands Road. Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Gift baskets, children’s gifts, white elephant table, pickled beets, jams, salsa, pies, breads, desserts, lunch. 203-488-7827, stonycreekchurchct.org Cheshire: Train Show, Cheshire High

School, 525 S. Main St. Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $7. Free children under 10. Dealers, operating layouts, food.

Derby: Nature Trivia Night, Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave. Nov. 23, 4:30-6 p.m. Compete for prizes in this nature-themed test of knowledge. Bring your own food and beverages, no alcohol. Coffee, tea and cider, popcorn and prizes. Free. Registration requested. Center hours: TueSat 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 203-734-2513.

Hamden: Irish Cultural & Sports Association of Southern CT present their Holiday Marketplace, Playwright Irish Pub, 1232 Whitney Ave. Nov 23, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Food, vendors, ICSA’s raffle, 5:30 p.m. 203-631-2121.

Hamden: Holly Berry Festival, Philip Paolella Jr. Recreational Center, 265 Benham St. Nov. 22, 3-8 p.m.; Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Craft fair, children’s activities, raffle giveaways, food and music. Pictures with Santa, kids activities. Meet and Greet with Anna and Elsa from Disney’s “Frozen,” Nov. 23, 10-11 a.m. $10 per child. Advance tickets required. Pasta dinner, Nov. 22, 5-7 p.m. $10 adults, $5 children. Handcrafted items and baked goods made by the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, including pickled eggplant, apple pies, fresh fruit jams, ornaments, housewares and accessories. Benefits the retired and infirmed Apostle Sisters. 203-281-2562, ascjus.org/hollyberry

Mashantucket: “The Price is Right,” Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resorts & Casinos, 350 Trolley Line Blvd. Nov. 21, 22, 8 p.m., Nov. 23, 2, 8 p.m. $30. 800200-2882, foxwoods.com

Mashantucket: Beerfest: Battle of the Brews, Foxwood Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Blvd. Nov. 23, 4 p.m. $60$20. 800- 369-9663, foxwoods.com/ beerfest/

Meriden: Franciscan Christmas Fair, Franciscan Life Center, 271 Finch Ave.

Nov. 23, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Living Crèche, Santa Claus, franciscan pottery, jams, jellies, pickles, breads, rolls, cookies, crafts, “Almost New” items, chestnuts roasting on an open fire, children’s activities, fresh cut Christmas trees, wreaths, raffles and refreshments. flcenter.org

New Haven: Elm City Brew Festival, College Street Music Hall, 238 College St. Nov. 23, 1 p.m. $60-$10. 877-9876487, collegestreetmusichall.com

Shelton: Festival of Trees, Shelton Senior Center, 81 Wheeler St. November 23 - 24 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Marketplace, refreshments, gift basket and tree raffles, photos with Santa and other holiday characters. 203-7365420, ext. 1221. teaminc.org

West Haven: Harvest Fair, First Lutheran Church, 52 George St. Nov. 23, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Vendors, baked goods, white elephant sale, raffles and refreshments.

West Haven: Holiday Fair, West Haven Historical Society, Savin Ave. opposite the Green. Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Crafts, Jewelry, Knitted Items, Prints, Books. 203-934-3161

FILM

New Haven: On The Map Film Screening And Deli Lunch featuring talk with filmmaker Dani Menkin, 12:30 p.m., Nov. 17, The Towers Main Dining Room, The Towers at Tower Lane, New Haven. $18 Couvert, $118 Event Sponsor, $10 Students. Great raffle prizes. RSVP to Nicole Merritt at Nicole@towerone.org or 203-772-1816, ext. 180

New Haven: Walter Miller’s “Timeless,” Southern Connecticut State University Lyman Center for the Performing Arts, 501 Crescent St. Nov. 24, 5 p.m. $20.

North Haven: Tuesday Morning Movie, “Amazing Grace,” 10:30 a.m., Nov. 19, North Haven Library, with concert footage from 1972 of Aretha Franklin performing songs fr ing gospel album at Missionary Baptist C geles. “Coney Island Memorial Library, 17 12:30 p.m.

Woodbridge: “Drive Town Library, 10 New 7-9 p.m. 203-389-3 townlibrary.org

MUSIC

Branford: Musical A sents Jeff Burnham First Congregationa Hall, 1009 Main St. N

Fairfield: Eric Gales Company StageOne Nov. 15, 7:45 p.m. $2 Thieves, StageOne, $32; Nerry the Publi One, Nov. 19, 7:45 p. 1036, fairfieldtheatr

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