Brookfield Theatre for the Arts

184 Whisconier Rd., Brookfield, CT 06804.

(203) 775-0023. Providing live performing arts. Open year-round. For tickets (800) 838-3006.

Clockwork Repertory Theatre

133 Main St., Oakville, CT 06779.

(860) 274-7247. Located in an Art Deco neighborhood movie house from the 1930's.and completely renovated from 2000-2008, the theater features the best of published plays, including new releases and old favorites.

Goshen Players, Inc.

2 North Street, Goshen, CT 06756.

(860) 491-9988. Dedicated to the production of theatrical works, both classic and contemporary, that entertain, enlighten and enrich. We showcase local talent and encourage volunteerism and broad community participation. We are dedicated to our tradition of philanthropy and the preservation of our home, the Old Goshen Town Hall.

Infinity Music Hall & Bistro

20 Greenwoods Road West, Norfolk, CT 06058.

Rte. 44. Box Office (866) 666-6306. Live intimate concerts year-round featuring great musicians of many genres – everything from Leann Rimes, Judy Collins, and Todd Rundgren to Spyro Gyra, and Toad the Wet Sprocket – all in an acoustically pristine, beautifully renovated 19th century Music Hall. With 300 seats there isn't a bad seat in the house. Creative American cuisine is served in the Bistro before every show or dine in the full service Mezzanine during the show.

Ives Concert Park

43 Lake Avenue Ext., Danbury, CT 06810.

(203) 837-9226. Nationally recognized outdoor amphitheater, for more than 35 years honoring the memory of Danbury native Charles Ives, one of America's greatest music composers. Hosts annual Summer Concert Series, Spring – Fall Celebrity Series, Fine Arts & Family Series, pop, rock, R&B, blues, jazz, swing, classical, country, folk, Broadway; seating capacity 5,500; 2,000 reserved, 3,500 lawn seating, & jumbo tron video screen.

Landmark Community Theatre at the Thomaston Opera House

158 Main St., Thomaston, CT 06787.

(860) 283-6250. Completed in 1884 as a multi purpose building with hardwood floors and opulent ceiling frescoes it has long been hailed as “the finest opera house in the valley”. Today this historic theater presents year round dramas and musicals. Performances Fri. & Sat. at 8 pm and Sun. Matinee at 2 pm.

Litchfield Jazz Festival & Camp

P.O. Box 69, Litchfield, CT 06759.

(860) 361-6285. Fax: (860) 361-6288. A 31-year-old non-profit dedicated to the arts and arts education. Special Events: The Litchfield Jazz Festival, August 10-12, at Goshen Fairgrounds, Goshen CT. Litchfield Jazz Camp, runs one to five week sessions from July 8 - August 10 at Kent School, Kent CT.

Music Mountain

Music Mountain Rd., Falls Village, CT 06031.

Off Rte. 7. Oldest continuous chamber music festival in the U.S.; jazz and popular music series also performed in the acoustically perfect concert hall. Weekend concerts June-Sept. Schedule & tickets: Box Office: (860) 824-7126.

Musicals At Richter

100 Aunt Hack Rd., Danbury, CT 06813.

(203) 748-6873. Connecticut's longest running outdoor theater since 1985 produces a series of musicals from June – Aug. and offers Fairy Tale Theater for children in July.

Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, Yale Summer School of Music & Art

Rtes. 44 & 272, Norfolk, CT 06058.

Yale Summer School of Music, Ellen Battell Stoeckel Estate, Rtes. 44 and 272, (860) 542-3000. Concerts at an old world estate in the picturesque Litchfield Hills of Northwestern CT. Performances by internationally acclaimed musicians including the Tokyo String Quartet and pianist Andre Michel Schub. Visitors encouraged to picnic or stroll grounds before concerts. Performances: June thru August. Thurs.-Sat.