Please Join us for the Next
CHESTER FIRST FRIDAY NIGHT ART STROLL
November 6th, 2026, 5 - 8 pm.
Most shops, restaurants and galleries will be open late for the evening.

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Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio & Gallery
One Spring Street Chester, CT (860) 526-2077 www.nilssonstudio.com

Please join us for the next

CHESTER FIRST FRIDAY
NIGHT ART STROLL
November 6, 2026 from 5 - 8 pm.
Please join us for the continuation of an intimate "show and tell" as I share anecdotal tales of my adventures and various connections with some of the oldest and newest paintings of my home and travels in the gallery for a happy hour or two with interludes of live traditional and original Irish, Scottish and American fiddle tunes and ballads by Paddy Whack.


Paddy Whack in the Gallery

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Little House Brewing Company
16 Main St, Chester, CT
860-322-4153
www.littlehousebrewing.com/events

First Friday 11/6
5-7 PM in the upper beer garden:
Tucker Oyster Co. shucking local fresh oysters.

6:30-8:30 PM in the back of the brewery:
Live Music: Steve Harz Acoustic mix of country, rock, pop and original music

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Arch One Glass
51 Main Street
Chester,
860-575-5033
www.arch1glass.com


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Join us at Village Roots 11/6 on First Friday for a special evening of connection, warming teas, herbal remedies, and gentle, bodycentered
healing! We are excited to welcome Gabby Cusimano, who will be offering focused Somatic Experiencing sessions.
Somatic Experiencing is a gentle hands-on myofascial release massage blended with energy + craniosacral therapy designed to help
us tune into our body's wisdom, helping us learn how to safely anchor, process, and be in relation to our emotions where they live
within us.
Session Length: 20 Minutes / Cost: $40
Space for these individual sessions is limited, so we encourage you to sign up ahead of time!
Instagram DM: @chestervillageroots
Email: rachael.villageroots@gmail.com
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Sip & Shop Fundraiser at
Montgomery and Taggert Bookshop

https://montgomeryandtaggert.com/events/6291920261106
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AcousticMusic.Org
evan@acousticmusic.org | 203-458-8353
4 Maple Street, Chester, CT 06412

Before you catch international touring guitarist Kaki King at the Chester Meeting House on December 5, stop by and spend some time working on your tapping technique. While you're here, make sure to check out this rare white 1943 Epiphone Ritz, the oldest guitar in the shop.

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Previously:

Chester Gallery
76 Main Street
Chester, CT
860-449-3617
chestergalleryct@gmail.com
Open Wed.-Sat.12-5, Sun. by chance, also by appt. www.chestergalleryct.com

Chester Gallery proudly presents:

'Slices of Life', new work by Duane Perreault
Duane captures his world through vibrant watercolor inks and an eye for built objects and natural environments. Composed from thousands of individual dots of color, his work’s small, intimate scale draws the viewer in to see the world through new lenses.

Please join us on First Friday, October 2nd from 5 - 8. Music on the porch with Ryan Milke.

Exhibition is on view through October 24th, 2026.

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Pattaconk's Fall Cocktails will be available! All Fall Favorites on Tap too,
from Oktoberfests to Pumpkin Ciders & Pumpkin Ales!

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S U N R O O M is having a birthday party!
Come celebrate ONE spectacular year!
Friday, 2 October 2026 / 5-8pm
SUNROOM salon & gallery
1 Main St
Chester, CT
+ AVEDA specials & raffle prizes
+ Work on view by Jason Paradis
+ Cake by Adriana Leiva
+ Music on the STOOP with Joel Paradis
+ Craniosacral mini sessions with Annie Gourlie
+ Lauren Mahana mini readings
+ Special guest Jaclyn Shea of River + Rise
+ drinks & snacks
+ more!
I am absolutely beyond grateful for this beautiful, abundant & joyful year
of hair + art + connection. Many, many thanks to my clients, family,
friends & community for the overwhelming support & love this year!
Web: sunroom.glossgenius.com
Email: sunroom.salon.gallery@gmail.com
Phone: 860.526.3533
Instagram: @sunroom.salon

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LARK 4 Water Street. 860.322.4256

"Gorgeous and vibrant hues await you. Come embrace Fall with all new styles and colors fit for the season!"

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Dina Varano Gallery
27 Main Street Chester, CT (860) 526-8866
www.dinavarano.com/

The shop is blooming with lots of new jewelry created by Dina and new collections by other fellow artisans. We will be open late Friday, May 1st, from 5-8pm and serving wine. Join us as we toast to a long awaited Spring!

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Thank you,
Leif
leif12@nilssonstudio.com
1 Spring Street, Chester, CT 06412
(860) 526-2077
www.nilssonstudio.com
The Merchants of Chester