Please Join us for the Next
CHESTER FIRST FRIDAY NIGHT ART STROLL
December 5th, 2025, 5 - 8 pm.
Most shops, restaurants and galleries will be open late for the Holiday evening.


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


December 5th, 2025 from 5 - 8 pm.
Please join us for an interesting and engaging Book Signing and Reading of “the newest Sherlock Holmes books by Christopher D. Abbott ” while enjoying 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 the author and Paddy Whack.
Photo by Roger Moulton


CAT# 3944
Tansy and Clover Garden
oil 36 x 30 inches
Leif Nilsson summer 2025 ©

Christopher D. Abbott
Presenting two books of Christmas stories, Four Calling Birds, and Nine Ladies Dancing -- plus a selection of others including an EXCLUSIVE story from the upcoming book not yet published.


Four Calling Birds : https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0CJVQR7BN
This captivating anthology features four classic tales from the career of Sherlock Holmes, each set against the backdrop of Christmas. From a mysterious additional stocking that appeared during Christmas Eve night, to a seemingly impossible theft, follow Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson as they unravel the most inexplicable mysteries.

The Fifth Stocking
Inspector Lestrade interviews Mr Hillsborough who found an additional stocking on the mantle that he claims he didn’t hang.

A Very Irregular Christmas
Inspector Tobias Gregson calls on Holmes after witnessing a ghost steal Mr John Hardwicke’s pocket watch.

The Christmas Conundrum
Sherlock Holmes receives a letter from an old client suggesting the St Mary’s Fund might not be as secure as people think.


Nine Ladies Dancing: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0DJ47ZQJ2
A collection of Sherlock Holmes stories, set in different periods, around the West End of London at Christmas.
• The Boy Behind the Scenes
• The Case of the Enigmatic Sentinel
• Nine ladies Dancing
Includes exclusive preview of Sherlock Holmes The Lost Heirloom coming March 2025.


The Pattaconk 1850 Bar and Grille
33 Main Street Chester (860) 526-8143
www.pattaconk1850.com

We are starting our Holiday Cocktails!
Our Mailbox is ready for your letters to Santa so you get everything you wish for!


SUNROOM
salon & gallery
1 Main Street Chester, CT (860) 526-3533
www.sunroom.glossgenius.com

Please swing by during Chester First Fridays! Treats, drinks, locally made gifts, specials on Aveda products, & more. Jesikah Orman


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

First Friday - Live Music: Andie Arel
Fri. 12/5 | 6:30-8:30
Andie Arel is an alternative/folk singer-songwriter from Vernon, CT. She plays a mix of original music, as well as covers by similar artists including Katie Gavin, Lucy Dacus, and Boygenius. Please tip your musicians.


Montgomery & Taggert Bookshop
26b Water Street Chester, CT
www.montgomeryandtaggert.com

Sip & Shop FundraiserFri. 12/5, 5 pm - 8 pm
Join us for another evening of extra shopping hours and a complimentary glass of wine curated by Connecticut River Wine & Spirits while you browse books and gifts at Montgomery and Taggert Bookshop during Chester First Friday. 10% of bookshop sales on 12/5 will be donated to the Adopt-a-Family Program, facilitated by the Community Health Committee and Deep River Social Services. Through this program, holiday gift wishes are granted for local youths with families in need. Thank you Connecticut River Wine & Spirits for sponsoring this event!


Village Roots
Opening at 5 West Main Street Chester CT (in the Millhouse Building) on December 5th!
www.villagerootsct.com

Co-Founded by Chester residents Maria Bouffard, Clinical Herbalist, and Rachael McGann, Licensed Professional Counselor, Village Roots is a meeting place of worlds - where ancient traditions of healing touch the pulse of the modern day, weaving herbal remedies and integrative care into a living harmony of well being. We are home to counseling services, herbalism, massage therapy, energywork, and BioScan SRT, with more practitioners and services to come. Many of the herbal remedies sold in the herb shop are grown locally by Maria at Morning Glory farm right on Cedar Lake Road.
Hours: Monday - Thursday by appointment only
Herb Shop Open Friday - Sunday 10am - 6pm
IG @chestervillageroots
www.villagerootsct.com (website is not live yet - launching next week)





Atmosphere, Arch One Glass
51 Main St Chester, CT
http://www. arch1glass.com
Awesome hand made products.
Classes and gift certificate for classes are available.

We will be making glass Christmas ornaments demonstrating the Art of glass blowing and melting glass.
Handmade here in CT.
Happy Holidays,
Rob Wallace
Arch One Glass


Acoustic Music
4 Maple Street Chester, CT
www.acousticmusic.org

Before you catch guitar virtuoso Stephen Bennett at the Chester Meeting House on Saturday, stop into Acoustic Music and experience some of his favorite luthier-crafted instruments.


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

Join us for First Friday in Chester on December 5th from 5-8pm. Showcasing, one-of-a-kind jewelry designed and handcrafted by owner, Dina Varano.
Open
Monday 11-5,
Tuesday - Saturday 11-6
& Sunday 10-5


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