The Merchants of Chester Present
The Merchants of Chester Present The Annual Halloween Pumpkin Festival Parade and Costumed Art Gallery Opening Receptions on Friday, October 26, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Chester Center.CHESTER, CT, The Merchants of Chester present the Eighth annual Pumpkin Festival Parade and Costumed Art Gallery Opening Receptions on Friday, October 26, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Chester Center.
This has become a popular family event and will feature a costume parade, dancing in the streets, free treats, some tricks and several delicacies. Our DJ will rock Chester Center for at least an hour after the parade so put on your dancing shoes. To help make the town glow with the light of jack-o -lanterns, bring your carved pumpkin to the Hammered Edge at 14 Main Street between noon and 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Please make sure each jack-o -lantern has an unlit affixed candle inside. They will be exhibited around the village in safe places and then lit. If you want to bring your pumpkin home after the parade, please do so promptly as any left over will need to be disposed of soon after the event. Join the costume parade at 5:45 p.m., at the Maple Street Parking lot. Parade starts at 6:15 p.m. sharp and continues through the center. Come in costume to view the lighted jack-o -lanterns and visit dressed up merchants in their decorated stores and galleries. For further information, please Email chesterparade@yahoo.com
"Every October, we keep our doors open late on the Friday night closest to Halloween to celebrate the holiday with our community. We have receptions in our galleries, shops, studios, and restaurants during and after the costumed parade," says Leif Nilsson, artist and proprietor of the Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio and Gallery. "It is a festive evening when townspeople and visitors are invited to stroll the streets of an antique New England village; to see the latest paintings, photographs, sculptures, fashion and jewelry; to sample baked goods and fine food; and to discover handcrafted decorative accessories and one of a kind home furnishings."
Chester, Connecticut is a unique town that holds the past, present, and future in delightful balance. A storybook New England village, Chester is located on the left (port) bank of the beautiful Connecticut River, about 10 miles north of Long Island Sound. The town is renowned for its quaint shops, artist galleries and a variety of fantastic restaurants that all family members can enjoy. Easy to reach by car, rail, air, or boat, a convenient two-hour drive from NYC and Boston, MA, Chester is located at exit 6 on RT 9, which is easily accessible from I95 and I91.
Free parking is available at the Maple Street and the Water Street lots .
For general information about the event and photos please contact Leif Nilsson at 860-526-2077. For specific information about particular merchants, call them directly, visit their websites, or consult http://www.Visit-Chester.com, which has a continually updated listing of the towns weekend and special events.
The following Chester Merchants will be open from 5:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Hammered Edge llc Studio & Gallery
Now located at 14 Main Street, 860-526-1654
Halloween open house 5-9 pm
Find the tresures you need to finish your halloween costumes! Jewels, skull beads, and masks both ready-to wear and ready-to-decorate! Perhaps a jingling belly-dancing scarf! Bring a battery operated lighted jack-o-lantern to display on our lovely front porch. CHILDREN of ALL AGES are welcome.
We thank you for 12 years of patronage,support, and encouragement.Our gift to you:spend $20 cash on any new purchase and you may enter into our free drawing for a $100 gift certificte!You may enter once per day. Our drawing will be held on Halloween night at 5 pm (October 31st).
Contact Kathryne Wright at 860-526-1654 for more information. Visit any time at http://www.hammerededge.com.CERAMICA invites revelers of all ages to visit the shop Friday evening from 5:00 to 8:00...Guess the number of Halloween candies on display ! The closest 'guesser' will be announced at 7:30pm --- Winner will receive our delightful ceramic 'BLACK CAT' hook handcrafted in Italy ! (Note to Dads and Moms: Don't be 'SPOOKED' about visiting CERAMICA with your little ones...We always enjoy seeing your entire family !)
Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio & Gallery
One Spring Street 860-526-2077
Halloween Exhibit of a selection of oil paintings of the artist's garden, his travels and the Connecticut River Valley by Leif Nilsson on Friday, October 26, 2007 with a reception from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. This show runs through December 2nd. Gallery hours: Weekends Noon - 6 pm. Other times by chance or appointment. Visit anytime on the internet at http://www.nilssonstudio.comDina Varano Gallery
27 Main Street 860.526.8866
Join us for an evening of spirits and treats to celebrate Halloween. Come and see the new treasures from artists worldwide and Dina's new creations. Refreshments will be served and we will be open October 26th until 8:00 p.m. Visit http://www.dinavarano.com anytime!eo art lab
69 Main Street (860) 526-4833
We offer work in all price ranges representing tremendous value considering the talent, vision, and renown of our emerging and established contemporary artists. The work of our artists can be found in art museums across the country as well as private and corporate collections. Be Different. FORMATION AND DECAY, the works of New Hampshire artist Charlie Goodwin, will be featured in October. Accompanying group show includes works by Thaddeus Beal, Elizabeth Gourlay, Sarah Gustafson, Vaune Hatch, Janet Lage, Willie Little, Mitch Lyons, Pamela Marks, John Matt, Kelly Jean Ohl, Meg Brown Payson, Evelyn Rydz, and Thomas Stavovy. Tue - Wed 10am - 6pm, Thu - Sat 10am - 9pm & Sun Noon - 6pm. http://www.eoartlab.com
Chester Gallery
76 Main Street, 860-526-9822
CHESTER GALLERY presents The Postcard Show where all art measures 4" by 6" or smaller, October 26th. thru January 5th. Artist reception, Friday October 26th. 5 to 7. Gallery hours: Tues. thru Sat. 10 - 5. For more information (860) 526 - 9822 or sossejack@aol.comCaryn B. Davis
1 Spring Street, 860-526-5936
Chester photographer Caryn B. Davis will exhibit photographs from her travels to Italy, Martha's Vineyard, Puerto Rico and Mexico at the Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio & Gallery at 1 Spring Street in Chester, CT as part of Chester's Eighth Annual Halloween Pumpkin Festival and Parade. For more information contact Caryn B. Davis at 860-526-5936, or via email at caryn@cbdphotography.com, or visit her website at http://www.cbdphotography.com.
Enlarge PhotoThree girls having a great time dancing in the streets to the DJ Music after the Halloween Parade Ended.
Enlarge PhotoThe famous Dr. Seuss childrens book characters, Thing One and Thing Two make an appearance, and entertain the crowd with their unique style of dancing and antics.
Enlarge PhotoChildren Dance to music by the DJ, as Parents keep a watchful eye, and enjoy the evenings activities.
Enlarge PhotoA wonderful window display decoration by Katie Wright, owner of "Hammered Edge" a locally popular Bead and Jewelery shop on Main Street. Photos by: Mark Cappitella
MarksPhotographs.com
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