Shop and Gallery opening receptions of new exhibits and previews. Most other shops and restaurants will be open for the evening. Chester Center, Friday, May 6, 2011 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Please contact Leif
Nilsson for general
information and each individual shop for more specific information.
Please publicize this event, the arts are an important part of
all of our lives.
The Merchants of Chester Present: The 20th Annual May Daze Night and Shop Stroll - May 6th from 5pm - 8pm
The Merchants of Chester proudly carry on their tradition celebrating the arrival of spring with the 20th Annual May Daze Night Weekend Art Gallery and Shop Opening Reception stroll on Friday, May 6, 2011. There will be Shop and Gallery opening receptions for new exhibits and previews in Chester Center from 5pm - 8pm.
"Every May we keep our doors open late on the Friday night closest to May Day to celebrate the arrival of Spring. We have receptions in our galleries, shops, studios and restaurants", says Leif Nilsson, artist and owner of the Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio and Gallery. "It is a festive evening, where townspeople and visitors are invited to stroll the streets of an antique New England Village to see the latest paintings, photographs, sculptures, fashions and jewelry, to sample baked goods and fine food, and to discover handcrafted decorative accessories and 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 beautiful Connecticut River, about 10 miles north of Long Island Sound on the left (port) bank. The town is renowned for its quaint shops, artist galleries, award winning Theatre, and a variety of fantastic restaurants for everyone in the family to enjoy. Easy to reach by car, rail, air, or boat, Chester is conveniently located just a two-hour drive from both New York City and Boston, Massachusetts on Route 9 off of I95 or I91 at exit 6. Free parking is available at the Maple Street and the Water Street lots as well as two-hour limited on-street parking.
http://www.visit-chester.com/
The following Chester Merchants will participate in the May Daze Night Receptions on May 6, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Please join CENTURY 21 Heritage Company to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening
at their new home at 16 Main Street. A post Cinco De Mayo fest will be
served Friday night from 5 to 8 PM.
LORI WARNER STUDIO / GALLERY
21 Main Street
We're especially excited to welcome the new Spring season...with many new arrivals...babies included! Please visit the gallery to see new work our artists and designers have created during the long winter. Including, a new collection from our featured jewelrly designer, Beatrice Lissague. Check our weekly updated website for details. http://www.loriwarner.com
Connecticut River Artisans Cooperative and The Art Gallery at the Mill House
5 West Main Street, Chester (860) 526-5575 www.ctriverartisans.com
New Hours: April thru December: Tuesday thru Sunday: 11 - 5:30pm The Connecticut River Artisans presents Featured Artist Barbara Long of Pot Luck Pottery. Her show runs May 1- 29. Pot Luck Pottery was established in 1995 after retirement from the work force. Barbara's focus is on functional pottery. She works mainly in stoneware using a small palette of colors. Barbara will be sharing a Reception, on Saturday May 7: 2-5pm, with the May exhibiting artist in The Art Gallery at The Mill House. Christine Ivers is a Master Pastelist with The International Association of Pastel Societies and a Signature Member of Pastel Society of America. Chris brings to life images, of the night, that are caught in time and space. Her love of texture and vibrant pigment captures the imagination and brings to life a world that is many times missed. Christine's May 1-29 Show is titled "Between The Shadows: Nightscapes". The Public is always welcome anytime.
http://www.ctriverartisans.com
Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio and Gallery
One Spring Street (P O Box 261), (860) 526-2077
Opening of the Spring exhibit of oil paintings and drawings of the Lower Connecticut River Valley, the village of Chester, CT, the Artist's garden, interiors, friends, world travels and Elephants by Leif Nilsson with a reception on Friday May 6, 2011 from 5 - 8 pm. Gallery hours: Saturday & Sunday Noon - 6 pm. Other times by chance or appointment. Visit anytime on the internet at http://www.nilssonstudio.com
Caryn B. Davis Photography will showcase photographs from Italy, the CT River Valley, Mexico, Martha'a Vineyard, Portugal and Old San Juan. The photographs will be on display at the Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio & Gallery. For more information contact Caryn B Davis at 860-526-5936, via email caryn@cbdphotography.com, or visit her website at http://www.cbdphotography.com
C & G
C & G Apparel and C&G Posters & Prints
3 North Main Street 860.526.3284
We’ll be open late for May Daze. Come find what you didn’t even know you were looking for! Seasonal apparel on the first floor, timeless art upstairs. Regular hours: 12-5 Wednesday-Sunday and 10-5 Chester Market Sundays
http://www.cgchester.com
CHESTER GALLERYwill be opening its Spring Season Friday May 6th. from 5 - 7, keeping up with its tradition of showcasing artists who live in Chester. Stop by and see some works by Chester's newest artist, Gail Mally-Mack. Also a few signed and numbered LeWitt prints, including The Shul Star and of course Richard Ziemann's engravings. 76 Main St. Chester Tues. thru Sat. 10 to 5 for more information 860-526-9822 or chestergallery@att.net
Hammered Edge Studio & Gallery
4 Water Steet, 860-526-1654
We have relocated to 4 Water Street (Deja-vous!) Celebrate positive change and renewel with us from 5-8 pm on Friday May 6th! We have many surprises in store for you... Please contact Kathryne Wright at the Gallery for more information.
http://www.hammerededge.com
eo art lab
69 Main St, 860.526.4833
Synesthesia. See the buzz. Hear the vision. Smell the talent. Taste the passion. Feel the intellect. A group show featuring eo’s renown slate of artists Seth Anderson, Thaddeus Beal, Charles Birnbaum, Heather Mae Erickson, George Fellner, Charlie Goodwin, Elizabeth Gourlay, Julie Gross, Sarah Gustafson, Vaune Hatch, Janet Lage, Mitch Lyons, Pamela Marks, Clarence Morgan, Kelly Jean Ohl, Dana Oldfather, Meg Brown Payson, Marc Petrovic, Carol Prusa, Ross Racine, Thomas Stavovy, and Malcolm Wright. Through May 29, 2011. Mon.-Sat. 10a.m.-6p.m., Sun, noon-6p.m., or by appointment.
http://www.eoartlab.com
The Local Beet Co-Op
Come celebrate the Grand Opening of The Local Beet Co-Op in our beautiful, expanded space at 1 Main Street and see what's sprouting!
We’ll have a member-donated antique car to be raffled off at $150 per ticket to help raise money for the Co-Op. This beauty and some of our local food producers will be in front of the store on Friday evening and on Saturday May 7th, author of The Ethical Gourmet, Jay Weinstein, will be signing copies of his book between 1 and 3pm. Please pre-order your copy on our website: http://www.thelocalbeetcoop.com
The Local Beet has evolved into a community-owned natural food co-op continuing to bring healthy, sustainable and fair trade foods to the Connecticut River Valley. Anyone interested in becoming a Member can buy a Beet Share, own a little piece of Chester and help steer the direction of their local grocery store. Become a member today at www.thelocalbeetcoop.com.
The Al Malpa Photo Gallery at 4 Spring Street will be open from 5:00 on.
Stop in to enjoy Al's photos, food, and wine.
http://www.almalpa.com
Maple and Main Gallery of Fine Art
1 Maple Street, Chester, CT
860-526-6065 Visit the gallery for a fresh, original spring exhibit sure to inspire you. In our Spring Exhibit you'll find work by over 30 Connecticut artists in a wide variety of mediums and styles. Maple and Main is proud to welcome new artists Chris Dixon, Bernie McTigue and sculptor Susan Russo. Join us for light refreshments and meet and mingle with our artists.
http://www.mapleandmaingallery.com
Peekabooquet n. cupcake
4 Water Street 860 526 2225
Spring into summer with our precious, unique outfits from Isobella & Chloe. Our new line of outrageously precious, durable thick cotton
sweaters is a summer must for cool nights – lobsters, dogs, whales, shamrocks and more. Our original, unique clothing bouquets are now filled with an entire outfit for your new arrival – still made in USA. Stop by and register for a $25 gift certificate on May Daze May 6, 2011 starting 10a-8p. Always evolving, always new – You’ll love our stuff.
http://www.peekabooquet.com
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