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 2, 2008 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Please contact Leif
Nilsson at (860) 526-2077 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 17th Annual May Daze Night and Shop Stroll - May 2nd from 5pm - 8pm
The Merchants of Chester proudly carry on their tradition celebrating the arrival of spring with the 17th Annual May Daze Night Weekend Art Gallery and Shop Opening Reception stroll on Friday, May 2, 2008. 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/Visitor's Center lot with two-hour limited on-street parking.
http://www.visit-chester.com/
The following Chester Merchants participating in the May Daze Night Reception, are open that evening from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Caryn B. Davis Photography will showcase photographs from Italy, the CT River Valley, Mexico, Martha'a Vineyard 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 www.cbdphotography.com.
Celebrate 'May Daze Night' with CERAMICA
5:00 to 8:00
Light Refreshments
Get a first look at our new 'Rosso Brillante' (Bright Red) designs
Watch for our fun Mother's Day Specials
http://www.ceramicadirect.com
CHESTER GALLERY: See "Whats New" from Chester Artists Janet Cummings Good, Peter Good, Elizabeth Gourlay, Erroll Horner, Jil Nelson, Bill Vollers, Jeremy Ziemann and Richard Ziemann. Reception, Friday, May 2nd. from 5 - 7. Gallery hrs. Tues thru Sat. 10 - 5
76 Main St. Chester (860) 526-9822 Sossejack@aol.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 and world travels by Leif Nilsson with a reception on Friday May 2, 2008 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
Connecticut River Artisans Cooperative and The Art Gallery at the Mill House and the Waterfall Gallery, 5 West Main Street (860) 526-5575
The CT River Artisans and The Art Gallery at the Mill House will be presenting The Beginning - Inspirational Photographs by Featured Artist, Kaitlin Emmons and Carousels, Circuses and Beyond - A painting and photography show by Heather Whitehouse.
Gallery opening reception on Friday, May 2nd from 5-8pm. Show dates May 1-31. Gallery and shop open Wednesday through Sunday from 12-5pm.
CENTURY 21 Heritage Company at One Main Street, Chester will feature an opening reception for Valley Regional High School student Sarah Eder. Her digital and 35mm photography will be on display through June. Please join us Friday night from 5-8 for refreshments and to meet the photographer.
Dina Varano 27 Main Street 860.526.8866 http://www.dinavarano.com
Celebrate Spring with us on Friday, May 2nd. We will be unveiling a new line of jewelry designed by Dina along with exciting new lines by other artists for the home, accessories and babies. Join us for a glass of wine from 5 until 9 PM. Hours Tuesday - Saturday 10-5:30, Sunday 12-5.
www.DinaVarano.com
www.dinavarano.blogspot.com
www.smashingdarling.com/store/1638
The Hammered Edge Studio & Gallery, LLC 14 Main Street,Chester,CT 06412
Established in 1995 http://www.hammerededge.com.
860-526-1654
Expansion Celebration and Sale!
Friday, May 2, 2008 from 5 - 9 p.m.
Announcing our expansion into the four hundred square foot annex next
door. Much of our collection will be on sale to make room for existing new
endeavors. This new space will allow for more and varied workshops, trunk
shows and guest artists. Teachers and artists are sought. Please call Kathryne
Wright at the Hammered Edge for more details.
eo art lab, 69 main street, 860.526.4833
Celebrate spring and revel in "Group Therapy". eo welcomes New Mexico artist Seth Anderson to the gallery. Works by Thaddeus Beal, Charlie Goodwin, Elizabeth Gourlay, Sarah Gustafson, Vaune Hatch, Janet Lage, Mitch Lyons, Pamela Marks, Kelly Jean Ohl, Meg Brown Payson, Thomas Stavovy, Leah Tinari, and Malcolm Wright also featured. Through June 1st. 10a.m.-6p.m. Tues.-Wed.; 10a.m.-9p.m.Thur.-Fri.; 10a.m. – 6p.m. Sat.; noon-6p.m. Sun.; www.eoartlab.com
CL Pfeiffer Studio 72 Main Street (corner of Main & Maple) 860-526-2815
Share an evening reception with Connie Pfeiffer and friends on Friday, May 2, 5-8 pm. Preview the artist's developing body of new work for an upcoming installation in New Haven. This includes several new "stained" wall pieces and a series of sculptural pieces experimenting with light and shadow. Studio also open on Saturday, May 3, 12-5 and most Saturdays from 12-5. Call to confirm or for appointment. clpfeifferstudio@aol.com visit the web: http://www.city-gallery.org
11 Main St. 860-526-4809
Come join us to celebrate Spring.
Erik will be open between 5-8 on May 2nd.
C & G <http://www.cummings-good.com> 3 North Main Street 860.526.3284
We'd love to dress you up (and down)! Let us surprise you with our
unparalleled apparel (for women and men). And on May Daze Night, we'll
entertain you with the mellow sounds of Chester's Slow Latin Groove Project.
Regular hours: Wednesday-Sunday 12-8, Thursday evenings until 8.
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