Sunday, February 21, 201010:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday, February 21, 2010The 20th Annual Winter Carnivale, Art Gallery
Opening Receptions and Ice Carving Competition in Chester Center
And the winners are:
Chester Hose Company Chili Cookoff results (per Eric Nelson):
People's Choice- 1st L & E Restaurant
2nd River Tavern
3rd Simons
Best Dressed Table- The Wheatmarket
People's Choice Best Firehouse Chili- Essex Hose Company
Most Original Chili- River Tavern
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Here are the Ice Carving Results:
1st- Murray Long Seal of Approval
2nd- Richard Daly Under the Sea
3rd- Kirk Sato Farm Scene
Student 1st- Marie McLeod Dog
Student 2nd- Marizol Carradero Basket
Student 3rd- Amanda Carrier Shooting Star
People's Choice- Richard Daly Under the Sea
Chester Winter Carnivale
Sunday, February 21st
Please join us on Sunday, February 21st, as Chester celebrates its 20th Annual Winter Carnivale from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in Chester center rain, snow or shine. Free. There will be food by local restaurants and the Chester Rotary, and street performers in the town center. The ice carving competition will take place from 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the parking lot behind 4 Water Street with judging shortly after. Spectators may vote for their favorite sculpture to win the "People's Choice Award." Special thanks to Jason Zelek of Connected Systems, LLC in Old Lyme for once again donating all the electrical work and generators and to Gregg Cook of Chester, LLC for use of the 4 Water Street parking lot. The "Chilly Chili Cook Off" will be held at the Chester Hose Company Fire House, 6 High Street, from 11:00 am to 1:00 p.m. All proceeds will be donated to the Chester Hose Company. Contact 526-0841 for more information. Attendees can purchase tickets at the door for $5.00, which allows them to taste all the wonderful chili and vote for their favorite. And last but not least, festively decorated tractors will parade up and down Main Street beginning at 2:00 p.m. at North Quarter Park, in the highly anticipated Chester Tractor Parade. Contact 860-526-4442: nbyrne@snet.net for more information. Iron Steed Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place best decorated tractors. Tractors can be dangerous. Please keep children on the sidewalks. Parking is available at the Maple Street and Water Street lots.
http://www.visit-chester.com or call Leif Nilsson at 860-526-2077 for more information.
Samba Dance
Saturday - February 20, 2010 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Samba Dance
Samba Rio! Masquerade Dance Ball
Saturday - February 20, 2010 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. St. Joseph Parish Center, (across the street from) 48 Middlesex Avenue, Chester, CT. The Samba Dance is the ultimate kick-off party for the Chester Winter Carnivale. Ticket price includes Brazilian savories and sweets, prepared by South American chefs, and two complimentary beverages. The evening also features a silent auction including art and craft items from Brazil, a professional photo station, prizes awarded for best costumes, masks and dancing, and a cash bar. Tickets will be available $45 in advance on the website. www.brayce.org, at The Hammered Edge in the center of Chester (and other locations in the area - see the website); or, by check in mail to BRAYCE, P.O. Box 100, Chester, CT 06412, or, $50 at the door, students $15, with card, at the door. Doors open at 7:30 PM. Proceeds benefit BRAYCE (Brazilian and American Youth Cultural Exchange), a non-profit foundation based in Chester.
Contact: Richard Calder
Phone: 860-526-2374, or email: rcalder@brayce.org
In the days leading up to the main event, there will be Samba Dance Workshops at the Chester Community Center: Tuesday, Feb 16 at 6:45 pm (ballroom style); and Friday, Feb 19 at 8:00 pm (Carnivale style). Donation is $10. For details and to register, call 860-526-4101 or email ParkRecBallroom@gmail.com.
If you want a professional costume, Goodspeed Costume Rentals has an extensive and eclectic costume inventory. For rental information, visit http://www.goodspeed.org/rentals. Discounts are available to Samba Rio ticketholders.
Those who want to make their own masks or headdresses can find mask forms, accessories, ornaments and other supplies at Hammered Edge in Chester. Tickets may also be purchased at Hammered Edge.
All proceeds benefit BRAYCE (Brazilian and American Youth Cultural Exchange), a nonprofit based in Chester. Learn more by visiting http://www.brayce.org
Merchants and other Town groups in Chester that will have special open house events
during the festival include...
St. Joseph's Church is having a pancake breakfast on Sunday Feb 21st from
8:30-10:30 AM to benefit our youth group. If you have any questions, please call 860-526-5495. StJosephChester@gmail.com
Dina Varano Gallery
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Free)
27 Main Street
860-526-8866 http://www.DinaVarano.com
The Dina Varano Gallery will be open all day. Stop in to see an inspiring collection of Dina's jewelry and other artistic creations. It is a great day to roam the streets with family and friends and take part in the celebration!
Join Goodspeed Musicals, the only two time Tony Award winning theatre in the country, when we hold our Theatre Treasures Tag Sale in the lobby of The Norma Terris Theatre on Sunday February 21st. Doors open 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. The Theatre Treasures Tag Sale will live-up to its name with a wide variety of one-of-a kind items for sale, including decorative theatrical pieces from many of Goodspeed Musicals’ past productions. This year’s tag sale will feature unique props, one-of-a-kind set pieces and signs, furniture, china and other whimsical and wonderful specialty items, each with its own unique history. If you’re looking for something truly special be sure to check out some of the distinctive collectables and vintage pieces that have been featured on Goodspeed’s stage throughout the years. Personal checks, cash and credit cards will be accepted, making it easy for you to buy your own piece of theatrical history. Proceeds go to support Goodspeed Musicals’ Education Program. The Norma Terris Theatre is located at 33 North Main St, Chester, Connecticut.
Peekabooquet n. cupcake
4 Water Street
860 526-2225
http://www.peekabooquet.com
Celebrating our second year of business and to thank Chester for making our last year such a success, Carnivale weekend we are offering many specials from 10-50% off our regular prices. In light of the tragedy in Haiti, we are donating 10% of all our Carnivale weekend sales to the American Red Cross. Come in and enjoy the savings on our most popular items including idaT, Pixyworld and more. You'll love our stuff. See you then.
Al Malpa Photography Gallery will be open all day on Feb. 21. All are welcome. http://www.almalpaphotography.com
Restaurant L&E and the French 75 Bar
59 Main St. (across from the center island)
860.526.5301
http://www.restaurantfrench75bar.com/appetizers.html
Open 11 am to 6 pm
Join us for special food and drink offers all day!
Connecticut River Artisans
12:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Free)
5 West Main Street
Warm your fingers and toes at the CT River Artisans and join us for dessert! Come in and meet our new members and see their beautiful work! We are always looking for new members so stop in and check us out. Their will be "sale" priced items throught out the shop.
Winter Hours: Jan., Feb., and March
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12:00 noon til 5:00 pm
860-526-5575 Visit our web-site at: http://www.ctriverartisans.com
Hammered Edge LLC Studio & Gallery
14 Main Street http://www.hammerededge.com
Your Source for Masquerade
Samba Rio 2010 Tickets available here and online at brayce.org
Hammered Edge Gallery, jewelry, beads, buttons, repairs, custom design & masquerade wear. Established in 1995. Open during winter Carnival on Sunday February 21 from 10 am to 4 p.m. Fantastic sale on lots of interesting and unusual items Sunday only! Wear your Carnival mask into the Gallery and enter into our free drawing for your choice of any one of our Fair trade costume hats! Drawing is at 3 p.m. and winner must be present! Contact owner/artist Kathryne Wright at 860-526-1654 for more information.
C&G / Cummings & Good
3 North Main Street
Unparalleled Apparel-Seasonal & Timeless. Look for the Stars! All winter clothing and accessories 20 to 80% off. February 21st will be our last sale day, with additional stars added in order to clear the shop. We'll then close and reopen March 19th with our Spring and Summer offerings. Wednesday to Sunday 12 to 5 860-526-3284 http://www.cgchester.com
CERAMICA
800-270-0900
chester@ceramicadirect.com http://www.ceramicadirect.com/
Visit CERAMICA for a warm-up break from the Winter Carnivale festivities ! ... Join Lisa Tiezzi and 'Tutti Amici' Olive Oil for a tasting of the fruit of the Tuscan Olive grove while you enjoy the colorful ceramics of Umbria and Amalfi.... 10:00 to 2:00
eo art lab
69 main st
860.526.4833
Come in out of the cold and enjoy Flux, all new work by Massachusetts artist Michelle DeMarco. DeMarco blends two art forms, one new (digital photography) & one ancient (egg tempura), to create breathtaking images of life & art in transition. Through February 28. Cold Weather Film Series every Thursday, 7pm, through March. http://www.eoartlab.com
sayWHAT? -- the young classic rock & blues band with locals Ian Meadows, 16, Justus Doane, 16, Dustin Meadows, 14 and Ryan Newman, 13, will perform from 12:30-1:30 at the Nilsson Studio & Gallery during the 19th Annual Chester Winter Carnivale. Just coming off their 2nd straight win at Valleypalooza's Battle of the Bands, they are currently working on their album of original songs and have had a series of performances at the International Festival of Arts & Ideas in New Haven, SailFest, New London, B.O.M.B. Fest at Harkness, Chester's EcoArts Festival, The Webster Theatre, Hartford, and will be the featured 'House Band' January 29th on CBS's morning regional program, 'Better Connecticut' with Scot Haney. For more information contact Carolyn Newman at 860.526.9668 or visit http://www.myspace.com/saywhatchester.
Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio & Gallery, LLC
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
One Spring Street
860-526-2077
Please join us for the opening of the Winter Exhibit of paintings, drawings and limited edition fine art prints of the Connecticut River Valley, Chester Center, World Travels and portraits by Leif Nilsson. http://www.nilssonstudio.com
Rarities, Distinctive Clothing
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
14 Main Street
860. 526. 2100
http://www.raritiesfashion.com
Come see beautiful designs by Cynde Iverson and enjoy 30% off all clothing through February. Find that one of a kind piece or have something custom made.
Wed - Sunday 11-5 or by appointment
The Art Gallery at The Mill House
5 West Main Street, Chester CT
860 526-5575 http://www.ctriverartisans.com
An exhibit of digitally enhanced Photography by Robert Wilkinson of Niantic, CT "Other Worlds" will run January 16 - February 27. Artist Reception: Saturday, February 6: 2-5 p.m.
New winter hours are: Jan. thru March: Friday thru Sunday: 12 noon - 5 p.m.
CENTURY 21 Heritage Company
One Main Street
(860) 526-1200
FREE face painting, balloons and beads for children of all ages from 10-2 on Sunday during Carnivale.
http://www.C21Heritage.com
Caryn B. Davis Photography
860-526-5936
www.cbdphotography.com
Chester photographer Caryn B. Davis will exhibit recent photographs from her travels to Italy, Portugal, Martha’s Vineyard, Puerto Rico and Mexico at the Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio & Gallery at 1 Spring Street in Chester, CT. 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.
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