The Merchants of Chester Present

First Friday Events Postings

Please Join us for the Next
CHESTER FIRST FRIDAY NIGHT ART STROLL
April 3rd, 2026, 5 - 8 pm.
Most shops, restaurants and galleries will be open late for the evening.


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


JOIN US FOR THE CHESTER FIRST FRIDAY NIGHT ART STROLL APRIL 3, 2026 FROM 5 - 8 PM
Share anecdotal tales about 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 fiddle tunes and ballads by Paddy Whack.
Photo by Roger Moulton

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Sip & Shop Fundraiser Event during First Friday
on 4/3 from 5 pm - 8 pm.
10% of bookstore sales will be donated to the Chester Land Trust, and we'll have some information about Land Trust membership at the shop. Shoppers will also receive a free gift with any purchase, while supplies last.


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

April First Friday Gallery Opening
& Meet the Artist: Christina Cowen - 5-8 PM
Mixed media artist combining the use of collage, spray paint, oil paint, and cold wax to create vibrant paintings with texture and
depth
Live Music: Andie Arel - 6:30-8:30 PM
Singer Songwriter - Mix of covers & original music



Dina Varano Gallery
27 Main Street Chester, CT (860) 526-8866
www.dinavarano.com/
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The shop is blooming with lots of new jewelry created by Dina and new collections by other fellow artisans. We will be open late Friday, April 3rd, from 5-8pm and serving wine. Join us as we toast to a long awaited Spring!


Chester Gallery
76 Main Street
860-449-3617
chestergalleryct@gmail.com
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Opening First Friday, April 3th, 5-8
Visualizing Change:
This exhibition amplifies the voices of twelve I-Park artists whose creative practices have, over the years,
illuminated the urgency of protecting our changing planet. We are honored to partner with I-Park and
ClimateHaven to bring part 2 of this exhibit to the community. Part 1 is on view at ClimateHaven at 770
Chapel Street in New Haven through April 2026.
To learn more visit https://www.chestergalleryct.com/
Open
Monday 11-5,
Tuesday - Saturday 11-6
& Sunday 10-5


LARK 4 Water Street. 860.322.4256
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Lots of vibrant colors at Lark including new handbags and hats from Madagascar!
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Thank you,
Leif
leif12@nilssonstudio.com
1 Spring Street, Chester, CT 06412
(860) 526-2077
www.nilssonstudio.com
The Merchants of Chester


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