The Merchants of Chester Present

First Friday Events Postings

Please Join us for the Next
CHESTER FIRST FRIDAY NIGHT ART STROLL
March 6th, 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 MARCH 6, 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

Stories from the Easel

Spirit Tasting
Joshua Alexander, Spirits Specialist from Murphy Distributors of CT will be hosting a Spirit Tasting at the gallery during the March 6th First Friday
Event from 5 - 8 pm
"My plan is to go full lucky 7 lineup in addition to the Aupale vodka, fortified spirits and I'll be there in full support.”
https://murphydistributors.com/


Little House Brewing Company
16 Main St, Chester, CT
860-322-4153
www.littlehousebrewing.com/events
March First Friday
Girl Scout Cookie Flight Pairing
Starting at 2 PM
Live Music: Mitch Nelson
6:30-8:30 PM


Dina Varano Gallery
27 Main Street Chester, CT (860) 526-8866
www.dinavarano.com/
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Join us for First Friday in Chester from 5-8pm. Showcasing, one-of-a-kind jewelry designed and handcrafted by owner, Dina Varano.
Open
Monday 11-5,
Tuesday - Saturday 11-6
& Sunday 10-5

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Chester Gallery
76 Main Street
860-449-3617
chestergalleryct@gmail.com
Opening First Friday, March 6th, 5-8
Visualizing Change:
This exhibition amplifies the voices of 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/


Village Roots will be open and serving a special spring tea blend!


Pattaconk is starting our St. Patrick's Day Cocktails and dinner specials!


I’ll be demonstrating and talking about what you do when you take a class at Arch 1 Glass in Chester, CT
https://www.arch1glass.com/


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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