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 7, 2010 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 19th Annual May Daze Night and Shop Stroll - May 7st from 5pm - 8pm
The Merchants of Chester proudly carry on their tradition celebrating the arrival of spring with the 19th Annual May Daze Night Weekend Art Gallery and Shop Opening Reception stroll on Friday, May 7, 2010. 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 7, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
LORI WARNER STUDIO / GALLERY
21 Main Street
Welcome SPRING! Drop in to see what our artists and designers have come up with for this season! New work from featured artist to be unveiled. Check our weekly updated website for all details.http://www.loriwarner.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 Art Gallery at The Mill House presents Watercolors by Chien Fei Chiang, of Old Saybrook CT. Chiang's theme is "The Year of The Tiger". His show runs May 1- 31 with a Reception on Saturday, May 8: 1-4pm. The public is always welcome anytime. As we swing into spring we are also returning to our Springtime shop hours of Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 5PM
The Waterfall Room, at Connecticut River Artisans, presents paintings by: Chien Fei Chiang of Old Saybrook, Lisabeth Billingsley of Clinton, Susan Carden-Flicker of Shelton, Patricia Barone of Clinton, Dianne Gorrick of East Hampton and Phyllis Bevington of Chester.
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 7, 2010 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
3 North Main Street 860.526.3284
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 12-5
http://www.cgchester.com
Rarities
14 Main Street 860. 526. 2100
Come join us and see Rarities new Spring/Summer collection in beautiful new fabrics. Custom tailoring is available by appointment.
5-8pm and regular hours W-Sunday 11-5
http://www.raritiesfashion.com
CHESTER GALLERY Artists Reception, Friday, May 7th. 6 - 8
Rebecca Joslow, a sophomore at Parsons School of Design who has a strong sense of design in a style all her own will exhibit sketches - with fashion in mind. No stranger to the art world, her grandmother Judy Joslow started the first art gallery in Chester in 1980 called "Wall Focus". Also on exhibit will be the wonderful etchings and engravings of Richard Ziemann and how fitting as he was among the first artists to show at "Wall Focus". Chester Gallery, 76 Main Street, Chester 860-526-9822 or chestergallery@att.net
Celebrate Spring here at the Hammered Edge Studio & Gallery!
Friday May 7th from 5 to 9pm only we open our doors with many surprises on hand! Sales in honor of Spring, new ,handmade Wearable Artpieces for men and women. We continue to offer an ever-changing array of the exotic in jewelry, beads, buttons, world artifacts, headwear, and masks for your most outrageous outings!
Custom design and repair is our speciality! Bring in your broken and outdated jewelry and we will bring it back to life and/ or redesign it for you! Pearl knotting on the premises. Jewelry making classes available. Call Owner/Artist Kathryne Wright at 860-526-1654 or stop in and see us at 14 Main Street in the Heart of Chester's Village across from Simon's Marketplace.
eo art lab
69 Main St, 860.526.4833
Get out of Dodge and check out Shared Response, a group show featuring eo’s renown slate of artists. Experience the buzz! Works by Seth Anderson, Thaddeus Beal, Charles Birnbaum, Michelle DeMarco, Heather Mae Erickson, George Fellner, Charlie Goodwin, Elizabeth Gourlay, Julie Gross, Sarah Gustafson, Vaune Hatch, Lars Kremer, Janet Lage, Mitch Lyons, Pamela Marks, Clarence Morgan, Kelly Jean Ohl, Dana Oldfather, Meg Brown Payson, Marc Petrovic, Carol Prusa, Ross Racine, Debra Ramsay, Thomas Stavovy, and Malcolm Wright. Through May 30, 2010. Mon.-Sat. 10a.m.-6p.m., Sun, noon-6p.m., or by appointment.
http://www.eoartlab.com
The Local Beet
16 Main Street 860-526-5554
Gather to celebrate with The Local Beet as we toast one year in Chester's center providing groceries with a conscience. A full line grocery store with over 60 bulk items to scoop yourself; grains, beans, fruits, nuts and candies. Organic fruits and veggies. Sustainably and Humanely raised Meats include chicken, turkey, buffalo, scallops, beef and pork. Dairy products. Always hormone, antibiotic, preservative and nitrate free. Local featured favorites include Ashlawn Farm Coffee, Bean and Leaf Coffee, Beltane Goat Cheeses, The Bridge Tofu, Deerfield Farm's Raw Milk and Yogurt, Farmer's Cow Milk, Four Mile River Hot Dogs, Mama Manju's Salsas and Three Sisters Honey. Fresh Artisanal Breads from Charlie, Hometown Bakery and Sweet Sage. Sweet treats from Queen of Tarts. Eco-conscious Health, Home and Beauty Supplies. Gluten-Free Foods, Supplements and Vitamins. Especially passionate about keeping kids healthy and happy!
Open Monday-Friday 10-6 and Saturday 10-4
10% off our slice your own handcrafted goat's milk soaps during May Night Stroll!
http://www.thelocalbeetshop.com
The Colt House Gallery & Antiques
43 Main Street
Happy Spring! Please join us for refreshments and festivities.The gallery will feature box constructions, wall reliefs, and digital imagery archival prints by Chester artist Bill Vollers. Also a collection of antique toys, folk art,primitives and other collectables. For more information please contact Bill Vollers at 860 526 9375 vollersdesign@me.com
Join the fun at CERAMICA as we welcome Erik Johnson and 'The Art of Seeing' to our beautiful space on Main Street!
Enjoy a glass of wine, View some of Erik's extraordinary work, and Get a first look at the new ceramic treasures from our latest shipment from Deruta.
We look forward to seeing you on Friday from 5 to 8 pm.
http://www.theartofseeing.com
http://www.ceramicadirect.com/
Al Malpa Photography Gallery at 4 Spring Street will be open during the evening. Stop in to see Al's photographs, enjoy a glass of wine, and sit on the porch. Al recently won two first place prizes from the National Press Photographers Assn.
Dina Varano
27 Main Street, Chester 860.526.8866
Join us and toast to Spring on Friday, May 7th, from 5-9pm! Dina will be showcasing her new jewelry line with hand picked stones to celebrate the Colors of Spring. Come in and take a look at all of the new beautiful treasures. Open Tuesday-Sunday or visit http://dinavarano.com
Restaurant L&E
59 Main Street, 860-526-5301
Restaurant L&E will set up the French 75 Bar outside in our courtyard, featuring a May Daze cocktail and serving complimentary hors d'oeuvres from 5-8pm
http://restaurantlande.com
Peekabooquet n. cupcake
4 Water Street 860 526 2225
Spring into summer with our nautical line from Kissy Kissy and precious summer wear by Kid's Ink our newest made in the USA line. Our popular ida T summer colors and swimwear with UV standard 801 are a must. Come down May 7 5-8 for 10% off. You'll love our stuff. http://www.peekabooquet.com
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