The Annual May Daze Night Gallery and Shop Stroll
Friday Evening - May 2, 2014
From 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
(860) 526-1200 for more info
Chester Center.



Shop and Gallery opening receptions of new exhibits and previews. Most other shops and restaurants will be open for the evening.


Celebrate the arrival of spring with the Annual May Daze Night Weekend Art Gallery and Shop Opening Reception stroll. 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.

The Following listings are from 2012:

http://www.visit-chester.com/

JUSTFOOD
1 Main Street (within The Local Beet Co-op)
http://www.facebook.com/JUSTFOODbylisasobolewski
JUSTFOOD will be open late in celebration of May Daze and Lisa, it's
creator, will give an official opening 'toast' at 6pm to celebrate 1 month
of business.
JUSTFOOD samples will be shared and available throughout the night!

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 4, 2012 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

CHESTER GALLERY presents "Choices" featuring the wonderful photography of
Peter Harron along with works by Richard Ziemann and a large lithograph
and aquatint by Sol LeWitt. Opening reception, Friday, May 4th from 5 to
7. 76 Main Street, Chester. Tues. thru Sat. 10 to 5
chestergallery@att.net 860-526-9822

Peekabooquet n. cupcake
http://www.peekabooquet.com
Still in Chester - still online. Our bouquets are made on American soil
with American hands with American made clothing with American made accented
pacifier. Enjoy the May Daze Stroll.

Stop by Karma Skincare Studio, located in Brown Eyed Girl Salon at
29 Main Street, to find out the latest in skin care and beauty. Karma
Skincare Studio specializes in corrective and preventative skincare
treatments for all skin types and conditions. For more information contact
Stephanie at 860-510-9323, email at Steph@karmaskincarestudio.com, or visit
http://www.karmaskincarestudio.com

Cummings & Good / C&G Apparel / C&G Posters & Prints
3 North Main Street 860.526.3284
We’ll be open late for May Daze. Come find what you didn’t even know you
were looking for! Seasonal Apparel on the 1st floor, Timeless Art on the 2nd.
Regular hours: 12-5 Wednesday-Sunday
http://www.cgchester.com

The Local Beet Co-Op LLC
http://www.thelocalbeetcoop.com
A Natural Food Cooperative at
1 Main Street
860.526.COOP(2667)
Happy Birthday to The Local Beet CO-OP!
You are invited for birthday cake and some cool tunes at 1 Main Street
from 6-8 pm in happy celebration of our first anniversary and the UN's
declaration of 2012 as the International Year of the CO-OP. Check out our
bounty of colorful produce, local meat and dairy offerings, our newest
line of supplements and our NEW JUICE BAR offering organic juices,
smoothies and chocolates OPEN Wed-Saturday 10-5. Come see what's
sprouting!
The Local Beet CO-OP is a community-owned natural food co-operative
providing farm to table foods and fairly traded goods. Our mission is
always to support a sustainable lifestyle. Anyone interested in becoming a
Member can buy a Beet Share, own a little piece of Chester and help steer
the direction of their local grocery store. Become a member today at
www.thelocalbeetcoop.com.
Regular store hours are 10-6, Monday - Saturday and 10-2 on Sundays.

The Al Malpa Photo Gallery at 4 Spring Street will be open from 5:00 on.
Stop in to enjoy Al's photos, food, and wine.
http://www.almalpa.com

Maple and Main Gallery of Fine Art
1 Maple Street, Chester, CT
860-526-6065
Visit the gallery for a fresh, original spring exhibit sure to inspire
you. In our Spring Exhibit you'll find work in a wide variety of mediums
and styles. Maple and Main is proud to welcome well-known artists Bob
Norieka, Jim Grabowski, David Lussier, Jack Broderick, sculptor Charles
Clark and others. Join us for wine and hors d-ouevres and be sure to visit
our Little Room filled with small paintings.
http://www.mapleandmaingallery.com

Chester Point Marina
72 Railroad Ave
860-526-1661
http://www.chesterpointmarina.com
Come visit our booth in Chester Center during May Daze on Friday night!
Chester Point Marina has slips available for the season. They are also
home to Maritime Boat Sales, a division offering full brokerage services
as well as new STOCK Seahunt boats. Stop by and see us!

The Mill House Gallery and Connecticut River Artisans
5 West Main Street (860) 526-5575.
We are now back to Spring and Summer Hours: April thru December, Tuesday
thru Sunday, 11-5:30pm. A lovely place to shop in Chester! There is
something for everyone on your list and in every price range. We proudly
feature items made in Connecticut, by local artisans!
http://www.ctriverartisans.org is pleased to showcase Artist, Katie Danahy
Samuelson, of Cheshire, Connecticut. April 1-29, 2012. "Furniture meets
Art". Harmonizing re-styled furniture with oil paintings. Katie Danahy
Samuelson, with the assistance of the Connecticut River Artisans, will be
hosting an artist reception on Saturday, May 14 from 2-5pm.
You are invited to join with us in celebrating Katie and her art!
Great art, Great food, Great people!

May Open House Celebration
Hammered Edge Studio & Gallery

Friday May 4, 2012
4 Water Street, 860-526-1654
"Everything you can imagine is true". Pablo Picasso
Come imagine with us a world more full of delight and possibility. Play
amongst our treasures of jewelry, beads, buttons, world artifacts, masks,
one of a kind fascinators and flowered may day garlands for your hair.
Find a little magic for yourselves and you just might find that your
"inner child" is not so far behind.
Our spring time celebration, in honor of the Fay, join the jubilation, for we wish to light the way. We do invite you, come bring your bells for ringing, your truest voice for singing and we will entreat them here to stay. Gather here with us, we do ask, offerings of feathers will help the task. Come now all, believers (or not), large and small. Now clap you hands hard and well, for this is where the Faeries dwell. (Kathryne Wright) The faeries have arrived at the Hammered Edge Studio & Gallery 4 Water Street in Chester, CT. Come and see their little doors day or night in front of the Gallery. Contact owner /artist Kathryne Wright for more information at 860-526-1654. You can also visit the Gallery at http://www.hammerededge.com or find us on facebook!

Art Gallery at the Mill House_*"Serendipity," recent pastel landscape
paintings by award winning artist Elizabeth Rhoades, opens May 1, reception
Saturday, May 5, 2-5 pm, ends May 31. Hours: Fri-Sun: 11a.m.-5:30p.m.5 West
Main St., (860-526-5577) http://www.elizabethrhoadesfineart.com
“Serendipity,” a solo exhibit of recent pastel paintings by award winning
Connecticut artist Elizabeth Rhoades, will be presented by the Connecticut
River Artisans Cooperative at the Mill House Gallery, 5 West Main St., Chester, CT, from May 1- 31, 2012.
There will be an opening reception with the artist on Saturday, May 5 from
2:00 pm- 5:00 pm. Refreshments will be provided. Elizabeth’s pastel
paintings are characterized by their vibrant color and sensitivity to the
natural forms and light in the landscape. Her representational
impressionistic work captures the elegance of the scenic countryside. Her
portrayal of momentary passages of sunlight and shadow allow the viewer to
experience the simple beauty of common places that would otherwise be
easily overlooked.
“In my work, I am taking you to a special place. In this place you feel that
you are safe, undisturbed, that the world around you is filled with peace,
and you have solitude. There is a sense of timelessness, and you can
reflect and contemplate.”

Red Pepper Gallery
14 Main St.
860-526-4750
Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 11:00 – 5:00
Sun. 12:00 – 5:00
http://www.redpepperessexct.com
EXCITING SURPRISES AT RED PEPPER IN MAY! CHECK OUT OUR OFFERINGS OF
CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES, GIFTS AND ACCENTS FOR THE HOME ON FRIDAY EVENING AT
MAY DAZE. ENJOY DELICIOUS DESSERTS BY FOLLY AND SPARKLING WINE!

Chester Americana Antiques & Gallery
4 Water Street (860) 322 4259
Please visit the newest shop in downtown Chester. We offer primitives,folk
art,antique toys,vintage collectables,the unusual and the unique. Also on
view are found object assemblages and digital archival images by owner and
local Chester artist Bill Vollers. Open Wed-Sunday 12-5 or by appointment.

ELLE Design Studio + Shop
14 Main Street 860-526-8470
Tuesday thru Saturday 11-6, Sunday 12-4
Spring is here! Come visit our brand new location, right around the corner
from our old digs! Double the space, lots of new product, and an abundance
of inspiration.
http://www.elledesignstudio.net

9 Town Transit will park one of the new hybrid buses in front of CENTURY 21 Heritage Company from 5 to 8 PM Friday evening. All are invited aboard to see the latest in local public transportation.

Doggie Doody
33 Kings Highway 860-740-7123
http://www.doggiedoody.biz
http://www.facebook.com/doggiedoody
Come visit our booth in Chester Center on the corner of Maple & Main during May Daze on Friday night! Doggie Doody is a one of a kind Canine Concierge Service Provider and a registered member of aPaws and NAPPS. Offering everything from Pooper Scooping to Transportation Services. Stop by and see us!

May Day Kid's Night Out in Chester
Circle of Friends Montessori will be offering a night of food and fun for children on May 4th, from 5-8pm. Parents can enjoy downtown galleries and shops while their children enjoy an evening of pizza, arts and crafts, games, movies and more. Suggested donation is $20 per child, all money raised will be donated to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Space is limited, call to register, (860) 526-9995. Circle of Friends is located at 25 West Main Street, next to the United Church of Chester

The following Chester Merchants participated in the May Daze Night Receptions on May 6, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted and we expectthe lineup for 2012 to be similar.


LORI WARNER STUDIO / GALLERY
21 Main Street
We're especially excited to welcome the new Spring season...with many new arrivals...babies included! Please visit the gallery to see new work our artists and designers have created during the long winter. Including, a new collection from our featured jewelrly designer, Beatrice Lissague. Check our weekly updated website for details. http://www.loriwarner.com

 



 

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