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 1, 2009 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 18th Annual May Daze Night and Shop Stroll - May 1st from 5pm - 8pm
The Merchants of Chester proudly carry on their tradition celebrating the arrival of spring with the 18th Annual May Daze Night Weekend Art Gallery and Shop Opening Reception stroll on Friday, May 1, 2009. 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/Visitor's Center lot with two-hour limited on-street parking.
http://www.visit-chester.com/
The following Chester Merchants participating in the May Daze Night Reception on May 1, 2009 will be open from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
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.
Scandinavian Photography LLC
11 Main St. 860-526-4809
Come join us to celebrate Spring.
Erik will be open between 5-8 on May 1.
http://www.theartofseeing.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 and world travels by Leif Nilsson with a reception on Friday May 1, 2009 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
R.J.Vickers Herbery
26 Water St. 860-526-4061
Gardening time is here. The HERBERY is alive with beautiful herb plants and veggie plants.We can fill all your gardening needs with gardening supplies ,gifts for gardeners.and a wealth of information for the new gardeners. NEW- organic seeds and bean sprout supplies. A little reminder for the weekend cook - need a bit of herb for that dish you are preparing we will be happy to cut what you need from our gardens - free of charge. Specials for MAY DAY NIGHT -- FREE HERB PLANT FOR FIRST 20 PEOPLE STARTING AT 7 PM. And don't forget to enter a drawing for one of our bird houses - no purchase is necessary. Happy gardening! Open until 8pm for May Day Night
Tues thru Sun.9 to 6
http://www.rjvickersherbery.com
Connecticut River Artisans Cooperative and The Art Gallery at the Mill House and the Waterfall Gallery
5 West Main Street (860) 526-5575
http://www.ctriverartisans.com
The CT River Artisans are excited to feature past members in our "Welcome Spring With Our Alumni Artisans" show. For the months of April and May, we are being joined by former member Artisans that you knew and loved. Come see where their art has taken them. You might be surprised. There will be receptions on April 4th and May 3rd from 2 to 5 PM. We are also returning to our Springtime shop hours of Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 5PM.
The Art Gallery at The Mill House presents Judith Meyers of Coventry, CT with her "Into The Light" - oil landscapes, which runs May 1-30. Judith's Reception is Sunday, May 3, 2-5 pm.
The Waterfall Room at Connecticut River Artisans presents paintings by Chien Fei Chiang of Old Saybrook, Phyllis Bevington of Chester, and Susan Carden-Flicker of Shelton CT
C & G http://www.cummings-good.com
3 North Main Street 860.526.3284
We'd love to dress you up (and down)! 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
CHESTER GALLERY Stop in on May Day Night and enjoy a glass of wine. See Jody Dole's wall of postcard size Tintype's, Richard Ziemann's wonderful engravings and sign up for a Market Basket class, just in time for our Farmer's Market. 76 Main St. Chester. Tues. thru Sat. 10 to 5 860-526-9822
chestergallery@att.net
Lori Warner Print Studio and Gallery
NEW! Lori Warner Studio / Gallery at 21 Main Street. A hands-on printmaking studio and gallery featuring work by Lori Warner and select artists and designers. Adult and youth workshops in Printmaking and Encaustic Painting. Open Studio atmosphere with events to engage the community and offer people an outlet for their own creativity. Make something! Thurs - Fri 1pm- 8pm, Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am - 4pm other times by appointment / chance. GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION Friday, June 19th.
860-322-4265 or 860-326-8081, lorwarn@mac.com
http://www.loriwarner.com
Chester, CT - On view at the Chester Village West Gallery, May 1 through May
31, is a special exhibition by The Odyssey Painters entitled “Renaissance
and Renewal: The Journey Continues ” showcasing 10 aspiring artists.
Paintings are done “en plein air” on location from Chester, Deep River,
Essex, Old Lyme, and other local shoreline sites. Each artist, has been
pursuing their passion in oil painting every Wednesday.
The Odyssey Painters include:
• Pat Barone
• Noel Belton
• Phyllis Bevington
• Gail Estrade
• Christine Danilowicz
• Karen Lipeika
• Brenda Newbegin
• Carol Robertson
• Paula Solimene
• Maureen Tarbox
Opening Reception FREE - Join us for cocktails and meet the artists at an
opening reception, scheduled Friday, May 1 from 5-7pm, open to the public.
Chester Village West Gallery Hours:
Daily 12 Noon-5PM
317 West Main Street, Chester, CT 06412
860-526-6800
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