The Merchants of Chester proudly carry on their tradition of celebrating the arrival of summer with the 16th Annual Midsummer's Night Weekend Art Gallery and Shop Opening Reception Stroll on Friday evening, June 22, 2007, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
"Every June we keep our doors open late on the Friday night closest to the summer solstice to celebrate summer and the longest day of the year. 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 welcome to stroll the streets of an antique New England Village to see the latest paintings, photographs, sculptures and jewelry, to sample baked goods and fine food and drink, 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, bicycle, rail, air, or boat, Chester is conveniently located just a two-hour drive from both New York City and Boston, Massachusetts at exit 6 on Route 9 off of I95 or I91. Free parking is available at the Maple Street and the Water Street lot.
The following Chester Merchants participating in the Midsummer's Night Reception, are open that evening from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
For general information about the event, contact Leif Nilsson at 860-526-2077. For specific information about particular merchants, call them directly, visit their websites, or consult http://www.VisitChesterct.com for an ongoing listing of weekend and special events.
C&G
3 North Main Street 860.526.3284
Gregarious garb for gals and guys. Easy-care linens, organic cottons and
ethereal hand-dyed silks. Shirts, shorts, tiny tops and wide-brim hats.
Summer coolers and new arrivals on Chester night!
Wednesday-Saturday 12–5, Thursday evening until 8
http://www.cummings-good.com
The Art Gallery at the Mill House,
5 West Main St. 860.526.5575
The Art Gallery at the Mill House presents GREEK TEMPLES OF NEW ENGLAND, Paying Homage to New England Farms and Homesteads, by Durham resident Aleta Gudelski, June 6- July, 2007. Artist Receptions: Friday, June 8th from 5-8pm, and Friday June 22nd, from 5-8pm, in conjunction with Chester's Misummer Night's Stroll, an evening of gallery openings and special exhibits in the Village.
http://www.ctartisans.com From a pastoral New England landscape to the island setting of Haiti, Aleta captures the serenity, the pain and the wonders of man's world within which he lives. Connecticut artist Aleta Gudelski has been exhibited nationally in art shows and galleries. Living on a small farm in the town of Durham, CT. with her husband and family, Aleta finds that the quiet picturesque setting provides her with inspiration and atmosphere. Aleta's exhibit theme is a series of paintings inspired by the vanishing barns of Connecticut that are fast falling victim to decay and suburban development. She sums up her work in this way: "I cannot change the world, but I can create quiet centers within my art where others may consider its meaning." - Aleta Open Wed-Sun 11am-6pm, 860.526.5575
Scandinavian Photography LLC
11 Main St. 860-526-4809
We would like to add to the beauty of your garden. Come join us for our Summer Opening Celebration with new photo works, and to enjoy some Summer treats. Erik K. Johnson, known throughout New England for creating senstitive on-location portrait studies of children and wedding photojournalism will be open between 5-8 on June 22nd.
http://www.theartofseeing.com/
CHESTER GALLERY presents "Graphite & Soap" opening Friday, June 22nd. with artists reception 5 - 7. Showing works in graphite by Elizabeth Gourlay, John Lavertu, Janet Passehl, Karen Schiff and Jeremy Ziemann and soap sculpture by Joseph Cusano IV. This show ends August 25th. Chester Gallery 76 Main St. Chester, CT Tuesday thru Saturday 10 - 5 For more information (860) 526-9822 or sossejack@aol.com
Chrisholm Marina
226 Middlesex Ave, Chester (860)526-5147
Chrisholm Marina is pleased to offer half priced transient slips Friday night, June 22, with a complimentary shuttle to and from town untill 8pm. Come and enjoy our park-like setting and our wonderful town.
http://www.chrisholmmarina.com
Caryn B. Davis Photography will showcase photographs from Italy, the CT River Valley, Mexico, Martha'a Vineyard 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 at caryn@cbdphotography.com, or visit her website at http://www.cbdphotography.com.
eo art lab
69 Main Street, Chester (860) 526-4833
Now celebrating our one year anniversary. We strive to offer work in all price ranges which represent tremendous value considering the talent, vision, and renown of our emerging and established contemporary artists. The work of our artists can be found in art museums across the country as well as private and corporate collections. So, come scratch your head and find the piece that moves you. NATURE’S VEIL, the works of Connecticut artist Pamela Marks, will be featured in June. Accompanying group show includes works by Charlie Goodwin, Elizabeth Gourlay, Sarah Gustafson, Janet Lage, Willie Little, Mitch Lyons, John Matt, Richae Morrow, Kelly Jean Ohl, Evelyn Rydz, Erin Schultz, and Thomas Stavovy. Tue - Sat 10am - 9pm & Sun Noon - 9 pm. http://www.eoartlab.com
Hammered Edge llc Studio & Gallery
14 Main Street (860) 526-1654Hammered Edge llc studio & Gallery,Now located at 14 Main street across from Simon's Marketplace in the heart of Chester Village.Pearls,Shells,gems, and sand-washed beads of glass await.Exotic teasures from distant lands whisper their stories.Come and experience it all for yourselves.Call Artist/owner Kathryne Wright for more information at 860-526-1654(http://www.hammerededge.com)
Dina Varano
27 Main Street 860.526.8866
This marks the 12th year anniversary of our store in Chester!! Come have a toast with us and celebrate on Friday the 22nd, at 5p.m. Lots of new jewelry in stones and precious metals by Dina and other found objects of desire from around the world.
Open Tuesday-Sat 10-5:30 and Sunday 12-5 or any time at
http://www.DINAVARANO.COM
Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio and Gallery
One Spring Street, Chester (860) 526-2077
Opening of the Midsummer exhibit of oil paintings and drawings of the Lower Connecticut River Valley, the village of Chester, CT the Artist's garden and interiors by Leif Nilsson with a reception on Friday June 22nd, 2007 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 Street, (860) 526-4061
Take a little stroll down to R.J.Vickers Herbery to see our new line of gifts for the gardener, aromatherapy products, and all things herbal. We have all the herb plants and topiary to keep any gardener happy.Hours-Tues.thru Sun. 10 to 5 http://www.rjvickersherbery.com
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