This Week in Chester
It's non stop action throughout the village - not just on the water:
Wednesday the Rope Loft
will have Four Bars: Betty's Jungle Juice Rum Punch Bar &
Christine's Keith's Keg Hut. Visit Daniela & Beth's Shooter Bar or
run upstairs to Wally & Stephen serving Keith's Draft,
gin, rum, vodka & wine. All serving up a storm with the HOPPING
PENGUINS starting at 9.30pm. Throughout Race Week, you can grab a
breakfast Philly steak & egg Mcmuffin to go (9.30-11am) and their
BBQ pit opens daily at 5.30pm.
The Kiwi
might still have space for their "Winners of the America's Cup" dinner
tonight, Wednesday. Join Olympic sailor, sommelier and cook, Oliver Bone
for 5 courses, 5 wines, $80 (cash only). Contact
oliver@bonesinthekitchen.com to see if they can squeeze you in.
Start the day off right with a 'Sailor's Breakfast' at the Fo'c'sle, opening early at 9am on Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun. Music at the tavern for Race Week is as follows:
Wed Aug 14 : Peter Grant and Three for Now
Thur Aug 15: George Carter Jr Trio
Fri Aug 16: SWIG!
Sat Aug 17: Electric City Underground
However,
if you favour something more sedate than prancing around a dance floor,
and want to get a sneak peek of tomorrow's award winning actors,
Wednesday at 7pm, Chester Playhouse
presents "THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE", the culmination of
this year's Summer Theatre School. Performed by actors aged 9-14. The
show runs until Saturday 17th, 7pm each night, with a matinee at 2pm on
Saturday. For more info/tickets call the Playhouse 275-3933.
To
keep up with the pace, nurture your body and run on over to the CHESTER
ARTISAN & FARMERS MARKET which promises bounty from the land and
sea, delicious baked goods, coffee and crafts + at the Old Train
Station/Visitor Information Centre on Hwy 3, North Street Fridays from
10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Your favourite vendors will be there along with
many new ones and great musicians! While at the market, stop by the
TRAIN STATION GALLERY and the OAK ISLAND DISPLAY: Beginning August 18
until August 31, Hidden Talents will be presenting handy work for your
pleasure at the TSG. Open daily 10-4pm. For more info call the VIC at 275-4616.
If
it all suddenly seems a bit hectic, take a quiet step back in time and
visit "MAINSTREETS OF THE MUNICIPALITY - THEN & NOW" and "THE
RUTHERFORD COLLECTION" photographic displays at the Lordly House Museum.
Vote for your favourite in the People's Choice Competition. Open
Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sundays from 1:00 to
4:00 pm.
Also, the "Slow Show" Exhibition is still running at the Chester Art Centre until August 17th. Open daily from 10.00-4.00pm.
As
a round off to a fun-filled week, the CHESTER BRASS BAND will be
playing at the Chester Bandstand starting 7:00 pm. Children are welcome
to dance on the grass. Adults may want to bring a lawn chair. Concerts
may be moved or cancelled in heavy rain (not this week!) at the
discretion of the performer(s). For more info contact Evelyn Ernst at
634-4435.
STEVE POLTZ is performing at the Playhouse
Sunday 18th at 8pm. I know people who have seen Steve perform 3 nights
in a row as every show is brilliant and different - you can almost see
the cogs going around in his brain and the wicked glint in his eye as he
thinks of something to share with the audience - be it song or story.
"He is unforgettable in all the right ways......."
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