Chester Merchants Press Release
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Greetings!
Well,
July is on the horizon at last, and the summer folk are pulling into
Chester as we speak. The weather still insists upon keeping us guessing,
but what the hey...crack open a nice bottle of chilled rosé and let the games begin!!
There is lots on the go this week so get your dance cards out...
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This Week in Chester
This Thursday, June 28th Amicus Gallery
launches their summer show season with their first opening featuring
new works by Poppy Balser, a Chester favorite!! This show is works
"Around and About Chester" and runs from June 28th to July 11th. The opening event is from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and they always have great wine and nibbles, so check it out!!
This week the White Gate Restaurant is
increasing their opening hours by adding Thursdays back on, so their
current hours are: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays open for dinner from
5:50 - 8:30 pm and Sundays from 5:00 to 8:00pm. You can book your table
on 902.275.4400 or check out their Facebook page on: White Gate on Facebook
Chester Farmers' & Artisan Market is open every Friday at
the Chester Train Station, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (rain or shine).
Market days are fun days! They have a variety of local farm vendors and
artisan vendors selling fresh fish, meat, breads, veggies, baked goods,
jewelry, soaps, folk art, flowers, sweet treats, hot food and more.
This
week in honour of Canada Day they will have music, cake, ice cream,
children's crafts, face painting and more!! For more info email: chestermarket@hotmail.com or visit www.chesterfarmersmarket.wordpress.com/ or like them on Facebook:
Lordly House Museum circa
1806, at 133 Central Street, will be open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm,
Tuesdays to Saturdays. Newly opened this year is The Train Station
Craft Shop & Displays, located at the afore mentioned Chester Train
Station. Its hours are from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, and on Sundays from
12:00 to 4:00 pm and closed on Wednesdays. They will be holding some
great craft demonstrations from 1:00 - 3:00pm on Tuesday afternoons, and
this coming Tuesday, July 3rd it will be Rug Hooking. Most demonstrations are free!!
For more info call, Lordly House 902-275-3842 or the Train Station 902-275-2592 or visit: www.chester-municipal-heritage-society.ca
The Rope Loft has a fantastic roster of live entertainment on Friday nights throughout the summer, and this Friday, June 29th Kevin
Koloff is playing hits from the 60's and 70's. The live music starts at
8:00 pm and the kitchen will stay open until 9:30 pm on music nights,
so get on down to the Rope Loft on Water Street and get your groove on!!
This Sunday is CANADA DAY...get out your flags, banners and sparklers!! Stock up on briquettes and BBQ lighter fluid!!
The Chester Bandstand Summer Concert series is
presenting "Kevin of the Gypsy Minstrels 60's & 70'" on Canada Day
starting at 7:00pm. This makes this weekend a 'Kevin Koloff Double
Header'!!! 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
at the discretion of the performer(s). For more information, please
contact Sue LeBlanc 902-299-0139.
Stick around after the bandstand concert for the Chester Harbour Parade of Lights!!! Experience the sail past flotilla of local boats festooned with lights. The Parade
of Lights Sail Past is along the Chester Harbour Waterfront & the
Chester Yacht Club and will commence at 8:30 pm. If you want to
participate contact David Archibald: dtarchibald@gmail.com or John Carroll: jcarrollgm@aol.com
Then tranquilize your furry friends as FIREWORKS on the water will follow the sail past!!
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Meanwhile the Chester Yacht Club
is holding their Canada Day Celebrations with a whole host of
activities from Scavenger Hunts to Steaks on the Deck BBQ, so CYC
members make sure you check out their events calendar!!
Tuesday, July 3rd sees the kick off of this year's 'Picnic (and dancing) in the Park'!!
This is a great series of free concerts every Tuesday through the
summer sponsored by a variety of local merchants. Your family is
invited, bring your picnic basket and dancing shoes and enjoy the live
music from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Lordly Park in Chester. Check out their
Facebook page: Picnic in the Park
The Chester Playhouse is set to launch its fantastic summer line up this week, and "Urinetown, the Musical" ("The best show in town with the worst title') opens the Summer Festival Season on July 4th.
This saucy politically incorrect musical took Broadway by storm when it
premiered in 2001. It ran until 2004 garnering ten Tony nominations and
winning three. Produced here by the Chester Drama Society, and
directed by Order of Canada theatre professional, Mary Vingoe, the show
features a huge cast of performers of all ages (10 to 70+) predominantly
from the Chester area.
Urinetown, the Musical runs from July 4th to 7th at 7:30 pm with a matinée added on Saturday at 2 pm.
Tickets are $18 and $20 with a pay what you can night Tuesday July 3rd and can be purchased at the Chester Playhouse 902 275-3933...or you can follow this link: Buy Tickets 
The Chester Art Centre is again this year running fantastic Art Camps for Kids. The first series starts on July 16th, and you will need to register soon to make sure you get a place. To register call on 902.275.5789 or email them at info@chesterartcentre.ca or go to their website for details! |
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A friend of mine recently asked me if I knew how a man could tell if
man's best friend was his wife or his dog.....I thought the answer was
rather obvious but he explained that if you locked both your wife and
your dog in the garage for 2 hours, only one of them was going to be
pleased to see you!!
Nicola Boyd (aka a Suzi Fraser wanna be)
for the Chester Merchants Group
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