PREVIOUS EVENTS:


The SIDE DOORS, LIVE !
http://www.nilssonstudio.com/sd
Saturday, October 29, from 7 - 11 pm
Come check us out!
Angelico's Lakehouse Restaurant Halloween Party!
DRESS UP!
81 N Main St
East Hampton, CT 06424-1433
(860) 267-1276
http://www.angelicoslakehouse.com/

The Dave Rave Show
Sunday, October 30, from 4 - 6 pm
Concert in the Gallery.
On his World Wide Tour
Dave Rave is stopping by Chester to promote his newest songs.
Please bring a non perishable food donation for the Chester FOOD BANK.
http://daverave.bandcamp.com/

Morgan Davis Concert in the Studio
Wednesday, November. 9th from 7 - 9 pm .
$10 cover BYOB, no food provided.
http://www.morgandavis.com

Halloween Parade and Arts Stroll
Fri/Sat - October 28, 2011
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Main Street, Chester Center, Chester, CT.
Free parking is available at the Water Street and the Maple Street parking lots, both a short walk to the center.
Halloween Parade and Party - Art Gallery and Shop Opening Receptions.
http://www.visit-chester.com


Painting While Traveling
I will be giving a presentation on my approach to Painting While Traveling for the Clinton Art Society at Henry Carter Hull Library in Clinton, CT on Thursday, October 20 from 7 - 9 pm. Call 860-669-7758 for more info.

The SIDE DOORS, LIVE !
http://www.nilssonstudio.com/sd
The Side Doors will be Performing
at the Essex Art Association for a public event.
The Odyssey Painters Autumn Art Show & Sale 2011
on Friday, October 14 from 6 - 8 pm.
10 North Main Street Essex, CT
203-627-4148 or 860 767-8990
Gallery Hours for the four day exhibit:
Thursday, October 13, 1 - 6,
Friday, October 14, 10 - 8,
Saturday, October 15, 10 - 6
and Sunday, October 16, 10 - 4

Fri/Sat - Sept 16 and 17, 2011
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Come Home to Chester Days
Main Street, Chester Center, Chester, CT.
Free parking is available at the Water Street and the Maple Street parking lots, both a short walk to the center.
Come Home to Chester Days Art Gallery and Shop Opening Receptions.
http://www.visit-chester.com


Friday, September 2, from 7 - 11pm
The SIDE DOORS, LIVE !
http://www.nilssonstudio.com/sd
Angelico's Lakehouse Restaurant
81 N Main St
East Hampton, CT 06424-1433
(860) 267-1276
http://www.angelicoslakehouse.com/

Sunday, August 7th 2:00pm - dark - Rain or Shine!
The 11th Annual Potluck Acoustic Pickin’ Party Picnic!
Calling all musicians for the new venue of Margy Warners Pickin' Party in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere surrounded by beautiful works of original art. Weather permitting we will be in the garden. Come see the new outdoor amphitheater Leif has built from stone.
Time: 2:00pm till dusk (dessert at 3-the way it should be! Potluck Dinner at 5:00
Bring: Your strings, favorite song, & a dish to share! BYOB. Other pickers or grinners always welcome.
Leave home: your worries, remember it’s all about the music and the food!
RSVP by: Sunday, 7/31/11 (so we know to order paper goods) Call: 860-526-2077

The SIDE DOORS, LIVE !
http://www.nilssonstudio.com/sd
Saturday, August 6th from 7 - 11pm
Come check us out!
Angelico's Lakehouse Restaurant
81 N Main St
East Hampton, CT 06424-1433
(860) 267-1276
http://www.angelicoslakehouse.com/

Old Saybrook Outdoor Art Show
Sunday, July 24th, Side Doors will play on the Gazebo from 2:00 - 3:00 pm

July 16
Lyme Art Association Fundraiser
Saturday, July 16th, from 6:30 - 10:00 pm
- Side Doors will be playing from 7:30 - 10 pm -
Fabulous French Hors D'oeuvres by Fromage Fine Foods; Sweet & Savory Crepe Stations by Perk on Church;
Delectable Desserts by Coffee's Country Market. A full bar will be open all night, featuring French wines and champagne
Friends: $65 per person in advance; $75 at the door
Patrons: $250 Includes 2 tickets and a listing on the Charles A. Platt Restoration Fund plaque.
All proceeds from this event benefit the Lyme Art Association's Charles A. Platt Restoration Fund established in 2008 to refurbish our historic building and grounds.
http://www.lymeartassociation.org/ for more info

July 15
Hadlyme Public Hall
We will be playing on the stage at the Hadlyme Public Hall on Friday, July 15, 7 - 11
http://www.hadlymehall.com for more info

July 4th
Side Doors are playing around 11 am for the
Four on the Fourth The Chester 4 mile Road Race (THE BEER TENT IS BACK!!!)
Chester Rotary Club Sponsor
Monday - July 4, 2011
Hours: Start Time: "New Start Time : 9AM Sharp!"
Location: Main Street, Chester Center, Chester, CT .
http://www.chesterrotary.org/

July 3rd
Chester Sunday Market Merchant of the Week!
Garden Tours; 10 am - 1 pm - Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio & Gallery
Tour the ever changing Artist’s Garden and follow its evolution through twenty years of paintings inspired by it.

June 27th
About a dozen docents from the Florence Griswold Museum visited the gallery and had lunch in the garden.

June 7th
65 fifth graders from Enfield, CT visited the studio and gallery from 10:00 am - 1:30 pm and had lunch in the garden.

Sunday, May 22 · 4:00pm - 6:00 pm
The Second Sunday Salon for Twentyone One:
Calling all writers, artists, story tellers, musicians, and other wordsmiths to share five minutes of work in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere surrounded by beautiful works of original art. Any and all performance/vocal art encouraged. Weather permitting we will be in the garden. Come see the new outdoor amphitheater Leif has built from stone.

The First Sunday Salon for Twentyone One: March 27, 2011
Please join us Sunday, March 27, from 4pm-6pm at 1 Spring Street in Chester to unwind and discover a wealth of local talent and art!
Calling all first-time, in-between time, and established poets, prose writers, actors, singers, songwriters, and storytellers to share five to ten minutes of original work in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere surrounded by beautiful works of original art. Simply have an idea to open for discussion? A magic trick to share? Any and all performance/vocal art encouraged. Children are invited, but material may not be censored. Listeners welcome and much appreciated!
Feel free to bring food and drink to share, or not. This event is hosted by photographer Caryn B Davis & poet Pamela St. Clair.
SIDE DOORS will play afterwards for a special Welcome Spring performance and Pot Luck Dinner from 6 - 8pm.

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Chester Rotary A Few Good Men,
March 12th 7pm
http://www.chesterrotary.org/
Check out the First Annual Chester Rotary Womanless Beauty Pageant videos and photos. All proceeds to benefit the Chester Community Fund. Participants, including myself, are Tom Marsh, Bob Babicz, Joe Donnelly, Tom Marsh,
Eric Lichter, John Williams, Billl Bernhart, Paul Indorf, and Kyle ! An evening of frivolity all for a great cause. March 12th 7pm.
Tickets available at Chester Package and Hammered Edge...!

Chester Winter Carnivale
Sunday, February 20th
Please join us on Sunday, February 20th, as Chester celebrates its 21st Annual Winter Carnivale from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ice Carving Competition, Chilli Cook Off, Tractor Parade. Come in from the cold and see what's new in the gallery. The SIDE DOORS will be playing most of the day.

The SIDE DOORS, LIVE !
Saturday, Feb. 5th and March 19th from 7 - 11pm
Come check us out!
Angelico's Lakehouse Restaurant
81 N Main St
East Hampton, CT 06424-1433
(860) 267-1276
http://www.angelicoslakehouse.com/

Chester Holiday Sunday Market November 28 - December 19, 11 am - 2 pm.
Peter Walker will perform a childrens story telling on Sunday, December 19th from 11:30 am till 12:30 or so. Hopefully accompanied by Scotty Bloch.

The Ninth Sunday Salon: December 12, 2010
Please join us Sunday, December 12, from 12:30 - 2pm at 1 Spring Street in Chester to unwind and discover a wealth of local talent and art!
Calling all first-time, in-between time, and established poets, prose writers, actors, singers, songwriters, and storytellers to share five to ten minutes of original work in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere surrounded by beautiful works of original art. Simply have an idea to open for discussion? A magic trick to share? Any and all performance/vocal art encouraged. Children are invited, but material may not be censored. Listeners welcome and much appreciated!
Feel free to bring food and drink to share, or not. This event is hosted by photographer Caryn B Davis & poet Pamela St. Clair.

Holiday Night, Friday, December 3, 2010 - Annual tree-lighting and sing along at 6:00 pm. - Art Gallery, restaurant and shop opening receptions from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.

Side Doors opened up at Angelicos Restaurant on Saturday, November 28th. We has a blast!

Chester Sunday Market October 24th 11 am - 1 pm.
Side Doors will be playing on the balcony for the Sunday Market. In case of bad weather we will play inside the gallery.

Check out the new Table Top Art at L & E Restaurant
http://www.restaurantfrench75bar.com/
The New Haven Register Story and video inspired by Caryn's suggestion!
http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2011/02/10/life/doc4d530c65564f6396275138.txt?viewmode=fullstory


My image is a detail of a painting of the studio and is still available as a fine art print.
http://www.nilssonstudio.com/main/fine_art_prints_.html


Two of my Elephant paintings were caught
in a Wildlife group show at the Handwright Gallery in New Canaan, CT
http://www.handwrightgallery.com/

The Eighth Sunday Salon: October 24, 2010
Please join us Sunday, October 24, from 4pm-6pm at 1 Spring Street in Chester to unwind and discover a wealth of local talent and art!
Calling all first-time, in-between time, and established poets, prose writers, actors, singers, songwriters, and storytellers to share five to ten minutes of original work in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere surrounded by beautiful works of original art. Simply have an idea to open for discussion? A magic trick to share? Any and all performance/vocal art encouraged. Children are invited, but material may not be censored. Listeners welcome and much appreciated!
Feel free to bring food and drink to share, or not. This event is hosted by photographer Caryn B Davis & poet Pamela St. Clair.

The Seventh Sunday Salon: September 26, 2010
Please join us Sunday, September 26, from 4pm-6pm at 1 Spring Street in Chester to unwind and discover a wealth of local talent and art!
Calling all first-time, in-between time, and established poets, prose writers, actors, singers, songwriters, and storytellers to share five to ten minutes of original work in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere surrounded by beautiful works of original art. Simply have an idea to open for discussion? A magic trick to share? Any and all performance/vocal art encouraged. Children are invited, but material may not be censored. Listeners welcome and much appreciated!
Feel free to bring food and drink to share, or not.This event is hosted by photographer Caryn B Davis & poet Pamela St. Clair.

Come Home to Chester Days, Friday, September 17

The Sixth Sunday Salon: July 25, 2010
Please join us Sunday, July 25, from 4pm-6pm at 1 Spring Street in Chester to unwind and discover a wealth of local talent and art!
Calling all first-time, in-between time, and established poets, prose writers, actors, singers, songwriters, and storytellers to share five to ten minutes of original work in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere surrounded by beautiful works of original art. Simply have an idea to open for discussion? A magic trick to share? Any and all performance/vocal art encouraged. Children are invited, but material may not be censored. Listeners welcome and much appreciated!
Feel free to bring food and drink to share, or not.This event is hosted by photographer Caryn B Davis & poet Pamela St. Clair.

Lyme Art Association Flood Fundraiser, The Side Doors will be performing on July 9 from 6 - 8pm
a cocktail fundraiser on Friday, July 9 from 6 - 8pm to raise money to repair the damages from the March 30th flood.
http://www.lymeartassociation.org/

The 4 on the 4th, (but really the 5th) road race.
The Side Doors will close the race with a few sets of our music from the balcony right after the winners are announced. Bring a cooler and hang out for a while!
http://www.visit-chester.com/major_annual_events/index.html

The Fifth Sunday Salon: June 27, 2010
Please join us Sunday, June 27, from 4pm-6pm at 1 Spring Street in Chester to unwind and discover a wealth of local talent and art!
Calling all first-time, in-between time, and established poets, prose writers, actors, singers, songwriters, and storytellers to share five to ten minutes of original work in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere surrounded by beautiful works of original art. Simply have an idea to open for discussion? A magic trick to share? Any and all performance/vocal art encouraged. Children are invited, but material may not be censored. Listeners welcome and much appreciated!
Feel free to bring food and drink to share, or not.This event is hosted by photographer Caryn B Davis & poet Pamela St. Clair.

CLAYTON ALLEN and SANDRA LICHTER Friday, June 25th , 2010 - 7:00 PM
(I will be joining Sandra Lichter on a tune or two:)
The Ivoryton Congregational Church
57 Main Street, Ivoryton, CT
860.526.4777 / http://www.myspace.com/smalltownconcertseries
Produced by The Small Town Concert Series
$15 Admission at door – $10 for seniors & students
Children 14 & under free with adult admission
Ice Cream served to all after the show
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=130889893590530 for more info

Midsummer's Night, Friday, June 18, 5 - 8 pm
Main Street, Chester Center, Chester, CT. Free parking is available at the Water Street and the Maple Street parking lots, both a short walk to the center. Midsummer Nights Stroll Art Gallery and Shop Opening Receptions and previews.
http://www.visit-chester.com/major_annual_events/index.html

The Fourth Sunday Salon: May 23, 2010
Please join us Sunday, May 23, from 4pm-6pm at 1 Spring Street in Chester to unwind and discover a wealth of local talent and art!
Calling all first-time, in-between time, and established poets, prose writers, actors, singers, songwriters, and storytellers to share five to ten minutes of original work in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere surrounded by beautiful works of original art. Simply have an idea to open for discussion? A magic trick to share? Any and all performance/vocal art encouraged. Children are invited, but material may not be censored. Listeners welcome and much appreciated!
Feel free to bring food and drink to share, or not.This event is hosted by photographer Caryn B Davis & poet Pamela St. Clair.

Bring Our Music Back Fundraiser #2 Friday, May 14th, from 7 to 10 pm
We're gearing up for another great party at the Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio & Gallery at One Spring Street in Chester, CT http://www.nilssonstudio.com on Friday, May 14th, from 7 to 10 pm to be held in the artist’s garden, weather permitting or in the gallery.
The musical line-up is Nilsson’s band The Side Doors with Matt Gyrog, Todd Schrager, Gary Parrington and Mike Conklin; Raina, Sounds in Silence and Chester’s SayWhat?. This kick off show is two weeks before the B.O.M.B. Fest big event on May 30, 2010 at the Durham Fairgrounds in Durham, CT
As a fundraising event for Bring Our Music Back, we want everyone to know about our mission to get young local talent together on stage with national acts, giving them an amazing experience they otherwise would never have, and to provide a platform for funding to youth groups in musical arts programs.
Liquid refreshments and a hearty fare are included in the $25.00 donation. Tickets can be purchased at the door. For more information call 860-434-1882 or log onto http://www.bringourmusicback.org.

Photo caption:
The Band of Humans with Dan Stevens & Leif Nilsson perform at the Leif Nilsson Gallery at the last BOMB fundraiser. Photo by Caryn B. Davis Photography.

Eclectic Essex Gallery Grand Opening Thursday, May 6th, 6 - 8 pm
I will showing some work at this cool new gallery in Essex, across the street from the Essex Art Association on North Main Street, called Eclectic Essex along with some friends: Caryn B Davis, Sandra Lichter, and Carolina Marquez Sterling, to name a few.
Hope you can join us!
Please RSVP to me so I can give them a head count for the opening.

The Merchants of Chester Present: The 19th Annual May Daze Night Gallery and Shop Stroll - Friday, May 7th from 5pm - 8pm
Stay tuned for more details. This is our first Chester Night of the season. I will be showing new work in the Gallery with an opening reception from 5 - 8 pm. Stop by!
http://www.visit-chester.com

Chester Village West Gallery Exhibit, through May 6th
I have been invited to have an exhibit of my paintings at Chester Village West with an opening reception on Friday, April 9th, from 5 - 7. Stop by to sample their appetizers and beverages and check out the facilities, it's a welcoming and fun place:
Chester Village West Gallery Hours:
Daily 12 Noon-5PM through May 6th
317 West Main Street, Chester, CT 06412
860-526-6800

Chester Historical Society "Historical Hospitality" Fund Raiser:
Saturday, April 24, 2010 5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Gourmet Dinner at various Chester, CT homes, including ours! Yes, Caryn and I are hosting a dinner for this fundraiser.
Enjoy a unique meal prepared by either a "celebrity" or local host chef. Includes wine. Cocktail party and hors d'ouevres prior at the Historical Society Mill.
Tickets: $100 per person
Contact: Jo Anne Park
Phone: 860-526-9875
Chester Historical Society, PO Box 204, Chester, CT 06412
info@chesterhistoricalsociety.org
http://www.chesterhistoricalSociety.org

The Third Sunday Salon April 18, 2010
Feeling taxed by Uncle Sam? Please join us Sunday, April 18, from 4pm-6pm at 1 Spring Street in Chester to unwind and discover a wealth of local talent and art!
Calling all first-time, in-between time, and established poets, prose writers, actors, singers, songwriters, and storytellers to share five to ten minutes of original work in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere surrounded by beautiful works of original art. Simply have an idea to open for discussion? A magic trick to share? Any and all performance/vocal art encouraged. Children are invited, but material may not be censored. Listeners welcome and much appreciated!
Feel free to bring food and drink to share, or not.This event is hosted by photographer Caryn B Davis & poet Pamela St. Clair.

Friday, April 9th, 5 - 7. Chester Village West Gallery Exhibit
I have been invited to have an exhibit of my paintings at Chester Village West with an opening reception on Friday, April 9th, from 5 - 7. Stop by to sample their appetizers and beverages and check out the facilities, it's a welcoming and fun place:
Opening Reception FREE - Join us for cocktails and meet the artists at an opening reception, Friday, April 9 from 5-7pm, open to the public.
Chester Village West Gallery Hours:
Daily 12 Noon-5PM through May 6th
317 West Main Street, Chester, CT 06412
860-526-6800

Bring Our Music Back Fundraiser Concert in the Gallery
Friday, March 26, 2010 from 7pm-10pm
Hi All,
Please join us on Friday, March 26, 2010 from 7pm-10pm at the Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio and Gallery at 1 Spring Street in downtown Chester Center for a special evening of music to raise funding for Bring Our Music Back, an organization dedicated to the enhancement of life through music in support of burgeoning musical talent, programs and services within our communities. Come meet us and learn about our mission while enjoying music from the Band of Humans (http://www.sailpoetslounge.com), Dan Stevens (http://www.danstevens.net) and Leif Nilsson’s new band, The Chester Hotel Band (http://www.nilssonstudio.com). Liquid refreshments and a hearty fare are included in the $25.00 donation. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

Sunday Salon, February 28, 2010
The Second Sunday Salon at the Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio & Gallery.
Calling all poets, writers, actors and singer/songwriters to try out your original work, old or new, in a welcoming atmosphere surrounded by beautiful works of original art. Children are invited but material may not be censored. An attentive audience is also greatly appreciated and welcome. Come on out and support your artistic neighbors!
Please join us on Sunday, February 28, 2010 from 4 pm - 6 pm at the Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio & Gallery in downtown Chester. Feel free to bring food and drink to share.
This event is hosted by photographer Caryn B Davis & poet Pamela St. Clair.

Haiti Earthquake Relief Benefit Concert in the Gallery Saturday, January 30, 2010
Hi Friends,
Thanks to all who came to the Haiti Benefit Concert.
We know it was a last minute event, but so are earthquakes.
We raised $730.00 for the Chester Rotary: all of which goes to Haiti.
Special thanks to Darin Keech & Louise Muller from the Band of Humans for generously donating their time and talent.

Caryn B Davis and Leif Nilsson, Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio & Gallery
More info: Click here http://www.vimeo.com/9118378 for a video by John Stack, Spiritdog Photography http://www.SpiritdogPhotography.com

Chester, CT Haiti Earthquake relief benefit
The Nilsson Spring Street Studio and Gallery in Chester, CT is hosting the Haiti Earthquake Relief Benefit Concert on Saturday, January 30 from 5 -7 p.m. The featured musicians are two members of the Band of Humans, Darin Keech (Song writer and guitarist) and Louise Muller (Violinist) will be performing original music with an eclectic mix of jamming folk, blues, rock and bluegrass.
Band of Humans http://www.bandofhumans.net .

All donations will be given to the Rotary International Haiti Earthquake relief fund.
Call 860 526-2077 or http://www.nilssonstudio.com for more info.

CHESTER ROTARY SUPPORTS HATIAN RELIEF EFFORTS
The Rotary Club of Chester is collecting donations now through February 28, 2010 to support Shelterbox USA in its efforts to supply aid to earthquake ravaged Haiti. The ShelterBox Trust is supported by ShelterBox organizations set up by Rotary clubs in a number of other countries, including the USA, Canada, Australia and Southeast Asia. Since its first deployment in January 2001, ShelterBox has become one of the most effective aid agencies in the world. Since then, ShelterBox has sent out nearly 50,000 boxes worldwide providing emergency accommodation for more than 500,000 disaster victims. Because Rotary and ShelterBox are totally non-partisan and use volunteers who work and live with the local population, ShelterBox Response Teams an often cross political and religious divides in order to reach areas where some organizations are reluctant to operate. On the ground, teams work with many organizations including UNICEF, the Salvation Army, NERCHA (Swaziland’s HIV/AIDS task force), the US Marines, Oxfam, UNHCR, and the World Food Program.
Each ShelterBox is a large, rugged, green plastic container that holds a 10-person tent and a range of other equipment that can include thermal blankets, insulated ground sheets, multi-fuel stoves that can burn anything from diesel to old paint, basic tool kits, collapsible water containers and water purification tablets. Shelterbox contents are customized according to local conditions and what is most urgently needed. Each box costs approximately $1000.00. Chester Rotary’s goal is to sponsor multiple boxes through their collection of donations.
The US ShelterBox organization is its own 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions are tax deductable. Checks made payable to ShelterBox USA can dropped off at the Water Street branch of NewAlliance Bank in Chester, may be mailed to Chester Rotary, PO Box 111, Chester, CT 06412 or given to any Chester Rotary member.
Submitted by Debbie Alldredge, Chester Rotarian

http://www.shelterboxusa.org/

Sunday Salon, January 24, 2010
The First Sunday Salon at the Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio & Gallery.
Calling all poets, writers, actors and singer/songwriters to try out your original work, old or new, in a welcoming atmosphere surrounded by beautiful works of original art. Children are invited but material may not be censored.

Please join us on Sunday, January 24 from 4pm-6pm at the Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio & Gallery in downtown Chester. Feel free to bring food and drink to share
This event is hosted by photographer Caryn B Davis & poet Pamela St. Clair.

Sunday, December 13, 2009



Check out the videos of
Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Original Songs of the Season” a Musical Celebration
by Lauren Agnelli, Dave Rave & Friends
Featuring Agnelli & Rave, Ebin-Rose, Leif Nilsson, and special guests
Sunday, December 13th, 2009, 4 to 6 PM, Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio & Gallery,
One Spring Street, Chester, CT 06412
www.nilssonstudio.com 860-526-2077
Admission: Donation, Bring Cash or Non Perishable Food for Chester Pantry

Hi All,
Thanks to those of you who came to the Tidings of Comfort and Joy Concert in The Gallery last Sunday afternoon. It was a tremendous success! We raised $86 and a shopping cart full of non perishable food for the Chester Pantry. There is a real need for the pantry to be full, especially these days.
If you couldn't make it to the concert but would still like to donate, feel free to stop by and leave a donation here at the studio or go directly to the Town Office Building and give it to Lynne Jacques lynnejacques@chesterct.org.

See you at the next thing!

Happy Holidays,
Leif
p.s.
The Chester Sunday Market's last day is this Sunday, December 20th from noon - 4 pm.

With 2009 practically behind us, the mood is thankful yet reflective. And in the spirit of the season, Lauren Agnelli and Dave Rave want to share an hour of their finest songs that bring “Tidings of Comfort and Joy” – including several special, original holiday songs.

Performing Songwriters Agnelli & Rave have toured three continents individually and as a duo, and have written hundreds of songs, the majority of which have been recorded and covered by them, and by other recording artists (Teenage Head, The Washington Squares, The Trews, Brave Combo, The Shakers, Shane Faubert, Little Jack Melody and His Young Turks). They still actively write together and are preparing a new collection of songs for a 2010 Lauren Agnelli release; Dave Rave’s new full length CD, Live With What You Know, is due out in an early 2010 Bongo Beat release.

To add to the specialness and festivity of the occasion, prominent Connecticut Impressionist Artist, Leif Nilsson, is holding the musical gathering at his Spring Street Studio and Gallery in the heart of Chester, a charming space he shares with photographer/writer Caryn B. Davis. Refreshments will be served, and donations accepted for the musicians; please bring non-perishable food items for the Chester Food pantry.

You are sure to hear something that will warm the cockles of your heart and soul from Agnelli & Rave and from their special guests, who will include Leif Nilsson on banjo, Ebin-Rose, and others. Holiday sing along will also be encouraged, spirits willing!

CONTACT: Small Town Concert Series
Matthew Male & Lauren Agnelli
stcs.ct@gmail.com
860.526.4777

Ongoing:

	Portrait Paintings Schedule a portrait session now for the holidays. Great Gift idea! I am scheduling portrait sessions for the winter months. They range from small 8 x 10 paintings to life sized 30 x 40 inches and up! For recent examples of my portraiture, click here:
	Painting Classes: I am offering painting classes on Sunday afternoons from 1 - 5 pm. All levels are welcome. contact me for further information.