CONCERTS
IN
THE GARDEN

Seasonal concert series of eclectic international and local
singer songwriter artists from cool jazz to blue grass.
$20 suggested donation - BYOB and picnic -
Outdoor Bistro Style Seating in the Amphitheatre
Rain or shine!
Choose your favorite bottle at the Chester Package Store across the street, get your picnic from any of Chester's fine restaurants and grab a growler from the Little House Brewing Company next door.
Saturday Nights 7 - 9 pm.
SPECIAL SATURDAY NIGHT
AUTUMN
SHOWS

October 12, 7 - 10 pm - Tiny Ocean
and Daniel Rodriguez (Elephant Revival)
Looks like we'll be outside tonight, dress for the weather!

November 16, 7 - 10 pm - Kat and David
Inside the Gallery if inclimate weather
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The 2019 season's lineup!

April 13 - D B Reilly
Special show inside the gallery

June 29 - Tiny Ocean

July 6 - Michelle Walker and Opius Bliss
July 13 - Someone you can XRAY

July 20 - Empire of Light

July 27 - Arrowhead and Friends

August 3 - The CT Blues Society All Stars
Concert to Benefit the At-Risk Boys Fund

August 10 - Old Dog New Trick

August 17 - Shorebreak
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the 2018 line up
the 2017 line up
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Ann Nyberg posted a wonderful news story and video about our Concerts in the Garden series on her website:
Ann Nyberg's Network Connecticut.
Check it out and come to a concert. Thanks Ann!
http://www.networkconnecticut.com/2012/06/26/a-beautiful-backyard-for-music/
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2018
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SPECIAL SUNDAY CONCERT
March 4th, 4 - 6 pm

Simon Van Gend on U.S. Tour from South Africa
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THE NEXT FIRST FRIDAY
March 2nd, 2018, 5 - 8 pm
Listen to the sweet sounds of Arrowhead while viewing my latest paintings.

Hammonassett - January Thaw
gouache 7 x 11 inches 2018 ©
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NEW PAINTINGS MADE IN MEXICO!

Isla Mujeres - Behind the Wall
gouache 7 x 11 inches 2018 ©
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Please join me on
Saturday, February 24th from 3:00 - 4:30pm for "BEHIND THE CANVAS"

I will lead you on a journey through my work through examples of my paintings, photos of the stages of their development, videos of the process of setting up and working on them while spinning yarns and anecdotal tales of interesting encounters while painting on location from my boat on the Connecticut river, in my garden in the center of Chester and while traveling around the world searching for beauty.
The Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport
The Museum of America and the Sea
47 Greenmanville Avenue Mystic, CT
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COME CELEBRATE HYGGE IN CHESTER!

Chester Center - winter afternoon
oil 24 x 40 inches
Please join us on Hygge (Danish for cozy) Sundays from 1 - 3 pm and listen to Arrowhead perform while you browse the gallery picking out your favorite paintings!
February 11th
Grab your sweetheart and a bottle from the Chester Package Store and enjoy yourselves for a happy hour or two.
February 18th
Celebrate the Winter Carnivale Memorial!
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I just learned about SEA LEGS:

Sea-Legs promises adventure and teaches young people key life skills. On-the-water and on-shore maritime activities provide real-life situations that help Sea-Legs cadets learn the importance of teamwork, gain self-esteem, and grow more independent.
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FINE ART PRINTS

Chester Center - snowing
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JOIN US FOR
LIVE MUSIC
on most
FIRST FRIDAYS

and listen to Arrowhead play some tunes while you
browse the gallery
picking out your favorite paintings!
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CONCERTS IN THE GARDEN

Seasonal series of eclectic international singer songwriter artists from cool jazz to blue grass.
$20 suggested donation -
BYOB and picnic
- Bistro Style Seating
in the Outdoor Amphitheatre -
Inside the Gallery if inclement weather
(such as wintertime).
GATES OPEN HALF HOUR
before the show.
First come first seated.
Sorry, no pets allowed.
Shop at the Chester Package Store
across the street!
The 2018 Lineup:
SPECIAL SUNDAY CONCERT

March 4th, 4 - 6 pm
Simon Van Gend on U.S. Tour from South Africa
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THURSDAY EVENINGS 7 - 9 PM

May 31 - Last Fair Deal

June 14 - Eric Fresia
with Arrowhead opening

June 28 - Opius Bliss feat.
Michelle Walker

July 26 - Ken Morr

August 9th - Honey Hill
Go here for the 2017 line up
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RECENT PAINTINGS
of the Connecticut River and beyond:

Here's what's hanging in the Gallery now.
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EVENT CALENDAR
June 9 CT Day
The gallery will be open all day with some special discounts offered.
June 12 - 16th
Plein Air Painting at
Mystic Seaport Museum -
Opening reception on June 16th - 6-7:30 pm.
Once again I will be painting on the grounds of the museum for the week.
July 28
Anchors Aweigh Opening Reception
The Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport
August 12
“Fresh Off the Easel”
Paint out and fundraiser wet paint auction for the
Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts
at the Ocean House, Watch Hill, RI
September 28
39th International Marine Art Exhibition
The Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport
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Fine Art Print

Essex Harbour - Autumn Morning # 2961
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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY
C'MON
LIGHT MY FIRE!

The Joy of Light Stick Match Box Covers.
This painting of Essex from Thatchbed Island
is now available on a match box.
Each box is chocked full of sturdy safety matches, ready to strike!
2.5 x 9 inches. $20.00 a box.
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NEW!
The Leif Nilsson
Spring Street Studio, Gallery & Gardens:

A Unique Gathering Place for Special Occasions
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