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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

New Art Studio Adds to Downtown Nightlife (Video)

Three Natick artists have opened Palettes, a new art studio, which offers snacks, beer, wine and a water bar to those who go to paint.

When a storefront opened up on Main Street after Crazy Jayne's closed its doors, three Natick artists jumped at the opportunity to create their own art business and add to the downtown social scene. Owners Denise Girardin, Steve Levinsky and Liza Curtis officially opened the doors to Palettes last Tuesday, inviting guests to learn how to paint while enjoying snacks, beer, wine and an array of infused and imported waters from their unique "water bar." "Natick is just such a great blank canvas," said Curtis, who once owned her own mural painting business. "The residents of Natick seem like they're really excited about having something to do at night downtown." The classes at Palettes, she said, offer locals an escape from the monotony of …

Friday, February 24, 2012

Business Updates: Bill's Pizzeria to Open Next Week

Palettes is open; Bill's Pizzeria and Moosejaw will open.

In tough economic times like these, businesses all over the country are struggling to keep their doors open, while others are accepting the challenge and opening. Periodically, we'll feature the business changes happening in Natick, highlighting old businesses that we're sad to see go and ones we're excited to try in the future. The following are a few of the most recent Natick business updates.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Business Updates: Crazy Jayne's and Rise n' Shine Close

Crazy Jayne's and Rise n' Shine closed their doors, while Starbucks drive-thru and Palettes are beginning their stays in Natick.

In tough economic times like these, businesses all over the country are struggling to keep their doors open, while others are accepting the challenge and opening. Periodically, we'll feature the business changes happening in Natick, highlighting old businesses that we're sad to see go and ones we're excited to try in the future. The following are a few of the most recent Natick business updates. Closings: Openings:   What will you miss most about Crazy Jayne's and Rise n' Shine and what excites you about Palettes?

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7:39 am on Thursday, February 2, 2012

My family will miss Crazy Janes"s. My kids and I loved the Cookie Monster ice cream. We truly enjoyed the place and my daughter cried when I told her it had closed. Thank you for the fun times, ice cream and candies.   more ›

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