September News From Natick Center Cultural District

August 2016

Fall is on it's way to Natick Center!

Natick Center is still full of sunshine but it's leading the way to cooler days as autumn approaches. The summer was perfect for our first season of Natick Nights and thank you to all those involved in making it such a success!

There's still a lot going on this fall with TCAN shows, Natick Days and the Farmers Market each week. This month's issue is a good place to start and you can find a full list of events at natickcenter.org.

"Natick Nights" Highlights

Owen Kelliher Band DanceFit Mini-Class

Over the past 4 months Natick Nights has been full of fun and enlightening moments. From the bands that performed at Moran Park and the storefront of Renew Arts and Industry. To the beer and wine tastings at Dion's. T he youthful dance and musical classes at the library, to the healing Reiki sessions during "Healing Arts" Night. And who can forget the delicious lobster sliders at the Dolphin and the kids drawings at the studio with our guest artist. And a ll the talented artists at Five Crows, such great memories, no Thursday was the same!

Thank you to all who have participated in this amazing first year, we look forward to planning more fun next year!

Our Littlest "Natick Nights" Fan

Art Around Town

Artwork of Chelsea Sebastian

Creativity abounds throughout Natick Center and luckily you can view local artwork up close from September - October at the following locations:

Bakery on the Common features, Chelsea Sebastian

Natick Community Senior Center - Amy Steinmetz

GALLERY OPENING

On September 2nd, Gallery 55 hosts the Opening of "TRUMPET" a Multi-Media Exhibition of Works by Will Harrington. Wine and Cheese Reception at 55 South Main St. www.gallery55.com.

Artwork of Will Harrington

Next Merchants Council Meeting is in October

The next Merchants Council meeting will take place Thursday , October 20th at 8:00 am,

on the 3rd Floor School Meeting Room in Town Hall.

Calling All Artists!

Help! We are looking for artists to transform these electrical boxes into visual and graphic delights that will provide an entertaining and stimulating experience to passersby! These stoic industrial essentials are scattered throughout Natick but they need a complete makeover. For more information on how you or someone you know could apply please visit natickcenter.org.

Upcoming Events - Natick Days!

Natick Days will be on Saturday, September 10th from 10-3 pm in Natick Center. It's an annual festival celebrating our community by providing an opportunity for Natick youth groups and non-profit organizations to increase visibility for the great work they do.

* Please note there will be NO Farmers Market on the Saturday of Natick Days.

CALENDAR

Natick Artist Open Studios NAOS - October 15 &16

Spooktacular - October 29

Small Business Saturday - November 26

Holiday Lighting on the Common - November 27

Fall Gathering

The NCCD Fall Gathering is for Members of the Cultural District or those who are considering joining. It will be held at TCAN on September 15th from 5:30-8:00 pm offering appetizers from restaurants in Natick along with great networking with other businesses from town.

To see more about memberships for individuals, families and artists please visit natickcenter.org .

Farmers Market

Please visit our new Farmers Market website at natickfarmersmarket.com!

Join us at the Natick Farmers Market every Saturday from 9 AM - 1 PM. Please note there is FREE PARKING in the parking lots on the weekends. You can find a list of vendors at natickcenter.org.

Try our updated NCCD Mobile App.!

Our newest addition is the "Public Art Tour" created by Maureen Sullivan on our OnCell app. where you'll get the full story on the art in the Post Office, the Electrical Boxes on the common, the Mosaics on Court St., and more! We also have updated the Recreation and Parks tour to include a comprehensive list of the parks, playgrounds and fields in our beautiful town!

Visit the NCCD.OnCell mobile app to take a free public art tour of Natick Center, a trail, or parks tour!

NCCD Event Calendar Online!

Did you know that the Natick Center Cultural District (NCCD) website hosts a Cultural District events calendar? Our robust events calendar weaves event information from Cultural District partner calendars as well as the Town of Natick!

Please check out our event pages for the most up to date information about Natick Center Events at

Facebook, Twitter , and Instagram !

Be sure to check it out as your one stop shop for Natick Center activities and information! Also visit the business directory for downtown information like local merchants, art classes, Natick news, Natick artists, organizations, businesses, and much more.

Villari's Martial Arts

at the Morse

Institute Library during "Natick Nights"!

Table of Contents

"Natick Nights" Highlights

Art Around Town

Next Merchant Council Meeting

Upcoming Events

Fall Gathering

Farmers Market

Additions to the Mobile App

NCCD Events Calendar

Meet The Board

Member Info.

If you are a current member and would like to post a special coupon or deal on the website please email Athena at info.natickcenter.org with the details.

*Note that you may post information about your business on the website by becoming a member. Please contact our office if you are not a member but are considering membership.

Meet the Board

Arthur B. Fair III

President

Fair & Yeager Insurance Agency

Virginia McEachern

Vice-President

Five Crows Gallery & Handcrafted Gifts, Studios @ 3 Adams St.

Bruce Weisberg

Treasurer

Middlesex Savings Bank

Steve Levinsky

Clerk

Studios @ 3 Adams St.

Martha White (Executive Committee)

Natick Town Administrator

Steve J. Brayman

Director

Fitness Distributors

James Errickson

Director

Natick Director - Community & Economic Development

Ted Giannacopoulos

Director

Dolphin Seafood Restaurant

David Lavalley

Director

The Center for Arts in Natick

Betty C. Scott

Director

The Frame Shop & Gallery, MBTA Committee

Steve Sousa

Director

MutualOne Bank

Avigail Shimshoni

Director

Natick Design Review Board

Stephen W. Wolfe

Director

Clark's Block

Athena Pandolf

Executive Director

Renee Woodard

Marketing/Administrative Asst.

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