Texas-born Pinot’s Palette, a “paint and sip” studio-turned-franchise with 159 locations throughout the country and Canada, celebrated the opening of its first Long Beach location at “The Streets” on Saturday.

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“Pine Avenue is the perfect location for Long Beach’s only Pinot’s Palette,” Monica Ochoa and Mark Pollard, studio co-owners of Pinot’s Palette, said in a statement. “We look forward to enhancing the downtown area with a sprinkling of artistry, alcohol and amusement for locals and visitors alike.”

In attendance during the ribbon-cutting ceremony were Abigail Mejia, senior field deputy for Mayor Robert Garcia, Tony Shooshani, managing member of Shooshani Developers and owners of The Streets, Jeremy Harris, senior vice president at the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, and Toliver Morris, president, and Catherine Morris, vice president, at William Morris Commercial, according to the release.

Pinot’s Palette offers a staff of paint instructors and supplies—including brushes, canvases and aprons—during two-hour events social get-togethers at $35 and three-hour events for creatives wanting more of a challenge at $45. Prices vary for specialty events, which include Date Night, Project Pet, Black Light Painting and Pay It Forward, as well as private events.

“Pinot’s Palette is a great addition to the alluring mix of retailers now on this block of Pine Avenue including The Pie Bar, Romeo Chocolates and Crepe Crafters,” stated Shooshani. “We’re sure that their presence will continue the growing interest and business to this area of the downtown district.”

For more information on Pinot’s Palette including the monthly event schedule visit the website here.

Pinot’s Palette is located at 470 Pine Avenue.