a 501c3 non-profit with a mission centered around economic and cultural vibrancy in Downtown Nashua, NH
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The Downtowner
Your Source For All Things Local!
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For more Downtown information, visit DowntownNashua.org
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Our photo of the week was captured by Kerry Miller of Mayor Donchess’ office, who shot this from her City Hall window last week, as the storm clouds dramatically rolled in! Great image!
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Do you have some great pictures of our vibrant Downtown you’d like to show off? Post them to our Facebook page, or send them to us by email! We love to share images that capture the beauty and excitement of Downtown Nashua.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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GET READY: DANCIN’ IN THE PARK IS COMING!
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The City of Nashua and Great American Downtown present three outdoor dancing events!
Latin, Big Band and German Oompah music
Dust off those dancing shoes! Since 2016, families, friends and neighbors have gathered in the closed-off street in front of City Hall â and now, in the parking lot at beautiful Renaissance Park â to dance the warm summer night away! Attendees enjoy free lessons from local dance instructors, music fills the air, and all are invited to DANCE!
Due to popular demand, we’ve put together THREE great events this year! Each event will focus on a specific cultural style of dance. Instructors will be there to show you the basics for an hour; then our guest musicians will heat up the night with two 45-minute sets:
July 30: Latin night â Beantown Social Club
Aug. 20: Big Band night â Dan Gable and the Abletones
Oct. 16: Oompah in the Park â Wunder Kapelle
July 30th & August 20th events will be held from 7â10 pm, at Renaissance Park on Water Street, in Downtown Nashua. Grab your friends and mark your calendar!
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THURSDAY: COMMUNITY ART PROJECT INSTALLED AT SJH
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‘1,000 Peace Cranes’ project dedication event
at St. Joseph Hospital
6:30 pm Thursday, July 8
The Nashua International Sculpture Symposium will hold an event to celebrate the installation of their latest art project, in the atrium of St. Joseph Hospital, 172 Kinsley Street, this Thursday at 6:30 pm. One thousand origami paper cranes will be installed on a 10-foot branch display. The event will include food, music and more.
The 2021 Nashua International Sculpture Symposium may be over for now, with the striking and beautiful new pieces installed in a sculpture garden at 6 Church Street in Nashua, but the fun continues with the “1,000 Cranes for Nashua project,” the start of a series of activities and events for people to get involved with all over the Nashua area throughout the year.
More than 1,000 origami paper cranes were made. Artist and NISS board member Kate Pritchard of Nashua, who developed the project, has created an art piece which will display 1,000 of the cranes, to be revealed in the spacious and airy atrium at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua. The cranes have been created since April and May by kids, adults and families.
According to Japanese legend, if someone folds 1,000 paper cranes, they will be granted a wish. According to Pritchard, the activity is based on a book titled ‘Sadako Sasaki,’ the story of a young girl injured by the atomic bombing at Hiroshima, Japan, during World War II; a children’s peace monument located there is dedicated to her and children annually send their 1,000 paper cranes there to be hung in her honor.
“The cranes also represent good luck, good health and loyalty to one another, so it seemed a perfect way to bring connection and positivity to people,” Pritchard said. The cranes are also seen as a sign of peace, often are given to people who are ill, as a wish for healing and recovery, too.
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SATURDAY: LIGHT PARADE ON THE NASHUA RIVER
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Light parade on the Nashua River
Dusk, Saturday, July 10
From the organizers:
“We will meet up the Millyard Technology Park @ 7pm to decorate our boats.
We launch by 8pm and paddle towards downtown!
When you get to a fountain (there are 3) paddle around it twice!
Remember⦠Itâs all about FUN!
Itâs not a race”
Spectators enjoy great views from all along the Nashua Riverwalk, with convenient free parking in the Renaissance Park lot, Water Street Surface Lot, and High Street Garage.
Check out Nashua’s plan for public amenities along the Nashua Riverfront here: https://www.nashuanh.gov/1140/Nashua-Riverfront-Development-Plan
This event is enthusiastically promoted by Great American Downtown, with entertainment provided by the Nick Goumas Quartet in Renaissance Park from 7-9:30pm – thanks to #NHGives 2021 Donors!
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WEDâFRI: 3 SILVER KNIGHTS HOME GAMES
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Nashua Silver Knights home games
vs. Vermont Lake Monsters
6â9 pm Wednesday, July 7
vs. Brockton Rox
6â9 pm Thursday, July 8
vs. Worcester Bravehearts
6â9 pm Friday, July 9
** Fireworks after this game! **
Catch a home game â or three! â at historic Holman Stadium!
Come cheer on our Nashua Silver Knights baseball team! Food and fun for the whole family.
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TUESDAY: VETERANS COFFEE CLUB AT SENIOR CENTER
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Nashua Senior Activity Center hosts
Veterans’ Coffee Club
9 am Tuesday, July 13
Join Barney Barbera, Chairman of the City of Nashua Mayor’s Veterans’ Council, as he brings guests in to speak about a variety of topics pertaining to veterans.
Free and open to the public, however, seating is limited, so call ahead to the Nashua Senior Center at 603- 889-6155 to let them know you’re coming by!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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FARMERS MARKET FEATURES THIS WEEKEND
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1. CREATIVE UNION COMMUNITY ART PROJECT
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City of Nashua, Currier Museum joint project
“Creative Union” holds event at Nashua Farmers Market
â first of three events this weekend
Creative Union is a community-centered art project conceived by multimedia artist Elisa Hamilton and organized by the Currier Museum of Art in partnership with the City of Nashua.
Join us for a hands-on creative workshop at the Nashua Farmers Market! Come together with fellow community members to create festive paper sculptures and handmade decorations that will become part of a joyful community celebration in downtown Nashua this fall.
This workshop is FREE, open to all, and fun for all ages! There will be two more event projects at the market, on Aug. 8 and Aug 29.
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2. LIVE MUSIC WITH THE NEW ENGLANDERS
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Local folk band
The New Englanders
all day at the market
Come enjoy the positive energy of The New Englanders! The New Englanders are a country/folk band hailing from Southern New Hampshire. This six-piece acoustic band has been performing regularly since 2006 throughout New England, where they bring their toe-tapping sound to local county fairs, festivals, coffee houses and other venues, and offer a variety of originals and popular cover tunes ranging from Johnny Cash to the Grateful Dead to Bob Dylan and many more.
They’ll be doling out the tunes in City Hall Plaza, right in front on Main Street. Be sure to stop by and get energized during your walkabout at the Farmers Market!
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3. YUMMY JONAH CRABS ARE COMING!
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Jonah crabs are BACK this weekend!
Get to the market EARLY for your place in line!
These big, sweet crabs always sell out â and FAST! Our fisherman friends at Farmers Market Lobster NH will be with us bright and early, and so should you! Bring your cooler and fill up on the fresh-caught goodness!
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4. THIS WEEK’S FREE KIDS’ PROJECT WITH PAT!
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The Crafty Clubhouse
kids’ craft projects
Nashua Farmers Market
10 amâ2 pm Sundays
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Kids of all ages are invited to sit with Pat Silva at her crafting table, to do a make-and-take activity while parents shop the farmers market. Pat will offer a new project each week, so there’s always something fun going on! It’s free to participate!
“I have always found arts and crafts to be calming and I enjoy spending time with young folks,” Pat says. “I retired as a secretary after 24 years at Elm Street Middle School, and am a lifetime member of the Nashua Area Artists’ Association, so bringing kids and art together was a natural. When I heard about the Kindness Rock’s project, I just knew I had to introduce that to the kids, also. Paul Shea’s generosity with helping fund the project made it a reality for the Farmer’s Market.”
We are so pleased to have Pat back again! Some of you might remember her table at our indoor winter market at the old Alec’s Shoe Store in 2019. Check out The Crafty Clubhouse on Facebook, and stop by and see what’s happening each Sunday!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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SUMMER FOOD RESOURCES FROM GNFC
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Greater Nashua Food Council
announces free opportunities for community
The Greater Nashua Food Council asked us to share these flyers that hold information on where to obtain food resources for our food-insecure neighbors this summer. Please reach out to them if you need further information!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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AURA PHOTOGRAPHY AT TANGLED ROOTS
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Aura photography at Tangled Roots Herbal
11 amâ4 pm Saturday, July 10
Tangled Roots Herbal, 95 W. Pearl Street, is pleased to bring Bob back for a day of Aura Photography â a simple yet powerful way to translate auras into the physical world.
Learn what the colors of your aura mean, and how to manage them with a in-depth 11+ page report.
Appointments are $50 and slots are available every 20 minutes. Click below to register!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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LIVE MUSIC IS BACK IN DOWNTOWN NASHUA!
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SUMMERTIME MEANS outdoor dining and live entertainment in Downtown Nashua! Whether it’s musicians, comedians, trivia night or more, the options for a fun night out are increasing. If you know of a bar or restaurant featuring live music, shoot us an email so we can promote them here every week!
Here are some of the artists slated for performing this weekend. Call to confirm times and musicians.
Saturday Sidewalk Sessions â Throughout Downtown!
(live music/street performance Saturdays 2â5 pm)
Corner of West Pearl & Main, at the fountain â Alex Minasian Trio
(live music Mon.âThurs. 5:30â8:30 pm; Fri.âSat. 5:30â9 pm)
Thursday â Ted Solovicos
Friday â Johnny Angel
Saturday â Pete Massa
(occasional live music Sat. 6 pm; check their Facebook page)
(live music Fri.âSat. 8â10 pm)
Friday â Nicole Knox Murphy
Saturday â Jamie Cain
(live music on the outdoor patio, Sat. and Sun. 4â6 pm)
Saturday â Bacchus
(live music outdoors, weather permitting, Sun. 3â6 pm)
(live music outdoors, weather permitting, Fri.âSat. 9:30 pmâmidnight)
Friday: The Mockingbirds
(live music outdoors, weather permitting, Thurs. 7:30â10:30 pm)
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ARE YOU A DOWNTOWN VENUE
PRESENTING LIVE MUSIC?
LET US KNOW!
Please email us at [email protected] with your upcoming musicians, so we can share the info with our readers!
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Thank you for being a subscriber to The Downtowner!
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Great American Downtown is a Nashua based 501c3 Nonprofit Corporation that provides coordination, collaboration and partnerships that unify the entire Nashua community around a common vision for an attractive downtown that is vibrant, viable and truly reflects the character of our city. Learn all about our wide variety of programs here.
We’re happy to share information about your upcoming event in and around Downtown Nashua! If you would like to submit an event to be featured in The Downtowner, or are interested in any other sponsorship and marketing opportunities through Great American Downtown, contact our Downtown Marketing Coordinator at [email protected].
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