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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Meri Goyette
4/2/1926- 7/23/2021
Our photo of the week honors Nashua arts community icon Meri Goyette. We are devastated to lose this energetic, impactful and sassy woman that we called our friend.
Meri, we will miss you and your irrepressible spirit â so perfectly captured in the archival photo above â but your astonishing contributions to the Nashua arts will be enjoyed and experienced for decades to come. Read more about Meri’s amazing life HERE.
Whether it’s the dozens of public sculptures created from your Nashua International Sculpture Symposium over the years, or your tribute sculpture to your beloved husband, Charlie, at Rotary Common Park, your love of art is spread all over our city.
And we’ll see the gleam in your eye in all of it.
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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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JOIN US FRIDAY FOR LATIN MUSIC, FOOD AND FUN!
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Dancin’ in the Park Latin Night
with Beantown Social Club
7â10 pm Friday, July 30
Join us Friday night in Le Parc De Notre Renaissance Francaise on Water Street for Dancin’ in the Park!
Check out all the fun to be had!
This event is free to attend, and open to all!
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GET INTO THE MOOD FOR FRIDAY WITH LATIN FLAVOR!
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From Brazil to Mexico, from PR to the DR, and beyond:
Nashua serves up Latin dishes
Downtown Nashua boasts more than a dozen restaurants serving up all the flavors of Hispanic and Latin food you could desire. Why not try some place new tonight? Travel to a different country with the family recipes of our neighbors!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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FRIDAY: SINGLES MIXER AT SILVER KNIGHTS GAME
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Singles mixer and baseball!
6 pm Friday, July 30
Dynamic Introductions, your local Nashua matchmaker, invites you to join them for a fun night at the ballgame on Friday, July 30!
Your $25 price of admission includes food and limited beer, wine and beverages. Mix and Mingle at 6 pm, then the game starts at 7 pm â Nashua Silver Knights host the Westfield Starfires. Fireworks show finale after the game!
A great place to bring a friend — and to meet new ones!
REGISTER HERE to purchase your ticket in advance; limited seating for 20 people only, for singles 50 and older!
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FRIDAY: VIRTUAL THEATER GOES HIGH-TECH!
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‘Annie Jr.’ virtual musical theater production
Streaming Friday, July 30 â Sunday, Aug. 1
It’s been a hard-knock life for everyone this past year, but we didn’t let it keep us from doing what we love. For many, that means participating in theater performances.
This MCTP adult/youth community show of Annie Jr. was filmed on a green stage with one actor at a time, due to COVID-19 safety protocols. That footage was laid upon hand-painted back drops to cleverly overcome the pandemic challenges of mounting a show.
It was challenging, rehearsing online and with only 1 or 2 in-person rehearsals prior to filming. Director Marc M. Murai spent hours editing the footage, to present this fun and truly unique experience â for the viewers and the actors themselves.
Check out this SUPER-COOL PROMO TRAILER that gives you a sneak peek, tells you how they did it, and how to grab your tickets for virtual viewing. You can also point and zoom your smartphone’s camera at the QR code in the image above!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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SATURDAY: FAIRY TALE DAY AT GREELEY PARK!
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Fairy Tale Concert and Dress-up Day at Greeley Park
11 amâ2 pm Saturday, July 31
Free to attend for all!
Nashua Parks & Rec invites you to dress up as your favorite fairy tale character and join them for a Fairy Tale Concert and interactive event at the Greeley Park Bandshell, 100 Concord Street.
At 11 am, welcome all your favorite princesses for a live interactive event with Party Palace. There will be singing, dancing, and much more!
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NEXT WEEK: CHARITABLE GAMING FUN!
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Boston Billiards charitable gaming week
for Great American Downtown
August 2â8, 2021
Boston Billiards, 55 Northeastern Blvd., Nashua
Help our mission!
Want to have some fun and help a local nonprofit?
Stop by and enjoy poker, pool, sports betting and more â plus food and drinks â and 35% of the clubâs earnings during that week will be donated.
In accordance with the Racing and Charitable Gaming Division of the New Hampshire Lottery Commission, Boston Billiard Club & Casino donates 35 percent of all gaming proceeds to a 501(3)(c) non-profit licensed with the New Hampshire Lottery Commission.
This charitable gaming event revenue is critical to Great American Downtownâs ongoing programming and events that bring vibrancy and fun to Downtown Nashua. THANK YOU!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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FARMERS MARKET FEATURES THIS WEEKEND
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NEW OFFERS FROM MOLA FOODS!
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Mola Foods now offers take-and-go meals at the market!
Mola Foods, who also have a storefront at 9 Simon Street here in Nashua, are excited to bring some of their take-and-go meals now at the market!
They have lots of meals to choose from (see more of them HERE), but try these two offerings at the market this weekend:
- Vegetarian Jollof rice: $12.50 (add $2 for meat or tofu)
Jollof rice with veggies and mushrooms. Veggie only: Indulge in our Jollof rice using our Nigerian-spice blend. This rice is mildly spicy. You can make it non-plant-based by adding meat (beef) or balsa-braised chicken (add $2 for meat)
- Cameroonian poulet DG: $14.50
Cameroonian Poulet D.G is made with mixed veggies, fried plantains and chicken.
Owner LaFortune Jeannette and her team offer a truly vast selection of items. Take some time to visit their all-encompassing website HERE, and be sure to stop by their booth and take home some world flavor!
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DISCOVER THE FUN OF RENTABLE SCOOTERS
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Bird Scooters demo
Jeremy will be here for a rescheduled opportunity to learn about and try the City’s rentable scooters from Bird. Stop by his table and check ’em out â they’re a fun, affordable and accessible way to get around town!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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TUESDAY: NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
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National Night Out
5:30â7:30 pm Tuesday, Aug. 3
Join our Nashua Police and Fire Departments and your neighbors at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua, in celebrating National Night Out this coming Tuesday evening. Meet those who protect and serve our community, while enjoying food, games, raffles and more activities.
The event will be held at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua at One Positive Place (the end of Grand Avenue, near Ledge Street Elementary School).
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police/community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.
Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities from all fifty states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide on the first Tuesday in August (Texas and select areas celebrate on the first Tuesday in October). Neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, exhibits and much, much more.
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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.
Great American Downtown’s Saturday Sidewalk Sessions
Live music 2â5 pm around Downtown Nashua
This Saturday:
Alex Minasian Trio at corner of Pearl and Main Street
Wendee Glick & Friends at Bicentennial Park
Thursdays â Karaoke night
Fridays â live music 7â10 pm
Saturday â live music 9:30 pmâ1 am; The Smashing Cranberries (90’s cover tunes)
(live music Mon.âThurs. 5:30â8:30 pm; Fri.âSat. 5:30â9 pm)
Thursday â Johnny Angel
Friday â Dough Thompson
Saturday â Rick Watson
(occasional live music Saturdays; check their Facebook page)
Closed to the public this Saturday
(live music Fri.âSat. 8â10 pm)
Friday â Matt the Sax
Saturday â Jamie Cain
(live music on the outdoor patio, Sat. and Sun. 4â6 pm)
Saturday â Wooden Soul
(live music outdoors, weather permitting, Sun. 3â6 pm)
(live music outdoors, weather permitting, Fri.âSat. 9:30 pmâmidnight)
Friday â ODB Project
(live music outdoors, weather permitting, Thurs. 7:30â10:30 pm)
Triana Wilson appearing second Thursday monthly.
Blair Leavitt appearing third Thursday monthly.
Andrew Marshall appearing fourth Thursday monthly.
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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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