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 photos of the week, taken by our Executive Director Paul Shea, showcase some of the highlights of our first 2021 Dancin’ in the Park event: Latin night with the terrific band, Beantown Social Club. Thanks to Theo of HTM Dance for the free lessons, and the food from Casa Blanca Restaurant was a huge hit! And everyone cooled off with Hazy Ice Cream!
More than 250 people of all ages came and danced the night away with us, and we had a great time in the beautiful evening weather. We look forward to welcoming you all back to Renaissance Park for our second event, Aug. 20, when Dancin’ in the Park presents Big Band night with Dan Gabel and the Abletones!
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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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ALL WEEK TIL SUNDAY: FUN FOR A GREAT CAUSE!
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Charitable gaming
to benefit Great American Downtown
August 2â8, 2021
Have a thrilling night out with friends, for a great cause!
Enjoy poker, pool, sports betting and more, and a portion of the proceeds will help us continue our events and vibrancy endeavors that bring folks to Downtown Nashua.
Boston Billiards has given away a whopping $10 million to NH nonprofits! WOW! That’s a celebratory photo of hitting that landmark, below.
Learn more by clicking the link. And THANK YOU!
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AUGUST IS NH EATS LOCAL MONTH!
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Eat local, support local!
August is NH Eats Local Month
Each week in August, there’s a new way to support our local food purveyors, during the NH Eats Local initiative. The first week, we showed our support for local farmers markets; next week, it’s pick-your-own!
WEEK 2, AUG 8-14 â PICK YOUR OWN
Find a Pick Your Own farm near you and snap a photo of you and your family and friends picking your own locally grown fruits or veggies. Post photos on social media with the hashtag #NHEatsLocal to not only show support, but to possibly win a great prize!
We’ll let you know what the other weeks’ topics are as we eat our way through August! You can also read more on their Facebook page.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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FREE MEALS FOR FAMILIES IN AUGUST
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Free family meals distributed in August by
Soel Sistas LLC
Do you or someone you know need help feeding the family this summer?
Soel Sistas LLC is offering no-questions-asked free meals at dinner time for the month of August.
Owner Kendra will have multiple stops on Mondays and Fridays â see above flyer for locations.
If you have any questions or would like to donate to keep this kind and needed service going, contact Kendra at 603-943-1469.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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TUESDAY: GET WILD AT THE LIBRARY!
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Wildlife Encounters live animal program
6â7 pm Tuesday, Aug. 10
No registration required. Before you come, check back HERE for weather-related cancellations, as the even will be held outdoors in the library plaza.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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FARMERS MARKET FEATURES THIS WEEKEND
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HAZY ICE CREAM TRUCK SERVES IT UP â FREE!
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Granite State Credit Union presents free ice cream
at the Hazy Ice Cream truck this week!
Thanks to the generosity of our Nashua Farmers Market sponsor Granite State Credit Union â who are celebrating their upcoming new Nashua location, opening soon at 190 Broad Street â we will have the Hazy Ice Cream truck at the market this weekend, offering free ice cream to our visitors! YUM!!! ð¦
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COME TOGETHER VIA ART WITH CREATIVE UNION!
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Creative Union community art project
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!
Creative Union will be at the Farmers Market again on August 29.
This project is made possible by The Currier Museum Nashua Endowment and the generous support of the City of Nashua.
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LIVE MUSIC AT THE MARKET!
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The New Englanders are back this weekend, sharing their fun and folksy vibe with you! Check them out at the City Hall Plaza steps, right on Main Street!
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Melissa Coppola, owner of Vibe Yoga at 182 Main Street, is a woman of many talents! In addition to her yoga practice, she’s a hip-hop rapper and an artist. She’s sharing the latter portion of herself with us this weekend, offering a variety of handmade items.
These little hand-sewn bags (approx 4″x6″) are $3 or only $1 if you buy a bracelet or set of Mala Beads. They are sturdy two-ply fabric and perfect for holding your crystals, beads, jewelry or knick knacks.
Stop by and say hello to Melissa to learn about classes and workshops at her super-cool studio in Downtown Nashua!
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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.
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
Fridays â Karaoke night, 9 pm
Thursdays â Karaoke night
Fridays â live music 7â10 pm
Saturday â live music 9:30 pmâ1 am
(live music Mon.âThurs. 5:30â8:30 pm; Fri.âSat. 5:30â9 pm)
Thursday â Austin McCarthy
Friday â Johnny Angel
Saturday â Paul Gromley
(occasional live music Sat. 9 pm; check their Facebook page)
Saturday â Kevin Horan
(live music Fri.âSat. 8â10 pm)
Friday â Nicole Knox Murphy
Saturday â Bill’s Band
(live music on the outdoor patio, Sat. and Sun. 4â6 pm)
Saturday â Charlie Chronopoulos
Saturday â 8â9:30 pm: comedy with Mike Koutrobis and Friends
(live music outdoors, weather permitting, Sun. 3â6 pm)
(live music outdoors, weather permitting, Fri.âSat. 9:30 pmâmidnight)
Friday â tbd
(live music outdoors, weather permitting, Thurs. 7:30â10:30 pm)
This Thursday â tbd
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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