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 is another glorious capture by photographer Chris Boncoddo of FlipSide ImageWorks. This majestic swan was spotted near the Nashua River dam at Mine Falls. Gorgeous!
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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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Nashua Trick or Treat night
6â8 pm Sunday, Oct. 31
Trick or treat is ON in 2021!
The City of Nashua will go forward with its annual trick-or-treating hours on Halloween night, from 6â8 pm Sunday, Oct. 31.
Everyone is asked to abide by guidelines put forth by the City of Nashuaâs Department of Public Health and Community Services, in an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
If you are sick or you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you should NOT participate in Halloween activities in-person and should NOT give out candy to trick-or-treaters.
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CALL FOR ARTISTS FOR LIBRARY GALLERY!
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Nashua Public Library seeks artists
Apply through Saturday, Oct. 31
After a long unanticipated break, the Nashua Public Library is calling for artists to show in its gallery in 2022. Artists will exhibit their work for two months and can host a public reception.
Read their Gallery Guidelines HERE. Interested artists can fill out an application online HERE.
Artists will be notified by November 15, 2021, about the the status of their application. Selection will be by a committee of library staff.
Stop by the Art Gallery any time that the library is open. For more information, visit the library webpage HERE or contact Holly at [email protected] or 603-589-4633.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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VOTING ENDS ON HALLOWEEN FOR SCARECROWS!
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#DOWNTOWNSCARECROWS are on the move!
Voting ends on Sunday, Oct. 31
VOTING IS FINISHING UP! The 2021 Downtown Scarecrows competitors STILL need your votes!
More than two dozen local businesses, nonprofits and schools are participating this year. We’ve hung their handiwork up and down Main Street; won’t you come check them out, and vote for your favorites?
You can vote for multiple scarecrows every day, but only once per ‘crow, per day.
As terrific as they look on our contest page, they are even more spectacular â or is that spooktacular? â up close and in-person! Your social media photos of your selfies with them are worth even more points for them! Be sure to set them the Public, and use the hashtag #DowntownScarecrows
Voting will be OCT. 14â31
You can vote once per scarecrow, every day
Winners announced NOV. 1
See the whole ‘crow crew by clicking below,
and checking out our contest page!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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SYMPHONY NH PERFORMS AT ICONIC, HISTORIC CHURCH
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Symphony NH “Suites and Schubert”
at Nashua’s Coptic Church
7:30 pm Friday, Nov. 5
Join Symphony NH for an evening of music selections by Bach, Schubert, and Florence Price, at the beautiful St. Mary and Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church, 39 Chandler St., Nashua.
Program:
PRICE, Suite of Dances
BACH, Air from Orchestral Suite No. 3
SCHUBERT, Symphony No. 5
Roger Kalia, Conductor
Suites and Schubert with Symphony NH
Friday, November 5th at 7:30pm | Doors open at 6:45
Learn more and Buy Tickets HERE
*Proof of Vaccination is required upon entry. Masks must remain on for the duration of the concert. Learn more at www.symphonynh.org/safety
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‘AN EVENING OF BLACK RENAISSANCE’
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An Evening of Black Renaissance
6â10 pm Friday, Nov. 5
Black Lives Matter Nashua will host an evening of music and art from the Jazz era, as well as dinner, at a Nov. 5 event being held at the historic Hunt Memorial Library, 6 Main Street.
All proceeds from ticket sales will be used to fund Black Lives Matter Nashua’s Mutual Aid program and Holiday toy/book/food drives.
- Come dressed in your Harlem best!
- Speakers and performers to be announced.
- Music guests or speakers interested in participating in this event should email [email protected]
Please note: All guests MUST bring proof of vaccination or negative Covid-19 test taken within the last 72 hours. Masks are required.
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FLEA MARKET AT SENIOR CENTER
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Fall Flea Market
Nashua Senior Activity Center
9 amâ2 pm Saturday, Nov. 6
The market will showcase more than 30 vendors selling new and used merchandise, a book sale, a “fill-a-bag for $5” offer (on clothing only) at the Thrift Shop, a raffle and much more.
Come on down to the Center and find some great deals. Plenty of free parking in the Nashua Senior Center lot.
Vendor space is available for $25 a table. Please contact Margo Bell at 603-816-2643.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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TWO WAYS TO HONOR OUR LOCAL VETERANS
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OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM: MEALS FOR VETS
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Buy dinner for a veteran in Nashua
October 11 â November 11
Now through Veterans Day, your $5 donation can purchase a meal for Nashua’s veterans.
Dinners will consist of ham, macaroni and cheese, and southwest style corn. Dessert will be provided by Jajabelles.
CLICK HERE for more info, or to support Veterans Day activities online!
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VETERANS DAY PARADE IS HAPPENING NOV. 11
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Nashua Veterans Day Parade
11:11 am, Thursday, Nov. 11
GREAT NEWS! The celebration of our local veterans is a GO! Nashua’s Veterans Day Parade will proceed this year! Details below!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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‘FALL INTO’ LIVE MUSIC IN DOWNTOWN NASHUA!
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Downtown Nashua is still serving up food, drinks and live entertainment. 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 outside, all around Downtown Nashua
Alex Minasian @ E. Pearl and Main Street
Thursdays â Open Mic night, 7:30â11 pm
Fridays â Karaoke night, 9:30 pmâclose
Thursdays â Karaoke night
(live music Mon.âThurs. 5:30â8:30 pm; Fri.âSat. 5:30â9 pm)
Thursday â Justin Jordan
Friday â Chris Cavanaugh
Saturday â Clint Lapointe
(occasional live music Sat.; check their Facebook page)
(live music on the outdoor patio, Sat. and Sun. 4â6 pm)
Saturday: Bradley Copper Kettle and Friends, 3 pm
(live music outdoors, weather permitting, Sun. 3â6 pm)
(live music outdoors, weather permitting, Fri.âSat. 9:30 pmâmidnight)
Saturday: Halloween Bash, 8 pm (costume contest with prizes, music by Vere Hill)
(live music Thursdays, 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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