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 this super-cool wide-angle shot captured by Craig Michaud Photography, from the roof of the Masonic Building in Downtown Nashua. It shows the site of the future Nashua Performing Arts Center. Craig intends to take a photo once a month to show the evolving progress. Great idea!
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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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FEATURED EVENT: RIVER LIGHT PARADE AND PARTY!
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Independence Weekend festivities!
Nashua river light parade, live music
2â9 pm Saturday, July 3
Great American Downtown is excited to promote the Nashua Area Kayak Exploration Destinations group’s next Nashua River Light Parade! Search for the group on Facebook to get involved with this, and other great kayak excursions in the area!
Our Saturday Sidewalk Sessions series continues, with live street music on Saturday afternoon from 2â5 pm at City Hall, at the corner of Pearl & Main, and at Bicentennial Park, by the Main Street Bridge! Featuring:
- The Alex Minasian Trio
- Wendee Glick & Friends
- The Humans Being
We’re also excited to be hosting live music along the Nashua River during the light parade event! Enjoy great viewing, all along the Nashua Riverwalk â whether you’re on the Main Street bridge, or down in beautiful Renaissance Park on Water Street, or in the Lofts 34 parking lot.
Light Parade Details from the organizers: “Meet up anytime after 7 pm at Millyard Technology Park, decorate your people-powered boat. Everybody in boats in the water by 8 pm; we will paddle downtown at 8:15 pm sharp! Lights are required for this event! This event may be re-scheduled due to inclement weather.”
Like and follow the Facebook event below for more details!
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FRIDAY: FREE FAMILY FLICK AT GREELEY PARK!
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Pics in the Park
at dusk, Friday, July 2
‘Wonder Woman: 1984’
Every other Friday during the summer, weather-permitting, Nashua Parks & Rec invites you and your family to bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy Pics in the Park, a free outdoor movie at dusk, at the Greeley Park Bandshell, 100 Concord Street.
Mark your calendar for this recurring event, and enjoy some free entertainment this summer! Start time is contingent on sunset; why not come early and have a picnic?
This week’s feature:
Wonder Woman 1984. Rated PG-13 (2020 Adventure/Action) 2 hours, 31 min.
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SATURDAY: NASHUA SILVER KNIGHTS HOME GAME
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Nashua Silver Knights vs. Pittsfield Suns
6â9 pm Saturday, July 3
Catch a home game at historic Holman Stadium!
Come cheer on our Nashua Silver Knights baseball team! Food and fun for the whole family. This Saturday, they host the Pittsfield Suns.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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DISCOUNTED ADVANCE TICKETS UNTIL TUESDAY!
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Gate City Music Fest
August 27
advance tickets discounted until July 6
Gate City Brew Fest decided to pivot this summer, in order to still have a fun event that was easier to navigate during the current health challenges. They’re excited to present a new event, Gate City Music Fest, to be held Friday, August 27 at historic Holman Stadium. Music, food, drinks â rain or shine!
The event will feature these popular bands:
- Cracker
- Entrain
- Muddy Ruckus
In additional to stadium seats, there will be six-person pods on the outfield grass, as well as stadium bowl seats.
Pod tickets are on sale now, and until Tuesday, July 6 are discounted to $125 per pod. CLICK HERE to snag yours! You can feel safe to buy tickets now, because this event will be held rain or shine!
We’ll bring you more information closer to the event, but be sure to visit the event website by clicking below!
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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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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: THE CRAFTY CLUBHOUSE!
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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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NASHUA AT TOP OF LIST OF BEST-RUN CITIES IN US!
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WalletHub: Nashua is one of the best-run cities
Nashua ranked fourth overall as one of the best-run cities in the country, according to a recent metric evaluation done by WalletHub. Nearby Manchester also made the cut of 150 well-run cities, coming in at number 14.
Read more about how WalletHub made its determinations on efficacy of local governance, by clicking below to read our blog:
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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Liquid Therapy’s “Still Serving NEIPA” gives back to vets
Liquid Therapy at 14 Court Street invites you in for a cold one for a cause!
Shown here, the local brewers batched up a special brew with Nashua sergeant and local VFW member Chris Ditulio. The resulting Still Serving NEIPA will be sold, and $1 from each 16 oz. pint purchased will go to VFW Post 483.
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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)
Bicentennial Park/Main Street Bridge â Wendee Glick & Friends
Corner of West Pearl & Main, at the fountain â Alex Minasian Trio
Bicentennial Park/Main Street Bridge â Humans Being
Park Renaissance, down Water Street â Tumbletoads
(live music Mon.âThurs. 5:30â8:30 pm; Fri.âSat. 5:30â9 pm)
Thursday â
Friday â
Saturday â
(occasional live music Sat. 6 pm; check their Facebook page)
(live music Fri.âSat. 8â10 pm)
Friday â Rick Carr
Saturday â Sam Diedrich
(live music on the outdoor patio, Sat. 4â6 pm)
Saturday â Brian Wall
(live music outdoors, weather permitting, Sun. 3â6 pm)
(live music outdoors, weather permitting, Fri.âSat. 9 pmâmidnight)
Friday, 8â11 pm: Lee Ross
Saturday, 8â11 pm: not available at press time
Sunday, noonâ3 pm: Jamie Cain
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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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