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Photo of the Week
 
 
 
 
Our photos of the week are from the new location for Pennichuck Water‘s headquarters, right here in Downtown Nashua at 25 Walnut Street on the oval (aka Hellenic Circle). They’ve begun decorating for the holidays, and are excited to participate in Dazzling December, Presented by Granite State Credit Union. Read more about that, below!
 
 
 
 
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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ARE YOU READY TO BE DAZZLED?
 
 
 
 
Dazzling December
Holiday Lighting Contest!
Presented by Granite State Credit Union 
Voting is LIVE!
Great American Downtown‘s second annual holiday lighting contest invites Nashua homes and Downtown businesses to get festive and brighten up our winter nights with their most magical displays of lights and decorations!
Check out the photos on our contest page, and plan on printing our driving-tour map once it up. Then pile into the car with the kids and be dazzled! While you are out and about, be sure to check out our holiday projections display, right across the street from Martha’s Exchange! (pictured below)
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GET DAZZLED!
 
 
 
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FEATURED EVENT: ARTHUB HOLDS OPEN HOUSE
 
 
 
 
Shop local art at ArtHub Open House
11 am–4 pm Sunday, Dec. 19
Nashua Area Artists’ Association‘s storefront – the ArtHub Gallery, at 107 W. Pearl St. in Downtown Nashua – invites you to explore the beauty of locally made art this Sunday at their Open House event.
Come meet some local artists and find something truly unique and special for your holiday gift giving! Snacks and wine will be offered. Shop local and support your community artists!
 
 
 
 
 
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GET ‘THE NASHUA EXPERIENCE’ AT THE LIBRARY
 
 
 
 
“The Nashua Experience”
available for sale at Nashua Public Library
 
The Nashua Public Library invites you to save 40% on a history of Nashua book, just in time for the holidays.
Through December 30, save 40 percent on The Nashua Experience: A Three-Decade Upgrade, 1978-2008. The book was written in 2008 by three Nashua librarians: Alison Zaya, Steven Butzel, and Linda N. Taggart.
Share the memories of the “Best Place to Live in America,” the growth of high-tech, the fight for a wetlands ordinance, the sesquicentennial celebration, the visit of the Olympic torch, and much more. You can even see a picture of Mayor Jim Donchess during his first round as mayor, when he was only in his thirties!
The book is a great gift for anyone who loves Nashua. Originally priced at $25, it is available now for just $15 (cash or check) at the front desk in the Nashua Public Library, at 2 Court St.
 
 
 
 
 
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BOND… SYMPHONY NH DOES BOND
 
 
 
 
Symphony NH’s
‘Music of James Bond’
7:30 pm Thursday, Dec. 30
Symphony New Hampshire invites you to enjoy a night of music and adventure!
The name is Bond – James Bond.  Join Symphony NH for the music from five decades of Bond films.  Included are such iconic songwriters from Shirley Bassey to Paul McCartney and Carly Simon to Adele.  This concert is an exciting musical salute to the phenomenon that is James Bond – and a few other famous spies we’ve come to know over the years!
Including music selections:
Themes from 007, A Medley for Orchestra
    – Goldfinger
    – You Only Live Twice
    – For Your Eyes Only
    – From Russia With Love
Mission Impossible Theme
Pink Panther
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Created in conjunction with Randall Craig Fleischer
Ticket prices vary. Doors open at 6:45 pm. 
PLEASE NOTE: Face masks and proof of vaccination are required for entry. Learn more about our Health and Safety protocols by visiting: www.symphonynh.org/safety
 
 
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‘FALL INTO’ LIVE MUSIC IN DOWNTOWN NASHUA!
 
 
 
 
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.
Casey Magee’s Irish Pub – 8 Temple St.
Thursdays – Open Mic night, 7:30–11 pm
Fridays –  Karaoke night, 9:30 pm–close
Fody’s Tavern â€“ 9 Clinton St.
None listed at press time
Fratello’s – 194 Main St.
(live music Mon.–Thurs. 5:30–8:30 pm; Fri.–Sat. 5:30–9 pm)
Thursday â€“  Justin Jordan
Friday â€“ Josh Foster
Saturday – Jonny Angel
Liquid Therapy – 14 Court St.
(occasional live music Sat.; check their Facebook page)
Saturday – Dylan Doyle, 6 pm
Millyard Brewery – 25 E. Otterson St.​​​​​​
(live music on the outdoor patio, Sat. and Sun.)
Saturday: Fiesta Melon (4–6 pm)
Stella Blu – 70 E. Pearl St.
Sunday: The Incidentals, 4 pm
The Peddler’s Daughter – 48 Main St.
Saturday: Best Not Broken, 9:30 pm
 
 
 
 
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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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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