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 comes to us from Craig Michaud, showing that even though it’s dark so early now (look at the time on that clock!), we know how to light it up in Downtown Nashua! You can see our projected candy canes and snowflakes light show on on the Historic Chase Building, which is part of our Dazzling December holiday lighting program!
Hang on â Winter Solstice was Monday, so the shortest, darkest day of the year is now behind us! Onward!
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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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YOUTH CENTER GETS A DRAMATIC MAKEOVER!
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Above: Before and after shots of the room Jenn Annand, shown, transformed.
Nashua PAL Renovation Project
Big Reveal Video!
In case you missed it last Thursday night, here’s a link to watch the exciting reveal video of the truly incredible renovations accomplished at the Nashua PAL building on Ash Street. The project, made possible by Building on Hope, took months and hundreds of volunteer hours to achieve. But the final project â a colorful, bright, cheerful and super functional use of the space â is 100% worth it! You will really be amazed at how beautiful this youth activity center is now.
We here at Great American Downtown are especially proud of our program coordinator, Jenn Annand, who designed an office space for the project under her other profession working for Expert Design Solutions. She brings the fireworks to us every day, and now she’s literally done so for PAL! Look for her in the video!
Our community will surely love engaging in this wonderful new children’s space, indoor and out, and we are grateful for all who made this incredible feat happen!
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SHOP THE BLOCK IN DOWNTOWN NASHUA!
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Bite-sized shopping trips!
Still time to stroll around for holiday gifts!
We wanted to make it as easy as possible for you to shop small, shop local and enjoy the experience! Downtown Nashua has dozens of shops and small businesses eager to help you find the perfect gifts this holiday season. If you’re not feeling intrepid enough to hit them all in one day, why not #ShopTheBlock, and plan a few trips to Main Street?
Click on a “block” name above to read our blogs giving you a brief rundown on what’s available in that area of Main Street. There are also links to their websites and Facebook pages, so you can preview item photos and possibly do some online shopping, too.
And each #ShopTheBlock blog ends with a list and links to the restaurants, breweries, bakeries and other eateries available to you, as you stroll our streets. I mean, shoppers have to keep up their strength, right? Check them out!
Thank you for supporting our locally owned small businesses!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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LET’S EAT! SUPPORT DOWNTOWN EATERIES
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Support Downtown restaurants and breweries
by dining in, takeout, curbside and delivery options
HUNGRY?? Here’s our second #TakeoutTuesday blog, on our locally owned eateries. Let’s remember to #eatlocal and keep our neighborhood businesses afloat during this difficult time. It’s an easy — and delicious! — way to help!
This week, we highlight:
- Casey Magee’s Irish Pub
- Fratello’s
- jajaBelles
- MT’s Local
- Stella Blu and
- Surf
Read about their tasty offerings and how to grab yours, in our blog, by clicking below!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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THERE’S STILL TIME TO ENJOY A DICKENS CHRISTMAS!
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Fortin Gage presents Gerald Charles Dickens:
A Christmas Carol
Since 2009, during the holiday season, Fortin Gage Flowers and Gifts has partnered with Byers’ Choice LTD to bring Gerald Dickens â great-great grandson to the renowned author â to Nashua to perform A Christmas Carol, along with other classic works by Charles Dickens. It’s become a tradition so many of you look forward to, as do we!
Unfortunately, Gerald’s US tour will not take place in 2020, but we do have great news for you today! Gerald recently filmed his one-man adaptation of his great-great grandfather’s beloved A Christmas Carol, and Fortin Gage is a 2020 local sponsor for the film scheduled for release on Thanksgiving Day.
Fortin Gage continues its 12-year annual commitment to return a portion of the proceeds from A Christmas Carol right back into our community. In 2020,
All tickets will be available via a special link from Fortin Gage. Using that link will ensure their ability to share proceeds from this streaming event with GAD and Nashua PAL. That information will be shared on Thursday!
Rental of the film for 7 days is only $20 for your whole family to enjoy. Gerald is an absolute delight and consummate performer.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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Fratello’s at 194 Main Street has live entertainment MondaysâThursdays 5:30â8:30 pm and Fridays and Saturdays 5:30â9 pm.
The rest of December’s entertainment will be:
22 â Brad Bosse
23 â Phil Jakes
26 â Andrew Geano
28 â Josh Foster
29 â Jon-Paul Royer
30 â Sean Coleman
31 â Dave Zangri
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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 TO OUR SPONSORS
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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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