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 Pam Anderson. With all the rain we’ve had lately, Jackson Falls is running more robustly than ever!
You can sit and enjoy the view of the falls from Margaritas. And remember to purchase your “contestant duck” from Rotary Club of Nashua West for the upcoming Duck Derby annual fundraiser next month. They’ll head toward the falls, raising money for community programs along the way! You can get ducks via the link above, or in-person at our Farmers Market every Sunday!
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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: WELCOMING WEEK BEGINS
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Welcoming Week Celebration
3â6 pm Sunday, Sept. 12
Greeley Park
It’s an afternoon of entertainment, food, and a vaccination clinic.
There will be performances by Brazilian, Columbian, African, Nepalese, Irish, and Indian artists â all traditional and folk music. There will be singing, dancing (including a Chinese dance troupe) and bands. The day will be emcee’d by Claudia Decker, and John Panos â aka DJ Panosonic â will be playing folk music from around the world.
San Francisco Kitchen and Hazy Ice cream will provide refreshments for purchase at parked food trucks.
A vaccination clinic van will be available by Nashua Dept. of Public Health nurses.
Free to attend; bring the family!
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FINAL WEEKEND: CHARITABLE GAMING FOR PAC
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Have fun, help support
the Nashua Performing Arts Center
The Lucky Moose, 16 Gusabel Ave. in the Nashua Mall, exit 6 (in the former Bugaboo Creek restaurant location) is a new and exciting spot to try your luck and help local nonprofits at the same time.
All this weekend, 11 amâ11 pm, your fun night out will include a charitable gaming donation to the upcoming Nashua Performing Arts Center, being built right now on the corner of Main and W. Pearl streets.
James Rafferty, General Manager of the Lucky Moose, cordially invites you to join his staff for a guaranteed exciting evening of casino games: Roulette, Blackjack, NH Holdʼem (their take on Mississippi Stud) and NH 21 (think Spanish 21, only better). They’re also proud of their large tavern menu â award-winning chicken tenders, pizza, burgers, steak and more â and beverages.
35% of gaming proceeds every day goes to a local charity. In their 14 years in business, the Lucky Moose has raised over $4 million for 111 charities.
Why not stop by and check out Nashua’s newest gaming site?
More details on their website, HERE.
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IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR SCARECROWS!!!
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Downtown Scarecrows competition begins soon!
Deadline to submit for participation is Friday, Sept. 17!
Downtown Scarecrows are on the Move!
Each year, our local businesses, nonprofits, and schools create their best eye-catching scarecrows, hoping to earn your votes!
We’ll provide way more information soon, but if your organization already knows they want to Boo-gie down with us this year, check out the link below and reserve your scarecrow “skeleton”.
Those are the 2020 winners, below. We can’t WAIT to see this year’s crop of ghoulies!
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FRIDAY: FEEL THOSE GOOD VIBES!
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Live @ Vibe
live music and art
6:30â10 pm Friday, Sept. 10
Vibe Yoga at 182 Main Street invites you to join in the celebration of the unveiling of owner Melissa Coppolaâs Chakra Mandala art installation and spend an intimate evening of thoughtfully curated music at Vibe Yoga:
- Wyn Doran (indie soul-rock, NH)
- Aaron Emmanuel (neo-soul / electronica / poetry, MA)
- Elizabeth Wyld (indie-folk, NY)
‘live @ vibe’ aims to expose the Nashua community to up and coming musicians from New England and beyond. Each artist will perform an intimate 25-minute set to expose you to varying genres of music for an unforgettable night. The evening is BYOB.
Tickets are $12 and available HERE.
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FRIDAY: FREE FAMILY MOVIE OUTDOORS AT GREELEY PARK
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Pics in the Park free movie: “Raya and the Last Dragon”
7:30 pm Friday, Sept. 11
Greeley Park
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.
Start time is contingent on sunset; why not come early and have a picnic?
Tonight’s feature:
Raya and the Last Dragon. Rated PG (2021 Family/Adventure) 1 hour, 57 min.
See more SummerFun 2021 events by Parks & Rec HERE.
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SUNDAY: OPEN HOUSE FOR YOUR VIRTUOSO KID
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Open house at Virtuoso Kids Music Academy
10 amâ2 pm Sunday, Sept. 12
During open houses, families will be introduced to all the programs and classes our academy offers. The students will have the opportunity to meet our wonderful instructors and get 15-20 minutes introductory lessons on the instruments of their choice.
Musical games and short entertainment show (face painting, balloon show, etc.) will add extra fun to the event. Light refreshments will also be available for the families.
Come in to join our big family and become the next virtuoso! Learn more about the academy HERE.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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WED.: YES! IT’S COLLINS SOUP SEASON AGAIN!
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Collins Brothers opens for season
10 am Wednesday, Sept. 15
Collins Brothers Chowder Company is opening for the season! The supremely popular purveyors of cozy soups, stews, chowders and more, located at 59 Temple St., invites you to find out what so many other Nashuans already know, and look forward to every fall!
Opening week hours are:
10 amâ3 pm Wednesday
10 amâ5 pm Thursday
10 amâ5 pm Friday
10 amâ2 pm Saturday
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WED.: SEE ART EXHIBIT DOWNTOWN, THROUGH WED.
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Gallery exhibit by artist and renaissance man
Nondas Galiozakis
daily through Wednesday, Sept. 15
Nashua artist Nondas Galiozakis invites you to his exhibit on the corner of Main and W. Pearl streets in Downtown Nashua, in the former TD Bank building, 191 Main St..
Don’t miss your opportunity to not only check out his artwork, but to meet the man himself. “Nonda” is an artist, inventor, builder, philosopher â and talker!
He is one of the most unique individuals we’ve ever met, and you really need to meet him!
Stop by from noonâ2 pm and 6â8 pm daily, but only until next Wednesday, Sept. 15. Opa! ÏÏα!
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THURS.: PAL’S NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS
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PAL’s Night of Champions
Thursday, Sept. 16
Holman Stadium
Save the Date; You’re Invited!
PAL’s Night of Champions, presented by the Giaquinto family, is a very special event where Nashua PAL honors an outstanding youth in each of its sports/after-school programs, as well as exceptional adults that have contributed their valuable time to PAL youth â a Volunteer, Coach, and Police Officer of the Year.
This is also a main fundraiser for Nashua PAL. All funds raised directly support 2,000+ PAL youth in robust, education-focused programming, such as free after-school and summer care provided at the PAL Youth Safe Haven to 350+ youth.
Cocktail Hour: 6â7 pm
Program: 7â8 pm
Featuring: Silent Auction, Live Auction Emceed by Great American Downtown’s Paul Shea; VIP cocktail area in Silver Knights Suites; and much more!
*Each admission ticket includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and a drink ticket.
DOUBLE YOUR DONATION IMPACT!
Exciting News! Thanks to a generous donor, every dollar raised until Sept 15 will be MATCHED up to $20,000! Every donation, event sponsorship, and event registration will be matched.
Head over to nashuapal.com/donationmatch/ to make your donation go twice as far. Thank you for #BeingAPAL
If you are unable to attend, please choose any level of sponsorship and we will invite PAL Coaches, Volunteers, or Youth on your behalf.
Event page and ticket link below!
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ALL WEEK: LIBRARY INVITES YOU TO FOCUS GROUP
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Have Nashua Public Library
better serve the community
with your feedback!
The library is currently engaged in a strategic planning process to guide its work over the next three years. They’re spending time listening to our community to learn more about the needs and aspirations of individuals and of community groups.
They especially want to hear from people who donât use the library!
As part of this process, the library is holding a series of one-hour focus group sessions (in-person and virtual) during the week of September 13, and hope you will consider attending one to give feedback.
If you register for a virtual session, you will receive the Zoom link a few days before your session. If you are unable to attend a session, but would like to provide additional input into the strategic planning process, please contact Amanda Standerfer at [email protected].
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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UNITED WAY OFFERS FREE FACE MASKS
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United Way to distribute face masks
to schools, nonprofits, others in need
9 amâ5 pm, Sept. 15â17
United Way of Greater Nashua has received a shipment of 1.5 million facemasks for distribution throughout the region. These are 3-ply, disposable, adult-size face masks.
They are prioritizing the distribution of these to ANY school (public and private), daycare, church or another faith home, and nonprofit serving the region of Greater Nashua â this includes Nashua, Amherst, Milford, Brookline, Mason, Wilton, Mont Vernon, Lyndeborough, Merrimack, Bedford, Hudson, Derry, Londonderry, Pelham, Hollis, Litchfield, and Windham.
Distribution will take place between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm, September 15th, 16th, and 17th.
All interested parties will be responsible for their own pick-up during these hours from Law Warehouses, 59 Daniel Webster Highway in Merrimack.
Please indicate your interest in participating in the FREE distribution by emailing [email protected]:
⢠Your organization name
⢠Quantity of masks desired (they come in cartons of 2,000 masks, broken down into boxes of 50), in number of complete cartons or number of boxes
Distribution will be on a first come, first served basis, with priority given to those who have indicated their interest by emailing the above information.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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FARMERS MARKET FEATURES THIS WEEKEND
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Here’s what’s on tap this Sunday!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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OUR SECOND WALKING ART TOUR IS READY!
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presents another free walking art tour
There’s so much wonderful art in Nashua, there’s always something new to discover! That’s why we’ve created another art tour for you to enjoy!
Our FREE downloadable app allows you to take a self-guided walk at your own pace, starting anywhere in Downtown Nashua. Art Walk II technically “begins” on Water Street, exploring the patriotic and historic murals there and in Renaissance Park. Then we examine the sculptures on both sides of the Nashua River, working our way up Main Street and exploring more than a dozen works in paint and stone, several surrounding the Nashua Public Library, and culminating with the trio of additions from our recent 2021 Nashua International Sculpture Symposium, near the Court Street Theatre.
The DISTRX app is FREE to download onto any smartphone, and will guide you along an easy route through Downtown Nashua and surrounding areas. As you approach a mural or sculpture, the app will give you an audio description of the work, its artist, and facts about its creation. Information and photos on your phone will enable further future exploration on your own.
Read more about our art tours HERE; the first is ready to also experience in Spanish, with the second’s translation in process.
While you are there, you’ll get to see this amazing mural being painted right now by Beyond Walls as it comes together – right behind Clocktower Place! We can’t wait to see the final product, and add it as a stop along the tour.
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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:
- Ze Ivan @ corner of E. Pearl and Main
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)
This weekend: not listed as of press time
(occasional live music Sat.; check their Facebook page)
(live music Fri.âSat. 8â10 pm)
Friday â Matt the Sax
Saturday â Sam Diedrich
(live music on the outdoor patio, Sat. and Sun. 4â6 pm)
Saturday â Chad La Marsh
(live music outdoors, weather permitting, Sun. 3â6 pm)
Sunday: not listed at press time
(live music outdoors, weather permitting, Fri.âSat. 9:30 pmâmidnight)
Saturday: not listed at press time
(live music outdoors, weather permitting, Thurs. 7:30â10:30 pm)
Thursday â Triana Wilson
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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