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 photos of the week were sent to us by Joseph Parent, top, and Dorothy Perrucci, bottom, showing two perspectives of the statue “La Dame de Notre Renaissance Francaise” in Renaissance Park on Water Street. This statue will be a stop on Great American Downtown’s next upcoming walking art tour, slated to be released this summer.
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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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IT’S SUPER SATURDAY! CHECK OUT ALL THESE EVENTS!
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SUPER SATURDAY I: TREE STREETS BLOCK PARTY
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Nashua Tree Streets block party
2â5 pm Saturday, June 26
Celebrating the diversity and energy of Nashua’s Tree Streets, the third annual Nashua Tree Streets block party is June 26 from 2â5 pm, on Ash Street, between Central and West Hollis streets.
This year, in partnership with Neighborworks, Great American Downtown, and Southern NH Medical Center, the event will feature:
- a Futsal Tournament;
- inaugural cookie competition, hosted by Nashua Soup Kitchen;
- charity carnival games, organized by Nashua Public Library and Nashua PAL;
- Touch-a-Truck featuring the Ruff Ryders;
- ice cream by Hazy Ice;
- community barbecue presented by Revive Recovery Center, Soel Sistas and Riverside Barbeque;
- Los Amigos cultural festival, presented by New Fellowship Faith Baptist Church; and
- a merchant fair to benefit Involved To Impact Inc.
Free to attend; food and more available for purchase. See the Facebook event page for more info. See you there!
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SUPER SATURDAY II: CAMARADERIE COLLABORATIVE
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Camaraderie Collaborative
outdoor shopping event
11 amâ4 pm Saturday, June 26
Join Camaraderie Boutique, 175 Main Street, for their second Camaraderie Collaborative curated market, celebrating four years of camaraderie!
The owners of Camaraderie invite the public to come browse for free in the parking lot behind their shop. Local vendors will present food, handmade goods and more. Attending companies will include:
- camaraderie boutique (store will also be open 10 amâ5 pm)
- carol beth jewelry
- cedi’s tasty treats
- em & ro
- etagere sip shop soak
- hobo the original (take 10% off your hobo purchase)
- luxa jewelry
- maple leaf pottery
- pats world famous
- stitch n’ stick boutique
- wandering sprouts
- willow
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SUPER SATURDAY III: VIRTUAL PRIDE CELEBRATION
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Nashua Pride Festival
virtual Pride video event
3â5 pm Saturday, June 26
Enjoy interviews with members of the local LGBTQIA community, sharing personal stories and what Pride Month means to them. Memories from previous Nashua Pride events will be shared in between interviews, in the form of photos and videos. Special guest Mayor Jim Donchess will share a special message and read a Pride Month proclamation.
In addition to airing on the Nashua Pride Festival Facebook page, the virtual program will also air on local cable access channels.
Nashua Pride Festival is a FREE celebration of diversity, acceptance, music and fun focused on promoting equality and inclusion of all people.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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THURSDAY: VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM MUSIC EVENT
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Symphony NH presents
The Joe K. Walsh Trio
7:30 pm Thursday, June 24
Hailed by CBC-Newfoundland as âone of the best mandolinists of his generationâ and by Vintage Guitar Magazine as âbrilliantâ, Portland, Maine-based mandolin player Joe K. Walsh is known for his exceptional tone and taste, and his collaborations with acoustic music luminaries including legendary fiddler Darol Anger, flatpick guitar hero Scott Nygaard, folk star Jonathan Edwards, and pop/grass darlings Joy Kills Sorrow have taken him all over the global and musical map. Heâs played with everyone from John Scofield to Bela Fleck to Emmylou Harris, and performed everywhere from festivals to laundromats to Nashvilleâs Ryman Auditorium. After a number of award-winning years as mandolinist with bluegrass stars the Gibson Brothers, Joe currently splits his time between an inventive string band called Mr Sun (featuring Darol Anger, Grant Gordy and Ethan Jodziewicz) a duo with Grant Gordy, and his own band. An avid educator, Joe is a mandolin instructor at the Berklee College of Music. He teaches regularly at music camps throughout North America and beyond, and teaches online through Peghead Nation.
View the livestream virtually in your own home by purchasing your $15 tickets by clicking below.
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SATURDAY: TRAIL CLEAN-UP DAY
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Trail clean-up day in Mine Falls Park
8:30 amânoon Saturday, June 26
Come help keep our trails clean and safe!
Registration will be at the Lincoln Park entrance at the end of Coliseum Ave., beginning at 8:45 am.
Clean-up will continue with assorted projects in the park until noon.
FREE t-shirts for all volunteers!
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FRIDAYâSUNDAY: AIR HISTORY COMES ALIVE!
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AirPower History Tour comes to Nashua
June 25â27
Experience WWII aircraft right here in Nashua! From 9 amâ5 pm, June 25â27, bring the family to Boire Field Airport and discover the AirPower History Tour!
The sights, sounds, and stories of World War II aviation will come to life in Nashua when the B-29 Superfortress âFIFIâ and the B-24 Liberator âDIAMOND LILâ land at Boire Field Airport, accompanied by a T-6 Texan and a PT-13 Stearman. The P-51 Mustang âGunfighterâ will also be making an appearance.
The event is presented by the Commemorative Air Force, which brings its AirPower History Tour to airports across North America each year.
Visitors will be able to view all aircraft up close, purchase rides, and tour the B-29 and B-24 cockpits when the aircraft are not flying.
Tickets are $20 adults, $10 youth 10-17, and free for ages 9 and younger. Purchase tickets at the event. You can learn more and book a ride on these magnificent craft by clicking below!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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SATURDAY AND SUNDAY: POP-UP DANCE EVENTS
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Lead With Arts presents two dance performances:
2:30â3:30 pm Saturday
11 amânoon Sunday
Great American Downtown is pleased to announce two dance events happening this weekend in Downtown Nashua.
Lead With Arts is organizing a Pop-Up Dance performance in conjunction with our Saturday Sidewalk Sessions, and another one at our Nashua Farmers Market on Sunday.
IF YOU GO:
What: Saturday Sidewalk Sessions
Who: Lead With Artsâ Pop-Up Dance event; live music by Alex Minasian Trio
When: 2:30â3:30 pm Saturday, June 26
Where: Bicentennial Park, Main Street bridge
What: Nashua Farmers Market
Who: Lead With Artsâ Pop-Up Dance event
When: 11 amânoon Sunday, June 27
Where: Parking lot behind Nashua City Hall, 229 Main Street
Read more about Lead With Arts in our blog, by clicking below!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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SATURDAY: BREWERY COMEDY TOUR!
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Millyard Brewery has live comedy
8 PM Saturday, June 26
Millyard Brewery, 25 E. Otterson Street right off Main Street, has live music and belly laughs this weekend!
Laughs are on tap for this nationwide tour that has already hit 1500 breweries across the U.S. More than a dozen New York and L.A. stand-ups are currently on the road, sampling the local fare, local brews and providing the finest and funniest in comedy entertainment. These top-notch comedians travel the country in crews of 2â4 comedians, performing seven nights a week in 48 states.
This stop is set to feature a lineup whose credits include top festivals, TV and major club appearances. This comedy tour takes top comedians who you’ve seen on TV and sends them out on the road to perform at breweries throughout the country. Find out which local beers pair best with hysterical laughter when The Brewery Comedy Tour comes to Nashua!
Tickets are $13. Grab yours by clicking below!
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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 Alex Minasian Trio
Bicentennial Park/Main Street Bridge â Ze Ivan (10:30â1:30 pm)
Corner of West Pearl & Main, at the fountain â Becca Myari
(live music Mon.âThurs. 5:30â8:30 pm; Fri.âSat. 5:30â9 pm)
Thursday â Tom Rousseau
Friday â Clint Lapointe
Saturday â Mark Lapointe
(live music Fri.âSat. 8â10 pm)
Friday â Matt the Sax
Saturday â Eric Marcs
(live music on the outdoor patio, Sat. 4â6 pm, Sun. 3â5 pm)
Saturday â Garret Partridge Triune
Sunday â Henry LaLiberte
(live music outdoors, weather permitting, Sun. 3â6 pm)
Sunday â Austin McCarthy
(live music outdoors, weather permitting, Fri.âSat. 9 pmâmidnight)
Friday, 8â11 pm: Ryan Faraday
Saturday, 8â11 pm: Stephen Decuire
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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