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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Dear –FNAME–,
OUR COMMUNITY IS AMAZING!
Thank you so much to everyone who has donated to our NH Gives campaign so far! With your support, we’ve raised almost enough to hire bands to perform along Main Street for three Saturday afternoons!
There are still three more opportunities to get your donation matched today, up to $250, at Noon, 3pm & 4pm. See how far your donation dollars will go, and pitch in with a dollar for dollar match at NHGives.org/organizations/great-american-downtown
We hope you have a great week!
Paul SheaExecutive Director
Great American Downtown Inc.
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For more Downtown information, visit DowntownNashua.org
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Our photo of the week was captured by Beverly Griffin Monagle, one of the organizers from the Nashua Area Kayak Exploration Destinations (NAKED) group, from on the water this Saturday evening. Hundreds of spectators looked on, as kayaks and other people powered boats took to the water for the Nashua River Light Parade, and the air was filled with music by the Nick Goumas Trio, the Alex Minasian Quartet, The Humans Being, and Hunter!
âââââââAre you interested in joining in for the next event with your boat? Be sure to join the Facebook group that started it all, click here and request to join! They organize lots of fund boating trips all season long – and it is a great way to explore the Nashua River and other area destinations with our NAKED friends!.
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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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SATURDAY! POP-UP MARKET AT CITY HALL PLAZA!
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Market preview event
2â5 pm Saturday, June 12
If you missed our Jonah crab-palooza a couple Saturdays ago, now’s your chance to get some fresh Maine crabs, and sample even more terrific items, in our pop-up market THIS weekend!
The Nashua Farmers Market opening day is June 20, but we are excited to offer another market preview, Saturday at City Hall Plaza, 229 Main Street.
Featuring live music from the Switch House Ramblers, this event will also offer a sneak peek at some of our great vendors, including:
Vending will start promptly at 2 pm; you’re welcome to come line up for your favorites ahead of time, but please be courteous and patient with our vendors and visitors. We’re looking forward to seeing you! More info HERE.
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FRIDAY DEADLINE! ORDER YOUR NASHUA TIE-DYE
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Peace, love, and tie-dye!
Grab your new summah faves!
Pre-order deadline is Friday, June 11!
Great American Downtown is partnering with our friends at Mint Printworks to offer you these tasty flavors of tie-dye fun!
Choose from four color palettes of tie-dye:
Adult and youth t-shirts (in order above) in Pastel Rainbow, USA red/white/blue, or Watercolor Spiral; and
Hooded sweatshirts in Sunset Swirl!
Each product features a snazzy Downtown logo, so you can show off your city pride!
Proceeds from the sales of these t-shirts and hoodies support our Mission of Vibrancy. Letâs show we #LoveNashua and how excited we are to get out there this summer!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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FRIDAY: FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT
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Symphony NH at Greeley Park
6:30 pm Friday
Join the Symphony NH Brass and Percussion, led by Music Director Roger Kalia, in this outdoor concert at Nashuaâs own Greeley Park, 100 Concord St.
Program:
COPLAND, Fanfare for the Common Man
GERSHWIN, Summertime
COPLAND/arr. Larch, Lincoln Portrait
DUKAS, Fanfare to La Peri
KING, Barnum and Baileyâs Favorite Circus March
ABREU, Tico Tico
Ward, America the Beautiful
Free to attend. Bring a blanket or chair, a picnic and the whole family! Learn more HERE.
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SATURDAY, SUNDAY: FREE DANCE SHOWS AT GREELEY
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Allegro Dance Academy
celebrates 15 years
11:30 amâ5 pm Saturday, June 12
Allegro Dance Academy presents “Greatest Hits” â a compilation of some of our favorite songs and dances to celebrate our 15th anniversary!
Shows will take place Saturday and Sunday, June 12 & 13, at Greeley Park, 100 Concord St. There will be 8 mini outdoor shows.
Free to attend and family friendly! More info HERE.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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SATURDAY: SEE THIS YEAR’S SCULPTURE REVEAL!
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Closing ceremony
2021 Nashua International Sculpture Symposium
1:30 pm Sunday, June 12
The 14th annual Nashua International Sculpture Symposium will hold a closing ceremony 1:30 pm Saturday, June 12, at the grounds behind the Janice B. Streeter Theater and Nashua Public Library, at 6 Church Street.
Meet three invited artists from around the U.S., who have created complementary sculptures on this year’s theme of “Introspection.”
The artists have worked for several weeks, and now their three completed sculptures will be dedicated at this site to become part of Nashua’s vibrant public art offerings.
The closing ceremony will also be streamed on Access Nashua Community Television, Channel 96 and viewable following the event, with time(s) to be announced, and the programming to be rebroadcast several times during the duration of the Symposium. It will also be available on NISSâs Facebook page and the NISS YouTube channel.
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SATURDAY: SILVER KNIGHTS HOST THE SEA UNICORNS!
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Nashua Silver Knights vs. Norwich Sea Unicorns
6 pm Saturday, June 12
Catch a home game at historic Holman Stadium!
Come cheer on our Nashua Silver Knights baseball team! Will they “sink” the Norwich Sea Unicorns?
Food and fun for the whole family. Lots of affordable options for tickets; check the Silver Knights website for details!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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BEER ME! THREE DOWNTOWN BREWERIES OFFER NEW IPAs
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Liquid Therapy, Martha’s Exchange, Odd Fellows Brewery
team up to create special summer IPAs
Three downtown breweries are presenting their annual collaboration of creating a trio of Belgium IPAs to share with you for a limited time.
Kick off the hotter weather by stopping by each location and checking out their 2021 signature beer:
Click below and read about what makes them special, direct from the brewmasters themselves, and “wet your whistle” at one of our locally owned pubs this weekend!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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LIVE MUSIC IS BACK IN DOWNTOWN NASHUA!
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As the weather improves and more outdoor dining happens, our local spots are again offering live entertainment. Whether it’s musicians, comedians, trivia night or more, the options for a fun night out are increasing, as we all try to add a bit of normalcy again.
More establishments will be adding live music in the weeks ahead. 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.
(live music Mon.âThurs. 5:30â8:30 pm; Fri.âSat. 5:30â9 pm)
Thursday â Sean Coleman
Friday â Malcolm Salls
Saturday â Doug Thompson
(live music Fri.âSat. 8â10 pm)
Friday â Matt The Sax
Saturday â Nick Burns
(live music on the outdoor patio, Sat. 4â6 pm)
Saturday â Henry Laliberte
(live music outdoors, weather permitting, Sun. 3â6 pm)
Sunday â Clint Lapointe
(live music outdoors, weather permitting, Fri.âSat. 9 pmâmidnight)
Friday, 8â11 pm: The Mockingbirds
Saturday, 8â11 pm: Nicky Goulakas (Mt. Pleasant)
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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