a 501c3 non-profit with a mission centered around economic and cultural vibrancy in Downtown Nashua, NH
 
 
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Photo of the Week
 
 
 
 
Our photo collage of the week comes from a post by Mayor Jim Donchess, showing some of the lovely artwork that’s part of the “Brave New World” exhibit, created by Nashua students and teachers. You can enjoy the exhibit by strolling along the fence outside Amherst Street School. It will definitely warm your heart!
 
 
 
 
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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BRIDGES HOLDS VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING GALA
 
 
 
 
Virtual fundraising gala for Bridges
Jan. 27 – Feb. 1
Bridges: Domestic & Sexual Violence Support of Greater Nashua & Milford will hold its annual fundraising gala virtually this year. Amid the challenges of COVID, this year’s fundraiser will be an online auction, Jan. 27 – Feb. 1. Event Night raffle drawings will be held at 8 pm Jan. 30.
To help your home party be the most fun it can be, if you’re among the first 50 to register you’ll receive “Gala in a Box,” complete with your own “Bob Kirby” music playlist on a thumb drive, a delicious Cosmo cocktail recipe, a NH Lottery scratch ticket, chocolates and more!  
 
Every Fund-A-Need donation of $250 or more will be entered to win 3 Grand Prizes.  All raffle winners will be announced on Event Night, Jan. 30.
Prizes are:
  • Jewelry donated by Jeffrey Scott Jewelers Amherst, NH ($5,000 value)
  • “Cake for a Year” donated by Frederick‘s Pastries
  • A Scratch Ticket Tree donated by Janet Berger
 
Three raffle prizes (purchase tickets HERE): 
$1,500 BVI Gift Card ($75 raffle ticket)
$1,000 Apple Gift Card ($50 raffle ticket)
$379 Kate Spade bag ($25 raffle ticket)
Read more about the event on their website, HERE.
 
 
REGISTER AND INFO
 
 
 
LET’S WINE-D DOWN AT WINENOT!
 
 
 
 
WineNot Boutique 
hosting wine tastings, special expert guests
Has this already been a challenging year for you? “WineNot” stop by Svetlana’s lovely shop at 221 Main Street this weekend for wine tastings, and gear up for next weekend’s special expert wine event?
6 pm Thursday: Blind Tasting of Cabernet Sauvignon with Svetlana
Calling all Cab lovers! Join us for an evening filled with Cabernet Sauvignon from familiar places (Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles, Bordeaux) and some off the beaten path (Brazil and Margaret River, Australia anyone?)
Tickets are $40 and include food. CLICK HERE.
1–5 pm Friday and Saturday: free wine tastings
*Diatom Bar-M Vineyard Chardonnay 2018, Santa Barbara, CA
*Resonance Pinot Noir 2017 Willamette Valley, Oregon
*Craft beer and cheese will also be enjoyed. READ MORE HERE
Next Saturday, Jan. 23: Cam Bartlett from Vinilandia will be bringing new wines for the WineNot weekly tasting.
 
 
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GET INFO ON THE COVID-19 VACCINE
 
 
 
 
NH DHHS moves towards next phase of vaccination rollouts
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services is looking at the next prong of the vaccination program to stave off COVID-19.
Phase 1A is wrapping up now, where the high-risk health workers, first responders, and older adults in residential care settings were able to receive the vaccine. Phase 1B is estimated to start in mid-to-late January.
For more information, visit the DHHS COVID-19 vaccination info page. Read more about the state officials’ announcement regarding details about stage 1B.
 
 
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CITY PARKING DEPARTMENT SEEKS YOUR FEEDBACK!
 
 
 
 
Overnight Parking Study
Virtual meetings held by ward
through January and February
Over the next couple of months, the City of Nashua’s Parking Department will be conducting an overnight parking study and will be looking into whether or not overnight on-street parking may be allowed and they are looking for your input!
Town Hall style meetings have been scheduled by ward for residents who may be interested in attending. To learn more about the current overnight on-street parking ban and would like to share your opinion please join the Zoom call meeting for your ward!
Read more in our blog, by clicking the button below!
 
 
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LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND!
 
 
 
 
Above: Matt Luneau
 
 
 
 
Currently, we are not finding many places for live music Downtown.
If you know of an establishment offering live entertainment,
please reach out to us at [email protected],
so we can promote it. Thank you!
Fratello’s at 194 Main Street has live entertainment Mondays–Thursdays 5:30–8:30 pm and Fridays and Saturdays 5:30–9 pm.
This week’s entertainment will be:
Thurs., Jan. 14 – Matt Luneau
Fri, 15 – Dave Zangri
Sat, 16 – Jon-Paul Royer
Mon, 18 – Chris Lester
Tue, 19 – Brad Bosse
Wed, 20 – Ralph Allen
Thurs., 21 – Josh Foster
 
 
 
 
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!
 
 
 
 
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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