| | Dear –FNAME–, I just wanted to take a moment to recognize the many women entrepreneurs, civic and non-profit leaders, healthcare professionals, leaders in education and others who contribute to our vibrant community!
Thank you for all that you do! Warmly, -Paul Paul Shea Executive Director
Great American Downtown | | |
| | Our photo of the week was sent to us by Martha’s Exchange, showing off their newest offering – 32 oz cans of fresh local beer. Now you can enjoy their wide variety of offerings from the comfort of home, canned fresh to order – cheers!
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. Without further ado, here is what’s going down and coming up in Downtown Nashua! | | |
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! |
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! |
| | Support Laurie Galbo Going Over the Edge for Gate City Community Gardens! | | |
| | Donate to the cause today! As a member of Great American Downtown’s team, Laurie Galbo is going over the edge to raise money to support the Gate City Community Gardens Program. The programâs Nashua Heritage Rail Trail Community Garden was established in the Tree Streets Neighborhood in 2013, with a total of 12 beds. 10 additional beds were built at the garden site in 2016. Our leased area of the trail has ample room for the addition of more garden beds, as well as the establishment of permaculture at the site, like pulbic fruit trees, bushes, and fruiting vines. Funds raised by our team will support expansion of this program through the purchase of materials for garden expansion, replacement of older raised beds as they break down, purchase of plants, garden equipment and materials, water bills, and support education programming and garden scholarships. The GCCG program offers garden beds at a nominal fee of $35 each year, which covers 75% of our water bills â but also offers scholarship – no questions asked – to applicants who express an inability to pay. This program is part of a broader rail trail stewardship effort. In taking on the garden program â this is GADs first big step in the area of downtown neighborhood wellness. We hope you will support us, and in doing so â support a more connected, healthy, beautiful, and vibrant Downtown Nashua. | | |
| | NH Magazine Best of NH: Voting Period Ending Soon! | | |
| | Voting Ends March 16! Since 2000, New Hampshire Magazine has polled and published the picks of its readers and editors in categories that range from best cupcakes to best martini to best antiques shop and everything in between. Voting in these categories takes place beginning on January 16, 2018. Our online-only ballot is the best way for readers and customers to recognize the best of the best that New Hampshire has to offer. Our annual Readers’ Poll and extensive list of Editor’s Picks all lead up to the state’s biggest celebration, The Best of NH Party, which will be held at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester, NH on Thursday, June 14, 2018. Our 17th annual event will showcase New Hampshire Magazine Best of NH-award winners in an evening of food, fun, live music and festivities that benefits Stay Work Play New Hampshire. | | |
| | Nashua Area Artists Association 2018 Spring East Show Call for Artists! | | |
| | Art Show: SATURDAY, MARCH 31 10am-1pm Each child or young adult may exhibit one piece. Artwork must be matted or framed with tag (see below) on back of work, listing title, medium, name of artist and age. Artwork may be Oils, Acrylics, Pastels, Drawing, Sculpture, 3D, Watercolor, Photography, or mixed-media, etc. The artworks must be ORIGINAL works done by the students themselves. The artwork cannot have been previously shown at any EAST Show. The artwork should be ready to hang with proper wire hangers on the back. YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR ENTRY AT THE NAAA ARTHUB REGISTRATION DESK BY 5:45 P.M. ON MARCH 30th. | | |
| | Positive Street Art Call for Dancers! | | |
| | Call for youth dance teachers! Positive Street Art is looking for dancers interested in teaching a 6-week youth dance workshop. If interested, please fill out the form by clicking the button below. | | |
| | Millyard Bike Paddle Run Register Now! | | |
| | Part triathlon (no swimming!), part adventure race (no fire!), the Millyard BPR is a fun but challenging race that starts and ends in Nashua, New Hampshireâs historic Millyard, taking participants through downtown Nashua, beautiful neighboring Hollis, and the peaceful trails of Mine Falls Park. Individuals and teams will bike through Nashua, use their choice of human powered water transport (kayak, canoe or SUP) to navigate the Nashua River and run along the famed New Hampshire Heritage Trail. After the race, share some food and drinks with your fellow racers at one of the many great establishments along Main and Canal Streets! | | |
| | New Tasting Room Grand Opening @ Millyard Brewery! | | |
| | SATURDAY, MARCH 10 1-9pm The Grand Opening of our new tasting room. New food menu and LIVE music from Chuckin the Reeds | | |
| | Inkscape 101: Laser Vector Design @ MakeIt Labs! | | |
| | MONDAY, MARCH 12 7-9pm In Inkscape 101, you will learn how to use the free (and open source) program Inkscape to create your own designs from scratch, or use photos or graphics as starting points for vector design.There will be hands-on making of a wooden keychain/ornament custom designed by each student | | |
| | Anyone Can Meditate @ Arlington Street Community Center! | | |
| | MONDAY, MARCH 12 1:30-2:30pm Join this class at the newly-opened Arlington Street Community Center for an hour-long secular (non-religious) meditation and shared discussion. All levels are welcome and chairs will be provided. This is a great way to clear your mind for the week ahead. | | |
| | NEW! Custom DIY Wood Sign Workshops @ Graffiti Paintbar! | | |
| | Three workshops this month! MAKE ANY FRAMED WOOD SIGN IN OUR GALLERY! Join us at Graffiti Paintbar for a Hands-on, DIY Workshop where you and your friends will gather to build, stain and paint a Custom, Framed Wood Sign. Select from loads of designs in our Gallery. You choose the colors, we provide stencils so you won’t mess up. Size = 17.5″ x 23.5″ with the frame. Call your friends and plan a fun night out. Create a decorator piece you’ll be proud to display in your home or office, or give as a gift. The kitchen and bar will be open! SIGN UP AT LEAST 3 DAYS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE EVENT to allow us enough time to create your custom stencil. Seating is limited. | | |
| | International Spring Festival @ Rivier University! | | |
| | FRIDAY, MARCH 23 6:30-9:30pm This is an annual festival filled with cultural presentation, musical, dance performances, food, fashion show, karaoke, live FB streaming (hello world), raffle tickets and more..
Public: Admission Fee $5.00 and buy raffle tickets. RSVP by March 10! | | |
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! |
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! |
| | Performing Live at Peddler’s Daughter… Groovin’ You! | | |
| | FRIDAY, MARCH 9 9:30pm-12:45am Live Music at Peddler’s Daughter! | | |
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! |
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! |
| | Performing Live at Riverwalk… Four & More! | | |
| | SUNDAY, MARCH 11 7-10pm âFour or Moreâ is a young and talented Jazz Fusion group made up of some of the highest ranking high school musicians in the state of New Hampshire. Members consist of percussionist/band leader Tim Murphy of Amherst, Guitarist Isaac Wimmer of Hollis NH, bassist Nick Franzini of Hollis, saxophonist Brad Aiken of Manchester, trombonist Jack Sinclair of Hollis-Brookline and pianist Peter Szczeszynski of Hollis-Brookline. We welcome you to a night of Jazz and Funk covers of artists such as Snarky Puppy and Chris Potter! | | |
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! |
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! |
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| | There is always something great happening in Downtown Nashua. In fact, there is so much great stuff going on that we can’t fit it all into our newsletter. Make sure to follow along with us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram and at DowntownNashua.org to make sure you don’t miss out! See you Downtown! Paul Shea
This newsletter was created in part by Carolyn Walley, Marketing Coordinator at Great American Downtown Inc. a 501(c)3 Non Profit If you would like to submit an event to be featured in The Downtowner, or are interested in any other marketing opportunities through Great American Downtown, drop Carolyn a line! | | |
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