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| | Dear –FNAME–, Today, Great American Downtown is being recognized as finalists for The Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce Community Hero Award, alongside our friends at United Way of Greater Nashua and YMCA of Greater Nashua. We are honored to be in such a great company! We serve our mission primarily through community events, and enduring the pandemic has made for a year of many “pivots.’ We are so proud of our team, our city, the many people we’ve worked with over the past year to serve our mission of vibrancy, and all the good work we’ve done together to support the success and endurance of our neighbors, small businesses and community organizations in this challenging time. Our downtown is the heart of our community, and we will bounce back in a big way because of the strength of our relationships and how we’ve come together to meet the challenges we’ve faced. We’re looking forward to brighter and brighter days ahead, and coming together once again to celebrate all of the things that make Nashua such a special place to live, work, play, and raise a family.
From myself, and from all of us here at Great American Downtown, We hope to see you soon, out and about!
Paul Shea
Executive Director
Great American Downtown Inc.
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| | For more Downtown information, visit DowntownNashua.org | | |
| | Our photo of the week was posted by Nashua Division of Public Health & Community Services, as they recognized the staff of La Fama Barber Shop for partnering with them on a bilingual outreach walk-in vaccine clinic, to combat COVID-19. Once their staff and a few clients received the vaccine, the two groups worked together to set up a second walk-in clinic later in the month, achieving another 10 vaccinations. A third clinic is scheduled for this Saturday at the shop. Public Health stated, “This fantastic group has gone above and beyond to reach out to their community of friends and family to have them vaccinated in a place they are familiar with, and feel safe. We cannot thank them enough for their dedication and effort in keeping their community safe and healthy.” | | |
| | 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. | | |
| | THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS | | |
| | PLEASE DONATE TO HELP LOCAL MUSICIANS! | | |
| | âNH Givesâ 24-hour online charitable giving event begins 5 pm Tuesday, June 8 Please donate to Great American Downtown, as we continue to promote our vibrant community through events and programs The NH Charitable Foundation has a NH Gives campaign with a matching grant program as part of it. Great American Downtown, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping promote vibrancy and engagement for Downtown Nashua, is asking for your assistance by donating to our organization during the campaign. Why donate to us? So we can help others Here at Great American Downtown, we love live music. We have originated and presented many great live music events over the years. Our local artists and musicians make city life more vibrant and worth living. Many of these folks took a big financial hit last year due to a lack of paid performance opportunities during the pandemic. Our goal is to raise and spend $25,000 this year on booking local talent â for our Sidewalk Sessions, music festivals and other opportunities we create to showcase our talented friends and neighbors. 100% of your donation will be set aside and go to local musicians, as we work to create an abundance of paid performance opportunities. Please consider making a donation in any amount, and weâll invest that â and certainly much more â into our local arts scene. READ MORE in our blog by clicking below, and MARK YOUR CALENDAR for 5 pm Tuesday to donate. WE THANK YOU! | | |
| | COME ENJOY A LOVELY SATURDAY DOWNTOWN! | | |
| | #WelcomeBackNashua: River Light Parade, Live Music, Art & More! 2â9 pm Saturday, June 5 Here at Great American Downtown, we are so excited to #WelcomeBackNashua for a fun day out and about on Main Street and along the Nashua Riverwalk! Free parking at the Elm and High Street garages? Yes, please! Great spots to grab lunch or brunch, with more than 40 dining establishments on and around Main Street here in the Downtown? Great food is what Nashua does best! Delightful shops and public art abound, to satisfy the curious explorer who has been patiently waiting to come out and play. Be sure to check out our free Distrx app for a self-guided audio tour, with back stories on some of our amazing sculpture and murals. The round trip provides about 90 minutes of fun and fascination. Artists at Work! Stop by the Picker Artist Gallery at 3 Pine Street from 10 amâ4 pm, where sculptors for this year’s Nashua International Sculpture Symposium will be putting the final touches on this year’s pieces of public art for the program. While you’re there, stop into the studios to check out some of the great work the Picker Artists have on display and for sale. Live music will fill the air throughout Downtown from 2â5 pm and then from 6-9pm at several locations around Main Street and the Riverwalk, to entertain you as you stroll your way through the afternoon and evening. Scoot Scoot! Download the Bird app, and take a ride on one of the new e-scooters â it’s a breeze! Your first ride is on us! (up to $5) Find the app HERE and use code: UKGWMK. The most amazing part of the day? The Nashua River Light Parade, organized by the Nashua Kayak Exploration Destinations group. It starts shortly after 8 pm, with as many as 100 kayaks and other people-powered boats expected, all decked out in festive lights and cruising the Nashua River, creating quite the spectacle! | | |
| | THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS | | |
| | STARTS FRIDAY: WEEKLY WALKING CLUB | | |
| | Weekly walking club 9 am Fridays All walks start promptly at 9 am Fridays. Meet at the parking lot for the Nashua River Rail Trail, at 94 Gilson Road. The walking program is for all ages and walking speeds! We do walk in all weather types unless it is complete downpours, so please dress appropriately. Please call the Parks & Recreation Department at 603-589-3370 with any questions. | | |
| | SATURDAY: IMAGINE NASHUA SEEKS YOUR INPUT | | |
| | Imagine Nashua brainstorming sessions Saturday, June 5 In-person: 10 amânoon at Library Plaza Virtual attendees: 6 pm via Zoom Imagine Nashua is coming down the home stretch! The Imagine Nashua project will be hosting several public discussions regarding the draft action items in June, including their first in-person engagement session outdoors on the Library Plaza, at the Nashua Public Library, 2 Court Street. Future event topics will include: June 7: Open Space & Natural Resources June 10: Mobility and Transit June 15: Land Use & Development June 21: Housing You can review the planâs draft goals and recommendations and submit feedback, as well as get more information for the Imagine Nashua project, by clicking HERE. | | |
| | THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS | | |
| | SUNDAY: SYMPHONY DAY AT HOLMAN STADIUM | | |
| | Symphony NH opens Nashua Silver Knights baseball game 3 pm Sunday, June 6 Knights vs. Worcester Bravehearts Cheer on our Nashua Silver Knights this Sunday, as they host the Worcester Bravehearts. And before the game starts, the Symphony NH Brass Quintet will serenade fans and will also perform the National Anthem. The winner from our Fanfare auction will be throwing out the opening pitch! Use code SYMPHONY to save $2 on your ticket! | | |
| | MONDAY: CITY HALL RE-OPENS, MAYOR HOISTS PRIDE FLAG | | |
| | archive photo, Mathew Plamondon, Nashua Telegraph Mayor Donchess rings in Pride Month with flag raising 9:30 am Monday, June 7 In honor of June as Pride Month, Nashua Mayor Jim Donchess will hold a brief flag-raising ceremony at 9:30 am Monday, in front of City Hall, 229 Main St. Additionally, Nashua City Hall will fully reopen to the public on Monday. For the past year, throughout the pandemic, all essential city services have remained available to residents by way of regular mail, dropbox, online and by phone, as well as limited entry into City Hall for some departments. With the full reopening of City Hall, all departments offering in-person services will accept walk-in customers and those with appointments during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (hours may differ among departments for some services). City Hall Construction Nashua City Hall is currently under construction. Improvements are being made to enhance the health and safety of residents and city employees. Construction will continue through the month of June. Residents entering City Hall are asked to enter through either the front or back door to the building (Elm Street entrance), follow instructions on signage and to be mindful of construction areas. Appointments and the City Hall Greeter Residents who have made appointments with a department can enter City Hall and proceed to the proper department at their scheduled time. For residents walking in without appointments who are not sure if they need to make one, a City Hall Greeter is located at the back of the building on the first floor (accessible via the Elm Street entrance) and can assist residents with making an appointment and answer any questions they may have. âââââââDetailed information regarding individual City Hall departments can found on their website â click below. | | |
| | THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS | | |
| | NEXT WEEKEND: FARMERS MARKET PREVIEW | | |
| | 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 next weekend! The Nashua Farmers Market opening day is June 20, but we are excited to offer another market preview on June 12 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: | | |
| | THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS | | |
| | LIVE MUSIC IS BACK IN DOWNTOWN NASHUA! | | |
| | 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 3 â Ted Solovicos Friday â Matt Luneau Saturday â Dave Zangri (live music Fri.âSat. 8â10 pm) Friday â Rick Carr Saturday â Connor Coburn (live music on the outdoor patio, Sat. 4â6 pm) Saturday â Par 3 (live music outdoors, weather permitting, Sun. 3â6 pm) Sunday â Ryan Bossie (live music outdoors, weather permitting, Fri.âSat. 9 pmâmidnight) Friday, 8â11 pm: Jamie Cain Saturday, 8â11 pm: Hunter Sunday, noonâ3 pm: Jamie Cain | | |
| | 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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| | 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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