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Dear –FNAME–,
This past Saturday, we had a wonderful time at the 3rd Annual Chocolate Stroll! Thank you to the nearly 500 chocolate lovers in attendance, it was great to see many old friends and new faces here in Downtown Nashua! Thank you to all of the participating small businesses, and to the Nashua Telegraph for making this event possible.
For old and new readers alike, you will find over a dozen events, classes, and other fun things to do and see in the week ahead!
Also, I hope you have saved the date, and will be able to join us for our Annual Public Meeting on February 20th at 5:30pm at Nashua City Hall! You can RSVP and invite friends at the link above. Each year, we gather to share what we’ve accomplished together, and how we will set out to build on the successes of our community in the year head! I hope to see you there!
Have a great week!
-Paul
Paul Shea
Executive Director
Great American Downtown
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Our photo of the week is from Pete Donovan, and features the foot bridge over the Nashua River between Clocktower Place and The Apartments at Cotton Mill. Pete hosts a biweekly photography meet-up at the Flight Center called Snaps and Taps. The group shares tips and tricks for taking great photos, and their next meet up is this Wednesday at 7pm. Bring your camera and if weather permits, you’ll join the group to head out and take some photos. This is open to all levels of photography. Film, digital, cell phone. Everyone is welcome!
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!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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YMCA Early Learning Readiness Program
@ Arlington Street Community Center!
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13
8-10am
Walk-ins Welcome! Open to children 6 weeks to 4 years old!
The Yâs Early Learning Readiness (ELR) program builds on the assets of informal caregivers.
TIME: Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8:00-10:00am
LOCATION: Arlington Street Community Center
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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
[ABRIDGED]
@ Janice B. Streeter Theatre
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FRIDAY, FEB 16th – SUNDAY, FEB 18th
âIF YOU LIKE SHAKESPEARE, YOUâLL LOVE THIS SHOW. IF YOU HATE SHAKESPEARE YOUâLL LOVE THIS SHOW!â – The Today Show
âPITHIER THAN PYTHON. IRRESISTIBLE.â – New York Times
âSTUPENDOUS, ANCHORLESS JOY!â – The Times of London
âROLLICKING, FAST-MOVING AND HILARIOUS!â – The Guardian
All 37 Plays in 97 Minutes! An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bardâs plays, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged was Londonâs longest-running comedy having clocked a very palpable nine years in Londonâs West End at the Criterion Theatre. Join this small band of madcap merry-makers as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeareâs comedies, histories and tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter. (Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer & Jess Winfield)
Warning: This show is a high-speed roller-coaster type condensation of all of Shakespeareâs plays, and is not recommended for people with heart ailments, bladder problems, inner-ear disorders, outer-ear disorders, Shakespearean scholars with degrees in Elizabethan history, and/or people who do not like to laugh out loud repeatedly for whatever weird reason.
Comedy, Rated PG
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Science Cafe Nashua:
Viruses, Bacteria and the Flu
@ Riverwalk Cafe
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14
6-8pm
The panel will discuss the germs of the season: viruses, bacteria and especially the flu. Join this free, public discussion and talk with medical and public health experts about how you can stay healthy this winter!
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Dot Art with Katie Bower
@ Graffiti Paintbar!
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17
2:30-5pm
RESERVE SEATS TODAY! Previous sessions have sold out!
Local Nashua, NH Artist, Kathryn Bower will be teaching Dot Art on tiny canvases (bring your own smooth, roundish rock if you wish to paint on a rock instead). All materials will be supplied. Leave with a unique piece of art.
Katie Bower is the face behind the original, colorful artworks of InspiredHeartArt. She graduated from Rivier College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree and has been creating art ever since she was a little one. She loves spreading positivity and joy one brush stroke (or dot!) at a time.
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Learn to Knit: Session 2
@ Nashua Public Library!
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17
10-11:30am
This is the second session in the Learn to Knit series, and is for “graduates” of the Session 1 class OR those who have basic knitting skills.
Please bring a yarn of your choosing and the appropriate sized needles (available at any craft or yarn store!) OR join the knit-a-long with a skein of bulky yarn and size 10 needles!
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Yin & Restore with Sound Healing
@ Banyan Tree Yoga!
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18
5-6:15pm
The physical practice offers a fusion of Yin and Restorative yoga. Yin floor poses will be offered with a variety of props and the class will end with traditional Restorative poses to deeply relax and renew. All levels welcome. Memberships and passes accepted with additional donations welcomed for the sound healing.
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Trivia Night
@ Peddler’s Daughter!
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19
8-10pm
Only 2 more weeks to play for that Fireball Snowboard! As always this week’s winner will receive a $25 gift card, second prize gets some awesome t-shirts.
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Performing Live at Peddler’s Daughter…
Ripcord!
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16
9:30pm-12:45am
Live music at Peddler’s Daughter!
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Performing Live at Fody’s Tavern…
Rabbithole!
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17
10pm-1am
Rabbithole is a four-piece rock band from Lowell, MA.
Johnny Gelsomini: Guitar
Jameson Walsh: Bass
Milton Scandorieiro Filho: Drums
Nick Warren: Voice/Guitar
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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Performing Live at Dolly Shakers…
Radio Star!
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17
9:15pm-12:30am
All 80’s night with Radio Star at Dolly Shakers!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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Bring Your Own Piece
Chalk Paint Workshop
@ Glorious Possibilities
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Sunday, FEBRUARY 18
9am-12pm
Learn 4 great techniques of paint application and waxing all in ONE class! All supplies provided and you’ll leave with a full set of skills to tackle your project. $125/person. Payment by phone is acceptable to reserve your space. Item must be small enough to carry in by yourself and completed within the 3hr. class. Receive 10% off all paint products on same day as enrolled workshop.
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Wandering From Kiplingâs Burma
to Todayâs Myanmar
@ Nashua Public Library
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15th
7pm
in the NPL Theater.
Take a virtual tour of Myanmar (Burma), inspiration for Orwellâs Burmese Days and Kiplingâs poem âMandalay.â
Through photos, video, lecture, and artifacts, Richard Greene, Ph.D., will introduce you to the countryâs history, cuisine, and the overwhelming influence of Theravada Buddhism on daily life and politics, including the plight of the Rohingya Muslims.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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Our newsletter goes out weekly to over 5,000 subscribers!
Contact [email protected] for information on how to become a sponsor and support our mission of vibrancy!
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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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