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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For more Downtown information, visit DowntownNashua.org
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Our photos of the week are some of our favorite moments from last Friday’s Dancin’ in the Park event. Dan Gabel and the Abletones brought the Big Band swing sound to Renaissance Park, and hundreds of folks Lindy’d and jived the night away with us!
Top photo by our Executive Director, Paul Shea; dance instructor Theo Martinez and his partner Ani Benavides Berube, courtesy of HTM Dance; and the terrific shots of our energetic attendees were captured by Seth J. Dewey Photography!
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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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FEATURED WEEKEND EVENT I: GATE CITY MUSIC FEST!
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Gate City Music Fest
featuring Cracker, Entrain and Muddy Ruckus
Doors open at 3 pm Friday
This Friday night at historic Holman Stadium, headliner Cracker will be joined by Entrain and Muddy Ruckus, at the Gate City Music Fest.
On-field “pods” and stadium seating are available, along with food and fun. Don’t miss out! $25 tickets get you three top-drawer bands, live in Nashua! Proceeds will go toward Nashua PAL programs. Event is rain or shine.
Read more by clicking below!
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FEATURED WEEKEND EVENT II: BRASIL FEST!
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Brasil Fest at Greeley Park
noon â 7 pm, Saturday
This Saturday at Greeley Park, 100 Concord Street: Brasil Fest is a free family event, focusing on the vibrant culture of our Brazilian community!
Live Brazilian music and dance, lots of games and prizes. Authentic Brazilian food will be available for purchase as well.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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MUSIC IS ALL OVER DOWNTOWN!
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Saturday Sidewalk Sessions
along Main Street
Great American Downtown’s Saturday Sidewalk Sessions return this weekend, with:
- Wendy Glick & Friends (shown above) @ Bicentennial Park;
- The New Englanders @ City Hall Plaza; and
- The High Strung Strummers @ corner of Pearl & Main.
We’re happy to have them offering their talents for passersby to enjoy, as you shop and eat in our many locally owned businesses in Downtown Nashua. Grab a tune as you stroll Main Street this Saturday!
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THIS WEEK: CHARITABLE GAMING IN NASHUA
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Have fun, help support
the Nashua Performing Arts Center
The Lucky Moose, 16 Gusabel Ave. in the Nashua Mall, exit 6 (in the former Bugaboo Creek restaurant location) is a new and exciting spot to try your luck and help local nonprofits at the same time.
Now through Aug. 31, your fun night out will include a charitable gaming donation to the upcoming Nashua Performing Arts Center, being built right now on the corner of Main and W. Pearl streets.
James Rafferty, General Manager of the Lucky Moose, cordially invites you to join his staff for a guaranteed exciting evening of casino games: Roulette, Blackjack, NH Holdʼem (their take on Mississippi Stud) and NH 21 (think Spanish 21, only better). They’re also proud of their large tavern menu â award-winning chicken tenders, pizza, burgers, steak and more â and beverages.
35% of gaming proceeds every day goes to a local charity. In their 14 years in business, the Lucky Moose has raised over $4 million for 111 charities.
Why not stop by and check out Nashua’s newest gaming site?
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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FALL PROGRAMS, EVENTS WITH PARKS & REC
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Nashua Parks & Rec
announces fall programming
Nashua Goes Back to School Event: 5â6:30 pm Thursday, Aug. 26
- At the Nashua Public Library
- Come meet your principals, get some free school supplies, get a chance to win some raffles, and play some disc golf!
Fall Baseball & Softball: Only $20 for the season!
- Baseball, ages 12â14
- Softball, ages 7â13
- Registration deadline for both programs is August 31. Space limited!
13th annual Wheels & Wings: 10 amâ2 pm Saturday, Sept. 25
- The annual âTouch-a-Truckâ event is back at the Nashua Airport
- Attendance is FREE for the whole family!
- Come interact with all sorts of trucks, cars, planes and more!
- Be sure to check out the complete details on the event page HERE.
Archery classes with NESA, LLC
The New England School of Archery is hosting 2 sessions of archery lessons on Tuesday evenings, Sept. 14 and Oct. 5, in Greeley Park.
ESports Leagues with GGLeagues
- Sign up for a new Fall âSeason Passâ that will give you access to all leagues and tournaments in five of your favorite games, and for only $30!
Biddy Basketball
Parks & Rec is still in the process of finalizing details for the season. As soon as we hear, we will send the information out.
PS: Nashua’s public pools are almost all closed. Crown Hill and Rotary pools closed earlier this week, and Centennial pool closes this Saturday.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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FARMERS MARKET FEATURES THIS WEEKEND
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Currier Museum’s Creative Union project
with City of Nashua
We had fun the last time Elisa H. Hamilton, creator of the Creative Union project, attended our market (that’s her on the right in the photo). Stop by and get creative with her in a new community art project this Sunday!
âââââââRead more about this joint partnership between Currier Museum and the City HERE.
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NEW VENDOR THIS WEEK! OASIS SPRINGS FARM
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Oasis Springs Farm is an urban hydroponic farm located in Nashua. Celebrating their fifth anniversary this month, owners Sarah and Chris Ward have expanded to growing their produce in three shipping container “farms” (equivalent to 4.5 acres) that produce year-round lettuce, kale, herbs and microgreens.
If you’ve never seen a shipping container decked out with grow lights and temperature controls, with the produce growing vertically on the walls, it’s pretty neat! (And how good must that wall of basil smell?!)
What they currently grow:
- Lettuce: Butterhead, Romaine, Bibb, Mixed Greens Blend
- Greens: Kale, Swiss Chard, Spinach Chard
- Herbs: Oregano, Dill, Mint, Parsley, Red Veined Sorrel, Thyme
- Microgreens: Mild, Spicy, Radish, Broccoli, Pea Shoots
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BEAUTY BEYOND BORDERS SEEKS ‘OLYMPIADS’
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Beauty Beyond Borders
Stop by Alicia’s booth at the market this weekend, and learn more about Beauty Beyond Borders and their upcoming Art Olympics â a fun and interactive arts experience! â and get your tickets!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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OUR SECOND WALKING ART TOUR IS READY!
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presents another free walking art tour
There’s so much wonderful art in Nashua, there’s always something new to discover! That’s why we’ve created another art tour for you to enjoy!
Our FREE downloadable app allows you to take a self-guided walk at your own pace, starting anywhere in Downtown Nashua. Art Walk II technically “begins” on Water Street, exploring the patriotic and historic murals there and in Renaissance Park. Then we examine the sculptures on both sides of the Nashua River, working our way up Main Street and exploring more than a dozen works in paint and stone, several surrounding the Nashua Public Library, and culminating with the trio of additions from our recent 2021 Nashua International Sculpture Symposium, near the Court Street Theatre.
The DISTRX app is FREE to download onto any smartphone, and will guide you along an easy route through Downtown Nashua and surrounding areas. As you approach a mural or sculpture, the app will give you an audio description of the work, its artist, and facts about its creation. Information and photos on your phone will enable further future exploration on your own.
Read more about our art tours HERE; the first is ready to also experience in Spanish, with the second’s translation in process.
While you are there, you’ll get to see this amazing mural being painted right now by Beyond Walls as it comes together – right behind Clocktower Place! We can’t wait to see the final product, and add it as a stop along the tour.
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LIVE MUSIC IS BACK IN DOWNTOWN NASHUA!
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SUMMERTIME MEANS outdoor dining and live entertainment in Downtown Nashua! Whether it’s musicians, comedians, trivia night or more, the options for a fun night out are increasing. 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.
Great American Downtown’s Saturday Sidewalk Sessions
Live music 2â5 pm around Downtown Nashua
This Saturday:
- Wendy Glick & Friends @ Bicentennial Park
- The New Englanders @ City Hall Plaza
- The High Strung Strummers @ corner of Pearl & Main
Fridays â Karaoke night, 9 pm
Thursdays â Karaoke night
Fridays â live music 7â10 pm
Saturday â live music 9:30 pmâ1 am
(live music Mon.âThurs. 5:30â8:30 pm; Fri.âSat. 5:30â9 pm)
Thursday â Johnny Angel
Friday â Jordan Quinn Kaoloyanides
Saturday â Doug Thompson
(occasional live music Sat.; check their Facebook page)
Saturday â Andrew Emanuel, 6 pm
(live music Fri.âSat. 8â10 pm)
Friday â Matt The Sax
Saturday â Jamie Cain
(live music on the outdoor patio, Sat. and Sun. 4â6 pm)
Thursday â Comedy with Mike Koutrobis, 7:30 pm
Saturday â Switch House Ramblers, 4â6 pm
(live music outdoors, weather permitting, Sun. 3â6 pm)
(live music outdoors, weather permitting, Fri.âSat. 9:30 pmâmidnight)
Saturday: Sweet & Co. Trio
(live music outdoors, weather permitting, Thurs. 7:30â10:30 pm)
Thursday â Andrew Marshall
Triana Wilson appearing second Thursday monthly.
Blair Leavitt appearing third Thursday monthly.
Andrew Marshall appearing fourth Thursday monthly.
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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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