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 photo collage of the week, in case you missed the announcement, shows the winners of our 2021 Downtown Scarecrows contest! Thank you to everyone who created a scarecrow and everyone who voted. This year’s entries were beautiful!
The top three non-profits/schools, based on online voting, were, from top down left column, Rise Dance Studio, Allegro Dance Academy, and Gate City Charter School for the Arts. Our business winners were Healthy Perspectives, Lovering Volvo, and Lucky Dog Thrift Shop.
We’re now moving on to our other fall holiday contests â Nom Nom November and Dazzling December! Our Kids’ Cookie Contest is live now; details below. Our holiday lighting contest will begin after Thanksgiving. And remember: Plaid Friday is our local version of Black Friday, where we shop downtown and support our small business owners.
Details will be updated for 2021’s Plaid Friday and Dazzling December in the next week or so â stay tuned!
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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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DO YOU KNOW A YOUNG BAKER?
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Nom Nom November
Kids’ Cookie Contest!
Submissions Nov. 1â15
Let’s make cookies!
Great American Downtown’s second annual Kids’ Cookie Contest is looking for young bakers to send us their best and favorite recipes, along with a photo of the delicious final product. Winners will have their creations celebrated in one of our pro baker businesses downtown, get a trophy, and be featured in a compilation recipe book.
We loved seeing everyone’s smiling faces last year â we hope to see your young bakers this year!
CLICK BELOW FOR FULL CONTEST DETAILS!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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FEATURED EVENT I: SYMPHONY NH AT COPTIC CHURCH
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Symphony NH “Suites and Schubert”
at Nashua’s Coptic Church
7:30 pm Friday, Nov. 5
Join Symphony NH for an evening of music selections by Bach, Schubert, and Florence Price, at the beautiful St. Mary and Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church, 39 Chandler St., Nashua.
Program:
PRICE, Suite of Dances
BACH, Air from Orchestral Suite No. 3
SCHUBERT, Symphony No. 5
Roger Kalia, Conductor
Suites and Schubert with Symphony NH
Friday, November 5th at 7:30pm | Doors open at 6:45
Learn more and Buy Tickets HERE
*Proof of Vaccination is required upon entry. Masks must remain on for the duration of the concert. Learn more at www.symphonynh.org/safety
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FEATURED EVENT II: ‘AN EVENING OF BLACK RENAISSANCE’
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An Evening of Black Renaissance
6â10 pm Friday, Nov. 5
Black Lives Matter Nashua will host an evening of music and art from the Jazz era, as well as dinner, at a Nov. 5 event being held at the historic Hunt Memorial Library, 6 Main Street.
All proceeds from ticket sales will be used to fund Black Lives Matter Nashua’s Mutual Aid program and Holiday toy/book/food drives.
- Come dressed in your Harlem best!
- Speakers and performers to be announced.
- Music guests or speakers interested in participating in this event should email [email protected]
Please note: All guests MUST bring proof of vaccination or negative Covid-19 test taken within the last 72 hours. Masks are required.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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LIVE FALL MUSIC SERIES BEGINS DOWNTOWN!
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The 2021 Downtown Nashua Fall Music Series
at Casey Magee’s Irish Pub & Music Hall
begins this Saturday at 9 pm
Casey Magee’s Irish Pub & Music Hall at 8 Temple Street presents a multi-week music event! Come enjoy great food and drinks, with six Saturdays of live music, from 9 pmâmidnight!
Lineup:
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Saturday 11/6: 90 Miles Away
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Saturday 11/13: The Broken Heels Duo
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Saturday 11/20: The Jess Olsen Duo
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Saturday 11/27:âââââââ Reverend JJ & The Casual Sinners
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Saturday 12/4:âââââââââââââââââââââ Michael Spaulding
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Saturday 12/11:ââââââââââââââââââââââââââââ Dyer Holiday
* No Cover Charge!
* Upstairs pool hall
* Over 20 Irish Whiskeys
* 15 TVs
* 12 draft selections
Casey Magee’s Irish Pub & Music Hall is in the heart of Downtown Nashua at 8 Temple Street. Call 603-484-7400 or visit them online.
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FLEA MARKET AT SENIOR CENTER
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Fall Flea Market
Nashua Senior Activity Center
9 amâ2 pm Saturday, Nov. 6
The market will showcase more than 30 vendors selling new and used merchandise, a book sale, a “fill-a-bag for $5” offer (on clothing only) at the Thrift Shop, a raffle and much more.
Come on down to the Center and find some great deals. Plenty of free parking in the Nashua Senior Center lot.
Vendor space is available for $25 a table. Please contact Margo Bell at 603-816-2643.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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TWO WAYS TO HONOR OUR LOCAL VETERANS
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OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM: MEALS FOR VETS
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Buy dinner for a veteran in Nashua
Ends next Thursday, Nov. 11
Now through Veterans Day, your $5 donation can purchase a meal for Nashua’s veterans.
Dinners will consist of ham, macaroni and cheese, and southwest style corn. Dessert will be provided by Jajabelles.
CLICK HERE for more info, or to support Veterans Day activities online!
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VETERANS DAY PARADE IS HAPPENING NOV. 11
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Nashua Veterans Day Parade
11:11 am, Thursday, Nov. 11
GREAT NEWS! The celebration of our local veterans is a GO! Nashua’s Veterans Day Parade will proceed this year! Details below!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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WINTER FOOD RESOURCES, FREE WORKSHOPS
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Please check these wonderful programs out, and share with those who need this info!
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‘FALL INTO’ LIVE MUSIC IN DOWNTOWN NASHUA!
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Downtown Nashua is still serving up food, drinks and live entertainment. 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 outside, all around Downtown Nashua
Kim Riley @ Bicentennial Park
Thursdays â Open Mic night, 7:30â11 pm
Fridays â Karaoke night, 9:30 pmâclose
Saturdays â Fall Music Series, 9 pmâmidnight, through Dec. 11
Thursdays â Karaoke night
(live music Mon.âThurs. 5:30â8:30 pm; Fri.âSat. 5:30â9 pm)
Thursday â Malcolm Salls
Friday â Austin McCarthy
Saturday â Justin Jordan
(occasional live music Sat.; check their Facebook page)
Saturday â Ze Ivan
(live music on the outdoor patio, Sat. and Sun. 4â6 pm)
Saturday: McKinley’s Mood, 5 pm
(live music outdoors, weather permitting, Sun. 3â6 pm)
(live music outdoors, weather permitting, Fri.âSat. 9:30 pmâmidnight)
(live music Thursdays, 7:30â10:30 pm)
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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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