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Nashua’s second-graders treated to the ‘Pete the Cat’ shows at NCA

read more…: Nashua’s second-graders treated to the ‘Pete the Cat’ shows at NCA

On Monday morning, a parade of yellow school buses formed in front of the Nashua Center of the Arts on Main Street. They were there to deliver hundreds of second-grade students from each of Nashua’s 12 public elementary schools.

The 900 students were guests of Nashua Community Arts. The non-profit, in coordination with Spectacle Live, organized this one-of-a-kind school trip to see the “Pete the Cat” musical. Buses and tickets, and two performances were provided free of charge to the children. The funds were raised at the charity gala held last summer.

The Nashua Center for the Arts turns 2 and celebrates with a showcase of Nashua talent

read more…: The Nashua Center for the Arts turns 2 and celebrates with a showcase of Nashua talent

Spectacle Live hosted 141 event days in 2024 and about 90 in 2023, a partial year of operation in the 750-seat venue. Their audience comes from Nashua and beyond, with about 40% within five miles of the venue, 20% coming from Massachusetts, and another 10% coming from more than 75 miles or more. “We have drawn an audience from far and wide.  We get a lot of support locally, but then it’s all over the state and the region,” said Lally.

Jan. 14: Public reception highlights new artists at Nashua Center for the Arts Sandy Cleary Gallery

read more…: Jan. 14: Public reception highlights new artists at Nashua Center for the Arts Sandy Cleary Gallery

On January 14 a reception open to the public will be held for four local artists exhibiting and selling their work at the Sandy Cleary Community Art Gallery, located on the ground floor of the Nashua Center for the Arts on Main Street in downtown Nashua. The doors to the Center open at 4 p.m. with the reception ending at 6 p.m.

Jane Pauley connects with Nashua audience, from career highlights to living with mental health diagnosis

read more…: Jane Pauley connects with Nashua audience, from career highlights to living with mental health diagnosis

In addition to being a TV host, Mother, and wife, Pauley is also bipolar. She has been living with and managing this mental health issue for more than 30 years. She understands that “community”.

“People might feel marginalized, isolated, or alone, or in fact, be isolated or alone.  And the idea that there is a community is a comfort. It was a comfort to me, she said. It’s a blessing for me to be able to connect with so many people at a time. So, I remember that one event I was speaking at, it was kind of a big one for me.”

Basketball as conflict resolution, the Nashua Community Lecture Series begins thoughtfully

read more…: Basketball as conflict resolution, the Nashua Community Lecture Series begins thoughtfully

In the inaugural presentation for the 2024 Nashua Community Lecture Series, Professor David Hollander gave his presentation at the Nashua Center for the Arts.  He is the author of “ HOW BASKETBALL CAN SAVE THE WORLD – 13 Guiding Principles for Reimaging What’s Possible,” which was the basis for his presentation.

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Header photo by Dan Splaine – www.dansplainephotography.com