From the Director's Desk - Intown Manchester.com

SUMMER
SCHEDULE
JULY
3 – 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS, ARMS PARK, DUSK
4-7 – NH FISHER CATS VS. NEW BRITAIN
5-6 – CINDERELLA, PALACE THEATRE
6, 13, 20, 27 – FAMILY SUMMER STUDIO,
CURRIER MUSEUM OF ART
7, 14, 21, 28 – DOWNTOWN MANCHESTER FARMERS MARKET,
CONCORD ST., 3PM-6:30PM
7 – TD BANK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES,
WHOSE MUDDY SHOES, VETERANS PARK, 7PM
8-11 – NH FISHER CATS VS. PORTLAND
9 – A TRIBUTE TO AEROSMITH & A TRIBUTE TO
J. GEILS BAND, PALACE THEATRE, 7:30PM
12 – ALL-STAR GAME BLOCK PARTY, VETERANS PARK, 6PM
12 – KISS, VERIZON WIRELESS ARENA, 7:30PM
12-13 – BEAUTY & THE BEAST, PALACE THEATRE
13 – EASTERN LEAGUE ALL-STAR GAME,
NORTHEAST DELTA DENTAL STADIUM, 7:05PM
17 – GREATER MANCHESTER REVIVAL 2011,
VETERANS PARK, 2PM
18-20 – NH FISHER CATS VS. READING
19-20 – THE WIZARD OF OX, PALACE THEATRE
21 – TD BANK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES,
ALTERNATE ROUTES, VETERANS PARK, 7PM
21-24 – NH FISHER CATS VS. PORTLAND
23 – A TRIBUTE TO JOURNEY & A TRIBUTE TO HALL & OATS,
PALACE THEATRE, 7:30PM
26-27 – ALADDIN, PALACE THEATRE
28 – TD BANK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES,
ROCKSPRING, VETERANS PARK, 7PM
28-31 – NH FISHER CATS VS. READING
29-31 – NH COIN & CURRENCY EXPO,
RADISSON/CENTER OF NH
30 – INTRODUCTION… THE CHICAGO EXPERIENCE,
PALACE THEATRE, 7:30PM
AUGUST
2-3 – SNOW WHITE, PALACE THEATRE
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – FAMILY SUMMER STUDIO,
CURRIER MUSEUM OF ART
7 – BRUCE IN THE USA, PALACE THEATRE, 7:30PM
4, 11, 18, 25 – DOWNTOWN MANCHESTER FARMERS MARKET,
CONCORD ST., 3PM-6:30PM
4 – OPEN DOORS TROLLEY NIGHT, SEVERAL STOPS!, 5-8PM
4 – TD BANK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, AIR TRAFFIC
CONTROLLER, VETERANS PARK, 7PM
6 – AFRICAN/CARIBBEAN CELEBRATION, VETERANS PARK.
11AM-6PM
9-10 – THE LITTLE MERMAID, PALACE THEATRE
9-11 – NH FISHER CATS VS. ERIE
11 – CIGNA/ELLIOT 5K CORPORATE ROAD RACE,
STARTS AT VETERANS PARK, 6:20PM
11-13 – 54TH ANNUAL NH ANTIQUES SHOW,
RADISSON/CENTER OF NH
12-14 – NH FISHER CATS VS. AKRON
13 – ZOSO, PALACE THEATRE, 7:30PM
16-17 – ALICE IN WONDERLAND, PALACE THEATRE
18 – 1964 BEST BEATLES TRIBUTE ON EARTH,
NORTHEAST DELTA DENTAL STADIUM, 7PM
18-21 – WORLD QUILT SHOW NE, RADISSON/CENTER OF NH
20 – LATINO FESTIVAL, VETERANS PARK, 12-8PM
20 – SLIPPERY WHEN WET, PALACE THEATRE, 7:30PM
22-24 – NH FISHER CATS VS. TRENTON,
23 – PARENTING NH: SMART DISCIPLINE PRGM
FOR PARENTS, PALACE THEATRE, 6:30PM
25-28 – NH FISHER CATS VS. HARRISBURG
27 – PEOPLE FEST, VETERANS PARK, 10AM-6PM
27 – A TRIBUTE TO KISS, PALACE THEATRE, 7:30PM
30 – GAIL SINGER MEMORIAL BLOOD DRIVE,
RADISSON/CENTER OF NH, 9AM-6PM
31 – AMERICAN IDOL LIVE!, VERIZON WIRELESS ARENA, 7PM
SEPTEMBER
1 – FREE REGISTRATION FOR THE 2011 SPIRIT OF THE
SEASON CHRISTMAS PARADE OPENS SEPT.1 AT
WWW.INTOWNMANCHESTER.COM
1 – DOWNTOWN MANCHESTER FARMERS MARKET,
CONCORD ST., 3PM-6:30PM
2-4 – 2011 NEW ENGLAND ELVIS FESTIVAL,
RADISSON/CENTER OF NH
8 – DOWNTOWN MANCHESTER FARMERS MARKET,
CONCORD ST., 3PM-6:30PM
10 – BRAS ACROSS THE RIVER, BRIDGE ST. BRIDGE, 1-5PM
10 – R-RATED HYPNOTIST FRANK SANTOS JR.,
PALACE THEATRE, 7:30PM
14 – DOWNTOWN MANCHESTER FARMERS MARKET,
CONCORD ST., 3PM-6:30PM
15 – 8TH ANNUAL TASTE OF DOWNTOWN MANCHESTER,
5-8PM
Submit your event to
info@intownmanchester.com
GRANITE STATE CREDIT UNION
SECURES LEAD SPONSORSHIP
OF 2011 CHRISTMAS PARADE
Intown Manchester is proud to announce that long time parade
supporters Granite State Credit Union have stepped up to act as
lead sponsor of the 2011 Christmas Parade in the City of Manchester.
GSCU will retain naming rights as lead sponsor for 2 years.
‘In order to grow major events like the parade we rely heavily on
strong partnerships with local businesses. Granite State Credit
Union is a perfect example of a community minded business and
we are elated to work with them to keep this parade the biggest
& brightest holiday event in the state of New Hampshire’ says
Samantha DePrima, Parade Organizer. Free registration to be a
participant in the 2011 Christmas Parade will open online at www.
intownmanchester.com September 1st. For more information on
the parade or to � nd out how you can partner with Intown for this
highly visible event call 603.645.6285 and ask for Sam.
www.intownmanchester.com
INTOWN MANCHESTER NEWS
A quarterly publication of Intown Manchester Management, Inc.
We welcome your comments and suggestions.
www.intownmanchester.com
email: sdeprima@intownmanchester.com
■ ■ ■
Stephanie Lewry, Executive Director
Samantha DePrima, Director of Marketing & Public Relations
Jennifer Gordon, Project Specialist
Linda Feinberg, Bookkeeper
■ ■ ■
Intown Manchester Management, Inc. is a non-pro� t organization working, in cooperation
with the City of Manchester, to increase downtown’s competitiveness and to af� rm
Manchester’s position as an economic leader of the New England region. Our service areas
include outdoor maintenance, beauti� cation, and business support through marketing,
communications, and event production.
Chairman, Denis Dancoes, Cushman & Wake� eld
Vice Chairman, Robert Tourigny, Neighborworks Greater Manchester
Secretary, Christopher Allwarden, Esq., PSNH
Treasurer, Thomas Pare, Hession & Pare, CPA
Greg Barrett, Kas-Bar Realty, Inc.
Alan Cady, Hillsborough County Iron Works
Denise Caristi, Granite State Credit Union
Don Clark, DEKA
Robin Comstock, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Debra DeVenne, People’s United Bank
Ted Gatsas, Mayor, City of Manchester
Pat Long, Alderman, Ward 3
John Madden, JCM Management Company, Inc.
Laura Morgan, Morgan Self Storage
Paul Pad� eld, Paul’s Executive Car Care
Kim Roy, Radisson Hotel
Dave Schleyer, MCALL Corp., Elm Grove Properties
Gary Simmons, Deputy Chief, Manchester Police Department
Seth Wall, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
VOLUME 16, ISSUE 2 | SUMMER 2011
Help us keep downtown clean and attractive! If you
spot something in need of cleaning call our CleanScapes
hotline at 603.645.6285
To receive our downtown e-newsletters twice a month,
send a request to sdeprima@intownmanchester.com
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INTOWN MANCHESTER MANAGEMENT
MANCHESTER
INTOWN
STUDIO 550 ART CENTER
Monica Leap has always dreamed of having her own art center, but never believed it would
happen so soon. Where might this new art center be? You may have noticed the somewhat drab
looking building across from the Verizon Wireless Arena while driving down Elm Street. Soon,
the entire building at 550 will be renovated. The bottom � oor will be home to the community
art center, gallery/reception area, residency program and café of some sort while the upper
� oors will hold 16 apartment units. The new digs will be named the Studio 550 Art Center.
Monica is a studio potter, and explains that “clay is nothing but potential and this building is the
same way”. Monica found her ‘way’ shortly after getting her graduate degree in City Planning
from the University of North Carolina in 2010. With support from her parents and a creative,
unique vision from Monica, her dream is coming to fruition.
The studio is going to operate as a medium to empower, unify, and create community within
the Manchester area. There will be a heavy focus on clay at the beginning as it is Monica’s
expertise. Maybe you’ll be interested in taking a
class? There will be 3 to 4 artist residents (known as the ‘heart of the art
center’) teaching at the studio.
Monica believes Manchester is educated about the arts, as there is already a
thriving arts & culture community. The art center will be a landing ground for
the community; the center will not be able to survive without the support of
the people. Monica says, “There is so much potential with arts in Manchester,
I’m hoping for it to become the ‘Hip Art Town’ and get on the map!”
Be on the lookout for the Studio 550 Art Center to open in mid-September,
but get a sneak peak of their website for more information & to check out
their on-going art gallery www.550arts.com.

We love “Thursday Night Out”, don’t you? Even though
the work- week isn’t yet over, an evening out before Friday
seems to stretch the weekend. Downtown is particularly
captivating this summer, because there are so many
outdoor cafes lining the sidewalks. Walk everywhere, meet
your friends, and choose what suits your mood - this is
destination dining at its best!
Even a casual downtown observer will agree that outdoor dining has exploded – at last
count, more than two dozen pubs and eateries are providing table service outdoors.
There’s something for everyone, ranging from bright bistro tables with colorful umbrellas
to cocktail-style lounge couches accented by lovely sidewalk planters.
After your dinner al fresco, be sure to stroll down to Veterans Park and take in a free
concert, a traditional mainstay of downtown during the summer. Beautiful Veterans
Park is Manchester’s amphitheater, where locals and their guests are treated to talented
entertainers and emerging artists.
We are proud to announce that TD Bank will be presenting the TD Bank Summer
Concerts this year. In an exclusive agreement, “America’s Most Convenient Bank” will
have naming rights to our popular entertainment series. Additional support from the City
of Manchester’s Community Improvement Program, A Market Natural Foods, WXRV
92.5 The River & Hippo Press will help to keep the tradition of free summer concerts in
Veteran’s Park alive and well. We hope you enjoy our new series, and invite you to spread
the word!
Stephanie Lewry
Executive Director
2011 WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIP
CHILI COOK-OFF
Manchester will once
again host the World’s
Championship Chili Cookoff
(WCCC). The 2011
WCCC will take place at
Veterans Park in downtown
Manchester from Friday,
September 30th – Sunday,
October 2nd. Last year
more than 25,000 people
from all over New England
attended the WCCC. The WCCC is a family-friendly
event that will feature live entertainment, chili sampling
from cooks and local restaurants, the Mr Hot Sauce and Ms
Chili Pepper contest, a Kid’s area with games and activities,
a beer garden and much more. Be sure to stop by this year’s
chili cookoff and try some of the countries best chili and see
who will win this year’s $25,000 Red Chili grand prize. The
WCCC is sanctioned by the International Chili Society,
the largest food competition organization in the world. For
more information please visit www.yourmanchesternh.
com/chili or call Chris Wellington at 603-624-6505.
From the
Director’s Desk
DOWNTOWN
MANCHESTER
FARMERS MARKET
The annual Downtown
Manchester Farmers Market
is open for the season, every
Thursday from 3pm – 6:30pm.
Get fresh, local produce, cut
� owers, meats, baked goods,
specialty items and certi� ed
organic products right in the
heart of downtown now through
October 20th.
Each Thursday the market
will feature something
different including live music,
guest vendors and cooking
demonstrations by local chefs.
Take a stroll downtown and
visit them each Thursday at the
corners of Concord & Chestnut
Streets, adjacent to Victory Park.
For more information visit www.
manchesterfarmersmarket.
com.
FESTIVALS AT VETERANS PARK
August 6 – 11th Annual African Caribbean Celebration
August 20 – Latino Festival
August 27 – People Fest
CRUISING DOWNTOWN
The popular Cruising Downtown event returns to Manchester
Labor Day weekend Sept. 2nd & 3rd and features motor-i� c
events that car enthusiasts and gear heads won’t want to
miss! For a full listing of citywide Cruising Downtown events
visit www.cruisingdowntown.com. Downtown Manchester
‘Cruising’ events include a Kick Off Party at Strange Brew
Tavern (9/2 5pm-12pm) and the main event takes place on
Elm Street Saturday, 9/3 with classic, customized & unique
vehicles of all kind lining Elm Street for
spectators. The event also features
Snap On Tools on site, ROCK 101 live
broadcast, bands all day & vendors
galore. Registration begins at 8am at
the Brady Sullivan Tower parking lot
at 1750 Elm Street. Be sure to stick
around for the Cruise the Loop Parade
from 6-8pm taking off from Ron’s Toy
Shop at 235 Elm Street.
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
HOOKED ON DOWNTOWN QUEEN CITY CUPCAKES
Neville Pereira, owner of Ignite Bar & Grille on Hanover Street, knows
a thing or two about the restaurant business. Spotting a lack of seafood
restaurants in downtown, Neville opened up HOOKED right next door
to Ignite this past February. The scrumptious, fresh seafood has had
customers diving in ever since! Neville is the epitome of the ‘Hanover
Street man’ saying “it’s the trendy, fast & upcoming street; it’s becoming
a dining destination”. Next time your downtown or craving Seafood
Cioppino or Aegan Haddock Piccata (most popular dishes) stop into
Hooked, located at 110 Hanover Street.
603.606.1186 www.hookednh.com
Hooked is open Monday thru Friday for lunch and dinner, Saturday for
dinner, and closed on Sunday.
MOE’S IS BACK!
Who says you can’t go back?
Once located near the corner
of Elm & Lowell Streets
many years ago, Moe’s Italian
Sandwiches is back with new
owners in their new location at
796 Elm Street. Whether you
call them a sandwich, sub or
hoagie, Moe’s seems to have
somewhat of a cult following
of folks whose mouths water
for a Moe’s Original. “You need
to try one of Moe’s sandwiches
to understand” says Rebekah
Chernoff, who co-owns
Moe’s with husband Andy.
The Chernoff duo, like many
other savvy business owners,
recognized that Manchester
was a fantastic place to operate
a business and downtown was a perfect community to be a part of.
opening on May 16th, they’ve seen the bene� ts of choosing a location
in the pedestrian heavy area of Central Elm Street. The amount of foot
traf� c, number of businesses surrounding the sandwich shop and the
always revolving parking spaces right outside all have been huge perks for
Moe’s. Next time you need a quick sandwich and want to give your taste
buds a whirl, head to MOE’s at 796 Elm St!
603.669.6637 www.moesitaliansandwiches.com
With cupcake mania consuming the states, Chelsea Stoddard couldn’t
believe there were none here in her hometown! With the help of coowner
& husband John Lemay, Stoddard has opened the � rst cupcakery
in downtown near Portland Pie in a highly visible, newly renovated spot.
The best part of downtown to Chelsea (left in photo, next to sister
Amelia Shields) is the foot traf� c and “it’s good city life”. About a year
ago, she started to test her cupcake talents and soon perfected the art of
making deliciously sinful cupcakes! With over 10 different � avors daily,
she has wowed the community and created a sugar ‘buzz’ in the Queen
City. In fact, they often sell out of these creamy dreamy cake gems daily
so be sure to head down to 790 Elm Street, Tues-Sat. when they open up
at 11:30am. To get more info visit www.qcccupcakes.com
2011 MAYOR’S SMALL
BUSINESS AWARD WINNERS
Congratulations to the three Manchester businesses who won
the 1st 2011 Mayor’s Small Business Award this past May!
Fred Goodrich, President, and Dave Crocker, VP of Operations,
at XMA Corp. (150 Dow St.) received the Growth Award. XMA
Corp. is a manufacturer of passive microwave components which
supplies products of the highest quality for commercial, military,
and aerospace applications. www.xmacorp.com
Derek Hopkins, President of Liquid
Health Labs (33 S. Commercial St.,
ABI Hub) received the Innovative
Award. Liquid Health Labs is an
innovative beverage technology
company that has come up with the
� rst interactive beverages that you
can enjoy and feel great about.
www.mypowercap.com
Lisa Landry, Owner of Print Savvy
(55 S. Commercial St.) received the
Community Service Award. Print
Savvy is the partner to turn to for
every printing and/or graphic design
project, with knowledge of staying
informed of the latest improvements
in the � elds.
www.printsavvy.com