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Another $100,000 for Performing Arts Center

By Casey Junkins - City Editor | Feb 6, 2020

NASHUA — Before the venue’s first concert ever takes place, the hits keep coming for the downtown Performing Arts Center at the corner of West Pearl and Main streets, as Enterprise Bank officials confirm a $100,000 gift toward its construction.

This grant comes just one week after Bank of America officials announced a $250,000 contribution to the center, planned for the former Alec’s Shoes building.

“As a community bank we believe in local enterprise and investing in the communities we serve. We are very excited about the Nashua Performing Arts Center and the impact it will have on Nashua and the region,” Enterprise CEO Jack Clancy stated via news release.

A public hearing regarding the center is set for 7 p.m. today in the boardroom of Nashua High School North, 8 Titan Way. The specific purpose of the hearing is for Board of Aldermen members to gather feedback about removing the mandate that $4 million be raised toward construction of the PAC by Feb. 13.

“Enterprise Bank understands that the Performing Arts Center is an entrepreneurial approach to creating a vital downtown in our city,” Nashua Community Arts Chair Rich Lannan said. “We are grateful for their investment.”

“In addition to our financial commitment, Nashua native Deborah Novotny, senior vice president and senior commercial lending officer, serves as chair of the Capital Campaign Committee and on the board of Nashua Community Arts,” Lannan added.

Designed by ICON Architecture, current plans show the center will be a flexible venue with retractable seats in the main-floor audience chamber to accommodate diverse theatrical and musical performances, corporate and non-profit events, as well as family celebrations such as weddings and other private gatherings. It is designed to seat up to 750, provide standing room for up to 1,000, and offer banquet seating for 270 people.

“We are grateful that Enterprise Bank has committed to the vision of the Nashua Performing Arts Center. With their support we would realize this vision and would build a healthier economy for Nashua and for the downtown,” Mayor Jim Donchess added.

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