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Jul 22, 2025

Trivia Question❓

 What historic statue stands in the center of downtown Rochester, and when was it erected? 

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

Rochester Recreation & Arena welcomes back the popular Concert on the Common series every Wednesday evening from July 9 through August 27, 2025, at the Rochester Common.

 

This free, family-friendly event brings a wide mix of live music, offering everything from rock, pop, and acoustic to jazz, blues, reggae, and classics spanning the 1950s to today.

 

Performances feature local favorites including 3 ALARM, Truffle, Key Elements, and Mango Groove Steel Band, promising entertainment for attendees of all ages. Concerts run 6:30–8:00 pm in July and shift to 6:00–7:30 pm in August, with rain dates on Thursdays.

 

Recent highlights in Rochester include the grand opening of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce’s new downtown office, as well as groundbreaking on The Rapids on Cocheco, a new 52-unit workforce housing project by Elm Grove Companies.

 

These milestones underscore Rochester’s dedication to community vibrancy and inclusive growth.


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📅 This Week in Rochester, NH

 

🎨 Grown‑Up Art Workshop: Designing Animal Characters

  • 🗓 Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025

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  • ⏰ Time: (Typically mid-morning—check registration)

  • 📍 Location: Rochester Chamber of Commerce or affiliated arts center

  • 🎟 Details: A creative workshop led by illustrator Sean Bixby—learn character-design techniques and bring your animal-inspired art to life. reater Rochester Chamber of Commerce


🏛 Summer Concert Series: Concerts on the Common

 

  • 🗓 Dates: Various nights through July & August, including July 15–20

  • 📍 Location: Rochester Common

  • 🎼 Details: Outdoor evening concerts featuring local bands, ranging from jazz and country to classic rock. Pack a chair and enjoy music under the trees.

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✈️ Wings & Wheels at Skyhaven Airport

 

  • 🗓 Date: Check for an upcoming weekend in summer (verify dates; often held mid-July)

  • 📍 Location: Skyhaven Airport (Rochester)

  • ✈️ Details: Family-friendly event with aircraft displays, car show, and live activities. Hosted by Flight4CF.

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Quote Of The Day

"Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love." - Mother Teresa

Secret Little Hack

Visit the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts for free on the first Saturday of every month.

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💡 Answer to Trivia Question:

The statue of Parson Main stands in the center of downtown Rochester, and it was erected in 1896. 

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