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"BIDs Making A Difference": BSA Event At Webster BankDowntown Boston BID President Rosemarie Sansone will join Paul Levy, CEO of Center City Philadelphia, and Frank LaTorre, President of the Providence Downtown Improvement District, for the lecture " Downtown Business Improvement Districts Making A Difference." The lecture will take place Thursday, February 21st, at 6:30 pm, at Webster Bank (100 Franklin St.).  The event is part of the BSA's 2013 Urban Design Committee Schedule. To RSVP, please email rsvp@architects.org and include the name of the lecture in the subject line.
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MAPC Open House
The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (MAPC) is hosting its annual open house on Tuesday, January 29th, at 4 pm, at its offices at 60 Temple Pl.
The event will include a meet-and-greet, discussion of MAPC's mission and objectives--even a free raffle! Call 617-451-2770 for more info.
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City Services
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- Cleaning and powerwashing in downtown.
- Friendly, welcoming downtown presence: helping visitors with directions, notifying fire & police personnel of incidents, and more.
- Downtown beautification and capital improvement initiatives.
- Summer arts & music shows; winter Holiday Market.
- contact info@bostonbid.org for more.
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Visit the Happening Now section at www.downtownboston.org for a listing of all the exciting activities going on in downtown Boston right now and in upcoming weeks and months.
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Promote Your Downtown Events
If you are interested in promoting
your events through us, please email info@bostonbid.org. Event details should be sent no later than Friday at 12 pm for inclusion in the following Monday's newsletter. Thank You.
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Real Estate Listings
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Office, Residential, Retail/Restaurant
The Downtown Boston Business Improvement District is pleased to run real estate listings on www.downtown boston.org for available office, residential, and retail/restaurant space on behalf of Downtown Boston BID members.
Visit the Doing Business section of www.downtownboston.org to view the current set of listings. All questions pertaining to individual listings should be directed to the broker(s) affiliated with the listing.
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Downtown Boston BID Weekly News Update
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Featured Stories
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"Mix It Up Mondays" Coming In February
To encourage people to explore new hotspots as
well as old favorites, the Downtown Boston BID is pleased to announce the launch, in partnership with Boston Magazine, of "Mix It Up Mondays."
 For six weeks beginning on Monday, February 4th, over a dozen of downtown's hottest nightspots ( visit here for the full list) will be mixing it up with exclusive dishes, or reduced-price favorites to be paired with a Belvedere vodka cocktail. The promotion will conclude in April with a special event for dedicated Mix It Up patrons, participating restaurants, and industry professionals (details to follow in upcoming issues). See you Monday nights!
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Thinking Cup Nominated As Top East Coast Coffee Shop
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Development News
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Walgreens UpdateThe tempo of development at the Walgreens "Emporium" (10-24 School St.) has accelerated, with the clock at the corner of School & Province having been taken in for restoration by the Electric Time Co. of Medfield.  Walgreens representatives recently hosted a welcome session inside the 25,000-sq. ft. space, an upscale pharmacy which will feature gourmet food, a liquor & wine shop, and more. The Walgreens is on-track to open in April.
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Deals & Promotions
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Trunk Show At Cohen's Fashion OpticalCohen's Fashion Optical (328 Washington St.) will highlight its collaboration with global fashion phenomenon Marc Jacobs with a special trunk show on Thursday, January 24th, from 4-6 pm, featuring Jacobs' hottest eyewear.  The trunk show will feature free single-vision lenses (distance, reading, or sunglasses) with the purchase of a set of frames. Call 617-542-9221 for more info.
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Arts, Entertainment, Events
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Racing To New Heights At
One Boston Place
 On Saturday, February 2nd, starting at 9 am, One Boston Place will host an incredible display of athletic fitness: "Race Up One Boston Place."
Hundreds of firefighters from all over New England will sprint all
the way to the top of the 41-story, 600-foot-skyscraper to raise money for lung disease research. Non-firefighters are encouraged to join, as well! (You don't have to race to the top--walking is fine.) Call 781-314-9005 for more info. |
Nuns Kick Up Their Heels At
Boston Opera House
Hailed by the New York Post as "ridiculously funny," the show runs through Sunday, February 3rd.
When: Tuesday, January 22nd-Sunday, February 3rd
Where: Boston Opera House (539 Washington St.)
Contact: visit here for tickets and more info
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Artists Crossing Now Open At
50 Franklin St.Artists Crossing, the downtown gallery/artists co-op, has now reopened at 50 Franklin St., at the corner of Franklin & Hawley Streets, following its move from 505 Washington St.  The gallery's hours stay the same: Tuesdays-Wednesdays: 11 am-5 pm, Thursdays-Fridays: 11 am-6 pm, Saturdays-Mondays: by appointment. Contact jlmimages@jlmimages.com for more info.
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