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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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Retail/Fashion Truck Opportunity For City Hall Plaza
The BRA is seeking applicants for a retail/fashion truck pilot program that will be hosted on City Hall Plaza from Monday, February 11th-Friday, February 15th.
Please visit here for details and application info. NOTE: the application deadline is this Friday, February 1st.
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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" Starts Next Week
Explore new hotspots as well as old favorites during "Mix It Up Mondays," starting Monday, February 4th!
The Downtown Boston BID is pleased to announce a partnership with Boston Magazine to present this exciting new event.
 For six weeks, 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. See you Monday nights!
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2012 RESIS Downtown Condo Report
RESIS, a Boston-based firm real estate firm, has released its 2012 condominium report for the Downtown Boston market (PDF takes a few moments to upload).  Among the highlights: - Although the Downtown area represents 4% of all Boston condo sales, 13% of million-dollar sales occurred in the neighborhood.
- Of all Downtown condo sales, 44% are
$1 million or higher (in comparison, Back Bay is 35%; Beacon Hill, 19%).
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Deals & Promotions
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UDG Introduces "Hearth Entrees"
 Uno Due Go (52 Summer St.), has debuted its new "Hearth Entrees" menu line.
Showcasing locally-sourced seasonal produce and meats, the "globally inspired" line, overseen by UDG development chef Eric Caron, includes skillet-pressed Faroe Island salmon, Moroccan-spiced Bell & Evans chicken breast, and more.
The new entrees are available daily at UDG after 3 pm; contact 617-695-1834 for more info.
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RelaxSation Open At 25 Kingston St.
RelaxSation, a nail & massage therapy salon, has opened at 25 Kingston St.  Providing Swedish, deep-tissue, and hot-stone massage, along with foot reflexology and chair massage, RelaxSation is offering a 20% grand opening discount on all services through Thursday, January 31st. Call 617-482-6800 for more info.
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Arts, Entertainment, Events
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"Servant Of Two Masters" Opens
The Paramount Center kicks off its 2013 performance season with "The Servant Of Two Masters," a zany screwball comedy that opens this Tuesday, January 29th for a two-week run.
Directed by Christopher Bayes, the production is hailed by the New York Times for how it "revels in the transformative power of theater."
When: Tuesday, January 29th-Sunday, February 10th
Where: Paramount Center (559 Washington St.)
Contact: 617-824-8400 for tickets & more info.
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Silvertone Hosting LUPEC's "Snow Ball"
LUPEC, the cocktail enthusiasts' organization, is throwing its 2nd Annual "Snow Ball" at
Silvertone next Monday, February 4th.
Described as an "Under the Sea"-style prom, the event is a fundraiser for two women's charities: On The Rise and The Breast Cancer Fund. Enjoy a night beneath the sea for a good cause!
When: Monday, February 4th, 7 pm
Where: Silvertone (69 Bromfield St.)
Contact: visit the LUPEC site for full details
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Artists Crossing's Reopening Party
To celebrate its new location at 50 Franklin St., Artists Crossing is hosting a "reopening"
party Thursday, January 31st, at 5 pm.  Featured this month at the co-op gallery are the works of graphic artist Aaron Kovalcsik. The gallery also offers paintings, jewelry, photography, handblown glass, and handpainted silk by local artists. Contact jlmimages@jlmimages.com for more info. |
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