 In The News
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Urban Agriculture Community Forum
The urban farming phenomenon continues to build momentum, and to help guide it, the BRA is hosting a community forum with the Mayor's Urban Agriculture Working Group. The event will address the relevant guidelines from Zoning Code Article 89--commercial farms, aquaculture, composting, soil safety, backyard coops and apiaries, and more. This event will specifically consider urban farming in downtown neighborhoods: Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Downtown Crossing, Chinatown, North End, West End, and Charlestown. Attendees must bring a photo ID. When: June 3, 6-8 pm Where: Suffolk University Law School (120 Tremont St.) Contact: 617-918-4264
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Downtown Events Calendar
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Visit the Happening Now section at
www.down townboston.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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"Boston Calling" Music Festival
City Hall Plaza will come alive this weekend with the "Boston Calling" music festival, a two-day, multi-stage, 18-band extravaganza.
Headliners include Fun., The Shins, Andrew Bird, and The Walkmen. VIP passes are still available for either day or for the entire weekend.
When: Saturday, May 25th-Sunday, May 26th
Where: City Hall Plaza
Contact: visit here for more info.
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BID Services
- 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.
- contact [email protected] for more.
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Development & Research
With so much going on in the downtown area-- new businesses, major development projects--it is important to keep tabs on all the changes occurring in our dynamic neighborhood.  The Downtown Boston BID website maintains the following databases, free to browse: |
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.downtownboston.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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City Services
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Downtown Boston BID Weekly News Update
For questions and comments, please contact Doug Meyer, newsletter editor, at: [email protected] |
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Featured Stories
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Summer On Summer Street:
Great Block Parties & Art Markets!
Summer Street is humming with excitement as the Downtown Boston BID's annual summertime event programming has begun!
The Downtown Crossing Block Party season kicked off last Thursday. Hundreds of patrons enjoyed great weather, reggae music by Hot Like Fire (above), and complimentary appetizers from 49 Social. Join us every Thursday from 5-8 pm (weather permitting) through September for moderately-priced drinks, local bands, and complimentary appetizers.
Back for its fifth year, the Summer Street Art Markets, with its line of white tents, add vibrant colors and texture to Summer Street. Featuring a variety of local artists and crafters, the Markets take place every Wednesday and Friday (weather permitting), from 11 am-6 pm, through October.
Above, Nancy Basler (left), of Nancy Basler Knits, visits with Lorraine Chouinard, of Ella Grace Jewelry Design. Nancy knits items such as the versatile Cape Cod shawls; Lorraine's jewelry is fashioned from sterling silver and features semi- precious stones. The twice-weekly Markets feature a rotating selection of vendors, so check back often!
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Millennium Place Construction Update
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Weddings At Petit Robert CentralIn time for wedding season, Petit Robert Central (101 Arch St.) has created "Once Upon A Time" wedding packages.  The packages can accommodate wedding parties ranging from 30 to 1,000. They include such amenities as complimentary menu tastings, dance lessons at Studio 665, and preferred overnight rates at the adjacent Hyatt Regency Boston. Contact 617-756-1889 for more info.
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Downtown Businesses Have
"Got Your Six"
Through Sunday, June 9th, customers who donate $3 at the register will receive a 15%-20% off coupon good for any day during the campaign. For a $6 donation, patrons will also receive a Got Your Six pin. Contact 617-357-3000 for more info.
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Free Admissions For Veterans
At Old South Meeting House
 Old South Meeting House complements Macy's "Got Your Six" campaign with another summer of FREE admissions for active-duty military personnel and their families. The special offer starts next Monday, May 27th, and runs through Labor Day (September 2nd). Attendees must present a valid military ID at the front desk. |
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Arts, Entertainment, Events
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Hyatt Regency's Terrace Opens
One of downtown's great rites of summer is the opening of the Hyatt Regency's Avenue One Terrace. This year's kick-off party, set for Thursday afternoon, features a Sam Adams tasting!  Featuring daily "bites and brews" and other special events, the Terrace will be open Tuesdays-Fridays, 5 pm-close, weather permitting. When: Thursday, May 23rd, 5:30 pm Where: Hyatt Regency (1 Ave. de Lafayette) Contact: 617-912-1234 |
"POFitness" In Post Office Square Park
Enjoy summer sunshine and work up a sweat--for free!
Award-winning Post Office Square Park will host "POFitness," a weekly series of pilates, yoga, zumba, yin yoga, bootcamp, and more. The classes will be conducted before and after work.
When: Mondays-Fridays, 7:15 am/5:30 pm, June 3rd-August 23rd.
Where: Post Office Square Park
Contact: visit here for the full calendar.
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