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September 3, 2013 
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Meetings & Notices
"The Changing Face Of Downtown Boston": NAIOP Forum Sept. 12th

On Thursday, September 12th, from 7-9 am, NAIOP Massachusetts hosts "The Changing Face Of Downtown Boston" at the Westin Waterfront Boston (425 Summer St.).

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Panelists include Synergy Investments
President and BID Director Dave Greaney (above), CBRE-Grossman Vice President Andrea Matteson, EOP Managing Director Mark Smith, and Avalon Bay Exec. VP
William McLaughlin, with Colliers International Co-chairman Kevin Phelan moderating. Please visit here to register.
"The Equalizer" Shooting This Thursday On West Street
Filming of Denzel Washington's spy thriller "The Equalizer" is set to wrap in Downtown Boston this Thursday, September 5th, with a shoot on West Street near the Mass. Bar Institute.

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All businesses will remain open during the shoot; however, parking will be restricted on West Street and the street will be closed to vehicles starting at 4 pm. Please contact 401-529-8092 with any questions or concerns. 
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. 
CityServicesCity Services
BID Services
              
Ambassador Aiding Tourist  
  • 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.
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.

Filenes & Millennium Tower Rendering  

The Downtown Boston BID website maintains the following databases, free to browse:
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Lafayette City Center

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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Governor Patrick Commemorates
March On Washington At OSMH
Last week, Governor Deval Patrick visited Old South Meeting House to speak and ring the museum's 1801 Paul Revere bell--part of a nationwide commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s history-making "March On Washington" in August 1963.

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The visit--which included Patrick's reflections on the nation's progress in overcoming racial inequality during the past half-century--underscored Old South's commitment to the right to free speech and peaceful protest. For Old South's fall calendar of events, please visit here. The museum remains open throughout its restoration, which is scheduled to finish in October.    
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"Boston Calling" Again

The Boston Calling music festival returns to City Hall Plaza this weekend!

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Crashline Productions--co-hosts, with the Downtown Boston BID, of the popular Downtown Crossing Block Parties--has assembled another great line-up of bands, including Vampire Weekend and Passion Pit.
A variety of ticket packages are still available for the two-day event. For a listing of food trucks serving at the concert, please visit here.
Celebrating Boston's Birthday: Charter Day Festivities This Saturday
This Saturday, September 7th, marks Boston's 383th "birthday"--and downtown is ready to celebrate, with a series of Charter Day commemorations!

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King's Chapel and Old South Meeting House will mark the occasion with a bell-ringing at 4:30 pm on Saturday. Immediately following the bell-ringing, at 5 pm, the Partnership Of The Historic Bostons will conduct a free walking tour through downtown Boston, showing the key locations where the settlement of Boston began. Happy birthday, Boston!
"Bennies & Bellinis" Brunch Sunday
At Avenue One Terrace
Who says summer is over just because the calendar has flipped to September? This Sunday, September 8th, from 11 am-noon, the Hyatt Regency Boston hosts a "Bennies & Bellinis" brunch outside on the Avenue One Terrace.  

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Enjoy the waning days of summer as you sip bellini cocktails, munch on eggs benedict, and sample the rest of the delectable menu. Call 617-422-5454 for reservations and more info. 
"Close To Home" Dinner Sunday
At Parker's Restaurant
Not to be outdone, the Omni Parker House's Parker's Restaurant is hosting its own special meal this Sunday, September 8th, at 3 pm: "Close To Home."

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A tribute to the locally-sourced food movement, "Close To Home," a three-course dinner created by Executive Chef Gerry Tice, features food, wine, and spirits all drawn from within a three-hour drive of Boston. Call 617-725-1600 for reservations and more info.    
Deals & Promotions
Long's Jewelers Month-Long "Boston Diamond Challenge" Kicks Off
The Downtown Boston Long's Jewelers (100 Summer St.) and Lazare Diamonds have teamed up to create a fun little contest with a big prize: the "Boston Diamond Challenge."

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Throughout September, Long's invites participants to visit its 100 Summer St. showroom and compare Lazare diamonds side-by-side and vote which is most beautiful. All voters are automatically entered to win a $15,000 diamond engagement ring from Lazare! Call 781-262-5843 for more info.
Bromfield Pen Shop Renovates
Bromfield Pen Shop, the legendary pen supply store at 5 Bromfield St., recently completed a sparkling renovation, with a dozen new showcases, including a new boutique of Montblanc pens (below).

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The retailer, founded in 1948 and family-owned and operated for over 60 years, is also currently offering new limited-edition models from Montegrappa, on-display in both the store windows and the tower display. Call 617-482-9053 for more info. 
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