 In The News
Boston Globe, "Boston Ballet Thrives As
It Enters Its 50th Season," 9/15/13
Boston Herald, "Star Power Electrifies Downtown Stages This Season," 9/15/13
Boston Globe, "Suburban Banks Flocking
To Downtown Locations," 9/14/13
Boston.com, "Boston Cup Celebrates Cars Made In Mass.," 9/13/13
Boston Business Journal, "45 PROVINCE To Get Strada 45 Restaurant," 9/13/13
Beacon Hill Times, "Memorial Celebration For Architect Frederick "Tad" Stahl [Thursday, Sept. 19th, 4:30 pm, Old State House]," 9/13/13
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Cannons To Be Fired On State House Lawn TomorrowThe Massachusetts National Guard will be firing cannons on the West Lawn of the State House for a ceremony tomorrow (Tuesday) September 17th, from 10:15-10:45 am. Call 339-202-3732 for more info.
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Internships AvailableThe Downtown Boston BID is seeking interested students to help out with a variety of projects. Please send cover letters and resumes to [email protected].
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"Downtown Schools For Boston"
Voter Guide
Downtown Schools For Boston, a 500-plus member coalition advocating for downtown's public schools, has released a Voter Guide to the Boston mayoral election primary vote, to be held next Tuesday, September 24th. The guide includes full responses from 7 out of 12 of the candidates (Arroyo, Conley, Connolly, Consalvo, Golar-Richie, Ross, Walczak), along with a comparison chart summarizing the candidates' responses in brief.
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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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Downtown Events Calendar
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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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Two More Block Parties In 2013!
With the days growing shorter and the evenings getting colder, another great year of Downtown Crossing Block Parties must sadly come to an end. The final two bashes of the year take place this Thursday, September 19th, and next Thursday, the 26th, with the Swinging Johnsons performing this week and Nonplussed on the 26th. 
As always, the Block Parties start at 5 pm on Summer Street Plaza (outside Macy's), and feature an assortment of moderately-priced beer & wine. Must be 21+ to attend.
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City Services
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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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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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The program includes beloved classics--like Florence Clerc's "La Bayadare" and Balanchine's contemplative "Serenade"--along with crowd-stirring contemporary pieces, such as Christopher Bruce's "Rooster." The Boston Ballet Orchestra will accompany the dancers in a live performance. For additional info about this unique event, please visit here. |
Boston Cup Classic Car Show Returns: This Sunday On The Common
Time to rev your engines! The 2nd-annual Boston Cup Classic Car Show returns to the Boston Common this Sunday, September 22nd, from 9 am-2 pm.  Founder Rich Doucette and his co-organizers have assembled another gorgeous collection of vintage showpieces, with automobiles hailing from Japan, Germany, Italy, England, and the United States--including a 1971 Dodge Challenger owned by former New England Patriots lineman Matt Light (above). Although VIP tickets are completely sold-out, showfield tickets are still available and can be purchased here. Contact 617-834-3937 for more info.
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"Potted Potter" Plays It Up At The Paramount Center
When something becomes as big as the "Harry Potter" series, it's only a matter time before someone creates a parody! This Tuesday, at 7:30 pm, at the Paramount Center, the curtain rises on the four-week-long Boston production of "Potted Potter," billed as "the unauthorized Harry experience."
Co-creators Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner (above) take the audience on a gleeful 70-minute romp through the entire series of seven novels. They even throw in a game of "Quidditch," for good measure. Visit here for tickets and more info.
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Reception At Artists Crossing:
Mary Mattei
Artists Crossing, the co-op art gallery at 50 Franklin St., is pleased to announce its featured artist for September: watercolorist Mary Mattei. The gallery will host a showcase for Mattei this Wednesday, September 18th, from 5-7 pm.
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This Sunday On City Hall Plaza:
"Hub On Wheels" Bike Event As the urban bicycling movement continues to grow, the City of Boston and Mayor Thomas M. Menino's Boston Bikes initiative hosts the ninth-annual "Hub On Wheels" on City Hall Plaza this Sunday. Registration starts at 6:30 am; the opening ceremony begins at 7:45 am.  Featuring 10-, 30-, and 50-mile courses through a variety of city neighborhoods, the event is open to all ages. (Children under 10 must ride with an adult in the adult's bicycle; children 10-11 may participate in the 10 mile course.) Call 617-262-3424 for more info.
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"Strada 45" Coming To 45 PROVINCE
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GEM Reinvents Menu To "Italian Kitchen"
More Italian dining news for Province Street: GEM, the hip nightspot at 42 Province St., has revamped its menu from gastropub-themed to "Italian Kitchen."
Executive Chef Kevin Long dazzles with starters like 'Pastella' Fried Artichokes, Kobe Beef Meatball Sliders, Warm Burrata Crostino and an array of mouthwatering pizzas. Entr�es include Seared Chilean Bass, Chicken Under a Brick and T Bone Steak with a variety of pasta and parmigiano dishes. Visit here for the menu. GEM also continues to offer up late-night dancing, with DJs spinning on weekends. Call 617-482-1213 for info.
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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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