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January 21, 2014
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Deals & Promos
Retail News
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Restaurant News
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This Week's Featured Event
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Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919
Register for the Old South Meeting House's special author-led book discussion group on Friday, January 24th to discuss "Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919" with expert Stephen Puleo.
Tea and molasses cookies will be served. Old South Meeting House members and guests can register and/or join as a member call 617-482-6439 x10. To join as a member go on-line to www.osmh.org/support-us/membership. The event begins at 12:15 pm.
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Save $$ at Petit Robert Central with Ticket Stub or Wang Theatre Membership Card
Going to see a show at the Citi Performing Arts Center/Wang Theatre? Remember to keep your ticket stub because you can save money at Petit Robert Central.
If you're seeing a show present your ticket stub, or your Citi Performing Arts Center/Wang Theatre membership card, and you'll receive 15% off your food purchase at Petit Robert Central. Check out Petit Robert Central's Facebook page for more info. |
Liberty Tree Park Redesign: Community Meeting - February 5
The community is invited to a meeting to discuss renovations to Liberty Tree Park, which is at the intersection of Washington and Tremont streets.
 The current park is a brick area on the sidewalk featuring the Liberty Tree plaque (pictured above).
The meeting is public and will be held at the BCYF Quincy Community Center at 885 Washington St., at 6:30 pm. This meeting is being run by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department.
For more information, please visit here or call Allison Perlman of the Parks Department at 617-961-3035.
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Ten Thousand Villages Looking for Assistant Manager
Ten Thousand Villages is looking to hire an Assistant Manager to join its Downtown Crossing store at 252 Washington St.
Desired candidates will have retail management experience, excellent leadership, organizing and problem-solving skills. A full job description can be found here. To apply please email your resume to [email protected]. |
Internships Available
The 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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Construction & Utility Work Updates
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Construction Continues on Burnham Building, Godfrey Hotel and More
Downtown Boston is continually transforming, with new buildings rising, as well as transportation projects taking place underground and at street level. Looking for the latest updates on developments, construction, sidewalk closings, and more? Then click here.
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 City Services
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It's Against the Law to Smoke in Boston Parks, and You May Get Fined
A City of Boston ordinance that went into effect before the New Year bans smoking in public parks, including the Boston Common and Public Garden.
Boston Police have warned smokers that they may be fined up to $250, and that park rangers and police officers will enforce the ban.
The ban makes it illegal to smoke cigarettes, marijuana, vaporized substances, or any other material on properties controlled by the, according to Boston magazine.
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BID Ambassador Services a
 - Shoveling snow off of handicapped ramps and other key sections of public sidewalks in downtown.
- Cleaning and powerwashing in downtown.
- Providing walking escorts 24 hours/day: contact 617-261-0066 to arrange.
- Friendly, welcoming downtown presence: helping visitors with directions, notifying fire and police personnel of incidents, etc.
- Contact [email protected] for more.
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Downtown Boston BID Weekly News Update
For questions and comments, please contact David Ertischek, newsletter editor, at: [email protected] |
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Synergy Investments Buys 10 Milk Street
Current tenants in the building includes 7-Eleven, Johnston & Murphy, and Cosi. Office tenants include Partners Healthcare, Lawyer's Weekly, and the Trust for Public Land, according to the Globe.
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Cornell University's Big Red Pep Band Performs Outside Macy's in Snow
Did you know that Downtown Crossing is a destination for travelling and local college bands, like Cornell University's Big Red Pep Band? Wearing 'Where's Waldo?' shirts, the pep band played outside of Macy's on January 19th.
Amid the snow, and while a crane was noisily moving an HVAC system - the Big Red Pep Band regaled shoppers with 12 songs during 50 minutes, including Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" and a couple of Cornell fight songs.
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45 Stuart Street Construction Begins
Just outside the BID's area, construction has begun at 45 Stuart Street. When finished, the building will feature a 28- and 30-story story, totaling 398 units. and a parking garage with 198 spots (98 spots for the public).
The building, which will have an entrance on Stuart Street, is being erected next to Jacob Wirth restaurant. A five-story glass curtain will provide a pedestrian walkway connecting Stuart and LaGrange streets, according to the Boston Business Journal. The building will feature studios, one- and two-bedrooms, all for renting. There will also be a parking garage with 198 spots (98 spots for the public). |
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Last Phase of Restoration of Old South Meeting House
The Old South Meeting House restoration project has entered its final phase of preserving the exterior of the historical building.
The last phase started on January 14th, which means the Washington Street entrance will temporarily be under construction. During construction the museum is open 10 am to 4 pm, and all visitors can enter through the museum shop entrance on Milk Street. The museum shop will remain open while restoration occurs.
(Photo courtesy of Old South Meeting House's Facebook page)
Already completed has been the restoration of all windows, the bell tower, and the steeple, as well as all wooden elements on the building, said Emily Curran, executive director of the Old South Meeting House. The Meeting House was built in 1729 building, and features the oldest still-standing steeple in Boston. Click here for more info from the Old South Meeting House's website.
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Foot Locker Debuts New House of Hoops
Call 'em what you want - sneakers,kicks, or tennis shoes - but get ready for more basketball shoe options at Foot Locker with its new section - the House of Hoops.
Just in time for Rajon Rondo's season debut for the Boston Celtics, the Washington Street business expanded its storefront, complete with a hardwood floor so you can test out your new Air Jordans. So stop in at 375 Washington Street, and try on a new pair.
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Korean Fusion: InBoston Restaurant Open for Business
If you've got a hankering for some fried chicken with a unique flair then visit the brand-new InBoston Restaurant at 85 Bedford Street.
"It's modern Korean food. Our specialty is Korean fried chicken," said owner Jason Li, second from the left. He said the chicken is double-fried, and the spicy is spicy!
The menu offers tacos, rice bowls, and Korean fusion sides like corn salsa and pickled radish. The business opened on January 13, and has current hours of 11 am to 6 pm (closed on Sundays), and delivery will be offered soon, said Li.
Click here to see InBoston's menu. |
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jm Curley Restaurant Expands Sunday Hours to Midnight
Next time you're downtown on a Sunday evening and looking for a place to get some food or drink, try jm Curley Restaurant - as they have expanded their Sunday hours.
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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Two Presentations of 'Anne Hutchinson' Opera at Modern Theatre
'Anne Hutchinson' is a chamber opera that chronicles the trial for heresy and exile of Anne Hutchinson and, through flashbacks, her journey from England to Massachusetts in search of religious freedom. There will be two shows: Saturday, January 25 at 8 pm, and Sunday, January 26 at 3 pm. For tickets please call 617-899-4261 or click here. Tickets are $20-$40 or $10 with student ID. |
Now Showing! New Movie Classics at AMC Boston Common 19
Ferris Bueller and Jeff Spicoli - two of the 1980s greatest movies characters, and now you can see them on the big screen again at AMC Boston Common 19.
Boston's AMC Classics series features the new classic movies like "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "Fast Times at Ridgement High" - the next two featured classics. Fast Times is being shown on January 19th & 22nd (click here for tickets and showtimes), and Ferris Bueller is being shown on January 26th & 29th (click here for tickets and showtimes). #SaveFerris!
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Also Showing In Theaters This Week
Also, in theaters this week is: "We Are Proud to Present a Presentation..." Please click here for showtimes and tickets. (Paramount Center); and "Americana, An A Capella Treasure Trove" on Sunday, January 26th at 5 pm. (King's Chapel)
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