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January 27, 2014
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This Week's Featured Event
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'American Hustle' Editor Crispin Struthers to Talk at Emerson for Free
Critically-acclaimed film editor Crispin Struthers will talk about his work on the Oscar-nominated movie "American Hustle" at the Paramount Center on January 30th for free.
The talk is part of Emerson College's Bright Lights Film Series, which are all free and open to the public, and held at the Bright Family Screening Room in the Paramount Center at 559 Washington St. The event is on Thursday, January 30th, from 7 to 10 pm. This talk is also part of the Boston Creative Pro Users Group monthly meet-up.
"American Hustle" is Crispin's third collaboration with Oscar-nominated director David O. Russell. Crispin was previously nominated for an Oscar for his editorial teamwork with Jay Cassidy on "Silver Linings Playbook" and first worked with Russell as an assistant editor on "The Fighter."
Email [email protected] to RSVP. Click here for more info about the Bright Lights Film Series at Emerson College.
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Get 10% and Free Delivery Off Your First Sweet Tooth Cake Order
For your next birthday, graduation, anniversary, or party, try ordering a cake from Sweet Tooth, and get 10% off your first order.
The new business co-owned by David Venter, pictured above with an employee, opened in November 2013 in the Corner Mall.
Along with 10% off your first cake order, Sweet Tooth is also offering free delivery.
Please call 617-268-2555 to place your custom cake order, or stop by the store at 417 Washington St. Click here to visit Sweet Tooth's website. |
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Salsa Lessons, Mixology Class, and VIP Bachelorette Packages at Mojitos
Mojitos has several good deals and promos for salsa dancing, happy hour, $5 tapas, mixology classes and bachelorette parties.
Mojitos has brought back Euphoria Fridays with Happy Hour(s!) from 5 to 9 pm, which includes $5 tapas. There is a salsa lesson from 9 to 10 pm, with dancing until 2 am.
And for the ladies, Mojitos is offering a VIP Bachelorette Party Package that includes a salsa lesson, a mixology class, a VIP table, admission, balloons, and a bottle of champagne.
Call 617-834-0552 or email info@mojitosboston for bookings and more information. Mojitos is located at 48 Winter St. |
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Book Now For First-Ever Boston Hotel Week February 16th to 23rd
Several downtown hotels are participating and offering special deals during the first-ever Hotel Week Boston from February 16th to the 23rd. Hotel Week Boston was the brainchild of Elizabeth Stefan of Summer Street Communications, to give hotels a boost during the cold and slow tourism month. "I had seen the success of Hotel Week in NYC, and I wanted to give people - both Bostonians and visitors - the opportunity to experience all that Boston has to offer during the winter months," said Stefan. "...we strategically placed it over public school's February vacation, to make it more enticing to families who might be looking for something fun to do that week." Stefan said there are also "partner attractions" including Zoo New England and Disney on Ice to offer exclusive discounts to Hotel Week Boston participants. Guests at the Hyatt Regency (1 Avenue de Lafayette) will receive a discounted rate, overnight valet parking, and complimentary breakfast in Avenue One for children younger than 12 with a purchase of an adult breakfast. Reservations can be booked online here by selecting Advanced Purchase with Parking offer, or by calling 617-912-1234 and requesting Advanced Purchase with Parking. The Ritz-Carlton Boston Common is offering 25% off its Bed & Breakfast Package for Deluxe and Executive Suite. The package includes an Artisan Bistro Express American breakfast for two (inclusive of tax and gratuity), access to the Sports/Club LA housed within the same building as the hotel, and overnight valet parking. Reservations can be made online here. With 20 Boston-area hotels participating there are plenty of options and deals. Click here for Boston Hotel Week's website for more info. |
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Boston Sports Clubs Open House Twice A Month, Next on January 29th
The Boston Sports Clubs hold two free open houses every month offering a free day at the club on the 3rd Floor of 10 Franklin St. in Downtown Crossing.
The next open house is on Wednesday, January 29th from 9 am to 9 pm. Open houses are usually held on the first and last Wednesday of each month.
Visitors are invited to a free day of working out, demo classes, and can also bring a friend for free.
Visit the Boston Sports Club's website here for more information. |
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David's Tea Donating Cup of Tea for Every Cup Purchased
For every cup of tea purchased by customers at David's Tea, the business will donate a cup of tea to local food banks and organizations until January 28th.
David's Tea is located at 298 Washington St., and click here for its website.
If you want to share on Twitter that you purchased a cup of tea that will be matched by David's Tea, please use #cupofwarmth in your tweet. |
Reminder: 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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Parkman Plaza Improvements Plan Community Meeting - Feb. 6
A public meeting to discuss the development of a landscape improvement plan for the Parkman Plaza Visitor Information Center on the Boston Common will be held on Feb. 6.
The meeting will focus on recommendations for improvements and design options to the visitor center (pictured below with a Freedom Trail actor).
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services will host the meeting.
The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 6th, 6 pm, at the Emerson College Bill Bordy Theater and Auditorium at 216 Tremont St. For more information please call the Parks Department at 617-961-3028. |
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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 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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Downtown Boston BID Weekly News Update
For questions and comments, please contact David Ertischek, newsletter editor, at: [email protected] |
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Cafe De Boston Expands with New Section, Pastries & Conference Room
When Cafe De Boston's owner Levent Berksan decided to lease an additional adjacent 6,000 sq. ft., he went to Europe, Chicago and New York City to research what he'd like to incorporate into the new space. He decided that high-end pastries, loose leaf teas and a brand new conference room, would complement the already thriving breakfast and lunch spot at 75 Federal St.
"We call it a 'marketplace eatery' so you can eat at different stations like they're different restaurants," said Berksan. "The added pastries completes our line to have individual restaurants, but under one roof." And don't forget the chocolate-dipped strawberries or cake pops, which are made in-house. The new space also has an additional 50 seats for customers.
On the second floor, above the new take-out area, is a brand new conference room that seats 16. Armed with a new flat-screen TV, Berksan said the room is available for hourly or full-day rates for business meetings, with the kitchen menu available.
Along with the new offerings, and the conference room, Berksan is equally excited about the brand new kitchen for the cafe's catering service. Berksan said that while he can envision having another Cafe De Boston in the area, his goal is to increase the catering arm of the business.
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Old State House Historic Council Chamber Gets Fancy Makeover
The Bostonian Society will unveil a complete makeover of the Old State House's historic Council Chamber on January 28th. After a ribbon-cutting at 6 pm, the public will be reintroduced to this historic space as it appeared in 1764 while the British still ruled North America, and the U.S. hadn't been formed yet. The new Council Chamber is the centerpiece of a new exhibition "A British Town: The Council Chamber in Boston before the American Revolution."
The original Council Chamber table and chairs were lost or destroyed a long, long time ago, but records that were kept showed how the chamber was decorated.
To help with recreating the furnishings, The Boston Society tapped the trades and fine craftsmanship North Bennett Street School in the North End, to collaborate in remaking the room. And a really cool part about visiting the chamber is that visitors aren't held back by velvet ropes. Visitors can actually sit in the same space that Samuel Adams once sat in, or sit at the table (pictured above) or in the Royal Governor's Chair.
The Council Chamber grand opening and ribbon cutting at the Old State House at 206 Washington St., and will take place on Tuesday, January 28th, at 6 pm. Jane Kamensky will be the keynote speaker; Also speaking will be Brian LeMay, Boston Society President, and Nat Sheidley, the Boston Society Historian and Director of Public History.
Click here for The Boston Society's website for more info.
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It's Cold Outside, But Millennium Place Sales Are Hotttttt!
If you would like to purchase a Millennium Place (580 Washington Street) unit you better hurry soon because there are only five residences left to purchase!
As of January 23rd, there were only five residences remaining for purchase, which include two- and three-bedroom Garden Residences, Theatre Residences, and Residences on the Avenue, all above the eighth floor.
There are also a limited number of residences available for lease starting at $3,450 monthly, said Nicole Yonke, for Millennium Place sales. The available units for lease include one- and two-bedroom Garden Residences, Theatre Residences, and Residences on the Avenue. There are 56 residences total for leasing, and if you're interested in purchasing or leasing, please call the sales center at 617-542-1555 for information, availability and/or to make an appointment. To date, Millennium Place has closed on 192 units and move-ins will be complete in early spring.
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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Green Day's Broadway Musical 'American Idiot' Coming to Boston Opera House
The Broadway smash "American Idiot" will be rocking out at the Boston Opera House in February for only one weekend.
Based on Green Day's Grammy Award-winning album, "American Idiot" tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia, and features the band's hits "Boulevard of Broken Dreams," "21 Guns," "Wake Me Up When September Ends," "Holiday" and the title track.
The musical is directed by Michael Mayer ("Spring Awakening"), choreographed by Steven Hoggett ("Black Watch") and orchestrations and arrangements are by Tom Kitt ("Next to Normal").
The Boston Opera House is at 539 Washington St., and tickets can be purchased by clicking here. There are five scheduled showings: Friday, February 7th at 8 pm; Saturday, February 8th at 2 and 8 pm; and Sunday, February 9th at 1 and 6:30 pm. The musical is 95 minutes and has no intermission.
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Introductory Mosaics Class at Artists Crossing on January 28th & 29th
The Artists Crossing Gallery is offering a two-night Introductory Mosaics Class on January 28th and 29th.
For $90 per seat, you will learn how to make mosaics using stone, glass, or any durable material, including old ceramics or tiles. Richard Youngstrom, whose work has been exhibited in the Boston-area, including national mosaic art shows, will be the instructor for both sessions. All tools and materials will be provided, although you are encouraged to bring your own materials you may want to use in your project.
The classes will take place from 6 to 8:30 om on Tuesday, January 28th and Wednesday, January 29th at the Artists Crossing Gallery at 431 Washington St. RSVP to [email protected] or visit the Artists Crossing website for more info. |
Now Showing! New Movie Classics at AMC Boston Common 19
Bueller? Ferris Bueller? You don't need to look far to find "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" thanks to AMC Boston Common 19's Classics Series.
Boston's AMC Classics series features the new classic movies like "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and the Bill Murray classic "Groundhog Day" - the next two featured classics. "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" is being shown on January 29th (click here for tickets and showtimes), and "Groundhog Day" is being shown on February 2nd & 5th.
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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 at the Paramount Center at 559 Washington St.
On Tuesday, January 28th is "Recitals: Carson Cooman Plays The C.B. Fisk Organ" at King's Chapel (pictured above) at 58 Tremont St. The recital lasts 30 to 40 minutes and take place every Tuesday at 12:15 pm. The recitals feature a variety of performing artists from local students to traveling performers. Admission is by suggested donation of $3, and the donations are given to the performers. For more information, please call 617-227-2155.
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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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The BID Ambassador Escort Program is Free For You
Did you know that anyone can utilize the BID Ambassador Escort Program close to 24 hours a day?
The Ambassador Escort Program is available to anyone in the 34-block area of the BID. The program is for any resident, worker, visitor, or business, wanting an escort to a subway, cabstand, or help walking through the district.
BID Ambassador Escorts will even bring an umbrella during bad weather (but they'll take it with them after parting ways).
The BID Ambassador Program is available from 7:30 am to 5:30 am (about a two-hour window when they aren't available). Please call 617-261-0066, and allow 20 to 30 minutes for escort to arrive. Phone calls after 10 pm will be forwarded to the after hours dispatcher. You can also email [email protected]. |
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- 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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