|
March 10, 2014
|
Deals & Promos
Announcements
Additional BID Services
Additional BID Links
|
|
This Week's Featured Event
|
'Whitey Bulger: The Making of a Monster' Screening with Producer Susan Gray
Enjoy a free screening of "Whitey Bulger: The Making of a Monster" with producer Susan Gray on Tuesday, March 11th at Emerson College's Paramount Center.
Learn about the Boston Irish mafia boss who was captured after 16 years on the FBI's Most Wanted list in 2011 in Santa Monica, CA.
This screening is a part of the Bright Lights series, which are free and open to the public. They are all in the Bright Family Screening Room in the Paramount Center at 559 Washington St., and start at 7 pm. Click here for more info.
|
|
Hydrostat Testing Pool at Barry's Bootcamp Will Tell You Your Body Fat
Did you know that a hydrostatic pool is regarded as the best way to determine your body fat? And for two days, Barry's Bootcamp is offering the opportunity to not only learn your body fat percentage, but other important health information, too.
Check out Barry's Bootcamp (30 Chauncy St.) on Friday, March 14th and Saturday, March 15th from 8 am to 8 pm. Please bring a bathing suit and a towel. Learn more about hydrostatic pools here.
Stop in at Barry's Bootcamp to reserve a time, or call 857-350-4019. The cost of one session is $60, or $100 for two (the truck will be back in May). After learning your body fat percentage, you can choose to work with Barry's Bootcamp nutritionists and coaches to determine a workout that fits your needs. |
|
Freedman Jewelers' 12th Annual Wedding & Engagement Ring Bridal Show
Freedman Jewelers is holding its 12th Annual Wedding & Engagement Ring Bridal Show from March 13th to March 22nd.
Browse rings here. Refreshments will be served. Register here for the show, and there will also be raffle prizes. Freedman Jewelers is located at 333 Washington St., 4th floor in Suite 408. Call 617-227-4294 or email [email protected] to make a reservation.
|
|
Freedom Trail Foundation to Benefit from Dine Out Boston - March 16-21 & 23-28
Dine Out Boston has replaced Restaurant Week Boston. And the Freedom Trail Foundation will be the charitable partner for an auction for gift certificates to all of the participating restaurants. Click here for the auction site.
 Eight restaurants in the BID district are offering prix-fixe lunches from $15 to $25, and prix-fixe dinners for $28 to $38! The eight local restaurants participating are: 49 Social, Avenue One, Back Deck, GEM Restaurant & Lounge, Marliave, Oceanaire, Parker's Restaurant, and Ruth's Chris Steak House.
Click here to see menus and make reservations. |
|
Buy Two or More Pairs of Shoes, Get 25% Extra Off at Macy's Shoe Fashion Event
Macy's is offering 25% off your purchase when you buy two or more pairs of shoes. Macy's is located at 450 Washington St.
|
|
$3.14 Pizza Pies at Salvatore's on National Pi Day
Salvatore's is celebrating National Pi Day by selling pizza pies for $3.14 (get it!) on Friday, March 14th.
 National Pi Day celebrates the mathematical constant - 3.14, and Salvatore's at 545 Washington St., is selling pizza pies from 2 to 6 pm for $3.14. This is only for pizzas ordered at the bar. |
|
GEM Restaurant & Lounge St. Patrick's Day Lucky Charm Brunch Party
The GEM Restaurant & Lounge located at 42 Provincent St., is hosting a St. Patrick's Day Lucky Charm Brunch Party on Saturday, March 15th.
Get your brunch in style with an exquisite full buffet being served from noon to 5 pm. There will also be music by DJ Costa. This is a part of a barcrawls.com bar crawl at numerous locations. Click here for more info or call 617-482-1213. |
|
Construction & Utility Work Updates
|
|
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.
|
|
BID Ambassadors Help Visitors with Directions in Downtown Boston
The Downtown Boston BID's Ambassadors provide services seven days a week, nearly 24 hours a day, giving directions to visitors, and keeping the area clean.
Please call 617-261-0066 to ask for other BID Ambassador services. You can also email [email protected].
|
- Shoveling crosswalks, catch basins, and handicapped ramps.
- Cleaning and powerwashing in Downtown Boston during warm weather.
- 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.
|
|
Downtown Boston BID Weekly News Update
For questions and comments, please contact David Ertischek, newsletter editor, at: [email protected] |
|
|
|
Emerson College Opens Beautiful Los Angeles Campus
The 10-story structure, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Thom Mayne, can house up to 217 students, includes wired classrooms, an open-air screening, a live-performance space, a Dolby Surround 7.1 audio post-production suite, a screening room, computer labs, mixing suites, and a planned green screen motion capture stage.
|
|
Legal Crossing Opening Thursday, March 13th
Legal Crossing at 580 Washington St., is set to open on Thursday, March 13th at 5 pm.
|
|
The Merchant's Opening Creates Buzz in Downtown
The Merchant has barely been open for a week and it's already garnered rave reviews and media attention.
Zagat's Boston reviewed the American brasserie at 60 Franklin St., saying, "...Chef (Matt) Foley clearly packed an A-game for his move to The Merchant." Foley was the former sous chef at Cambridge's Craigie on Main. The review added, "The Merchant is likely to exceed expectations" and "...Foley is hawking some seriously good food..."
"The public has really responded to having a go-to spot in the area for dining and drinks, and really appreciate the fact that they can have somewhere to eat late night," said co-owner Shane Smyth.
Click here for The Merchant's website, or call the restaurant at 617-482-6060.
|
|
Your Opinions Wanted for New Downtown Boston BID Wayfinding System
The Downtown Boston BID's comprehensive wayfinding system is now being tested - and we need your help on the tests maps!
The new maps being tested are in two locations in the district: One is temporarily at 36 Arch St., and will move across the street to its permanent at the intersection of Chauncy and Summer streets (on the Macy's side of the street); The other test map is on Washington Street around the corner from the Macy's entrance at Washington and Summer streets.
|
|
What You Need to Know About Government Center Station Closing
The Government Center MBTA station is closing on March 22nd, and is expected to be closed for two years.
 Click here to learn how the project will affect your commute, what improvements are being made, accessibility, and for frequently asked questions. |
|
Apply Now: More Downtown Boston BID Ambassadors Wanted
Are you or someone you know looking for a job? How about being a Downtown Boston BID Ambassador? Block by Block, the company that employs our ambassadors is looking to hire more ambassadors.
There are full-time and part-time opportunities available, as well as early morning, day, and night shifts.
BID Ambassadors perform a variety of work, including removing litter and graffiti in the district, shoveling crosswalks and handicapped ramps, helping visitors find their way, and more. Click here to apply online.
|
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].
|
|
Arts, Entertainment & Events
|
|
Stoddard's Fun Run to Benefit Team With A Vision on March 19th
Stoddard's Fine Food and Ale is hosting a Fun Run & Session Beers fundraiser for Team With a Vision to raise money for the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
The race costs $10 to enter and people can register by clicking here. All funds raised will support the services of the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
|
AMC Classics Showing 'Chicago' and 'The Grapes of Wrath' at Boston Common 19
See a classic black and white film on the big screen for the first time, as a young Henry Fonda stars in the 1940 classic "The Grapes of Wrath" as part of AMC Loews Boston Common 19's Classics Series.
Boston's AMC Classics series features old and new classic movies like the Oscar-winning "Chicago" being shown on March 12th. "The Grapes of Wrath" is being shown on March 16th and 19th.
Click here for tickets and showtimes. Click here for all movies showing and showtimes at AMC Boston Common 19.
|
|
Candidate for Governor
Juliette Kayyem Speaking for Free at Suffolk University
The Rappaport Institute's Roundtable discussion series with the candidates for Massachusetts governor ends on Wednesday, March 19th with Juliette Kayyem (Democrat).
All of the roundtable discussions are free and open to the public, but registration is required. For more information and to register click here.
The event takes places at Suffolk Law School's Sargent Hall at 120 Tremont St., in the Function Room on the 1st Floor. This event is from noon to 1:30 pm. A complimentary lunch will be served.
|
|
 City Services
|
|
|
