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March 17, 2014
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This Week's Featured Event
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The Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation
Suffolk University's Modern Theatre is hosting a discussion on the Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation on Thursday, March 20th at 6 pm.
A panel of experts will discuss the many ways the creative use of historic places has and can be an even greater boon to Boston's economy. Specific examples, real numbers, successes and challenges will be used from national and international cases to inform a vigorous discussion.
Keynote speaker Donovan Rypkema (above) is a recognized leader in the economics of preserving historic structures in the U.S. and abroad.
This event is free and open to the public. No reservations required. Click here for more info. The Modern Theatre is located at 525 Washington St.
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Downtown Boston Restaurant Highlights for Dine Out Boston - March 16-21 & 23-28
Dine Out Boston has replaced Restaurant Week Boston, and several Downtown Boston restaurants have been spotlighted by Eater Boston for their good deals and delicious food.
In total, 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. |
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Save $$ at Select Downtown Boston Restaurants as ArtsEmerson Members
If you're an ArtsEmerson member you can save up to 20% on select Downtown Boston restaurants by presenting your membership card. Click here to learn about becoming an ArtsEmerson member.
At Back Deck (2 West St.), ArtsEmerson members receive 10% off their food with presentation of a member card. At Fajitas & Ritas (25 West St.), ArtsEmerson members receive a 15% discount on food with a member card. Click here for more participating restaurants and available deals. |
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Freedman Jewelers' 12th Annual Wedding & Engagement Ring Bridal Show
Freedman Jewelers is holding its 12th Annual Wedding & Engagement Ring Bridal Show through 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.
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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 to transportation, and for frequently asked questions. |
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Dine Out Boston to Benefit The Freedom Trail Foundation
The Freedom Trail Foundation has been selected as the charitable partner for Dine Out Boston, and will receive donations through an online auction.
The online auction is for gift certificates to more than 175 participating restaurants and other exciting packages, which is taking place on DOBauction.com, running March 17 through April 2. Since its inception, Dine Out Boston (previously Restaurant Week Boston) has raised more than $285,000 through the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau's auction. Proceeds from the auction will be used for Freedom Trail Foundation Preservation Fund capital projects and education programs. |
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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.
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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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BID Ambassadors Provide Walking Escorts 24 Hours a Day in Downtown Boston
The Downtown Boston BID's Ambassadors provide services seven days a week, nearly 24 hours a day, including providing walking escorts all day or night - they'll even bring an umbrella when it's raining.
Please call 617-261-0066 to arrange for an escort or for other BID Ambassador services. If no one answers, leave a message, which will be forwarded. Please call 20 to 30 minutes prior to desired escort. You can also email [email protected].
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Boston BID Sending Good Thoughts to Mayor Thomas Menino
The Downtown Boston BID would like to send our sincere best wishes and caring thoughts to former Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino.
"The health things are a little bump in the road, but we get over them," said the longest-serving mayor in Boston's history about his recent diagnosis of cancer. |
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Surf and Turf Is Up! Legal Crossing Now Open!
The highly anticipated Legal Crossing opened at 558 Washington St., at Millennium Place last Thursday.
Legal Crossing is the newest venture for Legal Sea Foods, which wanted to create a neighborhood-orientated restaurant. Legal Crossing has a smaller seating capacity compared to most Legal Sea Foods. And while the menu offers several options that are unique to only Legal Crossing, expect to see many tried-and-true favorites, too. Also, the restaurant's name, menu, and decor pay homage to the area's history, as many of the cocktails are a playful nod to Downtown Crossing's past. |
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31 Milk Street Sold for $24.2 Million
Aegean Capital, a New York-based private equity real estate investment and management firm, has purchased 31 Milk Street for $24.2 million.
The 11-story building has 94,000-sq. ft., and was sold by ASB Real Estate Investments, which paid $12.6 million for the building in 2011. Click here for more info.
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Ata Co. - Cutting Diamonds in Downtown Boston for 35 Years
As a 14-year-old growing up in Beirut, Lebanon, Nabil Ata was looking for a job. He learned of a company hiring kids to work -- and he had never heard of a diamond before. More than 50 years later, he's been a fixture in the Jewelers Exchange Building as a diamond cutter for more than 30 years.
Ata is the owner and operator of Ata Co. Inc., located at 333 Washington St. Room 523. The business not only cuts diamonds for wholesalers and jewelry stores, but also does work for individuals.
"In this part of the world you don't get new diamonds. It's mostly old cuts. I re-cut them to a modern cut, or if it's a chipped diamond," said Ata.
The technology of cutting diamonds has not changed that much through the years. Ata still uses the same bruting machine he bought 35 years ago from Belgium. "The basic cutting is still the same. A diamond grinding another diamond. Nothing cuts diamond but diamond. We use non-jewelry diamonds to grind."
Ata said that walk-ins are welcome, but recommends to call the business at 617-227-1415 before travelling from a far distance. The business is open from 9 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday, and closed on the weekends.
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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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.
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Welcome Spring Party at Artists Crossing on March 20th
Artists Crossing Gallery is having a Welcome Spring Party on Thursday, March 20th from 5 to 7 pm. Steve Sangapore, with his geometric paintings, is March's featured artist. 
The Artists Crossing Gallery is located in the basement of 431 Washington St. For more info click here. |
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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. On Wednesday, March 19th, the three-mile run starts at 6 pm at Stoddard's (49 Temple Place) and will be followed with an after party. A cash bar downstairs will feature beers from Banner Beer Company, Notch Brewing, Night Shift Brewing, and Peak Organic Brewing Company.
The race costs $10 to enter and people can register by clicking here.
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AMC Classics Showing 'The Grapes of Wrath' and 'The Shawshank Redemption' at Boston Common 19
See an old classic black-and-white film, as well as a new classic as part of AMC Boston Common 19's Classic Series. The next two movies in the series are "The Grapes of Wrath" and "The Shawshank Redemption."
Boston's AMC Classics series features old and new classic movies with "The Grapes of Wrath" being shown on March 19th, and "The Shawshank Redemption" being shown on March 23rd and 26th.
Click here for all movies showing and showtimes at AMC Boston Common 19.
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- 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.
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 City Services
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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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