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April 22, 2014
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Announcements
Meetings & Notices
BID Ambassador Services & Links
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This Week's Featured Event
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'The Wholehearted': Story of a Female Boxer at the Paramount Center
Now playing at Emerson College's Paramount Center, "The Wholehearted" is a performance utilizing text, song, and physical performances based upon biographies of female athletes to tackle the story of a female boxer. 
Collaborative partners and Drama Desk nominees Deborah Stein and Suli Holum dive into a narrative fraught with the violence of love, the sexuality of sports, and the truth behind the stories we tell ourselves.
The show is running at Emerson College's Paramount Center at 559 Washington St. through April 27th. Ticket prices range from $25-$49; please click here for more info and to purchase.
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Tickets Now Available for 'Downtown: Home Where the Heart Is' Tour
Tickets are now available to be purchased online for the Downtown Boston BID's second-annual "Downtown: Home Where The Heart Is" Home Tour, which is taking place on Saturday, May 10th, from 11 am-3 pm.
Featuring a variety of homes, this self-guided tour will showcase all the amenities downtown has to offer and highlight why people love living downtown. Click here to purchase tickets for $25 and to learn more about the tour. |
Fajitas & 'Ritas Celebrating 25th Anniversary With Cinco De Mayo Block Party On West StreetCinco de Mayo, the joyous Mexican festival which commemorates Mexico's victory against the French in the Battle of Puebla, is almost here!  This year's celebration in downtown will be especially sweet, as Fajitas & 'Ritas (25 West St.) owner Bradley Fredericks toasts the restaurant's 25th anniversary of with a Cinco de Mayo-themed West Street Block Party. The party will take place on Saturday, May 3rd, from 6-9 pm, on West Street; all are invited to attend! Contact [email protected] for more info.
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Annual Boston Shines Clean-Up
On May 9th: Volunteers Wanted The City of Boston's annual Boston Shines neighborhood clean-up day will take place in downtown on Friday, May 9th, from 8 am-12 pm. As in years past, the Downtown Boston BID hosts the downtown Boston Shines. This year's event will target squares in downtown--Winthrop Square, the Kingston-Bedford traffic island, and more.  Volunteers are wanted! To RSVP, please email [email protected] with your name, organizational affiliation, and anyone else from your group who may be participating. See you at Boston Shines!
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BPA Preservation Achievement Awards: Nominations Due April 30th
Have you been admiring a development or project you think should be recognized for its "contribution to Boston's built environment?" Then nominate it for the Boston Preservation Alliance's Preservation Achievement Award!
To be eligible, projects must have been completed in 2013. Only Boston projects (such as the Modern Theatre, pictured above, which was an award recipient in 2011) will be considered. Nominations will be accepted through April 30. The awards ceremony and reception will be held this fall.
Please visit here for more information, or download the nomination form by clicking here.
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 Using Suffolk University's $62 million development project at 20 Somerset St. (pictured above), you will learn how a real estate project is organized and executed. Topics include: acquisition, permitting and approvals, market analysis, construction, community relations, design and financing. This program is geared towards architects, lawyers, consultants, lenders, brokers, construction managers, property managers, university and healthcare facility planners, and others interested in the public and private development process.
Registration costs vary from $475 to $595. This program will take place on six consecutive Wednesday sessions from May 21st to June 25th from 6 to 8:30 pm. Click here for more information and to register.
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Call to Artists and Crafters for Summer Street Arts & Crafts Market
Calling all artists and crafters! The Downtown Boston BID's Summer Street Arts and Crafts Market is returning on Wednesdays and Fridays from May 2 through October 24. The BID is looking forward to the market's continued success at its new location, 125 Summer Street Plaza.
Artwork must be original and handmade by the artist or artist's studio or enterprise. No mass-produced or imported goods are allowed. Artists and crafters are responsible for their own display materials and must provide their own white 10' x 10' pop-up tent. Click here for more information and to apply. |
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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Reserve Your Items Now During Pre-Sale of Macy's Family and Friends Sale
You can now reserve your items to receive 25% off during Macy's Friends & Family Sale, which begins Wednesday, April 30th.
 Any customer can reserve any items at any Macy's register to come back and purchase the items on or after April 30th through May 5th for 25% off the ticketed price. Click here for additional Macy's Boston coupons, deals, and promotions. |
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Petit Robert Central Hosting Gretta Luxe & Crush Boutique Warehouse Sale
Save up to 80% off retail prices at Gretta Luxe & Crush Boutique's exclusive warehouse sale, which is taking place at Petit Robert Central this Thursday, April 24th.
Featured brands include Joe's Jeans, Parker, J Brand and more. The fashion extravaganza runs from noon to 8 pm at Petit Robert Central Bistro located at 34 Summer St. (the 2nd floor of 101 Arch St.). |
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Save $$$ with Broadway in Boston Ticket Packages
Downtown Boston's theater scene is bustling, with many blockbuster shows selling out as soon as tickets hit the market. To ensure you'll get tickets (and save some $$$), consider purchasing a Broadway In Boston ticket package.
 Among the Broadway in Boston shows coming soon to downtown are: "The Lion King," "Motown: The Musical," "Kinky Boots," and "Newsies."
Ticket packages start as low as a $131 for a four-show package. Click here for ticket packages and to check out the entire upcoming Broadway in Boston theater schedule. |
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Sweet Serenade: Downtown Boston Brass Returns For 2014
One of Downtown Boston's rites of spring has returned--the Downtown Boston Brass Band is back! The delightful strolling quartet gives free performances in high-visibility areas on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from noon to 2 pm.
The band takes requests, with perennial fan favorites including "Downtown" by Petula Clark,"Dirty Water" by The Standells, and Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline." Enjoy the performances throughout the summer season and send comments and compliments to [email protected]. |
St. Francis House Charity Runners Celebrate Fantastic Boston Marathon
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Emerson College to Debut Autism Research Lab
Emerson College's Communication Sciences and Disorders Department will debut its brand-new FACE Laboratory, developed specifically for autism research, during an open house for the Emerson College community on Monday, April 28th.
The four-year $1.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health was awarded to Assistant Professor Ruth Grossman. The lab provides for state-of-the-art equipment that tracks eye gaze and facial movements with astounding precision, demonstrated above with a 12-year-old girl (who is not a patient) being outfitted with reflective markers. |
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Petit Robert Central Unveils New Spring & Summer Menu
A Spring Pea Soup with Lemon and a Pea Shoot Gremolata are just two of the new menu items at Petit Robert Central that utilize fresh and local ingredients.
"You get so many different vegetables and proteins to work with based on the time of the year," said Eric Bogardus, executive chef for PRC (above, second from right) with Shannon Emerson Finks (far right) Milissa Laurence, pastry chef, and Wilder Gomez, sous chef. "We have a lot of great regular customers and we want to keep them engaged, so we like to change the menus as much as possible." Petit Robert Central is located at 34 Summer St. (the 2nd floor of 101 Arch St.). |
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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Mayor Walsh Headlines IIIC's 5th Annual Business Leaders Breakfast
Mayor Martin J. Walsh will deliver the keynote address at the Irish International Immigrant Center's 5th Annual Business Leaders Breakfast. The breakfast takes place this Thursday, April 24th. The IIIC is based at 100 Franklin St. (the Webster Bank building).
 The breakfast is being held at the Seaport Boston Hotel at 1 Seaport Lane. Tickets cost $250. To purchase your seat, please contact Mary at [email protected] or 617-695-1554, or you can make an online donation here.
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'The Ten Commandments' & 'Gladiator' Next in AMC Classic Series
See Charlton Heston as Moses in "The Ten Commandments" as part of the AMC Loews Boston Common Cinema's Classic Series.
"The Ten Commandments" is being shown on April 23rd at 2 and 7 pm. The next movie in the series is "Gladiator," which is being shown on April 27th at 2 pm and April 30th at 2 and 7 pm.
Click here for more shows, showtimes, and other movies being shown at the AMC Loews Boston Common, located at 175 Tremont St. |
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BID Ambassador Services & Links
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BID Ambassadors Providing Walking Escorts 24 Hours a Day in Downtown
The Downtown Boston BID Ambassadors provide hospitality services seven days a week, nearly 24 hours a day. BID Ambassadors provide walking escorts all day or night--they'll even tote an umbrella if it's raining!  Please call 617-261-0066 to arrange an escort or for other BID Ambassador services. Please call 20 to 30 minutes prior to desired escort. You can also email [email protected], which is encouraged. |
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We're Hiring!
Masonry Special Projects Ambassador
Wanted For Downtown Boston BID
The Downtown Boston BID is seeking a Masonry Special Projects Ambassador. This Ambassador will be primarily responsible for repairs needed throughout the downtown district. 
Duties include: making small concrete repairs and brick replacements, realigning existing brick sidewalks, and engaging as many visitors as possible. The Masonry Special Projects Ambassador will be cross-trained to provide both hospitality and clean team services in the event they are needed. Please visit here for the complete job description and visit here to apply. |
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Additional BID Ambassador Services
- Landscaping, watering flowers, making sure handicapped ramps are not obstructed and storm drain openings are not clogged.
- 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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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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Downtown Boston BID Weekly News Update
For questions and comments, please contact David Ertischek, newsletter editor, at: [email protected] |
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