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May 12, 2014
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Deals & Promos
Announcements
BID Ambassador Services & Links
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This Week's Featured Event
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Boston Ballet's 'Pricked' Running at Boston Opera House Through May 18th
The Boston Ballet's "Pricked" is a visually arresting repertory program. Featuring two American premieres and the return of Harald Lander's "�tudes," it is being performed at the Boston Opera House.  The diverse program highlights Boston Ballet's versatility, features Petr Zuska's moving and passionate "D.M.J 1953-1977," Alexander Ekman's audacious "Cacti," and Lander's highly visual homage to classical technique, "�tudes." The show is running through May 18th. The Boston Opera House is located at 539 Washington St. Click here for tickets. |
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Construction & Utility Work Updates
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Summer Street Getting a Makeover, 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 Sports Offering 20% Off All Cycling Apparel to Hubway Members as Part of National Bike Month
May is National Bike Month, and City Sports (11 Bromfield St.) is offering 20% off all cycling apparel to Hubway members all month long.
 Not a Hubway member yet? Click here to learn more about how to signup. Also, there are plenty of bicycling events happening in and around Boston this summer. Visit the Boston Bikes website to learn more. |
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Macallan Scotch Dinner at Parker's Restaurant on May 18th
Parker's Restaurant (Omni Parker House) is hosting a Macallan Scotch Dinner on Sunday, May 18th.
The menu includes 12-, 15-, and 18-year-old Macallan Scotches, and two other alcohol offerings. The main entree is a slow-roasted salmon with tomato ginger jam over cumin-scented quinoa and black rice with roasted broccoli steaks. A salad, sorbet, cheeses, and more are also part of the meal. Click here to see the full menu. |
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Get Fit and Tan with Women's Fitness of Boston's May Madness
Women's Fitness of Boston is offering a May Madness deal to get fit, tan, and save some money.
Join the gym, located at 27 School St., and receive 1/2 off the enrollment fee, 1/2 off your first month, and one free tanning session. This offer expires May 31st. Please call 617-227-1221 or click here for more info. |
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Free Froyo at Fresh Mango on Bromfield Street Tomorrow
Fresh Mango is celebrating the warm weather by handing out free froyo tomorrow (May 13th) from 11 am to noon.
Located at 34 Bromfield St., Fresh Mango serves yogurt, smoothies, lassi, parfait, juice, protein shakes, and milkshakes. |
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Lafayette City Center Unveils Dazzling New Renovated Lobby
The Lafayette City Center (LCC) unveiled its new renovated lobby with a debut party on May 8th.  Abbey Group President and Downtown Boston BID Board Director David Epstein, (above right) spoke of downtown's ongoing renaissance and the Abbey Group's commitment to the district's revitalization.
Visitors are greeted at the main entrance of the lobby at Avenue de Lafayette with the mosaic artwork pictured below.
 The Lafayette City Center will welcome many new tenants, including the tech firm Carbonite, which just signed a 50,000-sq.-ft. lease at LCC. The Lafayette City Center lobby is located at 2 Avenue de Lafayette.
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Freedom Trail Tour Schedule Expands
The Freedom Trail Foundation tours expanded its tour schedule on May 1 and is now offering 10 tours available from two locations: the Visitor Information Center on Boston Common and ArtsBoston BosTix booth at Faneuil Hall.
Walk Into History Tours - long the Foundation's most popular visitor experience - are offered daily on the hour every hour from the Boston Common Visitor Information Center from 11 am to 4 pm. For more Freedom Trail information, to purchase tickets, and to learn about special Freedom Trail hotel packages, discounts and coupons, or Freedom Trail and Granary Burying Ground smartphone applications, please visit TheFreedomTrail.org or call 617-357-8300.
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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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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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Downtown Boston BID Weekly News Update
For questions and comments, please contact David Ertischek, newsletter editor, at: [email protected] |
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Boston Shines Volunteers Spruce Up Winthrop Square, City Hall Plaza and 125 Summer Street
Volunteers from local businesses got down and dirty at several Downtown Boston spots as part of Boston Shines this past Friday.
 Armed with gloves, shovels, rakes, trowels, and lots and lots of mulch, volunteers cleaned up Winthrop Square, City Hall Plaza, and 125 Summer St. E mployees from the Hyatt Regency Boston, Chen PR, Forest City Boston, The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Properties and more, teamed up together as they picked up litter, removed weeds and planted seedlings. We'd also like to thank our local Boston Shines sponsors and BID members Walgreens and Uno Due Go. |
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Downtown Boston Home Tour a Smashing Success
The Downtown Boston Home Tour attracted many visitors this past Saturday like Caroline Wood and Evan Glover, pictured below.
"We came to see the housing in the area and we love the housing down here," said Glover from the balcony of a 45 PROVINCE condo on the tour. "We didn't even realize the Devonshire was apartments - I thought it was an office building."
For a cool multimedia recap of the tour, check out
"We were thrilled with this year's home tour, as we had more participants than ever before from empty nesters to young professionals," said Kristen Flanagan, project manager for the BID. "This was the BID's most successful home tour yet. The Downtown Boston BID would like to thank all of our sponsors, including Salvatore's Restaurant, which served as the hospitality suite for tour attendees; Roche Bros., which donated food for home tour locations, and had Chef Brian Dunn perform three cooking demos at the Old State House Plaza."
"We'd also like to thank our sponsors - Macy's, The Merchant, GEM, Citizens Bank, The Garage at Post Office Square, and the Old State House, for their continued support of Downtown Boston," added Flanagan.
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The Swinging Johnsons a Big Hit at Dewey Square's First Boston Calling Block Party
The Boston Calling Block Party Series kicked off last Thursday with live entertainment from the Swinging Johnsons. The series continues on Thursday, May 15th, with Hot Like Fire performing at the block party's new location this year - Dewey Square.  Crash Line Productions, in partnership with the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District (BID) and The Rose Kennedy Greenway, are co-hosting the 2014 Boston Calling Block Party series. The parties will be held every Thursday from 5-8 pm in Dewey Square, directly across from South Station.  All events are free and open to the public. Click here to learn more about the block parties. The farmer's market and food truck pavilion will also be open during the block parties, offering farm fresh local produce and artisanal items. |
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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Pepe Portilla Next in Berklee Performances Series, Summer Street Market on Wednesday and Fridays
The Berklee Performances Series, featuring students from the Berklee College of Music, debuted last week and will continue through August.
Performances take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 100 Summer St. (adjacent to Long's Jewelers), from noon to 2 pm. The Luis D'Elias Trio is playing on May 13th and 15th, and Pepe Portilla, pictured above, is playing on May 20th and 22nd. Click here for a full schedule of performers.
 Honey, baby clothing, and handmade candles are just a few of the items for sale at the Summer Street Market. The market has a new location (125 Summer St.) this year due to construction on upper Summer Street. The market features original artwork from local artisans on Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 am to 6 pm. |
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'Titanic' and 'Spartacus' Next in AMC Classic Series
See the 1960 classic "Spartacus," starring Kirk Douglas, one of the upcoming films being screened during the AMC Loews Boston Common's Cinema Classic Series.
 The next movie in the series is "Titanic," starring
Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, which will be be shown on May 14th. "Spartacus" is being shown on May 18th and 20th.
Click here for additional showtimes and more info about 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!
Landscaping Team Leader Ambassador
Wanted For Downtown Boston BID
The Downtown Boston BID is seeking a Landscaping Team Leader Ambassador. This Ambassador will provide customer service, hospitality, and operational procedures while leading and managing the team in landscaping services throughout the downtown district.
Duties include: managing shift duties of the Clean and Safe ambassadors, observing and reporting on cleanliness of the district, advising on plant selections, planting and maintaining containers/beds/borders, instructing and supervising sub-contractors, and more. A valid drivers license is required, as is the ability to lift 50 pounds or more when needed.
Please visit here for the complete job description and visit here to apply.
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Additional BID Ambassador Services
- Providing walking escorts 24 hours/day: contact 617-261-0066 to arrange.
- 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.
- 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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