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June 23, 2014
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Announcements
Deals & Promos
BID Ambassador Services & Links
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This Week's Featured Event
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Cocktails and Elizabeth Bull's 18th Century Wedding Dress
Join the Old State House for a rare, one-night only viewing of the historic Elizabeth Bull wedding dress - and cocktails - on Tuesday, June 24th.
Fashion history scholar Kimberly Alexander, Ph.D, will discuss "shopping with style-maker Elizabeth Bull and building a wardrobe in pre-Revolutionary Boston." Bull's dress is from the 18th century and was recently conserved. Tickets are $10, and can be purchased here. The event is from 6 to 8 pm. The Old State House is located at 206 Washington St.
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Autism-Friendly Performance of 'The Lion King' at Boston Opera House on Oct. 11th
Autism Speaks has partnered with Broadway In Boston and Disney Theatrical Productions to present an autism-friendly performance of "The Lion King" at the Boston Opera House on October 11th.
The show is autism-friendly due to the house lights being at half capacity. In addition, the sound is lower in volume and intensity, there will be trained volunteers available, and there will be a quiet area, too. Tickets cost from $25 to $95 and can be purchased here. The show is on Saturday, Oct. 11th at 2 pm. |
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BID's New Maps Make Travel Easier for Visitors Throughout Downtown Boston
Have you requested your free new Downtown Boston Visitor's Guide map? The new maps are being distributed by our ambassadors to hotels, restaurants, ground level retail stores, and to residential concierges. If you are interested in receiving our new maps, please email [email protected].
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Special Wine Tasting Dinner at Ruth's Chris Steak House on June 26th
Ruth's Chris Steak House is hosting a night of exceptional food and award-winning wine for $50 per person on Thursday, June 26th.
The 5-course meal features oysters, seared ahi tuna, sliced tenderloin, strawberry shortcake and more - all being paired with wine. Click here for the full menu.
Call 617-742-8401 to reserve your seat as space is limited. Ruth Chris' Steak House is at 45 School St. |
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Receive 50% Off Brazilian Keratin Treatments at Salon Euphoria
Salon Euphoria is offering 50% off Brazilian keratin treatments, which are ordinarily valued at $300.
The offer is valid throughout July. Click here for a coupon to receive the discount. Salon Euphoria recently moved to 333 Washington St., Suite 221, and can be reached at 617-742-7951. |
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Discounts Up to 70% During Eddie Bauer Outlet Sale
Eddie Bauer is holding its Semi-Annual Sale now through June 30th. Discounts will be up to 70%.
Tees and tank tops will be starting at $7.99 through June 26th. Click here for Eddie Bauer's website, and more information on the sale. The Eddie Bauer Outlet store is located at 500 Washington St. |
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Construction & Utility Work Updates
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No More Hole in Downtown Crossing Thanks to Millennium Tower 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 Ambassador Services & Links
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BID Ambassadors Provide 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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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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Downtown Boston BID Weekly News Update
For questions and comments, please contact David Ertischek, newsletter editor, at: [email protected] |
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Pret A Manger Opens with Lines Out the Door and Around the Corner!
Pret A Manger opened its door for only two hours last Thursday at its new location to give out free lunches. What ensued was a customer line out the door at the new business at 101 Arch Street. The line stretched around the corner down Hawley Street, almost to Franklin Street!
Happy customers like Andrea Palmer, below right, with a Pret employee, had their choice of one of four sandwiches, with chips, a drink, and a dessert. Customers were given vouchers (held below by Palmer) for the free lunches. Palmer said she was excited to try out Pret A Manger for the first time, especially because it was a free meal.
Pret A Manger opened at regular hours on Friday, and is open 7 am to 9:30 pm, seven days a week, and can be reached at 617-204-1085 for orders or more info. |
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Lambert's Marketplace Stand Debuts at China Trade Center Plaza
Want fresh fruit and veggies? Look no further than Lambert's Marketplace fresh produce stand in front of the China Trade Center, which debuted last Wednesday. Fresh oranges, apples, and more, are now for sale at the intersection of Washington and Boylston streets.
"We're really excited to be here," said Alex Lambert, above left, "We're selling fresh fruits and vegetables seven days a week, from 7 am to 11 pm."
The first couple of days have been a great success at the stand, said Adam Lis, top photo above right, adding that summer fruits - oranges, melons, grapes, and berries, are all selling well. |
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Meet Jazz Dottin, Tourism & Marketing Coordinator for Macy's in Boston
Jazz Dottin's role at Macy's Boston includes making sure visitors and tourists know about Macy's sales, and to be a resource of all the great things happening in the city. Said Dottin, "I'm kind of like the gateway to Macy's info."
Dottin, the Tourism & Marketing Coordinator for Macy's Northeast Region, started her role just last week. Dottin will be stationed at the Visitor Center on the 1st floor next to the sunglasses hut. Dottin, above left, with longtime Macy's employee, Jack Carvalho, can arrange private retail shopping experiences for tourists and students, including arranging personal shoppers.
Dottin also has to make sure that all Northeast region Macy's have the 10%-off visitors passes, and that hospitality partners like hotels, big attractions, BID ambassadors, and residential concierges are aware of Macy's deals, too. She'll also provide recommendations for restaurants, sightseeing, and more to visitors. Jazz Dottin can be reached at [email protected]. |
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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Enjoy Music at Readers Park/Irish Famine Memorial Plaza During Lunchtime
The Downtown Boston BID continues to add to our entertainment offerings - and our latest program, the Readers Park/Irish Famine Memorial Plaza Lunchtime Music series, continues with Arthur Smeall, pictured below, on June 27th and 28th. The series runs on Fridays and Saturdays in front of the Walgreens Emporium (intersection of Washington and School streets) from noon to 2 pm.
Smeall is scheduled to perform again on July 11th and 12th. Click here for a full schedule of performers. |
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Tech After Hours Kickoff Mixer at Scholars on June 25th
Talener, a Boston technology staffing firm, is hosting a meet and mingle for local technology professionals on Wednesday, June 25th, at Scholars (25 School St.). There is no planned agenda or speaker, as this is the first event being hosted by Talener, and they intend to keep it casual.
Drinks for the first 20 people to arrive are on Talener, along with some complimentary appetizers for everyone. This is a chance for people to get together and talk about the projects they've been working on. The event is from 6 to 7:30 pm, and will be at the front window section. Click here for more details. |
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Reminder: Brewing Beer Dinner with Dogish Head Founder and President at The Merchant on June 29th
The Merchant is hosting a special dinner with Sam Calagione, founder and president of Dogfish Head Beer, on June 29th from 3:30 to 5:30 pm.
The dinner will feature a four-course meal that will be pairing the dishes with Dogfish Head beers - Festina Peche, Spruce Beer, Bitches Brew and Rosabi. Tickets are $100, and guests receive a Dogfish Head hat, glass and cozy. A donation will also be made to The Nature Conservancy in the spirit of the Moveable Feast.
The Merchant is located at 60 Franklin St. Click here for menu details and tickets. |
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Josu Ortiz Latin Jazz Trio: Performing at Berklee Performances Series This Week
The Berklee Performances Series, featuring students from the Berklee College of Music, takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays and is a perfect way to spend your lunch break.
Performances are at 100 Summer St. (adjacent to Long's Jewelers), from noon to 2 pm. The Josu Ortiz Latin Jazz Trio, pictured above, will perform on June 24th and 26th. They play a "mix of different Latin influences," and its members each contribute a separate style to the sound. The keyboardist, Josu Ortiz, is from Venezuela; the bassist, Lihi Eshel, is from Israel; and the drummer, Juan Felipe Mejia, is from Colombia. Chris Kazarian is scheduled to perform on July 1st and 3rd. Click here for a full schedule of performers.
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Free Tours of the Grand Masonic Lodge Offered Four Days a Week
Anyone is welcome to take one of the free tours of the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts located at the intersection of Boylston and Tremont streets.
The historic building features magnificent architecture and more, and tours are given between 10:30 am and 2 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Click here to learn more about the Freemasons of Massachusetts and the Grand Lodge. |
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