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August 4, 2014
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Meetings & Notices
Deals & Promos
Announcements
BID Ambassador Services & Links
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This Week's Featured Event
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ArtsEmerson Presents: Monty Python Live (Mostly) on August 6th
As part of ArtsEmerson's summer series of live performance captured for the screen, the Monty Python Live (Mostly) broadcast from London's O2 Arena will be screened three times at the Paramount Center (559 Washington St).
For the first time in more than three decades, comedy legends Monty Python will perform live on stage. John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin will once again perform some of their greatest hits, with modern, topical, Pythonesque twists. Monty Python are regarded as among the world's finest-ever comedians, and influenced a generation of comedians. Their eagerly awaited reunion promises to be among the biggest live events of 2014. There will be three screenings: Wednesday, August 6, Thursday, August 28, and Saturday, August 30, all at 7 pm. Click here for more info and to buy tickets. Tickets cost $18. |
SAVE THE DATE: Summertime BID Members Meeting on August 20th
The Downtown Boston BID is hosting a summer members meeting at the recently renovated Lafayette City Center lobby at 2 Avenue De Lafayette on Wednesday, August 20th from 4 to 6 pm.
Our meeting will feature a "meet and greet" and warm welcome many new businesses, property owners and residents who have moved into the district during the past year. Updates will be presented on initiatives to be launched in the months leading up to the holiday season. Please join us in welcoming our new business partners and friends as we hear about exciting new developments in the district. A cocktail reception will follow the business portion of the meeting at 5 pm.
Please RSVP to [email protected] if you are planning to attend.
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Complimentary Appetizer at Kingston Station with Purchase of Entree
Get a complimentary appetizer with the purchase of any entree or sandwich during lunch or dinner this summer at Kingston Station (25 Kingston St.).
 There is a limited of one free appetizer per customer. You must use a mobile device to redeem this offer. The offer is not valid for delivery purchases. Click here to redeem your complimentary appetizer. |
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Still Time to Picnic with Your Dog During Shakespeare on the Common
Enjoy Shakespeare on the Boston Common with one of three special picnic baskets from Artisan Bistro at The Ritz-Carlton.
The Commonwealth Shakespeare Company is putting on "Twelfth Night" through August 10th, and you only need to call Artisan Bistro at 617-574-7176 at least 24 hours in advance to order your picnic basket.
There are three baskets: The Boston Common is $85 per basket and includes your choice of two specialty sandwiches, two salads, two side dishes and two desserts; The Public Garden is $125 per basket and includes your choice of four gourmet open face sandwiches, two salads, and two desserts; The Rover (for dogs!) is $50 per basket and includes an Orbee-Tuff durable frisbee, a Chuck-It toss ball, a Planet Dog reusable travel bowl, and a hamburger cookie treat baked fresh from Boston Barkery. |
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Save 40% Off Regular Price: $15 Tickets to 2014 Boston Tea Party Reenactment
On December 16th, 2014, you can go back in time 241 years to the Boston Tea Party, and for a limited time only you can save 40% off the regular price by booking $15 tickets through August 31st.
 Click here for tickets for this event presented by the Old South Meeting House and the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. The offer expires Aug. 31st, with ticket prices jumping on September 1st. |
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Downtown Boston BID Staff Swings for Project Place at Golf Tournament
The Downtown Boston BID was a sponsor of Project Place's 16th annual Charity Golf Tournament held at the Bay Club in Mattapoisett on July 28th. Last year's tournament raised more than $38,000 for Project Place. You can still donate by clicking here.
Above from left to right: BID Clean & Hospitality Operations Manager Steve Brookes, Marketplace & Pedestrian Zone Operations Manager Mike Testa, Boston City Council President Bill Linehan, and Newman Flanagan Jr., at the golf tourney.
Project Place provides skills, education, and resources to homeless and low-income individuals to obtain stable housing and employment. Click here to learn more about Project Place.
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BID Internships Available
The Downtown Boston BID is seeking qualified, enthusiastic interns to assist with the following projects: - Office administration and customer service
- Policy research and analysis
- Data collection, input and management
Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. |
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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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Construction & Utility Work Updates
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Summer Street Makeover In Full Swing, Burnham Building Restoration, 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? 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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Mayor Walsh Welcomes Localytics to Arch Street, Praises Downtown Growth
Localytics welcomed Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to its new office at 101 Arch St., and provided the mayor with a firsthand look at the business. From the 18th floor, the mayor spoke with CEO Raj Aggarwal, pictured below, who showed the mayor how Localytics helps its customers build stronger relationships with their mobile and web app users through analytics and marketing.
"Because of investments by businesses like Localytics, we have retail and residential growth in Downtown Crossing that we haven't seen in generations. This company is contributing to a vibe downtown: it's international; it's youthful; it's vibrant," said Mayor Walsh. "I'm often asked why Boston is a leader in innovation, and how we can stay a leader in innovation. We can see the reasons, right here in Localytics: talent attracting talent; a culture of creativity; success building on success. All across Boston, we have these same smarts, this same hunger, this same growth." 
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'Best of Boston' Editions Include Many Downtown Boston Businesses
The Improper Bostonian came out with its Best of Boston issue - and 11 Downtown Boston businesses topped their categories.
Congratulations to all the winners, especially the following 11 businesses:
Best Hotel Bar: Highball Lounge, pictured above, 2nd floor of Nine Zero Hotel at 90 Tremont St.
Best Coffee Shop: Thinking Cup, 165 Tremont St.
Best Hidden Gem: Gene's Chinese Flatbread, 86 Bedford St.
Downtown Crossing/Financial District's Best
Restaurant: Marliave, 10 Bosworth St.
Best Downtown Crossing Neighborhood Bar: The Merchant, 60 Franklin St.
Best Band: Tigerman Woah! (frequent performers at the Boston Calling Block Party)
Hottest Ticket: Boston Calling Music Festival
Best DJ: DJ Frank White (a frequent DJ at the Boston Calling Block Party)
Fine Jewelry: Joseph Gann Jewelers, 387 Washington St.
Men's Suits: Blank Label, 36 Bromfield St.
Best Engagement Rings: Barmakian Jewelers, 333 Washington St.
Click here to see Improper Bostonian's entire Best of Boston issue. |
Boston Magazine announced its Best Of Boston winners recently and there was a familiar face and place atop two categories.
Kevin Mabry, pictured above, was named as the best bartender for his work at three restaurants - JM Curley (21 Temple Place), Bogie's Place, and Merrill & Co. The Ames Boston Hotel (One Court Street) was also named as the Best Hotel for General Excellence. Click here to see all the winners. |
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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Kathryn Hallberg: Performing at Berklee Performance Series This Week
The Berklee Performance 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. Kathryn Hallberg, pictured above, is scheduled to perform on August 5th and 7th. Hallberg's music is described as, "Emotional, evocative, warm, and natural, rooted in Americana with pop and country stylings lightly layered on top." Sarah McKenzie is scheduled to perform on August 12th and 14th. Click here for a full schedule of performers.
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See 'Twelfth Night' for Free on the Boston Common Through August 10th
The 19th season of Shakespeare on the Common began on July 23rd with the classic comedy "Twelfth Night."
One of The Bard's most popular plays, "Twelfth Night" follows the journey of Viola and Sebastian, twins separated by a shipwreck, as they encounter loss and love in the mythical land of Illyria. The show is directed by Steven Maler and runs through Aug. 10th. Shows on Tuesdays through Saturdays are at 8 pm, and Sundays at 7 pm. Click here for more information. |
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Live Music at Readers Park/Irish Famine Memorial Plaza During Lunchtime
The Readers Park/Irish Famine Memorial Plaza Lunchtime Music series continues with Arthur Smeall on August 8th, and Vessela Stoyanova, pictured below, on August 9th.  The series runs on Fridays and Saturdays in front of the Walgreens Emporium (intersection of Washington and School streets) from noon to 2 pm. |
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Go Back In Time with Arthur Griffin Photography Exhibit at Lafayette City Center Passageway
Arthur Griffin was one of New England's top photojournalists during the 1930s and 40s with the Boston Globe Rotogravure Magazine, as well as Life and Time magazines. Now through October 6th you can see his work of Boston and New England at the Lafayette City Center Passageway through the free exhibit "Arthur Griffin: A Singular Vision."
The Lafayette City Center Passageway is at 2 Avenue De Lafayette between Macy's and the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The passageway opens at 10 am daily and closes nightly when Macy's closes. This exhibit is brought to the public courtesy of the Lafayette City Center, the Griffin Museum of Photography, and the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District. |
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$3 Movies at AMC Boston Common 19 Support Good Causes
All summer long AMC Boston Common 19 is showing $3 movies Monday through Wednesday at 9:30 pm. All proceeds will go to the Will Rogers Institute, the Autism Society of America, Autism Speaks, and AMC Cares.
"Need for Speed" is being shown August 4th through the 6th. "Ride Along" is being shown August 11th through the 13th. Click here for more info and all movie schedules.
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Looking for a Gift? Shop at the Summer Street Market on Wednesdays & Fridays
Delicious popcorn, handcrafted jewelry, soy soaps, and candles are just a few items for sale at the Summer Street Market on Wednesdays and Fridays.
The market has a new location (125 Summer St.) this year due to construction on upper Summer Street. Original artwork, food, crafts, and more are for sale by local artisans. The market is open 11 am to 6 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays.
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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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