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August 18, 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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Enchanted Puppet Show on Boston Common on August 22nd
Take a magical journey with Princess Crystal and Fairy Godmother Glitter as they tell stories, sing songs and teach the crowd how to be knights, princesses and princes during "The Enchanted Castle" on August 22nd.
The show on Friday, August 22nd at 10:30 am, includes three short puppet stories, and children will have an opportunity to meet a fairy puppet, a dragon puppet and a unicorn puppet, among other things. This is the Friends of the Public Garden's annual "Puppets on the Common" event. The performance will take place near the Parkman Bandstand. This event is free to the public and was made possible by a grant from the M. Holt Massey Charitable Trust. |
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Cuffs & Collars First Custom Made Sale
Cuffs & Collars is holding its first custom made sale. Choose from more than 100 fabric swatches, 24 button styles, 11 cuff styles, and more.
A custom suit normally starts at $980, and an original price for a custom shirt is usually $320 for one. But on sale a custom suit and shirt start at $1,099. Cuffs & Collars is located at 9 Water St., and can be reached at 617-720-2833. Click here for more info.
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Try Out a New Restaurant During Dine Out Boston Weeks
Dine Out Boston is offering two weeks of prix fixe meals at many restaurants during August 17th to the 22nd, and August 24th to the 29th. Participating restaurants are offering lunches from $15 to $25, and dinners from $28 to $38.
Downtown Boston restaurants participating in Dine Out Boston include: Ruth's Chris Steak House, The Merchant, Artisan Bistro, Avenue One, Back Deck, GEM Italian Kitchen & Lounge, Marliave, The Oceanaire Seafood Room, and Parker's. Click here to see menus, make reservations, and to all restaurants participating.
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Kids Eat Free at Hyatt Regency Boston During Labor Day Week
Children ages 12 and younger will be treated to complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner, during Labor Day Week at the Hyatt Regency Boston.
This deal is available from Friday, August 29th through Sunday, September 7th, throughout the day from Hyatt's "For Kids By Kids" menu at Avenue One (the Hyatt's onsite restaurant). One kids meal is available with the purchase of an adult meal. You DO NOT have to be a guest of the hotel to take advantage of this great meal deal. Click here for more information.
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'To The Moon and Back' Package at The Ritz-Carlton is Great for Young Astronomers
The Ritz-Carlton Boston Common's "To The Moon and Back" Overnight Package is inspired by the Boston Children's Museum's "My Sky" exhibition, and is a great family experience that includes having a star named after you.
The "To The Moon and Back" package includes overnight accommodations in a luxury park view suite for two adults and two children, which offers uninterrupted views of the sky and beyond; a picnic basket full of snacks; four passes to the Boston Children's Museum, which includes the My Sky exhibit; Sun, Moon, and star cake pops for children delivered as a turndown amenity when the suite's ceilings are fully illuminated with moving constellations (adults get rock candy and astronomy truffles); Personalized star registry named after young guests or with the family's surname; a stuffed own for each child; and valet parking for the family's auto.
The "To The Moon and Back" suite experience is $2,275 per suite/per evening, available now through December 30th. For reservations and more info please call 617-574-7100, or click here. |
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A Three-Course Cooking Class with Chef Foley of The Merchant
If you haven't had a chance to taste the food at The Merchant (60 Franklin St.) yet, you'll have a great opportunity to taste the food, and learn how to cook from Chef Matt Foley at a Boston Center for Adult Education class.
No reservations are necessary for this three-course meal with drinks included on Monday, October 20th from 6 to 9 pm. The class is taking place at 122 Arlington St. Join Chef Foley for a simple and delicious cooking and eating class as part of the BCAE Celebrity Chef Series - and prepare to get your hands dirty! This class costs $70. Click here for more info. |
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Welcome to Emerson College and Suffolk University First-Year Students
The Downtown Boston BID would like to welcome first year students to Emerson College and Suffolk University.
Emerson College freshmen move into the dorms on August 25th, and Suffolk's new student orientation begins the same day. Welcome to Boston - now get studying!
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Rescheduled! Clean up the Boston Common with Handybook, BostonTweet & b.good on August 20th
Get your hands dirty while cleaning up the Boston Common with Handybook, BostonTweet and b.good on Wednesday, August 20th (the cleanup was rescheduled from the 13th due to inclement weather).
Click here to sign-up for #CleanBoston taking place from 11:45 am to 1:30 pm. Participants will meet at the
Brewer Fountain on the Tremont Street side of the Boston Common from the above mentioned times. Grab a free t-shirt and a broom and go sweep the Common while picking up trash. Then meet back at the Brewer Fountain at 2 pm, and enjoy a free lunch at (and compliments of) b.good (84 Summer St.).
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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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Downtown Boston BID Weekly News Update
For questions and comments, please contact David Ertischek, newsletter editor, at: [email protected] |
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Thank You Millennium Partners For Your Gift to the City
After years of public interest and anticipation, the Burnham Building (the former Filene's site) finally opened its doors this week to its first office tenants, AOL.
Millennium Partners' Principal of Development and BID Board Member Joe Larkin, above middle, was all smiles as tenants arrived early on Monday. The building is also now lit up at night, seen below.
On behalf of the people of Boston, the Downtown Boston BID would like to thank Millennium Partners for its tireless work in leading the $125-million restoration of the Burnham Building, and street improvements to Summer Street. We also want to thank Suffolk Construction, New England Restoration, and all of the construction workers for their efforts in making this week's opening possible. Countless hours, especially with many people working around the clock this past weekend, went into the final touches and details.
 Restoration of the Burnham Building is ongoing with more tenants moving in soon, including a Roche Bros. supermarket in 2015, as seen above, and Primark coming later in 2015. Stay tuned for more major happenings out of the Burnham Building in next week's newsletter.
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Last Chance to RSVP for BID Members Meeting on August 20th!
Don't miss out on an update of the exciting new developments and upcoming initiatives happening Downtown during the BID's summer members meeting on Wednesday, August 20th.  The meeting is being held at the recently renovated Lafayette City Center lobby, pictured above, at 2 Avenue De Lafayette from 4 to 6 pm. Our meeting will feature a "meet and greet" and a warm welcome to many new businesses, property owners and residents who have moved into the district during the past year. 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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Freedom Trail Foundation Players Take Ice Bucket Challenge (in a Pillory!)
There probably wasn't much ice water back in Revolutionary times, but two Freedom Trail Foundation players took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge anyway to raise awareness for the ALS Association.
The Freedom Trail Foundation was challenged by Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and issued the challenge to Plimoth Plantation and Old Sturbridge Village.
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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Lady Rogo: 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. Lady Rogo, pictured above, is scheduled to perform on August 19th and 21st. Lady Rogo is an award-winning songwriter and instrumentalist from New England, "...influenced by country blues and American roots, she crosses an old genre with a young fire." Red Velvet will perform on August 26th and 28th. Click here for a full schedule of performers.
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Free Fun & Entertainment at Boston Calling Block Party Every Thursday
The Boston Calling Block Party is a fun and free event after work on Thursdays at Dewey Square.
Held every Thursday through the end of September, the 21+ event is free to attend, and drinks are $4. Every week there is live entertainment, either a band or a DJ. Meet up with friends for a drink, or try playing lawn games, like corn hole, seen above. The Boston Calling Block Party at Dewey Square (across from South Station) is open from 5 to 8 pm.
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Looking for a Gift? Shop at the Summer Street Market on Wednesdays & Fridays
Handcrafted jewelry, local honey, soy soaps, and candles are just a few items for sale at the Summer Street Market at 125 Summer Street on Wednesdays and Fridays.
The market is open 11 am to 6 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays.
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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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Construction & Utility Work Updates
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Burnham Building Restoration Ongoing, Millennium Tower Going Up, 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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