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October 20, 2014
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Pumpkin Items and Fare
Announcements
Deals & Promos
BID Ambassador Services & Links
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This Week's Featured Event
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Boston Asian American Film Festival at Paramount Center and Modern Theatre October 24th - October 26th
The 2014 Boston Asian American Film Festival starts on October 23rd, with multiple screenings taking place at the Paramount Center and the Modern Theatre from October 24th through the 26th.
Screenings for the festival will also take place in Harvard Square. Click here for information on individual screenings, schedules, tickets, and more.
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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BID-Sponsored 'A Doggone Halloween' Dog Costume Parade on Halloween Day
The BID and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is cosponsoring a Doggone Halloween costume dog parade on Halloween Day.
This event will take place at One Summer Street from noon to 2 pm. Dogs in costumes may win prizes for Cutest Costume, Scariest Costume, Dog Least Liking His/Her Costume, and Best Dog and Human Costume (think Scooby-Doo and Shaggy). There will be dog-themed music, gifts for all contestants, and a dog parade. Look for more information in next week's newsletter! |
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Tonight! 'Food Fight: The Market Basket Ownership Battle' Discussion at Emerson College's Paramount Center
Last summer the battle for ownership of supermarket chain Market Basket took the country by storm. The Demoulas family fight played out in front of our eyes as employees refused to work until they got their desired CEO back in charge. On Monday, October 20th, the Paramount Center (559 Washington St.) will host a free event to discuss the family feud, public relations challenges, future lessons for corporations and family-owned businesses.
Panelists will include Justine Griffith, Managing Director at Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications, Lead Strategist and Spokesperson for Artie T. Demoulas; Casey Ross, business reporter for The Boston Globe; and Brenda Wrigley, Professor in Marketing Communication, expert in corporate communications and crisis management. Seating is limited and will be on a first-come, first-seated basis. This event is from 6 to 7:30 pm. For more information contact Nicole Sullivan at
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Najarian Endowed Lecture on Media Freedom Covering Human Rights Issues at Faneuil Hall on October 23rd
On Thursday, October 23rd a Najarian Endowed Lecture on Human Rights "Truth to Action: Media Freedom Protecting Human Rights Globally" will take place at Faneuil Hall.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh will offer remarks, followed by an introduction by Courtney Radsch, advocacy director for the Committee to Protect Journalists. Speakers include: Ray Suarez, above, host of Inside Story on Al Jazeera America and America Abroad on Public Radio International; Stephen Kurkijan, founding member and former chief of investigative Spotlight Team of The Boston Globe and editor of its Washington bureaus; and Thomas Mucha, editor for GlobalPost. This event is free and open to the public to attend, and takes place at 7:30 pm. Email info@American HeritagePark.org for more info.
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Meet Mixed Media Artist Robert Gallagher at Artists Crossing on October 23rd
The Artists Crossing (431 Washington St.) is hosting a Meet the Artist Reception for local mixed media paintings artist Robert Gallagher (his work is below). This event is on Thursday, October 23rd from 5 to 7:30 pm.
This is event is free to attend. The Artists Crossing is located in between E.B. Horn and Bath and Body Works. Click here for more info. |
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Last Chance to RSVP as Suffolk University Presents: "Should Boston Go Bigger? The Benefits + Burdens of Density"
Suffolk University's Center for Real Estate and the Greater Boston Real Estate Board presents "Should Boston Go Bigger? The Benefits + Burdens of Density" on Tuesday, October 21st from 7:45 to 9:45 am. This event is being hosted by Suffolk University's Sawyer Business School.
Panelists include: Kenan Bigby, vice president of Trinity Financial; Sheila Dillon, director of the Department of Neighborhood Development for the City of Boston; Frederick Kramer, AIA, President of ADD Inc.; and Paul McMorrow, Associate Editor of CommonWealth Magazine. This will be moderated by Peter Howe of NECN. This event is free and open to the public, however RSVP is required by clicking here. This event is taking place at the Modern Theatre (525 Washington St.).
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Last Two Days for This Year's Summer Street Market on Wednesday & Friday
This Wednesday and Friday are the last two days for this year's Summer Street Market. Stop by 125 Summer Street for handcrafted jewelry, soy soaps, and more.
The market will be open 11 am to 6 pm on Wednesday and Friday.
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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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Receive 30% Off During Macy's Men's Private Sale Pre-Sale
Reserve your choices while selections are best, plus use your pass for an extra 30% off a regular, sale or clearance purchase of $100 or more in the Men's Store. This pre-sale deal is available through October 22nd with the sale beginning on October 23rd.
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Kids In Costume Eat for Free During Halloween Week at Salvatore's
Kids in costume will eat for free at Salvatore's Restaurant (545 Washington St.) on October 27th through November 1st.
Children ages 0 to 12 must be accompanied by a parent making a qualified purchase.
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Pink for a Purpose at Hyatt Regency Boston to Benefit The Ellie Fund
For the entire month of October, the Hyatt Regency Boston's Avenue One restaurant will serve the Pinkarita ($14) and Pretty in Pink cheesecake ($8), in honor of and recognition of all those who have been impacted by breast cancer.
Half of the proceeds from each drink, as well as a percentage of proceeds from each dessert, will directly benefit The Ellie Fund. Please ask your server for more information.
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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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Watch Your Step: Sewer Pipe Relocation at Washington and Winter Streets
On October 15th, construction for a sewer pipe relocation project began and is estimated to end on October 30th. Please be advised that a temporary 12-inch high pipe is running from the fenced-off manholes on the sidewalk outside of E.B. Horn Jewelers to the sidewalk outside of Macy's.
There are two vehicle crossing ramps, one on Winter Street and one on Washington Street. This project is part of a Boston Water and Sewer Commission manhole relocation project. For more information please contact Dino DiFronzo, MBTA community outreach coordinator at 617-721-1119, or email the BID at [email protected]. |
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Update: Contents of Time Capsule Inside Old State House Lion Revealed and More
After a highly-anticipated opening ceremony, the Bostonian Society revealed the contents of the early 1900s time capsule found inside the Old State House's lion's crown. The capsule contained newspaper clippings, photos, campaign buttons, badges, and more. Click here to read about all of the contents of the time capsule. On October 22nd, the news media is invited to the Old State House for a preview showing of items from the time capsule. A new time capsule is being assembled by the Bostonian Society, which is taking suggestions from the public about what to place inside. Inquiries can be sent to the Bostonian Society at [email protected], or by using the hashtag #LionandUnicorn on Twitter. Click here for all of Boston Magazine's Old State House time capsule coverage. |
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Boston Brewin Coffee Contest Will Donate 100% of Proceeds to Local Non-Profit
The owners of Boston Brewin' Coffee (45 Bromfield St.) are creating a new parent business, the People's Coffee Company, which will donate 100% proceeds to one local non-profit organization. Customers are now being asked to nominate local nonprofits on its Facebook page. The nominees will eventually be whittled down to five nominees for a voting contest to choose one nonprofit.
"Basically our goal is to give coffee shops to nonprofits," said Tom Barnes, co-owner/founder of Boston Brewin' Coffee. "We are real Bostonians wanting to use the money to make the city better through what we already do - drink coffee and doing it organically. We're not profit-based, we're people-based."
Barnes said he is currently looking at a couple of locations within the BID to launch a larger coffee shop compared to its current Bromfield Street space.
He said every employee will continue to receive a paycheck, and all business expenses will be covered, and then all proceeds will go to the one nonprofit chosen by the contest.
To start, click here to nominate a local nonprofit. Those nominees will be decreased to five nominees, and then customers will be asked to cast their vote. For $6, a customer gets one vote, a coffee, and your name on the wall; A $12 vote gets you two votes and a Boston Brewin Coffee t-shirt; $18 gets you three votes and a jar of coffee; and $24 gets you four votes and a hooded sweatshirt.
Barnes said he'd like to open multiple coffee shops that would partner with individual nonprofits which will receive 100% of that store's proceeds. Hypothetically, he estimated that the current store could conceivably donate $40,000 a year. |
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City of Boston Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day on October 25th
The City Of Boston holds Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days four times a year with the next one on October 25th. Boston residents can safely dispose of hazardous waste for free at the UMass-Boston Parking Lot D, Dorchester from 9 am to 2 pm.
Click here and click on the Acceptable Materials section for a full list of acceptable items. This event is for Boston residents only with a proof of residency required. No commercial waste will be accepted. Foot traffic is prohibited. The City reserves the right to reject materials. For more information, please call the Mayor's Hotline at 617-635-4500. |
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Pumpkin 'Pickings' in the District
October means pumpkin-based everything, from teas to velvet pumpkins. Are you a merchant with a pumpkin-based item? Let us know about it and we'll include it in next week's newsletter.
Ten Thousand Villages (252 Washington St.) is selling several pumpkin items this fall, including decorative velvet pumpkins (shown above), pumpkin dishes, and pumpkin candle holders.
The Boston Common Coffee Co. (515 Washington St.) is selling pumpkin bread, pumpkin scones, gluten-free pumpkin muffin tops, and pumpkin spice lattes, chai tea, and coffee.
Peet's Coffee inside the Capital One 360 Cafe (129 Tremont St.) is offering pumpkin latte, Freddo, chai latte, muffins, and scones.
Email [email protected] to have your pumpkin-based items included in next week's newsletter. |
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Salvatore's Supporting Bakes for Breast Cancer October 21st & 22nd
On October 20th and 21st, Salvatore's (545 Washington St.) will offer a special � la carte menu to support Bakes for Breast Cancer. When guests order from the Breast Cancer Awareness Month Menu, a donation will be given to Bakes for Breast Cancer to help further research and prevent Breast Cancer.
Click here for the Breast Cancer Awareness Month Menu. Please ask your server for details. This fund-raiser is being offered at all Salvatore's Restaurants. |
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$1.92 Feeds One Person Through the
Boston Rescue Mission
Annual Thanksgiving Campaign
The Boston Rescue Mission has been providing food and shelter to the needy for more than 115 years, and has launched its Annual Thanksgiving Campaign. A mere $1.92 feeds one hungry person a complete Thanksgiving dinner, helps provide shelter, or other care.
A gift of $15.36 offers a hot meal to eight people, and and $28.80 provides 15 people with hot meals. You can
donate online by clicking here |
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Sign Up for St. Anthony Shrine Spiritual Retreat for Grieving Parents
From November 7th to 9th, St. Anthony Shrine will offer a Weekend Spiritual Retreat for Grieving Parents at the Miramar Retreat Center (121 Parks St., Duxbury).
The retreat will start at 6 pm on Friday and go until 1 pm on Sunday. The retreat is offered through the Shrine's Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents, an ongoing program service. One-day retreats and monthly meetings are also offered on the first Sunday of each month at the Shrine (100 Arch St.). Call Diane Monaghan at 617-542-8057 or 617-838-5755 for more info. |
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Construction & Utility Work Updates
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Godfrey Hotel Being Built on West Street and Millennium Tower Going Up and Up...
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, creating a welcoming environment for everyone. 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
- 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.
- Remove litter and graffiti
- 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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