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January 12, 2015
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Featured Stories
Deals & Promos
Construction & Utility Work Updates
BID Ambassador Services & Links
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This Week's Featured Event
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Meet Your Healthiest Match at 49 Social Speed-Dating Event on Jan. 13th
You may meet the love of your life at speed-dating event at 49 Social (49 Temple Place) on Tuesday, January 13th at 5:30 pm.
The event is being cosponsored by Weight Watchers and Match.com. Weight Watchers will also have a certified personal coach on hand to guide participants in discovering healthy goals for the New Year. After meeting with the personal coach participants will be able to mingle and meet local singles.
The event begins at 5:30 pm and no registration is required. To attend, head to 49 Social to meet your healthiest match!
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Boston's ONEin3 Council Now
Accepting Applications
The city is now accepting applications for the 2015 ONEin3 Council. The Council is an action-orientated group that brainstorms, creates, and works on projects that directly affect the lives of Boston's 20- to 34-year-olds. The council is viewed as a direct link between City Hall and Boston's millennial population.
 | | The 2014 ONEin3 Council |
In 2015 the council will identify ways Boston can grow to be an inviting, culturally-rich and sustainable place for young adults to live. Council members work with key members from the Mayor's staff and City Hall leaders. The 2014 council included 31 Boston residents, 16 women and 15 men, who live in 17 different neighborhoods, and work in 22 different industries.
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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Members of Handel & Haydn Society to Perform Mozart String Works at King's Chapel
King's Chapel (58 Tremont St.) is hosting a free concert by orchestra members of the Handel & Haydn Society performing string quartets by Mozart. This event is on Tuesday, January 13th at 12:15 pm and open to the public.
The next King's Chapel Tuesday recital will be January 20th and feature works by Boellmann & Cominetti, performed by organist Ennio Cominetti. Click here for more information on King's Chapel Tuesday recitals.
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Public Dialogue: Freedom of Speech or Tyranny of Silence?
Following the murder of journalists at Charlie Hedbo in Paris, and intimidation of Sony Pictures as a result of the movie "The Interview" - the Old South Meeting House is hosting a public discussion on freedom of speech. "Freedom of Speech or Tyranny of Silence?" will be held at the Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St.) on Wednesday, Jan. 21st at 6:30 pm.
What is the right of freedom of speech? Does it include the right to offend? How should the government respond when foreign groups and regimes threaten Americans' freedom of speech? Panelists include Flemming Rose, an editor of a Danish newspaper that in 2005 published cartoons of the prophet Muhammad and author of "The Tyranny of Silence: How One Cartoon Ignited a Global Debate on the Future of Speech," Dr. Onkar Ghate, a senior fellow at the Ayn Rand Institute, and Harvey Silvergate, co-founder of Foundation for Rights in Education.
This is a discussion presented with the Ayn Rand Institute and the Ford Hall Forum. The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP here. |
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Good Read: 'Crusader for Freedom - A Legacy of Battling Discrimination & Building Jobs' by Marvin Gilmore
Pick up the action-filled biography of Marvin Gilmore, a musician-turned-businessman, the grandson of slaves, who rose from poverty to achieve the American dream. "Crusader for Freedom - A Legacy of Battling Discrimination & Building Jobs" is now available online.Gilmore is a pioneer in the development of affordable housing throughout Boston. He has been the president of the Community Development Corporation since 1973, and served on the Low Income Housing Commission that created legislation that led to the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency. Gilmore is also a decorated US war hero who earned France's Legion of Honor, waged a life-long battle against racism, fought for the creation of jobs, co-founded a bank, and owns The Western Front nightclub. This book takes you to Gilmore's battles with armed segregationists, making music with Hollywood stars, and his key role in helping Boston outgrow its racial divides. |
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Learn About Benjamin Franklin as a Tradesman at the
Old South Meeting House
The printing industry was very instrumental in Benjamin Franklin's life as a tradesman, and you can learn about it at the Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St.) on Friday, January 23rd from 12:15 to 1 pm.
Follow Benjamin Franklin's early life as an apprentice at his brother's press, which contributed to his success as a businessman and statesman. Historian of science and technology Robert Martello will lead this illustrated talk. You'll learn about Franklin, an Old South Meeting House congregant, how he changed the printing industry, and how the industry changed him. This event costs $6, or free for OSMH members. Click here for ticket information. |
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Sign Up for AMC Loews Boston Common 19 Monthly Movie Pass
The AMC Loews Boston Common 19 is offering a monthly movie pass for moviegoers to see one movie a day. Starting in January, AMC theaters in Boston, working in concert with MoviePass, will offer monthly subscription packages for $45 and $35, according to The Boston Globe. Click here to sign up for the MoviePass.
The monthly movie pass works by paying a monthly fee, which permits the pass-holder to see up to one movie per day for the entire month. |
'Excerpts from the Photography Atelier 20' featured at Griffin Museum Exhibit in Lafayette City Center Passageway
A Griffin Museum of Photography exhibit, "Excerpts from the Photography Atelier 20," featuring the works of 13 photographers, is now on display in the Lafayette City Center Passageway.  | | "Carvel" by Tricia O'Neill |
Photography Atelier, now in its 21st year, is a unique portfolio-making course for emerging to advanced photographers offered at the Griffin Museum in Winchester.
Click here to see the photography of present and past Atelier students and teachers. The Lafayette City Center Passageway (2 Ave. de Lafayette), which links the Downtown Boston Macy's with the Hyatt Regency Hotel, is open to the public from 10 am to 6 pm. The exhibit will run from November 19th to February 6th, 2015. This is the third exhibit curated by the Griffin Museum at the Passageway.
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Public Skating Info for
Boston Common Frog Pond
The Boston Common Frog Pond is open for public ice skating seven days a week.
The rink is open for skating 10 am - 4 pm on Monday; 10 am - 9 pm, Tuesdays-Thursday; 10 am - 10 pm, Fridays-Saturday; and 10 am - 9 pm on Sunday. Admission price is based on skater's height: 58-inches and over - $5. Under 58-inches - free. Skate rentals for adults are $10, kids $5, and lockers cost $2. Rental skating aids for children learning to skate are $10. You can also bring your own skates. There are also season pass options. There is a food and drink concession stand, too! Click here for more info. |
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Historic Holiday Stroll on the Freedom Trail with Holiday Cheer at the Omni Parker House
Enjoy the Historic Holiday Stroll this holiday season by walking the Freedom Trail and discover how Boston's holiday traditions evolved. Led by 19th- century costumed guides, this tour includes Boston cream pie, hot chocolate, tea, or wine, all served by the Omni Parker House.
The Historic Holiday Stroll runs through January, Thursdays-Sundays, at 3:30 pm. It is a 90-minute tour. The tour departs from the ArtsBoston BosTix Booth at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Tickets are $32 for adults, $22 for children. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance. For reservations and questions please click here or call 617-357-8300. |
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Boston Picked as US City to Bid for Hosting 2024 Olympics! First Community Meeting Being Held at Suffolk Law School
No time was wasted in announcing nine community meetings to discuss Boston's bid to host the Olympics. The city will hold its first public meeting on Tuesday, January 27th at 6:30 pm at the Suffolk Law School (120 Tremont St.), and no registration is required to attend the meeting.
The host city will be announced in 2017 in Peru, with other international cities being considered.
"I am excited to share our vision with the people of Boston and hear their thoughts on how we can work together to not only bring the Games to Boston, but create one of the most innovative, sustainable and successful Olympics the world has seen," said Boston Mayor Martin Walsh about the community meetings.
 | | Mayor Walsh at a Jan. 9th news conference after Boston was picked as the US city to bid for the 2024 Olympics. (Winslow Townson photo for the Associated Press) |
Boston 2024, the privately-funded nonprofit organizing committee, will host the first meeting of its citizens advisory group on January 21st at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Click here for Boston 2024's website
for information and to provide feedback.
The rest of the schedule public community meetings are as follows:
- February 24, 6:30 pm - Condon School Cafeteria, 200 D St., South Boston
- March 31, 6:30 pm - Harvard Business School, (building to be determined)
- April 12, 6:30 pm - Roxbury Community College, 1234 Columbus Ave., Roxbury
- May 19, 6:30 pm - Cleveland Community Center, 11 Charles St., Dorchester
- June 30, 6:30 pm - English High School, 144 McBride St., Jamaica Plain
- July 28, 6:30 pm - Mildred School, 5 Mildred Ave., Boston
- August 25, 6:30 pm - Orenberger School, 175 West Boundary Road, W. Roxbury
- September 29, 6:30 pm - East Boston High School, 86 White St., East Boston
Meetings and additional steps in the community process will be announced on an ongoing basis.
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Charlie Baker Sworn in as Massachusetts' 72nd Governor
A jovial Charlie Baker was sworn in as Massachusetts' 72nd governor on Thursday inside the House Chamber of the State House.
 | | Charlie Baker sworn in as the 72nd governor of Massachusetts on January 8th, 2015, as Baker's wife Lauren, right, holds a bible as his daughter Caroline, behind left, and his sons, A.J., behind center left, and Charlie look on. (Boston Globe photo by Pat Greenhouse) |
We wish Governor Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito every success to guide the commonwealth to continued prosperity. We also congratulate and send our sincere best wishes to all elected officials who were sworn in. The BID looks forward to working with Governor Baker and his administration to foster new opportunities for everyone to continue the growth of the Downtown Boston area.
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Boston Brewin' Coffee Opens Location at
City Hall
Boston Brewin' Coffee opened its third location in a very noticeable spot - at the Government Center entrance of City Hall. On January 5th, Mayor Martin Walsh cut the ribbon at Boston Brewin' Coffee's coffee cart, and cups of organic joe quickly flowed.
"By sharing our business model, we provide the opportunity for people to be real Bostonians and support their own community through coffee," said Tom Barnes, co-founder of Boston Brewin' Coffee Company. The coffee company prides itself on providing livable wages to all their employees, and supporting the community through providing 100% of its proceeds to non-profits.
The next four months is a trial period for the coffee cart, which is made from discarded school desks. Boston Brewin' is also selling pastries from local bakeries: the Haley House, Lyndell's Bakery, and C and C Bakers of East Boston. Daniel Cordon and Barnes created the coffee company in 2011 with their first location at 45 Bromfield St., and their second location in East Boston.
The new venture is part of an effort by the Walsh administration to utilize public spaces inside and outside of City Hall. The coffee cart will be open to anyone Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4 pm.
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Are you a fan of the style on HBO's hit show "Girls"?
The Samantha Faye Jewelry worn on the show and also featured on "The Today Show" is available at Freedman Jewelers (333 Washington St. Suite 408).
Click here for Freedman Jewelers' website to see the Samantha Faye Jewelry or call the store at 617- 227-4294.
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Cuffs & Collars Suit Package Deal
Cuffs & Collars (9 Water St.) is offering a suit package deal to celebrate the New Year.
The suit package starts at $595 and includes: one suit, one shirt, two ties, and one pair of cufflinks. The deal includes alterations. Click
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Macy's Men's Private Pre-Sale Running
through January 21st
Reserve your choices during Macy's Private Pre-Sale while selections are best. The pre-sale began on January 11th and runs through the 21st.
Plus use your Macy's pass for an extra 25% off regular, sale, or clearance purchases of $100 or more in the
men's store. The sale starts Jan. 22nd. |
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$1 Oysters at 'GEM Wednesdays Shuck' and All-Week Long Deals
GEM Italian Kitchen Nightclub & Lounge (42 Province St.) is offering $1 oysters, $5 lobster rolls, and $3 sliders all-night long every Wednesday.
GEM also offers $3 drafts, $6 sangria, and $5 house wines all-week long.
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Enrollment Fee Waived for Joining Women's Fitness of Boston
There will be no enrollment fee if you join Women's Fitness of Boston (27 School St.) in January. That's a $59.99 savings.
You will also receive a one-week free trial pass that includes fitness classes.
Call 617-227-1221 or click here for Women's Fitness of Boston's website. |
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Exclusive Online Offer to Join Planet Fitness, Opening Soon on Winter Street
Planet Fitness (17 Winter St.) is opening later this winter and are offering an exclusive online offer to join.
Planet Fitness is offering a no-commitment membership for $1 down and $10 a month. You will be billed monthly to your checking account, which includes a $29 annual membership fee. This deal includes a t-shirt. Call 617-482-1210 for more info, or email [email protected], or visit www.planetfitness.com. |
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Construction & Utility Work Updates
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Floor by Floor, 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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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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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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Downtown Boston BID Weekly News Update
For questions and comments, please contact David Ertischek, newsletter editor, at: [email protected] |
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