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March 23, 2015
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Featured Stories
Arts, Entertainment & Events
Deals & Promos
Announcements
Construction & Utility Work Updates
BID Ambassador Services & Links
City Services
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This Week's Featured Event
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Banned Books on the Big Screen:
'To Kill A Mockingbird' at the
Old South Meeting House
During 2015, Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St.) will show three films based on books that were banned in various parts of the country including Boston. On Thursday, March 26th "To Kill a Mockingbird" will be shown at 6:30 pm. Admission is $8 or $4 for OSMH members. Tickets are available by clicking here. There will be a cash bar with beer, wine and soft drinks courtesy of Harpoon Brewery. Doors open at 5:30 for members and 5:45 pm for the general public. |
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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Bach's 'St. Mark Passion' Being Performed at King's Chapel Concert Series on March 29th
The King's Chapel Choir & Soloists and Chamber Orchestra will perform Johann Sebastian Bach's "St. Mark Passion" on Sunday, March 29th as part of the King's Chapel Concert Series 2015 Season at 5 pm.
Johann Sebastian Bach first performed his setting of the Passion according to St. Mark on Good Friday in 1731. The King's Chapel Choir gave the American premiere under the baton of Daniel Pinkham in 1973, with repeated performances in 1980 and 1998.
Doors open at 4:30 pm for all concerts. Suggested donation at the door $20 (general), $15 (students/seniors). Advance tickets online $15 (general), $10 (students/seniors). Click here to buy tickets. Validated discount parking is available at One Beacon Garage, across the street from the Chapel. |
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The Fife is Right: The 10th Annual Old South History Challenge on April 1st
Beantown bibliophiles unite for "The Fife is Right: The 10th Annual Old South Meeting House History Challenge" on April 1st. 
Whether your interest is Transcendental tales, American poetry, famed publishers, or the history of censorship that gave rise to the term "banned in Boston" - join the Old South Meeting House for an evening of spirited rivalry as you challenge your own knowledge of Boston's literary past against two teams of local experts. In this fast-paced, live-action quiz show, the audience is part of the event, offering life-lines, voting on answers and more. This quiz show goes far beyond any trivia game, providing information with answers so that you leave an expert. Advance tickets are $15 each; $5 for OSMH Members (with code). All tickets at door on April 1st are $18 - get your tickets now by clicking here. Call 617-482-6439 for info. This event starts at 7 pm. |
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Boston Ballet's 'Shades of Sound' Now at Boston Opera House Thru March 29th
The Boston Ballet is performing "Shades of Sound" from through March 29th at the Boston Opera House. Tickets are still available by clicking here.
"Shades of Sound" consists of three riveting works of magnificent musicality and exhilarating choreography featuring the return of Wayne McGregor's "Chroma" and the company premieres of George Balanchine's "Episodes" and Hans van Manen's deliciously comic "Black Cake." |
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Culture Clash 30th Anniversary Tour Live at the Paramount Center Thru March 29th
The three-man comic hurricane of Ric Salinas, Herbert Siguenza and Richard Montoya known as Culture Clash returns to Boston celebrating their 30th Anniversary as the most prominent Chicano-Latino performance troupe in the country. This live show is running from March 11th to March 29th at the Jackie Liebergott Black Box at Emerson's Paramount Center (559 Washington St.).
From Southern California, master storytellers and social anthropologists Salinas, Siguenza and Montoya remix iconic moments from their signature satiric, comedic political commentary including sketches told from Boston, San Francisco, San Diego, Washington D.C. and Miami. This unique trio of writer/actors digs deep into America's racialized culture providing an evening of raucous and unhinged theater.
Click here for ticket information. |
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US Rep. Joseph Kennedy III Guest Speaker at IIIC's Business Leaders Breakfast on April 2nd
The Irish International Immigrant Center (100 Franklin St.) will hold its 6th Annual Business Leaders Breakfast on Thursday, April 2nd. US Rep. John Kennedy III (D-4th) will be the featured guest speaker.
The breakfast is held to support IIIC's immigrant services. The breakfast is being held at the Boston Harbor Hotel and will be from 7:30 to 9 am. Tickets are $250 and there are opportunities to sponsor the breakfast. Please contact Mary Kerr for more info at [email protected] or 617-695-1554. |
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Artists Crossing Gallery Grand Re-Opening Party on April 2nd
The Artists Crossing Gallery moved to 24 Bromfield St. and will be hosting a Grand Re-Opening Party on Thursday, April 2nd from 5-8 pm.
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This pop-up gallery has been in several locations in the downtown area since 2008. Come visit the artists and check out the new store. The gallery is now across from City Sports. Please click here for more info. |
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'Shockheaded Peter' Live at the Modern Theatre Thru April 4th
Silly and sinister, "Shockheaded Peter," with the musical mayhem of the fictional Walter Sickert & The Army of Broken Toys, dares us to ask what's beneath the floorboards. This live show is being presented by Company One and Suffolk University at the Modern Theatre (525 Washington St.) through April 4th.
Fall into the world of Victorian SteamCRUNK nightmares as a manic music-box spins stories of naughty children and misguided parents. This is a New England premiere created for the stage by Julian Crouch and Phelim McDermott with original music and lyrics by The Tiger Lillies. Click here for tickets. |
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Broadway in Boston 2015-16 Season; Broadway in Boston Subscribers May Purchase Tickets Before General Public
Broadway in Boston has announced its 2015-16 season and you can purchase tickets for shows today -- if you are a Broadway in Boston subscriber! Click here to become a subscriber and get tickets before the general public.
The Boston Opera House is hosting seven of the eight shows for the season. The shows and dates for the Opera House shows are below:
- "Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella" September 29th to October 11th, 2015
- "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" November 3rd to 15th, 2015
- "Beauty and the Beast" January 6th to 10th, 2016
- "Pippin" February 2nd to 14th, 2016
- "The Sound of Music" March 29th to April 10th, 2016
- "Matilda the Musical" June 14th to 26th, 2016
- "If /Then" July 5th to 17th, 2016
- All shows will be at the Boston Opera House except "The Book of Mormon" running September 1st to October 11th, 2015 at the Citi Emerson Colonial Theatre.
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Classical Works at King's Chapel's:
Free Tuesday Noon Recitals
King's Chapel (58 Tremont St.) hosts free music recitals every Tuesday at 12:15 pm. On Tuesday, March 24th Rodger Vine will play works by Bach, Handel, Brody and Weaver on the C.B. Fisk Organ.
Each recital is about 30 to 40 minutes. Click here for more info about King's Chapel's Tuesday recitals. |
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Check Out Different Views of 'SKY' at Griffin Museum Exhibit at Lafayette City Center Passageway
Get out of the cold and stay warm while viewing
"SKY" a new Griffin Museum exhibit on display for free at the Lafayette City Center Passageway (2 Avenue de Lafayette).
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| "Sky Reflected, Lisbon"
by Lorraine Devon Wilke |
The Lafayette City Center Passageway links the Downtown Boston Macy's with the Hyatt Regency Boston, and is open to the public from 10 am to 6 pm. This is the fourth exhibit curated by the Griffin Museum at the Passageway. The exhibit is open to the public through April 19th.
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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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Spring Into Your New Self in
Downtown Boston
Take a healthy leap into spring with many of the health and fitness options in Downtown Boston. Whether you want a work out, to get the kinks out of your back, or eat healthy - there is a spot for you. Exercise facilities, hair and nail salons, health food and products, massage and skincare services, or physical therapists - there's always a way for you to revitalize yourself in Downtown Boston.
Another option will be available in April as Planet Fitness is opening at 17 Winter St.
Click here for a resource page of all of Downtown Boston's health and fitness options.
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Now Open: One Gig Boutique Brings Urban Style to Bromfield Street
One Gig (basement of 1 Bromfield St.) opened in early March and is a unique boutique and gallery due to it being locally owned, and all of its goods are designed and manufactured in Boston.
"We take great pride in being a local brand," said owner Ferguson Herivaux, adding that Gig stands for Generations Into Generations.
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One Gig specializes in apparel, art and accessories. Items for sale include casual leisure wear such as t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, button-ups, jackets, belts and accessories. There are also hand-stitched handbags, and artwork created by One Gig staff.
"We're a very strong Boston brand but with a global feel," said Herivaux. The "Boston Strong" element comes across with "617" hats, and the global feel is conveyed through items like the "dagger" backpack, which has a dagger-like clasp in spirit of Herivaux's ancestors. "Downtown Boston is changing and we think we have something to add to it," said Ferguson.
One Gig is open 11 am to 7 pm Monday-Saturday and 12 to 5 pm on Sunday. Call 617-281-5079 for more info.
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Macy's Mask-erade at Cosmetics Department on March 27th
Macy's Cosmetics Department will be having a Mask-erade on Friday, March 27th. Join your favorite cosmetics counter as they teach the hottest trends in beauty like masks and contouring.
Enjoy complimentary demonstrations of their best products and show off your most beautiful self at their "selfie stage." Reserve your space now by calling 617-357-3000. |
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Salvatore's Offering Hands-On Group Cooking Classes Daily
Gather your friends for Salvatore's (545 Washington St.) all new cooking classes being offered daily for groups of six or more.
The classes are $60 per person and includes hands-on cooking, a multi-course dinner, two glasses of wine, and a cash bar. To book your group please email [email protected]. |
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Uber Offering $50K in Free Rides Around Boston as Part of #DigOutDineOut Campaign
Uber is offering free rides home to guests who take the ride-sharing business to participating #DigOutDineOut restaurants. New Uber users can receive a free round trip to and from a participating restaurant. Click here for more than 60+ participating restaurants including GEM (42 Province St.) and Back Deck (2 West St.) in the district.
Kevin Long, executive chef and partner for Big Night Entertainment, which includes GEM created the #DigOutDineOut hashtag on social media to build support for the restaurant industry and offer deals for customers. Click here for #DigOutDineOut's Facebook page for more restaurant deals throughout Boston. Click here for #DigOutDineOut's Twitter feed. |
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Snow Storm Loan Fund Available to Help Small Businesses Recover from
Winter Storms
The Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC) has made up to $1 million in funds available to provide micro-loans to small businesses impacted by the harsh winter. The loans of $5,000 to $10,000 are particularly for businesses in Boston and in gateway cities.
It is anticipated that this program will run through May 2015. MGCC is responsible for funding loans, managing the loan portfolio, collection of interest and principal payments and all decision-making regarding approving loans. Please click here for more info about the application, as well as terms and conditions of the loan. |
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Mayor Walsh Wants Your Idea for a Re-Imagined City Hall Plaza
Mayor Martin Walsh is calling for ideas about possible uses, redesigns, and operations for Boston's City Hall Plaza. The plaza is an important public space that contributes to the vibrancy of Downtown Boston and City Hall.
You can tweet your ideas by using the hashtag #CityHallPlaza for a re-imagined plaza. Click here for the RFI (request for ideas). Respondents to this RFI should do the following: Review the RFI in detail; attend an informational meeting on March 25th at 1 pm in Room 608 of City Hall to learn more about the opportunity; and provide a Statement of Interest with the information described in Section 3 of the RFI on or before May 4th, 2015. If you have questions please contact Molly Murphy at
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Hire a Boston Teenager Through Mayor's Summer Jobs Program
Every summer, the City of Boston and the Boston Private Industry Council (PIC) organize employers to participate in the Mayor's Summer Jobs Program. More than 3,000
Boston Public School students are hired each summer by more than 300 Boston businesses. To hire a student or learn more about summer jobs, please click here. The chart below shows how much it costs to hire a student.
Most jobs start on the first Monday after July 4th, though graduating seniors are available earlier. Most programs end in the last full week of August. Many students are also available and willing to continue working on a part-time basis into the school year.
The PIC can help you coordinate interviews so you can select the student who best meets your needs. If you choose not to interview, the PIC can identify students for you based on your hiring criteria. PIC Career Specialists work closely with students prior to the summer to prepare them to join your workplace through a series of job readiness workshops and career exploration programs. A dedicated PIC Employer Account Manager is available throughout the summer and school year to answer your questions and solve problems, ensuring a productive and beneficial summer experience.
Please contact Josh Bruno, School-to-Career and Employer Engagement Director, at 617-488-1327 or [email protected] for more info. |
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Construction & Utility Work Updates
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Millennium Tower Continues to Reach for the Sky 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 snowing!
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
- Making sure handicapped ramps are not obstructed and storm drain openings are not clogged by snow or ice.
- Cleaning and powerwashing in Downtown Boston during warm weather.
- Landscaping, watering flowers 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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The BID and City of Boston Continue to Recover from Winter Storms:
How You Can Help
The BID and City of Boston continue to recover from this very harsh winter. The BID's ambassadors are cleaning the streets 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, removing debris, trash, graffiti and using tools like street sweepers (pictured below).
If you see large amounts of debris, graffiti or other street issues in the BID please email [email protected] or call the dispatch line at 617-261-0066. |
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