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March 30, 2015
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Featured Stories
Employment Opportunity
Arts, Entertainment & Events
Easter
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Construction & Utility Work Updates
BID Ambassador Services & Links
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Employment Opportunity:
Chief Operating OfficerThe Downtown Boston BID is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO). Reporting directly to the President/Chief Executive Officer, this position will provide staff oversight and accountability and direction to all department programs. This position will also be responsible for all contract compliance. Please read here for the full job description.
Qualified applicants should email a cover letter, their resume, and salary history or requirements to Stacy Cawley, [email protected].
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This Week's Featured Events
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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 pit 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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The Downtown Boston Brass Band Season Begins on April 2nd!
Yes, you are hearing things! Starting April 2nd, the Downtown Boston Brass Band will be roaming the streets of downtown performing from noon to 2 pm.
The four-piece band performs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday from noon to 2 pm. They perform Boston favorites like "Sweet Caroline" and take requests! And they love when you dance, take photos and cheer them on! |
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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Downtown Boston BID's Light Rover
Set To Illuminate Fabulous Downtown ArchitectureThe Downtown Boston BID is pleased to announce the debut of the DTB Light Rover (shown below). 
Developed by Ross Miller, the Light Rover first appeared for some test runs during the summer of 2014. Designed to be a mobile public art tool, the Light Rover uses light and sound to showcase, at nighttime, downtown's range of architectural gems.
If you would like to request the Light Rover to highlight events in the BID district--show openings, architecture tours, or more--email Anita Lauricella at [email protected] for more information.
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Mandarin Chinese 'Let's Get Married' Playing at AMC Loews Starting April 3rd
The AMC Loews Boston Common 19 will be showing "Let's Get Married" in Mandarin Chinese starting Friday, April 3rd.
Movie tells the tale of a celebrity who gets dumped at his own wedding: after his sudden rise to stardom, the actor Liu Yu Ming, nicknamed "Bian Dang" (Lunch Box), overrules his agency's objections and decides to get married. His fans are upset about his impending wedding and fights break out outside the church. Then, the fans find out that the bride was a no-show! In the ensuing chaos, Bian Dang and his makeup artist, Xiao Qing, put on disguises and sneak past the paparazzi. Click here to purchase advance tickets. Click here for AMC Loews Boston Common 19's website. |
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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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Damien Rice Performing at Orpheum Theatre on April 7th
Damien Rice will be performing live at the Orpheum Theatre on Tuesday, April 7th at 7:30 pm.
Rice is an Irish singer-songwriter, musician and record producer who plays piano, guitar, percussion and clarinet. Click here for tickets.
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'Ulysses on Bottles' Live at Paramount Center Debuting April 9th
ArtsEmerson, the World on Stage, and Israeli Stage are presenting Israeli Stage's first-ever production of "Ulysses on Bottles" at the Paramount Center's Jackie Liebergott Black Box theatre
(559 Washington St.) beginning April 9th.
Running through April 25th, "Ulysses on Bottles" tells the story of two unlikely companions who meet in prison: an Israeli-Arab literature teacher nicknamed Ulysses and a successful Israeli-Jewish attorney who takes on his case pro bono. Their combined perspectives help illuminate the different reactions to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Tickets are $25 to $49 and available by clicking here, or by calling 617-824-8400. |
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Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's 20th Anniversary Gala on April 11th
Join the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company for its 20th Anniversary Gala on April 11th at the Mandarin Hotel (776 Boylston St.) at 6 pm. All proceeds will support the free Shakespeare on the Boston Common shows.
The night will be inspired by the Company's first production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" from 20 years ago. There will be a cocktail reception and silent auction at 6 pm followed by dinner, dancing, and live performances by CSC artists at 7 pm. This is a black- tie event. Please RSVP and purchase tickets here by April 3rd. |
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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, which is being hosted at the Boston Harbor Hotel from 7:30 to 9 am, is being held to support IIIC's immigrant services. 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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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," which is 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 31st, Handel & Haydn Society violinist Susan Ogata and fortepianist Ian Watson will perform Beethoven's Sonata no. 10 in G Major.
Each recital is about 30 to 40 minutes. Click here for more info about King's Chapel's Tuesday recitals. |
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Public Meeting for Proposed Hotel at 240 Tremont St. on April 9th
A public meeting led by the Boston Redevelopment Authority about Amherst Media Investors Boston, LLC's proposed hotel on Parcel P-7A at 240 Tremont St. will occur on Thursday, April 9th.
An amendment to the proposal would increase the number of units from 240 to 346 micro-hotel rooms and add four stories to the proposed project.
This meeting is taking place at 230 Stuart St. at the South Cove Plaza from 6:30 to 8 pm. For more info please email Tyler Norod of the BRA at [email protected] or call 617-918-4349. |
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Public Meeting #5: Central Artery Ramp Parcel Study Along Rose Kennedy Greenway on April 15th
MassDOT and the Boston Redevelopment Authority officials have initiated a study to define potential cover alternatives for the open ramp portions of Central Artery/Tunnel Parcels 6, 12, and 18 along the Rose Kennedy Greenway. This is the fifth public meeting on this study and will take place at Boston City Hall, 9th Floor, on Wednesday, April 15th from 6 to 8 pm.
This study is mandated in the environmental commitments made as part of the Central Artery/Tunnel Project. Contact Lauren Shurtleff of the BRA at [email protected] or 617-918-4353. |
BRA Urban Renewal Kickoff Meetings: Slight Schedule Change
The BRA is seeking to extend its urban renewal plan areas and, to that end, is hosting three community forums on the subject starting tomorrow, March 31st, at 6 pm, in the BRA Board Room at City Hall.
Please note that the meeting originally scheduled for Monday, April 13th, has been shifted to Tuesday, April 14th. Please email [email protected] with any questions.
The Downtown Boston BID area currently includes a very small urban renewal area at the corner of Washington St. & Ave. de Lafayette, along with a larger, irregularly-shaped urban renewal area that extends (roughly) from Court St. south to Franklin St. between Province St. and Arch St.
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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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GAP Store Opening On Washington Street Tomorrow
Mind the GAP! A new GAP store opens tomorrow at
411 Washington St., the former F.Y.E./Strawberries location.  The 9,600-sq. ft. store, which is spread across three floors, will be open from 9 am to 9 pm, Mondays-Saturdays, and from 11 am to 7 pm on Sundays. The GAP is celebrating its debut with a 50%-70% off grand-opening sale, through Easter (April 5th). Please call the store at 617-348-9312 tomorrow for more information.
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Serafina Boston Opening on High Street on April Fools Day
Serafina Boston is not joking about opening at 10 High Street on April 1st. With Serafina's addition to the Financial District, it will bring another classy dining option to the area.
Serafina is an international corporation that "is bringing one of New York's favorite Italian brands to the Downtown area." Menu items include traditional Italian recipes, pizza, pasta, seafood and more. This is the company's first New England location.
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| Brendan Burke, chosen as one of Zagat's "30 Under 30," is the executive chef for
Serafina Boston.
(Photo by Michael Diskin) |
Serafina has three event spaces that are great for meetings, parties and more. Please email Elizabeth Flink, Director of Private Events at [email protected] for more info. Click here for Serafina Boston's website, which will be updated soon with more info. |
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The Tasting Room at Sip Opening with Easter Brunch with Bread & Salt Hospitality
The Tasting Room at Sip (581 Washington St.) isn't just an expansion of the adjoining Sip Wine Bar and Kitchen - it's a culinary space that will host pop-up events, cooking classes, customized team-building events, and private functions.
"It's a space without an agenda. With the increasing residential traffic growing by the day we thought that creating a place where people could extend their ideas into a culinary space would fulfill a need," said Chris Damian, chef/owner of Legendary Restaurant Group, which operates Papagayo restaurants, Sip and more. "If a company wants to take out their entire office and spend the day rolling sushi, we'll set it up. If someone wants to try out a restaurant concept in the space, we'll give it a shot."
On Easter Sunday, April 5th, from 10 am to 3 pm, Bread & Salt Hospitality is offering 3 courses for $39 per person, 5 courses for $69 per person, or 9 courses for $119. You can book a reservation by clicking here and downloading the Reserve app; place a request for the pop-up in the app and wait for your confirmation. For more info or questions about this event contact [email protected]. |
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Now Open: Get Pampered at Spa Day - The Modern Organic Day Spa
Indulge yourself in a healthy way at Spa Day (330 Washington St. Second Floor), which opened earlier in March. The new spa offers organic and natural services for your body.
"We cater to people with busy schedules and are accessible to the general population as well as the affluent," said Spa Day Manager Maria Cavard. Spa Day offers manicures, pedicures, massage, skincare treatments, waxing and lash extensions.
Click here to make a reservation or call 617-292-6762. Spa Day is open 9 am to 9 pm Mondays-Fridays, 9 am to 8 pm on Saturdays, and 10 am to 6 pm on Sundays. Spa Day is offering 30% off facials and massages and $10 off Brazilian waxes throughout April. |
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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.
This pop-up gallery has been in several locations in the downtown area since 2008. "This program allows artists to use empty stores for the holidays," said owner Jen Matson, pictured above. "It was supposed to be only for December of 2008; but we were successful and people liked having a store like this downtown. With the help of the city, the BID, the Druker Company, Northland Investment Corp., and CBRE, we've kept it going!"
Matson said it's important to her to have a space in downtown for artists to show and sell their artwork. She said customers really enjoy meeting the artists and discussing how a piece was made, what the artist's intentions were, and more. There is a monthly rotating exhibit with a new Boston section near the entrance. The gallery is now across from City Sports. Please click here for more info. |
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Easter Week at
St. Anthony Shrine & Ministry Center
St. Anthony Shrine & Ministry Center (100 Arch St.) is offering Mass, confessions and liturgies during Easter Week.
On Holy Thursday (April 2nd) the Shrine opens at 5:30 am and closes at 7 pm. There is a Mass of the Lord's Supper at 5:15 pm - this is the only Mass on Thursday. On Good Friday (April 3rd) there is no Mass. The Dramatic Stations of the Cross with music from the Arch Street Band and friars will be at 11 am, noon, 1 pm and 5:15 pm. On Holy Saturday (April 4th) there will be an Easter Vigil Mass at 8 pm. On Easter Sunday (April 5th) there will be Masses in the morning at 6 am, 7:30 am, 9 am, 10 am, 11:15 am,
11:45 am (the 11:45 am Mass will be recited in Spanish) and 12:30 pm. Call the Shrine at 617-542-6440 or click here for more information on confession time and other Easter events. |
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Holy Week Schedule at King's Chapel
King's Chapel (58 Tremont St.) schedule for Holy Week includes:
Maundy Thursday (April 2nd) at 6 pm;
Good Friday Prayer (April 3rd) at 12:15 pm;
Good Friday Tenebrae (April 3rd) at 8 pm;
The Great Vigil (April 4th) at 8 pm; and
Easter Sunday (April 5th) at 11 am.
Click here for more information.
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Celebrate Easter at
Tremont Temple Baptist Church
The Tremont Temple Baptist Church (88 Tremont St.) Easter schedule is as follows:
Maundy Thursday (April 2nd) 6:30 pm Communion Service; Good Friday Service (April 3rd) noon to 1 pm;
Easter Sunday (April 5th) 9 am continental breakfast
& 11 am Easter worship celebration.
Childcare service for children up to 24 months old is available during worship service in the 3rd floor nursery. Click here for more information. |
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Holy Week at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral
The Holy Week schedule for St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral (138 Tremont St.) includes several events.
Tuesday, March 31st: Holy Eucharist with blessing of holy oils (11 am);
Wednesday, April 1st: Holy Eucharist (10 am); Thursday, April 2nd: Silent Eucharist with foot washing and stripping of the altar (noon); agape meal (6 pm);
Friday, April 3rd: Good Friday Liturgy (noon-3 pm); Stations of the Crosses (5:30 pm); The Proper Liturgy for Good Friday (6:30 pm);
Saturday, April 4th: A soulful vigil of Easter with confirmations and receptions (7 pm);
Sunday, April 5th: Festival Eucharist for Easter Day
(10 am).
Please click here for more information. |
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Easter Restaurant Offerings
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MAST' Offering Live Music, Make Your Own Bloody Mary Bar and More
MAST' (45 Province St.) is taking reservations for Easter Sunday Brunch on April 5th from 10 am to 4 pm. There will be live music, a make-your-own Bloody Mary and bellini bar, a full brunch menu, and more.
Click here for other food and drink options available. Click here to make a reservation or call 617-936-3800.
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Have a Feast at Avenue One at
Hyatt Regency Boston
Visit Avenue One inside the Hyatt Regency Boston
(One Avenue De Lafayette) this Easter to enjoy a spectacular feast from 10 am to 2:30 pm including made-to-order pancakes and omelets. Make your reservation today by clicking here.
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Join Salvatore's for an Italian Easter Celebration
Salvatore's (545 Washington St.) is open from noon to 9 pm on Easter Sunday offering a la carte chef specials. Call 617-542-5555 for more info and to make reservations.
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Spa Day Offering 30% Off Facials and Massages Throughout April
Spa Day (330 Washington St., second floor) is offering 30% off facials and massages, and $10 off Brazilian waxes throughout April.
Click here to make a reservation or call 617-292-6762. |
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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 targeted especially for businesses in Boston and in Massachusetts' 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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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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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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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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