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April 21, 2015
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Featured Stories
Employment Opportunity
Arts, Entertainment & Events
Deals & Promos
Announcements
Construction & Utility Work Updates
City Services
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 Event
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Flash Forward Exhibit at Lafayette City Center Passageway -- [Photo]gogues: New England (Part 3)
Flash Forward Boston is a 10-day festival of international and New England photography in Boston. From April 24th through May 15th, the exhibit "[Photo]gogues: New England (Part 3)" will be on display for free at the Lafayette City Center Passageway.
The exhibition "is not a definitive study of New England Photography Pedagogues, rather it is a sampling of faculty members from the region." Paula Tognarelli and Frances Jakubek, executive director and associate director of the Griffin Museum of Photography in Winchester, MA, invited 10 photography instructors to exhibit their work during the Flash Forward Photography Festival 2015 in Boston. The exhibition is open to the public 10 am - 9 pm Monday to Thursday, 10 am - 9:30 pm Friday and Saturday, and 10 am - 9 pm on Sunday. The Lafayette City Center Passageway links Macy's with the Hyatt Regency Hotel at 2 Avenue De Lafayette. |
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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GEM's Champagne Chic Girls Night Out on April 23rd
GEM Italian Kitchen, Nightclub & Lounge (42 Province St.) is hosting a Champagne Chic after work party with shopping, champagne, sweets and music on Thursday, April 23rd.
The event will include a make-your-own- bubbly bar, a candy and cupcake station, shopping, makeup demos and more. Many fabulous brands will be on hand. This event is from 6 to 9 pm. Call 617-482-1213 for more info. |
School Vacation Week: Celebrate National Poetry Month at the
Old South Meeting House
Poetry is for everyone at Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St.) during National Poetry Month. Find out how poems helped save the Old South Meeting House when it was threatened with demolition. All activities are included with museum admission from April 21st to 24th.
Read a poem by Phillis Wheatley, a member of the Puritan church at the Meeting House and the first African American to publish a book. Try writing with a quill pen, make your own miniature book, and add a serious or silly verse to our Community Poetry Board. Free for Boston residents 18 and younger and accompanying adult with identification. Click here for more information. |
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'Ulysses on Bottles' Live at Paramount Center Through April 25th
ArtsEmerson, the World on Stage and Israeli Stage are presenting Israeli Stage's first staged production of "Ulysses on Bottles" at the Jackie Liebergott Black Box at the Emerson Paramount Center (559 Washington St.) through April 25th.
Running through April 25th, "Ulysses on Bottles" tells the story of two unlikely companions who meet in prison; and Israeli-Arab literature teacher nicknamed Ulysses and a successful Israeli-Jewish attorney who takes on his case pro bono. Their combined perspectives illuminate the different reactions to Gaza. Tickets are $25 to $49 and available by clicking here, or by calling 617-824-8400. |
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A Talk with Bill Brett at Emerson College's Paramount Center on
April 27th
Photographer Bill Brett will talk about his latest book "Boston: Irish" as part of the Flash Forward Boston festival on Monday, April 27th. This event is free at the Jackie Liebergott Blackbox Theater at Emerson's Paramount Center (559 Washington St.) from 7 to 9 pm.
The longtime Boston Globe photographer will talk about what "inspired him to put this collection of black-and-white images together that represent the people and the city he loves." He will sign books after the talk. |
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Spencer Trappist Beer and Cocktail Dinner at The Merchant on April 27th
The Merchant (60 Franklin St.) is hosting a night of delicious food and cocktails prepared with Trappist preserves and paired with Spencer Trappist Ale on April 27th.
Four courses will be served, all paired with their own specialty cocktails or beer. Click here for the menu and to purchase tickets for $75. The dinner is from 7 to 9 pm. |
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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 tickets are available to Broadway in Boston subscribers! 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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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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Roche Bros. Flagship Supermarket
Opening April 29th with
Road to Roche Events
Roche Bros. flagship supermarket in Downtown Crossing will officially open on April 29th! A ribbon cutting ceremony will occur at 9:30 am and the store will then open its doors at 10 am to the public. The store is in the first floor and basement of the historic Burnham Building at 8 Summer St.
On opening day there will be several Road to Roche events including sampling booths on Summer Street from 10 am to 5 pm. The Boston-based country band Dalton & the Sheriffs will play a free concert from 5 to 7 pm outside of the Summer Street entrance.
The supermarket will feature prominent displays of historic photographs offering nods to the property's history, which was once the home to the original Filene's Basement.
Roche Bros. is currently hiring for numerous positions for their new store. Click here for career opportunities available at the Downtown Crossing Roche Bros. The new 25,000-square-foot market will be open from 7 am to 10 pm, Monday through Saturday, and 8 am to 9 pm on Sundays.
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Planet Fitness Open on Winter Street - Feel Comfortable Working Out
Without Being Intimidated
Planet Fitness (17 Winter St.) is now open offering very good deals for a gym membership. There are two options: $1 down and $10 per month with no commitment, or $19.99 a month for the black card membership, which includes unlimited hydro massage, guest privileges, limited tanning and more.
"Planet Fitness is for the first-time gym user. We're all about general fitness," said Cody Michaels, corporate operations specialist. "We're for every day people who want to stay fit, not looking for a crazy class and want to feel comfortable working out without feeling intimidated. We'll show them how to workout."
Planet Fitness offers cardio equipment such as treadmills, bikes, ellipticals, ARC trainers and stairmasters. There are also circuit areas including a 12-minute abs circuit (pictured above). Free weights, strength and conditioning equipment, a stretching area are also available. Classes for no more than five people are also offered.
The gym is currently open 6:30 am to 11 pm, but have applied to be open 24 hours a day, with three staff members onsite all the time. Click here or call 617-482-1210 for more information, or feel free to drop in. |
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Dinner Lab Pops Up at 100 Summer Street with Cajun Crawfish Boil
Dinner Lab, a popup dining experience, recently held a Cajun Crawfish Boil meal hosted by Equity Office Properties on the 21st Floor of 100 Summer St.
Dinner Lab is a social dining experiment connecting local chefs with adventurous diners looking for something different than the conventional restaurant experience. The menu is not dictated to the chefs. The location of the meal is usually released the day before the meal.
At the crawfish boil 130 people attended and dined on crawfish, fixins', Abita beer, chess pie and peach cobbler. Chef Bill Jones of Cochon in New Orleans, and winner of the Dinner Lab Clash of the Crawfish in New Orleans designed the menu. Click here for more info, upcoming Dinner Lab events or if your property is interested in hosting an event.
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BPS Kindergartners 'Our Boston' Models Share Their Vision of Beantown at
City Hall
Eighteen Boston Public School kindergartners will share their vision of how to make Boston a more accessible, vibrant and engaging place starting April 23rd.
In February, Mayor Marty Walsh asked 30 kindergarten classes from across the city to create models of their vision -- "Our Boston" as part of the 21st Annual Youth Arts Month.
The City Hall-wide showcase of Boston Public Schools artwork and models will be on display on Floors 1, 2, 6 and 8, from Thursday, April 23rd through Friday, May 1st. |
Capital One 360 Caf� Celebrating One-Year Anniversary on with
Carnival-Themed Party on April 28th
The Capital One 360 Caf� (129 Tremont St.) is hosting a one-year anniversary on Tuesday, April 28th to thank the Downtown Boston community for supporting the business. The cafe will be transformed into a carnival-themed party house with multiple raffles, free snacks and a free photo booth.
The party is from 11 am to 4 pm. Stop by and have some fun! No purchase necessary. |
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Host Your Private Function at
BONAPITA Nights
BONAPITA (49 Franklin St.) is now available for BONAPITA Nights to host private functions. Hold your birthday party, celebration, work events, company presentations or cocktail events. BONAPITA serves fresh, Mediterranean-inspired food including black bean and beet patties, chicken a la plancha, delicious salads and amazing pitas baked daily on the premises.
BONAPITA Nights is available 5 to 10 pm and will cater your event. If you book two weeks in advance wine and beer can be provided. Please call BONAPITA at 857-350-4606 to book your event or for more info.
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Chacarero Now Selling Special
Hot Sauces in Store
If you've ever tried to replicate Chacerero's (101 Arch St.) secret hot sauces and failed, you're in luck because the Chilean restaurant is now selling their sauces.
Sauces cost $15 per jar and will vary in flavors depending upon availability. This week's sauces are red or green habanero (pictured above) and a jalapeno sauce. Stop in and purchase a jar for yourself or a friend. |
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Macy's Friends & Family Pre-Sale
Through April 25th
It's Macy's Friends and Family Time - and the pre-sale is ongoing through April 25th. Shop early and during the pre-sale for the best choices.
During this time take an additional 25% off regular, sale and clearance items; and 10% off electrics, electronics and mattresses. |
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Annual Boston Shines Clean-Up on May 8th: Volunteers Wanted
The City of Boston's annual Boston Shines neighborhood clean-up day will take place in Downtown on Friday, May 8th from 8 am to noon. As in years past the Downtown Boston BID hosts the downtown Boston Shines.
Volunteers are wanted! To RSVP please email David Ertischek at [email protected] with your name, organizational affiliation, and anyone else from your group who may be participating. In past years volunteers have painted, cleaned up flower and plant beds and more. See you at Boston Shines! |
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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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