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June 1, 2015
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Featured Stories
Arts, Entertainment & Events
Announcements
Deals & Promos
Construction & Utility Work Updates
BID Ambassador Services & Links
City Services
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This Week's Featured Event
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1st Annual Barks & Bagels at Boston Common Frog Pond on June 6th
The Boston Common Frog Pond is hosting the 1st Annual Barks & Bagels on Saturday, June 6th from 8 to 10:30 am. This is a free program of the Friends of the Public Garden.
Bring your furry friends for treats and services including dog licensing from the City of Boston's City Hall to Go, microchip services for a $10 donation and training. There will also be coffee and bagels for humans. Please bring your canine's most recent rabies information. This event will be benefiting The Common Canine. Click here for more information. |
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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'Haymarket, the Soul of the City' Exhibit Documents Boston's Outdoor Market at Suffolk's Adams Gallery
Historic New England's exhibit "Haymarket, the Soul of the City" documents photographs from Boston's Haymarket and is on display at Suffolk University's Adams Gallery (120 Tremont St.) through August 20th. This exhibit is free and open to the public.
Boston's Haymarket has been operating since the first half of the 19th Century and is showcased by 43 photographs by Justine H. Goodstein, with interviews with curator Ken Turino. There is also a video of the sights, sounds and voices of Haymarket.
The exhibit curators will be in the gallery to talk with visitors on June 25th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The documentary "Haymarket" will premiere at 7:30 pm on July 8th at Suffolk University's Modern Theatre (525 Washington St.). A panel discussion will be led by Suffolk University History Chair Robert Allison after the movie. All of these events are free and open to the public. Adams Gallery hours are 9 am to 7 pm daily.
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Free Berklee Music Performance Series at 100 Summer St. Strange Acquaintance - June 2nd & 4th
The Berklee College of Music Summer Concert Series continues this week with Strange Acquaintance on June 2nd and 4th from noon to 2 pm. This performance is free and open to the public.
Strange Acquaintance is a rock band from Boston.
This is the second year of the free Berklee concert series at 100 Summer St. |
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125 Summer Street Soloists Music Series with Steph Dye on June 3rd & 5th
The BID launched a new music series - The 125 Summer Street Soloists Series. Every Wednesday and Friday from noon to 2 pm through September there will be a live performer at 125 Summer St. All performance are free and open to the public.
On Wednesday, June 3rd and Friday, June 5th Steph Dye will perform. There is public seating at the location, so take your lunch outside and enjoy the music! |
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Nemes Performing at
Boston Calling Block Party in Dewey Square Park - June 4th
This week's Boston Calling Block Party is in Dewey Square (Congress and Summer streets) on Thursday, June 4th with Nemes performing live. Thursday's block party is from 5 to 8:30 pm.
Thursday night block parties will be in Dewey Square through the end of September.
All block parties are free and you must be 21 to attend. Beer and wine is available for purchase.
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Live Music at Walgreens Plaza on Fridays and Saturdays
The Downtown Boston BID is sponsoring live free music on Fridays and Saturdays at Walgreen Plaza (School and Washington streets) this summer.
On Friday, June 5th Carlos V. Ramos, above, will be performing from noon to 1:30 pm. On Saturday, June 6th Boris Popovich will perform from noon to 2 pm. These performances are free and open to the public. |
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'Who Are We?' is Theme of StageSource Conference at Boston Opera House on June 7th
The StageSource Theater Conference biennially convenes actors, directors, designers, playwrights, production and administrative personnel and theater enthusiasts to discuss issues facing Boston area theater. The next conference is being held on Sunday, June 7th beginning at 9 am at the Boston Opera House (539 Washington St.).
Conference participants will discuss issues facing Boston area theater, explore opportunities and confront challenges, as well as celebrate theater. There will be panel discussions on new and innovative ways to build audiences, engage board members, how to collaborate with other organizations and more.
Registration is $30 per person, plus $10 for lunch. Click here for full details on the conference and online registration. |
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Actors' Shakespeare Project Performing 'Henry VI, Part 2' Through June 7th at Modern Theatre
The Actors' Shakespeare Project is performing "Henry VI, Part 2" at Suffolk University's Modern Theatre through June 7th.
The Henry VI plays were popular back in the day, "...because they were packed with conspiratorial machinations unfolding right in front of you in an irresistible feast of intrigue."
Click here for tickets and more information. |
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Paul Revere and America's Forgotten Military Disaster
The USS Constitution Museum will be hosting author Michael Greenberg who will speak about the historical record of Paul Revere. This event on Wednesday, June 10th at 5:30 pm is being cosponsored by the Old South Meeting House, the Paul Revere House and the USS Constitution Museum.
Greenberg will discuss Revere's Midnight Ride, his lesser-known travails and ultimate trial by court-martial following the doomed Penobscot Expedition. There will be a wine and cheese reception from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. The lecture begins at 6:30 pm with a book signing to follow. This is free and open to the public with no pre-registration required. Click here for more info or call 617-426-1812. The USS Constitution Museum is located at Building 22, Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown.
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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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Archaeological Dig Happening in June at Old City Hall
Starting June 2nd, Boston's Archaeologist Joe Bagley is leading a dig at the open land in front of Old City Hall (41-45 School St.) at a site that could reveal amazing findings. The Old City Hall grounds show little evidence of disturbances to potential archaeological discoveries in Downtown Boston and was the former location of the Boston Latin School in the 1600s.
"It just seems like one of the incredibly rare spots in Boston that's been used once and never reused again," said
Old City Hall is a National Historic Landmark, and listed on the National Register and State Register.
The property was the former location of the 1645 Boston Latin School and was rebuilt in 1704, as well as two private homes - the Cooke family of the 17th century, and the Saltonstall family of the 18th century. There was also a 1702 home that housed the schoolmasters of the Boston Latin School, a 19th century Asa Richardson general store, a firehouse, and the possible location of the 1640s Thomas Scottow house.
There has never been an archaeological investigation within the Old City Hall property. This proposed archaeological survey hopes to produce two results: First, to identify the preservation status of known historic sites within the area of potential affect; and second, identify areas of archaeological sensitivity.
The dig will occur 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.
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Free Fitness Classes at Leventhal Park at Post Office Square Starting June 1st
Starting June 1st there will be a free series of eight weekly varying fitness classes at Norman Leventhal Park at Post Office Square. This series p.o.fitness is open to anyone and will be held before and after work at 7:15 am and 5:30 pm.
Classes include: HIIT, bootcamp, pilates, zumba, yoga flow, morning stretch and renew yoga. Click here for a full schedule.
Norman Leventhal Park is located at 130 Congress St. These free fitness classes are available through September 17th. |
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Congratulations to Urban College of Boston Graduates! Mayor Walsh Presents Scholarship in Honor of His Parents
The BID would like to congratulate all the graduates of the Urban College of Boston (178 Tremont St.)! The graduates received a very heartfelt speech from Boston Mayor Martin Walsh about how he went from being in detox to a state representative within 18 months.
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The Urban College of Boston is a two-year private higher education institution and at least 60% of its students speak English as a second language, and more than 90% work full time in addition to their studies. The average age of the student body is 39.
Walsh's speech was very well received. Diamond McMillion, 30, received her certificate in human services administration and has one more semester to go before she gets her associate's degree. McMillion told the Boston Globe, "I think Mayor Walsh was a very appropriate speaker. His past resembles a lot of students who attend this school and his status now shows us that this isn't the end. There is hope."
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The Redcoats are in Downtown Boston! Watch the Changing of the Guard in the Crossing, at the State House and More
The Downtown Boston BID and the Freedom Trail Foundation are bringing history to life in Boston! See the Redcoats changing the guard, as well colonists and British soldiers interacting as if it were 1775. These exciting and entertaining activities will pop-up in unexpected places throughout the BID area on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from noon to 2 pm.
Listen as the military drummer accompanies soldiers to their posts and the soldiers complete inspections while marching to their next post. Meet and engage with 18th-century figures and talk with them about life in Boston's early years. The Redcoats will be in downtown streets from May to October. |
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Torit Montessori School Hosts
1st Annual Art Show
The Torit Montessori School (Bosworth and Province streets) hosted its 1st annual Elementary Art Show "Flowers in Bloom" on May 29th.
The artists, all 6-years-old, produced pieces for the show in watercolor, pastel, pencil sketches, felt and metal and woven leather. Families of the student artists enjoyed private tea and a dance performance coordinated with the theme of the visual arts. Click here for more info about the school. |
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Downtown Businesses Invited to Get Involved with Boston Tea Party Reenactment
This year the Old South Meeting House is inviting its neighbors in Downtown Crossing to offer specials that will be included in the national outreach for the 242nd Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party on December 16th. 
The Boston Tea Party Reenactment is presented by the Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St.) and the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. This is a major Boston event that attracts both area residents and tourists from all around the world. Tickets for the Old South Meeting House sell out well in advance (capacity 650). During the program close to 1,000 more participants gather outside the Old South Meeting House to hear news of the meeting from town criers. At 7 pm, everyone assembles together to parade down Milk Street to Fort Point Channel where they will be joined by even more people to view the destruction of the tea. Click this link for more information on how to get involved. The deadline is June 9th. |
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AMC Hiring for Management Positions
The AMC Loews Boston Common and Assembly Row theaters are hiring for management positions.
Managers receive medical benefits, opportunities to watch free movies, paid vacation and more. Click here to apply online. |
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Macy's Shiseido Makeup Artist Event on
June 12th
Celebrity makeup artist Edward Cruz will be at Macy's for a special Shiseido makeup event on Friday, June 12th from 11 am to 7 pm. This is a complimentary event.
Cruz's work can be seen in fashion shows, Vogue, Elle and Bazaar. Come to Shiseido's counter to experience a Japanese shiatsu facial massage. Discover the latest trends, and let professional makeup artists teach you makeup tips. Call 617-357-3362 for appointments because seats are limited. Please ask for Mary, Helen, Michele, Shila, Sharon or Qing. There will be a special bonus with a purchase and pre-order. |
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Macy's Offering Historical Tour of its 150 Years from Jordan Marsh to Current Day
Macy's is offering a 30-minute history tour that showcases how the company became America's largest department store with more than 800 locations and 150 years of retail history.
Guests will learn about the story behind Macy's Downtown Boston store with highlights of the store's past as Jordan Marsh department store to its current day transformation.
The cost is $12 per person, which includes a Macy's Vistor Savings Pass. This tour is being offered every Friday at 2 pm starting June 5th. Make a reservation with 24 hours notice by emailing Jasmine Dottin, Tourism Marketing Manager at [email protected] or calling 617-357-3118. |
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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
- Friendly, welcoming downtown presence: helping visitors with directions, notifying fire and police personnel of incident, etc.
- Making sure handicapped ramps are not obstructed and storm drain openings are not clogged.
- Cleaning and powerwashing in Downtown Boston during warm weather.
- Landscaping, watering flowers during warm weather.
- Remove litter and graffiti
- Contact [email protected] for more.
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