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June 8, 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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Operatic 'Our Town' at Suffolk University's Modern Theatre Starting June 13th
The Boston Opera Collaborative is presenting "Our Town" at Suffolk University's Modern Theatre starting June 13th.
Written by Ned Rorem, this is the first operatic treatment of Thornton Wilder's famous play about life and death in the fictional Grover's Corners, New Hampshire.
There are only four performances of this show. Tickets are $15-$25 and children younger than 10 are free. Click here for tickets and more info.
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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Debuting this Saturday: The Downtown Kids Vocal Troupe on Summer Street
The Downtown Kids debut this Saturday at One Summer Street. The group is comprised of members of the Mixed Emotions vocal troupe from the Riverside Theatre Works, and will be performing live every Saturday through August from 12:30 to 3 pm.
The group will perform show tunes, hits from the 80s, 90s and modern era. These are live performances open to the public. |
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Learn About Paul Revere and America's Forgotten Military Disaster on June 10th
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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Free Berklee Music Performance Series at 100 Summer St.
Evelyn Horan - June 9th & 11th
The Berklee College of Music Summer Concert Series continues this week with Evelyn Horan on June 9th and 11th from noon to 2 pm. This performance is free and open to the public.
Evelyn Horan was born in Belgium and lived throughout the world including South Korea, Italy and the United States. Presently, she lives in Boston and attends Berklee College of Music studying professional music. A classically trained flutist, Horan is also a jazz pianist, guitarist, and vocalist. By age 14, she was performing solo and singing covers while debuting her own compositions in many venues throughout her adopted central New York.
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 Tupahn on June 10th
This spring 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 performances are free and open to the public.
On Wednesday, June 10th, guitarist Tupahn will perform. On Friday, June 12th, flutist Geni will perform. There is public seating at the location, so take your lunch outside and enjoy the music! |
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IAM 2nd Annual Concert in Leventhal Park with the Boston Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps on June 11th
Inspire Arts & Music (IAM) is hosting its 2nd Annual Concert in the Park at the Norman B. Leventhal Park (130 Congress St.) on June 11th at 5 pm.  Headlined by the Boston Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps, the concert will feature group performances, small ensembles, solos, and percussion features that are sure to inspire and excite. The concert will also feature performances by the Hyde Park Youth Percussion Ensemble (HpYPE) and the Blessed Sacrament Color Guard. The concert is free and open to the public. Click here for info about Inspire Arts & Music. |
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Historic Beer in a Historic Place at Old State House on June 11th
The Bostonian Society is hosting a "Historic Beer in a Historic Place" on June 11th at the Old State House (206 Washington St.). Taste Blue Hills Brewery beer, hear talks about pubs and imbibing in the 18th century and more on Thursday, June 11th.
A Blue Hills Brewery rep will speak about their beer. Each admission includes three beer tokens. This event is 6 to 8 pm. Click here to purchase $15 tickets. |
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The Nonplussed Performing at
Boston Calling Block Party in Dewey Square Park - June 11th
This week's Boston Calling Block Party in Dewey Square (Congress and Summer streets) on Thursday, June 11th features live music by The Nonplussed. 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 12th noon to 1:30 pm and Saturday, June 13th from noon to 2 pm, Wrong is Right, above, will be performing. These performances are free and open to the public. |
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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 Fitness Classes at Leventhal Park at Post Office Square Through
September 17th
Anyone is welcome to participate in free varying fitness classes at Norman Leventhal Park at Post Office Square. The p.o.fitness series offers eight classes per week and is open to anyone and are 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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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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Dine with Design for Dining Exhibition at Seven Downtown Boston Restaurants
The Design Museum Boston has paired with seven Downtown Boston restaurants for an exhibition "Design for Dining" opening on June 11th.
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| | Inside the dining area of Legal Crossing, which was teamed with Bergmeyer Associatse. |
The Design for Dining exhibition will showcase installations that demonstrate how designers shape the dining experience. For Legal Crossing, Bergmeyer Associates created a circular private booth in an underutilized corner of the space, fronted by a singular window overlooking Washington Street. Visible from the street through a peep hole, the perfect setting for an intimate five-course meal was specially designed to tantalize all five senses. Further heightening this experience, the tactile seating utilizes a half dozen textures of hide and the back-lit glass mosaic table top imperceptibly shifts from amber to crimson over the course of the dinner.
Including Legal Crossing and Bergmeyer Associates, and additional six leading design and architecture firms and restaurants were matched together: BONAPITA with Soldier Design; jm Curley with Jaywalk Studio; MAST' with NELSON; The Merchant with Payette; Silvertone Bar & Grill with Silverman Trykowski Associates; and Sip Wine Bar and Kitchen with Gate 3 Design. Each team designed and produced a new dining experience that will pop-up in each restaurant. There will be special menus and drinks that accompany these newly designed experiences from June to November.
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| | Rendering of Bergmeyer Associates' installation at Legal Crossing is inspired by neighboring Chinatown with a nod to the former Combat Zone. |
There are also three special events: On June 19th at 8:30 am at Red Thread (22 Boston Wharf Road), restaurant designer Stephen Martyak, founder and principal of StudioTYAK will be featured at a free Design Museum Mornings session, at which he'll speak on the process of designing a restaurant from the client's vision through its opening.
On July 23rd at 6 pm at all of the participating restaurants there will be an exclusive, progressive-dinner style event Downtown Table Tours for groups to visit the new dining experiences and enjoy specially designed snacks and drinks.
On August 13th at 6:30 pm at CIC Boston (50 Milk St.) there will be a panel discussion called "UNITE: Design for Dining" featuring thought leaders in the restaurant industry.
Design for Dining is being produced in collaboration with the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District. |
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Hanging Flowers Bring More Color to Downtown Boston Streets
The Downtown Boston BID recently installed hanging flower baskets on lampposts throughout the area.
After having great success with begonias and ipomeas (lime green potato vine) last year the BID chose to use the same flower scheme. The plants were grown by Olson's Greenhouses.
"We really like the hanging flower baskets in Downtown Boston. They bring more color and joy to people walking through the area," said Anita Lauricella, BID Planner.
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Cohen's Fashion Optical Now Open at
101 Arch Street
Looking for a new pair of glasses or sunglasses, whether it's prescription or nonprescription, then check out the new Cohen's Fashion Optical at 101 Arch St.
The store is currently offering 25% off pairs of sunglasses and can provide prescription glasses within an hour of an order. Lifetime warranties, adjustments, repairs and cleanings are always offered. The business carries many designers including Gucci, Prada, Tom Ford, Valentino and more.
"If we don't carry it we'll do our best to get it," said Jay Lara, manager. There is also always an onsite optometrist. Walkins are welcome, but appointments are preferred by calling 617-542-9221.
Cohen's Fashion Optical is open 9:30 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday, 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday, and noon to 4 pm on Sunday.
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Sip Wine Bar and Kitchen Now Open for Lunch Monday through Friday
Sip Wine Bar and Kitchen (581 Washington St.) recently announced they are open for lunch Monday through Friday. The lunch menu starts at 11:30 am. Click here for the full lunch menu.
Sip's lunch menu is robust with soups, salads, sushi, a raw bar, flatbreads including an ahi tuna flatbread, smaller offerings such as the sriracha-flavored screaming rooster rock shrimp, sandwiches and more. Call 617-956-0888 for more info. |
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Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) Business Forum on June 9th
There will be a business forum on the MA Workforce Training Fund on Tuesday, June 9th. Businesses can apply for funds to train employees in customer service, management, English and more. Do your employees need training on new technologies or new processes? Do they have difficulties communicating in English with customers, team leaders, or each other? Then this forum is for you, your business and your employees. Massachusetts Secretary of Labor Ron Walker and Boston's Chief of Economic Development John Barros will be available to speak with business owners. Click here for details and registration or call 617-982-6863. This event is at the Hampton Inn and Suites, 811 Massachusetts Ave. This is event is cosponsored by the English for New Bostonians (105 Chauncy St.). |
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Free MRI Brain Scans by the Brain Tumor Foundation Mobile Unit on Congress Street through June 20th
The Brain Tumor Foundation's mobile unit will be on the Congress Street Plaza (100 Federal St.) through Saturday, June 20th offering free MRI brain scans.
An MRI brain scan can offer early detection of brain tumors. This event is in conjunction with Boston Properties. To schedule a scan please call 844-283-7226 or click here. |
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Deadline June 9th: 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. During the program about 1,000 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 crowds 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 movies at no cost, paid vacation and more. Click here to apply online. |
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Macy's Offering 25% Off to All Customers on June 14th
Macy's is offering all of its customers 25% off all of its best brands on June 14th. It's a fantastic time to get the best summer styles or great gifts for dad! |
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Macy's Rock the Block Makeup Party Event on June 12th
Macy's Cosmetics is hitting Summer Street with demonstrations of the latest in skincare and makeup trends on Friday, June 12th from 11 am to 7 pm. Makeup professionals from Shisheido, Mac, Origins, Bobbi Brown and more will be on Summer Street offering makeup tips. Celebrity makeup artist Edward Cruz will be at Shisheido offering tips, too. Shisheido will also be offering Japanese shiatsu facial massages. Call 617-357-3362 for appointments because seats are limited. This is a complimentary event. |
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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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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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