|
June 29, 2015
|
Featured Stories
Arts, Entertainment & Events
Announcements
Deals & Promos
Construction & Utility Work Updates
BID Ambassador Services & Links
City Services
|
|
This Week's Featured Event
|
|
Celebrate Independence Day with Several Days of Harborfest Events in the BID
Boston Harborfest celebrates the American Revolution in Boston with numerous events happening throughout the downtown area. Harborfest runs from July 1st to July 5th. Below are several of the events happening in the BID and harbor area. Click on the above link for a full schedule and details.
On July 1st learn about the Boston Tea Party from "A Colonial Tea Tax Debate - No Tax on Tea!" at the Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St.) from 10:30 to 11 am. Now it's your turn to recreate the fiery debate that started the American Revolution! Call 617-482-6439 for more info. Free with museum admission and free to all museum members.
On July 2nd attend "Whispers of Revolution" at the Old South Meeting House from noon to 2 pm. A Patriot and Tory share how the Boston Tea Party was planned in secrecy in backrooms, taverns and storerooms. All Harborfest activities are free with museum admission and free to all museum members.Call 617-482-6439 for more info.
On July 4th, the Old State House (206 Washington St.) is hosting an Independence Day edition of "Revolutionary Characters Live!" from 2 to 2:30 pm. Come meet Thomas Crafts and hear his tale of reading the Declaration of Independence from the balcony of the Old State House on July 18th, 1776, when the document finally made its way to Boston. Admission is free with museum admission, which is $10 for adults and free for children younger than 18.
Also on July 4th at the Old State House is an "Independence Comes to Boston Tour" from 3 to 3:30 pm. Free with admission, which is $10 for adults and free for children younger than 18. Call 617-720-1713 x27 for more information.
|
|
Arts, Entertainment & Events
|
|
Tupahn Kicks Off Inaugural Musical Performances at 133 Federal St. on Mondays and Thursdays
The BID is launching another musical series - this time at 133 Federal St. on Mondays and Thursdays from noon to 2 pm.
Guitarist Tupahn will perform on July 6th and 9th to kick off this series. These performances are free and open to the public.
|
|
Even on Independence Day! The Redcoats are in Downtown Boston!
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. The Redcoats will be roaming the streets of Downtown Boston on July 1st, 3rd and 4th from noon to 2 pm - don't give 'em a hard time - after all they lost the war! The Redcoats regularly perform entertaining activities 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. |
|
Free Berklee Music Performance Series at 100 Summer St.
TASH - June 30th & July 2nd
The Berklee College of Music Summer Concert Series continues this week with TASH on June 30th and July 2nd from noon to 2 pm. This performance is free and open to the public.
Natasha Ostapovicz is a singer-songwriter from Boston studying vocal performance and music business at Berklee College of Music. She goes by the stage name TASH, under which she and her band perform. Ostapovicz is in the process of completing an original album and is performing all around Boston in the meantime. A multi-instrumentalist, she studied trombone for six years and plays piano, guitar, ukulele, harmonica, and bass, and is always eager to learn more instruments.
This is the second year of the free Berklee concert series at 100 Summer St. |
|
The Bostonian Society Pub Quiz at Old State House on July 2nd
The Bostonian Society is hosting a Pub Quiz at the Old State House (206 Washington St.) on Thursday, July 2nd from 6 to 8 pm. Savor the revolutionary taste of Samuel Adams beer while you match wits with patriots and loyalists.
Learn how independence was celebrated in Colonial Boston, and participate in a game of independence themed pub trivia drawn from colonial and early American history. Space is limited. Admission is $15 includes two beers or other beverages from the bar. Click here to purchase tickets. |
|
Astor 'Juice' Chance Performing at 125 Summer Street on July 1st & 3rd
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, July 1st and Friday, July 3rd, you'll have the chance to hear popular musical fixture Astor "Juice" Chance perform. Chance is known for performing in the Public Garden and other Boston area locations. There is public seating at the location, so take your lunch outside and enjoy the music! |
|
Await Rescue Performing at
Boston Calling Block Party in Dewey Square Park - July 2nd
This week's Boston Calling Block Party in Dewey Square (Congress and Summer streets) on Thursday, July 2nd features live music by Await Rescue. Thursday's block party is from 5 to 8 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. Along with lawn seating there are also free corn hole games for everyone to play.
|
|
Carlos V. Ramos Performing Live at Walgreens Plaza on July 3rd
Carlos V. Ramos will be performing live on Friday, July 3rd at Walgreen Plaza (School and Washington streets) this summer. This is a BID sponsored performance.
Ramos will perform from noon to 1:30 pm. This performance is free and open to the public. |
|
This Saturday: The Downtown Kids Vocal Troupe on Summer Street
The Downtown Kids will perform Saturday at One Summer St. The group is comprised of members of the Sweet Harmony 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. |
|
Extra! Extra! Broadway Smash 'Newsies' at Boston Opera House Thru July 5th
Catch the Broadway hit "Newsies" at the Boston Opera House through July 5th.
"Newsies" won 2012 Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Choreography and tells the story of a band of underdogs who stand up to the most powerful men in New York. It's a tale about fighting for what you believe is right and staying true to yourself. Click here for tickets and showtimes. |
|
'Haymarket' Documentary Premieres on July 8th as Part of Photo Exhibit at Suffolk's Adams Gallery
The documentary "Haymarket" will premiere at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, July 8th at Suffolk University's Modern Theatre (525 Washington St.).
This free screening is part of Historic New England's exhibit "Haymarket, the Soul of the City" that documents photographs from Boston's Haymarket. This exhibit 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 in 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 accompanying the exhibit.
After the screening of "Haymarket" a panel discussion will be led by Suffolk University History Chair Robert Allison after the movie. This event is free and open to the public. Adams Gallery hours are 9 am to 7 pm daily.
|
|
Free Fitness Classes at Leventhal Park at Post Office Square Through
September 17th
Anyone is welcome to participate in any of several free 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. |
|
Free Summer Yoga on Thursdays at the Boston Common Frog Pond
Every Thursday night there is a free Summer Yoga class from 6 to 7:15 pm on the Boston Common behind the Frog Pond Carousel. Bring your mat and enjoy the energy of our great city.
Click here to learn more about activities on the Boston Common including the Frog Pond Spray Pond, the Carousel and more. |
|
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]. |
|
Downtown Boston BID Weekly News Update
For questions and comments, please contact David Ertischek, newsletter editor, at: [email protected] |
|
|
|
Sign-Ups Open for the Free Downtown Boston BID Lunchtime Baggo (Corn Hole) League Starting July 14th
The BID's inaugural co-ed, social, fun and free Lunchtime Baggo (corn hole) league will launch July 14th. Games will involve two people playing against each other and will last no longer than 30 minutes so you can be back to work after a little lunchtime fun.
There will be matches played (weather permitting) each week on Tuesday and Thursday at 125 Summer Street Plaza, and on Wednesday and Friday at 100 Summer Street Plaza.
The league will run for seven weeks and be followed by a seeded playoff tournament after which prizes will be awarded. Players will be responsible for keeping score of their matches and reporting scores to the BID.
Click here for information and baggo/corn hole rules that will apply to this league - and remember this is a fun league! If you're interested in participating or have questions please contact Mike Testa at [email protected]. Please provide your name, email, phone #, company/residence, and preferred playing time (noon, 12:30, 1 or 1:30 pm). |
|
Say Hello to Your Neighbors: New 3MJ Realty Apartments on Winter Street Already Leased
Even before being completed the 14 new apartments developed by 3MJ Realty Company at 44 Winter St., were already leased.
The units are slated to be occupied July 1st. The residential complex includes eight 4-bedroom units, three 3-bedroom units, and three studio apartments.
Morris Naggar, principal of 3MJ Realty Co., previously developed the apartment units above 37-43 Temple Place, and is set to next redevelop the office space at 17-33 Winter St. into apartments.
The new apartments overlook Winter Street, a main thoroughfare to all the great amenities of Downtown Boston.
|
|
jm Curley and Jaywalk Studio:
Dine with Design for Dining Exhibition at Seven Downtown Boston Restaurants
The Design Museum Boston has paired with seven Downtown Boston restaurants for the exhibition "Design for Dining," now open through November 11th. This week we're featuring jm Curley and Jaywalk Studio, a two-person research, product design, and fabrication company.
The Design for Dining exhibition showcases installations demonstrating how designers shape the dining experience. Jaywalk designed a communal table and a museum-style bench for the large booth at the back of the restaurant. Jaywalk's design for the table and bench features elements that mimic the construction of jail doors.
"We took inspiration for our design from [James Michael Curley] himself. He is best known for his service as a Massachusetts politician and for his prison time related to charges of fraudulent behavior," said Steve Listwon of Jaywalk Studio.
Jaywalk paired with Zipcar to deliver a special experience to the visitors who use the table. If a patron happens to be a Zipcar member, they will have the ability to interact with a device built into the table's surface. Once a valid membership card is inserted into the device, the server will present the table with a special reward.
The restaurants were paired-off with seven leading design and architecture firms: Legal Crossing with Bergmeyer Associates; 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.
Click here for upcoming events associated with Design for Dining, which is being produced in collaboration with the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District. |
|
Changes to MBTA Late Night Service
Started June 27th
The MBTA Late Night Service schedule changed starting the night of June 27th for all MBTA services.
The last subway trains now depart downtown stations at approximately 2 am on Friday and Saturday nights, and this is also the latest time to make connections between subway lines. Five Late Night bus routes were eliminated, frequency on all other bus routes and rail lines were also reduced. Click here for a full schedule of each service, changes to trains, rails and buses and more. Please email [email protected] with any comments or questions regarding extended late-night services. |
|
CHEN PR Signs on as Sponsor for Boston Calling Block Parties
CHEN PR (71 Summer St.) is now the official sponsor of the cornhole games at the Boston Calling Block Parties in Dewey Square.
|
| |
CHEN PR employees from left to right: Jennifer Torode, director; Shannon Todesca, senior account executive; Kayla Krause, senior account executive; and Chris Carleton, founder.
|
"Downtown Crossing is the poster child for the revitalization that's underway in every corner of the city," said CHEN PR Co-founder and President Chris Carleton. "That's what brought our agency here two years ago, after 17 years in the suburbs, and it's what's attracting so many other innovation-focused organizations of all sizes."
CHEN PR is full-service strategic communications firm that partners with technology companies to deliver results-oriented media and analyst relations, message development, positioning, content, program management and fully executed multi-faceted campaigns. Click here for more info about CHEN PR. |
|
Hyatt Regency Boston Debuts
New Guestrooms
The Hyatt Regency Boston (1 Avenue de Lafayette) has completed a $13 million guestroom renovation.
"With a fresh new look to our guestrooms and recently redesigned public spaces, we are the place to connect people to the city of Boston for each and every occasion," said Terry Dunbar, GM of the Hyatt Regency Boston.
Each of the hotel's 502 guestrooms and suites now feature a color scheme of soothing, warm grey and gentle gold overtones. New living room furniture consists of a small sofa, chair and work table. There are also new leather headboards, linens, window coverings, soft carpeting and original artwork.
Click here to book a room or call 617-912-1234 for more info about the Hyatt Regency Boston. |
|
Donate to the Men's Wearhouse Annual Suit Drive Now Through July 31st
Men's Wearhouse (481 Washington St.) is holding its annual National Suit Drive from today through July 31st. Please donate gently-used professional clothing at any Men's Wearhouse location through the end of July and give someone a chance to transform their life.
More than 200,000 suits were donated during 2014's drive and this year's goal is having 250,000 suits donated. To thank you for your donation, you'll receive a special coupon for 50% off your next purchase (excluding shoes, clearance, custom and Exceptional Value items). Click here for more information, what items are being requested and how to get your business involved. |
|
Join Macy's and Reading Is Fundamental in Sparking Kids' Imaginations and Receive Discount and Coupons
Macy's has teamed up with Reading Is Fundamental for its Be Book Smart campaign. All it takes is a $3 donation to provide a book for a child, and you will get $10 off a purchase of more than $30 and store wide 15% and 20% coupons.
Also, 100% of your $3 donation benefits Reading Is Fundamental to provide books to children in need in the community and nationwide. Ask a Macy's associate for details for more info. This campaign runs from June 21st through July 12th. |
|
Celebrate Caesah's Birthday with Deal at Sebastians on July 2nd
Sebastians (100 Summer St.) is celebrating Caesah's birthday, as in the Caesar salad. At any Sebastians on July 2nd, you can receive a free water or cookie when you order a Caesar salad.
Click here for Sebastians full menu. |
|
Macy's Offering Tours of its 150-Year History
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, including when it was the Jordan Marsh department store.
The cost is $12 per person, which includes a Macy's Visitor Savings Pass. This tour is being offered every Friday at 2 pm starting June 5th. Please call or email at least 24 hours in advance to make a reservation. Please contact Jasmine Dottin, Tourism Marketing Manager at [email protected] or call 617-357-3118. |
|
Construction & Utility Work Updates
|
|
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.  |
|
BID Ambassador Services & Links
|
|
|
BID Ambassadors Provide Walking Escorts
and Directions 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.
|
|
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.
|
|
|
