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July 6, 2015
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Featured Stories
Arts, Entertainment & Events
Meetings
Announcements
Deals & Promos
Construction & Utility Work Updates
City Services
BID Ambassador Services & Links
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This Week's Featured Event
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The Merchant is Hosting a 4-Course Meal with Blue Point Brewing Company on July 13th
The Merchant (60 Franklin St.) is hosting a 4-course meal with Blue Point Brewing Company on Monday, July 13th at 7 pm. Click here for the full menu.
Get a seat for the Blue Point Beer Dinner using the Reserve App. Download Reserve in the app store or Google Play Store. If it's your first time using Reserve, enter code BLUEPOINT25 for $25 off your dinner. Tickets are $50 per person. |
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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'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.).
After the screening of "Haymarket" a panel discussion will be led by Suffolk University History Chair Robert Allison after the movie. The screening and panel discussion events are free and open to the public.
This 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.
Adams Gallery hours are 9 am to 7 pm daily.
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Free Musical Performances at 133 Federal St. on Mondays and Thursdays
The BID launched another summer music series - this time at 133 Federal St. on Mondays and Thursdays from noon to 2 pm.
Guitarist Tupahn will perform on July 9th. Tori Marjorie is scheduled to perform on July 13th. These performances are free and open to the public.
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Free Berklee Music Performance Series at 100 Summer St.
V Blackburn - July 7th & 9th
The Berklee College of Music Summer Concert Series continues this week with V Blackburn on July 7th & 9th from noon to 2 pm. This performance is free and open to the public.
V Blackburn is a singer-songwriter and current Berklee student from the old Southern city of Miami, Florida. Raised on Southern rock, jazz, and '90s pop, Blackburn has felt the influence of many genres in shaping her blues/pop sound. Her smoky voice and quirky, provocative lyrics easily find their way around catchy melodies that will entice you to sing along. She has shared a stage with artists such as Hozier and Ages and Ages as well as performed on the main stage of the Newport Folk Festival with the Berklee Gospel and Roots Choir. This year promises a lot of studio time in preparation for the release of her first EP, Fifty Shades of Crazy.
This is the second year of the free Berklee concert series at 100 Summer St. |
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Tupahn Performing at 125 Summer Street on July 8th & 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, July 8th and Friday, July 10th, guitarist Tupahn will perform. There is public seating at the location, so take your lunch outside and enjoy the music! |
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The Swinging Johnsons Performing at
Boston Calling Block Party in Dewey Square Park - July 9th
This week's Boston Calling Block Party in Dewey Square (Congress and Summer streets) on Thursday, July 9th features live music by The Swinging Johnsons. 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.
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Luke Niccoli Performing Live at Walgreens Plaza on July 10th & 11th
Luke Niccoli will be performing live on Friday, July 10th and Saturday, July 11th at Walgreen Plaza (School and Washington streets) this summer. This is a BID sponsored performance.
Niccoli will perform from noon to 1:30 pm on Friday, and noon to 2 pm on Saturday. This performance is free and open to the public. |
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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. |
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Dorothy Curran Wednesday Night Concert Series Starts July 15th with
City of Belfast Youth Orchestra
The Dorothy Curran Wednesday Night Concert series is celebrating 43 years as Boston's longest-running outdoor concert series. The series consists of four shows all on City Hall Plaza with the City of Belfast Youth Orchestra on July 15th at 7 pm.
Upcoming dates for the concert series with different performers are July 29th, August 5th and August 12th. |
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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 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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Celebrating US Women's Soccer World Cup Win at City Hall Plaza
City Hall Plaza was abuzz on Sunday night as the US Women's Soccer team defeated Japan, 5-2, in the Word Cup!
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Nearly 2,000 fans came from all around the region for a viewing party hosted by Mayor Marty Walsh and the Boston Breakers soccer team. |
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Celebrating Independence Day in the BID!
Thousands flocked to Boston to celebrate Independence Day! The Declaration of Independence was read from the balcony of the Old State House, just as it was in 1776!
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Click here to read more about the Old State House from The Freedom Trail Foundation. |
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AG Healey Celebrates New Earned Sick Time Law at Irish Famine Memorial
On June 30th, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey celebrated the new Earned Sick Time Time law that officially took effect on July 1st at the Irish Famine Memorial (Walgreens Plaza at School and Washington streets).
According to an AG press release, earned sick time can be used for routine or emergency medical visits, travel time, and to care for an ill family member or to address issues of domestic violence. Massachusetts joined California and Connecticut as the only states with an earned sick time law.
Web-based information sessions about the new law have been scheduled for July 7th at 10 am, July 14th at 2 pm, July 16th at 10 am, July 21st at 2 pm and July 23rd at 10 am. RSVP information will be posted here. |
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Sign-Ups Open Until July 8th! Free Downtown Boston Lunchtime Baggo (Corn Hole) League Starts July 14th
The BID's inaugural co-ed, social, fun and free Lunchtime Baggo (corn hole) league will launch July 14th - and you can sign up through Wednesday, July 8th. 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). |
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Silvertone Bar & Grill and STA:
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
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The Design for Dining exhibition showcases installations demonstrating how designers shape the dining experience. After STA met with Silvertone's owners they realized the importance of the history at the restaurant, particularly the photos.
"Our idea is to expand on the story-telling, and to create a way to bring the stories of Silvertone's guests into the history and space as well, so we created the 'Family Photo Booth'!" said designer Luis Fernando Araque. "The design takes an existing booth and transforms it with eclectic, bistro and retro elements, while inviting the guests to share their stories and become part of the story."
An oversized ceiling mounted gilded mirror reflects and captures the entire dining experience, and gives diners a chance to take a group photo. Open gilded frames on the wall invite diners to add their own photos, and become part of Silvertone's story.
Order a Photobomb cocktail and have your photo taken with Silvertone's Polaroid camera, or share your photos by using #DMBDining #Silvertone #STADMBDining #FamilyPhotoBooth. (Below is what the area looked like before STA redesigned the table.)
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. |
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Boston Creates Neighborhood Discussion July 14th: City of Boston's
Arts and Culture Plan
The Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St.) is hosting a Boston Creates Neighborhood Discussion for Downtown Boston, North End and West End on Tuesday, July 14th at 6 pm.
Join the conversation in the neighborhood for Boston's first-ever arts and culture plan and help create Boston's cultural future. For more info please email [email protected] or click here. You can RSVP by clicking here. There are numerous neighborhood meetings across Boston and they are all open to the public and free to attend. |
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St. Anthony Shrine Red Cross
Blood Drive on July 13th
The St. Anthony Shrine & Ministry Center (100 Arch St.) is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, July 13th from 9 am to 2 pm.
For an appointment please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org. All donors have the chance to win two Boston Red Sox tickets and to be honored on the field as the Blood Donor of the Game. Click here for official rules of entry. |
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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. |
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Bromfield Pen Shop Annual Inventory Sale Through July 31st
The Bromfield Pen Shop (5 Bromfield St.) is offering its annual inventory sale through July 31st. Ask a sales associate about sales on premium brands. Click here for pens being offered for 50% or more.
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Try Three Classes for Free at Women's Fitness of Boston
Women's Fitness of Boston (27 School St.) is offering a July special of three classes for free including piloxing, Jillian Michaels Bodyshred, yoga and more.
You can print out your three free class pass ($45 value) by visiting Women's Fitness of Boston's website here. Also, when you join you will be given 1/2 off your enrollment fee.
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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. |
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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
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.
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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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