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July 13, 2015
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Featured Stories
Arts, Entertainment & Events
Meetings
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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Outside the Box - Free 6-Day Festival on Boston Common - July 14th-19th
The Outside the Box 6-day festival is back on the Boston Common from July 14th through the 19th. More than 100 artists and organizations from Boston and beyond will gather on Boston Common to share their talents. The entire festival is free and open to the public.  The Common will be transformed into a performing arts festival designed to engage, educate and entertain. There will be a wide array of performances including theatrical, dance, symphony, indie bands, classic, cutting edge, ballet and more. Some performers include Gin Blossoms, Guster and the Boston Landmarks Orchestra. Click here for a list of performers. Click here for a schedule of events. |
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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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.
Tori Marjorie, pictured above, is scheduled to perform on July 13th and 16th. Holly McGarry is scheduled to perform on July 20th and 23rd. These performances are free and open to the public.
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Ice Sculptures! Midsummer Chill at
King St. Tavern on July 14th
The King St. Tavern (1 Court St. inside Ames Boston Hotel) is hosting a Midsummer Chill on Tuesday, July 14th from 5 to 8 pm.
The restaurant is looking to beat the summer heat on its outdoor patio. Chef Henry Wallace, an ice sculptor, will be carving out some big and icy works of art, ad apparently one shaped like a lobster. There will be a special � la carte menu including spiked Clementine sno-cones, half-priced lobster rolls and the Kings Cup Cocktail which includes tequila, Chambord and ginger beer. |
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Free Berklee Music Performance Series at 100 Summer St.
Oh, Mal� - July 14th & 16th
The Berklee College of Music Summer Concert Series continues this week with Oh, Mal� on July 14th & 16th from noon to 2 pm. This performance is free and open to the public at 100 Summer St.
Oh, Mal� (oh-muh-low) presents colorful soundscapes through their eclecticism, inspired by a series of emotions and experiences. Founded in 2014, the band had immediate chemistry and completed the writing of their debut album in a mere three months. Oh, Mal� pulls influence from such bands as Bombay Bicycle Club, Radiohead, Local Natives, Daughter, and Jeff Buckley to create a consistently unpredictable blend of timbres and arrangements. The summer of last year was spent recording and refining their songs in anticipation of exciting new releases in 2015.
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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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City Hall Plaza Party on Boston's New 'Front Lawn' on July 15th
Mayor Martin Walsh is hosting a City Hall Plaza Party on Wednesday, July 15th from 11 am to 2 pm to celebrate Boston's new "front lawn." A 40x40-foot stretch of green turf will be rolled out on Wednesday and will have lawn games, board games, new seating, music and food trucks.
The turf will remain outside until the end of the outdoor season. The new "lawn" is part of Walsh's efforts to enliven City Hall and the Plaza. There are also new Adirondack chairs and new tables, and lights to brighten the exterior.
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Build A Machine Performing at
Boston Calling Block Party in Dewey Square Park - July 16th
This week's Boston Calling Block Party in Dewey Square (Congress and Summer streets) on Thursday, July 16th features live music by Build A Machine. 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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Tupahn Performing at 125 Summer Street on July 15th & 17th
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 you can see a live performer. All performances are free and open to the public.
On Wednesday, July 15th and Friday, July 17th, guitarist Tupahn will perform. There is public seating at the location, so take your lunch outside and enjoy the music! |
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Free Screenings of 'Amores Perros' at
Boston Area Spanish Exchange
The Boston Area Spanish Exchange (41 Winter St. 4th Floor) is offering two free screenings of "Amores Perros" on Friday, July 17th and 24th at 7 pm. There will be a Q&A with the filmmakers after the showing on the 24th.
IMDB.com provides a summary of the movie from 2000: "A horrific car accident connects three stories, each involving characters dealing with loss, regret, and life's harsh realities, all in the name of love."
Seating is limited so RSVPing is required by clicking here for the 17th screening and here for the 24th screening.There is a suggested $10 donation for the screening on the 24th. |
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Carlos V. Ramos Performing Live at Walgreens Plaza on July 17th & 18th
Carlos V. Ramos will be performing live on Friday, July 17th and Saturday, July 18th at Walgreen Plaza (School and Washington streets) this summer. This is a BID sponsored performance.
Ramos 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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Free Photo Exhibit 'Haymarket'
at Suffolk's Adams Gallery
Historic New England's exhibit "Haymarket, the Soul of the City" 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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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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What You Need to Know: Washington Street Closed from Summer/Winter Streets to Bromfield/Franklin Streets
Pedestrian access is limited on Washington Street as Suffolk Construction Co. reaches its next phase of the Millennium Tower project. Providing safety measures to the public as the tower continues upward will only affect the roadway of half the block of Washington Street between Summer and Franklin streets on Monday through Friday to December 31st. The west sidewalk (next to the commercial businesses) will remain open.
A "Road Closed, Business Loading Only" sign has been placed on Washington Street towards Winter/Summer streets from 11 am to 3:30 pm. A Boston Police detail will be posted at Washington Street by Primark; Another detail at Washington Street and Temple Place directing traffic to Temple Place from 11 am to 3:30 pm daily (Monday to Friday); A third Boston Police detail will be posted at Washington and Bromfield streets directing pedestrians to the sidewalk 11 am to 3:30 pm (Monday to Friday). |
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BRICK Boston - Crossfit for Everyone at
133 Federal Street
There's a new gym in town. BRICK Boston (133 Federal St.) is more than just a cross-fit gym. It offers yoga/mobility classes, kickboxing, rowing and cycling machines and more.
"Everything is high intensity and challenging," said Ashley Bogosian, manager of BRICK Boston. "You can modify anything in cross-fit so it is for everyone - for someone in their teens to someone in their eighties."
There is weightlifting and other high impact exercises involved in cross-fit, as well as strength and conditioning class. Any new member is required to go through "academy" for two weeks, three days a week. Academy is an on-boarding program that teaches the technical aspects of the workout. Personal training is also offered, and every workout is thought out, so every member knows what they're going to do when they're in the gym.
BRICK Boston has locker rooms with showers and bathrooms; And offers massage and chiropractic appointments, laundry service and a juice bar. BRICK Boston is open 5 am to 9 pm Monday to Friday, and 7:30 am to 2 pm on the weekends. Click here for a schedule of classes. Click here for a free trial at BRICK Boston. Prices vary for membership: An annual unlimited membership is $239 per month; An unlimited 6-month membership is $259 per month; A month-to-month membership is $289. Click on one of the above links for more info or call 617-426-0875. |
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Paul USA Staff Welcome French Tall Ship Hermione to Boston
A replica of the Hermione sailed into Boston's harbor on Saturday and sailed out on Sunday. The 216-foot long ship is a copy of Marquis de Lafayette's ship, which arrived in Boston in April 1780 carrying a letter of French support for the American Revolution.
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On Saturday, after a parade and welcoming ceremony, PAUL USA's (201 Washington St.) Chef Baker Nicolas Gaultier and Director of Marketing Laetitia Steinier, and some staff presented personalized breads to the commandant and second captain of the Hermione. Special bread from PAUL was also provided to the crew. Click here for more info about the Hermione's Boston voyage.
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MAST' and Nelson:
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 MAST' and Nelson.
The Design for Dining exhibition showcases installations demonstrating how designers shape the dining experience. Nelson's Boston team created a steam punk-inspired chef's table complete with interactive technology and iPad interfacing.
"We decided to incorporate technology by putting a wifi camera in the kitchen and providing an iPad interface at the table," said Tony Donato, Nelson's director of hospitality. "Guests can watch and hear the chef prepare their meal. They are even able to ask the chef questions via the cameras two-way communication interface. The chef was very excited about taking this idea further and maybe doing some YouTube cooking demonstrations."
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.
Tickets are now available for Design Museum Boston's Downtown Table Tour on the evening of July 23rd. Click here for tickets. Sign up for one of two different, immersive experiences in which you'll sample appetizers, sip on custom cocktails, and hear from the design teams behind the Design for Dining exhibition. Member tickets are $50 when you enter your membership number as promotional code at checkout; Non-member tickets are $75.
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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Good Luck, Brianna! BID's Finance Manager Moves On to Other Opportunities
We would like to wish Brianna Olson good luck after leaving the BID to pursue several opportunities in economic development, business development and start-ups.
Olson was the Finance Manager since 2011 and performed an extremely vital role as the BID was established as the first business district in Boston. Brianna's role encompassed wearing many hats and she was relied upon at critical points in the BID's development.
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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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Primark is Hiring - Interview Event on
July 14th
Primark is currently hiring employees for their first American store opening this fall in Downtown Crossing. Primark is hosting an interview event on Tuesday, July 14th at the Omni Parker House Hotel (60 School St.). The event is from 8 am to 1 pm and 3 to 7 pm.
Primark is looking to hire candidates interested in fashion, both new and experienced individuals. |
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Gospelfest Community Choir Auditions at City Hall - July 14th & 16th
The City of Boston's Office of Tourism, Sports and Entertainment is hosting open auditions for the Gospelfest Community Choir. The auditions will be held on Tuesday, July 14th, and Thursday, July 16th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Boston City Hall.
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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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Super Hero Sundays at Sidebar
Sidebar (14-16 Bromfield St.) offers Super Hero Sundays every Sunday. Show the staff something with a hero, and you'll get 50% off any appetizer. Click here for Sidebar's menu.
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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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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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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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