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September 28, 2015
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Featured Stories
Arts, Entertainment & Events
Meetings & Notices
Announcements
Construction & Utility Work Updates
Deals & Promos
BID Ambassador Services & Links
City Services
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This Week's Featured Events
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Be the First to See Firas Yousif's 2016 Wedding Dress Designs on Oct. 2nd
This event will debut Yousif's 2016 collection of couture evening and bridal wear. Click here for tickets.
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Actors' Shakespeare Project 'Othello' at Modern Theatre Through October 25th
The Actors' Shakespeare Project's live performance of "Othello" will be at Suffolk University's Modern Theatre through October 25th.
Click here for more info and tickets.
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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Book Reading & Signing with Patrick Gabridge, author of 'Steering to Freedom' at Old State House on Sept. 29th
The Old State House (206 Washington St.) is hosting a book reading and signing with Patrick Gabridge, author of "Steering to Freedom" on Tuesday, September 29th at 7 pm. This is a free event.
"Steering to Freedom" is a novel based on the thrilling true story of Robert Smalls. In May 1862, Robert Smalls, a slave and ship's pilot in Charleston, South Carolina, crafts a daring plan to steal the steamship Planter and deliver it along with the crew and their families to the Union blockade. After risking his life to escape slavery, Robert faces an even more difficult challenge: convincing Abraham Lincoln to enlist black troops. Based on a true story the book tells the story of a man who becomes the first black captain of a US military ship, while struggling to navigate a path to freedom for himself, his family, and his people. |
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A 15-Minute Improv Comedy Workshop!
Pop-Up Classes in
Downtown Crossing Every Week
The Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE) is teaming up with the BID for a series of 15-minute crash courses every Tuesday during lunch hour in Downtown Crossing outside of Macy's (One Summer St.). On Tuesday, September 29th, come learn Improv Comedy from instructor Kelly Fey for only $5.
Each class will be no more than 15 minutes in length, and only $5 or $10 (the extra $5 covers necessary class materials). Participants will receive a coupon for the amount they paid toward a future BCAE class.
Each of the following 15-minute classes will run on its scheduled date starting at 11:30 am, noon, 12:30 pm and 1 pm.
The following is the class schedule and prices: 9/29 - Improv Workshop | $5
10/6 - iPhone Photography | $5
The classes will take place in a covered tent. Click here for tickets and more info. Stay up-to-date and join the conversation using #BCAEDTX. |
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Boris Popovich and Holly McGarry at 133 Federal St.: Free Performances on
Mondays and Thursdays
The BID's 133 Federal St. music series is free and open to the public on Mondays and Thursdays from noon to 2 pm.
Boris Popovich, pictured, is scheduled to perform on Oct. 1st, and Holly McGarry is scheduled to perform on Oct. 5th.
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Carlos V. Ramos Performing at
125 Summer Street on Sept. 30th
The BID's 125 Summer Street Soloists Series is every Wednesday and Friday from noon to 2 pm through September. All performances are free and open to the public.
Carlos V. Ramos will perform on Wednesday, Sept. 30th. There is public seating at the location, so take your lunch outside and enjoy the music!
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Get to Know the Boston Camerata at the Boston Area Spanish Exchange
The Boston Area Spanish Exchange (BASE) at 41 Winter St. is hosting two events to get to know the Boston Camerata, which will have two concerts this coming weekend.
Anne Az�ma, the artistic director for the Boston Camerata will visit BASE to lead a brief preview of the upcoming Latin American Baroque music concerts Nueva Espa�a: Close Encounters in the New World taking place in Dorchester and Copley Place.
The BASE events will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 30th and Thursday, Oct. 1st from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. Click here for more info.
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Banned Books on the Big Screen: 'A Place in the Sun' at the
Old South Meeting House
The Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St.) is continuing its Banned Books on the Big Screen series with "A Place in the Sun" on Thursday, Oct. 1st.
This 1951 classic stars Elizabeth Taylor, Montgomery Clift and Shelley Winters, and won six Academy Awards. This book was banned in Boston and became one of the works that defined the city's battle against censorship during the 1920s. Advance tickets can be purchased here for $8, $4 for OSMH members, and tickets at the door are $10. Doors open at 6 pm and movie starts at 7 pm. |
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Inspired by Food!
New Griffin Museum Exhibit 'Nourish' at
Lafayette City Center Passageway
The Griffin Museum of Photography's new exhibit "Nourish" debuted at the Lafayette City Center Passageway on September 11th. "Nourish" is a free exhibition consisting of five photographers' work that is inspired by food as subject matter.
David Weinberg, above, bridges his fascination with ancient manuscripts and fruits and vegetables; David Lancaster photographs in his kitchen using the day's simple light while preparing an evening meal; Francine Zaslow's work is about unknown foods from different cultures; Lynn Karlin shows the bounty from her Maine farm that depicts a quiet and sculptural life reminiscent of the Dutch masters; Amy Rindskopf focuses on the aftermath of a meal.
The Lafayette City Center Passageway (2 Avenue De Lafayette) links Macy's with the Hyatt Regency Boston and is open to the public 10 am to 6 pm daily. The exhibition will run through January 3rd. The exhibition is brought to the public courtesy of the Lafayette City Center, the BID and the Griffin Museum of Photography.
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Construction & Utility Work Updates
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Millennium Tower Topped Off 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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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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Platform Downtown at
Boston Fashion Week Continues This Week:
Get Your Tickets Now
Did you miss Boston Fashion Week's opening weekend? If so, don't worry, this week's slate of events is even more exciting with fashion designers debuting their new lines, an open runway in Downtown Crossing and more! This year the BID teamed with Terri Mahn of thestylistcloset
spending the past several months developing events that challenge everyone to think outside the box. The result is a series of curated events -- Platform Downtown at Boston Fashion Week.
Click here for a brochure of all Platform Downtown at Boston Fashion Week events (you may need to expand the size of the brochure). The following is a schedule of this week's events for Platform Downtown:
THE HAND OF FASHION: Fashion Artisans on Monday, Sept. 28th at 100 Federal St. (6th Floor) at 6 pm. This event will focus on the art and craftsmanship that goes into producing a fashion garment or accessory. It will feature the work of knitwear designer Dylan Uscher, jeweler Magdalena Stokalska, fashion designers Maryanne Meservey and Chynna Pope, milliner Marie Galvin, handbag designers Shaunt Sarian and Kent Stetson and other local fashion artisans. Guests will see artists' work on display in a gallery setting while fashion artisans demonstrate their techniques and answer questions. A selection of products produced by the featured designers will be available for purchase. Click here for tickets.
Ever want to show off your fashion on the runway? Here's your chance! OPEN RUNWAY in Downtown Crossing on Wednesday, Sept. 30th at noon (outside of Macy's on Summer Street) is using the same premise as an open mic night for singers or comedians. OPEN RUNWAY will provide an opportunity for budding local fashion designers to show their creations. Fashion designers at every stage of their careers (that includes student fashion designers) are invited to participate in this open air fashion show taking place in Downtown Crossing. Click here for rules and more information about how designers can show their work on the Open Runway. This is a free event.
SMART TALK: Fashion Frontiers on Wednesday, Sept. 30th at 100 Federal St. (6th Floor) at 8 pm will focus on the new frontiers designers are exploring through their work in the fashion industry. This conversation will include designers Thom Solo,Taylor Stapleton, Andrew Berul and Christian Restrepo and will be moderated by Boston Fashion Week Founder Jay Calderin. Guests will also be invited to explore a curated display of works by the designers. Click here for tickets.
Have you ever wanted to attend a fashion show of a trendy designer showing their new line? The LUKE AARON SPRING/SUMMER 2016 COLLECTION (pictured above) will debut on Thursday, Oct. 1st at 99 Bedford St. (1st Floor and Basement Lobby). Doors open at 6 pm with a pre-show reception featuring a curated bazaar celebrating local and global artisans presented by Fleet Street Guild. The fashion show will start at 8 pm. Aaron's 2016 collection is a voyage of discovery, inspired by artisan crafts and exotic locals around the world with stitch-work embroidery from India and traditional Japanese cottons that create an organic mix of natural color and texture. Click here for tickets.
Did you ever wonder what the Byzantine, Baroque, Renaissance and Rocco woman would wear today? You may find the answer with MODERN MADONNA: Jonathan Joseph Peters featuring House of Cach (pictured above) on Saturday, Oct. 3rd at 100 Federal St. (6th Floor) at 7 pm. Click here for tickets.
Then it's time for the PLATFORM DOWNTOWN: Closing Night Party on Saturday, Oct. 3rd at 8 pm at Serafina Boston (10 High St.). Click here for tickets.
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Bring Your Pets to a Blessing of the Animals in Downtown Crossing on October 4th
Bring your pets big and small, furry and scaled to a Blessing of the Animals in honor of St. Francis, the patron saint of animals, on Sunday, Oct. 4th. The friars of St. Anthony Shrine will bless pets at 2 pm at the intersection of Hawley and Summer streets (near Macy's).
This is a free event for anyone and any pet to attend. Just please bring your dogs leashed and your cats in carriers. For questions and more info call St. Anthony Shrine at 617-542-6440.
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Yvonne's, a Modern Supper Club,
Now Open on Winter Place
Yvonne's now open on Winter Place, is bringing something new to something old. The restaurant just opened this past weekend and is a modern interpretation of the supper club, breathing new life into where the Locke-Ober restaurant once called home.
Yvonne's is a place that effortlessly flows from dinner and drinks to lounging and revelry, where every visit offers an ever-evolving experience that lets the night take the lead. With it comes an entirely new social experience blending cosmopolitan cuisine with high-touch service in impossibly chic surroundings.
Yvonne's is open seven days a week from 4 pm to 2 am. Food is served from 5 pm until midnight Sunday through Thursday and 1 am on Friday and Saturday. Call 617-267-0047 for reservations of six or more. Yvonne's is located at 2 Winter Place with a GPS location and separate entrance through the alley at 50 Temple Place. |
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The Bar Method Boston Downtown is Open on Federal Street
If you're looking for a way to make your body leaner, firmer and sculpted then The Bar Method Boston Downtown is the place for you. Part of the The Bar Method franchise, comprised of 91 studios in the US and Canada, this is the third studio in Greater Boston owned by McKenzie Howarth and Sarah Kuzniar.
The Bar Method workout combines muscle-shaping principles of isometrics, the body-elongating practice of dance conditioning, the science of physical therapy and the intense pace of interval training into a powerful exercise format that quickly and safely reshapes muscles. And if that sounds intimidating, don't worry, there are modifications for inflexible students -- and your flexibility will increase as you continue to take classes.
The cost varies depending upon if you purchase a membership, class package or single class. Click here to learn about classes, membership and for more info. The Bar Method Boston Downtown is located at 75 Federal St. and can be reached at 857-239-9815. The hours of operation are: 6 am to 8:15 pm Monday to Thursday; 6 am to 6:45 pm on Friday; 8:30 am to 10:45 am on Saturday and the schedule is expanding constantly. |
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Center Plaza Improvements Meeting on September 29th
The Boston Redevelopment Authority is hosting a public meeting for the Center Plaza Improvement project in Government Center on Tuesday, September 29th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
This meeting is being held at City Hall, BRA Board Room, 9th Floor. Contact Chris Tracy at 617-918-4259 or [email protected] for more info. |
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City Launches 'Women Entrepreneurs Boston' to Support Women-Owned Bizs and a Salary Negotiation Workshop for Women
The City of Boston announced two female-related initiatives last week to further women who own businesses and to affect the gender wage gap.
Today Mayor Marty Walsh joined the American Association of University Women in announcing there will be free salary negotiation workshops to any woman working or living in Boston. Women will be invited to participate in a two-hour long workshop.
Last week the city announced a new city initiative, Women Entrepreneurs Boston (WE BOS). This initiative will advance Boston's women entrepreneurs by providing the skills, technical assistance and network women need to launch and grow their business. To begin its work, from Oct. 12th - 16th, WE BOS will bring together leaders in Boston's entrepreneurial ecosystem to launch Boston's first-ever Women Entrepreneurs Week. Click here for a complete list of events happening during the week. |
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City of Boston Releases Request for Proposals to Enhance City Hall Plaza,
City Hall and 26 Court St.
The City of Boston issued a request for proposals (RFP) for designers to develop a master plan for City Hall, City Hall Plaza and 26 Court St. The result of this plan will be a vision and a road map for the operation and design improvements to those facilities.
The effort to improve City Hall Plaza by calling for a plaza partner is one of three interrelated proposals: Campus Plan RFP, Plaza Partner RFP, and Civic/Cultural Partner RFP. All share the same goal of making the plaza a more welcoming and vibrant space for residents and guests. More information about the plaza partner RFP is available here. Responses are due no later than 4 pm on October 26th. |
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Get Down with R&B, Soul and Funk at Vinyl Night at The Merchant on Fridays
The Merchant (60 Franklin St.) is hosting a free Vinyl Night on Fridays this fall.
Starting at 10 pm, DJ Panda will be spinning vinyl from the 50s, 60s, R&B, soul and funk on 45s. There is no cover and a late night menu is available. |
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Enjoy The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common
Pop-Up Urban Apple Orchard
For the next two Saturdays (Oct. 3rd and 10th), The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common (10 Avery St.) is hosting a pop-up urban apple orchard that is open to guests and the public.
The urban apple orchard will feature apple galettes, caramel apples, cider donuts and spiced apple cider. Farm-picked apples from Russell Orchards in Ipswich will be available for purchase. Fresh-picked apples, homemade vinegar and pressed apple cider will also be available for purchase. It is free to visit the urban apple orchard. For more info please call 617-574-7100. |
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