October 19, 2015

Featured Stories

In The News

This Week's Featured Event

Arts, Entertainment & Events

Meetings & Notices

Announcements

Deals & Promos

City Services

Construction & Utility Work Updates

BID Ambassador Services & Links

Meetings & Notices

Downtown Boston BID

Annual Meeting on Oct. 28th

The 2015 annual meeting of the Downtown Boston BID will take place at the Havas/Arnold Worldwide's Burnham Cafe in the Burnham Building (10 Summer St. 5th Floor) on Wednesday, Oct. 28th from 4 to 6 pm.

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh will deliver the keynote address. The business portion of the meeting will occur from 4 to 5 pm. A cocktail reception to follow from 5 to 6 pm.

This meeting is open to the public to attend. Please RSVP to Doug Meyer at
dmeyer@bostonbid.org.

Tonight: Midtown Cultural District Residents' Association Meeting on Oct. 19th

The next monthly Midtown Cultural District Residents' Association (MCDRA) meeting is tonight, Monday, Oct. 19th at 7 pm at Suffolk University's Modern Theatre (525 Washington St.).

The agenda includes hearing from Ja'coall Bergstrom, owner of Nest Salon (53 Bromfield St.), and then opening the floor to meeting attendees to share ideas about what you would like to discuss at future meetings and the association moving forward. Click here to learn more about MCDRA.

Metropolitan Area Planning Council

Fall Meeting on Oct. 29th

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (60 Temple Place) is hosting its annual Fall Council Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 29th at the UMass Boston Campus Center. The meeting is from 9 am to noon.

There will be lightning presentations on MAPC's work, including climate adaptation in Quincy, local transportation funding, connecting immigrant entrepreneurs in Framingham, lowering municipal energy rates and more. MPO elections, in which city and town officials will elect members to the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will also occur. A continental breakfast will be served beginning at 8 am. Click here to register now.

This Week's Featured Event

'Third Symphony of Gustav Mahler: A Ballet by John Neumeier' Debuts

Oct. 22nd at Boston Opera House

The Boston Ballet's "Third Symphony of Gustav Mahler: A Ballet by John Neumeir" is opening at the Boston Opera House on Oct. 22nd.

The Boston Ballet is the first North American company to perform this iconic work, kicking off their season with a musical tour de force and full immersion into the dramatic world of movement and sound. Seventy-eight musicians from the Boston Ballet Orchestra join forces with premiere ensemble New World Chorale and international opera star Sarah Pelletier for a sensory experience unlike anything you've ever heard-or seen-before. This show is running through Nov. 1st. Click here for tickets, showtimes and more info.

Arts, Entertainment & Events

Sign Your Dog Up Now for the Free

2nd Annual Doggone Halloween

Costume Parade on Oct. 30th

The BID is hosting its 2nd Annual Doggone Halloween Costume Parade on Friday, Oct. 30th at noon in Downtown Crossing (outside of Macy's). This is a free event, click here to sign your dog up. There will be prizes for all dogs, including a grand prize of a one-night stay (with you dog!) at Nine Zero Hotel!

WCVB's Danielle Vollmar will emcee this event for the second year in a row. It is being cosponsored by the MSPCA and the Nine Zero Hotel. There will be numerous vendors including Pawblo Picasso, Polka Dog Bakery, Lauren MacPetography, Roche Bros., Macy's and more.

Pass the Torch for Women Party at Macy's on Oct. 22nd

Macy's and Finish Line are joining forces with the Mentoring Women's Network to engage a new generation of of mentors in support of their movement to Pass the Torch for Women. There will be a special event at Macy's on Thursday, Oct. 22nd at 5:30 pm for people to Pass the Torch for Women.

Join the party and take the pledge by stepping into the Mentoring Women's Network photo booth and sharing your photo on social media using #passtorch4women. The first 100 people to take the pledge will receive a $10 Macy's gift card. There will be drinks, sweets, and music. This is a free event.

Freedom Trail Lantern Tours

October 22nd and 29th

Experience the Freedom Trail in a new light -- after dark -- on the official Freedom Trail Lantern Tour. The next Lantern Tour is on Thursday, October 22nd at 7 pm leaving from the ArtsBoston Bostix booth at Faneuil Hall.

Led by 18th-century costumed guides, you'll hear about fatal sword duels, the grave of the ruthless pirate, tales of scandalous murders and the hanging of convicted witches. The tour winds its way down the Freedom Trail visiting the Granary Burying Ground, King's Chapel Burying Ground and more.

The tours are 90 minutes long and end at the Boston Common. The lantern tours will be offered on October 22nd and 29th. The cost is $14 for adults, $12 for seniors/students, $8 for children and the price includes a $1 donation to the Freedom Trail Foundation's Preservation Fund. Tickets may be purchased at the ArtsBoston Bostix booths at Faneuil Hall and Copley Square, the Boston Common Visitor Information Center, Cheers Retail Gift Shop at Faneuil Hall Marketplace and online by clicking here. Tickets are discounted when purchasing online.

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.

Holly McGarry is scheduled to perform on Oct. 22nd. Boris Popovich is scheduled to perform on Oct. 26th and 29th.

Boston Asian American Film Festival at Paramount Center Oct. 22nd - 25th

The Boston Asian American Film Festival is showing nine films at Emerson College's Paramount Center on Oct. 22 through Oct. 25th.

Some of the films include "Crush the Skull," "Miss India America," and more. Click here for info on all shows, tickets and more info.

Upcoming Shows at the Orpheum Theater: Garbage, The String Cheese Incident, America's Got Talent and More

The Orpheum Theater (1 Hamilton Place) has a very busy fall of live performances -- so get your tickets now! Click here for tickets and info on all of the shows.

On Wednesday, Oct. 21st, the rock band Garbage is performing with the show starting at 7:30 pm.

On Thursday, Oct. 22nd, The String Cheese Incident will perform. The show starts at 7:30 pm.

On Saturday, Oct. 24th, there will be a live performance of America's Got Talent. The show starts at 7:30 pm.

Chinese Medicine for Dummies by Flourish Boston's AJ Accardi on

Oct. 21st at Marlo Marketing

Learn about Chinese medicine, acupuncture, cupping and more from
Flourish Boston's AJ Accardi

during a free workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 21st.

Wonder if acupuncture could help your acid reflux? Want to learn more about Chinese and whether they can help you heal naturally? Accardi will share her expertise on these topics and more to help you have a happy, healthy and long life. This event is taking place at Marlo Marketing (38 Chauncy St. 3rd Floor) from 6 to 7:30 pm. Space is limited, RSVP is required by reserving your spot here.

'Sheep to Shawl: Carding and Spinning' at the Old South Meeting House with Historic New England on Oct. 23rd

Discover how New Englanders made clothes before the process became mechanized at "Sheep to Shawl: Carding and Spinning" at the Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St.) on Friday, Oct. 23rd.

Learn about the history and technology of spinning and dying wool and weaving cloth from Historic New England educator Carolin Collins. Then try your hand at picking, carding and spinning wool from Historic New England's flock of sheep. Tickets are $6, but free for OSMH members. This event is at 12:15 pm. Click here to purchase tickets.

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.

Wear Your Best Neon at Highball Lounge's Halloween Party on Oct. 31st

The Highball Lounge (90 Tremont St. 2nd Floor) is hosting a Get Your Glow On Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 31st.

Dress in your best neon attire! Prizes will be given for best and worst costumes. This event is from 5 pm to 2 am. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by clicking here.

Featured Stories

Scrumptious Pumpkin-based Drinks in Downtown Boston

Throughout October, Ogawa Coffee (10 Milk St.) will top each cappuccino with Halloween-themed art (ghosts, jack o' lanterns) designed by Haruna Murayama, the 2010 World Latte Art Champion who relocated from Japan to train the shop's baristas.

Through Oct. 28th, customers must request the Halloween-themed latte art when ordering their cappuccino. From October 29-31, all cappuccinos will automatically have the Halloween latte art added. Latte art is provided at no additional cost.

Last week we featured pumpkin-based food in Downtown Boston. So this week we figure you need some pumpkin-based drinks to wash the food down.

David's Tea (298 Washington St.) is celebrating fall with several Halloween offerings. Their pumpkin-based drinks include a pumpkin chai, above, which is a sweet black tea spiced with caramel, pumpkin candies, cinnamon and cloves. There is also a pumpkin mat�, which is a super-energizing yerba mate with pumpkin spice.

The Merchant (60 Franklin St.) is serving two pumpkin-based beers: Two Roads Brewing Roadsmary's Baby and Boulevard Brewing Co.'s Funky Pumpkin.

Boston Common Coffee Co. (10 High St. and 515 Washington St.) is serving pumpkin spice coffee and pumpkin spice lattes.

Choose from 280 Boston Caterers from ezCater Website

Finding the right caterer for your company, party or anything else has never been easier thanks to the national company ezCater (101 Arch St.). With 280 Boston caterers and 841 Massachusetts caterers, you will have try very hard to not find the right one for your needs.

ezCater is free to use and prices are the same as ordering directly from the caterer, only ezCater takes a small commission from each sale.

There is food for practically every cuisine with many Downtown Boston caterers available, including BID members such as Sam LaGrassa's, Cafe de Boston, Shawarma Falafel and Ziti's Italian Express.

Click here for ezCater and you can choose your budget per person, minimum order, delivery fee and preferred cuisine. If you have a special request or need help placing an order call 1-800-488-1803. If you're a restaurant/caterer interested in working with ezCater please call 1-800-294-0099 or email caterers@ezcater.com.

Congratulations to Kathy MacNeil of Millennium Partners Being Elected Board President of Historic Boston Inc.

The BID would like to congratulate Kathy MacNeil, principal of Millennium Partners, on being elected president of Historic Boston Inc. (HBI).

MacNeil was welcomed during HBI's September meeting of its board of directors. MacNeil has served on the HBI Board of Directors for five years and was most recently its vice president.

"As HBI completes a new five-year strategic plan, Kathy's leadership and experience will be integral to advancing the new agenda," said HBI's Executive Director Kathy Kottaridis. "Kathy brings fresh perspective and enthusiasm to HBI's preservation mission."

MacNeil is a LEED Accredited Professional, has her Massachusetts Construction Supervisor's License and received a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from MIT's Center for Real Estate.

In The News

BBJ: Archaeologists are Digging Up the Boston Common This Week 10/19/15

Globe: At Yvonne's, a Modern-Day Locke-Ober 10/16/15

Globe: Emerson College President Pelton -- The Colonial Theatre in a Changing Performing Arts Landscape 10/16/15

Zagat: 11 Must-Try Pumpkin Dishes in Boston Including the Autumn Pumpkin Roll at Sip Wine Bar and Kitchen 10/15/15

Curbed: Downtown Crossing's Godfrey Hotel Readies for its Opening 10/15/15

Zagat: Boston's Best Low-Key Date Spots Includes Bogie's Place at JM Curley 10/15/15

Boston.com: Go to Boston Common Coffee Co.'s Donut Thursday 10/15/15

Eater: Will Thompson Wants Hospitality Woven into Yvonne's Menus 10/14/15

Globe: b.good Grows Veggies Under I-93 10/13/15

Globe: Time Capsule Hidden in Old State House Lion Statue Subject of Documentary 10/13/15

Eater: Every Important Boston Cocktail Bar, Mapped, Including JM Curley and Silvertone Bar and Grill 10/12/15

Announcements

Free Flu Shots at St. Anthony Shrine on Wednesdays and Fridays

St. Anthony Shrine (100 Arch St.) is offering free flu shots while supplies last. The flu shot clinic is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 am to 1 pm. No appointment necessary, just walk in. Please call 617-542-6440 ext. 118 with questions.

Free Boston Police Department Pre-Holiday Fraud Awareness Program for Businesses on Nov. 10th

The Boston Police Department is presenting a free Pre-Holiday Fraud Awareness program on Tuesday, Nov. 10th from 10 am to noon. If you're a merchant, business or financial institution that accepts credit and/or debit cards, this event can only help you.

This event is taking place at the John Hancock Events Center's Dorothy Quincy Suite (180 Berkeley St.). Register today and confirm your seat by contacting Detective Steven Blair at holidayseminar2015@gmail.com.

Deals & Promos

New Asian-Themed Drinks Debut at

Legal Crossing

Legal Crossing (558 Washington St.) has just introduced its new fall/winter cocktail menu. In keeping with the theme of the restaurant, the new drinks are Tiki-inspired, fun, provocative; a playful homage to the neighborhood, now and then.

Seen above is the new Scorpion Bowl and seen below is the Zombie for Two.

Legal Crossing is open 11 am to 2 am seven days a week. Click here for more info and to make online reservations.

City Services

Construction & Utility Work Updates

Forever 21 Construction, 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.

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 raining or 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 help@bostonbid.org, which is encouraged.

THANK YOU!

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 info@bostonbid.org.

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 info@bostonbid.org for more.

Downtown Boston BID Weekly News Update

For questions and comments, please contact David Ertischek, newsletter editor, at: dertischek@bostonbid.org