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October 26, 2015
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Featured Stories
In The News
Arts, Entertainment & Events
Meetings & Notices
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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Dogs in Costumes!
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, Capital One 360 Cafe, David's Tea, Roche Bros., Macy's and more. |
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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Tonight: WalkBoston Tech and Walkability Panel
WalkBoston is hosting a free Tech and Walkability panel tonight at Arnold Worldwide in the Burnham Building (10 Summer St.) from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
How can we use technology to improve the walking environment in our communities? Panelists include: Elizabeth Christoforetti (Placelet/MIT Media Lab), Jonathan Mugmon (Applied Wayfinding/Legible London), Chris Osgood (City of Boston's Chief of Streets), and Caroline Smith (SeeClickFix). This is a free event, but you must RSVP by clicking here.
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Last Chance: Freedom Trail
Lantern Tour on Oct. 29th
Experience the Freedom Trail in a new light -- after dark -- on the official Freedom Trail Lantern Tour. The final fall Lantern Tour is on Thursday, October 29th at 7 pm.
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 tour is 90 minutes long and ends at the Boston Common. 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. Purchase tickets online by clicking here. Tickets are discounted when purchasing online. |
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Last 133 Federal St. Performance of 2015: Boris Popovich on Thursday
The BID's 133 Federal St. music series is ending for this season on Thursday from noon to 2 pm. This performance is free and open to the public.
Boris Popovich is scheduled to perform on Oct. 29th.
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Learn About How Bostonians Buried Their Dead at King's Chapel's HallowEvenings
Interested in learning more about the spooky history of King's Chapel (58 Tremont St.)? Attend one the Chapel's HallowEvening events on Oct. 30th and 31st.
Spend an evening learning about how Bostonians buried their dead in the city's turbulent past, with special after hours tours of the King's Chapel crypt from 5 to 7 pm. Please click here for more info and to purchase tickets. |
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Halloween Costume Party at
GEM on Oct. 30th
GEM Italian Kitchen Nightclub & Lounge (42 Province St.) is hosting a Halloween Costume Party on Friday, Oct. 30th from 9 pm to 2 am.
There will be music by LIZLADOUX. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by clicking here. |
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Win $$ for Best Costumes at Two Nights of Halloween Parties at Scholars
Scholars (25 School St.) is hosting two nights of Halloween parties on Friday, Oct. 30th and Saturday, Oct. 31st.
There will be prizes for best costumes both nights: $200 for first place and $100 for second place. DJ Knife will perform Oct. 30th and DJ Serge will perform Oct. 31st. |
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'Third Symphony of Gustav Mahler: A Ballet by John Neumeier' at Boston Opera House Through Nov. 1st
The Boston Ballet's "Third Symphony of Gustav Mahler: A Ballet by John Neumeir" is at the Boston Opera House through Nov. 1st.
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. Click here for tickets, showtimes and more info. |
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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.
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Construction & Utility Work Updates
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Godfrey Hotel Getting Closer to Completion 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 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 [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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RSVP: 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 reception to follow from 5 to 6 pm.
This meeting is open to the public to attend. Please RSVP to Doug Meyer at
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Project Sensors Counting People, Vehicles, Air Quality and More in Downtown Boston
For the past several months the BID has been working with the MIT Media Lab and the City of Boston to gather data to better understand how people utilize Downtown Boston streets. The number of people using sidewalks, the number of vehicles being driven, and air quality, are just a few data points being gathered.
Elizabeth Christoforetti, a local urban designer with the MIT Media Lab, is leading the project, called Placelet. Along with the BID, she is also working with Boston's Office of New Urban Mechanics and the Boston Redevelopment Authority.
Utilizing sensors affixed to street lamps data is being collected to help in a number of planning efforts such as the width of sidewalks, the number of parking spots for cars, lanes for bikers and more. |
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Mobile Apps for Downtown Boston Businesses Hook You Up with
Discounts, Deals and More
Stay updated on deals, promos and more from Downtown Boston businesses by downloading their mobile apps. You can get these apps through Google Play, the iTunes App Store or texting.
Download the free Sebastian's Cafe app and every time you spend $100 you'll get an additional $10, plus other cool surprises. Sign-in with your LevelUp account and your rewards will automatically be transferred. The free BONAPITA mobile app provides you an easier way to order lunch from the convenience of your smartphone. Make your selection and lunch will be ready and waiting for you at the restaurant. Text BONAPITA to 33733 to get the app.
The Macy's app provides on-the-go shopping, in-store savings and you can check prices without even being in the store. Text "Red" to 62297 to get the Macy's app or get in the app store.
The AMC Theatres mobile app allows you to access your AMC Stubs account, and allows you to post directly to Facebook to invite your friends to movies. The "RunPee" button on any movie page provides you with the best times to go to the bathroom so you don't miss any crucial plot twists or action sequences -- and the app will let you know what you missed, and if there's anything after the credits.
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Godfrey Hotel Boston Hiring for November Opening and Local Downtown Businesses
Expanding to New Locations
The Godfrey Hotel Boston (505 Washington St.) is slated to open in late November and is currently hiring for several positions.
Meanwhile some local Downtown Boston businesses are expanding in Massachusetts and beyond.
Blank Label (36 Bromfield St.), the custom made menswear clothing store, recently opened its second location, expanding to Washington, DC. Blank Label is a custom wear mens clothing store.
Pedro's Tacos (55 Bromfield St.) recently opened a new store in San Clemente, California, its fifth location and fourth in the Golden State.
Thirst Juice Co. (44 School St.) recently announced its plan to open its second location with a new business in Wellesley. |
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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. A continental breakfast will be served beginning at 8 am. Click here to register now. |
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MBTA: Public Invited to Pick Exterior Designs for New Subway Cars
The MBTA is holding online voting for the public to select the exterior designs for the new Green, Orange and Red Line cars. Click here to take the survey on a link halfway down the webpage.
Votes will be accepted for two weeks through Tuesday, Nov. 3rd. The first 152 new Orange Line cars are scheduled to be delivered beginning in 2018. The first of 24 new Green Line trolley cars will be delivered in 2017, and the first of 132 new Red Line cars are scheduled to be delivered starting in November 2019. |
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Voice Your Opinion on Potential
MassDOT Transportation Projects
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is holding a series of public community meetings -- Capital Conversations -- to solicit input on potential transportation projects to be included in the agency's upcoming five-year Capital Investment Plan for Fiscal Years 2017-2021.
There are no public meetings scheduled to occur in Boston at present time. But MassDOT is encouraging those who are unable to attend the meetings to join the Capital Conversation online by sharing their ideas by emailing [email protected]. You can also submit your thoughts and ideas by clicking here.
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Free Flu Shots at St. Anthony Shrine on Wednesdays and Fridays and Nov. 1st
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. There will also be a special flu shot day on Sunday, Nov. 1st from 10 am to 1:30 pm. No appointment necessary, just walk in. Please call 617-542-6440 ext. 118 with questions. |
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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 [email protected]. |
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New Cocktails and Menu Items at
Serafina Boston
Serafina Boston (10 High St.) recently introduced several new cocktails and menu items to its menu.
The Braised Shortrib, above, comes with whipped potatoes, seasonal vegetable and a crispy onion. The Poached Lobster, below, comes with roasted delicate squash, cauliflower puree and roasted garlic beurre. Other new menu items include a Cornish Hen and a Rack of Lamb.
New cocktails include a Melograno, which combines Stoli pomegranate vodka, Pama liquer, pomegranate puree and lime; a Cider Martini; a Cranberry Margarita; and a Gold Sidecar. Call 617-426-1234 for more info or to make a reservation.
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Power Lunch at Bogie's Place
Monday through Thursday
Bogie's Place (inside JM Curley at 21 Temple Place) is now open for Power Lunch on Monday through Thursday from 12 to 4 pm, also Friday and Saturday from 2 to 4 pm.
Bogie's Place is an exclusive dining room perfect for a birthday celebration, a reunion or a business event. The private dining venue accommodates seating for 14 people and come with your very own bartender/server. There are two food options: a 2-course meal for $18 per person, or a 3-course meal for $35 per person. For more info call 617-338-5333 or email [email protected]. |
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Sebastian's Cafe Hosting
Catering Open House on Oct. 28th
Sebastian's Cafe (100 Summer St.) is hosting a Catering Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 28th from 1 to 3 pm.
Come and sample some of Sebastian's most popular catering items. There will be a raffle for a Sebastian's prize for those who attend. Please RSVP to Maureen Carey at [email protected] or 888-563-8334 with the number of guests who will be attending. |
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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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