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February 1, 2016
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Featured Stories
In The News
This Week's Featured Event
Arts, Entertainment & Events
Meetings & Notices
Announcements
City Services
Construction & Utility Work Updates
Legal Notice
BID Ambassador Services & Links
Deals & Promos
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This Week's Featured Event
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'Pippin' Opening on Broadway in Boston on Feb. 2nd at Opera House
The high-flying musical "Pippin" is opening at the Boston Opera House on Feb. 2nd and will run through Feb. 14th.
This musical is full of extraordinary acrobatics, wondrous magical feats and soaring songs. Click here for tickets and showtimes. |
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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Watch 'American Beatboxer' and 'Truth' as Part of Emerson College's Free
Bright Lights Film Series
The spring season of Emerson College's Bright Lights Film Series kicked off last week. Every movie is free to attend and open to the public at the Paramount Center's Bright Family Screening Room (559 Washington St.).
On Tuesday, Feb. 2nd enjoy the documentary "American Beatboxer" or the film "Truth" on Thursday, Feb. 4th.
All screenings start at 7 pm and seating is first come, first served. There is no advance registration. Please click here for more info about screenings and updates on special guests. Click here for a trailer about the spring Bright Lights Film Series. |
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10 Breweries. 10 Beers. 10 O'clock at
The Merchant on Feb. 5th
The Merchant (60 Franklin St.) is hosting a 10 Breweries, 10 Beers, 10 O'clock event on Friday, Feb. 5th.
Some of the breweries with beers on hand to enjoy will include: Revolution Brewing (Chicago), Two Roads Brewing Company (Stratford, CT), Grimm Artisanal Ales (Brooklyn, NY), Surly Brewing Company (Minneapolis, MN) and more. Click here for more info on breweries and beers. Pourings start at 10 pm and the kitchen will be open until 1 am. Reservations and RSVPing is not necessary. |
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Interrogating Whiteness (Part 2) Dialogue at Emerson College's Liebergott Black Box Theatre on Feb. 9th
The Naming Ourselves Public Dialogue Series at Emerson College continues on Tuesday, Feb. 9th with Interrogating Whiteness (Part 2).
This dialogue will explore the themes of the Arts Emerson/Company One co-production of "An Octoroon" and will be moderated by Sylvia Spears, Vice President for Diversity & Inclusion at Emerson College.
This is a free and open to the public dialogue series taking place at the Jackie Liebergott Black Box Theatre (inside the Paramount Center, 559 Washington St.). Click here to RSVP. This event begins at 7 pm. |
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An Evening of Raw Chocolate Making at Marlo Marketing on Feb. 10th
You know that raw food is a trend, but you're not sure why. Spend an evening with one of New England's finest raw chocolatiers, Jody Grimm, founder of Jojo's Raw Chocolates, at An Evening of Raw Chocolate Making at marlo marketing (38 Chauncy St. 3rd Floor) on Wednesday, Feb. 10th.
This event kicks off marlo marketing's winter health & wellness series. The evening will include a hands-on raw "cooking" demo, raw chocolate sampling, take home recipes and a box of handcrafted raw chocolate truffles. Space is limited, RSVP is required by clicking here. This event is from 6 to 7:30 pm. |
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'An Octoroon' Opens at the
Paramount Center through Feb. 27th
"An Octoroon," the winner of the 2014 Obie Award for Best New American Play, debuted at the Paramount Center on Jan. 29th and run through Feb. 27th.
Author Branden Jacobs-Jenkins revises a popular 19th century melodrama with "blushing Southern belles, dastardly schemes, and budding forbidden romances - for today's 'post-racial,' spectacle-obsessed world."
Click here for tickets and showtimes. |
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Ice Skating at
Boston Common Frog Pond
The skating rink at the Boston Common Frog Pond is open for people of all ages to enjoy skating. Don't forget there are also season and lunch passes.
The schedule is as follows: Mon. 10 am to 3:45 pm; Tue. to Thurs. 10 am to 9 pm; Fri/Sat 10 am to 10 pm; Sun. 10 am to 9 pm.
Admission price is based on skater's height: 58-inches and over: $6; Under 58-inches: free. Rentals & Services: Skates for adult men/women is $12, $6 for kids. Click here for more info. |
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Construction & Utility Work Updates
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MBTA Construction, Millennium Tower, Godfrey Hotel 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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Notice is hereby given that the Mayor's Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing has received the following application:
For a seasonal entertainment license to operate and maintain exhibitions, promotions, art shows, stage plays, instrumental/vocal music, television, audio device, disc jockey, dancing, and street performers, to operate from April 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
At: Summer Street Pedestrian Zone (between Washington and Hawley Street); Shopper's Park (Washington & Franklin Street); Washington and Summer Streets; Walgreen Plaza (Washington and School Street); 100 Summer Street Plaza; 125 Summer Street Plaza; Winter Street; 133 Federal Street Plaza; China Trade Plaza (Boylston & Washington Street), Boston.
The applicant is: Downtown Boston Business Improvement District
Manager of record is: Michael D. Testa
A public hearing on this application will be held at Boston City Hall, Room 809A, on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 11:30 a.m.
Anyone wishing to speak on this matter is invited to attend the hearing. Sign language interpreters are available upon request. Interpretation Services in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole and American Sign Language may be available upon request if the request is made two weeks prior to the public hearing. Call 617-635-4165 to request an interpreter. Written comments may be made prior to the hearing by writing to:
Christine A. Pulgini, Esq. Interim Director
Mayor's Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing
Room 817, Boston City Hall, Boston, MA 02201
Telephone 617-635-4165
Fax 617-635-4174
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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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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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Enjoy Your Next Meeting By Holding it at Metro Meeting Centers
Metro Meeting Centers (101 Federal St. 4th Floor) is in the heart of the Financial District and the perfect place to host your next meeting. Whether it's just you or up to 175 people, the center offers all-inclusive packages so you won't have to worry about a thing.
"Our niche is customer service," said Jane Smith, founder and partner. "It's what keeps customers coming back. We leave no stone unturned. They are absolutely attended to as if they are the only focus that day. For meeting planners that is invaluable."
Metro Meeting Centers also prides itself on being able to offer meeting space for last minute inquiries.
Metro Meeting Centers is 19,000 sq. ft. and offers state-of-the-art audiovisual technology with an onsite technician, plus the Metro Cafe serves breakfast, lunch and there are continuous breaks for food and drink.
Call 617-737-1200 or click here for more information. |
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MealPass Offers 25+ Downtown Boston Restaurants as Low-Cost Lunch Options
MealPass debuted last week as a low-cost, low-stress lunch option in Downtown Boston. The cost for a MealPass is $99 a month for weekday meals -- and there are more than 25 Downtown Boston restaurants to choose from (and more than 50 restaurants overall).
MealPass works by emailing you the following day's meal options at 7 pm and you have until 9:30 am the morning of the lunch to select a meal from all of that day's options. It could be a chicken burger from JM Curley, chicken and rice from Chicken & Rice Guys, cumin lamb handpulled noodles from Gene's Chinese Flatbread Cafe, cobb salad from The Merchant and many other options.
Please click here to learn more or sign up. This is a great way to save money and enjoy all the different lunch options around the area. |
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The Godfrey Hotel Boston Now Open on Washington Street
The 242-room Godfrey Hotel Boston (505 Washington St.) had a soft opening last week and will hold an official ribbon cutting and opening on Wednesday. The Godfrey was redeveloped out of the adjoining historic Armory and Blake buildings.
Guestrooms will allow guests to use their mobile devices to stream content onto 55-inch HDTVs, and the hotel will offer free WiFi.
Check back here next week for more info on the Godfrey Hotel Boston, including the coffee shop and restaurant that will be on the first floor!
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Clover Opening on Wednesday;
Pay Anything You Want Day on Tuesday;
Clover Caters, Too!
Clover (27 School St.) is opening its first Boston location on Wednesday after being one of the most popular food trucks in the area. On Tuesday (Feb. 2nd) the new business will be offering a Pay Anything You Want Day from 11 am to 2 pm with a full menu. All proceeds will go to The Food Project.
Clover's menu changes daily so click here for its menu. Also Clover caters, offering sandwiches, platters, breakfast and more. Expect a one to two day turnaround and there must be a minimum order of 10 people.
Clover is open 7 am to 11 pm Monday to Friday, 8 am to 11 pm on Saturday, and 8 am to 8 pm on Sunday.
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Tonight: Public Meeting to Discuss Proposed Renovations to 100 Federal St. on Feb. 1st
The Boston Redevelopment Authority will host a public meeting to discuss the proposed renovations to 100 Federal St. This meeting will take place tonight, Monday, Feb. 1st from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the BRA Board Room, 9th Floor, City Hall.
The proposed renovations include adding about 21,000 sq. ft. of ground level retail and common space and convert existing below-grade space of about 69,000 sq. ft. to parking space. Contact Chris Tracy at 617-918-4259 or [email protected] for more info. |
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Midtown Cultural District Residents' Association Meeting on Feb. 8th
The Midtown Cultural District Residents' Association (MCDRA) will meet on Monday, Feb. 8th at 7 pm at the Suffolk University Law School (120 Tremont St. 4th Floor, Courtroom, Room 425).
The agenda includes: announcement regarding expansion of the MCDRA leadership team; Chris Cook, commissioner of Boston Parks & Recreation; and Haley Fortier, proprietor of Haley.Henry Wine Bar (45 Province St.).
This meeting is open to the public. |
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City Launches Boston Safety Concerns Map
Boston residents and visitors are encouraged to visit visionzeroboston.org/input, select the location of their concern, and add it to the map. People can also enter additional comments to concerns reported by others.
This map is not a substitute for 311, which is used to report non-emergency issues to the city, such as broken street lights. The data from the Safety Concerns Map will be used collectively by the Vision Zero Task Force to identify patterns in behavior and street design to help set priorities for future Vision Zero efforts.
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Donate to Winter Necessity Drive at
Hyatt Regency Boston
The Hyatt Regency Boston (1 Ave. De Lafayette) is hosting a Winter Necessity Drive for the next two weeks. Anyone is welcome to donate items that will be provided to individuals in need in the Downtown Boston area. Please donate new or gently-used and clean hats, scarves, socks, gloves, jackets, sweatshirts, jeans and sweatpants. A collection container will be in the lobby of the hotel.
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Hire an Intern from the Irish International Immigrant Center Internship Program
The Irish Immigrant International Center's J-1 IWT Program attracts a large pool of talented Irish University graduates are authorized to intern in the United States for 12 months.
There are many benefits to hiring an intern through this program: cost effectiveness, interns are highly motivated and educated, businesses receive comprehensive support from the IIIC throughout recruitment and the internship and more.
This program is sponsored and supported by the US Dept. of State, the Republic of Ireland Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Ireland Fund.
For more info on recruiting an Irish intern please contact: J-1 Intern Placement Service, Irish International Immigrant Center (100 Franklin St., LL-1, Boston MA 02110), call 617-542-7654 x23 or email [email protected]. |
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Largest Devonshire Penthouse
Available on April 1st
The largest penthouse in the Devonshire (One Devonshire Place), PH 310 will be available April 1. This penthouse offers magnificent views (see the photo!) and is a 2,565 sq. ft. duplex home on the 41st and 42nd floors. It has three bedrooms, a study and three full bathrooms.
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GEM Offering $149 Champagne
Dinner for Two All February
GEM (42 Province St.) is offering a special Champagne dinner for two all February for $149.
This offer includes a bottle of Belaire Rose, two appetizers, two entrees and a shared dessert. Call 617-482-1213 to make reservations. |
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Several Spa Day Deals for You When You Purchase Services
Spa Day (330 Washington St. 2nd Floor) is offering several deals when you purchase other services.
Receive free extra callous removal with any pedicure; Free soothing mint therapy foot scrub with any 90-minute massage; Book any two waxing services to receive a third waxing. Book online by clicking here or call 617-292-6267. |
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Performers Announced; Get Your Tix for the Boston Calling Music Festival
Performers for May's Boston Calling Music Festival include Sia, Janelle Monae, Elle King, Robyn and more. The festival will take place at City Hall Plaza from May 27-29. Get your tickets by clicking here before they sell out.
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