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February 8, 2016
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Featured Stories
In The News
Meetings & Notices
This Week's Featured Event
Arts, Entertainment & Events
Announcements
Deals & Promos
Construction & Utility Work Updates
BID Ambassador Services & Links
City Services
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Cancelled: Tonight's Midtown Cultural District Residents' Association Meeting to be Rescheduled Due to Winter Storm
Tonight's Midtown Cultural District Residents' Association (MCDRA) has been cancelled due to the winter storm. The meeting will be rescheduled.
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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This Week's Featured Event
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Celebrate Black History Month on the Freedom Trail
In celebration of Black History Month, please join the Freedom Trail's African-American Tour on Saturdays and Sundays throughout February at 12:45 pm.
Led by 18th-century costumed guides, visitors view history through the eyes of African-American revolutionaries such as Crispus Attucks, Phillis Wheatley, Prince Hall, Peter Salem and more. This 90-minute long tour departs from Boston Common Visitor Information Center (139 Tremont St.). Click here to purchase tickets. Discounted online general admission tickets are good for this tour. Tickets can also be purchased at the Boston Common Visitor Information Center. |
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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Watch 'The Wolfpack' and 'The Diary of a Teenage Girl' as Part of Emerson College's Free Bright Lights Film Series
The Emerson College's Bright Lights Film Series is a twice a week free movie series that is open to the public at the Paramount Center's Bright Family Screening Room (559 Washington St.).
On Tuesday, Feb. 9th enjoy the documentary "The Wolfpack" or the film "The Diary of a Teenage Girl" on Thursday, Feb. 11th.
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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Four Barrel Coffee Cupping at
Clover on Feb. 10th
Clover (27 School St.) will welcome Four Barrel Coffee's Regional Wholesale Manager Mike Squires for a cupping, showcasing Four Barrel's latest offerings in a hands-on lab-style tasting of coffees from around the globe.
Click here to purchase tickets for this event. This event is from 8 to 9 am. |
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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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Chinese New Year Lion Dance Parade on Feb. 14th in Chinatown
Chinese New Year is today, Monday, Feb. 8th and begins the year 4714 on the Chinese calendar. In celebration of the new year, there will be a Lion Dance Parade on Sunday, Feb. 14th at 11 am in Chinatown.
The parade goes along Beach Street and other nearby streets in Chinatown. This is a traditional celebration featuring martial artists, brightly colored Chinese costumes worn by lion dancers, traditional food, music and more. |
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Musical 'Pippin' at Boston Opera House Through Feb. 14th
The high-flying musical "Pippin" is at the Boston Opera House 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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Chinatown Main Street
Cultural Village on Feb. 14th
Chinatown Main Street is presenting a Chinese New Year Cultural Village at the China Trade Center (Boylston and Washington streets) on Sunday, Feb. 14th from noon to 3 pm.
There will be Chinese calligraphy, handmade dough characters, coloring pages, origami folding, balloons, giveaways, free prizes, healthcare information and more. This is a free event.
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School Vacation Week at
Old South Meeting House:
Get Presidential at the Meet House
How well do you know the presidents of the US? Visit the Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St.) during the week of President's Day and learn fun facts about our presidents and visit the balcony where George Washington stood during the Revolutionary War.
There are multiple events every day at OSMH, including Presidential Fun Facts, Tots' Corner, Pen Pals or walk in GW's Footsteps. Click here to see a list of all scheduled activities.
All activities are included with museum admission. Admission is free for Boston residents 18 and younger when accompanied by an adult. |
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Free Children's Winter Festival on
Boston Common on Feb. 16th
There will be a city-sponsored Children's Winter Festival on the Boston Common on Tuesday, Feb. 16th from 10 am to 4 pm.
This is a free event. There will be a Snowzilla, a three-story high inflatable toboggan slide. Children can also take photos inside a 15-foot tall snow globe, skate for free on the Boston Common Frog Pond, participate in free activities and giveaways. |
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Free Skating at the Boston Common
Frog Pond, Feb. 15-19
The Highland Street Foundation is sponsoring a Winter Camp 2016 that includes free ice skating on Boston Common's Frog Pond during February school vacation week (February 15-19).
There will also be guest appearances throughout the week from Wally the Green Monster, Curious George and more. There will be giveaways and refreshments.
To avoid long waiting times, tickets for available time slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis each day at the Frog Pond starting at 10 am.
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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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The Godfrey Hotel Boston is Officially Open After Ribbon Cutting
After a soft opening the previous week, a formal ribbon cutting officially opened the chic 242-room Godfrey Hotel Boston (505 Washington St.) on Feb. 3rd.
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| | Left to right: Rosemarie Sansone, President & CEO, Downtown Boston BID; Patrick Moscaritolo, President & CEO, Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau; Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, John Rutledge, President & CEO, Oxford Capital Group; and Larry Casillo, GM, Godfrey Hotel Boston. |
"We are proud to call Boston home to our expanding Godfrey Hotel brand," said Oxford Capital Group President & CEO John Rutledge. "With such a robust room demand in Boston, The Godfrey Hotel Boston is an instrumental development in the Downtown Crossing neighborhood."
As part of the ribbon cutting, the Godfrey Hotel Boston made four $25,000 donations to area organizations: The Wang YMCA of Chinatown; Boston Asian: Youth Essential Services Youth Ready for Work Program; Kwong Kow Chinese School Afterschool Program; and Asian American Civic Association Work Force Developments.
And while guests are already enjoying their stays at the hotel, there is more coming from this new rejuvenated block -- a George Howell Coffee shop will be opening in the coming months, as will be an unannounced restaurant. Stay tuned for a future announcement about those two new businesses on the first floor next to the Godfrey.
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Hyatt Regency Boston Winter Necessity Drive Items Donated to BID
Staff and guests of the Hyatt Regency Boston recently participated in a Winter Necessity Drive collecting items for those in need in the Downtown Boston area. The items were donated to the BID and will be distributed as needed.
"I am thrilled that our Winter Necessity Drive was a success and further supported our mission of care and purpose within the hotel as well as the community," said Terry Dunbar, GM of the Hyatt Regency Boston.
New and gently-used hats, scarves, socks, pants, gloves, jackets and more were donated. |
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Valentine's Weekend Restaurant Options in Downtown Boston
Whether you just started dating or you're a married couple of 50 years, Valentine's Day (and weekend) is a great time to share your love with a meal, drink and more. Here are a few of the options in Downtown Boston.
Artisan Bistro (10 Avery St.) is offering a three-course dinner menu for $65 per person from Feb. 12th-14th. Items can be ordered individually, too. Call 617-574-7176 for reservations and more info.
Avenue One (1 Ave. de Lafayette, inside Hyatt Regency Boston) is offering a three-course menu for $42 per person from Feb. 12th-14th. Click here for the menu. A Valentine's Day brunch is also being offered for $34 per person, which includes a mimosa or sparkling wine for each person. Click here for the brunch menu. Click here for more info or to make reservations, or call 617-422-5454.
Back Deck (2 West St.) is offering a special menu, which can be seen here, as well its regular menu. Call 617-670-0320 for more info or reservations.
Nine Zero Hotel (90 Tremont St.) is offering three romantic room packages -- Swipe Right, Add to Favorites and Status Change. They include accommodations, meals, drinks and more. Click here for more info or to make reservations.
PAUL (201 Washington St.) is offering two special shareable desserts. The St. Honor�, a classic French pastry made of caramelized choux pastries and Chantilly creamis is being offered on Feb. 13th and 14th, and is $7.45. The Pavlova Heart (pictured) is a meringue shaped heart filled with tropezienne cream and topped with fresh strawberries our raspberries. It is available Feb. 10th-14th for $9.99.
Salvatore's (545 Washington St.) is offering chef specials, V-Day drinks, including the Cupid's Arrow Martini, as well as delicious desserts from Feb. 12th-14th. Call 617-542-5555 for more info or reservations. |
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Hyatt Regency Boston American Red Cross Blood Drive on Feb. 19th
The Hyatt Regency Boston (1 Avenue de Lafayette) is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, Feb. 19th from 1 to 6 pm.
To donate please make an appointment by clicking here and entering the sponsor code HyattBOS. The drive is taking place in the Nantucket Room. |
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Last Day to Register to Vote in March 1st Presidential Primaries is Feb. 10th
The last day to register to vote in the March 1, 2016 Presidential Primaries, or to make changes to your registration, is Wednesday, Feb. 10th. To change your party enrollment, you should submit a new voter registration form. Click here for more info.
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Jewelry and Valentine's Day Deals at
Ten Thousand Villages
Ten Thousand Villages (252 Washington St.) is offering several deals during February. Buy one jewelry item and another jewelry item 50% off from Feb. 8th through 15th. Or receive 25% off select Valentine's gift items during the same time frame. |
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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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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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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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