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February 16, 2016
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Featured Stories
In The News
This Week's Featured Event
Arts, Entertainment & Events
Deals & Promos
Meetings & Notices
Announcements
Construction & Utility Work Updates
BID Ambassador Services & Links
City of Boston Services
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This Week's Featured Event
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The Wong Kids Debuts at The
Paramount Center on Feb. 20th
Enjoy the fantasy tale of The Wong Kids debuting at Emerson College's Paramount Center on Feb. 20th and running through March 6th.
This live action story mixes storytelling, puppetry, and visual magic as Violet and Bruce Wong must travel to space to battle the evil Space Chupacabra.
Tickets range from $25-75 and may be purchased by calling 617-824-8400 or click here. Group, student, and senior discounts are available. |
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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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.
Young visitors can hunt for artifacts in a scavenger hunt or attend one of the hands-on drop-in activities liking hear a story aloud, fashion a coat of arms, create your own colonial portrait, design a broadside or make a paper lantern.
The schedule for activities is: Wednesday - Coat of Arms, Thursday - Lanterns, Friday - Colonial Broadsides.
Activities are being offered daily through Friday, Feb. 19th, from 11 am to noon. No registration is required and all activities are included with museum admission. Admission is free for Boston residents 18 and younger when accompanied by an adult. |
Free Children's Winter Festival on
Boston Common on Feb. 18th
There will be a city-sponsored Children's Winter Festival on the Boston Common on Tuesday, Feb. 18th from 10 am to 4 pm. This event was rescheduled from Feb. 16th to inclement weather.
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. 16-19
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 16-19).
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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Kacey Musgraves Performing at Orpheum Theater on Feb. 19th
American singer and songwriter Kacey Musgraves will be performing at the Orpheum Theater on Friday, Feb. 19th. The show starts at 7:30 pm. Click here for tickets.
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Watch 'Drunk, Stoned, Brilliant Dead' and '5-25-77' 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. 16th enjoy the documentary "Drunk, Stoned, Brilliant Dead," which is about three Harvard graduates who created the National Lampoon. "5-25-77" will be on Thursday, Feb. 18th.
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. |
Join Gordon's Fine Wines & Liquors (39 Temple Place) on Friday, Feb. 19th for an exclusive Glenmorangie tasting and bottle signing hosted by master distiller Dr. Bill Lumsden.
This is a rare opportunity to sample a selection of absolutely beautiful Scotch with the master distiller himself. This event is 11 am to 1 pm. |
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Sip & Learn: Drinking Your Greens (Green Juices, Smoothies, and Bowls) at Thirst Juice Co. on Feb. 24th
At this Sip & Learn, Thirst Juice Co. founder Heather Stevenson will teach you how to make juices, smoothies and bowls featuring lots of greens and still taste delicious. This tasty event is on Wednesday, Feb. 24th from 6 to 7 pm at Thirst Juice Co. (44 School St.).
You'll sip two green juices and two green smoothies, and try two green bowls, plus you'll take home recipes for each one. Sip & Learn is an ongoing educational series by Thirst Juice Co. to discuss health and wellness topics. Tickets are $15, click here for tickets and more info. |
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Meet Bully Boy Distillers at a Three-Course Meal at Marliave on Feb. 24th
Join the distillers from Bully Boy for three courses paired with cocktails at The Marliave (10 Bosworth St.) on Wednesday, Feb. 24th at 7 pm.
Bully Boy is Boston's first craft distillery. The cost is $75 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Call The Marliave at 617-422-0004 to RSVP. |
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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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'An Octoroon' 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 runs 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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French Asian Bakery Tous Les Jours
Now Open on Tremont Street
Tous Les Jours (24 Tremont St.) opened last week and customers quickly paraded in to enjoy the delicious offerings from the French Asian bakery.
"We focus on providing the highest quality pastries, breads and cakes," said Vivian Yu, store manager. "We bake everything fresh everyday so there are no leftovers the next day." Yu added that barista trainers from New York City have been brought to the new Boston store to train staff on how to make the perfect latte and more.
The business features La Colombe coffee, and offers lattes, Korean teas, popping boba teas, smoothies and shaven ice during warm weather.
Tous Les Jours also sells sandwiches, salads and produces more than 150 pastries and breads that can all be seen on its national website here.
Tous Les Jours is open 7 am to 7 pm Monday to Friday and 9:30 am to 7 pm on Saturday. You can call the store at 617-973-9788 or visit it at 24 Tremont St.
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The Genesis Foundation for Children, Helping for 30+ Years, Now on Temple Place
The Genesis Foundation for Children, a New England based nonprofit that focuses on improving the lives of children born with genetic disorders for more than 30 years, has moved to Downtown Boston (60 Temple Place).
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Celtics Hall of Famer John Havlicek, with his grandson, a Feingold Center patient. (All photos by Steve Lipofsky)
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"As a property owner in Downtown Crossing and member of the Downtown Boston BID, I am very proud to provide the new home for The Genesis Foundation for Children," said
Matthew Hoffman. "And as its president and board chair, I am excited that our staff is working in such a great neighborhood, convenient to everything it has to offer, including our supporters and stakeholders."
The Genesis Foundation for Children, founded in 1982 by the late Dr. Murray Feingold, provides funding for the diagnosis and compassionate, coordinated care of children born with physical, intellectual and, genetic disorders, and to aid them in achieving their full potential.
"We hope to expand the number of programs we oversee as well as the number of patients in our care. Our goal is to enhance our unique, clinical services here in the Boston area while expanding our program throughout New England and the country," said Hoffman.
The Genesis Foundation raises money through many enjoyable and educational events, corporate partnerships and the support of many generous individuals. One of those events, The Boston Flower and Garden Show Preview Party is taking place on March 15th from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at the Seaport World Trade Center. All proceeds will go directly to The Genesis Foundation for Children. Click here for tickets or more info.
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Central Bistro After Work Special with Live Filming of Dirty Water TV on Feb. 18th
Central Bistro (34 Summer St. 2nd Floor) is hosting an After Work Social featuring a live filming of Dirty Water TV on Thursday, Feb. 18th at 5 pm.
There will be curated cocktails, a $5 menu and more. Stop by and join the party. |
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$99 for All the Guacamole and Chips You Want for the Year at Papagayo
Papagayo (15 West St.) is offering 'Guac & Chips' $99 deal that will get you hand hacked guacamole and house-style chips once a week, every week for an entire year!
This deal is available at all Papagayo restaurants and will save you $500. Limit is one per visit and one per table. Click here for more info and to sign up. |
Save $$ During Macy's Men's Private Sale and Clearance Event
With Macy's Men's Private Sale and Clearance Event you can save 55% to 75% off when you use your Macy's WOW pass and take an extra 25% off your Men's Store purchase of $75 or more (some exclusions apply). Reserve your purchase while selections are at their very best. The pre-sell sale is now through Feb. 23rd.
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Bike Safety Forum at Suffolk University on Feb. 23rd
Suffolk University (120 Tremont St. First Floor Function Room) will host a Bike Safety Forum on Tue., Feb. 23rd from 6 to 8:30 pm.
State legislators and elected officials from Boston and Cambridge will be in attendance to discuss what changes to current state laws need to be made, what changes are already underway and how to make roads safer for bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians.
No ticket is required and the event is free and open to the public. However, IDs are required to enter the venue and it is recommended you registered via this Eventbrite page, which will speed your entry. |
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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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Lunch Retreat for Grieving Parents:
How Did I Survive This Horrific Tragedy?
St. Anthony Shrine (100 Arch St.) will offer a one-hour Brown Bag Lunch Retreat for grieving parents on Tuesday, Feb. 23rd from 12:15 to 1:15 pm.
Ken Lambert will share his spiritual journey after his sister-in-law suffered a psychotic breakdown and carried his two beautiful children into oncoming traffic in Lowell. All three died immediately. For more information, call Diane Monaghan at 617-542-8057. |
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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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