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February 22, 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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Boston Ballet's 'Onegin' Premieres at Opera House on Feb. 25th
The Boston Ballet's latest offering, "Onegin," is an emotional performance based on Alexander Pushkin's narrative poem. "Onegin" premieres at the Boston Opera House on Feb. 25th and runs through March 6th.
"Onegin" is a story of unrequited love. Eugene Onegin, a young and cynical aristocrat, travels to attend a birthday party for Tatiana -- the younger sister to his best friend Lensky's fianc� Olga. Tatiana falls in love with Onegin and writes him a passionate letter. Onegin rejects her love, tears up her letter, and amuses himself by flirting with Olga. A duel ensues as does an unintended death.
Click here for tickets and showtimes. |
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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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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'Rhinoceros' Debuts at Modern Theatre on Feb. 25th
The play "Rhinoceros" debuts at Suffolk University's Modern Theatre on Feb. 25th and runs through March 13th.
Imagine a sunny afternoon on Newbury Street and you're meeting a friend for coffee and maybe you're a little hungover. Everything is normal. And all at once, everyone you know turns into a rhinoceros! This is a new adaptation of Eugene Ionesco's 20th century absurdist masterpiece being reimagined for the 21st. This is a professional co-production with the Boston Playwrights' Theatre. Click here for tickets and showtimes. |
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MCDRA Wine Tasting at Gordon's Fine Wines & Liquors on Feb. 29th
The Midtown Cultural District Residents' Association (MCDRA) is holding a Wine Tasting Social event at Gordon's Fine Wines & Liquors (39 Temple Place) on Monday, Feb. 29th from 5 to 7 pm.
Spend Leap Day with your neighbors and fellow MCDRA members sampling wines from the enomatic wine machines and enjoying cheeses and charcuterie. Tickets are $10 and on sale by clicking here through Feb. 26th. Gordon's will provide everyone who signs up by three days in advance with a Gordon's customer card (used with the wine machines). |
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Watch 'Auf das Leben!' and 'The Look of Silence' 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. 23rd enjoy "Auf das Leben [To Life!]," a "Harold and Maude"-like story about two very unlikely people. "The Look of Silence" will be on Thursday, Feb. 25th.
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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New England Conservatory Concert Series at the Old South Meeting House on March 4th
The Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St.) is holding several Music at the Meeting House performances starting in March. The New England Conservatory is presenting a four-part concert series featuring performers from NEC's Artist and Diploma and Graduate Ensemble Training programs at OSMH with the first on Friday, March 4th from 12:15 to 1 pm.
Each concert is free and open to the public. Two of the four concerts will take place in the evening with a reception prior to the performance. Click here for more info. |
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The Wong Kids at The Paramount Center; BID Readers Save $$ on Tickets
Enjoy the fantasy tale of The Wong Kids at Emerson College's Paramount Center 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.
This week BID readers can enjoy $15 tickets to Wednesday, Thursday and Friday's performances using the code WOW15. 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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The Merchant Hosting Taste of Iceland for Four Nights with Special Menu
The Merchant (60 Franklin St.) is this year's restaurant host for the Taste of Iceland in Boston 2016 from March 4th-7th. This is a celebration of Icelandic food, music and culture.
The Merchant will be offering a special menu created as a collaboration between Chef Foley and Chef Thrainn Freyr Vigfusson, head chef at The Lava Restaurant at the Blue Lagoon in Iceland. Click here for more info or call 617-482-6060 for reservations. |
The Boston Massacre Reenactment is March 5th at the Old State House
The 246th Commemoration and Reenactment of the Boston Massacre will be on Saturday, March 5th at 7 pm outside the Old State House (206 Washington St.).
The Boston Massacre Reenactment is presented at the exact location and anniversary of the original event that changed the course of American history. The Old State House will transform through the presence of hundreds of reeanctors, including average Bostonians and the His Majesty's 29th Regiment of foot. There is plenty of family programming that examines the Massacre and its aftermath throughout the day. As night falls, you'll witness the famous event reenacted on the spot where it happened in 1770. When the action begins, shout along in support of the British or the Bostonians. |
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Still Time to 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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Last Chance: '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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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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Downtown Boston BID Welcomes Rose Boardman as Chief Financial Officer
The BID welcomed Rose Boardman this week as the Chief Financial Officer of the organization.
Committed to enhancing the strategic capacity of non-profit organizations, Boardman has worked in non-profit and municipal organizations for her entire career. Prior to coming to the BID, she worked for nonprofit organizations focused on health care access, housing, poverty alleviation and immigration. Boardman has a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Wheaton College and a master's degree in public administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
"We are excited to have Rosemarie Boardman join the BID. She has a strong background in nonprofit financial management due to more than 16 years of work experience in the nonprofit industry," said Rosemarie Sansone, President & CEO of the BID. "She has worked for organizations that focus on advocacy and she will be a great addition to our team." |
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Last Week's Weather Affected Local Businesses; Some Remain Closed
Several Downtown Boston businesses had to close temporarily last week after freezing temperatures caused pipes to burst. Some were able to open after a day or two of repairs, but some remain closed. We'd like you to support these businesses to help them recoup unexpected expenses due to water damage. Check our Twitter and Facebook feeds for updates on their reopenings.
JM Curley (21 Temple Place) and Bogie's Place (inside JM Curley) remained closed since last Tuesday due to an overhead sprinkler that burst open.
The Marliave (10 Bosworth St.) was closed for several meals, but has reopened. Check out their daily 1/2 priced raw bar everyday between 4 to 6 pm and 9 to 10 pm.
Viga (291 Devonshire St.) was closed for one day and was able to reopen. Click here to view its seasonal specials.
Sal's Pizza (150 Tremont St.) closed last Tuesday and was still closed as of Monday undergoing repairs.
Sir Speedy (1 Milk St.) is closed for an undetermined time due to water damage.
Trephin Salon (25 Temple Place) closed last week and will be closed most of this week due to not having electricity and water damage. |
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Three Restaurants Worth Eating Their Namesake's Food
If you're going to name your business after a menu item you better make sure that offering is delicious -- and these three places deliver on their namesake being tasty.
Bonapita (49 Franklin St.) -- this Mediterranean fare restaurant gets its name from its delicious freshly made pitas. If you haven't tried them yet, then you should go and buy a bag of them, or get a meal with one of the pitas packed with deliciousness.
Gene's Chinese Flatbread Cafe (86 Bedford St.) -- the flatbread sandwich can be ordered with either beef or pork -- try each one and see what you like better. The hand pulled noodles are also delicious. Also, they only take cash.
Pedro's Tacos (55 Bromfield St.) -- you don't have just one taco to choose from -- you have several scrumptious options. The Famous Fish Taco with battered cod, cabbage, salsa and dressing is famous for a reason, but don't forget to try the other taco options, too. |
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Free Wednesday Workshops for Spanish Learners at Boston Area Spanish Exchange
The Boston Area Spanish Exchange (50 Milk St.) is hosting two free Wednesday Workshops for Spanish language learners on Feb. 24th and March 2nd.
These workshops are open to anyone wanting to learn and speak Spanish. Advanced Workshops are from 5:30 to 7 pm and Basic/Intermediate Workshops are 7:15 to 8:15 pm on Feb. 24th and March 2nd. These workshops will be on the 18th floor, not the 16th where BASE is located. Click here for more info. |
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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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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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