March 7, 2016

Featured Stories

Meetings & Notices

In The News

This Week's Featured Event

Arts, Entertainment & Events

Deals & Promos

Announcements

Construction & Utility Work Updates

BID Ambassador Services & Links

City of Boston Services

Meetings & Notices

Employment Opportunity:

Marketing & Brand Manager

The Downtown Boston BID is seeking a Marketing & Brand Manager. Reporting directly to the President/Chief Executive Officer, this position will be responsible for increasing the BID's brand visibility and awareness and for promoting BID assets in making the Downtown Boston BID a premier destination. Please click here for a full job description.

As the Brand Manager, he/she will be responsible for ensuring that the products and services provided by the BID resonate with the public with consistency and raise awareness. The Marketing & Brand Manager will serve as the point-person for developing, implementing and executing all marketing initiatives. These initiatives and activities include all print-, electronic-, social media-based campaigns and publications.

Please email resume with cover letter and salary history or requirements to: jobs@bostonbid.org.

In The News

Globe: Yvonne's Among Restaurants with Surcharge to Boost Kitchen Staff Pay 3/5/16

Boston Herald: Downtown Boston Bridal March Series Puts Focus on Picture-Perfect Day 3/4/16

LINK: Let's Talk Transportation Panel Discussion 3/4/16

BBJ: Primark, BNY Mellon, JLL Among 2015 Commercial Brokers Association Award Winners 3/4/16

Boston.com: Jordan Marsh Name May Be On Its Way Back 3/3/16

Globe: Endorsements of Candidates for Vacant State Senate Seat Representing Downtown Boston 3/3/16

Globe: See How City Hall Plaza Could Come to Life -- a Ferris Wheel! 3/3/16

Zagat: 10 Dine Out Boston Reservations with Good Value, Including Parker's Restaurant 2/29/16

WCVB Chronicle: The Photographic Tale of Millennium Tower 2/29/16

Zagat: If Boston Chefs Were President, Including The Merchant's Matt Foley 2/26/16

This Week's Featured Event

Planning a Wedding?

The Bridal March Fashion Series in Downtown Boston March 10th

This March the BID and Platform Downtown are presenting several wedding-themed events -- The Bridal March Series. This week's event "The Bridal March - Decorative Details" is on Thursday, March 10th from 6 to 8 pm at the Old South Meeting House. This is a panel discussion with florist Orly Khon, Moira and Megan Flynn of M. Flynn Jewelry, Thom Solo of Thom Solo Footwear, specialist in bridal hair stylists Stacey Kuehn, and Define Beauty cosmetics owner Mariogla Pantazopoulos. This panel will be moderated by Danielle Duane of Boston Weddings Magazine. Click here to purchase tickets.

Boston Herald photo by Patrick Whittemore of the first Bridal March Series event on March 3rd.

"The Bridal March series will encompass many details of wedding planning -- photography, jewelry, hair and makeup, shoes, flowers and of course, the wedding dress!" said Terri Mahn, of thestylistcloset, the curator of the events.

"The Bridal March - Designer Dresses" is on Thursday, March 31st, at 1 Federal St. (9th Floor) from 6 to 8 pm. Come and enjoy a fashion show of award-winning bridal designer Daniel Faucher's newest beautiful creations. There will be a show and then a conversation with Faucher after the show. Click here to purchase tickets.

Arts, Entertainment & Events

Art in Giving Gallery Exhibit

'Spring & Joy' Includes 10 Artists

The latest exhibit "Spring & Joy" debuted at the Art in Giving Gallery (100 Summer St. entrance via Devonshire Street) last week in an opening reception.

"Spring & Joy" exhibits paintings by 10 artists inspired by the joy of spring, highlighting the uplifting, colorful time of the year.

The exhibit will be up through April 5th. The current hours for the gallery are Monday and Friday 10 am to 2 pm and by appointment by calling 617-877-4230.

Learn About Revolutionary Women from New Freedom Trail Tour

The Freedom Trail Foundation is piloting a new Revolutionary Women Tour, inviting visitors to discover four centuries of women who changed history from Boston. The tour is taking place on Saturdays and Sunday in March, in celebration of Women's History Month.

This 90-minute tour feature tales of the early religious rebellions of Anne Hutchinson and Mary Dyer, patriotic actions of Abigail Adams and Mercy Otis Warren, abolitionist movements of Harriet Beecher Stowe and Harriet Tubman, prolific writings of authors Phillis Wheatley and Louisa May Alcott, and landmark speeches of Margaret Sanger and Susan B. Anthony. Led by 18th-century costumed guides, tours will visit the places where these women's voices were heard, their works published, and laid to rest along Boston's iconic red line.

The Revolutionary Women Tour departs from the Boston Common Visitor Information Center (139 Tremont St.) on Saturdays and Sundays in March at 12:45 pm. Freedom Trail Foundation walking tours are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors/students and $8 for children.

Marlo Marketing

Health & Wellness Series

'Bone Broth: The Cellulite Secret?!'

Marlo Marketing's Health & Wellness Series continues on March 9th with "Bone Broth: The Cellulite Secret?!"

Why is the ancient tradition of boiling leftover bones a sudden health trend and can it really help your cellulite? LA-based chef Ariane Resnick, a certified nutritionist author of "The Bone Broth Miracle" will talk about the history of bone broth, how to create your own at home and what to do once you've made it. The cost is $18 per person, which includes a copy of Resnick's book. Space is limited so RSVP by clicking here. This event will be at Marlo Marketing (38 Chauncy St. 3rd Floor) from 6 to 7:30 pm.

The 2nd Annual Fifth of March Anniversary Orations - Speak Out! at

Old South Meeting House on March 9th

The 2nd Annual Fifth of March Anniversary Orations - Speak Out! will take place at the Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St.) on Wednesday, March 9th at 6 pm.

Each year from 1772 to 1775, men, women and children gathered at the Old South Meeting House to commemorate the anniversary of the Boston Massacre. There were rousing speeches by John Hancock, Benjamin Church and Joseph Warren. Hear selected excerpts of these speeches, performed by an inter-generational group including students, actors, and historians where the orations took place 240 years ago. Audience members can join the fun and read from a selection of excerpts. This is free and open to the public, but registration is requested by clicking here. This event is co-sponsored by Suffolk University's History Department and The Bostonian Society.

New England Conservatory Concert Series at the Old South Meeting House on March 11th

The Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St.) is holding several Music at the Meeting House performances in March through May. 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 violinist Alexi Kenney performing on Friday, March 11th 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.

'Rhinoceros' at Modern Theatre Through March 13th

The imaginative play "Rhinoceros" will be performed at Suffolk University's Modern Theatre 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.

Free Movies: Oscar Award-Winning 'Room' and 'Tangerine' from Emerson College's Bright Lights Film Series

The Emerson College's Bright Lights Film Series is a free movie series that is open to the public at the Paramount Center's Bright Family Screening Room (559 Washington St.).

On Tuesday, March 15th enjoy the Oscar award-winning movie "Room" and on Thursday, March 17th will be "Tangerine" and a discussion with actress Mya Taylor after the screening.

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.

City of Boston Services

Featured Stories

New Restaurant: Kingston Grille & Bar Takes Over for Kingston Station +

Free Appetizer for BID Newsletter Readers

After a full interior renovation, snazzy new wallpaper, an added private bar -- Kingston Grille & Bar (25 Kingston St.) is now open in the space of the former Kingston Station restaurant.

The new menu features items including a "build your own burger" with more than 15 toppings, as well as classics like mac and cheese and a Philly cheese steak.The bar features a craft cocktail list along with numerous beers on tap, and another 30 craft beers.

"Our goal is to continue to serve the lunch crowd in the area along with the after work crowd, too," said Ace Gershfield, co-owner of the new restaurant. "We know the short amount of time that people have and the many choices in the area for lunch and we aim to be their go to spot for years to come!"

Also, anyone who orders an entree for lunch from March 7th to 18th will receive a free appetizer if you mention the BID newsletter to your waiter/waitress.

Kingston Grille & Bar is open 11 am to 10 pm Monday through Wednesday, 11 am to 2 am Thursday and Friday, and 6 pm to 2 am on Saturday. Call 857-233-4514 for info and reservations.

Discarded Cigarette Butts to Decide Important Questions Like: 'Would You Prefer to Know Everything... or Win at Everything?'

How do you stop people from tossing cigarette butts on the streets? Neat Streets, an interactive public space installation, in front of HubPub (18 Province St.) and CVS (333 Washington St.), has the answer: Ask people to discard their cigarette butts in compartmentalized boxes that pose a question like -- what's harder to hit, a curveball or knuckleball?

Neat Streets is a City of Boston pilot program being operated at several locations across the city. "This smart and innovative effort incorporates a public polling process to engage our residents and visitors in protecting our environment," said Mayor Martin Walsh.

So if you're a smoker, remember to choose would you rather win at everything or know everything. Also, residents and visitors are encouraged to submit questions to use on more Neat Streets boxes by tweeting @CityofBoston using hashtags #NeatStreets or #NeatStreetsBos, through March.

Clinic for Homeless Women Opens at

St. Anthony Shrine

St. Anthony Shrine (100 Arch St.) is now hosting a once-a-week health clinic for women experiencing homelessness.

The Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program will run a full service medical clinic on Thursdays from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.

"This is important because homeless are disenfranchised and women in particular," said Andrea Caputo, nurse practitioner, above, who is leading the clinic. "This is hopefully a way to connect homeless women with services they need."

For the Shrine, the clinic rings true to the Franciscans' mission of helping people in need. "The Franciscans at the Shrine are thrilled to be able to host an organization which does so much good work for the poor of Boston," said Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM, Executive Director of St. Anthony Shrine.

Deals & Promos

Enjoy Dine Out Boston at a Dozen

Downtown Boston Restaurants

Dine Out Boston is March 6th-11th and 13th-18th, providing diners opportunities to enjoy restaurants and special menus for two weeks. There are also plenty of Downtown Boston restaurants offering special lunch and dinner menus. Click here to see what restaurants are participating this year and their menus.

The following is a list of Downtown Boston restaurants participating in Dine Out Boston:

Artisan Bistro (10 Avery St.) is offering $25 lunch and $38 dinner. Call 617-574-7176 for reservations and info.

Avenue One (1 Avenue de Lafayette, inside the Hyatt Regency Boston) is offering $25 lunch and $38 dinner. Call 617-422-5579 for reservations and info.

Back Deck (2 West St.) is offering $20 lunch and $33 dinner. Call 617-670-0320 for reservations and info.

Blu Restaurant (4 Avery St.) is offering $25 lunch and $38 dinner. Call 617-375-8550 for reservations and info.

Central Bistro (34 Summer St., 2nd Floor) is offering $33 dinner. Call 617-737-1777 for reservations and info.

The Marliave (10 Bosworth St.) is offering $28 dinner. Call 617-442-0004 for reservations and info.

The Merchant Kitchen & Drinks (60 Franklin St.) is offering $33 dinner. Call 617-482-6060 for reservations and info.

The Oceanaire Seafood Room (40 Court St.) is offering $25 lunch and $38 dinner. Call 617-742-2277 for reservations and info.

Parker's Restaurant (60 School St.) is offering $25 lunch and $38 dinner. Call 617-725-1600 for reservations and info.

Ruth's Chris Steak House (45 School St.) is offering $25 lunch and $38 dinner. Call 617-742-8401 for reservations and info.

Serafina Boston (10 High St.) is offering $38 dinner. Call 617-426-1234 for reservations and info.

25th Annual Bridal Band Show at

DePrisco Jewelers March 9th to 19th

DePrisco Jewelers (333 Washington St. 4th Floor) is hosting its 25th Annual Bridal Band Show from March 9th to 19th.

DePrisco Jewelers' wedding ring suppliers will fill DePrisco stores with the largest and latest selection of wedding bands in the area. Call 617-227-3339 for more info.

Announcements

AMC Loews Boston Common Hiring for Management, Film Crew Positions

The AMC Loews Boston Common theater is hiring for management and film crew positions.

Managers receive medical benefits, opportunities to watch free movies, paid vacation and more. Click here to apply online.

Construction & Utility Work Updates

MBTA Government Center Construction, Millennium Tower 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.

BID Ambassador Services & Links

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 help@bostonbid.org, which is encouraged.

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 info@bostonbid.org for more.

THANK YOU!

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 info@bostonbid.org.

Downtown Boston BID Weekly News Update

For questions and comments, please contact David Ertischek, newsletter editor, at: dertischek@bostonbid.org