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June 6, 2016
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Featured Stories
In The News
This Week's Featured Event
Arts, Entertainment & Events
Meetings & Notices
Announcements
Deals & Promos
BID Services & Links
City of Boston Services
Construction & Utility Work Update
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This Week's Featured Event
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RUM + Revolution at Old State House on June 9th
Enjoy tasting rum and chocolate with Revolutionary characters and a special guest author at RUM + Revolution at the Old State House (206 Washington St.) on Thursday, June 9th.
Sample rum in the beautiful galleries of the Old State House and meet the makers of the rum provided by Astraluna Distillery of Medfield, MA, and Privateer Distillery of Ipswich, MA. Each rum tasting will be complimented by delicious chocolate provided byTaza Chocolate of Somerville and light refreshment.
There will also be a raffle and each guest will be entered to win one of two baskets that will include: a signed poster of Brian Hoefling's book being released in October, a sampling of Taza Chocolate, a shot glass from the Old State House gift shop, a signed picture of one of the Old State House's Revolutionary Characters, and two bottles of rum, one from each distillery. Each guest will receive a total of four drink tickets to taste the rums and two mixed drinks. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased here. This event is from 6 to 8 pm. |
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Women's Network Breakfast with
Martha Coakley on June 8th
The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Women's Network Breakfast with guest speaker and former Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley on Wednesday, June 8th at the Omni Parker House (60 School St.).
The topic is "Ten Not-So-Secret Tips to Make Your Life and Work, Work for You."
Registration and networking is from 7:30 to 8 am and the program is from 8 to 9 am. Click here to register. The price is $55 for Chamber members and $100 for non-members. |
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Boston Calling Block Party at Dewey Square with hi8us on June 9th
This week's Boston Calling Music Festival Block Party in Dewey Square will feature music from hi8us on Thursday, June 9th. The block parties are free and open to all members of public aged 21+.
The block parties are a partnership with the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, Shock Top, Wicked Wines, RadioBDC, CHEN PR and the BID. All block parties will feature local musicians. The parties are from 5 to 8 pm and have a cash bar, lawn games and promotions.
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Irish International Immigrant Center's Open House on June 9th
The Irish International Immigrant Center (100 Franklin St. Lower Level) is hosting an open house on Thursday, June 9th at 5:30 pm.
Come visit Boston's Welcome Center for immigrants and refugees. Please RSVP to Mary Kerr by calling 617-695-1554 or [email protected].
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Live Soloist Performers at 133 Federal Street Three Days a Week
The BID sponsors soloist performers outside of 133 Federal St. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for everyone to enjoy.
Rachel Sumner will be performing on Wednesday, June 8th, D'Rafaele will be performing on Friday, June 10th, and Holly McGarry, pictured above, will be performing on Monday, June 13th. These performances are from noon to 2 pm.
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Orlando Retana Performing at
Free Berklee Concert Series at
100 Summer Street Plaza
The Berklee College of Music Summer Concert Series continues at the 100 Summer Street Plaza. The series offers free musical performances every Tuesday and Thursday from Berklee students.
Orlando Retana will perform on Tuesday, June 7th and Thursday, June 9th. Originally from Costa Rica, his family moved to Calgary, Canada, when he was 14, and he discovered different music styles like jazz, funk, fusion and classical. At 19, he came to Berklee College of Music to study, and he has been able to work with great musicians like Jetro da Silva, Oscar Stagnaro, Leo Blanco, Susana Baca, and Paquito D'Rivera, among others, during his time at Berklee.
All performances are from noon to 2 pm. Performances may be cancelled due to weather or changed due to scheduling. Click here to see all of the upcoming performances. |
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Sweet Harmony Singing on Saturdays on Summer Street
The singing group Sweet Harmony is performing on Saturdays outside of Macy's on Summer Street from 12:30 to 3 pm.
Sweet Harmony is a professional performance troupe at Riverside Theatre Works in Hyde Park performing modern hits and songs through the years. |
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McCullough and Glass to Discuss Essential Historical Sites in the U.S. on June 15th at Old South Meeting House
Don't miss a fascinating event with two of the nation's leading historians talking about essential historic sites in the U.S. on Wednesday, June 15th at the Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St.).
Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough and Brent D. Glass, author of "50 Great American Places: Essential Historical Sites Across the U.S." will talk about cultural and historical sites discussed in Glass' book. Book sales and a signing by Glass will follow the program. This event is free and open to the public, but reservations are requested by clicking here. |
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Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation Summit on 'The Future of Transportation: Paving a Path to Progress' on June 16th
The Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation (333 Washington St.) is hosting "The Future of Transportation: Paving a Path to Progress" featuring Governor Charlie Baker and MassDOT Secretary of Transportation Stephanie Pollack on Thursday, June 16th.
This MTF summit will be on what's fixed, what's next and what's the goal? MBTA Fiscal and Management Control Board Chairman Joe Aiello and MTF President Eileen McAnneny will also be featured. Panels will include: selecting which projects to fund; maximizing every dollar spent; and planning to meet global challenges.
This summit is at the UMass Club (One Beacon St.) at 8 am to 12:30 pm. Click here to register for this event. |
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4th Annual DYS Statewide Youth Showcase at Paramount Center on
June 16th
The 4th Annual DYS Statewide Youth Showcase "Share Your Art, Share Your Voice" will be at the Paramount Center on Thursday, June 16th from 1 to 6 pm.
This is an impressive statewide exhibition featuring youth art, musical performances, presentations and more. Selected pieces of youth art will be available for sale. Click here for more information or to register for this event. |
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Bisnow's 'Future of Downtown Boston' Event on June 21st
Join Bisnow for its annual Future of Downtown event with panelists who are shaping the area through investment, development and more on Tuesday, June 21st at 7:30 to 10:30 am.
Opening remarks will be made by Larry DiCara, partner of Nixon Peabody. An "Around the Freedom Trail" panel discussion will include BID President & CEO Rosemarie Sansone, pictured above; Scott Pollack, principal of Arrowstreet; Maura Moffat, managing director for Synergy Investments; Lee Pelton, president of Emerson College; and Steven Faber, EVP of Related Beal.
This event will be at the Boston Seaport Aloft (401-403 D St. Mann Ballroom, 2nd Floor). A 20% discount is being offered to BID newsletter recipients by using 2OUCIHWQ7L by registering here for tickets. |
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Learn About 'Superfood Smoothie Bowls: Snap + Learn' at Marlo Marketing
Spend an evening with a certified holistic health coach and learn about the nutritional benefits of smoothie bowls and superfood ingredients worth including in your diet. Marlo Marketing (38 Chauncy St. 3rd Floor) is hosting this event on Tuesday, June 21st from 6 to 7:30 pm.
Kerri Axlerod will teach you how to make colorful smoothie bowls, the health benefits of maca, chia seeds, hemp seeds, acai and more. You'll be given easy-to-make smoothie bowl recipes and learn how to snap the perfect photos of your food. This event is $25 per person and you can purchase tickets here. |
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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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European-Inspired Caf� Marliave Now Open on Province Street
The newly-opened Caf� Marliave (51 Province St.) is a European-inspired espresso bar that wants you to feel like you're in Italy or France.
"We wanted it like in Italy when you're next to the barista, talking to them, and seeing them making your drink," said Scott Herritt, owner of the cafe and the Marliave restaurant, which is on the three floors above the cafe.
The cafe specializes in espresso drinks like cappuccino,
caf� au lait and caff� americano. The cafe serves beignets with cinnamon sugar, quiches, sandwiches and more, which are all made in-house. All of the items are made in the pastry kitchen below the cafe.
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| Left to right: Nick Baughman, barista; Scott Herritt, owner; and Melissa Healey,
GM of Marliave.
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Caf� Marliave is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm.
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GBREB Foundation and uAspire Host Scholarship Leadership Breakfast;
BID Chairman Jack Spurr Honored
More than $100,000 in scholarships were awarded by the Greater Boston Real Estate Board (GBREB) Foundation during its Scholarship Leadership Breakfast on June 3rd. The event was hosted by uAspire (31 Milk St.) and the GBREB, which gave scholarships to approximately 25 low-income, first-year college-bound students.
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| Jack Spurr, president & CEO of A.W. Perry, with his daughter Kerri Gallaway, VP of A.W. Perry,
after he received a uAspire One Award. |
"uAspire helps high school students get into college, many of who will be the first member of their family to attend college," said Jack Spurr, President & CEO of A.W. Perry and BID chairman, who was honored with a uAspire One Award. "I happen to be the first one in my family to go to college. A.W. Perry and Perry Brokerage have been supporters of uAspire because we see the great value of the scholarship fund."
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| | Left to right: Larry Curtis, President & Managing Partner of WinnDevelopment; Jack Spurr, President of A.W. Perry; Chrystal Kornegay, Undersecretary, MA Dept. of Housing and Community Development; Bob Giannino, CEO, uAspire; Gaby King Morse, Massachusetts Exec. Dir., uAspire; Greg Vasil, CEO, Greater Boston Real Estate Board. |
Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito was the keynote speaker and more than $200,000 in scholarship money was raised by the event.
Click here to learn more about the GBREB Foundation Scholarship Program.
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Artisan Bistro to Fight Childhood Cancer with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
This summer Artisan Bistro (10 Avery St.) at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston will be rolling out a lemonade stand on the sidewalk in support of Alex's Lemonade Foundation, a nonprofit that raises money to find a cure for childhood cancer. On Sunday, June 12th, all proceeds from the lemonade stand at Artisan Bistro will be donated to the organization.
Every Sunday through July 31st, the lemonade stand will be outside the restaurant, and partial proceeds will be given to the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). The stand will be selling strawberry lemonade, traditional lemonade or sugar-free lemonade, lemon crackle cookies and sugar cookies.
ALSF emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra "Alex" Scott, seen below, who passed away in 2004.
To date more than $120 million has been raised through ALSF, funding more than 550 pediatric cancer research projects. Click here for more info about ALSF or to host a lemonade stand. |
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Video: Recap of BID's
5th Anniversary Celebration
The Downtown Boston BID celebrated its 5th anniversary on May 5th. BID President & CEO Rosemarie Sansone led the event, introducing board members, property and business owners and more -- all who spoke about how the BID has changed Downtown Boston for the better. Whether you were at the celebration or unable to attend, please enjoy the following video recap, embedded below.
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| | Downtown Boston BID - 5th Anniversary |
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Register Now for Boston Municipal Research Bureau Member Briefing on June 7th
The Boston Municipal Research Bureau (333 Washington St.) and KPMG are hosting a BMRB Member Briefing with Atyia Martin on Tuesday, June 7th.
Martin is the City of Boston's Chief Resilience Officer and is in charge of preparing the city for catastrophes, whether natural or man-made. Her work also includes social and economic resilience to address the disparities of race and class to better position the whole city to thrive after emergencies.
Please RSVP by June 3rd by clicking here. This event is from 7:45 to 9 am at KPMG (2 Financial Center - 60 South St. 2nd Floor, Longfellow Bridge Room). |
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Open House for Winthrop Square Garage Proposals on June 13th
The Boston Redevelopment Authority is hosting a public open house to allow the six development teams vying for the chance to redevelop the property at 115 Winthrop Square an opportunity to present their concepts and answer questions about the proposal. This meeting is on Monday, June 13th at Faneuil Hall's Great Hall from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
The six prospective developers responded to a request for proposals (RFP) in April to replace the Winthrop Square Garage, which has been closed for several years. Click here to learn about the proposals. For more info please contact Edward O'Donnell at 617-918-6225 or Ed.O'[email protected]. |
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Now You Can Submit Your Own Event to the Downtown Boston BID Website
If you have an upcoming event you can now submit it to the Downtown Boston BID website. Click here to submit your own event.
Once approved by BID staff your event will be on the BID's calendar section and could be featured in this newsletter or on additional BID social media and promoted elsewhere. |
Downtown Boston
Arts & Crafts Market at
Walgreens and CVS Plazas This Week
The Downtown Boston Arts & Crafts Market features local vendors offering handmade products.
Vendors (weather permitting) will be at Walgreens Plaza (School and Washington streets) from 11 am to 6 pm on Wednesdays, and at CVS Plaza (Summer and Chauncy streets) from 11 am to 6 pm on Fridays. |
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Win Red Sox Tix by Booking a Meeting at Metro Meeting Centers
Metro Meeting Centers (101 Federal St. 4th Floor) is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a Red Sox ticket giveaway. Book a meeting by June 30th and qualify to win two Red Sox tickets. Call 617-737-1200 or click here to book a meeting.
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Go Card Boston Available at
Macy's Visitor Center
The Go Card Boston allows people to visit multiple Boston attractions for one low price and is available at Macy's Visitor Center (first floor).
You can choose from purchasing the all-inclusive Go Card Boston, available 1-, 2-, 3-, 5- or 7-day increments. You can also alternatively purchase admission to specific museums, tours and activities. Click here to learn more about Go Card Boston options. |
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Macy's Great Shoe & Sandal Sale
Buy more and save more on women's shoes during Macy's Great Shoe & Sandal Sale, which is currently ongoing.
Take an extra 40% off when you buy three or more pairs, take an extra 30% off when you buy two pairs and take an extra 25% off when you buy one pair. |
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BID Ambassadors Provide Clean & Hospitality Services in Downtown
The Downtown Boston BID Ambassadors provide clean and hospitality services seven days a week, nearly 24 hours a day. Ambassadors create a friendly, welcoming Downtown presence by helping visitors with directions, notifying fire and police personnel of incidents and more.
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. You can also email [email protected].
- Ambassadors remove litter and graffiti
- Ambassadors clear handicapped ramps and storm drain openings
- Ambassador powerwash in Downtown Boston during warm weather
- Ambassadors maintain the BID's landscaping by watering flowers
- Masonry Ambassadors fix sidewalks and more
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Additional BID Services & Info
- Communication and Business Networking
- Meetings with individual BID members to discuss neighborhood affairs
- Entertainment programming
- Member Advocacy
- Capital/Public Improvements
- Wayfinding
- Please click here for the 2016 BID Report to learn about the transformation of Downtown Crossing
- For additional details and information on the complete range of BID services please contact Doug Meyer, Membership Services & Database Manager, at [email protected].
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Construction & Utility Work Updates
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What's Being Built & Renovated? 100 Federal Street, 75-101 Federal Street 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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