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July 11, 2016
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Featured Stories
Meetings & Notices
In The News
This Week's Featured Event
Announcements
Arts, Entertainment & Events
Deals & Promos
Construction & Utility Work Updates
BID Services & Links
City of Boston Services
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Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Networking Group on July 12th
The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce is hosting a networking group event on Tuesday, July 12th at One Federal Street, 9th Floor from 11:45 am to 1 pm. This event is designed specifically for the Chamber's small- to medium-sized member companies who want to expand their network of business contacts, generate new business leads, and learn the most effective strategies for networking.
This is a free program for Chamber members only. Attendees will take part in group "speed networking" and leave with at least 20 new business contacts. Click here for more info about the event. Click here for more info about becoming a member. |
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Community Workshop to Discuss Future of Downtown and Chinatown on
July 13th
Help shape the future of Boston. Imagine Boston 2030 is asking residents what they care about and how to guide the growth of the city. A community workshop will be held about the future of Downtown and Chinatown on Wednesday, July 13th.
This meeting is at 6:30 pm and will take place at the Josiah Quincy School Cafeteria (885 Washington St.). Please click here for more info about Imagine Boston 2030.
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Public Meeting About
South Station Expansion on July 20th
MassDOT is hosting a public meeting to discuss the South Station Expansion project's Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) on Wednesday, July 20th at 6 pm. This meeting is being held at Atlantic Wharf, Fort Point Room, 2nd Floor (290 Congress St.).
The purpose of the South Station Expansion project is to expand the station terminal capacity to meet current and anticipated future commuter rail and intercity rail service needs. Click here to read more about the project and the FEIR. |
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This Week's Featured Event
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Outside the Box Festival on
Boston Common Starting July 13th
The Outside the Box Festival is a free 5-day festival on Boston Common with more than 100 entertainers, from theater and dance performances, a symphony, indie bands and classic rock groups. The festival kicks off Wednesday, July 13th with an opening celebration and then features performances from noon to 9 pm for five days.
This festival is kid-friendly, with some entertainment specifically for children and performed by kids. You're welcome to bring a picnic, and there will also be food vendors at the festival.
Click here for more information about the festival, including performers, schedules, FAQs and more. |
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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Multi-Sensory Marvel 'Cuisine & Confessions' Premiering at Cutler Majestic Theatre on July 12th
ArtsEmerson is presenting the U.S. premiere of "Cuisine & Confessions" from the world-famous circus The 7 Fingers at the Cutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson College on July 12th.
Like The 7 Fingers' previous Boston appearances (Traces, Sequence 8, and PSY), "Cuisine & Confessions" highlights the troupe's acrobatic and choreographic prowess -- and this time they will add sound, smell, touch and even taste! They will actually make food on the stage for the audience to enjoy!
Save 40% on tickets by using the promo code CCOPENING of all remaining orchestra seats through July 15th. Tickets range from $25 to $80 and can be purchased by calling 617-824-8400 or clicking here. The show will run at the theater through August 7th. |
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Dorothy Curran Music Series Kicks Off with Beatlejuice on July 13th
The Dorothy Curran Wednesday Night Concerts return to City Hall Plaza on July 13th. Beatlejuice, a Beatles cover band, will be performing at 7 pm. This is a free event.
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Boston Calling Block Party at Dewey Square with The Way Ways on July 14th
This week's Boston Calling Music Festival Block Party in Dewey Square will feature music from The Way Ways on Thursday, July 14th. The block parties are free and open to all members of the 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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Daniela Aedo Santana 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 by Berklee students.
Daniela Aedo Santana will perform on Tuesday, July 12th and Thursday, July 14th. Santana is a songwriter and arranger. Her lyrics in Spanish explore the phonetics that exist in words and a new way of looking at poetry. With a mix of Latin rock and pop influenced by jazz, her original compositions bring insight into human behaviour, emotions, and beliefs.
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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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.
D'Rafaele will be performing on Wednesday, July 13th and Friday, July 15th. Holly McGarry, pictured above, will be performing on Monday, July 18th. These performances are from noon to 2 pm.
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'If/Then' Now Playing at Boston
Opera House Through July 17th
"If/Then" is now playing at the Boston Opera House
through July 17th. This is a contemporary Broadway musical about living in New York today and all the possibilities of tomorrow.
Please note that "If/Then" contains strong language and mature themes. Click here for tickets and showtimes.
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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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Redcoats are Coming to Occupy Boston's Freedom Trail
This summer, the Freedom Trail Foundation and the BID offer the opportunity to experience British soldiers in 18th-century Redcoat uniforms reenact guard duty on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between noon and 2 pm. This historical program utilizes experienced 18th-century costumed Freedom Trail Players who bring the daily actions and atmosphere of British-occupied Boston to life. Residents and visitors can meet the soldiers and engage them in talk about their postings in the hostile environment of colonial Boston as they "occupy" Downtown Boston on Washington, Summer, and Winter streets. |
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Roche Bros. Begins 10,000 Sq. Ft. Expansion in Downtown Crossing Supermarket
Roche Bros. flagship supermarket in Downtown Crossing recently began the roll out of a 10,000 sq. ft. expansion in the bottom level. The expansion will feature a complete beer, wine and spirits department, more than 1,000 new natural health and beauty care selections and more choices throughout the aisles.
There will also be a Tasting Bar featuring daily product demonstrations and a seasonal counter-service lunch menu Monday through Friday (11:30 am to 2 pm). The expansion will also include a dedicated catering order and special services desk, twice as many new dairy and frozen offerings, a fun candy shop featuring vintage and bulk selections and more.
The expansion is being opened in stages and is expected to be completed by August 1st. |
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Really Bad Rum Debuting at Downtown Boston Arts & Crafts Market on July 13th
The Downtown Boston Arts & Crafts Market is featuring a new vendor this week -- Doc Brown's Really Bad Rum Products.
Lee "Doc" Brown and his wife, Susan, founded Doc Brown's Really Bad Rum after years of rave reviews from friends of their moist, rum-infused rum cakes. This led Doc and Susan to create three lines of rums: Dark, Spiced and Silver, in which their Really Bad Dark rum is then used to infuse their Really Bad Rum Cake making it a very "rummy" cake. Then came their Really Bad Driftwood Smoked Barbecue Sauce to enhance the brand along with other Really Bad merchandise. Click here for the full story of the Legend of Doc Brown.
Doc Brown will be making an onsite appearance to promote and sell his "Really Bad" rum cakes and BBQ sauce at the market (sorry, alcohol sales are not allowed at the market).
"To set our products aside from all others besides taste and value, it's all about the name," said Doc Brown. "In today's society, the public knows that 'Really Bad' can mean good. No other brand has indulged in this concept of marketing until now.
Doc Brown's Really Bad Rum and other vendors will be at the Walgreens Plaza (School and Washington streets) from 11 am to 6 pm on Wednesday, July 13th and 20th. The Arts & Crafts Market is also at Walgreens Plaza from 11 am to 6 pm on Fridays.
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New BID Trash Barrels Feature
Cigarette Disposal Receptacle
One of the BID's main missions is to provide a clean and welcoming Downtown Boston. With this goal in mind, the BID recently put 10 new trash barrels on the streets that feature cigarette receptacles on the top of the barrels.
"Our Ambassadors are removing trash and litter, powerwashing and often remove cigarette butts from the ground 24/7," said Anita Lauricella, Planner/Project Manager. "We noticed that there weren't enough proper receptacles for smokers to extinguish and discard their cigarette butts and these new trash barrels will provide smokers a place to toss their butts and in turn will keep streets cleaner." |
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Help BID Staff Member Go Over the Edge for Special Olympics Massachusetts
The BID's Communications & Social Media Manager David Ertischek is going Over the Edge to raise funds for the Special Olympics Massachusetts. On July 16th, Ertischek will rappel down the Hyatt Regency Boston in the annual Over the Edge event. Please consider supporting Ertischek by clicking here. Over the Edge is a two-day event, taking place Friday, July 15th, from 1 to 4 pm and Saturday, July 16th, from 9 am to 5 pm. Where else can you rappel down the side of a Boston building? You can also sign up to rappel by clicking here for Over the Edge. |
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Get Your Tickets Now!
St. Francis Shooze Cruise on August 10th
St. Francis House is the largest homeless day shelter in the Commonwealth. It provides guests with everything they need to reclaim their dignity and rebuild their lives: nutritious meals, clothing, access to medical care, counseling, vocational rehabilitation, and housing. Last year St. Francis House collected 300 pairs of men's shoes and raised over $25,000 through its Shooze Cruise. Click here for tickets and more info. |
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Edible Arrangements Sponsoring BID
Baggo League Players of the Week
Edible Arrangements (241 Washington St.) is now an official sponsor of the BID Baggo League and is providing gift certificates to players of the week.
This week's players of the week are Mary Ann Janigan, above left, and Courtney Cook, above right, both of National Quality Review (101 Arch St.), with Mike Testa, Marketplace & Pedestrian Zone Operations Manager for the BID. |
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 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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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. |
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The Merchant Offering $1 Oysters on
July 14th & 15th
The Merchant (60 Franklin St.) is offering $1 oysters on July 14th and 15th from 5 to 7 pm.
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Boloco Donating $1 of
Every Big Kitchen Burrito Purchased to
David Ortiz Children's Fund
Boloco will donate $1 of every purchased Big Papi's Kitchen Burrito to the David Ortiz Children's Fund until Red Sox star David "Big Papi" Ortiz's final regular season at-bat. This promotion is available at all Boloco restaurants, and there is a Boloco at 133 Federal St.
The goal is to raise $34,000 for the Children's Fund. Big Papi's Kitchen Burrito is only available until the end of the regular season. |
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Construction & Utility Work Updates
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New Developments Under Construction, Proposed Projects 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 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.
B ID 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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Downtown Boston BID Weekly News Update
For questions and comments, please contact David Ertischek, newsletter editor, at: [email protected] |
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