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August 1, 2016
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In The News
BBJ: Milk Street Cafe is Using a 3D Printer to Make Latte Art 7/28/16

Banker & Tradesman: Millennium Tower Dominates High-End Sales 7/28/16

Commercial Property Executive: Historic Building on Franklin Street Trades for $42M 7/26/16

BBJ: This Millennium Tower View Could Be Yours 7/22/16
Meetings & Notices
RSVP Now: 
Annual Summer BID Members Meeting on August 17th

The Downtown Boston BID will be hosting a BID Members Meeting on Wednesday, August 17th from 4 to 6 pm. This meeting will take place at 100 High Street at the newly renovated state of the art 5-Star Service Worldwide Conference Center (pictured below).

At the meeting you'll hear from some of Downtown's newest and upcoming retail businesses and restaurants.

Please RSVP to Doug Meyer at dmeyer@bostonbid.org.  
This Week's Featured Event
Special Downtown Crossing Performance by Canadian Circus Troupe 
The 7 Fingers on Aug. 2nd

Roche Bros. and ArtsEmerson present "A 7 Fingers Circus Sampling!" on Tuesday, August 2nd at 5 pm in Downtown Crossing (outside of Macy's). You will be amazed by troupe's acrobats as they dance, juggle, tumble and more.

Members of the world-famous circus troupe The 7 Fingers will put on a display sampling of their extraordinary talents! This show is free for everyone to enjoy as it will be in one of the most public settings in Boston. The 7 Fingers are in performance through August 7 at the Emerson/Cutler Majestic Theatre with their critically acclaimed show "Cuisine & Confessions." For more info about the production or to purchase tickets, please visit artsemerson.org. 
Arts, Entertainment & Events
Tavares Dance Party Coming to 
City Hall Plaza on August 3rd

R&B, funk, and soul music legends Tavares return to the Dorothy Curran Wednesday Night Concert Series on City Hall Plaza on August 3rd at 7 pm.

This free series is presented by Mayor Martin Walsh, the Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment, and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with title sponsor Bank of America. Additional support is provided by media sponsors Boston Herald and Polar Beverages.    
Downtown Boston Residents' Association Broadway Sing-Along on August 3rd 

The Downtown Boston Residents' Association is hosting a Broadway Sing-Along & Summer Social at the Paramount Theater on Wednesday, August 3rd at 7 pm.

Join your neighbors for a social hour and special evening celebrating Broadway music presented by David Maister. Music will include your favorites from "My Fair Lady," "Cats," "Chicago," "Cabaret," "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Jersey Boys," "Evita," "The King and I," "Mary Poppins" and more.

This event is free and will feature a cash bar. Click here to register to reserve your spot. 
Boston Calling Block Party at 
Dewey Square with 
The Swinging Johnsons on August 4th

This week's Boston Calling Music Festival Block Party in Dewey Square will feature music from The Swinging Johnsons on Thursday, August 4th. 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.
Free Fun Friday at the 
Old State House on August 5th

Visiting the Old State House will be free on Friday, August 5th from 9 am to 6 pm thanks to the generosity of the Highland Street Foundation.  



Stop by to learn about Boston's Revolutionary past and stand at the site of the Boston Massacre.  
Education Associates and Revolutionary Characters will be on-hand to engage visitors in discussion and answer questions in the museum's self-guided galleries. Due to the volume of visitors, all tours will be suspended for the day. For more information about Free Fun Friday, click here. 
Last Chance to See Multi-Sensory Marvel 
'Cuisine & Confessions' at 
Cutler Majestic Theatre

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 through August 7th. 

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! 

Tickets range from $25 to $80 and can be purchased by calling 617-824-8400 or clicking here.
Brandon Diaz 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.

Brandon Diaz will perform on Tuesday, August 2nd and Thursday, August 4th. Diaz's captivating, soulful voice and exceptional musicality have delighted audiences in diverse venues. His dedication to his art and his professional demeanor are evident, and will elevate and delight any occasion. 

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. 
Last Week to See
Shakespeare on the Common: 
'Love's Labour's Lost' Thru Aug. 7th

Enjoy Shakespeare on the Common with the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's
performance of "Love's Labour's Lost" running through August 7th. 

"Love's Labour's Lost" is a high-spirited romantic comedy about friendship and loyalty among four young men and four young women. Their friendship is put to the test when notions of youthful love encounter the challenges of adulthood. In true Shakespearean fashion, there is dazzling wordplay, strong comic characters and a few unexpected twists.

All performances are free. Click here for performance times. The show runs on the Common through August 7th.
Live Soloist Performers at 133 Federal Street Three Days a Week

The BID sponsors soloist performers outside on the 133 Federal St. Plaza on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for everyone to enjoy. 

Holly McGarry, pictured above, will be performing on Wednesday, August 3rd and Friday, August 5th. These performances are from noon to 2 pm.
Watch 'Mystic River' at the 
Old South Meeting House on Aug. 11th

Join the Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St.) for a screening of "Mystic River" on Thursday, August 11th at 7:30 pm. This screening is part of OSMH's Bostonians in Film series. 

Doors open at 6:45 pm, film begins at 7:30 pm. Advance tickets are $8 for general public or $4 for OSMH members. All tickets are $10 at the door. Click here for tickets. Light refreshments will be available for purchase.  
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. 
Echoes of the Past, Stamp Act Protest Commemoration and Reenactment on Aug. 13th

The Old State House (206 Washington St.) is hosting the interactive mystery game Echoes of the Past, and a Stamp Act Protest Commemoration and Reenactment on Saturday, August 13th. 

Echoes of the Past sends you into Boston's past to search for clues. There will be three sessions of the game: one at 1 pm, another at 2 pm and the final at 3 pm. The Stamp Act Protest Commemoration and Reenactment will be at 4 pm and is the Bostonian Society's annual commemoration of the Stamp Act protest. All of these events are free.  
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. 
City of Boston Services
Featured Stories
Where to Get Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt in Downtown Boston

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice scream (and frozen yogurt, too). It's gosh darn hot out there these days, so cool off with some ice cream or frozen yogurt. We are highlighting a few places to get ice cream in Downtown Boston.

The Marliave Cafe (10 Bosworth St.) recently added ice cream to its menu, which is churned in small batches in their very own pastry kitchen. The flavors are constantly changing and have included raspberry cheesecake swirl, salted caramel, vanilla and mint chocolate chip. The ice creams can be enjoyed at the counter or taken to go. They recommend getting the ice cream Affogato -- ice cream topped with a shot of Counter Culture espresso. Marliave Cafe is only open 8 am to 4 pm on weekdays.

Walgreens (24 School St.) has a self-serve low-fat frozen yogurt bar, above. Larges are $4.99, smalls are $3.99 and there are numerous toppings, including jimmies, Oreos, gummy bears, Reese's, S'mores and more. 

Café de Boston (75 Federal St.) also has a self-serve frozen yogurt bar that costs .49 cents per ounce. You also have your choice of toppings, including jimmies, fresh fruit, graham crackers, chocolate chops and more.

Another option is Orange Leaf (145 Tremont St.), which is a frozen yogurt company open noon to 10 pm every day of the week. 

And if you're looking to dine-in for some ice cream then check out JM Curley's (21 Temple Place) Bedrock Blitz Concrete. This frappe was chosen by Boston Magazine as one of the best frappes in the Greater Boston area. It includes Richardson's vanilla ice cream, Fruity Pebbles marshmallow treats and orange-soda syrup. 
Starbucks Reopens on Winter Street 
After Doubling Size 

After several months of being closed the Starbucks on Winter Street is reopening this week after doubling its footprint with an expansion into the adjacent property. 

The store has added more seating, and is now selling Starbucks Reserve Coffee, which features rarer exclusive coffees.

The outside of the building was also updated and now sports banner risers with the Starbucks name making it easier for people to know they're approaching a Starbucks. 
This Starbucks (12-18 Winter St.) is open seven days a week from 6 am to 9 pm.
Announcements
A.W. Perry Welcomes The Panther Group/Total Clerical Services to 
The Summer Exchange Building

Perry Brokerage (77 Franklin St.), a full service commercial brokerage firm, is pleased to announce that The Panther Group/Total Clerical Services (TCS), recently relocated its Boston office to 5,848 sf at The Summer Exchange Building (40 Summer St.), below.

"We are very pleased to welcome The Panther Group/Total Clerical Services to the Summer Exchange Building," said Kerri Gallaway, VP and Property Manager of A.W. Perry. "Their well established reputation in the employment services sector is a great addition to our professional tenant roster at The Summer Exchange Building."  
Downtown Boston BID Sponsors 
18th Annual Charity 
Project Place Golf Tournament

The Downtown Boston BID was a proud sponsor of the 18th Annual Charity Project Place Golf Tournament that took place on July 25th. 

Project Place provides job training programs and related services for Boston's underserved low-income and homeless individuals.
 
Above: Boston District 2 City Councilor Bill Linehan; Rich Doucette, founding chairman of The Boston Cup Classic Car Show; Mike Testa, BID Marketplace & Pedestrian Zone Operations Manager; and Steve Brookes, BID Clean & Hospitality Operations Manager. 
BID Baggo League Players of the Week

Edible Arrangements (241 Washington St.) is the 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 Hana Gutterman, left, of Wentworth Institute of Technology, and Harsh Gagoomal, right, from CIC Boston. The BID Baggo Lunchtime League is a free league that anyone can join. Playoffs will take place in September. If you are interested in playing please contact Mike Testa, above middle, at 617-482-1928. 
Downtown Boston Arts & Crafts Market at 
Walgreens 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 Fridays.
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 the newsletter or on the BID social media accounts and promoted elsewhere. 
Deals & Promos
Trunk Party at Cohen's Fashion Optical on August 4th

Cohen's Fashion Optical (32 Summer St.) is hosting a Trunk Party on Thursday, August 4th at noon to 3 pm. The party will feature the new collections of Tom Ford and Balenciaga! There will be free food and drinks. 

All-You-Can-Eat Pizza Slices or 
Pasta With Marinara at 
Ziti's Italian Express

Ziti's Italian Express (140 Tremont St.) is offering all-you-can-eat pizza slices (cheese or pepperoni) or pasta with marinara (ziti or linguini) for only $6.99 (plus tax).

This deal is available 3 to 9 pm Monday through Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday. There is no sharing and you must eat-in. 
Boston Area Spanish Exchange Offering Spanish-Language Workshops in August

The Boston Area Spanish Exchange (50 Milk St., 16th Floor) is offering a variety of level-specific Spanish-language workshops in August. 

One of the workshops is Spanish for Lunch, a brown-bag Spanish conversation round table with mixed levels.  Workshops are free for BASE students. For non-BASE students your first workshop is free, and $10 or less each after.  

Boston BID newsletter readers will receive a 5% tuition waiver when using the coupon code BostonBID5 when registering by the end of August 19th. Click here for more information. 
BID Services & Links
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 help@bostonbid.org.
     
  • 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
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 dmeyer@bostonbid.org.
Construction & Utility Work Updates 
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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For questions and comments, please contact David Ertischek, newsletter editor, at: dertischek@bostonbid.org