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September 12, 2016
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Featured Stories
In The News
Meetings & Notices
This Week's Featured Event
Arts, Entertainment & Events
Announcements
Deals & Promos
BID Services & Links
Construction & Utility Work Updates
City of Boston Services
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Tonight: Learn About BID's Strategic Planning Process at DBRA Meeting
The Downtown Boston Residents' Association will meet tonight (Monday, September 12th) at the Modern Theatre (525 Washington St.) at 7 pm.
The agenda includes a brief safety update from the Boston Police Department, and business updates from haley.henry wine bar and NimNim.
BID President & CEO Rosemarie Sansone will discuss the strategic planning process the BID is currently undergoing. This will be a great opportunity for residents to provide feedback on the future of the neighborhood.
This is a public meeting. Click here for more information about the Downtown Boston Residents' Association. |
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This Week's Featured Event
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'Miss Julie' at Modern Theatre Starting Sept. 15th
The Harbor Stage Company and Suffolk University are co-presenting "Miss Julie" at Suffolk University's Modern Theatre starting Sept. 15th. This fiery new version of a volatile classic explores how passion and privilege ensnare the daughter of a wealthy aristocrat and an enigmatic hired hand.
This live play is running through Sept. 25th. There will be talk back sessions on Sept. 18th and 22nd. Tickets are $15 to $23. Click here to purchase tickets. Also enjoy 10% off your bill at the Back Deck restaurant with your "Miss Julie" ticket stubs (not including alcoholic beverages). |
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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Do You Have Your Tickets Yet for
Inaugural Taste of Downtown Crossing
September 25th
Ever wonder how restaurant chefs create delectable dishes? You'll get to learn about their culinary ways during chef demonstrations at the first-ever Taste of Downtown Crossing. The Taste will be on Sunday, September 25th and will feature more than 20 restaurants and attendees will get to sample fare from all of the restaurants.
Executive Chef Kelly Armetta, above, of the Hyatt Regency Boston, will be just one of numerous chefs who will be sharing how he creates mouthwatering meals. The Taste of Downtown Crossing is a destination event that will showcase the diverse food, culture and entertainment of Downtown Boston. Attendees will enjoy a streetside cafe with performing musicians, a wine and beer garden and chef demonstrations. Participating restaurants include: Artisan Bistro, Avenue One, Back Deck, Boston Chops, Central Bistro, David's Tea, Fajitas & 'Ritas, Gordon's Fine Wines & Liquors, JM Curley, Kingston Grille & Bar, Legal Crossing, Marliave, Mast', The Merchant, Oceanaire Seafood Room, Papagayo, Roche Bros., Sa Pa, Serafina, Sip Wine Bar and Kitchen and Yvonne's.
The event is from noon to 4 pm. Tickets cost $15 in advance or $20 on the day of the event. Click here to purchase tickets.
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Unearthing Boston Series at Old South Meeting House on Tuesdays In September
Learn about the archaeological history of Boston during "Unearthing Boston," a Lowell Lecture Series at the Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St.) on Tuesdays in September.
This series is being presented by the Paul Revere Memorial Association. This series is scheduled for: Sept. 13th, 20th, 27th at 6:30 pm. It is free and open to the public. |
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Last Boston Calling Block Party for 2016 at Dewey Square with
Await Rescue on September 15th
The last Boston Calling Music Festival Block Party for 2016 in Dewey Square will feature music from Await Rescue on Thursday, September 15th. 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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'Meet the Lighthouse Families of Boston Harbor, Yesterday and Today' on
Sept. 15th
Author and lighthouse historian Jeremy D'Entremont and Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands founder Suzanne Gall Marsh kick off a two-month series on Thursday, Sept. 15th. This series is celebrating the tercentenary of Boston Light with a colorful overview of Boston's lighthouse history, including highlights from oral and family histories and will be at the Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St.).
There is a reception at 6 pm and the lecture begins at 6:30 pm. This program is made possible with funding from the Lowell Institute. This is free and open to the public, but registration is requested by clicking here. |
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'Country in the City' with Eli Young Band at City Hall Plaza on Sept. 15th
The Eli Young Band will headline the inaugural "Country in the City" concert at City Hall Plaza on Thursday, Sept. 15th.
Boston's Office of Tourism, Sports and Entertainment are presenting this free concert in partnership with Country 102.5 FM radio. This event is from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. |
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Watch 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off,' and 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' on the
Boston Common
Mayor Walsh's Movie Nights return to the Frog Pond on the Boston Common on Friday, September 16th, with the classic "Ferris Bueller's Day Off."
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is being screened on Friday, September 23rd.
All shows begin at dusk (approximately 7:45 pm) and are sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Northeastern. Free popcorn will be provided by the AMC Loews Boston Common 19. |
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Three Sheets to the Wind Sing Sea Shanties at the Old South Meeting House
The Gloucester-based group Three Sheets to the Wind will perform traditional sea shanties and songs of the sea in a concert for all ages at the Old South Meeting House on Saturday, Sept. 17th.
This performance is part of the series 'Beacons of Beantown: 300 Years of Boston Lights' and is being presented by the Old South Meeting House and Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands. It is free with museum admission. Registration is requested by clicking here. This event is from noon to 2 pm. |
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Joint Ventures Physical Therapy and Fitness Open House on Sept. 21st
Joint Ventures Physical Therapy and Fitness (4 Water St.) recently moved to the area and is hosting an open house to celebrate its new location on Wednesday, Sept. 21st.
There will be free injury screenings, chair massages, wellness information, wine and hors d'ouevres. Please RSVP to Shannon Reilly at 617-536-1161 or email [email protected]. |
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Middays at the Meeting House: Restoring Historic Graves Light on Sept. 23rd
Graves Light and Fog Signal Station has been called the most important light north of Cape Cod. Learn about Restoring Historic Craves Light during a Middays at the Meeting House presentation on Friday, Sept. 23rd at 12:15 pm.
Owners Lynn and Dave Waller will share its colorful 110 year history, including its construction, shipwrecks witnessed nearby and some of its keepers. They will discuss the restoration efforts as they are trying to bring the light station up-to-date. This event is $6 or free for Old South Meeting House members. Click here for tickets. |
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The Boston Cup Classic Car Show on the Boston Common on Sept. 25th
The 5th Annual Boston Cup Classic Car Show at the Boston Common's Parkman Bandstand will be on Sunday, Sept. 25th from 9 am to 2 pm. This year's theme is Style & Speed.
One of this year's featured vehicles include a 1938 Gangloff Bugatti T57C convertible. There will be more than 100 exceptional vehicles on display.
Tickets can be purchased online until Sept. 21st, and then will be available with cash at the event. Click here to purchase tickets. |
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Puritans at Home: A Conversation About Marriage, Love and Family
Sept. 26th at Old State House
Learn about some of the first New Englanders at Puritans at Home: A Conversation About Marriage, Love and Family at the Old State House (206 Washington St.) on Tuesday, Sept. 26th.
You might be surprised to learn that Puritans were not really as fun-hating as we've been led to believe. Abby Chandler, assistant professor in Early America History and Public History at UMass-Lowell, will share surprising facts about home life in New England.
This program is part of the Charter Day celebration hosted by The Partnership of the Historic Bostons each year. This event is at 7 pm and free but seating is limited. Please click here to register. |
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Celebrate Boston's 386th Birthday With Event Throughout Next Two Months
Celebrate Boston Charter Day throughout September and October with numerous events in and around Downtown Crossing. This year's Charter Day theme is "Passionate Puritans: Marriage, Love, and Sex in 17th Century Massachusetts."
The Partnership of Historic Bostons has organized events from September 7th through October 26th celebrating Boston's birthday. Events include tours, discussions on numerous topics--including the myths and reality of Puritans and sex--the women of Boston's colonial elite and more. Click here for a full listing of all events. |
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St. Paul's Lunchtime Performance Series on Mondays and Thursdays Through September
The BID launched a new lunchtime music series this week outside of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul (138 Tremont St.). Solo artists will be performing on Mondays and Thursdays from noon to 2 pm through September (except for Labor Day).
Rachel Sumner, above, is performing Sept. 19th and 26th. Kesnel Personnel will be performing Sept. 15th, 22nd and 29th.
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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. Avery Ballotta will perform Sept. 14th and 16th. Hsin Hou Sun, pictured, will perform on Sept. 19th. Performances are from noon to 2 pm. |
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Enya Lim 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.
Enya Lim will perform on Tuesday, September 13th and Thursday, September 15th. Lim is a singer-songwriter and performer hailing from the tropical island of Singapore.
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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Franklin Street MBTA Entrance to
Oak Grove Platform Reopened
The MBTA entrance/exit on Franklin Street reopened this morning. The entrance only brings riders to the Oak Grove platform.
T riders getting off the Orange line train can choose walking up stairs, using an escalator or an elevator. When leaving people end up in Shopper's Park on Franklin Street. There are also two MBTA fare machines by the platform.
Later this year Shopper's Park, which is still under construction, will reopen, and includes auditorium-like seating atop the Franklin Street entrance.
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Boston Fashion Week in Downtown Boston: Opening Night Party, What Would
Coco Wear? and #FashionStories
The BID has partnered with Boston Fashion Week for the second year to present Platform Downtown with several events in Downtown Crossing.
The Official Opening Night Party for Boston Fashion Week (One Federal St. 9th Floor) is on Friday, Sept. 23rd from 7 to 11 pm. See and learn how fashion illustrator Holly Nichols creates fashionable illustrations and artful campaigns for Saks Fifth Avenue, Disney, Living Proof and more. Nichols will be creating live sketches from 7:30 to 8:30 pm and 9 to 10 pm with a Q&A in the second session. A fashion show of designer Denise Hajjar's work will be from 8:30 to 9 pm with models styled by Terri Mahn of thestylistcloset and makeup by Glammed To Go. A pop-up shopping gallery of Denise Hajjar Boutique accessories, Nichols' illustrations and Kent Stetson handbags will be from 7 to 10 pm. There will be signature cocktails and light bites by Wanderlush. Tickets are $20. Click here for tickets.  "What Would Coco Wear?" will be on Sunday, Sept. 25th from 1 to 3 pm at Roche Bobois (2 Avery St.). This free event will showcase the latest Parisian "It Girl" fashion for this fall while providing a behind-the-scenes look as stylists work their magic. Wardrobe stylists from Team Artist Representative, Ennis Inc., and Taylor Greeley, Terri Mahn and Nathalie Fanfan, will provide runway-worthy looks modeled throughout the inside of the store and on a red carpet outside of the store. Hairstylist and salon owner Patrice Vinci and her team will provide the latest hairstyles with makeup by Nestor Cruz. Models will be wearing the latest handcrafted Italian footwear from M.Gemi. This is a free event, but space is limited so click here to register.  GlamSlam #FashionStories will be on Tuesday, Sept. 27th from 7 to 9 pm at the Highball Lounge (above Nine Zero Hotel, 90 Tremont St.). Similar to a poetry slam, GlamSlam will feature 5-minute stories from inside the fashion world from photographers, writers, designers, stylists and more. Hear about successes and calamities from actress Erica McDermott, social photographer Bill Brett, fashion writer Tina Sutton, author Jonathan Soroff, lifestyle editor Erica Corsano, designers David Josef, Denise Hajjar, Jonathan Joseph Peters, Dylan Usher, makeup artist Nestor Cruz and comedian/model Bethany Van Delft. Jay Calderin, founder of Boston Fashion Week, will moderate GlamSlam. This is a free event, but seating is limited so click here to register.  Photographe De Mode is an ongoing free exhibit at the Lafayette City Center Passageway (between Avenue de Lafayette and Macy's). Fashion photographer Tracy Aiguier's photos for Platform Downtown will be on display for the public. Aiguier photographed models in Downtown Crossing using intriguing alleys, high-end hotels, theaters and more as backdrops. The exhibit features the work of designers Luke Aaron, Jessica Abernathy, Cotey Bertone, Gina Dewolfe, Jeffrey Dickerson, House of Cach, Daniel Faucher, Alfred Fianduca, Marie Galvin, Denise Hajjar, David Josef, Sabrina Jacqui Levin, M.Miller Fur & Ski, Jonathan Joseph Peters, Sarah Proust, Alan Rouleau, Kent Stetson, Dylan Usher and Firas Yousif. The passageway is open M-F 6 am - 10 pm, Sat. 8 am - 11 pm, Sun. 8 am - 8 pm, |
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Roche Bros. Debuts Tasting Bar in
New Space with Lunch Service, Product Demonstrations and Tastings
Roche Bros. debuted a new Tasting Bar on Thursday featuring a small plate menu with items such as yellowtail poke and an open-face chicken and bacon burger. Customers will enjoy meals, product demonstrations, beer and wine tastings while a waitstaff attends to them.
The Tasting Bar is open for lunch service from 11 am to 3 pm. Tastings of beer, wines, and cider are scheduled each evening from 5 to 8 pm. |
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Benjamin Franklin Statue's Return Celebrated with Ribbon Cutting
Officials celebrated the longest-standing bronze statue in the state being back on its pedestal with a ribbon cutting on Thursday at Old City Hall. Freedom Trail players introduced the Benjamin Franklin statue and even broke character telling the audience it was odd to give tours without being able to show visitors the statue.
"Ben Franklin said the hardest things are steel, diamond and to know one's self," said Josh Crane of Daedulus, which restored the statue after it fell earlier this year due to a gust of wind. "And now we can also say well-made 19th century bronze."
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"The statue was built in 1855 and Old City Hall was built in 1865, 10 years after the statue," said Sean O'Donnell of the Architectural Heritage Foundation. "And he's still here after falling on his head. He's back and looks great."
The location was chosen in 1855 because Franklin attended the Boston Latin School, which was located at the site before moving.
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The Genesis Foundation for Children Celebrated at Fenway Park with Yaz
The Genesis Foundation for Children (60 Temple Place) held its annual On The Field at Fenway Park event with 120 lucky participants. Red Sox legend Carl Yastrzemski made a special appearance as participants spent the day hitting from home plate, fielding balls off the Green Monster, visiting the dugouts and more on Sept. 1st.
The Genesis Foundation for Children provides funding for the diagnosis and compassionate, coordinated care of children born with physical and intellectual disabilities and genetic disorders. |
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Eric Robinson Repeats as
BID Baggo League Champion
After 15 weeks of play, the BID Lunchtime Baggo League champion was crowned on Wednesday. And for the second year in a row Eric Robinson of Fidelity Investments won the top prize. John Healy from KPMG came in second, with Solomon Flax of CIC Boston coming in third, followed by Sue Burris of BBH, Alex Rouleau of BBH and Rachel Voke of Fidelity. Everyone who played in the playof tournament received a free smoothie from league sponsor Edible Arrangements. If you're interested in participating in the next Baggo League please contact Mike Testa at [email protected] or 617-482-1928. This is a free league. |
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. |
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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. |
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Today: Sam Lagrassa's Celebrating 48th Anniversary By Offering 48% Off and Prizes
Sam Lagrassa's (44 Province St.) is offering 48% off today in honor of its 48th anniversary. There are also numerous giveaways, including free lunch for a year, 30 free sandwich cards and more.
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Cask & Draft Night with Lookout Hard Cider at Stoddard's Fine Food & Ale on Sept. 15th
Join Stoddard's Fine Food & Ale (48 Temple Place) on Thursday, Sept. 15th for a cask and draft night with Lookout Farms Cider.
Lookout Farm is one of the oldest continuously operating farms in the United States. The following ciders will be offered, a cask of "1651" American oak dry cider, Hop Up Cider with Mosaic, BarnBurner Habanero and Farmhouse Blend. This event is from 6 to 9 pm. Free to attend, but drinks cost money. |
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Receive Gift Card at Macy's
Fashion's Front Row on Sept. 15th
Get great deals on fashion at Macy's Fashion's Front Row event on Thursday, Sept. 15th in the Women's Department (2nd floor) at 5 pm.
Check out the trending looks for fall, and then stick around for some one-on-one style advice from stylists and receive a $10 Macy's gift card. You will receive a special gift with any $75 or more purchase in the Women's Department. The gift card can be redeemed with a Macy's stylist following a style consultation. The gift card is valid until Sept. 22nd.
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H&M Closing Sale: Everything is 50% Off
The H&M at 350 Washington St. is closing as of Sept. 18th and the store is offering 50% off everything.
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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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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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Downtown Boston BID Weekly News Update
For questions and comments, please contact David Ertischek, newsletter editor, at: [email protected] |
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