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February 26,
2018
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Featured Stories
In The News
This Week's Featured Event
Arts, Entertainment & Events
Meetings & Notices
Announcements
Deals & Promos
Construction & Utility Work Updates
City Services & Helpful Hotlines
BID Services & Links
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This Week's Featured Event
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Boston Massacre Commemoration
March 3rd
See history come to life at the Old State House (206 Washington St.) for a full day of activities that culminates in hundreds reenacting the Boston Massacre on Saturday, March 3rd.
From
1 to 4 pm, enjoy
Talk of the Town inside the Old State House (included with Old State House Museum admission), and learn about
Boston's colonial past and meet citizens who lived through the contentious period of the military occupation.
At 1:30 and 3:30 pm, kids ages 5-12 can enjoy History Hunters, which includes unique and personal stories to learn about the past and use historians' tools to help colonists and soldiers discover the truth. Space is limited. Please sign up with museum staff as early as 9:30 am. This is included with Old State House Museum admission.
At 6 pm, before the action unfolds, watch Downtown Boston transform into its colonial past as the citizens of the city gather outside the Old State House. Hear from patriots, loyalists and moderates who lived through the events that sparked the Revolution.
At 7 pm is the reenactment of the Boston Massacre. Witness the violent and tumultuous incident on King Street, performed by living historians.
Click here for more information.
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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ArtsEmerson Hosting 'A Conversation with Claudia Rankine' on March 4th
ArtsEmerson and The American Repertory Theater are hosting a conversation with acclaimed author, poet and MacArthur Fellow Claudia Rankine on Sunday, March 4th. The discussion will be moderated by Rankine's collaborator P. Carl.
Rankine will discuss her New York Times best-selling book of poetry, "Citizen: An American Lyric," and her new play, "The White Card," being performed at the Paramount Center through April 1st. This event is free, but RSVPing is needed by clicking here. This event is at 5:30 pm.
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'Waitress' at Boston Opera House Through March 4th
The national tour of the Broadway musical "Waitress" is at the Boston Opera House through March 4th.
"'Waitress' tells the story of Jenna -- a waitress and expert pie maker, Jenna dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. A baking contest in a nearby county and the town's new doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh start, while her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes for happiness. But Jenna must summon the strength and courage to rebuild her own life," according to bostonbroadway.com.
Click here to purchase tickets. |
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ArtsEmerson Presents Bedlam's 'Hamlet' and 'Saint Joan' in Repertory at
Cutler Majestic Theatre Opening
March 7th
ArtsEmerson is presenting New York's Bedlam theater company for "Hamlet" and "Saint Joan" in repertory at the Cutler Majestic Theatre starting March 7th.
The two productions feature four actors performing 49 characters for two stripped-down stagings. Both are directed by Bedlam founder Eric Tucker.
The productions run for three weeks from
March 7th through March 25th. Tickets can be purchased by clicking
here.
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Celebrate International Women's Day with
International Institute of
New England on March 8th
Please join the International Institute of New England (2 Boylston St., 3rd Floor) in celebrating International Women's Day on Thursday, March 8th.
Three Boston-area immigrant leaders will be honored: Colette Phillips, founder of Colette Phillips Communication; Razia Jan, founder of Razia's Ray of Hope Foundation; and Eveline Buchatskiy, founder of One Way Ventures.
Please click here to learn more and to purchase tickets. This event is from noon to 1:30 pm. |
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Boston Flower & Garden Show Preview Party on March 13th Benefits The Genesis Foundation for Children
There will be heavy hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine, raffles and surprise live musical entertainment from the Mix Lounge. Past entertainers included Haley Reinhart, Matt Nathanson, Nick Fradiani and The Plain White T's. There will be appearances by local media, TV and radio personalities including event hosts, Mix 104.1's Karson, Kennedy & Salt. Click here to purchase tickets. This event is from 6 to 9 pm.
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ArtsEmerson Presenting 'The White Card' at Paramount Center Thru Apr. 1st
ArtsEmerson is presenting "The White Card" at the Paramount Center through April 1st.
This is a new play by Claudia Rankine that explores "the state of our racial imagination" with a performance set at a dinner party.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets. |
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Griffin Museum of Photography Exhibit
'Tree Talk' at Lafayette City Center
The latest Griffin Museum of Photography exhibit at the Lafayette City Center Passageway is "Tree Talk."
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Karen Klinedinst's "The Red Tree"
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"In this exhibition called 'Tree Talk' the Griffin Museum of Photography brings together 66 photographers who converse with trees. The exhibit has been organized to flow as a narrative from the beginning to the end of the passageway. In this way the trees all talk to each other. We hope our audience enjoys the exhibition and that all of the trees give up their secrets to you," said Paula Tognarelli, executive director and curator of Griffin Museum of Photography.
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| Roger Archibald's, "Barber Chair Sequence (2)" |
This exhibit is through a partnership by the Griffin Museum of Photography, the Abbey Group and the Downtown Boston BID. This exhibit is in the Lafayette City Center Passageway
(between Macy's and the Hyatt Regency Boston) and
open to the public from 10 am to 6 pm. The exhibit is running from Jan. 30th through May 30th.
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'Triumphs and Laments' at
Emerson Urban Arts Media Gallery
Internationally acclaimed South Africa-based artist William Kentridge's "Triumphs and Laments" is at the Emerson Urban Arts Media Gallery (25 Avery St.) through April 14th.
"Triumphs and Laments" was originally produced as a 550-meter long frieze along the banks of the Tiber River in Rome. The gallery show includes the complete set of aquatint etchings and woodcuts relating to the frieze, two long maquettes that diagram its first processional, a set of monumental stencils, and a video highlighting the opening performance in Rome.
"In this work, Kentridge presents figures from a broad sweep of Italian history in a grand procession to represent the progress and follies of human endeavors. In this work, the artist has brought this theme to contemporary relevance with his images of the migrant boat people," said Joseph Ketner II, director of Emerson Urban Arts.
The gallery is open to the public and admission is free. The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 2 to 7 pm.
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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 when needed and
they'll even tote an umbrella if it's snowing! Please call 617-261-0066 if you want to contact our BID ambassador services program. You can also email help@bostonbid.org.
- Ambassadors remove litter and graffiti
- Ambassadors clear crosswalks, handicapped ramps and storm drain openings
- Ambassadors shovel in Downtown Boston during winter
- Ambassadors maintain the BID's landscaping
- 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 issues
- Entertainment programming
- Member Advocacy
- Capital/Public Improvements
- Wayfinding
- Please click here for the Downtown Boston BID's Welcome Guide that provides a look at many of the BID's accomplishments in leading 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.
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Restaurateurs Hold First Meetup,
Discuss Everything From Soup to Nuts
(Fish and BBQ, Too)
Numerous Downtown Boston restaurateurs gathered at Shed's BBQ for a BID-sponsored meetup to discuss the restaurant industry on Feb. 21st.
"It was so great meeting with our DTX neighbors to discuss how we can collaborate on future events together!" said
Beth Stipanov, co-owner of
Barracuda Tavern and
Barracuda on the Fly. "We all want our customers to have an amazing experience while visiting our neighborhood and together we can make things better!"
"I found it to be a refreshing conversation, with candid remarks, as the downtown restaurant community brainstormed marketing ideas that would promote all of our establishments. We will all be stronger and more successful by working together," said
Brad Fredericks, owner of
Fajitas & 'Ritas and
Back Deck.
"It was wonderful to meet our neighbors and share stories! We have a vibrant community and it was good to put faces to the restaurant names!" said Shawn Wilson, co-owner of Shed's BBQ. "
Thank you Downtown Boston BID for bringing us together!"
The Downtown Boston BID would like to thank Shed's BBQ for hosting the meetup. If you a restaurateur interested in hosting or participating in an upcoming restaurant meetup please contact
George Comeau at
617-261-4243 or
gcomeau@bostonbid.org.
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Washington Street McDonald's Reopening with New Design, Wait Staff
The newly renovated McDonald's (329 Washington St.) is a new breed of Mickey D's. When it reopens this Wednesday (Feb. 28th), it will be offering table service and self-ordering kiosks.
"It's a new design, a new concept," said franchisee Vern Chin. "There will be table service for people to deliver food to your table and it doesn't cost extra."
Chin said a staff member will greet customers as they enter the restaurant to let them know where to order. Customers also have the option of ordering at the counter. After ordering, food will be brought to your table. |
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Hyatt Regency Boston Hosts Washington PostLive Discussion About Addiction in America with Governor, Mayor
Elected officials including Governor Charlie Baker, Mayor Martin Walsh, medical experts and advocates on the front lines fighting the opioid addiction gathered at the Hyatt Regency Boston on Feb. 22nd. The discussion was part of the Washington Post Live's "Addiction in America" series.
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| Governor Charlie Baker speaks with The Washington Post's Lenny Bernstein. (Photo by The Washington Post) |
"Pain is a very complicated issue and it's not clear to me that you can think about it in a broad stroke," said Governor Baker.
"In Boston, we're using all the tools we have to make sure those with substance use disorders have a continuum of care that allows for long-term, lasting recovery," said Mayor Walsh.
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| Mayor Martin Walsh and Mayor Joyce Craig of Manchester, NH, speak with The Washington Post's Katie Zezima. (Photo by City of Boston) |
The Washington Post Live's "Addiction in America" series "examines the devastating effects of addiction on communities across the country." Click
here for more information about the series.
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Chinese New Year Celebrated in
Chinatown with Lion Dancing and More
The Chinese New Year was celebrated the Year of the Dog this past weekend in Chinatown with lion dancing and other cultural performances.
Chinatown Main Street hosted a Cultural Village in the China Trade Center that included dancing and events for kids, including story time, origami folding and more.
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Open House Public Meeting:
115 Winthrop Square on March 5th
The Boston Planning & Development Agency and MCAF Winthrop LLC are hosting an open house public meeting regarding the 115 Winthrop Square tower project on Monday, March 5th at 33 Arch St. (29th Floor). This meeting is from 6 to 8 pm.
BPDA staff and development team members of MCAF Winthrop LLC will be available at topic specific stations.
The 115 Winthrop Square project proposes a mixed-use project with approximately 1.592 million sq. ft. containing residential, office, retail, restaurant, parking and other commercial uses, as well as a Great Hall space.
Please contact Casey Hines at 617-918-4244 or Casey.A.Hines@Boston.gov for more information. |
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St. Anthony Shrine Hosting
Red Cross Blood Drive on March 5th
St. Anthony Shrine (100 Arch St.) is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, March 5th from 9 am to 2 pm in the Shrine Auditorium. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS to register and for more information.
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Volunteers, Walkers and Sponsors
Wanted for FriendshipWorks'
The Walk to End Elder Isolation
FriendshipWorks (105 Chauncy St.) is seeking sponsors, walkers and volunteers for their Walk to End Elder Isolation that is taking place on May 20th.
FriendshipWorks has helped more than 25,000 Boston area seniors by providing effective solutions for elder isolation. FriendshipWorks' programs include weekly volunteer visits to older adults, providing medical escorts, PetPals visiting elder homes and more. Click here for more information about FriendshipWorks and to get involved with The Walk to End Elder Isolation. |
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One-Day Spiritual Retreat for Grieving Parents at St. Anthony Shrine on March 10th
Join other grieving parents and Franciscan Friars at St. Anthony Shrine (100 Arch St., Upper Room) for a One-Day Spiritual Retreat for Grieving Parents on Saturday, March 10th.
Find peace and comfort with others who are grieving or have grieved the loss of a child. This is open to parents whose children of any age have died by any cause, no matter how long ago. Registration is required by clicking here. This event is from 9:30 am to 7 pm. |
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Book Your Next Lunch Meeting at PABU
Step out of the office and bring your next lunch meeting or seminar to PABU (3 Franklin St., 2nd Floor of Millennium Tower). The floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Downtown Boston bring in plenty of sunlight and the restaurant is a fantastic setting to hold meetings.
Please contact Rebecca Massi at 631-405-9494 or
rmassi@pabuizakaya.com to book your private event at PABU. |
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Boston College Club Celebrating 20th Year
The Boston College Club (100 Federal St., 36th Floor) is celebrating its 20th year by offering several deals.
The industrious dining, networking and business club offers amazing views of Boston with more than 3,200 professionals as members.
To commemorate its 20th anniversary, the BC Club is offering an initiation fee of only $20 when you donate $100 to the Frates Foundation until March 31st. Monthly dues range between $77 and $190 based on your choice of membership. You don't have to be a Boston College graduate to be a member. Contact Membership Director
Shannon McQuarry for a tour or complimentary lunch for two at
617-951-0978 or
shannon.mcquarry@ourclub.com.
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Back Deck Offering Special
'Waitress' Desserts for Limited Time
Back Deck (2 West St.) is celebrating Broadway in Boston's "Waitress" musical by offering special desserts while the play is onstage at the Boston Opera House through March 4th.
The special desserts include Jenna's Devil's Food Chocolate Oasis Pie, pictured, with chocolate cookie crust, strawberry preserves, chocolate mousse, whipped cream and chocolate-covered strawberry. There's also Apple Mini-Pie a la mode with Granny Smith apples baked in a flaky crust with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce. The Boston Harbor Maple Cream includes maple cream, applejack, vanilla vodka and fresh grated nutmeg. |
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City Services &
Helpful Hotlines
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Important Phone Numbers
Boston Fire, Boston Police and Emergency Services: 911
Non-emergency requests: 311
Eversource gas and electric: 1-800-592-2000
National Grid: 1-800-322-3223
Boston Water & Sewer Commission: 617-989-7000
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority: 617-242-6000
City of Boston Tow Lot: 617-635-3900
National Weather Service: 508-822-0634
Verizon: 800-837-4966
City of Boston Animal Care and Control: 617-635-5348
Cold Relief Heatline: 800-632-8175
Elderly Commission: 617-635-4366
Emergency Shelter Commission: 617-635-4507
MBTA: 617-222-3200
MEMA: 508-820-1428
Mass. Road and Traffic Conditions: 617-374-1234
City of Boston Neighborhood Services: 617-635-3485
State Police: 617-740-7600
Transit Police: 617-222-1212
City of Boston Veterans Services: 617-635-3957
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Downtown Boston BID Weekly News Update
For questions and comments, please contact David Ertischek, Communications & Social Media Manager, at:
dertischek@bostonbid.org
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