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March 5,
2018
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Featured Stories
In The News
This Week's Featured Event
Arts, Entertainment & Events
Meetings & Notices
Announcements
Deals & Promos
City Services & Helpful Hotlines
Construction & Utility Work Updates
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This Week's Featured Event
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Freedom Trail Revolutionary
Women Tour Steps Off for
Women's History Month
In honor of Women's History Month, the Freedom Trail Foundation will be offering its Revolutionary Women Tour throughout March.
The tour goes along the Freedom Trail while exploring four centuries of Revolutionary women who changed history. The 90-minute tour features tales of early religious rebels Anne Hutchinson and Mary Dyer, patriots Abigail Adams and Mercy Otis Warren, abolitionists Harriet Beecher Stowe and Harriet Tubman and more. The tour visits where women's voices were heard, works were published and where they were laid to rest.
The tour departs from the Boston Common Visitor Information Center (139 Tremont St.) on Saturdays and Sundays at 12:45 pm. The tours are led by 18th-century costumed guides. Tickets can be purchased at the information center and TheFreedomTrail.org. |
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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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 Ballet's 'Parts In Suite' Opens at Boston Opera House on March 9th
The Boston Ballet's "Parts In Suite" opens at the Boston Opera House on Friday, March 9th.
The performance features three celebrated choreographers, William Forsythe, Justin Peck and Jorma Elo, who are presenting their distinct visions of dance craft and imagination.
This show runs through April 7th. Click here for tickets and more info.
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Middays at the Meeting House: Helping Boston Residents Keep Their Homes on March 9th
The Old South Meeting House's (310 Washington St.) next Middays at the Meeting House is "Helping Boston Residents Keep Their Homes" on Friday, March 9th.
Founded in 1973 as the Jamaica Plain Tenants Action Group, for more than 40 years City Life/Vida Urbana has advocated for the needs of Boston's poor and working people. In recent years, they have focused on halting housing displacement through eviction defense. Come learn about the organization's history and current strategies to ensure housing for Bostonians of all income levels.
This event costs $6, and is free for OSMH members. Click here to be a member. This event is at 1 pm. |
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Old Navy Hosting
Boston
Celtics
Rookie Star Jayson Tatum
March 10th
Old Navy (430 Washington St.) will be hosting an in-store autograph signing event by Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum on Saturday, March 10th
from 5 to 6 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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Music at the Meeting House:
Cellist Brannon Cho on March 16th
The New England Conservatory is presenting Music at the Meeting House on Fridays. Cellist Brannon Cho will perform on Friday, March 16th.
This a concert series featuring prize-winning performers from NEC's prestigious Artist Diploma and Graduate Ensemble Training programs.
This event is at the Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St.) at 1 pm. This concert is free and open to the public. |
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MGMT and Matthew Dear at
Orpheum Theatre on March 16th
MGMT will perform at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday, March 16th. Matthew Dear is the opening act. Doors open at 7 pm. Click here for tickets.
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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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| David Kulik's "Shadows, Lowell MA" |
"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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| Dawn Watson's "The Sensal Woods" |
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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Top Sellers for Local
Independent Retail Businesses
Designer t-shirts, custom suits and fountain pens are just a few of the best sellers for several independent Downtown Boston retailers.
The America's Technology Highway t-shirt is One Gig's (1 Bromfield St., basement level) best selling item.
"America's Technology Highway is a map of Massachusetts that highlights the inventions and innovations from our beloved state, including the telephone, subway, fire department, phonograph, internet, solar power, magnetic tape, floppy disk, Polaroid camera, Westinghouse and much more," said Ferguson Herivaux, owner of One Gig.
"Our suit line is made in Italy with loro piana frabic," said
Antoine Rubini, owner of
Cuffs & Collars (9 Water St.), of the clothier's best selling item. He added the package deal that includes a suit, shirt, tie and cuff links is very popular, too.
"There's a resurgence of people being aware of their handwriting. A lot of young people come in saying they want to improve their handwriting and having a fountain pen is a recommendation they see online," said
Greg Byrne, manager of the
Bromfield Pen Shop (5 Bromfield St.). He added that the Lamy Safari fountain pen and the Pilot Saber-Castell fountain pen are running neck-and-neck in popularity.
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Retailers Association of Massachusetts
Helps Companies of All Types and Sizes
For 100 years the Retailers Association of Massachusetts has been working to help its members from across the state. Based in Downtown Crossing, today the association serves 4,000 employees from across the state.
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| Jon B. Hurst, president, Retailers Association of Massachusetts with Gov. Charlie Baker at the annual RAM Awards of Excellence. |
"Any retail sector employer of any type and size should join us as an investment in their future, both for our public affairs and advocacy work, as well as our cooperative purchasing programs to deliver cost saving services to them at rates normally only available to their larger competitors," said Jon B. Hurst, president of the Retailers Association of Massachusetts. "Our roots over the last century are from the Downtown Crossing area of Boston, where the leadership of department stores, five and dimes, and jewelry stores saw the importance to work together and speak with one industry voice to the public and policy makers alike."
The Retailers Association of Massachusetts is located at 18 Tremont St., Suite 810. Click here for more info about the association. |
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Mayor, Olympians Celebrate
Grand Opening of ASICS' Creation Studio
Mayor Martin Walsh was joined by ASICS' CEO, and two Olympic athletes, to celebrate the grand opening of the footwear and sports equipment company's new creation studio at 125 Summer St. on Feb. 27th.
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| Mayor Martin Walsh with Asics America CEO Gene McCarthy, and Olympians Jordan Burroughs and Lolo Jones during the grand opening of ASICS' Product Creation Lab. (Mayor's Office photo by Isabel Leon) |
"There is great momentum behind our brand right now and we are incredibly proud of the creation studio located in the heart of Downtown Boston," said Gene McCarthy, president and CEO of ASICS America Corp.
"I am thrilled to welcome ASICS, a global brand with a rich history of innovation, to the City of Boston," said Mayor Walsh. "As the shoe capital of America and home to a highly-educated and tech-savvy workforce, the City of Boston continues to drive innovation across all sectors of our economy."
Mayor Walsh and McCarthy were joined on a panel discussion with
ASICS athletes, three-time U.S. Olympian and World Champion track and field athlete and bobsledder, Lolo Jones, and three-time world champion wrestler and 2012 Olympic gold medalist
Jordan Burroughs
to officially open the creation studio.
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Tonight: Open House Public Meeting About
115 Winthrop Square Proposal
The Boston Planning & Development Agency and MCAF Winthrop LLC are hosting an open house public meeting regarding the 115 Winthrop Square tower project tonight (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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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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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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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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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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