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October 3,
2016
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Featured Stories
Meetings & Notices
This Week's Featured Event
Arts, Entertainment & Events
In The News
Announcements
Deals & Promos
BID Services & Links
Construction & Utility Work Updates
City of Boston Services
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Save the Date:
BID
Annual Meeting on Oct. 26th
The Downtown Boston BID's 2016 Annual Meeting will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 26th from 4 to 6 pm The Auditorium at 100 Federal Street.
Mayor Martin J. Walsh is scheduled to give the keynote address.
The business portion of the meeting will take place at 4 pm, followed by a reception at 5 pm.
Please email Doug Meyer at dmeyer@bostonbid.org to RSVP.
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Employment Opportunity:
Program Associate
The BID is seeking a Program Associate with strong customer service, organizational, and administrative skills to join our staff team. The Program Associate will provide administrative support to BID staff and manage the day-to-day functioning of the BID's office. The position reports to the CFO. Click here for more information about this job.
Please email resume with cover letter to
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Public Comment Period on 171-172 Tremont St. Proposal Open
Through Oct. 10th
The public comment period for the proposed project at 171-172 Tremont St. will end on Monday, Oct. 10th. Commenting is available via the form on the project website. A supplemental info packet is also available at the bottom of the website.
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This Week's Featured Event
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Award-Winning 'Jersey Boys' Opens at Boston Opera House Oct. 4th
The Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning musical "Jersey Boys" is opening at the Boston Opera House on Tuesday, Oct. 4th.
The musical is about the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons. It's a true story about how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in musical history. It's guaranteed you'll know some of the songs in the musical!
The show runs through Oct. 16th. Click here for tickets and more info. |
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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'Here All Night' Opening at
Emerson's Paramount Main Stage on Oct. 5th
The US premiere of Gare St Lazare Ireland's "Here All Night" is debuting at Emerson College's Paramount Main Stage on Wednesday, Oct. 5th.
This is a theatrical work based on the texts and music of Samuel Beckett. There will only be six performances of this show. Click here for more info and to purchase tickets.
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'Hello, Sam, Redux, 2016' Mixed-Media Work at Paramount Oct. 6th
Brian O'Doherty's "Hello, Sam Redux, 2016" is a reimagination of his multi-media installation artwork that attempts to engage with the myth of Samuel Beckett's persona. This work will be at Emerson College's Paramount Theater's main stage to accompany the musical "Here All Night."
"Hello, Sam Redux, 2016" circles themes of death, resurrection, mourning and celebration and "calls on the viewer's imaginative participation and willing suspension of disbelief."
This art exhibit will be on display from Oct. 6th through Oct. 8th. Click here for more info and hours of availability. There is no charge to see this exhibit. |
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Watch 'A Birth of a Nation' at
AMC Loews Boston Common 19
Catch the critically-acclaimed "A Birth of a Nation" film, which is loosely based on the story of Nat Turner, at AMC Loews Boston Common 19. This independent movie is opening on Thursday, Oct. 6th. Click here for tickets.
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Violent Femmes Performing at
Orpheum Theatre Oct. 7th
Musical group Violent Femmes will perform at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday, Oct. 7th. This show starts at 7:30 pm. Click here to purchase tickets.
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Spinning History: Heroines on the Home Front at Old State House on Oct. 7th
Learn about the patriotic women who took to the spinning wheel to help our nation win its independence. "Spinning History: Heroines on the Home Front" will be at the Old State House on Friday, Oct. 7th from 1 to 2 pm.
Hand-spinning expert Nancy Bell will tell the story of the young female rebels who learned to spin to help create textiles. Bell will sing propaganda songs, demonstrate spinning techniques and people will get to check out the spinning wheel. This event is free, but space is limited so please register by clicking here. |
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Middays at the Meeting House: History of the U.S. Lightship Service on Oct. 7th
The Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St.) continues its Middays at the Meeting House series with "History of the U.S. Lightship Service, 1820-1985" on Friday, Oct. 7th.
This is part of the series "Beacons of Beantown: 300 Years of Boston Lights," and is co-presented by the Old South Meeting House and Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands.
From 1820 to 1985, the US government built 179 lightships, ships that functioned as "floating lighthouses," in coastal waters and on the Great Lakes. These environments presented hazards and conditions making construction of lighthouses impractical. The largest lightship ever built in the country was the Nantucket Lightship/LV-112, pictured above. Robert Mannino, Jr., president of the U.S. Lightship Museum, will share the speak. Admission is $6, $5 for seniors and students with ID, $1 ages 5-17, and free for OSMH members. Registration is requested by clicking here. This event starts at 12:15 pm.
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Daniel Chester French Exhibition 'The Female Form Revealed' Opening at Boston Athenaeum Oct. 6th
"Daniel Chester French: The Female Form Revealed" is a gallery exhibition presenting French's career using preliminary models and studies for major public commissions, as well as a number of his more intimate and personal works. This exhibit opens on Thursday, Oct. 6th at the Boston Athenaeum (10 1/2 Beacon St.).
From the late 1870s to the late 1920s, French was America's foremost sculptor of public monuments.
Attendees will be able to preview the gallery at 5:30 pm before a 30-minute presentation by David Dearinger at 6 pm. There will be a wine and cheese reception at 6:30 pm. The exhibition opening is free and open to the public. This exhibit will be running through Feb. 19th. It is free for members and $5 for nonmembers.
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Freemason Open House on Oct. 15th
Visit the Boston Masonic Building (corner of Boylston and Tremont streets) on Saturday, Oct. 15th from 9 am to 2 pm during an open house for anyone to attend.
Learn more about the world's best known, yet most, misunderstood "secret society." Tour the historic building and admire its magnificent architecture and museum-like quality.
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Explore the Dark Side of the
Freedom Trail with Lantern Tours
This fall you can explore the dark side of the Freedom Trail with the annual Freedom Trail Lantern Tours on Thursdays and Saturdays.
Join a Freedon Trail actor in a darkly garbed 18th century costume with a lantern as they tell tales of crimes, spies, killings and demonic possession in a 90-minute walking tour. The tours will be offered Thursdays through Oct. 27th and Saturdays from Oct. 8th to Oct. 29th. These tours are at 7 pm from the ArtsBoston Bostix Booth at Faneuil Hall or purchase tickets online here. |
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Street Pianos Boston Are
Now Available For You To Play
The Celebrity Series of Boston kicked off its very popular Street Pianos Boston last week. The great thing about the series is anyone is welcome to sit down and play at the uniquely decorated pianos. This fall there are three pianos in Downtown Crossing -- outside of Macy's, outside of Walgreens (Washington and School streets) and outside of King's Chapel (58 Tremont St.).
Outside of Macy's in Downtown Crossing is artist Jenni Singer's-designed piano. It will be open to play from 10 am to 8 pm daily.
In front of Walgreens (School and Washington Street) is artist Leigh Champagne's-designed piano, above, from 10 am to 8 pm daily.
Outside of King's Chapel is
Ryan Edwards'-designed piano, which is available to play from
9 am to -6 pm daily.
There are 60 pianos all around Boston
through Oct. 10th
. Click
here
for more info.
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Music on the Porch Series at St. Paul's on Mondays and Thursdays
The BID-sponsored Music on the Porch Series outside of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul (138 Tremont St.) features solo artists performing on Mondays and Thursdays from noon to 2 pm.
Kesnel Personnel will be performing Oct. 6th. Rachel Sumner, above, is performing Oct. 10th.
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BID Board Member and Longtime Property Owner Ron Druker Honored for Unwavering Commitment to Public Service
Ronald M. Druker, president of the Druker Company, was recently honored by the Boston Municipal Research Bureau as a City Champion at the Henry L. Shattuck Public Service Awards.
The evening highlighted Druker's many achievements, acknowledging his outstanding allegiance to Boston, the Boston community and the city's arts and cultural life.
"We are extremely grateful for the contributions Ron Druker has made and continues to make through the years," said BID President & CEO Rosemarie Sansone.
Druker was a founder, with the Leventhal and Sidman families, of the New Center for Arts and Culture where he served as chairman for five years. He has been on numerous cultural boards, including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Institute of Contemporary Art, New England Aquarium and Urban Improv. He endowed The Druker Family Pavilion at the MFA in the Art of the Americas Wing. The Calderwood Pavilion in the South End was developed as a private public partnership with the Boston Center for the Arts, "and is a prime example of his commitment to the arts and quality of city life."
Druker was also honored as a City Champion for his active involvement with many civic association boards such as A Better City, Back Bay Association, Boston Municipal Research Bureau, Downtown Boston Business Improvement District, Friends of the Public Garden, and Greater Boston Real Estate Board. Through the years he has served in leadership positions with these organizations.
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Omni Parker House Hosts
Boston Women's Workforce Council
2nd Annual Best Practices Conference
On Friday the Omni Parker House (60 School St.) hosted the Boston Women's Workforce Council's 2nd Annual Best Practices Conference.
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| Photo by Don Harney for City of Boston |
"Ensuring pay equity in the City of Boston has been a priority for me since taking office," said
Mayor Martin Walsh
. "I want to thank all the companies that have signed onto the
100% Talent Compact
-- and I want to stress that this conference is about taking action. Together, we can work to create real change. It is important for the City of Boston, and all our residents, that we continue to empower women and fight for equal pay for equal work."
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| Evelyn Murphy spoke at the conference. Murphy was the 67th Lieutenant Governor of Mass. (1987 to 1991), being the first woman in the history of the state to hold a constitutional office. |
More than 200 participants attended the conference, where they participated in round table discussions focused on best practices. The conference featured more than 20 CEOs and senior executives from leading businesses and organizations in the greater Boston area dedicated to closing the pay gap. Click here to learn more about the conference and the BWWC. |
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Dogs, Cats and More Blessed By
St. Anthony Shrine Friars
A
Blessing of the Animals was held on Sunday by the friars of
St. Anthony Shrine on Summer Street in the Crossing. More than 40 animals were blessed, including
Bella, below, with her owner and
Fr. Damian Park, left.
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BRA Rebrands as
Boston Planning & Development Agency
The Boston Redevelopment Authority announced that it has rebranded itself with a new name -- Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA).
After several months of working with the consulting company Continuum the city announced the department's new name, new website and four areas to focus on changing: engage communities; implement new solutions; partner for greater impact; and track progress. |
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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Football Sunday Menu from Avery Bar at
The Ritz-Carlton, Boston
The Avery Bar at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston (10 Avery St.) is offering a Football Sunday Menu featuring wicked hot wings, housemade beerbratwurst and more.
Half a dozen of wicked hot wings with housemade hot sauce, crudite and ranch dip is $12. Housemade beerbratwurst on a brioche bun with French fries is $15. Wagyu beef sliders and French fries are $15 and a French onion dip with grilled flatbread is $12. |
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Receive 20% Off First Order at
Stone Photo & Framing with Promo Code
Stone Photo & Framing (160 Federal St.) is offering 20% off your first order by using the promo code NEW for online orders.
Visit www.StonePhoto.biz to place orders. Stone Photo & Framing print wallets to 20x30" prints, and can frame any size, any item. They also offer passport photos, professional portraits, ready-made frames, video to DVD transfers, and holiday photo cards. Aeriel photos and classic maps of Boston are also available.Call 617-439-3111 for more info. |
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GEM Deals for Thursdays,
Fridays and Saturdays
GEM (42 Province St.) is offering several deals for the end of the week.
DTX Thursdays includes $1 oysters and .50 cent wings. On Friday from 5 to 7 pm is a complimentary Italian-style buffet, with $3 drafts, $5 wines and $6 sangria. On Wine Saturdays dinner for two is $99, which includes a bottle of wine, one app, two entrees and one dessert. Visit www.gemboston.com for more info. |
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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 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
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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 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.
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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 u
pdates on developments, construction, sidewalk closings, and more? Click
here.
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Downtown Boston BID Weekly News Update
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