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October 17,
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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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.
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| City of Boston photo by Isabel Leon |
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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Tonight: Downtown Boston
Residents' Association Meeting
The Downtown Boston Residents' Association will hold its next meeting tonight (Monday, Oct. 17th) at the Suffolk University Law School (Moot Courtroom, 120 Tremont St.). This meeting starts at 7 pm.
The IMAGINE Boston 2030 team will be at the meeting to obtain feedback from Downtown residents. Click here for more info about the DRBA. |
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This Week's Featured Event
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Mayor's Fall Pumpkin Float on
Boston Common Frog Pond on Oct. 23rd
The annual Fall Pumpkin Float will be at the Boston Common Frog Pond on Sunday, Oct. 23rd. Hundreds of jack o'lanterns will be floated on the water accompanied by Halloween activities for families.
Attendees are asked to bring an 8-inch or smaller carved pumpkin that will be lit and then floated on the Frog Pond. Adults and children are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. There will be a zombie maze, a magician, children's crafts activities, a selfie booth, snacks, science activities and more.
For more info call the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505 or visit their Facebook page here or their website here.This event is from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. |
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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Sign-Up Now for 3rd Annual Doggone Halloween Costume Parade on Oct. 28th
The BID's 3rd Annual Doggone Halloween Costume Parade will be a grrrrrreat time on Friday, Oct. 28th. This is a free event for all dogs and humans to enter. Click here to enter.
All dogs who enter will receive a prize and there will be extra prizes given out for four categories: Best Costume, Scariest Costume, Cutest Costume and Best Human and Dog Costume. The grand prize is a one-night stay at the Hyatt Regency Boston.
There will be several dog-themed vendors at the event, including Pawblo Picasso, Polka Dog Bakery, Roche Bros. and FriendshipWorks' Pet Pals program.
This event is from noon to 2 pm.
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Enjoy Free Screenings at
The West End Museum's Italian Film Series
The West End Museum (150 Staniford St.) is celebrating Italian Heritage Month with its Italian Film Series and there are two more free movie screenings.
"Todo Modo" is being shown on Wed., Oct. 19th at 7 pm. "In The Name of the Pope King (In Nome del Papa Re)" is being shown on Wed., Oct. 26th at 7 pm.
All screenings are free, but there is a $5 suggested donation. Pre-registration is required by clicking here. |
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The Building Boston 2030 Series:
Real Estate Strategy as
Business Strategy on
Oct. 19th
Suffolk University's Center for Real Estate and the Greater Boston Real Estate Board are presenting The Building Boston 2030 Series: Real Estate Strategy as Business Strategy on Wednesday, Oct. 19th.
This panel discussion will feature John Barros, chief of economic development for Boston; Tom Hynes, co-chairman and CEO of Colliers International's Boston office; Charles Pappalardo, VP of Vertex Pharmaceuticals; Pam McDermott of McDermott Ventures; and James Halliday, Managing Director of NB Development Group. Peter Howe, senior advisor for Denterlein, will moderate the panel. This is a free event, please register online by clicking here.This event is from 7:45 to 9:45 am at the Modern Theatre (525 Washington St.). |
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St. Anthony Shrine Inaugural
Franciscan Dinner on Oct. 20th
The Inaugural Franciscan Dinner Committee hosted by the Friars of St. Anthony Shrine will honor Dr. James O'Connell, president of Boston Health Care for the Homeless, on Thursday, Oct. 20th.
Gov. Charlie Baker and Mayor Martin Walsh are honorary chairs for the event. This event is taking place at the Seaport Hotel's Plaza Ballroom from 5:30 to 9 pm. For tickets, more info or sponsorship opportunities please call 617-542-6440. |
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Learn About the US Coast Guard
Light Station in Boston on Oct. 21st
The Old South Meeting House's Midday at the Meeting House Series continues with Boston Light: 300 Years of Service on Friday, Oct. 21st.
Located on Little Brewster Island, the.US Coast Guard Light Station Boston was established in 1716 and continues to flash its beam 300 years later. Sally Snowman, the 70th Keeper of Boston Light, will tell tales about Boston Light, family life on Little Brewster Island and the importance of this historic lighthouse for tomorrow's mariner. This event is $6 for general public or free for OSMH members. Click here for tickets. This event is at 12:15 pm. |
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Vote for Your Favorite Preservation Project of 2016: Godfrey Hotel Boston and Burnham Building are Nominated
The Godfrey Hotel Boston and the Burnham Building are two of 11 projects receiving awards at the Boston Preservation Alliance Achievement Awards on Monday, Oct. 24th. One project will be chosen as the favorite preservation project of 2016 and you can vote by clicking here.
Click here to learn more about the awards. Tickets are available and can be purchased here. This event is being held at Emerson College's Paramount Center
from 6 to 9:30 pm. |
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Marlo Marketing Health & Wellness Series: The Kind Environment
Oct. 26th
The Marlo Marketing's Health & Wellness Series next event The Kind Environment, which will focus on two easy and simple ways to be kinder to the planet and ourselves. This event is on Wednesday, Oct. 26th from 6 to 7:30 pm at Marlo Marketing (38 Chauncy St. 2nd Floor).
There will be "ice cream" from FoMu, Boston's first premium "ice cream" brand made exclusively with plant-based ingredients. Don't worry you won't know there's no dairy! Paul Shapiro, VP of Farm Animal Protection for the Humane Society of the United States, will discuss the Massachusetts November ballot initiative designed to help farm animal cruelty, promote food safety and aid responsible family farmers.
The cost for this event is $10 per person. Space is limited so RSVP is required by clicking here. |
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Ravishing Affection: Myths and Realities about Puritans and Sex at
Old South Meeting House Oct. 26th
Did you know historical records challenge the stereotype of Puritans repressive views and behaviors? Learn more during Ravishing Affection: Myths and Realities about Puritans and Sex at the Old South Meeting House on Wednesday, Oct. 26th.
Hear Francis J. Bremer, author of 16 books about Puritanism as he dispels a popular myth that Puritans did not openly discuss sexuality, passion and love.
This program is made possible with funding from the Lowell Institute. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is requested by clicking here.
The event starts at 6:30 pm, and at 5:45 pm there will be a Community Open House, to explore the museum, enjoy light refreshments and learn how colonists kept warm in the winter months. |
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NEADS' Get Dressed, Give Back Event on Oct. 28th at Old South Meeting House
NEADS' 2nd Annual Get Dressed, Give Back fundraising event is on Friday, Oct. 28th at the Old South Meeting House. The event includes shopping opportunities for men and women from exclusive designers and boutiques, a silent auction and a runway show.
The fundraiser will benefit NEADS (National Education for Assistance Dog Services, also known as Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans), which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. NEADS' service dogs provide "freedom, physical autonomy and relief from social isolation to their human partners who are deaf or have a disability." Matt Siegel of Matty in the Morning on Kiss 108 FM will be the host of the evening.
The night also includes complimentary signatures cocktails and craft beers paired with a seasonal tasting menu. This event is from 7 to 10 pm. Click here for more info and to purchase tickets. |
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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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Daniel Chester French Exhibition
'The Female Form Revealed' at
Boston Athenaeum
"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 will be at the Boston Athenaeum (10 1/2 Beacon St.) through Feb. 19th
From the late 1870s to the late 1920s, French was America's foremost sculptor of public monuments.
It is free for members and $5 for nonmembers.
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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.
Rachel Sumner will perform Oct. 20th. Austin Lightfoot, above, will perform Oct. 24th.
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Roche Bros. Giving Away 1,700
Flower Bouquets on Wednesday
The Roche Bros. florist team will be randomly giving out 1,700 flower bouquets for free on Wednesday as part of the Petal It Forward campaign. Each recipient will receive two bouquets, one for them and one for a friend, family member, co-worker or even a complete stranger.
As part of the campaign the Society of American Florists and florists nationwide will surprise hundreds of people in 207 cities in 49 states! Click here to learn more about the Petal It Forward campaign.
"Roche Bros. is excited to bring the Petal It Forward campaign to Downtown Boston and make people smile all over the area by spontaneously giving them bouquets of flowers," said Debbie Loche, floral buyer/merchandiser for Roche Bros.
This fantastic free flower giveaway will take place from
11 am to 2 pm in front of Roche Bros. on Summer Street and in the pedestrian zone.
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Pumpkin Drinks in Downtown Boston:
Teas, Beers, Chai and More
October means there are lots of pumpkin items on the menu! Here are just a few of the pumpkin drink options in Downtown Crossing restaurants.
PAUL (201 Washington St.) is offering a pumpkin spice latte, above.
Boston Brewin Coffee (45 Bromfield St.) is serving pumpkin spiced chai, below -- and also a chaider, a chai and cider drink!
The Merchant (60 Franklin St.) is offering several pumpkin beers on draft:
Anderson Valley Fall Hornin from California
and Shipyard Pumpkinhead from Maine.
Barracuda Tavern (15 Bosworth St.) is offering a Pumpkin Pie drink that has a shot of vanilla vodka in a draft pumpkin beer.
Back Deck (2 West St.) is offering Downeast Pumpkin Craft Cider in a can and Two Roads Rosemary's Baby Pumpkin Ale on tap.
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New Wayfinding Kiosks Hit
Downtown Boston Streets
The BID installed two new stainless steel solar-powered wayfinding kiosks this week. The new ones are located outside of Marshalls on Franklin Street and Washington Street.
The BID has installed more than 20 wayfinding kiosks since July, which are part of the BID's efforts to make the district welcoming and easy to navigate. The kiosks are illuminated at night to enhance visibility and readability.
The new wayfinding kiosk maps are site-specific with "heads-up mapping" in which north, east, west and south are rotated to the direction the user is facing. The clean design of the map makes them easier for people to use. A second map shows the region and both maps use concentric circles showing walking distances. There are also directional arrows that point to commonly visited places like Faneuil Hall, Chinatown, the Boston Common and more.
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Avenue One Wins 2016 Boston Award in
New American Restaurant Category
Congratulations to Avenue One (Hyatt Regency Boston), which was selected for the 2016 Boston Award in the New American Restaurants category by the Boston Award Program.
The Boston Award Program identifies companies that achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. The award program focuses on quality, not quantity. Kelly Armetta is the Executive Chef for Avenue One and the Hyatt Regency Boston. |
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City of Boston Early Voting Starts
Oct. 24th
Boston recently launched the Vote Early Boston website, which provides voters with information about the City of Boston's new early voting schedule. Vote Early Boston begins Monday, Oct. 24th and runs through Friday, Nov. 4th. During that time registered voters will be able to cast their ballots for the Nov. 8th election.
The Vote Early Boston website will provide info about the nine city council district voting locations and times. City Hall will be Boston's main early voting site, with voting available from 9 am to 5 pm, and it will also be open during five evenings for early voting. Polling locations will be available throughout the city on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Those locations will be open from 2 pm to 8 pm. On Sat., Oct. 29th there will be nine early voting locations open in each city council district from noon to 6 pm. |
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Sign-Up Now for Inaugural Lemon Climb in Boston to Raise Funds for
Childhood Cancer Research on Oct. 22nd
The inaugural Lemon Climb in Boston to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation to raise funds for childhood cancer research will be on Saturday, Oct. 22nd at 8:30 am. Participants will climb 29 floors to the top of 100 High St., and wearing Halloween costumes is encouraged!
For more info and to register click here. Registration is $25 and the fundraising minimum is $100, which would fund two hours of research. Please contact Shaun Digel at 610-649-3034 or S.Digel@alexslemonade.org to learn more or if you're interested in sponsoring this event. |
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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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sweetgreen Opening on Oct. 18th
Opening Day Sales Being Donated
The new sweetgreen at 87 Summer St. is opening on Tuesday, Oct. 18th. The salad business will be donating 100% of opening day sales to Dudley Grows, a collaboration led by The Food Project, which is building a hub for locally-sourced food in the Dudley neighborhood of Boston.
This is the second sweetgreen store in Downtown Crossing. The first one opened earlier this year at 13 School St. and commonly has lines out the door. |
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BID Newsletter Subscribers
Receive Discount on BASE Classes
The next seven-week course period for the
Boston Area Spanish Exchange (50 Milk St., 16th floor) begins Nov. 7th, and the registration deadline is Oct. 28th. And
BID newsletter subscribers receive a 5% off coupon using the code
BostonBID5 when signing up before Oct. 21st.
BASE offers classes to learn Spanish and Portuguese. Click
here
for more info, to register for classes and learn about upcoming classes.
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Win Bose Soundsport Headphones and American Express Gift Cards in
Corner Mall Contest
The Corner Mall is holding a contest to win Bose Soundsport Wireless Headphones and American Express gift cards throughout October. Click here to enter the contest.
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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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