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January 30,
2017
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Featured Stories
In The News
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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This Week's Featured Event
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'Cabaret' Opens at
Boston Opera House Jan. 31st
The very popular musical "Cabaret" is being performed at the Boston Opera House starting Jan. 31st through Feb. 12th.
"Cabaret" takes place in the Kit Kat Klub, where Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble take the stage nightly to please the crowd -- and to leave their troubles outside. But as life in pre-WWII Germany grows more and more uncertain, can their enjoyment of the nightlife help them get through dangerous times?
Click here for tickets and showtimes. |
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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Commonwealth Conversations 2017 Town Hall Forum at
Suffolk University Law School on
Jan. 31st
The Commonwealth Conversations 2017 tour is kicking off Tuesday, Jan. 31st with a Town Hall Forum at the Suffolk University Law School (120 Tremont St., Sargent Hall).
Commonwealth Conversations is an ongoing effort by state senators to bring Beacon Hill to you. Click here to learn about other events as part of the tour. The tour will be hosted by Senator Joe Boncore, Senator Will Brownsberger, Senator Pat Jehlen, Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz and Senator Linda Dorcena Forry.
Use #MAConvos and #BosConvos to let your views be heard on social media. This forum is free and open to the public. This event is from 6 to 8 pm. |
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'Newtown' and '13TH'
Documentaries at
Emerson's
Bright Lights Series;
Screenings Feature Post-Film Talks
Emerson College's Bright Light Series continues with "Newtown" on Tuesday, Jan. 31st at the Paramount Center. The documentary tells the story of the aftermath of the deadliest mass shooting of schoolchildren in American history. A discussion with director Kim A. Snyder will follow the screening.
The documentary "13TH" will be shown on Thursday, Feb. 2nd. The documentary title refers to the 13th Amendment of the Constitution, which reads, "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States." A panel discussion on mass incarceration will follow the screening.
Post-film discussions with special guest filmmakers, faculty and alumni, will follow all screenings.
All screenings are free and open to the public and begin at 7 pm. Screenings take place in the Bright Family Screening Room (Paramount Center, 559 Washington St.). Seating is first-come, first-served. Tickets will be available, one per person, starting at 5 pm at the Paramount Center box office on the day of the show. Click here for more info about the Bright Light Series.
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Steve Sweeney's One-Man Show
'Townie' at Modern Theatre on Feb. 1st
Boston comedian and actor Steve Sweeney will be performing his one-man show "Townie" at Suffolk University's Modern Theatre on Wednesday, Feb. 1st.
In the show, Sweeney talks about growing up in Charlestown, hanging out in the old Theater District and more. A post-performance discussion and Q&A with Dr. Robert Allison of Suffolk University's History Department will follow the show. General admission is $20; students and seniors with ID are $10; and it's free for the Suffolk University community. Click here to purchase tickets. The show starts at 7:30 pm. |
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Join Bridge Over Troubled Waters at the
Inaugural Winter Walk on Feb. 12th
Boston's inaugural Winter Walk to end homelessness is on Sunday, Feb. 12th. All proceeds will go to five organizations, including Bridge Over Troubled Waters (47 West St.).
The Winter Walk is a two-mile walk through the streets of Boston during the coldest month of the year. The walk will begin and end in Copley Square. Click here for more info, to volunteer, donate or walk. The walk will be from 8:30 to 11 am. |
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'NO ONE' Exhibit at
Emerson Urban Arts: Media Art Gallery
Emerson College's Urban Arts Media Gallery is hosting its second exhibit, "NO ONE," at 25 Avery St., after opening last year. The exhibit "explores the current generation's desire to construct new and diverse identities that defy the rigidity of social, cultural and situational uniformity."
"NO ONE" is curated by Emerson College undergraduate students as part of the What Is Contemporary Art? Visual and Media Arts course. Students in the class visited local artists' studios at the Boston University School of Fine Arts, the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, and the School of Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts. The Emerson students selected 11 artists for the exhibition.
The gallery is free and open to the public, and the exhibit will show through Feb. 18th. The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 2 to 7 pm.
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Ice Skating Path and More at Winter Wonderland on
City Hall Plaza
The first-ever Boston Winter wonderland has been a great success on City Hall Plaza and while the holiday market has ended, the ice skating path and urban lodge are in operation through February.
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Photo by Craig F. Walker for
The Boston Globe
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The ice skating path loops around a main stage and marquee Boston sign. There are ice skating lessons at select time and dates, Saturday skating with cartoon characters and a rock 'n skate on Friday nights. Skates are available for rent and you can also bring your own skates. Click here for hours of operation, prices and more info about the skating path.
Some of the other special attractions include the Urban Lodge and some food chalets.
Click here for more info about Boston Winter.
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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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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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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
- 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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X Closet Boutique Opening on
Province Street
YuYu Lai is bringing hard-to-find boutique items to her store X Closet, which is opening at 32 Province St. on Feb. 5th.
Chiara Ferragni shoes, APM Monaco jewelry, Grey Ant sunglasses and JumpFromPaper bags are just a few of the designer brands available at the new boutique.
"I can find these brands in small boutiques in New York City, but not in Boston," said Lai. "I want to bring unique brands that are not in Boston."
Lai said the store is also going to be consigning designer handbags and clothing. Lai had been selling items online, but knew she wanted a storefront to meet customers face-to-face.
X Closet is open noon to 6 pm Monday through Friday and 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday. For more info call 857-389-3888.
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Bostonian Society Signs New 25-Year
Lease for Old State House
The City of Boston and the Bostonian Society signed a new 25-year lease for the Old State House that entrusts the Society with maintaining and preserving the oldest surviving public building in Boston.
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| Boston Society President & Exec. Dir. Brian LeMay, left, and Gregory Rooney, Commissioner of Boston's Property Management Department. |
Recognized as a National Historic Landmark, the Old State House originally served as the seat of Britain's colonial government when Massachusetts was a colony. After the American Revolution, the building was the first capitol of Massachusetts, and later the first City Hall of Boston. Today many know it as the street level entrance for the MBTA's State House station.
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"We are exceptionally grateful to Mayor (Martin) Walsh for his commitment to Boston's historical and cultural institutions, and we are honored by the trust the City has placed in us for the stewardship of this remarkable old building," said Bostonian Society President Brian LeMay.
The previous 20-year lease on the building ended in 2014 and was followed by several extensions. The new lease gives the Bostonian Society "full responsibility and authority to insure and preserve the facility." |
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Places to Watch the Super Bowl in
Downtown Boston; Plus Super Deals
This Sunday the New England Patriots are trying for their fifth Super Bowl victory and there are numerous places to watch the big game in Downtown Boston. The game starts at 6:30 pm (EST) in Houston.
Barracuda Tavern (15 Bosworth St.) will be showing the game and is offering .50 cent oysters.
Beantown Pub (100 Tremont St.) will be showing the game. There is no cover charge.
Elephant & Castle (161 Devonshire St.) will be showing the game. There is no cover charge.
The Merchant (60 Franklin St.) will be showing the game and offering its regular menu.
Salvatore's (545 Washington St.) has four 52-inch screens that will be showing the game with the sound on. There is no cover charge.
Sidebar (14 Bromfield St.) will be showing the game and the entire halftime show. There will also be $5 kamikaze shots, $7 Bud Light pitchers, a full menu and no cover charge.
Silvertone Bar & Grill (69 Bromfield St.) will be offering free appetizers and more Super Bowl deals while the game is on. There is no cover charge.
Legal Crossing (558 Washington St.) is offering a takeout deal for six souper bowls of clam chowder for $12 (regularly $23.50). Call 617-692-8888 to place an order. |
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MBTA Downtown Crossing Red Line Alewife North Passageway Closed Jan. 30 - Feb. 5
The MBTA Downtown Crossing Red Line Alewife (outbound) North Passageway and stairs will be closed temporarily for the construction of a new elevator between the Red Line Alewife and Orange Line Oak Grove platforms. The passageway will be closed Jan. 30th through Feb. 5th.
Please follow detour signs for alternate routes between the Red Line Alewife and Orange Line Forest Hills platforms during the closer. Please visit the MBTA.com's project page here for more info.
BID Ambassadors will provide detour information from BID information carts in Downtown Crossing. |
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Celebrating 100th Anniversary of John F. Kennedy's Birthday:
Share Your
Downtown Boston Memories of JFK
President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born in Brookline on May 29th, 1917, and there will be numerous events in the Boston area to celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birthday. The Kennedy family and JFK have many connections to downtown Boston. JFK proposed to Jacqueline Bouvier at Parker's Restaurant at the Omni Parker House, and Locke-Ober (now Yvonne's) was one of his favorite restaurants.
The BID is also asking you to share your memories and experiences of JFK in downtown Boston. Maybe you saw him at the Marliave, or he came into your store or you shook his hand at a rally. Click here to share your stories of JFK for a celebratory project being made by the BID.
The John F. Kennedy Library and Museum is hosting events all year-long in celebration of JFK's 100th birthday, including a centennial exhibit opening in May at the museum. Click here for more info about the museum's centennial events. |
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Shoveling, Parking and More:
What to
Know About Winter in Boston
Whether you're a property owner, a homeowner or a resident with a car it's important to know about shoveling and parking regulations, snow emergencies and more. The City of Boston has a resourceful webpage providing all necessary info here, and below is important info to know for when the white stuff comes down.
Shoveling Info:
Click
here for City of Boston rules on clearing snow.
Property owners must:
- Clear sidewalks within three hours of snowfall ending or three hours after sunrise if it snows overnight, and
- Clear at least a 42-inch-wide path for wheelchairs and strollers.
Do not shovel snow into the street or you can be subject to fines.
Also please remember to:
- Remove ice to bare pavement or make as level as possible and treat with sand, sawdust, or similar material.
- Please clear any snow that may be blocking a handicap ramp, fire hydrant or catch basin.
- Don't leave snow or ice on stairways or fire escapes. All common means of exit must be clear in case of fire or another emergency.
What To Do With Your Car When It Snows:
During a snow emergency main roads need to be clear for plows and emergency vehicles. If you're parked on one of these main roads during a snow emergency, you may be ticketed and your vehicle may be towed.
How do you know if you can't park on a street during a snow emergency? Check the signs posted on the street. Also, here is a map of restricted roads due to a snow emergency.
Click
here for a City of Boston list of discount parking garages available during snow emergencies. Click
here for the BID's webpage of local parking garages. It is recommended you contact the parking garages to see if they are open for vehicles.
Please also call the BID's dispatch line at
617-261-0066 to report sidewalks, handicapped ramps or other Downtown Crossing public ways that need to be shoveled. Our Ambassadors will be out in the snow 24 hours a day making sure the sidewalks are clear!
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Free One-Week VIP Pass at Boston Sports Clubs in Downtown Crossing
The Boston Sports Clubs (10 Franklin St. 3rd Floor) is offering a free one-week VIP pass at its Downtown Crossing location.
The Boston Sports Clubs offer yoga, cycling, personal training, pilates, a sauna and much more. For more info contact Tionne Talbot at 617-695-9944 or tionne.talbot@bostonsportsclubs.com. |
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Downtown Boston BID Weekly News Update
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