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June 5,
2017
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Featured Stories
In The News
This Week's Featured Event
Arts, Entertainment & Events
Meetings & Notices
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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Celebrate Boston Quiz Night at
Old South Meeting House June 7th
The Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St.) is hosting Celebrate Boston, a quiz night with prizes and more, on Wednesday, June 7th.
Author and historian Susan Wilson will challenge your knowledge of Downtown Boston and the people who helped define its character.
There will be food and drink and prizes provided by Shed's BBQ, Omni Parker House, Stoddard's Fine Food and Ale, Back Deck, Sam Lagrassa's and more.
Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for students and $5 for OSMH members. Click here for tickets. This event is at 6 pm. |
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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Broadway Smash 'Wicked' Opening at Boston Opera House June 7th
The award-winning musical "Wicked" is back by popular demand at the Boston Opera House. The show will run for an incredible seven weeks -- from June 7th through July 23rd.
The musical is about two girls in the land of Oz -- and how they became the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. Click here for tickets and showtimes. |
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'One Nation, Indeterminable' at
Modern Theatre June 10th
"One Nation, Indeterminable" is five new play readings presented by the Poets' Theatre and the Suffolk University Department. This event is at Suffolk's Modern Theatre on Saturday, June 10th.
The five new play readings will be from distinguished guest playwrights: American Repertory Theatre founder and Artistic Director Emeritus Robert Brustein, National Book Award winner James Carroll, Suffolk Professor of Theatre Wesley Savick, and Suffolk alumni Theo Goodell and Nick Wilson.
The five plays will be read in two sessions at 2 pm and 7 pm. General admission is $5 for each session or call 866-811-4111. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets. |
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ArtsEmerson's Black Box Sounds Concert Series June 9th & 10th
Local bands are featured at ArtsEmerson's Black Box Sounds Concert Series at the Paramount Center on June 9th and 10th.
Four different acts will perform on Friday, June 9th: Marcela Cruz, above; Sam Trump; Sidewalk Chalk; and D.Ruff. Tickets can be purchased here in advance for $12 or $15 the day of the show. Doors open at 7 pm and music starts at 8 pm.
The Shakespearean Jazz Show will perform on Saturday, June 10th. The group "reinvigorates and recontextualizes Shakespearean performance. Experience how the loose, improvisational nature of jazz music can free Shakespearean text, allowing the feeling and intent of the words to be expressed in a completely new way." Tickets can be purchased here for $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Doors open at 9 pm and music starts at 9:30 pm. |
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Irish International Immigrant Center 'Black & Green 2017' Event June 11th
The Irish International Immigrant Center (One State Street) is hosting its annual Black and Green event on Sunday, June 11th. Gather to celebrate the contributions immigrants have made to American society in business, arts, politics and sports - and celebrate how immigrants have made America great.
This event is at the
Great Hall of the Codman Square Health Center in Dorchester. Admission donation is $10, children 12 and under are free. This event is from
2 to 4 pm. RSVP in advance by clicking
here.
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Boston Unplugged Live Music Benefit at Paramount Center June 17th
The Boston Unplugged Live Music Benefit Series provides a platform to Boston's emerging talent and will be at the Paramount Center on Saturday, June 17th. The goal is "to engage our community to support our all-star charities/organizations."
DJ Mastermillions will provide a music score and there will be live music by DeBo Ray, Tania DeBarros, pictured above, and Kenny Polo.
This event is from 7 to 11 pm. Tickets can be purchased here in advance for $15 or $20 at the door. |
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On the Field at Fenway Park Fundraiser for The Genesis Foundation for Children June 30th
The Genesis Foundation for Children (60 Temple Place) is hosting its annual On the Field at Fenway Park fundraiser on June 30th. This is a very unique experience as participants will spend a day on the field at Fenway Park participating in numerous activities.
Participants get to bat from home plate, field balls off the Green Monster, take photos with World Series trophies, learn about the history of Fenway Park and more. Red Sox legend Carl Yastrzemski will be present. Tickets are likely to sellout soon so get yours today by clicking here. |
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Historical Play 'Blood On The Snow' at Old State House
"Blood On The Snow" is a live, dramatic, face-to-face encounter with one of the formative events of the American Revolution. The performance takes place in the very room where it happened in the Old State House (206 Washington St.).The play runs through August 20th.
The play is about the aftermath of the Boston Massacre, as the town's leaders desperately struggle to prevent more bloodshed.
Due to the intimate nature of this production, there will be no late seating. Only 50 seats will be available per performance.Click here for tickets and showtimes. |
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The Fountain Music Series at
133 Federal Street Plaza
The BID's Fountain Music Series at 133 Federal Street Plaza is back offering live free musical performances on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Rachel Sumner will perform Wednesday, June 7th and Friday, June 9th. Todd Brunel, pictured above, will perform Monday, June 12th.
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7 Days a Week:
Live Music at The Steps on Franklin St.
There is live music at The Steps on Franklin Street above the MBTA's Downtown Crossing Station by Millennium Tower every day through the spring and summer.
Here are some of the scheduled performances for the next week:
Honeysuckle on Tue., June 6th, 4:30-6:30 pm
Zo, pictured above, on Wed., June 7th, 4:30-6:30 pm
Gypsy Jazz on Thu., June 8th, noon-2 pm
Left on Trio on Thu., June 8th, 4:30-6:30 pm
Box of Birds on Fri., June 9th, noon-2 pm
Honeyfoot on Fri., June 9th, 4:30-6:30 pm
Lance Martin Band on Sat., June 10th and Sun., June 11th, noon-2 pm
Riverside Theatre Works' Youth Showcase on Sat., June 10th, 4:30-6:30 pm
Opera Guy and Friends on Sun., June 11th,
4:30-6:30 pm
Joe Weinberg on Mon., June 12th, noon-2 pm
Honeysuckle on Mon., June 12th, 4:30-6:30 pm
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St. Paul's Lunchtime Performance Series on Mondays and Thursdays
The BID's successful lunchtime music 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 Thursday, June 8th and Monday, June 12th.
Seating is provided, so bring your lunch and have a seat to enjoy the free entertainment. |
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Downtown Boston
Bands and
Singers Strolling Streets
The Downtown Boston BID's spring entertainment season features three performance groups who are strolling throughout the Downtown Crossing area.
The Downtown Boston Dixieland Band is strolling through the area on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays twice
daily from
noon to 2 pm
and again from
4:30 to 6:30 pm
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The Downtown Boston Brass Band is strolling through the area on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays twice daily from noon to 2 pm and again from 4:30 to 6:30 pm.
The Downtown Boston Singers, a quartet singing group, is strolling through the area performing on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 2 pm and again from 4:30 to 6:30 pm.
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Freedom Trail Foundation Tour Schedule Expands for Spring Season
The Freedom Trail Foundation's 18th-century costumed guides will be out on the trail in full force this spring, offering more opportunities to bring history to life.
Walk Into History Tours are daily at 11 am, noon, 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm, leaving from the Boston Common Visitor Information Center. Tours also depart from the ArtsBoston Booth at Faneuil Hall including Walk Into History Tours daily at 10:30 am, and North End Tours daily at 1:30 pm.
Walk Into History
T
ours are 90-minute walking tours featuring tales of high treason, mob agitations, revolutionary actions, and partisan fights, walking to 11 of Boston's historic Freedom Trail sites to and from Boston Common and Faneuil Hall.
Freedom Trail Foundation walking tours are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors/students, and $8 for children. Tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Information Center on Boston Common, other area locations and online by clicking here.
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'Aviary' Exhibit at
Lafayette City Center Passageway
The free art exhibit, "Aviary," is at the Lafayette City Center Passageway and compels passersby to stop, look at the imagery, and not just fly through the hallway.
The
Lafayette City Center Passageway connects Avenue de Lafayette to Macy's
and is
open daily to the public from 10 am to 6 pm
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The exhibit is part of the ongoing photography series at the Passageway by the Griffin Museum of Photography. This exhibit is supported by the
Abbey Group,
Lafayette City Center and the
Downtown Boston Business Improvement District.
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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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The Tall Ships are Coming
June 17th Through June 22nd
Boston is an official port of the trans-Atlantic Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta. There will be several days of family-friendly activities, including the Crew & Cadet Street Parade presented by the Downtown Boston BID on June 19th. This year's Tall Ships visit will include the most ships since 2000.
The festivities kickoff noon on Friday, June 16th with an opening ceremony at the Boston Harbor Hotel Rotunda. The Grand Parade of Sail is on Saturday, June 17th from 9 am through 3 pm as vessels parade in flotillas into Boston Harbor, along the waterfront, turning at Charlestown, before proceeding to their assigned berthing areas. The Boston Fish Pier, World Trade Center, Fan Pier and Charlestown Navy Yard will host festivals and the public can board the ships from June 17th through June 22nd.
The Crew & Cadet Street Parade presented by Downtown Boston BID is an opportunity to celebrate Sail Boston 2017 and to welcome crew, cadets and guests from around the world. Marching bands and cadets from the visiting ships will parade from Seaport Boulevard to Downtown Crossing. The parade is from noon to 2 pm.
There are a lot of activities, including music, entertainment, food for purchase, a memorial wreath laying, a crew and cadet soccer tournament, a sunset salute and more. Click here for more information about scheduled events. |
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A Culinary Experience:
Cultivar Now Open in Ames Boston Hotel
Noted chef Mary Dumont's Cultivar restaurant opened at the Ames Boston Hotel (1 Court St.) on June 2nd and foodies are already teeming to get in.
The restaurant is named for the horticultural term for selecting the best attributes of a breeding plant, reported Boston Magazine.
The menu features seasonal and regional ingredients, including items grown in an on-site hydroponic garden. There is an ever-changing raw bar, house-made pastas and items like snail toast and squid ink messinesi. The drink menu also includes seasonal and fresh produce. Don't forget to leave room for unique desserts like a blood peach bombe with matcha meringue and black sesame ice cream.
The restaurant is sizable, offering seating for 245 people between two dining rooms on two levels, a 12-seat bar and a 55-seat patio.
Cultivar is
open at 5 pm for dinner. The restaurant can be reached at
617-979-8203 or contacted through its website
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Dig Inn Opens First Downtown Boston Restaurant with Lines Out the Door
Dig Inn (277 Washington St.) opened its first Downtown Boston restaurant on June 1st and quickly a line of customers formed extending out past the door.
Dig Inn uses mindfully-sourced ingredients to deliver the highest quality food at a reasonable price, democratizing good, wholesome dishes for every meal. Click here for Dig Inn's summer menu.
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Downtown Crossing has historically been the place in Boston where community comes together -- the T intersects here, and the neighborhood brings together a unique combination of residents, businesses, students, and tourists who capture the heart of the city," said Adam Eskin, founder and CEO of Dig Inn. "It's a neighborhood of change and revitalization, and is really prospering as of late. We were inspired by this evolution and to help continue to build the community through food."
Dig Inn is open
Monday to Friday 10:30 am to 9 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 9 pm. Click here to order online. You can also call the restaurant at 617-276-1000.
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Community Meeting About Redesigning Phillips Square June 6th
The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) is hosting a community meeting to discuss the re-imagining of Phillips Square as a public space for the Chinatown community.
The BPDA would like to hear comments on the draft designs. This meeting is on
Tuesday, June 6th from
6:30 to 8 pm at the
Josiah Quincy Elementary School (885 Washington St.).
Phillips Square includes Harrison Avenue between Beach Street and Essex Street.
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Downtown Boston
Residents' Association Meeting June 12th
The Downtown Boston Residents' Association's monthly meeting will be on Monday, June 12th at 7 pm at the Modern Theatre.
State Sen. Joseph Boncore will speak at the meeting. This meeting is open to the public. |
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BID Internships Available
The Downtown Boston BID is seeking qualified, enthusiastic interns to assist with the following projects:
- Office administration and customer service
- Policy research and analysis
- Data collection, input and management
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Time for Owners to Register Their
Rental Units with
City of Boston
If you own a rental property, you must register it with the City each year. You must register your rental property every year. The deadline to register is July 1st.
There are three ways to register: register online by clicking here, download and fill out the registration form and mail or deliver it in person to the Inspectional Services Division. |
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Signup for Free Downtown Boston BID Lunchtime Baggo League
The Downtown Boston BID's Lunchtime Baggo League kicked off a new season -- and players are still welcome to join. It is free to participate. The league is played at the 125 Summer Street Plaza on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and games only take about 30 minutes.
Please email
Mike Testa at
mtesta@bostonbid.org to sign up to play or if you have questions. All participants will receives prizes.
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Take a Book, Leave a Book:
BID Little Free Library at
Walgreens Plaza
The Downtown Boston BID's Little Free Library debuted recently outside of Walgreens on Washington Street and is already very popular. Readers are welcome to take a book, and encouraged to leave a book. People are also welcome to donate books by leaving them at the library or contacting Kristen Flanagan at kflanagan@bostonbid.org to organize a pickup in the downtown area.
The BID's Little Free Library is officially registered with the Little Free Library non-profit organization. There are actually more than 50,000 registered little free libraries across the country and world!
The BID's Little Free Library is open 10 am to 6 pm daily (closed during inclement weather). |
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Vendors Wanted for 2017
Downtown Boston
Arts & Crafts Market
The Downtown Boston BID is expanding the Downtown Boston Arts & Crafts Market program for 2017, and is seeking vendors to sell their products. The market is at Readers Park by the Irish Famine Memorial at the corner of Washington and School streets. The market will operate on Wednesdays and Fridays through September 29th.
All artwork, crafts and food offerings must be original and handmade by you or your studio or enterprise. No mass-produced goods are allowed.
The Downtown Boston Arts & Crafts Market accepts arts and crafts in the following categories: fiber arts, fine art (painting, photography, sculpture), Christmas ornaments and holiday items, Judaica, blown glass, stained glass, clay/ceramics, metal, wood furniture, clothing and accessories, children's clothing and toys, pet items, jewelry, artisan foods, personal products (soap and fragrances), home decor and more.
Click here for more information and a vendor application. Also please contact Kristen Flanagan, Project Manager, at kflanagan@bostonbid.com with questions. |
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Discount for Boston Area
Spanish Exchange Classes
Downtown Boston BID newsletter subscribers receive a discount when signing up for Boston Area Spanish Exchange courses through June 23rd.
Use the coupon code BostonBID5 when registering online for BASE summer courses in Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic starting the week of July 12th. Click here to learn more and register for courses.
BASE is also offering free conversation workshops in June and Spanish-for-Lunch opportunities. Click
here for more info about the Thursday conversations, click
here for the Monday conversations or click
here for the Wednesday conversations.
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$1 Oysters Every Monday at The Merchant
The Merchant (60 Franklin St.) is offering $1 oysters from 5 to 10 pm every Monday during the month of June.
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Free Guided Runs Through Boston Starting at Hyatt Regency Boston
The Hyatt Regency Boston (2 Avenue de Lafayette) is offering free guided runs every Tuesday and Thursday starting at 6:15 am from its lobby. You do not need to be a guest of the hotel to participate.
Interested runners should meet in the hotel's lobby and check in at the front desk. The route is through and around the Boston Common and is anywhere between three and five miles long. The running leaders will discuss the route and speed with participants to gauge runners' experience levels.
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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 when needed and
they'll even tote an umbrella if it's raining! 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 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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Downtown Boston BID Weekly News Update
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