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August 14,
2017
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Featured Stories
Meetings & Notices
In The News
This Week's Featured Event
Arts, Entertainment & Events
Deals & Promos
Announcements
Construction & Utility Work Updates
BID Services & Links
City of Boston Services
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Last Chance to RSVP:
Summer BID Members Meeting
'Meet & Greet' August 16th
The Downtown Boston BID's Annual Summer Members Meeting will be on Wednesday, August 16th at Convene (One Boston Place). This is a great event to meet and greet Downtown Boston residents, business owners and employees, property owners and managers and more.
This event is from
4 to 6 pm. This is a
free event. Please RSVP to
Doug Meyer at
[email protected] or call
617-482-1641.
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This Week's Featured Event
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Stardust Returns to City Hall Plaza for Disco Night August 16th
Stardust returns to City Hall Plaza on Wednesday, August 16th for a Disco Night as part of the Dorothy Curran Wednesday Night Concert Series.
This series is presented by Mayor Martin Walsh, the Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports and Entertainment and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. This event is free and open to the public. The concert starts at 7 pm. |
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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'Finding Neverland' at
Boston Opera House
Through
August 20th
The national tour of "Finding Neverland" will be at the Boston Opera House through August 20th.
The musical tells the story behind one of the world's most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their widowed mother.
Click here for tickets and showtimes. |
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New Exhibit 'The Visual Metric' in
Lafayette City Center Passageway
The Griffin Museum of Photography's new exhibit, "The Visual Metric," recently debuted inside the Lafayette City Center Passageway.
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| Ralph Mercer's work in the exhibit |
"Anyone from a manufacturing background has a propensity for visual depictions of measurement, process and outcome. Whether it be an Excel graph for tracking a trend, a work flow diagram following a widget through production or a fish bone chart to problem solve, it is easier to analyze with a pictorial rendering than a spread sheet of raw numbers or a written description of a procedure. This is the thread of the idea that led to the exhibit," wrote Paula Tognarelli, Executive Director and Curator of the Griffin Museum of Photography.
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| JP Terlizzi's photograph in the exhibit |
There are 50 photographs and 42 photographers.
The exhibit is a partnership between the Griffin Museum of Photography, the Lafayette City Center and the Downtown Boston BID.
This exhibit is free for anyone to view. The Lafayette City Center Passageway (2 Avenue De Lafayette) links Macy's with the Hyatt Regency Boston, and is open to the public 10 am to 6 pm.
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Learn About Karuta with the Japan Society of Boston at CIC Boston
August 20th
Come learn about and experience karuta with the Japan Society of Boston and instructor Kyoko Hiromoto, organizer of the Boston Nakamaro Karuta Club, at CIC Boston (50 Milk St., Anchor Room) on Sunday, August 20th.
Karuta is a Japanese card matching game in which the beginning of a poem is read, and players need to be the first to grab the card with the rest of the poem written on it. Come for an intro to this classic game, still popular today, and try your hand. Karuta is played while kneeling on tatami mats, so please dress accordingly if you plan to play. Space is limited, so register in advance by clicking here. The cost is $5 for Japan Society of Boston members and $10 for non members. This event is from 3 to 4:30 pm. |
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The Ultimate Stevie Wonder Experience at City Hall Plaza August 23rd
Natural Wonder, the ultimate Stevie Wonder cover group, will perform at City Hall Plaza on Wednesday, August 23rd.
This concert is part of the Dorothy Curran Wednesday Night Concert Series. This is a free concert open to all. The concert starts at 7 pm. |
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Metro Meeting Center 5th Annual Lunch to Support Cradles to Crayons
Metro Meeting Centers (101 Federal St., 4th Floor) is hosting its 5th Annual Lunch to Support Cradles to Crayons on Thursday, August 24th.
Please bring one of the following: school supplies, clothes, shoes, sneakers, new or gently used books or hygiene products.
RSVP by emailing Maureen Ridings at [email protected]. This event is from noon to 2:30 pm. |
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The Fountain Music Series at
133 Federal Street Plaza
The BID's Fountain Music Series at 133 Federal Street Plaza offers live free musical performances on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 2 pm.
Todd Brunel, pictured, will perform
Wednesday, August 16th and
Friday, August 18th.
Kathleen Parks will perform
Monday, August 21st.
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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, pictured, will perform on Thursday, August 17th. The Opera Guy will perform Monday, August 21st.
Seating is provided, so bring your lunch and have a seat to enjoy the free entertainment. |
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Berklee College of Music Series at 100 Summer Street on
Tuesdays and Thursdays
The Berklee College of Music Series is at the 100 Summer Street Plaza every Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 2 pm.
Brenna Carroll
, above, will perform Tuesday, August 15th. Brenna Carroll is a passionate singer-songwriter who also enjoys writing and arranging music for other artists in the pop, folk, rock, and R&B genres.
Jessie Wren, above, will perform Thursday, August 17th. Jessie Wren grew up in a small town in Texas and moved to the big city of Boston to follow her dreams of becoming a professional singer.
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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 fall.
Here are some of the scheduled performances for the next week:
Brianna Musco on Tue., Aug. 15th from noon-2 pm; Fri., Aug. 18th, noon-2 pm
Sumner & Moss Country Band on Tue., Aug. 15th from 4:30-6:30 pm; Wed., Aug. 16th 4:30-6:30 pm; Mon., Aug. 21st from noon-2 pm and 4:30-6:30 pm
Sam Moss Duo on Wed., Aug. 16th from noon-2 pm; Thu., Aug. 17th from noon-2 pm
Ryan Accardi on Sat., Aug. 19th from noon-2 pm
Opera Guy and Friends, pictured, on Sun., Aug. 20th from 4:30-6:30 pm
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Free Yoga Classes on Friday
at The Steps by Women's Fitness of Boston
Women's Fitness of Boston (27 School St.) has partnered with the Downtown Boston BID to offer free yoga classes on Fridays. Classes will be at The Steps at Franklin and Washington streets from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.
The class will be a mat workout teaching flexibility, strength and conditioning and will incorporate all styles of yoga. This is a drop-in class and no registration is needed. Please bring your own mat. |
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Most Performances Sold Out! Waiting List Available for 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.
There is a waiting list for unclaimed and returned tickets for each performance, beginning when the Old State House reopens at 6:30 pm. To get on the list, please come to the Old State House in person the night of the performance. People on the list will be notified of any available tickets shortly after 7 pm.
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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Downtown Boston
Bands and
Singers Strolling Streets
The Downtown Boston BID's summer 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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Downtown Boston BID Weekly News Update
For questions and comments, please contact David Ertischek, newsletter editor, at:
[email protected]
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VERTS Mediterranean Grill Now Open on Washington Street
A line of customers out the door eagerly awaited getting a free entree on the opening day of the new VERTS Mediterranean Grill (267 Washington St.) on August 11th.
"We're committed to delivering superior cuisine highlighting the best flavors of the Mediterranean. We make everything we can in-house, from pickling our own jalapenos to creating fresh batches of sauce every day. Every bowl we build and pita we fill is guided by one thing -- good taste," is VERTS' mission.
VERTS Mediterranean Grill offers the option to make your own meal choosing a base (baked pita, rice bowl, crisp salad or quinoa bowl), a protein (five options), toppings (11 options), sauces (seven options) and sides. There are also six Chef Creations dishes if you'd prefer to not make your own meal.
This is the second VERTS in Downtown Boston. The first one opened at 95 Summer St. in November 2016.
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Call for Artist Proposals: ILLUMINUS 2017
The ILLUMINUS nighttime public art festival has put out a call for artist proposals for this year's event happening on November 3rd and 4th. This is an opportunity for Boston's artists, designers, performers, and creative technologists to showcase their most thoughtful, innovative and imaginative works.
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| The Prudential Tower was lit to say "ART HUB" as part of ILLUMINUS 2015. |
This year ILLUMINUS has partnered with LuminArtz and the Downtown Boston BID to present the festival throughout the Downtown Crossing neighborhood. The festival will not be centralized in one location, but spread through the neighborhood streets -- taking over plazas, alleys, and building facades, creating a captivating network of installations for people to explore and enjoy.
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| Polka dots projected onto a building in Boston during ILLUMINUS in 2014 (Photo by Greg Cook for WBUR) |
Individuals and creative teams are invited to submit new or existing works for consideration. Projects being sought should be innovative, cross disciplinary boundaries and engage a diverse public audience.
Funding from $1,000 to $10,000 will be available. Submissions are due by 11:59 pm on September 1st. Click here for more information, application details and requirements. |
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BID Golfs to Help Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Downtown Boston BID participated in the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau's 23rd Annual Golf Tournament & Summer Outing on August 10th. The event supported the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau Visitor Marketing Programs.
Above (left to right): Steve Brookes, BID Director of Operations; Jack Spurr Jr., BID Board Chairman; Mike Testa, BID Pedestrian Zone and Special Events Operations Manager; and Chris Lawlor, Homesite Insurance. |
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New Menu Items Debut at The Merchant
The Merchant (60 Franklin St.) has added several new items to its lunch and dinner menus.
New menu items include a chicken Caprese sandwich, tuna crudo, a seared tuna salad and more. Click
here for the new menus.
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Make Your Reservations Today:
Dine Out Boston Ends August 18th
Dine Out Boston is a great opportunity to sample area restaurants at special prices during a two-week period. Participating restaurants design prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner at one of three price options. Dine Out Boston ends August 18th.
There are several restaurants in Downtown Boston participating in Dine Out Boston. Click here for a full list of all restaurants participating. Some menus are displayed and others aren't available on the website. You can book reservations through the above link or by contacting the restaurants directly.
The following BID member restaurants are participating:
Artisan Bistro (10 Avery St.) is offering lunch ($25) and dinner ($38);
The Marliave (10 Bosworth St.) is offering dinner ($38);
Oceanaire (40 Court St.) is offering lunch ($25) and dinner ($35);
Pabu (3 Franklin St.);
Ruth's Chris Steak House (45 School St.) is offering lunch ($25) and dinner ($38) and click
here
for their menu.
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Ruth's Chris Steak House
World's Best Champagnes Dinner
Ruth's Chris Steak House (45 School St.) is offering the World's Best Champagnes Dinner on Thursday, August 17th.
The dinner will start with Domaine Chandon before popping and pouring some of the world's finest Champagnes from three iconic houses: Moet & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot and Ruinart. You'll sip three classic bruts, one coveted rose and a demi-sec. The drinks will be spread across five exceptional courses.
Click here of the menu and to make a reservation. The cost is $120 per person. |
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Support The Genesis Foundation for Children with Purchase of 'Finding Neverland' Tix
When you purchase tickets for "Finding Neverland" you can have a percentage of your ticket donated to The Genesis Foundation for Children (60 Temple Place). Please use this link and use the promo code GENESIS.
The mission of The Genesis Foundation for Children is to provide funding for the diagnosis and compassionate, coordinated care of children born with physical, intellectual, and genetic disorders, and to aid them in achieving their full potential. |
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It's That Time of Year Again:
Know About City of Boston
Recycling and Trash Guidelines for
Move Out Days
August and September are two very busy months when it comes to residents moving in and out of buildings. It's important that residents, property owners and managers are aware of the City of Boston's Recycling & Trash guidelines. Failure to comply with regulations may result in fines issued by the Code Enforcement Division.
Please place trash and recycling out for collection no later than 7 am on the scheduled day. Place trash curbside and put a lid on it or secure it properly. Offenses may be reported to the Mayor's Hotline at 617-635-4500 or 311.
Click here for more information about Trash & Recycling Guidelines, and to learn about your specific Trash & Recycling Day. |
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Hyatt Regency Boston Offers
Vinyasa Yoga on Wednesdays
The Hyatt Regency Boston (One Avenue de Lafayette) offers Vinyasa Yoga taught by Ali Singer on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. Please check in at the front desk. The first class is free and open to the public, after that it's $15 per drop-in (always free to hotel guests).
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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
- Marketing
- Urban planning
- Special events
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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 is outside of Walgreens on Washington Street and is 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 [email protected] 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 seeking vendors for the
Downtown Boston Arts & Crafts Market program for 2017 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 operates 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 [email protected] with questions. |
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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 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 [email protected].
- 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 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 [email protected].
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