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March 26,
2018
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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
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This Week's Featured Event
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The Pretenders Performing at
Orpheum Theatre on April 1st
The Pretenders are performing at the Orpheum Theatre on Sunday, April 1st. Lowlight is the opening act. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Click here to purchase tickets.
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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Repsly Power Hour on March 29th
Repsly (77 Summer St., 2nd Floor) is hosting a Power Hour to celebrate their favorite local brands and tech companies on Thursday, March 29th.
The event will be an evening of networking, food and drink, plus an all-star panel discussion on the power of disruption. The panel discussion will include
Branchfood's Founder
Lauren Abda,
Drizly's SVP of Commercial Sales & Operations
Bryan Goodwin and
Repsly's Co-Founder
Marko Kovac.
This is a free event. Click here to RSVP. This event is from 5 to 7:30 pm.
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Music at the Meeting House:
Soprano Erica Petrocelli on March 30th
The New England Conservatory is presenting Music at the Meeting House on Fridays. Soprano Erica Petrocelli will perform on Friday, March 30th. Violinist Immo Yang will be performing on Friday, April 6th.
Music at the Meeting House is a concert series featuring prize-winning performers from NEC's prestigious Artist Diploma and Graduate Ensemble Training programs.
This free event is at the Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St.) at 1 pm. |
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Egg Hunt and Easter Crafts at
King's Chapel Parish House
March 31st
Children and adults of all ages are invited to create Easter-themed crafts and to hunt for eggs in the King's Chapel Parish House Garden on Saturday, March 31st.
Crafts will include piecing mosaic eggs together, decorating hot cross buns, dyeing eggs for the King's Chapel Holy Saturday evening or dyeing eggs of your own design.
This event is taking place at 64 Beacon St. from 1 to 3 pm. For more info please contact Sam Fishkind at sam@kings-chapel.org.
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ArtsEmerson Presenting 'The White Card' at Paramount Center Thru Apr. 1st
ArtsEmerson is presenting "The White Card" at the Paramount Center through April 1st.
This is a new play by Claudia Rankine that explores "the state of our racial imagination" with a performance set at a dinner party.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets. |
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'One State, Two State/Red State, Blue State: An American Musical' Opens at Modern Theatre April 5th
"One State, Two State/Red State, Blue State: An American Musical" will be performed at Suffolk's Modern Theatre from April 5th to April 9th.
The musical is, "An uplifting, heartbreaking musical comedy about the volatile mix of drama and democracy in a nation divided by irreconcilable differences." Books, lyrics and direction are by Professor Wesley Savick, with music by Brian Bernhard (Suffolk '14), Scott Nicholas and Wesley Savick.
Click here to purchase tickets. |
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Miranda Sings Live at Orpheum Theatre April 6th
Miranda Sings Live will be performing at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday, April 6th. Doors open at 7 pm. Click here to purchase tickets.
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Boston Ballet's 'Parts In Suite' at Boston Opera House Thru April 7th
The Boston Ballet's "Parts In Suite" is at the Boston Opera House through April 7th.
The performance features three celebrated choreographers, William Forsythe, Justin Peck and Jorma Elo, who are presenting their distinct visions of dance craft and imagination.
Click here for tickets and more info.
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Brit Floyd at Orpheum Theatre
April 7th
The Pink Floyd tribute band Brit Floyd will be performing at the Orpheum Theatre on Saturday, April 7th. Please click here to purchase tickets.
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Boston Ballet's 'Romeo & Juliet' at Boston Opera House Thru April 8th
Boston Ballet's "Romeo & Juliet" is at the Boston Opera House through April 8th.
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Photo by Rosalie O'Connor
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Discover new reasons to love this classic love story gone awry with John Cranko's masterful choreography and Sergei Prokofiev's iconic score. Click here to purchase tickets. |
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18th Annual Brides of Distinction Bridal Brunch & Fashion Show at
Omni Parker House on April 8th
The 18th Annual Brides of Distinction Bridal Brunch & Fashion Show will be at the Omni Parker House (60 School St.) on Sunday, April 8th.
Join the hosts of NESN's Dining Playbook, Jenny Johnson, and KISS 108's Billy Costa, in the stunning Rooftop Ballroom of the Omni Parker House. Meet the industry's most trusted professionals, discuss current wedding trends with Boston Weddings editor Francesca Mills Purcell, and enjoy today's latest designs during the fashion show by L'elite Bridal and Musette Bridal of Newbury Street. Please click
here to purchase tickets. This event is from
11 am to 2 pm.
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Griffin Museum of Photography Exhibit
'Tree Talk' at Lafayette City Center
The latest Griffin Museum of Photography exhibit at the Lafayette City Center Passageway is "Tree Talk."
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| Michael Zeis' "Blue Spruce" |
"In this exhibition called 'Tree Talk' the Griffin Museum of Photography brings together 66 photographers who converse with trees. The exhibit has been organized to flow as a narrative from the beginning to the end of the passageway. In this way the trees all talk to each other. We hope our audience enjoys the exhibition and that all of the trees give up their secrets to you," said Paula Tognarelli, executive director and curator of Griffin Museum of Photography.
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| Adrienne Defendi's "Tuning Fork" |
This exhibit is through a partnership by the Griffin Museum of Photography, the Abbey Group and the Downtown Boston BID. This exhibit is in the Lafayette City Center Passageway
(between Macy's and the Hyatt Regency Boston) and
open to the public from 10 am to 6 pm. The exhibit is running from Jan. 30th through May 30th.
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'Triumphs and Laments' at
Emerson Urban Arts Media Gallery
Internationally acclaimed South Africa-based artist William Kentridge's "Triumphs and Laments" is at the Emerson Urban Arts Media Gallery (25 Avery St.) through April 14th.
"Triumphs and Laments" was originally produced as a 550-meter long frieze along the banks of the Tiber River in Rome. The gallery show includes the complete set of aquatint etchings and woodcuts relating to the frieze, two long maquettes that diagram its first processional, a set of monumental stencils, and a video highlighting the opening performance in Rome.
"In this work, Kentridge presents figures from a broad sweep of Italian history in a grand procession to represent the progress and follies of human endeavors. In this work, the artist has brought this theme to contemporary relevance with his images of the migrant boat people," said Joseph Ketner II, director of Emerson Urban Arts.
The gallery is open to the public and admission is free. The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 2 to 7 pm.
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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.
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ID Ambassadors
provide walking escorts when needed and
they'll even tote an umbrella if it's snowing! 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 crosswalks, handicapped ramps and storm drain openings
- Ambassadors shovel in Downtown Boston during winter
- 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 dmeyer@bostonbid.org.
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Downtown Boston BID Weekly News Update
For questions and comments, please contact David Ertischek, Communications & Social Media Manager, at:
dertischek@bostonbid.org
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Downtown Boston Businesses Flush with Patrons from March of Our Lives
Thousands upon thousands of people attended the March for Our Lives on the Boston Common this past Saturday. An unintended and welcome symbiotic effect was that the Downtown Boston area received an influx of visitors who ate at restaurants, patronized cafes and shopped at stores.
"It was very busy. We sold out of pastries, which doesn't normally happen. The line was out the door. We sold out of retail bags of coffee and that has never happened. People were buying a cup of coffee and a bag of beans," said Mason Reiter, barista and supervisor of Thinking Cup (165 Tremont St.).
"It was busier than a normal Saturday. It was good for business and it was for a good cause. It was like the Women's March. We sold a lot of pizzas," said
Lindo Defaras, manager at
Sal's Pizza (150 Tremont St.).
"We sold out of burgers and fries by the end of the night," said
Jose Gutierrez, manager of
MOOYAH (140 Tremont St.).
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Mayor Walsh and Dancing Lions Celebrate McDonald's of the Future
Mayor Martin Walsh joined McDonald's franchisees Vern and Carol Chin to celebrate the grand reopening of their Washington Street restaurant that now offers table service.
The McDonald's (329 Washington St.) reopened on Feb. 28th after being fitted with self-service ordering kiosks and now offers table service.
"When I was growing up you didn't buy a Big Mac from a kiosk or have table service," said Mayor Walsh. "(To) the Chins: Thank you for what you do. You show there is a path for people to move up in business. Thank you for investing in Downtown Crossing." The Mayor also championed that the franchisee is woman- and immigrant-owned.
After the Mayor spoke there was traditional Chinese lion dancing inside and outside to bring good luck and fortune to the business. The Chins also presented donations to staff of the nearby Josiah Quincy Upper and Lower Schools.
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Barre Groove Brings Ballet and Cheerleading Fitness Classes to Downtown Boston
Former New England Patriots cheerleader Alanna Perry opened Barre Groove (52 Province St., 3rd Floor) in January. The studio offers fitness classes mixed with dance, ballet, cheerleading and even trampolines!
"I've never seen so many people smile during a fitness class," said Perry to the Boston Business Journal. "People pick up the pom-poms and it's like straight smiles for an hour. That, to me, is something you can't teach. To make someone that happy is an experience."
"Barre Groove is the name of our studio and our signature class! Our studio has three methods: Barre Groove, Pom Groove and Jump Groove. Each method is designed to give you a total body workout with elite results, along with a fun and unique community experience. Come groove, shake, jump and tone with us!" said Perry.
The first class at Barre Groove is free, and a five-class package for new clients costs $40. Click here for more information about classes and Barre Groove.
Barre Groove also hosts monthly BG Social events like "barre at the bar" in which they go to restaurants and teach barre (at the bar) and then have brunch. Perry said it's a great and fun way to workout, meet new people, network and to experience new places.
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Public Meeting: Patriot Care to Discuss
Adult-Use Marijuana Application
Patriot Care (21 Milk St.) will hold a community meeting regarding its application of intent to operate an adult-use marijuana establishment at 21 Milk St. on Wednesday, March 28th.
The proposed adult-use marijuana establishment would be co-located with Patriot Care's current licensed medical marijuana dispensary.
There will be a presentation by Patriot Care about their proposal and the public is encouraged to attend. For more info please contact Dennis Kunian at 617-823-0593. This meeting will be held at Metro Meeting Centers (101 Federal St., 4th Floor) at 6 pm. |
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Boston Zoning Commission Meeting Regarding Redefining Medical Marijuana Treatment Center as Cannabis Establishment April 11th
The Boston Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing to redefine the zoning definition that applies to all marijuana establishments as Cannabis Establishment on April 11th at the Office of the Zoning Commission (Boston City Hall, Room 952).
The Cannabis Establishments definition would include any Marijuana Establishment or Medical Marijuana Treatment Center.
The Boston Planning and Development Agency board voted in support of changing the definition. This hearing will be at 9:30 am. |
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Holy Week Easter Schedules
The following religious institutions are offering services, Masses and more during Easter week. Please check their individual websites for more information.
King's Chapel (58 Tremont St.) is holding services, including the Great Vigil on Saturday and Holy Communion on Easter Sunday. Please click here for more information about services.
Park Street Church (One Park St.) is holding services throughout Holy Week, including Good Friday services at noon and 7:30 pm. Please click here for more information about the Park Street Church's Holy Week schedule.
St. Anthony Shrine (100 Arch St.) will be open at 5:30 am on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday with Easter Masses at 6, 7:30, 9, 10, 11:15, noon and 12:15 pm. Please click here for more information about the Shrine's Easter week schedule.
St. Paul's Cathedral (138 Tremont St.) is holding services throughout Holy Week, including in Spanish and Chinese. Please click here for information about services.
Tremont Temple Baptist Church (88 Tremont St.) is holding services throughout the week, including on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and an Easter Breakfast at 9 am on Easter. Click here for more information about services and events. |
Snow & Cold Weather Safety Info:
Shoveling, Parking and More
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 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!
Cold Weather Safety Tips
When you know severely cold weather is coming, remember to take steps to prepare. Please also check on your elderly or disabled neighbors, and take caution when using portable heating devices like space heaters. If you have an emergency please call 911. Click here for Cold Weather Safety Tips from the City of Boston.
Important Phone Numbers
Boston Fire, Boston Police and Emergency Services: 911
Non-emergency requests: 311
Eversource gas and electric: 1-800-592-2000
National Grid: 1-800-322-3223
Boston Water & Sewer Commission: 617-989-7000
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority: 617-242-6000
City of Boston Tow Lot: 617-635-3900
National Weather Service: 508-822-0634
Verizon: 800-837-4966
City of Boston Animal Care and Control: 617-635-5348
Cold Relief Heatline: 800-632-8175
Elderly Commission: 617-635-4366
Emergency Shelter Commission: 617-635-4507
MBTA: 617-222-3200
MEMA: 508-820-1428
Mass. Road and Traffic Conditions: 617-374-1234
City of Boston Neighborhood Services: 617-635-3485
State Police: 617-740-7600
Transit Police: 617-222-1212
City of Boston Veterans Services: 617-635-3957
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Make Your Reservations:
Dine Out Boston Continues
Through March 30th
Dine Out Boston is a two-week promotion in which prix fixe meals are offered for lunch and/or dinner, providing diners with the opportunity to eat at favorite restaurants or try new ones. Dine Out Boston is from March 25th-30th.
Click here for menus, more information and to see a full roster of all participating restaurants. Here are the participating Downtown Boston restaurants:
- Avenue One (1 Avenue de Lafayette, inside Hyatt Regency Boston) is offering lunch for $20, dinner for $38
- Back Deck (2 West St.) is offering dinner for $33
- Blu (4 Avery St.) is offering lunch for $25, dinner for $38
- Marliave (10 Bosworth St.) is offering dinner for $38
- Oceanaire (40 Court St.) is offering lunch for $25, dinner for $38
- Pabu (3 Franklin St.) is offering dinner for $38
- Ruth's Chris Steak House (45 School St.) is offering lunch for $25, dinner for $38
- Serafina (10 High St.) is offering dinner for $38
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Easter Sunday Brunches at
Downtown Boston Restaurants
Downtown Boston restaurants are offering a variety of Easter Sunday meals, including buffets with freshly baked pastries, pancakes, omelets and more.
Artisan Bistro (10 Avery St.) is offering an Easter Brunch Buffet from 10 am to 3 pm. The buffet menu will feature a selection of locally sourced dishes, carving and omelet stations, a fresh juice bar and Bloody Mary specials. Please click here to make reservations or call 617-574-7176.
Avenue One (1 Avenue de Lafayette, inside Hyatt Regency Boston) is offering Easter Brunch Buffet from 11 am to 2:30 pm. The menu includes freshly baked pastries, breakfast stations serving omelets, pancakes, French toast, carving stations, as well as specials like pan roasted halibut and desserts. Please click here to make reservations or call 617-422-5454.
The Merchant (60 Franklin St.) is offering a Live Jazz Easter Brunch from 10:30 am to 3 pm. The special menu includes a blueberry coffee cake, lobster & asparagus quiche, and roasted turkey & sweet potato hash. Please click here to make reservations or call 617-482-6060. |
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Pabu's Offering 5-Course Omakase
Tasting Menu on Sundays Starting April 1st
Pabu (3 Franklin St., inside Millennium Tower) will be offering a 5-course Omakase tasting menu for $55 starting on Sunday, April 1st.
The new 5-course tasting menu is in addition to the limited menu. Pabu is open from 5 to 9 pm on Sundays. Please click here to make a reservation or call 857-327-7228. |
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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 updates on developments, construction, sidewalk closings, and more? Click here. |
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