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April 9,
2018
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Featured Stories
In The News
This Week's Featured Event
Arts, Entertainment & Events
Meetings & Notices
Deals & Promos
Announcements
Construction & Utility Work Updates
BID Services & Links
City Services & Important Hotlines
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This Week's Featured Event
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Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends at Orpheum Theatre April 12th
Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends will perform at the Orpheum Theatre on Thursday, April 12th. Doors open at 7 pm. Click here to purchase tickets.
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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Citywide Story Sharing Workshop at
Old South Meeting House April 12th
Everyday Boston, a grassroots organization that teaches Bostonians to share and record stories across neighborhoods, is holding Sharing Our Stories, Sharing Our Lives: A Citywide Story Sharing Workshop at the Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St.) on Thursday, April 12th.
Expand your skill set, your horizons, and your sense of community in this 2-hour gathering with Everyday Boston's leadership. This event is free and open to the public. Please click here to register. This event starts at 6 pm. |
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ArtsEmerson Presenting
Millennial
Town Hall on Race in Boston
April 12th
Transformative Culture Project and ArtsEmerson are hosting a Millennial Town Hall in response to the Boston Globe's Spotlight Series on Race on Thursday, April 12th.
The Boston Globe series "highlighted the black brain drain happening in Boston" and the Town Hall will "engage with the young people who have chosen to stay in Boston and build our local black creative economy."
The panel will include Dr. Sarah J. Jackson, Assistant Professor, PhD, Northeastern University's College of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD); Andrea Hudson, Brand Marketing Manager; Lord Hobo Brewing; Arielle Gray, Artist, writer and TCP Creative Director; Reggie Williams, Policy Associate, Government & Regulatory Affairs; Blue Cross Blue Shield.
This event is at the Paramount Center and starts at 6:30 pm. Click here for tickets. |
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Tony Bennett Performing at
Boston Opera House April 13th
Musical legend Tony Bennett will be performing at the Boston Opera House on Friday, April 13th. The show starts at 7:30 pm. Click here to purchase tickets.
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Music at the Meeting House:
Verona String Quartet on April 13th
The New England Conservatory is presenting Music at the Meeting House on Fridays. The Verona String Quartet will be performing on Friday, April 13th.
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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Patriot's Day Musical Performance by Hawaii's Emmaus High School Choir
Hawaii's Emmaus High School Choir will perform at the Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St.) on Saturday, April 14th at 3 pm for an hour of a capella singing. This program is free with admission.
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'On Your Feet' Opening at
Boston Opera House April 17th
"On Your Feet" takes you behind the scenes of Gloria and Emilio Estefan's humble beginnings in Cuba to becoming stars in the US. The lively musical opens at the Boston Opera House on April 17th.
The musical features some of the most popular songs in the last 25 years while providing a very inspiring story about the Estefans. The show runs through April 29th. Click here for more info and to purchase tickets. |
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Celebrate National Poetry Month with 'Occupying Words' at
Old South Meeting House on April 20th
Local verbal artists will perform a variety of works in response to the idea of "occupation" and what it means to occupy Boston at the Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St.) on Friday, April 20th.
This event is taking place during National Poetry Month and is part of the Old South Meeting House's Middays at the Meeting House series. This event is 1 pm and free for OSMH members and is included with general museum admission.
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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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Donate to Hyatt Regency Boston's
Share Your Sole Sneaker Drive;
Free Fun Run and Yoga
The Hyatt Regency Boston (1 Avenue de Lafayette) is hosting a Share Your Sole Sneaker Drive throughout April. Donated sneakers will be provided to local Boston nonprofit organizations. Please bring your gently worn or new sneakers to the hotel.
The Hyatt Regency Boston is also offering a free fun run on Saturday, April 14th at 8 am hosted by Executive Chef Kelly Armetta. The hotel is also offering free yoga classes on Saturday, April 14th and Sunday, April 15th at 9:30 am (see front desk for room location).
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Freedom Trail Foundation Tour
Schedule Expands This Spring
The Freedom Trail Foundation's 18th-century costumed guides will be out on the Trail again this spring, and more tours will be available.
The Freedom Trail Foundation's current tour schedule offers Walk Into History Tours daily every hour from 11 am to 2 pm
from the Boston Common Visitor Information Center (139 Tremont St.). The schedule will now include a 10:30 am Walk Into History Tour, starting on April 7th, and a 1:30 pm North End Tour, starting on April 14th, both departing from the ArtsBoston Booth at Faneuil Hall. There will also be a 3 pm Walk Into History Tour, starting on April 14th, departing from the Boston Common Visitor Information Center.
Walk Into History Tours are 90-minute walking tours of the Freedom Trail featuring tales of revolutionary times, including high treason, mob agitations and partisan fights.
Please visit
TheFreedomTrail.org for more information about tours, to purchase tickets and more.
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City Services &
Important Hotlines
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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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Sleight-of-Hand Master Paul Gertner Bringing 'Miracles & Other Deceptions' to
Omni Parker House on Friday Nights
There are only a few magicians who have stumped the legendary duo of Penn & Teller, and sleight-of-hand master Paul Gertner is one of them. Now you can see Gertner, as he is performing his "Miracles & Other Deceptions" show at the Omni Parker House (60 School St.) on Friday nights.
Gertner's resume is impressive, as he holds multiple first-place awards in international competitions, including first place at the Olympics of Magic in Madrid, Spain. Three times he has received Magician of the Year awards from the Magic Castle in Hollywood. He has appeared on NBC's "The Tonight Show," NBC's "World's Greatest Magic" and ABC's "That's Incredible!" He even performed at the inauguration of President George W. Bush.
Gertner has appeared on Penn & Teller's "Fool Me" multiple times.
"It kind of blew our minds," said Penn Jillette, of Paul's trick with special changing messages written on a deck of cards. "I am a huge fan of Paul Gertner's...I did buy the book from him." See one of Gertner's appearances on the show in the video below.
"Miracles & Other Deceptions" is a 75-minute program for small audiences so people can see the magic up close. At each show premium VIP "At the Table" seats provide 10 people an interactive opportunity to become part of the show (if they choose), giving them a front row seat. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets. Shows are at 7 pm, with some 9 pm shows, on Friday nights.
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Boston Marathon, Patriot's Day Parade:
What You Need to Know
The 2018 Boston Marathon and Patriot's Day Parade will be held on Monday, April 16th. Click here for info about the Boston Marathon, including a map of the course, spectator info and more.
The Boston Athletic Association 5K, Invitational Mile and Middle School Relay Challenge will be held on Saturday, April 14th. All of these events will result in street closures and parking restrictions in Back Bay, the North End and in Government Center during Patriot's Day weekend.
Click here for the City of Boston's traffic and parking advisory that includes info on street closures and parking restrictions. Changes to the traffic and parking plan may be made by Boston's Police and Transportation Departments in the days leading up to the events. Up-to-date info will be available on posted signs and message boards and on the city's website at boston.gov.
If you're coming into Boston on these days it is recommended you don't drive. Info on Hubway, the regional bike-share system is available by clicking
here, and info on the MBTA is available by clicking
here
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Vendors Wanted: Downtown Boston
Arts Market Now Accepting Applications
The Downtown Boston Arts Market is now accepting vendor applications. This year the Market will be operating 11 am to 6 pm in Downtown Crossing on Summer Street between Macy's and Roche Bros. The market will be on Thursdays and Fridays from May 18th through September 28th.
All artwork, crafts and food offerings must be original and handmade by you or your studio enterprise. No mass-produced or imported goods are allowed. All food vendor permits must comply with applicable public health regulations.
Please click here for more information and to fill out an application. You can also contact Kristen Flanagan at kflanagan@bostonbid.org or 617-261-1458. |
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How Will You Make a Difference on
One Boston Day?
The 4th Annual One Boston Day is on April 15th and there are many ways you can participate by doing an act of kindness. Mayor Martin Walsh proclaimed April 15th as One Boston Day to "honor the resiliency, generosity, and strength demonstrated by the people of Boston in response to the 2013 Marathon tragedy -- and to celebrate one another as Bostonians. On every April 15th, we will remember what makes Boston great by doing good in our communities." Click here for more information about One Boston Day.
St. Francis House (39 Boylston St.) is hosting a citywide sneaker drive. Shoes should be brand-new or lightly worn, clean, and in ready-to-wear condition. Please only donate sneakers, boots, walking shoes, and no office or dress shoes. Men's sizes 10 and up are most desired. Donations can be dropped off at St. Francis House (39 Boylston St.) and Boston City Hall (3rd and 5th Floors) from Monday to Friday through April 16th. There will be collection bins strategically placed throughout Boston on One Boston Day. Click here for more information.
The city is hosting a One Boston Day Blood Drive with the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Brigham and Women's Hospital Blood Mobile on Friday, April 13th from 10 am to 4 pm on City Hall Plaza. Signup to donate by clicking here.
The City of Boston's Veterans' Services Department is holding Operation Thank a Veteran on Sunday, April 15th by visiting homes of veterans to thank them for their service to our country and provide info on resources available to them. Please click here if you would like to signup to visit a veteran. |
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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 Boston City Hall (9th Floor, Room 900).
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 am. |
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Get Your Boston Marathon Themed
Cupcakes at Sweet Bakery
Is there a special someone in your life running the Boston Marathon? How about getting them a Boston Marathon themed cupcake from Sweet Bakery (11 School St.)?
Sweet has several different varieties of Boston Marathon themed cupcakes with different cake or icing flavors, as well as toppings. Click here for more information or to order cupcakes. |
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BASE Offering Free Conversation
Workshops in Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic,
Game Nights and More
Boston Area Spanish Exchange (101 Arch St., 8th floor) is offering several level-specific conversation workshops in Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic. BASE is also offering a special discount for BID newsletter subscribers for their next seven-week course period that begins May 7th.
Click here to learn about free level-specific Spanish conversation workshop. Click here for free open-level Portuguese conversation workshops. Click here for free open-level Arabic conversation workshops.
Click
here
to learn more about several free Spanish Game Nights.
Also, the next seven-week course period will begin the week of May 7th, and the registration deadline is April 27th.
Downtown Boston BID newsletter readers will get a 5% tuition waiver when signing up using the code BOSTONBID5
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There are tuition waivers of $25 for Portuguese and Arabic courses for those who sign up using the coupon codes PORTUGUESE or ARABIC, as well as $50 tuition waivers for Korean and Haitian Creole courses for those who sign up using the code: KOREAN or HAITIANCREOLE.
There is also a $100 tuition waiver for Intensive and Ultra-intensive courses for those signing up using the code IMMERSION.
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Artisan Bistro and Avery Bar Introduce
New Menus with Puerto Rican Flavor & Spirit
Chef de Cuisine Micole Rivera Suarez at Artisan Bistro and Avery Bar at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston (10 Avery St.) recently
introduced new menus that reflect the spirit and flavor of her native Puerto Rico.
New menu highlights include:
- Duck Confit: Leg & Thigh, Bacon Cassoulet, Housemade Sausage, Lemon Oil
- 1855 Filet Mignon: Grilled Local Beef, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Red Wine Jus
- Roasted Ricotta Gnocchi: Hand Rolled, Wild Mushrooms, Basil, Tomato Coulis, Lemon Zest
- Foley Family Farm Salmon: Wild Rice, Coconut Green Curry, Coriander, Burnt Lime
"I wanted to provide a narrative of my adventures for both locals and guests traveling from afar to enjoy. Although it is
difficult to choose a favorite dish, I'm particularly excited for the Duck Confit with house-made Bacon Cassoulet. I cure and smoke the protein as well as confection the sausage directly in house," said Suarez.
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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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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 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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