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September 10,
2018
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Featured Stories
In The News
This Week's Featured Event
Arts, Entertainment & Events
Announcements
Construction, Utility Work and City Updates
City Services & Important Hotlines
BID Services & Links
Deals & Promos
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This Week's Featured Event
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Share Your Citizenship Story at Irish International Immigrant Center Citizenship Celebration Sept. 12th
The Irish International Immigrant Center (One State Street, 4th Floor) is welcoming new citizens to share their stories and celebrate their heritage at a Citizenship Celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 12th.
New citizens and other Americans who wish to celebrate the colorful fabric of our nation are invited to share their stories and/or enjoy other people's stories. Celina Barrios-Millner from the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Advancement will be a guest speaker.
Please RSVP to Francesca Paranzino at [email protected]. Refreshments will be served. This event starts at 6 pm. |
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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Partnership of Historic Bostons' 'The First Three Generations' Series
Every year, the Partnership of Historic Bostons brings together top historians to share the stories of 17th-century New England. This year there are several events taking place in Downtown Boston. A full list of events can be found by clicking here.
On Sept. 19th, "The Lust for Land and the Roots of King Philip's War" will go beyond the usual facts and figures to learn the personal stories of the diverse collection of people involved in the 17th century's bloodiest conflict. This event is at the Cathedral of St. Paul (138 Tremont St.) at 6 pm. Click
here
to RSVP.
On Sept. 22nd, "The First Three Generations of Puritan Boston: A New Walking Tour" will discuss what daily life was like in Boston from 1636 to 1686, from the "Praying Indians" of the Massachusetts and Nipmuc tribes, to the makers of the famous Pine Tree Shillings, to the first black female homeowner. The tour will look at pressing issues of the times and explore the old streets on foot. The tour starts at 10 am outside of the Park Street MBTA station. Click
here to RSVP.
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Interpol and Sunflower Bean at
Orpheum Theatre Tomorrow
The bands Interpol and Sunflower Bean are performing at the Orpheum Theatre on Tuesday, Sept. 11th. Doors open at 7 pm. Click here to purchase tickets.
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Paul Revere Lecture Series:
Lead, Paper, Glass & Tea at
Old South Meeting House
The Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St.) is hosting the Paul Revere Lecture Series: Lead, Paper, Glass & Tea on each Wednesday of September. The series is being presented by the Paul Revere Memorial Association. All four lectures begin at 6:30 pm and are free.
On Sept. 12th, the lecture will focus
on American patriot Paul Revere, who "is wrapped in the swirling mixture of myth and poetry through which history often descends, but as a craftsman he left behind more tangible traces as well." Gerald W. R. Ward, Senior Curator of American Decorative Arts and Sculpture, Emeritus, at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts, will speak about Revere's Sons of Liberty Bowl, crafted in 1768 to commemorate the "Glorious 92" legislators who bravely opposed the King of England and Parliament.
On Sept. 19th, learn about "
homegrown" industries that were created in response to British taxes on imports, and to harassment of officials by the Sons of Liberty. Learn how the Townshend Acts set the stage for the Boston Massacre. Learn how the Townshend laws impacted Bostonians
in an interactive, first-person presentation featuring costumed actors from The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
On Sept. 26th,
University of New Hampshire Professor of History Eliga Gould will talk of how the Townshend Acts eventually destroyed Britain's American empire. By 1768, a mere one year after the Acts were enacted,
observers began to wonder whether Britain's days as an imperial power were numbered.
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'Data Flow:
An Exhibition of Algorithmic Art' at Exchange at 100 Federal Street
"Data Flow: An Exhibition of Algorithmic Art" is debuting at the Exchange at 100 Federal Street on Saturday, Sept. 15th.
Boston Cyberarts has curated this new digital art exhibit for Boston Properties' new video wall in the courtyard at 100 Federal Street. Open since February, the glass atrium features 8,500 sq. ft. of retail, 500 sq. ft. of kiosk space and a 8,990 sq. ft. year-round garden. Boston Properties has commissioned five original artworks, four hour-long digital animations and one hour-long video meditation to be displayed on their 35-foot by 16-foot LED wall.
As the Boston Cyberarts Gallery describes its new exhibit, "
from visualizations culled from scientific data and complex algorithms for visualizing fluid dynamics to a custom program resulting in a playful interactive installation, all of the artists in this exhibition have developed creative systems for processing information that are simultaneously illuminating and emotive."
There will be an opening reception on Sept. 15th from 6 to 8 pm. The exhibition will be at Exchange at 100 Federal Street through Oct. 28th.
Exchange at 100 Federal Street is open to the public.
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The The and Agnes Obel Performing at Orpheum Theatre Sept. 14th
The The and Agnes Obel are performing at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday, Sept. 14th. Doors opens at 7 pm. Click here to purchase tickets.
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Boston Ballet's 'Genius at Play' at
Boston Opera House Thru Sept. 16th
The Boston Ballet's "Genius at Play" is at the Boston Opera House through Sept. 16th.
"Genius at Play" highlights the genius of Jerome Robbins, whose choreography is legendary on the ballet stage, Broadway and big screen. The show consists of three parts showing the variety of Robbins' work. Click here for tickets and showtimes.
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Dead Centre's 'Hamnet' Debuts at ArtsEmerson Sept. 20th
ArtsEmerson's 2018-2019 season kicks off Sept. 20 with
Dead Centre's "Hamnet," which is making its U.S. debut.
"Hamnet" is about Shakespeare's only son, Hamnet, who died at 11 years old without knowing his famous father. The play is told through his eyes and features "a riveting performance carried chiefly by a solo young actor who confronts what it means -- and what it costs -- to be great." The show is being performed at the Emerson Paramount Center.
Click here for more information about this show, ArtsEmerson's 2018-2019 season and to purchase tickets.
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Boston Cup Classic Car Show on
Boston Common Sept. 23rd
The 7th Annual Boston Cup Classic Car Show will be on Sunday, Sept. 23rd on the Boston Common (Parkman Bandstand).
This car show is a must for any auto enthusiast. Rare cars, muscle cars, sports cars, historical vehicles -- they're all on display.
Anyone can get a great view by walking around the perimeter of the show's fences, but purchasing tickets ensures you an even better view. Click here to purchase tickets. The show is from 9 am to 2 pm. The Downtown Boston BID is a cosponsor of the event. |
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"Cato & Dolly: A New American Play"
is a thought- provoking play at the
Old State House (206 Washington St.)
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Two actors perform the show's multiple characters in this new 20-minute play that offers a glimpse of everyday life behind the Hancock Mansion door. The play provides a look into the mansion through the eyes of Cato Hancock, an enslaved man in the Hancock household, and Dolly Hancock, John Hancock's wife and First Lady of Massachusetts.
Playwright Patrick Gabridge's previous site-specific play at the Old State House, "Blood On The Snow," had sold-out runs in 2016 and 2017.
The play runs from July 6th through September 29th, and is included in the cost of admission to the Old State House. The show is being performed Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11 am, 12:30 pm and 2 pm. |
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Live Music at The Steps, Federal Street, Summer Street, Walgreens and More
The Downtown Boston BID's 2018 performance season features more than 1,600-plus live musical performances spread across five different locations.
This week, Code 51, DD Martin Trio, Gypsy Jazz, Square Peg, Ilana Katz Katz, Jan Marie and Opera Guy and Friends will perform at The Steps (Franklin and Washington streets). There are daily performances from noon to 2 pm and 4:30 to 6:30 pm on Monday through Friday, noon to 2 pm on Saturday and 4:30 to 6:30 pm on Sunday. With plenty of seating at The Steps, it's a wonderful spot to sit down with your lunch and enjoy the show.
Soloists Kathleen Parks, Dan Barton and Joe Weinberg will perform at 133 Federal St. this week. Performances are on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from noon to 2 pm.
Nico Rivers, Kathleen Parks and the Robbie Pate Trio will perform outside of
Macy's on Summer Street. These performances are on
Thursday and Friday, from noon to 2 pm, and again from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Saturday performances, from 12:30 pm to 3 pm, feature the popular ensemble group Sweet Harmony, singing hits from the 80s, 90s, 2000s and today.
The BID is teaming up with
Exchange at 100 Federal Street to present live music inside the atrium from
4 to 6 pm on Tuesdays. The Downtown Boston Singers will perform this week.
There is also live music at the
100 Summer Street Plaza on
Tuesday and Thursday from
noon to 2 pm. There are Adirondack chairs on the plaza that are perfect for relaxing and listening to music. Rachel Sumner and Dan Barton will headline at the plaza this week.
Another spot to catch talented local musicians is at 125 Summer Street Plaza on Monday and Friday from noon to 2 pm. Berklee College of Music students will perform this week.
The BID is also sponsoring live music outside of the Walgreens (School and Washington streets) on Friday from noon to 1:30 pm and Saturday from noon to 2 pm. Henry Cobb is performing this week.
All performances are subject to change and may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
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Look Out for Redcoats on
The Freedom Trail
The Freedom Trail Foundation and Downtown Boston BID offer the opportunity to experience British soldiers in 18th-century Redcoat uniforms reenacting guard duty like it's 1775.
This historical program utilizes experienced Freedom Trail Players, costumed in the attire of 18th-century British soldiers, who bring the daily actions and atmosphere of British-occupied Boston to life. Residents and visitors will meet the soldiers and engage them in talk about their postings in the hostile environment of colonial Boston as they "occupy" Downtown Boston on Washington, Summer, and Winter streets. The Freedom Trail's Changing the Guard takes place from May through October on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 2 pm.
For more information about Changing the Guard, please call the Freedom Trail Foundation at 617-357-8300 or visit TheFreedomTrail.org. |
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City Services &
Important Hotlines
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Important Phone Numbers
Boston Fire, Police & 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
Mass Water Resources Authority: 617-242-6000
City of Boston Tow Lot: 617-635-3900
National Weather Service: 508-822-0634
Verizon: 800-837-4966
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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Theatrical Dance Performances in Washington Street Storefront Skewers Fashion and Beauty Tropes
Catherine Siller's "Are You Buying?" is a new theatrical free dance performance that will be taking place within a Downtown Crossing storefront window!
"As a young teen and adult I spent more time and money that I'd like to admit trying to get the kind of flawless complexion promoted in all the ads," said Siller. "Finally, I realized that maybe I couldn't get a 'flawless' complexion because the ads kept raising the bar -- there were always new 'problems' that only their products could fix."
Siller's live performances combine real-time video with pre-recorded animations that create characters and objects that appear and dissolve.
The performance tells the story of a fashion mannequin who dreams she has it all while traveling back in time through fashion and beauty advertisements from today to the 1920s. As the show continues the mannequin chases the perfect look from each generation.
Siller's performances are in promotion with the ILLUMINUS Light Festival, occurring in Downtown Boston on Nov. 2 and 3. The performances are supported by the Boston Foundation's Next Steps for Boston Dance grant, Downtown Boston BID and LuminArtz.
Performances will be happening from 6 to 8:30 pm on Sept. 12th through Sept. 15th inside the storefront at 349 Washington St.
"We are excited about the ILLUMINUS Light Festival returning to Downtown Boston. We have rotating installations highlighting local artists leading up to the festival on November 2 and 3, 2018," said Anita Lauricella, BID Public Realm Senior Planner.
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Fifty Years On Province Street:
Sam LaGrassa's Celebrates A Half-Century
Lines were out the door and around the block for today's
fiftieth anniversary celebration of Sam LaGrassa's at 44 Province Street.
All menu items were 50% off today at the lunchspot, which is open Mondays-Fridays, 11 am-3:30 pm. There were also free giveaways and a performance by the Hot Tamale Brass Band.
The Downtown Boston BID congratulates the LaGrassa family for all of its success in making the restaurant into a beloved and iconic Downtown landmark!
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Meet Sergeant Stephen Moy:
Supervisor for Downtown Boston's
Community Service Office
Sgt. Stephen Moy was recently named the supervisor for the Boston Police Department's District A-1 Community Service Office.
Moy joined the Boston Police in 2003 and has worked in the South End, Jamaica Plain and with District A-1, which includes Downtown Boston.
"One of the things I look forward to in the Community Service Office is having the time to go in-depth into community issues," said Moy. "Here in the Community Service Office we have the luxury of time to dissect an issue and join with non-law enforcement officials to move issues in a more positive light."
Moy said the office looks to resolve quality-of-life issues within the district through resources like homeless shelters, hospitals, outreach programs, along with the criminal justice system.
He is also proud of and enjoys working in Downtown Boston. "One of my favorite things about Boston now is all the new outdoor spaces. Growing up in Boston there wouldn't be much going on Downtown after business hours. But now there are so many things happening into the evening hours. Boston has become somewhere great to visit day and night."
If you have a question or concern and would like to contact the Boston Police District A-1 Community Service Office please call 617-343-4824. You may also email Sgt. Moy at [email protected]. In emergencies please call 911. |
St. Anthony Shrine Pauses To Reflect On 9/11 With Annual Banner of Remembrance
St. Anthony Shrine (100 Arch St.) has installed, on its Arch Street facade, its annual banner of remembrance for all the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks. The Shrine has been exhibiting the banner, which comes down Wednesday (Sept. 12th), for over 15 consecutive years, on each anniversary of the attacks.
The banner, which stretches approximately 35 feet (in two different sections), lists the names of nearly 3,000 victims, include
Father Mychal Judge. Judge was praying inside the South Tower of the World Trade Center when the building collapsed onto him. He now has
a recovery center named after him at St. Anthony Shrine.
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DBRA Fall Social At Millennium Place
The Downtown Boston Residents' Association is hosting a Fall Social on Monday, September 24th, at 7 pm, at the Millennium Place Owners' Lounge (580 Washington St.). This will be a great opportunity for
people to catch-up with their neighbors. Light appetizers will be served and there will also be a cash bar.
The meeting will be attended by Danchen Xu of the Mayors' Office of Neighborhood Services. It
will also include representatives from Councilor Flynn's Office, t
he BTD, BPD, MBTA Transit Police, and Downtown Boston BID. Please email [email protected] to RSVP.
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New BID Baggo League at One Boston Place a Huge Success!
Players Wanted for
BID Baggo League at 125 Summer Street
The Downtown Boston BID's new Wednesday baggo league at One Boston Place is a fantastic success! More than 25 players are participating in the free outdoor lunchtime league. Interested in playing? Players are wanted for the Tuesday league at 125 Summer Street.
The league plays from noon to 2 pm, and games last about 30 minutes, which gives you plenty of time to have lunch, play a game and get back to your desk.
If you're interested in playing in the free Downtown Boston BID Lunchtime Baggo Leagues please contact Mike Testa at [email protected]. |
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Jewelry, Woodwork and More:
Downtown Boston
Arts Market
on Summer Street
The Downtown Boston Arts Market is on Summer Street between Macy's, Primark and Roche Bros. from 11 am to 6 pm on Thursdays and Fridays.
The market is a great place to get a gift for yourself or a loved one. Handmade jewelry, antique maps, artisanal food, soaps and candles are just some of the items being sold at the market this year. This week's vendors are: Design of Mine, Tanzania School Foundation, Simply Chickie, Jus Labs, Intaglio Antique Prints & Maps, Fridgedoor, LovePop Cards, Oiseux, Karol Peralta Jewelry, Recycled Glass, EPOCA, Urban Kitchen Handmade and Foxfire Creative, DLR Designs, Aribella Design, Stash Jewelry and Charged Glasswork.
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BID Little Free Libraries at
Walgreens Plaza and 175 Federal St.
The Downtown Boston BID's very popular Little Free Library at Walgreens Plaza (School and Washington streets) is for anyone to take a book and leave a book. The Walgreens Plaza Little Free Library was so popular that a second one was added to the district at 175 Federal St. (Summer Street side).
The general public is invited to donate free books to the BID's Little Free Libraries by dropping off books at the libraries or by contacting Kristen Flanagan at [email protected] to organize a pickup in the downtown area.
The BID's Little Free Libraries are 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 Libraries are
open daily from 10 am to 6 pm
(closed during inclement weather).
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AT&T Celebrating Opening with Walking Billboards, Giveaways and Boston Bruins
AT&T (8 Winter St.) is celebrating the opening of its new store with several days of events.
There will be four walking billboards and strolling performers in front of the store and on Summer Street in the pedestrian zone on Sept. 13th-14th and Sept. 27th-28th.
Former Boston Bruins star Rick Middleton will be signing autographs from noon to 2 pm on Friday, Sept. 14th.
Free Fridays will be on Sept. 21st and Oct. 5th, during which free coffee and donuts will be provided inside the lobby of the store in the morning, and iced tea and cookies in the afternoon. |
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Ruth's Chris Steak House Totally 80s
Totally Murder Dinner on Sept. 20th
Grab your most righteous 1980s gear to rock out in style while enjoying a four-course meal that will be paired with a unsolved mystery at Ruth's Chris Steak House (45 School St.) on Thursday, Sept. 20th. The steak house has teamed up with the Murder Mysteries Company to present an incredibly delicious night.
The meal features the restaurant's famous sizzling steak! Costumes are encouraged, but not required. The cost is $115 per person. Make your reservation today by calling 617-742-8401. |
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Construction, Utility
Work and City Updates
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Advisory:
Change to Devonshire Street
Traffic Pattern
Now In Effect
The Downtown Boston BID has received the following information from the Boston Transportation Department:
Please be advised that as part of the demolition of the 115 Winthrop Square Garage there are traffic pattern changes to Devonshire Street
as of June 9th until further notice.
Devonshire Street is closed to vehicular traffic and bicyclists from the 100 Summer Street Garage to 75-101 Federal St. Devonshire Street is a two-way street from Summer Street to the entrance of the 100 Summer Street garage.
The sidewalk on the west side of Devonshire Street will remain open to pedestrians. Access to the 100 Summer Street parking garage, 100 Summer Street loading dock, Common Vines wine shop, and residential properties on Devonshire Street is available.
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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 [email protected].
- 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 [email protected].
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Downtown Boston BID Weekly News Update
For questions and comments, please contact David Ertischek, Communications & Social Media Manager, at:
[email protected]
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