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November 21,
2016
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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 of Boston Services
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This Week's Featured Event
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Macy's Holiday Tree Lighting Festivities on
Black Friday
Macy's Holiday Tree Lighting is so much more than a tree lighting on Black Friday. There are children's events, performances by famous musicians and at least one New England Patriot player.
At noon the Kids Department (lower level) will have holiday activities for children of all ages. Face painting, balloon art, Santa and his elves.
At 2 pm children can meet Chippy and the Snowflake at the Kids Department for a special holiday reading circle.
At 5 pm the Macy's holiday windows will be displayed and the Christmas tree will be lit. There will be performances by the Boston's Children's Chorus, Youtube sensation Jacob Whitesides, trumpeter and Chair of Brass at Berklee College Sean Jones, pop musician Jojo, as well as hip-hop's Doug E. Fresh. New England Patriot Martellus Bennett and Mayor Martin J. Walsh will also be on hand to honor the man of the hour -- Santa Claus. |
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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Get Your Tickets Now for Boston Ballet's 'The Nutcracker'
The Boston Ballet's beloved "The Nutcracker" will be at the Boston Opera House starting Nov. 25th and runs through Dec. 31st.
See dancing sugar plum fairies, mice and more as The Nutcracker comes alive. Click here for tickets and showtimes. |
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Hathor Winds with Henrich Christensen at King's Chapel Concert Series Nov. 27th
King's Chapel's Concert Series continues on Nov. 27th with Hathor Winds featuring organist Henrich Christensen.
Come hear music by Gershwin, Hindemith, Pinkham and Ravel. Tickets are $10 for seniors/students and $15 for general admission. Click here for tickets. This event starts at 5 pm.
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Music on the Porch Series at St. Paul's on Mondays and Thursdays
The BID-sponsored Music on the Porch 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.
Austin Lightfoot will perform on Monday, Nov. 28th. |
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See 'Little Women' at the
Old South Meeting House on Dec. 1st
The Old South Meeting House's "Movies at the Meeting House" series with Bostonians in Film continues with "Little Women" on Friday, Dec. 1st.
Advance tickets are $8 for general public, $4 for OSMH members, and all tickets are $10 at the door. Light refreshments will be available for purchase. Click here for tickets. The movie starts at
7 pm.
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Old South Meeting House
Open House Events Dec. 2nd & 3rd
The
Old South Meeting House's (310 Washington St.) Holiday Open Houses are two days of
free admission with activities for adults and children on
Dec. 2nd and 3rd.
Events during the two days, include an all-day Tots' Corner with books, a child-friendly tea set and more. Older kids are welcome to participate in a scavenger hunt. Also, learn about the 1773 tea tax protests, design your own tea with provided ingredients, make holiday cards and enjoy a free cup of David's Tea. Click here for more info about the open houses. The open houses are from 10 am to 4 pm. |
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A Great Holiday Tradition:
Freedom Trail Historic Holiday Strolls
The Freedom Trail Foundation's Historic Holiday Strolls, one of Downtown's best holiday traditions, began Nov. 17th.
These merry 90-minute tours are led by Dickensian costumed guides leaving from Faneuil Hall Thursdays through Sundays at 3:30 pm. The stroll is complete with a tour of holiday lights and Christmas trees along the Freedom Trail, and a visit to the Omni Parker House for signature refreshments and its world-famous Boston Cream Pie.
Guests receive discounts off museum store purchases at several Freedom Trail sites. Tickets are $29 for adults and $19 for children and reservations are required 24 hours in advance. For reservations and more info please call 617-357-8300. |
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Chicken & Rice Guys' Ian So Chosen as Finalist for 2016 SPARK Impact Award
Congratulations to Ian So, of Chicken & Rice Guys, for being chosen as a finalist for the 2016 SPARK Impact Awards.
So was nominated in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation category for spearheading the Chicken & Rice Guys Foundation and founding the Boston Asian
Entrepreneurship Foundation.
SPARK Boston is the city's millennial engagement program, and the 15 finalists and winners will be honored Dec. 1st at MassChallenge.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Conducting Small Business
Credit Survey
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston is conducting a Small Business Credit Survey and all responses will be confidential.
This 10-minute survey will ask about business' performances, financing choices and borrowing experiences. Questions will also inquire about business conditions, financing needs and credit experiences. The survey will help improve programs and services for small business owners. Click here to take the survey.
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Donate to Hyatt Regency Boston's
Winter Necessity Drive
The Hyatt Regency Boston, St. Francis House and BID are cosponsoring a Winter Necessity Drive. Donations can be dropped off at the Hyatt Regency Boston through Dec. 16th.
Coats, winter boots, jeans, long sleeve shirts, long underwear, hats, socks, scarfs and gloves are all desired as donations.
Items will go to those in need in Downtown Boston.
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The Conrad Apartments Now
Available on Hamilton Place
The Conrad (6 Hamilton Place), 27 new rental units developed by 3MJ Realty, are now available.
The Conrad contains new 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom apartments that incorporate modern comforts: quartz countertops, nest thermostats, 11-foot ceilings and original exposed brick. Hamilton Place abuts the Orpheum Theatre. Contact Daisy Penney at 781-389-8224 for more info. |
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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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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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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 all day or night
-- they'll even tote an umbrella if it's raining or snowing! Please call 617-261-0066 to arrange an escort or for other BID ambassador services. 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 by watering flowers
- 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 [email protected].
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Holiday Bands, Carolers,
Santa and
Sweet Harmony
Downtown Boston will be flush with musical holiday performances -- and Santa Claus this holiday season.The BID is sponsoring strolling musicians, strolling carolers and it is free to visit Santa every Saturday and Sunday!
Santa Claus will be outside of Macy's on Summer Street on weekends from Nov. 26th through Dec. 23rd from noon to 2 pm and 3 to 4 pm. It is free to visit Santa, but please bring your own camera if you want to snap a photo with St. Nick.
There will be three four-piece strolling bands: brass, dixie and trombone. They will be roaming the Downtown Boston area daily from noon to 2 pm and 4:30 to 6:30 pm from Nov. 25th through Dec. 23rd. They'll also be out on Thanksgiving from 1 to 5 pm.
There will be three four-piece strolling caroling groups
daily from
Nov. 25th through Dec. 23rd from
noon to 2 pm and
4:30 to 6:30 pm. They will be singing holiday-themed songs throughout the Downtown Boston area.
The musical group Sweet Harmony will be performing on weekends outside of Macy's on Summer Street from Nov. 26th through Dec. 18th from 12:30 to 3 pm. They will be performing hits from the 1970s through today, including holiday-themed songs.
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#ShopSmallSaturday on Nov. 26th
American Express launched the first-ever Small Business Saturday in 2010 and this year's #ShopSmallSaturday is on Nov. 26th. The day encourages people all around the country to support small, local businesses -- and Downtown Boston has lots of them.
The Bostonian Society operates three Revolutionary Boston Museum Gift Shops -- in the Old State House (206 Washington St.), Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market.
Nest Salon (53 Bromfield St.) is an independent salon that uses all natural products, offering haircuts, blowouts, coloring, extensions and more.
Newbury Yarns (2 Milk St. in the Old South Meeting House) is a subterranean yarn and knitting store that sells fine knitting supplies, including yarn from around the world. You can purchase items or just ask for advice.
One Gig Skateshop (1 Bromfield St.) is a subterranean business offering stylish clothing, shoes and accessories for men and women made by independent clothiers. The shop also sells skateboards.
Unique Boutique (In front of 7-Eleven and Old South Meeting House on Washington Street) is two RMUs that sell Boston-themed hats, shirts, sweatshirts and more.
You can use the #ShopSmallSaturday hashtag on social media to support your favorite local businesses, learn about new ones or see who's participating in any promos.
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New Mural Debuts on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway in Dewey Square
The Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway recently debuted its new mural in Dewey Square -- and it's been a big hit! Mehdi Ghadyanloo's mural "Spaces of Hope" features a staircase of men and women, some holding red balloons, waiting in line as a giant red balloon escapes from a cavern-like space.
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| Photos by David L. Ryan for The Boston Globe |
Ghadyanloo grew up in Iran during the country's longtime war with Iraq and it had a direct result on his art.
"I think all of us -- people in Iran, people in America, people everywhere -- usually receive lots of bad news, and we all need hope," he said to WBUR of the mural.
This is the Greenway's fifth mural in Dewey Square.
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Three Winthrop Square Proposal
Meetings Coming Up
The Boston Planning & Development Agency is hosting three public meetings for the proposed redevelopment of 115 Winthrop Square in the coming weeks.
On Monday, Nov. 28th there will be an Impact Advisory Group meeting (290 Congress St. Fort Point Room) from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The purpose of this meeting is different than a traditional public meeting as IAG members will work with the BPDA to identify the impacts of the project and recommend appropriate community benefits to offset those impacts.
On Monday, Dec. 5th there will be a Public Meeting (Suffolk Law School, 120 Tremont St. Moot Court Room, 4th Floor) at 6:30 pm. This is the appropriate forum for the broader public to provide feedback about the project.
On Tuesday, Dec. 13th there will be an IAG meeting at the same location as the Nov. 28th meeting.
All meetings are open to the public. Please contact Christopher Tracy at [email protected] or 617-918-4259 for more info. |
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Restaurants Offering Thanksgiving Day
Meals in Downtown Boston
There are several options to get delicious Thanksgiving day meals in Downtown Boston. It is recommended you make reservations.
Artisan Bistro (10 Avery St.) is offering an a la carte Thanksgiving special menu and cocktails from 5 to 9 pm. Call 617-574-7176 for more info and reservations.
Avenue One (inside Hyatt Regency Boston at 1 Avenue de Lafayette) is offering a 3-course menu from 1 to 8 pm. Call 617-422-5579 for more info and reservations.
Legal Crossing (558 Washington St.) is offering a special menu from 1 to 8 pm. Call 617-692-8888 for more info and reservations.
The Merchant (60 Franklin St.) is offering a 3-course menu from noon to 8 pm. Call 617-482-6060 for more info and reservations.
The Ritz-Carlton, Boston (10 Avery St.) is offering a Thanksgiving brunch menu from noon to 3 pm. Call 617-574-7100 for more info and reservations.
Ruth's Chris Steak House (45 School St.) is offering a Thanksgiving menu, as well as their regular menu from noon to 8 pm. Call 617-742-8401 for more info and reservations. |
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Save 20% at Serafina Boston with
'The Nutcracker' Ticket Stub
When you present your "The Nutcracker" ticket stub at Serafina Boston (10 High St.) you will receive 20% off your bill. This deal is only for the day you saw the show.
One discount per visit, per day. Discounts may not be combined or transferred. Gratuity not included.
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The Nutcracker Suite Package at
The Ritz-Carlton, Boston
Experience "The Nutcracker" with The Ritz-Carlton, Boston's exclusive suite package. It includes a teddy bear tuck-in with milk and honey, holiday pastries and more.
This overnight package includes a sugar plum-inspired bubble bath from the Land of the Sweets drawn by staff members, an enchanted bedtime story read by a Sugar Plum Fairy via telephone, overnight valet parking and a photo taken with "The Nutcracker" teddy bear.
This package is available Nov. 25 through Dec. 30th with rates starting at $550 to $650. Please call 617-574-7184 for reservations and more info. |
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Hold Your Holiday Season Office Party at Bonapita Mediterranean Bakery & Grill
Bonapita Mediterranean Bakery & Grill (49 Franklin St.) is the perfect venue for your holiday office party. The restaurant offers cocktail receptions, seated buffet dinners and is available seven days a week.
There are still November and December dates available. Call 857-350-4606 or email Shlomie Heller or Ilan Barniv at [email protected] for more info or to schedule a visit. |
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PABU Boston Debuts Happy Hour
PABU Boston (3 Franklin St.) recently started Happy Hour featuring food and drink options that are all less than $10.
The menu includes a daily Japanese Chuhai drink, sake, wine and Sam Adams Boston Lager. Food options include edamame, seaweed salad, a hand roll of either spicy tuna, salmon, scallop hamachi or negihama.
Happy Hour is available Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 pm and only at the bar and lounge. |
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New Roche Bros. Corporate Catering Menu
Roche Bros. recently debuted a new corporate catering menu that includes trays of food, boxed lunches and snacks, which makes the new menu optimal for business meetings.
There are no minimum orders and the delivery fee in Downtown Crossing is $15.
The new corporate catering menu also includes a full-service floral option, including cakes and balloons. There are also gluten free and vegetarian options. Click here to view the new corporate catering menu. |
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Mayor's Holiday Special 2016 Offers Discounts on Holiday Events and Dining
You can save money on lots of events and restaurants with the annual Mayor's Holiday Special. It is discounts and deals on two months of performing arts, featuring thousands of tickets to more than 500 performances, dining deals and free festivities.
Some of the shows included are the Boston Ballet's "The Nutcracker," Boston Pops' performances and more. Click here for more info and to purchase tickets. |
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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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