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October 31,
2016
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Featured Stories
In The News
Announcements
This Week's Featured Event
Arts, Entertainment & Events
Deals & Promos
BID Services & Links
Construction & Utility Work Updates
City of Boston Services
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Boston Globe, "The Tragedy That Boston Forgot: The 1916 Streetcar Wreck At Summer Street Bridge/Fort Point Channel," 10/30/16
Boston Business Journal, "Swiss Tech Firm Lands Permanent Tech HQ In Downtown Crossing," 10/28/16
Boston Business Journal, "Oxford Properties Group Reveals 'Something Big' (Lobby Renovation) At 125 Summer St.," 10/26/16
Boston Globe, "City Of Boston Reaches Deal With Winthrop Square Garage Site Developer," 10/25/16
Boston Magazine, "Preservation Massachusetts Warns Ladder District Is Endangered Resource," 10/25/16
Boston Magazine, "First Look At Michael Mina's PABU Boston," 10/25/16
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City of Boston Early Voting Available
Through November 4th
Boston recently launched the Vote Early Boston website, which provides voters with information about the City of Boston's new early voting schedule. Vote Early Boston is available through Friday, Nov. 4th. During that time registered voters will be able to cast their ballots for the Nov. 8th election.
The Vote Early Boston website will provide info about the nine city council district voting locations and times. City Hall will be Boston's main early voting site, with voting available from 9 am to 5 pm, and it will also be open during five evenings for early voting. Polling locations will be available throughout the city on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Those locations will be open from 2 pm to 8 pm. . |
Downtown Boston BID 2016 Planning
& Perception Survey Available Online
The
Downtown Boston BID's 2016 Planning & Perception Survey
is now available online. This quick (five minutes or less) survey is being used to help guide the Downtown Boston BID's ongoing strategic planning process. Thank you for taking the time to complete it.
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This Week's Featured Event
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Boston Ballet's Swash-Buckling
'Le Corsaire' at
Boston Opera House
Boston Ballet's swash-buckling show "Le Corsaire" is stunning audiences at the Boston Opera House.
This classic ballet tells the story of a pirate who battles to rescue his true love from a harem. He runs into all types of problems like secret caves and rocky seas.
This show runs through Nov. 6th. Click here for more information and tickets. |
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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Project STEP FriendRaiser at
Scholars Tomorrow
Local non-profit youth music organization Project STEP is hosting a "FriendRaiser" at Scholars Bistro
(25 School St.)
tomorrow, Nov. 1st from 6 to 8:30 pm.
Come mingle with creative people in the neighborhood, all while raising a glass and a few dollars for Project STEP. Click here to learn more about Project STEP.
Tickets are $30 and include appetizers, one free drink and one raffle ticket entry.
Click here to purchase tickets.
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Bridge Over Troubled Waters
"Bridge 2 The Future" Reception
On Thursday
Bridge Over Troubled Waters (47 West St.) is hosting a "Bridge 2 The Future" fundraiser this Thursday, Nov. 3rd.
The evening will include socializing, networking, fun and unique interactive activities, great food, a DJ and music.
Proceeds from Bridge 2 the Future will benefit Bridge Over Troubled Waters, which helps transform lives by providing services to runaway, homeless and high-risk youth.
For more info please contact
June Mattioli at
j[email protected]. This event is at the
Envoy Hotel (70 Sleeper St.) at
6 pm. Click
here to purchase tickets.
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Being American:
The Lives Of Dred Scott, Wong Kim
& Vanessa Lopez
Featured At
OSMH On Thursday
The film "14: Dred Scott, Wong Kim Ark & Vanessa Lopez," will be screened at the Old South Meeting House this Thursday, Nov. 3rd. The film tells the stories of American families who changed history by supporting for citizen rights of people born in the US.
After the film there will be a panel discussion on implications for immigrant communities on the eve of a presidential election.
This program is made possible in part with funding from the Lowell Institute and is co-presented by the Boston Asian American Film Festival, Chinese Historical Society of New England, the National Park Service, the Old South Meeting House and the Roxbury International Film Festival.
The film screening is at 6 pm and the panel discussion is at 7:15 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Click here to register for the event.
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The Fray Plays The Orpheum Theatre This Friday
Rock band The Fray are performing at the Orpheum Theatre this Friday, Nov. 4th at 7:30 pm. Click here for tickets.
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This Weekend At The Paramount Center: Benedict Cumberbatch in
"Frankenstein" Screening
ArtsEmerson will be screening the National Theatre Live's broadcast of "Frankenstein" at the Paramount Center this Saturday, Nov. 5th and Sunday, Nov. 6th
Directed by Academy Award-winner Danny Boyle
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Frankenstein
features Benedict Cumberbatch
and Jonny Lee Miller
alternating roles as Victor Frankenstein and his monster.
Click
here for tickets and showtimes.
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Glenn Miller Orchestra at
Omni Parker House Next Wednesday
The Glenn Miller Orchestra will be performing at the Omni Parker House Rooftop Ballroom (60 School St.) on Wednesday, Nov. 9th at 7 pm.
Since 1956, the Glenn Miller Orchestra has been playing distinctive melodies that captivate its audience. Considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time, they are the most sought after big band for both concert and swing dance engagements.
A full bar and appetizer menu will be available to guests during the show. Prior to the show, Parker's Restaurant will have a pre-theater menu starting at 5 pm.
Tickets are $39 for g
eneral admission and $49 for table seating. Click here to purchase tickets.
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The Pet Shop Boys at the
Orpheum Theatre on Nov. 9th
The band The Pet Shop Boys will be performing at the Orpheum Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 9th at 7:30 pm. Click here for tickets.
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'Mala' at Paramount Through Nov. 20th
Playwright Melinda Lopez's "Mala" made its world premiere at Emerson College's Paramount Theater and there's still time to see it.
This one-woman play is a moving and humorous exploration of love, loss and family. "Mala" navigates her life of doctors, urgent 911 calls, her mother's growing frailty and a daughter's quest for grace -- and it takes places during a crazy Boston winter.
This show runs through Nov. 20th. Click here for more info, showtimes and tickets.
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METRO Meeting Centers Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Special Rates
METRO Meeting Centers is celebrating its 10th anniversary at 75-101 Federal St. Now through February 28th, take part in the celebration by taking $20 off the usual per-person, full-day meeting package price.
The deal includes one primary meeting room, an LCD projector, projection screen, two flip charts, continental breakfast, buffet luncheon, afternoon break, and unlimited beverages. Call 617-737-1200 for details and to reserve.
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PAUL Bakery Pumpkin Spice Latte and Hazelnut Éclair Available for Limited Time
PAUL Bakery (201 Washington St.) are offering a special pumpkin spice latte and hazelnut éclair for a limited time. Head in today before they're gone!
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Daily Half Price Oysters and Clams at
The Marliave
The Marliave (10 Bosworth St.) offers daily half price oysters and clams from 4 to 6 pm and again from 9 to 10 pm.
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Pizza Happy Hours at Uno Due Go
Uno Due Go (52 Summer St.) is offering 1/2 price pizza during Pizza Happy Hours from 3 to 5 pm every weekday.
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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 Annual Meeting Recap: Keynote Speaker Mayor Walsh & Preview Of BID Strategic Planning Efforts
Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh was the keynote speaker at the Downtown Boston BID's 2016 Annual Members Meeting, held at Boston Properties' Auditorium at 100 Federal Street last Wednesday.
Mayor Walsh (above) congratulated the BID's Board of Directors and staff for their work on the BID's strategic plan and thanked everyone for the role they play in helping to make Downtown Crossing thrive for generations to come. Mayor Walsh also spoke of the strong collaboration between the City and the BID and gave special praise to the work of Captain Ken Fong, Commander of BPD Area A-1. The Mayor also complimented the hardworking BID Ambassadors and encouraged them to keep up the good work.
Jack Spurr (above left), Chairman of the BID Board, congratulated the BID Board Members who were reelected: Emily Batchelder, Stacy Cawley, Jeff Cook, Christine Dunn, Richard Finn, Kathy Greenberg, Joe Larkin, Pam Messenger, and John Rattigan. He also welcomed a new BID Board Member, Paul Filtzer of Equity Office (below), and thanked outgoing BID Board Members John Murtha, GM of the Omni Parker House, and Mark Smith, Managing Partner at Equity Office.
BID President/CEO Rosemarie Sansone (below) gave a status update on the BID's Strategic Plan and highlighted its goals for the next 12-18 months. The goals identified will continue to include the strong foundation laid by the BID's Clean, Safe and Welcoming program and further expand with Dynamic Public Realm, Economic Vitality, Compelling Brand, and Collaborative Social Services programs.
As Sansone explained, "We heard from many people throughout the 'discovery phase' of the strategic planning process. We listened to and engaged all voices, from Downtown property and business owners, to office tenants, residents, public safety directors, office managers, nonprofit organizations, theaters, educational institutions, and government officials. At the end of the day, the BID's strategic plan should reflect everyone. We thank everyone who has participated and look forward to continuing our work together as we refine the plan."
From left-to-right:
BID Vice-Chairman Joe Larkin,
Dawn Duncan,
Gil Propp,
Alda Witherspoon and
Vincent Siders
We want to hear from you! If you would like to participate in the BID's strategic planning process (and have not already done so), please
visit here in order to fill-out the 2016 Downtown Boston BID Perception & Planning Survey.
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Double Downtown Restaurant Debut: PABU, VERTS Opening
It's twice the dining pleasure in Downtown Crossing this week, with two new restaurants having arriving on the scene.
 A PABU sushi selection
First, PABU sushi restaurant opens in Millennium Tower tomorrow. Located on the 2nd floor of the tower, just above the Franklin Street entrance, this is the second PABU to be developed by Chefs Ken Tominaga and Michael Mina (the first is in San Francisco). Please call 857-327-7228 for reservations and more info.
Next, VERTS Mediterranean Grill is slated to open the doors to its first Boston location this Friday--and there will be plenty of free food for customers!
 VERTS co-founders Michael Heyne and Dominik Stein
In celebration of the Boston opening, VERTS will offer guests one free, full-size entree from 11 am to 9 pm. The first 200 guests will also receive complimentary swag bags including VERTS t-shirts, recipes, coupons and more. Guests will also have the chance to participate in social media contests throughout the day. Guests who opt to purchase additional sides, drinks or entrees on opening day will benefit a worthy Boston cause. As part of its commitment to serving the surrounding community, VERTS will donate 100% of sales on opening day to a local non-profit.
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A Splash Of Color:
New Mural In Winter Place Alley
The alley connecting Temple Place to Winter Place has taken on a vibrant new look this fall, thanks to a mural recently conceived by the
Boston Literary District, working in collaboration with the
Mayor's Mural Crew and the Downtown Boston BID.
Titled "Boston Authors On Boston," the mural was painted by Heidi Schork, Jerome Jones, Connor Woods, and Lauren Donnellan. Congratulations to the Boston Literary District and Mayor's Mural Crew for bringing Winter Place Alley to life!
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Want a Flexible Workspace?
Check Out Regus' New Center
Regus, one of the world's largest providers of flexible office spaces, recently opened a new center in Downtown Crossing (101 Arch St. 8th Floor).
Regus is a "plug and play" office center, meaning the office comes set-up with furniture, phones, chairs and internet. Thus
the client simply needs to move-in and get to work.
Regus works with an array of client's: newly created start-ups (incubating), attorneys, architects, consultants and more.
"The transformation of this part of Boston has been incredible," said
Jeff Doughman, executive vice president for Regus. "The vitality of the area is attracting more businesses and more people who want to live, work and play in this part of the city. The growing economic opportunities has resulted in an increase in demand for flexible office space, and we are excited to be a part of this vibrant community."
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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 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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Downtown Boston BID Weekly News Update
For questions and comments, please contact David Ertischek, newsletter editor, at:
[email protected]
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