Remember last year’s hubub about late night movie filming in the North End for What’s Your Number? The folks at Hollywood East Connection report the movie now has a release date for September 30, 2011. The “Made In Boston, Thanks for the Tax Credit” romantic comedy stars Anna Faris, Chris Evans and Andy Samberg. Samberg [...]
Archive | May, 2011
Video: 2011 Festa Nazionale della Repubblica Italiana at Christopher Columbus Park
June 2 is, in Italy, the “Day of the Republic,” a recurring national celebration marking the anniversary of the June 2, 1946 referendum that saw Italian voters choose the Italian Republic over monarchy. Boston celebrated with its own “Festa Nazionale della Repubblica Italiana” on May 29, 2011 at Christopher Columbus Park. Under the trellis was [...]
Sneak Peek: Harbor Islands Pavilion on Greenway
This video captures a sneak peek of the Harbor Islands Pavilion with an interview and tour by Bruce Jacobson, Superintendent from the National Park Service. The official opening is Thursday, June 2nd but the park rangers were staffing the facility this weekend as part of a soft opening. After 18 months of construction, the Boston [...]
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Eos, Largest Private Sailing Yacht in the World, Visits North End Waterfront
A big, really big, sailing boat docked this week at Yacht Haven, Commercial Wharf. The three masted rigged schooner, named Eos, is 305 feet long and the largest private sailing yacht in the world. Its ownership is private, but was once owned by Barry Diller, creator of Fox and USA Broadcasting and currently CEO of [...]
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2011 North End Feast Schedule
North End Italian and Religious Festivals – Processions & Feasts Santa Maria Di Anzano June 5, 2011, Sunday – Santa Maria Di Anzano2:00 pm Procession only – Hanover & Prince Streets AnzanoBoston.com June 12, 2011 – Saint Anthony of Padua2:00 pm Procession – St. Leonard Church start (Hanover & Prince Streets)4:00pm Blessing of the Children (Nazzaro [...]
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Summer 2011 Events at Rowes Wharf
This summer’s event calendar from the Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf: Enjoy the best in concerts, movies and live entertainment from Boston Harbor Hotel’s unrivaled waterfront location. Rowes Wharf Sea Grille at Boston Harbor Hotel will transform the harbor side terrace into an outdoor theater offering an extraordinary venue for Summer in the City [...]
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Aragosta Chef David Daniels – Video Interview
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Chef David Daniels at Aragosta Bar & Bistro. Aragosta is the new restaurant at Fairmont Battery Wharf on the North End waterfront with indoor dining and an 60-person outdoor terrace. Aragosta translates to “lobster” in Italian, setting the stage for an “Italian-Mediterranean” menu featuring hand-made pastas [...]
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Fuel Spills into Harbor from Boat Docked at Lewis Wharf Marina
The smell of gasoline was evident blocks away from the boat, The Golden Rule II, where its fuel tank leaked and spilled into Boston Harbor. The boat was docked at Lewis Wharf marina. The video clip below shows the scene and hazmat response.
MassDOT Parcel 7 & 9 RFP Advisory Committee Presents Its Plan for Haymarket Development
Conceptual drawing of a hybrid concept for Parcel 9 with a 70 foot height on one end and a low-level bullet nose market hall on the other end. For reference, the image is facing south with the Greenway and North End to the left side and Blackstone St. on the right of the development. The [...]
Discarded Cigarette From Rooftop Starts Fire at 16 Parmenter Street
Boston Fire responded to a roof deck fire at 12:18 pm today at 16 Parmenter St., next to Pagliuca’s Restaurant. A person admitted smoking and discarding a cigarette on the roof of the four story building. Estimated damages are $250,000. No injuries were reported. Photos by Bill Lane.
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Boston Neighborhood Basketball League Now Registering For 42nd Season
BOSTON NEIGHBORHOOD BASKETBALL LEAGUE NOW REGISTERING FOR THE 42ND SEASON
Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Boston Centers for Youth & Families’ (BCYF) Executive Director Daphne Griffin are pleased to announce that the Boston Neighborhood Basketball League (BNBL) is currently accepting registrations for teams to compete in the 42nd annual summer season; for individuals who wish to be placed on a team and for youth interested in the Pee Wee program. The registration deadline is Friday, June 17th.
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Salem Street’s “Shake the Tree” Hosts Fundraiser on June 16, 2011
Shake The Tree partners with Catwalk for a Cure for a fundraising night of local fashion, cocktails & appetizers!Thursday, June 16, 7-9PM 67 Salem Street A portion of the night’s proceeds goes to support breast cancer research through the Susan G Komen Foundation Zack Lo Shoes Brelyn Jewelry Candice Wu clothing The Kitchen Sink Bag by [...]
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Video: Changing of the Guard at Faneuil Hall
Photo courtesy of Freedom Trail Foundation The British Changing of the Guard at Faneuil Hall always catches the tourists off-guard. The series takes place near the original British barracks on State Street. Boston was occupied by British soldiers in the nine years before the American independence. This historical program, jointly offered by Faneuil Hall Marketplace [...]
Take a Trolley Tour of Paul Revere’s Ride on Saturday, June 18, 2011
Join the North End Historical Society on Saturday, June 18, the day before Father’s Day, as we honor some of the fathers of our country! Where was Paul Revere going on his famous ride? What was his route between the North End andLexington? Was it a difficult trip? How long did it take? One of [...]
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Tickets Available for Eliot School Fundraiser at Fairmont Battery Wharf on June 3, 2011
Last call for tickets to a great neighborhood party on June 3, 2011 to benefit the Eliot School K-8! Come enjoy a wonderful evening with your friends and neighbors on Friday, June 3 at the Fairmont Battery Wharf. The evening consists of a delicious, full course dinner and desert, dancing to a DJ, and a [...]
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Boston Harbor Islands Pavilion Opening Ceremony on June 2, 2011
After 18 months of construction, the Boston Harbor Islands Alliance and National Park Service are putting on the final touches for the grand opening of the Boston Harbor Islands Pavilion on the Greenway, across from Christopher Columbus Park. The Pavilion will serve as a gateway to the islands which are accessible from the ferry terminal [...]
Children’s Choir Concert at Old North Church
The Mercer University Children’s Choir will perform a concert of sacred and folk music on Sunday, June 5 at 6:30 pm, at historic Old North Church, 193 Salem Street, in Boston’s North End. Under the direction of Dr. Richard Kosowski, the choir will premiere a new work by noted composer Mary Lynn Lightfoot, titled Uni [...]
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Latest Real Estate Sales in North End / Waterfront
Recently Sold Homes in North End North End homes for sale View the last 90 days of recent home sales in the North End.
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North End-Based News Site, GlobalPost, Features Reporter’s Libya Capture Story
“James Foley’s Dark Journey” is shown above with his recollections after being detained in Libya for 44 days. Foley and two other reporters were captured by the forces of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and released on May 18, 2011. James Foley is a GlobalPost correspondent which is headquartered at the Pilot House on the North [...]
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Daytime Break-Ins on Salem St. Lead This Week’s North End / Waterfront Police Blotter
These are reported incidents from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log for the North End / Waterfront area. Breaking & Entering – Residential05/23/11 7:00am- 3:00pmSalem St. resident front door was forced open. U.S. currency and numerous pieces of jewelry were taken from the apartment. Breaking & Entering – Residential05/23/11 9:50am -3:45pmSalem St. resident reports front [...]
Lost Dog – Last Seen in the North End
Lost Dog – Last Seen in the North End Contact Alicia at bostonitis@gmail.com. My dog is a sweet 3 1/2 year old rescue turned therapy dog who went missing Tuesday (5/24) at 2:30 pm in downtown Boston when something frightened her and she broke away from me. I chased her through the park but couldn’t [...]
“A Clean Boston Harbor: What Next?” Forum by The Boston Harbor Association
An event announcement from The Boston Harbor Association: “A Clean Boston Harbor: What Next?” Forum Tuesday, June 14, 2011 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (reception following) New England Aquarium IMAX Theater Wednesday, June 15, 2011 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (lunch included) John Joseph Moakley Courthouse Free, Open to the General [...]
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1st Annual Flash Forward Festival Coming to Fairmont Battery Wharf June 2-5, 2011
Event announcement from the Fairmont Battery Wharf and Magenta Foundation. (Also see the Sneak Peek.) Go behind the lens this summer with The Magenta Foundation’s first annual Flash Forward Festival Boston. Open to both professional artists and members of the general public, the one-of-a-kind photography event will take place from June 2 through June 5, [...]
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New Greenway Carousel to be Moved Slightly and Price Doubles to $2.9 Million
Existing Carousel Operating on Greenway (NorthEndWaterfront.com photo)Boston.com Your Town reporter, Jeremy C. Fox, updates us on the status of a new carousel expected to be located on the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway in late 2012. The new carousel will be slightly closer to the North End than the current one, in a landscaped area between [...]
Successful 2011 Book Sale Held by Friends of the North End Branch Library
The sun came out for the Friends of the North End Branch Library on Saturday for the Annual Book Sale fundraiser. Book and DVD donations came from far and wide, offering the public a huge selection on the Parmenter St. sidewalk. Proceeds go to the Friends group that help support the programs at the library. [...]
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Pirates & Patriots Launches on Boston’s Waterfront
Pirates and patriots alike were a part of Boston’s waterfront and the creation of our great city and country as we know it today. Boston’s Freedom Trail® is bringing their stories alive by providing affordable and educational fun to visitors and residents. Boston’s “must-see” history this year is enhanced with a NEW walking tour of Boston harbor, rebellious deeds of colonial agitators, global trade, embargoes, hijackings, and pirate pranks. Sound familiar? The Freedom Trail Foundation’s Pirates & Patriots 90-minute walking tour, with an 18th century costumed guide, launches on June 1 and is offered daily at 12:30 p.m. from the ArtsBoston booth at Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
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