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For the second year in a row, the North End Beautification Committee funded a Christmas tree and streetlight pole wreathes in the North End for the holiday season. We also held a special tree lighting event at the Christmas tree on the corner of Hanover and Cross Streets. The North End Beautification Committee is a [...]
Neighborhood Photos – A Christmas Slideshow Photos by Matt Conti More Christmas Photos and Posts: Halleluiah Chorus Musical Slideshow with Faneuil Hall’s Blink! Tree and Old North / NEMPAC Choirs [Video] Christmas Time is Here Again at the Nazzaro Center Citywide Trash Schedule for Christmas and New Year’s; Regular Schedule in North End Christmas Mass [...]
New this season is the Blink! Christmas Tree light and sound show at Faneuil Hall Marketplace featuring a recording of the Halleluiah Chorus by the Boston Pops and Tanglewood Chorus. To mix it up, I took some photos and video of the show and used the soundtrack from the December 9th live performance of Handel’s [...]
Perhaps running through a dress rehearsal for December 25th, Santa made an early visit to the Nazzaro Center last Wednesday and arrived with a sleigh full of gifts for the members there. About 100 boys and girls from ages 6 all the way up to 17 who all believe in Santa were rewarded by the [...]
In the North End, trash pickup during Christmas and New Year’s is on the regular M/W/F schedule because the holidays are on Tuesday. Also, while you love your Christmas tree now, you won’t in 2 weeks. Tree collection is on your recycling day during from January 7-18. For the North End, that’s January 11th and [...]
Saint Leonard Parish Christmas Mass Schedule Monday, December 24th 5 p.m. – St. Leonard’s Church Midnight Mass – St. Leonard’s Church Tuesday, December 25th 9 a.m. – Sacred Heart Church 10:30 a.m. – St. Leonard’s Church (in Italian) 12 noon - St. Leonard’s Church New Year’s Day Monday, December 31st 5 p.m. – St. Leonard’s [...]
This Christmas tree on upper side of the Prince Building can be seen from much of the North End / Waterfront. Just after sunset, it is quite a sight with the Boston skyline in the background. Did you take a great photo? Send it in.
As he has done for many years, Nick Varano and his family spent the afternoon visiting with children at The Italian Home for Children in Jamaica Plain. They brought toys for every child at the home, visited the classrooms and spent time with the kids spreading some holiday cheer. Nick Varano is the owner of [...]
A highlight of Christmas in the North End is the Concerto di Natale (Christmas Concert) at Sacred Heart Italian Church in historic North Square. Now in its 8th year and organized by the St. Leonard Church Parish, the concert brought together three choirs and over 60 singers to give the performance of the season to [...]
The smiles on children’s faces were the best part of this year’s North End Christmas Parade. It’s been a tradition for 42 years in the neighborhood. More recently, the North End Santa has been making a James Bond-like entrance from a helicopter. After landing his “sleigh” at the ball fields of Puopolo Park, the festivities [...]
The largest neighborhood skating event of the season took place at the 5th Annual Santa Skate & Toy Drive hosted by the North End Columbus Day Committee at Steriti Rink on Saturday, December 16, 2012. Skaters brought toys and the kids enjoyed photos with Santa while everyone enjoyed skating at the rink! Several hundred skaters showed [...]
The following comes from Boston Magazine with news about the North End’s Acquire, 61 Salem Street, being included in its holiday gift guide list. Ten Boston neighborhoods have made it in to Boston magazine’s holiday gift guide roundup in their December issue, including the North End. Boston magazine’s expert staff presents readers with a gift guide that depicts [...]
The 2012 annual North End Christmas Fund Luncheon was a crowded affair on Thursday afternoon when hundreds assembled at Filippo’s Ristorante for the charity event. Raising thousands of dollars for North End seniors and families in need, the committee chair, Robert “Ted” Tomasone said that over 200 checks of an increased amount ($40) were sent [...]
It’s a great time of year to shop local with a bunch of new North End shops, visit old favorites or even brave the crowds at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. These days, many folks are also shopping online on the internet. In my view, anything beats the malls, but I know some folks love that too. [...]
The City of Boston’s 2012 Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting visited the North End’s Paul Revere Mall (aka Prado) on Sunday afternoon. Mayor Thomas Menino is still recuperating so City Councilor Sal LaMattina and First Lady of Boston Angela Menino led the holiday celebration including caroling, a visit with Santa and the lighting of the [...]
The Old North Church Chamber Choir and Orchestra joined with the NEMPAC Women’s Chorus at Old North’s historic North End church to present Handel’s “Messiah,” ending with the inspiring Hallelujah Chorus. Old North’s Dr. Libor Dudas directed the performance held on Sunday, December 9, 2012. The free Christmas concert featured several soloists and attracted a [...]
The North Street Grille capped off a successful week with its food drive to benefit the Greater Boston Food Bank. They collected over 15 boxes of food and several financial donations as well. The American bistro at 229 North Street thanked donors with a $10 gift certificate for use at the restaurant. The staff and [...]
The 18th Annual Christmas Program brought out dozens of kids in the North End to the Sant’ Agrippina di Mineo Benefit Society where Santa was waiting with gifts for all the girls and boys. All children under 10 received a photo with Santa and a gift. The event was organized by Philip Carangelo with Warren [...]
Hundreds came out for the 6th Annual Buon Natale North End Holiday Shopping Stroll on Friday night. The North End retail shops stayed open late and welcomed residents and visitors with refreshments and discounts at over 20 boutiques, galleries and design studios in the neighborhood. The shops were decorated for the holidays and “passports” guided [...]
The North End Beautification Committee held a special tree lighting event at the beautiful Christmas tree on the corner of Hanover and Cross Streets. This is the second year that the NEBC has funded the tree and streetlight pole wreathes in the North End. Santa arrived in a horse-drawn carriage to the delight of many [...]
The Saint Lucy Society held their annual Christmas party on Saturday with a large group gathering at the Saint Anthony’s Club on Endicott Street. The highlight of the event was a $750 check presentation by the society to the Nazzaro Center in the North End. Staff and volunteers from the Nazzaro Center said they very [...]
Santa Skate & Toy Drive sponsored by the North End Columbus Day Celebration Committee Saturday, December 15, 2:00–4:30PM at the Steriti Rink, Commercial St., North End Bring an unwrapped toy for kids ages 1-13 and enjoy complimentary skating while enjoying the sounds of the season. Enjoy some holiday treats and we also hear that Santa [...]
The City of Boston is having a contest called, Deck the Rooftops, where residents can enter into six categories, including balcony or porch, apartment building and best street. Photos can be submitted at www.cityofboston.gov/deckthecity. The deadline to enter is Sunday, December 16th and there will be public voting starting Tuesday, December 19, 2012. More details [...]
They were standing in the aisles at the First Annual Christmas Concert in the North End, a musical kick-off to the season with Italian songs and arias. The event was presented by the Italian Consulate of Boston, represented by Consul General Guiseppe Pastorelli, and the Boston Conservatory. Freshman students from the Conservatory gave solo performances [...]
In Memory of Phyllis Rugnetta: Phyl, this Christmas will not be the same for our family, not sure why you had to leave so soon but I guess GOD wanted another beautiful angel on his side and he chose you. To us it feels like years since you’ve been gone but it’s only months and [...]
The North End Christmas Fund Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 12 Noon to benefit North End families and elderly. The luncheon will be at Filippo’s Ristorante at 283 Causeway Street. Tickets are a $20 donation and available at North End Waterfront Health on Hanover Street. Call 617-643-8105 for more information.
In the true spirit of the season, volunteers took time to help others by holding a Christmas Bazaar to benefit those with Cystic Fibrosis. The event was held on Saturday, December 1st at the Nazzaro Community Center. There was a bake sale, raffles, toys, books, crafts and artwork for sale. Also, ornaments and crafts made [...]
No Rest For The Wicked Funny December 7th-8th, 8pm-8pm Come check out 24 straight hours of improv comedy featuring celebrity guests and live auctions. 100% of the proceeds go to Globe Santa. This year’s current line-up of guests currently includes comedy legend Steven Wright, former Celtics star Jo Jo White, and Dropkick Murphy’s frontman Ken [...]
Christmas Bazaar to benefit those with Cystic Fibrosis on Saturday, December 1st, beginning at 10:00 am at the Nazzaro Center. There will be a bake sale, raffles, toys, books and artwork for sale. Also, ornaments and crafts made by the Nazzaro kids will be featured.
The historic Old North Church, 195 Salem Street in Boston’s North End, presents Handel’s “Messiah” at its annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 9th at 5 p.m. The Old North Chamber Choir and Orchestra, in collaboration with the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC), will perform the Christmas portion of Handel’s best known [...]
In one of the most anticipated Christmas concerts of the season, the St. Leonard’s Choral Society presents “Concerto di Natale: Christmas in the North End” at Sacred Heart Church, 10 North Square, on Sunday, December 16, 2012 starting at 4:00 pm. A $10 donated is requested. Tickets are available at the St. Leonard Parish office. [...]
The North End Christmas Fund is looking for contributions and donors to help North End elders and families. Checks can be sent to the North End Christmas Fund, Luncheon Committee, c/o North End Waterfront Health, 332 Hanover St. Boston, MA 02113. Also, the names of persons and/or families in the North End / Waterfront area [...]
City Hall has announced the 2012 Christmas Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting will come to the North End / Waterfront on Sunday, December 9th, 2:15 pm at the Prado – Paul Revere Mall on Hanover Street. NEMPAC will also be having its annual arts and crafts fair with a bake sale from 11am-3pm. More details [...]
Traditions of the Season at the Paul Revere House Saturday, Dec. 1, and Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 9:30 AM – 4:15 PM Step back in time to the holiday season in 18th century Boston with a visit to downtown Boston’s two oldest houses, the Paul Revere House (c. 1680) and the neighboring Pierce-Hichborn House (c. [...]
Join the fun at the annual North End Christmas Parade where Santa kicks off the festivities by arriving via helicopter at the ball fields of Puopolo Park on Commercial Street. It all happens on December 16, 2012, starting at 1:00 pm. The event is sponsored by the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) in coordination with [...]
This is the second year that the North End Beautification Committee is decorating the North End streets for the holidays. New this year is a special tree lighting on Friday, December 7, 2012, 6:00 pm at the corner of Hanover and Cross Streets. The tree lighting is the same night as the Buon Natale Holiday [...]