Looking for a night of laughter and fun? You’ve found the right spot. We are very excited to invite you to our very first Cabaret at North End’s newly named West End Johnnies formerly known as Johnnies on the Side! The fun begins at 8pm so bring your friends and humor to a wonderful night [...]
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Community Comes Together to Celebrate Cyrus Dallin, His Iconic Paul Revere Statue and the Prado (Photos)
The Paul Revere Mall in Boston’s North End was the sight of an inspiring community celebration on Sunday, April 29, 2012, commemorating the great American sculptor, Cyrus Dallin, his internationally known landmark Paul Revere statue and the Prado park, designed by famed landscape architect Arthur Shurcliff and architect Henry Shepley. The public event drew hundreds [...]
NEMPAC Update from the Executive Director
by NEMPAC Executive Director, Rebecca Griffin One Tuesday, 4/24, Guitar Instructor, and Rock Band Instructor Jeremy Sarzana showed off by lining up and playing in 3 different bands at Johnnie’s on the Side. Showed off??? Jeremy is the most humble guy you’ll ever meet, so I’m bragging on his behalf. The 3 groups played what [...]
Irish Folk Music by NEMPAC at Chamber Music Concert
Video: Irish Folk Music – Alex Duval (Violinist) and Elise Kopesky (Clarinetist) “An Evening of Chamber Music” on March 23, 2012 as the North End Music & Performing Arts Center presented a string quartet concert at the Old North Church. View more from NEMPAC’s Evening of Chamber Music at Old North Church The Chamber Music [...]
Beethoven in the North End from NEMPAC’s Chamber Music Concert – Video
L.V. Beethoven String Quartet No. 1, Op. 18 Beethoven wrote this piece between 1798 and 1800 and published it in 1801. The string quartet is in the key of F Major and consists of four movements. The second movement was said to have been influenced by the tomb scene from William Shakespear’s Romeo and Juliet. [...]
NEMPAC Presents Scott Boni Jazz Trio on Friday, April 27, 2012 at Old North Church
North End Music and Performing Arts Center presents Scott Boni Jazz Trio on Friday, April 27, 2012, 7pm at the Old North Church, 93 Salem Street. Suggested donation of $15, proceeds to benefit NEMPAC’s scholarship fund and programs. Visit NEMPACBoston.org for more information.
Cyrus Dallin, His Paul Revere Statue and The Prado – April 29th Celebration & May 17th Lecture
CYRUS DALLIN, HIS PAUL REVERE STATUE AND THE PRADO Sunday, April 29, 2012, Paul Revere Mall (The Prado), Boston’s North End Boston’s North End/Waterfront community will host a historical fair on Sunday afternoon, April 29, 12-4 PM, at the Paul Revere Mall on Hanover Street in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of [...]
Video: NEMPAC’s Evening of Chamber Music at Old North Church – Part 2
Video: The final two parts of D. Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 4, Op. 83. Composed in 1949, Shostakovich, a prolific Russian 20th Century composer, was influenced greatly by the Romantic Era, however, his music contains much chromaticism and atonality, which was characteristic in the 20th century. It was “An Evening of Chamber Music” on March [...]
NEMPAC Egg Hunt on Friday, April 6, 2012 on the Prado
Join NEMPAC for an Egg Hunt on Friday, April 6, 2012 at 10:30am on the Prado (Paul Revere Mall).
Four Italian Opera Performances from NEMPAC’s Winter Concert Series
This video features four Italian Opera performances from the February 17, 2012 NEMPAC Italian Opera Concert, held at the Old North Church. Over 130 music lovers attended to cheer on the performers, many who teach at NEMPAC, the North End Music & Performing Arts Center. The concert was free and open to the public. A [...]
Video: NEMPAC’s Evening of Chamber Music at Old North Church – Part 1
Video: The first two parts of D. Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 4, Op. 83. Composed in 1949, Shostakovich, a prolific Russian 20th Century composer, was influenced greatly by the Romantic Era, however, his music contains much chromaticism and atonality, which was characteristic in the 20th century. It was “An Evening of Chamber Music” on March [...]
Baubles and Bites – Jewelry Shopping Party to Benefit NEMPAC
Ristorante Fiori on Tuesday, April 3rd from 7 to 9 PM ___ It’s time to dig through your jewelry box and do a bit of spring cleaning. Offer your jewelry for a good cause and see if you like something your neighbor just doesn’t wear anymore! All donations are tax deductible. Donors will receive a [...]
NEMPAC Winter Concert Series Presents: An Evening of Chamber Music on Friday, March 23, 2012
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center Winter Concert Series presents: An Evening of Chamber Music, featuring Sarah Glenn, Sam Stapleton, Alex Duval, Emma Stapleton and the works of Beethoven, Shostakovich & Radiohead (?). The concert will take place at 7:00 pm on March 23, 2012 at the Old North Church.
Italian Opera Video: “Frondi tenere…Ombra mai fu” from Serse
This video features Alexandra Dietrich in a solo performance of “Frondi tenere…Ombra mal fu” from Serse. The Italian Opera Concert was held in February 2012 at the Old North Church, sponsored by NEMPAC, the North End Music & Performing Arts Center. View more performances from the 2012 NEMPAC Italian Opera Concert.
Video: Libiamo Chorus from La Traviata – NEMPAC Italian Opera Concert – February 2012
Video: “Libiamo” Chorus from La Traviata Violetta throws a lavish party to celebrate the recovery of her illness. Alfredo proposes his desire for Violetta and the crowd rouses celebration with a toast. Violetta: Sherri Snow, Alfredo: Fred VanNess, Chorus: Rebecca-Rapoport-Cole, Aleandra Dietrich, Abigail Krawson, Daniel Cyr, Marquis Fuse Over 130 music lovers cheered at the [...]
Italian Opera Concert at Old North Church Presented by NEMPAC on February 17th
NEMPAC presents Italian Opera Performance! When: Friday February 17, 2012 at 7:00PM Where: Old North Church, 193 Salem Street, Boston (North End) Winter Concert Series opening with Italian Opera Night North End Music & Performing Arts Center Winter Music Series presents Italian Opera Concert Event is FREE and open to the public. Suggested donation is [...]
“Skate Date” Brings Out Hundreds to Steriti Skating Rink to Benefit North End Against Drugs
The Steriti skating rink on Commercial St. was packed with families and friends to enjoy a day of skating fun and support North End Against Drugs. In addition to public skating, several neighborhood organizations set up informational tables including NEAA – North End Athletic Association, NEWNC – North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, Paul Revere [...]
NEMPAC Names Evelyn Harper as Merit Scholarship Recipient
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center names Evelyn Harper as Merit Scholarship Award Recipient for the 2012 Winter Quarter. Evelyn is one of NEMPAC’s more advanced students, studying violin with Sarah Glenn for over two years. She has continued to show growth in her technique and musicality, and is a very dedicated, diligent student [...]
Shake the Tree Hosting NEMPAC Fundraising Party on February 1st
Shake the Tree is having a fundraising Wine & Cheese Shopping Party to benefit NEMPAC, the North End Music & Performing Arts Center. The event is on February 1, 2012, 7:00 pm at the shop, 67 Salem Street. NEMPAC’s mission is “to provide affordable arts-related programming to residents of the North End/Waterfront and the surrounding [...]
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A Holiday Message and Year-End Donation Request From NEMPAC
Happy Holidays from North End Music and Performing Arts Center! Dear Neighbor, At the end of each year, I like to step back from my daily activities, and reflect on all the things that NEMPAC has done during the past 12 months. A few highlights: We hosted our very first summer evening concert series on the [...]
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Video: Trellis Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park Launches Holiday Season With Music & Fun
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department hosted the 9th annual lighting of the trellis this week, featuring music by the North End Music and Performing Arts Center Children’s Choir, Jeremy Sarzana on guitar and Ray Cavicchio on the accordion. The 260 feet of trellis are bathed in blue [...]
NEMPAC’s Hoot & Howl – A Howlin’ Great Time!
Photos by Matt Conti. NEMPAC held it’s first ever Halloween themed fundraiser on October 28th at a packed Filippo’s Restaurant on Causeway Street. NEMPAC’s Hoot & Howl provided a HOWLIN great time! The evening included a fabulous meal, live music and dancing, a silent auction and the best ever Halloween costume contest with celebrity judges: [...]
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Famous Opera Scores Donated to NEMPAC
A special story from the North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC). One of NEMPAC’s private instruction parents, Anne Occhipiati, recently donated Opera scores used by Famous Spanish Opera Singer, Lucrezia Bori. After Bori’s death in 1960, her secretary Grazzini passed the scores to Occhipiati’s grandmother, Ann Gerisch. Gerisch worked for a foundation called the Bagby Foundation [...]
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NEMPAC’s Pumpkin Painting Event Is A Huge Success With 250 Pumpkins And Kids of All Ages
More than 200 Pumpkins were painted by our youngest friends and neighbors of the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) on a beautiful fall day in early October. This annual event continues to be possible thru Prince Postale’s generosity and hard work. Thank you to John Sullivan of Prince Postale who donated [...]
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Columbus Day Celebrations at Christopher Columbus Park Brings Out Families – Video
This video captures the family-friendly Columbus Day celebrations at Christopher Columbus Park, organized by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP.org) on Sunday, October 9, 2011. Several neighborhood groups joined in with tables and events for neighborhood families to enjoy. NEMPAC ran their famous face-painting table, the Friends of the North End Branch Library were [...]
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Video: Opera & Broadway in North End’s Prado for NEMPAC’s Summer Concert Series
On July 12, 2011, the North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) continued its free outdoor music series on the Paul Revere Mall (Prado). The series, titled “Tuesdays@7” is open to the public and features NEMPAC’s talented instructors and students. It was standing room only this week for Opera & Broadway Night with Vocalists [...]
