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 Read More…
Highlights from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log for the North End / Waterfront area, courtesy of District A-1. Disorderly Person 04/08/12 2:31am Male suspect arrested on Hanover St. after detectives on directed patrol noticed the suspect confront a female victim, his girlfriend, and began arguing with her. Suspect was asked to calm down, became Read More…
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 Read More…
The St. Leonard Parish Choir presents Lorenzo Perosi’s “Missa – Te Deum laudamus” with Our Lady of Czestochowa Church Choir on Sunday, April 29, 2012, 2:30 pm at Sacred Hearch Church in the North End.
At this week’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association, NEWRA members discussed reform proposals for the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy and the management of the Greenway parks. Invited guests State Representative Aaron Michlewitz (D-North End) and former chair of the Greenway Gardens, Diane Valle, presented two legislative efforts currently pending in Read More…
The event website is now live for the May 31, 2012 Blazers & Baubles benefit for the Zack Heger Foundation for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The waterfront cocktail party will be hosted by WCVB’s Bianca de la Garza at the Fairmont Battery Wharf. More details and information on ticket purchases can be found at www.blazersandbaubles.com.
You may be familiar with Cyrus E. Dallin’s Boston monuments. Paul Revere, Anne Hutchinson and Appeal To The Great Spirit are just some of his spiritualistic memorial sculptures inspiring all of us. Dallin, the son of Thomas and Jane (Hamer) Dallin, was born in Springville, Utah, to a family then belonging to The Church of Read More…
FREE for NORTH END RESIDENTS! The Revere House is holding our annual recreations of Paul Revere’s Ride for families next week and we still have lots of spaces open on Wednesday, and Thursday. See times and description below! Midnight Ride Storytelling Program WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 3:00 – 4:30 THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 10:00 – 11:30 Find Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association gave broad support to two new businesses planning to open in the North End. The group also heard legislative reform proposals regarding the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy and management of the Greenway parks. The membership meeting was held on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at the Nazzaro Community Read More…
This is a fitness and nutrition advice column written by Jay Priestley and Amanda Les from the Beacon Hill Athletic Clubs North End / Waterfront location. Email your questions to jayp@beaconhillathleticclubs.com. Please check out our website at www.beaconhillathleticclubs.com for more fitness and nutrition tips. Q: What is an ideal calorie distribution for physically active adults? Read More…
Mayor Menino will hold his annual neighborhood coffee hour in the North End on June 22, 2012 at 9:30 am. The event will be in conjunction with the opening of the newly renovated play area at “The Gassy” formally known as DeFilippo Playground at 135 Prince Street.
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5ai3Iv2FIQ] Frank Imbergamo was born and raised in the North End of Boston. In this video, Frank talks about the North End of his childhood and participating with the North End Athletic Association. View more at NorthEndStories.com, a digital narrative project.