Courtney LaFlamme and Jeremy Sarzana Perform at Marathon Bombing Vigil

Wednesday’s Brief: Winding the South Station Clock, Climate Ready Forum, Celebration of Black Labor Workers, Boston’s Maritime Underground Railroad, “Thank You for Not Talking” Book Talk

Today is Wednesday, February 26 – Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday is a Christian holy day of prayer and fasting. It is preceded by Shrove Tuesday (i.e., Fat Tuesday / Mardi Gras) and is the first day of Lent, beginning the six weeks of penitence before Easter. More at Wikipedia. Here’s what else you need to know Read More…

Public Skating at the Steriti Memorial Rink Starts November 27th

Steriti Memorial Rink 2009-2010 Public Skating Schedule Open/Close Dates Friday, November 27th – Public Skating Hours begin March 14th – Closing date for public skating at Rink Mon, Wed, Thur & Fri                  1:30pm-2:30pm Tue                                                   1:30pm-4:50pm Fri                                                     7:00pm-8:50pm Sat                                                    2:00pm-3:50pm 7:00pm-9:50pm Sun                                                   2:00pm-4:50pm Steriti Memorial Rink 561 Commercial Street North End (Boston), MA 02109 Read More…

Video: “Live by Night” Movie Trailer Features North End Scenes

The official trailer has been released for the movie, Live by Night, starring Ben Affleck. The crime thriller features scenes filmed here in the North End, particularly on Margaret Street and the Prado. From the movie’s Facebook page: “Live by Night” is set in the roaring `20s when Prohibition hasn’t stopped the flow of booze in an Read More…