The Roc Teen Saturday Movie this Week is Wreck It Ralph. The bounce house will be there, free Regina Pizza & beverages. Bring a beach chair and come join the fun on Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 7:00 pm at the Gassy Playground on Prince Street.
Month: August 2013
103rd Fisherman’s Feast – Thursday, August 15 to Sunday August 18, 2013 – Schedule of Events
2013 Schedule of Events Thursday August 15th 6:00 PM – Opening Ceremonies: La Madonna Del Soccorso will leave her permanent chapel on Lewis St For a solemn Procession to the Christopher Columbus WaterFront Park for the Annual blessing of the Fishing Waters. Our procession is dedicated to the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. 7:30 Read More…
NEWRA Summer Party Set for Tuesday, August 20th at Pilot House
Dear Friends & Neighbors, The North End/Waterfront Residents Association will hold our annual Summer Party on Tuesday, August 20th from 6:30-9:00 PM at the Pilot House, 2 Atlantic Ave. (the building behind Starbucks). All residents of the neighborhood are invited to attend. Please bring spouses, friends and neighbors. There will be lots of food, wine, Read More…
St. John School Announces Partnership with NEMPAC for Music Programming
New and enhanced music programming will include music education, choral programming and youth chorus for the 2013-2014 academic school year St. John School in the North End is pleased to announce a new partnership with NEMPAC to provide music programming to our students for the 2013-2014 academic school year. NEMPAC will be offering our K4 Read More…
24th North End Family Pride Day Features Community Festivities [Photos]
North End Family Pride Day had perfect weather for the festivities on Sunday at Langone Park on Commercial Street. The Johnny Paolo Memorial Bocce Tournament was held as was the 23rd LaFesta Baseball Exchange game. Keeping everyone entertained were live performances from Crosstown and Street Magic. As always, the Nazzaro Center Kids Talent Show was Read More…
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 News & Views: Christopher Columbus Park Concert & Meeting with New Tia’s Owner
Neighborhood View of the Day: At the festivals, slipping raw oysters into the mouth is always a challenge. Lesson number one: “it’s all in the wrist action,” says Meredith Piscitelli who took this photo at last weekend’s Madonna Della Cava Feast. See more photos from the Madonna Della Cava Feast. What’s Going on Tuesday: 6:00pm Read More…
Downtown View: Cleaning Up
Things change. Life happens. People move around and do new things. There is not enough time, there is not enough space to consider all that needs considering. So a few items need addressing. Here they are. Marathon Daffodils There has been a change in the organization that will accept contributions for this effort. A couple Read More…
Vision and Design for an Improved North Square (Sans Hubway)
Sandro Carella and Elizabeth Ghiseline, North End residents, architects and founders of Crosstown Foundation for the Arts, Inc. at 1 North Square, presented their vision and design for improvements to North Square and Rachel Revere Park at the August 8, 2013 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association. The plan is intended to Read More…
Night of Magic Held as Part of North End Pride Week
NEAD, NEMPAC and My Summer in the City held A Night of Magic as part of North End Pride Week. Over 35 children and parents attended despite the rain. Magician Peter O’Malley entertained the children and had them participate in several of the tricks he performed. Special Thanks to the Nazzaro Center for hosting us Read More…
City Councilor Pressley Seeks to Remove State Cap on Alcohol Licenses
The Boston City Council’s Committee on Government Operations will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at 2:00 PM in the Council Chambers on the 5th floor of City Hall. The subject of the hearing is a Home Rule Petition filed by At-Large City Councilor Ayanna Pressley seeking changes to the way alcohol Read More…
Copp’s Hill Terrace Gets a Tree Trim
Workers from the Parks Department trimmed back the trees at Copp’s Hill Terrace last week. Maryann captures these photos and gives it a thumbs up with more light and visibility into the park. Click on the photos to enlarge.
Photos: Grand Procession for 93rd Madonna Della Cava Feast
The 93rd Madonna Della Cava Feast with the exposition of the image of the Madonna was held this weekend on Hanover and Battery Streets. The Grand Procession was held on Sunday, August 11, 2013 with four bands on hand playing traditional songs of celebration including the NorthEast Italian Band, St. Alfio’s Band, Sons of Italy Drum Read More…