The massive 70′ x 76′ tunnel vent building wall on the Rose Kennedy Greenway has once again rotated contemporary murals with its fourth edition unveiled this week. Created by Lawrence Weiner, the textual mural is simple and bright, with seven words in orange against a blue background, A TRANSLATION FROM ONE LANGUAGE TO ANOTHER. Artist Weiner Read More…
Month: September 2015
Book/DVD Donations Needed for Fall Library Event
Good news for bookworms! There will be a Fall Book Sale this year at the North End Branch Library on Saturday, October 17th, 10am to 2pm. While it’s always nice to raise a bit of money for the Friends of the North End Branch Library, it will also be a social community event with tea, coffee, Read More…
Italian American Cultural Hub “I Am Books” Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Fall Opening
I Am Books, the country’s first Italian American bookstore, is set to open its doors in Boston this fall at 189 North Street (former location of Officina 189). Owner Nicola Orichuia and partner Jim Pinzino have launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign to provide the necessary funds to get off the ground. More information about the project, Read More…
NEMPAC Welcomes Four New Prestigious Music Faculty Members
The demand for arts programming in the North End / Waterfront community has never been greater. The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) is blossoming with an increase of arts programming and many new students this year. NEMPAC is happy to welcome new music faculty members to their team to help us sustain Read More…
Gridiron Audibles: Boston College Avoids Upset Over Florida State, Loses 14-0
It was a game of near misses and very little luck for the upset minded Eagles as they were blanked 14-0 by ninth ranked Florida State in last Friday nights ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference) matchup at Alumni Stadium. Boston College fell behind 7-0 on Florida State’s opening drive. The early deficit was unfamiliar for the Read More…
North End Sign Montage
Gary Destramp recently finished a watercolor montage of North End signs. These are some of his favorite neighborhood images. Check out his website for more signs and prints.
Life on the Corner: The West End, Part 2
This is the second of a two-part series on the destruction of the old West End in the name of urban renewal. Catch up with Part 1 here. For over thirty years Felicia Solimine was a North End institution. In 1958 she opened Felicia’s on Richmond St. and it immediately became one of the North Read More…
Flu Shot Recommendations from NEW Health
by Dr. John Foster, Chief Medical Officer for North End Waterfront Health Flu season is just around the corner and everyone should consider getting a flu shot. The influenza vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and others from getting or spreading the flu. We encourage all of our patients to consider getting a flu Read More…
Photo Gallery: North End Soccer Program Underway
The North End Athletic Association (NEAA) has begun its 5th season of youth soccer at local parks with 148 children between the ages of 4-12 years old participating in the program. There is a waiting list for several age brackets. Those interested should visit www.neaabaseball.org to sign up. All photos by Phil Orlandella. All photos by Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: Sunset Framed by the Zakim Bridge
Tuesday night’s dynamic sky was captured by Paul Foster in this “Sunset framed by the Zakim Bridge.” “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your best photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a sentence (or more) telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo posts.
Boston Symphony Orchestra Presents Boston Pops Brass Quintet on September 27th
**Sponsored Post** The Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops Brass Quintet will perform at Christopher Columbus Park, North End this Sunday, September 27th, 3:00 p.m. Please see the flyer with more details about this special event and other concerts in the Fall Parks Concert Series in cooperation with Boston Parks and Recreation Department.
Notable News: Pope Visit, Buzz Off BRA, Sandwich-Board Regulations, Expanding Free Wi-Fi, Uber/Lyft Hearing!
With all the newsletters, websites, mobile apps, smart phones and emails these days, it is hard to find one centralized area to get your news. That is why the notable news post is a major hit among our readers – one easy, simple, post for neighborhood news. North End to Boston Redevelopment Authority: Buzz Off The Read More…