by Vivian Hamwey and Isabella Vicari Have you started your spring cleaning yet? Well, you probably have a lot of clothes you don’t need or your children have outgrown. Please consider donating them! Our Girl Scout Troop will accept kids’ clothes sizes newborn to 14 years old, as well as women’s and men’s sizes small Read More…
Month: April 2017
Open Call for Musicians for North End Concert Series in Prado
The North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) is returning to the Prado (Paul Revere Mall) this summer for an exciting schedule of free public concerts on Thursday Nights this July! NEMPAC has an open call for musicians/performers interested in performing in our NEMPAC Summer Concert Series Community Night on Thursday, July 13th between Read More…
Thursday’s Guide: Window Boxes, NEWRA Meeting, Housing Costs
Thursday’s Briefing, you won’t want to miss: Thursday’s events (April 13th) 6:00pm Sicily Meets Jazz – Sissy Castrogiovanni 4tet. Sissy Castrogiovanni 4et, feat. Andrea Beneventano. A night of fine jazz, with special guest internationally acclaimed, Sicilian pianist, Andrea Beneventano. Buy tickets here. 7:00pm NEWRA Monthly Meeting – Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. View the agenda for Read More…
Sail Boston “Tall Ships” Kicks Off June 17th – Event Schedule
Tall Ships organizer, Sail Boston, has released details for the upcoming schedule of events, starting on June 17th: Sail Boston Schedule of Events Released Grand Parade of Sail on June 17 Kicks Off Maritime Celebration On June 17, dozens of majestic sailing vessels from around the globe will enter Boston’s inner harbor under sail for the Read More…
Holy Week and Easter Services at North End Churches
2017 Holy Week and Easter Sunday Schedule North End Churches Saint Leonard Parish for St. Leonard Church, Sacred Heart & St. Stephen’s Church (St. Leonard Church is closed for renovations, all services at Sacred Heart, North Square and St. Stephen’s, 401 Hanover St.) Holy Thursday, April 13 The Mass of the Last Supper – Sacred Heart Read More…
North End’s Donato Frattaroli Jr. Serves as Honorary Co-Chair at NF Northeast’s “Table for TEN” Event
On April 5, Burlington-based NF Northeast (Neurofibromatosis Northeast) hosted their 18th annual “Table for TEN” event at over 20 restaurants in Boston. Donato Frattaroli, Jr., proprietor of Il Molo restaurant in the North End, served as the evening’s honorary co-chair alongside Dan Andelman. Frattaroli’s father, Donato Sr., has been a longtime supporter of NF Northeast Read More…
Wednesday’s Brief: Easter Planning, Marathon Carbs, Shark Exhibit, A/C Already?
Things to know for Wednesday: Main Event for Wednesday, April 12th: 6:30pm Friends of the NE Library Meeting. Located at 25 Parmenter Street in the North End, visit friendsnelibrary.org for more information. Air conditioning, too soon? https://www.instagram.com/p/BSxFTs_lH_K/?taken-at=254372545 Notables news found elsewhere: Where to get your carbs on before the Marathon Looking to load up on carbs for the Boston Marathon Read More…
Sal LaMattina Will Not Seek Reelection as District 1 City Councilor
District 1 City Councilor Sal LaMattina announced Tuesday that he will not seek reelection in September 2017 for another term in the Boston City Council. The decision comes after 29 years of public service to the City of Boston, including 11 years on the City Council. “I feel the time is right to move on to something Read More…
Neighborhood Council Supports Limoncello 2 and Battery Wharf Hotel Function Room; Hears from Senator Boncore and CNJ Nail Spa
Ristorante Limoncello, Inc. owner Maurizio Badolato received the unanimous support (7-0) of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) on Monday night for a second location in Boston’s North End. Featuring an Italian menu, “Limoncello 2” will be at 76 Salem Street in the location formerly occupied by Urban Cantina. The original Limoncello will Read More…
Shopping & Nibbling at the North End Spring Stroll [Photos]
Offering a true “Shop Local” experience, North End stores partnered up with local restaurants to bring shoppers small bites and beverages while Sunday strolling through the neighborhood. Participating shops (with paired restaurants) included: LIT Boutique (Bricco), Shake the Tree (Lulu’s, The Juicery), In-Jean-Ius (Strega), Ensemble (Ernesto), Salmagundi (Pushcart Pizzeria), Wine Bottega, Polkadog Bakery (Neptune Oyster & Mike’s Pastry), Read More…
Food Trucks Return to the Greenway for 2017 Season
News from the Greenway Conservancy on new and returning food trucks for the 2017 season. 2017 Season of Greenway Mobile Eats Opens With Record 35 Food Trucks and Trikes to Choose From Eighth Season of Mobile Eats on the Rose Kennedy Greenway features 8 NEW Vendors; Greenway Spring Food Truck Festival sponsored by Stop & Read More…
Boston Community Collaborative Coordinates Neighborhood Egg Hunt
Boston Community Collaborative’s 5th annual neighborhood egg hunt was enjoyed on Sunday, April 9th by a boatload of kids, along with their moms, dads, nannies, grandparents, and caregivers Sunday morning. The weather could not have been more perfect. This year’s hunt was again generously sponsored by The Living Room, and Boston Community Collaborative, and hosted Read More…