Arts & Culture Event Notices People

Museum to Celebrate Distinguished West Enders of Jewish Descent

The West End Museum is proud to mark Jewish Heritage Month by honoring three outstanding West Enders of Jewish descent. The Museum will host its annual Jewish Heritage Honoree Night on Tuesday, May 16, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the public. This year’s honorees Read More…

Daily Briefs

Friday’s Guide: Scenic Snapshot, Old South Meeting House, Glass Harmonica, and More!

Things to know for the Weekend! Events for Friday, May 12th: 6:00pm Marianne Leone – Ma Speaks Up. Marianne Leone’s Ma is in many senses a larger than life character, one who might be capable, even from the afterlife, of shattering expectations (and glass picture frames). Located at I AM Books, 189 North Street. Boston Celtics Update: Game Read More…

Featured Transportation

City Won’t Fix Design and Construction Faults of North End Cycle Track

Now entering its third summer of construction, the North End cycle track continues to generate tremendous controversy among residents as it nears completion on Commercial Street and Atlantic Avenue. Locals cite increasing public safety concerns due to poor planning along with faulty design and execution. City officials have said they will not do any immediate rework other than to add new signs and increase enforcement. Read More…

Announcements

LIT Boutique’s 10TH Anniversary SALE

This weekend LIT turns 10!  To celebrate we’re honoring you, we want to say THANK YOU to our loyal customers and devoted community. Without you, we would not be LIT. Come in to any one of our four locations this weekend, May 12th – May 14th, and receive 20% off you entire purchase! Remember, life’s a Read More…

Business

Neighborhood Council Unanimously Supports K.O. North End Boxing Studio at 89 Salem St.

The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) listened and voted to support the proposal by Melina DiPaola to open K.O. North End at 89 Salem Street, in one of three spaces recently vacated by True Value Hardware. Excelsior Inc., d/b/a K.O. North End intends to operate a fitness center specializing in boxing and self-defense training including Read More…

Announcements

Family Science Saturdays at the “e” inc. Museum

Address: 114 16th Street, Charlestown Navy Yard Date/time: Every Saturday from 10am-4pm through the end of July Cost: $3 per child and $10 per adult Open during the week to school field trips, Family Saturdays allow families to come learn together during their free time. “e” inc.’s Weather and Climate Museum is in Boston only Read More…

Announcements

Annual Celebration of Craft: Opening Reception

Join us for a “Meet the Makers” Opening Reception for our Annual Celebration of Craft: Student & Alumni Exhibit, on Thursday, May 18 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The event includes live music, wine, and light fare with proceeds from ticket sales benefiting student scholarship at the School. More details at NBSS.EDU/ACC2017.

Kids & Families Sports

Boston Community Collaborative gets kids on court at playoff game

Boston Community Collaborative is pleased to have coordinated the Celtics “High Five Tunnel” at last night’s playoff game vs the Washington Wizards. Thirty kids, ages 7-16 got to participate by high fiving the players from both teams as they returned to the court after halftime.    BCC was incorporated in 2013 and strives to create community Read More…

Arts & Culture

Eliot Music Ensemble and Eliot Artists Bring “Blues Day” Performance to I AM Books!

I AM Books was packed on Wednesday, May 10th for a collaborative performance and exhibition featuring NEMPAC’s Eliot Music Ensemble as well as Eliot artists spanning from grades 1-4. The event, titled “Blues Day”, was planned by Eliot art teacher Rachel Rizzo and music teacher Stefano Marchese to give students a chance to present their artistry Read More…

Daily Briefs

Thursday’s Guide: NEWRA Meeting, Monica’s Subs, Restaurant Patios

Things to know for Thursday Events for Thursday, May 11th 6:00pm A Night of Shakespeare with Doug Bowen-Flynn! Do you like Shakespeare, but sometimes wish you had a viewing guide? Want to understand the play better as you watch it, and to join fellow adults for a fun evening of catered snacks and Shakespearean insight? Tickets are $30 per person, Read More…

Event Notices

May 11th Residents Assoc. Meeting Agenda: Senator Joe Boncore, City Council Candidate Lydia Edwards, KO North End Fitness Center & North Square Public Art Project

The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 11, 2017, 7:00 p.m. at the Nazzaro Community Center (30 N. Bennet Street). The full agenda is shown below.

Community Featured Government Meetings

Six Candidates Running for Neighborhood Council (NEWNC); Video Introductions

There are six candidates for North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) running in what will be an uncontested election on Saturday, May 20th. The candidates are: Carmine Guarino* Sean Hennessey* Tina Natale Ashley McCarthy Tania Green Damian DiPaola *Incumbent With the same number of open seats as candidates, all six will be able to serve on the Read More…