Christopher Columbus High School, Class of 1957, held their 60th reunion on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Ristorante Filippo in the North End. The reunion was attended by eighteen classmates and their guests. Franciscan priests in attendance were, Fr. Robert Caprio O.F.M. a former Principal and Fr. Claude Scrima O.F.M, Parochial Vicar of St. Leonard Read More…
Month: October 2017
Inaugural “e” inc. Duck Dash Family Festival
CHARLESTOWN, Mass. – On Saturday, Oct. 14, 3,000 rubber ducks will be released into the Boston Harbor to race in the inaugural “e” inc. Duck Dash. Funds raised through the family friendly festival, which will include music, food, fair games and science activities, will go to support the second rotating exhibit, “Our House: Rethinking Home Read More…
Preschool Storytime at the North End Branch Library
Join Ms. Alyson for a story time filled with books, songs, activities, and more! This program is for children ages 18 months and older. Please come prepared to actively engage with your child. Starts at 11 am and will occur on the following days: October 6,13,20,27 Nov 10, 17 Dec 8, 15, 22, 29
NEMPAC Inaugural Concert Series Event – “Boston Composers: Then & Now”
NEMPAC invites the community to attend their upcoming event “Boston Composers: Then & Now” on Friday, October 27th 2017 at the Bijou de la Vida private art gallery in the North End. The art gallery, owned by a NEMPAC trustee, provides the perfect accessible, 50-seat intimate venue for our community members to experience a classical Read More…
BINGO for Hurricane Victims on November 5th
Join us for exciting BINGO on Sunday, November 5th, 1:00 p.m. at the Nazzaro Community Center (30 N. Bennet St.). All proceeds will benefit hurricane victims. Doors open at 12pm. There will be door prizes, raffles, coffee and desserts! See Laurie D’Elia at the Nazzaro Center with questions or to buy your cards in advance.
Night of Oktober-Themed Hors D’oevres & Paired Wines at Divine Design Center
Join us for a night of Oktober-themed hors d’oevres and finely paired wines with Kurt Von Kahle, Gaggenau Executive Chef. October 18, 2017, 6-8pm RSVP Divine Design Center Showroom, 2 Battery Wharf 617-443-0700 DivineDesignCenter.com
Painting Begins on New Mural by Local Artist Mia Cross; Deinstallation Nears for Playful Perspectives Artworks
The Greenway Conservancy (rosekennedygreenway.org) today announced a new public art commission, as well as upcoming deinstallation for several artworks currently on exhibit. Beginning this month, Boston-based artist Mia Cross will initiate the painting of a new mural in Lincoln Street Triangle located in the Leather District. Several artworks in the 2017 Playful Perspectives exhibit—including Mark Read More…
I Love Boston Sports Hosts a “Pre-Game Pop-Up Sports Art Gallery” featuring Latest Piece, “Beers: Where Every Townie Knows Your Name”
I Love Boston Sports welcomes all Boston Bruins fans to celebrate the upcoming season with a “Pre-Game Pop Up Art Gallery” with several hometown hockey pieces in the I Love Boston Sports collection prior to the B’s home opener on Thursday, October 5th beginning at 5:30 p.m Fans are encouraged to come to Cheers Boston, Read More…
Wednesday’s Brief: Pinkberry Building Sold, Listening Workshop, Prado Wedding
Things to know for Wednesday Events for Wednesday, October 4th: 10:30am Concert with 123 Andres at West End Library, 151 Cambridge Street. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, join Latin Grammy-winning 123 Andrés in a concert for kids and families! Learn or practice your Spanish, and sing, jump, and dance in this high-energy, interactive show. No registration required. 3:00pm Italian Heritage Read More…
City Council At-Large Candidates Talk Broad Issues, Question Amazon in Boston
Yes, there are other election races this Fall besides the well-covered District 1 and District 2 City Council contests. On Tuesday night in Roslindale, the eight candidates for the four At-Large City Council seats sat down together in a forum. Incumbents Michelle Wu, Ayanna Pressley, Michael Flaherty and Annissa Essaibi-George joined with newcomers William King, Read More…
Fmr. City Councilor & Mayoral Candidate John Connolly Endorses Stephen Passacantilli for City Council
News from the campaign office of District 1 City Council candidate, Stephen Passacantilli: Former City Councilor At-Large and Mayoral candidate John Connolly endorsed City Council candidate Stephen Passacantilli at a Charlestown event hosted by BPS parents from across the district. In the 2013 Mayoral Election, Connolly won both Charlestown and the North End in both the Preliminary Read More…
Following the Saturday Evening Girls Up on the Roof
On my recent visit back to the North End I just had to go to I AM Books in North Square and buy a copy of Jane Healey’s book, “The Saturday Evening Girls Club.” Based on actual facts it is a fictionalized account of four young immigrant women living in the North End in the Read More…