Mayor Walsh wants to illuminate Boston City Hall, which opened in 1969. William Rawn’s redesign of architect Philip Johnson’s 1971 addition to the Boston Public Library is coming to fruition. These two events bring home the complications of deciding what architecture to preserve in a history-obsessed city. These buildings have commonalities. They are public, built Read More…
The Society of San Rocco held their annual procession on Sunday, July 16, 2017 through the streets of Boston’s North End. Traditional music was played by the Roma Band and Northeast Italian Band. The Story of Saint Rocco – Saint Rocco was born into an aristocratic French family. He turned away from his worldly inheritance and status, giving Read More…
On Saturday, August 14th and Sunday August 15th, The North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) participated in the Annual Fisherman’s Feast on North Street. Under the direction of Emily Trask, twelve children, ages 4-10 performed a short play on the history of the Feast. The play was written by NEMPAC board member Lauren Read More…
