Top of Margaret Street could use a plow

Reader Poll: How is the North Washington Street Bridge Project Progressing?

The North Washington Street Bridge replacement project is now underway. Preparation work and relocating of utilities is being done at Keany Square, and the western sidewalk over the bridge has been closed. The Lovejoy Wharf stairs near the Converse building as well as the HarborWalk underpass are also closed to pedestrians and cyclists. Most recently, Read More…

NEMPAC Music Recital at Old North Church on Dec. 19th

Open House, Open Studios at North Bennet Street School

See the art of fine craftsmanship in action:
 
Open House, Open Studios at the North Bennet Street School to be held November 5 and 6.
 
Eight crafts disciplines on display.

Aspiring furniture makers, bookbinders, jewelry makers, carpenters – and those merely curious about the process of making exquisite things by hand – are invited to a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at one of the America’s oldest schools of craftsmanship during a special open house at the North Bennet Street School (www.nbss.edu) in Boston’s North End. 
 
The event is on Friday, November 5, 10am to 2pm and Saturday, November 6, 10am to 3pm.  Admission is free.
 
Visitors are invited to watch and interact with students and instructors at work in eight areas of concentration – from violin making and handmade cabinetry to piano restoration and locksmithing.  A free shuttle bus on Friday will provide rides to the school’s Arlington, MA campus to view the carpentry and preservation carpentry training programs in action.