The City of Boston is having a contest called, Deck the Rooftops, where residents can enter into six categories, including balcony or porch, apartment building and best street. Photos can be submitted at www.cityofboston.gov/deckthecity. The deadline to enter is Sunday, December 16th and there will be public voting starting Tuesday, December 19, 2012. More details Read More…
They were standing in the aisles at the First Annual Christmas Concert in the North End, a musical kick-off to the season with Italian songs and arias. The event was presented by the Italian Consulate of Boston, represented by Consul General Guiseppe Pastorelli, and the Boston Conservatory. Freshman students from the Conservatory gave solo performances Read More…
Boston’s new holiday tradition, Blink! featuring the music of the Holiday Pops, is a 6-week state-of-the-art light and sound extravaganza that has transformed every inch of America’s first open marketplace. In partnership with Thomas M. Menino & Mayors Holiday Special, this magical and unforgettable show uses over 350,000 LED lights to illuminate Boston’s skyline. Blink! is brought to you Read More…
Happy Thanksgiving from NEMPAC! We have so much to be Thankful for this year – Thank you to NEMPAC’s volunteer board members: Matthew Black, Susan Ward, Jennifer McGivern, Melanie Crocini, Chad Wolfson, Sandra Harcourt, Margaret Ris, and Court Clayton for your tireless support, efforts and passion in fulfilling NEMPAC’s mission: “To provide affordable arts related Read More…
After 10 years, it’s officially a tradition! In a fitting tribute with the largest crowd ever, North End / Waterfront neighbors and friends celebrated on Monday night at the 2012 10th Holiday Trellis Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park. Parks Commissioner Toni Pollak and Boston’s Chief of Public Property, Michael Galvin, joined with the Friends of Read More…
City Hall has announced the 2012 Christmas Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting will come to the North End / Waterfront on Sunday, December 9th, 2:15 pm at the Prado – Paul Revere Mall on Hanover Street. NEMPAC will also be having its annual arts and crafts fair with a bake sale from 11am-3pm. More details Read More…
A show for ABC Family will be doing some filming in North Square on Wednesday, December 5th. Filming will be from 5pm to 10pm and some prep during the day. A short scene will also take place on Hanover Street near the Richmond Street intersection. North Square will be closed to vehicles. Resident parking vouchers Read More…
The kids did extremely well this year by trick-or-treating in the North End on Halloween with nearly all businesses and many residences participating in the neighborhood tradition. After a fun afternoon, families gathered on the Prado for the annual pizza party, organized by the North End Music and Performing Arts Center. NEMPAC thanks Pizzeria Regina for Read More…
On October 24th, in honor of Italian Heritage Month, The Jack Volpe Project performed songs of Italian crooners Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Tony Bennett at the North End Branch Library. The band consisted of Jack Volpe Rotondi on vocals, Brian Fitzpatrick on piano and Nat Simpkins on saxophone and bass. Approximately 35 people attended. Read More…
Good news for those of us with overdue books from the library! The Boston Public Library, including the North End branch on Parmenter Street, will waive overdue fines on books, CDs and DVDs, starting November 1st through Thanksgiving. It doesn’t matter how large the fine or how long you’ve had it out … all charges Read More…
The North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) hosted their 2nd annual Hoot and Howl Halloween themed costume party fundraiser at Filippo’s on Friday night. The evening included a very competitive costume contest. Celebrity judges included: State Rep. Aaron Michelwitz City Councillor Sal LaMattina Eliot Principal Traci Walker Griffith North End Athletic Association’s Coach Read More…
The 2012 Roc 7th Haunted Halloween Carnival was a huge success with an estimated 500 Children and Parents in attendance at the Nazzaro Playground last Friday. Hope everyone had fun! Thanks to all the supporters that helped ROC Teen Saturday with this event: Aaron Michlewitz, North End Against Drugs, Nazzaro Center, Madonna Della Cava society, Read More…