The North End Historical Society will host a presentation of “The Unofficial Archivist” on Tuesday, February 28. Archivist and Cultural Heritage Consultant Melissa Mannon will discuss the beginning steps for creating a family archive with a focus on personal narrative and the preservation of personal papers. According to Mannon, “Many irreplaceable materials that help tell Read More…
This video features introductory comments by North End Music & Performing Arts Center President, Matt Black, and Program Director Sherri Snow. At the 2:50 mark, view the performance of “Bella Figlia dell’amore” from Rigoletto. Playing Gilda is Abigal Krawson, Maddalena is played by Alexandra Dietrich, Duca by Fred VanNess and Rigoletto by Daniel Cyr. In Read More…
WBUR’s Here and Now interviews Deborah Kops on her new children’s book about the Great Molasses Flood of 1919 in Boston’s North End along Commercial Street. This bizarre tragedy has been written about before, but Kops decided to tell the story partly through the eyes of children who lived through it. “Disaster books are almost Read More…
The West End Museum, in partnership with Historic New England, will present The Preservation Movement Then and Now (February 21- May 12, 2012). The exhibit outlines the story of the preservation movement in New England from its inception in 1863 through the present day. Independence Hall and Mount Vernon are architectural symbols of our nation’s Read More…
Video: “Libiamo” Chorus from La Traviata Violetta throws a lavish party to celebrate the recovery of her illness. Alfredo proposes his desire for Violetta and the crowd rouses celebration with a toast. Violetta: Sherri Snow, Alfredo: Fred VanNess, Chorus: Rebecca-Rapoport-Cole, Aleandra Dietrich, Abigail Krawson, Daniel Cyr, Marquis Fuse Over 130 music lovers cheered at the Read More…
Book Signing by Joe Gallo author of “Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us” at Cafe Paradiso 255 Hanover Street, North End on Friday between 10:00 am – 12:00pm, March 2, 2012. “Boston Bronze & Stone Speak to Us” is a guidebook to the bronze and stone monuments throughout the City of Boston. In the Read More…
NEMPAC presents Italian Opera Performance! When: Friday February 17, 2012 at 7:00PM Where: Old North Church, 193 Salem Street, Boston (North End) Winter Concert Series opening with Italian Opera Night North End Music & Performing Arts Center Winter Music Series presents Italian Opera Concert Event is FREE and open to the public. Suggested donation is Read More…
The scaffolding is down on the side of the Saint Leonard’s Peace Garden wall revealing a large red Catholic cross. The feature is a focal point given its large size and visibility from Hanover Street. The wall repair and installation continues the multi-year renovation of the garden area. The new cross faces the recently installed Read More…
Video: Greenway Conservancy Director of Business Operations, Jesse Brackenbury, presents the plan for programs scheduled on the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway this year. This video was recorded on February 7, 2012 at the Greenway Conservancy Board of Directors & Leadership Council meeting, held at 185 Kneeland St., Boston. Following the review of the upcoming events Read More…
Steven “Virgil” Virgilio shares this trip down memory lane with old photos in this slideshow called “North End – the Greatest Place on Earth.”
Along with flowers, candy and a romantic dinner out, jewelry will again be one of the most popular ways to say “I love you” this Valentine’s Day. Last year, consumers spent an estimated $3.5 billion on Valentine’s Day jewelry, according to the National Retail Federation. Consumer spending is expected to be up this year, with Read More…
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center names Evelyn Harper as Merit Scholarship Award Recipient for the 2012 Winter Quarter. Evelyn is one of NEMPAC’s more advanced students, studying violin with Sarah Glenn for over two years. She has continued to show growth in her technique and musicality, and is a very dedicated, diligent student Read More…