The North End Columbus Day Parade Committee held its annual banquet at Filippo’s with a large crowd of supporters. The event was held in honor of the late Michael A. Nazzaro, Jr., former State Representative for the North End who passed away in March. Olivia Scimeca was also honored by the North End VFW Post Read More…
Arts & Culture
Poll Results Lean Toward a Negative Impact from Suffolk Downs Casino
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Vito’s Tavern Hosts Atomic Wings Eating Contest With TV Diner’s Jenny Johnson
The newly opened Vito’s Tavern on Salem St. taped an atomic wings eating contest featuring TV Diner’s Jenny Johnson. The Eats blog takes on the competition and posts this video. “I like spicy things, and I knew these were going to be spicy, I just didn’t know HOW spicy.” … “The winner… the guy across Read More…
Salem Street Storefront Roll Down Doors Make For New Canvas For Local Artist Nate Swain
If you have walked down Salem St. at night, you probably have noticed how storefront roll down doors have turned into neighborhood art, courtesy of local artist Nate Swain. Shown above is Polcari’s door where an antique photo image is printed on sticky vinyl. Up the block at Rabia’s, the four roll down doors Read More…
It’s Back! Refurbished Freedom Trail Map Returns to Cross Street Plaza
After it had gone missing, the 6.5’ x 9.0’ Freedom Trail map returned to its spot on the brick wall of Cross Street plaza with refurbished panels. Many thanks to Suzanne Taylor of the Freedom Trail Foundation for the news and photo. The Freedom Trail in Boston is the largest attraction in New England Read More…
Blessing of the Animals Hosted by Old North Church on the Prado (Video and Photos)
The Old North Church hosted the annual Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 2nd on the Prado, also known as the Paul Revere Mall. The ceremony coincided with the commemoration Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Fr. Steve Ayers and Fr. Matthew Kruger led brief readings and prayers along with individual Read More…
Italian – American Video Lecture & Slide Show by Historian Vincenza Scarpaci
Kicking off Italian Heritage Month, the North End Branch Library presented a special lecture and slide show this week on the Italian-American immigration experience. University of Oregon historian Vincenza Scarpaci is the author of The Journey of the Italians in America. In her book, the author takes a photographic approach towards unraveling the history and Read More…
“What’s Your Number?” Movie Opens in Theaters Featuring Several North End Scenes
Video clip: “What’s Your Number?” stars Anna Faris and Chris Evans walk down Salem Street. Remember when the movie producers for “What’s Your Number?” came to the neighborhood to request filming to 2:00 a.m.? (See this post: “What’s Your Number?” Movie Receives Permit to Film to 2:00 am in North End). Opening in theaters today, the Read More…
Statues, Memorials, Monuments, Art Everywhere
More memorials, monuments, statues and public art may be in store for the North End / Waterfront area. There are currently two major statues in the neighborhood including the equestrian sculpture of Paul Revere by Cyrus Dallin in the Prado and Christopher Columbus at the waterfront park. The Massachusetts Beirut Memorial is also located at Read More…
Krisanthi Pappas: Free Concert at the North End Branch Library
In Honor of Italian Heritage Month, the Friends of the North End Branch Library present jazz singer, Krisanthi Pappas singing the songs of Frank Sinatra on October 5, 2011.
Columbus Day Celebrations at the Park Followed by North End Parade on Sunday, October 9, 2011
On Sunday, October 9, 2011, Columbus Day will be celebrated in Boston’s North End / Waterfront with several events. From 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park will have their annual family-friendly activities at Christopher Columbus Park. See the poster below. At 1:00 p.m., there will be a brief ceremony and Read More…
Video: Santa Rosalia Di Palermo Procession Through Boston’s North End Streets
The Society of Santa Rosalia Di Palermo held its annual procession through Boston’s North End streets on Sunday, September 11, 2011. Starting at Sacred Heart Church in North Square the statue visited Christopher Columbus Park, the other religious societies, Pizzeria Regina and all the usual stops for folks to add their ribbons of dollars. The Read More…