Fans of acappella quintet “Street Magic” will enjoy this video as the hometown group took the stage at this year’s Fisherman’s Feast in the North End. More coverage of the Fisherman’s Feast.
Arts & Culture
NEMPAC Performs Story of Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca at 2011 Fisherman’s Feast
Wondering about the story of Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca and the Fisherman’s Feast? Hear the history of the tradition in this video of a play by the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC). The performance was held on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at the 101st Fisherman’s Feast and produced by NEMPAC’s Emily Read More…
Video: Flight of the Angel at 101st Fisherman’s Feast 2011 in North End
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynImnd_XvRg] The famous “Flight of the Angel” is shown in the video from Sunday, August 21, 2011 at the finale of the 101st Fisherman’s Feast in honor of Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca. After an all-day procession through the streets of the North End, the statue of the Madonna returns to the center of Read More…
Chu Ling Dance Performance at Christopher Columbus Park [Photos]
It was a picture-perfect summer night for the Chu Ling Dance performance at Christopher Columbus Park this week, part of the weekly Waterfront Performing Arts Series. Photographer Christine Barton captured these terrific photos, noting that “Mother Nature was kind that evening – a beautiful night to match the beautiful performances.” See more of Christine’s work Read More…
Saint Anthony’s 2011 Feast Poster & Schedule
Courtesy of the Saint Anthony Society, here is the official poster 2011 Saint Anthony’s Feast – 92nd Anniversary – Italian Religious Street Festival in honor of Saint Anthony Di Padua Da Montefalcione being held on August 26 – 28, 2011 in Boston’s North End on Endicott, Thacher and N. Margin Streets. The Feast in honor Read More…
NEMPAC’s Music Theater Troupe & Opera on the Prado [Video]
Video: NEMPAC’s Music Theater Troupe and Opera on the Prado by Opera del West & NEMPAC singers. It was Opera Night on the Prado with special performances by NEMPAC’s Music Theater Troupe and Opera del West, performing The Magic Flute. The special event was part of My Summer in the City, funded by North End Read More…
2011 Fisherman’s Feast Opening Ceremonies and Blessing of this Fishing Waters [Video]
The statue of the Madonna is brought out to the public from the Fisherman’s Club and processed through the North End / Waterfront to the edge of Boston Harbor at Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park. At 6:20 in the video, the opening ceremonies are conducted on a stage at Christopher Columbus Park with the annual blessing Read More…
1838 North End Forever Musical Score
Local history buff, Anne M. Pistorio, shares her find of North End Forever music, sourced at the Bostonian Society. The musical score of the Hull Street Guards Quick Step by John Holloway was first performed in 1838. The cover is shown below.
“Oyster House Party – 185 Years” Painting by Michael Dean
North End artist, Michael Dean, shares his latest canvas painting that was commissioned for the Union Oyster House to record the event of its 185th birthday party on August 3, 2011. “The painting shows a very artistically-oriented thought process on the part of the owner, Mary Ann Milano-Picardi,” comments the local artist. The painting is Read More…
2011 North End Family Pride Day [Video]
The rain last Sunday brought us inside to Steriti Rink, but there was still plenty of fun for all at the annual North End Family Pride Day. The event was the culmination of a week’s worth of family fun activities sponsored by North End Against Drugs, Nazzaro Center and NSTAR. This year’s event was in Read More…
Emmy Award Winning Chef Giada De Laurentiis Appearing at Saint Anthony’s Feast
News from the Saint Anthony’s Society on a special guest at this year’s feast: Join Bella Sera Wines as they present Emmy Award winning chef and bestselling author Giada De Laurentiis for a day of fun, free and interactive cooking demonstrations, recipe sharing and cookbook signings at the 92nd Annual Saint Anthony’s Feast in the Read More…
Video: Tug of War and Dance of 20 Men at 2011 Saint Agrippina Di Mineo Feast
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gx-ZDBXXqJA] On Sunday evening at the 2011 Feast of Saint Agrippina Di Mineo, there was the traditional “Tug of War” between the two sides of the famous statue. Then, it was the “Dance of 20 Men” on Hanover Street which concluded with everyone dancing around Saint Agrippina. Both ceremonies are shown in the above Read More…