As part of the feast activities organized by the Saint Joseph Society, the U.S. Air Force Band of Liberty played on the Paul Revere Mall with singer Michele Harris and guest Mark Antonelli. A special presentation was also made to North Ender Angelo Polcari. The event was held on Friday, July 29, 2011. More Read More…
Arts & Culture
Photo: Crafting Art in the Park
Richard Wells, 4, of the North End decorates a coffee canister at Christopher Columbus Park as part of the Artists in Residence Craft Workshops. The workshops, sponsored by Comcast, are presented by Boston Parks Department’s ParkARTS program, sponsored by Bank of America.
Feast of Saint Agrippina Di Mineo Opening Night [Photos]
Photos from Opening Night at the Saint Agrippina Feast on Hanover Street on the evening of August 5, 2011. Photos by Matt Conti.
Chinese Music and Dance at the Historic Unity Celebration in the North End
Video: Music and dance from Chinese groups that performed on the Paul Revere Mall, Prado, on July 27, 2011. (Ed: My favorite is the version of “Edelweiss” toward the end of the video.) Chinese performers came to the North End as part of the Historic Unity Celebration, sponsored by the Saint Joseph Society. The event Read More…
Jewish Music at 2011 Historic Unity Celebration
If you like Jewish music, you will love this video from the 2011 Historic Unity Celebration, sponsored by the Saint Joseph Society. The performance was held on July 27, 2011 at the Prado / Paul Revere Mall. As part of the celebration, Richard Egbert was honored for his contributions to the Jewish community in the Read More…
Saint Joseph’s Feast: Procession of the Statue of St. Joseph through the North End – July 31, 2011
Video: The procession of the Saint Joseph statue through the North End streets featuring the Lawrence Italian Band the renowned North End Marching Band. This weekend was the first feast of the season, the 86th Annual Saint Joseph Feast, held on Hanover St., Battery St. and organized by the Saint Joseph Society. In addition to Read More…
Irish Invasion in the North End – Honoring Ambassador Ray Flynn & John J. Somers
Video: Irish Night on the Prado with excerpts of the music, step-dancing, history reading and full speeches/songs by John J. Somers and Ambassador Ray Flynn. (Ed: Don’t miss the Boston Police bagpipes with the Irish Rock Band, Dervy, near the end of the video.) The tourists checked their maps and the residents checked their wine Read More…
Typical North End Summer Night with Jewish & Chinese Music (and a Visit from Santa)
As the photos show, it was a typical summer night on Wednesday, July 27th in the North End … Jewish music, Chinese folk dancing and a visit from Santa Claus! Well, let’s explain. The Saint Joseph Society hosted a Historic Unity Celebration on the Prado with an evening of performances by Jewish and Chinese groups. Read More…
Acting Reel for North End Native, Frank Imbergamo
North End native, Frank Imbergamo, shares this acting reel with plenty of neighborhood scenes and references. Related post: Cooking with Frank Imbergamo
Video: NEMPAC Concert Featuring Contemporary Selections from Schroeder, Sarzana & Bernhard
The North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) continued its “Tuesdays@7” concert series on the Paul Revere Mall, also known as the Prado. This week it was contemporary selections from vocalist and trumpeter Chris Schroeder, guitarist Jeremy Sarzana, and percussionist Brian Bernhard.
St. Anthony’s Feast & Circle of Friends to Air on TV
“Saint Anthony’s Feast and the Circle of Friends” A documentary on the North End’s Saint Anthony’s Feast Tune in to this special program on Sunday, August 7 @11:30AM on WBZTV and on Wednesday, August 17 @ 9:30PM on TV38, that tells the behind the scenes story of what it takes to create one of New Read More…
22nd Annual North End Family Pride Week 2011 Poster
North End Family Pride Week 2011 is schedule for Monday, August 1 through Sunday, August 7th. This year’s pride week is in memory of Robert “Bobby D” Decristoforo. See the full schedule below. View a larger PDF version of the poster. View a larger PDF version of the poster.