Video: Procession Saint Rocco in the North End, Boston on July 17, 2011. The Story of Saint Rocco Saint Rocco was born into an aristocratic French family. He turned away from his worldly inheritance and status, giving all of his possessions to the poor and the sick. Saint Rocco willingly turned to a life of Read More…
Arts & Culture
Video: Opera & Broadway in North End’s Prado for NEMPAC’s Summer Concert Series
On July 12, 2011, the North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) continued its free outdoor music series on the Paul Revere Mall (Prado). The series, titled “Tuesdays@7” is open to the public and features NEMPAC’s talented instructors and students. It was standing room only this week for Opera & Broadway Night with Vocalists Read More…
Video: Madonna delle Grazie Procession – July 2011
On July 10, 2011, the procession was held for Madonna delle Grazie in Boston’s North End. Featuring Saint Alfio’s Band and the Northeast Italian Band, the procession started at St. Leonard’s Church at the corner of Hanover & Prince Streets and made its way through the neighborhood with many stops along the way. Madonna delle Read More…
Video: NEMPAC’s Tuesdays@7 on Prado
Video: Excerpt of “Me and Bobby McGee” at last week’s Tuesdays@7 concert on the Prado by NEMPAC performers featuring Jeremy Sarzana, Emily Trask, Daniel Trask, Carrie Huisingh and Brian Johnson. On July 5, 2011, the North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) continued its free outdoor music series on the Prado, also known as Read More…
Summer Food Safety Tips from North End Waterfront Health
by Mary Wright, health educator for North End Waterfront Health Hot weather often causes people to lose their appetite but it is important to eat and drink enough to keep you healthy. When it is hot and you do not feel like eating big meals, have five or six smaller snack-like meals during the day. Read More…
Kitchen Nightmares Chef Gordon Ramsay Revisits Davide Restaurant With Bruins Shawn Thornton
Fox-TV Kitchen Nightmares’ Chef Gordon Ramsay revisited Davide Restaurant on Tuesday, July 5th in the North End. Deborah Gesualdi, wife of Davide proprietor Anthony Gesualdi, shares some photos from the event including a special guest! The Gesualdi’s are big Bruins fans, so Chef Ramsay brought in Shawn Thornton from the Bruins to present a jersey, Read More…
NEAD Receives Boston Foundation Grant for Summer Programs
North End Against Drugs is happy to announce that it has received a grant in the amount of $7,500.00 from the Boston Foundation as part of the My Summer in the City Funding Initiative. NEAD will be collaborating with R.O.C. to show a Family Movie Night at the Gassy Park and also teaming up with Read More…
Successful Launch of “Tuesdays@7” – NEMPAC’s Free Summer Music Series on the Prado
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) introduced its new (and free) outdoor music series on the Prado, also known as the Paul Revere Mall, between Hanover and Unity Streets. The series, titled “Tuesdays@7” is open to the public and features NEMPAC’s talented instructors. The performance on June 28, 2011 was extremely well-received Read More…
North End Movie Nights at the Gassy (DeFilippo Playground) – July 2011 Schedule
North End Movie Nights at the Gassy – July 2011 Schedule E.T., Miracle on Ice, Christmas in July
Summer 2011 Movies at Christopher Columbus Park
Mark your calendar for the Sunday Night Summer Movies in the Park. See the movie schedule below. The movies will start at dusk (approximately 8:00 pm) Feel free to bring popcorn or a picnic! This movie series is sponsored through the generous support of Al Dente Restaurant, Benevento’s Brick Oven Kitchen & Bar and Boston Pushcart Concessions. Read More…
Artists in Residence Craft Workshops Begin July 5, 2011 at Christopher Columbus Park
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s annual ParkARTS program, generously supported by Bank of America, will once again be sponsoring a series of children’s arts and crafts workshops that give kids the opportunity to express their creativity while working on fun projects with local artists.
Children ages three to ten can enjoy watercolor painting, mask and jewelry making, treasure bottle creations, and more at the Artists in Residence Craft Workshops. The workshops, supported by Comcast, are hosted by local artists from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Christopher Columbus Park.
“North End Project” Documentary Clips by Elaine McMillion
Elaine McMillion has posted some clips from a documentary, “North End Project.” One of the more in-depth interviews is shown below, “Phil & Tony.” More information about “North End Project” can be found at ElaineMcMillion.com.







