Vote for your favorite book in the new Boston.com reading program. If you live or work in the North End, “Dark Tide,” by Stephen Puleo, is the natural choice! “Dark Tide” is the story of the Great Molasses Flood of 1919 when a tidal wave of molasses — 2.3 million gallons — flooded the North Read More…
Arts & Culture
Nearby Summer Events at the Parks
July 6th, Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ParkARTS Artists in Residence Craft Workshops, Christopher Columbus Park, North End; Local artists offer free workshops in arts and crafts. July 6th, Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. Read Green @ Your Park, Langone Park, North End— Presented by the Boston Public Library, Read Green @ Your Park invites young Read More…
Youth Rock Band Performs at Dewey Square
The North End’s Nazzaro Center Youth Rock Band livened up the Greenway’s Dewey Square Parks and Farmer’s Market this week with a lunchtime performance. Jeremy Sarzana leads the Youth Rock Band.
New Website for Saint Anthony’s Feast
The Saint Anthony Society has rolled out a new website, www.StAnthonysFeast.com, for its famous Saint Anthony’s Feast which is scheduled this year for August 27-29, 2010. The site is filled with schedule information, photos, videos and historical information on St. Anthony of Padua and the feast itself which has been celebrated annually since 1919 on Read More…
Art is the New Spin at the Laundry
Local Artist and North End resident, Nathan Swain, is currently displaying his art at the New Spin Laundry at 100 Salem Street. This is not the first time that Swain has chosen unusual places for his work. Last year, the artist painted and installed large murals in the “windows” of the old Edison Powerhouse building Read More…
Saint Anthony of Padua Procession
Sunday, June 13, 2010 (Click thumbnails to enlarge)
Journal of the North End Historical Society – Call for Papers
The inaugural issue of the Journal of the North End Historical Society is issuing a call for papers. The Journal is multi-disciplinary and accepts submissions on a wide range of topics including history, geography, sociology, statistics, biography, and architecture, as well as state-of-the-field essays, book reviews, reviews of films, museum exhibitions, and Web sites. All Read More…
Boston Harbor Parade of Lights
Parade of Lights Saturday, June 19, 2010, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM Boston Harbor Waterfront Sail Boston, Inc., in conjunction with Conventures, Inc., is hosting the 2010 Boston Harbor Parade of Lights. After an 8-year absence, the parade of ships returns with over 30 large boats on Saturday, June 19, from 8:30 to 10 p.m.. Read More…
NEMPAC Student Performances on the Prado – June 6th
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center’s annual student recital on the Prado will be on Sunday afternoon, June 6th at 2pm & 4pm right in front of the NEMPAC building. Audience members should bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. The recital is generously sponsored by State Representative Aaron Michlewitz. We’ll Read More…
2010 North End Feast Schedule
June 6, 2010 – Santa Maria Di Anzano 2:00 Procession only – Hanover & Prince Streets (Click for feast website.) June 13, 2010 – Saint Anthony of Padua 2:00 Procession – St. Leonard Church start (Hanover & Prince Streets) 4:00pm Blessing of the Children (Nazzaro playground with food/drink) June 27, 2010 – Society of Saint Read More…











