It was a packed event at the sold-out fundraiser for the Friends of the North End Branch Library held on Wednesday night at the Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel. There was a silent auction with signed books by local authors about subjects ranging from cooking, neighborhood history to sports legends. Entertainment was provided by NEMPAC’s cello Read More…
Stephen Puleo, author of Dark Tide and Boston Italians, has started previewing his upcoming fourth book called A City So Grand, the Rise of an American Metropolis, Boston 1850-1900. “As the title indicates, the book looks at Boston’s transformation during the second half of the nineteenth century, from a “large town” to a world-class city Read More…
NEMPAC’s (North End Music & Performing Arts Center) Rock band will be having a free show on Thursday night, February 18th at the Living Room on Atlantic Avenue. They will play a few songs, then hang out with the fans. This will be your chance to ask about the secrets of their rockingness. Bring a Read More…
Boston Public Library|North End – 25 Parmenter St. Events for February 3 – 13 Mon Feb 8 11:00 am Films for Children On Mondays, come and watch children films at the North End library. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled. Tue Feb 9 Read More…
A Message from John “JR” Romano, NEMPAC President: NEMPAC’s talented Music Instructors are donating their time to offer this concert to raise money for scholarships for those young children who cannot afford to take music lessons. NEMPAC strives to offer music for everyone and this is your way to help us help those who cannot Read More…
Once again THANKS to TD Garden Neighborhood Charities, North End Against Drugs is able to offer tickets to the following special event: Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate! It’s one colossal party on ice, with all your favorite Disney friends! Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they celebrate a Very Merry Unbirthday Party with Read More…
Diverse and high energy jazz in a night to benefit the earthquake victims of Haiti. All proceeds for this concert will go directly to Habitat For Humanity International Disaster Response, and a speaker from this organization will speak about their efforts. Come early, eat and drink, enjoy the music and learn more about your positive Read More…
Citi Performing Arts Center City Spotlights Neighborhood Ensembles (4 Boston neighborhoods, including North End) Are you between the ages of 11 and adult? Want to work with the largest theatre in Boston to help shine a spotlight on your community? Interested in having fun and performing on the Shubert Theatre stage? Citi Performing Arts Center Read More…
Ciao a Tutti!! There are 3 separate courses being offered at Caffe Paradiso on Hanover Street beginning soon that are dedicated solely to “Independent and Proficient” speakers of Italian. The courses are as follows: 1. Intermediate (B2) – Literature and Advanced Grammar 1 (Thursday evenings) 2. Upper Intermediate (C1) – Literature and Advanced Grammar 2 Read More…
The following is a commentary that appeared in condensed form in the January 22, 2010 edition of the Boston Business Journal. The full version is reproduced below. Room 801: Losing Sleep Over Boston’s Board of Appeals It’s a nondescript room with the ambience of a missile silo on the 8th floor of Boston City Hall. Read More…
Coro-Dante is New England’s all Italian repertoire four-part chorus. The chorus’ purpose is to promote Italian language and culture through singing Italian music. Rehearsals for their Spring concerts are starting on Monday, January 25 at 7pm. Individuals are invited to join. Rehearsals take place each Monday evening at the Dante Alighieri Society, 41 Hamphire Street, Read More…