Notices went up today around the neighborhood indicating that filming for “The Town” is completed in the North End. Let’s hope the movie turns out great! Here’s the notice: October 25th 2009 Dear Neighbors, We have completed our filming in the North End and we would like to thank you for your patience and cooperation. Read More…
From NEMPAC (North End Music and Performing Arts Center): PAINTING PUMPKINS ON THE PRADO Thursday, 10/22 3-5pm Here’s the details: Who: You and your kid(s) What: Painting Pumpkins on the Prado When: Thursday, 10/22, 3 ish – 5 ish Where: The Prado, right outside the NEMPAC bldg Why: Just for fun. Suggested donation $5/kid. Let Read More…
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The first annual North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) Film & Music Festival will feature a collection of performances from North End/Waterfront residents. The festival will screen a short film entitled “Viva! Saint Agrippina Di Mineo” that documents the Saint Agrippina Feast, owner of the Wild Goose and North End resident, Sal D’Girolamo, plays the lead role in short film The Audition, and North End musicians Jeremy Sazranzo, Gary Fieldman and Sandro Carella will perform in the band, Crosstown. The event will take place this Thursday, October 22nd at 7:00pm at the Hard Rock Café Boston located on 22-24 Clinton St.
Along with the above performances of North End/Waterfront residents, there will be seven other short films screened at the festival and there will also be two other musical performances from jazz musician, Harvey Diamond, and NEMPAC Instructor, Greg de Bourgknecht. Along with the film screenings and musical performances, the event will include question & answer sessions with the filmmakers, cast and crew and there will be a special guest appearances from local filmmakers, Dave McGlaughlin and Frank Ciotta.
Tickets for the event can be purchased at the door with cash or credit card for $10 or they can be purchased in advance by calling NEMPAC at (617) 227-2270. All proceeds from tickets sales will go directly toward supporting NEMPAC’s mission of providing affordable arts-related programming to residents of the North End/Waterfront and the surrounding neighborhoods. There will also be a cash bar and full food menu available for purchase. If you would like additional information about the event, please contact Jonathan Sproul at (617)519 -3106 or via email at jonathansproul@gmail.com.
Like a houseguest that was fun the first few days, but doesn’t seem to leave, “The Town” movie production will be filming again in the North End from October 20th through the 26rd. Below is the letter with street closings that is being handed out. In case you missed it, here’s a link to the Read More…
From NEMPAC: Holy Cannoli! 😉 NEMPAC’s offering of Children’s Italian is a go – it will begin Tuesday, 10/20: Children’s Italian Using an immersion technique children learn Italian by listening and repeating words and phrases as they engage in craft projects and sing along activities. Tuesdays 4:00 – 4:45 pm, ages 4 – 7 Location: Read More…
Photo gallery of the Columbus Day Parade in the North End. (Photos courtesy of Jason Aluia and the Columbus Day Committee) Click here to see the entire photo gallery
BostonTweet sent out this distant video of the helicopter landing on the Zakim Bridge. The stunt was part of the filming of Tom Cruise’s film, formerly called “Wichita.” The shot closed the bridge for 2 hours on Sunday.
NECN’s coverage of the Columbus Day Parade: Adam Gaffin at Universal Hub also has a nice spread of photos. Send your photos and videos to info@northendwaterfront.com.
The North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) will host its first annual Short Film Festival on Thursday, October 22nd at 7:00pm at the Hard Rock Café Boston located on 22-24 Clinton St. This unique event seeks to attract Boston residents, local artists, filmmakers and students. The NEMPAC Short Film Festival’s Selection Committee reviewed Read More…
“The Town” film production is looking for “extras” around the neighborhood to be in the film that is currently shooting in the North End. Some neighborhood kids have already been selected. If you are interested, contact Patrick Mignano, Location Manager at (617) 519-1545.
The Columbus Day Parade is on Sunday, October 11th in the North End. The parade alternates every year between East Boston and the North End. The parade starts at 1pm at City Hall Plaza and will end around Endicott Street at approximately 2pm. Here is how the route will go: 1:00pm City Hall Plaza – Read More…
Here are a couple of pictures from today’s shooting of “The Town” on Salem Street. More at A Different Perspective. (Send in your pictures or videos to info@northendwaterfront.org.)