This invitation for short film/musical act submittals comes from Jon Sproul, Board of Directors, NEMPAC: On behalf of the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC), I would like to invite you to submit a short film or musical act to the NEMPAC Film and Music Night. The NEMPAC Film and Music Night will Read More…
With the MassPike’s decision expected on August 20th, the Boston Museum is continuing its aggressive push for public support. The organization has signed up some headline names to support its proposed project for Parcel 9 (Haymarket/Blackstone St). See the NECN video for more. Related Articles: BRA’s Comment Letter on Parcel 9 (Haymarket/Blackstone St) BRA Favors Read More…
Have you ever noticed the historic markers around town? There actually is a database and the Paul Revere House marker was recently updated. The online citizen-kept website is called the Historical Marker Database. Click here to see the updated marker page for Paul Revere’s House From the marker: “In recognition of the national significance of Read More…
Just walking around town close to Faneuil Hall, I was trampled by tourists. Sure, it is the peak summer season, but it just seemed “monumental”, which reminded me of a recent survey of national destinations. A few weeks ago, neighbor Ann Pistorio handed me a USA Today article referencing a Forbes Traveler national survey of Read More…
“We hear: … that location scouts for the new Ben Affleck heist flick, “The Town,” have been scoping out banks in the North End as locations for possible robbery scenes in the upcoming made-in-Boston movie. North End real estate baron Matteo Gallo has been showing them around and we hear the flashy-dressing bon vivant is Read More…
You may have noticed a flurry of activity going on at 585 Commercial Street. This time, it isn’t a new development project on the drawing board, but a big-budget movie. The vacant building has been leased for at least six months to serve as offices for 20st Century Fox’s “Wichita” starring Tom Cruise and Cameron Read More…
Lots of folks sitting out at Christopher Columbus Park tonight for the Waterfront Performing Arts series of Tuesday concerts. Tonight was disco night with Soul City. For a taste of what you missed, click this link to their video. This brochure also has a schedule of upcoming arts related events sponsored by the City of Boston. Read More…
Here is the official flyer as a pdf file. The schedule is also shown below and on our Calendar page. North End Against Drugs, Inc. and The Nazzaro Center Invite you to the 20th Annual North End Family Pride Week Sunday, August 2nd – Sunday, August 9th Sun, August 2nd FAMILY MASS SACRED HEART CHURCH, Read More…
Sophia Anderson, presented this week to NEWRA’s ZLC (Zoning, Licensing & Construction) committee, to provide information on her Fortune Teller application in advance of a NEWRA vote on August 13th. Ms. Anderson is proposing to open a business on the second floor of 216 Hanover Street, above Dolce Vita. Hours of operation will be from Read More…
Courtesy of the Bunker Hill Community College Art Gallery: These photographic images of Boston’s North End come from former N.E. and current Revere resident Valerie Garofalo Jackiewicz currently on view in “The ART from ALUM” exhibit at the Bunker Hill Community College Art Gallery through Aug. 15th. *Valerie Garofalo Jackiewicz at the recent Artists’ Reception Read More…
It was 40 years ago in the summer of 1969 … a very memorable time: Apollo 11 Moon Landing (link to video report by Walter Cronkite) Woodstock (link to ABC News video of reminiscing) Brian Adams – Summer of 1969 (not actually “from” 1969 … nonetheless, a link to music video) But it was also Read More…
Alex Goldfeld will launch his new book about the North End this week at the Old North Church on Wednesday, July 22 at 6:30 pm. The book is titled, North End: A Brief History of Boston’s Oldest Neighborhood. The author will share a few stories from his history of the North End followed by Q&A Read More…