The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum opened a newly expanded exhibit on Monday displaying a vial of tea believed to be from the Boston Tea Party, dating all the way back to December 16, 1773. This new exhibit incorporating the tea, in conjunction with the last known surviving tea chest from The Boston Tea Read More…
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) presented a lovely, sold-out evening of opera and music theatre songs about “Amore” at Lucia’s Ristorante on Sunday, February 11th. Guests enjoyed a delicious three course meal, including the beautifully crafted heart-shaped homemade ravioli’s, paired with stunning vocals presented by the four professional singers. Song favorites Read More…
The first annual Tunnel of Love opened on Saturday at Columbus Park, transforming the iconic trellis on the waterfront into Boston’s Valentine’s Day destination. Each end of the trellis features a heart-shaped entrance, with five-foot-tall, handmade “conversation hearts” lining the walkway. The concept and artwork was created by the The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, led by Read More…
by Romano “Mano” Schreiber The North End Marching Band has announced its busy 2018 calendar. We will be performing at six North End feasts and processions in Boston, including Madonna di Anzano, Padre Pio, Madonna del Gracie, St. Joseph, St. Agrippina and Fisherman’s Feast. [See the full 2018 North End feast schedule.] In addition, the Read More…
Disney’s Moana voyages onto the ice for the first time as Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream, produced by Feld Entertainment Inc., brings courage and adventure to hometowns across North America. Hosts Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse bring audiences on an expedition across raging seas and snow-covered mountains in this action-packed extravaganza when beloved Read More…
Boston Edition of U.S. Constitution Printed for First Time in 231 Years See rare printing of the Federal Convention at the Printing Office of Edes & Gill Gary Gregory, print master and founder of the Printing Office of Edes & Gill at Old North Church & Historic Site has printed the Boston edition of the Read More…
This year’s grant funding by the Boston Cultural Council will go to 181 arts organizations, including four operating in the North End and Downtown Waterfront community. A total of $472,955 in funding is being provided by the City of Boston and Mass Cultural Council to support cultural projects. In the local North End / Waterfront area, grant Read More…
VALENTINE’S “AMORE” OPERA DINNER & CONCERT by North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) Date/Time: Sunday, February 11, 5 pm to 7 pm Location/Venue: Lucia Ristorante, 415 Hanover St, North End, Boston, MA 02113 Always a NEMPAC favorite, we invite you to join us for our 7th annual love-themed ‘Amore’ opera dinner and concert. Read More…
Could there be a more perfect collection than the six concertos known as the Brandenburgs? The Handel and Haydn Society continues its 2017-18 Season with a program of the Bach Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1-6 on Friday, February 16, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at Sanders Theatre in Cambridge, MA followed by performances on Saturday, February 17 Read More…
Boston Lyric Opera just released new details about its Spring 2018 Season. The upcoming season will include a new production of theater-staple The Threepenny Opera helmed in March by rising LA-based director James Darrah, and a first-time pairing/blending of two Leonard Bernstein works, Trouble in Tahiti and Arias and Barcarolles. Trouble in Tahiti / Arias and Barcarolles will be Read More…
Anna Rocca, Associate Professor of French & Italian at Salem State University, will introduce the 2012 film “Il Sole Dentro” (“The Sun Inside”) at this year’s annual Pirandello Society’s Italian film screening. The film, directed by Paolo Bianchini, is the story of two journeys – one true, the other imagined – and both extraordinary. Coffee Read More…
A while ago I wrote a column about the Jewish North End and this is a follow up to that article. Today’s picture was taken on Salem Street in 1909. It shows a young Italian boy calling up to some Jewish neighbors offering to light their stove fires. It’s a Saturday morning, the first day of the Read More…