Shown above are pictures from 2017 Feast of Madonna Della Cava in Boston’s North End. (More photos) The Madonna Della Cava Society of Boston’s North End held their 97th annual feast on the weekend of August 11-13, 2017. The society honors Maria SS Della Cava, Principal Patron of Pietraperzia, Sicily. Her image was rediscovered miraculously in Read More…
NEMPAC wrapped up another successful summer this week after hosting six summer workshops! In addition to the popular Music Theatre Workshops and the Meet the Instruments Workshop NEMPAC added two new programs, Youth Improv and Broadway Bootcamp Workshops. The Youth Improv Workshop, in collaboration with the Improv Asylum, gave students the opportunity to fine-tune their Read More…
The 103rd Feast of Saint Agrippina di Mineo opened on Thursday night marking the start of the 2017 feasts in Boston’s North End. After a dedication, blessing and unveiling, the children’s procession led the way on Hanover Street followed by the large statue of Saint Agrippina to the Greenway before returning to her new weekend Read More…
This week, Boston was visited by a number of characters from movies, video games, and comics. The 5th annual Boston Comic Con Parade and contest was held on Thursday, August 3rd at Faneuil Hall. The event is a preview of what is to come on August 11th – 13th when Boston Comic Con takes place. Read More…
Societa San Giuseppe di Riesi held their annual procession to honor the popular Saint Joseph on Sunday afternoon. Carrying the St. Joseph statue through the streets of Boston’s North End, the group was accompanied by the the North End Marching Band and the Northeast Italian-American Band. Enjoy these photos from the day. See the North End Feast Schedule for the dates of upcoming Read More…
The next time you walk under the trellis in Christopher Columbus Park, look up. A sculpture called “Changing Course” is being installed on the underside of trellis along the waterfront. It consists of hundreds of plastic water bottles collected in just two months from residents and businesses in the North End and Waterfront, painted and Read More…
The crescent garden is gorgeous, as is the rose garden. Your work and what you organize in the park is such a blessing to so many. Very inspirational. Kerry Ann Mendez Kerry Ann Mendez, a nationally known, award winning garden educator, book author, and design consultant recently visited Christopher Columbus Park and gave a presentation at Read More…
Gallery at 249 A Street is set to premier Bejeweled, a new exhibit of works by Paola Savarino, to honor her memory and legacy not only as a creative force, but also as an accomplished advocate for affordable live/work space for artists in the City of Boston. Sponsored by 249 A Street Artists Cooperative, Gallery Read More…
Boston Community Collaborative is thrilled that it’s North End Movie Nights are off to a fabulous start! Movies are shown on the white part of the Italian Flag on the wall of Prince Street Park/Defilippo Playground/The Gassy. Activities start at about 6, Regina Pizza comes at 7 and movies are shown at “dark o’clock’. This Read More…
Huzzah! The USS Constitution will float again on July 23rd after two years in dry dock for restoration. The National Parks of Boston in the Charlestown Navy Yard will celebrate Constitution’s much-anticipated return to the water on Sunday, 7/23 from 9AM to midnight. There will be free family-friendly activities throughout the Navy Yard from 4PM to 8PM as Dry Dock 1 begins to flood. Read More…
The North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) provided another free concert Thursday on the Prado (Paul Revere Mall) as a part of their Free Summer Concert Series. REVMA performed traditional Greek music for all to enjoy. Free arts and crafts were also provided by North End Against Drugs. To start the night off, Read More…
The Society of San Rocco held their annual procession on Sunday, July 16, 2017 through the streets of Boston’s North End. Traditional music was played by the Roma Band and Northeast Italian Band. The Story of Saint Rocco – Saint Rocco was born into an aristocratic French family. He turned away from his worldly inheritance and status, giving Read More…