The North End has always had more than its share of characters, unique individuals who stood out from the crowd and charted their own course through life. That’s one of the reasons living here was so interesting. One of my personal favorites is Rosaria DiFinizio, a lovely and talented lady who grew up on Battery Read More…
Do you like Shakespeare, but sometimes wish you had a viewing guide? Do you like joining your fellow adults for an evening of wine, dessert, and Shakespearean insight? Did you enjoy last year’s 50 Shades of Shakespeare at the Improv Asylum? Come join NEMPAC at Café Paradiso for two evenings of Shakespearean camaraderie, libations, and Read More…
“Live By Night,” a new Ben Affleck film, will shoot scenes next week in Boston’s North End, around the area of Margaret and Prince Streets. Assistant Location Manager, Greg Chiodo, presented the plans to the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) for the Warner Bros., Kiki Tree Pictures film. (See meeting video above.) Taking place during Read More…
The North End Historical Society would like to gain your support for a new documentary about the vibrant Italian-American community that has called the North End of Boston home for well over 100 years. This unique film is narrated by the North End’s own Stephen Passacantilli and based on interviews with North Enders and their descendants Read More…
It is with great pleasure and gratitude that Boston Community Collaborative (BCC) congratulates MISS INGRID OSLUND for a BRILLIANT JOB on the production of her NEW play, The Olympus Complex. The original play by Ms. Oslund, produced by BCC, was performed last weekend, on Friday and Saturday nights, at the Boston Harbor Community Church on Read More…
North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) held its annual Community Halloween Party Saturday night on the Prado. Of course, there was great music, games, craft tables and plenty of pizza from Regina’s and Pushcart. Photos by Matt Conti.
Everyone had a great time at Boston Community Collaborative’s 3rd Annual Halloween Bash! Held on Friday October 23 at West End Johnnie’s, this year’s party was generously sponsored by an anonymous good friend of BCC. Guests were treated to an incredible dinner and GREAT music by The Moldy Suitcases from New Bedford. (Photos by Becca Read More…
Calling all witches, superheros and ghosts, NEMPAC will be your fun host! Please join us for our 9th Annual Halloween Party on the Prado from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on October 31st for games, crafts, music and pizza! Families are welcome to join us post Trick-or-Treating with NEWMA. Pizza will be served starting at 5:30 p.m. Thank you to Read More…
North End families came out on Saturday for the annual Halloween Children’s Party, sponsored by the Madonna Della Cava Society and City of Boston Special Events. Leading the parade were members from the Saint Alfio’s Band with music selections ranging from Mickey Mouse, When Saints Come Marching In and, of course, the Italian feast procession favorites. Read More…
Take a look inside this North End courtyard at Webster Place, off Fleet St., where longtime owner Marguerite Buonopane has decorated it with a spectacular Fall season display. The courtyard has gained a following over the years with many residents and visitors stopping by to take photos of the display featuring Halloween pumpkins, gourds, scarecrows, haystacks, corn stalks Read More…
Re-live the 2015 North End Columbus Day parade in this video on the BNN TV website. Hosting the broadcast are North Enders, Dan Toscano, Toni Gilardi with on the street interviews by Sal Bartolo. The broadcast provides end-to-end coverage of the parade held on Sunday, October 11, 2015. [button link=”http://bnntv.org/vod/parades-festivals/2015-columbus-day-parade” size=”large” color=”red”]Watch the 2015 North Read More…
It was a beautiful Fall day for Pumpkin Painting on the Prado with NEMPAC. Many families came out on Tuesday, Oct 20th for another year of community fun and creativity! Thanks to our awesome volunteers for all of their help with this event, especially the YMCA Teens, Michael Letchfield, Dianne Royle, Maddie Health and Riley Read More…