A replica of the L’Hermione, the three-masted, 216-foot, 32-gun frigate that carried Lafayette to America in 1780, will arrive in Boston at Rowes Wharf during the morning of July 11th with tours and events on Saturday and Sunday. Hermione Voyage commemorates the Marquis de Lafayette’s voyage to the United States in 1780. In support of the American Read More…
It’s the classic New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox rivalry, over dinner in Boston’s North End. The comedic short film “27” is now available for online viewing (embedded above) featuring Tony and Carmine, two stubborn Italian-American cousins, and a hot-ticket waitress named Angela. Locals will recognize the setting as Gennaro’s 5 North Square restaurant branded as Vito’s for the film. Read More…
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) soared to new heights with their stunningly beautiful rendition of Puccini’s “La Bohème” in Faneuil Hall, The Great Hall. The Opera was presented on June 25th, 26th, and 27th with a free community performance at St. Stephen’s Church on Sunday, June 28th. The reviews are in and they Read More…
Here are some photos of the fireworks as seen from the North End and downtown rooftops. After the first few minutes, most of the fireworks were unfortunately engulfed by black smoke. Some folks would also say they were obscured by the selection of pop music this year. All in all, it was still a great show. Read More…
July 4th began with official celebrations and a parade of marching units from City Hall Plaza to the Old State House. The Declaration of Independence was read by Captain Commanding Domenic Previte of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company at the Old State House balcony, from which the Declaration of Independence was first read to Bostonians in Read More…
Please join NEMPAC for our Summer Fun Music Workshops on the Prado this Summer! Please see the attached flyer for details & schedule for the Thursday Afternoon, free workshops on the Prado, funded by Mayor Martin J Walsh and the BCYF Summer Fun Grant Program. Contact program administrator with any questions: Rebecca Rapoport-Cole, rrc@nempacboston.org
Photos by Gerri Paladino July 4th holiday festivities kicked-off with the 34th annual Boston Harborfest at Faneuil Hall Marketplace on Thursday, July 2nd. Boston Harborfest is a five-day festival with over 200 activities celebrating American Independence and honoring the city’s colonial roots. Mayor Walsh was out of town, but other city officials were joined by Commander Sean Kearns, Read More…
A highlight of this year’s FOCCP Independence Day celebration was the Bubble Guy, who makes really, really big bubbles to the delight of all. David Arnold captures the bubblicious action in this video.
NEMPAC is partnering once again with the Mayor’s Office of Special Events this summer season to bring this exciting music program to Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park and it is FREE to the community. The series is being generously supported by many exceptional sponsors. Audiences can look forward to an appealing array of music genres and Read More…
Due to the rain on Sunday, the NEMPAC Opera Project production of La Bohéme will be moved inside to St. Stephen’s Church at 401 Hanover Street, Boston’s North End at 7pm. The community outreach performance was originally set to be outside at Christopher Columbus Park. The singers and full orchestra look forward to welcoming you to Read More…
Boston Community Collaborative’s end of session/end of school year production was performed at the Boston Harbor Community Church on Sunday to a full, and enthusiastic house! The play was followed by a pizza party at a local playground. The party was to celebrate these wonderful performers, and a fantastic year of programming at the St Read More…
The feast day of Saint Anthony was celebrated Sunday by devotees processing through the streets of Boston’s North End. The statue of the Saint Anthony of Padua left from Saint Leonard Church for an all day march to the sounds of the North End Marching Band. June 13th marks the death of Saint Anthony and is recognized as the Feast Read More…