Happy Chinese New Year! The lions and dragons were out on Sunday, March 1st for the annual festivities in Boston’s Chinatown. Depending on who you ask, it is either the year of the sheep, goat or ram. Traditional lion dancers paraded through the streets, helping to drive away the evil spirits and bring good luck for the new year. The lion Read More…
Arts & Culture
10 Things to Know About the Echelman Sculpture on the Greenway
May 2015 update: See photos of the installed Echelman Sculpture in this post. [hr] The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy is building on its reputation for bringing unique public art to the parks with the Echelman floating sculpture set to premier this Spring. The artwork will be suspended by ropes over the Greenway park across from the Intercontinental Hotel. Details of the Read More…
Tote Bag Design Contest for Friends of the North End Library
Tote Bag Design Contest!!! Eligible Participants: Kids ages 6 – 13 years old are invited to submit a design for the Friends of the North End Library Branch’s first Tote Bag Design Contest! Theme: Let your imagination run wild! As long as it is has a library, North End, or literary theme, feel free to Read More…
THE FENCE Call for Submissions; Special North End Edition
You probably have seen THE FENCE on the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway along Parcel 12, between Quincy Market and the North End. Now in its third year, the 800 foot-long FENCE is part of an annual series of outdoor photographic exhibitions in a growing list of cities (Brooklyn, Atlanta, Houston and Boston). On the Greenway, there is Read More…
Artist Sokoloff Finds Stella Restaurant on Fleet Street and Introduces New Collages
Contemporary artist, Ed Sokoloff, has finally found the logo and original menu for Stella Restaurant, formerly on Fleet Street in Boston’s North End. This was a “missing piece” in his famous North End restaurant collage project. Ed reports that he is planning an update of the North End collage soon. Shown here are portions of the menu Read More…
February School Vacation Programs at the Paul Revere House
The following is a list of programs scheduled for February School Vacation courtesy of the Paul Revere House: This year during February Vacation we are offering a real mix of old and new activities on our site and are cosponsoring a concert at Old South Meeting House, all are designed to appeal to families of mixed ages and interests! Read More…
The Haymarket Project: Part IV – Fall
The fourth and final part of The Haymarket Project covers the Fall season with stories from the diverse vendors in Boston’s Haymarket. This episode includes interviews with: Roy Fournier, Harry’s Cheese and Cold Cuts Alyssa “Sina” Chhim Jonathan Chhim Scott Lampert The year-long project captures the varying atmosphere of each season at the market taking viewers on Read More…
North End Native, Al Natale, Lends Scholarship Support to Musicians at Berklee
Albert A. Natale grew up in the North End of Boston, where he played the trumpet in his school band. After high school, he went on to play professionally and soon joined the RKO Theatre house band in Boston. From there, his career took him Philadelphia, New York and beyond to work with many of Read More…
North Ender a Finalist in “The Taste”
North End resident Jen Royle put all the ingredients together to capture a spot in the finals of ABC Channel 5 “The Taste”. Jen avoided elimination by impressing the judges with her bite, although having some thoughts that her presentation wasn’t spicy enough. Jen, a sports reporter for the Herald, is a great competitor and Read More…
NEMPAC Concert: “I Have a Dream…” – A Night to Remember
On a bitterly cold night, familiar and new friends of NEMPAC ventured out to experience a powerfully moving concert at the North Bennet Street School entitled “I Have a Dream…” in celebration of Martin Luther King Day. Artistic Director Christina Wright-Ivanova, pianist, was joined by four exceptional artists, Stephen Marotto, cello; Jessica Nicolet, soprano; Kristin Read More…
North End Competitor Moves on in “The Taste” Competition
North End resident Jen Royle has taken the next step forward competing in ABC Channel 5 “The Taste” show. She moves onto the next segment of the popular food show scheduled for Thursday, January 15 at 8pm. Her Team Ludo lost their first group challenge of the season last Thursday night during Episide 5 of “The Read More…
NEMPAC American Music Concert “I have a Dream….” January 16th, 2015
The North End Performing Arts Winter Concert Series presents a special American Music concert, ‘I have a Dream…’, in celebration of Martin Luther King Day on Friday, January 16th, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. This concert will celebrate the multiple dimensions of American identity through a musical look at different aspects of the American dream. It will showcase Read More…