Arts & Culture People

North End Resident, Jen Royle, Competes on ABC’s “The Taste”

Three-year North End resident Jen Royle along with French Chef Ludo Lefebvre’s four-member team will be appearing on ABC’s popular show “The Taste” this Thursday, January 1 at 8 p.m. Now in it’s third season, this is the fourth episode of a seven-episode Prime Time series. Jen began her quest to compete and possibly win Read More…

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Friends of the North End Celebrate a Feast of Seven Fishes

The Friends of the North End celebrated their Christmas with a feast of 7 fishes. The sumptuous meal was prepared by Vito Aluia, Joe Blazo, Pat Reppucci and Paul Lavecchia shown pictured below. They were ably assisted by Libby Federico, Sam Viscione, Frank Marino, Joe Ferullo and expedited by Richie “Duffle Bags” Delliago. The Dabene Read More…

Arts & Culture Event Notices

St. Leonard Choral Society Christmas Concert on December 20th at Sacred Heart Church

The St. Leonard Choral Society is having its annual Christmas Concert this year on December 20, 2014, at 6PM, at Sacred Heart Church (North Square) in Boston’s North End. Tickets $10 at the door, in advance at the parish office or online (new!). Coffee and dolci following the performance. Find out more about the Saint Leonard Read More…

Arts & Culture Community

Happy Holiday’s from NEMPAC Executive Director, Sherri Snow

During the holiday season, The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) embraces the festive spirit of our community. On behalf of NEMPAC, we wish you all a very Happy Holiday and Happy New Year 2015! It has been a busy few weeks with many activities from the FOCCP Annual Trellis Lighting to the Read More…

Arts & Culture Community

Nazzaro Art Work at City Hall

The Nazzaro Center art students, under the direction of art instructor Josephine Lepore, were participants in this year’s Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest for 2014-15.  Overseen by Mary DiMasi and Tyler Keegan, Boston area officials, the Boston Host Lions Club sponsored this contest and more than 50 students of the Nazzaro Center in all age groups over a period of 6 Read More…

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Helicopter Santa and 44th Annual North End Christmas Parade [Photos]

It was a clear blue sky when Santa arrived by helicopter on Sunday afternoon to kick off the 44th Annual North End Christmas Parade. There was fun for all ages with three marching bands playing holiday music as the parade moved from the North End Park on the waterfront into the neighborhood streets. Costumed characters took pictures Read More…

Arts & Culture Community Government Photos & Videos

Scene in the Neighborhood: NEMPAC Students Perform at ABCD Center

Students from the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) performed last week at the North End / West End ABCD Neighborhood Service Center. The students are shown here with Meghan Denenberg and Lisa Ayres. Photo courtesy of @ABCDBoston.

Arts & Culture

Stitched in Time – Historic North End / Waterfront Wall Hanging

Stitching together the North End and Waterfront neighborhood in the late 1970’s, a large group of North End women created this phenomenal 12′ x 12′ wall hanging, recently on display at the North Bennet Street School and previously at Boston City Hall. Featuring historic and contemporary images from the community, the quilt-like artwork highlights our shared history Read More…

Arts & Culture

Photo Gallery: NEMPAC Private Music Students Recital

Family and friends gathered at St. Stephen’s Church for the NEMPAC Private Music Students Recital. Pride and joy filled the air as each student presented their special song – a splendid array of performances! The NEMPAC Private Music Instruction program offers students of all ages and stages a chance to learn an instrument of their Read More…

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North End Beautification Committee Hosts Christmas Tree Celebration

Kicking off a night of holiday events, the North End Beautification Committee brought Christmas to the corner of Hanover and Cross Streets with a tree lighting celebration featuring carolers and hot chocolate from Caffe Paradiso. The kids at Saint John School were on hand with a huge bake sale as the NEMPAC carolers entertained the crowd Read More…