The Community Church of Boston and the Sacco & Vanzetti Memorial Society invites community members to attend their virtual commemoration on August 22 at 7 p.m. Sacco and Vanzetti were arrested 100 years ago on April 15, 1920 and executed seven years later, on August 23, 1927. This Sunday will mark the 93rd anniversary of Read More…
Black Lives Matter has ignited public conversation about racial equity and justice. Public monuments have become lightning rods as people take issue with the messages some convey about who we are as a nation and a people. As calls for the removal of public monuments intensify, what questions should we be asking of ourselves? What Read More…
To commemorate the battle where USS Constitution got its name of “Old Ironsides,” USS Constitution will host a ceremony that will include a 21-gun salute, viewable from outside the ship and on Facebook live, Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. The full series of live events will run approximately one hour and will include a 21-gun Read More…
The Wharf District Council will host their August meeting on Tuesday, August 18 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. virtually on Zoom. See the full agenda and Zoom login information posted below. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/94143292431?pwd=OGlQYjhxWDR4UTRWOHJMUnk5NHZZZz09 Meeting ID: 941 4329 2431 Passcode: 950393 One tap mobile: +13017158592,,94143292431# US (Germantown) +13126266799,,94143292431# US (Chicago) Dial by your location: Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, August 13, 2020 beginning at 7:00 PM. The agenda, as well as Zoom login information, may be found below. Zoom and Dial In Details Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85148024878 Meeting ID: 851 4802 4878 One tap mobile+19292056099,,85148024878# +13017158592,,85148024878#
The Fisherman’s Feast would have taken place this weekend, August 13-16, 2020, in the streets of the North End. As with all of the feasts, the COVID-19 pandemic has canceled the 110th annual street festival. La Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca Society has arranged for commemoration in Boston’s North End, including several virtual events. Follow Read More…
Join the North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) on Thursday, August 13th via Zoom from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST for a “Director’s Roundtable” as part of the “Ask An Expert” Series. Hosts Alexandra Alene Dietrich and Heather Gallagher will welcome directors Adrienne Boris, Rebecca Miller Kratzer, Roxana Myrrhum, and Nathan Troup. Read More…
Boston Art Commission’s monthly meeting is next Tuesday, August 11 from 4-6 p.m., and it will include public testimony on the Christopher Columbus statue (among other agenda items). The BAC will then vote on whether to formally review the artwork, and begin a process similar to what was done for Emancipation Group. The head of Christopher Columbus Read More…
Join the North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) on Friday, August 14th via Zoom at 6 p.m. for the community favorite open mic night emceed by Educational Programs Director Allie Meek-Carufel and sponsored by Senator Joe Boncore. This free virtual event is open to all ages and levels! Email ameek@nempacboston.org by Wednesday, August 12th at 6p.m. Read More…
by Francine Capodilupo Gannon Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Girl Friends of the North End get together will NOT be held this September 2020. Instead, we look forward to seeing everyone in September, 2021 when we shall celebrate our Tenth Annual Girl Friends of the North End gathering. In the interim, please Read More…
Join District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards on Friday, July 24, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. for her North End Coffee Hour at Caffe Dello Sport, 308 Hanover Street. Say hello and share your questions, comments, and concerns. Coffee Hours aim to increase engagement between City Hall and community members in order to address Read More…
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) brings back their virtual Open Mic Night this Friday, July 24 at 6 p.m. A beloved community event during the daunting time of COVID-19, it has brought together wonderful members of the community, including students, faculty, and friends of NEMPAC sharing their love of music. This event is Read More…