The soggy weather did not dampen the festive mood at the seventh annual holiday lighting of Christopher Columbus Park’s signature trellises on Monday night. An enthusiastic and surprisingly large crowd showed up to enjoy the festivities. The annual holiday lighting display, sponsored by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park and the Boston Parks and Recreation Read More…
Trumpets will sound in the North End as the Old North Church holds its annual Christmas concert at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13, at 195 Salem Street. The concert will highlight J.S. Bach’s masterpiece, Magnificat. The Old North Chamber Singers and Players will also perform works by Dietrich Buxtehude (Das Neugebor’ne [sic] Kindelein) and Read More…
Tom Cruise posted a thank you note on his blog to the people of Boston now that he has completed filming here for his movie, “Knight & Day” (formerly Wichita). Unlike “The Town”, Cruise’s movie had minimal impact on the North End/Waterfront, mostly relating to the closing of the streets coming in and out of Read More…
Saint Agrippina di Mineo Benefit Society 15th Annual Christmas Program for North End Children Sunday, December 13th from 12-2 p.m. Saint Agrippina’s Chapel, 459 Hanover Street in the North End of Boston All who wish to attend please call 617-363-2678 between November 21st and December 6th. To confirm you must supply your child’s age, gender, Read More…
North End Branch Library Holiday Open House Saturday December 5th 12-3 p.m. Free and Open to the Public Featuring the music of Al Natale’s Band Refreshments Raffle! 25 Parmenter Street Boston, MA 02113
It is always interesting to see how others view the neighborhood. In a recent visit, Lee, from the blog “A Day Not Wasted” captures some terrific vistas of the waterfront, Christopher Columbus Park and North End architecture. Click here to see the blog post.
The CORO-DANTE will be having two Christmas concerts this year on December 5th and 6th. Please save the dates! ITALIAN CAROL SING Saturday December 5, 2009, 6:15 p.m. Nazzaro Community Center 30 North Bennet Street North End, directly behind St. Leonard’s Church CANTATA OF RESPIGHI’S ITALIAN NATIVITY “LAUDA”WITH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA AND SOLOISTS Sunday December 6, Read More…
UNFORTUNATELY, WE HAVE MISSED AN IMPORTANT PIECE IN OUR NORTH END FILMING AND WE ARE REQUIRED TO FILM ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH FROM 11AM TO 4PM. STREETS WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS. BOSTON POLICE OFFICERS WILL PERFORM INTERMITTANT TRAFFIC CONTROL. FILMING LOCATIONS: CORNER OF SALEM STREET AND PARMENTER STREET CORNER OF NORTH MARGIN Read More…
Christopher Columbus Park 6th Gala Fundraising Celebration Friday November 13, 2009 7:00pm to 11:00pm Boston Marriott Long Wharf Cocktail Reception, Dinner, Silent Auction & Dancing to “Stardust Band” The Gala is the major fundraiser of the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, which is an all-volunteer neighborhood group that: – Funds the Annual Trellis Lights – Read More…
A standing room only crowd filled the Hard Rock Café for the first annual North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) Film & Music Festival. As a testament to the strength of the North End community, North End Residents, elected officials, such as Aaron Michlewitz, local artists, and families packed the room to support Read More…
During the recent filming of his movie, “The Town,” Ben Affleck took some time to meet and take pictures with children in the neighborhood. (Via NEWMA’s list.)
It has been a week or so since “The Town” concluded its filming in the North End after almost a month of on and off production in the neighborhood. I recently found Christine Tello’s Hollywood East Connection website where contributor Mary Pierce has uploaded some interesting clips from the North End filming. So, if you Read More…