The 2014 Columbus Day celebration brought out hundreds to the namesake park as kids of all ages joined in events hosted by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. In what has become an annual tradition, the free family day kicked off with a kids parade and promenade through the park. At the conclusion of the parade, there was a short Read More…
What was the name of one of Christopher Columbus’s ships? The Queen Mary, the Titanic or the Nina? That is one of the questions that will be part of a very unique “Scavenger Hunt” in Columbus Park on Monday, October 13, as the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) hosts its annual Columbus Day Celebration. Read More…
While cruising Christopher Columbus Park at dusk earlier this summer, you may have noticed this quartet strumming away under the trees. This is one song they sang. They met at BU as grad students and are now teachers, an attorney and a grocery store clerk. All had been trained musically since childhood. They rallied with Read More…
The weekend weather could not have been better for the 11th Annual “Ahts: The Boston Arts Festival,” held on the Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day weekend. Christopher Columbus Park was packed with residents and visitors interested in the performing arts, interactive activities, and public arts. Educational art activities were joined by over 45 juried Read More…
Continuing its Summer of Thursday night concerts at Christopher Columbus Park, the North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) hosted Eight to the Bar this week for a New Orleans themed selection of blues, jazz and swing. Next in NEMPAC’s Summer concert series on Thursday, July 30th will feature Bella Notte “Italian Opera & Read More…
Charles W. Morgan, the last wooden whaleship in the world, came to Boston’s Charlestown Navy Yard this week berthed next to USS Constitution. The 19th-century whaleship recently completed a 6-year restoration project at Mystic Seaport and is making her 38th voyage. She also visited the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, perhaps visiting the descendants of Read More…
It’s been a very hot July so far. Peter Galipault captures kids cooling off at the fountains in Christopher Columbus Park. He adds, “Don’t you love how kids are just so in the moment when they’re playing in a fountain?” “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or Read More…
In an effort to highlight local New England musicians, artists, and bands, the North End Music and Performing Arts Center will be hosting their summer concert series in the Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park all throughout the month of July. The opening show was on Thursday July 10th, featuring the Scott Boni Jazz Quartet. Playing to a large crowd Read More…
On Saturday June 28th, the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) hosted their annual Independence Day Celebration in the beautiful 75 degree sunshine. This celebration was kicked off by Uncle Sam on stilts leading the “Kids Parade.” With the help of NEMPAC and a few volunteers, patriotic songs played as they marched around the park Read More…
The day-long NEWHBA-Fest brought out crowds to Christopher Columbus Park for exercise, sports, education and music on a beautiful sunny day. The festival was hosted by the North End Waterfront Health and Beauty Alliance and Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, featuring several local health and beauty oriented businesses in Boston. Photos are shown below with Read More…
Major Community Events at the Park on June 21st, 28th & 29th! The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) is pleased to continue its tradition of celebrating Independence Week in the Park with a brand new series of fun and family events. These events will be anchored by the Park’s annual Independence Day Celebration, this Read More…
“Despite what was termed one of our worst Winter’s, the roses are riotous in this first blooming in Christopher Columbus Park’s rose garden,” said Meredith Piscitelli who works on the horticulture group with the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. She also shares the photo of an 11 inch rose named Veteran’s Honor, adding “We’re hoping Read More…