Just in case you are not waking up before sunrise, you can thank Eric Ambrette for capturing the beauty of the waterfront, shown here from Christopher Columbus Park looking toward Long Wharf. Living in the North End, Eric seeks out special scenes as he develops his photography. “The colors in the sky were near their Read More…
It has been a great winter for creative snowman. This scene was at Sunday’s #picsinthepark with the Boston Parks Department, featuring Terri Mirabito sharing a story with these mini snowmen on a bench at Christopher Columbus Park. A few more pics here. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting Read More…
It was chilly but clear New Year’s Eve and thousands came out to watch the midnight fireworks over Boston Harbor as part of First Night 2014. This year’s display was produced by Boston 4 Productions and sponsored by State Street. The waterfront was crowded especially near Christopher Columbus Park and Long Wharf where revelers cheered Read More…
Mayor Tom Menino and Mayor-Elect Marty Walsh helped flip the switch on Monday night turning on the thousands of blue lights to create Boston’s iconic holiday scene at Christopher Columbus Park. (See the video.) After leading a complete renovation of the park thirteen years ago, this will be Tom Menino’s last lighting as Boston Mayor. Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMPzOro8nys] The annual trellis lighting at Christopher Columbus Park marked the start of the season during this Thanksgiving week. Mayor Tom Menino and Mayor-Elect Marty Walsh helped flip the switch on Monday night turning on the thousands of blue lights to create Boston’s iconic holiday scene. The trellis lights are sponsored by the Friends Read More…
Bundle up on Monday night and come out for the big Annual Trellis Lighting ceremony in Columbus Park! Mayor Menino will throw the switch and Mayor-Elect Walsh will be part of the festivities! Beginning at 5:30 pm, Santa Claus will talk with those who’ve been naughty and nice while music from Magic 106.7 will fill Read More…
On the day before the September 24th Preliminary Election, mayoral candidate and poll front-runner John Connolly spent about an hour visiting with North End / Watefront parents at the popular tot lot in Christopher Columbus Park. Photos by Jane Gorham Connolly.
I have lived in the North End for most of my 74 years on earth. It has always been the greatest place to live and the people are the best neighbors in the city. In my opinion, Columbus Park is one of the nicest and most beautiful parts of the area. It has a charm Read More…
Less than 24 hours after it was installed at Christopher Columbus Park, the “Pulse of the City” interactive art exhibit was stolen. Bruce McCue shares the news and photo exclaiming, “Heartless!” The City and lead artist said they will to replace the $5,000 heart that creates music based on the pulse of the people who Read More…
A unique public art installation was unveiled today at Christopher Columbus Park entitled “Pulse of the City.” The interactive art is on the sidewalk of Atlantic Avenue and encourages fitness by creating music based on the heartbeats of the people who approach it. “This is a truly unique project that connects Boston’s residents and visitors Read More…
Now in its 11th year, the Boston “ahts” Festival has grown into a citywide event right here at Christopher Columbus Park. For 2013, there will be dozens of artist exhibitions, continuous music, theater and poetry performances using both the waterfront stage and the west garden area. The mural kids painting board is always popular as Read More…
Cinema Paradiso film will be screened at Christopher Columbus Park on Thursday, August 29, 2013 starting at 8:00 pm. The event is free.