People Photos & Videos

Party Photos: “Blazers & Baubles” Comes to Battery Wharf to Benefit the Zack Heger Foundation

Benefiting the Zack Heger Foundation for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, it was a picture-perfect sunset Thursday night filled with “Blazers & Baubles” hosted by WCVB-TV Channel 5’s Bianca de la Garza. Joining Bianca at the Fairmont Battery Wharf was North End resident Jess K. Williams along with 28 Degrees owner Bill Emery, Lauren Fish, Rodney Heger, Read More…

Arts & Culture Community Event Notices

Flash Forward Festival Returns to North End / Waterfront on June 7-10, 2012

It’s back! The FREE International Festival of Emerging Photography Returns to Fairmont Battery Wharf, June 07 – 10, 2012! The Magenta Foundation is thrilled to return to Boston with its second installment of Flash Forward Festival, taking place June 7-10, 2012 at Fairmont Battery Wharf on the city’s revitalized North End waterfront. Following its successful Read More…

Business Event Notices

Blazers & Baubles May 31, 2012 Event Website Goes Live; Tickets Available

The event website is now live for the May 31, 2012 Blazers & Baubles benefit for the Zack Heger Foundation for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The waterfront cocktail party will be hosted by WCVB’s Bianca de la Garza at the Fairmont Battery Wharf. More details and information on ticket purchases can be found at www.blazersandbaubles.com.

Schools

St. John School Spring Soiree Scheduled for April 27, 2012 at Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel

St. John School Spring Soiree Dare to Dream Auction to Benefit the Education Fund St. John School is the last Catholic School in Boston’s North End/Waterfront. St. John’s started from modest beginnings in 1895. Today, it boasts 210 students. Our students come from all economic, ethnic and religious backgrounds, but share a keen desire to Read More…

Photos & Videos

Friends of the North End Branch Library Hold Magical 2012 Fundraiser

“The Magic of Reading” was the theme behind the 3rd Annual Fundraiser for the Friends of the North End Branch Library, held on March 8, 2012 at the Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel. It was a magical evening of cocktails, appetizers and big raffle prizes, all to support the neighborhood library. For more information on the Read More…

Event Notices

Announcing the 2012 Flash Forward Festival Boston at Fairmont Battery Wharf

The Magenta Foundation has announced its second annual Flash Forward Festival to be held in the North End / Waterfront at the Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel on June 7 – 10, 2012. The festival highlights emerging photographers with galleries, exhibitions, panels and events. All events are free and open to the public. The promo video Read More…

Event Notices Photos & Videos Schools

Saint John School “Make a Difference” 2011 Celebration & Recognition Event Photos

It was an evening of celebration and recognition at the 2011 Saint John School “Make A Difference” Autumn Cocktail Reception held on November 17, 2011 at the Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel. Saint John School celebrates 116 years of Catholic education in the North End. The event brought out neighbors, alumni, and community leaders giving thanks Read More…

Business

Fairmont Battery Wharf Ranks Tops in Public Bathrooms

Boston.com’s TNGG column runs down the five most luxurious public bathrooms, featuring one in the North End / Waterfront area at the Fairmont Battery Wharf: “The North End is rich with culture and delicious pastries, but it’s also full of “Restroom for Customers Only” signs. This place may seem like a mirage in the distance Read More…

Food & Drink

NEWRA Supports Fairmont Battery Wharf’s License Request for Later Closing on Aragosta Restaurant’s Patio

Fairmont Battery Wharf, 377-395 Commercial St., presented to the North End / Waterfront Residents Association (NEWRA) its application to extend the closing hour on its 86-seat outdoor terrace (food and all-alcohol) from 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., 7 days a week. The NEWRA meeting was held on June 9, 2011 at the Nazzaro Center. Presenting Read More…

Arts & Culture Business Photos & Videos

Video: Flash Forward Festival Brings Contemporary Photography to Boston

[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYpR33YlsTI] Watch the video for an interview with MaryAnn Camilleri, Director of the Flash Forward Festival and scenes from the galleries and exhibits. Find out how the festival came to Boston’s waterfront at the Fairmont Battery Wharf and how Flash Forward fulfills its mission to support emerging photographers. The festival ran for four days Read More…