Arts & Culture

“Changing Course” Art Project in Christopher Columbus Park

The next time you walk under the trellis in Christopher Columbus Park, look up. A sculpture called “Changing Course” is being installed on the underside of trellis along the waterfront.    It consists of hundreds of plastic water bottles collected in just two months from residents and businesses in the North End and Waterfront, painted and Read More…

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Downtown View: Big Pharma? Try Big Fish.

Last week the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center hosted Seafood Expo, a showcase of more than 1,200 fishing boat companies, seafood packagers and processors, fish farmers and suppliers to the fish industry. I went over to take a look. I became interested in fish when I visited the Seaport District. Everyone knows about the new Read More…

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Dogs, Fish and Their Human Owners Braved the Weather for the Annual Blessing of the Animals

Old North’s annual Blessing of the Animals Ceremony brought dozens of pets and humans to the Prado despite the drizzly weather on Sunday afternoon. The service commemorates the life of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Rev. Steve Ayers, Vicar, and Rev. Matt Kruger, Asst. Vicar, of the Old North Church gave Read More…