The NEMPAC Opera Project returned for its 7th season to the Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park on Sunday, June 17th, in an annual tradition to provide a free sneak preview live opera performance accompanied by piano including arias, duets, and scenes from Mozart’s Don Giovanni, for hundreds of music lovers in attendance with family and friends! Picnics, Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) recently held their annual election of Officers and two Directors-at-Large. The election was uncontested. Congratulations to the elected officers: President: Joanne Hayes-RinesVice President: Ann BabbittTreasurer: Ann DeLucaClerk: Patricia ThiboutotDirectors-at-large: Susanne Lavoie and Rita Pagliuca In addition, the following FOCCP members have agreed to serve as committee chairs: Patricia Sabbey, FundraisingRobyn Reed, HorticultureFord Cavallari, InfrastructureKelsey Griggs, Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) will host a variety of free family-friendly events all summer! Join the FOCCP at 110 Atlantic Avenue for weekly lawn games, movies and exercise classes. Mark your calendar for ParkArts events and special Independence Day celebrations. See the full schedule below. Special Events to Celebrate Independence Day Saturday, Read More…
Neighbors, families and community members came together to celebrate the new sand and toys at the annual Playground / Tot-Lot Celebration at Christopher Columbus Park on Saturday, May 5th. Boston Fire Department brought Engine 8 for the kids to enjoy. It was a great event with many friends and local residents coming together to lend a Read More…
Things to know for Monday Today is Monday, April 9 and by the very slim chance you didn’t already know…the North End is one of Boston’s most iconic dining districts. Boston.com recently pulled together an essential guide to dining in the North End featuring where to find the best pizza, pasta, cannolis and more. Here’s Read More…
Join the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park for the annual North End Waterfront Egg Hunt this Friday, March 30th at 10am!
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park are looking for people interested in maintaining the roses and the gardens of Christopher Columbus Park! Starting April 4, the group meets every Wednesday at 6pm, every Thursday at 8:30am and every Sunday at 9:30am in the rose garden. Everyone is welcome – no experience necessary – all tools and training are provided. For Read More…
On the evening of February 15, the North Bennet Street School atrium was magically transformed into a Valentine Coffee House hosted by the Friends of the North End Library. Photo credits: Meredith Piscitelli Local talent found their inner poets and entertained the enthusiastic audience with love themed poetry, letters, and music recited and sung. A vivacious Read More…
Keep the Valentine spirit alive! Plan on joining your North End friends and neighbors at a Valentine Coffee House on Thursday, February 15 at 6:30pm at North Bennett Street School, 150 North Street. The coffee house program, ‘Love is …’ will feature our local neighborhood talent. They will warm our hearts and touch the poetic Read More…
Join The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) at the park’s well-known trellis for the Tunnel of Love this Valentine’s Day! The trellis will be decorated for the entire month of February with cupids and lighted hearts. Stop by for a special event on Saturday, February 10th. More details below. FOCCP is looking for volunteers to help Read More…
Christopher Columbus Park Trellis To Become a Tunnel of Love on Feb. 10, 2018 The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) are gearing up to turn Columbus Park’s well-known trellis into a Tunnel of Love in honor of Valentine’s Day. The trellis will be decorated for the entire month of February with cupids and lighted hearts. On Saturday, February Read More…
Ann Babbitt from the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park came to the North End Waterfront Neighborhood Council meeting on June 12th, 2017 to talk about Summer Events at the park, along with information about fireworks on the harbor. This New Years Eve, there will be a fireworks display in the Boston Harbor! Joanne Hayes-Rines, the President Read More…