The 93rd Madonna Della Cava Feast with the exposition of the image of the Madonna was held this weekend on Hanover and Battery Streets. The Grand Procession was held on Sunday, August 11, 2013 with four bands on hand playing traditional songs of celebration including the NorthEast Italian Band, St. Alfio’s Band, Sons of Italy Drum Read More…
The rain kept the crowds down, but did not stop the opening night of the 93rd Madonna Della Cava Feast, with the exposition of the image of the Madonna from her home at 3 Battery St. to the temporary Hanover St. chapel. The Northeast Italian Band was on hand with traditional songs of celebration. The Read More…
The 99th St. Agrippina’s Feast featured a 9 hour Grand Procession on Sunday, August 4, 2013 through the North End streets. Both the North End Marching Band and the Italian-American Band kept everyone upbeat with traditional feast music. The Grand Procession ended with the traditional “Tug of War” (the back half won again) and the Read More…
The 88th Saint Joseph’s Feast Grand Procession was held on Sunday, July 28th for seven hours through the streets of the North End. Starting off the procession, a representative of the Mayor’s office in Riesi, Sicily read a special proclamation for the feast. The photo gallery below shows photos from the Feast along with hours Read More…
The rain delayed, but did not stop, the opening ceremonies at the Saint Joseph’s Feast on Friday night. Fr. Jack was on hand to bless the statue of San Guiseppe followed by a short procession. Feast vendors were all set up for the weekend. Photos from opening night are shown in this gallery. See the Read More…
The Society of San Rocco held their 2013 procession on Sunday, July 21st through the streets of Boston’s North End. Joining the statue of Saint Rocco and his devotees were the Roma Band and Northeast Italian Band. The Story of Saint Rocco Saint Rocco was born into an aristocratic French family. He turned away from Read More…
It lasted eight years, six seasons, and eighty-six episodes. The Sopranos still gains fans even after production has stopped and cast members have passed away. The Sopranos mafia put the mafia before everything, including their own families– as seen through the conflict between “one’s family” (blood) and “one’s family” (business). Viewers migrate to this plot-line because its Read More…
The Society of Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca in Boston and the Cultural Councillor of Sciacca, Sicily recently announced a visit by the North End’s Fisherman’s Club to Sicily with the Boston replica statue of Madonna. In Sicily, the procession is twice a year, in February and August. The following video shows the 2011 of Read More…
https://youtu.be/SaJBzt_i2NY At this week’s meeting of the North End Chamber of Commerce, a new commercial was released promoting the North End and its local businesses. Spearheaded by President Donna Freni, the NECC partnered with Comcast TV to produce the commercial. NorthEndWaterfront.com contributed some footage too. The 30-second spot shows various “This is my North End” Read More…
The North End Chamber of Commerce held its second full meeting of the year on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 with its new board. The NECC is working on several promotional initiatives using a “Little Italy” theme along with “Boston’s Historic North End.” The Chamber introduced a new TV commercial, taxi top campaign, window decals, trash Read More…
The Consul General of Italy in Boston, Giuseppe Pastorelli, awarded Filippo Frattaroli and Domenic Susi the Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia (Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy). This distinction is one of Italy’s highest honors for Italians abroad who have promoted the friendly relations and cooperation between Italy and other countries. The Read More…
OFFICINA 189, the Italian Shopping Experience, is a new boutique that has opened at 189 North Street in North Square, across from the Paul Revere House in Boston’s North End. Officina translates from Italian to “workshop” and 189 is the address number on North Street. Owner Fabrizio Di Rienzo is from Milan and comes from Read More…