Arts & Culture

Scott Boni Trio Performs for NEMPAC Concert at Old North Church [Photos]

  The final performance of NEMPAC’s Winter Concert Series featured jazz music from the Scott Boni Trio. The free concert was held in the historic Old North Church, a partner in the series, on Friday March 15, 2013. The Scott Boni Trio includes: Scott Boni  on Saxaphone – “I find true joy in bridging the Read More…

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NEMPAC Announces Spring Course Lineup

Check out our Spring Course offerings! Music class and more for kids and adults! *Early Childhood Education Offerings* Family Music Makers: Little Music Makers – Toddlers (ages newborn – approx 4) and their caretakers sing, dance and explore a variety of rhythm instruments. Wednesdays: 9:30 – 10:15 am Wednesdays: 10:30 – 11:15 am Wednesdays: 11:30 Read More…

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April Vacation Week is Theater Week at NEMPAC!

Looking for something fun, artistic and exciting for your child to do this April Vacation? Join Theater Week at NEMPAC! April Vacation Play Tuesday April 16th-Friday 19th Registration deadline: April 11th 2013 Age(s): 6-13 Date: Tuesday April 16th 2013- Friday April 19th 2013 Time: 9:00am-12:00pm with a 12:15 performance on Friday 19th Location:  Boston Harbor Community Church Read More…

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NEMPAC and ONC Present Live Jazz on March 15th

A night of live jazz! March 15th, 7:30 pm at the Old North Church! Please join the North End Music and Performing Arts Center and the Old North Church Foundation, for the final concert in their winter concert series! This performance will be an evening of live jazz, from the Scott Boni Trio. Fresh off Read More…

Arts & Culture Photos & Videos

Halleluiah Chorus Musical Slideshow with Faneuil Hall’s Blink! Tree and Old North / NEMPAC Choirs [Video]

New this season is the Blink! Christmas Tree light and sound show at Faneuil Hall Marketplace featuring a recording of the Halleluiah Chorus by the Boston Pops and Tanglewood Chorus. To mix it up, I took some photos and video of the show and used the soundtrack from the December 9th live performance of Handel’s Read More…

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Concerto di Natale: Three Choirs Celebrate Christmas in the North End [Video & Photos]

A highlight of Christmas in the North End is the Concerto di Natale (Christmas Concert) at Sacred Heart Italian Church in historic North Square. Now in its 8th year and organized by the St. Leonard Church Parish, the concert brought together three choirs and over 60 singers to give the performance of the season to Read More…

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Old North & NEMPAC Bring Handel’s “Messiah” (Hallelujah Chorus) to Standing Room Only Crowd in North End [Video]

The Old North Church Chamber Choir and Orchestra joined with the NEMPAC Women’s Chorus at Old North’s historic North End church to present Handel’s “Messiah,” ending with the inspiring Hallelujah Chorus. Old North’s Dr. Libor Dudas directed the performance held on Sunday, December 9, 2012. The free Christmas concert featured several soloists and attracted a Read More…

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Christmas Concert Attracts Hundreds for Italian Songs and Arias in North End [Video]

They were standing in the aisles at the First Annual Christmas Concert in the North End, a musical kick-off to the season with Italian songs and arias. The event was presented by the Italian Consulate of Boston, represented by Consul General Guiseppe Pastorelli, and the Boston Conservatory. Freshman students from the Conservatory gave solo performances Read More…

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Concerto di Natale: Christmas in the North End at Sacred Heart Church

In one of the most anticipated Christmas concerts of the season, the St. Leonard’s Choral Society presents “Concerto di Natale: Christmas in the North End” at Sacred Heart Church, 10 North Square, on Sunday, December 16, 2012 starting at 4:00 pm. A $10 donated is requested. Tickets are available at the St. Leonard Parish office. Read More…

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NEMPAC News: New Cello Instructor Mark Simcox

The North End Music and Performing Arts Center has announced that North End resident, Mark Simcox, has joined NEMPAC as Cello Instructor. “Mark has incredible performance experience and training, and NEMPAC is certainly excited to have him on board as our new Cello Instructor,” said NEMPAC’s Program Director, Sherri Snow. He is currently accepting new Read More…

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87th Saint Joseph Feast – Schedule of Events for July 27, 28 & 29, 2012

The 87th Annual Saint Joseph Feast kicks off on Friday, July 27, 2012, 5:00 pm with the blessing of San Giuseppe at the Hanover Street chapel along with activities  on Battery Street. The festival runs through Sunday, July 29, 2012, featuring a star-studded lineup is scheduled including Marc Antonelli, Sharon “Z”, Frank Zarba, Ray Cavicchio, Read More…

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NEMPAC Theatre Troupe Amazes The Crowd With The Sound Of Music!

News from the North End Music & Performing Arts Center: On Friday, July 13th, after only 4 days of rehearsals, the talented performers of the NEMPAC theatre troupe put together a fabulous production of The Sound of Music by Rodgers and Hammerstein. These gifted youngsters spent each day last week, from 9-4, working on their Read More…