The North Bennet Street School (NBSS) has launched a new virtual series, “In the Making,” to keep NBSS students, faculty, exhibitors, and community members connected during this time of social distancing. May is typically when NBSS hosts their annual Celebration of Craft, a nearly two-month-long exhibition of student and alumni work featuring hand-carved furniture and Read More…
The North Bennet Street School (NBSS) has announced the school will not reopen for in-person work or teaching this semester due to COVID-19. NBSS closed its building on North Street on March 11, just before Mayor Walsh closed all Boston Public Schools, as the spread of coronavirus began to escalate. Since then, NBSS has moved Read More…
The NBSS (North Bennet Street School) held a two-day open house in November offering visitors an opportunity to learn about its history, programs, and community. Founded in 1881 as the North Bennet Street Industrial School, the school provided newly-arrived immigrants the ability to more easily adjust to their new home by learning useful skills necessary Read More…
The North Bennet Street School will host their open house on November 1 & 2 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Learn about their nine full-time programs, preview continuing education classes, and shop handmade gifts and furnishings. RSVP here.
Come one! Come all! Ladies and gentlemen and music students of all ages! Women in World Jazz, a renowned group of talented musicians, is giving a concert at North Bennet Street School at 150 North Street on September 21st at 2pm. This quintet sponsored by the Friends of the North End Library will take everyone Read More…
When I first emigrated from Sicily at age seven into the North End of Boston, my transformation from a country bumpkin to my new urban environment was a personal culture shock into the four story Hanover Ave. neighborhood. I was welcomed by my immediate neighbors with love and bore the taunts of a “grease ball” Read More…
The North Bennet Street School celebrated the hard work of 90 new crafts- and tradespeople, joined by their families, friends, and the greater community in its 138th Commencement ceremony. This year’s ceremony was held at King’s Chapel in downtown Boston. The 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award winner was Consuela “Chela” Metzger BB ’93 and the Commencement Read More…
Sarah Turner has been selected to be the next President of the North Bennet Street School (NBSS), a professional trade school located at 150 North Street in Boston’s North End. In this position, Turner will spearhead expansion of the School’s public programs and community partnerships within the craft-education world, while continuing the School’s 137-year legacy of Read More…
The North Bennet Street School will host their open house on November 2 & 3 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Learn about their nine full-time programs, preview continuing education classes, and shop handmade gifts and furnishings. RSVP here.
Things to know for Monday Today is Monday, August 26th and if you’re a fan of craft beer, get ready for another beer garden to come to the city. Local brewery – Remnant Brewing – has officially started popping up at the Boston Public Market as of this past weekend, read more on Boston.com. Here’s Read More…
Things to know for Wednesday Today is Wednesday, June 27th and here’s why you won’t want to miss Boston Harborfest 2018 – kicking off tomorrow in Faneuil Hall. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:30AM Celebrating What Unites Us! at the Armenian Heritage Park. This monthly collaborative series celebrates the immigrant experience, builds community and cross-cultural Read More…
Things to know for Friday Today is Friday, June 1 and starting at 11 a.m., the North Bennet Street School’s Class of 2018 will be parading through the North End to their graduation at the Old North Church, continue reading. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:00AM Coffee Hour with Councilor Edwards. Read More…