When Old North Church opened its doors in 1723, it fanned the flames of a growing religious controversy over sacred singing. While Old North was Boston’s second Anglian Church, Massachusetts was dominated by Congregationalists who had strict rules about what type of music was appropriate for worship.

Old North’s massive new presence in Boston’s North End delivered a powerful ritual challenge to the city’s Congregationalists, none more important than the innovative psalm texts and tunes that its congregation sang at Sunday services. This talk from Dr. Stephen A. Marini of Wellesley College will explore these little-known sacred song practices and their contexts from the earliest decades of Old North’s history.

Join an in-person tour of the NBSS 2023 Exhibition: Continual Craft, to explore the opportunities and challenges in students' work through a number of examples: the durability of dovetailed furniture and fine bindings, the transformation of outdated materials, the reinvention of an old space, and more.

This event is free and open to all:

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This event is part of Boston Design Week 2023

The NEMPAC Open Mic Night on Friday, April 21 will honor One Boston Day by donating any proceeds from the event directly to the Massachusetts Coalition Against Gun Violence. This is a free event, registration is required. Community members who are 21+ are invited to join us as a performer or audience member.

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Drew LaCombe has over 10+ years of experience in the fitness industry. His passion for running sparked 12 years ago when he realized how important it was to take a holistic approach to a training program when prepping for any distance race or just to be a better daily runner. This approach has allowed many that Drew has coached to run distances they never thought they could pain free, faster and stronger. 

Red Bull Runs will help you become a better runner by strength training. Running specific strength classes designed for you to become a better runner (ex: 1/4 mile warm up, strength specific exercises that will target the muscles that will make you a stronger runner, cardio, core and finishing with a cool down). Drew will help you adapt to all exercises by providing ways to modify or intensify any exercises through class. 

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A kind experience for all! Walk amid 200 pots of daffodils under the iconic trellis. The daffodils symbolize Boston's resilience and rebirth after the tragedy of 2013. We will distribute the daffodils on Monday after the marathon to those who need a smile and a bit of kindness. Stop by the Friends' table for a free kindness bracelet as we honor this special day of remembrance and hope together.

Please donate non-perishables to North End and refrigerated goods to the Charlestown community fridge.

• Charlestown Community Fridge, 15 Tufts St. 
• North End Community Fridge, 332 Hanover St.