by Matt Conti

The West End Museum will host events celebrating Italian Heritage Month in October for the sixth consecutive year. Prior to the demolition of Boston's Old West End during the "urban renewal" of the 1950s, many Italian-American families called the neighborhood home. The Museum's month-long celebration honors this former little piece of Italy along with old and new residents of Italian descent.

Members Gallery Exhibit: Indelebile Italia
September 22 through November 28 FREE; open during regular Museum hours
Reception: Saturday, October 17; 4:00 p.m. FREE; light refreshments will be served
This photography exhibit, sponsored by Gallery East, captures and celebrates the beauty and mystery of Italy. Photographer and curator Giselle Valdes' stunning and dramatic images feature the cityscapes, churches and historic buildings, Renaissance sculpture and ancient ruins of Rome, Florence and Venice. Photographs are available for purchase, with a portion of the proceeds going to fund future shows at the West EndMuseum.

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