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Sublime Salem sweet sounds and suds sipping
The closer we get to Halloween in Salem Mass the more you can feel excitement in the air. The 3rd annual SALEM HARVEST FEST Salem Harvest Fest presented by Pamplemousse & Magic Hat Brewing takes place this Saturday, October 24th from 2 – 6 ...
Sublime Salem sweet sounds and suds sipping
The closer we get to Halloween in Salem Mass the more you can feel excitement in the air. The 3rd annual SALEM HARVEST FEST Salem Harvest Fest presented by Pamplemousse & Magic Hat Brewing takes place this Saturday, October 24th from 2 – 6 ...
Friday – flick or frolic
Tough Choices. It’s getting out of control here in the Witch City. Roving bands of tourists hunting for ghosts and goblins day and night. Strolling through the cemeterys has now become a contact sport. And trying to get a seat at your favor...
Friday – flick or frolic
Tough Choices. It’s getting out of control here in the Witch City. Roving bands of tourists hunting for ghosts and goblins day and night. Strolling through the cemeterys has now become a contact sport. And trying to get a seat at your favor...
Burning Shadows: An organic mix of cinder and circuitry
Burning Shadows: An organic mix of cinder and circuitry The Burning Dream by Pyropainter One of the cool things about many of the funky shops in Salem Mass is that they are not mired down in corporate bullpoop and will do things you would never find ...
Burning Shadows: An organic mix of cinder and circuitry
Burning Shadows: An organic mix of cinder and circuitry The Burning Dream by Pyropainter One of the cool things about many of the funky shops in Salem Mass is that they are not mired down in corporate bullpoop and will do things you would never find ...
Hamlet – on tour
Salem’s very own Rebel Shakespeare Company, based on Winter Island in Salem, is taking their production of “Hamlet” on tour. I happened upon a production last year of Romeo & Juliette done by the RSC which was quite entertaining...
Hamlet – on tour
Salem’s very own Rebel Shakespeare Company, based on Winter Island in Salem, is taking their production of “Hamlet” on tour. I happened upon a production last year of Romeo & Juliette done by the RSC which was quite entertaining...
John Singer Sargent: Love at First (and Second) Sight!
Normally if we were going to be talking about the American portrait artist John Singer Sargent you might think that we would also be talking about the PEM but this time we’re not. The Salem Anthenaeum is presenting renowned art historian and ...
Literally Salem: The Salem Literature Festival
Salem has all sorts of thriving scenes that the average tourista would never find if s/he wasn’t looking for it. Take for instance our local wordsmiths. We have done articles in the past about Author lectures and events pertaining to improv...
Weekend Warrior: February 27 &28
Special Events / Festivals Salem Film Fest February 26 - March 5: It kicked off yesterday and is running for a week. This is your best opportunity to see all those killer documentary’s you order up on Netfilx in a actual theater. Don̵...
Then & Now: Salem
From time to time people send us stuff to talk about, some of it makes the cut while the rest gets “recycled”. Today we have a gem that anybody who lives in might be interested in. Then & Now: Salem Author: Jerome M. Curley, Nelson...
Salem Film Festival 2009
I love when people try something new and it sticks. CinemaSalem went out on a limb a while back and decided to do a film festival. Guess what? People loved it! Once again they are back with the late February early March film fest that has rea...
Weekend Warior: January 23rd & 24th
Special Events / Festivals Brunch under the Yellow Umbrella January is cervical cancer awareness month and Sixty2 on Wharf wants to spread the word about cervical cancer prevention. You can join them for brunch this Sunday and listen to live mus...
Snow Storm Photos
The other day via Twitter and myspace we asked people to send us their pictures from this past weekend’s storm. We had a few submissions from readers and picked a few snaps by our own photographer to give you this little gallery of wintery good...
Video Tuesday: Orange Nicole - Cleveland
There is some great musical talent in Salem. After our last video segment posted we received a flood of emails about local talent. Today we are showcasing the super cute singer/songwriter Orange Nicole. Her warm friendly voice just makes you ...
Video Wednesday: Don’t Burn The Witch
Some local music fan sent me this gem. Channeling 80’s hairbands Salem’s own Grateful Ted of Britannica drops this video, Don’t Burn The Witch. Filmed on location in Salem with some local hotties....
Weekend Warrior: November 21st & 22nd
Special Events / Festivals 3rd Annual Salem Open Studios Tour Saturday, November 22, 2008 from 10 am to 6 pm Music News We wanted to let you know that one of our favorite Salem DJ’s and local Saturday night favorite DJ Cee Block is no longer sp...
3rd Annual Salem Open Studios Tour
The Salem Arts Association, in cooperation with the Salem Chamber of Commerce and the City of Salem, announces the 3rd Annual Salem Open Studios Tour on Saturday, November 22, 2008 from 10 am to 6 pm. The event is part of Arts & Antiques Month in...
I like Turtles
We all know that Zombies like turtles, but did you know that in addition to last weekend’s Zombie Walk there are more fun filled zombie festivities in Salem this October Halloween season? Salem State College is participating in “Thrill ...
