One sure sign that the bad weather is almost over is the proliferation of seasonal job opportunities. Recently I received an email that made me wish I was a bit younger and had more free time. Witch City Rickshaw is looking for drivers for the upcoming season. If you are 18, responsible, hardworking and active [...]
If you are a regular reader of TheSalemInsider.com then you may have noticed an article or two about Salem Wine Imports. This new business has done a great job of trying to get the word out about their shop. Eric, the owner is happy to help wine lovers and novices alike and they offer weekly [...]
I while back I wrote a post regarding some of the disappearing businesses from Salem’s down town area. As a follow up I’d like to talk about some of the new businesses emerging and expanding. Perhaps I was correct when I stated “now is the time to pick up retail space in the pedestrian mall.” [...]
Our friends over at Salem Wine Imports are starting up weekly wine tastings tonight. Eric sent over a note that said: Restarting tastings every Tuesday starting the 19th. Greek, Austria, and Swiss will be opened and evaluated. Come join us for an adventure in “emerging wines” at 6;30 or later. If wine is something you [...]
Free wireless internet access is a must for those of us on the go. Many local shops have, or say they have free wi-fi, but do you know who really does? With yesterday’s big news that Starbucks is dumping their internet provider T-mobile, partnering with AT&T and offering free wi-fi , it seemed appropriate that [...]
Salem’s 6th Annual Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate & Ice Sculpture Festival went pretty much as predicted with the weather playing a major role in its outcome. This year it was warm with intermittent snow and rain. Even through the poor weather conditions we were able to grab some photos. You can blame mother nature for [...]
Spirits at 300 Derby (formerly Roosevelt’s) 300 Derby Street Update: Spirits closed their doors in May 2009 and has reopened as Murphys. One time Salem hot spot Roosevelt’s, after a few owners, much speculation, and many months of being closed, has reopened with a new name – Spirit’s. We went in for drinks and appetizers [...]
6th Annual Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate & Ice Sculpture Festival February 8-14, 2008 I’ve seen the sculptures for a few years now, it’s a total crap shoot due to weather. Hopefully it will be cold and dry so the ice can survive a few days. As for the chocolate, if you have a sweet tooth [...]
Bill Belichick one of the most phenomenal and winningest NFL coaches of the modern era will be coming to Salem to speak. Salem State College presents An Evening With Bill Belichick, Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 8:00 pm at the O’Keefe Sports Center 209 Canal St. Salem. Sports commentators are calling New England Patriots head coach [...]
Cinema Salem 1 East India Square (inside the mall) 978.744.1400 I’m not one who goes to the movies that often, in fact until recently I can only recall 3 movies I’ve seen in the theater in the past 5 years. All that changed about a year ago when I was dragged kicking and screaming to [...]