Another sure sign that spring is here (even if the weather sucks today) is the annual HAWC walk in Salem. Some of you may be aware of HAWC, an acronym which recently changed its meaning from”Help for Abused Women and their Children” to “Healing Abuse Working for Change”. I’m guessing that they jumped on the [...]
We are all looking forward to a fun new event happening this Sunday over at The Lobster Shanty, Salem Rhythm and Booze. One of our occasional contributors, Forrest Frazier, has been working on a fun website that mashes up social networking and social drinking, SeeMyDrink.com. And if you know him you know that he used [...]
It’s time to dust the cobwebs off the old blog and get back to some sort of regular updating. What better way to kick things back off than with the annual Spring Fling. On Saturday, April 2nd from 6 – 9pm , Salem Massachusetts will host the fourth annual SALEM SPRING FLING: A GARDEN [...]
The first weekend in October Salem residents notice that a switch gets flipped and all of a sudden we live in a different place. This is nothing new but for some people who live here it tends to be a hassle while for others its their bread and butter. Regardless of which side of the [...]
Back in June, Salem’s own Lobster Shanty was visited by Food Network’s Guy Fieri, host of Diners, Drive-in’s and Dives and are featured on tonight’s episode (September 27th at 10:00 PM). There will be a viewing party hosted by the Lobster Shanty, where you can also sample beers by the Mayflower Brewing Company, all beginning [...]
Tall Ship, Peacemaker, is currently docked at Central Wharf in Salem, MA. The Peacemaker is open to the public for free from August 10 to 22, 10am to 7pm on weekdays, and 10am to 9pm on the weekends. It’s a great opportunity to go aboard a working barquentine vessel and get a feel for how [...]
Yesterday a close friend of ours Libby Rowe and her parents lost their Salem home and beloved dog to fire. Unless you have personally experienced a loss by fire its hard to imagine. You aren’t just displaced and loose the comfort of your home, you also loose all your possessions; your TV, your clothes, your [...]
The second year of the Salem Farmers’ Market kicked into full gear about a month ago. The success of it’s first year all but guaranteed a second season and most likely was the advent of a new summer tradition here in Salem. The return of the Farmers’ Market is a welcoming site. Not only did [...]
Coven 281 Essex St Salem MA 01970 (212)444.2490 (yes that is a NYC exchange) Coven market in Salem soft open While the big opening day isn’t until Memorial Day weekend we stopped by the new market/cafe the other day to check it out. The shop is not fully functioning but they do have some fun [...]
We all know that Salem is a very walkable city. Where it falls flat for many residents of the down town and surrounding neighborhoods is the lack of a quality grocery store. Sure, there are a few Stop & Shops and Market Baskets near by but not really withing walking distance. And I realize you [...]