For almost 200 years the Old Town Hall in Salem’s Derby Square has been a central fixture of this historic seaport city. The Federal style municipal building is a joy for students of the Federal period as it exhibits features of Salem’s number one architectural son Samuel McIntire and his contemporary Charles Bulfinch. (As an [...]
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 improving your writing. Recently Cornerstone Books hosted an Editor speed date. Writers are alive and [...]
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 Salem. Dozens of artists will showcase their work during [...]
Special Events / Festivals Berklee Summer Concert Series part of the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival presents La Timbistica from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday July 12th in front of Old Town Hall. Mementos of Celebration The Salem Arts Association’s annual PEM Companion Exhibit opens at the Old Town Hall Friday. Music Friday July 11th [...]
A few months ago (April 24th 2008) one of Salem’s businesses The Art Corner suffered a horrible fire. Over the past couple of months we have seen them keep their chin up and move forward, resurrecting the business in a new location. Many of the areas local artists, photographers and businesses use the framing services [...]
What’s going on in Salem MA the weekend of April 4th Special Events / Festivals None Listed Music Friday April 4th Christy Bluhm (jazz 6:30-9:30pm) Sad Marvin (rock 10pm) @ Bangkok Paradise Preacher Jack(boogie woggie piano 8:30pm) @ Capt’s Catfish Lucy (rock) @ Dodge Street Los Sugar Kings (mambo-salsa dance party 9:30pm) @ Edgewater Cafe [...]
What’s going on in Salem MA the weekend of March 21st Special Events / Festivals None listed Music Friday March 21st Dennis James (jazz 6:30-9:30pm) Barflyz (rock, covers 10pm) @ Bangkok Paradise The Force (rock) @ Dodge Street Radio Scotvoid Productions aka RSVP (alternative, experimental, electronica 8pm) @ Gulu Gulu Kevin Kennedy (solo piano & [...]