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 [...]
What’s going on in Salem MA the weekend of February 29th Special Events / Festivals Salem Film Fest 2008 Earlier this week we did a full write up on the Salem Film Fest which kicked off Thursday night. It’s going on all week and there are plenty of great movies to see and fun events [...]
If you have ever wanted to attend the Cannes Film Festival in France or Sundance Film Festival in Park City Utah but didn’t want to spend all that time or money you are in luck. Like the Nantucket Film Festival which started 13 years ago here in Massachusetts, the Salem Film Fest hopes to shine [...]
Many people think that vegans are crackpots. Why in the world would someone not want a thick juicy steak or lobster bathed in liquid butter? Some of them do it for health reasons, others for political ideals. Reasons aside, vegans can live a healthy lifestyle and are much more attentive to what they put in [...]
Brother’s Deli & Restaurant 283 Derby Street 978.741.4648 This Greek style deli gives off a cafeteria vibe but the food is a far cry from school lunch. Breakfast is served all day for you late risers. And as with any good deli, daily specials are posted up front and change each day. I was impressed [...]
Whats going on in Salem MA the weekend of February 22nd Special Events Runway Fashion Show The Woman’s Friend Society is hosting their biggest fund raiser of the year, their Runway Fashion Show at the Salem Waterfront Hotel, Friday, Feb. 22. A cash bar with hot and cold hors d’oeuvres opens at 6:30 p.m., and [...]
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.” [...]
Almost every day we here at theSalemInsider.com get information regarding happenings from local businesses and organizations. If you are familiar with Salem then you know there is a thriving and diverse religious community here in town. In addition to your more well known world religions Salem is home to a number of pagan, magical and [...]
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 [...]