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Video Wednesday: Mixin’ it up

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Categories: music, nightlife, video

Film maker Mark Lovett recently put together this piece showcasing Salem’s own Radio Scotvoid and Noel Snow live at Gulu Gulu Cafe.  It shows you a little of what you are missing if you don’t get out there and enjoy what Salem has to offer. Got a video that shows off Salem or some of [...]

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Weekend Warrior: September 26th & 27th

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Special Events / Festivals Trails & Sails – The Essex National Heritage Area is hosting a ton of things to do this weekend in Essex County (guess they didn’t plan on rain all weekend) many Salem locations are participating. Music Friday September 26th Steve Wark (6-9pm jazz) Speakeasys (10pm rock)  @ Bangkok Paradise Jason Bennet [...]

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Callahan fundraiser at Dodge Street

Weekend Warrior: September 12th and 13th

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Special Events / Festivals Salem Literary Festival 2008 – Inspiration for writers and setting for classic and contemporary literature, celebrates its passion for all things literary in the 2008 Salem Literary Festival. The festival will start Friday night from 5-7pm at the Old Town Hall.  Get more info on their website at salemlitfest.com. Callahan Family  [...]

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Weekend Warrior: September 5&6

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Special Events / Festivals None listed Music Friday September 5th TBD @ Bangkok Paradise Criticize w/ Supertonic (rock) @ Dodge Street Los Sugar Kings (mambo-salsa dance party 9:30pm) @ Edgewater Cafe Radio Scotvoid Productions (alternative, experimental, electronica 8pm) @ Gulu Gulu TBD (rock 8pm) @ The Lobster Shanty Traditional Irish Music (6-9pm) DJ Lost Daze [...]

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Weekend Warrior: Labor day weekend 2008

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Categories: drinks, movies, music, nightlife, summer

Special Events / Festivals Jocelyn Callahan Benefit – This Friday night The Gulu-Gulu Café in Salem is hosting a fundraiser to help the Callahan family deal with their tragic loss.  Machine 475 will be heading the evening. Donations of any kind are welcome (we will be hosting a live auction that evening).  Cover charge will be [...]

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Weekend Warrior: arts & entertainment for your weekend

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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 [...]

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