The Salem Insider

Insiders guide to food, entertainment & living in Salem Massachusetts for tourists and residents.

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Hot fun in the summer time?

By Glen Hughes on 1 Comment
Categories: events, summer

Did you hear? It is officially summer.  I wouldn’t blame you for not knowing, if you look outside its been gloomy, dreary, rainy and all around craptastic.  People have been on the twitters moaning about having only three days of sun in June and how they want to beat up the weather man with a [...]

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Pickled Spirits

By Glen Hughes on 3 Comments
Categories: business, community, nightlife

About a month ago,  we heard and reported on some rumors that Spirits existence was in a state of flux. The rumors were vehemently denied, despite some events being canceled. And yet, over the past few weeks Spirits has remained super low key. There have been barley any signs of life on the inside, the [...]

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Spring in Salem

By Glen Hughes on 8 Comments
Categories: nightlife, restaurant, seasonal

I realize that the weather still sucks, its cold, rainy and overcast.  Get ready to put the winter blues behind you because a sure sign that spring has sprung is right around the corner. The Lobster Shanty of Salem opens up for the season I know I’ve said it before but it’s like the swallows [...]

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From the Rumor Mill

By Glen Hughes on 5 Comments
Categories: community, nightlife

If you follow us on twitter @saleminsider, then you might have seen some interesting ongoings regarding Spirits.  For the rest of you I’ll fill you in with the official info. We received an email and a tweet from a performer who was scheduled to play at Spirits but when he showed up they were not [...]

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What are you doing New Years Eve

By Glen Hughes on 3 Comments
Categories: events, nightlife

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah or satisfying Solstice.  Now its time to put those horrible sweaters away for another year and focus on putting 2008 to rest. There are only two days left to make plans for how you want to bring in the new year.  Even though Salem might not [...]

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Weekend Warrior: arts & entertainment for your weekend

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Categories: art, events, music, nightlife, weekend warrior

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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Weekend Warrior: June 27th

By Glen Hughes on 3 Comments
Categories: art, community, music, nightlife

Special Events / Festivals “Toast” Benefit for The Art Corner Music Friday June 27th Karem Cameron (jazz 6:30-9:30pm) DARQ ( 10pm) @ Bangkok Paradise On the Grille Night @ Dodge Street Los Sugar Kings (mambo-salsa dance party 9:30pm) @ Edgewater Cafe DJ Ondrej! (house, trance 8pm) @ Gulu Gulu Grateful Ted (rock 8pm) @ The [...]

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Comedy in Salem

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Categories: nightlife

Jen over at Drinkwater Productions (the people that put on the cocktail competition) sent over some info about a comedy event over at Spirits this weekend  that looks pretty fun. 5 Laugh Inducing Women take the Stage at Sprits If the economy seems cheerless these days, the time is perfect to bring a remedy of [...]

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Weekend Warrior: What’s going on in Salem MA the weekend of April 11th

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Categories: art, events, movies, music, nightlife

Special Events / Festivals Salem Spring Restaurant Week April 13 – 17 Salem Restaurant Week is an easy and economical way for patrons to eat at their favorite restaurant or try a restaurant they haven’t been to before. Many of Salem’s finer restaurants will be offering prix fixe three-course dinners for $26.26. Music Friday April [...]

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