Video Wednesday: Don’t Burn The Witch
Some local music fan sent me this gem. Channeling 80′s hairbands Salem’s own Grateful Ted of Britannica drops this video, Don’t Burn The Witch. Filmed on location in Salem with some local hotties.
Thanksgiving rolling into Christmas
I realize that its the day before Thanksgiving, most people have a short work day. Bartenders on the other hand have their busiest day of they year today. But I digress… The day before Thanksgiving brings about Salem’s transformation into Christmas season. The Essex Street Pedestrian Walkway is strewn with lights, lamp poles have wreaths [...]
Grapevine
Grapevine 26 Congress Street (978) 745-9335 When people discuss restaurants in Salem Massachusetts a few rise above the rest as true standouts of fine dining, the Grapevine is one such restaurant. A few steps away from the main drag of Derby Street and Hawthorne Blvd. in Salem sits the diminutive Grapevine restaurant. A small “L” [...]
Weekend Warrior: November 21st & 22nd
Special Events / Festivals 3rd Annual Salem Open Studios Tour Saturday, November 22, 2008 from 10 am to 6 pm Music News We wanted to let you know that one of our favorite Salem DJ’s and local Saturday night favorite DJ Cee Block is no longer spinning at O’Neills, when he gets a new residency [...]
3rd Annual Salem Open Studios Tour
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 [...]
29th Annual Christmas in Salem House Tour
If you stepped out side this morning to temperatures in the 20′s then you know that winter is right around the corner. One great thing we have to look forward to when the weather turns is indulging in our voyeuristic tendencies. Salem’s Christmas House Tour Every year we rave about how great this event is, [...]
Video Wednesday: Mixin’ it up
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 [...]
Weekend Warrior: November 7th & 8th
Special Events / Festivals Wine Tasting at Salem Wine Imports Saturday, November 8 from 4 to 8 pm Stop by Salem Wine Imports for a tasting of over 20 wines from around the world including “Thanksgiving” wines. Free of charge! Music Friday November 7th TBD @ Bangkok Paradise Hi8us & Arimis (rock) @ Dodge Street [...]
Whose got a Halloween Hangover?
It’s Monday November 3rd and residents of Salem can once again walk down the streets unencumbered by vendors, tourists, tours, cops and fellow residents. It seemed like a rather tame Halloween with an estimated 100,000 people coming in to town. More were expected due to the great weather and the holiday falling on a Friday. [...]
Here come the freaks
Salem in October is a freak magnet. Many of us who live here grumble a bit when we need to make our way through town or driving in or out. Parking is a beast. But all those little irritations fade away if like many residents you let yourself get lost in the Halloween spirit. Tomorrow [...]