Salem Main Streets

Gables Tour— Christmas Banned In Salem

Christmas in New England. Today a warm picture of snow outside the home with family gathered around a tree & gifts, or family gathered around the dinner table, smiling and ready for a feast of food. But ’twas not such in early Massachusetts history. And no, you can’t blame the Salem witches for that.

As part of the annual Christmas Tours of the Gables, this year you’ll find much discussion about the fact that Christmas was banned in New England for nearly two centuries. The House of the Seven Gables is offering daily, now through Dec. 31 from 10am to 5pm, a special tour blending the unique history of the mansion with the little known history of Christmas in colonial Massachusetts.

The Puritans bristled at the day being used solely for “reveling.” It was seen as sacrilegious that the day was given over to drinking, feasting and all manner of over-indulgence, instead of quiet contemplation.

Take the tour to hear the story of how the Puritans got their way outlawing Christmas in 1659 and how the holiday inched its way back into the hearts of the population so that Massachusetts officially legalized Christmas in 1856.

Explore the maritime, architectural and literary history of the house and discover Christmas’ transformation from a rowdy seasonal celebration to the peaceful family-centered traditions we recognize today. The rooms of the mansion will be decorated for the holiday tour by local interior decorators, historical societies, and florists.

200 years of history in a walking tour— and you get to see the charming rooms of the House of the Seven Gables; that is a nice present to give to your family, or just yourself.

This special tour is offered during regular hours in December except during the production of A Classic Christmas. Closed Christmas Day. Open on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve, 10am-2pm. For more details on the Tour, please call 978-744-0991.

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Posted on on December 8th, 2013 in Uncategorized | No Comments →

Sights and Sounds of Santa in Salem

Ho Ho Ho! Had you been part of the crowd we had at the Hawthorne on Friday night, you would have been shouting that along with the bright-eyed kids anticipating the arrival of Santa Claus.

It was a great evening and we thank the moms and dads who brought their children out.

We also want to thank all the people and organizations that helped to publicize and share the news about this event so residents and neighbors could participate. There were blogs, Tweets and Facebook postings.

And this is for those of you who could not make it there: the Vine video below (thank you Salem News & Hawthorne Hotel).

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Posted on on December 7th, 2013 in Uncategorized | No Comments →

Santa Stops By The Hawthorne Hotel

While there have been several sightings of Santa Claus in Salem and surrounding communities, Salem Main Streets has been informed by reliable sources that the jolly old fellow will make a full appearance 6pm tonight— at the Hawthorne Hotel.

In what has become an annual event, Santa will suddenly appear atop the roof of the Hawthorne Hotel. Using their truck ladder, Salem fireman will then help him down to the street where awaiting children (…of all ages…) will engage in cheering, smiling and delighting in his presence.

Santa will stop for cocoa and caroling at the Gazebo on Salem Common before continuing on to the Museum Place Mall; there he will sit for autographs and pictures.

Salem Main Streets would like to thank the Salem Fire Department, the Hawthorne Hotel, Salem Common Neighborhood Association, YMCA, Arbella Drum & Bugle Corps, 62 Restaurant & Wine Bar, Museum Place Mall, Brian Donnelly, and Salem’s Vintage Photography for their participation in this special event.

The Hawthorne Hotel is located at 18 Washington Square, Salem, MA

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Posted on on December 6th, 2013 in Uncategorized | No Comments →

December 2013
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25 Nerd Trivia 8:00 pm The Flying Saucer Pizza Company and Harrison's Comics banded together to offer a trivia night at the restaurant. Starting at 8pm, topics include comics, fantasy, horror and of course sci-fi! Prizes, beer, pizzas, winners and non-winners. MC'd by the infamous Captain Wolf of ShantyTown! For more info call (978) 594-8189. Stump! Trivia 8:00 pm Stump! Trivia is a team trivia competition sponsored by/held at the Howling Wolf Taqueria where you and your team are pitted against others in a battle for prizes and glory. Test your skills in brain-teasing trivia, from Anatomy and Literature to Movies and History- with everything in between. Stump! Trivia is free to play. For more info call (978) 744-9653.	26 Monet, Renoi and Matisse at PEM 10:00 am – 5:00 pm With more than 90 paintings, prints, models and photographs, "Impressionists on the Water" tells the story of how living near France’s waterways and oceans influenced one of the world’s most enduring artistic movements. The sparkle and play of light on water proved irresistible to animate the art of Manet, Monet, Renoir, Caillebotte, Pissarro, Sisley, Seurat, Signac and many others on view at Peabody Essex Museum, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. Go to www.pem.org Closed Thanksgiving	27 Monet, Renoi and Matisse at PEM 10:00 am – 5:00 pm With more than 90 paintings, prints, models and photographs, "Impressionists on the Water" tells the story of how living near France’s waterways and oceans influenced one of the world’s most enduring artistic movements. The sparkle and play of light on water proved irresistible to animate the art of Manet, Monet, Renoir, Caillebotte, Pissarro, Sisley, Seurat, Signac and many others on view at Peabody Essex Museum, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. Go to www.pem.org Closed Thanksgiving	28 Monet, Renoi and Matisse at PEM 10:00 am – 5:00 pm With more than 90 paintings, prints, models and photographs, "Impressionists on the Water" tells the story of how living near France’s waterways and oceans influenced one of the world’s most enduring artistic movements. The sparkle and play of light on water proved irresistible to animate the art of Manet, Monet, Renoir, Caillebotte, Pissarro, Sisley, Seurat, Signac and many others on view at Peabody Essex Museum, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. Go to www.pem.org Closed Thanksgiving	29 Monet, Renoi and Matisse at PEM 10:00 am – 5:00 pm With more than 90 paintings, prints, models and photographs, "Impressionists on the Water" tells the story of how living near France’s waterways and oceans influenced one of the world’s most enduring artistic movements. The sparkle and play of light on water proved irresistible to animate the art of Manet, Monet, Renoir, Caillebotte, Pissarro, Sisley, Seurat, Signac and many others on view at Peabody Essex Museum, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. Go to www.pem.org Closed Thanksgiving Harbor Sweets Holiday Open House N/A Enjoy a sampling of decadent chocolates while shopping for that perfectly scrumptious holiday gift for those you love! Orders totaling $100 or more and placed during the Open House receive a 10% discount. The dates have changed, call 978-745-7648 for specific times. Holiday Tree Lighting 6:30 pm – 7:19 pm Join Mayor Kimberley Driscoll in lighting Salem’s Holiday Tree at Lappin Park (next to the Bewitched Statue at the intersection of Essex and Washington Streets). We invite you to bring the entire family to enjoy carols with the Paul Madore Singers; there will also be cocoa and snacks on hand!	30 Monet, Renoi and Matisse at PEM 10:00 am – 5:00 pm With more than 90 paintings, prints, models and photographs, "Impressionists on the Water" tells the story of how living near France’s waterways and oceans influenced one of the world’s most enduring artistic movements. The sparkle and play of light on water proved irresistible to animate the art of Manet, Monet, Renoir, Caillebotte, Pissarro, Sisley, Seurat, Signac and many others on view at Peabody Essex Museum, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. Go to www.pem.org Closed Thanksgiving Harbor Sweets Holiday Open House N/A Enjoy a sampling of decadent chocolates while shopping for that perfectly scrumptious holiday gift for those you love! Orders totaling $100 or more and placed during the Open House receive a 10% discount. The dates have changed, call 978-745-7648 for specific times. A Christmas Carol- Interactive N/A Now entering into its 27th Season, this humorous & whimsical interactive performance by the Griffen Theatre reanimates Charles Dickens’ timeless seasonal holiday classic. But this is "A Christmas Carol" with a twist: Ride along with Scrooge on the Salem Trolley as the classic tale is brought to life! Shows sell out quickly. Tour departs from Salemdipity, 86 Wharf Street (Pickering Wharf). Call 978-744-5469 for times, prices and availabilities. 2nd Annual Menorah Lighting 6:30 pm Mayor Kimberley Driscoll and Chabad of the North Shore invite you to celebrate the Festival of Lights in a public display of unity as the City kindles the giant12 ft Menorah in Lappin Park. Chanukah -the Festival of Lights- brings back for many fond memories of childhood years and renews a sense of identity. For more information, contact Chabad of the North Shore at -781-581-3833 or visit www.northshorechanukah.com.	1 Monet, Renoi and Matisse at PEM 10:00 am – 5:00 pm With more than 90 paintings, prints, models and photographs, "Impressionists on the Water" tells the story of how living near France’s waterways and oceans influenced one of the world’s most enduring artistic movements. The sparkle and play of light on water proved irresistible to animate the art of Manet, Monet, Renoir, Caillebotte, Pissarro, Sisley, Seurat, Signac and many others on view at Peabody Essex Museum, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. Go to www.pem.org Closed Thanksgiving Harbor Sweets Holiday Open House N/A Enjoy a sampling of decadent chocolates while shopping for that perfectly scrumptious holiday gift for those you love! Orders totaling $100 or more and placed during the Open House receive a 10% discount. The dates have changed, call 978-745-7648 for specific times. A Christmas Carol- Interactive N/A Now entering into its 27th Season, this humorous & whimsical interactive performance by the Griffen Theatre reanimates Charles Dickens’ timeless seasonal holiday classic. But this is "A Christmas Carol" with a twist: Ride along with Scrooge on the Salem Trolley as the classic tale is brought to life! Shows sell out quickly. Tour departs from Salemdipity, 86 Wharf Street (Pickering Wharf). Call 978-744-5469 for times, prices and availabilities. Christmas Tours At The Gables 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Did you know that Christmas was banned in New England for nearly two centuries? This December, The House of the Seven Gables offers guests a special tour blending the unique history of the mansion with the little known history of Christmas in colonial Massachusetts. Explore the maritime, architectural and literary history of the house and discover Christmas’ transformation from a rowdy seasonal celebration to the peaceful family-centered traditions we recognize today. Call 978-744-0991
2 Harbor Sweets Holiday Open House N/A Enjoy a sampling of decadent chocolates while shopping for that perfectly scrumptious holiday gift for those you love! Orders totaling $100 or more and placed during the Open House receive a 10% discount. The dates have changed, call 978-745-7648 for specific times. A Christmas Carol- Interactive N/A Now entering into its 27th Season, this humorous & whimsical interactive performance by the Griffen Theatre reanimates Charles Dickens’ timeless seasonal holiday classic. But this is "A Christmas Carol" with a twist: Ride along with Scrooge on the Salem Trolley as the classic tale is brought to life! Shows sell out quickly. Tour departs from Salemdipity, 86 Wharf Street (Pickering Wharf). Call 978-744-5469 for times, prices and availabilities. Christmas Tours At The Gables 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Did you know that Christmas was banned in New England for nearly two centuries? This December, The House of the Seven Gables offers guests a special tour blending the unique history of the mansion with the little known history of Christmas in colonial Massachusetts. Explore the maritime, architectural and literary history of the house and discover Christmas’ transformation from a rowdy seasonal celebration to the peaceful family-centered traditions we recognize today. Call 978-744-0991	3 A Christmas Carol- Interactive N/A Now entering into its 27th Season, this humorous & whimsical interactive performance by the Griffen Theatre reanimates Charles Dickens’ timeless seasonal holiday classic. But this is "A Christmas Carol" with a twist: Ride along with Scrooge on the Salem Trolley as the classic tale is brought to life! Shows sell out quickly. Tour departs from Salemdipity, 86 Wharf Street (Pickering Wharf). Call 978-744-5469 for times, prices and availabilities. Christmas Tours At The Gables 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Did you know that Christmas was banned in New England for nearly two centuries? This December, The House of the Seven Gables offers guests a special tour blending the unique history of the mansion with the little known history of Christmas in colonial Massachusetts. Explore the maritime, architectural and literary history of the house and discover Christmas’ transformation from a rowdy seasonal celebration to the peaceful family-centered traditions we recognize today. Call 978-744-0991 Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM 10:38 pm – 11:38 pm With more than 90 paintings, prints, models and photographs, "Impressionists on the Water" tells the story of how living near France’s waterways and oceans influenced one of the world’s most enduring artistic movements. The sparkle and play of light on water proved irresistible to animate the art of Manet, Monet, Renoir, Caillebotte, Pissarro, Sisley, Seurat, Signac and many others on view at Peabody Essex Museum, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. Go to www.pem.org	4 A Christmas Carol- Interactive N/A Now entering into its 27th Season, this humorous & whimsical interactive performance by the Griffen Theatre reanimates Charles Dickens’ timeless seasonal holiday classic. But this is "A Christmas Carol" with a twist: Ride along with Scrooge on the Salem Trolley as the classic tale is brought to life! Shows sell out quickly. Tour departs from Salemdipity, 86 Wharf Street (Pickering Wharf). Call 978-744-5469 for times, prices and availabilities. Christmas Tours At The Gables 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Did you know that Christmas was banned in New England for nearly two centuries? This December, The House of the Seven Gables offers guests a special tour blending the unique history of the mansion with the little known history of Christmas in colonial Massachusetts. Explore the maritime, architectural and literary history of the house and discover Christmas’ transformation from a rowdy seasonal celebration to the peaceful family-centered traditions we recognize today. Call 978-744-0991 Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM 10:38 pm – 11:38 pm With more than 90 paintings, prints, models and photographs, "Impressionists on the Water" tells the story of how living near France’s waterways and oceans influenced one of the world’s most enduring artistic movements. The sparkle and play of light on water proved irresistible to animate the art of Manet, Monet, Renoir, Caillebotte, Pissarro, Sisley, Seurat, Signac and many others on view at Peabody Essex Museum, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. Go to www.pem.org Fundraiser for the Victims of Super Typhoon Haiyan 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Hawthorne Hotel will host the local event from 6 to 9pm at the Hotel. The proceeds from this evening will go to the American Red Cross in support of disaster recovery and relief efforts needed by over three million people in the Philippines. Entertainment will be provided by The Ward Eights Band and DJ Patrick Runne. Hors d’Oeuvres will be created by the Chefs of the Hawthorne Hotel. And there will be door prizes. Tickets may still be available; please call (978) 744-4080.	5 A Christmas Carol- Interactive N/A Now entering into its 27th Season, this humorous & whimsical interactive performance by the Griffen Theatre reanimates Charles Dickens’ timeless seasonal holiday classic. But this is "A Christmas Carol" with a twist: Ride along with Scrooge on the Salem Trolley as the classic tale is brought to life! Shows sell out quickly. Tour departs from Salemdipity, 86 Wharf Street (Pickering Wharf). Call 978-744-5469 for times, prices and availabilities. Christmas Tours At The Gables 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Did you know that Christmas was banned in New England for nearly two centuries? This December, The House of the Seven Gables offers guests a special tour blending the unique history of the mansion with the little known history of Christmas in colonial Massachusetts. Explore the maritime, architectural and literary history of the house and discover Christmas’ transformation from a rowdy seasonal celebration to the peaceful family-centered traditions we recognize today. Call 978-744-0991 Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM 10:38 pm – 11:38 pm With more than 90 paintings, prints, models and photographs, "Impressionists on the Water" tells the story of how living near France’s waterways and oceans influenced one of the world’s most enduring artistic movements. The sparkle and play of light on water proved irresistible to animate the art of Manet, Monet, Renoir, Caillebotte, Pissarro, Sisley, Seurat, Signac and many others on view at Peabody Essex Museum, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. Go to www.pem.org Harbor Sweets Open House 8:30 am – 8:00 pm Enjoy sampling Harbor Sweets Chocolates while you Christmas shop. You'll receive a 10% discount on any purchase over $100 (including mail orders) made during our Open House Event. Winter Market in Saolem 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Shopping for food is fun again! The Winter Market will include produce from local farms, pasture-fed meat, spices, pickles, soup, baked goods, artisan soap, jewelry, wreaths, and more. All items are grown or produced in New England. From 3-6pm in Old Town Hall. For more info go to http://salemmainstreets.org/salem-winter-market A Tuna Christmas 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Salem Theatre Company brings the gift of laughter this holiday season as they present A Tuna Christmas directed by David Allen George. It’s 24 hours til Christmas and all comic hell is about to break loose in Tuna, the third-smallest town in Texas. Note: contains adult themes and situations. For more info call 978-790-8546.	6 A Christmas Carol- Interactive N/A Now entering into its 27th Season, this humorous & whimsical interactive performance by the Griffen Theatre reanimates Charles Dickens’ timeless seasonal holiday classic. But this is "A Christmas Carol" with a twist: Ride along with Scrooge on the Salem Trolley as the classic tale is brought to life! Shows sell out quickly. Tour departs from Salemdipity, 86 Wharf Street (Pickering Wharf). Call 978-744-5469 for times, prices and availabilities. Christmas Tours At The Gables 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Did you know that Christmas was banned in New England for nearly two centuries? This December, The House of the Seven Gables offers guests a special tour blending the unique history of the mansion with the little known history of Christmas in colonial Massachusetts. Explore the maritime, architectural and literary history of the house and discover Christmas’ transformation from a rowdy seasonal celebration to the peaceful family-centered traditions we recognize today. Call 978-744-0991 Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM 10:38 pm – 11:38 pm With more than 90 paintings, prints, models and photographs, "Impressionists on the Water" tells the story of how living near France’s waterways and oceans influenced one of the world’s most enduring artistic movements. The sparkle and play of light on water proved irresistible to animate the art of Manet, Monet, Renoir, Caillebotte, Pissarro, Sisley, Seurat, Signac and many others on view at Peabody Essex Museum, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. Go to www.pem.org A Tuna Christmas 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Salem Theatre Company brings the gift of laughter this holiday season as they present A Tuna Christmas directed by David Allen George. It’s 24 hours til Christmas and all comic hell is about to break loose in Tuna, the third-smallest town in Texas. Note: contains adult themes and situations. For more info call 978-790-8546. Harbor Sweets Open House 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Enjoy sampling Harbor Sweets Chocolates while you Christmas shop. You'll receive a 10% discount on any purchase over $100 (including mail orders) made during our Open House Event. Salem First Friday 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Downtown businesses are open until at least 8 p.m. offering special events, promotions and entertainment including a wine tasting, movie night, musical entertainment and more. Participating businesses include: Boston Bead Company, Seed Stitch, Avalanche Company Store, Maria’s Sweet Somethings, Pamplemousse, Mud Puddle Toys, Treasures Over Time, Rouge Cosmetics, Glass and Etc., and Two Girls Shop. To learn more about the event visit the Facebook site /SalemFirstFriday. Salem First Friday Santa's Arrival At Hawthorne Hotel 6:00 pm Always a favorite for kids, young and older; come see Santa as he arrives atop the Hawthorne Hotel and descends with the help of the Salem Fire Department. Rouge Holiday Open House 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Come with your friends and enjoy delicious food by Opus, refreshments, gifts with purchase, register to wins, makeup tips and more! They will also have a toast to officially launch their new Rouge Parfum by Neil Morris! Happy Holiday Open House 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Happy Sunflower at Pickering Wharf has gifts, cards and more like stocking stuffers, kids gifts, man cave items and lots of candles	7 A Christmas Carol- Interactive N/A Now entering into its 27th Season, this humorous & whimsical interactive performance by the Griffen Theatre reanimates Charles Dickens’ timeless seasonal holiday classic. But this is "A Christmas Carol" with a twist: Ride along with Scrooge on the Salem Trolley as the classic tale is brought to life! Shows sell out quickly. Tour departs from Salemdipity, 86 Wharf Street (Pickering Wharf). Call 978-744-5469 for times, prices and availabilities. Christmas Tours At The Gables 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Did you know that Christmas was banned in New England for nearly two centuries? This December, The House of the Seven Gables offers guests a special tour blending the unique history of the mansion with the little known history of Christmas in colonial Massachusetts. Explore the maritime, architectural and literary history of the house and discover Christmas’ transformation from a rowdy seasonal celebration to the peaceful family-centered traditions we recognize today. Call 978-744-0991 Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM 10:38 pm – 11:38 pm With more than 90 paintings, prints, models and photographs, "Impressionists on the Water" tells the story of how living near France’s waterways and oceans influenced one of the world’s most enduring artistic movements. The sparkle and play of light on water proved irresistible to animate the art of Manet, Monet, Renoir, Caillebotte, Pissarro, Sisley, Seurat, Signac and many others on view at Peabody Essex Museum, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. Go to www.pem.org A Tuna Christmas 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Salem Theatre Company brings the gift of laughter this holiday season as they present A Tuna Christmas directed by David Allen George. It’s 24 hours til Christmas and all comic hell is about to break loose in Tuna, the third-smallest town in Texas. Note: contains adult themes and situations. For more info call 978-790-8546. Breakfast with Santa 8:00 am – 10:00 am Children must be accompanied by adult. Includes a breakfast (pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, home fries, fresh fruit, coffee, tea, orange juice, and milk), entertainment and a 5x7 picture with Santa! You can bring your own camera. For info call 978-744-0180. Pre-registration is required Harbor Sweets Open House 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Enjoy sampling Harbor Sweets Chocolates while you Christmas shop. You'll receive a 10% discount on any purchase over $100 (including mail orders) made during the Open House Event. Giant Chocolate Fountain at Maria's Sweet Somethings 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Complete with fruit, pretzels, and all kinds of yummy stuff for dipping (but no double dipping, please!). The fountain will be in the store on both Saturday and Sunday. They also have tastings of gourmet products, and w a 10% discount on all items Dec 7 and Dec 8. Happy Holiday Open House 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm The Happy Sunflower at Pickering Wharf has gifts, cards and more like stocking stuffers, kids gifts, man cave items and lots of candles	8 A Christmas Carol- Interactive N/A Now entering into its 27th Season, this humorous & whimsical interactive performance by the Griffen Theatre reanimates Charles Dickens’ timeless seasonal holiday classic. But this is "A Christmas Carol" with a twist: Ride along with Scrooge on the Salem Trolley as the classic tale is brought to life! Shows sell out quickly. Tour departs from Salemdipity, 86 Wharf Street (Pickering Wharf). Call 978-744-5469 for times, prices and availabilities. Christmas Tours At The Gables 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Did you know that Christmas was banned in New England for nearly two centuries? This December, The House of the Seven Gables offers guests a special tour blending the unique history of the mansion with the little known history of Christmas in colonial Massachusetts. Explore the maritime, architectural and literary history of the house and discover Christmas’ transformation from a rowdy seasonal celebration to the peaceful family-centered traditions we recognize today. Call 978-744-0991 Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM 10:38 pm – 11:38 pm With more than 90 paintings, prints, models and photographs, "Impressionists on the Water" tells the story of how living near France’s waterways and oceans influenced one of the world’s most enduring artistic movements. The sparkle and play of light on water proved irresistible to animate the art of Manet, Monet, Renoir, Caillebotte, Pissarro, Sisley, Seurat, Signac and many others on view at Peabody Essex Museum, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. Go to www.pem.org Giant Chocolate Fountain at Maria's Sweet Somethings 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Complete with fruit, pretzels, and all kinds of yummy stuff for dipping (but no double dipping, please!). The fountain will be in the store on both Saturday and Sunday. They also have tastings of gourmet products, and w a 10% discount on all items Dec 7 and Dec 8. Harbor Sweets Open House 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Enjoy sampling Harbor Sweets Chocolates while you Christmas shop. You'll receive a 10% discount on any purchase over $100 (including mail orders) made during our Open House Event. Happy Holiday Open House 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm The Happy Sunflower at Pickering Wharf has gifts, cards and more like stocking stuffers, kids gifts, man cave items and lots of candles A Tuna Christmas 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Salem Theatre Company brings the gift of laughter this holiday season as they present A Tuna Christmas directed by David Allen George. It’s 24 hours til Christmas and all comic hell is about to break loose in Tuna, the third-smallest town in Texas. Note: contains adult themes and situations. For more info on times and prices call 978-790-8546.
9 A Christmas Carol- Interactive N/A Now entering into its 27th Season, this humorous & whimsical interactive performance by the Griffen Theatre reanimates Charles Dickens’ timeless seasonal holiday classic. But this is "A Christmas Carol" with a twist: Ride along with Scrooge on the Salem Trolley as the classic tale is brought to life! Shows sell out quickly. Tour departs from Salemdipity, 86 Wharf Street (Pickering Wharf). Call 978-744-5469 for times, prices and availabilities. Christmas Tours At The Gables 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Did you know that Christmas was banned in New England for nearly two centuries? This December, The House of the Seven Gables offers guests a special tour blending the unique history of the mansion with the little known history of Christmas in colonial Massachusetts. Explore the maritime, architectural and literary history of the house and discover Christmas’ transformation from a rowdy seasonal celebration to the peaceful family-centered traditions we recognize today. Call 978-744-0991	10 A Christmas Carol- Interactive N/A Now entering into its 27th Season, this humorous & whimsical interactive performance by the Griffen Theatre reanimates Charles Dickens’ timeless seasonal holiday classic. But this is "A Christmas Carol" with a twist: Ride along with Scrooge on the Salem Trolley as the classic tale is brought to life! Shows sell out quickly. Tour departs from Salemdipity, 86 Wharf Street (Pickering Wharf). Call 978-744-5469 for times, prices and availabilities. Christmas Tours At The Gables 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Did you know that Christmas was banned in New England for nearly two centuries? This December, The House of the Seven Gables offers guests a special tour blending the unique history of the mansion with the little known history of Christmas in colonial Massachusetts. Explore the maritime, architectural and literary history of the house and discover Christmas’ transformation from a rowdy seasonal celebration to the peaceful family-centered traditions we recognize today. Call 978-744-0991 Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM 10:00 am – 5:00 pm With more than 90 paintings, prints, models and photographs, "Impressionists on the Water" tells the story of how living near France’s waterways and oceans influenced one of the world’s most enduring artistic movements. The sparkle and play of light on water proved irresistible to animate the art of Manet, Monet, Renoir, Caillebotte, Pissarro, Sisley, Seurat, Signac and many others on view at Peabody Essex Museum, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. Go to www.pem.org	11 A Christmas Carol- Interactive N/A Now entering into its 27th Season, this humorous & whimsical interactive performance by the Griffen Theatre reanimates Charles Dickens’ timeless seasonal holiday classic. But this is "A Christmas Carol" with a twist: Ride along with Scrooge on the Salem Trolley as the classic tale is brought to life! Shows sell out quickly. Tour departs from Salemdipity, 86 Wharf Street (Pickering Wharf). Call 978-744-5469 for times, prices and availabilities. Christmas Tours At The Gables 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Did you know that Christmas was banned in New England for nearly two centuries? This December, The House of the Seven Gables offers guests a special tour blending the unique history of the mansion with the little known history of Christmas in colonial Massachusetts. Explore the maritime, architectural and literary history of the house and discover Christmas’ transformation from a rowdy seasonal celebration to the peaceful family-centered traditions we recognize today. Call 978-744-0991 Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM 10:00 am – 5:00 pm With more than 90 paintings, prints, models and photographs, "Impressionists on the Water" tells the story of how living near France’s waterways and oceans influenced one of the world’s most enduring artistic movements. The sparkle and play of light on water proved irresistible to animate the art of Manet, Monet, Renoir, Caillebotte, Pissarro, Sisley, Seurat, Signac and many others on view at Peabody Essex Museum, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. Go to www.pem.org	12 A Christmas Carol- Interactive N/A Now entering into its 27th Season, this humorous & whimsical interactive performance by the Griffen Theatre reanimates Charles Dickens’ timeless seasonal holiday classic. But this is "A Christmas Carol" with a twist: Ride along with Scrooge on the Salem Trolley as the classic tale is brought to life! Shows sell out quickly. Tour departs from Salemdipity, 86 Wharf Street (Pickering Wharf). Call 978-744-5469 for times, prices and availabilities. Christmas Tours At The Gables 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Did you know that Christmas was banned in New England for nearly two centuries? This December, The House of the Seven Gables offers guests a special tour blending the unique history of the mansion with the little known history of Christmas in colonial Massachusetts. Explore the maritime, architectural and literary history of the house and discover Christmas’ transformation from a rowdy seasonal celebration to the peaceful family-centered traditions we recognize today. Call 978-744-0991 Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM 10:00 am – 5:00 pm With more than 90 paintings, prints, models and photographs, "Impressionists on the Water" tells the story of how living near France’s waterways and oceans influenced one of the world’s most enduring artistic movements. The sparkle and play of light on water proved irresistible to animate the art of Manet, Monet, Renoir, Caillebotte, Pissarro, Sisley, Seurat, Signac and many others on view at Peabody Essex Museum, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. Go to www.pem.org Wiknter Market in Salem 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Shopping for food is fun again! The Winter Market will include produce from local farms, pasture-fed meat, spices, pickles, soup, baked goods, artisan soap, jewelry, wreaths, and more. All items are grown or produced in New England. From 3-6pm in Old Town Hall. For more info go to http://salemmainstreets.org/salem-winter-market A Tuna Christmas 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Salem Theatre Company brings the gift of laughter this holiday season as they present A Tuna Christmas directed by David Allen George. It’s 24 hours til Christmas and all comic hell is about to break loose in Tuna, the third-smallest town in Texas. Note: contains adult themes and situations. For more info on times and prices call 978-790-8546.	13 A Christmas Carol- Interactive N/A Now entering into its 27th Season, this humorous & whimsical interactive performance by the Griffen Theatre reanimates Charles Dickens’ timeless seasonal holiday classic. But this is "A Christmas Carol" with a twist: Ride along with Scrooge on the Salem Trolley as the classic tale is brought to life! Shows sell out quickly. Tour departs from Salemdipity, 86 Wharf Street (Pickering Wharf). Call 978-744-5469 for times, prices and availabilities. Christmas Tours At The Gables 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Did you know that Christmas was banned in New England for nearly two centuries? This December, The House of the Seven Gables offers guests a special tour blending the unique history of the mansion with the little known history of Christmas in colonial Massachusetts. Explore the maritime, architectural and literary history of the house and discover Christmas’ transformation from a rowdy seasonal celebration to the peaceful family-centered traditions we recognize today. Call 978-744-0991 Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM 10:00 am – 5:00 pm With more than 90 paintings, prints, models and photographs, "Impressionists on the Water" tells the story of how living near France’s waterways and oceans influenced one of the world’s most enduring artistic movements. The sparkle and play of light on water proved irresistible to animate the art of Manet, Monet, Renoir, Caillebotte, Pissarro, Sisley, Seurat, Signac and many others on view at Peabody Essex Museum, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. Go to www.pem.org A Tuna Christmas 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Salem Theatre Company brings the gift of laughter this holiday season as they present A Tuna Christmas directed by David Allen George. It’s 24 hours til Christmas and all comic hell is about to break loose in Tuna, the third-smallest town in Texas. Note: contains adult themes and situations. For more info on times and prices call 978-790-8546.	14 A Christmas Carol- Interactive N/A Now entering into its 27th Season, this humorous & whimsical interactive performance by the Griffen Theatre reanimates Charles Dickens’ timeless seasonal holiday classic. But this is "A Christmas Carol" with a twist: Ride along with Scrooge on the Salem Trolley as the classic tale is brought to life! Shows sell out quickly. Tour departs from Salemdipity, 86 Wharf Street (Pickering Wharf). Call 978-744-5469 for times, prices and availabilities. Christmas Tours At The Gables 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Did you know that Christmas was banned in New England for nearly two centuries? This December, The House of the Seven Gables offers guests a special tour blending the unique history of the mansion with the little known history of Christmas in colonial Massachusetts. Explore the maritime, architectural and literary history of the house and discover Christmas’ transformation from a rowdy seasonal celebration to the peaceful family-centered traditions we recognize today. Call 978-744-0991 Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM 10:00 am – 5:00 pm With more than 90 paintings, prints, models and photographs, "Impressionists on the Water" tells the story of how living near France’s waterways and oceans influenced one of the world’s most enduring artistic movements. The sparkle and play of light on water proved irresistible to animate the art of Manet, Monet, Renoir, Caillebotte, Pissarro, Sisley, Seurat, Signac and many others on view at Peabody Essex Museum, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. Go to www.pem.org A Tuna Christmas 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Salem Theatre Company brings the gift of laughter this holiday season as they present A Tuna Christmas directed by David Allen George. It’s 24 hours til Christmas and all comic hell is about to break loose in Tuna, the third-smallest town in Texas. Note: contains adult themes and situations. For more info on times and prices call 978-790-8546.	15 A Christmas Carol- Interactive N/A Now entering into its 27th Season, this humorous & whimsical interactive performance by the Griffen Theatre reanimates Charles Dickens’ timeless seasonal holiday classic. But this is "A Christmas Carol" with a twist: Ride along with Scrooge on the Salem Trolley as the classic tale is brought to life! Shows sell out quickly. Tour departs from Salemdipity, 86 Wharf Street (Pickering Wharf). Call 978-744-5469 for times, prices and availabilities. Christmas Tours At The Gables 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Did you know that Christmas was banned in New England for nearly two centuries? This December, The House of the Seven Gables offers guests a special tour blending the unique history of the mansion with the little known history of Christmas in colonial Massachusetts. Explore the maritime, architectural and literary history of the house and discover Christmas’ transformation from a rowdy seasonal celebration to the peaceful family-centered traditions we recognize today. Call 978-744-0991 Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM 10:00 am – 5:00 pm With more than 90 paintings, prints, models and photographs, "Impressionists on the Water" tells the story of how living near France’s waterways and oceans influenced one of the world’s most enduring artistic movements. The sparkle and play of light on water proved irresistible to animate the art of Manet, Monet, Renoir, Caillebotte, Pissarro, Sisley, Seurat, Signac and many others on view at Peabody Essex Museum, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. Go to www.pem.org A Tuna Christmas 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Salem Theatre Company brings the gift of laughter this holiday season as they present A Tuna Christmas directed by David Allen George. It’s 24 hours til Christmas and all comic hell is about to break loose in Tuna, the third-smallest town in Texas. Note: contains adult themes and situations. For more info on times and prices call 978-790-8546.
16 A Christmas Carol- Interactive N/A Now entering into its 27th Season, this humorous & whimsical interactive performance by the Griffen Theatre reanimates Charles Dickens’ timeless seasonal holiday classic. But this is "A Christmas Carol" with a twist: Ride along with Scrooge on the Salem Trolley as the classic tale is brought to life! Shows sell out quickly. Tour departs from Salemdipity, 86 Wharf Street (Pickering Wharf). Call 978-744-5469 for times, prices and availabilities. Christmas Tours At The Gables 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Did you know that Christmas was banned in New England for nearly two centuries? This December, The House of the Seven Gables offers guests a special tour blending the unique history of the mansion with the little known history of Christmas in colonial Massachusetts. Explore the maritime, architectural and literary history of the house and discover Christmas’ transformation from a rowdy seasonal celebration to the peaceful family-centered traditions we recognize today. Call 978-744-0991	17 A Christmas Carol- Interactive N/A Now entering into its 27th Season, this humorous & whimsical interactive performance by the Griffen Theatre reanimates Charles Dickens’ timeless seasonal holiday classic. But this is "A Christmas Carol" with a twist: Ride along with Scrooge on the Salem Trolley as the classic tale is brought to life! Shows sell out quickly. Tour departs from Salemdipity, 86 Wharf Street (Pickering Wharf). Call 978-744-5469 for times, prices and availabilities. Christmas Tours At The Gables 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Did you know that Christmas was banned in New England for nearly two centuries? This December, The House of the Seven Gables offers guests a special tour blending the unique history of the mansion with the little known history of Christmas in colonial Massachusetts. Explore the maritime, architectural and literary history of the house and discover Christmas’ transformation from a rowdy seasonal celebration to the peaceful family-centered traditions we recognize today. Call 978-744-0991 Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM 10:00 am – 5:00 pm With more than 90 paintings, prints, models and photographs, "Impressionists on the Water" tells the story of how living near France’s waterways and oceans influenced one of the world’s most enduring artistic movements. The sparkle and play of light on water proved irresistible to animate the art of Manet, Monet, Renoir, Caillebotte, Pissarro, Sisley, Seurat, Signac and many others on view at Peabody Essex Museum, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. Go to www.pem.org	18 A Christmas Carol- Interactive N/A Now entering into its 27th Season, this humorous & whimsical interactive performance by the Griffen Theatre reanimates Charles Dickens’ timeless seasonal holiday classic. But this is "A Christmas Carol" with a twist: Ride along with Scrooge on the Salem Trolley as the classic tale is brought to life! Shows sell out quickly. Tour departs from Salemdipity, 86 Wharf Street (Pickering Wharf). Call 978-744-5469 for times, prices and availabilities. Christmas Tours At The Gables 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Did you know that Christmas was banned in New England for nearly two centuries? This December, The House of the Seven Gables offers guests a special tour blending the unique history of the mansion with the little known history of Christmas in colonial Massachusetts. Explore the maritime, architectural and literary history of the house and discover Christmas’ transformation from a rowdy seasonal celebration to the peaceful family-centered traditions we recognize today. Call 978-744-0991 Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM 10:00 am – 5:00 pm With more than 90 paintings, prints, models and photographs, "Impressionists on the Water" tells the story of how living near France’s waterways and oceans influenced one of the world’s most enduring artistic movements. The sparkle and play of light on water proved irresistible to animate the art of Manet, Monet, Renoir, Caillebotte, Pissarro, Sisley, Seurat, Signac and many others on view at Peabody Essex Museum, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. Go to www.pem.org	19 A Christmas Carol- Interactive N/A Now entering into its 27th Season, this humorous & whimsical interactive performance by the Griffen Theatre reanimates Charles Dickens’ timeless seasonal holiday classic. But this is "A Christmas Carol" with a twist: Ride along with Scrooge on the Salem Trolley as the classic tale is brought to life! Shows sell out quickly. Tour departs from Salemdipity, 86 Wharf Street (Pickering Wharf). Call 978-744-5469 for times, prices and availabilities. Christmas Tours At The Gables 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Did you know that Christmas was banned in New England for nearly two centuries? This December, The House of the Seven Gables offers guests a special tour blending the unique history of the mansion with the little known history of Christmas in colonial Massachusetts. Explore the maritime, architectural and literary history of the house and discover Christmas’ transformation from a rowdy seasonal celebration to the peaceful family-centered traditions we recognize today. Call 978-744-0991 Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM 10:00 am – 5:00 pm With more than 90 paintings, prints, models and photographs, "Impressionists on the Water" tells the story of how living near France’s waterways and oceans influenced one of the world’s most enduring artistic movements. The sparkle and play of light on water proved irresistible to animate the art of Manet, Monet, Renoir, Caillebotte, Pissarro, Sisley, Seurat, Signac and many others on view at Peabody Essex Museum, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. Go to www.pem.org Winter Market in Salem 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Shopping for food is fun again! The Winter Market will include produce from local farms, pasture-fed meat, spices, pickles, soup, baked goods, artisan soap, jewelry, wreaths, and more. All items are grown or produced in New England. From 3-6pm in Old Town Hall. For more info go to http://salemmainstreets.org/salem-winter-market A Tuna Christmas 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Salem Theatre Company brings the gift of laughter this holiday season as they present A Tuna Christmas directed by David Allen George. It’s 24 hours til Christmas and all comic hell is about to break loose in Tuna, the third-smallest town in Texas. Note: contains adult themes and situations. For more info on times and prices call 978-790-8546.	20 A Christmas Carol- Interactive N/A Now entering into its 27th Season, this humorous & whimsical interactive performance by the Griffen Theatre reanimates Charles Dickens’ timeless seasonal holiday classic. But this is "A Christmas Carol" with a twist: Ride along with Scrooge on the Salem Trolley as the classic tale is brought to life! Shows sell out quickly. Tour departs from Salemdipity, 86 Wharf Street (Pickering Wharf). Call 978-744-5469 for times, prices and availabilities. Christmas Tours At The Gables 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Did you know that Christmas was banned in New England for nearly two centuries? This December, The House of the Seven Gables offers guests a special tour blending the unique history of the mansion with the little known history of Christmas in colonial Massachusetts. Explore the maritime, architectural and literary history of the house and discover Christmas’ transformation from a rowdy seasonal celebration to the peaceful family-centered traditions we recognize today. Call 978-744-0991 Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM 10:00 am – 5:00 pm With more than 90 paintings, prints, models and photographs, "Impressionists on the Water" tells the story of how living near France’s waterways and oceans influenced one of the world’s most enduring artistic movements. The sparkle and play of light on water proved irresistible to animate the art of Manet, Monet, Renoir, Caillebotte, Pissarro, Sisley, Seurat, Signac and many others on view at Peabody Essex Museum, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. Go to www.pem.org A Tuna Christmas 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Salem Theatre Company brings the gift of laughter this holiday season as they present A Tuna Christmas directed by David Allen George. It’s 24 hours til Christmas and all comic hell is about to break loose in Tuna, the third-smallest town in Texas. Note: contains adult themes and situations. For more info on times and prices call 978-790-8546.	21 A Christmas Carol- Interactive N/A Now entering into its 27th Season, this humorous & whimsical interactive performance by the Griffen Theatre reanimates Charles Dickens’ timeless seasonal holiday classic. But this is "A Christmas Carol" with a twist: Ride along with Scrooge on the Salem Trolley as the classic tale is brought to life! Shows sell out quickly. Tour departs from Salemdipity, 86 Wharf Street (Pickering Wharf). Call 978-744-5469 for times, prices and availabilities. Christmas Tours At The Gables 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Did you know that Christmas was banned in New England for nearly two centuries? This December, The House of the Seven Gables offers guests a special tour blending the unique history of the mansion with the little known history of Christmas in colonial Massachusetts. Explore the maritime, architectural and literary history of the house and discover Christmas’ transformation from a rowdy seasonal celebration to the peaceful family-centered traditions we recognize today. Call 978-744-0991 Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM 10:00 am – 5:00 pm With more than 90 paintings, prints, models and photographs, "Impressionists on the Water" tells the story of how living near France’s waterways and oceans influenced one of the world’s most enduring artistic movements. The sparkle and play of light on water proved irresistible to animate the art of Manet, Monet, Renoir, Caillebotte, Pissarro, Sisley, Seurat, Signac and many others on view at Peabody Essex Museum, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. Go to www.pem.org A Tuna Christmas 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Salem Theatre Company brings the gift of laughter this holiday season as they present A Tuna Christmas directed by David Allen George. It’s 24 hours til Christmas and all comic hell is about to break loose in Tuna, the third-smallest town in Texas. Note: contains adult themes and situations. For more info on times and prices call 978-790-8546.	22 A Christmas Carol- Interactive N/A Now entering into its 27th Season, this humorous & whimsical interactive performance by the Griffen Theatre reanimates Charles Dickens’ timeless seasonal holiday classic. But this is "A Christmas Carol" with a twist: Ride along with Scrooge on the Salem Trolley as the classic tale is brought to life! Shows sell out quickly. Tour departs from Salemdipity, 86 Wharf Street (Pickering Wharf). Call 978-744-5469 for times, prices and availabilities. Christmas Tours At The Gables 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Did you know that Christmas was banned in New England for nearly two centuries? This December, The House of the Seven Gables offers guests a special tour blending the unique history of the mansion with the little known history of Christmas in colonial Massachusetts. Explore the maritime, architectural and literary history of the house and discover Christmas’ transformation from a rowdy seasonal celebration to the peaceful family-centered traditions we recognize today. Call 978-744-0991 Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM 10:00 am – 5:00 pm With more than 90 paintings, prints, models and photographs, "Impressionists on the Water" tells the story of how living near France’s waterways and oceans influenced one of the world’s most enduring artistic movements. The sparkle and play of light on water proved irresistible to animate the art of Manet, Monet, Renoir, Caillebotte, Pissarro, Sisley, Seurat, Signac and many others on view at Peabody Essex Museum, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. Go to www.pem.org
23 Christmas Tours At The Gables 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Did you know that Christmas was banned in New England for nearly two centuries? This December, The House of the Seven Gables offers guests a special tour blending the unique history of the mansion with the little known history of Christmas in colonial Massachusetts. Explore the maritime, architectural and literary history of the house and discover Christmas’ transformation from a rowdy seasonal celebration to the peaceful family-centered traditions we recognize today. Call 978-744-0991	24 Christmas Tours At The Gables 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Did you know that Christmas was banned in New England for nearly two centuries? This December, The House of the Seven Gables offers guests a special tour blending the unique history of the mansion with the little known history of Christmas in colonial Massachusetts. Explore the maritime, architectural and literary history of the house and discover Christmas’ transformation from a rowdy seasonal celebration to the peaceful family-centered traditions we recognize today. Call 978-744-0991	25	26	27	28	29
30 Christmas Tours At The Gables 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Did you know that Christmas was banned in New England for nearly two centuries? This December, The House of the Seven Gables offers guests a special tour blending the unique history of the mansion with the little known history of Christmas in colonial Massachusetts. Explore the maritime, architectural and literary history of the house and discover Christmas’ transformation from a rowdy seasonal celebration to the peaceful family-centered traditions we recognize today. Call 978-744-0991	31 Christmas Tours At The Gables 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Did you know that Christmas was banned in New England for nearly two centuries? This December, The House of the Seven Gables offers guests a special tour blending the unique history of the mansion with the little known history of Christmas in colonial Massachusetts. Explore the maritime, architectural and literary history of the house and discover Christmas’ transformation from a rowdy seasonal celebration to the peaceful family-centered traditions we recognize today. Call 978-744-0991	1	2	3 Salem First Friday 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Downtown businesses are open until at least 8 p.m. offering special events, promotions and entertainment including a wine tasting, movie night, musical entertainment and more. Participating businesses include: Boston Bead Company, Seed Stitch, Avalanche Company Store, Maria’s Sweet Somethings, Pamplemousse, Mud Puddle Toys, Treasures Over Time, Rouge Cosmetics, Glass and Etc., and Two Girls Shop. To learn more about the event visit the Facebook site /SalemFirstFriday. Salem First Friday	4	5

December 2013

Nerd Trivia

8:00 pm

The Flying Saucer Pizza Company and Harrison's Comics banded together to offer a trivia night at the restaurant. Starting at 8pm, topics include comics, fantasy, horror and of course sci-fi! Prizes, beer, pizzas, winners and non-winners. MC'd by the infamous Captain Wolf of ShantyTown! For more info call (978) 594-8189.

Stump! Trivia

8:00 pm

Stump! Trivia is a team trivia competition sponsored by/held at the Howling Wolf Taqueria where you and your team are pitted against others in a battle for prizes and glory. Test your skills in brain-teasing trivia, from Anatomy and Literature to Movies and History- with everything in between. Stump! Trivia is free to play. For more info call (978) 744-9653.

Monet, Renoi and Matisse at PEM

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

With more than 90 paintings, prints, models and photographs, "Impressionists on the Water" tells the story of how living near France’s waterways and oceans influenced one of the world’s most enduring artistic movements. The sparkle and play of light on water proved irresistible to animate the art of Manet, Monet, Renoir, Caillebotte, Pissarro, Sisley, Seurat, Signac and many others on view at Peabody Essex Museum, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. Go to www.pem.org Closed Thanksgiving

Monet, Renoi and Matisse at PEM

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Monet, Renoi and Matisse at PEM

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Monet, Renoi and Matisse at PEM

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Harbor Sweets Holiday Open House

N/A

Enjoy a sampling of decadent chocolates while shopping for that perfectly scrumptious holiday gift for those you love! Orders totaling $100 or more and placed during the Open House receive a 10% discount. The dates have changed, call 978-745-7648 for specific times.

Holiday Tree Lighting

6:30 pm – 7:19 pm

Join Mayor Kimberley Driscoll in lighting Salem’s Holiday Tree at Lappin Park (next to the Bewitched Statue at the intersection of Essex and Washington Streets). We invite you to bring the entire family to enjoy carols with the Paul Madore Singers; there will also be cocoa and snacks on hand!

Monet, Renoi and Matisse at PEM

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Harbor Sweets Holiday Open House

N/A

A Christmas Carol- Interactive

N/A

Now entering into its 27th Season, this humorous & whimsical interactive performance by the Griffen Theatre reanimates Charles Dickens’ timeless seasonal holiday classic. But this is "A Christmas Carol" with a twist: Ride along with Scrooge on the Salem Trolley as the classic tale is brought to life! Shows sell out quickly. Tour departs from Salemdipity, 86 Wharf Street (Pickering Wharf). Call 978-744-5469 for times, prices and availabilities.

2nd Annual Menorah Lighting

6:30 pm

Mayor Kimberley Driscoll and Chabad of the North Shore invite you to celebrate the Festival of Lights in a public display of unity as the City kindles the giant12 ft Menorah in Lappin Park. Chanukah -the Festival of Lights- brings back for many fond memories of childhood years and renews a sense of identity. For more information, contact Chabad of the North Shore at -781-581-3833 or visit www.northshorechanukah.com.

Monet, Renoi and Matisse at PEM

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Harbor Sweets Holiday Open House

N/A

A Christmas Carol- Interactive

N/A

Christmas Tours At The Gables

Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM

10:38 pm – 11:38 pm

Fundraiser for the Victims of Super Typhoon Haiyan

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Hawthorne Hotel will host the local event from 6 to 9pm at the Hotel. The proceeds from this evening will go to the American Red Cross in support of disaster recovery and relief efforts needed by over three million people in the Philippines. Entertainment will be provided by The Ward Eights Band and DJ Patrick Runne. Hors d’Oeuvres will be created by the Chefs of the Hawthorne Hotel. And there will be door prizes. Tickets may still be available; please call (978) 744-4080.

A Christmas Carol- Interactive

N/A

Christmas Tours At The Gables

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM

10:38 pm – 11:38 pm

Harbor Sweets Open House

8:30 am – 8:00 pm

Enjoy sampling Harbor Sweets Chocolates while you Christmas shop. You'll receive a 10% discount on any purchase over $100 (including mail orders) made during our Open House Event.

Winter Market in Saolem

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Shopping for food is fun again! The Winter Market will include produce from local farms, pasture-fed meat, spices, pickles, soup, baked goods, artisan soap, jewelry, wreaths, and more. All items are grown or produced in New England. From 3-6pm in Old Town Hall. For more info go to http://salemmainstreets.org/salem-winter-market

A Tuna Christmas

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Salem Theatre Company brings the gift of laughter this holiday season as they present A Tuna Christmas directed by David Allen George. It’s 24 hours til Christmas and all comic hell is about to break loose in Tuna, the third-smallest town in Texas. Note: contains adult themes and situations. For more info call 978-790-8546.

A Christmas Carol- Interactive

N/A

Christmas Tours At The Gables

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM

10:38 pm – 11:38 pm

A Tuna Christmas

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Harbor Sweets Open House

8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Enjoy sampling Harbor Sweets Chocolates while you Christmas shop. You'll receive a 10% discount on any purchase over $100 (including mail orders) made during our Open House Event.

Salem First Friday

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Downtown businesses are open until at least 8 p.m. offering special events, promotions and entertainment including a wine tasting, movie night, musical entertainment and more. Participating businesses include: Boston Bead Company, Seed Stitch, Avalanche Company Store, Maria’s Sweet Somethings, Pamplemousse, Mud Puddle Toys, Treasures Over Time, Rouge Cosmetics, Glass and Etc., and Two Girls Shop. To learn more about the event visit the Facebook site /SalemFirstFriday.

Salem First Friday

Santa's Arrival At Hawthorne Hotel

6:00 pm

Always a favorite for kids, young and older; come see Santa as he arrives atop the Hawthorne Hotel and descends with the help of the Salem Fire Department.

Rouge Holiday Open House

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come with your friends and enjoy delicious food by Opus, refreshments, gifts with purchase, register to wins, makeup tips and more! They will also have a toast to officially launch their new Rouge Parfum by Neil Morris!

Happy Holiday Open House

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Happy Sunflower at Pickering Wharf has gifts, cards and more like stocking stuffers, kids gifts, man cave items and lots of candles

A Christmas Carol- Interactive

N/A

Christmas Tours At The Gables

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM

10:38 pm – 11:38 pm

A Tuna Christmas

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Breakfast with Santa

8:00 am – 10:00 am

Children must be accompanied by adult. Includes a breakfast (pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, home fries, fresh fruit, coffee, tea, orange juice, and milk), entertainment and a 5x7 picture with Santa! You can bring your own camera. For info call 978-744-0180. Pre-registration is required

Harbor Sweets Open House

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Enjoy sampling Harbor Sweets Chocolates while you Christmas shop. You'll receive a 10% discount on any purchase over $100 (including mail orders) made during the Open House Event.

Giant Chocolate Fountain at Maria's Sweet Somethings

10:00 am – 9:00 pm

Complete with fruit, pretzels, and all kinds of yummy stuff for dipping (but no double dipping, please!). The fountain will be in the store on both Saturday and Sunday. They also have tastings of gourmet products, and w a 10% discount on all items Dec 7 and Dec 8.

Happy Holiday Open House

12:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Happy Sunflower at Pickering Wharf has gifts, cards and more like stocking stuffers, kids gifts, man cave items and lots of candles

A Christmas Carol- Interactive

N/A

Christmas Tours At The Gables

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM

10:38 pm – 11:38 pm

Giant Chocolate Fountain at Maria's Sweet Somethings

10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Harbor Sweets Open House

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Enjoy sampling Harbor Sweets Chocolates while you Christmas shop. You'll receive a 10% discount on any purchase over $100 (including mail orders) made during our Open House Event.

Happy Holiday Open House

Salem First Friday

Gables Tour— Christmas Banned In Salem

Sights and Sounds of Santa in Salem

Santa Stops By The Hawthorne Hotel

About

Nerd Trivia

Stump! Trivia

Monet, Renoi and Matisse at PEM

Monet, Renoi and Matisse at PEM

Monet, Renoi and Matisse at PEM

Monet, Renoi and Matisse at PEM

Harbor Sweets Holiday Open House

Holiday Tree Lighting

Monet, Renoi and Matisse at PEM

Harbor Sweets Holiday Open House

A Christmas Carol- Interactive

2nd Annual Menorah Lighting

Monet, Renoi and Matisse at PEM

Harbor Sweets Holiday Open House

A Christmas Carol- Interactive

Christmas Tours At The Gables

Harbor Sweets Holiday Open House

A Christmas Carol- Interactive

Christmas Tours At The Gables

A Christmas Carol- Interactive

Christmas Tours At The Gables

Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM

A Christmas Carol- Interactive

Christmas Tours At The Gables

Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM

Fundraiser for the Victims of Super Typhoon Haiyan

A Christmas Carol- Interactive

Christmas Tours At The Gables

Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM

Harbor Sweets Open House

Winter Market in Saolem

A Tuna Christmas

A Christmas Carol- Interactive

Christmas Tours At The Gables

Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM

A Tuna Christmas

Harbor Sweets Open House

Salem First Friday

Santa's Arrival At Hawthorne Hotel

Rouge Holiday Open House

Happy Holiday Open House

A Christmas Carol- Interactive

Christmas Tours At The Gables

Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM

A Tuna Christmas

Breakfast with Santa

Harbor Sweets Open House

Giant Chocolate Fountain at Maria's Sweet Somethings

Happy Holiday Open House

A Christmas Carol- Interactive

Christmas Tours At The Gables

Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM

Giant Chocolate Fountain at Maria's Sweet Somethings

Harbor Sweets Open House

Happy Holiday Open House

A Tuna Christmas

A Christmas Carol- Interactive

Christmas Tours At The Gables

A Christmas Carol- Interactive

Christmas Tours At The Gables

Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM

A Christmas Carol- Interactive

Christmas Tours At The Gables

Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM

A Christmas Carol- Interactive

Christmas Tours At The Gables

Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM

Wiknter Market in Salem

A Tuna Christmas

A Christmas Carol- Interactive

Christmas Tours At The Gables

Monet, Renoir and Matisse at PEM

A Tuna Christmas

A Christmas Carol- Interactive

Christmas Tours At The Gables