Not So Secret Handshake in Salem: Volunteers and Arts Festival
Volunteering is an art. It is a creative gift that you give to your community. And what better gift to give to the Salem community than to be a volunteer at the upcoming Salem Arts Festival, June 1-3. It is a great combination! This year is promising to be better than ever, with our TENTH […]
What Rhymes with Best? Mass Poetry Fest!
Launched as a recognition event 10 years ago to “pay tribute to the poets and writers of the past while experiencing the creative energy of today’s literary artists,” the Massachusetts Poetry Festival has since become the nation’s largest such annual event. It showcases nearly 100 poetry readings & workshops, a small press and literary fair, […]
Use Your Feet To Get Around Salem Ma — But Not By Walking
Salem, already known as a very walkable city, is gaining prominence as a rideable community as well. For the 2nd year, the Salem Bike Share program is offering an on-demand ride sharing service, with 50 bicycles in 10 different locations to see the city. Operated and managed by Zagster, Inc., it began this year on […]
10 Years and Still Growing. Salem Arts Festival Returns in June
“Creativity takes courage.” – Henri Matisse “Creativity is contagious. Pass it on.” – Albert Einstein Art has stood the test of time as an expression of the times within which it was born. As the World Art Day celebration approaches on April 15th, here in Salem we look ahead to our own celebration of expression […]
The Reasons Behind Salem Film Fest’s World-wide Popularity
The whole world is watching what we do in Salem this month! Entering its 11th year, we are home to the Salem Film Fest (March 22-29), one of New England’s largest documentary film festivals, which presents a rich and diverse collection of the year’s best work from all over the world. Just look at the […]