Salem Main Streets

 The 5^th Annual Living Green & Renewable Energy Fair will take place in and around Old Town Hall in historic downtown Salem on Saturday, May 19 from 10 am – 3 pm. The event is organized by the Salem Chamber of Commerce and the City of Salem Renewable Energy Task Force.

The Fair will bring together green industry professionals and consumers from the Greater Boston & North Shore regions to discuss products, services and information that encourage healthier, more sustainable consumption and lifestyles for businesses and families. Stop by the Salem Farmers’ Market table.  For more information visit www.salem-chamber.org.

The City of Salem Beautification Committee will host their 5^th Annual Plant Sale fundraiser where fairgoers can purchase a wide assortment of home-grown perennials, a variety of annuals and a selection of hanging baskets. The plant sale will be held outside on Derby Square, directly in front of Old Town Hall. The Fair will also feature the 2^nd Annual Salem Seed Exchange, an ethical electronics recycling event, a free screening of a “green” themed film at Cinema Salem, and other fun activities for the family.

Monday, May 14,  internationally renowned artist, Kenny Scharf, will transform Salem’s downtown parking garage with a new and colorful mural. The Los Angeles based artist strives to connect to popular culture through art and enhance everyday life with his original works. Kenny’s mural will contribute to Salem’s growing reputation as a center of art and culture on the North Shore. Whether it is the annual film, poetry, literary, Salem Arts Festival, painted utility boxes, or world class art at the Peabody Essex Museum, Kenny’s mural will contribute to the role of art in the Salem community.   Kenny’s mural is one more way the city is bringing art to the public, and his mural will add a new and colorful dimension to downtown. Kenny has worked all over the world and we are looking forward to seeing his final creation.  Do not miss this wonderful opportunity to watch Kenny bring new life to downtown Salem at the Museum Place Mall garage on New Liberty St. on Monday, May 14!

The Berklee Jazz group The Soul of a Man will peform live today in Derby Square from 5 – 7 p.m. This is the first free concert of many organized by the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival leading up to their fantastic annual concert at the Willows.  There will be a concert every second Saturday in Derby Square through the summer.

According to SFSF “The Soul of a Man (website) is a modern day R&B band whose sound is infused with blues, gospel, soul, and funk. Individually, each of the band’s skilled musicians brings a unique and powerful sound to the stage. Together, their four-piece rhythm section, horn trio, and vocalist produce a massive sound that’s been described as “High energy – all the time.” Whether in a small club or a huge venue, The Soul of a Man delivers a thrilling, uplifting show.” Stop by Derby Square to today and check them out.

 More information about the SJSF/Berklee Summer Series.