Unfortunately, the 80’s Dance Party has been postponed. It will no longer be held Thursday, September 20 at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. We apologize for any inconvenience this rescheduling may cause. We will be posting a new date for the SMS Fundraiser soon.
Some people love to wear hats some people don’t and then there are the many baseball cap wearers. If you loved viewing the hats at the Royal Wedding or are just hooked on fashion this is a don’t miss event for you. Starting Saturday, September 8 the Peabody Essex Museum has over 250 hats on display for your viewing pleasure. The exhibit will be open through February 3rd.
There are hats that were worn by royalty and hats worn by
hollywood stars, hats for mourning, traditional hats with a modern twist, felt hats, straw hats and feather hats. From a pompom hat worn by Bjork to the famous green rose and butterfly hat worn by Sarah Jessica Parker there are many hats which only the most fashion forward could wear. Of course, there are hats for sale in the PEM gift shop and several other shops Downtown Salem if this exhibit inspires you to buy a hat.
(Photo of mourning hat – Jo Gordon, Kiss of Death, 1994 Copyright Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Photo of feather hat – Caroline Reboux, Feather tricorne, about 1935, Copyright Victoria and Albert Museum, London.)
Don’t miss the 8O’s Dance Party! This event is on Thursday, September 20, 2012 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. There is a contest for the best 8O’s outfit, as well as raffles, and a cash bar. There will be free appetizers and 8O’s music which will be provided by the popular Sound City Entertainment. Dance the night away to popular hits of the 80’s while supporting the efforts of Salem Main Streets and downtown revitalization. There will be a special appearance by Scary Mary.
Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Call (978) 744-0004 to reserve your ticket now, or you may purchase your ticket in person at the Salem Chamber of Commerce at 265 Essex St. or at Eastern Bank on 125 Washington St.
Enjoy shopping for local fruits and vegetables at the Salem Farmers’ Market on Thursday from 3 – 7 p.m. in Derby Square on Front Street. While you are there stop by the cooking demonstration by Rockafellas at 3:30 and listen to the melodic sounds of music by Will Faust & Emily from 5 – 7 p.m. There will be a children’s activity by the market sponsor St. Jeans Credit Union. For more information visit www.salemfarmersmarket.org.
Volunteers Needed as Visitor Ambassadors
Salem Main Streets is looking for volunteers with enthusiasm for Salem to help greet visitors at the Downtown Salem Information Booth in October. Volunteers will staff the booth at the start of the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall handing out maps and giving out information about Salem’s wide variety of attractions, events and businesses. Last year volunteers assisted over 25,000 visitors during the weekends and holidays. Volunteers will be trained.
All volunteers are asked to be available for a minimum of two shifts for two hours each and will be required to complete a one hour training session. The training will take place on Saturday, September 22 at 9:30 a.m. at the National Park Service Regional Visitor Center. If you enjoy helping visitors by showing them your enthusiasm for our cultured and historic city and want to make it fun 
and easy for visitors to explore all of Salem’s sites and attractions, please join us.
For more information or to become a volunteer please email Volunteer Coordinators, Judy Kearney at judykearney830@gmail.com or Mira Riggin at mriggin2@comcast.com or call Salem Main Streets at (978)744-0004. This program, which assists visitors to Salem in October, is a partnership between Salem Main Streets, the National Park Service, the City of Salem, Destination Salem and the Salem Chamber of Commerce.