Join Salem Main Streets for the Jazzy Blues Brunch fundraiser with Mayor Kim Driscoll. The event will be held Sunday, May 15 from 11 – 1 at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. Enjoy the sounds of Whose Muddy Shoes and a full brunch. By attending this event you help support Salem Main Streets and the programs and work we do year round including: the Salem Farmers’ Market, the Salem Arts Festival, Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate and Ice Sculpture Festival, Salem Health and Wellness Week, Holiday Happenings, the October Information Booth and much more…Tickets can be purchased at the Salem Chamber of Commerce, 265 Essex Street (978)744-0004 or at Rouge Cosmetics. The event is sponsored in part by the Salem Waterfront Hotel, Eastern Bank, the Peabody Essex Museum, Bernard’s Jewelers, Ron Elken Computer Doctor and Betsy Day.
Salem Health and Wellness Week
May 1- 7, 2011
Visit 18 participating Salem businesses to experience great promotions and enter fantastic raffles. There’s no time like the present to take charge of your health, to make those changes you have been putting off, to excercise more and to participate in Salem Health and Wellness week. Participating businesses will be holding raffles and there will be one grand prize raffle May 1- 7, 2011. For more details and a list of participating businesses and promotions click here: http://salemmainstreets.org/?page_id=1287
Participants:
A Sacred Place Wellness Center, Aleris Dental, B&S Fitness Programs LLC, B&S Sport Science, Body & Soul Massage and Wellness, City of Salem Park, Recreation & Community Services, DWMMA Dragon Within Mixed Martial Arts, Extra Effort Fitness, Green Tea Yoga & Massage, Healthworks Fitness Centers for Women, Lasting Impressions, Laura Lanes Skin Care, LivingWell, Salem Chiropractic Center, Salem YMCA, Sankofa Massage & Bodywork, Susan MacFarlane Massage Therapy and Wicked Running Club.
Restaurant Week(s) April 3 – 7 and April 10 – 14 
For 10 days only, participating Salem area restaurants will offer either a two-course prix-fix dinner menu for $15, or a three-course prix-fixe dinner menu for $25, or both (note that this price does not include drinks, taxes or gratuities).
Salem has become the culinary destination on the North Shore. Expect a wide variety of delicious foods – from steak to seafood, American to ethnic. Restaurants offer multiple choices for appetizers, entrees as well as deserts. Reservations are encouraged, please contact the restaurants directly. Mention “Restaurant Week” when making your reservations.
Participating Restaurants
62 Restaurant and Wine Bar (Three-Course $25)
62 Wharf Street, Salem, MA – (978) 744-0062
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Adriatic Restaurant and Bar (Three-Course $25)
155 Washington Street, Salem, MA – (978) 594-1832
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Bella Verona (Three-Course $25)
107 Essex Street, Salem, MA – (978) 825-9911
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Cafe Polonia (Two-Course $15 & Three-Course $25)
118 Washington Street, Salem, MA – (978) 745-0045
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Capt’s Waterfront Grill & Club (Three-Course $25)
94 Wharf Street, Salem, MA – (978) 741-0555
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Cilantro (Three-Course $25)
282 Derby Street, Salem, MA – (978) 745-9436
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Finz Seafood Restaurant & Grill (Three-Course $25)
76 Wharf Street, Salem, MA – (978) 744-0000
Grapevine Restaurant (Three-Course $25)
26 Congress Street, Salem, MA – (978) 745-9335
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Great Escape (Three-Course $25)
50 St Peter Street, Salem, MA – (978) 745-5022
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Green Land Cafe (Three-Course $25)
87 Washington Street, Salem, MA – (978) 744-7766
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Lakay Island Restaurant (Three-Course $25)
168 Essex Street, Salem, MA – (978) 744-2308
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The Lobster Shanty (Two-Course $15 & Three-Course $25)
25 Front Street, Salem, MA – (978) 745-5449
The Lyceum (Three-Course $25)
43 Church Street, Salem, MA – (978) 745-7665
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Nathaniel’s at the Hawthorne Hotel (Three-Course $25)
18 Washington Square West, Salem, MA – (978) 825-4311
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Regatta Pub at the Waterfront Hotel (Two-Course $15 & Three-Course $25)
225 Derby Street, Salem, MA – (978) 740-8788
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Restaurant Gioia & Wine Bar (Three-Course $25)
140 Washington Street, Salem, MA – 140 Washington Street, Salem, MA
Rockafellas (Three-Course $25)
231 Essex Street, Salem, MA – (978) 745-2411
Salem Beers Works (Three-Course $25)
278 Derby Street, Salem, MA – (978) 745-2337
Seaport Cafe (Two-Course $15 & Three-Course $25)
215 Derby Street, Salem, MA – (978) 594-8490
Tavern in the Square (Three-Course $25)
189 Washington Street, Salem, MA – (978) 740-2337
Thai Place (Two-Course $15 & Three-Course $25)
Museum Place Mall, Salem, MA – (978) 741-8008
Victoria Station (Three-Course $25)
86 Wharf Street, Salem, MA – (978) 745-3400
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Wondering what to do this weekend? Salem has plenty to offer…from free Jazz music, to a Spring Fling event, new shops and as always great music and events at local restaurants. Some Salem happenings:
April 1 Restaurants Reopening parties for the season – Cafe Polonia, Howling Wolf Taqueria, The Lobster Shanty, and Seaport Cafe. Check out their websites for details.
April 1 – 3 The Zoo Story at Griffen Theater
April 1 – 2 Dead Man’s Cell Phone at the Salem Theatre Company
April 2 374th Anniversary of the First Muster Salem Common and various other locations in Salem 10 am – Ceremony at St. Peter’s Church; 10:40 am – Ceremony at Armory Park; 11:30 am – Parade to Salem Common; 11:45 am – Ceremony, Pass in Review and Cannon Salute on Salem Common; 12:15 pm – Military Flyover by USAF.
April 2 Jazz Appreciation Day 2 p.m. at the Salem Five Community Room, 210 Essex St. This FREE EVENT features kicks off with a performance by The SJSF All Stars, who will pay homage to some of the legends of jazz – from Coltrane to Mingus, Miles to Dizzy. Featuring Henley Douglas Jr. (sax), Garret Savluk (trumpet), Squantch (trombone), Dave Walker (bass), John Iltis (drums).
April 2 Spring Fling 6 – 8 p.m. in Old Town Hall The annual Spring Fling is a celebration of art, food, wine, beer and music. It’s a great kick off event to Restaurant Week. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. For more info go to http://salemspringfling.com/info.htmlor call Pamplemousse at 978-745-2900.
April 3 11:15 a.m. The Salem Common Neighborhood Association and Derby Square Tours are presenting a lecture by Jim McAllister at 11:30 am on Sunday, April 3, 2011 at the Salem Knights of Columbus 94 Washington Square to benefit victims of the March 18 fire at 98 Washington Square. Jim’s talk, “An Uncommon Common” will highlight historical events and persons from the Washington Square area. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the door. Doors open at 11:15 am
April 3 – 7 Salem Restaurant Week Looking for an excuse to try a new dining venue? Or to visit your fav two nights in a row? This 10-day promotion features the unique and fine dining options in Salem at mouth-watering prices. For 10 days only, participating restaurants will serve either a 2 Course Dinner – $15 OR a 3 Course Dinner – $25 (note: some restaurants will offer both options and pricing is exclusive of tax, beverages & gratuity). For a list of participating restaurants go to www.salem-chamber.org.
If you are wondering how to help support the fire victims from the 98 Washington Square apartment complex who lost their apartments Friday. There are many opportunities to help…
- Drop off small household items at Bewitched in Salem at 180 Essex Street or Pamplemousse 185 Essex St.
- Gift cards for household items, medications, clothing and food can be dropped off or mailed to Catholic Charities, 280 Washington St., Salem, 01970 For questions, call Catholic Charities at 978-740-6923.
- Checks or monetary donations to assist residents of 98 Washington Square East in Salem can be dropped off or mailed to the “Salem Fire Victims Fund,” c/o North Shore Community Action Program, 98 Main St., Peabody, MA, 01960. For questions, call NSCAP at 978-531-0767.
So far fire victims have stated they need: temporary lodging(s); bedding and linen (please, only donate these items in their unopened original packaging); assistance to move items; storage space; pots and pans and other kitchen items.
For more information, contact Meghann Ackerman, director of Constituent Services in the office of Mayor Kim Driscoll, at 978-745-9595, Ext. 5601 or at mackerman@salem.com.