Nov 292010
 

Salem is decorated beautifully for the holiday season, from a downtown holiday tree in Lappin Park to evergreen wreaths with candy cane lamp posts, Salem is dressed for the season.  To top it all off almost 40 downtown businesses have decorated their windows especially for the holidays.  People are encouraged to come downtown, take a look at the windows and vote at any participating business for their favorite window. All ballots will be entered into a holiday stocking contest.  The winner of the ballot contest will receive a holiday stocking filled with gifts and gift certificates. Come downtown and vote!

 Winners will be announced by December 17. The last day to vote in the contest is December 10.

 2010 participants and addresses: Continue reading »

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Nov 122010
 

It’s almost time for Salem Main Streets’ annual Holiday Window Contest.  Every year, businesses throughout the downtown get in the spirit by creating bright, festive displays of their products and services. Holiday window displays start appearing by Thanksgiving, and the winners are announced by December 17.

The categories are Most Original, Most Whimsical, and Viewer’s Choice.  Salem invites all to walk through the streets starting Thanksgiving weekend, casting votes at any participating businesses for the Viewer’s Choice window.  All voters will be entered in a raffle to win a holiday stocking of gift certificates and goodies!

There is still time for interested businesses to join in the contest. Contact Jennifer at (978)744-0004×15 or jennifer@salemmainstreets.org for details.  Already participating businesses include: 

Awakening Guild, Beehive, Bella Hair Studio, Caffé Graziani, The Cat N The Fiddle Uniques, Coon’s, Coven, Crunchy Granola Baby, Fiddlehead, J.Mode, Living With Pets, MarketPlace Quilts, Mighty Aphrodite, Milk and Honey, Modern Millie, Pamplemousse, Penelope’s Pet Boutique, Quint Essentials, Roost, Rouge Cosmetics, Salem Cycle, Salem Wine Imports, Salemdipidty, Signatures, Sweet Anthem, The Picklepot, Treasures Over Time, Trolley Depot, Witch City Thrift and Consignment, and Witch Tees.

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Nov 052010
 

Follow Destination Salem on Facebook for a chance to win gift certificates to participating restaurants. http://destinationsalem.blogspot.com/2010/11/tag-dine-in-salem-north-shores-dining.html  The first 50 people to tag a photo of one of the restaurants posted each day in November will be entered into a random drawing for a gift certificate to that restaurant.  Use it at any participating restaurant during Restaurant Week! (See their site for specific details.) Even if you aren’t selected, don’t miss the fantastic deal of two course meals for $15 offered at The Lobster Shanty, Howling Wolf Taqueria, Salem Beer Works, Seaport Café, and Thai Place and $25 promotions at many other restaurants during Salem’s Restaurant Week Nov. 7 – 11.  Also, Rockafellas will be donating 30 percent of their food sales during Restaurant Week to Salem Education Foundation.   As a bonus, visit them on Salsa Night, November 10, and dance with the Mayor for a $20 donation.    For more information, visit www.salem-chamber.org.

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Jul 242010
 

Congratulations to all downtown Salem Businesses recognized in the North Shore Magazine’s Best of the North Shore (BONS). Salem seemed to dominate the categories this year…

Restaurants
General Excellence – Sixty2 on Wharf, Readers Choice (RC) – Grapevine
Al Fresco – Finz
Bakery – A & J King
Beer Menu RC – Gulu-Gulu Café
Breakfast RC – Reds
Brunch – Nathaniels at the Hawthorne Hotel, RC In a Pig’s Eye
Indian – Passage to India
Italian – Bella Verona
Pub Food – The Old Spot

Entertainment
Bar Scene – Strega Restaurant and Lounge, RC Lobster Shanty
Live Theater – Salem Theatre Company
Movie Theater – Cinema Salem
Sports Bar – Tavern in the Square

 Kids
Baby Clothing – Crunchy Granola Baby, RC Hip Baby Gear
Kids Furniture – RC Hip Baby Gear
Kids Bookstore – RC Cornerstone Books

 Service
Eyebrows – RC Fringe
Hair Salon – RC Fringe
Hotel – RC The Waterfront Hotel & Suites
Make Up – Rouge

 Shopping
Bath and Beauty – RC Rouge
Beer Selection – RC Pamplemousse
Biking – RC Salem Cycle
Books – RC Cornerstone Books
Clothing(Vintage) – Modern Millie
Hardware – RC Winer Brothers
Lighting – Delande Lighting
Pet Store – Barking Cat
Wine Store – RC Pamplemousse

http://nshoremag.com/category/2010-bons-winners-service/

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Apr 022010
 

with Salem Health and Wellness Week April 12 – 17, 2010

Whether you are looking for pampering, consultations or excercise opportunities Salem Health and Wellness week has something for you. Services range from Complimentary Skin Care consultations and samples at Laura Lanes Skin Care to a total body fitness assessment, three training sessions, and nutrition coaching at Get in Shape for Women. Some services are offered on specific days and times such as Free Hand Paraffin and Sugar Scrub with Bo Body & Soul Massage and Wellness April 12 from 2- 6 p.m.and Free 15-minute private Reiki healings with Judy Copp at A Higher Balance Healing Center April 12 from 5 – 7 p.m.

To download a printout of the schedule, click here.

Participating Businesses include: A Higher Balance Healing Center, A Sacred Place Wellness Center, B & S Fitness Programs, B & S Sport Science, Body and Soul Massage & Wellness Center, The City of Salem, Park, Recreation and Community Services Department, Get In Shape For Women, Green Tea Yoga,
Lasting Impressions Skin & Nail Boutique, Laura Lanes Skin Care, LivingWell, Radiance Aveda Lifestyle Salon & Spa, Salem Fitness, Salem YMCA, Urban Elements and The Wicked Running Club.

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