Nov 252009
 

Just one more great event downtown Salem. Salem will again be decorated beautifully for the holiday season. From a downtown holiday tree in the East India Square Fountain to evergreen wreaths, Salem is dressed for the season. To top it all over 35 downtown businesses are decorating their windows especially for the holidays. People are encouraged to come downtown starting Friday, November 27, take a look at the windows and vote at any participating business. All ballots will be entered into a holiday stocking contest. The winner of the ballot contest chosen December 11 will receive a holiday stocking filled with gifts and gift certificates. Come downtown and vote!

Download a guide to downtown holiday shopping here!

Examples of holiday windows from the holiday window contest 2008…

Participating Businesses Include:

1. Witch City Thrift & Consignment Shop (301 Essex St.)
2. Bella Hair Studio (272 Essex St.)
3. Harrison’s Comics (252 Essex St.)
4. Laura Lanes Skin Care (242 Essex St.)
5. Sacred Gear (118 Washington St.)
6. Red Lion Smoke Shop (94 Washington St.)
7. Crunchy Granola Baby (72 Washington St.)
8. Penelope’s Pet Boutique(99 Washington St.)
9. Urban Elements (230 Essex Street)
10. Coon’s (226 Essex St.)
11. Café Graziani (133 Washington St.)
12. Treasures Over Time (139 Washington St.)
13. Roost (40 Front Street)
14. Maria’s Sweet Somethings (26 Front St.)
15. J. Mode (17 Front St.)
16. Beadworks (10 Front St.)
17. Marketplace Quilts (6 Front St.)
18. Rouge Cosmetics (322 Derby St.)
19. Chulamama (320 Derby St.)
20. Angelica of Angels (7 Central St.)
21. Trolley Depot (191 Essex St.)
22. Pamplemousse 185 Essex St.
23. Signatures (181 Essex St.)
24. Rose Medallion (Museum Place Mall)
25. Witch Tee’s (Museum Place Mall)
26. Peabody Essex Museum Shop (East India Square)
27. Angels Landing (131a Essex St.)
28. Remember Salem (127 Essex St.)
29. Fool’s Mansion (127 Essex St.)
30. The Picklepot (75 Wharf St.)
31. Awakening Guild (66 Wharf St.)
32. Quint Essentials (96 Wharf St.)
33. Living With Pets (73 Wharf St.)
34. Black Paw (104 Wharf St.)
35. Cat N The Fiddle Uniques (61 Wharf St.)
36. Crafter’s Market (82 Wharf St.)
37. Salemdipity (86 Wharf St.)

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Aug 052009
 

This week show your support for the Salem Farmers Market by voting in the Love Your Farmers Market contest. The winning market will receive a $5,000 donation which would be a great help in making the market the best on the North Shore! Vote for the Salem Farmers’ Market at: http://www.care2.com/farmersmarket/31438
The Salem Farmers’ Market now hosts 20 vendors offering cheese, fresh berries, freshly baked bread, squash, eggs, lobster and much, much more! This week’s entertainment at the market will feature Henley Douglas Jr. and high school music students. Visit the Salem Farmers’ Market Thursday from 4 – 7 p.m. on Front Street at Derby Square.

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Apr 152009
 

Click here to vote.

If Old Town Hall gets the most votes, it’s guaranteed to receive $100,000. The funding will help preserve the building for future generations.

You can vote once a day from April 14 to May 17. Go to www.PartnersInPreservation.com to vote. Check out www.SalemOldTownHall.com to learn more and sign up for a daily e-mail reminder to vote. Previously we understood that you could vote once a day per email address but this information was incorrect. The actual rules are one vote per day per person.

As part of the competition, Old Town Hall will be hosting “Time Travel Days” on May 2 and 3. It will be a fun (and free!) event for the whole family. Go to www.SalemOldTownHall.com for details. And remember–for this competition it’s important to vote early and often!

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Apr 102009
 

An Egg Hunt for the whole family…Saturday, April 11 downtown Salem at participating stores.
Pick up your Golden Ticket as part of the Golden Egg Hunt and have it validated at 8 businesses and turn it in by the end of the day April 11, 2009. You will be entered in a contest to win $100 and a fantastic gift basket which includes items ranging from a leather wallet to chocolates.

While you are downtown you might see the Easter Bunny hopping about Saturday from 2 – 3. You can visit the Easter Bunny in the Museum Place Mall from 12 – 2.

Participating stores will be serving refreshments.

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Apr 072009
 

Looking to get out of the house and have some fun…join Salem Main Streets on April 11th for the first annual Salem Golden Egg Hunt & Open House for a chance to win a Gift basket and a $100 bill.

Participating merchants will hand out Golden(raffle) Tickets the week leading up to April 11th to the “egg hunters” who spot a golden egg in the store’s window. No purchase is necessary just have your ticket validated at 8 participating stores and turn in your ticket at a participating business or the Salem Chamber of Commerce by close of business April 11.

Many of these businesses will also have special on-going events to entertain, entice and thank customers for their patronage. For example, Pamplemousse will be holding a wine tasting, Penelope’s Pet Boutique is hosting the 3rd annual Easter Biscuit Hunt from 12 – 3, Rose Medallion Tea Room will have free brownies, Rita’s will have free samples, Signatures is offering 20% off all full priced clothing and delicious desserts, Goddess Treasure Chest will be offering $5 off readings, Rouge Cosmetics will be serving brownies, stop by Laura Lanes for an Easter goodie, Coons and Thai Place will have candy and sweets and Maria’s Sweet Somethings will have visits by the Easter Bunny, a jelly bean counting contest and much more.

You can visit the Easter Bunny from noon to 2 p.m. at the Museum Place Mall on April 11th. Afterward, from 2-3 p.m. the bunny can be spotted meeting and greeting people throughout downtown Salem. Vintage photography will be offering photos with the Easter Bunny for a fee.

Refreshments will also be available that day at these participating stores: Bewitched in Salem, Coons, Crunchy Granola Baby, Goddess’ Treasure Chest, Laura Lanes, Lotus Gifts, Marias Sweet Somethings, Pamplemousse, Penelope’s, Picklepot, Red Lion, Rita’s, Rose Medallion, Rouge Cosmetics, Samantha’s Costumes, Signatures, Thai Place, Treasures Over time, Trolley Depot, Turtle alley, Vintage Photography, Witch city Ink, Witch Tees, and Witch’s Hide.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Bell at Salem Main Streets, 978-744-0004 or go to www.salemmainstreets.org.

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