Haunted Happenings in Salem

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Oct 202012
 

This weekend is filled with fright and fun for the whole family. From a children’s parade and costume party, Saturday, to the 24th Annual Halloween Motorcycle Ride, Sunday, Salem is filled with activity. Salem State Theatre Company will perform Born This Way at 11 on Saturday, October 20. There will be live music starting at noon on the Fountain stage and lots of shopping throughout the downtown. During the day and into the night there will be ghost and witch tours  as well as lots of parties around town into the wee hours. Visit hauntedhappenings.org for more information and a full schedule of events.

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This Weekend in Salem

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Oct 132012
 

Haunted Happenings is only just beginning for Salem! There are many more spooks and scares to experience before the season ends. Just this weekend alone there is the 15th Annual Child’s Day festival, a war memorial, an 80’s zombie prom and the ghostly Haunted Harbor Cruise as well as many other events.

The Children’s Day Festival –  Saturday, Salem celebrates its 15th annual Children’s Day with live performers, costume contests, games, yummy food, pony rides and many more! Come to the Salem Commons from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to take part in the festival activities.

80’s Zombie Prom – The 80’s and zombie have one thing in common – there are eternal and full of fashion faux pas. So dusty off your jelly bean skirt and that keyboard tie, and mix it with a little rotting flesh. And of course there will be an undead prom King and Queen. Saturday night at Rockafellas from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. with musical guests Bail Out Boston and DJ Tony SAP.

And on a more somber note, this Saturday and Sunday the Salem Waterfront Hotel will be hosting the Moving Memorial for Massachusetts Service Members who have made the ultimate sacrifice since 2001. All are welcomed to visit the kiosk and honor their memory.

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First Friday Tonight – Downtown Salem

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Oct 052012
 

Live music, events, discounts and much more tonight Downtown Salem where many downtown businesses are open until at least 8 p.m. Friday, October 5 is the First First Friday and includes over 30 downtown businesses. Follow us on Facebook or the First Friday website www.salemfirstfriday.com.

Promotions by location:

                                             Essex Street
Gulu-Gulu Cafe-247 Essex St.-Melt performs at 8:00 PM
re-find men’s-244 Essex St.-Spend $50 get 20% off re-find women’s
Mud Puddle Toys-217 Essex St.-Games, refreshments, 10% off storewide
Pamplemousse-185 Essex St.-Wine Tasting
Peabody Essex Museum-161 Essex St.-Extended hours till 9 PM
 
Front Street/Derby Square/Artists’ Row
A Beautiful Corset/J’Adore Romantic Gifts-10 Derby Square-Photo shoot
Avalanche Company Store-24 Front St.-Talk fashion with Avalanche designer
Boston Bead Company-10 Front St.-Keith O’Connor, Raku Bead Maker
Front Street Coffeehouse-20 Front St.-Dj Radio Skotvoid
Hair Express-34 Front St.-Open House with samples and complimentary refreshments
Seed Stitch Fine Yarn-21 Front St.-Movie night (Bring your own crafts)
Salem Arts Association-Artists’ Row-”Outcast in October” Recycled art and Clay Venture Performs
Salem Collective of Artists and Musicians-Artists’ Row-Group art and Face Painting
 
Around Downtown Salem
Cafe Polonia-118 Washington St.-Eastern Europe Folk Concert 7-9 p.m.
Caffe Graziani-133 Washington St.-Roundtable Italian Conversation
Coldwell Banker-7 1/2 Church St.- $5 massage from Body and Soul, free agent consults
Glass and Etc.-1 East India Square Mall-15% off any item over $10
Global Deeds Foundation/Gallery-45 Lafayette St.-Try your hand at LIVE painting
Milk and Honey Green Grocer-32 Church St.-Cheese sampling
re-find women’s-72 Washington St.-Spend $50 get 20 % off other store
Rouge Cosmetics-322 Derby St.-Complimentary refreshments and eye makeover
Salem Wine Imports-32 Church Street- Wine Tasting
Salem YMCA-One Sewall St.-One hour free Zumba class Salem 6-7 PM
Two Girls Shop-320 Derby St.-Local band Silversense
Treasures Over Time-139 Washington St.-unmounted gemstones, free appraisals

Witch Dr.-109 Lafayette St.-Glass blowing demonstration
 
Pickering Wharf
Brodie’s Seaport Cafe-215 Derby St.-35 cent wings, (Julie Dougherty performance at 8:30)
Every Occasion Boutique-96 Wharf St.-Personalized bracelets by Angela Anastos
Finz Seafood and Grill-76 Wharf St.- $1 oysters, (Ryan Fitzsimmons performance at 8:30)
The Happy Sunflower-78 Wharf St.-Pictures for Pickering Wharf pet costume contest
The Hungry Whale-72 Wharf St.-Samples and prizes for Pickering Wharf pet costume contest
Living with Pets-63B Wharf St.-Treats for Pickering Wharf pet costume contest
Picklepot-75 Wharf St.-Spice demo with Kate Madden
R&J Coins and Jewelry-68 Wharf St.-Author Timothy Kendall-Salem Witch Trials Calendar
Salem Waterfront and Hotel-225 Derby St.-Free Popcorn
Victoria Station/ Vic’s Boathouse-86 Wharf St.-Ross Livermore performs 

Mark your calendars for future Fridays – November 2 and December 7….

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Haunted Happenings Parade Tonight – rain or shine!

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Oct 042012
 

Tonight is the Annual Salem Chamber of Commerce Haunted Happenings Parade. This event is the official kick off of  Haunted Happenings, a month long celebration of all things Halloween. The parade includes high school bands, Salem school groups, local bands, businesses and much more. If you can’t make the parade in Salem you can watch local coverage on SATV. For more details about the parade visit www.salem-chamber.org.  For a full Haunted Happenings Schedule visit www.hauntedhappenings.org.

(The SALEM FARMERS’ MARKET will be open today but closing early due to the parade.)

Friday, October 5 Haunted Happenings events will continue with Mayor’s Night Out Trick or Treating starting at 5:30 at the entrance to the Museum Place Mall on Essex Street. Many local attractions will be open free to Salem residents. Don’t miss First Friday events where over 30 downtown businesses will have entertainment and actvities or promotions until at least 8 p.m.

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Farmers’ Market, Fundraiser and Fashion

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Sep 272012
 

Fall is here as are delicious crisp apples at the Salem Farmers’ Market Thursdays from 3 – 7 p.m. in Derby Square on Front Street. Enjoy shopping for local fruits and vegetables and specialty items at the over 30 vendors. There will be a cooking demonstration by Caffe Graziani at 3:30 and music by Nick Consone from 5 – 7 p.m. The market sponsor of the week is Salem 5 Bank. For more information visit www.SalemFarmersMarket.org or contact market organizer Salem Main Streets at (978)744-0004. The market is currently accepting applications for the Winter Market in Old Town Hall which runs November 1 through December 20

In celebration of opening its 200th store, Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is encouraging customers to make monetary donations to Boston Children’s Hospital and offering a free 8 oz. cup of froyo to the first 200 customers at each of their Boston-area stores on Thursday, Sept. 27 including the Salem store at 76 Lafayette Street. The event kicks off four weeks of fundraising at all Boston-area Orange Leaf stores for Boston Children’s Hospital of which Orange Leaf will help contribute funds collected with a goal of raising $25,000. All donations collected will be directed toward the Children’s Fund, which supports the hospital’s areas of greatest need.

Join Art*Throb and PEM Thursday, September 27, 2012 from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm for a fun evening to celebrate and explore personal style at the Peabody Essex Museum! Milliner Sarah Havens demonstrates the art of making fascinators and then helps you create your own. Experience a live fashion shoot with fashion photographer Keith Patankar from Hunt’s Photo & Video and discover the secrets behind those perfect shots. Take notes from Bill Graham of Beautiful Things Ltd., of Salem, Mass., as he discloses tips for jazzing up your little black dress into a unique creation for any occasion. Watch vintage fashion film clips, hear gypsy swing music by New Boston Duo and much more. PEM Members and Salem residents, $5 nonmembers $7 No reservations required! 

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