Mar 082012
 

Looking for a few fun things to do in the city this weekend? Salem has plenty of options.  Here are just a few…Stop by Victoria Station/ Vic’s Boathouse this Friday March 9th, for the “Old School 80’s” with DJ TONE spinning the hottest tunes. For art lovers, the “Transformations in Native American Art” that is being shown this weekend at the Peabody Essex Museum, where you’ll see rare historic pieces alongside of some of the finest contemporary work.  The exhibit is FREE with museum admission. Also, if you have time for a bit more fun, go check out “ A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, a YMCA production. Tickets can be purchased at the Salem YMCA.  Also opening this weekend is Adam Bock’s “Swimming in the Shallows” at Salem Theatre Company. 

(Post written by Jessica  Merisier) 

 

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Mar 012012
 

Last night festival attendees enjoyed an After-Party at Finz Seafood Restaurant & Grill and the music of Henley Douglas…

The Salem Film Festival is much more than great film. Although, there are 14 different Independant Documentary Films showing just on Saturday, March 3 at the Salem Film Festival.  For a full list visit www.salemfilmfest.com.

Friday, March 2 join the festival at Finz After-Party with film makers and music by Henley Douglas. The event starts at 9:30 p.m. at 76 Wharf St.

Saturday, March 3 enjoy a Filmmaker Forum at 10 a.m. at the NPS Visitor Center, 2 New Liberty St. about Documentary Filmmaking as an Activist Tool.

1:30 p.m. Join the Filmmaker’s Forum at Griffen Theatre (7 Lynde St.) sponsored by the Alliance of Women Film Journalists to discuss how media covers documentary film.

9:30 p.m. Another great opportunity to unwind with filmmakers at the After-Party at Victoria’s Station (82 Wharf St.) with music by Big Ol’ Dirty Bucket.

Sunday, March 4 join filmmakers for breakfast at Caffe Graziani (133 Washington St.)

Noon enjoy the Filmmakers Forum at the Peabody Essex Museum (166 Essex St.) discussing Reframing Reality.

3 p.m. Attend Funding, Broadcasting, and Distribution Tips for Filmmakers at the Peabody Essex Museum (166 Essex St.)

(Photos of We Still Live Here showing at the PEM at 1:00 and Wild Horse, Wild Ride  showing at Cinema Salem at 10.)

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Feb 242012
 

City of Salem Calls for Submissions to ArtBox 2012

Winners to Receive Significant Visibility & $500 dollars

 Utility to Beauty

The City of Salem is asking artists to submit proposals to paint a downtown utility boxes as part of ArtBox 2012. Winning artists will have their work in front of one million people annually and will receive $500.

In the hopes of promoting individual artists as well as the community’s burgeoning arts scene, ArtBox asks all interested to propose a piece of art that presents his or her visual interpretation of Salem’s cityscape, culture, community pride or art itself.

 Project Background

Salem’s first art box (pictured above), has been received very positively. Inspired by its success and the city’s increased artistic momentum, a group of local art appreciators and community leaders came together at the end of 2011 to spearhead ArtBox, a program to transform these utilitarian eyesores into original works of art.

Beyond adding to Salem’s spirit of creativity, community and innovation, these boxes are meant to beautify and inspire. If successful, ArtBox will be a perennial project. 

Nuts & Bolts

Open to all skilled and talented artists, the deadline for submission is Friday, April 6th. The work will be judged by an independent group of creative professionals, including Steven Zevitas, President and Publisher New American Painting and owner of the Boston-based Steven Zevitas Gallery. One box will be painted weekly starting in June.

Winners will be publically announced at the Salem Arts Festival on June 1.

See the city website at salem.com/pages/artbox to download the submission requirements and details. (Info. from a city of Salem Press Release)

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Feb 122012
 

See the ice sculptures now downtown Salem as long as the weather allows. Thank you to all downtown businesses who sponsored a sculpture. Vote for your Favorite sculpture on Facebook.

 

Ice Sculptures:

1 The Friendship of Salem – sponsored by the Pickering Wharf Merchants Association, Pickering Wharf

 2 Salem Waterfront Hotel, sponsored by the Salem Waterfront Hotel, 225 Derby St

 3 We ♥ The Children of Salem – A Schoolhouse with Heart, sponsored by Sophia’s, 105 Essex St [The ice sculpture was made in celebration of the children of Salem and the bright future they have in education. Please consider making a donation during Salem’s So Sweet to the Salem Education Foundation. Donations can be dropped off at Sophia’s.]

 4 Salem Witch, sponsored by Salem Witch Museum, 19 ½ Washington Sq. N

 5 Cupid Gets Busted, sponsored by The Great Escape, (50 Saint Peter St.)

 6 Movie Projector, sponsored by Salem Film Fest (Cinema Salem, Church St.)

 7 Based on an untitled piece by Virgil Ortiz from Shapeshifting: Transformations in Native American Art Exhibition, sponsored by the Peabody Essex Museum (161 Essex St.)

 8 Dragon, sponsored by Museum Place Mall: A Sacred Place Wellness Center, Bewitched in Salem, Daily Bagel Café, Glass and Etc., Lotus Gifts, Essex’s N. Y. Deli and Pizza, Marley Properties Salem, LLC, Polonus European Deli, Salem Vintage Photography, Thai Place, Witch Tee’s (180 Essex St.)

 9 Love and Gemstones with Cupid, sponsored by Bernard’s Jewelers, (179 Essex St.)

 10 Marilyn Monroe with Champagne, sponsored by Pamplemousse, Trolley Depot, Century Bank, Salem Trolley, Mighty Aphrodite, Modern Millie, and Reds (5 Central St.) 

 11 Tin Tin (w/Snowy), sponsored by Mud Puddle Toys, (221 Essex St.)

 12 Jazzing up the Winter, sponsored by Rockafellas, (231 Essex St.)

 13 Crystal Snowflake, sponsored by Laura Lanes and New England Soup Factory (in Lappin Park)

 14 Salem State University Viking, sponsored by Salem State University (Lappin Park)

 15 Monkfish with Adriatic Wave, sponsored by Adriatic Restaurant and Bar, (155 Washington St.)

 16 Giant Frog w/ Heart, sponsored by Maria’s Sweet Somethings, (26 Front St.)

 17 The Stanley Cup – Tavern in the Square Style, sponsored by Tavern in the Square, 189 Washington St [If you missed out on taking a photo with the Stanley Cup. Come by and take a picture with the repudiate of the Lord Stanley Cup.]

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Jan 122012
 

Tickets are now on sale for the popular Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate and Wine Tasting event Friday, February 10, 2012. This decadent sampling of delicious desserts and chocolate from many of Salem’s premier restaurants and  shops is always a favorite. Add delicious wines and champagne plus the music of Evan Goodrow and you have the perfect combination. The event will be held in Hamilton Hall, 9 Chestnut Street from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling (978)744-0004. We hope tickets will also be available at the door however we have sold out in advance the last few years. For more information about the whole Chocolate and Ice Sculpture Festival February 10 – 14 visit the So Sweet Link.  Wine and Chocolate Event Participating businesses include: 

62 Restaurant and Wine Bar
Adriatic Restaurant & Bar
Ben & Jerry’s
Busa Wine and Spirits
Café Polonia
Caffe Graziani
Capt.’s Premium Steak & Seafood Grill
Captain Dusty’s Ice Cream
Finz Seafood & Grill
The Great Escape
Green Land Café
Gulu-Gulu
Pamplemousse
Rockafellas
Salem Waterfront Hotel
Sweet Adeline’s
Thai Place
Victoria Station
Ye Olde Pepper Co.
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