Jun 232009
Jun 112009
2nd Annual Living Green & Renewable Energy Fair
Saturday, June 13 from 10 am – 3 pm
The Salem Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Salem Main Streets and the Salem Renewable Energy Task Force, invite businesses and organizations that promote green and renewable products to participate in the 2nd Annual Living Green & Renewable Energy Fair.
Our Goal: Promote products, services and information that encourage healthier, more sustainable consumption and lifestyles for businesses and families. There is limited space for participants at the fair, the organizers will review applications and payment will be refunded if applicant is not selected.
Schedule of Events:
Vendor Booths & Exhibits in Old Town Hall from 10 am – 3 pm
Green Kids Zone in Old Town Hall from 10 am – 3 pm
Screening of “Addicted to Plastic” in CinemaSalem at 10 am
“Green Speaker Series” at The Gathering from 11 am – 3 pm
For more information go to www.salem-chamber.org
Downtown Salem, Mass – Come Check Out our Hip, Urban Lifestyle!
Salem Lifestyle Open House – Sunday, June 14
Noon – 3pm
Over 20 realtors are participating in Salem’s first Lifestyle Open House this Sunday, June 14, showing over 30 properties in and around a walkable downtown. A Map of Open House locations can be picked up Sunday, 11.30 – 3pm at the Salem Chamber of Commerce, 265 Essex Street, Salem, MA (T. 978-744-0004).
Properties shown include historic properties, single family homes, townhouses, condominiums as well as rental apartments in and around the downtown area. List prices start as low as $186,000 for a loft style unit and go up to as high as $950,000 for a colonial revival mansion in the Historic McIntire District.
Organized by the Salem Chamber of Commerce and Salem Main Streets.
For more information or a full listing of properties click here. or visit www.salem-chamber.org.
The Spirit of Salem: Urban, Hip & Walkable
Move to Salem, a City where people can live, work, and play.
Just 16 miles north of Boston and accessible by car, train, and ferry, Salem offers its residents many benefits of urban living, but with easy access to beaches, parks, and open spaces. Historic downtown Salem is conveniently located within walking distance to many restaurants, shops, museums, the MBTA commuter rail, and the Salem Ferry, both of which provide direct service to and from downtown Boston.
Jun 102009
Over 4,000 people attended the Salem Arts Festival June 5 – 7, 2009. The Festival was a huge success. People of all ages came out to admire art work, listen to fantastic music and even learn to dance. From the Boston Ballet School performing the Garland Waltz from Sleeping Beauty to a concert on the common with Machine 475 there was something for everyone. This festival was a fantastic collaboration between Salem Main Streets, the Salem Arts Association, Salem State College, Gordon College, Peabody Essex Museum, Salem Film Fest, the American History and Music Festival™ and Salem Sounds.
The Festival brought talented artists from Racket Shreve to Robin Lane of Robin Lane and the Chartbusters into downtown Salem. The festival ranged from Old Town Hall to Pickering Wharf with indoor and outdoor concerts.
All events were free and all performers donated their time to make this possible. Inside Old Town Hall art exhibits filled the building from a photo exhibit of Inauguration 2009 photos to a special showing by North Shore Arc Works. The Juried Art Show was a hit and showcased a wide variety of talent. The Peabody Essex Museum held origami making demonstrations and Arts of Gold led watercolor painting sessions. There was even a talent contest winners showcase performing with the Mamadou band. Artist Row showcased an exhibit “Does Size Really Matter?” and various businesses around town held events.
The Salem Arts Festival would like to thank the Salem Cultural Council for the generous grant of $1,500 which helped make this festival possible and sponsors: the Peabody Essex Museum, Cinema Salem, and Gangi printing. The Salem Arts Festival would also like to thank all their wonderful volunteers and supporters including ArtThrob and the Salem Chamber of Commerce and the artists who donated their time and talent to make this event possible.
Jun 062009
Fantastic music, dancing, art…the Salem Arts Festival has it all and there is one day left to enjoy. Come down to Old Town Hall and see what you have been missing.
Approximately 2,000 people have already come to the festival to enjoy the fantastic juried art show, fabulous entertainment and much more. Sunday, June 7 Old Town Hall opens it’s doors at 10 a.m. Don’t miss the Detour Jazz Quintet at 11 and the Dejas at 12. Sunday Scotvoid performs at Pickering Wharf from 12:30 – 2, Soul Baby performs at Pickering Wharf from 2 – 4:30 and Machine 475 performs on the Salem Common from 1 – 4 p.m. Bring a picnic and your friends and family and enjoy the Salem Arts Festival. All events are free!
May 162009
June 5 - 7, 2009
You are invited to The Salem Arts Festival Kick-Off Celebration Reception – Friday, June 5 in Old Town Hall between Essex and Front Streets starting at 5:30 p.m.
View exceptional art work by local artists while enjoying performances by local musicians and dancers. From jazz music to modern dance to opera this is one kick-off celebration you won’t want to miss.
Go to www.salemartsfestival.com for the full festival program.
The Salem Arts Festival is family friendly and will showcase talented, top rate singers, musicians, dancers and artists, in an interactive environment; a juried art exhibition, a talent show, open mike poetry readings, and activities for children as part of music, dance and art presentations.
Schedule – Friday, June 5
5:30 – 7 p.m. SAF Opening Reception – Juried Art Exhibition on first Floor of OTH including work by Matthew Altieri, Phillis Beinart, Andrew Carr, Pat Collins, Ellen Hardy, Elija Heward, Oana Lauric, John Plunkett, Janee Rudolph, Racket Shreve, Loretta Spinelli, Cathy Stacey and Joe Victory.
Arc Works Exhibition on 2nd Floor Old Town Hall and Presidential Inauguration 2009 Photos – First Class Petty Officer Mark O’Donald will exhibit his photographs from his assignment as a photojournalist with the navy reserves covering President Obama’s Inauguration.
5:30 – 7 p.m. East West Trio, Jazz, Funk & Blues
7:00 p.m. Accumulation Dance, Contemporary Modern Dance
8:00 p.m. Rebecca Hains, soprano singing Gilbert & Sullivan arias.
*Schedule subject to changes. Visit the website: www.salemartsfestival.com periodically for schedule updates for the whole festival weekend.*
Volunteers are needed for more information contact jennifer@salemmainstreets.org.