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Waiting for the Weekend

May 012013

A new month is upon us and Salem residents know that means first and foremost, First Friday (on May 3rd) when merchants keep their businesses open until 8pm (some even later) to accommodate extra walk-in traffic. But this special weekend also features a Hats Off to Education gala fundraiser and the 2013 Mass Poetry Festival. Can you find the time to squeeze it all in?

First Friday (held on the first Friday of every month) is part of our efforts at Salem MainStreets to help promote not just the shopping potential of our Downtown District but to spotlight the merchants behind the counters. First Friday gives them a chance to be creative in presentation, theme, and goodies to give out.

oysters For example, Finz restaurant is offering $1 oyster from 5-7pm, while Vic’s Boathouse has $1 shrimp cocktail from 6-8pm and Pamplemouse has a special wine tasting event.

And you, the shopping public are the benefactors.

Also on May 3rd will be Hats Off to Education, a fundraiser for the Salem Education Foundation, whose goal is to provide funding for projects that further students’ educational experiences in science, mathematics, the arts and humanities. This “hat-themed” ticketed event features a live auction, $5,000 reverse raffle, great food and live music, and the new Wall of Wine (WOW!). The event begins at 7:30pm at the Hawthorne Hotel.

Tickets may be purchased: online at https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/communicate/EventTickets.action?auctionId=186435375 or at the door on the evening of the event.

There is also an Online Auction running now through May 5th with over 200 items including sporting and theater tickets, gift certificates to local restaurants and shops, weekend getaways and more. To participate in the Online Auction, go to www.biddingforgood.com/sefspringauction

For Friday night, here are just a few of the items up for bid.

Salem Lobstering Expedition & Dinner for four, Donated by Melea & Mike Nalli
Autographed Patriots Football, Donated by the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation
Unique Date Night: Perfume and Corset Evening followed by Dinner at Red Lulus, Donated by J’Adore & Red LuLu’s
Salem Sunset Cruise for Six, Donated by Cindy and Peter Theriault

The Massachusetts Poetry Festival is a three-day event (May 3-5) attracting a variety of local and regional poets, hosting poetry readings, interactive workshops, panel discussions, music, film, visual arts, and performances to various venues in Salem.

For full description of the activities (and there are many), participants, and most importantly registration to attend, go to their website. This is important. By signing up for all the events you wish to attend, even if not required, provides the Festival organizers with data to decide if they need to move a smaller event to a larger space.

The festival in the past attracted more than 1,500 poets and followers. So a word to the wise should be sufficient.

Food, Fun with Friends, and Finds: Salem First Friday

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Mar 292013

Reputation attained, and rightly so, Salem First Friday is all about foods, fun with friends and finds. The upcoming SFF on April 5th will be more of the same. Merchants open later. Bargains available to those who participate!

But what makes SFF especially endearing to many attendees are the extras. For example if you have young children, that is not an obstacle if they don’t “get it” about shopping. You can leave them (ages 5-12) at the Salem YMCA for $15 anytime from 6-9pm. There will be well supervised gym activities, gymnastics, sports, arts & crafts, swimming, and dancing! Pizza & drinks are included. Mention Salem First Friday and save $5 off the $15 fee. The kids may not want to leave! Space is limited and you must call ahead to save a spot- 978-740-9622.

And then there are the special presentations at the Museum Place Mall. Last month it was a belly dancer; this month Urban Coastal Dance will present excerpts from “Aquatic Parallels” an evening of contemporary dance illustrating the similarities between body systems and aquatic environments. Choregraphy by company founders: Cecilia Seaward, Jamie Arnold, Sera Smith.

Urban Coastal Dance formed in 2012 out of a desire to link dance with community activism and wellness. The company’s first performance was last summer, right here in Salem, MA and is currently based in Providence, RI.

According to Cecilia Seaward, “We are coming up to Salem because it is where we had our first performance as a collective. We received such a positive response and it was a great experience for us.

“Through our performance we want to build an appreciation for the flow of life and illustrate the similarities between the ocean’s waterways and human body system. When developing the choreography we discussed this idea that humanity can be a destructive force in the world but being humbled by the vastness of nature, especially by something as powerful and beautiful as the ocean can lead to a peaceful appreciation and acceptance of the flow of life. That is what we are hoping to convey.”

First Friday, shop ’til you drop, and in between experience some relaxing choreographed aquatic movement. Salem Ma. Something different every time.

Holiday Winter Farmers’ Market Tuesday!

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Nov 172012

This Tuesday enjoy shopping at a special Tuesday Winter Farmers’ Market in Old Town Hall from 3 – 6 p.m. The Salem Farmers’ Market is the perfect place for your Thanksgiving shopping. Whether you are cooking the meal and want to shop for local items like squash, potatoes, onions, cheese, wine and bread or if you need the perfect gift items to bring like pies, cookies, wine etc. you will find it at the Winter Market. For more information visit the market website at www.SalemFarmersMarket.org or contact market organizer Salem Main Streets at (978)744-0004. There will not be a market on Thursday this week since it is Thanksgiving Day.

Salem First Friday Tonight!

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Nov 022012

Downtown Salem is bustling with activity tonight – live music throughout the downtown, cooking demonstrations, free antique appraisals are just a few of the fantastic events for First Friday tonight, November 2. First Friday activities run until at least 8 p.m. with stores staying open late. For updates visit www.salemfirstfriday.com or friend us on Facebook. First Friday Activities include:

Activities/Events

Salem YMCA– One Sewall Street-Enjoy Salem First Friday and leave the kids’ at the Y! From 6:00-9:00pm leave your 5-12 year old at the Salem Y and while you enjoy First Friday events your kids will enjoy well supervised gym activities, gymnastics, sports, arts and crafts, swimming, and dancing! Pizza & drinks included. Mention Salem First Friday and save $5.00 off the $15.00 fee. Space is limited and you must call ahead to save a spot- 978-740-9622.

Avalanche Company Store-24 Front St. –Sports Massage Therapy, Tips appreciated

Boston Bead Company-10 Front St. –Fall Gemstone and Pearl Bead Trunk Show

Coldwell Banker-7 1/2 Church St. –Antiques Appraisal, Gallery by Patricia Dunbar

Glass & ETC-1 East India Square Mall -Hosting the Phillips House – historic glass and china collections

The Happy Sunflower-78 Wharf St. –Arts and Crafts for the little ones

Marias Sweet Something-26 Front Street- Author and Salem resident Roberta Chadis will be reading from her book Good Boy Jesse, a story narrated by her Golden Retriever

Pamplemousse-185 Essex St. –Organic Wine Tasting

Picklepot-75 Wharf St. – Live cooking spice demonstration with Katelyn Madden

re-Find womens-72 Washington St. –Eyelash extensions, with Rosalyn Englehardt from Beautiful Me with goodie bags and refreshments

RJ Coins and Jewelry-68 Wharf St. –Timothy Kendall creator of the 2013 Salem Witch Trials Calendar Salem Arts Association-Artists’ Row –Featuring watercolor artist Paula Beaulieu

Salem Collective of Artists and Musicians-Artist Row– Collective art project, Contribute to a work of art, help them finish their 6-foot long paper mache dinosaur!

Seed Stitch Fine Yarn-21 Front St. – Fabulous Fashion Inspired Hats from Fiber Fashion Show

Victoria Station/Vic’s Boathouse-86 Wharf Street –Complimentary Wine and Cheese, Art show featuring Dave Serighelli, music and more

Witch DR-109 Lafayette St. –Glass blowing demo & discounts, Benjamin Stebbings Gallery opening

Music

Brodie’s Seaport Cafe-215 Derby St. -35 cent wings, (Cool Change performance at 8:30)

Cafe Polonia-118 Washington St. –Live Accordion performance 7-9 p.m.

Finz Seafood and Grill-76 Wharf St. $1 oysters 5-7 PM, & The Soul review project performance at 8:30

Front Street Coffeehouse-20 Front St. – Dj Radio Skotvoid spins some chill coffee house vinyl

Gulu-Gulu Cafe-247 Essex St. –Underwater Airport, Ambient Folk Jazz 8:00 PM

The Lobster Shanty-Artists Row Vein Performs at 7:30 and $1.00 pretzels

Treasures Over Time-139 Washington St. –Performance by North Shore Acoustic Project

Special Offerings

Beehive/Roost- 38 Front St. – serving up refreshments

3 Potato 4-East India Mall –Mention First Friday Freebie for free space sauce

A Beautiful Corset/J’Adore Romantic Gifts-10 Derby Square- Open Fragrance Bar, refreshments and goodie bags

Every Occasion Boutique-96 Wharf St. – Free bracelet or earrings with purchase

Hair Express-34 Front St. –Open House with samples and complimentary refreshments

Mud Puddle Toys-217 Essex St. –Games with Blue Orange Games, 10% off games, game play and demos

re-Find mens-244 Essex St. –New business goodie bag featuring discounts from over 15 businesses

Rouge Cosmetics-322 Derby St. –Complimentary refreshments, Make up tips, 5% off

Last Outdoor Farmers’ Market

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Oct 242012

Thursday, October 25 is the last outdoor Salem Farmers’ Market of the season from 3 – 7 in Derby Square. Many of your favorite vendors will be continuing with the market as it moves into Old Town Hall November 1. However, some will be ending their season with the market. For a full list of Winter Market Vendors visit the market website www.SalemFarmersMarket.org.

This Thursday we will officially end our season with the annual Thriller performance by Dance Etc. This dancing zombie invasion has become a Farmers’ Market tradition. They will perform at 5:30 and 6:30. You won’t want to miss this!

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