Salem Main Street’s Events this summer:
Every Thursday from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
OPEN TO ALL in Derby Square
LONDON BOYS CHOIR CONCERTJuly July 21st – 7:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m.
FREE at the Old Town Hall
MAYOR’S NIGHT OUT Restaurant Sampler
August 8th – 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Purchase tickets by calling 978-744-0004
August 9th – 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
At the Salem Commons
Come downtown Salem Thursday, June 16 for opening day at the Salem Farmers’ Market and enjoy delicious local fruits, vegetables, lobster, breads, pastries, cheese and much more!
The market bell will ring promptly at 3 p.m. signaling the start of the market. The market is located in Derby Square on Front Street downtown Salem, MA Thursdays June 16 – October 20. For more information visit the market website or call market organizer Salem Main Streets (978)744-0004. The market will host many of the same farms and vendors from last year as well as numerous new vendors. EBT card accepted.
Opening Day Festivities include (beside fresh vegetables, fruits, breads, and so on …)
At 3:30 p.m. Chef Tony Bettencourt from 62 Restaurant and Winebar will do a cooking demonstration
At 4:15 p.m. the Kiwi Kids
What are Kiwi Kids? They sing songs about Recycling and what we can all do to help our Earth. There will also be a basket of instruments for the little kids in the audience to use.
From 5 – 7 p.m. there will be live music by Qwill.
And something new, Diane DeGuzman will be at our market. She is a Health Coach and will be talking about healthy ways to use the things you buy. This week, Strawberries for Breakfast. Learn how to spice up those all important whole grains with delicious strawberries. No need to bring a pen and paper, recipes will be available. (Maybe bring a pen.)
This weekend…
Over 16 musical performances and numerous works of art are on display this weekend for the festival. There are free art making activities for children. The festival kicks off Friday night with a reception in the Museum Place Mall Art Gallery at 2 East India Square Mall at 5 p.m. Refreshments provided by Pamplemousse, Thai Place, 62 on Wharf Restaurant, Adriatic Restaurant and Daily Bagel Cafe.
For more information visit the festival website: www.salemartsfestival.com.
The annual Salem Arts Festival will be held June 3rd-5th. Now in its 3rd year, the popular and ever- growing event will feature over 75 artists including painters, photographers, poets, performers, to name a few. The Festival is a family friendly event with free performances, free art making activities and a fantastic range of art on display.
Run by a team of volunteers, the Salem Arts Festival is a free event for residents and visitors, promoting the arts in Salem, and providing the entire North Shore arts community an opportunity to showcase their talents.
The Festival is spread out at a variety of venues in downtown Salem, anchored at the Essex Street Walking Mall and Museum Place Mall. This year live performances and demonstrations will be held outside, steps away from a large interior area where visitors can see the juried exhibitions.
This year some of the many performers include a night of song after the opening reception Friday night; children of the Phoenix School in exhibit and in art creation; belly dancing – one of our most attended performances; and lots of local favorites playing like Machine 475 and the Dejas.
The Salem Arts Festival is offered free to all. Volunteers interested in helping with the Festival are warmly welcome and encouraged to contact Jennifer Bell at SMS for more information.
Thank you to all who came out for a fantastic brunch at the Salem Waterfront Hotel & Marina on Sunday for the Salem Main Streets Jazzy Blues Brunch Fundraiser. We greatly appreciate the support of Mayor Kim Driscoll, volunteers, guests and numerous businesses. The hotel did a lovely job and the food was fantastic and the music by Whose Muddy Shoes was a perfect compliment to the brunch. The event was sponsored in part by the Salem Waterfront Hotel & Marina, Eastern Bank, the Peabody Essex Museum, Bernard’s Jewelers, Pamplemousse, Trolley Depot, Computer Doctors, Signature Presence at Work, Salem Sounds, Salem Chamber of Commerce, Capt’s Waterfront Premium Steak & Seafood Grill. Thank you to all the event sponsors.
(Photos by Richard Scott)
