Welcome Back Residents Events

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Oct 222012
 

Mark your calendar for a series of Welcome Back Salem Events Starting November 1…

Welcome Back Residents begins with the opening of the Salem Winter Farmers’ Market in Old Town Hall on November 1. The market will be open from 3 – 6 p.m. and offer over 20 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, and specialty food items. For more information visit www.salemfarmersmarket.org.

Salem First Friday November 2 –  begins with glass blowing, book signings, music and much more. Salem First Friday is a year round program with businesses staying open until at least 8 p.m. in the downtown (including Pickering Wharf) and offer special events, discounts and promotions.   

On Friday, November 2 the Salem YMCA will be offering babysitting services for children 5 – 12 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Adults can enjoy First Friday events while their children will enjoy well supervised gym activities including gymnastics, sports, arts and crafts, swimming, and dancing!  Pizza and drinks are included.  Mention Salem First Friday and you save $5.00 off the $15.00 fee.  Space is limited so call ahead (978-740-9622) to save a spot.

Some of the free special events scheduled for November 2 include: Boston Bead Company holding a Pearl and Gem Trunk Show with a chance to win a $50 Door Prize, Seed Stitch has fabulous fashion inspired hats from Fiber Fashion Show, the Witch DR is holding an art show with Benjamin Stebbings glass blowing and refreshments, R & J Coin is holding a book signing with Timothy Kendall, author of The Salem Witch Trials Calendar, re-find women has a guest appearance by Rosalyn Englehardt from Beautiful Me with goodie bags and refreshments  and Front Street Coffeehouse will host DJ Radio Scotvoid.  Contact participating businesses to learn more about the details of the events and promotions which are subject to changes.

If you would like more information on “First Friday” or are a business or entertainer interested in participating, please contact John Andrews at john@socialpalates.com or organizer Jennifer Bell at Jennifer@salemmainstreets.org (978)744-0004 x15 or visit the Facebook site /SalemFirstFriday or the website www.salemFirstFriday.com.

Also, not to be missed is the Salem Chamber of Commerce Restaurant Weeks: November 4 – 8, and November 11 – 15. Over 24 Salem restaurants are participating offering three course fix price menu for $25 several are offering fix price menu for $15. For more information visit www.salem-chamber.org.

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Photos at the Market Thursday!

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Oct 172012
 

Take a seasonal photo at the Salem Farmers’ Market Thursday, October 18. There will be a lovely autumn display by the steps of Old Town Hall (hay bales, pumpkins and corn stalks). Stop by during market hours from 3 – 7 p.m. in Derby Square and take a picture of yourself at the Salem Farmers’ Market before it moves into Old Town Hall in two weeks. Enjoy a cooking demonstration at 3:30 and music by the Dejas from 5 – 7 p.m. Fresh fruits and vegetables are available at the market as well as many other specialty food items. The EBT card is accepted at the market. Just stop by the Information Booth on Front Street. For more information visit www.salemfarmersmarket.org.

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10/11/12 Farmers’ Market

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Oct 112012
 

Another beautiful day for the Salem Farmers’ Market! Join us 10/11/12 at the Salem Farmers’ Market in Derby Square. The market is open every Thursday from 3 – 7 p.m. Enjoy shopping for crisp apples, bright pumpkins, delicious chowder, fresh bread and much more. There will be a cooking demonstration by Grapevine Restaurant at 3:30 and music by Michael Maloney from 5 – 7. The market sponsor of the week is Salem Five Bank. For more information visit www.SalemFarmersMarket.org.

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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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Salem First Friday Starts October 5

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Sep 262012
 

Salem Main Streets is excited to announce a new initiative called “Salem First Friday” where many downtown Salem businesses will stay open until at least 8 p.m. on the First Friday of every month. Businesses will host special events and entertainment, offer discounts and promotions.

During the first First Friday, October 5, locals can enjoy Trick-or-Treating with Mayor Kimberley Driscoll starting on the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall at the entrance of the Museum Place mall at 5:30 p.m. Hundreds of children are expected to dress up and trick-or-treat with the Mayor.

Many Salem attractions will be open Free to Salem Residents starting at 3 p.m. As always, the Salem Witch Museum and Peabody Essex Museum are free to Salem Residents but during this night additional attractions will be open free to residents.

There will be many downtown businesses offering special events, promotions and entertainment. Events Friday, October 5 include a wine tasting, movie night, musical entertainment and more. Here are a sample of some of the participating businesses: Boston Bead Company, Seed Stitch, Avalanche Company Store, Maria’s Sweet Somethings, Pamplemousse, Mud Puddle Toys, Treasures Over Time, Rouge Cosmetics, Glass and Etc., and Two Girls Shop. To learn more about the event visit the Facebook site /SalemFirstFriday.

To participate, businesses must commit to staying open late for the first Friday until at least 8 p.m. and have entertainment or activities in their store to draw shoppers and create a monthly Salem downtown “event” night.  If you would like more information on “First Fridays” or are a business or entertainer interested in participating, please contact John Andrews at john@socialpalates.com or organizer Jennifer Bell at Jennifer@salemmainstreets.org (978)744-0004 x15.

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