Aug 152012
 

It’s time to revisit the decade of teased hair, leg warmers, and neon leggings at the biggest dance party fundraising event of the year, the 8O’s Dance Party! This like totally hip event is on Thursday, September 20, 2012 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Salem Waterfront Hotel.  There is a contest for the best 8O’s outfit, as well as raffles, and a cash bar. There will be free appetizers and 8O’s music which will be provided by the popular Sound City Entertainment. Dance the night away to popular hits of the 80’s while supporting the efforts of Salem Main Streets and downtown revitalization.

Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Call (978) 744-0004 to reserve your ticket now, or you may purchase your ticket in person at the Salem Chamber of Commerce at 265 Essex St. or at Eastern Bank on 125 Washington St.

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Aug 092012
 

This free event runs the length of Essex St., from the Daniel Low Building to the Hawthorne Hotel.

Bring your friends and family to this street festival to browse through jewelry, crafts, paintings, and other unique items! Face painters and musicians will be strolling around to entertain the crowd.

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Aug 082012
 

Heritage Days continues tonight Wednesday, August 8 with the Witches’ Cup Bike Race around the Salem Common and many more greate events Downtown Salem. 

Witches Cup Bike Race – 4PM – 8PM – Salem Common
The 2012 Witches Cup presents bicycle racing for both men and women at all levels. For more information log onto www.witchescup.com

Thursday, August 9

Senior Event:~ Witch House ~- 10AM-5PM – 310 ½ Essex St.

Salem residents ages 60 and over can visit the Witch House free of charge.~ Proof of age and residency is required.

Farmers’ Market – 3PM-7PM – Derby Square

Come visit us at Historic Derby Square on Front Street in Downtown Salem the market  is held every Thursday evening from 3:00PM – 7:00PM through December 21, 2012.

Window Box & Traffic Island Awards Ceremony – 5:30PM – Brookhouse Garden – 180 Derby Street – Please join Mayor Kimberley Driscoll, the Salem Garden Club and the Salem Beautification Committee as they award the winners of the City’s window box competition and traffic island sponsorship program. Light refreshments will be served immediately following the ceremony.

Movie on the Common –~After Dark (8:30PM)~– Salem Common

Bring a blanket or a chair and enjoy Madagascar 2.. ~The Salem Common Neighborhood Association will be selling snacks.

Friday, August 10

Senior Event:~ Witch House ~- 10AM-5PM – 310 ½ Essex St.

Salem residents ages 60 and over can visit the Witch House free of charge.~ Proof of age and residency is required.

Kids Night – 5PM-7:30PM – Salem Common – The Salem YMCA will transform the Salem Common into a paradise for children with moon bounces, rides, games and arts & crafts.  $3 per child will pay for unlimited rides. For more information contact the Salem YMCA at 978-744-0351. (rain location:  Salem YMCA, Sewall Street)
Saturday, August 11 & Sunday, August 12

Essex Street Fair – 10AM-6PM – Essex St. Pedestrian Mall

Fun for all ages this street festival has something for everyone. Crafts, jewelry, paintings, stained glass, and other unique items will be featured along the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall.Buskers, face painters, and strolling musicians will entertain crowds.  For more information, contact the Salem Chamber of Commerce at 978-744-0004.
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Aug 032012
 

 A Celebration of Salem’s Heritage in “Ships, Sawdust, Sailors & Song” August 3-4, 2012

The 24th annual Maritime Festival will host an exciting array of free family fun festivities, including live music, free harbor cruises, traditional craft demonstrations, story-telling, dancing, theatre and much more!  The Festival is organized and hosted by Salem Maritime National Historic Site. While at the festival stop by the Salem Farmers’ Market booth for some delicious fresh local fruits and vegetables.

Tonight enjoy a free Sunset Concert at Historic Derby Wharf from 6:30 – 9 featuring the highly acclaimed jazz, funk and blues ensemble – The Boston Horns!

On Saturday, free rides on the Schooner Fame and & Finback starting at 9:30 a.m. Get the details at www.nps.gov/sama.

SALEM MARITME FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Saturday, August 4th, 10am-5pm

Live Music and Storytelling
Free 90-minute Harbor Cruises
Friendship of Salem Ship Tours and Junior Ranger Program
Boat Tours & Demonstrations
Opportunities to Cruise, Sail, Paddle, Row Salem Harbor
Traditional Craft Demonstrations
Seaside Kite-flying
Children’s Face Painting
Tide Pool Exhibit
Muck Walk, featuring “Life at Low Tide”
Hayrides around Historic Salem
Outdoor Theatre and Scottish Country Dancers

On Saturday, August 4th, live music continues 11:00am-5:00pm with back-to-back concerts:

11:00am Annie and the Natural Wonder Band [ www.wonderband.com/mainpage.html ]
Featuring interactive song and dance focusing on marine life

12:30pm The Squid Jiggers [http://squidjiggers.com/ ]
A salty, high-energy folk duo hailing from Maine

1:30pm Debra Cowan [www.DebraCowan.com]
A provocative woman vocalist and her “Women and the Sea” program

2:30pm Salem ChanteySing [ www.wonderband.com/mainpage.html ]
An impromptu selection of traditional sea chanteys

3:30pm Squeezebox Stompers [www.squeezeboxstompers.com ]
A spicy blend of Lousiana roots music: Cajun, Zydeco and New Orleans R&B

 Look for the Salem Farmers’ Market Table!

Historic Derby Wharf and Central Wharf will be abuzz with activities.  For more information, or a full schedule visit:  www.nps.gov/sama or call 978-740-1650.

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Jul 312012
 

What is better than ice cream on a hot summer day? Lots of ice cream on a hot summer day! And that is just what we are bringing to you on Tuesday August 7th at the 2012 Ice Scream Bowl.

This year you will be able to taste ice cream from Cherry Farm Creamery, Hobbs Ice Cream, Treadwell’s Ice Cream, Maria’s Sweet Somethings, Down River Ice Cream, Ben & Jerry’s, Rita’s Italian Ice. Mix 104.1 Ice Cream Truck and Treadwell’s!

There will also be free facepainting for kids and music by DJ Doug. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. on the Salem Common and end at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children, spoons and napkins will be supplied. Proceeds benefit Salem Main Streets.

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