June 1st through June 3rd, the 4th annual Salem Arts Festival will be in full swing. Come to this entirely FREE event hosted by Salem Main Streets. The opening reception is Friday evening. Located in Old Town Hall from 5 – 7 p.m. you can enjoy a juried art exhibit and live music and dance. On Saturday check out the juried street fair located on the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall near Old Town Hall and Collaborative Abstract Expressionism located next to Gulu Gulu in Lappin Park. Old Town Hall will continue to host the art exhibit and even more live comedy, music and performances. And if that isn’t enough, there will be live music, hoopdance and bellydance performances all afternoon on the East India Fountain Stage. Then on Sunday catch even more performances on the East India Fountain Stage from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and join a human chess game in Derby Square at noon. Wrap up the weekend at the Gulu Gulu Café starting at 5 p.m. with music, poetry, film and a Wrap Party. We hope you take advantage of this great weekend full of performers, art and festivities for everyone. For more information and scheduling check out the Salem Arts Festival website at www.SalemArtsFestival.com
