Interviewee: Ferns & Danielle Francois (He/Him & She/Her) In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. We are a team of creatives dedicated to bringing your story to life using photography and filmmaking. From capturing the perfect moment, to creating an entire production, we create content that you can share with the world.   Tell us a bit

Interviewee: Dan & Kendra St. John (He/Him & She/Her) In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. Lightshed Photography Studio was established in 2007 upon Dan and Kendra’s graduation from Hallmark Institute of Photography. Together with Rob they opened their first studio in Peabody, Massachusetts. Just a few short years later they moved the studio to Salem, Massachusetts

Mother’s Day is here and it’s the perfect opportunity to show appreciation for the moms who have given us so much love and support. Whether you’re looking for a heartfelt gift or planning a special day out, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the mothers in your life. In this Mother’s Day roundup, we’ve compiled a list of shopping

The Thursday Poets, based in Salem, Massachusetts, is a collective of professional poets. We create, promote, celebrate, and support poetry efforts north of Boston and beyond through readings, gatherings, workshops, publications, and advocacy. Contact us at thursdaypoets11@gmail.com   by J.D. Scrimgeour In 1965, Jonathan Kozol, a young teacher in his first year in the Boston public school system, shared a poem

Mass Poetry Festival returns, in-person, to Salem, MA this weekend! Over 90 events through the weekend May 5 – 7, at venues focused inside the Peabody Essex Museum, the Salem Common, Essex Street Pedestrian Mall and great community partners like the Gulu-Gulu Cafe and retail shop Die with Your Boots on. Tickets are on sale now! Grab yours and check

Interviewee: Joanne D’Alessandro (she/her) In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. Hestia is a woman-owned custom giftware designer and manufacturer. For over 30 years we have been creating hand-made and custom design commemorative gifts and home décor accessories. Our signature product is our AmeriScape ornament but it is only the tip of our creative iceberg. We have

An Intercepted Thing: The Epistolary Poem “April is National Poetry Month. What better way to celebrate than with the Thursday Poets! Watch for us every Thursday as we offer poems and insights that help connect us to the community and beyond.”   by Jennifer Martelli  Lately, I’ve been drawn to epistolary poems—poems written as letters. To be even more precise,

Featured Image – Headshot by Susanna Bothe Photography   NEWS RELEASE MASSACHUSETTS DISTRICT   Release Date:  April 19, 2023                Contact: norman.eng@sba.gov, 617-565-8510 Release Number: 23-7                             Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Blogs & Instagram Natalie Blue and Madelene Pario of The Artful Life Counseling Center & Studio Named Woman Small Business Owners of the Year Thriving Group Practice in Salem, Massachusetts

Submissions are open for Salem State Theatre’s 5th Annual Veterans 10-Minute Play Festival through June 1, 2023. Selected works will be presented November 9, 10 and 11, 2023. Designated a Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs, a Top College and University by Military Advanced Education, and a Best for Vets College by Military Times, Salem State values our military connected

Cannabis has been used for centuries as a creative tool by artists and creatives, and for good reason. The plant has been shown to boost creativity, enhance sensory experiences, and provide a sense of relaxation that can help to break down creative barriers. While there are still many misconceptions and stigmas surrounding cannabis use, the truth is that it can