Hope Watt-Bucci- North Shore Pride, Inc. www.facebook.com/northshorepride www.instagram.com/northshorepride In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. North Shore Pride was started in response to hate crimes against LGBTQ persons on the North Shore of Massachusetts. The mission of North Shore Pride is to provide education and advocacy on behalf of LGBTQ persons on the North Shore and to

The Write Space is a monthly Q&A series from Creative Collective covering a local writer and a North Shore space(s) s/he associates with writing.  Questions? Contact: ellorelizabeth@gmail.com. Give us your best writerly bio BRUNONIA BARRY is the New York Times and international bestselling author of The Lace Reader, The Map of True Places, and The Fifth Petal, chosen #1 of Strand Magazine’s

By Joey Phoenix No one becomes an artist because they want to think about the business side of making art. They become artists to make art, but unfortunately, that isn’t enough. Making art and doing nothing else is how artists become starving artists. Which just isn’t as appealing as literature makes it out to be. Modern working artists who want

Lisa Ann Santin – Lisa Ann Schraffa Santin Stylist Facebook: Lisa Ann Schraffa Santin Stylist Instagram: @lass_stylist Twitter: @style64 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaannschraffa/ Pinterest: Lisa Ann Schraffa Santin Stylist In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. Bringing style to women of all ages, sizes and those who are budget minded. Tell us a bit about you and why you

Weekly Buzz is a regular feature of special events and happenings on the North Shore. If you have an upcoming special event, project, or initiative that you’d like to see featured here. Send our editor an email at joeyphoenix@creativecollectivema.com  What: Mr. Joy: The Neighborhood Tour at the Peabody Essex Museum When: Friday, March 15 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, March

By Joey Phoenix Buried in the back of Shetland Park overlooking the sun-sparkled waters of Salem Harbor is a nonprofit social enterprise changing the lives of underserved and at-risk youth in the North Shore community, giving kids the opportunity to learn on-the-job kitchen skills and life skills in a real-world setting. This organization is called Root, and its main mission

Christine Robidoux – Modern Millie instagram.com/modernmillievintagefacebook.com/modernmillievintage In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. Modern Millie opened in 2006 selling vintage and modern consignment. Through the years we have introduced new “vintage style” clothing to our sales floor and it has now become our main product. We can assist customers of all sizes to find the dresses and

Weekly Buzz is a regular feature of special events and happenings on the North Shore. If you have an upcoming special event, project, or initiative that you’d like to see featured here. Send our editor an email at joeyphoenix@creativecollectivema.com  What: Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead – Produced by Arts After Hours When: March 15 – 24, 2019

by Joey Phoenix Salem Womxn’s History Day falls this year on March 24, and local museums and businesses are honoring this day in Salem style. This day has become a local tradition since Mayor Kim Driscoll decreed the celebration of women a few years ago as part of the international happenings of Women’s History Month every March. Salem, Massachusetts is

Cojuelos’ Productions- Rosario Ubiera-Minaya In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative Cojuelos’ Productions proudly celebrates all artistic expression through creative and innovative, diverse and culturally-oriented programming and high-end special events. Cojuelos’ Productions thrives in creating curated experiences for private, corporate, and community settings with an emphasis in cultural & educational programming. In addition, we offer consulting services