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Meet the Organization – The House of the Seven Gables
In 1668, merchant and ship-owner John Turner built a house on Salem Harbor that was destined to become one of America’s most beloved historic homes. Designated a National Historic Landmark District in 2007, The House of the Seven Gables is best known today as the setting of world-renowned American author Nathaniel Hawthorne’s 1851 novel.
Meet the Venue – Streetside at the Cabot
We’re Streetside at The Cabot and we are excited to be the new music venue on the North Shore! As the “little sister” of The historic The Cabot, our programming will be diverse and fun! Come on down and see what we are all about either before or after your favorite concert, or for one of our special intimate performances throughout the week! See you at #Streetside!
Salem Photos – North Shore Pride Month Flag Raising
The mission of North Shore Pride, Inc is to promote the general welfare and unity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community within the North Shore, and to advocate for the acceptance of the members of the LGBTQ community by the broader North Shore community. The organization engages in activities designed to promote greater understanding of LGBTQ issues by engaging in fundraising activities and partnering with allied individuals and organizations
Meet the Collective – Phoenix School Salem
This rapidly changing world requires a different approach to education if the students of today are going to be successful adults in the future. In addition to a challenging academic curriculum designed to meet the needs of every child, the all-important 21st century skills of creative and critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving, oral and written communication, and technology are integral parts of a Phoenix education. These are not new ideas to Phoenix. They have been part of our curriculum for 26 years. When your child walks through the door each day, you will know they are going to get the attention they need to meet the challenges they will face now and in the future.
Meet the Organization – Elkmania Promotions
Atlee Greene, ElkMania
Promotions – ElkMania is a charitable wrestling organization that donates all it’s profits to local non-profits to help build stronger communities.
PastryCast Ep. 7 – History, Salem, Lobsters and Pastry! OH MY!
History, Salem, Lobsters and Pastry!
Josh and Alyssa discuss the founding of the internet and the future of the internet in Salem.. The status of the Phillips Library and it’s collection and topics concerning the Salem Historical Society. Josh discusses his thoughts on hash browns. What critters will Alyssa eat?
The Write Space: Jim DeFilippi
Jim DeFilippi was born and raised in Duck Alley, on Long Island, and has been writing and living on a dirt road in northern Vermont since 1973. He is a husband of many years, a father of two, a grandfather, a retired school teacher, a special-needs bus driver, a Vietnam Era veteran, a popular speechmaker and story teller, a former newspaper columnist, a former small town newspaper editor, and a cigar maker.
His novels have been highly praised by Publishers Weekly and other publications.
Photo Gallery – Beverly Comic Con 2018
Beverly Comic-Con happens annually at Porter Mills in Beverly Ma. featuring the artists of Porter Mills and dozens of artists and creative organizations selling and showcasing their wares and services.
Sally Mann's Haunting View of the American South at PEM
The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) presents the first international traveling exhibition of work by Sally Mann (b. 1951), one of the country’s most influential and distinguished photographers.





