From Peabody Essex Museum By Victor Oliveira It never fails to amaze me how downtown Salem transforms itself quicker than a rock star doing a costume change in the middle of a concert. It starts in the spring as a quaint seaside destination, with foot traffic picking up in summer. Then autumn arrives, bringing with it a complete change of

From the Peabody Essex Museum This month, we’re highlighting local businesses as part of our #StayLocal2020 campaign. Scroll to the bottom for more information. The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) debuts its headlining exhibition, Made It: The Women Who Revolutionized Fashion, on Saturday, November 21. Explore 107 works, spanning 250 years, recognizing women’s often-overlooked contributions to the fashion and design industry. Members of the press

by Joey Phoenix This month, we’re highlighting local businesses as part of our #StayLocal2020 campaign. Scroll to the bottom for more information. North Shore Community Development Coalition (North Shore CDC), the organization behind Salem’s Punto Urban Art Museum, Espacio – Community Space, and YouthBuild North Shore, is at it again with the Schools Project. The project will be a repurposing of

This month, we’re highlighting local businesses as part of our #StayLocal2020 campaign. Scroll to the bottom for more information. November is the corridor of holiday cheer. With holiday cards soon to be sent out, a turkey (or tofurkey) to be acquired, and gifts to be wrapped, it’s helpful to have some useful ideas in your pocket. Here are some local artists

From the Peabody Essex Museum This December, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) explores the universal sanctity of breath through a series of commissioned paintings, accompanied with animation and soundscape, by British artist Zarah Hussain. Moving through inhalations and exhalations, as well as the silent spaces in between, Hussain’s work — produced in London while the artist was under COVID-19 lockdown

Paula Estey Gallery, A Center for Art & Activism, hosts a stunning solo exhibition called “The Privilege of Breath” by Ipswich photographer Cynthia August through November. The show is open for in-person viewing on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. or by appointment at the Center’s gallery at 3 Harris St. in Newburyport. The public is also

Forget the Tricks and bring on the Treats! Learn how to decorate cookies with four simple and spooky designs for all the ghouls and goblins in your life this Halloween! Video by @mikeypardal Support Accessibility on the North Shore Creative North Shore is having ongoing discussion of Accessibility and Disability Awareness leading up to the International Day of Disabled Persons

Get witchCRAFTY with the Witchery! Watch a sneak peek of their broom making workshop and book an appointment to make your own! The Witchery began in 2017 when the owner’s Gret and Bruce wanted to find a small, intimate performance space to hold thematic shows. It has since grown to include crafting and tarot readings. Stop in anytime to make a broom,

From Haunted Happenings Marketplace Join Jeannine from Magnolia Blooms to create a gourd-eous Pumpkin Succulent arrangement! A perfect fall centerpiece or gift to your best ghoulfriend! MAGNOLIA BLOOMS IS A MOBILE, FLORAL DELIVERY SERVICE LOCATED ON BOSTON’S NORTH SHORE. OUR HOME BASE IS MAGNOLIA, MA BUT YOU DON’T NEED TO COME TO US. WE’LL BRING THE FLOWERS TO YOU. WHETHER YOU ARE: Our home

From Haunted Happenings Marketplace SaVor Designs shows you how to decorate for the season by creating Halloween themed Gnomes! About Savor Designs Savor Designs is a bespoke design firm, with a focus on event, costume, and bridal clothing creation. Do you rush around last minute when putting together a Halloween Costume? Have you ever found yourself without a thing to