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Local Black Excellence on Display at Lynn City Hall — Meet the Woman Behind the Movement
Author: John, Content Director at Creative Collective, covering community and culture across Essex County’s North Shore. A snowstorm might have delayed the party, but it didn’t slow down the mission. The Local Black Excellence display, curated by North Shore Juneteenth Association Inc. (NSJA), is up right now in the foyer of Lynn City Hall — and it’s well worth a
Discover PEM’s Groundbreaking 2025 Season: Korean Art to Fashion Innovation
From ancient Korean treasures to contemporary fashion, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) is set to transform the cultural landscape in 2025 with an ambitious series of exhibitions and programs celebrating human creativity across continents and centuries. A New Home for Korean Art and Culture The crown jewel of PEM’s 2025 season is the Yu Kil-Chun Gallery of Korean Art and
Celebrate Black Excellence with North Shore Juneteenth
Lynn Celebrates Local Black Excellence: 12 Community Leaders Honored in Black History Month Display The North Shore Juneteenth Association proudly announces its Local Black Excellence Display, featuring 12 distinguished honorees who exemplify leadership, achievement, and community service across Essex County. The exhibition, which showcases remarkable individuals from Lynn, Revere, and Salem, will open with a special celebration on February 4,
Photo Gallery: Rhythm Royale: A Night of Dance, Community, and Youth Empowerment
Last Friday, Frederick Douglass Park in Downtown Lynn came alive with the inaugural Rhythm Royale dance battle’s beats, moves, and energy. As part of the ongoing Lynn Museum Final Fridays series, this event showcased our local youth’s incredible talent and spirit, proving once again that Lynn is a hub of creativity and community engagement. The park was transformed into an
Photo Gallery – Diversity Matters Festival 2024
It was another fantastic year at the Diversity Matters Festival. Held at Lynn’s picturesque Red Rock Park, this free public celebration was the brainchild of the North Shore Juneteenth Association in collaboration with Save the Harbor Save the Bay. North Shore Juneteenth Association, known for its commitment to cultural education and community building, outdid itself with this year’s festival. Their
Photo Gallery – Lynn Arts and Culture Festival 2024
The 2024 Lynn Arts and Culture Festival, held on Saturday, August 10th, transformed downtown Lynn into a colorful tapestry of art, music, and community spirit. Creative Collective was proud to support this incredible event, providing website updates, graphic design, photography, and social media marketing to help showcase the city’s rich cultural scene, small businesses and creators. Highlights from the
Celebrating Black History Month with North Shore Juneteenth Association
The North Shore Juneteenth Association is proud to host a series of events throughout Black History Month that highlight the rich diversity, culture, and achievements of the Black community. These events offer a vibrant mix of art, education, and celebration, inviting the community to engage, learn, and honor the significant contributions of Black Americans. 1. Opening Reception for Black History
The City of Lynn & Creative Collective Continue to Collaborate & Support Outdoor Dining within the City of Lynn
LYNN, MA – The City of Lynn and Creative Collective have supported the creation of fourteen outdoor dining areas throughout the city in time for the summer weather. Each area has been designed to fit its location, maximize accessibility for pedestrians and diners, and support the goals of business owners. The team explored the feasibility of outdoor dining at twenty-one different restaurants, and provided assistance in designing, building, and beautifying outdoor dining areas in the locations that worked.
