Celebrating Words and Community: Salem Introduces Poet Laureate Program
In a move that underscores the city’s deep-rooted appreciation for arts and culture, Mayor Dominick Pangallo has announced the formation of the Salem Poet Laureate Program. This initiative, a collaboration between the Mayor’s Office and the Salem Public Library, aims to spotlight the profound impact of poetry within the Salem community. As we approach National Poetry Month this April, the
Celebrating Black History Month in Salem: A Tapestry of Events and Tributes
Salem, MA – This February, Salem’s Human Rights Coalition is thrilled to unveil a rich tapestry of events celebrating Black History Month. These gatherings promise to be more than just events; they’re an invitation to engage, reflect, and celebrate the profound contributions of Black individuals to our community and history. Community Celebration & Flag Raising: A Warm Welcome to Black
City of Salem Announces its Call for Artist for the 2024 Public Artist in Residence Program
SALEM, MA (July 11, 2023) The City of Salem, MA is excited to launch a Call for Public Artists & Creatives for the City’s 2024 Artists’ Row Public Artist in Residence Program (PAiR) Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the Salem Public Art Commission seek Creatives to participate in the City of Salem’s 5th Annual Artists’ Row Public Artist in Residence (PAiR)
PEM Presents Extraordinary Immersive Installation by Leading Contemporary Artist Gu Wenda
Gu Wenda: United Nations On view April 1–November 5, 2023 SALEM, MA – The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) presents a monumental installation that immerses visitors in a vision of shared humanity, global connectivity and mass participation. Gu Wenda’s united nations – man and space uses a material viscerally associated with the human body to create a dramatic installation: 188 flags measuring
21st Annual Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate & Ice Sculpture Festival
21st Annual Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate & Ice Sculpture Festival Feb. 10 through Feb. 12, 2023 Salem, MA . . . Salem Main Streets and the Salem Chamber of Commerce invite you to participate in the annual Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate & Ice Sculpture Festival – a decadent tradition of delectable chocolate, sparkling ice sculptures, and Valentine’s Day shopping! Now in its 21st year,
Salem, Massachusetts Releases 2023 Schedule of Festivals and Events
The city will offer a year filled with music, comedy, film, and arts in addition to its month-long Halloween and Holiday Celebrations. SALEM, Mass.— Salem is gearing up for a fun-filled 2023 with a lineup of events that offer historical, artistic, and interactive activities. Embracing chocolate and ice sculptures during the cold winter months, discovering ancestral connections to the city, and
Salem the Podcast featuring Creative Collective founder John Andrews
While Salem/Witch City may be best known for its 400 years of history, today, it is a unique and vibrant city filled with hundreds of small businesses. Events such as festivals and markets fill the calendar each year. Join your favorite Salem tour guides Sarah and Jeffrey, and special guest John Andrews, the founder of Creative Collective, one of the
Press Release – Salem Al Fresco
“Last spring, at the outset of the pandemic, our restaurants and community partners pivoted quickly to be able to set up safer outdoor dining areas to allow for more space between customers and greater air circulation,” said Mayor Kim Driscoll. “What we discovered was that these activations not only made our community safer, they also made our public spaces more enjoyable overall. I’m grateful to our City team, including the licensing and public works staff, and to the Creative Collective,
