Community Catalysts: Celebrating Juneteenth and Empowering Black Business Excellence   Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, which is the day enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas finally learned of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It’s a day rooted in delayed justice, hard-won freedom, and the resilience required to keep moving forward. Juneteenth reminds us that freedom isn’t

Are You Taking a Break? Sober Curious? Or Sober? You Belong Here. Here’s something we know to be true at Creative Collective: every person’s journey is their own, and every journey deserves support. But here’s what else we know—we’re stronger together. The paths we walk alone become lighter when we walk them alongside others who understand. Maybe you’re taking a

Three Days, Three Amazing Causes, One Epic Weekend Get ready everybody – we’re doing what we do best – coming together to lift each other up while having an absolute blast! This August 1-3 weekend is packed with three incredible fundraisers that put the “FUN” front and center while supporting causes that matter deeply to our community. Supporting our community?

Salem Arts Festival returns this weekend (June 3-5) in all of its glory for three days of art, music, poetry, performance, vending, and general spectacle. Because the schedule of events happening in and around Salem is so jam packed, we’ve decided to help you out by selecting 10 of the best happenings going on this weekend. But don’t just trust

Editor’s Note: If you have a story of Rebecca and Josh that you would like to share, please email Joey Phoenix at joeyphoenix@creativecollectivema.com By Joey Phoenix (they/them) No one is ever prepared for when pillars of the community are no longer there. These are the faces we see regularly, the ones who make our lattes, deliver our mail, build storefronts

From Salem Main Streets The Salem Farmers’ Market will officially kick off its thirteenth season on Thursday, June 24 at the Bentley School parking lot (25 Memorial Drive). With over 20 returning vendors, the market will be held every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. from June 24th through October 14th, 2021. “The Salem Farmers’ Market being able to continue at

It’s finally that time of the year when we take time to celebrate the father figures in our lives! However, in the hustle of mid-June it’s easy to get swept up in other responsibilities and let Father’s Day slip your mind. But fear not, we have gathered a list of fantastic last minute Father’s Day ideas. By taking inspiration from

by Joey Phoenix Cover image by District Trading Company Disclaimer: I would love to add to this list, so if you are a Queer-owned businesses or know someone who should be featured, please let me know by sending me an email at joeyphoenix@creativecollectivema.com. Also, if any of this information is inaccurate or needs to be updated, please let me know

Despite the the stress of a global pandemic, art has continued to unite us across many diverse communities. Salem Arts Festival, taking place June 4th through 6th, will be a relaxing and engaging get-away from that tiring virtual Zoom fatigue. Both residents and visitors are welcomed to attend this fantastic festival where local artists and businesses will shine in the

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