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September 6, 2023
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MISFORTUNE: SALEM’S CLOSE-UP MAGIC EXPERIENCE

by John Andrews
A Magical Addition to Salem’s Haunted Happenings: Introducing Misfortune, Salem’s Close-Up Magic Experience Salem, a city known for its mysterious history, rich culture, and hauntingly good fun, is about to take it up a notch. If you think you’ve experienced all that Salem has to offer, think again! Coming this October, get ready for a night of wonder, amazement, and
September 6, 2023
July 7, 2023
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PEM presents New England debut of Gio Swaby: Fresh Up

by John Andrews
On view August 12—November 26, 2023  Gio Swaby’s textile portraits celebrate self-expression, love, and the intersections of Blackness and womanhood. @gioswaby SALEM, MA – This summer, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) presents the New England debut of Gio Swaby: Fresh Up. Featuring nearly two dozen textile-based portraits, the exhibition celebrates self-expression and the cultivation of love through the work of Bahamian-born,
July 7, 2023