by Laura Owens It can be hard to take the first steps toward marketing your business. Some steps are simple and only involve creating a social media account, others, such as building and keeping relationships, can be more challenging. The deas outlined below will help you have a good idea of where and how to get started. I don’t suggest

Images by Timothy Donovan Photography The Northshore Mall Promenade Series kicked off this past week with a Thursday night performance by Candlepin Slim and Quill and a Friday night performance with Nick Consone at the Tony C’s stage. The 2019 Promenade Series at Northshore Mall is produced by Creative Collective LLC Nick is a singer/songwriter in the Boston area who has

Images by Timothy Donovan Photography The Northshore Mall Promenade Series kicked off this week with a Thursday night performance by Candlepin Slim and Quill at the Tony C’s stage. “Candlepin Slim is a band based in the North Shore that plays a mix of blues, rock, and funk originals. Thought provoking lyrics that tell a story accompanied by a versatile

Written by Alexia RoweDirected by Kristina Wacome Stevick This is Not a Bill is an immersive, traveling play about Salem’s involvement in the Underground Railroad in the mid-19th century; this new piece is set to premiere in downtown Salem on July 20-21 and August 17-18. Tickets at $18 and will go on sale at https://thisisnotabill.bpt.me/ on July 1. In 1854,

When Betsye Sargent and Barbara McFall started The Phoenix School in 1981, they had $800 between them. What they also had was the determination to found a school that would set new standards for education. They aimed to provide opportunities for Salem children that the public school system just didn’t have the funding for, with the focus being on academic

The North Shore is filled to brim with things to see, especially during the Summer months. There are great restaurants, museums, and entertainment. Yet, sometimes you get in the mood for something a little unusual and want to go explore something weird. Here are 10 of the most unexpected attractions on the North Shore because, let’s be honest, there’s only

By Laura Owens and Joey Phoenix Father’s Day: the national holiday to celebrate all the dads and father figures in your life. Dads are the people who give you tough love when you need it, and a big hug when you need that too. They tell bad puns and terrible jokes but are happiest when they see you thriving. They

By Alyse Diamantides Celebrating its 11th year, the Salem Arts Festival is one of the largest and most widely attended events in the city — drawing in nearly 7,000 visitors and residents. Featuring dozens of performers, gallery pieces and public art projects, this year’s festival kicks off Friday, June 7 and highlights multiple forms of art. The three-day event is

Images by Creative Collective It’s time for Salem Arts Festival again this weekend! Performers and artists from all over New England will converge on downtown Salem to put on a great show, sell their wares, and participate in one of the biggest events of the year. Here’s the schedule for July 7th, 8th, and 9th 2019. If you attend the

Images by Creative Collective On June 7th – 9th, the 11th annual Salem Arts Festival will present a free celebration of arts, culture, creativity, and community! This popular family-friendly event features over 200 artists and performers and includes a variety of art, music, dance, and theatre performances. Public activities include four performance areas, onsite art-making for all ages, local artisans and makers