by Joey Phoenix What happens when you have to start over after a major life change? Do you keep doing what you’ve been doing or do you let yourself become something brand new?  These are the questions January Gill O’Neil examines in her newest book Rewilding (Cavankerry Press, 2018).    Rewilding is a term for ecological, large-scale conservation where land

The calendar year is about to come to a close, and there are so many places on the North Shore where you can go to welcome 2019. There’s music, cruises, dancing, feasting, and much more. Here’s the best places and events to ring in the new year! New Year’s Eve Salem – Launch! with Salem Main Streets – Salem, MA

It’s less than a week until Christmas and the pressure is on to find the most perfect gift! Fortunately, we’ve got the insider guide to help you find what you need in time for Santa’s arrival next Tuesday. Arcworks Community Art Center In the heart of downtown Peabody, the Arcworks Community Art Center is home to a juried selection of

A wonderful road trip to 104.9 to visit Aurelia Nelson and that about the importance of arts, culture, and creativity and about what the collective is doing to build a creative friendly business program and support those that make their living in creative forward businesses. Stay tuned for the episode at the end of the month!

SALEM, MA – Salem Main Streets is pleased to announce the return of the Salem Winter Market!!  A seasonal extension of the Salem Farmers’ Market, this year’s final Salem Winter Market will take place on Saturday, December 15th­,  from 1 pm to 5 pm.  The indoor market this year will be held in historic Old Town Hall. “The Winter Market is a

by Katie Kobel  The North Shore based life coaching service, Regulate Yours, hosted a talent show to raise money for scholarships for their program on Sunday, December 2 at Opus in Salem. The night showcases a variety of different local acts including musical acts, poets, and dancing with extremely talented performers.  The event also featured a raffle with an assortment

The Write Space is a monthly Q&A series from Creative Collective covering a local writer and a North Shore space(s) s/he associates with writing.  Questions? Contact: ellorelizabeth@gmail.com. Give us your best writerly bio. Meghan MacLean Weir moved to the Boston area following medical school to train as a pediatrician at Boston Children’s Hospital and Boston Medical Center. When, during orientation, she and

Montserrat Gallery at 301 Cabot Street held an opening reception last night for Equlibrio: Art Science, and Alpine Ibex, a solo exhibition by Edward Monovich. The exhibition showcased video, sculpture, and illustration by the artist.  The evening also featured a Steinbocklauf procession from 248 Cabot Street underground to 301 Gallery with students from various classes wearing costumes and some local

The holiday season has suddenly appeared and the North Shore has so many holiday events to enjoy. Here are some fun events to get you in the holiday spirit from members of the Creative Collective. SALEM WINTER MARKET Saturday December 15, 2018  1 pm to 5 pm Old Town Hall: 12 Derby Square, Salem, MA Vendors include:1634 MeaderyBeverly BeesBug Bite

Last night, The Streetside Bar at the Cabot hosted readings of original creative work from the greater Montserrat community celebrating color. The tiny space was packed full of listeners eager to listen to what the poets and writers had to say.  Photos by Joey Phoenix