Although some holiday shoppers enjoy Black Friday and all that comes along with it, many others would prefer to avoid the stampedes and support local makers, artisans, creators, and independent shops instead.  Small Business Saturday, a movement created by American Express, is a way to support small businesses and many local organizations, chambers and business initiatives use this as a

Art by Helen Bur and Sam Worthington at the Cabot Theatre in Beverly, MA. The days are getting shorter and the crisp fall air reminds us all to get outside before the inevitable drop in temperature drives us indoors. One way that you could spend these last few warm days is to check out some of the incredible public art

Productions by Arts After Hours and Corsara Artists spread Haunted Entertainment into Peabody and Lynn this October by Joey Phoenix Salem is known for its October events and Haunted Happenings, and in the last decade has become an international phenomenon, capturing the attention of Halloween loving tourists the world over. As a result, its popularity has caused a surge in

Video by Peabody TV For more than three decades, The Peabody International Festival has attracted thousands of people to downtown Peabody with live music, artists, and food inspired from around the world. This year,  This year, Creative Collective partnered with the International Festival Committee and City of Peabody to expand the Vendor and Artisan Market for the 2019 festival, now in its 36th

Brought to you by @eatdrinknorthshore_explore New takeout home in Salem  If your sweet must follow your savory, then Poboys and Pies must be on your radar. They are currently going through a silent open you need to check them out during your next visit to Salem. Burrito and I dropped in on a Monday and met the owner Todd Bekesha.

Annadidathing live paints at the 2019 Peabody International Festival. Images by Creative Collective Click here for full gallery. For more than three decades, The Peabody International Festival has attracted thousands of people to downtown Peabody with live music, artists, and food inspired from around the world. In 1984 Mayor Peter Torigian hosted the First International Festival in Peabody Square, highlighting the city’s

The Creative Collective Merchant Marketplace has partnered with the City of Peabody to expand Vendor Fair for 36th Peabody International Festival.  Peabody, MA – For more than three decades, The Peabody International Festival has attracted thousands of people to downtown Peabody with live music, artists, and food inspired from around the world. This year, Creative Collective has partnered with the

Images by Creative Collective The Northshore Mall Promenade Summer Entertainment Series continued this week with a performance by Grupo Gozarsa at the Promenade. The event saw a Hip Hop and Break Dancing demonstration, Salsa and Bachata performances with audience interaction, the Gozarsa Afro-Cuban Salsa Band, colorful Dominican Carnival Characters, and the No Evil Photo Project Interactive  Cojuelos’ Productions celebrates all

Images by Creative Collective There is magic inside all of us, it only needs a chance to come out and play! The Northshore Mall Promenade Children’s Summer Entertainment Series continued this week with a performance and parade with Moonrise Fae at Northshore Mall Kids blew bubbles, played with hoops, heard stories, and danced their wiggles out with the faeries. Moonrise

Images by Creative Collective Patrick Tobin, Frank Sinatra Impersonator, performed for the Northshore Mall Summer Entertainment Series at The Promenade on July 19, 2019. Audience members snapped their fingers and tapped their toes as PatrickTobin sang the songs of the most prolific entertainer in history, Frank Sinatra! Patrick has been performing his critically acclaimed tribute since 1996. Mr. S’s career