2022 was another year for the books! We celebrated, danced, created, built, networked, and were inspired. Here are some of our favorite moments from this past year! Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate and Ice Sculpture Festival – February 2022 The Salem So Sweet Chocolate and Ice Sculpture Festival is an annual tradition in Salem, Massachusetts a decadent tradition of delectable chocolate, sparkling ice

Photos by Creative Collective Santa arrived in Salem in style this past week for the start of the holiday season. Once he descended (with a little help from the Salem Fire Department) he and his many fans processed down the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall to Lappin Park for the Holiday Tree Lighting and carols by History Alive performers. The tree

Images by John Andrews for Creative Collective  The Keep Moving Forward Festival took place in downtown Lynn, MA on September 18th, 2022. This free event filled Frederick Douglass Memorial Park with art, food and lifestyle vendors and a beer garden area powered by the Bent Water Brewing tap truck. Performers: Headliners: The Tragic Allies Co-Headliners: Keep Moving Forward Openers: Ocean

Photos by Joey Phoenix for Creative Collective Salem and North Shore Residents joined The City of Salem and the Latino Leadership Coalition of Salem for the annual Flag Raising celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month! Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed a guided tour of the Urban Art Museum. About Hispanic, Afro-Latino/a/e/x Heritage Month Source: Salem State University The observation originally started in

Images by John Andrews for Creative Collective The Peabody International Festival is the largest festival of its kind and the signature event in Peabody for over 35 years. Dozens of civic organizations, nonprofits, local businesses, cultural groups, crafters and artisans line Downtown Peabody with delicious food and artwork inspired from places all around the world. The Festival continues to attract between

Lynnside Out was a festival of free food, music, family-friendly activities, and opportunities to connect with City departments on the initiatives that matter in Lynn. The event happened on August 27th, 2022. The event featured: Mayor Jared Nicholson & the Mayor’s Office Planning Department & the Vision Lynn Team Parks & Recreation Department City Clerk Office Community Development Department of

In August we celebrated the ribbon cutting of Roseadela’s in Salem! Roseadela’s is a local, family owned coffee/chocolate shop & cafe, featuring a full espresso menu with classic and unique hot and cold drinks, hand dipped chocolates, house made syrups and confits, in-house tea mixes, decadent hot chocolate, soups, sandwiches, snacks, and artisanal and locally produced foodie products and gifts.

In 2021, the North Shore Juneteenth hosted the first-ever Diversity Matters Festival in hopes of bringing communities from across various identities together in one place to celebrate their diversity. In 2022 it came back to Red Rocks Park in Lynn and the organizers partnered with Save the Harbor Save the Bay, Marblehead School of Music, Creative Collective, and other community

The Summer Entertainment Series took place on the stage located across from Tony C’s and featured entertainment, cultural events, live music, and more! For the 2022 entertainment season, Creative Collective curated fun and entertaining performances for the whole family.On Friday, August 19th LatinX Night with Creative Collective featured performances by: LoneSol Charlie Timbal JP Salsa and Asociacion Carnavalesca de Massachusetts

Photos by Joey Phoenix for Creative Collective.  Click here to view the full gallery.  From Creative Collective President and Founder John Andrews: “Huge Congratulations to our members Real Pirates Salem for their official Ribbon Cutting with Mayor Kim Driscoll, the Salem Chamber, and many, many local stakeholders and supporters of this impressive new small business. We at Creative Collective have