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January 1, 2020
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Photos – Salem Main Streets LAUNCH NYE

by John Andrews
Photobooth and pictures donated by Creative Collective.Event produced by Salem Main Streets Special thanks to Retonica Event lighting, The Phoenix School Salem MA, and the City of Salem for the usage of Old Town Hall. Also BIG THANKS to all the volunteers! Salem New Years Eve: LAUNCH has become an annual tradition, giving families the chance to enjoy the party
January 1, 2020
December 31, 2019
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North Shore Photos: Racket Shreve’s Studio

by John Andrews
During the 2019 Christmas in Salem house tours, we were fortunate enough to pop into the studio space of local artist Racket Shreve.
December 31, 2019
December 29, 2019
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The Year in Photos: Diversity in Art and Community with Creative Collective

by Felicia Cheney
It’s been quite a year, but 2019 and the decade are soon coming to an end. Here are some of the photo highlights of the past year showing the diversity in Art and Community North of Boston. All Photos Copyright Creative Collective 2019. Pictured at Top: Dinosaur Race at the Winter Island Drive In Featuring Jurassic Park. Why Support Creative
December 29, 2019
December 21, 2019
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TRENDING

Photos: Co-Creating Culture Mural Unveiling

by John Andrews
By John Andrews A little outside the North Shore, we traveled to Lawrence to catch up once again with Marquis Victor of Elevated Thought (Read the amazing article by Joey Phoenix here and learn more) This time around, Marquis and the Elevated Thought team, with a huge assist from their students, created a stunning and empowering new mural on the
December 21, 2019
December 11, 2019
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Peabody

Distinctly Northshore Mural Unveiling

by John Andrews
Local artisans Rusty and Ingrid Creative Company were commissioned by the North Shore Mall to create a design for two giant murals that adorn the all-new entrance to the mall.
December 11, 2019
December 3, 2019
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Salem Arts Association Winter Market

by John Andrews
Salem Arts Association hosted their annual holiday market at Old Town Hall in Salem Ma. Featuring over 30 local artisans, over 1000 people shopped local and supported the local creative industries! 
December 3, 2019
December 2, 2019
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Beverly
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North Shore Photos – Beverly Holiday Parade

by John Andrews
Beverly Ma.  The streets were lined with smiling faces and revelers enjoying the annual Beverly Holiday Parade. After 72 years, this annual tradtion of holiday celebration and pagaentry still goes strong with over a dozen floats, multiple marching bands, and hundreds of marchers.  To learn more about the parade and for a really snazzt timeline featuring some historic photos please
December 2, 2019
December 1, 2019
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Peabody
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Holiday Stroll in Peabody – North Shore Photos

by John Andrews
The City of Peabody and Peabody Main Streets hosted their annual Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting in Peabody Ma. featuring a full day of activation and family-friendly programming across the Downtown. From an Ugly Sweater Crawl featuring some of the new businesses including Granite Coast Brewing to performances by local group Zello Dance Studio, a fire pit, the Photobus AND
December 1, 2019
November 30, 2019
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Salem Main Streets Annual Tree Lighting 2019

by John Andrews
An annual Salem tradition! Salem Main Streets hosts Santa’s arrival from the roof of the Hawthorne Hotel, a community stroll through Salem and finally the tree lighting at Lappin Park. Every year, the community comes out en mass and some special surprises are added to the festivities including carolers from History Alive, The Grinch, Santa, and Krampus! Click through for
November 30, 2019
October 18, 2019
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Lynn
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Sabor Latino Celebrates Hispanic Heritage With Flavor and Fun – Photo Gallery

by John Andrews
Images by Creative Collective Hispanic Heritage Month started September 15 and Lynn, MA celebrated in style. On Tuesday, October 8, The North Shore Latino Business Association, Beyond Walls, La Voz Newspaper, and Cojuelos Productions joined together for Sabor Latino: Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Sutton St. in Lynn, MA. Sabor Latino (which translates into English as Latin flavor) was a celebration
October 18, 2019