

Meet the Member: Lp Photography
Interviewee: Lindsay Parker (she/her) In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. Lp Photography specializes in high-end Maternity, Newborn and Milestone photography. Her clients appreciate the direction she provides, making the shooting experience laid back and fun. Plus, she offers her high-end, in-home products at no additional cost! Lindsay’s goal is to get cherished images off the “Cloud”


Meet the Member: Holistic Energy Works
Interviewee: Matt Kurdt (he/him) In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. Holistic Energy Works is a fully mobile massage practice. My goal is to provide clients all the relaxing benefits and amenities of a professional massage studio in the comfort of their home or workplace. Tell us a bit about you and why you do what


Meet the Member: Writing Art
Interviewee: Elena Bachrach (she/her) In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. Are you an artist, or an arts and culture organization, looking for a writer to help tell your story and broaden the reach and appreciation of your art or work? That’s what I do. I am a Freelance Writer focused on translating visual and performing


Meet the Member: Spiritual Findings Inc.
Interviewee: Ashley Mestiza Licata (she/her) In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. Spiritual Findings features wiccan-themed handmade gifts that help people find their spiritual path. Tell us a bit about you and why you do what you do? Share your passions for your business, initiative, organization. I am wiccan, and on my own spiritual path. Through


Meet the Member: Salem Stones
Interviewee: Rachel Stevens (she/her) In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. I create intricate, hand-painted mandala stones and other decor items. Tell us a bit about you and why you do what you do? Share your passions for your business, initiative, organization. Dotting is something I picked up to help me to wind down after


Meet the Member: Grapeland Homegrown Productions
Interviewee: Julee Avalone (she/her) In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. “Welcome to Grapeland” An artist commune currently living in the heart and mind of Julee Avallone. When you buy jewelry, artwork or music you are donating money to make this dream come true. Tell us a bit about you and why you do what


Meet the Member: Evie Richards-Cashman Photography
Interviewee: Evie Richards-Cashman (she/her) In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. I am a Portrait Photographer located on 265 Essex St. Salem. My specialties include Boudoir, Glamour and Personal Branding. My newest passion is a Hollywood 1940’s lighting technique used to take dramatic, glamorous images of Hollywood stars of that era. Tell us a bit about


Meet The Member: Gabriel Ribeiro Illustrations
Interviewee: Gabriel Ribeiro (he/him) In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. I am a Picture Book and Fantasy artist based in Harwich, Ma I create and sell original artworks, prints, books, stickers, cards, and many more gifts, as well as commissions and freelance illustration work. Tell us a bit about you and why you do what


Peabody Essex Museum and Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Announce Return of Historic Salem Witch Trial Documents
SALEM, MA & BOSTON, MA – Today, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) and the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) of Massachusetts begin the transfer of court documents from the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. PEM’s Phillips Library has been the temporary repository of this collection of 527 documents since 1980. The documents now return to the Judicial Archives following the expansion and


This Year in Photos
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