Salem Public Arts is excited to be bringing the Bard Brigade back for another free public Shakespeare this summer. After last summer’s success presenting Macbeth in Derby Sq, Salem Public Arts and The Bard Brigade are looking forward to bringing King Lear to the new part at 289 Derby St. as well as returning to Derby Square.

by Alyse Diamantides As a teenager, Cedric Douglas was arrested for painting the pavement of a run-down Quincy basketball court. To police, it was vandalism. But Douglas thought he was beautifying the cracked, abandoned space.  Fast forward more than two decades, and Douglas is now a prominent Boston street artist, muralist and social activist who uses art to strengthen communities

by Laura Owens Breakfast is basically dessert, but in the mornings, and the whole meal. Don’t @ me on this because I’m right; I have the ‘Breakfast Connoisseur’ title and I love dessert. So, on my past journeys through downtown Salem and its restaurants, I have come across some amazing desserts and some not so good ones. Here’s what I

SALEM — There was a time, early in the 19th century, when baseball was a gentlemanly game played by the upper class. Things changed when second-generation Irish immigrants took an interest.  “The Irish had a huge influence on the development of early American baseball,” says Brian Sheehy, history teacher, and sports scholar. “Without the Irish, baseball may not have become the

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

by Laura Owens The Beyond Walls Street Art Festival wraps up this weekend with another string of exciting events and happenings in Lynn. This year, they’ve added something exciting called the PATIO: a project in which parklets – little community spaces – can be built and placed in areas around downtown Lynn. These parklets will mostly be placed in urban

Yer a Wizard, Harry! AND, on July 31st, it’s his birthday. It’s also J.K. Rowling’s birthday. Bet you didn’t know that. Ok, you probably did. If you want to celebrate the boy who lived, here are few places around the North Shore where you can get your Potter on. Just be careful not to mispronounce your spells or forget to

Greg Coles Dance and Drum performed for the 2019 Northshore Mall Summer Entertainment Series at The Promenade on July 18, teaching people of all ages how to move, dance, and drum. Greg Coles Dance and Drum offers dance instruction and drum instruction (classes, private lessons, and community events) to individuals, families, and communities in Newburyport, Gloucester, Ipswich, Hamilton, Salem and Peabody.

It’s almost time for Salem Heritage Days 2019! It’s a celebration of Salem’s past, present, and future spanning 13 days with over 40 events! Here’s some of what you can expect to see and do during one of the best festivals of the year. Shelter to Showpiece House Tour, 11 AM, August 1-4, 6-11: Come tour the historic houses at

Salem’s Ice Scream Bowl is back! It’s time to sample some of the best ice cream in the North Shore from some of the many ice cream shops the area has to offer. Salem’s Ice Scream Bowl event will be held on Wednesday, August 7 on the Salem Common from 6:00-7:30 p.m., rain or shine. A Heritage Days favorite, this annual event