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July 18, 2019
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Beverly
Theatre

Oh What a Night! 'Jersey Boys' Premieres at North Shore Music Theatre in a One-of-a-Kind 360° Immersive Production

by John Andrews
August 6 – September 1, 2019Tickets on sale now! Beverly, MA:  Bill Hanney’s award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) continues the 2019 Musical Season with JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. This special extended engagement plays for four week starting Tuesday, August 6 and playing thru Sunday, September 1, 2019.JERSEY BOYS is sponsored by Abiomed. “We are so
July 18, 2019
July 16, 2019
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Creative Identities
TRENDING

Making a Splash with The Little Merman of Salem

by John Andrews
by Joey Phoenix “If you look towards the harbor,” says the Boston Harbor Cruises tour guide with a grin, “you might see the Little Merman of Salem!”  Since the beginning of sea exploration, sailors have dreamed of mermaids swimming around their ships as they cruised through the deep. The stories they imagined and fantastical tales they told were just true
July 16, 2019
July 16, 2019
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TRENDING

Marketing 101: Instagram Stories

by John Andrews
by Laura Owens Instagram stories have just become one of the newest and coolest features on the app. They are short little videos and images that operate as a fun way to update your follower throughout the day. For businesses, small or big, Instagram stories are a great way to grow your business online and encourage engagement with your audience
July 16, 2019
July 12, 2019
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Peabody
Performing Arts

Moonrise Fae at Northshore Mall Promenade Summer Series – Photo Gallery

by John Andrews
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 kicked off this past week with a performance by Moonrise Fae at the Promenade Stage! Kids blew bubbles, played with hoops, heard stories, and danced their wiggles out with the faeries.
July 12, 2019
July 11, 2019
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North Shore Creative Happenings
TRENDING

Summer Reading List – 8 Books for Creative Minds

by John Andrews
by Rachel Stigers, Bookseller at Wicked Good Booksand Joey Phoenix, Editor at Creative North Shore Creative people need a constant supply of input and inspiration to do the things that they do. When they’re not actively creating, they’re often attending art shows and concerts, having interesting conversations and reading everything they can get their hands on. Reading, in particular, allows
July 11, 2019
July 11, 2019
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Salem
TRENDING

Hawthorne in Hollywood!

by John Andrews
Fun film series at The House of the Seven Gables SALEM — How many can say they’ve seen the movie, “The House of the Seven Gables,” at The House of the Seven Gables? If not, the time has come to remedy that gaping lapse in hipness. All are invited to a fun film series at The House of the Seven
July 11, 2019
July 9, 2019
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Creative Identities
TRENDING

Dancing on Air with Aerialist Molly Baechtold

by John Andrews
Molly floats through the air with the greatest of ease, dazzling crowds with her multi-apparatus aerial mastery. by Joey Phoenix Images by Creative Collective A Boston-based performer and teacher of aerial arts, Molly appears to dance on the very air as she lifts herself high off the ground for her performances. Her movements are so fluid and effortless that anyone
July 9, 2019
July 8, 2019
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North Shore Creative Happenings
Tips and Tricks

Marketing 101: Small Businesses

by John Andrews
by Laura Owens It can be hard to take the first steps toward marketing your business. Some steps are simple and only involve creating a social media account, others, such as building and keeping relationships, can be more challenging. The deas outlined below will help you have a good idea of where and how to get started. I don’t suggest
July 8, 2019
July 7, 2019
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ART
Beverly

The Cabot Selects International Artists for Mural

by John Andrews
Project installation to begin July 8th (Beverly, MA – June 27, 2019) The Cabot is pleased to announce that artists have been officially selected to complete its 2019 mural installation. Helen Bur of London, England, was selected for one wall; her artistic partner, Sam Worthington, will join her in creating a piece collaboratively. Alex Senna of Sao Paulo, Brazil was
July 7, 2019
July 2, 2019
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MUSIC
North Shore Creative Happenings

Nick Consone at Northshore Mall – Photo Gallery

by John Andrews
Images by Timothy Donovan Photography The Northshore Mall Promenade Series kicked off this past week with a Thursday night performance by Candlepin Slim and Quill and a Friday night performance with Nick Consone at the Tony C’s stage. The 2019 Promenade Series at Northshore Mall is produced by Creative Collective LLC Nick is a singer/songwriter in the Boston area who has
July 2, 2019