by Joey Phoenix Street art creates bridges between the public and the issues that are relevant to their community. It can convey messages through words, concepts, and visuals that make it easy for people to understand. Sometimes the purposes of these pieces can be just for the aesthetic or for the message, and sometimes, they go a little bit deeper. 

Salem State held its inaugural TEDx event in September 2018 SALEM, MA – Ten Salem State University faculty members will present at the university’s second TEDx event. TEDxSalemStateUniversity will be held on Sunday, September 22, from 1 to 4 pm in the Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts. The event’s theme is “Mindfulness and Transformation.” “Our inaugural event

Salem, MA, May 18, 2019 – On the second Thursday in June, the Salem Farmers’ Market will officially kick off its eleventh season on Derby Square. With over 35 vendors, the market will be held at Derby Square on Front Street in Salem, MA every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. from June 13th through October 17th, 2019. “The Salem Farmers’

Festival and open vendor market season in Salem, MA is upon us as the weather is, albeit slowly, starting to get warmer and the days are getting longer. Salem Arts Festival is coming up June 7-8, the Salem Farmer’s Market begins on June 13, but in May, the thing to look forward to is The Salem Flea! Now in its

By Greg Cook/ @aestheticresearPhotos by Creative Collective Originally published on Essex County Creates The laser and sound installation “Im|Migration” by Stephanie Benenson of Hamilton for the North Shore Community Development Coalition’s Punto Urban Art Museum repeats on May 16, 17 and 18 from 8 to 10 p.m. each night. As darkness settled on Salem’s Point neighborhood last Saturday night, machines began to

by Joey Phoenix Creative expression has many interpretations. It can take the traditional forms of dance or visual art. It can take on an inward focus through yoga or self-care. Or, in the case of Linda Mullen of Grace and Diggs, it can mean digging through recycling bins and discarded materials to turn them into sculptures, installations, and wearable fashion.

Carly Dwyer Naik (CDN) of Intramersive and world-renowned motivational speaker, comedian, and YouTube sensation Kristina Kuzmic (KK) discuss her Hope and Humor Tour and what it’s like to be back on the North Shore. To purchase tickets to see Kristina Kuzmic May 17th at the Lynn Auditorium visit, www.lynnauditorium.com CDN: You grew up in multiple cultures, how have each of these cultures

Guest Post by Day Buglar of Eat Drink Northshore (EDNS) Tropical Vibes in Beverly? Impossible no longer thanks to BoneFish Harry’s. BoneFish Harry’s is self-described as a “West coast style Fish shop meets Tiki Bar flair” and your hit with that vibe the second you walk through the door. This restaurant invokes the use of all senses. Phil and I

The 2018/2019 year at The Phoenix School is wrapping up and summer is on the horizon. On Friday, May 1, the kids had their annual May Day performance in Old Town Hall, and are readying themselves for the upcoming All School End-of-Year Celebration and Graduation on June 12th at 6:00 pm at the Salem Five Community Room on Essex Street

By Greg CookImages by Karen Ristuben Funded by ECCF’s Creative County Initiative, this Skiff & Basket project brings a piece of Essex history and cultural heritage back to life. It was made possible by training a group of vocational students in hands-on building skills and life lessons, giving them new appreciation for teamwork and confidence as individuals. On a recent