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May 1, 2019
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North Shore Creative Happenings
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Preview: Peabody International Festival 2019

by John Andrews
City of Peabody’s ethnic and cultural festival to celebrate 36th year on September 8, 2019 Do you like ethnic food?  Does your mouth water over dishes many of us can’t even pronounce from far away lands?  Maybe some Indian, Greek, Portuguese, Brazilian, Chinese, Irish, or Caribbean?   Maybe you have a hankering for apple pie, a dish of fruit, or
May 1, 2019
April 30, 2019
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Dress to Kill at Salem's First Endless Night Vampire Salon

by John Andrews
By Joey Phoenix The Vampires North of Boston are waking up from their coffins and readying themselves for the arrival of the Endless Night Vampire Salon, presented by Endless Night Impresario Father Sebastiaan and Salem-based Vampfangs, this Saturday Night at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem. This Salon Noir will be the first of its kind in the area, creating a
April 30, 2019
April 30, 2019
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The Phoenix School

Welcome Home, Friendship! – The Phoenix School Celebrates the Return of an Old Friend

by John Andrews
After much anticipation and hundreds of people asking: “When is the Friendship coming back?”, the beloved Friendship returned to Salem on Monday, April 22 to the cheers and excitement of everyone waiting for her on shore. The Phoenix School students were there to greet her in the less than perfect weather, holding up banners and singing songs about the historic
April 30, 2019
April 30, 2019
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On Your Markets, Get Set, Vend! – Upcoming Vendor Opportunities on the North Shore

by John Andrews
The days are getting longer, the sun is getting hotter, and festival season is getting well underway. Applications for festivals throughout the year have gone live, and if you’re a vendor, it’s time to fill them out and get your vending events calendar ready to go. Here are some of the upcoming North of Boston Vendor opportunities to be on
April 30, 2019
April 29, 2019
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Salem

#ArtWeek Instameet at the House of the Seven Gables

by John Andrews
As part of Artweek 2019, Creative Collective organized an event with the House of the Seven Gables that welcomed local Instagram influencers for behind the scenes access to this iconic locations galleries! As part of the event, the Collective welcomed the local Igers network @igerssalem and a handful of well known Insta-accounts! Here are the Igers who attended! Follow them
April 29, 2019
April 25, 2019
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Beverly
Marblehead

From Warrior I to Child's Pose – North Shore Yoga That Stands Out

by John Andrews
Living in a creative-centered area like the North Shore comes with its own special set of benefits. Your food is exceptional, your shopping choices are original, and even your yoga studios come with their own distinctive attractions. There’s a yoga class for every taste and personality, all within a few miles of each other, and some of them within the
April 25, 2019
April 23, 2019
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North Shore Creative Happenings

May/June Exhibits in the MAA Galleries

by John Andrews
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 9, 6-8 pmMarblehead Arts Association – King Hooper Mansion8 Hooper St. Marblehead Ma The Marblehead Arts Association is excited to welcome solo, duo and trio artists’ exhibits to the King Hooper Mansion galleries to begin the Summer season. Most artists will offer programming to accompany their exhibit. Some of the artists’ demos and gallery talks will
April 23, 2019
April 23, 2019
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Tips and Tricks

How to Apply to Vendor Events and Fairs

by John Andrews
Tips and Tricks By Juls at Salem Style It’s Vendor Season! Well, it’s almost always vendor season when you think about it. Vendor events usually ask for submissions MONTHS in advance. This helps them plan and organize their event as efficiently as possible. And it’s great for you as the vendor because you can plan out your calendar as well!
April 23, 2019
April 22, 2019
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Salem

The Friendship returns to Salem!

by John Andrews
On a dreary and grey day in Salem Ma. The Friendship returned to the Salem Maritime Historic Site at Derby Wharf to large crowds despite the unpredictable New England weather. Photos by Creative Collective.
April 22, 2019
April 21, 2019
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ArtWeek North of Boston Starts this Friday, April 26

by John Andrews
It’s almost ArtWeek North of Boston and the North Shore is buzzing with events and happenings. ArtWeek starts this Friday, April 26 and lasts until Sunday, May 5. The Boch Center launched ArtWeek in 2013 as a means to strengthen its role of the arts in the local community and the creative economy. Since then, the festival has caught on
April 21, 2019