Beverly, MA: On Sunday, December 9th, Bill Hanney’s North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) honored two cast members, David Coffee (Ebenezer Scrooge) and Cheryl McMahon (Mrs. Dilber), both celebrating their 25th appearance in the holiday show, A CHRISTMAS CAROL playing thru Sunday, December 23, 2018.   Following the 2pm matinee performance on Sunday, the 9th, citations were presented on stage to

by Katie Kobel  The North Shore based life coaching service, Regulate Yours, hosted a talent show to raise money for scholarships for their program on Sunday, December 2 at Opus in Salem. The night showcases a variety of different local acts including musical acts, poets, and dancing with extremely talented performers.  The event also featured a raffle with an assortment

The holiday season has suddenly appeared and the North Shore has so many holiday events to enjoy. Here are some fun events to get you in the holiday spirit from members of the Creative Collective. SALEM WINTER MARKET Saturday December 15, 2018  1 pm to 5 pm Old Town Hall: 12 Derby Square, Salem, MA Vendors include:1634 MeaderyBeverly BeesBug Bite

The 2018 Beverly Holiday Parade took over Cabot Street in downtown Beverly, MA this past Sunday. Sponsors included Salem Five, Beverly Hospital, and Beverly Rotary among many others. Enjoy this coverage from John Andrews Photography. To view the full set, or purchase images, click here. 

By Joey Phoenix  The holidays have arrived! Boughs of holly, evergreen accents, and twinkling holiday lights cover the lampposts in cities all across the North Shore. It’s time for caroling, present wrapping, and going to see the Nutcracker.  Fortunately for North Shore residents, the Greater Salem Ballet Company has its very own production of this classic ballet. There will be

Creative Spirit ‘Dreams’ of Next Art Exhibit Creative Spirit will be hosting their next art exhibit reception this Saturday, Nov. 24, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Drop by and enjoy the art, a glass of wine, and good company. The exhibit is entitled Dream. A perfect time for some early holiday shopping! Exhibiting Artists include: Mary-Elizabeth Aylouche (Marblehead, MA) Lisa Boemer (Swampscott, MA) Lynn

Marina Griffin Design: Family Business Gets Creative by Katie Kobel Marina Griffin Design is a family owned business specializing in handwoven scarves and jewelry in Peabody, MA and were recently accepted to sell their products in the Peabody Essex Museum shop. As both businesses are members of Creative Collective, I had the pleasure of meeting the family and learning about

SALEM, MA – Salem Main Streets is pleased to announce the return of the Salem Winter Market!  A seasonal extension of the Salem Farmers’ Market, this year’s Salem Winter Market will take place on Saturday, Nov. 17th and Saturday, December 15th­, both from 1 pm to 5 pm.  The indoor market this year will be returning to historic Old Town Hall (32 Derby

Christmas in Salem, thought to be the nation’s longest running holiday house tour, invites visitors to tour historic homes in Salem’s Historic Derby Street Neighborhood from November 30–December 2, 2018. Homes will be beautifully decorated for the holiday season set to the theme of “A Very Hawthorne Holiday” to celebrate The House of the Seven Gables’ 350th Anniversary. The Preview Candlelight