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

SALEM, MA – Ithaca College’s premier all-male vocal group, Ithacappella will perform at Salem State University on Sunday, November 18 at 3 pm. Salem State’s a cappella group, SSockapella and the Salem State Community Chorus will perform at the beginning of the program. The concert will take place in the university’s Recital Hall, located on Central Campus, 71 Loring Ave.

ELKMANIA VI- SIMONETTI VS. KRUEGER: INSIDE OF A STEEL CAGE! BEVERLY, MA, November 3, 2018 – First there was bad blood. Then payback wasn’t enough. On Saturday, November 3rd, the five-year rivalry between Derek Simonetti and “The Maniacal” Jack Krueger will be settled in a Loser Leaves Town Match inside of a STEEL CAGE! Professional wrestling returns to the Beverly/Salem Elks

New Theatre Style ‘Casts a Spell’ on Audiences By Katie Kobel It’s 1690 at 39 Hale Street in Beverly, MA and magic and witchcraft are very real and alive. Inside these walls, no one can be certain what is truly going on. Is it witchcraft? Is it illness? Whatever it may be, it’s up to you to decide. The Dolbeare

10 Ways to Celebrate Halloween (outside of Salem!) 1.Nightmare on Main Street Create and Escape is advertising their ‘Nightmare on Main Street event. On Thursday October, 25th at 5pm, kids can come and have their trick or treat experience at all of the shops on Main Street in Peabody, Massachusetts! For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/238313226854326 2. Hocus Pocus Trivia Night