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February 20, 2018
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Food
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The Unicorn Cooks: Instant Pot Braised & Glazed Crispy Pork Belly with Wok-Fried Noodles

by John Andrews
The Unicorn Cooks is a special blog series which follows Makes Unicorns Great Again owner Renée Gannon on her adventures in the kitchen. Renée is a passionate foodie and enjoys cooking in her free time. These posts will be a mash-up of photos, videos, stories, recipes (that barely offer quantities or amounts) and her own tips and tricks in the kitchen.
February 20, 2018
February 5, 2018
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North Shore Creative Happenings
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10 things to during Valentine's Week whether you celebrate or not!

by John Andrews
February 5, 2018
January 25, 2018
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MEET THE MEMBER
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Meet the Member – Bruce Whear, Silly Theatre Productions

by John Andrews
I started Silly Theatre Productions so that I would have an entity that might encompass the many theatre/entertainment vehicles I’m involved in. I’ve performed locally/regionally on stage/film/print for multiple productions over the last 50+ years. I served on the board of the original Salem Theatre Company, and am presently on the Marblehead Little Theatre’s board where I have been affiliated since the early seventies.
January 25, 2018
January 22, 2018
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MEET THE MEMBER
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Meet the Member – Joey Nicotera – Retonica Lighting

by John Andrews
Founded by internationally-recognized lighting designer Joey Nicotera, RETONICA strives to write the next chapter in event lighting. Current event lighting, while beautiful, is reaching a plateau. Simply surrounding a room with colored light is becoming commonplace. Current technology allows for more architecturally sensitive installations, as well as dramatic changes in colors and brightness that will turn your event into a theatrical experience.
January 22, 2018
January 22, 2018
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Podcasts

HistoryCast with Robyn and Melissa: Ep.4 -Fundead Publications

by John Andrews
Robyn from Creative Salem/Collective and Melissa from Now Age Travel take a fresh approach to women’s history in Salem. More than a city of witches, Salem has always had a history of bold women shaping the area for famous, infamous, and lesser-known happenings.
January 22, 2018
January 18, 2018
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5 Questions with Erik Rodenheiser – Sweets Edition

by John Andrews
January 18, 2018
January 17, 2018
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Best And Worst Music Moments of 2017 by Chris Ricci

by John Andrews
Greed. Lies. Revenge. And love. Nathaniel Hawthorne’s iconic American novel, “The House of the Seven Gables,” has it all. It took 167 years but the wait is worth it. Playwright JF Dacey has adapted the book for stage and North Shore audiences are in for a treat. Three dramatically staged readings are scheduled in mid-January and those interested are advised to reserve their seats now.
January 17, 2018
January 12, 2018
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ART
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Fresh sights & new ideas | PEM announces 2018 exhibition schedule

by John Andrews
January 12, 2018
January 12, 2018
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Award-winning Dance Duo The Wondertwins perform at SSU

by John Andrews
What: The Wondertwins present To Hip-Hop, With Love When:  Saturday, January 27, 7:30 pm Where: Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts Tickets: $20 general/$15 seniors and non-SSU students 18 and up/under 18 free Additional information: salemstate.edu/arts or 978.542.6365 SALEM, MA – Boston natives Billy and Bobby McClain, The Wondertwins, present To Hip-Hop, With Love at Salem State University’s Sophia Gordon Center on Saturday, January 27 at 7:30 pm. With the technical facility
January 12, 2018
January 12, 2018
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Salem State Hosts Week of Events to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.

by John Andrews
Greed. Lies. Revenge. And love. Nathaniel Hawthorne’s iconic American novel, “The House of the Seven Gables,” has it all. It took 167 years but the wait is worth it. Playwright JF Dacey has adapted the book for stage and North Shore audiences are in for a treat. Three dramatically staged readings are scheduled in mid-January and those interested are advised to reserve their seats now.
January 12, 2018