Celebrate genealogy, immigration, and ancestral connections to Salem, Massachusetts, during a weekend of lectures, research, and events Salem, MA – Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate their ancestral and immigrant connections to Salem, Massachusetts during the first annual Salem Ancestry Days celebration, which will be held May 1-4, 2020. The weekend will feature lectures, tours, research opportunities, and information on

Lynn Open Studios will take place on November 23-24 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. The event is sponsored by the Lynn Cultural Council, Lucia Lighting, RCG Properties,

Adapted by Dr. Peter Stine, Mark Stevick and Kristina Wacome StevickDirected by Kristina Wacome StevickBased on the novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne This November, History Alive, Inc. brings new life to Nathaniel Hawthorne’s greatest classic– The Scarlet Letter. In a site-specific adaptation for Salem’s Pioneer Village, the author himself guides the audience about the grounds of this 17th-century village, where an

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. 23rd and Saturday, December 14th, both from 12 pm to 4 pm.  The indoor market this year will be returning to historic Old Town

Photos by K.H. Photography for Creative Collective The Creative Collective Night Markets continued this October with things to buy, drink, and see. The October 25th Night Market featured a beer garden by Notch, the popular vendor market, and a photo booth with K.H. Photography sponsored by Lord Hobo Brewing. The Creative Collective Haunted Happenings October market is one of the

by Joey Phoenix When spending time observing birds, it’s important to be quiet, still, and patient – skills useful for reading and writing poetry. Birds are often used as metaphors for disparate ideas like freedom, chaos, beauty, and even the macabre. There’s a bird for every occasion, every state of being, and every emotion. For Joey Gould, they are also

The House of the Seven Gables has long inspired writers, starting with Nathaniel Hawthorne. Write with the Witch City Writers – Sunday, November 10, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Writers, no need to sneak up to the attic to write, as Nathaniel Hawthorne famously did in Concord. Put that ladder away and head over to The House of the Seven

Lynn Museum/Lynn Arts Welcomes New Director Doneeca Thurston At 29, Doneeca Thurston is not only the youngest director but also the first person of color to head operations at Lynn Museum/Lynn Arts. The position was formerly filled by Drew Russo, who became the city of Lynn’s personnel director in April of this year.  For Doneeca, a Lynn native who has

Art by Helen Bur and Sam Worthington at the Cabot Theatre in Beverly, MA. The days are getting shorter and the crisp fall air reminds us all to get outside before the inevitable drop in temperature drives us indoors. One way that you could spend these last few warm days is to check out some of the incredible public art

by Joey Phoenix The first time I put words to paper for the sake of expression I was 11. It was my freshman year of high school (you read that right) and my English teacher gave us an assignment. The poem was called “Name” and it was about emptiness. It wasn’t a good poem, but it was the first time