From the Peabody Essex Museum This December, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) explores the universal sanctity of breath through a series of commissioned paintings, accompanied with animation and soundscape, by British artist Zarah Hussain. Moving through inhalations and exhalations, as well as the silent spaces in between, Hussain’s work — produced in London while the artist was under COVID-19 lockdown

by Joey Phoenix The Ridiculous Project invites you to join in an evening of Virtual Storytelling with “Pandemic Plays 2020” On Thursday October 29, and Friday October 30th at 7PM. Written by the project’s founding Artistic Director and co-founder of Convergences Theatre Collective, Kate Kohler Amory (she/her), “Pandemic Plays 2020” explores with honesty and humor the layers of chaos that

Story and photos by Joey Phoenix In a year wrought with cancellations, many small businesses and nonprofits have chosen to take their events online rather than cancel them outright. This decision has allowed patrons the opportunity to connect with their community and support the businesses which they have been loyal to for years. The Taste of the Gables has been

by Joey Phoenix The Salem Literary Festival opens this coming weekend, September 10-13, with virtual discussions and events featuring local authors, poets, and performers. Although this year presents some challenges in regards to how to have a public festival safely during a global pandemic, the Festival will maintain its longstanding tradition of hosting readings, writing workshops, panel discussions, and artistic

by Joey Phoenix On Friday, August 14th AREA CODE – in collaboration with Salem State University Center for the Arts, Creative Collective, and Retonica – produced a sold out Video/Digital Art Drive-In at the O’Keefe Center in Salem. The evening was a pop-up movie and theater experience featuring contemporary digital, video, and light art created by regional artists.  But for

After months of zoom meetings, virtual performances, and online connections, people are craving something different, something in-person. Yet, enjoying live performances responsibly is a challenge that up until now has been difficult to solve, especially in regards to public health and safety.  But this Friday and Saturday, August 14th and 15th, MAGMA of Gloucester presents two nights of immersive performance

Bit Bar, one of Salem’s favorite restaurants and barcades re-opens this Thursday, August 6th. And while the game room won’t be open at first, the 800+ square feet patio will be. Plus, starting the week, your dogs will also be welcome to hang out with you while you grab a drink, some wings, and some tetris tots in the shade.

Get Tickets In collaboration with AREA CODE – New England’s first art fair dedicated exclusively to regional artists – the North Shore’s Creative Collective, The City of Salem and Salem State University’s Center for Creative and Performing Arts will host a pop-up Digital Art Drive-In movie theater experience featuring contemporary digital, video, and light art. The event will be held

NAGLY (North Shore Alliance of GLBTQ+ Youth) and MassOpera invite you to join in for A NAGLY Virtual Cabaret this Saturday, July 25 at 8:00 PM. The evening will feature queer and GLBTQ+ spectrum performers singing their favorite pop hits and show tunes along with mini-interviews and testimonials by those who work most closely with NAGLY.  MassOpera has been successfully

by Joey Phoenix On Thursday, May 21 at 7:00 PM, Beverly-based Express Yourself, Inc., along with the Department of Mental Health, will be premiering Imagine Nation Station, Come Together, a virtual celebration of joy, resilience, and the power of creativity and the arts.  The event will include Express Yourself youth from the community and residential treatment programs that have been