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SUMMARY:Salem’s 2026 Poet Laureate: A Talk with J.D. Scrimgeour
DESCRIPTION:The Gables is proud to present Salem’s own 2026 Poet Laureate!\nJ.D Scrimgeour‘s Poet in High Street Park: Prose & Poetry for Modern Salem is a love song to Salem\, Massachusetts\, by a writer who has grounded himself in the everyday realities of living in the city for the past 30 years\, from playgrounds to classrooms to ballfields. It is testimony that\, beneath the Halloween hoo-ha and the historical tours crowding the sidewalks\, people live here. Finding the universal in the local\, this book asks who we are and who we want to be. Join us as he discusses the development and reads selections from this publication. Copies of the book will be available for purchase (card only) and signing. \n  \n> Click here to register <
URL:https://creativecollectivema.com/event/salems-2026-poet-laureate-a-talk-with-j-d-scrimgeour/
LOCATION:The House of the Seven Gables\, 115 Derby Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Event,Lecture,Public Programs,Salem Event
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SUMMARY:Pieces of Salem : Mini-Marathon Reading
DESCRIPTION:Stop by Old Town Hall to hear voices from across Salem share stories and poems about the city. This event features local residents reading their contributions to Pieces of Salem: An Anthology of Salem Voices\, a book edited by Salem Poet Laureate\, J.D. Scrimgeour\, to commemorate the city’s 400th anniversary. The readers range from 9 to 90\, from award-winning writers to first-time poets. \n  \nThere will be three 1-hour sessions\, at 12:30 pm\, 1:30 pm\, and 2:30 pm. All will have different readers. Attendees are welcome to stay for as long as they wish. \nMini-Marathon Readings will take place: \nSaturday\, July 18\nSaturday\, July 25\nSunday\, August 2 \nDifferent readers will be featured at each event.
URL:https://creativecollectivema.com/event/pieces-of-salem-mini-marathon-reading-2/
LOCATION:Old Town Hall 32 Derby Sq\, Salem\, MA 01970-3704\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Community,Drop In,Free,Reading,Salem 400+,Salem Event
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SUMMARY:Fusion Fest at The Gables
DESCRIPTION:Our fourth annual Fusion Fest! The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association was founded to assist newly arriving immigrants to become successful here in the United States. While the groups arriving in Salem have changed over the years\, The Gables’ drive to provide guidance and education has not. We are taking this special day to celebrate the backgrounds and cultures of students in the ESL and Citizenship classes at The House of the Seven Gables and how they have contributed to the growth of such a diverse and colorful city. Entry is free and open to the public! \n  \nJoin us and enjoy a variety of food\, music\, culture\, and more!
URL:https://creativecollectivema.com/event/fusion-fest-at-the-gables/
LOCATION:The House of the Seven Gables\, 115 Derby Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Salem Event,Settlement Programming
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SUMMARY:Pieces of Salem : Mini-Marathon Reading
DESCRIPTION:Stop by Old Town Hall to hear voices from across Salem share stories and poems about the city. This event features local residents reading their contributions to Pieces of Salem: An Anthology of Salem Voices\, a book edited by Salem Poet Laureate\, J.D. Scrimgeour\, to commemorate the city’s 400th anniversary. The readers range from 9 to 90\, from award-winning writers to first-time poets. \nThere will be three 1-hour sessions\, at 12:30 pm\, 1:30 pm\, and 2:30 pm. All will have different readers. Attendees are welcome to stay for as long as they wish. \nMini-Marathon Readings will take place: \nSaturday\, July 18\nSaturday\, July 25\nSunday\, August 2 \nDifferent readers will be featured at each event.
URL:https://creativecollectivema.com/event/pieces-of-salem-mini-marathon-reading-3/
LOCATION:Old Town Hall 32 Derby Sq\, Salem\, MA 01970-3704\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Book,Community,Free,Reading,Salem 400+,Salem Event
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Seafarer Featuring Arpeggione Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Cover art by Susan Quateman\, dyes on silk. \n  \nThe House of the Seven Gables’ history is intimately connected to the sea\, like that of many institutions here in Salem. This August\, we are celebrating this connection through music. Please join us as we welcome the Arpeggione Ensemble\, a collaborative group of musicians and composers making classical music more accessible to all in our community\, as they present pieces from their newly released album\, Songs of the Seafarer! \n  \nSongs of the Seafarer presents music of Schubert\, Mendelssohn\, and Mahler in newly written chamber orchestrations. Conceived as an inner journey through encounters with water and the sea\, this arranged cycle places Schubert’s “Trout” next to Mahler’s maritime menagerie\, the desolation of “Am Meer” beside “Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen\,” and moves from despair toward transcendence via Mendelssohn’s oceanic overture. Inspired by Arnold Schoenberg’s “Verein für musikalische Privataufführungen” concerts\, the Seafarer’s song wanders between earthly and heavenly desire\, always returning to the sea as a mirror for the vastness of human existence. \n  \nThis event is free as part of Salem 400\, however space is limited so REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. \n  \n> CLICK HERE TO REGISTER <\n  \nAbout the Performers\nPhoto by Jamison Wexler Photography\nArpeggione brings classical music into our community by playing familiar and lesser-known masterpieces in chamber arrangements. We perform on historical instruments with an awareness of social and musical contexts of the past to highlight what is timeless and universal about the music we play and affirm each listener’s integral place in a shared artistic journey. Our guiding principles of accessibility and inclusivity are woven into the fabric of our ensemble. \nArpeggione is a BIPOC-and woman-led organization at the forefront of historically-informed music. Drawing inspiration from the groundbreaking salons led by women in the past\, we aim to expand the horizons of our musical repertoire and create a thriving\, inclusive community that resonates with the legacy of those who dared to break boundaries.
URL:https://creativecollectivema.com/event/songs-of-the-seafarer-featuring-arpeggione-ensemble/
LOCATION:The House of the Seven Gables\, 115 Derby Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
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