Photo credit: Annadidathing
In March of this year, the world took a collective breath while governments globally decided the rules of quarantine. On the periphery, small businesses, artists, and other scrappy humans have pivoted to create a rich virtual world that everyone can participate in from their home offices and couches.
Here is our roundup of what Creative Collective Members have been up to in the last few weeks to meet customer demands, make cool stuff, and help keep all of us at home sane and entertained.
Virtual Tours
- Salem Witch Museum – Witch Trial online tour
- The House of the Seven Gables – Virtual Field Trip and Interactive exhibitions
Curbside Delights
- Rent or Pick up Free Used Games from The Castle: A Board Game Café
- Curbside Candles and Honey – Beverly Bees
Art, Wellness, and Educational Experiences
- NEW! – Rent Movies from the Cabot Theatre
- Just Make Something with Miranda’s Hearth
- Virtual Dance Classes with MAGMA and Mini Movers
- Healing Livestreaming with Sound Healing for the Soul
- The Soul Studio with Creative Spirit
- Sunday Centering Circles with Mindful Creative
Fun Podcasts
Great Creations
- Tradewinds Learning – Salem Bingo
- Grimdrops draws whatever you want!
- Sully’s Brand Stimulus Mystery Packages
- SaVor Designs – DIY Face Masks (Coming Soon!)
- Murals and Art by Annadidathing
- Salem Sketches Capture the Everyday Joy North of Boston – Salem Film Fest
- Wash your hands – Peel and Stick Hexagon Mirror – Noxcraftart
- Shared Story Collection – Rusty and Ingrid
- Birch Betula Bongs from WitchDrx
Stuff for the Kiddos
- The Phoenix School Virtual Classroom
- PEM Pals and PEM Art Projects for kids – Peabody Essex Museum
- Family Art Contest – The House of the Seven Gables
- Storytime – The Good Witch of Salem
Noteworthy News
- OLIO Peabody named as Insider’s best MA wedding venue as ranked by couples
- How 10 Artists Are Staying Creative through COVID-19 – Artsy
Additional Resources
- Amazing Places to Get Takeout (and Drinks to Go!) North of Boston
- Virtual Health and Wellness Classes to Take This Week
- Give your kids something to look forward to with these great resources and activities
- 10 DIY Crafts You Can Do at Home Right Now
- A (Virtual) Trip to the Zoo and Aquarium across the country
- Couch Fest 2020 – How and Where to Tune In and Support Local Bands and Musicians
- Increase Your Podcabulary with these Great Local Listens
- How Newcomers Can Dip Into Gaming Culture During The Coronavirus Quarantine
- Shop from Your Couch with These Great Brands and Makers North of Boston
Click here for an up to date listing of Virtual Experiences
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