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387th Anniversary of the First Muster

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On behalf of the Massachusetts National Guard, the 2nd Corps of Cadets Veteran Association, and the Salem Veterans Council, all are invited to attend the 386 th Anniversary of the Massachusetts National Guard’s rendering of the “First Muster’. Beginning at 10 am on Saturday, April 22, 2023, the occasion will be featuring over 600 troops on the Salem Common, a …

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Third Annual Diversity Matters Festival in Lynn

FREE FAMILY FESTIVAL -FOOD, PERFORMANCE, COMMUNITY Get your calendars out and ready because we’ve got the must-attend event of the summer – the third annual Diversity Matters Festival! Thanks to the collaborative efforts of Save the Harbor/Save the Bay, other community leaders, and the North Shore Juneteenth Association (NSJA), we’ve crafted a celebration of culture, diversity, and unity right in …

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Salem Jazz and Soul Festival returns to the Salem Willows

Music lovers and event enthusiasts alike, mark your calendars for a much-anticipated musical extravaganza as the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival makes its triumphant return on August 19th, 2023! This vibrant celebration of music and community will take place at the picturesque Salem Willows, promising a day filled with soulful beats and captivating performances. The festival boasts an impressive lineup …

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Negro Election Day Festival at Salem Willows July 15

Negro Election Day Returns For 283rd Year and Inaugural Commemoration as State Holiday.   One-day festival includes music, dance, live performances, and a parade.  A new beginning to an old history. Salem United, Inc. presents this year’s festival, which celebrates and honors the first black voting system and its annual coronation.   SALEM, MA — July 3, 2023  The daylong celebration at …

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10 Things to Do This Weekend at Salem Arts Festival

Salem Arts Festival returns this weekend (June 3-5) in all of its glory for three days of art, music, poetry, performance, vending, and general spectacle. Because the schedule of events happening in and around Salem is so jam packed, we’ve decided to help you out by selecting 10 of the best happenings going on this weekend. But don’t just trust …

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Lynn’s First Diversity Matters Festival – Photo Highlights

Images by Creative Collective | Click here for full gallery of images Lynn’s first Diversity Matters Festival, organized by North Shore Juneteenth Association, Inc. and sponsored by the Essex County Community Foundation, took place on the last weekend in August 2021. The event was a family-friendly festival with activities, vendors, music, food, and more. Culture Trolley Stops included: Galleries at …

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10 Things to Look Forward to at Salem Arts Festival 2021

Despite the the stress of a global pandemic, art has continued to unite us across many diverse communities. Salem Arts Festival, taking place June 4th through 6th, will be a relaxing and engaging get-away from that tiring virtual Zoom fatigue. Both residents and visitors are welcomed to attend this fantastic festival where local artists and businesses will shine in the …

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Salem Arts Festival 2021 is June 4-6

From Destination Salem, Salem Main Streets Celebrate the arts, culture, creativity, and community at the 13th annual Salem Arts Festival June 4 through 6. This free and popular family-friendly event will feature a variety of art, music, dance, and theatre performances throughout downtown Salem. This is the first arts festival on the North Shore since COVID-19 restrictions have been relaxed.  The …

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Photo Highlights from Salem’s So Sweet 2021

Images by Creative CollectiveIllumination provided by Retonica Editor’s Note: Follow along with on Instagram @creativenorthshore this weekend to see highlights of the second half of the festival as they happen! The Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate and Ice Sculpture festival took place over the first two weeks of February 2021. Click here to see our Instagram story highlights.* In its 19th year, Salem’s So …