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May 25, 2024
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MUSIC

YES! Fest – A Celebration of Music and Arts in Downtown Peabody!

by John Andrews
YES! Fest – A Celebration of Music and Arts in Downtown Peabody! June 1st is almost here, and the excitement is building for YES! Fest! This FREE music and arts festival will occur in downtown Peabody on Saturday, June 1st, from 1 PM to 9 PM. The festival aims to showcase the incredible talent of northeast Massachusetts and create a
May 25, 2024
May 14, 2024
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ART
Beverly

Arts Fest Beverly 2024: A Day of Art, Music, and Community

by John Andrews
Join us for the 21st annual Arts Fest Beverly 2024 on Saturday, June 15, from 10 am to 4 pm in downtown Beverly. This free event invites the whole community to enjoy a day filled with art, music, food, and family activities. Event Highlights: Artists and Crafters: Over 125 juried artists and crafters will set up along Cabot Street, offering
May 14, 2024
January 14, 2024
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A City Of Care + Wonder: Discover Salem’s Vibrant Art Installation

by John Andrews
Immersive Art Installation by Claudia Paraschiv at Old Town Hall in Salem SALEM, MA – Old Town Hall, located at 32 Derby Square, is about to be transformed into an enchanting world of art and community collaboration. From January 17th to 28th, 2024, the city proudly presents “A City of Care + Wonder,” an immersive exhibition by the talented public
January 14, 2024
August 5, 2023
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Lynn

2023 Lynn Arts & Culture Festival: A Renaissance in the Making

by John Andrews
2023 Lynn Arts & Culture Festival: A Renaissance in the Making LYNN — The Lynn Arts and Culture Festival is returning for its second edition on Saturday, August 12th, offering a vibrant celebration of the city’s artistic heritage and cultural diversity. “This festival is a great way to showcase our residents’ talents and our expanding arts and culture scene,” Mayor
August 5, 2023
May 2, 2022
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TRENDING

Meet The Member: Greekmadness

by Felicia Cheney
Interviewee: Valerie Koen (she/her) In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. I am a lover of all things Mati! The Evil Eye, known as “mati” in the Greek culture, is a curse thought to be given by a malicious glare that can cause bad luck or loss. To avoid this look people began wearing charms and jewelry
May 2, 2022
June 29, 2021
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PARTNER STORIES
Performing Arts

Salem State Center for Creative and Performing Arts Recognizes 10 Student Artists and ECCF’s Creative County Initiative at Annual Creativity Awards

by Felicia Cheney
SALEM, MA – Salem State’s Center for Creative and Performing Arts (CCPA) honored 10 students in the arts and the Essex County Community Foundation’s (ECCF) Creative County Initiative as part of its 2021 Creativity Awards. The annual event, held virtually, recognizes 10 students across the disciplines of art + design, creative writing, dance, music, and theatre. These students, chosen by the
June 29, 2021
December 11, 2020
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Stay Local

#ShopLocal at District Trading Company

by joeyphoenix
This holiday season, we’re highlighting local businesses as part of our #StayLocal2020 campaign. Scroll to the bottom for more information. by Joey Phoenix District Trading Company is a small, vibrant store on the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall in downtown Salem that boasts one of the largest collections of work by local artists the city has to offer. Owned and operated by artist
December 11, 2020