David Eure Quartet at Hale Farm

Creative Collective Team

Enjoy an afternoon of live jazz on the lawn at Historic Beverly’s Hale Farm as the David Eure Quartet brings an energetic and wide-ranging performance to one of Beverly’s most beautiful historic settings. Led by jazz violinist David Eure, whose work bridges classical and jazz traditions, the quartet will perform a lively program inspired by jazz, swing, funk, and global …

Three people in athletic tracksuits walk up a staircase lit with blue and purple lighting; one person in the back wears a colorful striped mask.

Salem Irish Film Festival: Kneecap

Creative Collective Team

The Troubles meets Danny Boyle’s Trainspotting in Kneecap, a riotous Belfast-set comedy tracking the fictional rise of a real-life hip-hop trio whose music harks back to the glory days of gangsta rap. Rich Peppiatt’s film excels as a love letter to the Irish language and a raucous portrait of the lost generation growing up in post-ceasefire Northern Ireland. But these …

A man in glasses and a vibrant floral shirt energizes the crowd singing at a lively Creative Collective event on the North Shore, celebrating Essex County’s creative community.

Summer in Salem 2024 – Maritime Heritage, Music, Food and more

Summer in Salem 2024 is in full swing, and Destination Salem has a list of suggested events that will entertain all interests in the coming months. From the sounds of the Jazz and Soul Festival to the sights of the Maritime Festival, the next months will be lively in Salem. The restaurant scene in Salem is diverse and plentiful, and …

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The Bread & Roses Heritage Festival 2023

Honoring Labor History, Celebrating Cultural Diversity, and Looking Forward to the Future Introduction The Bread & Roses Heritage Festival is more than an annual event; it’s a living testament to the spirit of Lawrence, Massachusetts. Celebrated each Labor Day, this festival brings the community together to honor its rich labor history, revel in its cultural diversity, and explore future possibilities. …

A Puerto Rican Bomba dancer in an orange dress dancing in front of a crowd.

Celebrating Diversity and Culture: A Recap of the Fusion Fest at The House of the Seven Gables

Celebrating Diversity and Culture: A Recap of the Fusion Fest at The House of the Seven Gables In the historic city of Salem, the heartbeat of diversity and cultural expression can be heard through the enchanting sounds of drumming, dance, and song. On a day filled with rhythm, flavor, and artistry, The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association hosted …

A group of Negro people holding flags at the Election Day Festival in Salem.

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 …