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.

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

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

“April is National Poetry Month. What better way to celebrate than with the Thursday Poets! Watch for us every Thursday as we offer poems and insights that help connect us to the community and beyond.” by Elisabeth Weiss Horowitz   Out of Silence   Bob Dylan famously said, “Anything I can sing, I call a song. Anything I can’t sing,

Melodic punk band ONE FALL released their self-titled EP on all streaming platforms just a few weeks ago and the band’s live debut is set for Friday, December 9, 2022 at Faces Brewing Co. in Malden, MA. It’s going to be a kickin’ show and one that any smart human won’t want to miss out on.  Buy the EP from

Interviewee: Edwin Cabrera (he/him) In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. Grind House Recordings is a media company that supports local Hip Hop music and works to promote independent artists. Tell us a bit about you and why you do what you do? Share your passions for your business, initiative, organization. I’m Edwin Cabrera, co-founder of Grind

The Salem State Music Department is taking its large ensemble concerts on the road, presenting its spring concerts at Salem High School. Three separate concerts will take place showcasing the University Orchestra on April 20, the University Band on April 26, and the University Chorus and Chamber Singers on April 27. Each concert will begin at 7:30pm at Salem High

Over the decades, many female artists have paved the way in music and continue to leave their marks on the world (and on the charts!). You’re invited to a night of song, sass and celebration as 6 New England based female vocalists backed by our “house band” take The Cabot stage to sing and celebrate the divas of the modern-era!

Over the decades, many female artists have paved the way in music and continue to leave their marks on the world (and on the charts!). You’re invited to a night of song, sass and celebration as 6 New England based female vocalists backed by our “house band” take The Cabot stage to sing and celebrate the divas of the modern-era!

By Joey Phoenix Images Courtesy of One Broadway Collaborative Update | October 7th, 2021: One Broadway Collaborative was awarded this week with a $100,000 MassDevelopment Grant as part of the Collaborative Workspace Program. The program aims to accelerate business formation, job creation, and entrepreneurial activity in communities by supporting infrastructure that fuels locally based innovation. One Broadway Collaborative in Lawrence is