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

Have you ever wanted to participate in the rescuing of a historic local cultural institution? Do you want to brag to all your friends about how your generosity and support helped to bring back a beloved venue and helped usher it into its thriving future here on the North Shore?  Well now you can! Recently, Salem’s very own Cinema Salem

Images by Creative Collective We’re all craving a bit of adventure these days. While traveling abroad might be out of reach, there are things you can do right in your own backyard to help stave off boredom and get a change of scenery. Ipswich is a gorgeous coastal town boasting scenic historic vistas, a trendy downtown and café scene, farms

This month, we’re highlighting local businesses as part of our #StayLocal2020 campaign. Scroll to the bottom for more information. November is the corridor of holiday cheer. With holiday cards soon to be sent out, a turkey (or tofurkey) to be acquired, and gifts to be wrapped, it’s helpful to have some useful ideas in your pocket. Here are some local artists

by Joey Phoenix Magnolia Blooms Is a mobile, floral delivery service located on Boston’s North Shore. The artist behind the small popup business is marketing and branding expert Jeannine O’Neil of JO Social Branding, and her lively, original creations have been brightening rooms across New England for the better part of three years.  In that time she has become well-known

Video by Peabody TV For more than three decades, The Peabody International Festival has attracted thousands of people to downtown Peabody with live music, artists, and food inspired from around the world. This year,  This year, Creative Collective partnered with the International Festival Committee and City of Peabody to expand the Vendor and Artisan Market for the 2019 festival, now in its 36th

by Joey Phoenix North Shore Nightlife is a Creative North Shore series highlighting unique and alternative programming on the North Shore after dark.  It’s a Saturday night on the North Shore, where do you go? A decade ago, the choices were slim. You could grab a bite to eat, maybe hear some live music, maybe go do karaoke.  The North

The Write Space is a monthly Q&A series from Creative Collective covering a local writer and a North Shore space(s) s/he associates with writing.  Questions? Contact: ellorelizabeth@gmail.com. Give us your best writerly bio. I was raised (mostly) in North Carolina. I completed my MFA in Creative Writing at Emerson College in 2005 and am now an Associate Professor of Communication at Endicott