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Q&A with Artist Heidi Kepnes of Intimations: An Illuminated Art at Opus
For the rest of this week, “Intimations: An Illuminated Art” will be on view on at Opus in Salem, projected onto the Salem Five wall visible from the bar’s back patio. The restaurant commissioned Salem-based surrealist artist Heidi Kepnes (she/her), with the help of LuminArtz and Hersch Visuals, to activate the space. And we caught up with Heidi to find

Have a Taste of Summer Sweetness with These 8 Treats North of Boston
Summer by its very nature is decadent and delicious. Farmer’s markets are brimming with veggies, honey, and baked goods galore and restaurants and cafés on the North Shore are putting out their most tempting treats. Ice cream, cakes, cupcakes, milkshakes (boozy and non), macarons, and so many delightful desserts are just a curbside pickup away. Here are a few of

National Burger Day is here!
It’s National Burger Day and we got you covered Curated by Eat Drink North Shore If you needed an excuse to eat a burger today we are tossing you some freebies. Happy National Burger day. Below are our top spots you need to try. curbside pickup, delivery, and online ordering are options. We’re going to leave you with some menu recommendations but

How Cafés, Breweries, and Restaurants Are Bringing Art to the People
When you want to see or buy art or listen to live music, where do you go? by Joey PhoenixPhoto Credit: December Open Walls at Front Street Coffeehouse When many people consider what it means to support the arts, oftentimes they think of traditional settings like art galleries or museums. While these institutions are by no means going anywhere, they
Black Widow Yoga Clothing Release at Opus – Photos
Images by Joey Phoenix for Creative North Shore On Sunday, September 1, Tina Moroney of Black Widow Yoga released her brand new gothletics clothing line during a release party at Opus: Underground in downtown Salem. The event saw performances from Salem burlesque troupe The Baphomettes along with metal bands Upheaval, Imipolex, and Deathstate. Read: The Darkness in Me Recognizes the
The Breakfast Connoisseur: Just Desserts
by Laura Owens Breakfast is basically dessert, but in the mornings, and the whole meal. Don’t @ me on this because I’m right; I have the ‘Breakfast Connoisseur’ title and I love dessert. So, on my past journeys through downtown Salem and its restaurants, I have come across some amazing desserts and some not so good ones. Here’s what I





