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

The North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau (NBCVB) held its 2022 Annual Meeting and Tourism Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, November 8 at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem, MA.  Members, local chambers of commerce, destination marketing organizations, and tourism supporters in Essex County came together to honor colleagues who are making a difference as champions in the industry. “Bringing in

by Kati Nalbandian   We’ve always been proud of our LGBTQIA+ team members, community members, friends and family. With so much at stake across the country for queer and trans youth and folx of all ages in our LGBTQIA+ communities, we are also proud to celebrate with all of you here across the North Shore. We have dozens of events

SALEM, MA & BOSTON, MA – Today, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) and the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) of Massachusetts begin the transfer of court documents from the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. PEM’s Phillips Library has been the temporary repository of this collection of 527 documents since 1980. The documents now return to the Judicial Archives following the expansion and

Salem Arts Festival returns this weekend (June 3-5) in all of its glory for three days of art, music, poetry, performance, vending, and general spectacle. Because the schedule of events happening in and around Salem is so jam packed, we’ve decided to help you out by selecting 10 of the best happenings going on this weekend. But don’t just trust

This spring, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) presents Zachari Logan: Remembrance, an exhibition of drawings and sculpture that invites visitors to reflect on the power of loss and the healing potential of grief. Located in PEM’s Jurrien Timmer Gallery — a space dedicated to contemplation and meditation — Remembrance features drawings and sculpture by Canadian artist Zachari Logan that are as much about

Inteviewee: Justine Bodek (she/her) In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. The Salem Jazz and Soul Festival is a nonprofit organization that produces free concerts and raises money to support music-education programs on Massachusetts’ North Shore. With our new board and mission, we aim to bring performance opportunities to musicians and artists of all ages, abilities, races,

Real Pirates Salem, a historical experience featuring an exhibition of real pirate treasure recovered from the shipwrecked Whydah – discovered by famed underwater archaeological explorer Barry Clifford – will open its doors on Saturday, April 9 at noon. The objects in the exhibit are from the world’s only fully authenticated pirate treasure ever discovered – including coins, jewelry, a cannon, and other weapons

#NonprofitNovember is highlighting Creative Collective’s nonprofit Business Members in a series of featured interviews. These short features will grant some insight into how these nonprofits have grown and developed through the years and how they plan to use what they’ve learned to further their respective missions in 2022.  This Holiday season, follow the hashtag #NonprofitNovember to learn more about the

#StayLocalMA (#StayLocal2021) is an innovative and collaborative regional approach to explore, dine, and shop locally. Creative Collective created The Stay Local MA Campaign to support your favorite small businesses throughout the community – both in-store and online and keep your money local. “Small businesses are the lifeblood of most communities and on the North Shore that couldn’t be more true,”