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May 13, 2019
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North Shore Creative Happenings

Endless Night Vampire Salon – Photo Gallery

by John Andrews
Images by Creative CollectiveClick here for the full gallery. The first ever Endless Night Salem Vampire Salon was on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem. The evening was sold out with 150 guests dressed in their darkest finest, brilliant performances from the Slaughterhouse Society, dark tunes DJ Aengel, and the presence of Vampfangs’ Owners Benjamin Addam
May 13, 2019
May 13, 2019
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North Shore Creative Happenings

‘The Art of Wine’ Grand Wine Tasting set for Saturday, June 8th

by John Andrews
Proceeds to benefit The House of the Seven Gables ‘The Art of Wine’ Grand Wine Tasting has been announced for Saturday, June 8th, 2019 at the historic House of the Seven Gables. Approximately 100 wines will be available for tasting on the Gables beautiful outdoor lawn area overlooking Salem Harbor. Guests will also enjoy light bites and music. Proceeds from
May 13, 2019
May 3, 2019
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PHOTOS
Salem

Salem Arts Festival Fashion Show Fundraiser – Highlights

by John Andrews
Click here to view the full gallery! Images by Creative Collective. “The Fashion Show gets bigger and better every year. It’s really the perfect way to introduce the dynamic, locally-focused energy behind the Arts Festival,” says Kylie Sullivan, Executive Director of Salem Main Streets (SMS), the community nonprofit that founded the Festival. “The need for financial support is critical for
May 3, 2019
May 3, 2019
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MUSIC
Salem

Punk Trio Brix'n Mortar Question Perfect Suburban Life with Debut Album "Poison Words"

by John Andrews
Words and Images by Timothy Donovan It’s a Tuesday night in April at the Gallows Haus practice space in Salem, Massachusetts where members of Brix’n Mortar are well into their weekly rehearsal. Despite the practice space being heavily soundproofed, I could hear the familiar rumblings as I approached the door. Once inside the familiar notes washed over me like a
May 3, 2019
May 2, 2019
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ART
Salem

PEM Debuts First Exhibition of the Lynch Collection of American Art

by John Andrews
Including Gifted Works by Georgia O’Keeffe, Childe Hassam and J.O.J. Frost On view May 11 through December 1, 2019 Press Preview Reception on Wednesday, May 8 @ 6-8pm SALEM, MA – The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) presents the debut exhibition of an outstanding collection of American painting, furniture, and decorative arts that was assembled by philanthropists, Carolyn and Peter Lynch, over the course
May 2, 2019
April 25, 2019
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Beverly
Marblehead

From Warrior I to Child's Pose – North Shore Yoga That Stands Out

by John Andrews
Living in a creative-centered area like the North Shore comes with its own special set of benefits. Your food is exceptional, your shopping choices are original, and even your yoga studios come with their own distinctive attractions. There’s a yoga class for every taste and personality, all within a few miles of each other, and some of them within the
April 25, 2019
April 22, 2019
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PHOTOS
Salem

The Friendship returns to Salem!

by John Andrews
On a dreary and grey day in Salem Ma. The Friendship returned to the Salem Maritime Historic Site at Derby Wharf to large crowds despite the unpredictable New England weather. Photos by Creative Collective.
April 22, 2019
April 16, 2019
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North Shore Creative Happenings
Salem

Goodnight Fatty Opens Second Location in Salem

by John Andrews
Images by Creative Collective It’s delicious news for the city of Salem as last night beloved cookie purveyors Goodnight Fatty opened their new location right off Salem Common. Here’s Where to Find Them
April 16, 2019
April 5, 2019
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Salem
TRENDING

Celebrate Salem's History of Rebellion with the Second Annual Resistance Ball

by John Andrews
Weekly Buzz is a regular feature of special events and happenings on the North Shore. If you have an upcoming special event, project, or initiative that you’d like to see featured here. Send our editor an email at joeyphoenix@creativecollectivema.com  What: Second Annual Resistance Ball Where: Hamilton Hall, SalemWhen: Saturday, April 6th, 2019Cost: $65, $60 for members – Proceeds to benefit
April 5, 2019
March 29, 2019
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Salem
TRENDING

Salem's "Gorelesque" Troupe Presents Nasty Nostalgia at Opus

by John Andrews
Weekly Buzz is a regular feature of special events and happenings on the North Shore. If you have an upcoming special event, project, or initiative that you’d like to see featured here. Send our editor an email at joeyphoenix@creativecollectivema.com  What: Nasty Nostalgia 21+ Burlesque Performance by the BaphomettesWhere: Opus Underground, SalemWhen: Sunday, March 31 @ 8 pmCost: $12 The Baphomettes
March 29, 2019