The Zoo Story Opens in Salem this Weekend

The Zoo story

With three shows this weekend, those residents looking for a night on the town must head to The Griffen Theatre to catch the live production of Edward Albee’s The Zoo Story. "A man sits peacefully reading in the sunlight in Central Park. There enters a second man. He is a young, unkempt and disorderly vagrant where the first is neat, ordered, well-to-do … [Read more...]

Your Guide to a Fun Weekend in Salem

Visit O'Neill's this weekend!

As the weather begins to turn (hopefully) and the snow finally melts for good, the events around town start to pick up.  Soon we’ll all be walking the streets of Salem in shorts and enjoying the amazing Boston-style spring season that we’ve all come to love.  For the time being, we must fight the cold by getting out on the weekend and showing it … [Read more...]

Cut the Power with Lights Out for Earth Hour

Play your part.

This Saturday, March 26, 2011 is the annual Earth Hour – a global display of support on the issue of climate change – one which everyone is encouraged to turn off all lights and electricity for one hour starting at 8:30pm. This is the perfect opportunity to cut down on your energy consumption, slightly reduce your utility bills, all while going … [Read more...]

Mayor Driscoll Honored with Essex Heritage Hero Award

Mayor Driscoll

Salem, Massachusetts’s Mayor Kimberly Driscoll has been recognized as the receiver of the Esses Heritage Hero Award. Our very own Mayor Kimberly Driscoll will be recognized at the 2011 Essex Heritage Hero Award Dinner which will take place on Thursday, May 19, at the Danversport Yacht Club. The Essex Heritage Hero Award, sponsored by the Essex … [Read more...]

Celebrate St. Patty’s Day in Salem MA

Celebrate St. Patty’s Day in Salem MA

With a full day of events happening around town, Salem is your place to be on St. Patrick’s Day this Thursday! While some will surely head downtown to Boston, the rest of us can stay around town and enjoy all of these wonderful events.  No matter what you’re into, there’s surely something on the events calendar that you’ll love! 12:00pm … [Read more...]

Dine in the Dark at Hampshire House

Indulge in the latest dining craze.

How much better do you think your food would taste if you couldn’t see it while you were eating it?  Reviewers of the newest restaurant craze, ‘dining in the dark,’ are saying a lot better! Following a cult-like dining trend in Europe and a celebrated stint in New York, this unorthodox experience of eating in absolute darkness remains unlike any … [Read more...]

Keys to the Boston Red Sox Success in 2011

Boston Red Sox 2011 Keys to Victory

Like most Boston residents, I’m a die hard Red Sox fan that really appreciates the success we’ve had as of late.  The off season moves earlier this year have really given me faith that our beloved Beantown boys will bring home another championship.  But, for that to happen, a few key things need to happen.  Besides all of our new additions performing … [Read more...]

Top Weekend Events around Salem

Contra Dance is exploding in popularity!

Since it will cost you an arm and a leg in gas to travel too far this weekend, we’re probably better off sticking around town and enjoying all the events happening in Salem.  Luckily for us, this weekend has some great events that are not only local but indoors saving us from the harsh winter weather that just won’t stop. Salem Film Festival – … [Read more...]

Where to Save at the Pump in Salem MA

Cheapest Gas in Salem MA

I’m not sure about the rest of our residents, but I know I’m sick of paying ridiculous gas prices!  With gas prices sky rockets to a national average of $3.40, it’s about time we got some relief at the pump.  Unfortunately, there isn’t much we can do to drive the prices down.  But what we can do is find the cheapest gas around Salem and hope that … [Read more...]