July 2008

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  • Tuesday, July 1, 2008
    • Through September 14, 2008. Explores the wedding as a source of inspiration for the creation of art in cultures around the world. Featuring approximately 130 objects, this ambitious exhibition presents work by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Claes Oldenburg and Jacob Lawrence alongside historic and couture gowns, ceremonial items and rare jewelry. The complex beliefs and emotions surrounding the matrimonial experience are reflected in three centuries of art and culture from the United States, Asia, Africa and Europe. The full spectrum of the matrimonial experience - from courtship, engagement, and pre-nuptial arrangements to wedding rituals, ceremonies, and anniversaries - is richly represented.

    • JUNE 28, 2008 THROUGH JUNE 7, 2009. Explore the Arctic and Antarctic through compelling works of art by 30 contemporary artists. This interactive exhibition in the museum's Art & Nature Center highlights polar regions as distinct, biologically important systems shaped over time by cyclical changes and increasingly, by human influences. Hands-on stations offer a range of exploratory opportunities for visitors of all ages to connect with ideas presented in the exhibition.

    • 10:00am
      February 2, 2008 through January 25, 2009. Japanese Kabuki Theater presents a stunning selection of woodblock prints, including works from PEM's collection on view for the first time. Produced as promotional materials for the immensely popular kabuki theater of 18th- and 19th-century Japan, the colorful prints illustrate the dramatic expressions and stylish kimono of its star actors. The exhibition features a selection of 19th-century prints - including works by famed print designer Utagawa Kunisada - as well as a rare collection of objects associated with kabuki, such as costumes, photographs and sign-boards. 978-745-9500

    • 10:00am
      February 23, 2008 through February 1, 2009. This exhibition features moko, the Maori art of facial or body tattooing, and includes stunning images by Dutch-born photographer Hans Neleman. Maori moko are distinguished by their expressions of identity - personal, social and tribal. Dating back hundreds of years, the art form is undergoing a resurgence as New Zealand's Maori reassert their cultural tradition. The exhibition of approximately 20 large format images invites an exploration of aspects of Maori design, inspiration and contemporary culture. www.pem.org

    • 10:00am
      Through December 7, 2008. Bombay has served as home and vibrant inspiration for many artists, including Atul Dodiya, M.F. Husain, Bhupen Khakhar, Nalini Malani, Gieve Patel, and Sudhir Patwardhan - artists well-represented in the Museum's contemporary Indian art collection. This exhibition features works from the Herwitz collection and a dynamic installation in the Atrium by Bose Krishnamachari of video-enhanced tiffin carriers (Bombay's famous and ubiquitous lunch-boxes). 978-745-9500 or www.pem.org

    • 10:00am
      Through May 7 17, 2009. Chinese culture is diverse, longstanding and ever-changing. Yet common ties unite. This exhibition offers an approach to understanding Chinese culture through a study and celebration of the aesthetics of Chinese art. Objects included reveal key aesthetic clues that define the art of China, and distinguish it from art produced by neighboring regions, or art made in China for the export market. These aesthetic standards prevailed with the passing of time and foreign influences. Ultimately they are a testament to the power of art. The exhibition features 30 objects that date from the Neolithic era to 2004 in a range of media including paintings, jade, textiles, porcelain and prints. www.pem.org

    • 06:30pm - 09:00pm
      Live Music:
      Dan Henry at Spirits
      Live variety dinner music every Tuesday or Wednesday at "Spirits" of Salem, 300 Derby Street. dhtremblay@live.com or phone (978) 777-2711

  • Wednesday, July 2, 2008
    • 10:30am
      Kids' storytelling hour. Each week, we'll have a storybook and an activity. Free snacks. Ages 3-6. Free and open to the public. Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem, 978-744-1831. www.cornerstonebooks-salem.com

    • 05:00pm
      Seeking new members! 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 5pm. This club is for Intermediate or Young Adult (YA) readers interested in sharing ideas about their favorite novels and authors, a place to get together with friends to discuss the best YA titles. Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem, 978-744-1831. www.cornerstonebooks-salem.com

    • 07:00pm
      Creating Fireworks in Your Portfolio with Alternative Assets. During the bear market that followed the crash of 2000, the S&P lost 33% of its value, yet Yale's endowment gained 20%, and Harvard's earned 9%. They did this not by riding the great stock and bond bull market of the 1980s and 1990s but by bucking it. When endowments and just about all other big pools of institutional money sported plain-vanilla portfolios of domestic stocks, bonds, and cash, Yale and Harvard were the first to branch into different types of assets that don't move in sync with U.S. stocks. That strategy has delivered not just blowout returns but lower volatility; find how this same strategy can benefit you! Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem. 978-744-1831. www.cornerstonebooks-salem.com

  • Thursday, July 3, 2008
    • 07:00pm
      First Thursday of the month. For more information, please contact Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem, 978-744-1831 www.cornerstonebooks-salem.com

    • 07:30pm
      Year-round, beginners, Wee Bluets. Meet at The Universalist Church, 211 Bridge Street, Salem. Beginners welcome, small donation. For information call (978)745-2229

    • 07:30pm
      Ghost Nights
      Effective immediately - Thursday "Ghost Nights" will feature one of three offerings: Ghost Films'Energy Show, Salem 1630-1800 History Show, or "Olde Cemetery Show". Call and reserve a show for your group. (978) 777-2711. $5. DVDs available. Shows available Thursdays 7:30pm. At 285 Derby Street (SATV), Salem. Dan Tremblay, Presenter. (978) 777-2711.

    • 09:00pm
      In a Pig's Eye
      Mondays open Mike, Thursday evenings Local Duos, and Friday Afternoon Blues Jam. 148 Derby Street. No Cover Charge. (978)741-4436.

    • 09:15pm
      Rockafellas:
      Live Music
      Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 9:15 pm, unless otherwise noted. Check our web site for our entertainment schedule. Rockafellas, 231 Essex Street, Salem. 978 745 2411 www.rockafellasofsalem.com

  • Friday, July 4, 2008
    • Salem's July 4th Celebrations & Fireworks!
      On Salem Common
      9:00 - 9:30 a.m., Reading of the Declaration of Independence by Merrill Kohlhofer, followed by keyboard music by Bob Kendall, who will accompany the crowd in a patriotic sing-along.
      At the Salem Maritime National Historic Site at Derby Wharf.
      Music, children's activities, and entertainment.
      4:00 p.m., Kids' Space with arts and crafts, games and face painting, and Food Area open.
      5:00 p.m., Pre-concert entertainment on the Main Stage.
      7:15 p.m., Opening Ceremonies: Salem Police Department Color Guard procession; Opening remarks by Mayor Kimberley Driscoll; Barnes Air National Guard 104th Fighter Wing Unit Military Flyover; and the Pops Concert featuring the Hillyer Festival Orchestra
      9:15 p.m., Fireworks Display over the water by the award winning Atlas PyroVison Productions,accompanied by The Hillyer Festival Orchestra.
      For more information visit this page or contact Salem City Hall at 978-745-9595, ext. 5676.

    • 09:00am
      CGB hosts a free parenting group every Friday morning, come meet other local families and relax on our comfy couches and bean bag chairs. 978-741-0800

    • 04:00pm
      In a Pig's Eye
      Mondays open Mike, Thursday evenings Local Duos, and Friday Afternoon Blues Jam. 148 Derby Street. No Cover Charge. (978)741-4436.

    • 06:00pm - 09:00pm
      Traditional Irish Music
      Ye Mariners All, John Rockwell and Larry Young, host a traditional Irish music session at O'Neill's Irish Pub. Musicans are welcome to bring an instrument and join in. The pub is smoke-free!

    • 06:00pm - 10:00pm
      Get your tickets early for this perennially sold-out event! Cruise Salem Sound from 6-8, then return to Pickering Wharf for a ringside view of the fireworks. $60 pp. 978-729-7600 www.SchoonerFame.com Beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks will be available on board. Call 978-729-7600 to purchase tickets, or stop by our ticket booth at Pickering Wharf.

  • Saturday, July 5, 2008
    • Local Food Grocery Service: "In Season"
      11AM - 2PM. Weekly Deliveries on Saturdays to Downtown Salem. Across from Pamplemousse at 185 Essex Street on the Pedestrian Mall. In Season LLC, is a grocery delivery service focusing on locally grown and produced food. Want to get in on the action? Log on to http://www.inseason.us and place your order by Tuesday night and it will be waiting for you on Essex Street the following Saturday! Chris Crandall, In Season LLC. Email: chris@inseason.us or phone 617.216.4089

    • 10:00am - 03:00pm
      Fascinating film on local haunts, ghosts, and the unexplained. Continuous 35-minute shows between 10am-3pm, last show at 2pm. $6. Group rates available. Walk-in basis every Saturday at SATV, 285 Derby Street, Salem (Studio Theater). Family fare. Energy Demonstration included. Handicap access. (978) 777-2711

    • 10:30am
      Kids' storytelling hour. Each week, we'll have a storybook and an activity. Free snacks. Ages 3-6. Free and open to the public. Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem, 978-744-1831. www.cornerstonebooks-salem.com

    • 02:00pm - 10:00pm
      Rain date on the 12th. FREE. Large-scale outdoor concert for all ages at The Salem Willows Amphitheater, overlooking the Salem harbor and highlighting local, musical talent and a beautiful venue! Non-Profit, All Ages, outdoors, plenty of Activities, free stuff, 8 talented bands! The Willows, Endway, Rogue Heroes, Toobokou, Status Green, The Force, Prospect Hill, Cherry S/T. Email: witchstockconcertseries@yahoo.com

    • 08:30pm
      On the coast with the most, join MAMADOU at the Black Lobster for a reeling good time! Outdoor dining and music - what could be better? Formerly known as Stromberg's, the Restaurant is family owned and operated since 1929. Approximately thirty minutes from Boston, they pride themselves in "serving the freshest seafood at affordable prices, with a great ocean view!" Hope you can join us for a night filled with music, high energy drumming and Dancing! At Stromberg's, 2 Bridge Street, Salem.

  • Sunday, July 6, 2008
    • 11:00am - 02:00pm
      Sunday Jazz Brunch Buffet
      Brunch at Nathaniel's Restaurant, in the Hawthorne Hotel. Featuring live jazz groups. Call (978)744-4080.

    • 11:00am - 03:00pm
      Brunch is served on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. For more information, visit our web site or call 978-745-7665. Lyceum Bar & Grill, 43 Church Street, Salem.

    • 11:30am
      Brunch with a waterfront view, every Sunday from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. Children's brunch menu available. Capt's Waterfront Grill & Pub, 94 Wharf Street, Salem, 978-741-0555

    • 12:00pm
      Local Haunts of Salem Shows
      Video, photo, energy demonstration examining the unexplained. Entertaining, historical, and engaging. Dan Tremblay, Presenter. $6 admission. $5 group rate over 4 persons. 30 minute continuous shows at at Cat-n- the Fiddle, 61 Pickering Wharf, Salem. (978) 777-2711.

    • 04:00pm - 07:00pm
      Traditional Irish Music
      Ye Mariners All, John Rockwell and Larry Young, host a traditional Irish music session at O'Neill's Irish Pub. Musicans are welcome to bring an instrument and join in. The pub is smoke-free!

    • 04:00pm
      Finish up your weekend with a relaxing evening at the movies in the cafe. Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem, 978-744-1831

  • Monday, July 7, 2008
    • 06:45pm
      Performers Cafe Open Mike
      Local musicians, readers, poets and others perform open mike style. Open to Public. Free. SATV, 285 Derby Street, Salem. Call (978) 777-2711.

    • 09:00pm
      In a Pig's Eye
      Mondays open Mike, Thursday evenings Local Duos, and Friday Afternoon Blues Jam. 148 Derby Street. No Cover Charge. (978)741-4436.

    • 09:30pm
      Dodge Street Bar & Grill: Live Music Nightly
      Live Entertainment Nightly starting at 9:30 pm. Open Jam Monday nights. Dodge Street Bar & Grill, 7 Dodge Sreet, Salem. 978-745-0139 www.dodgestreet.com

  • Tuesday, July 8, 2008
    • 11:00am
      Second Tuesday of the month. For more information, please contact . Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem, 978-744-1831 www.cornerstonebooks-salem.com

    • 11:00am
      Want to provide your Toddler an environment to use his or her imagination without boundaries, then join our 8-week Toddler Expression art class. At each class you'll take home a piece of art along with a lesson card, including variations you can use to continue the creative process at home. Class fee is $240. This includes all materials. Space is limited to 6 Toddlers so stop by or call to register. 978.741.0800

    • 06:30pm - 09:00pm
      Live Music:
      Dan Henry at Spirits
      Live variety dinner music every Tuesday or Wednesday at "Spirits" of Salem, 300 Derby Street. dhtremblay@live.com or phone (978) 777-2711

  • Wednesday, July 9, 2008
    • 10:30am
      Kids' storytelling hour. Each week, we'll have a storybook and an activity. Free snacks. Ages 3-6. Free and open to the public. Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem, 978-744-1831. www.cornerstonebooks-salem.com

    • 07:00pm
      Our "flagship" book club meets on the second Wednesday of the month, with a wide range of choices - from fiction to literature top biography to history. Second Wednesday of the month. For more information, please contact Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem, 978-744-1831

    • 07:00pm
      Maritime Lecture:
      With Reckless Abandon, a memoir
      Windjammer operator Capt. Jim Sharp will read from his recently-published memoir, "With Reckless Abandon." Capt. Jim Sharp, former Captain of the Gloucester schooner Adventure, describes his experience with rubber fish and seasick actors while filming Captains Courageous. In 1977, Capt. Jim hosted Karl Malden and Ricardo Montalban as they remade Rudyard Kipling`s classic sea story, while enduring hard, rough sailing off the Maine coast. This movie-making adventure is just one of the chapters in Capt. Jim`s latest book, With Reckless Abandon, published by Devereux Books, Marblehead. Captain Sharp will share more tales from his book and other sea adventures during the program. This presentation is sponsored by Salem Maritime National Historic Site and the schooner FAME of Salem. This is a free program, and the Hall is handicapped accessible. For more information, call 978-729-7600 or 978-740-1660. St. Joseph Hall, 160 Derby Street, Salem.

  • Thursday, July 10, 2008
    • 07:30pm
      Ghost Nights
      Effective immediately - Thursday "Ghost Nights" will feature one of three offerings: Ghost Films'Energy Show, Salem 1630-1800 History Show, or "Olde Cemetery Show". Call and reserve a show for your group. (978) 777-2711. $5. DVDs available. Shows available Thursdays 7:30pm. At 285 Derby Street (SATV), Salem. Dan Tremblay, Presenter. (978) 777-2711.

    • 07:30pm
      Year-round, beginners, Wee Bluets. Meet at The Universalist Church, 211 Bridge Street, Salem. Beginners welcome, small donation. For information call (978)745-2229

    • 09:00pm
      In a Pig's Eye
      Mondays open Mike, Thursday evenings Local Duos, and Friday Afternoon Blues Jam. 148 Derby Street. No Cover Charge. (978)741-4436.

    • 09:15pm
      Rockafellas:
      Live Music
      Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 9:15 pm, unless otherwise noted. Check our web site for our entertainment schedule. Rockafellas, 231 Essex Street, Salem. 978 745 2411 www.rockafellasofsalem.com

  • Friday, July 11, 2008
    • 09:00am
      CGB hosts a free parenting group every Friday morning, come meet other local families and relax on our comfy couches and bean bag chairs. 978-741-0800

    • 04:00pm
      In a Pig's Eye
      Mondays open Mike, Thursday evenings Local Duos, and Friday Afternoon Blues Jam. 148 Derby Street. No Cover Charge. (978)741-4436.

    • 06:00pm - 09:00pm
      Traditional Irish Music
      Ye Mariners All, John Rockwell and Larry Young, host a traditional Irish music session at O'Neill's Irish Pub. Musicans are welcome to bring an instrument and join in. The pub is smoke-free!

    • 07:00pm
      View the exhibition of these charming watercolors and meet the artist. July's Featured Artist, Ron Harrison. These watercolors have a special timeless quality that is especially poignant in the fleeting joy of summer. Salem native Harrison served for 24 years in the US Navy and its Reserve, and in that capacity has been a member of the crew of the USS Constitution ("Old Ironsides"). In June of 2008, he was named as an Official Artist of the US Coast Guard. Harrison's work will hang at Cornerstone from July 9 through August 10. Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem, 978-744-1831

    • 07:30pm
      Presents Grease at the Mainstage Theatre, Lafayette Street. Tickets are $20 general/ $15 seniors and students. To purchase tickets visit www.salemstate.edu/arts or call 978-542-7890.

  • Saturday, July 12, 2008
    • Local Food Grocery Service: "In Season"
      11AM - 2PM. Weekly Deliveries on Saturdays to Downtown Salem. Across from Pamplemousse at 185 Essex Street on the Pedestrian Mall. In Season LLC, is a grocery delivery service focusing on locally grown and produced food. Want to get in on the action? Log on to http://www.inseason.us and place your order by Tuesday night and it will be waiting for you on Essex Street the following Saturday! Chris Crandall, In Season LLC. Email: chris@inseason.us or phone 617.216.4089

    • 10:00am - 03:00pm
      Fascinating film on local haunts, ghosts, and the unexplained. Continuous 35-minute shows between 10am-3pm, last show at 2pm. $6. Group rates available. Walk-in basis every Saturday at SATV, 285 Derby Street, Salem (Studio Theater). Family fare. Energy Demonstration included. Handicap access. (978) 777-2711

    • 10:30am
      Kids' storytelling hour. Each week, we'll have a storybook and an activity. Free snacks. Ages 3-6. Free and open to the public. Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem, 978-744-1831. www.cornerstonebooks-salem.com

    • 12:00pm - 04:00pm
      Visit the Witch House for Hearth & Field Day 2008! The historic reenactment group, Colonel Bailey's 2nd Massachusetts Regiment, will be at the Witch House demonstrating aspects of Colonial life. Tours of the house will also be available. Please call or e-mail the Witch House for more information and tour admission rates. THE WITCH HOUSE 310 Essex Street, Salem. 978-744-8815 or info@corwinhouse.org

    • 05:00pm - 07:00pm
      Berklee Summer Concert Series at Derby Square. Free. Paulo Stagnaro. Sponsored by Cabot Money Management and Salem 5 Cents Savings Bank. Rain location Museum Place Mall. For more information, info@salemjazzsoul.com

    • 07:30pm
      Presents Grease at the Mainstage Theatre, Lafayette Street. Tickets are $20 general/ $15 seniors and students. To purchase tickets visit www.salemstate.edu/arts or call 978-542-7890.

  • Sunday, July 13, 2008
    • 11:00am - 03:00pm
      Brunch is served on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. For more information, visit our web site or call 978-745-7665. Lyceum Bar & Grill, 43 Church Street, Salem.

    • 11:00am - 02:00pm
      Sunday Jazz Brunch Buffet
      Brunch at Nathaniel's Restaurant, in the Hawthorne Hotel. Featuring live jazz groups. Call (978)744-4080.

    • 11:30am
      Brunch with a waterfront view, every Sunday from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. Children's brunch menu available. Capt's Waterfront Grill & Pub, 94 Wharf Street, Salem, 978-741-0555

    • 12:00pm
      Local Haunts of Salem Shows
      Video, photo, energy demonstration examining the unexplained. Entertaining, historical, and engaging. Dan Tremblay, Presenter. $6 admission. $5 group rate over 4 persons. 30 minute continuous shows at at Cat-n- the Fiddle, 61 Pickering Wharf, Salem. (978) 777-2711.

    • 02:00pm
      Presents Grease at the Mainstage Theatre, Lafayette Street. Tickets are $20 general/ $15 seniors and students. To purchase tickets visit www.salemstate.edu/arts or call 978-542-7890.

    • 04:00pm - 07:00pm
      Traditional Irish Music
      Ye Mariners All, John Rockwell and Larry Young, host a traditional Irish music session at O'Neill's Irish Pub. Musicans are welcome to bring an instrument and join in. The pub is smoke-free!

    • 04:00pm
      Finish up your weekend with a relaxing evening at the movies in the cafe. Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem, 978-744-1831

  • Monday, July 14, 2008
    • 07:00pm
      Acoustic Open Mike Night
      At the Front Street Coffeehouse, 20 Front St. Salem, MA. Second Monday of every month. 6:30-10:30 PM, 3 song / 15 minute sets.

    • 09:00pm
      In a Pig's Eye
      Mondays open Mike, Thursday evenings Local Duos, and Friday Afternoon Blues Jam. 148 Derby Street. No Cover Charge. (978)741-4436.

    • 09:30pm
      Dodge Street Bar & Grill: Live Music Nightly
      Live Entertainment Nightly starting at 9:30 pm. Open Jam Monday nights. Dodge Street Bar & Grill, 7 Dodge Sreet, Salem. 978-745-0139 www.dodgestreet.com

  • Tuesday, July 15, 2008
    • 11:00am
      This club for active senior book readers usually meets at Cornerstone Books on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 11am. Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem, 978-744-1831 www.cornerstonebooks-salem.com

    • 11:00am
      Want to provide your Toddler an environment to use his or her imagination without boundaries, then join our 8-week Toddler Expression art class. At each class you'll take home a piece of art along with a lesson card, including variations you can use to continue the creative process at home. Class fee is $240. This includes all materials. Space is limited to 6 Toddlers so stop by or call to register. 978.741.0800

    • 06:30pm - 09:00pm
      Live Music:
      Dan Henry at Spirits
      Live variety dinner music every Tuesday or Wednesday at "Spirits" of Salem, 300 Derby Street. dhtremblay@live.com or phone (978) 777-2711

  • Wednesday, July 16, 2008
    • 10:30am
      Kids' storytelling hour. Each week, we'll have a storybook and an activity. Free snacks. Ages 3-6. Free and open to the public. Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem, 978-744-1831. www.cornerstonebooks-salem.com

    • 05:00pm
      Seeking new members! 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 5pm. This club is for Intermediate or Young Adult (YA) readers interested in sharing ideas about their favorite novels and authors, a place to get together with friends to discuss the best YA titles. Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem, 978-744-1831. www.cornerstonebooks-salem.com

    • 07:00pm
      Seeking new members! 3rd Wednesday of the month. For more information, please contact Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem 978-595-5401. www.cornerstonebooks-salem.com

  • Thursday, July 17, 2008
    • 07:00pm
      Bluegrass Jam with The Merrimack Valley Rounders. Join North Shore's finest bluegrass players for an open jam in the cafe - musicians and listeners welcome for this always-fun event! Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem, 978-744-1831

    • 07:30pm
      Ghost Nights
      Effective immediately - Thursday "Ghost Nights" will feature one of three offerings: Ghost Films'Energy Show, Salem 1630-1800 History Show, or "Olde Cemetery Show". Call and reserve a show for your group. (978) 777-2711. $5. DVDs available. Shows available Thursdays 7:30pm. At 285 Derby Street (SATV), Salem. Dan Tremblay, Presenter. (978) 777-2711.

    • 07:30pm
      Year-round, beginners, Wee Bluets. Meet at The Universalist Church, 211 Bridge Street, Salem. Beginners welcome, small donation. For information call (978)745-2229

    • 09:00pm
      In a Pig's Eye
      Mondays open Mike, Thursday evenings Local Duos, and Friday Afternoon Blues Jam. 148 Derby Street. No Cover Charge. (978)741-4436.

    • 09:15pm
      Rockafellas:
      Live Music
      Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 9:15 pm, unless otherwise noted. Check our web site for our entertainment schedule. Rockafellas, 231 Essex Street, Salem. 978 745 2411 www.rockafellasofsalem.com

  • Friday, July 18, 2008
    • 09:00am
      CGB hosts a free parenting group every Friday morning, come meet other local families and relax on our comfy couches and bean bag chairs. 978-741-0800

    • 04:00pm
      In a Pig's Eye
      Mondays open Mike, Thursday evenings Local Duos, and Friday Afternoon Blues Jam. 148 Derby Street. No Cover Charge. (978)741-4436.

    • 06:00pm - 09:00pm
      Traditional Irish Music
      Ye Mariners All, John Rockwell and Larry Young, host a traditional Irish music session at O'Neill's Irish Pub. Musicans are welcome to bring an instrument and join in. The pub is smoke-free!

    • 07:00pm
      Third Friday of the month. Early in the month, we pick out a book that has been adapted for a movie and read it. Then, later that month, we'll get together in the cafe to watch the movie, and follow up with a discussion of how the two compare. For more information, please contact Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem, 978-744-1831 www.cornerstonebooks-salem.com

    • 07:30pm
      Presents Grease at the Mainstage Theatre, Lafayette Street. Tickets are $20 general/ $15 seniors and students. To purchase tickets visit www.salemstate.edu/arts or call 978-542-7890.

  • Saturday, July 19, 2008
    • Local Food Grocery Service: "In Season"
      11AM - 2PM. Weekly Deliveries on Saturdays to Downtown Salem. Across from Pamplemousse at 185 Essex Street on the Pedestrian Mall. In Season LLC, is a grocery delivery service focusing on locally grown and produced food. Want to get in on the action? Log on to http://www.inseason.us and place your order by Tuesday night and it will be waiting for you on Essex Street the following Saturday! Chris Crandall, In Season LLC. Email: chris@inseason.us or phone 617.216.4089

    • 09:00am - 04:00pm
      At Forest River Park, 98 West Street in Salem. The day-long festival includes open harbor swimming races for all ages and levels. For more information and a schedule of activities visit www.swimandfin.org or contact Salem Sound Coastwatch at 978-741-7900.

    • 10:00am - 03:00pm
      Fascinating film on local haunts, ghosts, and the unexplained. Continuous 35-minute shows between 10am-3pm, last show at 2pm. $6. Group rates available. Walk-in basis every Saturday at SATV, 285 Derby Street, Salem (Studio Theater). Family fare. Energy Demonstration included. Handicap access. (978) 777-2711

    • 10:30am
      Kids' storytelling hour. Each week, we'll have a storybook and an activity. Free snacks. Ages 3-6. Free and open to the public. Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem, 978-744-1831. www.cornerstonebooks-salem.com

    • 07:00pm
      Third Saturday of the month. For more information, please contact Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem, 978-744-1831

    • 07:30pm
      Local rocker Delvis joins with Ilana Fritz to bring their special guitar and vocal harmonies to original and cover songs. Please join us for this no-cover show in the cafe! Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem, 978-744-1831

    • 07:30pm
      Presents Grease at the Mainstage Theatre, Lafayette Street. Tickets are $20 general/ $15 seniors and students. To purchase tickets visit www.salemstate.edu/arts or call 978-542-7890.

  • Sunday, July 20, 2008
    • 11:00am - 03:00pm
      Brunch is served on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. For more information, visit our web site or call 978-745-7665. Lyceum Bar & Grill, 43 Church Street, Salem.

    • 11:00am - 02:00pm
      Sunday Jazz Brunch Buffet
      Brunch at Nathaniel's Restaurant, in the Hawthorne Hotel. Featuring live jazz groups. Call (978)744-4080.

    • 11:30am
      Brunch with a waterfront view, every Sunday from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. Children's brunch menu available. Capt's Waterfront Grill & Pub, 94 Wharf Street, Salem, 978-741-0555

    • 12:00pm
      Local Haunts of Salem Shows
      Video, photo, energy demonstration examining the unexplained. Entertaining, historical, and engaging. Dan Tremblay, Presenter. $6 admission. $5 group rate over 4 persons. 30 minute continuous shows at at Cat-n- the Fiddle, 61 Pickering Wharf, Salem. (978) 777-2711.

    • 02:00pm
      Presents Grease at the Mainstage Theatre, Lafayette Street. Tickets are $20 general/ $15 seniors and students. To purchase tickets visit www.salemstate.edu/arts or call 978-542-7890.

    • 04:00pm - 07:00pm
      Traditional Irish Music
      Ye Mariners All, John Rockwell and Larry Young, host a traditional Irish music session at O'Neill's Irish Pub. Musicans are welcome to bring an instrument and join in. The pub is smoke-free!

    • 04:00pm
      Finish up your weekend with a relaxing evening at the movies in the cafe. Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem, 978-744-1831

  • Monday, July 21, 2008
    • 09:00pm
      In a Pig's Eye
      Mondays open Mike, Thursday evenings Local Duos, and Friday Afternoon Blues Jam. 148 Derby Street. No Cover Charge. (978)741-4436.

    • 09:30pm
      Dodge Street Bar & Grill: Live Music Nightly
      Live Entertainment Nightly starting at 9:30 pm. Open Jam Monday nights. Dodge Street Bar & Grill, 7 Dodge Sreet, Salem. 978-745-0139 www.dodgestreet.com

  • Tuesday, July 22, 2008
    • 11:00am
      Want to provide your Toddler an environment to use his or her imagination without boundaries, then join our 8-week Toddler Expression art class. At each class you'll take home a piece of art along with a lesson card, including variations you can use to continue the creative process at home. Class fee is $240. This includes all materials. Space is limited to 6 Toddlers so stop by or call to register. 978.741.0800

    • 06:30pm - 09:00pm
      Live Music:
      Dan Henry at Spirits
      Live variety dinner music every Tuesday or Wednesday at "Spirits" of Salem, 300 Derby Street. dhtremblay@live.com or phone (978) 777-2711

    • 07:00pm
      Fourth Tuesday of the month. For more information, please contact Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem, 978-744-1831 www.cornerstonebooks-salem.com

  • Wednesday, July 23, 2008
    • 10:30am
      Kids' storytelling hour. Each week, we'll have a storybook and an activity. Free snacks. Ages 3-6. Free and open to the public. Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem, 978-744-1831. www.cornerstonebooks-salem.com

    • 07:00pm
      4th Wednesday of the month. For more information, please contact Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem, 978-744-1831

  • Thursday, July 24, 2008
    • 07:30pm
      Ghost Nights
      Effective immediately - Thursday "Ghost Nights" will feature one of three offerings: Ghost Films'Energy Show, Salem 1630-1800 History Show, or "Olde Cemetery Show". Call and reserve a show for your group. (978) 777-2711. $5. DVDs available. Shows available Thursdays 7:30pm. At 285 Derby Street (SATV), Salem. Dan Tremblay, Presenter. (978) 777-2711.

    • 07:30pm
      Year-round, beginners, Wee Bluets. Meet at The Universalist Church, 211 Bridge Street, Salem. Beginners welcome, small donation. For information call (978)745-2229

    • 09:00pm
      In a Pig's Eye
      Mondays open Mike, Thursday evenings Local Duos, and Friday Afternoon Blues Jam. 148 Derby Street. No Cover Charge. (978)741-4436.

    • 09:15pm
      Rockafellas:
      Live Music
      Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 9:15 pm, unless otherwise noted. Check our web site for our entertainment schedule. Rockafellas, 231 Essex Street, Salem. 978 745 2411 www.rockafellasofsalem.com

  • Friday, July 25, 2008
    • 09:00am
      CGB hosts a free parenting group every Friday morning, come meet other local families and relax on our comfy couches and bean bag chairs. 978-741-0800

    • 04:00pm
      In a Pig's Eye
      Mondays open Mike, Thursday evenings Local Duos, and Friday Afternoon Blues Jam. 148 Derby Street. No Cover Charge. (978)741-4436.

    • 06:00pm - 09:00pm
      Traditional Irish Music
      Ye Mariners All, John Rockwell and Larry Young, host a traditional Irish music session at O'Neill's Irish Pub. Musicans are welcome to bring an instrument and join in. The pub is smoke-free!

    • 07:00pm
      Last Friday of the month. For more information, please contact Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem, 978-744-1831

  • Saturday, July 26, 2008
    • On the Salem Common, Salem, MA. International & Local Music, Acting, Dancing, Storytelling, Face Painting, Artisans, Arts & Crafts & MORE! Applications for artists and vendors available for download now at www.A3Dinc.org / 978-922-1220.

    • Local Food Grocery Service: "In Season"
      11AM - 2PM. Weekly Deliveries on Saturdays to Downtown Salem. Across from Pamplemousse at 185 Essex Street on the Pedestrian Mall. In Season LLC, is a grocery delivery service focusing on locally grown and produced food. Want to get in on the action? Log on to http://www.inseason.us and place your order by Tuesday night and it will be waiting for you on Essex Street the following Saturday! Chris Crandall, In Season LLC. Email: chris@inseason.us or phone 617.216.4089

    • 10:00am - 03:00pm
      Fascinating film on local haunts, ghosts, and the unexplained. Continuous 35-minute shows between 10am-3pm, last show at 2pm. $6. Group rates available. Walk-in basis every Saturday at SATV, 285 Derby Street, Salem (Studio Theater). Family fare. Energy Demonstration included. Handicap access. (978) 777-2711

    • 10:30am
      Kids' storytelling hour. Each week, we'll have a storybook and an activity. Free snacks. Ages 3-6. Free and open to the public. Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem, 978-744-1831. www.cornerstonebooks-salem.com

    • 01:00pm
      Ick the Stick and other Yes, I Can Read! Nature Books for Early Readers. This Lawrence, Massachusetts native brings her energetic and interactive presentation on storytelling to Cornerstone Books! Perfect for Early Readers (ages 4-8), Tabatha will also speak about (and sign copies of) her series of nature books. Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette St., Salem. 978-744-1831

  • Sunday, July 27, 2008
    • On the Salem Common, Salem, MA. International & Local Music, Acting, Dancing, Storytelling, Face Painting, Artisans, Arts & Crafts & MORE! Applications for artists and vendors available for download now at www.A3Dinc.org / 978-922-1220.

    • 11:00am - 02:00pm
      Sunday Jazz Brunch Buffet
      Brunch at Nathaniel's Restaurant, in the Hawthorne Hotel. Featuring live jazz groups. Call (978)744-4080.

    • 11:00am - 03:00pm
      Brunch is served on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. For more information, visit our web site or call 978-745-7665. Lyceum Bar & Grill, 43 Church Street, Salem.

    • 11:30am
      Brunch with a waterfront view, every Sunday from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. Children's brunch menu available. Capt's Waterfront Grill & Pub, 94 Wharf Street, Salem, 978-741-0555

    • 12:00pm
      Local Haunts of Salem Shows
      Video, photo, energy demonstration examining the unexplained. Entertaining, historical, and engaging. Dan Tremblay, Presenter. $6 admission. $5 group rate over 4 persons. 30 minute continuous shows at at Cat-n- the Fiddle, 61 Pickering Wharf, Salem. (978) 777-2711.

    • 04:00pm - 07:00pm
      Traditional Irish Music
      Ye Mariners All, John Rockwell and Larry Young, host a traditional Irish music session at O'Neill's Irish Pub. Musicans are welcome to bring an instrument and join in. The pub is smoke-free!

    • 04:00pm
      Finish up your weekend with a relaxing evening at the movies in the cafe. Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem, 978-744-1831

  • Monday, July 28, 2008
    • 06:45pm
      Performers Cafe Open Mike
      Local musicians, readers, poets and others perform open mike style. Open to Public. Free. SATV, 285 Derby Street, Salem. Call (978) 777-2711.

    • 09:00pm
      In a Pig's Eye
      Mondays open Mike, Thursday evenings Local Duos, and Friday Afternoon Blues Jam. 148 Derby Street. No Cover Charge. (978)741-4436.

    • 09:30pm
      Dodge Street Bar & Grill: Live Music Nightly
      Live Entertainment Nightly starting at 9:30 pm. Open Jam Monday nights. Dodge Street Bar & Grill, 7 Dodge Sreet, Salem. 978-745-0139 www.dodgestreet.com

  • Tuesday, July 29, 2008
    • 11:00am
      Want to provide your Toddler an environment to use his or her imagination without boundaries, then join our 8-week Toddler Expression art class. At each class you'll take home a piece of art along with a lesson card, including variations you can use to continue the creative process at home. Class fee is $240. This includes all materials. Space is limited to 6 Toddlers so stop by or call to register. 978.741.0800

    • 06:30pm - 09:00pm
      Live Music:
      Dan Henry at Spirits
      Live variety dinner music every Tuesday or Wednesday at "Spirits" of Salem, 300 Derby Street. dhtremblay@live.com or phone (978) 777-2711

    • 07:00pm
      Brunonia Barry and The Lace Reader. Lecture and book signing. The Lace Reader is set in Salem, Masschusetts, its neighboring towns, and the islands that were once part of it, from Marblehead up to the coast to Ipswich, Gloucester and the top of Cape Ann. Event is held at The House of the Seven Gables, 115 Derby Street , Salem, MA . FREE and open to the public. Reservations appreciated but not required. Call 978-744-0991 x126

  • Wednesday, July 30, 2008
    • 10:30am
      Kids' storytelling hour. Each week, we'll have a storybook and an activity. Free snacks. Ages 3-6. Free and open to the public. Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem, 978-744-1831. www.cornerstonebooks-salem.com

  • Thursday, July 31, 2008
    • 07:00pm
      The Assassin's Accomplice. This thrillingly-told tale is the story of Mary Elizabeth Jenkins Surratt, a forty-three-year-old widow, devout Catholic, boardinghouse owner, Confederate sympathizer - and willing accomplice in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln! In a narrative filled with shadowy thugs, clever spies, innocent bystanders, and scheming, charismatic celebrities, Lawson (an Adjunct Professor of History at Simmons College) illuminates a little-known player in America's most famous murder. Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem, 978-744-1831

    • 07:30pm
      Ghost Nights
      Effective immediately - Thursday "Ghost Nights" will feature one of three offerings: Ghost Films'Energy Show, Salem 1630-1800 History Show, or "Olde Cemetery Show". Call and reserve a show for your group. (978) 777-2711. $5. DVDs available. Shows available Thursdays 7:30pm. At 285 Derby Street (SATV), Salem. Dan Tremblay, Presenter. (978) 777-2711.

    • 07:30pm
      Year-round, beginners, Wee Bluets. Meet at The Universalist Church, 211 Bridge Street, Salem. Beginners welcome, small donation. For information call (978)745-2229

    • 09:00pm
      In a Pig's Eye
      Mondays open Mike, Thursday evenings Local Duos, and Friday Afternoon Blues Jam. 148 Derby Street. No Cover Charge. (978)741-4436.

    • 09:15pm
      Rockafellas:
      Live Music
      Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 9:15 pm, unless otherwise noted. Check our web site for our entertainment schedule. Rockafellas, 231 Essex Street, Salem. 978 745 2411 www.rockafellasofsalem.com

 

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