Salem Massachusetts - Arts and Entertainment

Artists

Arabella Gallery 63A Wharf Street, Pickering Wharf, Salem, MA 978-740-9500
Arabella Gallery, located in the heart of Pickering Wharf, is the newest addition to Salem's art scene. The gallery represents some of New England's finest artists and artisans. An eclectic collection of art, from realistic and impressionistic to abstract works along with unique and original one of a kind sculptures, crafts and jewelry make the gallery a must visit for the discerning buyer.

ArtSalemGirl Dreamscapes Studios Kathleen Ward-Salem 51 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 978-744-7444
A wide range of stimulating, historic, darkly romantic, Salem paintings, giclee prints and original pen and inks which are designed to represent the mystical lore of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edgar Allen Poe and H.P. Lovecraft.

Baobab - African Art Shop Artists Row, Salem Marketplace, Salem, MA 978-509-4821
Promoting African Art, Music, and Culture, with a wide variety of Artworks, Hand-crafted Drums, Clothing, Jewelry, and regular drumming workshops, classes, and open drum circles! Open June - November, Thursday to Sunday, 10-6 pm.

Connect With Your Creativity 2 Emerald Avenue, Salem, MA 978-744-8550
Fine Art, Illustrations, and Workshops with Paula Beaulieu.

John Hutchinson 44 Bay View Avenue, Salem 01970 978-745-5123

Marjorie Kaye, Salem Artitst, Caladan Gallery P.O. Box 468, Beverly, MA 978-741-7979

Momo Panache 254 Essex Street, Suite 203, Salem, MA 978-825-9114

Picklepot Studio 75 Wharf Street, Pickering Wharf, Salem, MA 978.744.6678

Salem Arts Association PO Box 226, Salem, MA 978-590-3276
The Salem Arts Association, Inc. is an entirely volunteer-run nonprofit arts organization which seeks to bring art, in all its forms, to the community and bring the community, in all its diversity, to the arts in Salem, Massachusetts. Artists in all media and all disciplines are welcome, as are arts lovers, enthusiasts, and patrons.

Salem Clay Works 53 Mason Street, Salem, MA 978-573-0095

Dance

Dance Class 302 Essex Street Salem, MA 01970 978-745-3538

Dance, Etc. 280 Jefferson Avenue, Salem, MA 978-745-8823

Deane School of Dance - Studio 96 Swampscott Rd. #6 Salem, MA 01970 978-744-8277

Entertainment

Salem Willows Amusement Park 171-185 Fort Avenue 978-745-0251

Visit Salem Travelogue/Video Game Salem, MA 01970
Take a stroll through Salem without the sore feet! A virtual walking tour that brings you the sights and sounds of the city. Meet the people. Interview the Mayor. See shops, restaurants, museums and inns. Dance to the music of local bands. Learn about Salem’s history from the people who made it.

Festivals

Festival of the Dead Salem, MA
The shades of the dead whisper to us at the time of Samhain, or Halloween, the magickal time between the worlds where the spirits of our ancestors walk among us. The Witches of Salem honor this time of enchantment with our annual Festival of the Dead, a carnival of merriment, psychic work, mediumship, and ritual where we pay homage to our friends on the other side. Walk with us through the veil as we journey together through the places where ghosts and spirits dwell, waiting to guide us on our quest for wisdom.

Haunted Happenings Salem, MA
America's Halloween Festival. Nobody celebrates Halloween like Salem, MA during October. It is a magical month that blends traditional autumn celebrations with the excitement of Halloween.

Literally Salem, Salem's annual literary festival Salem, MA

Salem Arts Festival Salem, MA

Salem Jazz & Soul Festival Salem, MA
A series of annual free concerts to the public, concluding with a festival each year at the Salem Willows. The festival spotlights the wealth of talented musicians on Boston’s North Shore. The Salem Jazz and Soul Festival is a non-profit organization that produces free concerts for the public and raises money to support music education programs.

Movie Theatres

Cinema Salem One East India Square, Salem, MA 978-744-1400

Music Venues

Dodge Street Bar & Grill 7 Dodge Street, Salem, MA 978-745-0139
Live music every night starting at 9:30 p.m.

Front Street Coffeehouse 20 Front Street, Salem, MA 978-740-6697

In a Pig's Eye 148 Derby Street, Salem, MA 978-741-4436
Open Mike on Monday Nights. See local professional musicians and a few people trying to get started in the entertainment industry. You WILL be entertained, now that's a promise! Friday afternoon Blues Jams.

Salem Beer Works 278 Derby Street, Salem, MA 978-745-BEER
Live bands, no cover, casual dress. Thursdays 9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 9:30 p.m. No cover. For information call (978)745-2337.

The Universal Coffee House 211 Bridge Street, Salem, MA 978-741-5758

Musicians

Jim & Maggi Dalton's Singing String Music 203 Washington St. #263, Salem MA
CONCERTS, WORKSHOPS, AND RESIDENCIES American/Celtic/British Isles Music * Vernacular & Cultivated Traditions * Original Songs & Compositions

Mamadou Band Salem, MA

Paul Madore Chorale 410 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 978-745-4729
Since 1966, the Paul Madore Chorale has been presenting quality choral music to its audiences on Boston's North Shore. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, the Chorale presently has a membership of approximately 100 singers drawn from 15 communities in the Greater Boston area.

Theatre

A Quest Actor's Studio 201 Washington Street, Suite 3, Salem, MA 978-741-2287
A professional actors' training facility, with seasoned instructors providing expert training and individualized attention to students.

Cry Innocent / History Alive Old Town Hall, Derby Square, Salem, MA 978-867-4747
The People versus Bridget Bishop. Play your part in history. Hear the historic testimonies, cross examine the witnesses, vote on the outcome. Admission charged. Call for times. Summer Schedule 2009: Late June through early November.

Salem Theatre Company P. 0. Box 306, Salem, MA 978.790.8546
The Salem Theatre Company is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the artistic, cultural, and economic life of the Salem community through the performing arts and arts education outreach.

The Salem State College Center for Creative and Performing Arts Salem, MA 978-542-6365

The Witches Cottage at the Griffin Theatre 7 Lynde Street, Salem, MA 978-825-0222
The Witches Cottage is a live, multi-media, interactive experience that will have you quaking in your seats! Learn about the Salem Witch Trials and other ghostly hauntings through superb acting and stunning special effects! Salem's most unique show! Check us out on TripAdvisor.com, we are ranked the #1 attraction in Salem!