Spring may be a bit slow in arriving, but the flowering trees and the first brave bulbs were putting on a beautiful show for the attendees of the first Lord and Schryver open garden tour Saturday.
By Laura Tesler - Special to Salem Reporter
Salem gets a taste of Japan at annual event staged by Willamette students
Attendance was high at Saturday’s Sakura Matsuri festival put on by Willlamette University students. Participants could sample Japanese cuisine, learn orgamai, dress in traditional clothing and listen to skilled musicians.
Despite blustery weather, Salem Saturday Market is busy with vendors, shoppers
From fresh vegetables to fresh baked goods to handcrafted clocks, Salem Saturday Market is into its 25th year. The market operates from a state parking lot on the Capitol Mall.
Staging of ‘She’s Speaking-LIVE’ draws sell-out crowd in Salem.
Some of Oregon’s top women musicians gathered in Salem on Sunday, March 19, for “She’s Speaking-LIVE.” Salem fans packed the house at Loucks Auditorium.
With music, green and fans, Salem’s Celtic community celebrates in downtown
The weather was ideal on Saturday, March 18, for a little festive celebrating in downtown Salem. The family event saw the return of pipes and drums.
With colorful dresses, rope artistry and machetes, library closes out Latino display
Communidad Y Herencia Cultural and the Casa de Cultura Tlanese performed and put on demonstrations of classic Mexican dances and skills on Saturday, March 4. The event at the Salem Public Library closed out an exhibit of traditional Mexican attire.
Benefit concert in Salem to aid refugees resettling from Ukraine
A show featuring traditional klezmer music is scheduled in Salem on Saturday, March 4, to raise money for local efforts to help Ukranian refugees.
Free concert on Sunday lets audience ‘feel the energy and joy between the players’
A regional quartet will be featured in a free concert on Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Salem Public Library, part of performances arranged by Camerata Musica. Chlidren are welcome and get their own copy of the program.
Audience can help Salem orchestra pick next artistic director in weekend show
This isn’t your usual Salem music show. At this one, those in the audience will rate the guest conductor, who is being considered for a role with the Salem Philharmonia Orchestra.
New owner brings flair for arranging to Olson’s Flowers
Ken Haseltine got his start in floral design at 17 and now runs Salem’s century-old downtown floral shop.
