Category Arts & Culture
Mean Girls musical brings humor and high school drama to Salem stage
Chemeketa Community College’s production of "Mean Girls the Musical" will premiere Tuesday, July 7, for the college's third year of outdoor evening shows at Riverfront Park.
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5 exhibits to see at Salem’s galleries, museums in July
This month, local artists will share their interpretations of America’s 250th anniversary, and the Salem Art Association will showcase ceramics and sketches by studio artist Mya Cluff.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Rock, punk and DIY musicians flock to Make Music Day Salem
This Sunday, Make Music Day Salem turned parks, alleys and restaurants into stages for local performers. Photographer Laura Tesler was there to capture the performances.
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Make Music Day Salem honors late co-founder in its 11th year
On Sunday, Salem's streets will fill with music once more for Make Music Day. It will be the first year without its co-founder and longtime co-organizer, Mark Green, who died late last summer. His wife, Karen Green, and other organizers will honor his memory during this year's event.
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5 exhibits to see at Salem’s galleries, museums in May
In May, exhibits in Salem will share work from local photographers and a first-of-its kind celebration of local Jewish painters, poets and performers.
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5 exhibits to see at Salem’s galleries, museums in April
This month, a new paper arts fair will debut in downtown Salem. Exhibits at local galleries will share work by young artists and local colored pencil experts.
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Kalapuya weaver demonstrates traditional basketry in Salem talk
Stephanie Craig said Indigenous basket-weaving is a form of ecological knowledge in addition to artistry, during a recent standing-room-only talk at the Salem Public Library.
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5 exhibits to see at Salem’s galleries, museums in March
In March, the Young Artists’ Showcase returns to the Salem Art Association and local galleries will be showcasing pastel work and abstract botanicals.
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Salem artist will explore large prints, community programming after winning prestigious fellowship
Yanely Rivas Maldonado received a $150,000 artist fellowship that will allow her to expand her printmaking practice and potentially develop a community art space in Salem.
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