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The curtain comes down for Enlightened Theatrics
After a decade putting on professional theater productions in Salem, Enlightened Theatrics is “going dark” with no 2024 season due to financial challenges.
Professor, chemical engineer bring the world to a coffee shop
A chance meeting at a northeast Salem coffee house has become an unofficial language learning institute between friends Dr. Bill Long and Iyad Khalaf.
Sparrow Furniture to be replaced by workforce development program
For the past six years, Salem refugees have learned English and woodworking skills at Sparrow Furniture, moving on to careers throughout the community. The store announced its closure last week, to be replaced by a broader workforce development program.
PHOTOS: Salem takes the plunge for Special Olympics
Polar Plunge participants braved icy pool water in Salem on Saturday, raising nearly $70,000 for Special Olympics Oregon in the process.
COLUMN: The skinny on Salem’s roving wild turkeys
Salemites have chronicled at least two flocks of wild turkeys around the city. Columnist Harry Fuller explains what they're up to.
EVENTS: Rock out, learn about conservation or see erotic art
Art shows are opening, and an Ozzy Osborne lookalike takes the stage at the Grand this weekend. Here's your guide to what's happening in Salem.
CULTURE: February’s art, history exhibitions and events
Art exhibitions opening in Salem this month include Willamette Valley landscapes, an inclusive erotica show and work from students of video game design. Salem Art Association 600 Mission St. S.E. Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 12 – 4 p.m. Admission: Free The following shows will have a joint…
Salem artifact of the month: an 1876 vase celebrating America’s birthday
A glass vase found in Salem last summer during a sidewalk repair dates back to the 1876 Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia. City Archaeologist Kimberli Fitzgerald dives into the history.
Artist co-op planned for Elsinore Framing & Fine Art Gallery
Salem nonprofit Artists in Action is opening a co-operative gallery downtown, giving its members a new venue to sell and expand their work to engage local artists.