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Meet the funny, friendly, self-described “weirdos” of Salem’s growing comedy scene
Salem comedians want to you laugh with them. And they’re making it easier for amateurs to practice their skills and become performers.
Medieval swordfighting is Salem’s newest martial art
If traditional gym workouts aren’t cutting it and fencing seems too tame, Moses Jones can teach you how to fight with a German longsword at a north Salem gym.
PHOTOS: Dia de Los Muertos in Salem
A crowd gathered Saturday at McKay High School for colorful dance and music performances highlighting the diversity of Mexican culture for Dia de Los Muertos.
On newest album, Kristen Grainger & True North take listeners from struggle to optimism
“Fear of Falling Stars” is the seventh album from Salem band Kristen Grainger & True North, releasing on Nov. 10, and features more original music than previous albums. Grainger wrote much of it during Covid isolation.
ART: November’s art exhibitions and events
New gallery shows and several artist events are coming to Salem this month, including a wildlife stamp competition and celebrations of Japanese culture.
EVENTS: Día de Muertos, quilt show and Diwali in Salem this weekend
Listen to the stories of a punk rock legend, take home a new quilt or dust off your skates this weekend in Salem.
PHOTOS: Salem celebrates Halloween
From the Fairmount Halloween Parade to trick-or-treating parties at local high schools, Tuesday evening was busy with costumes of all stripes.
With Jedi officiant, 10 couples celebrate Halloween weddings at Salem courthouse
Matching lobster suits and a judge in a Jedi robe were among the highlights of a Halloween wedding extravaganza at the Marion County Justice Court. Ten couples tied the knot.
Young coach a role model for Salem players
Anthony Valdez, 20, has been coaching kids at the YMCA since he was a kid himself. His calm, supportive style makes him a favorite among players and parents, and he hopes to channel his passion into a program for keeping Salem youth out of the prison system.