The Pentacle Theatre’s performance of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” starts Friday, and runs through Sept. 2. In the play, a teenager investigates the unexpected death of his neighbor’s dog.
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PHOTOS: Salemites gather for peace, Hiroshima rememberance
A small group gathered in Riverfront Park on the anniversary of the U.S.’s atomic bombing of Hiroshima to fold paper cranes and discuss nuclear weapons abolition.
PHOTOS: Family fun comes to Riverfront Park
A helicopter, fire trucks and free books were among the highlights at this year’s Riverfront Family Fest, put on by Family Building Blocks.
From backup to tournament starter, local pitcher finds her stride
Gracie Laukkanen, 17, carried her Salem softball team to victory in a weekend tournament, pitching six winning games after spending a season working to improve her speed.
EVENTS: Family fun, Hiroshima memorial and more to do in Salem
Riverfront Park hosts a concert, a day of free family activities and a peace rally this weekend. Here’s your guide to fun in Salem for Friday, Aug. 4 – Sunday, Aug. 6.
Englewood Forest Fest back Aug. 12 to ‘inspire new scientists’
Englewood Forest Festival returns for its fifth year to celebrate the environment and local art in northeast Salem.
Zucchini races bring googly eyes, dinosaurs and fun to Center 50+
A crop of semi-competitive zucchini racers turned out at Salem’s Center 50+ Tuesday night to test their engineering and art skills as they made squash into cars and raced down a painted track.
PHOTOS: Steam-Up brings machine enthusiasts to Powerland
Kids and steam-powered machines converged over the weekend at Powerland Heritage Park for an annual celebration of Oregon’s machine heritage.
New homeless alliance director leads with compassion
With a background in public health, Elaine Lozier facilitates hard conversations as the new executive director of the Mid-Willamette Valley Homeless Alliance.
PHOTOS: Thousands find glory, friendship on the court at Hoopla
Basketballers took over Salem’s streets all weekend as the Hoopla tournament saw record turnout.
