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McKay thespians give a nod to Disney villains in “Descendants”
The musical, which follows three villain’s children as they adapt to attending boarding school with the children of Disney heroes, opens Friday, Jan. 20.

Salem event honors legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
At the Salem-Keizer NAACP’s event Monday, community leaders addressed misconceptions about King’s beliefs and highlighted young Black activists in Salem.

Where to learn and volunteer in Salem on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, Jan. 16 is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Salem plans to celebrate his life with volunteer events, guest lectures and a car march.

Awesome 3000 to return for 2023
United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley is bringing back the race as part of an ambitious plan to establish funds supporting every school in the Salem-Keizer School District.

PHOTOS: Menorah ceremony brings light to downtown Salem
Light Up Salem, hosted by the Chabad Center for Jewish Life, gathered community members downtown Thursday evening to celebrate Hanukkah.

PHOTOS: Magic at the Mill offers historic holiday delights
From light displays to crafts and hands-on demonstrations, the annual exhibit at Willamette Heritage Center has something for people of all ages.

PHOTOS: Kayakers celebrate winter solstice on Willamette
Back for its 18th year, the Illuminata Regatta drew dedicated, festive paddlers to the Willamette River.

PHOTOS: Salem braves the cold for city’s first Santa Crawl
Saturday's inaugural Santa Crawl, put on by Travel Salem, drew about 75 revelers downtown for a festive bar-hopping adventure.

Salem’s favorite festive tuba performance returns
Retired Salem pediatrician Dan Sewell, 81, is among the dozens of musicians who will bring holiday classics to the Elsinore in an annual Salem tradition.
