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“En Voz Alta” showcases writing from the Spanish-speaking mid-valley
After nine months of workshops, 14 Latino writers and poets will present their work at the Salem Art Association on Saturday, Dec. 10.
Ukulele master to return to Elsinore Theatre
World renowned musician Jake Shimabukuro’s Dec. 8 performance will feature an uplifting setlist of Christmas classics and songs from his most recent album.
Speaker to address community resilience for Salem education, business leaders
Clifton Taulbert, a Pulitzer Prize-nominated author for his works on growing up in the segregated Mississippi Delta, will speak Dec. 14 in a free event open to the public.
Local production of “The Fantasticks” explores growing pains with humor and song
Salem’s Pentacle Theatre production of the long-beloved musical will run through Dec. 17.
Meet reindeer, sip hot cocoa as Riverfront Park gets a little brighter
Salem's holiday lights display in Riverfront Park kicks off Friday at 5 p.m. with free events including horse and carriage rides and a handbell performance.
Santa Claus is coming downtown: what to know about Saturday’s holiday parade
Downtown Salem is having its first downtown holiday parade in nearly a decade. Organizers say the event, which begins Saturday, Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. is part of a larger effort to support local businesses and rebuild downtown’s reputation.
City Club invites Salemites to mull election results at Friday talk
Ed Dover, a political scientist and professor of 30 years at Western Oregon University, will give a talk on local, state and national elections at the Willamette Heritage Center's Day House.
PHOTOS: Families strut their best costumes at Fairmount Halloween Parade, SSHS
Avocado toast, skeletons, a family from Mario Kart and a mini Bob Ross were among the costumes on display during the Fairmount Halloween Parade and annual South Salem High School community trick-or-treat.
Willamette University hosts classical pianist Umi Garrett Nov. 2
The concert Wednesday kicks off the university's Distinguished Artist Series, which brings prominent musicians to Salem.