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PHOTOS: Mariachi festival brings hundreds of students to McKay for full day of music
An all-day mariachi festival at McKay High School filled the campus with music from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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5 exhibits to see at Salem’s galleries, museums in February
This February, Salem on the Edge’s popular erotic show returns, and the Salem Art Association will have a brief showcase of Ikebana floral arrangements.
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6 things to do in Salem this week: Reading crisis Town Hall, Valentine’s markets, Eagles tribute concert
Events in Salem this week include the Salem Reporter Town Hall on the student reading crisis, four Valentine’s Day markets, an Eagles tribute band concert at the Elsinore, and more.
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“Madman” director heads Pentacle Theatre’s first play of the year
Pentacle Theatre’s first production of 2026, “You Can’t Take It With You” kicks off the evening of Friday, Jan. 30. The classic Broadway comedy, directed by a Jack of all trades, features two Maine Coon kittens alongside a cast of 19.
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5 things to do in Salem this week: Clay workshop, open mic night, piano concert
Events in Salem this week include a $5 family clay workshop at the Willamette Art Center, a classical piano concert from the Oregon Symphony, an open mic night at the Grand Theatre and more.
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5 things to do in Salem this week: Indoor farmers markets, plant workshop, Van Halen tribute concert
Events in Salem this week include a plant workshop at a local vineyard, indoor Saturday farmers markets, an Eddie Van Halen tribute concert at Elsinore Theatre and more.
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PHOTOS: Day Without an Immigrant rally at Oregon Capitol
Speakers from Monday's Day Without an Immigrant rally in Salem connected current protests in support of immigrants to the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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6 things to do in Salem this week: Pet adoptions, orchestra concert, MLK Day walk
Events in Salem this week include kitten and puppy adoption events, orchestra concerts, a retro skate night and a peace walk for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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6 exhibits to see at Salem’s galleries, museums in January
This month, Salem’s art galleries and museums will be showing work by printmaker Yuji Hiratsuka, celebrating photography and sharing the history of winemaking in the region.
