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Salem artist explores childhood memories in new exhibit at Hallie Ford
“Meadow” by Bonnie Hull. (Courtesy/Hallie Ford Museum) Bonnie Hull is constantly drawing. The Salem artist prefers focusing her attention on a sketchbook or two she keeps in her purse rather than watching TV or sitting idly with friends. Hull will peruse her drawing books and…
Video submissions will replace live performances at yearly cultural celebration
Staff from the Coquille tribe interacts with a Capitol visitor at their booth. Four tribes have chosen to participate in Multicultural Day Reimagined by providing videos to share at this year’s event. (Courtesy/Capitol History Gateway) In a different time, the Capitol would be bustling this…
Capitol will be busy on Saturday – two rallies with differing views of police
Protesters walk up the mall to the Capitol after marching through downtown Salem on Saturday, June 6, as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration. Two new rallies are planned for Saturday, July 11. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Two rallies with opposing goals are planned in…
Black Lives Matter solidarity event planned for Fourth
Protesters by the thousands gathered at the Capitol for the March for Floyd on Saturday, June 6. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) For Natascha Antes, patriotism and protest go hand in hand. Antes, 20, was tired of seeing the American flag used by people opposing the Black…
With Riverfront Park show canceled, Salemites have limited options for firework shows
The fireworks on the Fourth of July in 2019. (Ron Cooper/Special to Salem Reporter) Salem’s signature fireworks show which draws thousands to Riverfront Park each year is the latest in a string of events that have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. But there’s…
Following art fair cancellations, photographer auctions her work for charity
Caren Ann Jackson’s photography is up for auction at IKE Box to help raise money for nonprofit Isaac’s Room. (Courtesy/Caren Ann Jackson) As businesses were forced to reduce operations and art fairs were cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic, artist Caren Ann Jackson had an…
Here’s where you can celebrate Juneteenth in Salem
Gregg Simpson, march organizer, leads protesters in taking a knee during the March for Floyd on Saturday, June 6. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Salem residents can gather virtually or from a safe distance at a local park to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday. The holiday commemorates the…
Food bank to offer soups, eggs in drive up service
Salem First Church of the Nazarene (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Hoping to make a small dent in people’s grocery needs, local food bank Hope Station is handing out frozen soups, eggs, potatoes and chips on Thursday. The 12,000 pounds of food will be handed out in…
It’s not the Oscars, but Salem film competition is open for third year
The 45th Parallel Film Fest sold out Salem Cinema last year. (Courtesy/45th Parallel Film Fest ) Salem’s community television station wants to see your films, documentaries and animations. Capital Community Television has announced a call for entries for the 45th Parallel Film Fest. Entries are…