Category Events
Downtown alleys will get historic monikers during naming process
Salem’s downtown alleys will get monikers during naming process. (Anna Smith/Salem Reporter) Back alleys traditionally evoke thoughts of exposed brick, dumpsters and smoke breaks. A place where you shouldn’t walk alone at night. But in Salem, alleys are increasingly becoming a cool place to hang…
Old Oregon State Hospital furniture is moving to a new home
Old chairs will soon be housed in the Oregon State Hospital Museum of Mental Health’s basement. (Saphara Harrell/ Salem Reporter) Inside the nearly century-old cottage, two dusty chairs wait at the top of the staircase. The armrests are weathered, strips of light brown are revealed…
TO DO: Play cornhole, run a race, drink some brews
CherryFest NW takes place July 4-7. (Courtesy of CherryFest) Wednesday On Wednesday, Riverfront park will host Budweiser’s “King of Country Concert” featuring award-winning country music singer Tracy Lawrence, Jackson Michelson, Britnee Kellogg, and 45 Away. The concert will benefit Folds of Honor, a group that provides…
Where to watch fireworks around Salem
Fireworks on sale at the discount fireworks stand at Commercial Street SE and Bush Street SE in Salem on June 26, 2019 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Enjoy food, drinks, live music and an intimate firework display at the Oregon Garden Wednesday night. The show allows guests to…
Fireworks in Riverfront Park expected to dazzle
On Thursday, fireworks in Riverfront Park are expected to be set off in quick succession. (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Visitors to Riverfront Park on the evening of the Fourth of July should expect a great show with lots of fireworks busting in quick succession. Heather Gobet,…
Band brings Jewish party music to Salem
The Klezmonauts performed at the World Beat Festival Saturday. (Saphara Harrell/ Salem Reporter) Visitors to Saturday’s World Beat Festival in downtown Salem were transported across the globe. African drumming filled the amphitheater at Riverside Park, while cooks made lumpia, a dish from the Philippines, and…
PHOTOS: World Beat Festival
Nupurum Folk Dance showcased dances from the different states of India in brightly colored saris. (Saphara Harrell/ Salem Reporter) The World Beat Festival is an annual event put on by the Salem Multicultural Institute in Riverfront Park that showcases different cultures from around the globe.…
TO DO: Experience different cultures, look at ceramic sculptures, create a zine
The World Beat Festival features Indian folk dancing throughout the weekend. (Courtesy/Edgar Peteros) Thousands of people are expected to turn out for this year’s World Beat Festival to enjoy music, food and dancing from around the globe. Organizers recommend coming to the event hungry, as…
TO DO: Experience different cultures, look at ceramic sculptures, create a zine
The World Beat Festival features Indian folk dancing throughout the weekend. (Courtesy/Edgar Peteros) Friday Food, dancing, music and crafts from different cultures will fill Riverfront Park this weekend for the annual World Beat Festival. Founder Kathleen Fish said the event is meant to be joyful…