Assange’s father and brother will hold an in-person Q&A at Salem Cinema after a Friday showing of a documentary about the WikiLeaks founder’s ongoing legal battle and his family’s efforts to help.
SALEM EVENTS
COLUMN: Auto club continues Salem tradition with cherry blossom tour Saturday
A century of cherry blossom festivities continues in Salem. This column is part of a regular feature from Salem Reporter to highlight local history in collaboration with area historians and historical organizations. Kimberli Fitzgerald, Salem’s historic preservation officer, writes about local history and city historic preservation efforts.
Salem gets a taste of Japan at annual event staged by Willamette students
Attendance was high at Saturday’s Sakura Matsuri festival put on by Willlamette University students. Participants could sample Japanese cuisine, learn orgamai, dress in traditional clothing and listen to skilled musicians.
Retired senator, volunteers among Salem award recipients
The annual First Citizens banquet takes place Saturday, April 8, at the Salem Convention Center. Winners of in several categories are nominated for improving Salemites’ lives through business, volunteering and philanthropy.
Learn about trees, get tips for home yards in Friends of Trees event in Salem
A tree enthusiast comes to Salem on Monday, April 10, to share tips for residents on how to grow trees and volunteer to plant more around the city. The free event is hosted by the Marion County Master Gardener Association.
Sample Japanese food, music and arts in free Saturday festival
Sakura Matsuri is a Japanese celebration that translates to “cherry blossom tree festival.” Willamette University students will host a free event on Saturday, April 8, featuring food, games, crafts and performances.
Salem pauses to honor Chinese ancestors during Qingming ceremony
On a rainy Saturday, Salem conducted its fifth annual Qingming ceremony to honor the city’s Chinese history and ancestors. The event featured Chinese rituals and a string of speeches at Pioneer Cemetery.
Event at Pioneer Cemetery on Saturday honors Salem’s Chinese community
The annual Qingming Festival will be held Saturday at Salem’s Pioneer Cemetery. The public event is a Chinese ritual to honor ancestors, using an historic altar at the cemetery.
Despite blustery weather, Salem Saturday Market is busy with vendors, shoppers
From fresh vegetables to fresh baked goods to handcrafted clocks, Salem Saturday Market is into its 25th year. The market operates from a state parking lot on the Capitol Mall.
Staging of ‘She’s Speaking-LIVE’ draws sell-out crowd in Salem.
Some of Oregon’s top women musicians gathered in Salem on Sunday, March 19, for “She’s Speaking-LIVE.” Salem fans packed the house at Loucks Auditorium.
