Category SALEM EVENTS
“Hattitude” presentation honors community leader Willie Richardson
The longtime community leader and advocate for education worked to plan an evening celebrating hats and local hat lovers before her death on Jan. 25.
Star horn player and Salem native returns for lessons and show with student musicians
A veteran musician who's played with some of the biggest names in music returns to Salem for clinics on Friday, Feb. 3, with high school students. A public concert is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 7.
Salem-Keizer NAACP to host civil disobedience training
The non-violent method of protesting was used during the civil rights movement of the 1960s. The free presentation will be on Friday, Feb. 3, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and again Saturday, Feb. 4, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Salem Symphonic Winds and Rainbow Dance Theatre partner for stunning, colorful tango
A show on Sunday, Jan. 29, will feature the “Tango Suite” from Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla’s opera “María de Buenos Aires,” complete with glowing costumes and a rich vocal performance.
Salem event honors legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
At the Salem-Keizer NAACP’s event Monday, community leaders addressed misconceptions about King’s beliefs and highlighted young Black activists in Salem.
Where to learn and volunteer in Salem on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, Jan. 16 is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Salem plans to celebrate his life with volunteer events, guest lectures and a car march.
“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.
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.