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A headless husband, daycare shenanigans among new plays hitting Salem’s summer stage
A whirlwind day of six mini plays in one is part of Theatre 33’s expanded lineup for its summer 2024 season in Salem.

Pentacle’s latest musical “The Prom” celebrates love, acceptance
Opening March 1, “The Prom” tells the story of a small-town high school student's effort to go to prom with her girlfriend, with the help of four Broadway stars. The Pentacle Theatre’s production has a supporting cast that includes local students.

Salem artist decorates eggs in Ukrainian tradition to support refugees
Jenny Orr first learned how to make pysanky eggs, decorated in Ukrainian tradition, from friends in high school. Now retired, she has raised over $1,600 for war refugees in Salem by selling dozens of the art pieces.

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.

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.

Extraterrestrial crabs snort cocaine, wreak havoc across Salem in upcoming local film
The local film "Cocaine Snorting Crabs From Outer Space," will debut at Salem's Historic Grand this Friday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m.

Salem symphony association joins forces with Oregon Symphony
The Oregon Symphony, with conductor Carlos Kalmar, center, stands following a performance in Salem at Willamette University’s Smith Auditorium on March 18, 2016. (Courtesy/Oregon Symphony) A Salem organization formed 63 years ago to bring classical music concerts to Salem is joining forces with a much…