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.
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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 larger group: the Oregon Symphony.[Read More…]