Aileen Kaye looks at art at Pairings! (Mary Louise VanNatta/Salem Reporter) Those who love fair season had a chance to share that enthusiasm together at “Pairings! A Celebration of Oregon.” Held Aug 16 at the beautiful Green Acres Landscape Plaza at the Oregon State Fairgrounds, guests sipped, snacked and danced[Read More…]

Lucy helps Gregg King with the Auction at Darian’s Gift Dinner and Auction. (Mary Louise VanNatta/Salem Reporter) Cancer is one of the most devastating and debilitating diseases imaginable. The disease does not only affect adults, but also children. Families who have children with cancer must manage the overwhelming stress and[Read More…]

The carnival rides at Cherryfest NW, held over the Fourth of July holiday at Riverfront Park. (Mary Louise VanNatta/Salem Reporter) It was another fantastic weekend at Salem’s Riverfront Park for the annual Cherryfest NW event. I worked the event for many years when it was the Bite and Brew of[Read More…]

Dancers at the World Beat Festival. (Mary Louise VanNatta/ Salem Reporter) Kathleen Fish’s cell phone buzzes again and she’s off to check on one of the sponsors. As the executive director of the Salem Multicultural Institute, she’s the one who everyone calls with questions at the highly-anticipated World Beat Festival. [Read More…]

Contestants line up for judging at the Tie-Dye Dance Party at Center 50+ on June 14. (Mary Louise VanNatta/Salem Reporter) If you grew up watching “Sonny and Cher” and listening to the Bee Gees, you’d feel right at home at the Tie-Dye Dance Party at Center 50+. Sponsored by Bonaventure[Read More…]

Dr. Pritam Rohila and Bahdur Singh light a candle to open ceremonies on Wednesday. (Mary Louise VanNatta/Special to Salem Reporter) A red and gold dragon made its way down Liberty Street. No reason for alarm. It was just Zach Swanson and a team of local children with the World Beat[Read More…]