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Q&A with Juliet Mofford on Abigail Accused: A Story of the Salem Witch Hunt

January 22, 2018 Robyn Gianoppolo 326 Views Happening in Salem

Recently, Juliet Haines Mofford published a historical novel on Abigail (Dane) Faulkner, accused of witchcraft in 1692 in Andover, Massachusetts. I had some questions for the author of The Devil Made Me Do It: Crime and Punishment in Early New England and other non-fiction books.

James Chisolm Leaning Trees

Artist James Chisholm takes a close look at streams and waves in Endicott exhibit

January 13, 2018 John Andrews 314 Views Endicott College, Happening in Salem, James Chisolm

Greed. Lies. Revenge. And love. Nathaniel Hawthorne’s iconic American novel, “The House of the Seven Gables,” has it all. It took 167 years but the wait is worth it. Playwright JF Dacey has adapted the book for stage and North Shore audiences are in for a treat. Three dramatically staged readings are scheduled in mid-January and those interested are advised to reserve their seats now.

Salem, Mass. Entertains City-Wide Network

January 13, 2018 John Andrews 392 Views Happening in Salem

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Hallowed House by Donna Seger via Streets of Salem

December 18, 2017 John Andrews 405 Views 0 Comments Donna Seger, Essex Street Salem, Happening in Salem, Historical Salem, Salem History, Streets of Salem, Streets of Salem

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Rachel Tonthat of Salem before the Phillips Library, “where all the history is stored”, in Marianne Mueller’s 2011 Freeport exhibition at the PEM: Any House is a Home

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An Open Letter to the Leadership of the Peabody Essex Museum by Donna Seger

December 18, 2017December 18, 2017 John Andrews 263 Views 0 Comments Donna Seger, Happening in Salem, Peabody Essex museum, Peabody Essex Museum, Salem Scene, Streets of Salem, Streets of Salem

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She brought magic to Salem. She has mixed feelings about it

October 27, 2017 John Andrews 269 Views Boston Globe, Happening in Salem, Haunted Happenings, Laurie Cabot, Salem Stream, Salem Witches

By Billy Baker GLOBE STAFF OCTOBER 27, 2017
SALEM — It is not her fault, Laurie Cabot declared.

Then she thought for a moment and revised her statement.

“OK, it is kind of my fault,” she said, referring to what has happened to October in Salem since she arrived nearly five decades ago and began the modern witch era in the “Witch City.”

A TRIP TO SALEM HORROR FEST | Faculty of Horror, News

October 14, 2017 John Andrews 340 Views Cinema Salem, Faculty of Horror, Happening in Salem, Rue Morgue, Salem Horror, salem horror fest, Women with Guts

It’s not exactly Disneyland, but Salem, Massachusetts is among the higher-ranking tourist destinations for fans of the macabre, having embraced its history as the site of mass hysteria that sent over 200 accused witches to the gallows between 1692 and 1693. I’d always meant to go, so when Salem Horror Fest founder Kevin Lynch invited The Faculty of Horror to attend as guests, I packed up my broomstick and my co-host and headed to New England!

The Hanged Man

October 11, 2017October 11, 2017 John Andrews 235 Views 0 Comments Happening in Salem, Streets of Salem, Streets of Salem, Tarot, Tarot Salem

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A Georgia O’Keeffe Exhibit Is Coming to the Peabody Essex Museum

October 11, 2017 John Andrews 288 Views Georgia O'Keefe, Happening in Salem, Peabody Essex museum, Salem Stream

This winter, you’ll have the chance to see never-before-exhibited portraits and clothing belonging to Georgia O’Keeffe. The Peabody Essex Museum is debuting 125 works by the iconic artist on December 16 in an exhibition titled Georgia O’Keeffe: Art, Image, Style.

Here’s Where to Get Vegan Food in Your Favorite Witchy City, Salem

October 11, 2017 John Andrews 218 Views Food in Salem, Happening in Salem, Salem Vegan, vegan, Vegan Food

With Friday the 13th coming up, as well as Halloween, we’re on the lookout for the spookiest vegan tricks and treats out there — and there’s no better place to channel your inner witch than in Salem, Massachusetts.

Notes from Salem Horror Fest: Night Markets & Tragedy Girls.

October 11, 2017 John Andrews 195 Views Happening in Salem, Salem Horror, Tragedy Girls

Greetings from Salem, beautiful ghouls! The Salem Horror Fest is in full swing (and has been since late September, though I was not lucky enough to make it to the whole thing). While I languished in Toronto (just kidding, Toronto, love you!), lucky horror fans in New England enjoyed special events and screenings including Night of the Living Dead, The Haunting, Gods & Monsters, Get Out, and an epic opening night party!

One Town Massachusetts Transforms Into A Terrifying Halloween Wonderland

October 9, 2017 John Andrews 195 Views halloween, Happening in Salem, Haunted Happenings, Haunted Happenings Salem, October, Salem haunted Happenings

When in comes to Halloween, one town in Massachusetts does it bigger and better than anywhere else in the country.

We’re talking about Salem, of course. This historic town has a spooky history that goes back hundreds of years and is a community that isn’t afraid to embrace the weird side of life. Every year, this charming seaside town transforms into a terrifying Halloween wonderland.

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5 Reasons to Apply for a Salem Cultural Council Grant

October 3, 2017 John Andrews 231 Views Art Resources, Happening in Salem, Salem Cultural Council, tidal shift

The Salem Cultural Council exists to support you and other members of the community. We are eager to award monetary grants to benefit the Salem community, and we would love for YOU to be a recipient.

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