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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - salem-ma (education) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:En Plein Air Sketch Classes with Sue Wheeler DTSTART:20260905T133000Z DTEND:20260905T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000622Z UID:10034292-1788600600-1788607800@northofboston.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:From stick figure doodlers to first-rate talents\, join us for a seaside\, En Plein Air sketch class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound in Magnolia. All skill levels are welcome! This two-hour session includes a 3 0-minute beginner sketch lesson. All you need to bring is a sketchbook\, p encils\, a ruler\, and an eraser. Please note: watercolors\, pastels\, oil s\, or acrylics are not permitted on the Museum grounds. \nAttendees who w ish to tour the Hammond Castle Museum after this class are entitled to a 2 0% discount on a self-guided tour. Tour tickets may be purchased in the Mu seum Shop before 2:30 pm on the day of this class. \nClass Schedule:\nThur sday Plein Air Sketch classes: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.\nMay:14\nJune: 11\nJul y 23: (6 – 8 pm)\nAugust: 6\nSeptember: 10\nOctober: 8 \nSaturday En Ple in Air Sketch classes: 9:30 am- 11:30 am.\nMay: 9\nJune: 20\nJuly:18\nAugu st: 1\nSeptember: 5\nOctober: 3 \nAll classes are $25 each. Museum Member savings apply.\nWeather-dependent\; classes may be canceled\, and reservat ions will be refunded if necessary. \nAbout Sue Wheeler:\nSue has a lifeti me of making art through various mediums from delectable pastries to abstr acts in pastels\, watercolor\, and acrylics. She enjoys using her creative flair in quilting and interior design as well. \nSue graduated from the U niversity of Denver with a Bachelor’s in business with a focus on hospit ality management and earned an associate’s degree from the Culinary Inst itute of America. Following her tenure as a pastry chef in New Hampshire\, Sue returned to school for a certificate in graphic design and put her ta lents to use as a designer in the book publishing and art publishing indus tries in Vermont. In early 2019\, Sue opened her own gallery and studio\, Arts Abound in Magnolia Village\, MA\, as an artistic haven for local arti sts. Through the gallery\, over 30 artists featured their creative works\, ranging from paintings\, hand-painted silk scarves\, silver jewelry\, and more. Sue also ran many workshops and classes featuring many of the artis ts. Often\, Sue would work late into the night\, painting in her Arts Abou nd studio. After closing the gallery in 2022\, Sue continued to offer the often sold-out painting classes\, taught by some of the Arts Abound artist s. \nSue has studied under numerous artists to learn watercolor\, acrylic painting\, cold wax & oil\, and collage. Her goals for the Hammond Castle Museum sketch classes are to engage those who are new to the world of art and reinvigorate those who haven’t picked up a blank canvas or sketch pa d in a long time. Sue’s philosophy on the creative process encourages yo u to be less concerned about the final product and instead to enjoy the jo urney of creativity and get lost in the moment. Once you find yourself in your work\, you may just be surprised! LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000622Z LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01 930\, United States URL:https://northofboston.org/event/en-plein-air-sketch-classes-with-sue-w heeler-11/2026-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:North of Boston X-SOURCE-URL:https://northofboston.org/listings/things-to-do-in-salem END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Slime Potion Brewing Class DTSTART:20260905T140000Z DTEND:20260905T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T065441Z UID:10074841-1788602400-1788609600@creativecollectivema.com CATEGORIES:arts,education,family,food DESCRIPTION:Get Ready for a Magical Experience at Our Slime Potion Brewing Class! \nWe’re calling all aspiring wizards\, witches\, and slime enthu siasts to join us at Burying Point Productions for an enchanting Slime Pot ion Brewing\, \nThis family-friendly event invites participants of all age s to dive into the magical world of potion-making by crafting their custom slime “potions.” With Halloween-themed charms\, glittering mix-ins\, and a touch of whimsy\, attendees will unleash their creativity and take h ome a fun and unique keepsake. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nHands-On Potion Mak ing: Learn how to mix\, swirl\, and craft the perfect slime potion using s imple ingredients. Participants can customize their creations with colors\ , glitter\, charms\, and even scents.\nPotion Personalization: Everyone wi ll have the chance to name their potion and label their magical creation i n their own unique way.\nTake-Home Fun: Each participant will leave with t heir own bottled slime potion to show off or gift to friends. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T065441Z LOCATION:The Lost Library\, 282 Derby St\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United Sta tes URL:https://creativecollectivema.com/event/slime-potion-brewing-class-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Creative Collective X-SOURCE-URL:https://creativecollectivema.com/the-arts-search/listing/hist ory-alive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sea Witch Ball Workshop DTSTART:20260905T230000Z DTEND:20260906T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000620Z UID:10051074-1788634800-1788642000@www.salem.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join The Sea Wych Salem for a magical experience in Witch City as she presents the history & lore of the witch ball\, & guides you as yo u create your own using ocean elements\, herbs\, salts\, & more to welcome in joy\, banish negativity\, or simply for a pretty souvenir to display. Spend some time with us and bring home your own unique and uniquely crafte d souvenir. \nTix must be purchased in advance\nAges 13+\nContact to sched ule private parties up to 12 ppl\, or for families w/children under 13 LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000620Z LOCATION:The Sea Wych Salem\, 131-1 Essex Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, Un ited States URL:https://www.salem.org/event/sea-witch-ball-workshop-2/2026-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Destination Salem X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.salem.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Spirited Evening Connecting with the Other Side DTSTART:20260905T230000Z DTEND:20260906T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000621Z UID:10029790-1788634800-1788640200@www.hauntedhappenings.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join educator\, author\, and former Paranormal Salem owner Kim berly Peterson for an intimate 90-minute indoor workshop exploring the too ls\, history\, and lived experience behind paranormal investigation in Sal em. Blending real investigative methods with intuitive development and med iumship\, this hands-on experience includes intuitive exercises\, a guided spirit communication circle\, and the use of tools such as K2 meters and spirit boxes. Each guest receives a pendulum and a signed book. Part histo ry lesson\, part intuitive development\, part séance. Limited to 12 guest s. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000621Z LOCATION:Celestial Navigation Astrology & Wellness\, 254 Essex St Suite 20 4 Salem\, MA 01970\, Salem\, 01970\, United States URL:https://www.hauntedhappenings.org/event/a-spirited-evening-connecting- with-the-other-side-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Haunted Happenings X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hauntedhappenings.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Slime Potion Brewing Class DTSTART:20260906T140000Z DTEND:20260906T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000620Z UID:10057248-1788688800-1788696000@www.salem.org CATEGORIES:education,family,food DESCRIPTION:Get Ready for a Magical Experience at Our Slime Potion Brewing Class! \nWe’re calling all aspiring wizards\, witches\, and slime enthu siasts to join us at Burying Point Productions for an enchanting Slime Pot ion Brewing\, \nThis family-friendly event invites participants of all age s to dive into the magical world of potion-making by crafting their custom slime “potions.” With Halloween-themed charms\, glittering mix-ins\, and a touch of whimsy\, attendees will unleash their creativity and take h ome a fun and unique keepsake. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nHands-On Potion Mak ing: Learn how to mix\, swirl\, and craft the perfect slime potion using s imple ingredients. Participants can customize their creations with colors\ , glitter\, charms\, and even scents.\nPotion Personalization: Everyone wi ll have the chance to name their potion and label their magical creation i n their own unique way.\nTake-Home Fun: Each participant will leave with t heir own bottled slime potion to show off or gift to friends. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000620Z LOCATION:The Lost Library\, 282 Derby St\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United Sta tes URL:https://www.salem.org/event/slime-potion-brewing-class/2026-09-06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Destination Salem X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.salem.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hands-on History DTSTART:20260906T150000Z DTEND:20260906T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000623Z UID:24453-1788692400-1788706800@7gables.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Why just look at history when you can hold it in your hands?\n \nThis summer\, visit The House of the Seven Gables for a fun\, Hands-on H istory activity designed to spark curiosity and get those creative gears t urning. \n  \nWhen: Sundays\, July 5–September 6\nTime: Drop in anytime between 11:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M.\nDuration: A perfect 20–30 minute crea tive break.\nCost: Included FREE with your Mansion Tour or Grounds Pass! LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000623Z LOCATION:The House of the Seven Gables\, 115 Derby Street\, Salem\, MA\, 0 1970\, United States URL:https://7gables.org/event/hands-on-history-september-6-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The House of the Seven Gables X-SOURCE-URL:https://7gables.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sea Witch Ball Workshop DTSTART:20260906T220000Z DTEND:20260907T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000620Z UID:10051075-1788717600-1788724800@www.salem.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join The Sea Wych Salem for a magical experience in Witch City as she presents the history & lore of the witch ball\, & guides you as yo u create your own using ocean elements\, herbs\, salts\, & more to welcome in joy\, banish negativity\, or simply for a pretty souvenir to display. Spend some time with us and bring home your own unique and uniquely crafte d souvenir. \nTix must be purchased in advance\nAges 13+\nContact to sched ule private parties up to 12 ppl\, or for families w/children under 13 LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000620Z LOCATION:The Sea Wych Salem\, 131-1 Essex Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, Un ited States URL:https://www.salem.org/event/sea-witch-ball-workshop-2/2026-09-06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Destination Salem X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.salem.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hands-on History on Labor Day DTSTART:20260907T150000Z DTEND:20260907T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000620Z UID:10057803-1788778800-1788793200@www.salem.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:This summer\, visit The House of the Seven Gables for a fun\, Hands-on History activity designed to spark curiosity and get those creati ve gears turning. \nWhen: Monday\, September 7\nTime: Drop in anytime betw een 11:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M.\nDuration: A perfect 20–30 minute creative break.\nCost: Included FREE with your Mansion Tour or Grounds Pass! LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000620Z LOCATION:The House of the Seven Gables\, 115 Derby Street\, Salem\, MA\, 0 1970\, United States URL:https://www.salem.org/event/hands-on-history-on-labor-day/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Destination Salem X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.salem.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sea Witch Ball Workshop DTSTART:20260907T220000Z DTEND:20260908T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000620Z UID:10051076-1788804000-1788811200@www.salem.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join The Sea Wych Salem for a magical experience in Witch City as she presents the history & lore of the witch ball\, & guides you as yo u create your own using ocean elements\, herbs\, salts\, & more to welcome in joy\, banish negativity\, or simply for a pretty souvenir to display. Spend some time with us and bring home your own unique and uniquely crafte d souvenir. \nTix must be purchased in advance\nAges 13+\nContact to sched ule private parties up to 12 ppl\, or for families w/children under 13 LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000620Z LOCATION:The Sea Wych Salem\, 131-1 Essex Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, Un ited States URL:https://www.salem.org/event/sea-witch-ball-workshop-2/2026-09-07/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Destination Salem X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.salem.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Learn to Phone Bank - PACIFIC TIME DTSTART:20260907T220000Z DTEND:20260907T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000632Z UID:10016346-1788804000-1788807600@swingbluealliance.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Are you new to phone banking or new to our predictive dialers? We have small group training to help you with everything you need to star t. \nFrom a light refresher on how to use Scale to Win to an in-depth rev iew on how to talk to voters\, we have you covered. Once you know how to u se Scale to Win\, you can use it on any campaign\, including the ones we a re currently working on. So come on out\, get trained\, and let's win ever y race we can! \n\nPLEASE SIGN UP HERE FOR THE EVENT LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000632Z LOCATION:Online/Anywhere\, MA\, 02474 URL:https://swingbluealliance.org/eventscalendar/learn-to-phone-bank-pacif ic-time-6/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Swing Blue Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://swingbluealliance.org/calendar/salem-ma-good-trouble- continues-in-salem END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Learn to Phone Bank - PACIFIC TIME DTSTART:20260908T220000Z DTEND:20260908T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000632Z UID:10016373-1788890400-1788894000@swingbluealliance.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Are you new to phone banking or new to our predictive dialers? We have small group training to help you with everything you need to star t. \nFrom a light refresher on how to use Scale to Win to an in-depth rev iew on how to talk to voters\, we have you covered. Once you know how to u se Scale to Win\, you can use it on any campaign\, including the ones we a re currently working on. So come on out\, get trained\, and let's win ever y race we can! \n\nPLEASE SIGN UP HERE FOR THE EVENT LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000632Z LOCATION:Online/Anywhere\, MA\, 02474 URL:https://swingbluealliance.org/eventscalendar/learn-to-phone-bank-pacif ic-time-11/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Swing Blue Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://swingbluealliance.org/calendar/salem-ma-good-trouble- continues-in-salem END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SALEM\, MA - Peace Flag/Bunting Workshop: An Activity of Creative Resistance DTSTART:20260908T220000Z DTEND:20260909T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000632Z UID:10016265-1788890400-1788897600@swingbluealliance.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:WAVE YOUR FREAK FLAG!\nPeace Bunting Workshop \nA peace buntin g is a decorative string of small flags\, pennants\, or fabric pieces feat uring peace symbols\, messages of harmony\, or anti-war designs. \nOur Pea ce Bunting Project\, which began 2 months ago\, will continue into the Fal l. Come join us this evening as we use markers\, watercolor and other medi ums to decorate our buntings\, or small flags\, with our each individual n otion of peace. Peace means different things to different people\, come sh are your ideas! We will have samples for guidance and inspiration if neede d. No experience is necessary\, plus its easy\, and fun! \nReserve your spot today! \nText 978.210.6240\, or email salemscall@yahoo.com with any questions you might have. \nThis a local Indivisible event! \nA core princ iple behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. W e expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontati on with those who disagree with our values. \n\nPLEASE SIGN UP HERE FOR TH E EVENT LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000632Z LOCATION:Bit Bar Salem\, 278 Derby St\, Salem\, MA\, 01970 URL:https://swingbluealliance.org/eventscalendar/salem-ma-peace-flag-bunti ng-workshop-an-activity-of-creative-resistance-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Swing Blue Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://swingbluealliance.org/calendar/salem-ma-good-trouble- continues-in-salem END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Class 3: Free Virtual Nutrition Class - English DTSTART:20260908T223000Z DTEND:20260908T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000622Z UID:10021709-1788892200-1788895800@thesalempantry.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Class 3 – Reading Nutrition Labels \nLearn how to confidentl y read Nutrition Facts labels to compare products and make healthier choic es. \nRegister in advance to join: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/8aq-i4 PmQ6GTNN6Be2OnLw#/registration \nAfter registering\, you will receive a c onfirmation email containing information about joining the class. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000622Z URL:https://thesalempantry.org/event/class-3-free-virtual-nutrition-class- english-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Salem Pantry X-SOURCE-URL:https://thesalempantry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Postcards For Democracy Beginner Bootcamp DTSTART:20260910T000000Z DTEND:20260910T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000632Z UID:10016224-1788984000-1788987600@swingbluealliance.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Learn how to write the best get-out-the-vote (GOTV) postcards with Markers For Democracy. We’ll share everything you need to know to w rite for every postcard group! \nWhen you join our Postcards For Democrac y program\, you can help save democracy by encouraging voters to get to th e polls to vote for Democratic candidates in battleground areas\, notifyin g voters about special elections\, and educating voters on how to make a p lan to vote. We will help you get started and be a "Sharpie Warrior" in no time. \nAfter Bootcamp\, you can join our Wednesday evening postcarding regulars to write postcards and chat about politics\, policy\, and whateve r else is on our minds. \nPlease answer the registration questions accura tely and completely to facilitate admission to our Zoom meeting. \n\nPLEAS E SIGN UP HERE FOR THE EVENT LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000632Z LOCATION:Online/Anywhere\, MA\, 02474 URL:https://swingbluealliance.org/eventscalendar/postcards-for-democracy-b eginner-bootcamp-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Swing Blue Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://swingbluealliance.org/calendar/salem-ma-good-trouble- continues-in-salem END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Finding Joy in the Home Stretch: A Conversation with Elizabeth Chu r DTSTART:20260910T003000Z DTEND:20260910T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000632Z UID:10016384-1788985800-1788991200@swingbluealliance.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Do you find it hard to canvass for candidates whose positions don’t completely align with yours? Feel anxious about navigating voters ’ strong emotions—and maybe your own—in contentious midterm races? O r wonder how to keep showing up when people tell you they’re sitting thi s one out? You’re not alone. \nElizabeth Chur\, author of The Joy of Tal king Politics with Strangers\, has trained 5\,000 volunteers across the co untry to engage in meaningful conversations with voters. Through stories f rom the field\, interactive demonstrations\, and a conversation with Commo n Power’s Binh Truong\, she’ll share practical strategies for keeping your balance\, preventing burnout\, and protecting your energy when emotio ns run high. (We’ll also leave extra time for your questions.) \nWhether you’re knocking doors for imperfect candidates\, talking with grumpy vo ters\, or wrestling with your own very human limitations\, you’ll leave with practical tools to care for yourself while strengthening our democrac y when it needs you most. As we head into the final weeks of the campaign\ , learn how to reconnect with your purpose\, find meaning in the challenge s ahead\, and discover moments of joy. \nThe Joy of Talking Politics with Strangers -https://elizabethchur.com/ \n\nPLEASE SIGN UP HERE FOR THE EVEN T LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000632Z LOCATION:Online/Anywhere\, MA\, 02474 URL:https://swingbluealliance.org/eventscalendar/finding-joy-in-the-home-s tretch-a-conversation-with-elizabeth-chur/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Swing Blue Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://swingbluealliance.org/calendar/salem-ma-good-trouble- continues-in-salem END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:En Plein Air Sketch Classes with Sue Wheeler DTSTART:20260910T170000Z DTEND:20260910T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000622Z UID:10034294-1789045200-1789052400@northofboston.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:From stick figure doodlers to first-rate talents\, join us for a seaside\, En Plein Air sketch class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound in Magnolia. All skill levels are welcome! This two-hour session includes a 3 0-minute beginner sketch lesson. All you need to bring is a sketchbook\, p encils\, a ruler\, and an eraser. Please note: watercolors\, pastels\, oil s\, or acrylics are not permitted on the Museum grounds. \nAttendees who w ish to tour the Hammond Castle Museum after this class are entitled to a 2 0% discount on a self-guided tour. Tour tickets may be purchased in the Mu seum Shop before 2:30 pm on the day of this class. \nClass Schedule:\nThur sday Plein Air Sketch classes: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.\nMay:14\nJune: 11\nJul y 23: (6 – 8 pm)\nAugust: 6\nSeptember: 10\nOctober: 8 \nSaturday En Ple in Air Sketch classes: 9:30 am- 11:30 am.\nMay: 9\nJune: 20\nJuly:18\nAugu st: 1\nSeptember: 5\nOctober: 3 \nAll classes are $25 each. Museum Member savings apply.\nWeather-dependent\; classes may be canceled\, and reservat ions will be refunded if necessary. \nAbout Sue Wheeler:\nSue has a lifeti me of making art through various mediums from delectable pastries to abstr acts in pastels\, watercolor\, and acrylics. She enjoys using her creative flair in quilting and interior design as well. \nSue graduated from the U niversity of Denver with a Bachelor’s in business with a focus on hospit ality management and earned an associate’s degree from the Culinary Inst itute of America. Following her tenure as a pastry chef in New Hampshire\, Sue returned to school for a certificate in graphic design and put her ta lents to use as a designer in the book publishing and art publishing indus tries in Vermont. In early 2019\, Sue opened her own gallery and studio\, Arts Abound in Magnolia Village\, MA\, as an artistic haven for local arti sts. Through the gallery\, over 30 artists featured their creative works\, ranging from paintings\, hand-painted silk scarves\, silver jewelry\, and more. Sue also ran many workshops and classes featuring many of the artis ts. Often\, Sue would work late into the night\, painting in her Arts Abou nd studio. After closing the gallery in 2022\, Sue continued to offer the often sold-out painting classes\, taught by some of the Arts Abound artist s. \nSue has studied under numerous artists to learn watercolor\, acrylic painting\, cold wax & oil\, and collage. Her goals for the Hammond Castle Museum sketch classes are to engage those who are new to the world of art and reinvigorate those who haven’t picked up a blank canvas or sketch pa d in a long time. Sue’s philosophy on the creative process encourages yo u to be less concerned about the final product and instead to enjoy the jo urney of creativity and get lost in the moment. Once you find yourself in your work\, you may just be surprised! LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000622Z LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01 930\, United States URL:https://northofboston.org/event/en-plein-air-sketch-classes-with-sue-w heeler-9/ X-SOURCE-NAME:North of Boston X-SOURCE-URL:https://northofboston.org/listings/things-to-do-in-salem END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Coffee & Conversation: From Light to Byte the Historic Beverly Pho to Collection DTSTART:20260911T140000Z DTEND:20260911T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000638Z UID:10013937-1789120800-1789124400@historicbeverly.net CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Grab a cup of coffee provided by Beantrust and join us for a f ascinating behind-the-scenes look at one of Historic Beverly’s most valu able resources\, our extensive photograph collection. Spanning more than a century of Beverly’s history\, these images capture the people\, places \, businesses\, and everyday moments that have shaped our community. \nLea rn how historic photographs were created\, preserved\, and are now being t ransformed into digital resources for researchers and the public. From fra gile glass plate negatives and early prints to modern scanning technology and online access\, discover the journey “from light to byte” and the important work of preserving Beverly’s visual history for future generat ions. \nAlong the way\, enjoy a selection of remarkable images from the ar chives and hear the stories they tell about the city’s evolving landscap e and the people who called Beverly home. \nWhether you’re a history ent husiast\, genealogy researcher\, photography lover\, or simply curious abo ut Beverly’s past\, this engaging morning conversation offers a unique g limpse into the work of preserving history one photograph at a time. \nThi s program is generously sponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000638Z LOCATION:John Cabot House\, 117 Cabot Street\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, Unit ed States URL:https://historicbeverly.net/event/coffee-conversation-from-light-to-by te-the-historic-beverly-photo-collection/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Historic Beverly X-SOURCE-URL:https://historicbeverly.net/properties/the-john-cabot-house/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Spirited Evening Connecting with the Other Side DTSTART:20260911T230000Z DTEND:20260912T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000621Z UID:10029791-1789153200-1789158600@www.hauntedhappenings.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join educator\, author\, and former Paranormal Salem owner Kim berly Peterson for an intimate 90-minute indoor workshop exploring the too ls\, history\, and lived experience behind paranormal investigation in Sal em. Blending real investigative methods with intuitive development and med iumship\, this hands-on experience includes intuitive exercises\, a guided spirit communication circle\, and the use of tools such as K2 meters and spirit boxes. Each guest receives a pendulum and a signed book. Part histo ry lesson\, part intuitive development\, part séance. Limited to 12 guest s. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000621Z LOCATION:Celestial Navigation Astrology & Wellness\, 254 Essex St Suite 20 4 Salem\, MA 01970\, Salem\, 01970\, United States URL:https://www.hauntedhappenings.org/event/a-spirited-evening-connecting- with-the-other-side-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Haunted Happenings X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hauntedhappenings.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Studio Saturdays: Nature’s Abundance Collages DTSTART:20260912T143000Z DTEND:20260912T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000621Z UID:10029919-1789209000-1789214400@www.hauntedhappenings.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Celebrate nature’s abundance through mixed-media collage! To gether\, we’ll draw inspiration from patterns found in leaves\, seeds\, flowers and other treasures as we create mandala-inspired artwork that cel ebrates the beauty\, balance and interconnectedness of the natural world. \nStudio Saturdays is a series of adult art making classes designed to ins pire creativity and connection through multimedia arts exploration. Each c lass includes an arts activity that will inspire collaboration\, curiosity and creativity\, culminating in a completed individual artwork and commun al sharing. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000621Z LOCATION:Peabody Essex Museum\, 161 Essex Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, Un ited States URL:https://www.hauntedhappenings.org/event/studio-saturdays-natures-abund ance-collages/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Haunted Happenings X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hauntedhappenings.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pastel Workshop: The Nature of Color with Kimberly Jermain DTSTART:20260912T143000Z DTEND:20260912T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z UID:10005789-1789209000-1789216200@www.capeannmuseum.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\n10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nCar lson Education Center\, CAM Green\n13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA 0193 0\nCAM Members $35\, Non-Members $45.\nRegistration Required. \nDiscover t he power of color in the natural world during this two-hour outdoor worksh op led by artist and author Kimberly Collins Jermain. Set on the CAM Green \, this hands-on session introduces participants to working with pastel th rough an exercise from Jermain’s newly published book The Nature of Colo r\, which presents her innovative\, nature-based approach to understanding and using color in art. \nNote: Materials included. Class time is primar ily outdoors\; please dress appropriately for the weather.  \nKimberly Co llins Jermain is a landscape painter\, teacher\, and architectural color d esigner whose work uses the power of color to change how we experience the world. Since 1989\, Kimberly has collaborated with over 800 clients\, inc luding homeowners\, architects\, interior designers\, developers\, and com mercial property owners on color design projects.  \nImage Credit: Artwor k by Kimberly Collins Jermain. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z LOCATION:CAM Green\, 13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United S tates URL:https://www.capeannmuseum.org/event/pastel-workshop-the-nature-of-colo r-with-kimberly-jermain/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cape Ann Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.capeannmuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bat House Making at Ropes Mansion Garden DTSTART:20260912T180000Z DTEND:20260912T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000621Z UID:10029910-1789221600-1789228800@www.hauntedhappenings.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Give your local bats a safe place to roost by building your ow n bat house! Join bat biologist and educator Maria Armour for a hands-on w orkshop where you’ll construct a bat house while learning fascinating fa cts about bats in Massachusetts and around the world. No woodworking exper ience is required\, and all materials and instructions will be provided. T he registration fee includes everything you’ll need to build one single- chamber bat house\, which can provide summer shelter for a small colony of local bats. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000621Z LOCATION:Historic Salem\, Inc.\, 9 North Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, Uni ted States URL:https://www.hauntedhappenings.org/event/bat-house-making-at-ropes-mans ion-garden/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Haunted Happenings X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hauntedhappenings.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Spirited Evening Connecting with the Other Side DTSTART:20260912T230000Z DTEND:20260913T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000621Z UID:10029792-1789239600-1789245000@www.hauntedhappenings.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join educator\, author\, and former Paranormal Salem owner Kim berly Peterson for an intimate 90-minute indoor workshop exploring the too ls\, history\, and lived experience behind paranormal investigation in Sal em. Blending real investigative methods with intuitive development and med iumship\, this hands-on experience includes intuitive exercises\, a guided spirit communication circle\, and the use of tools such as K2 meters and spirit boxes. Each guest receives a pendulum and a signed book. Part histo ry lesson\, part intuitive development\, part séance. Limited to 12 guest s. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000621Z LOCATION:Celestial Navigation Astrology & Wellness\, 254 Essex St Suite 20 4 Salem\, MA 01970\, Salem\, 01970\, United States URL:https://www.hauntedhappenings.org/event/a-spirited-evening-connecting- with-the-other-side-4/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Haunted Happenings X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hauntedhappenings.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mini-print Workshop DTSTART:20260913T140000Z DTEND:20260913T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000626Z UID:13764-1789293600-1789308000@artcomplex.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Make a tiny wood relief print inspired by Ana Inciardi's colle ctible prints — any subject\, all levels welcome!\n\n\nInspired by the t iny\, collectible prints of Ana Inciardi — available in ACM’s very own vending machine — this hands-on workshop invites you to carve and print your own miniature relief print on wood. You’ll use the natural grain o f the wood as a guide\, letting its lines\, knots\, and rings spark origin al imagery of any subject. Instructor Audra Furgal\, artist and ACM Museum Assistant\, brings printmaking experience and an approachable\, encouragi ng teaching style. All levels welcome. All materials provided. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000626Z LOCATION:Art Complex Museum\, 189 Alden Street\, Duxbury\, MA 02332\, Duxb ury\, MA\, 02332\, US URL:https://artcomplex.org/event/mini-print-workshop/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Art Complex Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://artcomplex.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Learn to Phone Bank - PACIFIC TIME DTSTART:20260914T220000Z DTEND:20260914T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000632Z UID:10016347-1789408800-1789412400@swingbluealliance.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Are you new to phone banking or new to our predictive dialers? We have small group training to help you with everything you need to star t. \nFrom a light refresher on how to use Scale to Win to an in-depth rev iew on how to talk to voters\, we have you covered. Once you know how to u se Scale to Win\, you can use it on any campaign\, including the ones we a re currently working on. So come on out\, get trained\, and let's win ever y race we can! \n\nPLEASE SIGN UP HERE FOR THE EVENT LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000632Z LOCATION:Online/Anywhere\, MA\, 02474 URL:https://swingbluealliance.org/eventscalendar/learn-to-phone-bank-pacif ic-time-7/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Swing Blue Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://swingbluealliance.org/calendar/salem-ma-good-trouble- continues-in-salem END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Learn to Phone Bank - PACIFIC TIME DTSTART:20260915T220000Z DTEND:20260915T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000632Z UID:10016374-1789495200-1789498800@swingbluealliance.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Are you new to phone banking or new to our predictive dialers? We have small group training to help you with everything you need to star t. \nFrom a light refresher on how to use Scale to Win to an in-depth rev iew on how to talk to voters\, we have you covered. Once you know how to u se Scale to Win\, you can use it on any campaign\, including the ones we a re currently working on. So come on out\, get trained\, and let's win ever y race we can! \n\nPLEASE SIGN UP HERE FOR THE EVENT LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000632Z LOCATION:Online/Anywhere\, MA\, 02474 URL:https://swingbluealliance.org/eventscalendar/learn-to-phone-bank-pacif ic-time-13/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Swing Blue Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://swingbluealliance.org/calendar/salem-ma-good-trouble- continues-in-salem END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SALEM\, MA - Peace Flag Workshop: Wave Your Freak Flag! DTSTART:20260915T220000Z DTEND:20260916T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000632Z UID:10016293-1789495200-1789504200@swingbluealliance.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:A peace flag\, or bunting is a decorative string of small flag s\, pennants\, or fabric pieces featuring peace symbols\, messages of harm ony\, or anti-war designs.\n Our Peace Bunting Project\, which began 2 m onths ago\, will continue into the Fall. The microphone carried that too c reate something unique and creative! No experiences necessary\, and we wil l supply magic markers watercolors etc. You're welcome to bring anything t hat you like. Each part of the flag or bunting will be approximately 9 by 10 in. In this time of great division\, think about what peace means to yo u. Can mean something different for all of us\, yet\, we\, as human beings \, find a commonality in our ideals of peace. What would you draw? We're n ot looking for great artist here\, just anyone who wants to contribute. Yo u can even make one to take home with you. \nThis is a no cost Workshop. D onations accepted but absolutely not mandatory. \nWe will be reaching out to area community groups to see if there is interest in adding to the bun ting. If you know of any groups that may be interested in participating\, please contact us by text to 978.210.6240\, email to salemscall@yahoo.com. eventually\, we will be looking for amateur seamstresses to sew the bunti ng onto another piece of fabric. Let us know if this is of Interest. All c ontributions of talent labor and time are greatly appreciated. Join us in this act of creative resistance\, as we come together as community \nThis a local Indivisible event! \nA core principle behind all Indivisible event s is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with o ur values. \n\nPLEASE SIGN UP HERE FOR THE EVENT LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000632Z LOCATION:Bit Bar Salem\, 278 Derby St\, Salem\, MA\, 01970 URL:https://swingbluealliance.org/eventscalendar/salem-ma-peace-flag-works hop-wave-your-freak-flag-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Swing Blue Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://swingbluealliance.org/calendar/salem-ma-good-trouble- continues-in-salem END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Clase 3: Mensuales de Nutrición Gratuitas y en Español DTSTART:20260915T223000Z DTEND:20260915T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000622Z UID:10021706-1789497000-1789500600@thesalempantry.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Clase 3- Cómo leer las etiquetas nutricionales: Tomar decisio nes informadas \nAprenda a leer con confianza las etiquetas de informació n nutricional para comparar productos y tomar decisiones más saludables.\ nRegístrate con anticipación para participar: https://zoom.us/meeting/re gister/tsqQ2BDLSCGHYFw74z42NA#/registration\nTras registrarte\, recibirá s un correo electrónico de confirmación con información sobre cómo uni rte a la reunión. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000622Z URL:https://thesalempantry.org/event/clases-mensuales-de-nutricion-gratuit as-y-en-espanol-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Salem Pantry X-SOURCE-URL:https://thesalempantry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Canvass Curious: A Relaxed Guide to Talking with Voters DTSTART:20260916T003000Z DTEND:20260916T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000632Z UID:10016381-1789504200-1789506000@swingbluealliance.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:20 minutes. 3 magic phrases. Real connections.\nKnocking on st rangers’ doors to talk politics might sound about as enjoyable as doing your taxes—but canvassing is the most powerful tool we have for winning elections. It can also be surprisingly satisfying and even fun! \nElizabet h Chur (author of The Joy of Talking Politics with Strangers) and Carol Bl aney share real-life stories\, demonstrate voter conversations\, and show how empathy and a few simple phrases can create genuine connections. \nJoi n us for a 20-minute glimpse of what can happen when we step outside our c omfort zones\, knock on a door\, and listen—and how thousands of these c onversations across the country can help win close races\, reshape Congres s\, and save our democracy. \nZoom Link provided when you sign up for the event. \n\nPLEASE SIGN UP HERE FOR THE EVENT LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000632Z LOCATION:Online/Anywhere\, MA\, 02474 URL:https://swingbluealliance.org/eventscalendar/canvass-curious-a-relaxed -guide-to-talking-with-voters/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Swing Blue Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://swingbluealliance.org/calendar/salem-ma-good-trouble- continues-in-salem END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Only 1 in 6 People Are Ready for AI. Here's How to Change That. DTSTART:20260916T150000Z DTEND:20260916T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000636Z UID:202143-1789556400-1789560000@www.mtlc.co CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Your organization bought the licenses. Ran the training. Sent the announcement. And your people are still using AI the way they used the last platform you rolled out — cautiously\, occasionally\, and not for anything that matters. \nForrester’s AIQ research found that just 16% o f workers\, that’s only 1-in-6\, reached a High AI quotient in 2025\, wh ile 68% of organizations had generative AI running in production. The gap between what’s deployed and what’s actually being used well is not a t echnology problem. It’s a human problem and a change problem. \nMark Ma gnacca\, President & Co-Founder of Allego\, is joined by guest speaker\, J . P. Gownder\, VP & Principal Analyst at Forrester\, to unpack Forrester ’s latest AI readiness research and what separates organizations experim enting with AI from the ones turning it into an advantage. \nYou’ll lea rn how to: \n\nBenchmark where your people actually stand\, not where you assume they do. \nStrengthen confidence and motivation\, not just skills\ , because that’s where AI readiness can stall. \nBuild the habit of ques tioning AI output\, so AI creates value instead of rework. \nReinforce ado ption in the flow of work rather than announcing it once and hoping. \n\nR egister and get your free individual Forrester AIQ assessment\, the same b enchmark Forrester uses to compare what leaders think their people can do against what employees actually report\, to see where you stand personally . The AI advantage won’t go to the companies that adopt AI fastest. It w ill go to the ones that are ready to make it work. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000636Z LOCATION:virtual URL:https://www.mtlc.co/all-event/only-1-in-6-people-are-ready-for-ai-here s-how-to-change-that/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mass Tech Leadership Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mtlc.co/all-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Canvassing 101 DTSTART:20260916T210000Z DTEND:20260916T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000632Z UID:10016139-1789578000-1789581600@swingbluealliance.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Are you new to canvassing? Don't know what to expect? Well thi s training is for you! We will cover canvassing basics including the scrip t\, the MiniVAN app\, terminology and canvassing tips. \nCanvassing's the most effective thing we can do "in the field" to introduce candidates\, p ersuade voters and increase turnout. Give it a try for Democracy! You'll n ot only make a difference\, but you'll be surprised at how rewarding it ca n be. \n\nPLEASE SIGN UP HERE FOR THE EVENT LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000632Z LOCATION:Online/Anywhere\, MA\, 02474 URL:https://swingbluealliance.org/eventscalendar/canvassing-101-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Swing Blue Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://swingbluealliance.org/calendar/salem-ma-good-trouble- continues-in-salem END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Avery\, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea Symposium- Keynote Lecture DTSTART:20260917T213000Z DTEND:20260918T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z UID:10005787-1789666200-1789677000@www.capeannmuseum.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Due to popular demand the keynote lecture on Thursday\, Septem ber 17th has been moved to the Kyrouz Auditorium at Gloucester City Hall. The full day on Friday\, September 18th remains sold out.  \nThursday\, S eptember 17\, 5:30 p.m.\nKyrouz Auditorium\nGloucester City Hall\n9 Dale A venue\, Gloucester\, MA 01930\nCAM Members $5\, Non-Members $30\, Students with ID $5\nRegistration Required \nAvery\, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea  – Keynote Speaker\nCrosscurrents\, Riptides\, and Eddies: Thinking abo ut Influence at the Seashore\nby Harry Cooper \nOver the course of several summers spent together in Gloucester and environs\, Mark Rothko and Adolp h Gottlieb emerged from the shadow of their great friend and mentor\, Milt on Avery\, to come into their own. This lecture explores the exhibition th rough the lens of influence\, considering exchanges not only between our t hree protagonists but also with other figures haunting the beach\, from So phocles and T. S. Eliot to Matisse and more. \nClick to read Symposium Spe aker Biographies. \nImage Credit: Milton Avery\, Harbor at Night\, 1932. Oil on canvas. The Phillips Collection\, Washington\, DC. Acquired 1942\, 0038. © 2026 The Milton Avery Trust/Artists Rights Society (ARS)\, New Yo rk. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z LOCATION:Gloucester City Hall\, 9 Dale Ave\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, Uni ted States URL:https://www.capeannmuseum.org/event/avery-gottlieb-rothko-by-the-sea-s ymposium-keynote-lecture/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cape Ann Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.capeannmuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Livestream: Avery\, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea – Full Day Sym posium DTSTART:20260917T213000Z DTEND:20260918T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z UID:10005785-1789666200-1789747200@www.capeannmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Join us online for Cape Ann Museum’s Avery\, Gottlieb & Roth ko: By the Sea Symposium spanning two days. \nThe in-person program is no w oversubscribed due to tremendous community interest. To accommodate addi tional guests\, we are pleased to offer a livestream option. This event is online only and does not provide an in-person ticket.  \nLivestream Tick eting Options\nCAM Members $20\, Non-Members $30\nRegistration Required \n After registering\, you will receive an email with a livestream link for e ach day of the symposium\, along with viewing information and tips. \nThur sday\, September 17\, 5:30 p.m.\nFriday\, September 18\, 10:00 a.m. – 4: 00 p.m. \nLivestream tickets include access to both days. Tickets for indi vidual days are not available. \n─────── \nOpening Day\nThur sday\, September 17\, 2026\n5:30 p.m. \nAvery\, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea – Keynote Lecture\nCrosscurrents\, Riptides\, and Eddies: Thinking a bout Influence at the Seashore\nby Harry Cooper \nOver the course of sever al summers spent together in Gloucester and environs\, Mark Rothko and Ado lph Gottlieb emerged from the shadow of their great friend and mentor\, Mi lton Avery\, to come into their own. This lecture explores the exhibition through the lens of influence\, considering exchanges not only between our three protagonists but also with other figures haunting the beach\, from Sophocles and T. S. Eliot to Matisse and more. \n─────── \nF ull Day\nFriday\, September 18\, 2026\n10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nThere wil l be breaks between programs\, including a one-hour lunch break.\n \nMorni ng Program\nAtmospheric Geography and Abstraction at Sea\nby James Lawrenc e \nThe process of detaching abstract forms from their origins in the phys ical world is seldom as straightforward as commentary and theory might lea d us to believe. Adolph Gottlieb’s mature style embodies several tactics that gained traction during the 1930s\, some of which exploited the disti nctive traits of coastal and maritime phenomena. This examination of his t echnique considers what happens to abstraction when it leaves dry land\, h ow Gottlieb harnessed its currents\, and how we might assess the results w ithin the development of western painting. \nMilton Avery: A Life of Exper imentation\nby Edith Devaney \nThis lecture brings together and examines A very’s autodidactic nature\, interrogating how this\, along with his lif elong experimentation in composition\, form\, and technique ensured that h e not only sustained the position of being a painter of great interest dur ing his career and to this day\, but that it was these very qualities whic h proved to be so compelling to artists who have followed in his wake. \n ─────── \nAfternoon Program\nMark Rothko — From Cape Ann t o Provincetown: The Arc of a Career\nby Dr. Christopher Rothko & Dr. Kate Rothko Prizel \nAn examination of Rothko’s development and output\, look ing at the importance of place\, colleagues\, and subject throughout his c areer. For an artist who reluctantly left the studio\, we will find great works inspired by travel\, companionship\, and time away. \nPanel discussi on\nwith Eliza Rathbone\, Oliver Barker\, Dr. Kate Rothko Prizel\, Dr. Chr istopher Rothko\, Sanford Hirsch\, and Sean Cavanaugh \n\nClick to read Sy mposium Speaker Biographies. \nImage Credit: Milton Avery\, Harbor at Nig ht\, 1932. Oil on canvas. The Phillips Collection\, Washington\, DC. Acqui red 1942\, 0038. © 2026 The Milton Avery Trust/Artists Rights Society (AR S)\, New York. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z LOCATION:Online URL:https://www.capeannmuseum.org/event/livestream-avery-gottlieb-rothko-b y-the-sea-full-day-symposium/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cape Ann Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.capeannmuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:“Hannah in Context: What Really Happened\, and Why Did it Matter ?” Lecture DTSTART:20260917T223000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000621Z UID:10029955-1789669800-1789675200@www.hauntedhappenings.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Captain Michael Rutstein recounts the events leading to the ba ttle between schooner Hannah and HMS Nautilus\, Oct. 1775. \n\n\n\n\nJoin Captain Michael Rutstein as he covers the events leading up to the famous battle between the armed American schooner Hannah and HMS Nautilus in October 1775. He will walk us step by step through the engagement and wrap up with the repercussions of this event and its impact on the course of t he Revolution here on the North Shore. \nMichael Rutstein: After drafting and then reluctantly abandoning a business plan to create a replica of H annah\, Rutstein commissioned local boatbuilder Harold Burnham to build a representation of the 1812 Salem privateer FAME in 2003. For 23 seasons\, FAME sailed out of Pickering Wharf in Salem to critical and popular acclai m. In April 2026\, FAME was sold to the Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships in Bos ton. \n\n\nWhile admission is free space is limited\; registration is stro ngly encouraged. \nThis program is part of the Conflict & Community: Sale m\, Essex County\, and the American Revolution lecture series. This serie s is a partnership between Essex Heritage and Salem Maritime National Hist orical Park and highlights the unique role of Essex County communities dur ing the American Revolution. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000621Z LOCATION:Salem Armory Visitor Center\, 2 New Liberty Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States URL:https://www.hauntedhappenings.org/event/american-admiralty-law-in-sale m-and-boston-1800-1840-and-its-legacy-lecture/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Haunted Happenings X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hauntedhappenings.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:"Hannah in Context: What Really Happened\, and Why Did it Matter?" Lecture DTSTART:20260917T223000Z DTEND:20260917T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000621Z UID:10021047-1789669800-1789673400@www.salem400.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Captain Michael Rutstein recounts the events leading to the ba ttle between schooner Hannah and HMS Nautilus\, Oct. 1775. \nJoin Captain Michael Rutstein as he covers the events leading up to the famous battle b etween the armed American schooner Hannah and HMS Nautilus in October 1775 . He will walk us step by step through the engagement and wrap up with the repercussions of this event and its impact on the course of the Revolutio n here on the North Shore. \nMichael Rutstein: After drafting and then rel uctantly abandoning a business plan to create a replica of Hannah\, Rutste in commissioned local boatbuilder Harold Burnham to build a representation of the 1812 Salem privateer FAME in 2003. For 23 seasons\, FAME sailed ou t of Pickering Wharf in Salem to critical and popular acclaim. In April 20 26\, FAME was sold to the Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships in Boston. \nRegiste r here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000621Z LOCATION:National Park Service Salem Armory Visitor Center\, 2 New Liberty Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/hannah-in-context-what-really-happened- and-why-did-it-matter-lecture/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem 400 X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.salem400.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hannah in Context: What really happened\, and why did it matter? DTSTART:20260917T223000Z DTEND:20260917T234500Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000627Z UID:11037-1789669800-1789674300@essexheritage.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join Captain Michael Rutstein as he covers the events leading up to the famous battle between the armed American schooner Hannah and HMS Nautilus in October 1775. He will walk us step by step through the engage ment and wrap up with the repercussions of this event and its impact on th e course of the Revolution here on the North Shore. \nMichael Rutstein: A fter drafting and then reluctantly abandoning a business plan to create a replica of Hannah\, Rutstein commissioned local boatbuilder Harold Burnham to build a representation of the 1812 Salem privateer FAME in 2003. For 2 3 seasons\, FAME sailed out of Pickering Wharf in Salem to critical and po pular acclaim. In April 2026\, FAME was sold to the Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships in Boston. \n\n\n\nWhile admission is free\, space is limited\; regi stration is strongly encouraged. \nCLICK HERE to Register \n  \nThis prog ram is part of the Conflict & Community: Salem\, Essex County\, and the A merican Revolution lecture series. This series is a partnership between E ssex Heritage and Salem Maritime National Historical Park and highlights t he unique role of Essex County communities during the American Revolution.  CLICK HERE or more information about Conflict & Community programs. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000627Z LOCATION:Salem Armory Visitor Center\, 2 New Liberty Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States URL:https://essexheritage.org/event/hannah-in-context-what-really-happened -and-why-did-it-matter/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Essex National Heritage Area X-SOURCE-URL:https://essexheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:You Had Me at ‘Hello’ DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T001500Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000632Z UID:10016383-1789671600-1789676100@swingbluealliance.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Connecting with Voters in the First Minute\nVolunteer Blue inv ites you to a special workshop with Elizabeth Chur\, author of The Joy of Talking Politics with Strangers. \nEver freeze up after “Hi\, I’m call ing about the election…”? Nervously speed through your script at the d oor like you’re auctioning livestock?\nGood news: We’ll teach you simp le techniques that will ease those first-minute jitters and launch meaning ful conversations with voters. In this lively\, interactive 75-minute work shop (it flies by—we promise)\, you’ll learn how to kick off conversat ions with confidence\, warmth\, and maybe even a little humor. Whether you ’re phone banking\, canvassing\, or making small talk in the cereal aisl e\, we’ll help you turn awkward openers into engaging dialogue. \nYou’ ll walk away with practical tools\, fresh energy\, and a stronger sense th at you’re not doing this alone—because building skills is great\, but building community is even better. \nVolunteer Blue connects volunteers wi th 40+ grassroots organizations working to flip Congress in 2026. Our coac hes will match you with the right action for your interests\, skills\, and schedule. \n\nPLEASE SIGN UP HERE FOR THE EVENT LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000632Z LOCATION:Online/Anywhere\, MA\, 02474 URL:https://swingbluealliance.org/eventscalendar/you-had-me-at-hello/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Swing Blue Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://swingbluealliance.org/calendar/salem-ma-good-trouble- continues-in-salem END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Botanical Dyeing Workshop DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000621Z UID:10021052-1789815600-1789822800@www.salem400.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:A Traditional practice that has endured through the centuries\ , plan dyeing is a fun and creative way to add color to your life! Join lo cal herbalist Sheilagh Cruickshank at the Mack Park Farm and learn how to formulate vibrant\, natural pigments and create your own hand-dyed scarves . Space is limited\, so registration is required. \nRegister by emailing K erry at kmurphy@salem.com. \nPlease wear clothes that you don’t mind get ting stained — we will be working with plant dyes! LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000621Z LOCATION:Mack Park Farm\, 31 Grove Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United St ates URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/botanical-dyeing-workshop/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem 400 X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.salem400.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fairy House Workshop DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000626Z UID:13767-1789822800-1789830000@artcomplex.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join local artist Sally Dean as she guides participants throug h the art of building a fairy house.\n\n\nImagine a home fit for a fairy — tucked under a mushroom\, nestled in a hollow log\, or perched at the base of a garden tree. In this hands-on drop-in workshop\, families and cu rious makers of all ages build their own miniature fairy houses using natu ral and found materials: twigs\, bark\, moss\, acorns\, pebbles\, shells\, and more. \nJoin local artist and former ACM Education Coordinator Sally Dean as she guides participants through the art of small-scale nature buil ding. Sally brings a playful\, intuitive approach to art-making that welco mes beginners and experienced crafters alike — no experience necessary\, just a sense of wonder and a love of making things by hand. \nCreate you r fairy house for the museum’s fairies on site\, where they’ll remain through Halloween before the fairies move on for the season\, or create on e to take home. \nRecommended for families with children ages 4 and up. A ll materials provided. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000626Z LOCATION:Art Complex Museum\, 189 Alden Street\, Duxbury\, MA 02332\, Duxb ury\, MA\, 02332\, US URL:https://artcomplex.org/event/fairy-house-workshop/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Art Complex Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://artcomplex.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SALEM\, MA - Creative Resistance: Introduction to Protest Jewelry DTSTART:20260920T190000Z DTEND:20260920T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000632Z UID:10016266-1789916400-1789925400@swingbluealliance.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Come learn the basics of beading protest jewelry with an area bead \nartist! No experience is necessary as we navigate the use of gemst ones\, learning about tools and resources along the way. This is a simple\ , Workshop\, meant for beginners. \nA more advanced technique will be demo nstrated for parties interested in continuing to develop new skills\, and have some fun! Come join us. Feel free to contact us by text to 978.210.62 40\, email to salemscall@yahoo.com\, with any questions you might have. \n This a local Indivisible event! \nA core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree w ith our values. \n\nPLEASE SIGN UP HERE FOR THE EVENT LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000632Z LOCATION:Bit Bar Salem\, 278 Derby St\, Salem\, MA\, 01970 URL:https://swingbluealliance.org/eventscalendar/salem-ma-creative-resista nce-introduction-to-protest-jewelry-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Swing Blue Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://swingbluealliance.org/calendar/salem-ma-good-trouble- continues-in-salem END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Learn to Phone Bank - PACIFIC TIME DTSTART:20260921T220000Z DTEND:20260921T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000632Z UID:10016348-1790013600-1790017200@swingbluealliance.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Are you new to phone banking or new to our predictive dialers? We have small group training to help you with everything you need to star t. \nFrom a light refresher on how to use Scale to Win to an in-depth rev iew on how to talk to voters\, we have you covered. Once you know how to u se Scale to Win\, you can use it on any campaign\, including the ones we a re currently working on. So come on out\, get trained\, and let's win ever y race we can! \n\nPLEASE SIGN UP HERE FOR THE EVENT LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000632Z LOCATION:Online/Anywhere\, MA\, 02474 URL:https://swingbluealliance.org/eventscalendar/learn-to-phone-bank-pacif ic-time-8/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Swing Blue Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://swingbluealliance.org/calendar/salem-ma-good-trouble- continues-in-salem END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Learn to Phone Bank - PACIFIC TIME DTSTART:20260922T220000Z DTEND:20260922T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000632Z UID:10016375-1790100000-1790103600@swingbluealliance.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Are you new to phone banking or new to our predictive dialers? We have small group training to help you with everything you need to star t. \nFrom a light refresher on how to use Scale to Win to an in-depth rev iew on how to talk to voters\, we have you covered. Once you know how to u se Scale to Win\, you can use it on any campaign\, including the ones we a re currently working on. So come on out\, get trained\, and let's win ever y race we can! \n\nPLEASE SIGN UP HERE FOR THE EVENT LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000632Z LOCATION:Online/Anywhere\, MA\, 02474 URL:https://swingbluealliance.org/eventscalendar/learn-to-phone-bank-pacif ic-time-14/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Swing Blue Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://swingbluealliance.org/calendar/salem-ma-good-trouble- continues-in-salem END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NEACAC College Fair Field Trip (11th Grade) DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924 DTSTAMP:20260905T000634Z UID:12962-1790121600-1790207999@spssalemhs.salemk12.org CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000634Z URL:https://spssalemhs.salemk12.org/event/neacac-college-fair-field-trip-1 1th-grade/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem High School X-SOURCE-URL:https://spssalemhs.salemk12.org/programs-and-culture/athletic s END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:"American Admiralty Law in Salem and Boston\, 1800–1840\, and It s Legacy" Lecture DTSTART:20260923T223000Z DTEND:20260923T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000621Z UID:10021046-1790188200-1790191800@www.salem400.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Judge William G. Young explores how Salem and Boston maritime conflicts (1800–1840) shaped early American admiralty law post Revolutio n. \nLearn about the establishment of American Admiralty Law in Salem and Boston following the American Revolution\, tracing how early 19th-century maritime conflicts in these port cities shaped the development of American jurisprudence. The lecture will examine how disputes over cargo\, salvage \, and prize cases during the period tested and refined the young nation ’s legal system. Judge Young will also discuss the pivotal role played b y Judge John Davis in establishing practical precedents for handling these cases — precedents that would go on to influence the broader framework of American admiralty law. \nAbout the Speaker: \nThe Honorable William G. Young has served as a Judge of the United States District Court for the D istrict of Massachusetts since 1985\, following eight years on the Massach usetts Superior Court. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law Schoo l\, he served as a U.S. Army officer before beginning his legal career as law clerk to Chief Justice Raymond S. Wilkins of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. He later practiced law with Bingham\, Dana & Gould and se rved as Special Assistant Attorney General and Chief Counsel to Governor F rancis W. Sargent. An acclaimed teacher of evidence and trial advocacy\, J udge Young has taught at Harvard\, Boston College\, and Boston University. He is also a prolific legal scholar and the author of several influential works on evidence\, trial practice\, and federal jurisprudence. \nRegiste r here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000621Z LOCATION:National Park Service Salem Armory Visitor Center\, 2 New Liberty Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/american-admiralty-law-in-salem-and-bos ton-1800-1840-and-its-legacy-lecture/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem 400 X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.salem400.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:American Admiralty Law in Salem and Boston\, 1800–1840\, and Its Legacy DTSTART:20260923T223000Z DTEND:20260923T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000627Z UID:11433-1790188200-1790191800@essexheritage.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Judge William G. Young explores how Salem and Boston maritime conflicts (1800–1840) shaped early American admiralty law post Revolutio n. \nLearn about the establishment of American Admiralty Law in Salem and Boston following the American Revolution\, tracing how early 19th-century maritime conflicts in these port cities shaped the development of American jurisprudence. The lecture will examine how disputes over cargo\, salvage \, and prize cases during the period tested and refined the young nation ’s legal system. Judge Young will also discuss the pivotal role played b y Judge John Davis in establishing practical precedents for handling these cases — precedents that would go on to influence the broader framework of American admiralty law. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker: \nThe Honorable Wi lliam G. Young has served as a Judge of the United States District Court f or the District of Massachusetts since 1985\, following eight years on the Massachusetts Superior Court. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard L aw School\, he served as a U.S. Army officer before beginning his legal ca reer as law clerk to Chief Justice Raymond S. Wilkins of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. He later practiced law with Bingham\, Dana & Goul d and served as Special Assistant Attorney General and Chief Counsel to Go vernor Francis W. Sargent. An acclaimed teacher of evidence and trial advo cacy\, Judge Young has taught at Harvard\, Boston College\, and Boston Uni versity. He is also a prolific legal scholar and the author of several inf luential works on evidence\, trial practice\, and federal jurisprudence. \ nWhile admission is free space is limited\; registration is strongly encou raged. \n \nThis program is part of the Conflict & Community: Salem\, Esse x County\, and the American Revolution lecture series. This series is a pa rtnership between Essex Heritage and Salem Maritime National Historical Pa rk and highlights the unique role of Essex County communities during the A merican Revolution. CLICK HERE or more information about Conflict & Commun ity programs. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000627Z LOCATION:Salem Armory Visitor Center\, 2 New Liberty Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States URL:https://essexheritage.org/event/american-admiralty-law-in-salem-and-bo ston-1800-1840-and-its-legacy/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Essex National Heritage Area X-SOURCE-URL:https://essexheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AI and Software Engineering DTSTART:20260924T170000Z DTEND:20260924T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000636Z UID:200217-1790254800-1790271000@www.mtlc.co CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:AI is transforming how software is designed\, built\, and deli vered. Yet many organizations are still navigating how to move from experi mentation to effective\, scalable implementation. This half-day virtual co nference is designed to help engineering leaders\, architects\, product ma nagers\, and technical professionals understand what it really takes to ad opt AI across the software development lifecycle. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\ nAI strategy and organizational readiness:How to align AI initiatives with business goals\, governance practices\, and measurable value.\nAdopting A I-first Software Development: What are the essential leadership practices \, cultural shifts\, and engineering foundations required to successfully transition to AI-first software development and achieve significant produc tivity gains\nPatterns for utilizing AI in Software Development: Practica l approaches to utilizing AI in Software Engineering including Spec Driven Development.\nFrameworks for turning AI ideas into reality: How to creat e a structured\, repeatable pipeline that moves innovation from inspiratio n to measurable outcomes.\n\nThis event is ideal for engineering managers\ , technical leads\, solution architects\, DevOps leaders\, product owners\ , and anyone navigating AI’s rapid evolution in complex business environ ments. \nMTLC Members get free tickets. Contact Chris@mtlc.co for you free code. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000636Z LOCATION:virtual URL:https://www.mtlc.co/all-event/ai-and-software-engineering/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Mass Tech Leadership Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mtlc.co/all-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:These Truths Discussion Series: Part 3— “The State” DTSTART:20260924T230000Z DTEND:20260925T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z UID:10001273-1790276400-1790280000@salemathenaeum.net CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:Commemorate our 250th anniversary by exploring the founding p rinciples\nof the United States…and how we live up to them \nThis four-p art discussion series will revolve around the book These Truths: A History of the U.S. Constitution by Jill Lepore. Each session will be on a differ ent theme (The Idea\, The People\, The State\, The Machine) linked to read ings from sections of the book. Sessions will be facilitated by Dr. Andrew Darien\, Associate Dean for the College of Arts & Sciences at Salem State University. \nThe Athenaeum also has compiled a list of additional recomm ended readings on American history and ideals to supplement the discussion . These books are tagged in the Athenaeum’s Library Thing catalog under the heading “Citizen Bookshelf\,” which can be accessed here. Some o f these are displayed in the reading room in the area marked with a Citize n Bookshelf sign. Send us your suggestions for the list. \nHas America li ved up to its founding “truths”? Let’s read and find out together! \ n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart 3 — The State (1866–1945) \nSeptember 24 at 7:00 p.m. \nChapters 9–12: \n\nOf Citizens\, Persons\, and People (pp . 311–360)\nEfficiency and the Masses (pp. 361–420)\nA Constitution of the Air (pp. 421–471)\nThe Brutality of Modernity (pp. 472–520)\n\nHe re the book looks at how government expanded in response to industrializat ion\, immigration\, inequality\, and crisis. Through the Progressive Era\, the Great Depression\, and World Wars\, Lepore shows how government struc tures and civic expectations shifted\, helping citizens think about the ro le of public institutions in everyday life. \nAttend any or all sessions!\ nApril 23\, June 11\, September 24\, and December 3\nAll discussion sessio ns start at 7:00 p.m. \nDownload These Truths_Reading List\nAndrew Darien  is Associate Dean for the College of Arts & Sciences at Salem State Univ ersity\, where he has taught as a history professor since 2004.  He speci alizes in modern United States history and oral history.  He is the autho r of Becoming New York’s Finest: Race\, Gender and the Integration of the NYPD\, 1935-1980\, and Building the Sacred and the Progressive: A His tory of Temple Sinai in Brookline.  He has been the project director for  Student\, Citizen\, and Soldier\, which has recorded and shared dozens o f interviews with college veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. H e most recently completed an oral history project to document the queer hi story of Lynn through a series of gay and lesbian bars going back to the e arly 20th century.  The American Association of State and Local History a warded Darien and United Lynn Pride the Corey Award for the best grassroot s public history project in 2025. \n\nFree to all. Registration recommende d.\n\nSign up\nTicket Policies\nTickets are refundable if canceled up to 2 4 hours before the event. \nBy attending an event at the Salem Athenaeum\, you may be photographed or recorded. Your presence indicates consent to t he use of your image\, voice\, and name in any media related to the Salem Athenaeum’s work\, including on websites\, social media\, news\, and pro motional materials. \nIf you have questions regarding accessibility\, plea se email staff@salemathenaeum.net LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/these-truths-discussion-series-part-3 -the-state/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:French Conversation Club DTSTART:20260926T140000Z DTEND:20260926T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000623Z UID:24953-1790416800-1790422200@7gables.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join with other French speakers to have conversations base d on prompts provided by la professeur.  Students should have a CEFR l evel of B1 or higher.   \n  \nOù: The Gables’ Immigration and Educa tion Center\, 27 Congress St\, Building One #1109\, Salem MA. \nQuand: Sta rting Saturday\, September 26\, 10:00-11:30 A.M. for 5 consecutive weeks . \nCombien: The cost is $50 for all 5 sessions.  \n  \n>Click here to register< LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000623Z LOCATION:The Gables’ Immigration and Education Center\, 27 Congress Stre et\, Building One\, Suite #1109\, Salem\, 01970\, United States URL:https://7gables.org/event/french-conversation-club/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The House of the Seven Gables X-SOURCE-URL:https://7gables.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Writing Workshop with Ken Liu DTSTART:20260926T170000Z DTEND:20260926T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z UID:10002088-1790427600-1790438400@salemathenaeum.net CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:Speaking Tools: How to Tell Compelling Stories About Technolog y\nThis event is a fundraiser for the 2026 Salem Literary Festival\; all p roceeds will be used to fund festival programming. \nThis workshop will tr ain you to see and think about “technology”—both fictional and nonfi ctional forms—in new ways that help you tell compelling stories. We’ll examine a broader definition of technology and take on the perspective of a worldbuilder\, someone who must conjure a novel and concrete vision for others. Writing exercises will allow participants to put these new ways o f seeing and thinking into practice. In addition to fiction writers\, this course is also suitable for journalists\, technologists\, gamemasters\, s ales and marketing staff\, activists—anyone who wants to communicate mor e effectively about technology. The workshop is intended for writers of al l levels. Please come to the workshop with a piece of technology (existing or invented) in mind you’d like to feature in a story. \nPrerequisites: Since this workshop is suitable for writers at all levels of expertise\, there are no requirements per se. However\, prior to attendance\, it would be helpful for you to think about a piece of technology that you wish to feature in a story. This can be something real (a new programming language you’re excited about\; an old gadget that you love\; a new startup idea \; a hand tool that you know intimately …) or something fictional (a web site you wish someone would make\; a program that you want to craft\; a n ew method of space travel\; a boat powered by phlogiston in a parallel uni verse  …). You don’t have to think much—a vague idea in mind is en ough. \nKen Liu (http://kenliu.name) is an American author of speculative fiction. A winner of the Nebula\, Hugo\, and World Fantasy awards\, he wr ote the Dandelion Dynasty\, a silkpunk epic fantasy series\, as well as t he short story collection The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories. His late st book is All that We See or Seem\, a techno-thriller starring an AI-whi spering hacker who saves the world. \nPrior to becoming a full-time writer \, Liu worked as a software engineer\, corporate lawyer\, and litigation c onsultant. Liu frequently speaks on a variety of topics\, including futuri sm\, the history of creative technologies\, bookmaking\, and the mathemati cs of origami. \nTuition: $200.00 \nRegister LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United Sta tes URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/writing-workshop-with-ken-liu/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mixed Media Meetup: Inktober Kick-Off DTSTART:20261001T170000Z DTEND:20261001T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000626Z UID:13777-1790859600-1790870400@artcomplex.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Join the Art Complex Museum for a special edition of Mixed Med ia Meetup celebrating this beloved October drawing challenge.\n\n\nEach pa rticipant receives a sketchbook and pen to keep. We’ll tackle the first Inktober prompt together\, then explore a variety of ink techniques and dr awing tools—from dip pens to brush markers—in a relaxed\, experimental setting. No experience necessary\; all levels welcome. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000626Z LOCATION:Art Complex Museum\, 189 Alden Street\, Duxbury\, MA 02332\, Duxb ury\, MA\, 02332\, US URL:https://artcomplex.org/event/mixed-media-meetup-inktober-kick-off/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Art Complex Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://artcomplex.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:From Scraps to Stunning: An Improvisational Quilt Workshop DTSTART:20261003T130000Z DTEND:20261003T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000626Z UID:13926-1791018000-1791043200@artcomplex.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Turn leftover strips & strings into a graphic diamond quilt— improv pieced\, minimal cutting\, all the fun.\n\n\nLearn how to use up al l those leftover strips and strings from previous projects and turn them i nto a fantastic quilt with exhibiting quilt artist Marge Tucker. Improvisa tionally pieced rectangles make light and dark diamonds when placed togeth er resulting in a visually graphic layout. With very little cutting and pr ep you can get right to the fun. No one would ever think this is a scrap q uilt! LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000626Z LOCATION:Art Complex Museum\, 189 Alden Street\, Duxbury\, MA 02332\, Duxb ury\, MA\, 02332\, US URL:https://artcomplex.org/event/from-scraps-to-stunning-an-improvisationa l-quilt-workshop/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Art Complex Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://artcomplex.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Horror Writing Workshop with Gillian Daniels DTSTART:20261003T170000Z DTEND:20261003T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z UID:10002090-1791032400-1791043200@salemathenaeum.net CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:Whispers in The Attic: Writing Horror Short Stories with Gill ian Daniels\nThis event is a fundraiser for the 2026 Salem Literary Festiv al\; all proceeds will be used to fund festival programming. \nThis Octobe r\, climb the stairs to The Attic at the Salem Athenaeum and step into a world of shadows\, story craft\, and suspense. In this immersive workshop on horror short story writing\, author Gillian Daniels will guide parti cipants through the art of building atmosphere\, shaping tension\, and cra fting fiction that lingers long after the final page. \nThrough discussion \, generative prompts\, and hands-on exercises\, writers will learn how to transform fleeting ideas into fully formed nightmares\, drawing inspirati on from place\, history\, and imagination in one of Salem’s most atmosph eric settings. \nEach participant will receive a complimentary copy of Gi llian Daniels’ upcoming book\, Jenny Will Eat You Now\, releasing this summer. \nPerfect for both new and experienced writers ready to step deep er into the dark. Space is limited. \nGillian Daniels’ poetry and short fiction have appeared in Nightmare Magazine\, Strange Horizons\, and B eneath Ceaseless Skies\, among more than thirty other publications. She w as born in Des Moines\, Iowa\, grew up in Greater Cleveland\, Ohio\, and s he now writes\, works\, and haunts the streets in the Boston area of Massa chusetts. She also makes comics and zines\, searches out little-known horr or and indie movies\, and definitely wants to see pictures of your cat. \n Tuition: $200.00 \nRegister LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United Sta tes URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/horror-writing-workshop-with-gillian- daniels/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CAM Studio Art: Design and Print the Folly Cove Way DTSTART:20261007T170000Z DTEND:20261007T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z UID:10005792-1791378000-1791388800@www.capeannmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays: October 7 – November 4\, 2026\nPlease note: No c lass on October 28th\n1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nCAM Education Room\nDowntow n Campus\n27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\nCAM Members $100\, Non-Mem bers $160\nTickets must be purchased as a package\; tickets to individual days or classes are not available \nRegistration Required \nStep into the spirit of the legendary Folly Cove Designers and learn the art of block p rinting with artist Mary Rhinelander in this four-week course. This class blends design fundamentals\, creative play\, and the rich history of Cape Ann’s iconic design collective. Referencing her unpublished book\, Desi gn and How\, you’ll explore the principles of design that Virginia Lee D emetrios taught her students—selecting a theme and exploring it deeply t hrough clarity of line\, rhythm\, repetition\, and pattern—and you will discover how her timeless ideas can elevate your own artistic voice. Each week builds your confidence as you sketch\, carve\, and print your way tow ards an original finished artwork.   \nPlease note: This class has four sessions.  \nMary Rhinelander is a professional artist with an MFA in pr intmaking. Gloucester is in her DNA\, starting with great-grandparents who spent summers on Eastern Point. She lives in East Gloucester\, in a yello w clapboard house once known as “The Summer Art House” where painter T heresa Bernstein and her painter/printmaker husband\, William Meyerowitz\, spent many decades (starting in 1924). Having purchased her home directly from their estate\, William’s etching press is still happily living in the sun-filled basement studio. Mary has had many solo and group shows and her work is in both public and private collections. She has painted mural s\, designed logos and book covers\, illustrated for a variety of publicat ions\, and taught students of all ages. In 2004 she founded Mermade Press\ , a fine art card business. With a deep affinity for the Folly Cove Design ers and Virginia Lee Demetrios in particular\, it has been Mary’s great pleasure to bring block printing workshops into Cape Ann’s public school s with the support of CAM and the Gloucester Education Foundation.  \nIma ge Credit: Mary Rhinelander. Into the Horizon\, 2021\, ink on paper. Priva te collection. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z LOCATION:Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States URL:https://www.capeannmuseum.org/event/studio-art-design-and-print-the-fo lly-cove-way/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cape Ann Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.capeannmuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Botanical Impressions: Eco-Printing Workshop DTSTART:20261011T140000Z DTEND:20261011T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000626Z UID:13932-1791712800-1791734400@artcomplex.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Discover the excitement of eco-printing in this hands-on works hop focusing on the beauty of autumn flowers and leaves!\n\n\nUsing tannin -rich oak\, maple and black walnut leaves\, create one of a kind patterns on a silk scarf. \nWith instructor Gina Angell\, learn how to arrange your chosen plant material\, bundle and roll your design\, and use steam to tr ansfer the plant’s natural pigments onto cloth. This fun and creative pr oject is perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike. All materials are provided\, and participants will leave with a hand printed silk scarf to wear or present as a gift. Sign up soon as our first eco-printing work shop in August filled up quickly! \nClass is limited to 9 students LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000626Z LOCATION:Art Complex Museum\, 189 Alden Street\, Duxbury\, MA 02332\, Duxb ury\, MA\, 02332\, US URL:https://artcomplex.org/event/botanical-impressions-eco-printing-worksh op-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Art Complex Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://artcomplex.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:#IApplied: Grade 12 Workshops DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTSTAMP:20260905T000634Z UID:12975-1792972800-1793404799@spssalemhs.salemk12.org CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000634Z URL:https://spssalemhs.salemk12.org/event/iapplied-grade-12-workshops/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem High School X-SOURCE-URL:https://spssalemhs.salemk12.org/programs-and-culture/athletic s END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:"To the Farthest Ports of the Rich East" Lecture DTSTART:20261119T233000Z DTEND:20261120T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000621Z UID:10021045-1795113000-1795116600@www.salem400.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join James Fichter as he discusses profit and peril in the new trade to Asia \nWith independence from Britain secured\, in the 1780s Ame rican began trading to Asia for themselves. They bought tea in China. They sailed to the East India Company-administered India for cloth\, to Yemen and Dutch Java for coffee\, to Sumatra for pepper\, and to many other port s in between. The trade to Asia accelerated as the French Revolutionary an d Napoleonic Wars (1793-1815) kept European traders out of Asian waters\, creating a tussle between between British and American crews to supply Fre nch-occupied Europe with Asian goods. This process created a new class of American investor-capitalists and the first American millionaires. Yet suc h wealth came at a cost\, as the ever growing and increasingly wealthy Ame rican trading fleet was a tempting target for foreign states and pirates —from Britain and France to Barbary and Yemen—against which the U.S. N avy was not always a match. \n  \nPlease register here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000621Z LOCATION:National Park Service Salem Armory Visitor Center\, 2 New Liberty Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/to-the-farthest-ports-of-the-rich-east- lecture/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem 400 X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.salem400.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:To the Farthest Ports of the Rich East: Profit and Peril in the Ne w Trade to Asia DTSTART:20261119T233000Z DTEND:20261120T004500Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000627Z UID:11436-1795113000-1795117500@essexheritage.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:With independence from Britain secured\, in the 1780s American began trading to Asia for themselves. They bought tea in China. They sail ed to the East India Company-administered India for cloth\, to Yemen and D utch Java for coffee\, to Sumatra for pepper\, and to many other ports in between. The trade to Asia accelerated as the French Revolutionary and Nap oleonic Wars (1793-1815) kept European traders out of Asian waters\, creat ing a tussle between British and American crews to supply French-occupied Europe with Asian goods. This process created a new class of American inve stor-capitalists and the first American millionaires. Yet such wealth came at a cost\, as the ever growing and increasingly wealthy American trading fleet was a tempting target for foreign states and pirates—from Britain and France to Barbary and Yemen—against which the U.S. Navy was not alw ays a match. \nJames Fichter\, is an historian of early America\, the Brit ish Empire\, and international trade. His book\, So Great a Proffit: How t he East Indies Transformed Anglo-American Capitalism (Harvard: 2010)\, exa mined the relationship between the American (especially Salem) and British trades to the East Indies in the late 1700s and early 1800s. His book\, T ea: Consumption\, Politics\, and Revolution\, 1773-1776 (Cornell\, 2023) c harted the rise and collapse of tea politics in North America. His article \, “The Palimpsest Captive” (Huntington Library Quarterly) reconsiders the 1806 loss of the Salem merchantman\, Essex\, in the Red Sea. His fort hcoming work includes the books\, The Real Boston Tea Party\, and Mammon: The American Revolution and the Slave Trade\, as well as an article on the fate of the Salem merchantman\, Friendship\, attacked by “pirates” in 1831. \nWhile admission to this event is free\, space is limited\; regist ration is strongly encouraged. \nCLICK HERE to register \nAfter the lectur e\, join James Fichter for a book signing. A limited number of copies of S o Great a Proffit: How the East Indies Trade Transformed Anglo-American Ca pitalism will be available for purchase. Since supplies are limited\, you are welcome to bring a copy of any of his other books you already own to b e signed as well. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nT his program is part of the Conflict & Community: Salem\, Essex County\, an d the American Revolution lecture series. This series is a partnership bet ween Essex Heritage and Salem Maritime National Historical Park and highli ghts the unique role of Essex County communities during the American Revol ution. CLICK HERE or more information about Conflict & Community programs. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000627Z LOCATION:Salem Armory Visitor Center\, 2 New Liberty Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States URL:https://essexheritage.org/event/to-the-farthest-ports-of-the-rich-east -profit-and-peril-in-the-new-trade-to-asia/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Essex National Heritage Area X-SOURCE-URL:https://essexheritage.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR