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X-WR-CALNAME:Salem · literary · this weekend · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poets and Painters: A Community Reading DTSTART:20260918T220000Z DTEND:20260918T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000626Z UID:13923-1789754400-1789759800@artcomplex.org CATEGORIES:arts,literary DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of poetry inspired by Poets and Painter s at Art Complex Museum.\n\n\nIn celebration of Poets and Painters\, on vi ew at Art Complex Museum from August 30-September 27\, join us for an even ing exploring the enduring dialogue between the written word and the visua l image. Ten local poets will read original work \, followed by an open si gn-up for two additional readers from the audience — so bring a poem of your own. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000626Z LOCATION:Art Complex Museum\, 189 Alden Street\, Duxbury\, MA 02332\, Duxb ury\, MA\, 02332\, US URL:https://artcomplex.org/event/poets-and-painters-a-community-reading/?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=salem-ma X-SOURCE-NAME:The Art Complex Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://artcomplex.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Isamu Noguchi-Inspired Cross-Cultural Storytelling Workshop DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260920T034500Z DTSTAMP:20260917T063314Z UID:10036850-1789815600-1789861500@northofboston.org CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family to listen to a storyteller share tales about nature\, form and creativity\, followed by a hands‑on segment wher e everyone is invited to create together. This all-ages workshop is design ed to highlight ideas of storytelling through paper\, visual narrative\, h andmade objects — concepts central to Noguchi’s work. Be sure to check out Isamu Noguchi: “I am not a designer” after the session! LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T063314Z LOCATION:Peabody Essex Museum\, East India Square\, 161 Essex Street\, Sal em\, MA\, 01970\, United States URL:https://northofboston.org/event/isamu-noguchi-inspired-cross-cultural- storytelling-workshop/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign =salem-ma X-SOURCE-NAME:North of Boston X-SOURCE-URL:https://northofboston.org/listings/things-to-do-in-salem END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chartering a Path to Independence DTSTART:20260919T200000Z DTEND:20260919T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z UID:10002187-1789833600-1789840800@salemathenaeum.net CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Salem 400+\nand in recognition and appreciation o f your\ncontribution to Salem’s rich and evolving story\,\nThe Trustees of the Salem Athenaeum\nare delighted to invite you to the unveiling of\nt he newly created archival reproduction of the \n1629 Charter of the Gover nor and Company of the\nMassachusetts Bay in New England. \nThis foundatio nal document of American democracy\, the\n“Endecott Charter\,” was ent rusted to the Salem Athenaeum in 1810.\nLearn about its remarkable provena nce and celebrate its enduring significance\nwith distinguished historians \, authors\, and educators\,\nEmerson “Tad” Baker and Charlie Newhall \nSeptember 19\, 2026 \nReception\, 4 pm\nPresentation\, 5 pm \nPlease joi n us as we continue to make history matter! \nThis is a hybrid event. \nRe serve now\nTicket Policies\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 LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United Sta tes URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/endecott-charter/?utm_source=caldisco very&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=salem-ma X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PEM Reads at SSU - Pieces of Salem: An Anthology of Salem Voices DTSTART:20260920T180000Z DTEND:20260920T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T182224Z UID:10021049-1789912800-1789920000@www.salem400.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join Salem’s Poet Laureate J.D. Scrimgeour and PEM’s Direc tor of Learning and Community Engagement David Snider for the official boo k launch of Pieces of Salem: An Anthology of Salem Voices. \nPieces of Sal em: An Anthology of Salem Voices is like a stroll along a beach\, each ste p bringing a new\, fascinating discovery — a rock shaped like an ear\, a smoothed bit of sea glass\, the intricate patterns on a glossy shell. Edi ted by J.D. Scrimgeour\, the collection contains prose and poems from more than 130 citizens who live or work in Salem. Each contribution keeps to a 400-word limit\, a number chosen to commemorate the city’s quadricenten nial. Taken together\, the pieces celebrate a famed city marked by ancient tragedy\, but brimming with vitality. \nA book signing will follow the pr ogram. \nThis book was commissioned and compiled as a part of Salem’s 40 0th anniversary. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T182224Z LOCATION:Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts\, 356 Lafay ette Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/pem-reads-at-ssu-pieces-of-salem-an-ant hology-of-salem-voices/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaig n=salem-ma X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem 400 X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.salem400.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR