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Carlee Wright
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Practically Perfect: See Mary Poppins under the stars July 29-Aug 7, 2025
Chemeketa Community College’s summer musical takes flight with fresh vision, family focus, and a message for a modern world. Grab your blankets, gather the family,...
Salem Connections | The Game
Pause a moment to play a game of Salem Connections. Group words that share a common thread. Click here for an interactive version of the...
Snack on Shortcake from EZ Orchards this summer
More than a dessert, the shortcake from EZ Orchards is a summer rite of passage—a sun-soaked tradition served in a bowl, crowned with a scoop...
Stefani Gallery Brings Art, Healing, and Heart to Downtown Salem
At one of downtown Salem’s most visible corners, a new space is taking shape—one that invites passersby not just to look, but to feel. Inside...
Take a chance on a new play with Theatre 33 this summer (2025)
Salem’s Theatre 33 isn’t just staging plays—it’s reshaping the future of American theater. In a world that often bets safe, Theatre 33 is asking you...
Meet our Cover Artist: Kellin Bass
For our Summer cover, we partnered with illustrator Kellin Bass, whose nostalgic yet fresh style brings the season to life in an unmistakably Salem way....
See Black Comedy at Pentacle Theatre June 27-July 19, 2025
A classic British farce with a twist on light and shadow takes center stage this summer at Pentacle Theatre When the lights go out at Pentacle...
Sandwich Tender: Chef Joshua St James and Bearwolf Deli
At Bearwolf Catering, chef Joshua St James is redefining Salem’s deli culture—one hand-crafted bite at a time. At 5 a.m., most of Salem is asleep,...
A Letter from the Instigator: Summer 2025
Summer in Salem hums with the rhythm of community—the beat of live music echoing through alleyways during Make Music Day, the buzz of cultural connection...
A Decade of Community: Make Music Salem (2025)
As Make Music Salem prepares to mark its 10th year on June 21, we’re tuning up for the occasion with 10 fun facts about how...
