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SUMMARY:Writers' Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. \nThe building will be open from 9:00-11:00 today especially for quiet work. Feel free to come by and write in a peaceful setting.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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SUMMARY:Writers' Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. \nThe building will be open from 9:00-11:00 today especially for quiet work. Feel free to come by and write in a peaceful setting.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-03-31/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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SUMMARY:La Tertulia—In Person
DESCRIPTION:La Tertulia is a group of members interested in keeping their Spanish speaking skills in practice. \nMeets twice a month: \n2nd Tuesdays are online via Zoom \n4th Tuesdays are in person at the Salem Athenaeum \nContact staff@salemathenaeum.net for details.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/la-tertulia-in-person/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
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SUMMARY:Writers' Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. \nThe building will be open from 9:00-11:00 today especially for quiet work. Feel free to come by and write in a peaceful setting.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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SUMMARY:Improv 101—Say Yes!
DESCRIPTION:Laugh and learn new skills at Improv 101 — Say Yes! with Regina Millis. \nAn unscripted and unplanned performance might sound daunting at first\, but Improv is a time-honored theatrical tradition with roots back to 391 B.C. Offstage\, the form’s spontaneous nature is a proven tool in situations requiring creative solutions\, the development of new communication skills\, stress management\, and more. On top of all that\, it is just plain fun! \nThe class will consist of 4 weekly sessions with warm-up exercises\, word games\, body work\, and scenarios with the intention of working toward an optional performance on week 5. \nThe class is open to all skill levels\, ages 15 to 101. \nRegina Millis is a North Shore native with over 30 years of theater experience. In addition to writing stage plays\, performing stand-up\, and costuming\, her credits include: Comic Improv at UUCGL Church Marblehead (ongoing); Director / Instructor of Theater Games @ YMCA Marblehead; Assistant Intern Director at King Richards Faire;  Actor in  Pirates of Pickering Wharf\, Scurvy Dogs\, Salem; and Production Designer / Actor with Stonehenge Productions\, Boston. \nClass is limited to 10 students. \n\nTuition: Members $140 | Non-members $165 | Card to Culture\n\nSign up\nTicket Policies\nTickets are refundable if canceled up to 24 hours before the event. \nBy attending an event at the Salem Athenaeum\, you may be photographed or recorded. Your presence indicates consent to the use of your image\, voice\, and name in any media related to the Salem Athenaeum’s work\, including on websites\, social media\, news\, and promotional materials. \nIf you have questions regarding accessibility\, please email staff@salemathenaeum.net
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/improv-101-say-yes/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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SUMMARY:Reappraisal Reading Circle
DESCRIPTION:Open meeting to discuss a prolific\, popular author of the past whose works are held in quantity by the Athenaeum. Meetings are bi-monthly on Third Wednesdays—hybrid sessions. Sign up here for Zoom link\n \n2025–26 Discussions: \nSep 17\nSir Walter Scott (1771–1832)\nScottish novelist\, poet\, and historian. \nNov 19\nAlexandre Dumas\, pere (1802–1870)\nFrench playwright and author of historical adventure novels. \nJan 21\, 2026\nMargaret Deland (1857–1945)\nAmerican writer of poetry\, short stories\, and realistic novels. Sometimes called the American Mrs. Humphry Ward. \nMar 18\nElizabeth Goudge (1900–1984)\nEnglish writer of fiction and children’s books. \nMay 20\nWarwick Deeping (1877–1950)\nEnglish author of short stories and best sellers. \nJune 17\nSelection meeting for 2026–27
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/reappraisal-reading-circle/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
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SUMMARY:Salem Writers Group
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to bring work-in-progress to share with the group for feedback. The group is facilitated by J.D. Scrimgeour\, Professor of English\, Salem State University.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/salem-writers-group-2/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T090000
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SUMMARY:Writers' Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. \nThe building will be open from 9:00-11:00 today especially for quiet work. Feel free to come by and write in a peaceful setting.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T200000
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SUMMARY:Improv 101—Say Yes!
DESCRIPTION:Laugh and learn new skills at Improv 101 — Say Yes! with Regina Millis. \nAn unscripted and unplanned performance might sound daunting at first\, but Improv is a time-honored theatrical tradition with roots back to 391 B.C. Offstage\, the form’s spontaneous nature is a proven tool in situations requiring creative solutions\, the development of new communication skills\, stress management\, and more. On top of all that\, it is just plain fun! \nThe class will consist of 4 weekly sessions with warm-up exercises\, word games\, body work\, and scenarios with the intention of working toward an optional performance on week 5. \nThe class is open to all skill levels\, ages 15 to 101. \nRegina Millis is a North Shore native with over 30 years of theater experience. In addition to writing stage plays\, performing stand-up\, and costuming\, her credits include: Comic Improv at UUCGL Church Marblehead (ongoing); Director / Instructor of Theater Games @ YMCA Marblehead; Assistant Intern Director at King Richards Faire;  Actor in  Pirates of Pickering Wharf\, Scurvy Dogs\, Salem; and Production Designer / Actor with Stonehenge Productions\, Boston. \nClass is limited to 10 students. \n\nTuition: Members $140 | Non-members $165 | Card to Culture\n\nSign up\nTicket Policies\nTickets are refundable if canceled up to 24 hours before the event. \nBy attending an event at the Salem Athenaeum\, you may be photographed or recorded. Your presence indicates consent to the use of your image\, voice\, and name in any media related to the Salem Athenaeum’s work\, including on websites\, social media\, news\, and promotional materials. \nIf you have questions regarding accessibility\, please email staff@salemathenaeum.net
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/improv-101-say-yes/2026-03-16/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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SUMMARY:Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Discussion group meets on the second Saturday of the month at 11:00 a.m. \nSessions are hybrid. \nRegister in advance if attending via Zoom:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uZModOCvrj0v_MkPJIjN5jmwNm_XvSb0IA \nView this year’s reading list.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/book-group-3/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T090000
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CREATED:20260210T195833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T232407Z
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SUMMARY:Writers' Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. \nThe building will be open from 9:00-11:00 today especially for quiet work. Feel free to come by and write in a peaceful setting.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T200000
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CREATED:20260302T215847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T200931Z
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SUMMARY:Improv 101—Say Yes!
DESCRIPTION:Laugh and learn new skills at Improv 101 — Say Yes! with Regina Millis. \nAn unscripted and unplanned performance might sound daunting at first\, but Improv is a time-honored theatrical tradition with roots back to 391 B.C. Offstage\, the form’s spontaneous nature is a proven tool in situations requiring creative solutions\, the development of new communication skills\, stress management\, and more. On top of all that\, it is just plain fun! \nThe class will consist of 4 weekly sessions with warm-up exercises\, word games\, body work\, and scenarios with the intention of working toward an optional performance on week 5. \nThe class is open to all skill levels\, ages 15 to 101. \nRegina Millis is a North Shore native with over 30 years of theater experience. In addition to writing stage plays\, performing stand-up\, and costuming\, her credits include: Comic Improv at UUCGL Church Marblehead (ongoing); Director / Instructor of Theater Games @ YMCA Marblehead; Assistant Intern Director at King Richards Faire;  Actor in  Pirates of Pickering Wharf\, Scurvy Dogs\, Salem; and Production Designer / Actor with Stonehenge Productions\, Boston. \nClass is limited to 10 students. \n\nTuition: Members $140 | Non-members $165 | Card to Culture\n\nSign up\nTicket Policies\nTickets are refundable if canceled up to 24 hours before the event. \nBy attending an event at the Salem Athenaeum\, you may be photographed or recorded. Your presence indicates consent to the use of your image\, voice\, and name in any media related to the Salem Athenaeum’s work\, including on websites\, social media\, news\, and promotional materials. \nIf you have questions regarding accessibility\, please email staff@salemathenaeum.net
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/improv-101-say-yes/2026-03-09/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T210000
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SUMMARY:Salem Writers Group
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to bring work-in-progress to share with the group for feedback. The group is facilitated by J.D. Scrimgeour\, Professor of English\, Salem State University.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/salem-writers-group/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T232407Z
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SUMMARY:Writers' Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. \nThe building will be open from 9:00-11:00 today especially for quiet work. Feel free to come by and write in a peaceful setting.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T200931Z
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SUMMARY:Improv 101—Say Yes!
DESCRIPTION:Laugh and learn new skills at Improv 101 — Say Yes! with Regina Millis. \nAn unscripted and unplanned performance might sound daunting at first\, but Improv is a time-honored theatrical tradition with roots back to 391 B.C. Offstage\, the form’s spontaneous nature is a proven tool in situations requiring creative solutions\, the development of new communication skills\, stress management\, and more. On top of all that\, it is just plain fun! \nThe class will consist of 4 weekly sessions with warm-up exercises\, word games\, body work\, and scenarios with the intention of working toward an optional performance on week 5. \nThe class is open to all skill levels\, ages 15 to 101. \nRegina Millis is a North Shore native with over 30 years of theater experience. In addition to writing stage plays\, performing stand-up\, and costuming\, her credits include: Comic Improv at UUCGL Church Marblehead (ongoing); Director / Instructor of Theater Games @ YMCA Marblehead; Assistant Intern Director at King Richards Faire;  Actor in  Pirates of Pickering Wharf\, Scurvy Dogs\, Salem; and Production Designer / Actor with Stonehenge Productions\, Boston. \nClass is limited to 10 students. \n\nTuition: Members $140 | Non-members $165 | Card to Culture\n\nSign up\nTicket Policies\nTickets are refundable if canceled up to 24 hours before the event. \nBy attending an event at the Salem Athenaeum\, you may be photographed or recorded. Your presence indicates consent to the use of your image\, voice\, and name in any media related to the Salem Athenaeum’s work\, including on websites\, social media\, news\, and promotional materials. \nIf you have questions regarding accessibility\, please email staff@salemathenaeum.net
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/improv-101-say-yes/2026-03-02/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T055107
CREATED:20260210T202922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T230926Z
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SUMMARY:Mystery Writing Workshop with Kevin Carey
DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to write that crime story or do you have a mystery novel idea tucked in the back of your mind just waiting for a push? This workshop might just be the thing you need. We’ll look at some classic examples from the mystery greats and learn a thing or two about how to take that idea toward publication. We’ll talk about beginnings\, endings\, dialogue and plot. We’ll ask and answer the question\, “what makes a good mystery story?” There will be time for generative writing from provided prompts too. \nKevin Carey’s mystery stories have been published in the anthologies Riptide and Still Waters: Crime Stories by New England Writers\, Cactus Heart Press\, Silk Road\, Red Mountain Review and recently recorded by The Shade Chronicles Podcast. His crime novel Murder in the Marsh (Dark Stroke Books\, 2020) is set in his hometown of Revere\, MA in the 1980s. Kevin has written the murder mystery comedy play The Stand or Sal is Dead which premiered at the Actor’s Playhouse in Newburyport\, MA\, and a recent screenplay and film collaboration of yet another murder-mystery comedy\, MFA: The Terminal Degree\, which premiered in Salem\, MA in the spring of 2025 and recently won an Indie Feature Honorable Mention in the LA Film Awards. \nOther works include three collections of poetry\, and two collaborative poetry chapbooks\, and two other works of fiction\, The Beach People and Junior Miles and the Junkman\, which has been featured in the Pen Faulkner Writers in the Schools Program in Washington D.C. and won the Paterson Prize for Books for Young Readers. Kevin is a recent finalist for the Montana Prize in fiction and co-editor of Molecule: a tiny lit mag. He is the coordinator of creative writing at Salem State University. Read more: kevincareywriter.com \nClass is limited to 12. \n\nTuition: Members $40 | Non-members $55 | Students $20 (only 2 students seats available) | Card to Culture\n\nSign up\nTicket Policies\nTickets are refundable if canceled up to 24 hours before the event. \nBy attending an event at the Salem Athenaeum\, you may be photographed or recorded. Your presence indicates consent to the use of your image\, voice\, and name in any media related to the Salem Athenaeum’s work\, including on websites\, social media\, news\, and promotional materials. \nIf you have questions regarding accessibility\, please email staff@salemathenaeum.net
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/mystery-writing-workshop-with-kevin-carey-2/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops,Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T203000
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SUMMARY:The Last Great Territory Big Band
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening of jazz-inspired conversation with Carmen Fields\, award-winning journalist and daughter of bandleader Ernie Fields\, and renowned saxophonist Henley Douglas Jr. \nFrom the 1920s–1960s territory bands crisscrossed the United States and helped disseminate popular music. Very few made recordings\, so their vital contributions to jazz music are often overlooked. The Tulsa-based Ernie Fields (1904-97) led one of the best territory bands\, traveling from town to town performing jazz and swing music to countless fans. In her book\, Going Back to T-Town: The Ernie Fields Territory Big Band\, Carmen Fields tells the story of her father Ernie Fields’ musical career\, which began less than a decade after Tulsa’s infamous 1921 race massacre. She details the successes\, disappointments\, and perseverance that kept Ernie’s band alive from the early jazz era to the 1960s. This enlightening account reveals how Ernie navigated the hurdles of racial segregation during the Jim Crow era and built a musical career that included a top-ten hit in 1959 (a rock-and-roll rendition of In the Mood) and performances at the famed Apollo Theater in New York. At a time when most other territory bands had faded\, the Ernie Fields Orchestra continued to perform. Sit in on this session for music lovers and learn about a before-now missing piece of American popular music and African American history. \nAn Emmy Award-winning fixture of the greater Boston journalism community for over 30 years\, Carmen Fields has broad experience in both print and broadcast journalism; journalism education and corporate and non-profit media relations. Longtime producer and host of the public affairs program Higher Ground on WHDH-TV\, Boston\, Fields is also a SAG-AFTRA affiliated actor and voice-over artist. The Tulsa\, OK native earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Lincoln University (MO) and a master’s degree in broadcast journalism from Boston University. Other achievements include Harvard University’s Nieman Fellowship and an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Salem State University. \nA renowned sax player\, Henley Douglas Jr. has been performing professionally for over thirty years. He’s formed and led countless bands and his music appears on over a dozen albums including a CD of original music as a soloist. He’s shared the stage with everyone from the Neville Brothers to the Red Hot Chili Peppers to Laverne Baker. In 2007\, Henley co-founded the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival along with his friend Larry Claflin. The 501c3 nonprofit organization produces a popular series of free concerts for the public and raises funds for music education programs in schools and youth programs on the North Shore of Boston. His music is featured on the upcoming reggae documentary “Reggae in the Ruff.” Learn more about Henley here. \nTickets: Free to Members | $20 Non-members | Card to Culture \nThis is a hybrid event. Zoom link will be sent to all registrants an hour before the program starts. \nSign up\nTicket Policies\nTickets are refundable if canceled up to 24 hours before the event. \nBy attending an event at the Salem Athenaeum\, you may be photographed or recorded. Your presence indicates consent to the use of your image\, voice\, and name in any media related to the Salem Athenaeum’s work\, including on websites\, social media\, news\, and promotional materials. \nIf you have questions regarding accessibility\, please email staff@salemathenaeum.net
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/the-last-great-territory-big-band/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T193000
DTSTAMP:20260523T055107
CREATED:20260214T195508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T195508Z
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SUMMARY:La Tertulia—In Person
DESCRIPTION:La Tertulia is a group of members interested in keeping their Spanish speaking skills in practice. \nMeets twice a month: \n2nd Tuesdays are online via Zoom \n4th Tuesdays are in person at the Salem Athenaeum \nContact staff@salemathenaeum.net for details.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/la-tertulia-in-person/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T110000
DTSTAMP:20260523T055107
CREATED:20260210T195833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T232407Z
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SUMMARY:Writers' Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. \nThe building will be open from 9:00-11:00 today especially for quiet work. Feel free to come by and write in a peaceful setting.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260523T055107
CREATED:20260214T191238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T191450Z
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SUMMARY:Salem Writers Group
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to bring work-in-progress to share with the group for feedback. The group is facilitated by J.D. Scrimgeour\, Professor of English\, Salem State University.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/salem-writers-group-2/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T110000
DTSTAMP:20260523T055107
CREATED:20260210T195833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T232407Z
UID:10000014-1771318800-1771326000@dev.salemathenaeum.net
SUMMARY:Writers' Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. \nThe building will be open from 9:00-11:00 today especially for quiet work. Feel free to come by and write in a peaceful setting.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T123000
DTSTAMP:20260523T055107
CREATED:20260214T200446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T230926Z
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SUMMARY:Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Discussion group meets on the second Saturday of the month at 11:00 a.m. \nSessions are hybrid. \nRegister in advance if attending via Zoom:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uZModOCvrj0v_MkPJIjN5jmwNm_XvSb0IA \nView this year’s reading list.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/book-group-3/2026-02-14/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260523T055107
CREATED:20260214T192944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T203213Z
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SUMMARY:Nonfiction Writers Group—online
DESCRIPTION:This group meets online every 2nd Wednesday\, 6:30-8:00 p.m. \nWe focus on nonfiction prose. Participants read their work in a supportive environment and receive useful feedback. If time permits\, readings of favorite pieces and craft essays may be included as well as writing prompts. \nExamples of nonfiction writing include: articles\, book reviews\, journalism\, and memoir. \nSign up for the Zoom link here.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/nonfiction-writers-group-online/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T110000
DTSTAMP:20260523T055107
CREATED:20260210T195833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T232407Z
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SUMMARY:Writers' Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. \nThe building will be open from 9:00-11:00 today especially for quiet work. Feel free to come by and write in a peaceful setting.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260523T055107
CREATED:20251223T234758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T190826Z
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SUMMARY:Peter Hessler—Other Rivers: A Chinese Education
DESCRIPTION:More than two decades after teaching English during the early part of China’s economic boom\, Peter Hessler returned to Sichuan Province to instruct students from the next generation. At the same time\, Hessler and his wife enrolled their twin daughters in a local state-run elementary school\, where they were the only Westerners. Over the years\, Hessler had kept in close contact with many of the people he had taught in the 1990s. By reconnecting with these individuals—members of China’s “Reform generation\,” now in their forties\, Hessler gained a unique perspective on China’s incredible transformation. \nIn Peter Hessler’s hands\, China’s education system is the perfect vehicle for examining the country’s past\, present\, and future\, and what we can learn from it\, for good and ill. At a time when anti-Chinese rhetoric in America has grown blunt and ugly\, Other Rivers is a work of enormous empathy that rejects cheap stereotypes and shows us China from the inside out and the bottom up. As both a window onto China and a mirror onto America\, Other Rivers is a classic from a master of the form. \nPeter Hessler is a writer of narrative nonfiction\, an author of four books\, and one of the foremost western nonfiction writers about China today. Originally from Columbia\, Missouri\, he has spent most of his writing life overseas. In 1996\, he joined the Peace Corps\, which sent him to Fuling\, a small city in southwestern China. For two years\, he taught English and American literature at Fuling Teachers College\, an experience that eventually became the subject of his first book\, River Town (2001)\, which was followed by two others about China: Oracle Bones (2006)\, Country Driving (2010) that comprise his “China trilogy\,” covering the decade in which he lived in the country\, from 1996 until 2007. River Town won the Kiriyama Prize in 2001\, and Oracle Bones was a finalist for the National Book Award\, in 2006. \nSince 2000\, Hessler has been a staff writer at the New Yorker\, and he is also a contributing writer at National Geographic Magazine. Hessler won a National Magazine Award for “Instant Cities\,” a two-year study of a new factory town in China’s Zhejiang province\, which was published in National Geographic\, in 2007. He was named a MacArthur Fellow in 2011. Each of the books in the “China Trilogy” made the New York Times bestseller list. His latest book is Other Rivers: A Chinese Education.  \nTickets: Free to Members | $20 Non-members | Card to Culture \nThis is a hybrid event. Zoom link will be sent to all registrants an hour before the program starts. \nSign up\nThis event is presented in partnership with Salem State University. \nTicket Policies\nTickets are refundable if canceled up to 24 hours before the event. \nBy attending an event at the Salem Athenaeum\, you may be photographed or recorded. Your presence indicates consent to the use of your image\, voice\, and name in any media related to the Salem Athenaeum’s work\, including on websites\, social media\, news\, and promotional materials. \nIf you have questions regarding accessibility\, please email staff@salemathenaeum.net
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/peter-hessler-other-rivers-a-chinese-education/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260523T055107
CREATED:20260214T191117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T191117Z
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SUMMARY:Salem Writers Group
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to bring work-in-progress to share with the group for feedback. The group is facilitated by J.D. Scrimgeour\, Professor of English\, Salem State University.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/salem-writers-group/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T055107
CREATED:20251219T203859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T190958Z
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SUMMARY:New Members Event
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a free orientation and behind-the-scenes tour of the Salem Athenaeum just for new members. The event includes an overview of our history\, mission\, and outlines current services and membership benefits. \nRegistration required. \nSign up!\nTicket Policies\nBy attending an event at the Salem Athenaeum\, you may be photographed or recorded. Your presence indicates consent to the use of your image\, voice\, and name in any media related to the Salem Athenaeum’s work\, including on websites\, social media\, news\, and promotional materials. \nIf you have questions regarding accessibility\, please email staff@salemathenaeum.net
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/new-members-event/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260523T055107
CREATED:20251219T184033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T231413Z
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SUMMARY:Writers and AI: What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence has worked its way into nearly every aspect of our lives\, particularly in the publishing world. Concerns about intellectual property and copyright contend with a barrage of tools and technologies promising to make writers’ lives easier – but often open the door to other risks. This discussion will look at a variety of pressing AI topics\, including: \n\nNot all AI is AI – understanding the tools\nThe legal side – protecting your work and respecting others \nHow do I keep up? Staying informed as technology evolves \n\nMatthew Phillion is the Salem-based author of the Indestructibles series of YA superhero novels\, the spinoff series Echo and the Sea\, and the fantasy NA series the Dungeon Crawlers\, as well as the former creative director of the Ravenfolly Institute Presents podcast. A former journalist\, actor\, and filmmaker\, Matt also writes about healthcare\, cybersecurity\, and data privacy.  \nPeter Sampieri is a professional stage director\, playwright\, musician\, puppeteer\, and has served as university professor in performance/directing at Salem State University for the last 17 years. He has served as guest faculty artist at New York University\, Brown University\, Providence College\, New England Conservatory\, Huntington Theatre Company\, Northwestern University\, and The Brown/Trinity Consortium. His professional directing credits include the Off-Broadway world premiere of On The Line at The Cherry Lane Theatre and The Three Same Guys at The Public Theatre\, in NYC. His original play Kafka in Tel Aviv was the recipient of three national awards from the Kennedy Center in 2014\, and an O’Neill playwriting semi-finalist in 2015. He was a 2002 recipient of a Pell Award Scholarship for Artistic Excellence. \nFree to Members | $20 Non-members | Card to Culture \nThis is a hybrid event. Zoom link will be sent to all registrants an hour before the program starts. \nSign up\nTicket Policies\nTickets are refundable if canceled up to 24 hours before the event. \nBy attending an event at the Salem Athenaeum\, you may be photographed or recorded. Your presence indicates consent to the use of your image\, voice\, and name in any media related to the Salem Athenaeum’s work\, including on websites\, social media\, news\, and promotional materials. \nIf you have questions regarding accessibility\, please email staff@salemathenaeum.net
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-and-ai-what-you-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Programs,Writers
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