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Then & Now

A beloved memory of Salem residents is Cathay City. Its colorful, pagoda-topped neon sign beckoned all to come in and enjoy their Chinese and American cuisine. This mid-1950s postcard conjures up fond memories on the Olden Days of Salem NH Facebook page. Located on former South Broadway vegetable farmland of Stillman Kealey, Cathay City paid around $20,000 for the restaurant... READ MORE >

SPEAKING OF ART

When we think of a still-life painting, what usually comes to mind is a bowl of fruit or a vase of flowers meticulously and often elaborately arranged on a table. A typical still life doesn’t generally evoke strong emotions; rather it is appreciated for its beauty in composition, color, light and shadow. Local artist Patricia Crowley likes to refer to... READ MORE >

Flower Power

Whether the day fills your heart with giddy giggles or your brain with a sense of pending doom and irritation, Valentine’s Day brings out the emotions. It hasn’t always been this way. Initially, the day provided a chance to convey a sense of yearning or romantic love via a simple handwritten note and perhaps a posey from the garden. Now... READ MORE >

Off-Broadway Thrift Shop volunteers Claire Dionne and Ann Kayo are ready to serve customers

[caption id="attachment_11913" align="alignnone" width="300"] Off-Broadway Thrift Shop volunteers Claire Dionne (left) and Ann Kayo are ready to serve customers. Find home décor, shoes, jewelry and miscellaneous items. The thrift store is located at 1 Sally Sweet’s Way and hours are Monday to Thursday, 9 am-2:30 pm; Friday, 9 am-2pm. Clean, smoke- and mildew-free donations are...... READ MORE >

Looking Back

My wife just loves it on Sunday rides when I blurt out “STOP, GO BACK! I want to read that historical marker!” She often does the driving while I do the navigating. I generally steer us onto the roads less traveled and frequently stumble upon those large, green, New Hampshire state historical marker signs in places you’d never expect. I’m... READ MORE >

SPEAKING OF ART

Our household pets may not see colors the way we do, and they might perceive shapes differently. And whether their dinner is heaped onto a paper plate or presented in a ceramic bowl bedecked with pink hearts is probably of little concern to them. Yet the pet-accessory industry has been booming for decades. Our pets are family members, and they... READ MORE >

Call for artists, musicians and businesses to participate in monthly Art Walk

The upcoming Haverhill Art Walk pro­gram will highlight local businesses, for­gotten alleyways, and underutilized spaces with exhibitions, demonstrations, musi­cal performances, and plein air painting. This indoor and outdoor program will take place on the second Saturday of each month from May through September throughout the downtown Haverhill Riv­erfront Cultural District and beyond. Creative Haverhill is coordinating the program, which is... READ MORE >

Virtual Scavenger Hunt to benefit Buttonwoods Museum

You can support Buttonwoods Museum by joining its Virtual Scavenger Hunt on Sunday, May 23, from 7 to 8 p.m. Enjoy 60 minutes of fun finding objects in your house with some trivia mixed in. Raffle prizes will be awarded throughout the event, which will be conducted via Zoom. The entry fee is $50 per team. Proceeds will benefit the... READ MORE >

Cultural Treasures virtual camp to take place April 20–23

Kids ages 8 through 12 are invited to have fun virtually exploring Haverhill’s cultural treasures. The Cultural Treasures Virtual Camp will take place April 20 through 23. The registration deadline is April 11. Campers will plant sunflower seeds and learn about the connection between sunflowers and Hannah Dustin, take a virtual tour of the Hannah Duston-Dustin Garrison House, practice writing... READ MORE >

SPEAKING OF ART

Artistic talent seems to come naturally to some. Others struggle alone through trial and error. Still, others are formally taught. For most, it is a combination of an innate desire to create, instruction from experts, and plenty of self-teaching. New Hampshire artist Susan Hanna started her formal training at an early age, jumping out of bed on Saturday mornings at... READ MORE >