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Salem Writers’ Group 7:30 pm
Salem Writers’ Group
Dec 5 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
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.
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Writers’ Open Studio 8:30 am
Writers’ Open Studio
Dec 6 @ 8:30 am – 11:00 am
Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. The building will be open from 8:30-11:00 every Wednesday (unless announced otherwise). Feel free to come by and write in a quiet peaceful setting. Come for as long … Continued
Audio Storytelling with Tanya Rodrigue 6:30 pm
Audio Storytelling with Tanya Rodrigue
Dec 6 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
This workshop introduces writers to the fundamentals of audio storytelling and audio production. Participants will learn how to write for and connect with listeners as well as use sonic strategies including voice, silence, sound effects, … Continued
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Book Group 11:00 am
Book Group
Dec 9 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Discussion group meets on the second Saturday of the month at 11:00 a.m. Sessions are hybrid. Register in advance if attending via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uZModOCvrj0v_MkPJIjN5jmwNm_XvSb0IA April 8th discussion is King Lear by William Shakespeare. View the … Continued
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Monday Evening Conversations 7:00 pm
Monday Evening Conversations
Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Monday Evening Conversations Group meets on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 PM. All members and other interested parties are invited. It may be of interest to know that the The Social … Continued
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La Tertulia—Online 5:00 pm
La Tertulia—Online
Dec 12 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
La Tertulia is a group of members interested in keeping their Spanish speaking skills in practice. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday The 2nd Tuesday meeting is online via Zoom. Contact staff@salemathenaeum.net for details.
Nonfiction Writers’ Group 6:30 pm
Nonfiction Writers’ Group
Dec 12 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
We 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. … Continued
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Writers’ Open Studio 8:30 am
Writers’ Open Studio
Dec 13 @ 8:30 am – 11:00 am
Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. The building will be open from 8:30-11:00 every Wednesday (unless announced otherwise). Feel free to come by and write in a quiet peaceful setting. Come for as long … Continued
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Writers in Your Neighborhood 7:00 pm
Writers in Your Neighborhood
Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Salem has a long, distinguished literary history that continues today. This special event will allow you to sample the writing of several authors who are members of the Athenaeum or North Shore residents — the … Continued
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Anna Funder—Wifedom: Mrs. Orwell’s Invisible Life 7:00 pm
Anna Funder—Wifedom: Mrs. Orwell’s Invisible Life
Dec 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Anna Funder—Wifedom: Mrs. Orwell’s Invisible Life @ Salem Athenaeum—online
At the end of summer 2017, Anna Funder found herself at a moment of peak overload. Family obligations and household responsibilities were crushing her soul and taking her away from her writing deadlines. She needed help, … Continued
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Salem Writers’ Group 7:30 pm
Salem Writers’ Group
Dec 19 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
***May 17 Writers Group is Virtual only this week. Please log in with the Zoom link that has been used for the past year.***   All are welcome to bring work-in-progress to share with the … Continued
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Writers’ Open Studio 8:30 am
Writers’ Open Studio
Dec 20 @ 8:30 am – 11:00 am
Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. The building will be open from 8:30-11:00 every Wednesday (unless announced otherwise). Feel free to come by and write in a quiet peaceful setting. Come for as long … Continued
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Welcome Winter Solstice 7:00 pm
Welcome Winter Solstice
Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Member Party Welcome Winter Solstice with us! Let’s celebrate the shortest day of the year and the longer ones ahead. Reflect and look forward with members of your Athenaeum community! Celebrate with friendship and party games to … Continued
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Exhibition Opening/Open House: Enchanted Lands 11:00 am
Exhibition Opening/Open House: Enchanted Lands
Dec 23 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Exhibition Opening/Open House Enchanted Lands: Wonderland, Oz, Neverland & Beyond Join us for the last Athenaeum event of 2023 at the official opening of the new exhibition, Enchanted Lands. Refreshments and activities for young and old alike … Continued
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Winter Break
Winter Break
Dec 24 2023 – Jan 1 2024 all-day
The Salem Athenaeum is closed for winter break 12/25/23-1/1/24. See you on 1/2!
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La Tertulia—Online 5:00 pm
La Tertulia—Online
Dec 26 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
La Tertulia is a group of members interested in keeping their Spanish speaking skills in practice. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays online.    
Incessant Pipe: Poetry Salon 7:00 pm
Incessant Pipe: Poetry Salon
Dec 26 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Incessant Pipe Poetry Salon will meet upstairs in the Salem Athenaeum. “The Pipe” is a space to read poetry, yours or others, and discuss everything from the price of tea in China to quantum … Continued
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Writers’ Open Studio 8:30 am
Writers’ Open Studio
Dec 27 @ 8:30 am – 11:00 am
Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. The building will be open from 8:30-11:00 every Wednesday (unless announced otherwise). Feel free to come by and write in a quiet peaceful setting. Come for as long … Continued
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