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SUMMARY:Convivial Craft
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. \nUse this time to move a creative project forward (knit\, scrapbook\, sketch\, journal\, write) or complete a task (write those thank you notes\, sign the kids up for camp\, organize your photos) in community.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/convival-craft-2/2026-08-13/
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:20260814T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T120000
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SUMMARY:Young Writers Summer Simmer
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: August 10–14\, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm\nWHERE: Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St\, Salem\, MA 01970\nCOST: $120 for the week\, scholarships available \nIs your creative writing energy boiling over? Or has it become stale and boring? In this one week intensive workshop\, writers entering grades 5–12 are invited to explore writing and reading practices that can help our poetry and fiction take shape. We will read together\, write together\, investigate our own identities and the world around us over five mornings in mid August. Young writers of any genre are welcome and no experience is necessary. However\, a willingness to experiment and connect with other writers is essential! \nBoth 50% and 100 % scholarships are available. Please email staff@salemathenaeum.net for scholarship details. \nThis workshop is limited to 12 students\, so please register soon! \nKatie Naoum Rogers is a poet\, educator\, writer\, editor\, and mother. She previously taught ELA in public school in Salem and in New York City and currently is a curriculum director for a major education publisher specializing in K-12 ELA. Her poetry for adults has been published in B.E. Quarterly\, The L Magazine\, and MER. Her poetry for children has been published in Abe’s Peanut in collaboration with the artist Julia Norton. Her chapbook I Wouldn’t Have Thought of It This Morning was selected as the 2010 New School Chapbook Award Series winner by poet Matthew Rohrer and she was the winner of the Marblehead Festival of the Arts poetry contest in 2024. Her teaching philosophy is rooted in inclusivity and antiracist teaching practices. \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://salemathenaeum.net/event/young-writers-summer-simmer/2026-08-14/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs,Workshops,Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T171608Z
CREATED:20260618T220643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T171608Z
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SUMMARY:Convivial Craft
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. \nUse this time to move a creative project forward (knit\, scrapbook\, sketch\, journal\, write) or complete a task (write those thank you notes\, sign the kids up for camp\, organize your photos) in community.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/convival-craft/2026-08-15/
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:20260815T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T150000
DTSTAMP:20260721T185713Z
CREATED:20260721T184203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T185713Z
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SUMMARY:Salem’s Modern Philosophers
DESCRIPTION:At our meeting on 8/15\, we will discuss the trajectory of our group for the next 6 months. All meeting attendees should bring with them two philosophical ideas or topics they believe the group should discuss in 2026-2027\, and an idea for one text or piece of media we can discuss as a group. So you have no reading homework for this meeting\, but please come ready to brainstorm as philosophers so often do!  \nIn the past we have discussed the following topics including love\, death\, capitalism\, data sovereignty\, life after cars\, life beyond humanity\, and we eagerly invite conversations to build on these topics as a group.  \n_________ \nThis group of thinkers congregates to discuss relevant topics framed by texts\, media\, and experiences we agree on as a group. Typically the first hour is dedicated to and framed by the media of our choosing while the second hour is reserved for open dialogues. Please email queries to: sharayah.brauche@gmail.com \nSee the recent reading list on the Groups page.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/salems-modern-philosophers-3/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175525Z
CREATED:20260210T195833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T175525Z
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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://salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-08-18/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T171717Z
CREATED:20260618T220734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T171717Z
UID:10001833-1787230800-1787238000@salemathenaeum.net
SUMMARY:Convivial Craft
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. \nUse this time to move a creative project forward (knit\, scrapbook\, sketch\, journal\, write) or complete a task (write those thank you notes\, sign the kids up for camp\, organize your photos) in community.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/convival-craft-2/2026-08-20/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T171608Z
CREATED:20260618T220643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T171608Z
UID:10001312-1787403600-1787410800@salemathenaeum.net
SUMMARY:Convivial Craft
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. \nUse this time to move a creative project forward (knit\, scrapbook\, sketch\, journal\, write) or complete a task (write those thank you notes\, sign the kids up for camp\, organize your photos) in community.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/convival-craft/2026-08-22/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175525Z
CREATED:20260210T195833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T175525Z
UID:10000041-1787648400-1787655600@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://salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-08-25/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T193000
DTSTAMP:20260214T195508Z
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://salemathenaeum.net/event/la-tertulia-in-person/2026-08-25/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T171717Z
CREATED:20260618T220734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T171717Z
UID:10001834-1787835600-1787842800@salemathenaeum.net
SUMMARY:Convivial Craft
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. \nUse this time to move a creative project forward (knit\, scrapbook\, sketch\, journal\, write) or complete a task (write those thank you notes\, sign the kids up for camp\, organize your photos) in community.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/convival-craft-2/2026-08-27/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T183000
DTSTAMP:20260709T220036Z
CREATED:20260618T205808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T220036Z
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SUMMARY:Salon—Fusion String Ensemble presents Enduring Echoes
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a late summer concert in the Athenaeum garden with Fusion String Ensemble\, a quartet of classical musicians from the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra. \nThis evening’s program\, ENDURING ECHOES\, will explore the music that has become the soundtrack to our stories. From the concert hall to the silver screen\, from television to today’s playlists\, the Fusion String Ensemble will perform the melodies that continue to move\, inspire\, and unite audiences across generations. When the story ends\, the music lives on. \nFusion String Ensemble brings together passionate musicians whose decades of performance experience are matched only by their enduring love of making music. United by a shared commitment to artistry\, the ensemble performs in a variety of formations\, presenting programs that span timeless classics\, cinematic favorites\, and contemporary works. \nThey believe music has a unique ability to inspire\, connect\, and bring people together in ways that words cannot. Every performance is a shared experience\, where musicians and audience unite to create something memorable. Our hope is that you leave feeling inspired\, connected\, and carrying the music with you long after the final note has faded. \nPlease enter by the Athenaeum garden gate on Botts Ct.\n(The front door will be locked at 5:30 pm.)\nPlease bring a folding lawn chair if you have one.\nIn case of rain\, the salon will be indoors. \nTickets: $20/Free to Members \nSign up\nTentative Program: \nNimrod\nfrom Enigma Variations\nEdward Elgar\nFamiliar from: The King’s Speech and Elizabeth \nIntermezzo Sinfonico\nfrom Cavalleria rusticana\nPietro Mascagni\nFamiliar from: Raging Bull and The Godfather Part III \nMéditation\nfrom Thaïs\nJules Massenet\nFamiliar from: numerous films and television productions \nThree-Movement Classical String Work\n(Title to be announced) \nBad Romance\nLady Gaga\nFamiliar from: Pitch Perfect and Sing \nTheme from Downton Abbey\nJohn Lunn\nFamiliar from: Downton Abbey and Downton Abbey: A New Era \nGolden\nfrom KPop Demon Hunters\nEJAE\, Mark Sonnenblick\, Danny Chung\, Daniel Rojas & MarcLo\nFamiliar from: KPop Demon Hunters \n(I’m) Shipping Up to Boston\nDropkick Murphys\nFamiliar from: The Departed and Boston sporting events \n  \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://salemathenaeum.net/event/salon-music-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T171608Z
CREATED:20260618T220643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T171608Z
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SUMMARY:Convivial Craft
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. \nUse this time to move a creative project forward (knit\, scrapbook\, sketch\, journal\, write) or complete a task (write those thank you notes\, sign the kids up for camp\, organize your photos) in community.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/convival-craft/2026-08-29/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175525Z
CREATED:20260210T195833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T175525Z
UID:10000042-1788253200-1788260400@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://salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-09-01/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T210000
DTSTAMP:20260714T193233Z
CREATED:20260214T191117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T193233Z
UID:10000283-1788289200-1788296400@salemathenaeum.net
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://salemathenaeum.net/event/salem-writers-group/2026-09-01/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T171717Z
CREATED:20260618T220734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T171717Z
UID:10001835-1788440400-1788447600@salemathenaeum.net
SUMMARY:Convivial Craft
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. \nUse this time to move a creative project forward (knit\, scrapbook\, sketch\, journal\, write) or complete a task (write those thank you notes\, sign the kids up for camp\, organize your photos) in community.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/convival-craft-2/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T171608Z
CREATED:20260618T220643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T171608Z
UID:10001314-1788613200-1788620400@salemathenaeum.net
SUMMARY:Convivial Craft
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. \nUse this time to move a creative project forward (knit\, scrapbook\, sketch\, journal\, write) or complete a task (write those thank you notes\, sign the kids up for camp\, organize your photos) in community.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/convival-craft/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175525Z
CREATED:20260210T195833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T175525Z
UID:10000043-1788858000-1788865200@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://salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-09-08/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T171717Z
CREATED:20260618T220734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T171717Z
UID:10001836-1789045200-1789052400@salemathenaeum.net
SUMMARY:Convivial Craft
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. \nUse this time to move a creative project forward (knit\, scrapbook\, sketch\, journal\, write) or complete a task (write those thank you notes\, sign the kids up for camp\, organize your photos) in community.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/convival-craft-2/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T123000
DTSTAMP:20260618T214304Z
CREATED:20260214T200446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T214304Z
UID:10000910-1789210800-1789216200@salemathenaeum.net
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 here.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/book-group-3/2026-09-12/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T171608Z
CREATED:20260618T220643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T171608Z
UID:10001315-1789218000-1789225200@salemathenaeum.net
SUMMARY:Convivial Craft
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. \nUse this time to move a creative project forward (knit\, scrapbook\, sketch\, journal\, write) or complete a task (write those thank you notes\, sign the kids up for camp\, organize your photos) in community.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/convival-craft/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T150000
DTSTAMP:20260721T185039Z
CREATED:20260721T184945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T185039Z
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SUMMARY:Salem’s Modern Philosophers
DESCRIPTION:Salem’s Modern Philosophers\nMeets the 2nd Saturday\nfrom 1:00—3:00 PM—in person \nThis group of thinkers congregates to discuss relevant topics framed by texts\, media\, and experiences we agree on as a group. The first hour is dedicated to and framed by the media of our choosing while the second hour is reserved for open dialogues. We hope to see you there. Please email queries to: sharayah.brauche@gmail.com \nSee the current reading list on the Groups page.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/salems-modern-philosophers-2/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T110000
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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://salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T210000
DTSTAMP:20260714T193344Z
CREATED:20260214T191238Z
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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://salemathenaeum.net/event/salem-writers-group-2/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T171717Z
CREATED:20260618T220734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T171717Z
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SUMMARY:Convivial Craft
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. \nUse this time to move a creative project forward (knit\, scrapbook\, sketch\, journal\, write) or complete a task (write those thank you notes\, sign the kids up for camp\, organize your photos) in community.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/convival-craft-2/2026-09-17/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T171608Z
CREATED:20260618T220643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T171608Z
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SUMMARY:Convivial Craft
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. \nUse this time to move a creative project forward (knit\, scrapbook\, sketch\, journal\, write) or complete a task (write those thank you notes\, sign the kids up for camp\, organize your photos) in community.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/convival-craft/2026-09-19/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175525Z
CREATED:20260210T195833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T175525Z
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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://salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-09-22/
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:20260922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T193000
DTSTAMP:20260214T195508Z
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://salemathenaeum.net/event/la-tertulia-in-person/2026-09-22/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T171717Z
CREATED:20260618T220734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T171717Z
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SUMMARY:Convivial Craft
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. \nUse this time to move a creative project forward (knit\, scrapbook\, sketch\, journal\, write) or complete a task (write those thank you notes\, sign the kids up for camp\, organize your photos) in community.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/convival-craft-2/2026-09-24/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T171608Z
CREATED:20260618T220643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T171608Z
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SUMMARY:Convivial Craft
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. \nUse this time to move a creative project forward (knit\, scrapbook\, sketch\, journal\, write) or complete a task (write those thank you notes\, sign the kids up for camp\, organize your photos) in community.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/convival-craft/2026-09-26/
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:20260926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260708T214140Z
CREATED:20260708T210315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T214140Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Workshop with Ken Liu
DESCRIPTION:Speaking Tools: How to Tell Compelling Stories About Technology\nThis event is a fundraiser for the 2026 Salem Literary Festival; all proceeds will be used to fund festival programming. \nThis workshop will train you to see and think about “technology”—both fictional and nonfictional forms—in new ways that help you tell compelling stories. We’ll examine a broader definition of technology and take on the perspective of a worldbuilder\, someone who must conjure a novel and concrete vision for others. Writing exercises will allow participants to put these new ways of seeing and thinking into practice. In addition to fiction writers\, this course is also suitable for journalists\, technologists\, gamemasters\, sales and marketing staff\, activists—anyone who wants to communicate more effectively about technology. The workshop is intended for writers of all levels. Please come to the workshop with a piece of technology (existing or invented) in mind you’d like to feature in a story. \nPrerequisites: Since this workshop is suitable for writers at all levels of expertise\, there are no requirements per se. However\, prior to attendance\, it would be helpful for you to think about a piece of technology that you wish to feature in a story. This can be something real (a new programming language you’re excited about; an old gadget that you love; a new startup idea; a hand tool that you know intimately …) or something fictional (a web site you wish someone would make; a program that you want to craft; a new method of space travel; a boat powered by phlogiston in a parallel universe  …). You don’t have to think much—a vague idea in mind is enough. \nKen Liu (http://kenliu.name) is an American author of speculative fiction. A winner of the Nebula\, Hugo\, and World Fantasy awards\, he wrote the Dandelion Dynasty\, a silkpunk epic fantasy series\, as well as the short story collection The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories. His latest book is All that We See or Seem\, a techno-thriller starring an AI-whispering hacker who saves the world. \nPrior to becoming a full-time writer\, Liu worked as a software engineer\, corporate lawyer\, and litigation consultant. Liu frequently speaks on a variety of topics\, including futurism\, the history of creative technologies\, bookmaking\, and the mathematics of origami. \nTuition: $200.00 \nRegister
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/writing-workshop-with-ken-liu/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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