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Peabody Essex Museum $300 million Expansion

October 30, 2012 by pickeringwharfsalem Leave a Comment

Peabody Essex Museum - Salem, Massachusetts

PEM ANNOUNCES $650 MILLION ADVANCEMENT CAMPAIGN CAMPAIGN ONE OF THE LARGEST FOR AN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM CAMPAIGN OVERVIEW • $550 million in gifts and pledges secured to date • $350 million for endowment • $200 million for facility expansion designed by Rick Mather Architects • $100 million for infrastructure and improvements SALEM, MA -- The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) of Salem, Massachusetts, announced a comprehensive $650 million Campaign designed to advance the museum's mission to celebrate outstanding artistic and cultural creativity in ways that transform people's lives. The museum has received gifts and pledges totaling $550 million during the quiet phase of the Campaign initiated in 2006. The … [Read more...]

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Salem Harbor Power Station Sale Final

August 6, 2012 by pickeringwharfsalem Leave a Comment

Deal to sell Salem power plant closes; new gas plant and development planned By Dan Adams, Globe Correspondent - Article Courtesy of: Boston Globe A New Jersey company said Monday that it has finalized its purchase of the aging Salem Harbor Power Station, which it plans to replace with a state-of-the-art gas-fired plant on a portion the site, potentially opening the rest of the waterfront property to commercial development. Footprint Power LLC said the deal to buy the decades-old plant from Virginia-based Dominion Energy Inc. for an undisclosed sum closed Saturday. Footprint Footprint has contracted with NAES Corp. of Issaquah, Wash. to operate the existing coal- and oil-fired plant until May 2014, when it will demolish … [Read more...]

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Derby Wharf Fourth of July Fireworks!

June 26, 2012 by pickeringwharfsalem Leave a Comment

Fireworks over the Friendship 4th of July Derby Wharf. Photo: Kira Horvath/Salem News

Salem Celebrates the Fourth! Article Courtesy of: Destination Salem Many communities have their Fireworks and July 4th festivities on the weekend prior to the 4th. We in Salem stay true to the holiday, and hold off until the night of the Fourth. Join us at Derby Wharf, and Salem Common, next Wednesday as we celebrate America's independence in two very historic locations. Wednesday, July 4, on Derby Wharf at the Salem Maritime National Historic Site Pre-Concert Activities Festivities begin at 4:00 p.m. with the opening of Kids' Space, an area filled with free face painting, games, crafts, contests and prizes galore. New this year, we will be featuring two pre-concert bands on Main Stage. At 4:00 p.m. Julie Dougherty and … [Read more...]

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NEW! Flirt Boutique “Fun and Affordable”

June 8, 2012 by pickeringwharfsalem Leave a Comment

Jillian J. Davis - Flirt Boutique Pickering Wharf Salem

'Flirt' Arrives at Pickering Wharf New shop aims to bring affordable style for those with a focus on fashion. Article Courtesy of: Salem Patch - By Aubry Bracco A new boutique aimed at making style fun, affordable and flirty (of course) has arrived on Pickering Wharf. fLiRT, which offers a selection of retail and consigned clothing as well as new, locally made and vintage accessories, opened on April 26. An opening party is scheduled for Saturday, June 9. fLiRt's owner, Jillian J. Davis, said she's hoping to offer a selection that will appeal to women with a variety of tastes and body types. There is also a small section dedicated to men. At the same time clothing is "fun, flirty, a total … [Read more...]

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Salem Ferry Season Opens June 8

June 1, 2012 by pickeringwharfsalem Leave a Comment

Salem: Operator to provide service 7 days a week By Tom Dalton | Staff writer Article Courtesy of: The Salem News SALEM — The Salem ferry opens the 2012 season in one week. Boston Harbor Cruises announced yesterday that it is taking over the Salem-to-Boston service and will make its first run on Friday, June 8. "Keeping all areas of Greater Boston connected by water is extremely important, and we are thrilled to be adding the Salem ferry to our operations," general manager Alison Nolan said. Boston Harbor Cruises replaces Water Transportation Alternatives of Quincy, which had operated the Salem ferry for the past six years. Mayor Kim Driscoll decided to look for a new company after Water Transportation Alternatives, … [Read more...]

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Salem Wharf Project Update

February 18, 2012 by pickeringwharfsalem Leave a Comment

Salem Wharf Project - Photo Via - Joseph Restuccia for the Boston Globe

Six contractors bid on $3.1 million Salem Wharf project By Justin A. Rice, Town Correspondent | Article Courtesy of: Boston.com Six contractors submitted bids earlier this week for the $3.1 million Salem Wharf project after the city extended its original deadline on the request for proposals by two weeks. In December the federal and state government gave Salem the green light to begin construction on Salem Wharf — a long sought after economic boon that could expand cruise ship traffic as well as draw whale watching and fishing boats to the pier. The improvements have been sought for 20 years, and Mayor Kim Driscoll has tried to secure funding for the project since she took office in 2006. In October 2010 Salem received $1.3 … [Read more...]

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Shetland Park Supports the Arts in Salem!

February 15, 2012 by pickeringwharfsalem Leave a Comment

Shetland Office Park Salem Massachusetts

Salem’s own 'Guggenheim' coming to Shetland Park Article Courtesy of: Boston.com The following is a press release from Shetland Park: Salem’s best kept secret is in Shetland Park’s Building One, directly across from Pickering Wharf. The business park office has a four-story sunny atrium reminiscent of New York’s Guggenheim and lends itself perfectly to a gallery. This March, Shetland Park in support of the arts in Salem, will actually transform the atrium into a gallery, with a photography show, complimented by the work of two sculptors. Here’s a preview of the work featured at the exhibit. The show opens Friday, March 15th, and runs through June. The opening reception will be held in the atrium of Building … [Read more...]

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Pickering Wharf… Salem’s Sooooooo Sweet!

February 7, 2012 by pickeringwharfsalem Leave a Comment

Salem So Sweet festival set to start this weekend The following is a press release from Salem Main Streets: More than 15 beautiful ice sculptures will grace downtown Salem starting February 11 as part of the 10th annual Salem's So Sweet Chocolate and Ice Sculpture Festival. Ice Sculpture Themes include a dragon, Marilyn Monroe, the SSU Viking, TinTin and Snowy, a crystal snowflake, a one room school house and the Salem Witch. Many downtown businesses will offer discounts and free chocolate during the weekend as well. The festival officially kicks off with a Chocolate and Wine Tasting, on Friday, February 10 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm, at Hamilton Hall, 9 Chestnut Street. This luscious tasting event features wine and chocolate … [Read more...]

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Laurie Cabot is closing her Witch Shoppe on Pickering Wharf

January 11, 2012 by pickeringwharfsalem Leave a Comment

Salem's Official Witch Closing her Pickering Wharf Shop By Tom Dalton - Article Courtesy of: The Salem News SALEM — Laurie Cabot, the official witch of Salem, is closing her store. Cabot, 78, opened the city's first witch shop more than 40 years ago and currently runs The Official Witch Shoppe on Pickering Wharf. She announced the Jan. 31 closing on her website. "Closing my store was a very difficult decision, but one that I am pleased with," she wrote. "It has been a dream come true to have had the experience of operating my stores and the countless wonderful people I have met." Cabot declined to be interviewed for this article. Around 1970, Cabot opened The Witch Shoppe at 100 Derby St. and later started Crow Haven … [Read more...]

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Pickering Wharf News: Restaurant Week

November 4, 2011 by pickeringwharfsalem Leave a Comment

Salem Restaurant Week Salem Massachusetts - Pickering Wharf Salem MA

Salem Restaurant Week Sunday, Nov. 6 - Thursday, Nov. 10 & Sunday, Nov. 13 to Thursday, Nov. 17 Article Courtesy of: The Salem Chamber of Commerce Salem Fall Restaurant Week is set to kick off on Sunday, November 6, featuring the best local cuisine at value pricing. For 10 days only, participating Salem area restaurants will offer either a two-course prix-fixe dinner menu for $15, or a three-course prix-fixe dinner menu for $25, or both (note that this price does not include drinks, taxes or gratuities). Menus will post posted shortly. Salem has become a culinary destination and people really look forward to this event. Expect a wide variety of delicious foods - from steak to seafood, American to ethnic, there is something for … [Read more...]

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