Archive for October, 2006

THE FUN HOUSE STRIPPERS

Sitting around a patio table, the five members of The Funhouse Strippers talk amongst themselves with the ease of longtime friends. Some are a little more vocal than others and some are a little more prone to abstract tangents than …

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GLOBAL WARNING

City lawmakers take hesitant step in addressing global warming The current issue of Scientific American has devoted most of its current “special issue” to describing the science on global

TAROT STUDIO OPENS DOWNTOWN

It’s all in the cards Climb the stairs of the Reed Opera House, until you reach the third floor. There, just past the grand ballroom, is a magical space:

WELLNESS FROM WITHIN

Personal truths Living authentically is not just a term reserved for gurus or life coaches. It is a philosophy that most people could benefit from leaning more about. When

INDULGE ORGANICALLY

Trying to eliminate toxins? Don’t forget the intoxicants Organic gardening has been all the rage for decades, but organic wine making? It turns out that organic and sustainable grape

MAUI GRILL: PARADISE ON A PLATE

New restaurant boasts exotic flavors Maui Grill, which opened in April, brings the exotic flavors of Hawaii here to Salem. They offer breakfast, lunch, dinner, and

DINNER MADE EASY WITH SUPER SUPPERS

Eat at home without cooking or take-out In April, Marena and Lou Pereyra brought a popular new concept to Commercial Street, just south of downtown. Super Suppers is

REEL BUZZ

It’s hard, at times, to be a film fan in Salem. When it’s compared to that big city to the north, Salem’s film scene looks a bit paltry.

SHOW STARTERS

Salem Cinema sets the record straight  by Reina PikeAs a follow up to last month’s article “Show stoppers,” we are taking a closer look at Salem Cinema and

FILM NOTES

Documentary film lovers rejoice — Salem Cinema is hosting DocuWeek 2006 on October 27 through November 2. Salem Cinema is one of only eight locations in the country selected

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