DeEVENTS & FEATURES

LECTURES

The 32nd Annual Christmas in Salem Historic House Tour was proud to present lectures by two of Salem’s notable speakers.

Our favorite historical raconteur, Jim McAllister will be talking about the McIntire Historic District.  And Dean Lahikainen, Carolyn and Peter Lynch Curator of American Decorative Arts, Peabody Essex Museum, will give a lecture on Salem’s famous architect and carver, Samuel McIntire.

The lectures are included as part of your tour ticket.

Saturday and Sunday afternoon at 1:00 PM.

Details to be announced.

CONCERTS

We are proud to present two musical concerts especially for AAA members.

EVENT: Holiday Concerts, Free for AAA Members.

LOCATION: Tabernacle Congregational Church, 50 Washington Street, Salem, MA

DAYS: Saturday and Sunday.

TIME: 4:00 – 5:00 PM.

REGULAR TICKET PRICE: $10.

AAA MEMBERS: No charge when you present your AAA Card at the door.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 978-745-0799 www.christmasinsalem.org

SATURDAY, December 3rd, 4:00 – 5:00 PM:

The Tunebugs quartet, a women’s a capella group singing four-part harmony in barbershop style, will put you in a festive mood with a selection of holiday favorites.  The group met while singing with the Liberty Belle Chorus of Sweet Adelines International, a women’s barbershop chorus out of Arlington, MA.  The members of the Tunebugs are:  Jane Beaton, tenor; Susan Kapur, lead; Maureen Dalton, baritone; Marilyn Drew, bass.

SUNDAY, December 4th, 4:00 – 5:00 PM:

The Harbor Flutes will present a classical repertoire of holiday classics.  The Harbor Flutes have played together for five years and include 7 flutes, 2 cellists, and a viola.  They represent 8 music educators, 1 choir director, a retired music educator and a professor of sport and movement science.  They play a wide variety of music including classical, contemporary, sacred, and secular.  The members of the Harbor Flutes are:  Eileen D’Amour, Amy Everitt, Kate Ferris, Holly Fraser, Kristy Foye, Cara Hanson, Caitlin Mieli, Valerie Peterson, Amanda Roeder, and Becky Stout.

CHRISTMAS TEA AT THE HAWTHORNE HOTEL

The historic Hawthorne Hotel, adjacent to the Common in Salem, is pleased to offer a warm and elegant place to relax for those ready for a spot of tea or refreshments.

Saturday, December 3rd, 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Nathaniel’s Restaurant

Hawthorne Hotel

18 Washington Square West • On the Common

Salem, MA

$19.95 per person plus tax and gratuity.

Alcoholic beverages must be purchased separately.

Reservations strongly suggested.  Please call 978-825-4311.

For a look at the delectable menu, click here: Christmas Tea