'Pieces of Salem' anthology debuts Sept. 20

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'Pieces of Salem' Quadricentennial Anthology Announced

The Peabody Essex Museum and Salem State University will launch "Pieces of Salem: An Anthology of Salem Voices" on Sept. 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Salem State's Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts on Lafayette Street. Commissioned for the city's Salem 400+ celebrations, the book collects prose and poems from more than 130 writers who live or work in Salem, each limited to 400 words to mark the quadricentennial. The program includes readings, a book signing and a conversation with editor and Salem Poet Laureate J.D. Scrimgeour and PEM's David Snider, with readings by Mayor Dominick Pangallo and Salem State President John Keenan among others.

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Teen Volunteer Night Held at Salem Public Library

Salem Public Library hosts Teen Volunteer Night Tuesday, September 15, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Children's Program Room, letting students in grades 6-12 earn service hours helping prepare for October and Halloween events.

Salem Public Library

Salem High School Marks Start of Hispanic Heritage Month

Salem High School's calendar marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month on Tuesday, September 15.

Salem Public Schools

Commission on Disabilities Meets Tuesday Afternoon

Salem's Commission on Disabilities meets Tuesday, September 15, at 4:30 p.m.

City of Salem

Conservation Commission Meets Tuesday Evening

Salem's Conservation Commission meets Tuesday, September 15, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

City of Salem

Park and Recreation Commission Meets Tuesday

Salem's Park and Recreation Commission meets Tuesday, September 15, at 6:45 p.m.

City of Salem

Public Art Commission Meets Tuesday Night

Salem's Public Art Commission meets Tuesday, September 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

City of Salem

North Street Street Sweeping Scheduled Tuesday

Street sweeping is scheduled all day Tuesday, September 15, on the odd side of North Street in Salem's entrance corridor.

City of Salem

Live Jazz Fills The Babe on Tuesday

Steve Lacey and Pat Dole perform live jazz at The Babe, 268 Washington Street, Tuesday, September 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is free.

Salem Chamber of Commerce

Geya Jenda Hosts Birthday Drag Roast at Gulu-Gulu

Geya Jenda hosts a birthday drag roast at Gulu-Gulu Cafe Tuesday, September 15; doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. The 21-plus event has a $5 cover.

Destination Salem

Tuesday Trivia Returns to East Regiment Beer Company

East Regiment Beer Company, 30 Church Street, hosts five rounds of general-knowledge trivia Tuesday, September 15, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Destination Salem

Disney and Pixar Trivia Takes Over Bit Bar

Bit Bar, 278 Derby Street, hosts Disney and Pixar trivia Tuesday, September 15, from 8 to 10 p.m.

Destination Salem

Writers' Open Studio at Salem Athenaeum

Salem Athenaeum opens for a quiet public writing session Tuesday, September 15, from 9 to 11 a.m. at 337 Essex Street.

Salem Athenaeum

Salem Writers Group Meets Tuesday Evening

Salem Writers Group meets Tuesday, September 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Salem Athenaeum; writers may bring work in progress for feedback.

Salem Athenaeum