Jan Baxter is a graduate of Salem Washington Academy. She is the editor of the rejuvenated Salem Press and currently works for Angio Dynamics as assistant to the CEO.

Archive Room at the Historic Salem Courthouse

Community Coffee Hour at the Courthouse

Join us on Tuesday, June 10th for our third of many monthly coffee hours at the Historic Salem Courthouse Community Center! This is an informal time to connect with neighbors and the community
COFFEE WILL BE PROVIDED, but feel free to bring your preferred beverage if you'd like. In an effort to reduce waste, please bring a mug if you’re able!
Have questions? Send an email to: office@salemcourthouse.org . Otherwise, we’ll see you there!

Bike repairs, bike safety and more! Click here to learn more

Join us in the Great Hall Gallery from 5-7:30p to welcome artist Donna Orlyk and celebrate the opening of her show “Birds & Words” Click here to learn more!

Donna’s work will be on display in the Great Hall Gallery until June 28th!

🌟 Welcome to Little Villagers Playgroup! 🌟

A place where little ones from birth to age 5 and their caregivers come together to grow, learn, and play in a warm, welcoming community. Whether it's crafts, songs, stories, or simply making new friends, we’re all about building bonds and creating lasting memories. 💖

Join us every 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 11 AM for fun, connection, and lots of giggles! 👶✨

📍 Location: Historic Salem Courthouse Community Center, 58 E Broadway, Salem

Any questions? office@salemcourthouse.org

We can't wait to see you and your little one at the next playdate! 🌿

🍴 Prepare a favorite recipe—then bring the dish and a copy of the recipe to share! 🍴

Let’s celebrate community with food, flavor, and a few new favorites! 🌟 Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cook, come share what you know and learn something new! It’s all about good food, great company, and building connections with your neighbors.

Come hungry and ready to connect with like-minded community members! 🧑‍🍳👩‍🍳

Bring a dish to share and reduce waste by bringing your own cup, plate and silverware! Join your neighbors for an evening of celebration and community! Location changed to UP Church, Salem due to rainy weather!

Doors open at 6:30p; show begins at 7p

American Roots fiddler-singer-songwriter

Kathleen Parks Band

www.kathleenparksmusic.com

Kathleen Parks is a fiddler, singer, and songwriter who brings joyful and creative energy to the stage and studio. For the last 10 years, she has been heavily involved in touring and recording with her Americana/Jamgrass band Twisted Pine, where she sings, writes, and fiddles. On her upcoming solo album, her captivating songs lean more toward Pop, Folk, and classic Jazz, while her virtuosic fiddle blends and reimagines traditional and modern musical styles with boundless groove and playful improvisational spirit. Her deep grounding in Celtic and American roots music combines with her love for pop songwriting, soulful vocals, and groove-based improvisation, making every KP performance unexpected yet familiar: a musical journey from beginning to end. Over the years, Parks has shared the stage with artists such as Paula Cole, Sammy Rae & The Friends, Gordon Lightfoot, Aoife O’Donovan, The Punch Brothers, Jerry Douglas, and Sierra Hull.

Community Coffee Hour at the Courthouse

Join us on Tuesday, May 13th for our second of many monthly coffee hours at the Historic Salem Courthouse Community Center! This is an informal time to connect with neighbors and the community
COFFEE WILL BE PROVIDED, but feel free to bring your preferred beverage if you'd like.
Have questions? Send an email to: office@salemcourthouse.org . Otherwise, we’ll see you there!

Doors open at 6:30p; show begins at 7p

Northern England folk song & story—

Johnny Campbell

www.johnnycampbell.co.uk

Johnny Campbell emerged onto the UK folk scene writing self-penned material and delving deep into Northern English folk song and story. The album From Hull & Halifax & Hell (2020) took him to The Faroe Islands to record live, earning him album of the week with Blues and Roots radio and stellar reviews with British folk press. Called ''a modern-day Billy Bragg'' (Tradfolk), Campbell’s passion and determination shines through in his music, with folking.com proclaiming, “the spirit of the folk clubs in their heyday runs in his veins.” A Right to Roam (2022), a collaboration with Commoners Choir and Skelmanthorpe Brass Band was called “one of the best folk song of 2022.” His newest album, True North, is a collection of traditional songs of Northern English, recorded on their respective county summits. Richard Thompson/UNCUT Magazine called it one of his albums of the year.  “Haunting, Evocative & Pure” -Songlines.

Opening reception on Friday, May 9th— join us in the newly restored Great Hall Gallery.

Show will be displayed from May 9th through May 31st.

“Horses are easily the most beautiful of all earthlings. Horses are represented in art more than any other animal. As a city child I first saw horses pulling fruit and rag carts. It did not take from their majesty. Big, strong, aromatic, horses are mythical. They are pliable when their size says they should dominate. I have loved horses my entire life. I look for them wherever I go and I usually go to where I know horses are.”

FREE! Seniors are welcome to join us on Thursday, May 8th at 12p at the Historic Salem Courthouse Community Center for a live concert performed by Drank the Gold! Light bites will be provided followed by a performance for just the Seniors and then a small intermission while the Salem 3rd graders join us for another session with Drank the Gold!

Drank the Gold: 2023 Folk/Traditional Artist of the Year at the NY Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards, Drank the Gold play and sing North Atlantic dance tunes and folk songs.  Both steeped in music from an early age, they have been performing together all over the Northeast since 2015.  Their album, Sipped The Silver, simultaneously features Oona Grady's deep Irish fiddle roots; James Gascoyne's compositional talents; and their shared passion for digging deep into traditional music and finding something new to say. 

Doors open at 6:30p; show begins at 7p

Irish singer-songwriter; Austin, TX —

Pat Byrne

www.patbyrne-music.com

Pat Byrne is an Irish singer songwriter based in Austin Texas. In 2012 he was crowned the winner of the first series of The Voice of Ireland, which led to the release of his debut album, All or Nothing. In 2017 he began to record in Austin, and by 2019 fully emigrated to Texas when he took the US by storm, with breakout performances at the 30A Songwriters Festival, SXSW, Kerrville Folk Festival, and Nashville’s Americana Festival.  His 2021 album, Into The Light, was called one of the best-sounding singer-songwriter albums to come out of Austin in years (Austin American Statesman), taking “the listener on an emotional journey with lyrics both touching and agonizing—heightened by Byrne’s dynamic vocal style.” Greg Jones/Ear to the Ground Music says, “I really appreciate the aggressive storytelling of Pat Byrne’s songwriting style.” His unmistakable voice and songwriting chops continue to attract a lot of attention with audiences around the country.

We’re so excited to host the community for an in-person preview of items available in our 5th Annual Online Auction- stay tuned to our Facebook for exciting updates on items that will be available!

☕ Community Coffee Hour at the Courthouse ☕
Join us on Tuesday, April 29th for our first of many monthly coffee hours at the Historic Salem Courthouse Community Center! This is an informal time to connect with neighbors and the Courthouse Director. ☺️
Coffee will be provided, but feel free to bring your preferred beverage if you'd like.
Got questions? Send me an email. Otherwise, we’ll see you there! 🙌

“Bring your broken things and we’ll do our best to fix them—for FREE!” Join us on April 26th from 1-4pm for another Hebron/Salem Repair Cafe.

Bring clothes, tools, dull knives, jewelry, small electrical appliances, toys, furniture and more!

For questions or to volunteer please inquire at: hebronsalemrepaircafe@gmail.com

Doors open at 6:30p; show begins at 7p

Quebecois music, dance, poetry

Bon Débarras

www.bondebarras.com

Bon Débarras unites the worlds of music, dance and poetry through a collaboration between Montreal artists Dominic Desrochers, Jean-François Dumas and Veronique Plasse. The group brings together a fusion of Quebecois folk music, traditional step-dancing and global influences, for a show that is full of fun and inventive energy. On guitar, banjo, violin and harmonica, the trio opens a door to their recollections of America and their music is at the intersection of various traditions. Bon Débarras’ energy taps into the rhythms of today and ventures boldly on the multi-faceted road to tomorrow’s dreams, in an atmosphere that transcends boundaries and ages.

CANCELLED EVENT!

Doors open at 6:30p; show begins at 7p

Old songs, bold harmony—

Windborne

www.windbornesingers.com

Windborne shifts effortlessly between drastically different styles of music, drawing their audience along on a journey that spans continents and centuries, illuminating and expanding on the profound power and variation of the human voice. Lauren Breunig, Jeremy Carter-Gordon, Lynn Rowan, and Will Rowan share a vibrant energy onstage with a blending of voices that can only come from decades of friendship alongside dedicated practice. Their harmonies are bold and anything but predictable. The singers educate as they entertain, sharing stories about their songs and explaining the context and characteristics of the styles in which they sing. Their latest project, Of Hard Times & Harmony, explores themes of social consciousness, singing in four languages and showcasing the depth of emotion their voices can evoke, as well as moments of true hilarity and wit.

Ken Gottry, Cambridge historian, will speak about the history of the Northern Turnpike from Lansingburg to Granville. Presentation will be held in the Town Archives Room at the Historic Salem Courthouse Community Center.

Doors open at 6:30p; show begins at 7p

Celtic/Quebecois music— ceciliamusic.com

Cecilia  

Cecilia brings the best of many musical worlds together in an exploration of traditional, Celtic and Quebecois music. Timi Turmel (accordian), Erin Leahy (piano), and Louis Schryer (fiddle) are widely recognized as three of Canada's finest musicians. Every one of their pieces is skillfully arranged and highlighted with influences from contemporary, classical, jazz and swing styles. Cécilia's recent debut album Accent is an impressive offering full of vibrant rhythms and melodies, all resonating with a unique warmth and richness of expression.

Opening Reception featuring refreshments and a brief talk by the artist.

Harry's been painting our landscape for 45 years, getting into his white van & usually painting till sunset. His paintings are evidence of his long relationship with our local land - which he feels has never deceived him. Maybe it cannot lie, as there is always Truth in Open Spaces.

Harry’s work will be displayed in the Great Hall Gallery until May 3rd.

We are delighted to invite all of you to our Grand Reopening Celebration on Sunday, April 6th, with remarks starting promptly at 3:00 PM in the Great Hall. After the remarks, we will open up the Courthouse campus for exploration. The celebration will include:

• The Shoppe Off Broadway open for browsing

• The Battenkill Kitchen offering demonstrations and light bites

• The Great Hall Gallery displaying a local artist

• Al Cormier will have the Town Archives room open 

• Live music in the Courtroom showcasing our new lighting & sound system

• and more!

It promises to be an afternoon full of community, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Run in scenic and historic Salem, N.Y. Numerous prizes and fun for all--expert or   novice runners. The scenic runs begin and end at Salem Washington Academy.    

Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025  

 Time: 9 AM 10K race  

 10:00 AM 1 mile children's race (ages 14 and under)  

 10:30 AM 5K race  

For more information and to register now- click here!

Join us in the Great Hall of the Historic Salem Courthouse for the Shoppe Off Broadway’s Annual holiday decor sale! The hall will be full of all types of treasures!

Join us in the Courtroom for our Annual Meeting

Welcome reception begins at 6:00p with light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres. Meeting begins at 7:00p in the Courtroom.

Please RSVP: courthousedirector@gmail.com

Save the date & join us at the Courthouse for Trunks & Treats from 3:00-5:00p.

All are welcome and the event is FREE! More details to come.

Join us for a delicious afternoon in the Courtroom. Desserts and gift baskets will be auctioned off by none other than Coach Charlie Perry! Cakes, pies, muffins, and more! All proceeds will help us close our fundraising gap for our amazing LLP program.

Donations for the auction are welcomed; please email: officehscpa@gmail.com or find Marissa for more details!

Join Adam Harrison Levey at the Historic Salem Courthouse for a writing course on Sunday afternoons from October 20th- November 10th. For more information, please click here or email courthousedirector@gmail.com