Hawthorne & Local Events

  • Salem as Muse: In Discussion with Footwear Artist in Residen

    Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Join bootmaker Sarah Madeleine T. Guerin for an artist talk as part of our “Salem as Muse” lecture series. Guerin will discuss her bootmaking process in PEM’s Lye-Tapley Shoe Shop, as well as her background, artistic practice and work. PEM’s Curator-at-Large Paula Richter will join her a presentation on PEM’s impressive shoe collection and the history of shoemaking. This program ...

  • The Moth

    Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    The Moth returns to PEM this summer! Join us for a live storytelling event with the community on the theme of American Dreams.

  • G-Hwaja: Korean Traditional Music & Beyond

    Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Join us for a powerful performance by G–Hwaja, a dynamic quintet rooted in Korean traditional music. Drawing from centuries-old sounds and instruments, G–Hwaja brings a vivid and contemporary energy to Korea’s musical heritage. Their sound subtly bridges tradition and modern expression. The ensemble members are: Junghee Oh, 12-string gayageum and byeongchang vocals Song Eun Shin, 25-string gayageum Woosung Jung, daegeum, ...