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Meet local creative cosplayer and host of the Cosplay Affair... Lee Roberts

Photo by Juarez Films and Photography

Lee Roberts aka Mr. Clever is a cosplayer and custom Funko artist from Salem. They are actively involved in the Cosplay is not Consent: Anti-bullying movement as well as being an admin for Boston Whovians. You can learn more about Lee and their craft at Clockwork Dragon Designs

Their Mr. Clever cosplay has been featured in The Nerdist, The Mary Sue, Nerd Caliber, on BBC America, the BBC affiliate Anglophilia, and was featured in Doctor Who magazine.

Their motto is “Upgrade everyone. Save all the kittens.”

**Tell us a little bit about Mr. Clever**

Mr. Clever is from the Doctor Who episode “Nightmare in Silver” written by my favorite author, Neil Gaiman.  He is what happened when the Cyberman tried to take over the Doctor. For those non- Whovians out there, imagine an evil robotic entity that takes over 50% of an alien time traveler’s mind. The beauty and challenge of cosplaying him is the fact  that it’s essentially two characters in one.  He was sassy, snarky, manic, manipulative and I adored every second he was on screen.

Two Heads Are Better Than None – Nightmare in Silver – Doctor Who – BBC

The Doctor finds Angie and Artie but is partially upgraded into a Cyberman! Sharing the Cybermen’s shared consciousness, the “Cyberiad” gives the Doctor a split personality as both the Doctor and the “Cyber-Planner”, or “Mr Clever” compete for full control…

** You’ve become known for cosplaying this character. Why him?

You know this is the one question people ask me the most and I am never 100% sure what to say.  There are so many reasons why Mr. Clever clicked with me. I do remember when I first saw Nightmare in Silver, I lost my mind when he first appeared on screen and knew I had to cosplay that character.  I loved his personality: snarky, flirty and suave. Maybe its because I have always loved all things robotic.  Maybe it’s because it gave me a chance to make something unique, since I can’t sew which usually is a primary skill as a cosplayer. Maybe its just because he lets me get out of my own way and have fun. I don’t have a solid answer. I had tried other cosplays before and after him, but none of them fit me like he does.  When I put on the cyberplanner piece it all just comes together. We just clicked – it was love at first sight.

**What does cosplay mean?**

Cosplay is hard to define, as it means different things to different people. For myself, I’m not cosplaying unless I am in character, not just in costume. Unless I am Mr. Clever.

But the beauty of cosplay is that there is no right or wrong way to do it. For some people putting on a costume and going out for Halloween is cosplaying, and that is totally ok.  It’s the fun, the PLAY part of it that is key for most cosplayers.

Imagine your 10-year-old self all over again. What costume did you want to wear? What character did you want to embody so badly? Wonder women? Gandalf? A ninja Turtle? It’s that same passion that makes cosplay fun and rewarding for all ages.  Doesn’t matter if you made your costume, bought it at a thrift store or just make props, like me. It’s all about self-expression and fun.

Cosplay is for everyone. And everyone can cosplay. To learn more join Lee and some of our friends from Flying Saucer Pizza for the WHAT IS COSPLAY workshop at Salem Access TV on Friday Feb. 24th

Lee also sent along this AWESOME Ted talk by Adam Savage..

My love letter to cosplay | Adam Savage

Adam Savage makes things and builds experiments, and he uses costumes to add humor, color and clarity to the stories he tells. Tracing his lifelong love of costumes – from a childhood space helmet made of an ice cream tub to a No-Face costume he wore to Comic-Con – Savage explores the world of cosplay and the meaning it creates for its community.

Get tickets to the Cosplay Affair here

The Cosplay Affair

Presented by Creative Salem, the Hawthorne Hotel and Mr. Clever, come enjoy a night of dancing, music and costumes in one of the countries’ most historic ballrooms. Whether you are a Batman, a Time Lord, a Superhero, Alien or an Elf…we welcome all to celebrate costume play with us.

Salem has a HOST of amazing cosplayers that it calls home.. Some of which you will see at the event and some you see on a more regular basis. Cosplay is a pastime to some but also a full/part time job for many as well.. All a part of the equation in how creativity is one of the many driving economic forces in Salem.

Steve the Vampire

Brandon the Shapeshifter

Ice Queen Cosplay

Ivan from Arkham Ghostbusters

Salem Gaslight Batman

Madruga Cosplay

Perseus and Draconis Aeternam Angeli

*****DISCLAIMER:Creative Salem supports creativity in all forms and fully supports anyone letting their “freak flag fly” in any way they choose. We are also a proud supporter of the No Place for Hate committee. Issues of nonacceptance in the cosplay community, as well as issues of consent and safety, were strong factors in us choosing to do the Cosplay Affair and provide a safe space in Salem for cosplayers and fans of cosplay.

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Salem Screams for Ice Cream!

Salem’s Ice Scream Bowl is back! It’s time to sample some of the best ice cream in the North Shore from some of the many ice cream shops the area has to offer. Salem’s Ice Scream Bowl event will be held on Tuesday, August 8 on the Salem Common from 6:00-7:30 p.m., rain or shine. A Heritage Days favorite, this annual event is a chance to taste some classic flavors and new combinations from the area’s premier ice cream shops. The Ice Scream Bowl is a Salem Main Streets Happening.

A few of the homegrown local businesses serving samples at the event will include Captain Dusty’s,

Salem Main Streets Ice Scream Bowl A Heritage Days Salem Event Photo John Andrews/Creative Salem

Maria’s Sweet Somethings, and Melt Ice Cream. Salem’s Ice Scream Bowl is a fun event for both children and adults to cool down from the heat and enjoy tasty ice cream. North Shore 104.9 will be in attendance with fun games and takeaways.

The cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children. Tickets are purchased on site on the day of the event. A spoon and napkins will be supplied with the purchase of a ticket.

The Ice Scream Bowl is going green this year! All of our materials are recyclable or compostable in an effort to reduce the impact of this popular event. Special thanks to SalemRecycles for helping to cover the increased costs of materials, as well as their expert advice in making this a more environmentally-friendly event.

Proceeds go to support Salem Main Streets, a nonprofit organization focusing on the continued revitalization of downtown Salem as a vibrant year-round retail, dining, and cultural destination. Salem Main Streets organizes the Salem Farmers’ Market, Salem Arts Festival, and many other events in downtown Salem, as well as offering direct business support to downtown businesses. The Ice Scream Bowl is coordinated in partnership between Salem Main Streets and the City of Salem as part of Salem Heritage Days.

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Heritage Days 2017

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289 Derby final design a triumph for community engagement

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The City of Salem has purchased a large vacant lot at 289 Derby Street which has long served as an industrial and commercial site given its location on the South River that opens up into Salem Harbor. A few weeks ago a public “placemaking” process commenced, under the auspices of the City, CBA Landscape Architects, Salem Public Space Project and Creative Salem : engaging events are happening…

Timothy Donovan brings over 25 years’ experience in photojournalism and documentary photography to the area. His unique perspective on the world as seen through a camera lens has earned him over two dozen awards for his work during his time as a news photographer. A Salem resident since 2010, Tim continues to document the local community that he loves so much as well as the local music scene and points beyond.

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You can also find Timothy’s work at Kan.del in the Museum Place Mall – Salem MA

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The documentary Vagabong: The American Pipe Dream follows borosilicate glass artist JD Maplesden as he travels along the Pacific coast from his home studio in Portland, Oregon down to San Diego, with many stops along the way.  While on his journey, JD collaborates and talks with fellow lampworkers AKM, Darby Holm, Etai Rahmil, JAG, JOP, Lord and many others that are bringing their artistry to the masses. Vagabong offers a glimpse into what it’s like to live The American Pipe Dream. Join JD as he showcases the brotherhood of artists ranging in age, race, gender and backgrounds as they showcase the love, dedication, hard work, passion and skill to create works of art that are timeless and almost magical in their appeal.

VAGABONG

1 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM & 6:30 PM with a Q&A featuring JD Maplesden in person to follow the 6:30 PM showing

WITCH DR

109 Lafayette Street

Salem MA. 01970

Vagabong: The American Pipe Dream

Produced by Jd Maplesden and Boroed Time Productions LLC Directed by Jd Maplesden and Galen Oakes Editing by Nelsen Brazill Animation by Michael Lugo Filmed by: Galen Oakes, Dillon Schroer and Connor McHugh Music: Pretty Lights – Lost and Found (Odesza Remix)

Directed by JD Maplesden and Galen Oakes. Produced by JD Maplesden & Boroed Time

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Join Boston Tweed as we explore historic Salem on our annual Spring Tweed Ride! We’ll be taking a leisurely ride – with fashion sense, of course – along the scenic byways of Salem, take a short stop for pictures on beautiful Winter Island, and then we’ll journey on to Willows Park for a mid-ride picnic (be sure to pack your hamper). The Midway is scheduled to be open, so also bring some spending money and win your sweetie a kewpie doll! Afterward, we’ll peddle back to town and end for a post-pint tipple at the Lobster Shanty.

After this long winter, don’t forget your ABC’s and a quick check for your bicycle so you’re ready to go (Air, brakes, crank, chain, and quick release). We will also have a few experienced riders on the Common early to give you any last minute help.

EVENT DETAILS HERE

Still looking for more info?  Our friend and collaborator Adam Prentiss gave us the run down.

1.)First obvious question – What is a Tweed Ride?

A Tweed Ride or Tweed Run as it is referred too across the pond in London is a group bicycle ride with a bit of style. The participant in this event would normally dawn some form of Tweed or vintage attire and be pedaling around on a vintage bicycle.

Although these are not strict parameters for participation, all we ask is that you make a bit of an effort.

2.) Are there more tweed rides or is this a one-off?

As mentioned above this is not the first or only Tweed Ride to take place around the area or even the globe, however, this is the inaugural ride to take place here in Salem. Other great local rides include Boston and Portsmouth. You can find more detailed information about those events and the great people who host them at the links below.

3.) Where can people learn more about Tweed and events like this. Where can they buy some sweet gear?

There is a really great local community of folks who spend their time and energy putting together some unique events for all of us to enjoy. All it takes is a little interest and a little bit of digging and you will start to familiarize yourself with this dapper disposition.

Here are a few places to start digging:

https://bostonvintage.org/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/bostontweed/

http://oldasadam.com/

http://www.goorin.com/

4.) Why is Salem so appealing to niche events like this?

One of the foundational blocks upon which we build events like this is “community”, and Salem is home to such a diverse and creative community that I feel it is a natural fit for an event like this. Salem really has everything one could want to have surrounding them while enjoying an event like this. It is way better to be experienced rather than explained, but, if you need a few terms to prompt your decision-making then here you go. History, Architecture, world class museum, the ocean, great food and libations, local breweries, the Willows, Skee Ball, arcades, and lastly the world’s best Popcorn!

5.) Have any suggestions for things people could do while in town for the ride?

To answer this, I first direct you back to last part of my previous questions answer, but if one is looking for an answer that dives into a something with a little more focus on specific happenings then I defer you to the best source for local information. That, of course, being Creative Salem and their AMAZING events calendar. 

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“A Stroll Through the Gardens of Salem”

McIntire Historic District

On Saturday, July 8, 2017  (Rain or Shine) 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM  The Salem Garden Club hosts a self-guided “Garden Stroll” with a tour of private gardens in the McIntire Historic District.  Featured are more than 10 traditional, quaint, and eclectic gardens.  Ticket holders will also enjoy a stroll through the beautiful Ropes Mansion garden. Complimentary refreshments of lemonade and cookies will be served to strollers along the route.  Local musicians and artists will be featured in several gardens.  These private gardens are not handicapped accessible. Pets and carriages are not permitted. Cost: $20 day of the tour and will be sold at First Church, 316 Essex Street, Salem, MA. $18 if purchased by Thursday, July 6, 2017 on our website at www.SalemGardenClub.com

This fund raiser benefits many Salem civic projects which include:

the planting and maintenance of the Washington Street traffic island;

the plantings of the City Hall window boxes;

the plantings at the Blue Star Memorial on Hawthorne Boulevard;

providing monthly flower arrangement at the Salem Public Library; and,

an annual scholarship awarded to a deserving Salem High School senior.

  For tickets, parking and specific details visit our website at www.SalemGardenClub.com.  

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