There’s lots to do for both kids and adults, and what’s better, admission is completely free for everyone thanks to support from Target. Head for an indoor day of fun at Target FREE Sizzlin’ Summer Saturdays at the Heard Museum, which kicks off on Saturday, July 5.

Independent musicians represent the largest growing sector of the music industry. This partnership gives indie musicians the ability to promote their music in the same way as musicians on a major label. Specifically, by using Digital Music Distribution System, which is Yangaroo's patented technology that allows songs to be sent digitally and securely to a network of radio stations in North America, musicians are able to push their music out to radio stations. When DJs log into DMDS, they are able to listen to the songs and choose which ones to play on air.

Raybook is a new content platform created by Modality, Inc. that combines text, images and audio when appropriate into portable learning and reference resources for the iPod. With tequila sales in the U.S. are up 40 percent since 2002 according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States—a sure sign that consumers are clamoring for more margaritas. Raybook.com is heeding the call with the release of 101 Margaritas for iPod®, a digital, downloadable version of the book by famed cocktail designer Kim Haasarud published by Wiley.

The third annual Salem FIlm Festival gives the media and the public an opportunity to speak with the directors, producers and actors after their films are screened and during some special panel discussions. Don't miss out on the chance to get up close and personal with the stars! Our Opening Night Filmmakers' Party at j.james restaurant (325 High St SE), which gives you the opportunity to mingle with our visiting filmmakers, will be the soiree everyone will be talking about for months!

We have a dozen films with their Oregon Premieres at the festival. Our passion for exposing the community to a variety of independent films is driven by the hope that this potent medium will expand the awareness of the public about social and cultural differences. The SFF provides the opportunity to bring a wide variety of quality film to the area that would otherwise be missed. The festival showcases these lesser known yet worthy films. It also provides newer filmmakers with an opportunity to showcase their talent and create a dialogue with audiences.