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Text Box: Check out the Athenaeum's Summer Salons The Summer Salons were a hit last year and promise to be even better this summer. The concept is simple. You gather around the presenter. Listen to a brief introduction to the topic and then take part (or simply listen) in a lively discussion of the topic. It's casual, relaxed and early enough so as not to interfere with your evening plans. They usually run from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. If weather permits they might take place on the rear porch. This summer's salons: Friday, July 3, 5:00 p.m. Dr. Dale Gephart, honorary curator of the current exhibition, "American Medical Botany: A Salem Athenĉum Treasure", will give a gallery talk about author Jacob Bigelow and his influential work.    Friday, July 10, 5:00 p.m. Salem State College professors, William Cornwell and Ed Wilkens (retired), will discuss commonalities of philosophy and computers.   Friday, July 17, 5:00 p.m. Rebel Shakespeare Company returns with a performance of HAMLET.    Friday, July 24, 5:00 p.m. Todd DePastino will give an illustrated talk on Bill Mauldin creator of "Up Front."   Friday, July 31, 5:00 p.m. David Brody will a book talk about his new historical conspiracy thriller, Cabal of the Westford Knight: Templars at the Newport Tower.