Observer Department: Arts and Entertainment
Black Mass Review
★★½ Black Mass Starring Johnny Depp, Joel Edgerton, Benedict Cumberbatch There is no denying that Johnny Depp’s performance as James “Whitey” Bulger in “Black Mass” is his finest in years, a twisted tour-de-force of subtle, reserved psychopathy. A shame, then, that the movie around him is so uninventive in…
“Haverhill’s Archie” – Fact or Legend?
Local legend holds that artist Bob Montana created the Archie comic strip and based the characters, at least in part, on his Haverhill High School peers. The truth of this claim has always been somewhat of a mystery; it seems to be contradicted in a few places, including by the…
Summer Music Festival
The harmonious sounds of the 5th Annual Summer Music Festival, directed by Christina Dietrick, permeated TC103 in the Hartleb Technology Center on August 14. Dulcet melodies drifted into the hallways as parents proudly watched their children demonstrate their musical talents. The festival this year was held from Aug. 9 to…
ArtSpace Dedication
Over the summer, the ArtSpace located in a remote corner of the Bentley Library received a new name and some well deserved attention during a dedication ceremony on May 15. So did Linda Hummel-Shea, for whom the space was renamed. Hummel-Shea started at NECC as a part-time librarian 35…
Summer Movie Reviews
We’ve got time to spare during the summer, and Hollywood knows it. Blockbuster after blockbuster is released during the months of June, July, and August, but chances are you didn’t get to see everything theatres had to offer. 2015 was a particularly excellent year for summer films, so here’s a…
Peace Poetry Winner
The seventh annual Peace Poetry contest came to a close on Friday night with a reading and award ceremony in the Hartleb Technology Center to honor the participants. The event began at 6 p.m. with a welcome speech from Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. William Heineman, followed by a…
Children’s Present Stuart Little
Stuart Little by the NECC children’s theater class opened Friday, May 1 at 10:30 a.m. to a small audience. Stuart Little is the story of a walking, talking, car driving mouse who is adopted by the Little family. The older brother, George, is not happy to welcome Stuart into the…
NECC’s Music Club is Ready to Expand
The Music Club at NECC performs music at the college for the community. According to the college website, the club creates informational music activities such as jam sessions, caroling and viewing educational music videos. Exploring the current music technology, budget and hanging around talking about music makes this club a…
International Festival
To celebrate NECC's diverse community, Student Engagement holds an International Festival where students can learn about different countries and try the foods from those countries and cultures. The International Festival is held as a learning experience, and in keeping with NECC's core values. According to Ari Chicklis, assistant coordinator of…
NECC Music Program
By Sarah Tiso The Music Department at NECC is a small yet strong department that is searching for a voice and proper space on campus. With countless problems in this program, it can seem that this department doesn’t supply a good education for a music students. However, this program is…
