Observer Department: Arts and Entertainment
Students embrace African dance
On March 2nd, 2023 professional dancers Mcebisi and Amy from the Izizwe Dance Studio held an African dance workshop from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Student lobby. Students learned multiple dances taught by Mcebisi for some fun and exercise, while also getting a closer look at what is…
‘Proof’ was astounding performance
I had the absolute pleasure of attending the opening performance of the play Proof at Northern Essex Community College on Nov. 10. Proof, a play by David Auburn, was directed by NECC alumni Matthew Lundergan. It featured Olivia Barberian as Catherine, Elian Gonzalez as Hal, Samantha Wheatley as Claire and…
New art gallery opens on Lawrence campus
On the night of Nov. 15 at 4 p.m. the department of Art + Design held the grand opening for the very first art gallery on NECC’s Lawrence Campus.The new gallery is located in the Louise Haffner Fournier building on Amesbury Street, now where art classes are held for Lawrence…
NECC gives remarks on the conclusion of “The Walking Dead”
When I was in seventh grade, in 2014, I fell in love with not just a TV show, but a world of fandom and opportunities that would continue to inspire me for years to come. This came about when I started watching “The Walking Dead.” Ever since watching the first…
Downtown Haverhilll’s newest food-stop Stacks up well against its competition
Located at 144 Washington St, Stacks is the bold and enticing sandwich-focused restaurant that provides casual eaters and foodies alike a satisfying blend of craft and comfort that is likely to please. Stacks restaurant is downtown Haverhill’s newest addition to the cities ever-growing culinary landscape, and offers a menu that takes…
Korn and Evanescence gear up for summer tour
Korn is set to hit the road with Evanescence this summer for a 17 date tour that starts on Aug. 16 and ends on Sept. 16. The two bands, both alternative rock titans in their own right, last toured together for the Family Values Tour of 2007. Much time has…
“Lighten Up” performance
The NECC spring theater production, “Lighten Up” recently played to sold out audiences on May 5, 6, 7 and 8. Directed by Theater Program Coordinator Brianne Beatrice, the play, by New York City based comic Peter Zachari, featured professional actor and NECC alumni Michael Zuccola in a series of seven…
Rock artist Kelsy Karter performs at the Middle East in Cambridge
On the night of Monday, April 25th, I finally got to see Kelsy Karter perform live here in Massachusetts! Kelsy Karter is a singer-songwriter, who released her debut album in October 2020. The album, titled Missing Person, features lots of modern rock melodies, including Karter’s hit track, “Liquor Store on…
Guest comic strip: Color Or No Color
Editor’s Note: NECC student Yomerly Rodriguez, submitted this comic strip to the Observer. In an email she writes: “The inspiration for my comic was that I felt that more and more people nowadays have some sort of mental illness that prevents them from living a happy life. So, once a…
Morbius: Not even so bad it’s good
On April 1, 2022, Morbius was released in theaters. I got to watch the film on opening night with a couple of friends. I figured I would review it, and give my thoughts on the film. While Morbius has been doing decently financially, making about $84 million on its opening weekend, it has been doing…
