Observer Department: Arts and Entertainment
Comedian/violinist entertains students
Comedian/violinist Armando Anto performed for several students and staff members via Zoom. An event was hosted by Mount Wachusett Community College in collaboration with NECC, with Cami Stephens serving as student/event organizer on Nov. 18. Found and contracted by MWCC to perform, Anto is a unique type of artist as…
O’Neil Cinemas gives back to communities
Going to the movies is a time-honored tradition during the holiday season and the family-owned O’Neil Cinemas, located at The Point in Littleton, Massachusetts and in Brickyard Square in Epping, New Hampshire, not only provides a state-of-the-art cinema experience it also practices another age old tradition of giving, especially to…
‘Spider-Man No Way Home’ Spoiler-Free Review
On the evening of Thursday, December 16th, I saw the latest theatrical installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, "Spider-Man: No Way Home." This third MCU Spider-Man movie picks up practically immediately after the events of the previous movie (Spider-Man: Far from Home), when it is revealed to the entire world…
A tribute to “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 epiphany came about when I started watching "The Walking Dead." Ever since watching the…
“The Last Duel” Review
“The Last Duel” is the latest film directed by Ridley Scott and sees him return to the sword-and-sandals epic with grand spectacle, action, and drama, but the majority of that primarily serves a backdrop for the film’s scathing social commentary on patriarchal rule, religious influence, and most notably, sexism. Based…
What is NECC Watching: Fall 2021 Edition
Throughout the pandemic, and in general, movies and TV have always been very important to me in an artistic manner. Thus, I’m always interested in knowing what other people have been watching. This is the Fall 2021 edition of “What Has NECC Been Watching?” Kim Lyng, the Liberal Arts Program…
“Diana” Review
The production of "Diana" the musical came out on Netflix on Oct 1. 2021; the creators of this show were Christopher Ashley, with choreography by Kelly Devine. Back in February 2019, the show was only previewed in the La Jolla Playhouse, and then in March, the exhibition was opened on…
Art club information session
On Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, at 7 p.m., the art club held a special information session for all students to attend at Northern Essex Community College. Tiffany Esmerio, the coordinator of orientation and student transition at NECC hosted a total of four students via Zoom. Esmerio introduced various methods used…
Yoga studio in downtown Haverhill to host class with live music
One amazing spot located in Downtown on Washington Street, is The Yoga Tree. This beautiful yoga studio offers various yoga classes every day throughout the week, as well as lots of yoga-related special events. Tomorrow night, Yoga Tree owner Ally Vallieres will teach a yoga class as local singer-songwriter Liz…
Pandemic inspires new forms of creative collaboration
Although creative collaboration has become more difficult as a result of restrictions on gathering ,the additional time that has arisen for many over the past year has created an oppurtunity to explore interests and hobbies there wasn’t time for before. Though collaboration and in person endeavours have become more difficult,…
