Arts & Entertainment
Fun with Art Club
Northern Essex Community College’s art club was formed in the fall semester of 2020, holding meetings over zoom. The club is planning more in person meetings. Currently art club meetings are being held every Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. over zoom with the exception of holidays. The club adviser is Tiffany Esmerio, the Coordinator of Orientation … Continue reading Fun with Art... Read More
Gaming and how it connects
Gaming is a common hobby in which many people enjoy to have as a pastime. However gaming can be done wherever you are and whoever you are with. Gaming has opened up a world where we are all connected and can create bonds that normally would not be able to work in modern times. In … Continue reading Gaming and how it connects → Read More
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 important in African culture. Izizwe … Continue reading Students embrace African dance &r... Read More
‘Proof’ was astounding performance
Photo courtesy of Theater Professor Brianne Beatrice
The opening night of the play “Proof” on the Haverhill campus had a full crowd on Nov. 10
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 George Tournas as Robert. Having … Continue reading ‘Proof&#... Read More
New art gallery opens on Lawrence campus
Shantely Aquino, Features Editor
NECC art student Ione poses with some artwork at the art gallery opening in the Fournier building on Amesbury Street in Lawrence on Nov. 15.
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 artists. This event was … Continue reading New art gallery opens on Lawrence campus → Read More
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 few seasons in middle school, … Continue reading NECC gives remarks on the conclusion of “The Walking Dead” &rar... Read More
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 the sandwich and elevates it … Conti... Read More
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 passed since then, with each … Continue reading Korn and Evanescence gear up for summer tour → Read More
“Lighten Up” performance
Photo by Faculty Adviser Mary Jo Shafer
“The cast of “Lighten Up”, after the Sunday Performance. The Cast was Nicole Affannato, Olivia Barberian, Joanne Callahan, Gwynnethe Glickman, Alyssa Fluet, Jessica Newey and Brayden Toth featuring Michael Zuccola. Directed by theater professor Brianne Beatrice.
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 comedic vignettes set in the … Continue reading “Lighten Up”... Read More
Rock artist Kelsy Karter performs at the Middle East in Cambridge
Photo courtesy Shaun Hood
Observer Arts and Entertainment Editor Shaun Hood with Kelsy Karter during meet and greet prior to the concert on April 25 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 Mars.” Karter gained a lot … Continue reading Rock artist Kelsy ... Read More