Cosplay Orientation Event
Tuesday, April 1 at 1pm in Lynn Cafeteria
What is cosplay? Art? Fashion? Performance? And is it really for everyone? Yes! Yes! Yes! And YES! Whether you’re curious as to what cosplay is all about or you’ve been creating fashions based on your favorite characters for years, this event will be right up your alley! This orientation is in anticipation of our Arts in April visiting writer, Matthew Phillion. Matt is an "action hero novelist" and the action heroes in his novel, The Indestructibles are all decked out in their chosen costumes. Put together your own cosplay from The Indestructibles and enter to win the COSPLAY CONTEST at the Visiting Writer readings on April 22 (Lynn) or 23 (Danvers)! Don’t forget to grab your swag and free books!
MFA Film Series'
Various films and films series are available through the MFA Boston. Click here for more information at the MFA Boston webpage.
Get the Led Out
April 11 at 8pm at Lynn Auditorium
A Led Zepplin cover band performance at the Lynn Auditorium. Click here for ticket information.
The City Talks: Educators as Motivators
Thursday, April 17 at 7pm at MFA Boston
Join a dynamic conversation with Boston-based artists and educators, inspired by the exhibition “Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson” and Wilson’s work as a teacher in Boston. What are the roles of educators in mentoring, supporting, and creating upcoming leaders? How can institutions support educators in their pursuit of growing and fostering the next generation? Click here for more information.
Celebrate Mother Earth w/Johnny Fireseed
Sunday, April 20 from 11:30am-1:30pm at Peabody Essex Museum
Music in the Atrium series celebrates Planet Earth with live performances by Johnny Fireseed. A project of Framingham-based Fireseed Arts Studios, lead by artist and musician Patiño Vázquez in collaboration with local musicians and craftspeople, Johnny Fireseed uses instruments made entirely from upcycled trash and repurposed items to perform original music with an upbeat eco message. The band’s inspiring sound aims to spread a message of joy, fun and new ways of thinking about consumption and waste far and wide. Click here for more information.
Fight Scene from The Indestructibles
Tuesday, April 22 at 12pm in Lynn Gym
What superhero story would be complete without an epic fight scene? Before she was a superhero, the Dancer from Matthew Phillion’s novel The Indestructibles guarded the streets from crime. Join us during the Visiting Writer event in Lynn to see The Dancer take on her first villain LIVE, and learn a little about how movie magic is made when heroes and villains collide. Performed live in Lynn on April 22nd, 12-1:30pm. A recording of the fight will be screened at the Danvers event for the visiting writer on April 23. Featuring English professors Nicki Buscemi and Cari Keebaugh.
The Boogeyman's Ball: A Cabaret of Nightmares
Friday, April 25 at 7pm at Vault Theater in Lynn
Saturday, April 26 at 3pm and 7pm at Vault Theater in Lynn
Sunday, April 27 at 2pm at Vault Theater in Lynn
Who says horror is only for Halloween? This spring, the NSCC Players are diving into our collective nightmares with a thrilling cabaret of horror-themed short plays and films - The Bogeyman's Ball. Witches, vampires, scary clowns, and ghouls galore will take center stage in this frightening Cabaret of Nightmares!
What's in store:
Bone-chilling short plays by acclaimed local playwrights!
Spine-tingling student-developed pieces!
Terrifying cinematic frights!
An evening of nightmares come to life!
See you there... if you dare!
