Student having some fun at the re-opening ceremony for the 25 anniversary of the newly remodeled ECC Arts Center.

The re-opening ceremony for the 25 anniversary of the newly remodeled ECC Arts Center. On stage in front of the packed crowd is ECC Dean Mary Hatch making opening remarks.

Guests enjoying the buffet.The pastries and cakes were all prepared and served by the students of the ECC Culinary School.

ECC Trustee John Duffy in discussion with Rep. Casten and his aide.

Guests and school attendees enjoying buffet at the re-opening ceremony for the 25 anniversary of the newly remodeled ECC Arts Center.

Guests enjoying the buffet.

Overview of the crowd at the re-opening ceremony for the 25 anniversary of the newly remodeled ECC Arts Center.

Dr. Sam and U.S. Rep. Casten converse with ECC Board members.

Guests enjoying the buffet.The pastries and cakes were all prepared and served by the students of the ECC Culinary School.

Steve Duchrow, Senior Director of Performing Arts, makes welcoming remarks at the re-opening ceremony for the 25 anniversary of the newly remodeled ECC Arts Center.

The re-opening ceremony for the 25 anniversary of the newly remodeled ECC Arts Center. Part of the packed house, (center rt.) are Harry and Phyllis Blizzard for whom the large auditorium is named.

The re-opening ceremony for the 25 anniversary of the newly remodeled ECC Arts Center. On stage in front of the packed crowd is ECC Dean Mary Hatch making opening remarks.

The re-opening ceremony for the 25 anniversary of the newly remodeled ECC Arts Center. On stage in front of the packed crowd is ECC President Dr David Sam making brief remarks and introduction of dignitaries.

The re-opening ceremony for the 25 anniversary of the newly remodeled ECC Arts Center. On stage in front of the packed crowd is ECC President Dr David Sam making brief remarks and introduction of dignitaries.

Steve Duchrow, Senior Director of Performing Arts, makes welcoming remarks at the re-opening ceremony for the 25 anniversary of the newly remodeled ECC Arts Center.

(l to r) Dr. Sam. member of the U. S, House of Representatives Sean Casten, and Dean Mary Hatch at the reopening.

One of the buffet tables at the re-opening ceremony for the 25 anniversary of the newly remodeled ECC Arts Center. On the wall is one of the local art pieces features in the Safeky Kleen Gallery’s Opening show. The galleries current show features work from the ECC Permanent Collection.

A part of the musical act performing at the re-opening ceremony for the 25 anniversary of the newly remodeled ECC Arts Center.

Guests enjoying the buffet.

Overview of the crowd at the re-opening ceremony for the 25 anniversary of the newly remodeled ECC Arts Center.

Dianne Kerruish, ECC Board Secretary, ECC 2nd year student Kori Stoll and Dr. Sam in conversation at the re-opening.

Steve Duchrow, Senior Director of Performing Arts, greets and talks with the many attendees at the re-opening ceremony for the 25 anniversary of the newly remodeled ECC Arts Center.

Overview of the crowd at the re-opening ceremony for the 25 anniversary of the newly remodeled ECC Arts Center.

The ECC Steel Drum Band performs for the re-opening ceremony.

ECC Senior Director of Performing Arts strolls through the crowd at the re-opening celebration,

The ECC Steel Drum Band performs for the re-opening ceremony.

Guests enjoying the buffet.

Guests enjoying the buffet.

Dr. Sam discusses the re -opening with (l to r) John Duffy, member, and Dr.Donna Redmer, chair, of the ECC Board.

The ECC Culinary School prepared celebration cake for the Arts Center re-opening.

The ECC Steel Drum Band performs for the re-opening ceremony.

Many ECC students were attending the re-opening, including these students at the beverage table during class break.

Guests enjoying the buffet.The pastries and cakes were all prepared and served by the students of the ECC Culinary School.

One of the performers entertaining the crowd at the re-opening.