A mix of spooky tunes and fall melodies, here are some songs to get you in the mood for the October season. Lucy’s picks “A Little Priest” -  Stephen Sondheim “Harvest Moon” - Neil Young “Night on Bald Mountain” - Modest...

Ganon, the demon king, has brought darkness once more to the land of Hyrule and the only hero who can make a stand is Link — no wait, it's Zelda?! The hero of this story is Princess Zelda.  For the first time in the “Legend of Zelda” franchise,...

DC’s most notorious villain, the Joker, gives you another glimpse into his dark origin with “Joker: Folie à Deux.” However, this sequel takes a sharp turn from the first film with the fact that it, surprisingly, is a musical.  “Joker: Folie...

For fans of handmade goods and supporters of small businesses, look no further than the women-owned company 35:35 Makers Collective. Makers Collective, located at 265 W. Peace Road, Sycamore, boasts a collage of decorative items, pieces of art and...

There are few games that have swirled up as strong a controversy as “Flappy Bird,” and the long-thought deceased legend may yet flap again in the near future.  Released in 2013 as a mobile game for iOS and Android, “Flappy Bird” is a single...

If you're looking for a good way to get your fill of ghosts, ghouls and ghastly creatures this Halloween season, set your eyes on the silver screen of DeKalb's historic Egyptian Theatre. This October, the Egyptian Theatre, located at 135 N. Second...

Artists, get your pens ready. October is almost upon us, and you know that means, Inktober draws near.   For the uninitiated, Inktober is a month-long drawing challenge where artists draw in ink, either physically or digitally, each day in October....

As Harkness falls upon the land, all roads lead to one place: witches. The time is nigh, as Agatha Harkness, the main antagonist from Disney’s “WandaVison” show, returns to our screens once more in the opening premiere of her new Disney+ mini...

A cool breeze blew as the scorching sun touched Hopkins Park and the comforting tune of instruments danced along the breeze, marking the start of the Burning Cicada Arts and Music Festival.  From 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday in Hopkins Park, the Burning...

As you take your first step inside, light and color surround you. Your eyes open wide to take it all in.  These are but some of the feelings invoked by entering the new exhibit, “that which you fear, being a soul and unable to speak (for Louise...

The Huskie Den bustled with action as its stage welcomed the musical arts of an NIU student-led band, Boba Haus.  Formed in September 2023, the band was back on stage at 8:30 p.m. Friday boasting musical stylings with inspirations drawing from their...