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Jonathan Shelby stands in front of a sign for "Machinal." This weekend, check out this play and the New Music Festival: Concert #3. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Weekend Rundown: Music and ‘Machinal’ madness

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | November 7, 2024

This Weekend Rundown Writeup features several musical events and concerts as well as a drama by the School of Theatre and Dance from last weekend.  NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL: CONCERT #3 Date and Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday Location: Music Building,...

The Huskie Closet offers free second-hand clothes to the NIU community. Located in the Chick Evans Field House, Room 102, it is open from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. (Northern Star File Photo)

Huskie Closet provides free, sustainable clothes for students

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor | November 6, 2024

For affordable clothing, NIU students don’t have to go far. The Huskie Closet is a student-led project that offers free second-hand casual and business clothing to NIU students and members of the surrounding community. Located in the Chick Evans...

A sign for “Machinal” is adorned with flowers and small stones. This play tells the true story of a woman sentenced to execution via the electric chair. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

‘Machinal,’ a physical performance of mental instability

By Brynn Hussemann, Lifestyle Writer | November 3, 2024

Trembling, shaking, gasping for air on a subway train on the way to work, Helen Jones suffers a panic attack. This opening scene of “Machinal” shocks the audience immediately.  The School of Theatre and Dance flourishingly illustrated mental health...

Jonathan Shelby stands dressed as Coach Prime. This weekend, check out the Farewell to Alebrijes event at the Founders Memorial Library. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Weekend Rundown: Dark dramas and more this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | October 31, 2024

This weekend, enjoy events such as a dark play by the NIU School of Theatre and Dance, a celebration of Dia de los Muertos at the Egyptian Theatre and more.  DEKALB HIGH SCHOOL THEATER FALL PLAY – “HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD” Date...

A poster for “Machinal” hangs in the Stevens Building. This NIU School of Theatre and Dance play begins shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

‘Machinal’ comes to the Black Box Theatre

By Brynn Hussemann, Lifestyle Writer | October 30, 2024

Friday debuts the next School of Theatre and Dance production, the play “Machinal.” “Machinal,” written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Alexander Gelman, tells the true story of Ruth Snyder, a woman who was declared guilty of killing...

Attendees walk into the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., to see the “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” This showing included a shadow cast performance from the Irrational Masters. (Yari Tapia | Northern Star)

Irrational Masters thrill crowd with ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ performance

By Yari Tapia, Lifestyle Writer | October 27, 2024

Attendees dressed on theme or in other halloween costumes for the Irrational Masters shadow cast performance of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”  “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” tells the story of a couple stranded on a stormy night. Brad...

Jonathan Shelby stands outside. This weekend in DeKalb, check out Pumpkin Fest, "Macbeth" and more. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Weekend Rundown: Spooky events creep around next weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | October 24, 2024

This weekend, enjoy a variety of Halloween-themed events such as an arts and crafts vendor fair, a spooky illusory performance and a dark Shakespearean play among other events.  SCHOOL OF THEATRE AND DANCE PRESENTS “MACBETH”  Date and Time:...

A shadow cast for "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" poses in costume. At 8 p.m. Friday, the Egyptian Theatre, located at 135 N. Second St., will show "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

‘Rocky Horror’ comes to the Egyptian Theatre

By Yari Tapia, Lifestyle Writer | October 23, 2024

Irrational Masters, a DeKalb production company, will host a live shadow cast performance of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at 8 p.m. Friday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.  “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is a classic movie that...

A rack of clothing sits in SommsVintage, located at 866 W. Lincoln Highway. The store has a designated $5 to $10 rack for more affordable clothing. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

SommsVintage clothing store comes to DeKalb

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor | October 23, 2024

A new local business brings vintage clothing and community to DeKalb. SommsVintage will have its grand opening from noon to 7 p.m. Oct. 31 at 866 W. Lincoln Highway. Founded by co-owners Jordan Sommers and Adam Sexton, this shop offers a variety of...

Three witches stand around Macbeth as he kneels. The School of Theatre and Dance performed "Macbeth" in the O'Connell Theatre. (Courtesy of Antonio Houston)

‘Macbeth,’ a wicked tale performed by SOTD

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | October 20, 2024

Swathed in shades of shimmering blue, three witches emerge on stage as green mist swirls, white smoke rises and eerie notes set the tone for this harrowing story, the tragic life of Macbeth. A tale full of blood, ambition and deadly consequences.  These...

A display shows various artworks of Huskies. The Huskie Homage art show was presented by Jubilee, located at 128 E. Lincoln Highway. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Huskie Homage highlights local art for homecoming

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor | October 17, 2024

NIU students and local artists alike came together to curate an art show in honor of the 117th Homecoming for the Huskies. Jubilee, a home for locally-curated artisans at 128 E. Lincoln Highway, debuted their art show “Huskie Homage” on Tuesday....

A sign in the Stevens Building advertises the "Macbeth" play. This is NIU School of Theatre and Dance’s second production of the fall 2024 season. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Shakespeare classic ‘Macbeth’ coming to NIU

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | October 16, 2024

Murder, death, witches, treachery and a descent into madness create the perfect recipe for a hauntingly good show, just in time for Halloween.  These themes are at the heart of the School of Theatre and Dance’s upcoming performance of Shakespeare’s...