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The members of Irrational Masters during curtain call for their shadow cast performance of "Rocky Horror Picture show." (Caleb Johnson | Northern Star)

Irrational Masters perform ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ at the Egyptian Theatre

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | November 1, 2022

People arrived in droves dressed in their most wonderful Halloween chic on Friday for the Irrational Masters’ annual Halloween shadow cast performance of the iconic "Rocky Horror Picture Show" at the Egyptian Theatre.  This year they are joined...

SWEETIE, a Chicago band, peformed original songs and covers at "Rocky Horror Picture Show" pre-show on Oct. 28 at the Egyptian Theatre. (Caleb Johnson | Northern Star)

The band SWEETIE honor ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ with performance

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | October 31, 2022

Large crowds gathered in sweet anticipation as Chicago band SWEETIE rocked out Friday night at the Egyptian Theatre for the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” pre-show.  The band is a trio composed of Birdy Vee, singer and guitarist, Joe Pennington on...

NIU School of Theatre and Dance will premiere "God of Carnage" at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 4 at the Sally Stevens Players Theatre in the Steven’s Building. (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

NIU SOTD set to perform Tony award-winning play ‘God of Carnage’

By Eddie Drinkwine | October 27, 2022

DeKALB — Starting Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. the NIU School of Theatre and Dance will be performing “God of Carnage,” a play by Yasmina Reza.  The production will be held at the Sally Stevens Players Theatre in the Steven’s Building and will be...

Hometown Sports Bar and Grill's Stage Left, 249 E. Lincoln Highway, hosted Halloween-themed drag show performance on Oct. 21. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Hometown Sports Bar and Grill hosted Halloween edition of NightCaps drag show

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | October 26, 2022

The Friday night crowd at Hometown Sports Bar and Grill's Stage Left was quiet as the lights dimmed, then chords pierced through the air as SWEETIE, a band from Chicago played.  After a riveting performance by the band, composed of Jo Pennington on...

Jazz in Progress to perform at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 29 at the DeKalb Public Library in the main lobby.

DeKalb Public Library to host Jazz in Progress concert

By Tyler Murray, Sports Reporter | October 26, 2022

DeKALB — Make sure to swing by the DeKalb Public Library this Saturday for their After-Hours jazz concert performed by Jazz in Progress (JIP) from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the main lobby.  The organization will feature a variety of styles ranging from...

Jonamac Orchard will have Big D's food truck at 11 a.m. and live music from Tutti Loops from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday.

DeKalb day planner: Oct. 29

By Nyah Nowakowski, News Reporter | October 26, 2022

Here are some events happening in DeKalb this Saturday to attend to celebrate Halloween. SYCAMORE PUMPKIN FESTIVAL On Saturday in downtown Sycamore, there will be several events happening at Sycamore’s Annual Pumpkin Festival to consider attending....

The DeKalb Public Library sign is lit up at night. The Library will be hosting its annual fall book sale from Oct. 20 to Oct. 22. (Northern Star File Photo)

Paranormal sightings at DeKalb Public Library with Spectre Group event

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | October 25, 2022

On Saturday afternoon, Jenny Beyerlein and Greg Reisner hosted an event at the DeKalb Public Library in which they detailed some of their paranormal investigations, findings and simple methods of finding paranormal activity. Nearly everyone has had...

The cast of the musical “1619: The Journey of a People,” performing on stage on Oct. 20 at the Egyptian Theatre. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

‘1619: The Journey of a People’ musical held at the Egyptian Theatre

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | October 24, 2022

Thursday night at the Egyptian Theatre, there was a performance of the musical “1619: The Journey of a People,” which helped the audience learn about the experience of African American people throughout America’s history.  The musical is based...

From left: Hughie Stone Fish, Keith Habersberger and Alex Lewis, members of the comedy trio Lewberger, performed at the Egyptian Theatre on Oct. 7. (Caleb Johnson | Northern Star)

Lewberger welcomed to DeKalb with applause, dancing

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | October 16, 2022

Large crowds gathered on Oct. 7 at the Egyptian Theatre for a spectacular musical comedy show, “An Evening With: Lewberger.” This comedy trio consists of Keith Habersberger, from the Try Guys web show, Alex Lewis and Hughie Stone Fish. They were...

James E. Ransome and Lesa Cline-Ransome held a lecture on Wednesday in the Recital Hall in the Music building where they discussed their work in illustration and children's books.  (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

Award-winning author and illustrator pair hold first lecture in a series at NIU

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | October 13, 2022

Award-winning author and illustrator team, James Ransome and his wife Lesa Cline-Ransome, gave the first lecture in a series on Wednesday in the Music Building. Throughout his three-decade career, Ransome has received an NAACP Image Award and a Coretta...

The Jonamac Orchard, 1942 Shabbona Road, Malta, will be having food trucks and live music there this Saturday.

DeKalb day planner: Oct. 15

By Nyah Nowakowski, News Reporter | October 12, 2022

If you’re looking for something to do in DeKalb this Saturday, here are some events to consider attending. Performing Southeast Asia This exhibit, created in collaboration with the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, looks at the importance of performance...

The Marching Huskies leading the tune of the homecoming parade last Thursday evening on Second Street in DeKalb. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

NIU’s Homecoming Block Party packs downtown DeKalb with parade, car show

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | October 10, 2022

DeKALB – DeKalb residents and NIU students gathered in downtown DeKalb to celebrate NIU’s 115th homecoming on Thursday. “I am most looking forward to the community coming together to support NIU,” said Devyn Grzywa, a DeKalb resident.  Shops...