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All you can eat crabs, variety show highlight this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer | February 15, 2024

Editor’s note: If you want your event featured in next week’s Weekend Roundup, email information to [email protected] FRIDAY: Home School Group Activity: 1 p.m. at Jubilee Artisans, 128 E. Lincoln Highway AYCE Crab Dinner at...

Wayne, a dog, looks at the camera. Wayne is this weeks Tails Pet of the Week. (Courtesy of Tails Humane Society)

Bring love home: Wayne, Tails pet of the week

By Isabel Cambray, Lifestyle Writer | February 13, 2024

Are you looking for a loyal companion to bring joy to your home?  Say hello to Wayne.  Wayne is 5 years old and weighs less than 20 pounds, so he won’t take up too much room. Age is just a number, and Wayne is living proof of that. Despite his...

Mardi Gras, Sweet Stroll taking place this weekend

Mardi Gras, Sweet Stroll taking place this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer | February 8, 2024

Editor’s note: If you want your event featured in next week’s Weekend Roundup, email information to [email protected] Friday: February Tattoo Guest Spots: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Dekalb Tattoo Company, 817 W. Lincoln Highway...

The outside of Burger Naan depicts a light-up open sign visible through the restaurants windows. Burger Naan is a family owned Indian restaurant located in downtown DeKalb. (Sofia Didenko | Northern Star)

Burger Naan offers warm environment, traditional Indian food

By Sofia Didenko, Lifestyle Writer | February 7, 2024

Located adjacent to DeKalb's infamous Egyptian Theatre, an Indian fusion restaurant, Burger Naan, puts a tantalizing twist on classic Indian food with its innovative dishes.   Highlight menu items include butter chicken macaroni and cheese, tandoori...

Empty red and black gaming chairs sit in the ESports arena. The arena held a Rocket League championship event Saturday. (Jonathan Shelby | Northern Star)

ESports’ afternoon of rockets and racing

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer | February 5, 2024

DeKALB – In collaboration with NASCAR, NIU Esports invited both casual and hardcore fans of Rocket League to an event open to all visitors for a chill afternoon of gaming.  Released back in 2015 by Epic Games, Rocket League became one of the bigger...

A red, blue and white poster depicts an outline of the Beatles behind the text Liverpool Legends. The Beatles cover band will perform for one night only at the Egyptian Theatre on Feb. 16. (Courtesy of Sarah Vargo)

Liverpool Legends celebrate The Beatles’ 60th Anniversary in America

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator | February 2, 2024

Relive the British Invasion and get the complete Beatles experience. The Grammy-nominated fab four of lads better known as the Liverpool Legends, will grace the Egyptian Theatre’s stage 8 p.m Saturday, Feb. 16.  The quartet formed in 2005 after...

Disney trivia, winter events to occur this weekend

Disney trivia, winter events to occur this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer | February 1, 2024

Editor’s note: If you want your event featured in next week’s Weekend Roundup, email information to [email protected] Friday:  Disney Trivia Night: 6:30 p.m. Pizza Pros, 1205 W. Lincoln Highway Saturday:  AARP Tax-Aide:...

The Egyptian Theatre marquee hangs over the icy sidewalk at 135 N. Second St.  Dimensions Youth Ballet and Dimensions Dance Academy are scheduled to perform the classic ballet, Swan Lake, Feb 10 and Feb 11. (Northern Star File Photo)

Dimensions Dance to bring “Swan Lake” to Egyptian Theatre

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | January 31, 2024

A tale of love, tragedy and heartache, set with a beautiful score by famed Russian composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky, “Swan Lake,” is classic ballet that has drawn in audiences for generations. Dimensions Youth Ballet and Dimensions Dance Academy will...

Zulauf Hall, the home of most offices for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, stands in front of some trees. The Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies hosted a hot cocoa event in Zulauf on Thursday. (Nick Glover | Northern Star)

Center for NNGO Studies hosts hot cocoa table

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer | January 28, 2024

DeKALB – The scent of hot cocoa immediately wafted through the air, and the sounds of cheerful conversation could be heard. Visitors were encouraged to choose from a variety of delectable sweets and treats to spice up their hot cocoa or enjoy on the...

TJ Hill, the regional director of Semester at Sea, sits at an informational desk at the Holmes Student Center on Thursday. Semester at Sea is a program that offers students a study abroad experience that visits many countries while taking classes on a cruise ship. (Sofia Didenko | Northern Star)

Study abroad cruise available for NIU students

By Sofia Didenko, Lifestyle Writer | January 28, 2024

DeKALB – Students living on a floating campus navigate through homework as well as the ocean, reflecting on the iconic teen show “Suite Life on Deck.”  Anticipation of a far-away destination lingers as about 600 young travelers take on the open...

Whiskey-fueled laughs, D&D this weekend

Whiskey-fueled laughs, D&D this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer | January 25, 2024

Editor’s note: If you want your event featured in next week’s Weekend Roundup, email information to [email protected] Friday: Barrel of Laughs: 9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Whiskey Acres, 11504 Keslinger Road SEA Club Potluck: 6 p.m....

Works from within the “What is for Supper? What is a Meal?” exhibitions are displayed under low light Thursday in the NIU Art Museum within Altgeld Hall. The exhibitions explore a variety of food and eating habits. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

Unity, well-being in a meal

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer | January 25, 2024

DeKALB – With the beginning of another semester, the NIU Art Museum is presenting three astounding new exhibits which explore food for well-being, socialization and sustainability, among other things.  Located on the first floor of Altgeld Hall,...