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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.

Jonamac Orchard holding events for this family weekend

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | September 17, 2022

If you’re looking for events to attend this Family Weekend, NIU’s Campus Life is partnering with Jonamac Orchard to host Fall Fun at Jonamac Orchard this Saturday and Sunday. Saturday’s event lasts from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For the hour before the...

Defensive specialist and libero Olivia Hogan attempting to limbo beneath a towel with members of the NIU volleyball team. The team played limbo while waiting for a challenge review in the first set of their match against South Dakota State Aug. 26. (Sean Reed | Northern Star).

DeKalb day planner: Sept. 17

By Nyah Nowakowski, News Reporter | September 14, 2022

If you are looking for something to do in DeKalb, here are some events happening this Saturday.  FAMILY WEEKEND TAILGATE Before the Huskie football game, come have some pregame fun in parking lot C3 near the Convocation Center. Tailgating starts...

The Egyptian Theatre, 1135 N. Second St., to host "The Big Sing" choir concert

The Egyptian Theatre to host ‘The Big Sing’ choral concert

By Laqes Davis, Lifestyle Writer | September 13, 2022

DeKALB — “The Big Sing” second annual choral concert has returned for an afternoon of music. There will be performances by professional, collegiate and high school level choirs, including NIU’s own Cor Cantiamo. The choral ensembles of DeKalb...

The DeKalb Public Library is hosting a Microsoft Excel workshop at 7 p.m. on Oct. 24.

DeKalb Public Library to hold 3D modeling workshop

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | September 12, 2022

If you are interested in finding out what 3D printing is all about, there will be a workshop at the DeKalb Public Library to teach people how to use Blender, a well-known 3D modeling program used by artists and designers. You do not need to have experience...

The DeKalb Public Library is hosting a DIY pumpkin wreath event on Sept.14.

DeKalb Public Library to host DIY pumpkin wreath event

By Kalesia Williams, Sports Reporter | September 11, 2022

DeKALB– The DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., will be hosting a pumpkin wreath decorating program this year. The event will take place from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. on Sept. 14 in the lower-level Zimmerman Meeting Room of the library.  The pumpkin...

DeKalb’s 4th Annual Roar-In’ Car Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

DeKalb day planner: Sept 10

By Nyah Nowakowski, News Reporter | September 7, 2022

Here are some events happening on Saturday if you're looking for something fun to do to celebrate the end of the first three weeks of classes.  ROAR-IN’ CAR SHOW Enjoy DeKalb’s 4th Annual Roar-In’ Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission...

Kite fest will feature activities such as a kite-themed craft table, cornhole, a paper plane obstacle course and giant bubbles. (Getty Images)

DeKalb Park District to host annual Kite Fest

By Eddie Drinkwine | September 3, 2022

DeKALB — The DeKalb Park District is hosting its annual Kite Fest this month, which will feature outdoor activities for attendants to participate in. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 11 at Kiwanis Park, on Fairview Drive...

Children's Community Theater is expanding the participant age range, with the goal of involving more community members in their program.

CCT Encore holding auditions, seeking NIU students

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter | August 30, 2022

DeKALB — Children's Community Theater Encore is holding auditions for the musical Rent tonight from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Auditions will be held at There's Fun in Store, located at 229 E Lincoln Hwy in downtown DeKalb. Auditions may also be submitted via...

The Great DuBois circus duo to perform at Egyptian Theatre

The Great DuBois circus duo to perform at Egyptian Theatre

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist | August 29, 2022

For the first time, the performing arts duo “The Great DuBois: Masters of Variety” is coming to the Egyptian Theater at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10. First making their Hollywood appearance in the hit Hugh Jackman film “The Greatest Showman,”...

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

Upcoming event: ‘Swingin’ the Bandshell’

By Kyron Lewis, Lifestyle Writer | August 26, 2022

DeKALB — The band Jazz in Progress will be hosting their annual "Swingin’ the Bandshell" concert at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 30. The concert will be held at the Dee Palmer Band Shell in Hopkins Park, 1407 Sycamore Road. The event is free of charge and open...

Ashlie Amber will perform her show “Ashlie Amber: I Will Always Love You” at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 18.

DeKalb day planner: Aug. 27

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor | August 23, 2022

If you’re unsure of what to do this weekend to celebrate the first week of classes being done, here are some events happening this Saturday.  NIU women’s volleyball Catch the last match of day two of the Huskie Invitational and cheer on NIU’s...