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Irrational Masters Rehearse for 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'

Irrational Masters prepare for ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’

By Colton Loeb | October 21, 2020

DeKALB—Irrational Masters, a DeKalb production company, will be putting on a socially distanced performance of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” 7 p.m. and 11:59 p.m.  Oct. 30, according to the Irrational Masters Facebook page. Tickets are available...

The main entrance of the Egyptian theater, pictured in fall 2020, located at 135 N. 2nd St in DeKalb.

Egyptian Theatre to host Spooktacular

By Kennedy Jones | October 20, 2020

The Egyptian Theatre and the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Spooktacular event, 3 p.m. Oct. 21. Spooktacular will happen in two parts: Trick-or-Treating and a Halloween movie night. Trick-or-Treating, the first part of the event,...

The Duke Ellington Ballroom, located on the second floor of the Holmes Student Center. (Northern Star File Photo)

E.B.O.N.Y. Women and the Black Male Initiative to host ‘Battle of the Sexes’

By Jacob Baker | October 14, 2020

DeKALB — E.B.O.N.Y. Women and the Black Male Initiative of NIU will be hosting a “Battle of the Sexes” event from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday in the Duke Ellington Ballroom. This event will feature an open panel discussion on a variety of topics discussing...

DeKalb community members cross a foot bridge Monday over the Lagoon.

Outdoor Adventures to host second Yoga at the Lagoon

By Parker Otto | October 12, 2020

DeKALB – As the last weeks of warm weather fade, NIU Outdoor Adventures will host an outdoor Yoga at the Lagoon 4 p.m. Tuesday by the East Lagoon.  Yoga at the Lagoon, the second of two yoga events, will be hosted by Lindsay Reinhardt, a graduate...

The main entrance of the Egyptian theater, pictured in fall 2020, located at 135 N. 2nd St in DeKalb.

Egyptian Theatre opens for Halloween events, nears end of construction

By Parker Otto | October 7, 2020

DeKALB – After months of being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing renovations, The Egyptian Theatre will open to the public for in-person events throughout the month of October. Given the holiday of Halloween on Oct. 31, all of the events...

The Hillside Restaurant

Local restaurants adapt to Pritzker’s restrictions following denied petition

By Jamie O'Toole | October 6, 2020

DeKALB — On Saturday, local restaurants in DeKalb County were forced to eliminate indoor dining after J.B. Pritzker released restaurant and bar restrictions due to a resurgence of COVID-19 in Region One. Seven owners filed a lawsuit against Pritzker,...

Sycamore will be hosting its 61st annual pumpkin festival on Oct. 26-30 with various activities happening every day.

Top four pumpkin patches to venture to this season

By Kennedy Jones | October 4, 2020

It’s now the beginning of fall, which means puffy vests over sweaters and pumpkin spice everything. It’s the perfect time of year for a visit to a pumpkin patch. Between the fun activities for you and friends, or you and your family, it is a chance...

Art piece Michele Costa donated to Common Grounds.

Common Grounds breaks way in its mission to promote local artists of color

By Jacob Baker | October 1, 2020

DeKALB — Fiber artist and designer Michele Costa donated an art piece in the form of a multi-colored crocheted bike to the Common Grounds Coffee shop. The bike will serve as a way to attract more local artists of color so they may display their...

Black lives matters.

The Center for Black Studies and the College of Visual and Performing Arts to host ‘Art and Soul’

By Jacob Baker | September 30, 2020

DeKALB — The Center for Black Studies and the College of Visual and Performing Arts invites the DeKalb community to join together through a social justice event called “Art and Soul” in the form of art to paint “Black Lives Matter” on Castle...

Swept Under the Rug exhibit.

Swept Under the Rug shows how imperative it is to spread awareness for sexual violence survivors

By Jacob Baker | September 30, 2020

DeKALB — Safe Passage and the Pick Museum of Anthropology joined together to create a powerful and moving art exhibit, Swept Under the Rug, Sept. 29 through Dec. 4 that showcases sexual and domestic violence through survivors’ art.  The exhibit...

The main entrance of the Egyptian theater, pictured in fall 2020, located at 135 N. 2nd St in DeKalb.

Egyptian Theatre hosts weekly Facebook concert ‘815 Live’ to spotlight local artists

By Jacob Baker | September 17, 2020

DeKALB — The Egyptian Theatre has been hosting a live Facebook concert called 815 Live at 6 p.m. every Thursday since mid-August that spotlights local artists of all genres with the goal of keeping stages alive during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Each...

DeKalb County History Center

DeKalb County History Center will offer their seven week genealogy class virtually

By Jamie O'Toole | September 17, 2020

DeKALB — The DeKalb County History Center is offering their seven week Genealogy Class virtually at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday starting Sept. 22. It is open to all ages. Genealogist Julie Dresser will lead the class and provide hints, tips and...