Tattoos have permanence. Of course I mean this in a literal sense, but the physical longevity of body art also serves as an apt metaphor for the time it has spent as a cultural mainstay across the globe. Tattoo: An American Evolution and Inked: Tattoo...
DeKALB | It's no secret by now that campus has a broad array of venues for live entertainment. But what about the rare nights when there's nothing on the calendar? When on a college budget, sometimes Redbox is a little out of the price range. Thankfully,...
As with any of our favorite reruns, The Munsters has managed to entertain more than one crop of TV junkies. When I heard that NBC had this CBS classic in the early stages of a remake, I was immediately both doubtful and intrigued. Is it possible to resurrect...
"A festival? In corn fields? Sign me up!" I exclaimed. Being a born and raised city girl, I have a slight fascination with all things that smack of quaint Americana. I imagined pie eating contests, locals peddling their artful crafts and mountains of...
The 34th Annual Corn Fest starts today and DeKalb will once again host musical guests from all over the country. The Northern Star had a chance to talk with bass player Little Lisa from Chicago's Dot Dot Dot. Northern Star: Have you performed in DeKalb...
DeKALB | Since 2004, the influence of AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses and Bon Jovi has been well-felt in the Northern Illinois area. Local hard rock group Shuvlhed wears its influences on its sleeve, taking the hedonistic debauchery synonymous with the genre and...
DeKALB | The NIU Art Museum’s Fall Sculpture Exhibition series is already underway. Out of the three exhibits featuring sculpture for more modest, everyday purposes, “On the Body and In the Hand” features small pieces intended to be worn or held....
DeKalb | NIU alumnus John Balsley has found his way from the studio and the garden back to his alma mater.The artist currently has an exhibition entitled “In the Studio and In the Garden” on display in the NIU Art Museum. The series, composed of various...
DeKALB | It's that time of year again.A new class of freshman has made its way to NIU, bringing with them a diverse array of tastes, styles, and convictions.Well, forget that.College is time for exploration, experimentation and generally making yourself...
DeKALB | The Fall exhibition "In the House: Sculpture for the Home," opened this week at the NIU Art Museum in Altgeld Hall. Displayed among two other exhibitions ("In the Studio and Garden" and "On the Body and In the Hand") "In the House" is in stiff...
DeKALB | It is not very often that I find a local band that still manages to push boundaries. So I was very pleased when I learned of CMKT4 and the process behind circuit-bending, which blurs the line between instrument and equipment. Circuit-bending...
DeKALB | Gabriel Fauré's "Requiem In D Minor" is no simple piece of music. Written for chorus and orchestra, "Requiem" features seven movements in six different keys. Chorus members must perform complex vocal melodies for about 35 minutes, all while...
