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A purple and black poster displays the words "Fall Dance Concert." NIU's annual Fall Dance Concert opens Nov. 30. (Courtesy of Andy Dolan)

SOTD to host annual Fall Dance Concert

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | November 28, 2023

Every year, the School of Theatre and Dance holds a dance concert toward the end of fall. The show will feature a number of different dance styles. The dances set to be performed are: “Flames of Paris – Act III Pas de Deux,” "<3,"  “Walls...

NIU Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble hosted their first concert of the semester on Oct. 6 in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall. (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

Avalon String Quartet to perform at NIU

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator | November 16, 2023

One of the country’s leading chamber of music ensembles will be gracing the NIU campus with their musical presence. The Avalon String Quartet is a Chicago based ensemble that holds a residency at NIU’s School of Music. The Quartet will be performing...

A green and black poster displays the title of the Shakespeare play "A Midsummer Night's Dream." NIU's School of Theatre and Dance will continue showings of the play on Thursday. (Courtesy of Andy Dolan)

‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream,’ second weekend showing

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | November 15, 2023

NIU’s community will be treated to the classic Shakespeare play "A Midsummer Night's Dream,” directed at NIU's Black Box Theatre. The play is a comedy and a tale of love, as two young couples fall prey to the whimsy of the fairy court and the weight...

A group of people dance on a hardwood floor with red and green lights. Dance Dimension is set to hold its third annual Tinsel an' Tutu event in December. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

Dance Dimension to hold third annual Tinsel an’ Tutu

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | November 15, 2023

DeKALB – Dance Dimension will be holding its third annual “Tinsel an’ Tutu” event at the start of December.  The event is a fundraiser aimed for financially assisting Dimensions Youth Ballet, whose goal is to provide training for dancers striving...

The Thai Music Ensemble stands in matching clothes. The Ensemble recently played at Recital Hall as part of the World Music Concert Series. (Caleb Johnson | Northern Star)

Embrace Thai Music, student ensemble performance

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | November 11, 2023

DeKALB – Calming beats filled Recital Hall as members of the Thai Music Ensemble gave an opening performance for the Concert of Thai and Lao Music, followed by a thunderous applause from the audience.  Attendees were treated to traditional music...

DeKalb gives back to the community

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator | November 9, 2023

DeKalb County Community Foundation supported fifteen local nonprofit and community organizations with grants totaling $191,500. Community Need Grants are disbursed to organizations who are in need of funding in DeKalb County. The grants are given out...

The NIU Pick Museum of Anthropology is located in Cole Hall. Assistant professor of anthropology Dana Bardolph will explain how archaeologists discover information and will point out the importance of honoring Indigenous experiences.  (Zulfiqar Ahmed | Northern Star)

Indigenous Foodways event hosted by Pick Museum

By Sana Polizzi, Sports Reporter | November 9, 2023

The Pick Museum has announced that it is having an Indigenous Foodways event from Noon to 1 p.m. on Nov. 14 in Cole Hall 114.  Assistant professor of anthropology Dana Bardolph will be highlighting the ways archaeologists discover information from...

The south side of the Holmes Student Center on a foggy day. The Holmes Student Center hosted the first generation movie on Tuesday in the Capital Room. (Northern Star File Photo)

De-stress with movie night

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | November 8, 2023

DeKALB – There is no greater feeling than letting go of any worries or upcoming assignments for a moment, laughing at relatable moments and getting lost in the world of cinematography.  TRIO Student Support Services offers just such an event for...

A part of NIU’s jazz ensemble play at Fatty’s Pub & Grille for the Jazz Combofest. Fatty’s hosts the Combofest a few times a year which is open to the public. (Tamya Burch | Northern Star)

Fatty’s gets jazzy for the night

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator | November 7, 2023

DeKALB – Fatty’s Pub & Grille included a classy touch to its Monday Night Football with the addition of Jazz Combofest.  NIU's jazz ensemble gave a musical performance at Fatty's on Monday. The ensemble played from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. and warmed...

The Ellwood House Museum sits in the snow. The Museum has announced its schedule for the 2023 holiday season. (Northern Star File Photo)

Holiday schedule announced for Ellwood House Museum

By Kalin Schaefer, Assistant Sports Editor | November 7, 2023

The Ellwood House Museum has released its schedule for the 2023 holiday season, with two ways to experience a tour. The mansion will be decorated for the holidays by local organizations and businesses, as well as volunteers.   From Nov. 15 to Dec....

DeKalb’s weekend: Day of the Dead, music and more

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | November 3, 2023

OFRENDA DISPLAY 9 a.m. | Nov. 4 | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.   WEDDING OPEN HOUSE 11 a.m. | Nov. 4 | Blumen Gardens, 403 Edward St., Sycamore   DeKALB DAY OF THE DEAD “CELEBRATION OF LIFE” 2 p.m. | Nov. 4 | Downtown...

An altar holds pan de muerto, sugar skulls and marigolds in celebration of Day of the Dead. DeKalb's Day of the Dead celebrations take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday at the Create Health Mobility Clinic. (Getty Images)

Celebrate Day of the Dead in downtown DeKalb

By Lindsay Curtis, Copy Editor | November 2, 2023

DeKALB - Walk around downtown DeKalb to celebrate the passing of your ancestors at the Day of the Dead celebration on Nov. 4. The family event hosted by Create Health Mobility Clinic will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free and...