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The annual WGGA Empowerment showcase begins

By Northern Star Staff | April 8, 2021

DEKALB -- The annual WGGA Empowerment showcase begins at 5 p.m. via the WGGA Facebook page. NIU’s art community has curated poems, songs, paintings and visual art presentations.  “It is such a fun event for WGAA to hold, especially back when we...

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Album review: ‘Haram’

By Jacob Baker | April 7, 2021

Dangerous duo of rappers ELUCID and billy woods known as Armand Hammer, link with one of rap’s most dynamic producers, The Alchemist, on “Haram.” Released March 26, Armand Hammer and The Alchemist further solidify the brilliance of the underground...

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Film review: ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’

By Jacob Baker | April 2, 2021

For such a massive pop culture rivalry, “Godzilla vs. Kong” marks only the second meeting between Godzilla and Kong in nearly 60 years. Seeing Godzilla and Kong duke it out is as entertaining as expected, but even two of the mightiest titans can’t...

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Egyptian Theatre to screen ‘Gone with the Wind’ on 35MM

By Jacob Baker | March 25, 2021

DeKALB – The classic film “Gone with the Wind” will be shown at the Egyptian Theatre at 2 p.m. April 11 on 35MM as a part of their classic film series with guest speaker Joe Flynn, associate director for academic affairs at the Center for Black...

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Movies playing in theater

By Northern Star Staff | March 25, 2021

AMC is now playing the following films.   The Courier This movie is about a British businessman, played by Benedict Cumberbatch, recruited to be a spy for the United Kingdom government. He gathers intelligence from the Soviet government...

Film review: 'Zack Snyder's Justice League'

Film review: ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’

By Jacob Baker | March 23, 2021

“I’m not broken, and I’m not alone.”  For a property so beloved by superhero fans, “Justice League” was plagued by unfortunate circumstances like family tragedy, abuse and corporate meddling. Director of “Man of Steel” and “Batman...

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

DeKalb Public Library to host virtual event for Women’s History Month

By Brandon Montemayor | March 20, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb Public Library is celebrating Women’s History Month by hosting “The Amazing Adventure of Bertha Benz and the History of the German Automobile.” The virtual event will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday via Zoom.  Presented...

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

Egyptian Theatre to host Spring Art exhibit in new expansion

By Bisola Bello, Contributor | March 18, 2021

DeKALB — The Egyptian Theatre will host its annual Spring Art exhibit starting at 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibit will be held every Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. until April 22.  The Spring Art exhibit will be the first art exhibit featured in the new expansion...

2021 Grammy recap

By Brandon Montemayor | March 18, 2021

The 63rd annual Grammy Awards was Sunday. Hosted by “Daily Show” host, Trevor Noah, the award ceremony was delayed six weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The star studded event was a bit different from years past, with social distancing and COVID-19...

Album review: ‘folklore’

By Jacob Baker | March 17, 2021

Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift walked away with her third Album of the Year award at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards Sunday for her eighth studio album “folklore.” This album signified a change of pace for Swift, leaning much more into experimentation,...

A look into the Oscar nominations

By Parker Otto | March 15, 2021

On Monday, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas announced the upcoming nominations of the 93rd Academy Awards. The upcoming awards ceremony, set for April 25 at both the Dolby Theater and Union Station in Los Angeles, will honor films released in both...

2021 Golden Globes recap

By Parker Otto | March 4, 2021

The Annual Golden Globe Awards took place at dual venues in New York City and Los Angeles, honoring the best in film and television. While much controversy has been made about the lack of diversity in the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which votes...