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Empty Egyptian Theatre

Mark Walters previews upcoming album at #815 livestream concert

By Kennedy Jones | September 25, 2020

Every Thursday night at 6 p.m. for the past seven weeks, the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N 2nd St., has been hosting a livestream concert on their Facebook page, called #815 Live. #815 Live is the chance for local artists and groups to perform virtually due...

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...

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 commemorates NIU’s 125th anniversary with annual corn maze

By Jacob Baker | September 13, 2020

In honor of NIU’s 125th anniversary, a commemorative corn maze opened Aug. 29 at Jonamac Orchard, and will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until Oct 31.  Jonamac Orchard, 19412 Shabbona Road, has played a role in the community and with...

The Ellwood House, pictured above in it's usual

Music at the Mansion canceled, rescheduled for Sept. 23

By Haley Galvin | September 9, 2020

DeKALB — The Music at the Mansion-Music Under the Stars outdoor concert was canceled for Wednesday due to weather conditions, according to a Wednesday email from Michael Embrey, Music at the Mansion producer.  The event will be rescheduled for 6...

This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Elizabeth Debicki, left, and John David Washington in a scene from "Tenet."  (Melinda Sue Gordon/Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP)

‘Tenet’ is Christopher Nolan’s most complex film yet

By Jacob Baker | September 6, 2020

Revolutionary filmmaker, Christopher Nolan, known for his unique blend of blockbuster and art house cinema has proved yet again why he is one of the smartest minds in modern day filmmaking with his eleventh film “Tenet." It was released worldwide Thursday. The...

‘The New Mutants’ film review

By Parker Otto | September 5, 2020

After 20 years, the “X-Men” film series has officially concluded with the release of the long-delayed “The New Mutants,” a spin-off film with horror elements, on Sept. 28. While it’s nothing groundbreaking, “The New Mutants” is an adequate...

Visionary J performing at An Evening for Black Lives

Visionary J challenges norms with new album ‘Jalen’

By Jacob Baker | September 3, 2020

Jalen Smith, senior art illustration major, also known as “Visionary J,” dropped his second independent album “Jalen” Feb. 29 that deals with topics relevant to issues in the world right now. He performed some songs from the album at the Evening...

AMC movie theater

What returning to a movie theater is like after being away since March

By Parker Otto | September 3, 2020

To me, there are few things that are as joyous as sitting in a comfortable chair, enjoying concessions and watching a film on the big screen, even if the film is terrible. On Friday, DeKalb’s AMC opened its doors for the first time since March. As...

J. Royal performing at An Evening for Black Lives

J.Royal’s upcoming album will dismantle your guard and open your mind

By Jamie O'Toole | September 2, 2020

Emo rapper J. Royal, of DeKalb, is working on an upcoming album in Chicago that will come out by the end of this year. Listeners can expect a fusion of sad and upbeat rap that explores J. Royal's deepest thoughts, in hopes listeners tap into their vulnerable...

Music Building

The School of Music will live stream Welcome Back concert

By Jamie O'Toole | September 1, 2020

DeKALB — The NIU School of Music will be conducting a live stream Welcome Back concert at 8 p.m. through the School of Music website.  The concert will be free, taking place on the stage of the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building....

Hometown Bar and Grill and Stage Left

Hometown Bar and Grill welcomes back live entertainment

By Jamie O'Toole | August 28, 2020

DeKALB  –  Since restaurants have opened back up, Hometown Sports Bar and Grill has been making room for live entertainment again. The grill, 241 E. Lincoln Highway, is hosting live entertainment in their newest addition, Stage Left, located right...

A scene from "Da 5 Bloods"

Spike Lee’s ‘Da 5 Bloods’ highlights similarities of Vietnam War and 2020 America

By Jacob Baker | June 18, 2020

Spike Lee has released another timely and powerful film,“Da 5 Bloods” on Netflix June 12, that excels in communicating strong themes and immense levels of anger, understanding, passion and maturity.  The film opens up with an assortment of footage...