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Chris Janson tickets go on sale Friday

Chris Janson tickets go on sale Friday

December 12, 2019

Country music star Chris Janson will be coming to DeKalb Feb. 29 at the Egyptian Theatre, 135. N. 2nd St.Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday and are $39.50 per ticket. There is a $5 discount for students and those above the age of 65.Tickets will be...

"A Charlie Brown Christmas" will come to life in DeKalb

“A Charlie Brown Christmas” will come to life in DeKalb

By Jamie O'Toole | December 12, 2019

The classic cartoon plays on popular networks throughout the holiday season, up until Christmas, but this year “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is coming to life  7:30p.m. on Friday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. 2nd St. Oftentimes around the holidays,...

Classic ballet comes to life at Egyptian Theatre

By Chris Plumery | December 8, 2019

DeKALB — The Egyptian Theatre was full of people of all ages who came to watch Beth Fowler’s Dance Company perform “The Nutcracker.” The performance of the Tchaikovsky ballet was shown 7 p.m. Friday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.The...

Stage Coach Players perform ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

By Jacob Roushia | December 8, 2019

DeKALB — “It’s a Wonderful Life” is a heartwarming and hilarious production by the Stage Coach Players. The organization premiered its showing of Douglas Rand’s adaptation of the film “It’s a Wonderful Life,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and will...

(From Left) Katherine Langford, Toni Collette, Jamie Lee Curtis, Don Johnson, Michael Shannon, Riki Lindhome and Jaeden Martell star as the Thrombey family in "Knives Out." 

‘Knives Out’ revives murder mysteries with exciting twists

By Parker Otto | December 5, 2019

(From Left) Katherine Langford, Toni Collette, Jamie Lee Curtis, Don Johnson, Michael Shannon, Riki Lindhome and Jaeden Martell star as the Thrombey family in "Knives Out." 

Besides selling the work of artists like Ed Sheehan and The Beatles, Green Tangerine also sells the music of local musicians.

Record store provides local artists’ music

By Jamie O'Toole | December 4, 2019

Besides selling the work of artists like Ed Sheehan and The Beatles, the store also sells the music of local musicians.

’21 Bridges’ delivers satisfying acting and action

By Chris Plumery | December 4, 2019

Chadwick Boseman shows that he can play super heroes, and participate in serious films. The film “21 Bridges” was an exciting and fast-paced story that throws the viewer into many extreme situations.  Boseman played police officer Andre Davis, a...

‘Harley Quinn’ is foul-mouthed fun

By Jacob Roushia | December 3, 2019

Comic book anti-heroine Harley Quinn's new animated show is an explicit, violence-filled take on the character. The series premiered on Nov. 29 on the streaming service DC Universe.Episode One of "Harley Quinn," was titled "Til Death Do Us Part" and premiered...

A construction crew works on expanding the basement, concession stand and bathrooms of the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., in September 2019. The theater has been under construction since May.

Egyptian Theatre nears 90 year anniversary, construction continues

By Parker Otto | December 1, 2019

A construction crew works on expanding the basement, concession stand and bathrooms of the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., in September 2019. The theater has been under construction since May.

Egyptian Theatre to screen ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’

By Parker Otto | November 30, 2019

DeKALB – The holiday film “It’s A Wonderful Life” will be screened at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N Second St. The screening will feature multiple additions that a viewer can’t experience at home Jeanine Holcomb, Marketing...