DeKALB — Safe Passage and the Pick Museum of Anthropology joined together to create a powerful and moving art exhibit, Swept Under the Rug, Sept. 29 through Dec. 4 that showcases sexual and domestic violence through survivors’ art.
The exhibit...
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...
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...
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...
By Haley Galvin, Managing Editor
| 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
By Jamie O’Toole, Lifestyle Editor
| 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...
By Jamie O’Toole, Lifestyle Editor
| 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....
By Jamie O’Toole, Lifestyle Editor
| 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...
