DeKALB — Wesley Carr looped in and out of Ax in Hand’s acoustic guitar room, chasing his two year-old daughter around the store while juggling the arrangement of guitars and the placement of his two mandolins. After putting her in her playpen in a...
It's officially spooky season! For many of us, that means midterms, rigorous work and piles of homework. For the rest of us, it means scary movies, pumpkin carving and, most importantly, dressing up.Over the years, people have become increasingly creative...
The onset of autumn weather in the Midwest brings with it the season of spooky shenanigans. From trick-or-treating to exploring haunted locales, Halloween has a rich history of activities. There are even some scary stories that originate in DeKalb.The...
DeKALB — The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Campus Strings will perform their annual Halloween Concert in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall 5:30 to 6:30 p.m and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 29 in the Music Building.Trick-or-treating will also take place...
DeKALB — NIU's School of Music will be hosting a piano recital from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Music Building, Boatel Memorial Concert Hall.The recital features Hyejin Cho playing "Robert Schumann and friends." Students, staff and alumni of NIU...
At 7:30 p.m. on Saturday The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., will host “Swan Lake,” a Russian Ballet.The ballet will be Russian Ballet Theatre’s new production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s ballet, a story about a beautiful swan princess...
At 4:30 p.m to 6 p.m. on Thursday, the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Spooktacular, an opportunity for families to explore downtown DeKalb and collect candy along the way. Families who plan to attend are encouraged to wear a costume. Throughout...
The National Pan-Hellenic Council will be hosting its annual Rep Yo’ Step event, followed by Overtime: After Party at 7:30 p.m. and 11 p.m Saturday at the Holmes Student Center and Rec center, respectively. Rep Yo’ StepTeams of NPHC men and women...
DeKALB – Alternative Rock band Young the Giant will kick off Homecoming weekend and perform 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Convocation Center. Doors will open at 6 p.m.“This is the first time Young the Giant has performed at the NIU Convocation Center. We...
DeKALB – In 1956, Sycamore resident Wally Thurrow displayed a few decorated pumpkins on his front lawn. Six years later, this would spawn an event that would define the Sycamore community for decades to come.Now, in 2019, a Wild West Pumpkin Fest is...
DeKALB — Rapper Polo G kicked off Homecoming Week with a heartfelt performance 9 p.m. Saturday in the Duke Ellington Ballroom at the Holmes Student Center. The event was hosted by the Campus Activities Board.Chicago rapper Queen Key and NIU students...
DeKALB – Phi Rho Eta is hosting the 11th annual Lip Sync Competition 8 p.m. Thursday, in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium at the Holmes Student Center.The organizations competing include Phi Rho Eta Fraternity Inc., Present Perfect Modeling Organization,...
