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‘Flirting With Disaster’ delights downtown

By Parker Otto | September 20, 2018

“Flirting With Disaster,” which screened 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., provided an energizing change of tone from the two most recent films screened as a part of the Richard Jenkins Film Series.The film features protagonists...

Irish folk band The High Kings is comprised of Finbar Clancy (left), George Murphy, Brian Dunphy and Darren Holden.

The High Kings bring Ireland to DeKalb

By Ginger Simons | September 20, 2018

Irish folk band The High Kings is comprised of Finbar Clancy (left), George Murphy, Brian Dunphy and Darren Holden.

The Egyptian gets Sweet

By Northern Star Staff | September 20, 2018

Glam rock group Sweet is coming to DeKalb 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. Sweet is known for hit songs like “Ballroom Blitz” and “Fox On The Run,” and is currently on it’s 50th anniversary tour across the country.Sweet...

Steely Dane amps up crowd

Steely Dane amps up crowd

By Peter Zemeske | September 17, 2018

Steely Dane calls themselves “the ultimate Steely Dan experience,” and expectations were exceeded 8 p.m. Friday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.Steely Dane began their set fashionably late, as all cool bands do, in the historically air condition-less...

‘Plastic Ocean’ delivers hard truths

By Amy Geldean | September 17, 2018

The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., premiered their first film in the Green Lens Film Series 7 p.m. Thursday. “A Plastic Ocean,” directed by Craig Leeson, shows the harmful effects of plastic on the environment.The documentary follows a group...

‘White Boy Rick’ a smashing success

By Parker Otto | September 17, 2018

Sept. 7's release “White Boy Rick” has hit theaters with great performances, heart-wrenching scenes and an unbelievable true story, making the film one of the best new releases in recent months.The film follows 14-year-old Rick Wershe Jr., played...

Steely Dane hits Egyptian

By Ginger Simons | September 13, 2018

Steely Dane is bringing rock and jazz fusion to downtown DeKalb 8 p.m. Friday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.Performing hits like “Kid Charlemagne” and “Ricki, Don’t Lose that Number,” the show features a crew of musicians brought...

‘Eat Pray Love’ fuels joy for life

By Parker Otto | September 13, 2018

The Richard Jenkins Film Series unveiled another film 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. “Eat Pray Love,” Tuesday’s entry, is a fantastic addition with a great lead, stunning locations and a narrative that leaves the audience...

Green Lens Film Series returns to Egyptian

By Northern Star Staff | September 10, 2018

The Green Lens Film Series returns 7 p.m. Sept. 13 to the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., with a collection of films that address environmental and political issues. The screenings are free to the public and will take place every Thursday for five...

‘The Nun’ relies on tired devices

By Parker Otto | September 10, 2018

Riddled with a poor story and very few creative scares, “The Nun” is a disappointment compared to its predecessors in the “Conjuring” universe. “The Nun,” released Sept. 7, is the fifth film to appear in the “Conjuring” series.The film...

Victor Trevino performs as Elvis Presley in “Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash,” taking the stage at 7:30 p. m. Saturday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.

Four musicians brought to life

By Ginger Simons | September 6, 2018

Victor Trevino performs as Elvis Presley in “Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash,” taking the stage at 7:30 p. m. Saturday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.