Four concerto competition winners will perform original and renditions of compositions today, showing off their winning material and talents.The NIU Philharmonic will perform its first concert of the spring semester 7 p.m. today in the Music Building’s...
Two romantic films kick off Valentine’s Day weekend — one of which outshines the other.“Winter’s Tale”Colin Farrell, Russell Crowe and Jessica Brown Findlay exude passion in “Winter’s Tale.”The film involves a burglar (Farrell) who falls...
Students and DeKalb residents can attend the Biennial Exhibition in Altgeld Hall, to celebrate a presentation of both faculty and student artwork.The reception is a joint exhibition of both the School of Art and President Doug Baker’s office and is...
Peanut butter and banana quesadillas are a sweet breakfast treat or late-night dessert. The delicious combination of sticky peanut butter and fruity banana is mouth-watering. This golden goodness only takes five minutes to make. The only ingredients needed...
These two mouthwatering vegetarian meals will convince you meat was never worth it.Portobello and Basil Cheese Tortellini• One package of frozen cheese tortellini• One pound of sliced baby portobello mushrooms• 1/3 cup butter• Two garlic cloves...
The screwdriver is a drink so bad, so uninspired, that its name describes the only time it’s acceptable to drink one: when all you have is a gross, rusty screwdriver to stir your drink with. That’s a fact, by the way.The drink was invented when a...
Students got a taste of two art forms Friday as jazz musicians and local artists showcased their work at the Holmes Student Center’s Duke Ellington Ballroom.Co-hosted by Matthew Attfield and Gretchen Schultz, the show featured performances by a student...
Local jazz musicians commemorated Sycamore High School Music Hall of Fame inductees at the sixth annual Classical and Jazz Gala: A Note to Remember, Saturday at the Blumen Gardens, 403 Edward St. in Sycamore.The special occasion featured performances...
The Sycamore High School Jazz band performed Saturday night during "A Note to Remember" event, at 403 Edward Street in Sycamore. The event was Blumen Gardens' 6th annual and featured performances by classical and Jazz musicians, silent auction proceeds...
George Clooney’s “The Monuments Men” is not a piece of art worth trying to save.“The Monuments Men” succeeded in doing something completely unexpected: The creators were able to take a story of war, death and love and create something terribly...
Jimmy Fallon’s time as host of “Late Night” is down to its final shows. Here are a few of his best sketches, ones that I hope Fallon takes with him to the “Tonight Show.”5. Songs with only office suppliesWhen Fallon and The Roots do any of these...
If comedian Brian Regan was stranded on an island, he’d have to be asked to leave.Regan performs at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. Tickets are $39.75.Regan spoke to the Northern Star about his style, first shows and what...
