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All content by HEATHER SKRIP

Festival brings 30 films to downtown Sycamore

By Heather Skrip
September 25, 2011

I’m Ready

By Heather Skrip
September 16, 2011
Photo provided by Murder by Death

Indiana’s Americana rockers, Murder by Death, get ready to play in the first degree

By Heather Skrip
September 5, 2011

Chicago indie powerpop quintet to pop Corn Fest

By Heather Skrip
August 25, 2011
This piece entitled "Child Welfare" is on display at the On the Body and In the Hand exhibit in the hallway at NIU's Art Museum in Altgeld Hall.

Sculpture in the palm of your hand

By Heather Skrip
August 24, 2011

Film festival honors Illinois

By Heather Skrip
July 26, 2011

Harry Potter’s final installment puts one last spell on DeKalb

By Heather Skrip
July 18, 2011

Live Lunch amps up DeKalb’s Farmers Market

By Heather Skrip
June 20, 2011
In this October 3, 2010 file photo, an ominous statue sits outside the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. The Egyptian is opening its doors to ghost hunters this Saturday.

Historic Egyptian Theatre hunts for ghosts in Haunted Tour

By Heather Skrip
June 9, 2011

NIU Art museum sets sights on the invisible

By Heather Skrip
January 30, 2011
Junior exercise science major Ryne Stocks rolls a spare during a KNPE 117 class at the Husky Den in November.

Bowling alleys not spared by economy

By Heather Skrip
January 25, 2011
Author Susan Mavity poses here in this undated press photo. She will host a guided meditation session, open to the public at the Sycamore Public Library.

Sycamore Public Library to host guided meditation by book author

By Heather Skrip
January 20, 2011
A display case in Founders Memorial Library featuring the favorite books of staffers.

Display showcase’s favorite literature of Founders employees

By Heather Skrip
January 19, 2011

NIU’s ‘Nutcracker’ performance a holiday delight

By Heather Skrip
November 12, 2010
The Amenti Haunted House begins this weekend at the Egyptian Theatre. Doors open at 7 p.m. and admission is $10.

Haunted house provides scares at a good price

By Heather Skrip
October 25, 2010
A still from the movie, "Miracle Lady."

LUNAFEST serves more than one purpose

By Heather Skrip
October 19, 2010

Elegant eating at Ellington’s

By Heather Skrip
October 10, 2010
Folk-rock sensation The Giving Tree Band will hit The House Cafe this Friday night at 9 p.m. The band encourages everyone to wear their pajamas.

The Giving Tree Band to folk up DeKalb

By Heather Skrip
October 5, 2010

Egyptian Theatre’s Haunted Tour offers more than scares

By Heather Skrip
October 3, 2010

Egyptian calls in DeKalb’s wild to pack theater for free movies

By Heather Skrip
September 30, 2010

“Natural Selections” a sight to see at NIU Art Gallery

By Heather Skrip
September 27, 2010

‘Timing’ not perfect, but backed by serious talent

By Heather Skrip
September 23, 2010

Underage at NIU means an over abundance of fun

By Heather Skrip
September 16, 2010
Andrew, of the duet, Mary and Andrew serenades the audience during Open Mic Night at the House Cafe Aug. 30.

Open up with House Cafe’s open mic night

By Heather Skrip
September 12, 2010
Hawthorne Heights will play at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway.

Interview with JT Woodruff from Hawthorne Heights

By Heather Skrip
September 8, 2010
Andra of Tin Horse burns up the fiddle during Corn Fest Sunday at the DeKalb/Taylor Municipal Airport.

Corn Fest brings out the best in DeKalb

By Heather Skrip
August 23, 2010

Shows that can’t be missed this summer

By HEATHER SKRIP
April 30, 2009

Lollapalooza to take over Grant Park in August

By HEATHER SKRIP
April 30, 2009

Good turnout expected at Lollapalooza this year

By HEATHER SKRIP
April 29, 2009

What’s on your iPod?

By HEATHER SKRIP
April 17, 2009

15-year anniversary of Kurt Cobain’s ‘teen spirit’

By HEATHER SKRIP
April 15, 2009

Continuing Law and Order: SVU to its 11th season without 2 main characters would be a crime

By HEATHER SKRIP
April 9, 2009

5 most anticipated albums to look for

By HEATHER SKRIP
April 6, 2009

‘Better off Ted’ needs better comedy to become a hit series

By HEATHER SKRIP
March 27, 2009

‘Fast & Furious’ drives into a theaters next month

By HEATHER SKRIP
March 25, 2009

ABC’s ‘Castle’ better than the average major network crime drama

By HEATHER SKRIP
March 25, 2009

iPhone, iTouch offer variety of applications

By HEATHER SKRIP
March 24, 2009

After five year break from touring, Phish will perform string of sold-out shows

By HEATHER SKRIP
March 18, 2009

New NBC prime-time show has ‘potential’

By HEATHER SKRIP
March 17, 2009

The kings with no court

By HEATHER SKRIP
February 27, 2009

Blink-182 reunion will likely be lackluster

By HEATHER SKRIP
February 26, 2009

First episode of NIU comedy troupe Premium Bananas to air tonight

By HEATHER SKRIP
February 26, 2009

Chibbz Ceasar to bring his original take on rap to DeKalb tonight

By HEATHER SKRIP
February 25, 2009

Ruckus is no more

By HEATHER SKRIP
February 19, 2009

‘Milk’ wins over Oscar nominations and viewers

By HEATHER SKRIP
February 16, 2009

‘Pink Panther 2’ fails to match success of first in series

By HEATHER SKRIP
February 10, 2009

New season of ‘Heroes’ looks promising

By HEATHER SKRIP
February 4, 2009

‘The Uninvited’ fails to impress

By HEATHER SKRIP
February 2, 2009

‘Lost’ set to start new season

By HEATHER SKRIP
January 21, 2009

‘Torino’ makes strong social statement

By HEATHER SKRIP
January 20, 2009

Hide the garlic, ‘Twilight’s’ here

By HEATHER SKRIP
November 24, 2008

Bad sequels in film history

By HEATHER SKRIP
November 21, 2008

Blog: McCartney trying to release new Beatles’ tracks

By HEATHER SKRIP
November 19, 2008

Get better soon, ‘NOW’

By HEATHER SKRIP
November 13, 2008

Magic and illusions fill Barsema

By HEATHER SKRIP
November 13, 2008

New Paris Hilton show is perhaps dumbest ever

By HEATHER SKRIP
November 12, 2008

Liberace Jazztet to perform tonight

By HEATHER SKRIP
November 12, 2008

Let Fall Out Boy be Fall Out Boy

By HEATHER SKRIP
November 11, 2008

Review: ‘Madagascar 2:’ Good laughs whether you like kids movies or not

By HEATHER SKRIP
November 10, 2008

Review: ‘Cobain Unseen:’ Book depicts musician the way he wanted to be seen

By HEATHER SKRIP
November 10, 2008

‘Heroes’ needs to be rejuvenated

By HEATHER SKRIP
November 3, 2008

My top 3 favorite N64 games

By HEATHER SKRIP
November 3, 2008

Beatles and Metallica cover band to play Otto’s tonight

By HEATHER SKRIP
October 31, 2008

What to do throughout Halloween week

By HEATHER SKRIP
October 28, 2008

A quick review of Halloween etiquette

By HEATHER SKRIP
October 28, 2008

Chicago favorites Local H set to rock out at Otto’s tonight

By HEATHER SKRIP
October 24, 2008

Songs college students should not be listening to

By HEATHER SKRIP
October 21, 2008

Five albums to look forward to this fall

By HEATHER SKRIP
October 17, 2008

Bands that should reunite

By HEATHER SKRIP
October 14, 2008

Every film should have digital copy included on DVD

By HEATHER SKRIP
October 13, 2008

‘Nick and Norah’ simple teen flick with great acting

By HEATHER SKRIP
October 6, 2008

Five entertainment items worth your time in October

By HEATHER SKRIP
October 6, 2008

Steven Tyler sues over blogs

By HEATHER SKRIP
October 1, 2008

Smashing Pumpkins back together in Chicago for 20th anniversary tour

By HEATHER SKRIP
September 26, 2008

New ‘Heroes’ season intense

By HEATHER SKRIP
September 24, 2008

“Back to the ’80s” rocks the Egyptian Theatre

By HEATHER SKRIP
September 23, 2008

‘Lakeview Terrace’ proves predictable, good energy

By HEATHER SKRIP
September 22, 2008

Old movie classics better than newer box office hits?

By HEATHER SKRIP
September 19, 2008

‘Heroes’ to return Sept. 22

By HEATHER SKRIP
September 17, 2008

Who could outdo De Niro and Pacino?

By HEATHER SKRIP
September 12, 2008

Gym Class Heroes releases new album

By HEATHER SKRIP
September 11, 2008

Horrible host, celeb-based awards, ruin VMA’s

By HEATHER SKRIP
September 9, 2008

New Fall Out Boy album set for November

By HEATHER SKRIP
September 8, 2008

Underoath succeeds under pressure

By HEATHER SKRIP
September 5, 2008

Prism hosts end of summer party

By HEATHER SKRIP
September 5, 2008

‘Babylon’ leaves a lot to be desired

By HEATHER SKRIP
September 2, 2008

Book Review: ‘Breaking Dawn’

By HEATHER SKRIP
August 26, 2008

Jack’s Mannequin album perfect for summer

By HEATHER SKRIP
August 25, 2008
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