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Gentlemen who bring the funk

By Chris Krapek | September 16, 2010

We want the funk, give up the funk. There will be a whole lot of rhythm going down Saturday night when The Original Sirs play Otto's Niteclub, 118 E. Lincoln Highway. The 21 and older show starts at 9 p.m. and is $6. The band will be recording video and...

5 lessons learned at Middlewest Fest

By Chris Krapek | September 12, 2010

This weekend was the very first Middlewest Fest, and it didn't suck, at all. In fact, it was the coolest thing to happen to DeKalb in quite some time. Here are the five most important things I learned over the course of the two-day excursion. 1. There...

Susan Willrett, of DeKalb, points out aspects of Karen Browns My Midnight Snake to Sally Castner, of Colorado, at the NIU Art Museum in Altgeld Hall Tuesday afternoon. The piece is part of a collection on display entitled StAGEs of Transition which will be running at the museum until Oct. 2.

Exhibit shows art of aging

By Chris Krapek | August 31, 2010

Age ain't nothing but a number. In an effort to examine the changes throughout our lives related to getting older, the NIU Art Museum is hosting "StAGES of Transition." The exhibit, located in the South Gallery in Altgeld Hall, features paintings, sculptures,...

NIU grad’s tribute band hits Otto’s

By Chris Krapek | August 26, 2010

DeKALB | The first time NIU alum Jeff Genualdi saw the Red Hot Chili Peppers live, it was in the Duke Ellington Ballroom in 1991. The band, which was promoting its breakthrough album "Blood Sugar Sex Magik,"stopped in DeKalb for the second show of the...

Local bands last call tonight

Local band’s last call tonight

By Chris Krapek | August 26, 2010

DeKALB | When you ask members of local band Loose Lips Sink Ships how to describe their music, there's no concise answer. Are they math-rockers? Experimental? Here are some responses from the band: "I usually tell people, ‘Do you like Metallica?'" "Dave...

The Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb will play a major role for Huskies SEE DeKalb.

Huskies see DeKalb, Batman this week

By Chris Krapek | August 24, 2010

Huskies can explore downtown, take in a musical performance and even watch a movie on the big screen all for free Thursday. Huskies SEE DeKalb is a welcome event for new students and members of the community aimed to showcase what DeKalb has to offer...

Drake returns to the Convo in October

By Chris Krapek | August 23, 2010

Rap, pop and country; The Convocation Center recently announced three diverse shows for the fall semester. Critically acclaimed rapper and Lil' Wayne protégé Drake will kick things off when he takes the stage Sunday, Oct. 17. The Canadian born emcee...

Daisy’s brings country comforts to DeKalb

By Chris Krapek | August 23, 2010

RATING: 4/5 Girls in Daisy Dukes, a mechanical bull and a menu item called the "Jackie Chan" have all arrived in town. Daisy's Sports Bar & Grill, 901 Lucinda Ave., opened its doors last week after five years of planning. Priding itself for its "eatery,...

Fact or Fiction: DeKalb Style

By Chris Krapek | August 19, 2010

1) Barb Wire was invented in DeKalb: FACT Why do you think they call it the Barb City? Because Joseph Glidden, one of DeKalb's most prominent historical figures, patented the idea for barb wire in 1874. That, and because we're known for our razor sharp...