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MTV Movie Awards gives your favorite film hope

By Deanna Frances | March 6, 2013

Award shows are a great way to recognize the best actors, directors, musicians, and films of the season. With the Oscars gone, some of you may be happy or disappointed by the results of the awards, but the season isn’t over yet. There is still another...

Top apps to download

By Deanna Frances | March 5, 2013

There’s a reason why the younger generation is considered the technology generation. With smart phones, iPods, iPads and everything in between, youths are set when it comes to electronics and technology. Apple customers download 5 million games a day...

Healthy alternatives to restaurant favorites

By Deanna Frances | February 27, 2013

Dieting is never easy. Take it from someone who has struggled with diets for what seems like a long time. When I started dieting to try and maintain my weight and eat foods that were healthier for me, I had a difficult time trying to find foods that were...

Cheap additions to your wardrobe

By Deanna Frances | February 26, 2013

With spring just around the corner, you might be thinking about changing your wardrobe from layers of sweaters and jeans to thinner T-shirts, dresses and shorts. Since fashion is a high priority for society, many people try to find the “hottest” looks...

‘Safe Haven’ movie adaptation fails to dissapoint book readers

By Deanna Frances | February 24, 2013

Many new films were released this Valentine’s Day, and most are coming out with good reviews. The new film based off of award-winning author Nicholas Sparks’s novel “Safe Haven” is no exception. The film has grossed $30.2 million so far, according...

Miranda Lambert performs at the Convocation Center on Thursday night.

Bentley, Lambert concert fills the Convocation Center

By Deanna Frances | February 17, 2013

For many country music fans in DeKalb, Valentine’s Day was special. On Thursday night, opener Thomas Rhett and award-winning artists Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert hit the Convocation Center stage and excited many loyal fans with their sold-out...

Gaelic Storm to bring Celtic music to the Egyptian Theatre

By Deanna Frances | February 13, 2013

Some say “old” music is becoming a lost art. These music types include classical, folk and Celtic. Of course, for music sensation Gaelic Storm, Celtic music is a way of life. Gaelic Storm, a Celtic-based music group that has been around since the...

Mikimoto brings upscale Asian dining to DeKalb

By Deanna Frances | February 10, 2013

Mikimoto Japanese Steakhouse, 826 W. Lincoln Highway, is sure to please any Japanese food lover. It offers a hibachi grill and a sushi bar. The atmosphere of the steakhouse is atheistically pleasing. It is decorated with fancier-looking light brick walls...

J.J. Abrams can breathe life into the Star Wars series

By Deanna Frances | February 3, 2013

For many years, the Star Wars series has had a great effect on science fiction lovers of the world. When the first movie was released in 1977, it was a huge hit. When filmmakers release the first prequel after the original trilogy--Episodes IV, V and...

Local bands to celebrate associate professor’s birthday

By Deanna Frances | January 23, 2013

Music is the universal language of the world. This is especially true for bringing all kinds of people together--particularly for a musician’s 50th birthday celebration. A birthday party for NIU School of Music faculty member Fareed Haque will start...

Back Country Roads to put on benefit concert

By Deanna Frances | January 22, 2013

When benefits hit close to home, local artists are more than happy to share their talents. Local DeKalb County country cover band Back Country Roads will be performing Saturday at the Regale Center, 124 S. California St., with Free Beer and Chicken Band...

Must-see films of 2013

Must-see films of 2013

By Deanna Frances | January 14, 2013

2012 was a great year for movies, with top films like “Lincoln,” “Les Miserables” and “Django Unchained” getting high awards and ratings. 2013 will have trouble trying to beat all of last year’s hits. If you are an avid movie-watcher, consider...