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“Earth Fest April 18” is displayed on the Egyptian Theatre marquee. The film “Common Ground'' premiered for the first time in Northern Illinois at Earth Fest and was followed by a panel of local farmers and experts on regenerative agriculture. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

Earth Fest creates community

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor | April 18, 2024

Despite the dreary, drizzling rain outside, environmental activists and members of the DeKalb community gathered Thursday inside the Egyptian Theatre to participate in the inaugural Earth Fest. Hosted by climate advocacy group DeCarbon DeKalb, Earth...

The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., has its lights on while the sun sets around it. The Egyptian Theatre will host the first annual Earth Fest Thursday. (Nick Glover | Northern Star)

First annual Earth Fest coming to Egyptian Theatre

By Lindsay Curtis, Copy Editor | April 14, 2024

Local climate advocacy group DeCarbon DeKalb is hosting its first annual Earth Fest, a free, family-friendly event intended to bring the community together to celebrate local sustainability.  Occurring during Earth Week, the event will take place...