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Northern Star

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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Winter Break Guide

Winter Break Guide

By Jessica Plessner | December 7, 2015
Weekend Guide October 29

Weekend Guide October 29

By Northern Star staff | October 29, 2015
Actors perform a scene in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” theatrical production Sept. 5 at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. The theater will showcase the movie on Oct. 31 as apart of its Horror Film Series. 

Egyptian Theatre to showcase horror films through October

By Northern Star staff | October 15, 2015

The Egyptian Theatre’s Horror Film Series will continue Thursday with a showing of “The Innocents.”The series, held this year in place of the annual Amenti Haunted House, will showcase horror films throughout October. The haunted house will return...

Event Guide: June 29

By Northern Star staff | June 28, 2015

The DeKalb music scene never slows down — not even in the summer. Check out this week’s local events and activities:MondayEverything will be just fine because Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World is coming to DeKalb. Adkins will perform covers, Jimmy Eat...

InFocus: How should DeKalb TIF district funds be spent?

By Northern Star staff | June 15, 2015

Abby Zaccaria, columnistDeKalb can use TIF funds to improve areas of the city that are in need of maintenance. The TIF funds will expire in 2018 if DeKalb doesn’t use them for something.The DeKalb city council has been debating on what project the city...

Egyptian Theatre to hold screening of ‘@home’

By Northern Star staff | March 31, 2015

The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., will hold a screening of “@home” at 7 p.m. April 7.The one-hour documentary film “@home” follows social activist Mark Horvath across the United States while he observes and interviews people suffering from...

Comedian, illusionist Billy Riggs to perform at Egyptian

By Northern Star staff | March 31, 2015

Comedian and illusionist Billy Riggs will perform at The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.Riggs will use magic and humor to inspire the audience, according to a Hillcrest Covenant Church news release. The show is 7:30 p.m. April 11.Tickets are $10 to...

Egyptian Theatre’s Mardi Gras event to feature street performers, art

By Northern Star staff | March 25, 2015

The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., will hold March to Bourbon Street 7-10 p.m. Saturday.March to Bourbon Street is an art festival that will celebrate the Mardi Gras experience, said Alex Nerad, Egyptian Theatre executive director. There will be...

Weekend Guide: March 26

By Northern Star staff | March 25, 2015

With this many local music events and activities, there’s no excuse for being bored at home.TodayTurn off “Pitch Perfect” and watch the real thing. Northern Sound, NIU’s co-ed a capella group, will perform a free show 8 p.m. at The House Cafe,...

Egyptian Theatre to hold Illinois Stepping League’s youth championships

By Northern Star staff | March 23, 2015

The Illinois Stepping League will hold the Illinois State Youth Stepping Championships 5:30 p.m. April 25 at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.The participants are comprised of 12 step teams in elite, junior and high school levels from around the...

Breakfast with the Bunny to feature Easter breakfast, screening of “Hop”

By Northern Star staff | March 18, 2015

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce and the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., will hold Breakfast with the Bunny 9-11 a.m. March 28.The event will start with a 9-10:30 a.m. buffet breakfast at Lincoln Inn, 240 E. Lincoln Highway, and conclude with a showing...

Egyptian Theatre's potential showing of 'Scouts Honor' canceled

Egyptian Theatre’s potential showing of ‘Scouts Honor’ canceled

By Northern Star staff | February 25, 2015

A potential showing of "Scouts Honor" at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., has been canceled.The theater planned to show the documentary, which follows the 2012 Madison Scouts drum corps, if at least 61 tickets were sold.The goal was not met despite...

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