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Egyptian Theatre’s Haunted Tour offers more than scares

By Heather Skrip | October 3, 2010

Okay, I'll admit it-I get scared super easily. That is more than likely a large understatement. I am that person who shrieks if someone turns a corner too fast in front of me, who goes into hysterics whenever I see a bug and has other slightly irrational...

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

By Heather Skrip | September 30, 2010

This Sunday, the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., will be showing two free movies in the afternoon. "White Fang" will be shown at 1 p.m., followed by "The Call of the Wild" at 3 p.m. Both of these films are inspired by books by Jack London. The movie...

Downtown DeKalb construction nears completion

By John Bachmann | September 29, 2010

The road construction in downtown DeKalb is nearing an end. The Rise & Revitalizemeeting held Tuesday morning in the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., was led by Jennifer Groce, executive director of Re:New DeKalb and those in attendance included...

Candidates mingle with members of the public Thursday night during "Candidates Night" at the Egyptian Theatre hosted by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce.

Egyptian Theatre hosts Candidate Night

By Taylor Thanos | September 28, 2010

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce’s Public Policy Committee sponsored Candidates Night on Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. Candidates gave opening presentations, answered questions previously submitted and ended with...

DeKalb Chamber of Commerce hosts candidates night

By Northern Star Staff | September 28, 2010

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce's Public Policy Committee will be hosting a candidates night tonight at 6 at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 North Second St. The event is expected to last until 9 p.m. The event will start with a meet and greet from 6 to 7 p.m....

Downtown area shines with local business

By John Bachmann | September 22, 2010

Whether it's been a couple years or more than a decade, many businesses have established themselves in downtown DeKalb. The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., has been around for over 80 years offering various forms of entertainment. Executive Director...

Meet the man behind Middlewest Fest

By Jessica Jenks | September 10, 2010

Weekend warriors, put your war paint on and prepare to conquer DeKalb this weekend. Middlewest Fest is the most exciting thing to happen to DeKalb since, well, corn. NIU graduate John Ugolini put together this amazing weekend for anyone and everyone to...

Must-sees of the DeKalb music scene

By Connor Rice | August 19, 2010

In a city with a vibrant, 21-and-over nightlife, seeing bands and entertainment outside of bars can be a difficult thing to do if you're not shelling out serious coin. Thankfully, in a college town like DeKalb, there are plenty all-ages venues out there...