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Fred Hampton giving a speech during protest outside of a courthouse in Chicago.

Egyptian Theatre hosts ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ screening, discussion

By Daniel Massa, Lifestyle Writer | March 1, 2023

Editor’s Note: The following piece contains spoilers about the film “Judas and the Black Messiah.” “Judas and the Black Messiah” is a powerful and raw film unlike any other story told about the Civil Rights Movement.  A screening of the...

At 8 p.m. Friday, the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., will be host to Gaelic Storm, a Celtic style band. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Gaelic Storm band play Egyptian Theatre Friday

By Daniel Massa, Lifestlye Writer | February 28, 2023

DeKALB – At 8:00 p.m. Friday, the Celtic band Gaelic Storm, well-known for their music in the 1997 “Titanic” film, will be performing live at the Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb. Gaelic Storm is a Celtic band founded in 1996 by Patrick Murphy...

Mavis Staples singing with power during her set on Friday night. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

‘For What It’s Worth,’ Mavis Staples lights up the Egyptian Theatre

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer | February 6, 2023

Mavis Staples played to a packed audience at the Egyptian Theatre on Friday night, marking her first-ever performance in DeKalb. The NIU Concert Choir and the NIU Black Choir opened for Staples, performing a brief set together. Their lively performance...

The Egyptian Theatre is located downtown DeKalb at 135 N. 2nd Street.

DeKalb day planner: Feb. 4

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | January 31, 2023

Come out into the snow and check out these fun events happening in the Dekalb community this Saturday.  Jazz at the Egyptian The Dekalb and Sycamore high school jazz ensembles will collaborate with NIU’s jazz orchestra in a can’t miss performance....

Mavis Staples, Grammy Award-winning singer and civil rights activist, and guitarist Rick Holmstrom perform "We Shall Overcome" before President Obama's keynote speech at the Civil Rights Summit on April 10, 2014.

Mavis Staples to perform at Egyptian Theatre

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer | January 25, 2023

Grammy-winning singer Mavis Staples is performing at 8 p.m. on Feb. 3 at the Egyptian Theatre, located at 135 N 2nd St in DeKalb. Mavis Staples has amassed many awards over the course of her long career. Her most recent win came as a featured artist...

See ‘White Christmas’ at the Egyptian Theatre on Dec. 11

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter | November 17, 2022

DeKALB –  The Egyptian Theatre will be showing a holiday classic, “White Christmas” over winter break. The movie will be featured at 2 p.m. on Dec. 11 and will be shown in 35 mm. Tickets will range from $8 for those over the age of 65 and students...

Ashlie Amber will perform her show “Ashlie Amber: I Will Always Love You” at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 18.

Ashlie Amber to perform tribute to Whitney Houston at the Egyptian Theatre

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | November 16, 2022

DeKALB -- Singer Ashlie Amber is coming to DeKalb on Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N 2nd St., to perform a tribute to the late singer Whitney Houston while telling her own personal story. Amber has been a full-time professional...

Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, waves to a crowd of supporters at an early vote rally at the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb, IL, Nov. 2, 2022. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Rep. Underwood and Tweedy rock the Egyptian Theatre

By Evan Mellon, News Reporter | November 2, 2022

DeKALB – An early vote rally held Wednesday at the Egyptian Theatre brought together supporters of Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville and fans of musician Jeff Tweedy for a night of political speeches and music. The event began around 7:20 p.m....

The members of Irrational Masters during curtain call for their shadow cast performance of "Rocky Horror Picture show." (Caleb Johnson | Northern Star)

Irrational Masters perform ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ at the Egyptian Theatre

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | November 1, 2022

People arrived in droves dressed in their most wonderful Halloween chic on Friday for the Irrational Masters’ annual Halloween shadow cast performance of the iconic "Rocky Horror Picture Show" at the Egyptian Theatre.  This year they are joined...

Grammy award-winning musician and Illinois native Jeff Tweedy, frontman of rock band Wilco, will perform at an early vote rally on Nov. 2 at the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb.

Early vote rally to be held at Egyptian Theatre

By Eddie Drinkwine | November 1, 2022

DeKALB – Congresswoman of Illinois’ 14th congressional district, Lauren Underwood, and Jeff Tweedy, a Grammy award-winning singer and guitarist from the band Wilco, will be holding an early vote rally and concert from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday...

SWEETIE, a Chicago band, peformed original songs and covers at "Rocky Horror Picture Show" pre-show on Oct. 28 at the Egyptian Theatre. (Caleb Johnson | Northern Star)

The band SWEETIE honor ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ with performance

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | October 31, 2022

Large crowds gathered in sweet anticipation as Chicago band SWEETIE rocked out Friday night at the Egyptian Theatre for the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” pre-show.  The band is a trio composed of Birdy Vee, singer and guitarist, Joe Pennington on...