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Steely Dane amps up crowd

Steely Dane amps up crowd

By Peter Zemeske | September 17, 2018

Steely Dane calls themselves “the ultimate Steely Dan experience,” and expectations were exceeded 8 p.m. Friday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.Steely Dane began their set fashionably late, as all cool bands do, in the historically air condition-less...

‘Plastic Ocean’ delivers hard truths

By Amy Geldean | September 17, 2018

The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., premiered their first film in the Green Lens Film Series 7 p.m. Thursday. “A Plastic Ocean,” directed by Craig Leeson, shows the harmful effects of plastic on the environment.The documentary follows a group...

Steely Dane hits Egyptian

By Ginger Simons | September 13, 2018

Steely Dane is bringing rock and jazz fusion to downtown DeKalb 8 p.m. Friday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.Performing hits like “Kid Charlemagne” and “Ricki, Don’t Lose that Number,” the show features a crew of musicians brought...

‘Eat Pray Love’ fuels joy for life

By Parker Otto | September 13, 2018

The Richard Jenkins Film Series unveiled another film 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. “Eat Pray Love,” Tuesday’s entry, is a fantastic addition with a great lead, stunning locations and a narrative that leaves the audience...

Green Lens Film Series returns to Egyptian

By Northern Star Staff | September 10, 2018

The Green Lens Film Series returns 7 p.m. Sept. 13 to the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., with a collection of films that address environmental and political issues. The screenings are free to the public and will take place every Thursday for five...

‘Dear John’ introduces series

By Parker Otto | September 6, 2018

The Richard Jenkins Film Series began 7 p.m. Tuesday at The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. The first movie of the series, “Dear John,” set the tone for this anticipated event with wonderful leads, a heartfelt story and, of course, a great performance...

Victor Trevino performs as Elvis Presley in “Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash,” taking the stage at 7:30 p. m. Saturday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.

Four musicians brought to life

By Ginger Simons | September 6, 2018

Victor Trevino performs as Elvis Presley in “Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash,” taking the stage at 7:30 p. m. Saturday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.

Jenkins Returns Home

By Ginger Simons | August 30, 2018

The Egyptian Theatre is honoring DeKalb native Richard Jenkins with a film series that showcases highlights of his acting career. The series kicks off 7 p.m. every Tuesday from Sept. 4 through Oct. 11 at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.Jenkins...

Motown hits the Egyptian

By Ginger Simons | April 26, 2018

“Masters of Soul,” the Egyptian Theatre’s upcoming Motown tribute, is bringing oldie favorites to DeKalb.At 7:30 p.m. Saturday, the band is coming to the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., in a 90-minute show paying tribute to classic Motown....

The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., turned up the heat Saturday with CHEFS, a cooking competition featuring stripping male chefs competing to win a job at a Las Vegas restaurant.

CHEFS heat things up

By Amy Geldean | March 29, 2018

The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., turned up the heat Saturday with CHEFS, a cooking competition featuring stripping male chefs competing to win a job at a Las Vegas restaurant.

Red Hot Chilli Pipers combine classics

By Haley Galvin | March 26, 2018

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers rocked out Wednesday night at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., with an incredibly unique twist on live music called “bagrock” which combines the excitement of classic rock music with melodic, traditional Scottish...