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Becky Baert poses as Ariel from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” as she danced her story Sunday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.

Fairytales come to life at the Egyptian

By Haley Galvin | March 22, 2018

Becky Baert poses as Ariel from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” as she danced her story Sunday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.

Surfer rock splashes into Egyptian

By Victoria Kosuth | March 5, 2018

DeKALB — The Egyption Theatre is bringing surfer rock to the forefront with the latest tribute show, Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute.The band is based out of Nashville, Tennessee, and will be performing a variety of Beach Boys classics, including “I...

Second City brought laughter to the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., as they opened the door to sensitive issues in a lighthearted manner.

Second City prompts thought

By Amy Geldean | February 26, 2018

Second City brought laughter to the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., as they opened the door to sensitive issues in a lighthearted manner.

Egyptian screens Oscar winners

By Victoria Kosuth | February 12, 2018

DeKALB — The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., brings some of the biggest Oscar winners in history to the big screen with their Best Picture film series running 7 p.m. every Tuesday.The series presents best pictures from the 1930s to present day...

Students involved in the production of “Go Penguins!” worked closely with those involved in the Penguin Project to create the film.

Disabilities don’t stop local actors

By Melynda Lewis | April 6, 2017

Students involved in the production of “Go Penguins!” worked closely with those involved in the Penguin Project to create the film.

The Egyptian Theatre hosts the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” once a month during the school year giving students a total of seven chances to catch the show.

Egyptian revives ‘Horror Show’

By Hayden Perkins | February 23, 2017

The Egyptian Theatre hosts the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” once a month during the school year giving students a total of seven chances to catch the show.

A student volunteer disguises himself and hides behind a door to frighten others at Haunted Huskies, held by Holmes Student Center Programming on Nov. 2, 2015.

4 things to do before the weekend

By Northern Star staff | October 27, 2016

A student volunteer disguises himself and hides behind a door to frighten others at Haunted Huskies, held by Holmes Student Center Programming on Nov. 2, 2015.

Ellington's serves gourmet pumpkin flavors

Spooktacular begins with trick-or-treating

By Northern Star staff | October 26, 2016

Spooktacular enters downtown DeKalb for the annual trick-or-treating celebration held between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Community members are encouraged to dress in costumes and visit over 30 local businesses for treats. Festivities are hosted by...

Egyptian Theatre to hold Beatles tribute

By Northern Star staff | October 14, 2016

The Egyptian Theatre will host a tribute to the Beatles with music by three brothers: Billy, Ryan and Matthew McGuigan 8 p.m. tonight at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second The tribute, Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience, encourages...

Food insecurity movie to be shown at the Egyptian Theatre

By Northern Star Staff | September 19, 2016

“A Place At the Table” will be screened at 7 p.m. on Sept. 20 in the Egyptian Theatre for free toraise awareness about hunger and food insecurity in Dekalb County.The film exhibits the foodinsecurities that both Dekalb and the U.S. experience....

Egyptian Theater to hold flashlight tour

Egyptian Theater to hold flashlight tour

By Northern Star staff | September 15, 2016

Take a haunted and historic tour in the dark, using just flashlights, at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb.Guests will get a special two-hour backstage and behind the scenes tour where cameras are encouraged.Ticket cost is $20 for adults...

Parachute hypes up crowd with lights, old favorites

By Alexis Malapitan | February 29, 2016

American rock band Parachute brought the house down during its first DeKalb performance with pops of color and beaming lights.DeKalb High School’s A cappella group, Enharmonic Fusion, opened up the show beautifully by doing mashups of popular songs...