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Northern Star

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Northern Star

Attendees dance to the live house music hosted by Behind the Beats Pro from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday for DeKalb’s first House Music Fest in the Frank Van Buer Plaza. The fest featured food trucks, drinks from Fatty’s Pub & Grille and live DJs. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

DeKalb welcomes its first ever House Music Festival

By Cheryl Seguin, Lifestyle Writer | September 16, 2025

On Sunday, Frank Van Buer Plaza turned into a dance floor as the city welcomed its first-ever House Music Fest. Hosted by Behind The Beats, the free event brought together DJs, food trucks and a crowd ready to move. Behind The Beats, a local production...

Taste of DeKalb to bring music and food to Downtown DeKalb

By Northern Star Entertainment Staff | September 27, 2019

Following the DeKalb Corn Classic 10K and 5K races, the Kishwaukee Rotary Club will host the Taste of DeKalb from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Frank Van Buer Plaza, 200 Palmer Court. The event is free to the public and will have food vendors from across...

10th annual Wheel-A-Thon to be held this Saturday

By Taylor Thanos | September 15, 2010

DeKalb will host the 10th annual Wheel-A-Thon Saturday to raise funds and awareness for RAMP's services. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at the Frank Van Buer Plaza near the DeKalb RAMP office. There are no fees to register. Proceeds from the Wheel-A-Thon...

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