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The House Café closes indefinitely

The House Café closes indefinitely

By Northern Star staff | August 12, 2016

The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., has been closed since yesterday and will be closed at least until Saturday.The coffee shop and café also functions as a spot for live entertainment like comedy and music known for hosting local bands.The café canceled...

Tiny Moving Parts featured at House Cafe

By Northern Star staff | May 23, 2016

The alternative rock band Tiny Moving Parts headlined at the House Café, 263 East Lincoln Hwy, at 7 p.m. on Saturday.This stop is a part of the band's four month tour to promote their album "Celebrate" which was released Friday.Guitarist and Vocalist...

Spring Break Staycation Guide

By Jay Ibarra | March 10, 2016

You don’t have to go away for spring break to have fun; there are plenty of events going on locally.Here are some of the event’s going on in the area you can check out.DeKalbStage Coach Players Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St., will hold a performance of...

Chicago Farmer to perform at House Cafe

By Northern Star staff | January 29, 2016

Folk musician Chicago Farmer will be performing at 7 p.m. Saturday at the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway.Chicago Farmer, also known as Cody Diekhoff, grew up in Delavan. The name Chicago Farmer was originally for a band, but performing alone gave...

Weekly Spring events

By Deanna Frances | January 19, 2016

As the spring semester begins and you settle into your new schedule, check out these weekly events in DeKalb for a fun way to spend time after class.Open Mic at the House CafeLocals are given the opportunity to show their talents, or come out and watch...

Student plays first House Cafe show

By Morgan Carrigan | October 1, 2015

Tremel Hoover, popularly known as Tremel J, will take his vocal mastery to the next level at the House Cafe on Friday.Hoover, senior general studies major, is no rookie to soul music. He was named NIU’s best singer in April for the E.B.O.N.Y. Women’s...

Event Guide: June 29

By Northern Star staff | June 28, 2015

The DeKalb music scene never slows down — not even in the summer. Check out this week’s local events and activities:MondayEverything will be just fine because Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World is coming to DeKalb. Adkins will perform covers, Jimmy Eat...

UNICEF Campus Initiative to hold benefit concert at House Cafe

By Northern Star staff | April 7, 2015

UNICEF Campus Initiative will hold a benefit concert 6 p.m. April 16 at The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway.The concert will showcase six bands, including Ultrahazard, Through Ashes and the Audio Dead. Tickets will cost $10 each and $4 from every ticket...

Cetlic Jam at House Cafe

By Alex LaBee | February 26, 2015

Psychology graduate student David Boveri plays an Irish flute with band members during Wednesday's Celtic Jam event at the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. Every last Wednesday of the month the House Cafe hosts a special Irish music jam where musicians of all skill levels are invited to play traditional Irish pub and dance music.

NIU Irish Music Club plays at House Cafe

By Brandon Semel | January 29, 2015

Shannon Channell, a student at Kishwaukee College, plays the "bodhran." The NIU Irish Music Club held a session at the House Cafe Wednesday night in typical Irish fashion. "Groups come together to practice and play at local bars and pubs all over the Irish countryside," said group leader, "Daiv" Boveri, a psychology doctorate student. "We learn all of our music by ear, so these sessions are critical." The group meets at 9:30 pm in the World Music Room (102) of the Music Building Wednesday nights and at the House on the last Wednesday of the month. ​

Nick Cipra of punk band This Inspired plays guitar onstage at The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway.

Young band This Inspired gears up for EP release

By Andrew Roberts | January 26, 2015

The DeKalb punk scene is getting a fresh face in a sea of indie in the form of This Inspired.Called “as punk as it gets” by William Rund, freshman mechanical engineering major and This Inspired drummer, the recently formed band played its first show...