Pass: Novel writing month kicks off SaturdayCreative minds can participate in a global writing marathon beginning Saturday and lasting until the end of November.National Novel Writing Month is a drawn-out project as participants write a 50,000-word novel...
Senior communication major Keith Winford’s rap lyrics are getting more personal.Winford, known as Legend Mane, performed Thursday at The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, and he is featured on Marquis Hill’s album “Modern Flows Ep. Vol. 1.”...
Despite thunderstorms Friday, bands that performed at Corn Fest’s Sound Stage, the festival’s main stage, still managed to shine.Sound Stage was accessible to everyone, whether attendees were inside the Beer Garden, near the food vendors on First...
Twenty-two bands of diverse genres performed at the House Cafe’s two-day music extravaganza Friday and Saturday.The large amount of musicians were booked for a warm welcome back to the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, after it was closed. For a $15...
DeKalb | The House Cafe’s staff brewed the first cups of coffee at 6 a.m. May 23 during the cafe’s early morning reopening.The public was invited to see the restaurant’s interior, including new wooden floors for the elevated balcony, additional...
While this winter proved to be cruel to local musicians — closing the House Cafe and Otto’s — there is hope for spring to bring life back to the music scene.Arguably, one of the best aspects of the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, was its appeal...
Local artists were empowered by sharing what they are afraid of through art at the What Are You Afraid Of? exhibit Tuesday at the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway.The event featured live music performed by bands The Earth Program and Doleful Lions and...
Rock music was rolling with grace Thursday with Johnny and The Boomers and the NIU Jazz Band.Johnny and The Boomers play at the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, on the first Thursday of every month. The band hosts the Open Blues Jam at venues in the...
No. 5: Cafe has high hopes despite lease issueThe leasing issues with the House Cafe, 263 Lincoln Highway, have been going on for a while. While I’m not the biggest fan of the venue, I know many students find refuge here for music and find it a place...
Driving down Lincoln Highway toward First Street, I took a minute to appreciate historic Route 38.That road is an essential link from NIU’s campus to downtown DeKalb. Without Lincoln, I’d have a much more difficult time getting my weekly Vinny’s...
Just as classes were beginning last week, DeKalb’s history of maize and music ripened for the 36th annual Corn Fest.With vendors and tents outside tied down to anchors, bracing for the worst, the festival began Friday. Midwestern weather brought severe...
After a humid summer performance in Waterman, local singer and songwriter Pete Jive performed again on the House Cafe stage, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, Thursday.Spinning a hula hoop between songs, occasionally telling one-liners and chuckling at his own...
