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Concerts are a fun way to spend break

By Kevin Bartelt | December 6, 2012

It’s difficult not to let your mind wander about potential winter break plans as the end of the semester nears. If you’re interested in going to a concert during break, here are a few to consider. The two local shows worth seeing this month are The...

House Cafe to host country music holiday gift drive

By Northern Star Staff | November 28, 2012

All you need is a brand new toy to be a part of this country holiday celebration. The 43rd Annual Country Music Toy Drive will be held from 1:30 to 5 p.m. on Sunday at the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. The admission price? A brand new toy (need...

House Cafe to host Gobble Gobble Get Down festival

By Northern Star Staff | November 14, 2012

The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, is hosting a music festival to celebrate Thanksgiving. The Gobble Gobble Get Down music festival will occur at 8 p.m. Saturday. Old Shoe will be the headlining event, and other performers include EGI, Afternoon...

House Cafe to screen new documentary Sunday

House Cafe to screen new documentary Sunday

By Katie Finlon | October 31, 2012

A prison-hopping serial killer with a 6th-grade education couldn’t have a more interesting story to tell. Carl Panzram: The Spirit of Hatred and Vengeance, John Borowski’s latest documentary, will be screening at 8 p.m. Sunday at the House Cafe, 263...

CarlinFest set to shake up the House Saturday

CarlinFest set to shake up the House Saturday

By Tim Ashton | October 31, 2012

What do you get when you combine musicians, comedians, artists, activism and artwork? You get CarlinFest, an event named after comedian George Carlin, which will take place at 6 p.m. on Saturday at the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. Admission costs...

Jazz Combo Fest rocked the House Cafe Wednesday

By Katie Finlon | October 28, 2012

Play a little jazz, hang out with some cool cats, learn something new about music. The School of Music hosted a free Jazz Combo Fest at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. The event featured six combos, all part of the jazz...

Winnie Page and the Dirt Band set to ‘melt faces’ at House Cafe Monday

By Tim Ashton | October 24, 2012

Dress up for Halloween and get ready to funk, because Winnie Page and The Dirt Band are playing at 8 p.m. Monday as the featured open mic artist at the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. This free performance will serve as the release show for their...

Coed Pageant to bring distinct sound to House Cafe Sunday

Coed Pageant to bring distinct sound to House Cafe Sunday

By Sarah Contreras | October 24, 2012

Interested in a little Coed Pageantry? Then stop by the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, on Sunday and introduce yourself to Illinois band Coed Pageant. Hailing from Urbana, the band consists of husband and wife team Bradley and Gretchen Bergstrand....

Downtown Dekalb, Sycamore to host Trick-or-Treating for children

Downtown Dekalb, Sycamore to host Trick-or-Treating for children

By Samantha Brockett | October 23, 2012

Discover Sycamore and Re:New DeKalb will both be holding trick-or-treating events for children this week. Children will be able to dress up in costumes and trick-or-treat at various businesses in both cities. Discover Sycamore businesses will be hosting...

Re:New DeKalb wraps up construction season, looks forward to holidays

By Northern Star Staff | October 21, 2012

Re:New DeKalb is wrapping up construction projects until spring but has many events planned for the rest of the year. This week, weather permitting, landscaping will be installed in the Pond and Ferguson public parking lots. Public improvements such as...

Jonathan Scales steals the show

By Katie Finlon | September 3, 2012

It’s day six of a 20-day tour. “And we already hate each other,” Jonathon Scales said with a joking smirk. The Jonathon Scales Fourchestra performed 5 p.m. Sunday at the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. The only problem with this band? It’s...

Local musicians ready to hit the road

By Jessica Cabe | July 2, 2012

A crazy train is about to depart from DeKalb. Folk punk singer-songwriter Davey Dynamite and grunge punk heroes The Stockyards are going on their first tour, and they will kick off the string of shows 7 p.m. Friday at the House Cafe, 263 East Lincoln...