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Weekend Guide: Jan. 22

By Northern Star staff | January 22, 2015

Enjoy the end-of-week break from rain by getting out of the house this weekend. Here are some things happening in DeKalb:ThursdayComedian Lewis Black will perform The Rant is Due: Part Deux 8 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. Tickets cost...

Comedian Lewis Black is known for his angry attitude in performances, which includes ranting and swearing. Black will perform The Rant is Due: Part Deux 8 p.m. today at The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.

Black brings rants back to Egyptian

By Arthur Aumann | January 22, 2015

Comedian Lewis Black is returning to DeKalb today — and no, his attitude has not mellowed out.Black, who is also an author, actor and social critic, uses an angry face style of comedy with plenty of yelling and swearing while trying to get across the...

Lewis Black at the Egyptian Theatre.

Lewis Black to take comedy to Egyptian Theatre Thursday

By Arthur Aumann | January 21, 2015

Comedian Lewis Black is returning to DeKalb Thursday — and no, his attitude has not mellowed out.Black, who is also an author, actor and social critic, uses an angry-face style of comedy with plenty of yelling and swearing while trying to get across...

New House owners a fresh start for venue

By Northern Star Editorial Board | November 20, 2013

The Editorial Board has high hopes for The House Cafe’s new ownership.The House, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, was purchased by Anthony Solario, Lisa Cowley and Corey Twombly in October.The House has always provided a sense of community that’s unlike that...

Lewis Black performs at the Egyptian Theatre

By Katie Finlon | March 3, 2013

Lewis Black didn’t hesitate for a second to say that “we the people” are the problem with the United States and its politics. Black performed 9 p.m. Saturday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. He touched on topics like healthcare, social...

Lewis Black preformed at the Egyptian Theatre Thursday
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Black is the night: Comedian entertains with his ‘raw and on-point’ humor.

By Connor Rice | October 6, 2011

"Let's start by bringing those expectations down." Those were the first words out of Lewis Black's mouth Thursday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., and they were met with cheers from the audience. But it didn't take long for Black to put his...

Black is on the attack

By Connor Rice | October 5, 2011

DeKALB | Even at a live performance, one doesn't see Lewis Black in concert so much as they hear him. But offstage, the rant-prone comedian is rather laid-back, talking almost at a whisper compared to his famous persona, which will appear at 8 p.m. tonight...