Otto’s, 118 Lincoln Highway, stands in downtown DeKalb for the final time on its demolition day May 22. The building is being replaced with a four-story complex that will contain residential and commercial establishments.
This week's alumni of the week is Barbara Andree:Major: Psychology with a minor in sociologyCareer: Office manager in the College of Education Deans OfficeQ: What is your favorite memory at NIU?A: Being in theater productions and lounging at the...
DeKalb | Students and local patrons who have attended various live music shows might be remembering Otto’s as DeKalb history.The surrender of Otto’s, 118 E. Lincoln Highway, liquor license on Tuesday came after months of indetermination whether the...
Otto’s owner Patrick Looney has to surrender the venue’s liquor license by today, according to city attorney Dean Frieders.“Accordingly, at this time, the City requests that you surrender your liquor license and submit the physical license itself...
If you’re in the area this upcoming weekend, don’t be surprised if you get too much bass.Beginning Thursday night at Otto’s, 118 E. Lincoln Highway, local punk band “Richardson” Richardson is launching its 2014 winter tour with a bang. Without...
Even schoolwork couldn’t keep young college band the Ellevens from practicing for its end-of-the-year performance Friday night.While finals are close, the Ellevens had fun with upcoming seasonal cheer. Friday, the local rock group presented a Christmas...
After consumers jammed into department stores shopping during Black Friday, adults were OK crowding into Otto’s for a special performance by alternative rock duo Local H.The 21-and-older venue, Otto’s, 118 E. Lincoln Highway, became overcrowded quickly...
Shinobi Ninja had an electric performance with a fusion of R&B, nu metal, hair-thrash and hip-hop Saturday at Otto’s, 118 E. Lincoln Highway.Based out of the streets of Brooklyn, Shinobi Ninja is a musical group with old-school musical production...
Until recently, Camille Piazza and Eric Sterling have been working to plan and host events mainly as volunteer and fundraising efforts.Piazza and Sterling have been prominent volunteer supporters of DeKalb’s music scene. But on Aug. 14, Piazza and Sterling...
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...
These Chicago guys just came for good music, a good time, a few good beers—and a good place to call home. Lucky Boys Confusion, a punk band from Naperville and Downer’s Grove, was the headliner act 11 p.m. Friday at Otto’s Night Club, 118 E. Lincoln...
