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Pacific Garden rocks The House with sweeping sound

By Peter Zemeske | March 4, 2019

Indie rock band Pacific Garden brought their unique vision of music Friday night to The House, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. The band followed two other acts, alternative rock band From the Start and shoegaze band Solemn Meant Walks.Based out of Aurora, Pacific...

Full of art and music, The House, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, has provided a place for students to gather since 2000 when the business began. In 2005, the location became a music venue, hosting shows and opens mics regularly.

The House put up for sale, future of venue uncertain

By Peter Zemeske | January 17, 2019

Barista and DeKalb resident Alex Boccanelli puts money in the register Wednesday after filling a coffee order for a customer at The House.

Fatty’s features musicians like Mike Notaro from the band Mike & Joe. 

Venues provide summertime fun

By Ginger Simons | July 23, 2018

Fatty’s features musicians like Mike Notaro from the band Mike & Joe. 

The House to host local acoustic acts

By Haley Galvin | March 29, 2018

DeKALB — Singer-songwriter Sophia Andaloussi has been singing her whole life and writing songs since 2010. She said her lyrics are inspired by the world she lives in and those around her and she hopes to showcase them in her upcoming performance at...

Event supports foster care

By Ryan Janovic | February 19, 2018

DeKALB — Citizens of DeKalb have the opportunity to support both local music and a local organization at a Sunday benefit rap concert hosted by the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway.Proceeds from the show go towards Traverse, a subsidiary program under...

DeKalb defined by Cornfest

By Ryan Janovic | August 28, 2017

DeKALB — Residents of DeKalb and neighboring towns gathered Friday for the 40th anniversary of Cornfest where men, women, children and dogs of all sizes were able to enjoy the food and atmosphere that embodies the town.The smell of burgers and ribs...

Acclaimed local DJ returning home

By Victoria Lunacek | April 24, 2017

DeKALB — From old-school hip-hop and disco to new-age techno, Lee Foss works his magic on the turntable. A world-renowned DJ and producer, Foss has been described as "one of the most talented forces in modern day dance music," according to an April...

Upcoming Events

By Northern Star Staff | February 16, 2017

A Song for CorettaThe School of Theatre and Dance will open its studio performance of “A Song for Coretta” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Diversions Lounge. Tickets can be purchased online for $7, and the play will be running through Sunday. For more...

Reopening at The House unites about sixty

By Jesse Baalman | October 17, 2016

Progressive rock band Solar Pulse performs at The House opening night. THe band formed in early 2015.

Anemic Panda, a local band formed in 2013, performs March 25 at The House, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. The House will reopen Oct. 14 after being closed for several months.

The House to open next weekend

By Jesse Baalman | October 6, 2016

Anemic Panda, a local band formed in 2013, performs March 25 at The House, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. The House will reopen Oct. 14 after being closed for several months.

The House to open in October

By Jesse Baalman | September 15, 2016

DeKALB | The House, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, is in the middle of big preparations by replacing equipment, assembling acts and constructing business hours and menu items for its Oct. 15 opening.The House is set to reopen under the management of Mark and...

Meet the man behind Middlewest Fest

By Jessica Jenks | September 10, 2010

Weekend warriors, put your war paint on and prepare to conquer DeKalb this weekend. Middlewest Fest is the most exciting thing to happen to DeKalb since, well, corn. NIU graduate John Ugolini put together this amazing weekend for anyone and everyone to...