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Winter Festival of Dance to feature NIU students performing excerpts of ‘Paquita’

By Arthur Aumann | January 27, 2015

School of Theatre and Dance students will appear in the seventh annual Winter Festival of Dance in Schaumburg.The Winter Festival features several dance schools and companies, including Giordano Dance Chicago and Visceral Dance Center. Styles of dance...

Tony Bennett (left) and Lady Gaga attend a media event Sept. 22 at the Brussels’ city hall in Belgium. The duet released their album, "Cheek to Cheek," Sept. 23.

Gaga, Bennett revitalize jazz in ‘Cheek to Cheek’

By Darius Parker | September 23, 2014

Self-proclaimed “Mother Monster” Lady Gaga and legendary singer Tony Bennett have teamed up for a warm and rejuvenating jazz album, “Cheek to Cheek.”“Cheek to Cheek,” which was released Tuesday, features 11 smooth and fun songs. Listeners...

5 Minutes With … Kathi Bennett

By Frank Gogola | March 19, 2014

The Northern Star sat down with Kathi Bennett, women’s basketball head coach, to talk about how the team’s season ended and what she expects next season. She also gave her thoughts about the men’s and women’s basketball NCAA tournament and No....

Theater program’s dance concert to be love-themed

By Northern Star Staff | November 17, 2013

Northern Star StaffDeKalb | The School of Theater and Dance is hosting a dance concert Thursday through Sunday at the Huntley Middle School auditorium, 1515 S. Fourth St.The concert’s theme is of love and it will feature music from Frederic Chopin,...

Ravinia Festival offers change from 'antics' of other festivals

Ravinia Festival offers change from ‘antics’ of other festivals

By Lindsey Diehl | April 24, 2012

Are you into outdoor summer concerts but not into the crazy antics of festivals like Summercamp, Lollapalooza and North Coast? Well, you’re in luck. You can leave the glitter and face paint at home and travel to Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road,...