Opened in 1929, the Egyptian Theatre is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and is named one of the Top 20 Architectural Treasures in the State of Illinois. Once one of over one hundred Egyptian Theatres in the country, today it is one of only seven remaining in the US and is the only one east of the Rocky Mountains. Visit our history page to learn more. Check out the upcoming events or more information here: https://egyptiantheatre.org/
The Ellwood House Museum is a historic site situated on ten acres of parkland in the heart of DeKalb, Illinois. The museum campus consists of seven historic structures, including the 1879 Ellwood Mansion and 1900 Ellcourt House, four gardens, and 6,000 square feet of exhibit space in the Patience Ellwood Towle Visitor Center, a converted and expanded 1912 multi-car garage. Originally built for barbed wire entrepreneur Isaac Ellwood, the Mansion was home to three generations of the Ellwood family from 1879 to 1965. In 1965, the Ellwood Mansion was given to the DeKalb Park District by Mrs. May Ellwood and her three children. In 2011, Mrs. Shirley Nehring donated the Ellcourt House to the non-profit Ellwood House Association, Inc. Today the Ellwood House Association and the DeKalb Park District operate the entire site as a museum.
Music at the Mansion Free concerts at 7pm on select Wednesdays at the Ellwood House! Summer nights in DeKalb just got a whole lot better! Join DeKalb Park District for FREE music, good vibes, and great company on select Wednesday evenings this summer with Music at the Mansion. Bring your blankets, chairs, and dancing shoes – it’s going to be a blast! Plus, don’t miss out on the Bags Tournament on June 12 and 19.
DeKalb Municipal Band Concerts Concerts begin at 7:30 pm at the Dee Palmer Bandshell in Hopkins Park • FREE! Join the DeKalb Park District for the 170th season of DeKalb Municipal Band Concerts on select Tuesday nights this summer!Visit dekalbparkdistrict.com/calendar for featured vocalists and more concert details. No concert on Tuesday, July 2, but join them for the Star-Spangled Spectacular on July 4 in Hopkins Park as part of the annual Fourth of July Celebration! June 11 – Opening Night! Vocalist: Gavin Wilson June 18 – Vocalist: Jill McCormick June 25 – A Trip to the Theater – Vocalist: Maureen Christine July 4 – The Star Spangled Spectacular – Vocalist: Christine Monteiro July 9 – Vocalist: Mark Robinson July 16 – Vocalist: Jordan Pedigo July 23 – Cinemagic – Vocalist: Terri Goodman July 30 – Vocalist: Bethany Brewer August 6 – A Musical Journey – Vocalist: Gregor King August 13 – Vocalist: Deanna Tausch August 20 – Closing night – Vocalist: Zachary Harris
Historic McCabe’s Set to Reopen in May After 26 Years! If you live in DeKalb or even if you are just visiting you most likely have seen the beautiful and historic McCabe’s building in the heart of downtown. It’s four story intricate façade is an eye-catching element of the downtown area. The building was first built in 1884 the building has been through many different owners and stages in its history. It was a bank, an Ace Hardware, but most notably it was McCabe’s Nightclub. McCabe’s opened in 1933 (not at the current location) and quickly became a beloved gathering spot for the community. After its closure, McCabe’s remained a cherished memory for many, with many still talking about its legendary nights of years past. But now, the wait is finally over! After being for sale for more than two decades the building was purchased on 12/28/2023 $618,500 and is now under Galindo management From our sources we are not sure if McCabe’s will be used the same as it used to be. We know that it will be used as a venue space hosting music, receptions, and private events. We don’t however know if it will be open to the public as a bar and nightclub like it once was. The reopening of McCabe’s is not just a celebration for the locals; it’s a testament of the enduring spirit of community. The return of this iconic venue will undoubtedly create new memories in DeKalb. So come back here soon and we will keep you up to date on future news of McCabe’s.
#DeKalbLife Anniversary Giveaway Celebrate #DeKalbLife‘s anniversary with us and enter to win one of two amazing prize baskets filled with goodies from local businesses. It’s totally free and super simple to enter! Don’t miss out! Each basket has a total value of $165. How to enter Simply post a picture on your profile of a place, event, or anything that you love about DeKalb, tag @dekalblife, use #dekalblife, and comment on this post. You are also able to enter on Instagram, Threads, and X. Rules!! * You must be following @dekalblife * You can’t enter more than once * Businesses aren’t allowed to enter this giveaway * If using Facebook you must post to your profile publicly and not in this group. * You must enter from your personal account. * Giveaway ends 9/22/23 at 8:00pm
