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Special Buy One Get One Tickets Offered for Survivor / John Waite Concert

May. 11 no comments

survivornwaiteLegendary rockers Survivor and John Waite will be bringing down the house at the Egyptian Theatre at 7:30 pm next Friday, May 17 in a concert presented by the Egyptian Theatre and ProSound Productions.  They are offering a limited weekend offer, of Buy One Ticket, Get One Free! Hurry because it only lasts until 11:59 pm on Monday, May 13th. Big savings just in time for a perfect Mother’s Day gift! Discount pricing alert will appear in shopping basket after seats are selected. Choose ‘Buy One, Get One Free’ discount in the drip down menu before completing your order.

Formed in the cold Chicago winter of 1977, Survivor’s “Eye of The Tiger,” a song requested by Sylvester Stallone to be written expressly for Rocky III in 1982, shot the band to national attention. “Eye of The Tiger” spent seven weeks at #1on the Billboard charts in the U.S. and won a Grammy, received an Oscar nomination and was voted “Best New Song” by the People’s Choice Awards. Survivor’s 1984 album Vital Signs kept the band on the charts for over 40 weeks in 1984 and 1985, achieving multi-platinum status with a string of hit singles.   The album included Billboard Top 20 hits”I Can’t Hold Back,” ”High on You” and ”The Search is Over,” which reached #2 on the Hot 100.

For the first time in Survivor’s history, four original band members will hit the stage.  Chicago native Frankie Sullivan couldn’t “Hold Back” and has reunited former members of the band, including himself, both lead vocalists Dave Bickler and Jimi Jamison and drummer Mark Droubay.  Survivor’s concert at the Egyptian is the only chance in Illinois (out of Survivor’s announced US and European tour dates) to see these legends perform together!

Englishman John Waite has risen to rock fame as the lead singer and bassist of The Babys, as part of the super group Bad English and as a solo artist. The British group The Babys had two pop hits that each peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100, 1977′s “Isn’t It Time” and 1979′s “Every Time I Think Of You.”

Waite’s 1984 solo album No Brakes resulted in international attention – and was a Top 10 Billboard album in the U.S. due to the smash hit single “Missing You,” which went to #1 on the Billboard singles chart. Click here to purchase your tickets!

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The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra at the Egyptian Saturday

May. 02 no comments

GlennMillerOrchTFThe big band sound from the 1940s returns to the Egyptian Theatre as the world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra takes to the stage this Saturday, May 4 at 2 pm.

The first Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1937 and failed financially. Glenn Miller launched his second band in March of1938 and it became a sensation, with multiple hits and huge box office sales. In 1941, the Glenn Miller Orchestra had more hit records in one year, including A String of Pearls, than anybody in the history of the recording industry at that time. In addition, Glenn Miller’s Chattanooga Choo Choo received the first Gold Record ever to be awarded, with over 1 million copies sold.

In 1942 during World War II, Miller volunteered for the Army and disbanded his musical organization. On December 15, 1944, now Major Miller took off in a single engine plane from England – against his better judgment – to precede his band to France and was never seen again. The army officially declared him dead one year later.

Based on popular demand, the Miller Estate authorized the formation of the present Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1956. Nick Hilscher is the current music director and male vocalist for the orchestra; Eileen Burns is the featured female vocalist. The Glenn Miller Orchestra is a fully self-contained group consisting of the music director, two vocalists, five saxophone players, four trumpeters, four trombonists, and three rhythm musicians (piano, bass and drums). As the vocalists, Hilscher and Burns perform individually and as part of The Moonlight SerenadersÒ vocal group.

Today the Glenn Miller Orchestra travels over 100,000 miles each year, playing nearly 300 dates and entertaining more than 500,000 people annually. The orchestra has performed in all 50 United States, as well as throughout Europe, Australia, Iceland, New Zealand, Guam, the Philippines, South and Central America. The orchestra has also toured Japan annually for 45 years. Read more →

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Free Giveaway to Celebrate 1913 Women’s Voting Victory in Illinois

Apr. 25 no comments

switchback-may18The year 1913 was a lucky one. In 1913, the birth of the Lincoln Highway shares a 100th anniversary with the government in Illinois granting the right to vote for women in Illinois, for certain offices. The Illinois House voted to allow women the right to vote for the national election on June 12 of 1913 and Governor Dunne signed the bill two weeks later. Women could then vote in the national election for president and vice president, for or against referendums in local elections, and to choose county surveyors. Women in Illinois, however, could not yet vote for governor or other state-wide and local offices. Full voting rights for all women throughout the United States did not come until 1920. But, 1913 was a major victory for women in Illinois. Many early voting rights activists participated in Women’s Suffrage Automobile Tours throughout Illinois, traveling from town to town, organized by Grace Wilbur Trout of Oak Park, Illinois based on an idea by another key voting rights activist, Catherine Waugh McCulloch.

To remember and celebrate the 1913 voting victory in Illinois and the establishment of the Lincoln Highway, there will be 13 concert tickets given away for the May 18th Switchback and MahaRah concert and Lincoln Highway Birthday Party to the first 13 lucky people who come to the DeKalb Area Women’s Center at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26th. The DeKalb Area Women’s Center is the large white building at 1021 State Street in DeKalb. There is parking available one half block south on North 11th Street and a wheelchair accessible lift can be used from the alley entrance to the building.

For more information about the May 18th 7:30 p.m. concert and Lincoln Highway Birthday Bash, please see the Egyptian Theatre’s Website or illinoislincolnhighwayassociation.org.

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DeKalb Schools Art Show

Apr. 15 no comments

schoolartshowArtwork created by students in grades K-12 will be on display at the Egyptian Theatre this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, April 16 – 18, 2013. It will be open each day from from 5-8 pm.

The event is free and open to the public! Go take a walk through on any of the evenings and check out the artwork of our area students.  The Egyptian Theatre is located at 135 N. 2nd. Street in DeKalb. While you’re downtown, stop at one of our fine restaurants and or pubs like Tapa La Luna or O’Leary’s!

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AFI Top 10 Film Series – The Godfather

Mar. 31 no comments

thegodfatherThe Egyptian Theatre is showing ‘The Godfather’ This Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013 as part of the AFI Top Ten Film Series. The Godfather is a 1972 American epic crime film directed by Francis Ford Coppola and produced by Albert S. Ruddy from a screenplay by Mario Puzo and Coppola. Based on Puzo’s 1969 novel of the same name, the film stars Marlon Brando and Al Pacino as the leaders of a powerful New York crime family.

The story, spanning the years from 1945 to 1955, centers on the ascension of Michael Corleone (Pacino) from reluctant family outsider to ruthless Mafia boss, while also chronicling the Corleone family under patriarch Vito Corleone (Brando). The film was for a time the highest grossing picture ever made, and remains the box office leader for 1972. It won three Oscars that year, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Brando) and Best Adapted Screenplay for Puzo and Coppola. Other Academy Award nominations included Pacino, James Caan and Robert Duvall for Best Supporting Actor and Coppola for Best Director.

The movie will begin at 6:30 PM this Tuesday. The Egyptian Theatre is located at 135 N. Second St. in DeKalb. The price of the films are $7 per adult, $5 for seniors and students.

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Survivor and John Waite to play at the Egyptian Theatre

Mar. 25 no comments

survivornwaiteThe Egyptian Theatre and ProSound Productions present ’80s Rockers: Survivor and John Waite on Friday, May 17th at 7:30 PM at the Egyptian Theatre  in downtown DeKalb. The band Survivor rocked arenas in the 1980s, hitting #1 with its double-platinum song “Eye of the Tiger,” the theme from Rocky III in 1982! John Waite hit #1 on the Billboard charts with 1984′s “Missing You” as a solo artist and topped the charts again with “When I See You Smile” as the lead vocalist for the super group Bad English!

Become a Friend of the Egyptian today to be one of the first to purchase tickets! Members only sSpecial pre-sale opportunity at 11:00 am, on Tuesday, March 26 to 11:59 pm, Wednesday, March 27th. Limited VIP Tickets are $59.50 (includes a Meet & Greet); Premium Reserved Tickets are $49.50; and Regular Reserved Tickets are $39.50. For tickets visit www.egyptiantheatre.org.  Tickets go on sale to the general public on Thursday, March 28 at 11 am. Stop by the Box Office or Call (815) 758-1225. The Egyptian Theatre is located at 135 N. 2nd St., DeKalb, IL and is operated by Preservation of the Egyptian Theatre, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

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Egyptian Theatre Featured in PreservationNation Blog

Mar. 21 no comments

The following article about DeKalb’s own Egyptian Theatre was posted this week in the National PreservationNation blog:

egyptiantheatre1978For decades, when the people of DeKalb, Ill., have spent an evening out at the movies, or attended a concert or other event, they’ve done so under the watchful eye of Ramses II.

The Egyptian pharaoh, who reigned from 1279 to 1213 BC, served as inspiration to architect Elmer F. Behrns when he designed the northern Illinois community’s downtown landmark, the historic Egyptian Theatre, in 1929. Behrns channeled the ancient ruler as he envisioned a temple-like entrance flanked by two pharaoh sculptures, an elaborate sacred scarab beetle-centered stained glass window, and a colorful tiled lobby floor.

At the time, Egyptian architecture was a nationwide craze set off by the discovery of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Today, DeKalb’s Egyptian is one of few left standing. But standing it is, and even 84 years after it was built, the regal structure is still drawing loyal crowds.

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DeKalb Breakfast with the Bunny Saturday

Mar. 19 no comments

lincolninn125breakfastbunny13Plan to bring the kids to DeKalb’s Breakfast with the Bunny this Saturday, March 23rd. You’ll eat on the stage at the Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb! Seating starts at 9am, breakfast will be served until 10:30am. Breakfast will include a hot breakfast buffet provided by the Lincoln Inn, an opportunity to visit with the bunny and a ticket to see Hop at the Egyptian Theatre. Cost is $7 for children under 12; $10 for those 12 and up.

Space is limited, advance ticket purchase is required by this Thursday, March 21st. Tickets can be purchased at the Lincoln Inn or thru the Egyptian Theare Box office at 815.758.1225 or visit www.egyptiantheatre.org. The box office is open from 2-6pm on Tuesdays and 11am – 3pm on Thursdays.

After breakfast hop into the Egyptian Theare lobby for some spring time games and crafts before the 11am showing of the movie, ‘Hop’. Movie admission is $3 child or $5 adult or free with Breakfast with the Bunny. For more information call 815.748.7788 .

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Beth Fowler Dance Company presents ‘A Storybook Ballet’

Mar. 11 no comments

storybook-balletThe Beth Fowler Dance Company of Genoa and St Charles is in last minute rehearsal for a new original dance production “A Storybook Ballet.” The ballet created by Beth Fowler was inspired by the stories of Snow White, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast. It will premiere at DeKalb’s Egyptian Theatre at 7:00pm this Friday March 15th with additional performances Saturday March 16th at 2:00 and 7:00pm and Sunday March 17th at 2:00pm.

As the curtain opens, young Marie is getting ready for bed. When her mother reads Marie a bedtime story, the magic begins. As Marie falls asleep, for Tinker Bell Fairies fly into the room and spin her bed as she falls into a magical dream where the storybook grows to 10 feet high. Snow White and her friends step out of the book into Marie’s world. The bedroom is transformed into Snow White’s forest where she meets her forest friends the Seven Dwarfs and is frightened by the Jealous Queen and tormenting bats. Snow White is saved when she finally meets her Prince.

Delighted by the happy ending Marie turns the page of the giant storybook to be greeted by Ariel, The Little Mermaid and her sister mermaids. Marie’s bedroom turns into a beautiful undersea scene with a variety of fish, clams and coral. Ariel is saved by Prince Eric from the Sea Witch Ursula’s evil spell.
After a short intermission, the story continues as Marie turns pages twice more to bring out the characters of Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast to tell their stories, Finally Marie’s bedroom transforms back as she awakens and wonders if it was all just a dream.

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Candidates Night at the Egyptian

Mar. 05 no comments

candidatesnightphoto2009Your informed vote counts! Come to the Egyptian Theatre this Thursday, March 7th, 2013 for a Candidate’s Night sponsored by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce. A Meet and Greet with the local candidates will be held from 5:30-6:30PM in the lobby of the theatre. Candidates available for the meet and greet will be from the City of DeKalb Mayoral, Aldermanic and City Clerk; DeKalb Park District; DeKalb School District #428; DeKalb Township and Kishwaukee Community College.

After the meet and greet, contested candidates will take the stage for a Town Hall Meeting / Debate at 6:30pm. If you have questions that you would like candidates to address, please contact Matt Duffy (matt.duffy@dekalb.org) at the Chamber, and specify which candidate the question is for in your email.

Candidates Night is free and open to everyone. Come learn about the local candidates and become a more informed voter. The Egyptian Theatre is located at 135 N. 2nd St. in downtown DeKalb.

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Win Gaelic Storm Tickets

Feb. 12 no comments

olearysegyptiangaelicstormGaelic Storm is coming to play live in concert this Saturday, February 16 at 7:30 PM at the Egyptian Theatre, in downtown DeKalb.  The Irish are coming for 15 rounds of fun. And now’s your chance to win a ton! Get 2 Tickets to see Gaelic Storm and some grub with a $25 Gift Certificate to O’Leary’s Restaurant & Pub! Just create a little Blarney and you’re done! Write a wee bit o’ Irish Limerick and include Egyptian, Egyptian Theatre, Gaelic Storm or O’Leary’s in your verse! Click here to post it on the Egyptian Theatre’s Facebook Page

Then tell all your friends and family to “Like” it! If you’re witty limerick gets the most “Likes” – You WIN!  Or, for a 2nd chance to win, write your limerick and send it to them at info@egyptiantheatre.org.  The winner will be randomly selected from each submission emailed to this address.

The contest begins at 8 pm on Monday, February 11 and runs through Noon on Thursday, Feb. 14 – Valentine’s Day.  Your limerick and “Likes” must be submitted during this time frame to be eligible to win. No purchase necessary.  Contestants must be at least 18 years old.  If you don’t win, you can still get great seats to see Gaelic Storm! Visit www.egyptiantheatre.org or call (815) 758-1225! O’Leary’s Restaurant & Pub will be providing a cash bar for the concert.  Concessions is cash only as well.

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AFI Top 10 Film Series showing E.T. at the Egyptian Theatre

Jan. 30 no comments

afifilmseriesThe Egyptian Theatre is proud to present the AFI Top 10 Film Series, featuring these 10 great films on the big screen: Wizard of Oz, Vertigo, Schindler’s List, Lawrence of Arabia, Gone With The Wind, Singin’ in the Rain, Raging Bull, Casablanca, The Godfather, and Citizen Kane. All the films will feature an introduction or panel discussion after the film from local film experts on film, theatre, dance, art, history and literature.

This Saturday, February 02, 2013 at 2pm and 6:30 pm, they will be showing the film, E.T. E.T. is a 1982 American science fiction film co-produced and directed by Steven Spielberg. It tells the story of Elliott, a lonely boy who befriends an extraterrestrial, dubbed “E.T.”, who is stranded on Earth. Elliott and his siblings help the extraterrestrial return home while attempting to keep it hidden from their mother and the government.

The film series is sponsored by: Kish Health Systems, NIU College of Liberal Arts & Sciences External Programming, NIU Department of English, NIU Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, and the NIU University Honors Program. The price of the films are $7 per adult, $5 for seniors and students. Schindler’s List is free with no tickets required under special licensing agreement. Visit the Egyptian Theatre’s website for more information.

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