Live Music is Back At The Convo! After an almost 6-year hiatus, the NIU Convocation Center is back with a night of Country! The show stars’ American country pop singer/songwriter Russell Dickerson and features American Idol Season 10 runner-up, singer/songwriter Lauren Alaina, with special guest, Uncle Kracker. Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm. A night of Country at the NIU Convocation Center is Saturday, May 6th.