Featured Arts & Culture Articles
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by Aja Martin From May to August, Lincoln offers a summer full of the Performing Arts. Seamlessly move from outdoor to indoor venues and watch musicals to dramas. TADA Theatre is located in the Creamery Building at Seventh and P...
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[Re]Discovering evenings out in Lincoln by Cynthia S. Peterson For many, nightlife means live music or other entertainment, and good company. Lincoln has an abundance of nightlife destinations for those who enjoy a good night out. ‘Early-nighters’ have options, too....
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by Ingrid Holmquist, photography by Tom Tidball Walk Centennial Mall in Lincoln, Nebraska and you’ll find a treasure trove of information about Nebraska’s history. Indigenous plant life line the walkways along with details honoring the beadwork and designs of the...
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by Julie Nichols Last September, eight street artists cast visions on the walls of the University Place neighborhood—swiftly outlining by night then working all day in blistering Nebraska sun. Spent cans of spray paint lay scattered below ladders as artists...
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by Julie Nichols, photography by Tom Tidball As the performing and visual arts crept back last year, audiences and artists returned to the rich array of Lincoln’s street festivals, cultural events, and neighborhood celebrations. Music fans, art aficionados, families and...
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by Patty Beutler, photography by Tom Tidball Sure, it’s a Midwestern city without the subways of New York City or the cable cars of San Francisco. But before you turn up your nose, look around and there’s much to do...
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by Tegan Colton, photography by Tom Tidball Shahab Bashar didn’t know where to go when he arrived in Lincoln after escaping ISIS in 2017. He didn’t speak English. He had a wife, a two-month-old daughter, no money, no job, and...
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by Cynthia S. Peterson Opening in 1987, The Coffee House (www.thecoffeehouselnk.com), 1324 P Street, is a very cool, locally owned coffee shop that prides itself on quick service, delicious homemade pastries and many vegan and vegetarian options. The Coffee House...
Sriyani Tidball, editor and publisher, balances the production of Lincoln Today with various other projects for Tidball Productions. The UNL graduate holds a degree in architecture and a master’s degree in journalism. She completed 10 years on the UNL faculty...
by Trish Bauermeister The Scarlet Hotel, opening in Spring of 2022, is the only Tribute Portfolio Hotel in the state of Nebraska. This full-service boutique Marriott hotel is strategically designed to celebrate Nebraska in every way. Step through...
by Cynthia S. Peterson Lincoln’s culinary scene continues to grow and includes plenty of options from Nebraska steaks or Pan-Asian to vegetarian or Italian. There are lots of locally-owned places to eat and be seen in Lincoln—from sports bars and...
by Michelle O’Dea Dog adoptions soared nationwide through the pandemic, and Lincoln was no different. Shelters, rescue, and breeders all saw an uptick in the number of people wanting to adopt a new furry friend. Limiting outings with friends lessened,...
Local coffeehouses are cultural hubs, go exploring! by Tyler A. Thomas author of Nebraska Beer Great Plains History by the Pint and founder/managing editor of NebraskaFoodie.com When I’m traveling, I have a strict routine. Once I get to where I...
by Julie Nichols, photography by Tom Tidball Plein air exercise Lincoln’s newest exercise adventure isn’t in the gym, but in Woods Park, a centrally located public park, free and accessible to all. Imagine working up a sweat on an elliptical...
by Patty Beutler Gail McNair, executive director of the Foundation for Lincoln City Libraries, likes to tell the story a real estate friend shared about a prospective executive’s wife considering a move to Lincoln; she asked first to see a...
by Sriyani Tidball, photography by Tom Tidball Lakes around Lincoln are a great place to go for a run, do some fishing, take a walk, do some grilling, have a picnic, enjoykayaking, paddle boarding or even go swimming. Lincoln lakes...
by Kate Engel Nebraska Innovation Campus is connecting the talents of experts, companies, and the university through space, place, programs, and events to create a unique culture of innovation. Nebraska Innovation Campus (NIC) is a campus designed to facilitate new...
by Julie Nichols With 25 urgent care clinics, advanced hospitals and multiple clinic networks, help is always nearby. Lincoln’s healthcare services continue to grow, improving access to regional health care and expanding employment opportunities. Bryan Health Bryan Health includes...
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