Nebraska’s Unicameral
Nebraska lays claim to some unique characteristics – it is home to the Cornhuskers, has the nation’s largest underground aquifer, and is the only state with a unicameral legislature. But, the state legislature wasn’t always...
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Step, Kick, Kick, Leap, Kick, Touch… Again!
By Julie Hagemeier “Step, kick, kick, leap, kick, touch…Again!” Those lyrics for the Broadway hit A Chorus Line conjure up those amazing musical theatre “gypsies.” Contemporary and ballroom dancing are showcased in the increasingly popular...
The Music City Brings a New Series to Pinewood Bowl
Recently the Star City added a unique series of six summer concerts to Lincoln’s already full schedule of musical performances. The concerts took place at Pinewood Bowl, an outdoor theatre located in Lincoln’s lush, wooded...
Free Music Options Abound in Lincoln Year Round
by Pamela S. Thompson Much of the appeal of Lincoln’s free musical offerings is the wide range of sounds available at a host of different, mainly outdoor venues. The following is a brief list of...
Lincoln’s Public Art
Compiled by Erin Thomas Public art can come in many forms: sculpture, memorials, murals, monuments, even landscaping. In Lincoln, artists from across the world – and from right here at home – have left an...
Public Sculptures Everywhere in Lincoln
The Lincoln community waits with excitement as the newest public art sculpture is installed in the heart of downtown Lincoln, in the brand new Civic Plaza. The renowned sculptor Jun Kaneko’s sculpture won the bid...
Holmes Lake Dog Park is a Popular Spot
When it comes to exercise for canines and their owners, the Holmes Lake Dog Park can’t be beat. Dogs can enjoy freedom from leashes while romping through the 26-acre park. Wade Uldrich, who accompanies his...
Exploring Lincoln’s Outdoors
Visit something new, swing and slide, enjoy a picnic, take a dive, sink your putt, smell the roses, take a walk, explore a rare ecosystem: all of these activities can be found in Lincoln’s 125...
Ties That Bind: A look at the rise and demise of Lincoln’s railroads
The year was 1870. Nebraska had been a state for three years and the newly named city of Lincoln had just welcomed the Burlington & Missouri River Railroad into the new capital. Over the next...
What a Difference a Year Makes
This time last year, Husker football fans and the college sporting world were abuzz with anticipation and speculation as to how we would measure up after our highly covered move from the Big Twelve to...
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