The Nature Center
by Lindsay Esparrago Andrea Faas dedicated 10 years to working as a naturalist in environmental education before the opportunity to work at the Pioneers Park Nature Center took her by surprise in 2004. Now she...
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Public Sculpture Everywhere in Lincoln
There are more than 100 pieces of public art on display throughout the city. They come in many forms — sculpture, memorials, murals, and monuments. Take the time to enjoy the public art in the...
Lincoln’s Best Walks
By Becky Seth Lincoln is such a walk-able city, where scenic parks, paths and trails abound. If you love short runs or walks, or to just ramble in and around the city, writer and naturalist...
Fun with Festivals
by Donna Joy Brakenhoff All of nature’s seasons are colorful and have their own unique joys. And in Lincoln, spring, summer and fall include festival season fun! Whether you are a visitor to Lincoln, or...
Memorable Summer Concerts at Pinewood Bowl
by Sriyani Tidball Every summer Lincoln adds a unique series of at least six summer concerts to Lincoln’s already full schedule of musical performances. Traditionally, the Pinewood Bowl hosted one local musical each summer, but starting in...
Lincoln’s Summer Theatre Season is a Toe-Tappin’ Good Time
by Julie Hagemeier Lincoln is alive in the summer with outdoor concerts such as Jazz in June and Antelope Park’s Lincoln Municipal Band, the SaltDogs and the Cornhusker State Games. An integral part of...
The Sunken Gardens
Just how much fun can you have on a cool, windy morning? Grace Carlson, 7, carries a flat of flowers, Saturday, May 14, 2011, during the annual event in which volunteers help plant flowers at...
Summer Music Echoes Across the City
There’s nothing like live music in the summer, and Lincoln has a phenomenal selection of summer music festivals. Local and international artists; classical, rock, blues, jazz or country; in a majestic church or outside on...
Take a Breath: Parks, Golf and Swimming
By Becky Seth Parks are the breathing spaces of a city. Lincoln has 125 parks with 6,000 acres of life-enhancing green space. They range from small mini-parks with plants and perhaps a sculpture, to the...
The Railyard
by Stefanie Harold Warner The Railyard is a year-round entertainment venue for Lincoln residents and visitors. Nebraska’s first entertainment district offers restaurants, bars, live music, and a mega screen called the Cube. Live music...
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