Shopping in the Star City
Can you believe the first retailer in Lincoln was a general store? They sold everything from wagon wheels to cooking utensils, shoes to foodstuffs. That is not the case today. Lincoln has an abundance of...
Category: Recreation & Leisure
Haymarket Park Continues to Shine After 15 Years
by Drew Guiney It’s no secret that in the heart of the Heartland stands a shrine to college football like few other in the nation. When driving into Lincoln from any direction, it’s hard...
The International Quilt Center
by Laura Chapman The International Quilt Study Center & Museum, located on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s historic East Campus at 33rd and Holdrege streets, will offer a variety of exhibitions and programs as it...
Summer Music at Pinewood Bowl
Summer time is a wonderful time at beautiful Pinewood Bowl, located under the stars in Pioneers Park. This entertainment center offers an array of reasonably priced, wonderful outdoor concerts that bring nationally known performers to...
Lincoln Jazz Scene
by Jesse Starita The sound of jazz – heavy bass and light cymbals, fiery saxophones and cool crooning – are often associated with the music’s meccas: New Orleans, New York and Chicago. Our city is...
Lincoln Hotels Offer Hospitality Plus
By Judy Shutts Whether travelers prefer a traditional hotel or a bed and breakfast, Lincoln rolls out the welcome mat. Embassy Suites A “suite refresh” is underway at the Embassy Suites, located at 1040 P...
Chicago Architects Shaped Lincoln
by Ed Zimmer Lincoln in the early twentieth century was awakening from the deep depression of the mid-1890s, which saw the city’s population drop from 55,000 in 1890 to 39,000 in 1900. The former peak...
A Night on the Town
By Jesse Starita Just a few years ago, when people thought of downtown Lincoln nightlife, things like overcrowded college bars, the Pershing Center and the disappearance of retail stores likely came to mind. But...
Veterans Memorial Garden
Remembering the service of our veterans by Sriyani Tidball The veterans of our military services have put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms that we enjoy. They have dedicated their lives to...
Lincoln’s Historic Haymarket—The Place to Be.
by Donna Joy Brakenhoff Whatever the season, Lincoln’s Historic Haymarket will please locals and visitors alike. Once a warehouse district, the Haymarket offers street life, restaurants and bars, shops and events for all ages and...
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