The Nebraska Reparatory Theatre is a Lincoln gem hidden in plain sight. This professional theatre…read moregroup is housed in the Temple Building immediately across the street (to the east) from the Lied Center and immediately across the street (to the south) from UNL's campus and old CBA. This professional theatre partners closely with the University. The Executive Director of the Nebraska Repertory Theatre is also the Director of UNL's Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film. I learned all of these things recently after a friend invited me to attend a performance of Sense and Sensibility in the Howell Theatre. The cast and crew was a combination of professionals and students, and the show was great. Tickets are reasonably priced. Check it out!

Really enjoyed our time here. They have the option to paint from their calendar options or you can…read morebook a private event. We booked a private event, the process was very smooth connecting with them on a date and selecting a painting for us all to do. The day of the instructor was great at walking us through selecting paint and guiding us through each step to create our masterpieces. We all had a blast. They also have a great selection of alcohol and snacks. I'd highly recommend for group events or something special for a couple to do for a date night.

Great step by step instructions. Artist Tristan was amazing, made us feel welcomed and taken care…read moreof and was so encouraging as well! Had such a fun time with my family!

It was a little pricey at 1795 per child for a six-year-old and then I was told I had to pay two…read moredollars for a pair of socks one time purchase. Now that's where it ends if you don't get hungry or thirsty while you're there if you are thirsty, the cheapest thing that they had was a drinking fountain or a six dollar small Icee. I made the mistake of buying tokens to play some of the games which you really don't need to do. There's plenty of bouncing jumping and playing areas. We were there for three hours. One difficult thing for grandmother is that you can't have your grandson go in to the female bathroom so that you can keep an eye on him or predators he has to go in his own bathroom and you just have to trust that people will not assault him in the bathroom luckily all was good. It's nice when the parents can go into the areas like the spongy ball area and it keeps the kids from jumping off of the climbing wall however, not all parents did that and there were a couple girls that climbed all the way to the top and let go or jumped down and you have to be careful that they didn't jump on anyone that was climbing through that area luckily all was good Some people go and are on their phone and don't watch their children. I am not one of those. There was a really cool thing on the floor that was illuminated that kids could interact with that was totally free and I watched it for a while, while my grandson was in the squishy ball pit. It was very educational. The place seemed very clean and all in all I spent nearly 50 bucks which seemed a little pricey, but I did not have to do the $20 tokens that was on me. Just know going in if you don't wanna spend the extra money on tokens, you really don't have to

A super amazing environment! Went today for our first time and there is SO much to do. Amazing…read moreplace especially for toddlers. Our son had the absolute best time! It was clean, the staff was friendly and not overbearing, and honestly even the other kids and parents were so friendly and nice. We are definitely going here more often!

I love this place. As a kid I would go here for small school field trips sponsored by this place. I…read morewent to Norwood elementary. The best sentence I would see on the chalk board was, Joyo trip at 10am. The service was wonderful and it had nice and comfy seats.

The 4 stars are partially because I like old theaters, this is Lincoln's only independent theater,…read moreand the owner's just a really sweet guy. The long-awaited bathroom renovations were complete when I last visited in July 2009. It's nice, though I regret the space it took up in the main theater. Renovations are on-going - the owner works a second job to support the theater. Second run theater and more - they bring in magic shows, host birthday parties, and will do private showings of films (independent, special-interest such as Indian, etc.) . During football season they show the games on the big screen (for free!) and sell concessions. They do cheap matinees of kiddie films in the summer, and in October the owner brings back Rocky Horror. Nice marquee, big screen, big venue (cavernous - seats 300, less the couple of seats removed to make space for the expanded bathrooms). The owner is a sweet guy who was very good to us when we ran a Rocky Horror cast here - we still come back and visit occasionally. It's the sort of place where if you're a regular they learn your name.

We attended several events at the Event Center over several days. The center is large with multiple…read morebuildings and plenty of free parking around (although parking got tight during peak hours). Some of the parking areas seem unsafe with no clear walkways and traffic moving through blind spots, so you got to be cautious. The buildings (pole barns) are clean and spacious before the shows. Restrooms are large, but could use more sinks. We had a catered event and the food was terrible. The chicken was dry as shoe leather and the asparagus were disintegrated. Potatoes were synthetic. At $32 a plate, I wish I'd skipped the meal. However, the serving staff were friendly. The buildings/show barns are versatile. They can accommodate anything from horse shows to antique shows. The Center is off the beaten path, making it easy to get in and out.

This place absolutely is garbage. I recently played in a tournament at Sandhills youth baseball,…read moreand a team we were playing was cheating and in order to talk with the head of the tournament we had to pay 100 bucks. The talk was completely worthless because the assistants came over and did both about it which got us out of the tournament. One of the assistants was staring me down and told me to go back where i came from and that they don't need people like me. This made no sense because I didn't recall doing anything disrespectful towards the assistants. I was even shoved by one of those guys and stared down. If you are playing in a tournament here don't play if I could give this place 0 stars I would it's all thanks to the worthless assistants.

Art gallery and cocktail bar in downtown Seward, Nebraska. The new owners have re-vamped the…read morecocktail menu but they got rid of my fave Bloody Mary. I enjoyed a Prickly Pear Martini on the rocks for only $8 and they have added some tapas/snack options to the menu. Browse the gorgeous art priced to sell and be enjoyed. Well worth a drive to Seward!

It was phenomenal! YES Chef who served us an amazing breakfast and lunch was Top Notch! Excellent…read morestaff ....the Conference was well organized, comfortable temp, large and spacious ...restrooms conveniently placed ..I thoroughly enjoyed the experience...the bonus was the parking near by, the hotel across the street and the coffee place across the walkway ...

A top resource for Lincoln's individual and small groups to make, learn. share, exhibit, and market…read moreinnovative new ideas and designs in both traditional arts and crafts as well as technology, electronics, 3D modeling/printing, laser cutting, and prototyping. A top tier University facility open to the public.

Experience this. Even if you hate Jazz…read more Every Tuesday in June, the Sheldon Art Association brings in renowned & local jazz acts to perform on the lawn of the Sheldon Art gallery on the beautiful UNL campus. If you love jazz, you'll enjoy it - but most people are there for the atmosphere. Grab a lawn chair or a blanket & some bug spray & show up early to pick out a good spot. By the time the music starts, the Sheldon Sculpture Garden looks like a giant quilt from all of the people on blankets. This is a relaxing summer evening out in the open air. You'll be surrounded by friendly people, kids playing cards on blankets, people reading or doing crosswords, lots of dogs, & lots of babies. TIPS: If you're a hardcore Jazz fan, you may want to sit close to the front. This is a social event, & people will talk through the whole thing. Likewise, if you're social, you may want to sit towards the back or wander the sidewalks that wind through the garden. Bring a picnic dinner & dine on your blanket while listening to live music on a warm summer evening. Wonderful. Bring cash. You'll want some UNL Dairy Store Ice Cream for dessert, won't you? They're located with many other vendors at 12th & R (another dinner option). Go to the bathroom beforehand, if you can help it. Otherwise, you can find restrooms in Architecture Hall (rumored to have the largest urinals EVER) or in the basement of Ferguson Hall. If you plan on bringing your dog, make sure he/she plays well with others, or you're asking for trouble at this event. Lots of dogs here. UPDATE: As of 2010, dogs are no longer allowed at this event. If you bike there, there's a rack where you can lock it up in front of Ferguson Hall (northwest corner of the crowd).

Nikki B. on Yelp said it best down below, but here's my $.02. Jazz in June is definitely something…read moreyou should experience in Lincoln. They bring some great live jazz bands to perform in beautiful weather, with a plethora of food trucks down the street to provide some delicious food. The best thing about jazz in june, though, is the number and diversity of people that show up to enjoy the event every time. If you grew up in Lincoln you'll see people you'd forgotten that you knew, and even if you didn't, you get a good look at the patchwork of people that make up Lincoln. It's a great way to enjoy a summer day and get to know the city a bit better.