WEA YOU STAY GOING?…read more Wen people learn dat you stay going mainland fo' vacay, dey usually respond with beeg smiles, wide eyes, and enthusiastically ask, "Where are you going?" or "What state are you visiting?" When I replied back with, "Lincoln, Nebraska," I got da reply, "What's over there?" Post-visit, I can honestly say wat stay ovah dea: "Haoles, corn, and choke land." ------------- SCCA SOLO II NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RUNOFFS I was dea attending da 50th Annual Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Solo II National Championship Runoffs sponsored by online discount tire/wheel magnate, Tire Rack, and held in September 2013. No, I don't race, but my husband does! And befoa any of you get any kine preconceived notions of a spiky-haired, skinny and lanky Japanee/Korean/Chinee who binges on Fast & Da Furious movies, Initial D manga, and Top Gear (da Europe version; U.S. one sucks monkey butt), who illegally races on da H-2 and H-3 freeway in da middle of da nite, and goes to Tantalus fo' midnite drift runs .... YOU'RE ACTUALLY RIGHT! NOT! He's a "fluffy", dark Hawaiian dude dat I affectionately call "Da Fat & Da Furious" (based on comedian Gabriel Iglesias' hilarious joke) who has done autocrossing fo' ovah a decade now. WHAT AUTOCROSSING (OR "AUTOX") IS .... A timed competition wea cars race, one at a time, on a defined course, and da goal is fo' have da fastest time. It's a sport dat requires speed, but mo' so, you need fo' have precision and expertise behind da wheel. WHAT AUTOX IS ***NOT*** .... - Illegal road racing - Drifting - Crap you see in movies like da Fast & Da Furious FOR MO' INFO ... If you're interested in mo' detail, go check 'um out, go check 'um, go check 'um: Website: http://www.sccahawaii.org/category/solo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SCCAHawaii BACK TO DA RECEPTION HALL Anywhoooo, wat brought us to "Podunkville" was dis competition + da hall was used as da site of da welcome reception/banquet. It was spacious, clean, and capable of holding large parties up to 300 people. A parking lot dat holds up to 90 cars and no pukas!!! (puka = "hole" in Hawaiian; if you live in Hawai'i, especially on O'ahu, majority of our roads and highways look like da equivalent of Swiss cheese). Has a large commercial kitchen or you can bring your own catering/food. Very impressive and located rite across from da Museum of American Speed dat has several HUMANGOUS floors of race cars, engines, items related to speed (push carts, bikes, etc.), car-related merchandise (lunch boxes, toys, etc.), antiques, and mo'! I guess with all da land in Corntown, U.S.A. dey can afford fo' have such a spacious and huge facility ... lucky buggahs! REVIEW #256

We held a celebration of life at the Lincoln Firefighter's Reception Hall on a Sunday afternoon. I…read morecan't say enough about Debbie and the facility. The facility is gorgeous, well stocked and had all kinds of extras that you can choose to use for your event. Great sound system. Debbie went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and went the extra mile to make last minute items for us. Everything was set up just as discussed when we arrived. She was involved through the whole process and so easy to work with. The bartender was great and so accommodating when we had a featured drink request. Thank you so much! We will definitely look to you if we ever need an event space in Lincoln again!

Such an adorable place!…read more After dinner, went downstairs into the Starlite Lounge - and what an expansive menu. Got the Smortini and it was so so good - graham cracker rum and a toasted marshmallow on top. Yum! Vibes were amazing with a retro feel, and attentive staff. Definitely a must go next time you're in Downtown Lincoln - have to try to make a dent into that martini menu!

What a step back in time and a great nostalgic bar!…read more The pricing for the drinks seemed great and even some of the bourbon selection pours were worth it. I am definitely particular about my martinis. They crushed it on a gin martini - stirred, not shaken & vermouth rinsed - with a twist. Was perfectly done! We also tried a vodka one...was a 4 out of 5. Overall: great place to go and get drink with some friends! Will definitely be back.

This was the perfect venue for my Dad's 85th birthday party. We had 42 people -- 30 adults and 12…read morekids. The owner, Corinna, was wonderful helping us plan this party. The web site accurately described the venue and provided the info we needed for decorating and clean up. We had a slide show of photos of Dad's life in Plattsmouth and Lincoln which we screencast on the 50" TV. We catered the lunch from Valentino's and we utilized the cash bar/bartender provided by Urban Farmhouse. People enjoyed the round tables and farm house table for eating. People also enjoyed plenty of space to stand and mingle. A large table in front was great for serving ice cream and cake. Guests came locally from Lincoln and Omaha and also from Arkansas, California, Kansas, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Texas. We researched other venues and picked this spot because of the amenities, location, ground floor access for mature people, easy parking, and value for cost (very attractive/friendly compared to hotel ballrooms). Corinna and her bartender provided true midwest hospitality. The day was perfect and Dad felt very blessed to be surrounded by his extended family.

Terrible venue for a party! Acoustics were so bad that 100 people weren't talking, they were…read moreshouting! Even as the group dwindled to 10, it was impossible to really converse!

I've come here for 2 weddings now. This is located in downtown Lincoln at the Apothecary building…read more Close to many hotels, restaurants, bars, etc. plenty of room for any event. Has a bar, kitchen, food service area, dance floor and DJ booth. There are bathrooms right outside the room. The room runs about $350 per 1/2 day.

I held my wedding dinner and reception at the Apothecary this summer. It certainly wasn't a cheap…read morevenue to rent but in my opinion it was worth it. They have a special wedding weekend rental where you can rent the loft from Friday afternoon until noon on Sunday. This is what we did and since all of the guests were from out of town it allowed us to have a place for everyone to congregate during the weekend. There are actually two different lofts in the Apothecary--one small, one large. Each has an open area for seating, a kitchen area, and a master suite. We rented the large loft and it held approximately 100 guests comfortably. If you aren't too worried about the comfort of your guests you can probably squeeze in 130 or so. I highly recommend the Apothecary for any special event and Crystal is great to work with!

"Good for large fundraisers, dances, & weddings."…read more As I am writing this, Yelp has an incorrect listing for this building. It is actually located at 201 N. 7th St. in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket District. This location is good for large fundraisers, dances, & weddings. It is part of an historic train depot , which has since been turned into a Great Hall. It's run by Premier catering. According to their website: - Located in the Haymarket - Beautiful Marble Floors - 19 Foot High Ceilings - Seats up to 425 - Total Meeting Space - 6,100 sq. ft. - Total Number of Meeting Rooms - 1 - Food/Beverage Capabilities - Yes - Total Number of Sleeping Rooms - 0 Photos & a floorplan are also available here: http://www.premiercatering.net/lincolnstation.htm I've been to many different events here, & they all seemed to run smoothly. TIPS: - For out-of-towners, several nice hotels are within walking distance (even in 4" heels - just watch the cobblestone!). - For newlyweds - the Haymarket is a favorite place for outdoor wedding photos. - Bring cash. If there's an ATM inside, I can't find it. - If you're early to an event here, walk a block north & check out the water tower courtyard, brick relief of a train, & the old "retired" trains behind the building. There's also a train jungle gym for kids who need to run out some energy. - Excellent locally breweed beer & homemade ice cream next door, at Lazlo's & Ivanna Cone, respectively. - Use the south doors on the east side of the building. (next to the bronze guy on the bench) The entrances to the ballroom are often locked on the other side during events.

This is my first time visiting this place. It was a Saturday evening at a wedding reception. The…read morefacility was clean and the staff were helpful. This is a beautiful place to have a reception.

We found this amazingly, beautiful venue by chance, approximately just 4 months out from our…read morewedding date. This was after making the decision to cancel our 1st ceremony site & reception venue due to needing more space. It was definitely meant to be, because they had our date open in just that short amount of time. Both Nancy, Shelby & staff, were so accommodating & fantastic to work with! It was so convenient to be able to have our rehearsal dinner at the same location, as well as getting ready in the beautiful log house for the ceremony. There was absolutely no stress the day before, or day of the wedding. No matter if you have your own decorations, or use theirs, they take care of everything and set up for you! It was beautiful and dreamy... everything and more that we ever thought it would be. We more than recommend this venue for anyone who is considering a barn type of setting for your special day! It is both elegant and rustic, all in one.

Absolutely outstanding everything here. Matt and his team take care of their guests to the fullest…read more I couldn't recommend this place enough. Food and bar are delicious, the vibe is cozy and versatile and the management is so incredibly accommodating. 12/10 would recommend.

My daughter's wedding reception was at the Talon Room. I was an out of town mother, and so…read moreimpressed with Matt. He was very generous with his time. He was encouraging when I was worried about the reception. He helped us with some set up, his food was fabulous, his staff was top of the line. Not only was I happy with the party, but a lot of people commented on how nice, fun, and yummy everything was. I don't think we could find a better place. Thank you so much Matt, for making our daughter's dream come true.

We are visitors from out of state and came here for a wedding rehearsal dinner. Ironhorse is an…read moreintimate, unique space. I personally loved it a lot. It's eclectic and book-ish, with shelves lining the walls and cocktails inspired by favorites! There was a good mix of tables and space to mingle. It was great for the type of event we were at. I'd love to come back again sometime. I was also very happy to see a mocktail menu and am glad many places are moving in that direction. For my mocktail, I tried the Practical Magic (lavendar, house sour, orange bitters), and it was delicious - almost like a sparkling lavendar lemonade. I wish I could have tried the Secret Garden (prickly pear, lime, orange), but they were out of the tequila alternative, and I hadn't thought to sub in real tequila at the time. For my cocktail, I tried the Lavendar and Lace, mostly because I was intrigued by the egg white foam. This is a gorgeous drink to look at and equally to enjoy. It's a bit sweet for my usual liking, but it was delicious none the less.

We attended a rehearsal dinner and celebration here last week. The event space was terrific, warm…read moreand inviting, but large enough for space to mingle and meet all of the attendees. The event was catered, and there was enough seating for everyone to few comfortable. The people who own the place were very helpful and friendly, kept up with the flow of drinks, cleared the dishes promptly from the tables without interrupting the flow of our party. Great memories!