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DLA Project Rejuvenates Planting Beds
Native Plants Will Save Water & Expense
The
Downtown Lincoln Association, aided by a $15,000 Nebraska Community
Enhancement grant award, is in the midst of a project to completely revamp the
downtown planting beds. The re-landscaping project calls for replacing aging
plants in 85 planting beds with approximately 4000 plants from 26 varieties of
primarily native plants. Once established, flowering perennials and decorative
grasses such as Fireworks goldenrod, False Blue indigo and Northwind Switchgrass
will require less water, fertilizer and general maintenance. Covering nearly
21,000 square feet, the planting beds are located from 13th Street
and Lincoln Mall to R Street. More.....
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Capital City Ribfest
Mark your calendar for August 7 - 10, 2008.
The Nebraska Pork Producers' Capital City Ribfest is a 4 day summer
street festival featuring award-winning BBQ and music. The 2007 event
attracted 23,709 people during four very hot days! Ribfest is the
largest, most popular summer event in downtown Lincoln. Click here for more information about Ribfest.
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Capital Jazz Society Announces New Venue
: Are you a jazz connoisseur? If so, you will be pleased to hear that The Capital Jazz Society has announced their return to downtown Lincoln. They will be taking the stage at their new home, Brewsky's Jazz Underground. The opening begins with Monday Night Big Band, on Monday, July 21, 2008, followed by Thursday Night Jazz Series on Thursday, July 24, and a special performance by The Capital City Dixieland Preservation Society Jazz Band on Tuesday, August 19, 2008. Brewsky's Jazz Underground, is located in the lower level of Brewsky's Food & Spirits at 201 N. 8th Street in the Haymarket. Learn More.
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Updowntowners to Host a Friday Fiesta
It's hot! So join the
Updowntowners as they stand out on an asphalt street radiating 110
degrees. Wait! That was so three years ago. Instead join your amigos
on the veranda of Embassy Suites on July 25 from 5-7pm as they sip margaritas and commemorate a
successful Celebrate Lincoln. Enjoy some appetizers and great times. Ole!
Click here to join Updowntowners and/or purchase a seat for the Friday Fiesta!
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Suite-1 Pub & Pizza
Downtown's newest appetizing pizza venue has opened
its doors in the Haymarket at 311 N. 8th St., below Maggie's
Vegetarian Wraps. Suite-1 owners, Adam
Luedtke and Scott Thorson, offer a variety of menu choices in the lower level of
the Sullivan Building. "We specialize in
the Chicago style pizza," stated Luedtke.
The newly re-modeled restaurant offers entertainment value as well, by including
several television sets and a shuffle board.
Thorson will use his past experience from former employers such as Rock
& Roll Runza and Lazlo's to give the downtown area an enjoyable and
refreshing dining occasion. Suite-1 will also host Live Music Fridays featuring various musical artists. For a list
of Suite-1 Pub & Pizza's menu options and live events visit suite-1.com or e-mail info@suite-1.com.
Looking for discounts on various downtown retail and restaurant venues? Click here to see the deals.
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Screen Ink
Moves Downtown
Screen Ink, an eco-conscious screen printing and embroidery company, has recently moved downtown to 416 South
11th Street. Owner Jason Davis is pleased with his new central location and "excited to be located near a network of young entrepreneurs." Screen Ink offers garment customization for business apparel, sports
teams, organizations, events and numerous other venues. Davis' store will be a unique addition to the downtown art scene as well; with plans to display his screen prints and selected photography for first Fridays starting in September. For more information call, 464-0501
or visit www.screenink.com.
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Rojo's Goods: A Haymarket Bodega
A new bodega is set to open in the Haymarket at 824 P
Street in August. Owner of Jack's Bar & Grill,
Mary Beth Kos, will co-own Rojo's with Tissy McMahan, who will manage the new
bodega. Rojo's Goods will offer simple day-to-day grocery items
including milk, snacks, drinks, aspirin and other convenience items. Kos and McMahan will also offer Hangars Dry
Cleaning to downtown customers.
"We want to cater to the needs of downtown Lincoln," said Kos. Although Kos has past experiences with
downtown ownership, she believes that Rojo's Goods will be an evolving business
as they learn the specific needs of downtown residents and customer's. "We are relying on feedback to get the right
mix of necessities," stated McMahan. Call 435-0650 for more information.
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POLL OF THE MONTH RESULTS
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What is your favorite season to be in Downtown Lincoln?.
1. Fall: 49%
2. Summer: 25%
3. Spring: 19%
4. Winter: 8%
Vote for next months poll
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Downtown Performance Series
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- 2,035,905 dollars worth of downtown construction investments were spent in June.
- Jimmy Johns will be closed until mid-August due to their expansion.
- New/Updated Dining, Shopping, Parking Guides are available upon request or pickup.
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Downtown is the city's hub for government,
education, finance and professional services, entertainment, dining,
nightlife, arts and culture, and specialty retail. Living in downtown
Lincoln is increasingly popular - the city's core has become a thriving
residential center for urban dwellers. Whatever your interests may be,
downtown Lincoln has something for everyone. Put downtown Lincoln on
YOUR "to do" list.
Downtown Lincoln Association | 206 S. 13th Street, Suite 101 | Lincoln, NE 68508 | 402-434-6900
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