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 Lincoln Games:
Downtown places first in Vacancy Rates
In light numerous athletic events, if a
vacancy competition took place in Lincoln, downtown would place first.
According to a report compiled by Grubb & Ellis Pacific Realty, downtown's
retail and office vacancy rates are the lowest in Lincoln at 5.5% and 9.7%
respectively. Northeast Lincoln placed second in retail at 7.3% and Southeast Lincoln placed second in office rates at 13%. More..... |
The 2008 DLA Gold Medal Relay Winner Is:
: It's clear you have what it takes to be a downtown champion. The Downtown Lincoln Association would like to put you to the test of relaying this newsletter to your co-workers to ensure everyone is part of the downtown connection. Just don't drop the baton.
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Ultimate Tailgate Event
Saturday, August 30th | 9-5
The Lincoln Journal Star is hosting a Husker football opening tailgate. Come for food, fun and someone will win a $300,000 home. The Downtown Lincoln Association is one of 30 vendors to host a booth at the tailgate. We invite you to come say hello. For more information visit the Ultimate Tailgate homepage.
* DLA will also be hosting a Big Red Welcome Booth outside the Memorial Stadium Parking Loop on Sunday, August, 24. Click here for details. |
 Lied Center To Host Prominent Playwright
Award-winning playwright Tony Kushner will be joined by nationally recognized author and clinical psychologist, Dr. Mary Pipher, at the Lied Center for Performing Arts on Thursday, January 22, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. For more information call the Lied office at 472.4747 or visit liedcenter.org |
R O O S T: Intense Gourmet Sandwiches
Downtown's chicken sandwich restaurant is celebrating its one year anniversary. : As a thank for your support, ROOST owner, Ryan Bird, invites you to sign up for super-special promos by visiting www.RoostSandwiches.com.
Burrito Shack | Open Mon.-Fri. 6:30am-4:00pm
Mexican restaurant Burrito Shack, formerly located at 221 S. 9th Street has moved to the second floor of the Gold's Building at 1033 'O' St. by the skywalk. Burrito Shack
offers 35 different types of burritos enabling a unique menu every day. The Burrito Shack also serves tostadas, tacos and even lasagna on certain days. For more information call 641.3641 or email burritoshacks@yahoo.com.
Dish Announces New Menu Items
Dish, located at 1100 'O' Street, has announced that they have new menu
items including shrimp cocktail, caprese salad, turkey artichoke
sandwich, crab stuffed shrimp, and grilled New York strip served with a
crayfish cream sauce. Dish also has many gluten free menu options and
has a new gluten free menu coming soon. For more information call 475.
9475 or visit the Dish Website.
Looking for discounts on various downtown retail and restaurant venues? Click here to see the deals. |
Campus Concierge 
Fridays before Home Football Games this Fall!
Free for all alumni and friends of UNL, the Wick Alumni Center's Holling
Garden is the place to go for: UNL information, information about what is
happening in Lincoln, campus tours, the opportunity to interact with students,
professors and staff of UNL colleges, Husker spirit and hospitality, and free
refreshments!
For more information contact Sharlette Schwenninger or
visit www.huskeralum.com.
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Be a Part of the 24th Annual
Star City
Holiday Parade!
Toys will come alive
as they make their way through Lincoln's
downtown on Saturday, December 6, 2008. The Star City Holiday Parade is
the largest holiday parade in the region and brings many visitors to our
community. It is with great pride that we feature "Toys on Parade" and showcase
some of our community's most talented and enthusiastic people to our live
television audience throughout Nebraska,
as well as our patrons on the street. The Parade will step off at 11 a.m. with
pre-parade entertainment at 10 a.m. For more information visit www.starcityholidayparade.org.
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Randy Hawthorne places first at IFEA Event
The International Festivals & Events Association and Zambelli Fireworks Internationale have announced that Randy
Hawthorne of Updowntowners, Inc., is the recipient of the 2008 IFEA/Zambelli Fireworks Internationale
Volunteer of the Year Award. Through
his dedicated service and commitment, Randy has been an integral part
of Updowntowners for the past 12 years. As this year's winner,
he will be the guest of the IFEA and Zambelli Fireworks Internationale
at the IFEA's 53rd Annual Convention & Expo. Way to go Randy!
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Downtown Performance Series
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? DLA has its own non-profit YouTube video page: CLICK HERE TO SEE? Some downtown flowers located in shady areas receive energy from street lights.
? New/Updated Dining, Shopping, Parking Guides are available upon request or pickup.
? $548,118 worth of downtown improvements were spent last month.
? Purchasing a downtown gift check would make a great back to school gift and can be used anywhere downtown.
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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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