Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:06 am
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There’s a little of something for everyone in Lincoln, but the trouble for most people is knowing where to find it.
A common night out for many Americans is to have dinner at a restaurant and see a movie, but that can be expensive, especially when the whole family is included.There are cheaper ways to get the whole family out of the house for an afternoon or evening of fun and relaxation. The options found here don’t cover everything that’s available in the city, but it’s a good start to discovering what’s available.
Lincoln’s Department of Parks and Recreation offers a wide range of activities and resources. read more
Whether interests lay in watching a sporting event or taking part in one, there are several options for Lincoln residents. read more
There are dozens of options for museums and other cultural landmarks in the city for a fun, relaxing and sometimes educational afternoon. read more
By Andrew Dickinson Thousands of refugees call Lincoln, Neb., their home. And with this influx of refugees comes an influx of ethnic restaurants. These days, residents of Lincoln, a relatively small and formerly non-diverse community, can go out for African, Chinese, Greek, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mexican, Middle Eastern or Vietnamese food. The importance of … Read More
May 4, 2012 at 12:06 pm
By Emily Younger / KRNU More and more ethnic restaurants and markets are springing up in Lincoln, Neb., just one way to showcase the growing number of cultures at home here. The 2010 Census estimated that 2 percent of all business in Lincoln were owned by Hispanics. In this podcast, KRNU reporter Emily Younger visits … Read More
April 9, 2012 at 7:21 pm
By Kristina Jackson / NewsNetNebraska As part of the Institute of Ethnic Studies’ Spring Celebration, a University of Minnesota professor recounted the lessons he learned on an 8,000-mile bike ride around the U.S. Dr. Louis Mendoza, chair of Chicano Studies at the University of Minnesota, spoke about his interactions both with immigrants and non-immigrants about … Read More
April 3, 2012 at 12:11 pm
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