Lincoln Students Mark Día de los Muertos on Union Plaza
The University Program Council and Mexican-American Students Association hosted a Día de los Muertos event on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus.
Lincoln Entertainment News
Entertainment in Lincoln runs on live events, cultural happenings and the arts, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting takes in the business of media, venue programming and the broader industry trends shaping the local scene.
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Lincoln Children Sworn In as Honorary Officers
The Lincoln Police and Fire Departments hosted their third annual Halloween event for local youth.
Music
Live Poll
Do you believe local live music performances add meaningful value to your community?
Lincoln Band Car Bar Sets Sights on Debut Album
The five-piece local group recently performed at the Daily Nebraskan and is preparing to release a 10-song record.
Books
Live Poll
Do you believe your local community does enough to celebrate its own literary and historical figures?
University Professor to Receive Literary Heritage Award
Timothy Schaffert will be honored for his contributions to Nebraska literature on October 28, 2026.
Film
Live Poll
Do you enjoy it when neighbors create elaborate holiday displays in your community?
Lincoln Resident Hosts Residential Haunted Attraction
A local homeowner transforms her property into an elaborate scare experience with handmade props and live actors.
Arts and Theater
Live Poll
Do you believe student-run organizations are valuable for gaining professional work experience?
Sheldon Student Board Gained Official University Status
The student-led group at the Sheldon Museum of Art doubled its membership and achieved formal organizational recognition.
This section follows live events, cultural happenings, venue programming and industry shifts. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonality dictates the pace of events, as the arrival of national tours and festivals dictates the calendar. Media consolidation and venue management models are the factors that most frequently shift the landscape.