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Happy Tuesday, Lincoln. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Lincoln Brief serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.
In today’s edition: Project Funway fashion fundraiser, Lincoln Southwest fine arts and crafts fair, children’s entrepreneur market, and more.
Let’s get to it.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Where fashion fuels change: Project Funway returns Nov. 7 at the Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, featuring UNL students and designers upcycling materials for a runway competition benefiting Fresh Start and supporting women facing homelessness — read the full story.
Fall garden volunteer event: Residents are invited to help Put the Beds to Bed at Sunken Gardens on Saturday, November 1, 8:30 a.m., adding compost and hand spading, with rain date November 8 — see how you can help.
Helping kids sleep tonight: After St. Mark’s Methodist Church raised $104,000, 300 volunteers built 140 beds, and nine groups delivered 45 to more than a dozen Lincoln families, advancing Sleep in Heavenly Peace’s mission — read the full story.
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Coffee, crepes, and culture in Lincoln’s Haymarket
Lincoln’s coffee scene is crowded, but Crescent Moon Coffee keeps locals returning. In the Historic Haymarket since 2001, it’s a cozy spot for single-origin and locally roasted coffees, loose-leaf teas, and dialed-in espresso. The vibe stays laid-back without trying.
Hungry? Made-to-order crepes and panini hit the spot, with pastries for sweet-tooth moments.
If your day drifts past cappuccino time, the menu stretches to craft beer, wine, and cocktails.
The clincher: they champion local musicians and artists with rotating shows and First Friday ties, so your caffeine fix sometimes comes with a soundtrack. Put it on your regular rotation and see what’s brewing at Crescent Moon Coffee today.
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🫶 We got your back
Late-night magic revisited: On Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m., the Lied Center hosts “Carson Tonight: Johnny’s 100th Birthday,” a one-night tribute blending Tonight Show clips with live performances. Expect magician Lance Burton, singer Marilyn Maye, comedians Wil Shriner and Carol Leifer, Omaha native Pat Hazell hosting, and the UNL Jazz Orchestra playing original Tonight Show charts. See the lineup and details.
Elevate your job search: Looking for a new gig? The American Job Center is hosting a Rooftop Career Expo on Thursday, Oct. 16, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., atop its downtown Lincoln garage at 1330 N St. Meet employers like the State of Nebraska and ALLO Fiber. Free parking at 14th and N. Set up a NEWorks account ahead. Get all the details.
Restock your creative stash: Whether you’re mid-spiral on a painting or finally cracking that sketchbook, Gomez Art Supply is a local, woman-owned shop run by working artists, with friendly advice to match. Upstairs, the Glove Box Collective loft offers handmade stickers, prints, and small-batch inspiration.
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Window of opportunity: Windows aren’t the most glamorous upgrade, but they’ll certainly help regulate the temps in your house as cooler weather rolls in. On top of lower utility bills, Renewal by Andersen’s currently offering BOGO 40% + $200 off if you buy four or more.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🎃 Merry Not Scary Halloween – Day Camp @ Lincoln Children’s Museum | Tuesday (10/14) at 8:00am – Drop the kids at the Lincoln Children’s Museum for a Merry Not Scary day camp, all treats, no nightmares. It is a full-day drop-off with crafts, games, and friendly spooks, member $50 and non-member $70, plus a $6.50 lunch add-on with an Oreo treat.
🐶 Family Night @ Off Leash Dog Bar | Tuesday (10/14) at 3:00pm – Round up the kiddos, leash up the pup, and head to Off Leash for an all-ages Tuesday hangout that’s more tail wags than tantrums. It’s the rare day when this 21+ spot opens its gates to families — think dog meet-and-greets, life lessons in pup etiquette, and the occasional goldfish cracker. Just remember: no tugging tails, and always ask before the pets.
🎤 Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour @ Pinnacle Bank Arena | Wednesday (10/15) at 7:00pm – The nicest guy in comedy is bringing his clean-cut chaos to Lincoln for one night only. Nate Bargatze’s arena shows have been smashing records across the country — and now he’s ready to serve up his signature deadpan hilarity (with a side of Southern charm).
🏺 Raku Firing Group One Makit Together@ Makit Takit: Lincoln’s Craft Studio | Friday (10/17) at 9:00am – Finally, an outdoor class where smoke is encouraged, and the neighbors do not call it in. Pick a piece, glaze it, then watch it pulled red-hot from the kiln for crackles, color, and drama. Gorgeous for the shelf, not your salad bowl.
🏠 Lincoln Home & Lifestyle Fall Show Children’s Entrepreneur Market @ Sandhills Global Event Center | Friday (10/17) at 12:00pm – Tackle that project list and wander the aisles at the Lincoln Home & Lifestyle Show at Sandhills Global Event Center, free to enter. Chat up local contractors, ogle outdoor living upgrades, and share their creations with entrepreneurial charm.
This weekend
👻 Stained Glass Ghost Makit Together@ Makit Takit: Lincoln’s Craft Studio | Saturday (10/18) at 9:00am – Stuff Creative Reuse is summoning your inner artisan with a stained glass ghost you can actually finish. Expect pre-cut pieces, foiling, soldering, and a cutting demo for the brave, no experience required. It is $60.
🎨 Lincoln Southwest Fine Arts & Crafts Fair @ Lincoln Southwest High School | Saturday (10/18) at 9:00am – Lincoln Southwest turns into a maze of handmade finds, local art, and the kind of crafts that make you say, I should’ve picked up a hobby. Two bucks at the door supports Silver Hawk Theatre, so you can shop, feel virtuous, and avoid big-box trudge.
🛍️ Lincoln Home & Lifestyle Fall Show Children’s Entrepreneur Market @ Sandhills Global Event Center | Saturday (10/18) at 10:00am – Tiny CEOs and future Shark Tank stars, this one’s for you. The Children’s Entrepreneur Market is back, giving kids the chance to run their own booth, sell their creations, and unleash their inner mogul. It’s free to attend, full of kid-powered innovation, and just might inspire your next big idea.
🌱 Moss Art Makit Together @ Makit Takit: Lincoln’s Craft Studio | Saturday (10/18) at 3:30pm – Make a tiny forest you don’t have to water at Makit Takit Main Studio on Normal Blvd in Lincoln, because we all need a low maintenance hobby. You’ll frame preserved moss with dried flowers, decorative mushrooms, and your inner calm.
🧵 Fabric Collage – Makit Together @ Makit Takit: Lincoln’s Craft Studio | Sunday (10/19) at 11:00am – Whether you’ve been saving fabric “for someday,” or want to give scraps a purpose, this collage workshop uses Kelly Affleck’s pattern to snip, stitch, and play at Stuff Creative Reuse in Lincoln. No experience needed, $40, leave with a wall hanging, patch, or appliqué.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 10/15 Nate Bargatze @ Pinnacle Bank Arena – 7 pm
- 10/16 The McGovern String Band @ Zoo Bar – 6 pm
- 10/17 Bruce Katz Band @ Zoo Bar – 5 pm
- 10/17 Adverzo and more @ The Royal Grove – 9 pm
- 10/18 Unthroned EP release show @ Witches’ Brew – 7 pm
- 10/19 Emotional Tapestry @ Lied Center for Performing Arts – 6 pm
- 10/22 Music Bingo @ Big 10 Sports Bar – 7 pm
- 10/23 Carson Tonight 100 @ Lied Center for Performing Arts – 7:30 pm
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Listed by: Gordon Opp (Woods Bros Realty)
On three acres with a private pond, this Fulton-built five bed, five bath stunner spans 5,289 finished square feet. Handcrafted stained glass at the entry sets the tone for Caribbean rosewood floors, granite-clad kitchen and primary bath, and a main-floor suite. The kitchen opens to a hearth room and dining spaces, with a great room alongside. Two offices, one a command center, keep work life tidy.
A finished walkout basement brings a second kitchen, wet bar, fireplace, bedroom, and full bath. Oversized four car garage with floor drains handles the toys, while pond views and sunsets steal the show.
Take a peek inside →
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