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Nebraska Nightlife.

Nebraska gets its name from a Chiwere word meaning “flat water,” after the Platte River that flows through the state. Nebraskans are sometimes colloquially referred to as “Cornhuskers” (which is derived from the state nickname). Nebraska is split into two time zones. The Central Time zone comprises the eastern half of the state, while the western half observes Mountain Time.

Nebraska became the 37th state in 1867, shortly after the American Civil War. At that time, the capital was moved from Omaha to Lancaster, later renamed Lincoln after the recently assassinated President of the United States Abraham Lincoln.

The two largest cities are Omaha and Lincoln, A past Nebraska tourism slogan was “Where the West Begins”; locations given for the beginning of the “West” include the Missouri River, the intersection of 13th and O Streets in Lincoln (where it is marked by a red brick star), The downtown section of O Street is Lincoln’s primary bar and nightclub district.
Lincoln Nightlife and Festivals.www.cwsomaha.com

Haymarket Cork and Ale Festival
April, 2008www.rivercityroundup.org www.summerarts.org
Holiday Inn Downtown
Lincoln’s Historic Haymarket’s newest event. The wine and beer-tasting festival will feature Nebraska produced beer and wine from more than a dozen breweries and vineyards.

Dock Stock
3rd Friday of June, July and August
Haymarket, Eighth St. between P & Q
Family fun, food, live entertainment and more.

Jazz in June
Tuesdays in June
Sheldon Sculpture Garden
12th & R streets
Enjoy free jazz concerts in the beautiful sculpture garden on the University of Nebraska’s flagship campus. Also visit the Jazz in June Market from 5 to 9 p.m. – open for dinner or midweek shopping. Dinner items, fresh produce, baked goods, ice cream and many more items are available.

Celebrate Lincoln
June, 2008
12th & N
Enjoy a world of new experiences at the Celebrate Lincoln Ethnic Festival, as the downtown 12th Street corridor between “O” and “N” streets is transformed into a colorful World Market with two full days of live music, a wide array of food, dancing, arts and crafts and activities for all ages.

Ribfest
August, 2008
Pershing Center Ribfest
Come hungry and ready for barbeque. Ribfest features some of the best barbeque around.

Nebraska State Fair
August, 2008
State Fair Park
Visit the exhibits, take in a concert, and enjoy the food and fun. Bring the whole family!
Omaha Festivals and Events:

College World Series, Omaha, NE

www.cwsomaha.com

The College World Series is synonymous with Omaha. The city has been hosting the June event since 1950, and its hospitality, planning, and friendly spirit keeps the NCAA coming back for more.

River City Roundup and Rodeo, Omaha, NE

www.rivercityroundup.org

The River City Roundup and Rodeo, a five-day event and held at the Omaha Convention Center and Arena. Additional activities include a parade, barbecue cook-offs, a 4-H stock show, hot air balloon rides, concerts, and several exhibitions.

Summer Arts Festival, Omaha, NE

www.summerarts.org

For more than a quarter of a century, the city has welcomed summer by celebrating the arts. The Summer Arts Festival showcases a variety of visual and performing art forms.
Annual events in Nebraska include:

March: Nebraska high school state boys’ and girls’ basketball tournaments .
Early November: Nebraska high school state football championships at Memorial Stadium.
Tuesday evenings in June: Jazz in June, an outdoor summer concert series.
Late June: International Thespian Festival at the University of Nebraska.
Thursday evenings in July: Movies on the Green, movies shown on the green space near Kimball Hall.
Third Friday in June, July, and August: Dock Stock.
Late August/early September: Nebraska State Fair.
Late August to late November: Nebraska Cornhuskers football.
Early to Mid November: Anime NebrasKon.
First Saturday in December: Star City Parade.
Second weekend in August: Capitol City Rib Fest.

Lincoln Nightlife and Festivals.

Haymarket Cork and Ale Festival
April, 2008
Holiday Inn Downtown
Lincoln’s Historic Haymarket’s newest event. The wine and beer-tasting festival will feature Nebraska produced beer and wine from more than a dozen breweries and vineyards.