
Lincoln Wellness Restaurant Co-op Program
In the interest of a healthier Lincoln, we've created a way to help keep that New Year's resolution for eating better. Nebraska Heart is partnering with Lincoln's premier dining establishments and challenged their award-winning chefs to create some new heart-healthy dishes. Look for table tents at your favorite bistro. And you never know, we might even pick up the tab...
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Wellness Tip:
Manage Your Stress
Let's face it - we all get stressed out sometimes. Some of us more than others. Try to limit the amount of stressors in your life by saying "no" to unnecessary commitments and prioritizing your time.
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Lincoln, NE 68526
Ten Things To Do In Lincoln This Month
As we all know, the best way to get to know your community is to get out and experience it. That's why we dedicated this page to showcasing ten things that any Lincolnite can experience in a given month. It could be anything from a family fun run to a children's book reading to free yoga classes at a local fitness center. If it's interesting, entertaining and active, you can find it here. And you never know - you might see some NH staff at these events as well. After all, we want to take in the sights and activities in Lincoln just as much as you do!
Do you have an event in the coming months that should be featured on this page? Click on the contact information at left to submit your information.
10 Things To Do In Lincoln: May
- Heart Healthy Restaurant Program
- Cirque de la Symphonie
- UNL Football vs. Tennessee at Chattanooga
- West Side Story
- Preschool Nature Play: Eight Legs
- CPR/HeartSaver AED Course
- Lincoln Arts Festival
- Streets Alive!
- Lincoln Stars Hockey vs. Sioux Falls (home opening night)
- People of the Plains: Traditions Shaped by the Land
Billy's, FireWorks Restaurant, Lazlo's Brewery & Grill, The Lodge at Wilderness Ridge and Vincenzo's. Visit these Lincoln restaurants to enjoy a delicious, heart healthy meal sponsored by Nebraska Heart.
Friday, September 16
7:30 p.m.
Lied Center for Performing Arts
201 North 8th Street, Lincoln
$4.99 to $24.99
http://www.lincolnsymphony.org
The magic and movement of cirque comes to the concert hall for Cirque de la Symphonie. Spectacular acrobats, aeriel flyers, dancers and jugglers join LSO to present a lively evening of visual excitement choreographed to classical masterpieces.
Saturday, September 3
Time: TBD
Memorial Stadium
635 Stadium Drive, Lincoln
Thursday, September 9, 7:00 PM
Friday, September 10, 7:00 PM
Sunday, September 11, 2:00 PM
$20 adults, $20 students
Lincoln Community Playhouse
2500 S 56th Street, Lincoln
http://www.lincolnplayhouse.com
From the first finger snap to the final breath, this thrilling musical will have your spirit soaring and your heard breaking.
Saturday, September 17
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$7 per child
Pioneers Park Nature Center
Prairie Building, Goldenrod Classroom
3201 S Coddington, Lincoln
One hour naturalist-led hikes are offered for scouts. A series for preschoolers with an adult, each 3rd Saturday. Explore the wonders of nature with your little one through hikes, activities and stories. Dress for the weather, as you will be spending a portion of each day outside. A snack will be provided.
4th Wednesday of every other month
12:00-4:00 p.m.
Free to the public
Nebraska Heart Institute Medical Office Building, Classrooms
To register, call 402.328.3865 (seating limited)
Would you know what to do if someone close to you needed life-saving CPR? The Nebraska Heart Institute offers free CPR/HeartSaver AED classes.
Saturday, September 24, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday, September 25, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SouthPointe Pavilions
27th and Pine Lake Road, Lincoln
http://artscene.org/lincoln-arts-festival
Now in its 11th year, the Lincoln Arts Festival is looked forward to each year by the residents of Lincoln and the surrounding region. The festival is home to fabulous works of art by over 100 artists from across the country. Also featured at the festival are live music acts and a family friendly atmosphere with children's activities, food, and raffle prizes.
Sunday, September 25
12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
Citywide
http://www.healthylincoln.org
Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln, its partners and sponsors, are bringing a first-ever event to Lincoln--Streets Alive! A 3.26 mile route of Lincoln's streets will be closed to motorized traffic and open to walkers, bikers, runners, skateboarders, dog-walkers--any human-powered transportation that will bring the streets alive. If you can walk, ride a bike, propel your wheelchair--this event is for you!
Thursday, September 30
7:05 PM
Ice Box
1800 State Fair Park Drive, Lincoln
http://www.lincolnstars.com
Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 2
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Cost: Regular Museum Admission
Morrill Hall
Just south of 14th & Vine, Lincoln
http://www.museum.unl.edu
Morrill Hall will have a grand re-opening of its Native American gallery showcasing the newly renovated exhibit, "People of the Plains: Traditions Shaped by the Land." Several events will be planned in conjunction with this re-opening, including talks and performances celebrating Native American culture of the past and present.

