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Lincoln
Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Lied Center announced the 2026-2027 Glenn Korff Broadway Series featuring Hamilton, Shucked, Water for Elephants, Clue and a fifth show — revealed in May. Season packages start at $249, with renewals now for subscribers and new packages on March 9 at 11:00 a.m. online. KNOP
- ➤ Nebraska was admitted as the 37th state on March 1, 1867 after Congress overrode President Andrew Johnson's veto of its statehood bill. This act made Nebraska the only state to join the Union over a presidential veto. KNOP
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale struck south-central Nebraska Sunday afternoon and was felt in Lincoln. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded it at 12:59 p.m. (3 miles east of Cowles) with no damage reported. KFOR
- ➤ USGS reported three earthquakes were felt across areas including Cowles, Beaver Crossing & Lincoln on Sunday, with a 4.1 magnitude quake recorded at 12:59 p.m. and two 2.6 magnitude quakes later in the day. KOLN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln High Junior Colin Farr repeated as the Class A State Boys Diving champion last Thursday (Feb. 26) after scoring 505 to break Mark Stiner’s 1972 record, and he shared the podium with his brother Owen, who placed second. Farr credits coach Reynaldo Castro for guiding his success. Nebraska Now
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Time to Paddy 5k/10k & Lucky 13.1
8-11 a.m. — Holmes Lake Park — Registration fees apply — Kick off the day with a festive run to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Lincoln.
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The Rocket Men
2-6 p.m. — Lied Center for Performing Arts — Ticket purchase available — Experience the top concert pick in Lincoln with Angels Theatre Company.
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Harlem Globetrotters Performance
7-8 p.m. — Pinnacle Bank Arena — Tickets from $37 — Experience the entertaining antics and incredible basketball skills of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters.
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Lincoln Southeast Choir Fundraiser
6-9 p.m. — Zoo Bar — Tickets starting at $23.10 — Enjoy an evening of music and community support for the Lincoln Southeast Choir.
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Acoustic Friday at Saro Cider
5:30-9 p.m. — SARO Cider — Free entry — Start your weekend with live music and locally-made ciders in downtown Lincoln.
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Shakedown Strings Live Performance
9 PM – 3 AM — Zoo Bar — $10 — Experience the vibrant sounds of Shakedown Strings as they celebrate the music of the Grateful Dead with a mix of jazz and improvisational flair.
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Easter Egg Hunt
6:05-6:20 p.m. — Copple Family YMCA — Free entry — Families can enjoy a delightful Easter Egg Hunt with multiple hunts for children.
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Henri Herbert Concert
6-10 p.m. — Zoo Bar — Cost TBD — Experience the piano magic of Henri Herbert, a touring phenomenon from Austin.
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