Good Day
Lincoln
Monday, March 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of March.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska men’s basketball faces Iowa in the Sweet 16 on Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. CT at the Toyota Center in Houston. The teams split wins during the season, with Nebraska winning at home and Iowa taking their game in Iowa City. KOLN
- ➤ Nebraska men’s basketball returned home on Sunday (after advancing to the Sweet 16 by defeating Vanderbilt) as hundreds of Husker fans welcomed the team at the Lincoln Airport before they headed to their training facility. KNOP
- ➤ Husker fans visited Oklahoma City during the NCAA tournament recently, spending high costs on hotels + travel while filling Pinnacle Bank Arena and helping local business, with team commentator Kent Pavelka describing the event as a warm, emotional display of community spirit. Nebraska Now
- ➤ Local youth at Shoot 360 are inspired by Husker basketball’s Sweet 16 win Saturday as advanced training tools help 11-year-old Will Hunke and other players improve skills (recording a 16% average boost) while they set high goals for the future. Nebraska Now
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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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Lincoln Stars vs. Des Moines Buccaneers
7:05-8:05 p.m. — The Ice Box — Ticket prices vary — Watch as the Lincoln Stars take on the Des Moines Buccaneers in this thrilling hockey matchup.
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Lincoln Gem and Mineral Show
9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Sandhills Global Event Center — $8 admission, $15 for 2 days — Explore minerals, fossils, and family-friendly activities at this annual gem extravaganza.
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Spring Golf Clinic for Youth
4:30-5:30 p.m. — YMCA Youth Sports Administrative Office — Cost applies after March 23 — Young golfers can enhance their skills with PGA Professionals in a limited participant setting.
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Raven Live Performance
6:30-9:30 p.m. — 1867 Bar — Tickets from $63 — Experience an unforgettable night with Raven in Lincoln’s lively bar scene.
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Spring Golf Clinic for Youth
4:30-5:30 p.m. — YMCA Youth Sports Administrative Office — $15 late registration fee after March 24 — Engage in a four-week golf clinic with PGA Professionals tailored for kids aged 5-14.
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Mother of All Garage Sales
5-9 p.m. — Sandhills Global Event Center — $5 admission — Discover treasures at this community annual garage sale featuring 300 booths of diverse items.
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Community Free Market - April
10:00-11:30 a.m. — Seng Park at University Place — Free entry — It's like a yard sale, except everything is free!
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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