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Lincoln
Friday, March 27th, 2026
Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Matt Talbot hosted its 20th annual Chef Showdown fundraiser in Lincoln featuring a Husker watch party. The event launched a new $2.5 million campaign to expand services (including housing for 20 additional people each year) amid rising homelessness. KOLN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers approved LB 1050 on Thursday to boost reading support for struggling third graders by giving parents the final decision on grade repetition. The bill, led by Gov. Pillen’s priority, will roll out new intensive intervention classes starting in the 2028-29 school year. Nebraska Examiner
- ➤ Nebraska Leaders, a pilot program from UNL, UNO, and Creighton, will select about 50 standout undergraduates for paid internships and mentorship in Omaha and Lincoln next school year. Retired education leader Ken Bird heads the privately funded effort (designed to curb talent loss) to keep local talent in Nebraska. Nebraska Examiner
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coach Matt Rhule previewed Nebraska's Red White Spring Game, emphasizing tackling and new defensive plans under coordinator Rob Aurich as the contest airs (Saturday, Mar. 28 at 11 a.m. CT) on the Big Ten Network; he also praised the men's basketball team before leaving for Houston's Sweet 16 game. KNOP
- ➤ The Nebraska men’s basketball team will face Iowa at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 at the Toyota Center in Houston as they try to reach the Elite Eight for the first time following a split regular season. KNOP
- ➤ Doug Christie drives his decked-out 1951 Chevrolet through Lincoln on game day to cheer on the Husker men’s basketball team as they face Iowa. The classic car—first owned by his grandfather—draws hundreds of fans along Haymarket. Nebraska Now
- ➤ Coach Richard Clark led Nebraska’s rifle team to an 18-1 record and was named CRCA Head Coach of the Year on Thursday while five Huskers, including Emma Rhode and Katlyn Sullivan, earned All-American honors at the NCAA Championships. Fox Nebraska
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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!
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