Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of April.
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🎭 Culture
The Joyo Theatre, near North 61 Street and Havelock Avenue, is celebrating community milestones as its marquee honors birthdays, anniversaries, and sports achievements.
Owner Dwight Carter, who has run the theatre for 28 years, said the revived neon lights help people relive cherished memories and start new ones.
The iconic Kissing Columns at UNL's City Campus stood for over 80 years before their removal in 2021.
The landmark remains a beloved part of local history and campus heritage.
🏈 Sports
Nebraska's No. 8 softball team won 11 to 5 over Rutgers on Sunday at Bowlin Stadium with head coach Rhonda Revelle earning her 1,200th win during a seven-run first inning that swept the series.
The Huskers will face Wisconsin in Madison on Friday at 7 p.m.
Jordan Larson played her final home match for LOVB Nebraska (a five-set loss to LOVB Austin) last Saturday at Baxter Arena, recording 19 kills and 20 digs.
The retiring player was honored with a tribute video and her No. 10 jersey displayed on a banner as she thanked the crowd.
No. 19 Nebraska baseball improved to an 11-1 Big Ten record with an 8-6 win over Penn State on Sunday at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.
The Huskers will face Kansas Tuesday, April 7.
🎉 Lincoln Events
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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.
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.
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.
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!
IO2026 Summit
8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. — Sheldon Museum of Art — Tickets required — Connect with 300+ innovators exploring the intersection of artistry and analysis.
Spring Affair Plant Sale
5:00 PM – 9:30 PM — Sandhills Global Event Center — Free entry — Discover over 800 varieties of plants at the Great Plains' largest plant sale.
DoNot Stop Half Marathon and Fun Run
8 AM – 12 PM — Holmes Lake Park — Registration required — A unique race that combines running with a love for donuts.
Skizzy Mars Concert
7-10:30 p.m. — The Royal Grove — Pre-Sale: $22, General Admission: $25, VIP: $35 — Experience a night filled with smooth hooks and clever bars from Skizzy Mars.
Spineshank Live Concert
6-8 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying sounds of the iconic industrial rock band Spineshank.
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