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City of Lincoln and the 3rd Fridays committee planned an event with
fun for the whole family including listening to live music, eating
delicious food, playing games, shopping, or creating art.
Many people were strolling through downtown taking advantage of the
nice evening and visiting with friends.
On McLean Street, people could get a henna tattoo, have their face
painted or paint rocks. Artisans on that side had original work for
sale.
For the children, there were bouncy houses and games
set up. Children could play games like basketball, foosball and
Froggy Ball plus a giant connect four and Jenga. One of the connect
four games appeared to be fairly intense.
Just outside the Lincoln Daily News office on Broadway, LDN’s own
Chassidy White and a couple of assistants did face and hand
painting. Though it was free, there was a bucket for donations to
the American Cancer Society. She was excited to see that over sixty
dollars had been raised.
Representatives from Lincoln Community Theater were out sharing
information about their upcoming summer performances. People could
enter a drawing for a chance to win two tickets to “Godspell” in
June.
The Salvation Army had fun toss game set up.
The Blue Dog Steakery Mascot was walking around downtown greeting
people and posing for photos.
Churches such as Faith Church, Crossway and Open Arms
Christian Fellowship set up tables that shared information about
services and upcoming events.
At the Railsplitter Festival and Tremont State Bank booths, anyone
could spin a wheel for a chance to win one of several prizes.
A group representing a mission to Zimbabwe was selling handcrafted
items from Africa.
Ron Keller of the Lincoln Heritage Museum was selling wooden
watermelon slice replicas along with a framed picture of Abraham
Lincoln and the story of him christening the town.
Kathy Williams of Small Town Creations had hats, iron on patches and
pins available for sale.
Vendors selling lemonade, water, snow cones and slushies helped
everyone stay hydrated in the sunny weather.
For those hungry, a variety of vendors sold items
such as corndogs, BBQ, popcorn, baked goods, hot dogs and tacos.
Sorrento’s had pizza by the slice. Alley-Bi and Mama’s Arcade sold
their locally famous cheeseburgers.
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Many people were enjoying one of these items at
tables set up throughout the square.
Joli Crane said she loves getting corndogs at these events.
Those with a sweet tooth could get a latte at Brew
66. They could also buy ice cream, freeze dried candy, cotton candy
or sugar floss.
Lincoln Christian Church’s Harvest of Talents Committee was selling
homemade tacos and Arnold Palmer drinks made from tea and lemonade.
All the money they raised helps feed the hungry.
Top Hat Creamery was slicing into summer with watermelon dole whip
topped with a watermelon slice Danish.
For those who wanted to “sit a spell,” live musical
entertainment was provided by the Aristrocrats, a band that played
New Orleans style music.
Railsplitter Auto Club members brought several
antique cars at the corner of Pulaski and McLean Streets.
Other downtown businesses open included Guest House,
Top Hat Creamery, Guzzardo’s, Spirited Republic, Flossie & Delzena’s,
Blue Dog Steakery, Ami-gos’ World, Rusty Rail, the Foxhole Pub, and
Copper & Oak.
Though an occasional sprinkle came along that did not
dampen the spirits of the many there out enjoying an evening of fun.
[Angela Reiners]
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