Weinermobile 🌭

Happy Friday Ledgers,

This week, a rare and glorious sight rolled through the streets of Lincoln: the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile. A towering monument to the art of advertising, it doesn’t just transcend debates about health and diets—it unites us all in joyful, hot dog-shaped harmony. 🫶

In this week’s mini issue:

• What To Do: Sushi, Krampus, and the Sheldon.

• Sportz: The history of the allez-hop (alley-oop).

• Neighborhood Watch: Main character energy.

Tailgate Update: We’re working out some final details, more to come soon (very soon). In the meantime, enjoy this week’s mini edition. 🫡

- Landon

WHAT TO DO

Sushi, Krampus, and the Sheldon.

🍣 Sushi night at Shokunin
Get your friends on the horn and tell them to scrap their dinner plans. Tonight, you’re going to Shokunin. You’ll start off with a pre-meal cocktail at The Other Room, or Kate Martin, before making your way to dinner. While not necessarily a hidden gem, Shokunin may be the most underrated sushi restaurant in Lincoln. Here’s your order:

• Appetizer: Crispy Torpedo and/or Chicken Karaage

• Drink: Sake is the move, ask your server for their recommendation here

• Rolls: Spicy Toro Roll, Super Rainbow, Big Mouth

🤡 Krampus Crawl
Warning: Should you find yourself in downtown Lincoln on Saturday, you may just encounter Santa’s lesser-known and admittedly creepy sidekick, Krampus. It’s all part of Bierhaus Maisschäler’s Krampus Crawl, a (very) old-fashioned bar crawl in downtown Lincoln. Come ready to play, as there will be Hammerschlagen at the Kinkaider Taproom patio, and Stein Holding at The Rooftop.

Note: Save your legs the walk & reserve a Midwestern limousine (Group Therapy bike).

🧜‍♀️ Family-Friendly Alternative: The Little Mermaid at the Lied Center
Ariel and the gang are in town for the weekend. Grab tickets to The Little Mermaid showing at the Lied Center. A crowd-favorite performance, enjoy your childhood TV characters live and on stage. The show runs all weekend, with matinee and evening shows.

🖼️ Sunday Seasonal Rotation: Hub Café & the Sheldon
You’ll ease into Sunday with brunch at Hub Café—and taste their seasonal menu. Stay a while, have a few cups of coffee, and then stroll over to the Sheldon Museum of Art to explore their rotating exhibits. It’s a calm, art-filled way to wrap up your weekend.

Fun Fact: The Sheldon Art Association and the University of Nebraska have a combined collection of artwork that spans over 13,000 pieces.

SPORTZ

Sporting headlines from around the capital.

• 🏐 Volleyball: Nebraska Volleyball improves win streak to 22 with their win against Minnesota

• 🏈 Football: NU takes on USC on the road tomorrow, looks to claim bowl eligibility with new offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen

• ⛹️‍♀️ NCAAWB: #23 Husker Women improved to 3-0 against Southern

• 🏀 NCAAMB: Husker Men also improved to 3-0 with a win over Fairleigh Dickinson (yes, it’s a real school)

• 🤝 Recruiting: Nebraska flipped 4-star Alabama LB recruit, Dawson Merrit

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

1530 N Gate Cir, Lincoln, NE 68521

Main character energy 🦸‍♀️

Like the hero of a great story, this home is at a crossroads. Our main character—1530 N Gate Circle—has hit that pivotal moment of self-reflection. It’s not the end; it’s the beginning of a transformation (montage). But with a little guidance (we’ll play the Yoda figure, ears and all), this home is ready to train, evolve, and rise to its full potential.

This house has the bones of a future champion but needs a visionary with grit and creativity to lead the charge. Behind the wood-lined walls lies a foundation of solid design waiting to be refined. Think of it as a scrappy street brawler, honing their skills for the big fight. The key is to commit to a style that embraces its strengths—like the extensive woodwork—and refines its identity.

To us, this home has the heart of the champion. But, do you have the grit to bring it back to glory?

The Details:

• 3 beds, 3 baths

• 3,337 sq/ft

• Built in 1992

❤️ KEEP: The brick flooring (yes, it’s coming back), the bedroom fireplace, the wood paneling/accents throughout the main level, and (maybe) the recreation room (although we’ll likely need a new hot tub 🧖‍♂️).

🗑️ TOSS: The kitchen, the bathroom, the old carpet, the light fixtures, the tudor siding accents, and the backyard landscaping (we love terraces, but this one needs a little love).

CHECKLIST

An over-ambitious weekend to-do list.

• Reserve a book on Libby for the holiday season

• Update your gift wish list and share it with your family

• Purchase a towel warmer for those cold Nebraska mornings

• Take 10 minutes to mark out your calendar with potential vacation dates. Here’s a guide for maximizing PTO in 2025.

HEADLINES

More news from around the capital.

• Christmas Bar: Robber’s Cave will bring its holiday pop-up bar back 

• Scholarships: UNL expanded its full-ride scholarship program for Nebraska students

• Healthcare: CHI is in a contract battle with Aetna, which could lead to a lot of headaches for Nebraska patients

🐯 Weekly Wildcard:
One headline (or post) we never saw coming.

• Squirrels: The University of Omaha is apparently the mecca for black squirrel research.