"Good for large fundraisers, dances, & weddings."…read more As I am writing this, Yelp has an incorrect listing for this building. It is actually located at 201 N. 7th St. in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket District. This location is good for large fundraisers, dances, & weddings. It is part of an historic train depot , which has since been turned into a Great Hall. It's run by Premier catering. According to their website: - Located in the Haymarket - Beautiful Marble Floors - 19 Foot High Ceilings - Seats up to 425 - Total Meeting Space - 6,100 sq. ft. - Total Number of Meeting Rooms - 1 - Food/Beverage Capabilities - Yes - Total Number of Sleeping Rooms - 0 Photos & a floorplan are also available here: http://www.premiercatering.net/lincolnstation.htm I've been to many different events here, & they all seemed to run smoothly. TIPS: - For out-of-towners, several nice hotels are within walking distance (even in 4" heels - just watch the cobblestone!). - For newlyweds - the Haymarket is a favorite place for outdoor wedding photos. - Bring cash. If there's an ATM inside, I can't find it. - If you're early to an event here, walk a block north & check out the water tower courtyard, brick relief of a train, & the old "retired" trains behind the building. There's also a train jungle gym for kids who need to run out some energy. - Excellent locally breweed beer & homemade ice cream next door, at Lazlo's & Ivanna Cone, respectively. - Use the south doors on the east side of the building. (next to the bronze guy on the bench) The entrances to the ballroom are often locked on the other side during events.

This is my first time visiting this place. It was a Saturday evening at a wedding reception. The…read morefacility was clean and the staff were helpful. This is a beautiful place to have a reception.

Maybe it's that I'm sentimental, but love this place and that nothing has changed in 50 years! My…read moremom and her husband danced here every Wednesday for as long as I can remember, getting all dressed up! Most recently, we went to see the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Wow! So good. And seeing both old and young on the dance floor, doing it right, was heartwarming. The drinks are cheap and good. Can't speak for the burgers. Know it's old school here; but there's a whole lot to live about that. Especially those working who treat you like royalty.

Excellent dance floor that you just don't see any more and staff is beyond accommodating. My…read morewedding party was there a long time ago and I bet it is still great for that now!!

We found this amazingly, beautiful venue by chance, approximately just 4 months out from our…read morewedding date. This was after making the decision to cancel our 1st ceremony site & reception venue due to needing more space. It was definitely meant to be, because they had our date open in just that short amount of time. Both Nancy, Shelby & staff, were so accommodating & fantastic to work with! It was so convenient to be able to have our rehearsal dinner at the same location, as well as getting ready in the beautiful log house for the ceremony. There was absolutely no stress the day before, or day of the wedding. No matter if you have your own decorations, or use theirs, they take care of everything and set up for you! It was beautiful and dreamy... everything and more that we ever thought it would be. We more than recommend this venue for anyone who is considering a barn type of setting for your special day! It is both elegant and rustic, all in one.

This venue is located in the downtown area of Crete, NE. It's hard to see due to the small sign but…read moreit you look for the address of "1206", it will be at the end of the main block. Street parking is available unless its weekend evening hours. When you walk in, it's an open space with a stage for music performances, weddings, speeches, etc. There is a back area bar with private seating. Restrooms are clean and are located in the far back area. The food was well-prepared, and the round tables were spaced without crowding issues. Overall, I would highly recommend renting this space for your classy parties or event.

WEA YOU STAY GOING?…read more Wen people learn dat you stay going mainland fo' vacay, dey usually respond with beeg smiles, wide eyes, and enthusiastically ask, "Where are you going?" or "What state are you visiting?" When I replied back with, "Lincoln, Nebraska," I got da reply, "What's over there?" Post-visit, I can honestly say wat stay ovah dea: "Haoles, corn, and choke land." ------------- SCCA SOLO II NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RUNOFFS I was dea attending da 50th Annual Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Solo II National Championship Runoffs sponsored by online discount tire/wheel magnate, Tire Rack, and held in September 2013. No, I don't race, but my husband does! And befoa any of you get any kine preconceived notions of a spiky-haired, skinny and lanky Japanee/Korean/Chinee who binges on Fast & Da Furious movies, Initial D manga, and Top Gear (da Europe version; U.S. one sucks monkey butt), who illegally races on da H-2 and H-3 freeway in da middle of da nite, and goes to Tantalus fo' midnite drift runs .... YOU'RE ACTUALLY RIGHT! NOT! He's a "fluffy", dark Hawaiian dude dat I affectionately call "Da Fat & Da Furious" (based on comedian Gabriel Iglesias' hilarious joke) who has done autocrossing fo' ovah a decade now. WHAT AUTOCROSSING (OR "AUTOX") IS .... A timed competition wea cars race, one at a time, on a defined course, and da goal is fo' have da fastest time. It's a sport dat requires speed, but mo' so, you need fo' have precision and expertise behind da wheel. WHAT AUTOX IS ***NOT*** .... - Illegal road racing - Drifting - Crap you see in movies like da Fast & Da Furious FOR MO' INFO ... If you're interested in mo' detail, go check 'um out, go check 'um, go check 'um: Website: http://www.sccahawaii.org/category/solo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SCCAHawaii BACK TO DA RECEPTION HALL Anywhoooo, wat brought us to "Podunkville" was dis competition + da hall was used as da site of da welcome reception/banquet. It was spacious, clean, and capable of holding large parties up to 300 people. A parking lot dat holds up to 90 cars and no pukas!!! (puka = "hole" in Hawaiian; if you live in Hawai'i, especially on O'ahu, majority of our roads and highways look like da equivalent of Swiss cheese). Has a large commercial kitchen or you can bring your own catering/food. Very impressive and located rite across from da Museum of American Speed dat has several HUMANGOUS floors of race cars, engines, items related to speed (push carts, bikes, etc.), car-related merchandise (lunch boxes, toys, etc.), antiques, and mo'! I guess with all da land in Corntown, U.S.A. dey can afford fo' have such a spacious and huge facility ... lucky buggahs! REVIEW #256

We held a celebration of life at the Lincoln Firefighter's Reception Hall on a Sunday afternoon. I…read morecan't say enough about Debbie and the facility. The facility is gorgeous, well stocked and had all kinds of extras that you can choose to use for your event. Great sound system. Debbie went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and went the extra mile to make last minute items for us. Everything was set up just as discussed when we arrived. She was involved through the whole process and so easy to work with. The bartender was great and so accommodating when we had a featured drink request. Thank you so much! We will definitely look to you if we ever need an event space in Lincoln again!

Just attended this GIANT ballroom and conference center for a car show July 26th. The building is…read morehuge. Easily can hold 500 people and tons of parking. There were over 120 classic and collectible cars here outside for the car show and plenty of parking. I think this spot would be a great location to book an event if you need to hold a lot of people. The bar was great, they had a full bar with lots of great cocktails and the kitchen looked gigantic where you could cater just about anything. There are some side rooms that were being used during the event too. Overall This spot is a Gem and not many big venue's out there that can fit big groups.

Great meeting hall you can rent for private parties and wedding receptions. Main room capacity is…read more450+ so one of the few places that can accommodate groups of this size. They have a kitchen on site as well as a bar area to serve drinks. Plenty of parking and out of the way location in southwest Lincoln makes this a great option for anything from Christmas parties to weddings to charity events. We have attended several functions here and enjoy this venue more then most in Lincoln. They are usually cheaper then the big hotels too for rental which is also a plus.

Nice space with comfortable seating. The main floor doesn't have much slope, so a short person like…read moreme may be better off in the balcony. Hot tip: the door number on your ticket is for once you get in the building. Everyone enters on the East side of the building, then there are different doors to get from the main lobby to the auditorium. They have plenty of ushers to help you find the right spot.

What a wonderful gem in the middle of the Heartland. As a native New Yorker, I am so pleased to…read morefind a theater of this caliber that attracts world, renowned performers. The theater offers easy access, super comfortable seating, with extra legroom, that you don't find in older theaters. The building offers the added bonus of amazing acoustics and a very large stage Last year we had the privilege of seeing the Alvin Ailey dance theater and this time we were in town to hear one of the greatest pianist of our times, Yunchan Lim (the youngest gold medalist in the Van Cliburn piano competition). The pricing of tickets is unbelievably affordable at this venue. The very good seats we had were approximately $50 each and I noticed that this young man playing in Carnegie Hall in two weeks the tickets were over $500 each. While we bought ours with a seasonal package, individual tickets are readily available. Check out the Lied performing arts center for it excellent shows in an excellent venue.

This was the perfect venue for my Dad's 85th birthday party. We had 42 people -- 30 adults and 12…read morekids. The owner, Corinna, was wonderful helping us plan this party. The web site accurately described the venue and provided the info we needed for decorating and clean up. We had a slide show of photos of Dad's life in Plattsmouth and Lincoln which we screencast on the 50" TV. We catered the lunch from Valentino's and we utilized the cash bar/bartender provided by Urban Farmhouse. People enjoyed the round tables and farm house table for eating. People also enjoyed plenty of space to stand and mingle. A large table in front was great for serving ice cream and cake. Guests came locally from Lincoln and Omaha and also from Arkansas, California, Kansas, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Texas. We researched other venues and picked this spot because of the amenities, location, ground floor access for mature people, easy parking, and value for cost (very attractive/friendly compared to hotel ballrooms). Corinna and her bartender provided true midwest hospitality. The day was perfect and Dad felt very blessed to be surrounded by his extended family.

Terrible venue for a party! Acoustics were so bad that 100 people weren't talking, they were…read moreshouting! Even as the group dwindled to 10, it was impossible to really converse!