First look at made-over mall Friday

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By the Lincoln Journal Star

Starting Friday, the public gets the first look at Westfield Gateway’s $45 million makeover. During grand opening ceremonies that start at 5:30 p.m., the mall at 61st and O streets will unveil its new food court and center court, the centerpiece of which is a hand-carved Italian carousel.

The family lounge, which will have changing stations, private nursing rooms and private restrooms with adult and child-size fixtures, is also debuting.

There will be other opening events going on all weekend.

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Eric Groff, executive chef for Embassy Suites, decorates a panel of gingerbread with candies and a glue gun as he works on an 8-by-12-foot gingerbread house at the Westfield Gateway Mall. (Eric Gregory)

Eric Groff, executive chef for Embassy Suites, decorates a panel of gingerbread with candies and a glue gun as he works on an 8-by-12-foot gingerbread house at the Westfield Gateway Mall. (Eric Gregory)