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BY MATT OLBERDING / Lincoln Journal Star

Tuesday, Mar 27, 2007 - 12:30:44 am CDT

When David McNeil moved from his hometown of Portland, Ore., to the San Francisco area a few years ago, he was surprised not to find second-run “theater pubs” like those that were so successful in Portland.

So he and his wife, Takako, decided they’d try to open one.

That venture never got off the ground in California, but their resolve wasn’t dampened.

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The State Theatre has lots of space -- even when it was converted into a nightclub called Studio 14, shown here in this 2000 file photo. (LJS File Photo)
State of the State

What: Theater “pub” offering second-run movies along with appetizers, baked goods and drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Seating will be in love seats and chairs with tables. Movie tickets will cost $3.95.

Where: State Theatre, 1415 O St.

When: Scheduled to open in late April or early May.

Who: David and Takako McNeil, who recently moved to Lincoln from Portland, Ore.

They moved back to Portland a year ago, intent on making the concept, which involves showing second-run movies in a dinner-type setting with gourmet appetizers and drinks, a reality.

“We were just kind of looking all over for the right movie theater to do this in,” David McNeil said.

One of the first theaters they came across was the vacant State Theater in downtown Lincoln.

McNeil had several phone conversations with Downtown Lincoln Association President Polly McMullen, but he ultimately decided he couldn’t compete in downtown with the Star Ship 9.

Then late last year came news the Star Ship was closing and would be demolished for a downtown redevelopment project.

“I figured that must have been a sign that we should do a theater (in Lincoln),” McNeil said.

A few months later, the McNeils signed a lease with the State’s owners, Speedway Properties, and moved to a condo in downtown Lincoln.

They’re renovating the theater and hope to have it open by the end of April or early May.

McNeil said getting the building in working order, repairing the signs and marquee, and installing seating and theater equipment will be the main work done before opening. 

After that, he said, the couple will look for ways to continue to remodel and restore the theater to its original design.

Also, because the traditional theater stadium seating was removed by previous non-theater tenants, the McNeils will install loveseats, tables and chairs.

The nearby University of Nebraska-Lincoln helped draw McNeil and his wife to Lincoln and the State Theatre.

They  hope to draw students, but they also plan to cater to all audiences, from seniors to families with small children.

The State, 1415 O St.,  has a long history in Lincoln, operating as a theater for more than 50 years before closing in 1992.

Then it was occupied by various businesses — including several failed nightclubs — before sitting vacant for more than a year.

Some people have assumed McNeil is opening another nightclub. They’ve been pleasantly surprised by his plans, he said.

“I get the feeling people really care about that location,” he said.

McMullen said the McNeils’ theater will “change the character somewhat” on a block mostly populated by bars and restaurants.

“It just makes it more of an experience and just more reason to come downtown (to a movie) rather than rent a DVD,” McMullen said.

McNeil is projecting the theater will draw 50,000 to 80,000 a year downtown, based on experiences of theaters in the Portland area.

Most of those people, he said, are likely to do other things downtown besides just taking in a movie, leading to a spillover effect for nearby business.

“Having (the theater) be empty is an unfortunate thing on our main street in downtown,” McMullen said. “So it’s just all around a good thing.”

Reach Matt Olberding at 473-2647 or molberding@journalstar.com.


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Lanore wrote on March 27, 2007 12:58 am:
" I couldn't be more pleased by this turn of events. So nice to have the old State a movie theater again.My friends and I spent a lot of time there as kids and the trick shop next door Now my grandchildren are going to be able to go there also. I'll bet there is going to be great support! The best of luck to Makako and David.Thank you! "

 Kel wrote on March 27, 2007 1:52 am:
" YAY!!!! "

 Ramone wrote on March 27, 2007 5:14 am:
" Let's just hope the juvenile idiots who invade downtown on Fri and Sat nights don't ruin this wonderful business venture. It has definite potential ... hopefully they'll bring in classic films as well as recent movies. "

 Great!? wrote on March 27, 2007 5:40 am:
" Great, now all the young teens that hang out in front of The Grand theater will be the same ones hanging out in front of the former State Theater. This is not going to mix well with the main strip of bars in this area. There are quite a few kids down there hanging out...my opinion...teenagers and the bar crowd don't mix!! Not a good idea. "

 Theatre goer wrote on March 27, 2007 5:54 am:
" Alllllriiiiight!!! My family will be part of that 50,000 to 80,000. This is great! Thank you McMullens. "

 Bugsy wrote on March 27, 2007 7:19 am:
" Yay!!!! A non-douglas theatre back in Lincoln! This is a great plan. I hope it works out. I know I'll support it. "

 Happy wrote on March 27, 2007 7:26 am:
" My friends and I have talked about this idea for YEARS but none of us had the money or drive to make it happen. I am glad someone has. This will be a GREAT addition to downtown. I can't wait. "

 mike wrote on March 27, 2007 7:41 am:
" I think this is a great idea, and will be one of the first patrons. Finally some good ideas for downtown. "

 John wrote on March 27, 2007 7:41 am:
" Lincoln keeps improving. I was one of those young people who would complain about Lincoln's sleepy nature and yearn for the excitement and variety of larger cities. Now I like it here ("love it here" is reserved for when they find something to do about the horrible winds). Some things to like about Lincoln: Extensive trails system; plenty of ethnic food; Haymarket Park; short commutes if you're smart and live near downtown; First Friday gallery walks; and now a dinner theater for movies. Let's add bike racks on the city buses next. The reality is it's an image thing; when young professionals see bike racks on the city buses, they think positively about the city; here is a city that's recreation-friendly, that cares about the outdoors, that caters to active people. The bike racks don't actually have to be used all that often; they just have to be there. "

 excellent wrote on March 27, 2007 7:46 am:
" great idea "

 jill wrote on March 27, 2007 8:12 am:
" Finally! I am so happy to see someone doing this. A lot of people have talked about doing this over the years, but nobody has followed through with it. This is a great thing for downtown Lincoln. I can't wait to enjoy this establishment. "

 ondec wrote on March 27, 2007 8:14 am:
" This is exciting news. It will be great to have the State back as a movie theater, and their concept sounds great. I can't wait! "

 Nick wrote on March 27, 2007 8:20 am:
" I give it 2 years and its on the for lease/sale market again. "

 frankly wrote on March 27, 2007 8:28 am:
" this is a great concept, good luck with it. those studio 14 guys destroyed the inside with 50 tons of cement on the area below the old screen. "

 Nina wrote on March 27, 2007 8:42 am:
" Wonderful to have a second-run movie theatre again! My only concern would be that its managers take care to assure it doesn't also become second-rate, with needed repairs and maintenance being slipshod or not done at all - speaking from experience. Those who attend a second-run theatre may pay less, but hopefully there will be more of them, to make up the dollar difference. "

 Husker in TX wrote on March 27, 2007 8:55 am:
" We have this style of Theater in Fort Worth and my husband and I would rather go there than your typical movie theater. I'm glad to see that someone is finally bring a bit of the Big City living to Lincoln! :) "

 wow wrote on March 27, 2007 9:08 am:
" Great, hope Douglas Theater doesn't try to screw it up "

 Carol wrote on March 27, 2007 9:12 am:
" I definitely will go! But I agree with the comment about keeping it up, as well as the comment about the "juvenile idiots." Someone please keep control this time or I won't want to take my granddaughters there and sure won't go myself. I'm very happy we're not getting another nightclub in that location, though. Downtown has enough bars and clubs already. Do they have to define what our downtown is? "

 No high hopes here wrote on March 27, 2007 9:12 am:
" Good idea in concept, but let's see what the prices are. Generally these types of things are overpriced causing it to be unaffordable to young families, etc. Good idea, but I don't have my hopes up! "

 GMP wrote on March 27, 2007 9:23 am:
" I think this is a great idea. I will try to support this as much as possible. "

 Rhett McClure, NIFP wrote on March 27, 2007 9:25 am:
" Please please please save some screening time for local independent films. YES it's great to have another NON DOUGLAS theater. The Ross is SOOO good at what they do. Let's up the ante and make sure to support the independent operator! But we're gonna expect some good films! Checkout Nebraska Independent Film Projects at NIFP.org! "

 JimDandy wrote on March 27, 2007 9:25 am:
" I like the idea, but isn't this the same thing The Rococo tried after their renovation and didn't have any luck with? "

 Great news wrote on March 27, 2007 9:54 am:
" This is an excellent venture idea! I am glad the big cat Douglas theaters aren't getting a piece of it. It is bad enough they had a silly ordinance preventing any big theater ventures outside of downtown. The Starship 9 was a great concept so this should be a good mix, combining a relaxed atmosphere and reasonable prices. Good luck to the McNeil's!! "

 Richard Carpenter wrote on March 27, 2007 10:42 am:
" A poor man's Ricocco! I LOVE IT! May the powers bless you for the good things you do! =0) "

 Carla wrote on March 27, 2007 10:47 am:
" Yay! I'm so excited. It was such a shame what that football player did to that historic theater. And even more of a shame that the city allowed it. Now downtown needs a grocery store and a bowling alley! "

 CS wrote on March 27, 2007 10:59 am:
" The ordinance has nothing to do with Douglas Theatres. They are not a legislative body, and therefore do not make ordinances. If you don't like the ordinance why don't you try showing up at a city council meeting sometime? "

 beerorkid wrote on March 27, 2007 11:00 am:
" very cited. I think the Rococo got in trouble for not paying fees for the DVD's they were showing. I hope these peeps do it correctly. "

 Hopeful wrote on March 27, 2007 11:09 am:
" This is wonderful. I hope this venture does well. I know I'll be going, especially if the cost is lower than the current $7 adult price at the Douglas Theatres. "

 Darren wrote on March 27, 2007 11:16 am:
" I almost never go to a movie and i avoid downtown like the plague. I'd make a point of heading downtown for this though. "

 CS wrote on March 27, 2007 11:44 am:
" Exactly what way would Douglas "screw it up"? This theater will not be competition for them. The costs were also stated in the article for a movie ticket, 3.95. "

 Mindless Robot wrote on March 27, 2007 1:10 pm:
" Yay, you should have Godzilla movie Wednesdays! "

 CS? wrote on March 27, 2007 1:27 pm:
" The ordinance has everything to do with Douglas, and yes i have been to City council meetings including the last attempt to undo the ordinance. It was an agreement that was agreed to if Douglas put in the Grand. So yes, it has everything to do with Douglas, the city has a limit of 6 screens at a theater within a 6.5 mile radius of 13th and O Streets, which just happens to be the address of the Grand "

 wow wrote on March 27, 2007 1:58 pm:
" Douglas can screw it up by restricting when movies can be shown. Remember they have the in with the movie studio's. They could have it delayed long enough for the rental stores to have it available. Don't underestimate them. They didn't get the codes of this City changed for everyones benefit, just thiers. "

 TR wrote on March 27, 2007 2:37 pm:
" A theater in Lincoln not owned by Douglas? I am so there! The Joyo doesn't count. I personally hope they do it cabaret style, serving drinks and food. I'd love to watch 2nd run movies over a beer with my wife and friends. "

 Soylent Green wrote on March 27, 2007 2:38 pm:
" Nice idea but I don't have too much hope for it. People in this town are just not ready for such a drastic change. Then there is the whole parking issue. I really don't see this as being a family place with drinks and fancy finger foods being served and I just don't see alot of young professionals (or enough to make this viable) flocking to this place to watch a movie. I do hope that they can prove me wrong! "

 Tex wrote on March 27, 2007 2:59 pm:
" When I lived in Dallas, they converted on old theater into one of these types of movie house. It is a good thing. They often show pay-per view boxing, WWF, etc. It is a pleasure to go to the movies WITHOUT all the kids and to have a cocktail or two while enjoying a movie. I would be glad to support this project and wish them luck. "

 CS wrote on March 27, 2007 3:00 pm:
" You think the movies studios care the the Brehms think? You have a serious case of assuming the tail wags the dog. Movie companies dictate contracts that say something like:"If you want to see our movie, you will show it enough times to guarantee the equivalent of X dollars in receipts" Period. If it takes 6 months of keeping Star Wars-The Suck Continues in the theater rather than something else, so be it. Its a second run movie house-those film reels come from completely different distrubution chains. If Hollywood cared about the money they could make from them they wouldn't be second run movies.Film distributors are regional and don't give a hoot about what one theater in Lincoln might want. I know how theater management works and you have it completely backwards. Ask a theater manager sometime instead of raining on everyone's parade with misinformation. "

 I'll be there wrote on March 27, 2007 3:18 pm:
" Please show old classics, too! I'm a young professional who lives in downtown Lincoln, and I would love to have this theatre as an option of something to do evenings and weekends! Thanks! "

 Not much Hope wrote on March 27, 2007 3:24 pm:
" I don't have much hope for this one. There are a very busy pair of bars on either side of the theater and a smoking ban that causes their patrons to flea out onto the sidewalks. I believe that this will lead to a bad mix that will cause this vision to die quickly. Good Idea, bad location. Eventually the owners will reduce the rent there and someone can turn it into the dance club that everyone wants but nobody can afford. "

 John B wrote on March 27, 2007 3:28 pm:
" Sounds great. I haven't been to a movie since the Starship closed. "

 CS wrote on March 27, 2007 3:34 pm:
" The only reason The Grand was built was for that reason. When will Lincolnites get it through their heads that they are not a large city? The owners don't make near as much money as some seem to think they do, because DT is a lousy place for a multiplex and the owner's knew that. The policy has been in place over 20 years and the City only agreed to not remove the policy if Douglas agreed to build. Sounds like City Council was bribing Douglas, not the other way around. "

 dee wrote on March 27, 2007 3:45 pm:
" I worked at the theatre through high school and haven't been back since. There is a lot of cool history above the dropped ceiling and behind the wall curtains. Here's hoping they truly bring it back to it's glory! I'll certainly visit when I'm in town. "

 Lindsay wrote on March 27, 2007 4:07 pm:
" I have a theater like this down the street at a music venue, called the Brew and View. It's wildly popular...it's of course aimed at an older crowd, but you could do the booze movies for the later showings. Anyways, the Brew and View is a lot of fun, and I hope it makes it in Lincoln. "

 B. R. wrote on March 27, 2007 4:16 pm:
" A few year back the Rococo tried this (as beerorkid inferred in a previous post). I saw "It's a Wonderful Life" there with friends several years ago. It was great! Food, beverages, friends and a movie-- in one location! Who would enjoy that? "

 Shinbone wrote on March 27, 2007 4:19 pm:
" I hope the State Theater can make a go of it in downtown Lincoln, but I'm not sure it will. As several people have mentioned, O Street is dominated on the weekends by bar-hoppers. Not exactly a family-friendly environment. Also, I'm assuming the State won't be able to run as many movies as the Star Ship. I wonder how long it will take for the novelty of this theater to wear off. I also wonder how much this will hurt the Joyo, currently Lincoln's only second-run theater. Still, I wish the McNeils success in their new operation. I'm glad they moved to Lincoln to oversee it. "

 Matt wrote on March 27, 2007 4:19 pm:
" I am glad that they have decided to open this, now there is an option for cash strapped college students to go and watch movies without having to pay an arm and a leg for them at the Grand. Thank you so much!!!! "

 Jamie wrote on March 27, 2007 4:21 pm:
" I agree with the "juvenile idiots" remark. I would have loved a second run theater to take my children to for family nights, but I have a feeling this one will only run adult films and I think the location alone will kill this business. I have no desire to have to deal with the drunken idiots at the bars hanging out on the streets just to see a movie. People will not bring their children to this area on Friday and Saturday nights. "

 Matt Poulsen wrote on March 27, 2007 4:58 pm:
" I love the idea, but I would be a bit concerned about the weekend bar crowd too. I certainly wouldn't take my family down to the the theatre on a Saturday night with drunks from Mickies (its changed ownership...maybe now its Dillingers??) spilling out right next door. Again, I love the idea, but I'm afraid the State Theatres time has gone...hopefully I'm wrong. "

 M wrote on March 27, 2007 5:25 pm:
" Honestly - why does everything have to revolve around families and children? What I'd love to see is a theater like this that bans children/minors after a certain time. It's horrid trying to go on a nice movie date with my husband only to be mobbed by screaming, crying, whining, talking children - and that's at the late shows! "

 JT wrote on March 27, 2007 5:43 pm:
" Wow, you'd think that downtown Lincoln is a constant riot of drunken brawling. It is not. If you take your kids to a 7 PM movie and are out by 9 you'll have no problem with barhoppers. If you take your kid to a 9 PM showing and are out by 11 I ask you why are your kids up at 11? This theater will work, I guarantee it. "

 anonymous wrote on March 27, 2007 5:48 pm:
" Sounds like a stupid idea, too many bars downtown, no reasonably priced parking unless you're not handicapped and don't mind walking 5+ blocks to your destination. Sorry, try again. "

 ABC wrote on March 27, 2007 8:19 pm:
" Good idea but more cops will be needed to patrol around, I think. "

 Piggy Jen wrote on March 27, 2007 8:24 pm:
" Cheap movie is coming back!! Yay!!! that's all that matters...really "

 Tricia wrote on March 27, 2007 8:40 pm:
" I'm so thrilled to hear this! Especially if the tickets will be cheaper than $8.50 a person! "

 Juvenile wrote on March 27, 2007 9:28 pm:
" For all of you bashing the college students that help support your town a reminder that the 'juvenile idiots' aren't there till 9 or 10pm. I imagine you will be sleeping by then. This is a good idea, why would you be against it? "

 Bailey wrote on March 27, 2007 9:43 pm:
" I really hope this idea turns into a lasting reality. It would be a shame to watch the State fall into further disrepair. I think it would be wonderful to have a dinner movie theater and I'll definitely be one of the first to go there when it's complete. "

 omnione wrote on March 27, 2007 10:33 pm:
" If anything, I would love for this theater to be more geared toward the older folks starting with college students. Case in point, I never went to the Star Ship because the facility was too poor and the place was overrun with kids. Think about it people, the theater is said to have a "dinner-type setting with gourmet appetizers and drinks, a reality." That doesn't smack of an family environment in the first place, so it's highly likely that these owners aren't even targeting the family crowd. As for the whole bar scene, some of you make downtown Lincoln sound like some Wild West town complete with shootouts. Go to other college towns and large cities and you'll find that Lincoln's downtown is quite tame. "

 CS wrote on March 27, 2007 10:55 pm:
" The prices in Lincoln aren't any more expensive than in Omaha. In fact they are .50 cheaper. In St. Louis or KC you'd pay more. In Virginia I was paying 7.00 on post in the afternoon and 950 at night. The off post theaters were worse. Lincoln has it pretty good, as it is-no other theater chain would come in with first run movies and charge any less except temporarily to boost initial business in a new market. Wahhh..wahhh.... I hope the new theater does well, but some people that live here need to get out of Lincoln to compare prices. Do you think that movies are free? Theaters split that ticket revenue with the studio that produced the movie. Industry officials say as much as 90 percent of the ticket revenue goes to the studio in the opening weeks of a movie's release.(boston.com 3/2/07) Movie ticket prices are high everywhere. Be glad you arent paying 10.00 or more. "

 Tyler wrote on March 27, 2007 11:21 pm:
" This idea is very exciting! I must admit, I looked into leasing the building a year ago to put in yet another "O" street nightclub. The cost of doing so in that location was extremely high! I only wish I would have had the same vision and resources as the McNeils. This concept should go well in downtown Lincoln, due mostly to the very same reasons others say it won't. By all accounts, that is a very busy block of our main street. The people who spend the most money in that area are the ones who will pay the couple of dollars and park in one of the excellent nearby parking garages and "do it downtown." Part of the reason their is such a large "bar crowd" is because there is a lack of other unique entertainment options. I will be one of the first people in line, and if the business is run correctly, I will be a regular customer. I welcome the McNeils to Lincoln, and thank them for doing their part with bringing Lincoln closer to being the city it could be. "

 Hello Lincolnites wrote on March 28, 2007 9:00 am:
" Great idea, wish them all the best. Should be a home run. To those who blogged in on the problem with this location, can I have your attention please. The problem with this block starts at about 11:00 pm and lasts til about 1:00am on Thursday through Saturday. Thats it. This theater can prosper by showing films that reflect the different natures of this block at different times - the same way that successful downtowns in other communities prosper. Downtown is a geographic space that is inhabited by different groups at different times of day / night. I come to this block frequently with my family to eat at Yia Yias and have never had a problem. That said, I've never brought my daughters down at 11:00 on Friday. This can be a big boost for this block, which has suffered from the inability of people to get out of the Thursday - Saturday 11:oo pm DANGER mentality. The Police department supports this myth of danger and the sheep follow... Grow up, get out and explore. You might be suprised... "

 Karin Dalziel wrote on March 28, 2007 9:06 am:
" "People will not bring their children to this area on Friday and Saturday nights." I love this! The location is, what, a block or two from where the Star Ship was? One of the things I love about Lincoln is the way people can delineate a good vs bad neighborhood by a block. Also, there were PLENTY of drunk people at the Star Ship after 9 pm. "no reasonably priced parking unless you're not handicapped and don't mind walking 5+ blocks to your destination. Sorry, try again." Plenty of us don't mind walking 5 or even 10 blocks - especially when it's nice out, but even in the winter. Walking a little won't kill you, trust me. Luckily, most of us young hooligans don't mind walking great distances for great entertainment. I bet there will be enough of us to fill the theatre... "

 Yay for Cheap Movies! wrote on March 28, 2007 10:22 am:
" Just because Lincoln theaters are cheaper than other cities doesn't mean the "traditional" theaters aren't expensive. "

 CS wrote on March 28, 2007 11:51 am:
" Yay for Cheap-so, if the complaint that "Lincoln theaters are expensive" isn't borne out by comparing prices here to other theaters in other cities, what are YOU comparing it to? Saying "Its too expensive...." because you can't do it as much as you'd like is like trying to buy a car and then complaining when you can't afford it. Just because 'people' think 8.00 is expensive is not a valid comparison. Is Douglas supposed to charge X all the time just so you can go to the movies? They are a business you know, and make little money as it is thanks to movie companies, crappy movies with little attendance, and faster DVD markets limiting the amount of time a film can be in a theater. "

 in DC wrote on March 28, 2007 1:07 pm:
" I live in DC, that's Washington, DC, you know, the Nation's Capitol, and in Fairfax Co. VA, it costs the same to see a movie as it does in Lincoln Nebraska. Now considering that Fairfax Co. VA, is the most expensive county to live in the country, subtracting real-estate prices, why are movies in Lincoln so expensive? The cost of commercial real estate, according to the last Census is 1/15 of the cost in Fairfax so wh ydoes the movie cost so much in Lincoln? Could it possibley be that there is a monopoly on venues by one company? "

 Tim wrote on March 28, 2007 2:47 pm:
" great idea, I can't wait. go away pessimists "

 Megan wrote on March 28, 2007 3:32 pm:
" Whoo Hoo!! I am sooo thrilled. I used to take my daughter to the Star Ship 9 several times a month, sometimes a week, because of the reasonable ticket prices and popcorn. What a great location; I am so thankful to know there won't be another bar making it's home there. "

 omnione wrote on March 28, 2007 5:18 pm:
" You would need to do a more detailed analysis than just picking out one movie theater location in some town. The movie tickets in midtown Manhattan cost over $13, yet I don't use that value to justify Lincoln's movie theater prices. Regardless, $3.95 for this new dinner movie theater sounds pretty good if the food quality is excellent and that is the main issue here. "

 RK wrote on March 28, 2007 5:22 pm:
" I see no reason why they couldn't make this a "family" venue during matinee times, and a "date" venue in the evenings. Count me among the optimists who are eagerly looking forward to this! "

 Jim Gray wrote on March 28, 2007 6:50 pm:
" It would be great to drive down "O" street and see the State open again when we visit from Southern California. The State and the Varsity, when the Varsity was on 13th and P, were owned by Westland Theaters, Inc. I worked at both theaters as usher and doorman from '51 to '54. We have many fond memories of the State. I climbed the ladder to change that marquee more times than I care to think about! "

 Carla wrote on March 28, 2007 11:23 pm:
" I'm a mom, and I'd rather take my daughter to interesting, locally-owned downtown restaurants and now movie theaters than have all of it out in the sprawl where our bottoms will only grow larger as we drive, drive, drive them out there. They should show all the adult and cult classic movies their little hears desire as long as we get some toons on the weekend! Welcome to Lincoln!!! "

 AB wrote on March 30, 2007 12:28 pm:
" GREAT! I've been to the Portland theaters they are talking about, and I've never enjoyed a movie so much. This is going to work. The naysayers can go hide out in their suburban cocoons. I remember driving past the State since I was very young, hoping someone would do this. To bad I'm still young and debt-ridden, or I would have done it myself. "

 Unl student wrote on April 5, 2007 4:18 pm:
" That's great news!! "

 Erin wrote on April 9, 2007 8:56 pm:
" This is great news! "

 lillie wrote on May 7, 2007 1:04 pm:
" i'm so excited! myself and all of my friends at UNL can't wait!! "

 Cinemetographer_X wrote on May 10, 2007 1:02 pm:
" Has there been any further word on when this is opening? I saw the marquee said May in lights a while back... "

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