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Lied Center raises final beam as $35M expansion project continues

LIVIA ZISKEY Lincoln Journal Star
Sep 8, 2026
Sep 8, 2026 Updated 9 hrs ago
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While the Lied Center for Performing Arts has nearly a year to go before its $35 million expansion project is complete, Tuesday marked a celebratory moment in the process.

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Lied Center for Performing Arts topping off ceremony, 9.8 — Lincoln City Councilman Justin Carlson signs his name on a ceremonial beam during a topping-off ceremony for the Lied Center for Performing Arts’ addition Tuesday.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

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Lied Center Renderings — A rendering shows the new planned entrance for the Lied Center for Performing Arts Center as seen looking west across 12th Street.
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Lied Center for Performing Arts topping off ceremony, 9.8 — Bill Stephan, executive director of the Lied Center, speaks at a beam-signing ceremony for the Lied Center for Performing Arts’ addition and renovation on Tuesday.
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