Visit Downtown Beatrice, Nebraska
The Big Screen is back open in Beatrice following the long Covid-19 shutdown and lack of Hollywood movie releases.
News Channel Nebraska’s Michael Shively’s story/video from August 31st is a great place to learn more: News Story Link
To learn more about the movies available or for showtimes and tickets please visit https://www.beatricemovies.com/ or call 402-223-5124.
Blue Bulldog is open for Business and is located at 301 Court Street, the same building as the brewery. Stop by and explore this gift shop and boutique.
Learn more online at https://www.facebook.com/Sifted-Sweets-114052855416418/ or call (402) 981-6784.
Read the full local news story by Scott Koperski: Beatrice Daily Sun article (August 20)
“A gift shop that recently opened in Beatrice’s Mercantile Building is aiming to offer something for everyone.
Blue Bulldog opened earlier this year in the building that also houses a clothing boutique, cigar shop and brewery.
Owner Kelly DeBoer said the idea to open the store, which offers many locally-sourced items, came after she was looking for gifts for her daughter’s teachers and had trouble finding unique items locally.
“When we had the idea, we wanted to open this gift shop that would carry really unique things that you can’t find around this area,” she said. “We carry everything from home décor to gourmet food, to baby gifts, to candles. There’s truly something for everybody. Every age group, our goal was to check every box. If people are looking for a unique gift for somebody, this is the place to come.”
Beatrice Nutrition is now open for Business and is located at 107 North 5th Street!
Learn more online at https://www.facebook.com/Sifted-Sweets-114052855416418/ or call (402) 806-4427.
Read the local news story by Monica Brich: Beatrice Daily Sun article (August 19)
“A new business is shaking things up in downtown Beatrice.
Located at 107 N. Fifth St., Beatrice Nutrition is selling shakes, lemonades, iced coffee and specialty teas with creative names like “Night Crawler,” “Mermaid Water,” “Razzle Dazzle” and “Husker Red.”
They also have protein meal bars, snack bars and protein balls, as well as several to-go, loose-leaf dry tea options.”
Dean’s Gourmet Kettle Corn is now open for Business and is located at 811 Court Street!
Learn more online at https://www.facebook.com/Sifted-Sweets-114052855416418/ or call (402) 239-4606.
Read the local news story by Scott Koperski: Beatrice Daily Sun article (July 31)
“Headlines of businesses forced to close their doors due to COVID-19 have become a regular occurrence, but the pandemic prompted one man to open, rather than close, a store. […] Owner Dean Lottman has been selling kettle corn for around four years […] Having a physical location has helped recover the business [Covid-19 shutdown many community festivals and events], which also includes selling pork rinds.
“You’ve got your basic kettle corn, which is just popcorn covered in sugar, kind of what you get at the county fair,” he said. “Why do people have to wait a whole year to get kettle corn? It’s a nice treat and something I can offer during the year.”
The Beatrice Farmers Market us open on Thursday’s through October 8th from 4:00-6:30pm and is located at 801 Court Street, by Country Cookin’ Cafe.
Learn more online at https://www.facebook.com/Sifted-Sweets-114052855416418/ or call Main Street Beatrice at 402-223-3244.
Read the local news story by Monica Birch: Beatrice Daily Sun article (July 17)
“New and returning customers gathered around the mass of colorful tents in the Country Cookin’ Café parking lot on Thursday for a sunny evening of chatting with vendors and buying items at the Beatrice Farmers Market.
The market’s season started in late May, and while some vendors decided not to participate this year due to COVID-19 concerns, Main Street Beatrice Director Michael Sothan said the number of vendors participating has been trending above average so far compared to previous years.
“Customer count-wise seems to be strong this year, as well, and with more vendors, there’s always more variety,” Sothan said.”
