The Commons LNK

A recent Lincoln Journal Star article mischaracterized the nature of the businesses (including The Commons) that operated in the location taken over by the Transformations thrift store and seemed to endorse the destruction of the spaces there that had been supporting the neighborhood community. Please share a story about what The Commons or the businesses that were shut down meant to you. We're working on a letter to the editor correcting the bias in prioritization of how community spaces are valued and discussed.

Friends and facilitators and attendees: do you need lightly worn to very worn stacking chairs? The Commons moves out of its current space this week and some material stuff (primarily chairs and some books that were not already re-homed) is available to be dispersed into the community. Please message or comment to arrange pick up. MUST BE BY THURSDAY!

IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS:

As you may have heard, The Commons is experiencing some shifts.

First, our current physical space at 1239 S. 14th St. is in the process of being sold (along with the rest of the building). We don't yet know what the new owner's intentions are for the space or how much they will charge for rent, so we're not sure if we can stay.

Second, our most recent volunteer administrator has moved out of Lincoln. The good news is that over a dozen community members have come together to make sure the next phase of The Commons is amazing.
In order to do that, we'll need your help!

For those of you who've already donated time, energy, and money, THANK YOU SO MUCH! Please consider helping us out to cover July rent/utilities at our current rate (~700) while we explore options for a new space.

You can also help by spreading the word: THE COMMONS LIVES AND IT NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!!
Also, consider attending the next Visioning/Planning meeting at The Commons on June 20th, 6pm.

long live community-supported free space!

Click here to support the existence of The Commons: 2018 organized by Amanda Huckins Hi! Amanda here. I've been heavily involved in the operations of The Commons for the past 3 years (I currently manage the calendar and make sure bills get paid and repairs get made). The Commons needs your help to stay open and free of charge for community groups, artists, educators, audiences, a...

We're less than $800 dollars from being funded through June! If you are one of the dozens of people who have already contributed to our 2018 operating budget, THANK YOU!

If you haven't contributed yet, check out the "Events" tab and scroll through past and upcoming events at The Commons.

We know that many of these community-organized shows, festivals, workshops, and meetings need a free space in order to exist. It's an incredible honor to be that space!

Consider a donation of any amount to join in our collective effort to hold this space and pay the rent, heat, light, and internet bills.

We're also looking for folks who are interested in donating time and energy to keep the space open after our current administrative volunteer moves out of town. Hit us up at [email protected] if you want more info about that!

Click here to support the existence of The Commons: 2018 organized by Amanda Huckins Hi! Amanda here. I've been heavily involved in the operations of The Commons for the past 3 years (I currently manage the calendar and make sure bills get paid and repairs get made). The Commons needs your help to stay open and free of charge for community groups, artists, educators, audiences, a...