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Tom Ringsmuth and his dad, John Ringsmuth enjoy a stroll on their unicycles at the annual Make Lincoln event on Sept. 25, 2021. John has been making unicycles and other bikes since the 1960’s while his son, Tom, has grown up riding them. Photo by John Zurcher/NNS.

The annual Make Lincoln event took place last weekend at 21st and Y street as artists, hobbyists and entrepreneurs gathered to showcase Lincoln and Nebraska.

Make Lincoln showcased telescope experts, bubble makers, 3D printers, unicycle makers and riders. People of all ages enjoyed the fall morning as the creative spirit was in the air. The event showcased just how important community is, especially after the past year and a half.

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People gather by the cuisine booth to try different foods and pastries from local chefs in Lincoln on Sept. 25, 2021. Photo by John Zurcher/NNS.
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Yolanda Bailey and her son Casey Bailey watch as their bubbles fly into the air during the Make Lincoln event on Sept. 25, 2021. Yolanda Bailey makes her own bubble formula and has been selling it for several years. “It doesn’t matter if you’re my age or 2 years old,” Bailey said. “Everybody loves bubbles.” Photo by John Zurcher/NNS.
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Engineering student and member of the UNL Husker Motorsports team Adam Johnson teaches Shuo Zhang about a UNL race car at the annual Make Lincoln event on Sept. 25, 2021. Photo by John Zurcher/NNS.
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Patrick Taylor of Lincoln shows off his 3D printing figurines at the annual Make Lincoln event on Sept. 25, 2021. Photo by John Zurcher/NNS.
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Tom Ringsmuth of Lincoln teaches event patrons the basics of riding a unicycle at the annual Make Lincoln event on Sept. 25, 2021, Ringsmuth has ridden unicycles for several years, as his dad, John, has been making unicycles for many years. Photo by John Zurcher/NNS.
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Tom Ringsmuth enjoys a stroll on his unicycle at the annual Make Lincoln event on Sept. 25, 2021. Photo by John Zurcher/NNS.
Senior Journalism student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln