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SUMMARY:August & September Art Exhibit - Downtown Manhattan Art Spaces
DESCRIPTION:🎨 Art Exhibit: August & SeptemberCelebrate a season of creativity with the latest exhibit featuring artists Linda Illgner and Caitlin Penny. \nDiscover a stunning mix of each artist solo works—each piece offering bold perspectives and a rich range of artistic styles. \n🖼️ On view starting August 8 through September 30📍 Opening Reception: Friday\, August 8 | 5:00–7:00 PMMidtown Plaza – 116 S. 4th Street\, Manhattan\, KS \nLinda Illgner  – Papermaker/Collage artist – \nBorn and raised in western Kansas\, Linda Illgner creates intricate collage art using handmade and found paper\, thoughtfully torn and layered into rich\, textured images inspired by nature. Her journey began 30 years ago with a Girl Scout visit to a paper making studio and grew into a lifelong passion for fiber\, texture\, and color. Now back in her home state\, Linda continues to explore the art of paper\, drawing on a life filled with creativity\, faith\, and family—including her husband\, two daughters\, their partners\, and a new grandchild.\n\nCatlin Penny – Printmaker\nCaitlin Penny is a relief printmaker who carves images into wood or linoleum to create prints using a hand-cranked press. Her work explores environmental themes like climate change and animal conservation through a detailed yet whimsical style that invites reflection without intimidation. Penny holds a BFA from Kansas State University and an MFA from Washington University in St. Louis. She lives in Lenexa\, KS with her husband and daughter.
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LOCATION:Downtown Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Family Friendly,Kids
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SUMMARY:Symphony on the Plaza
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable evening of music under the stars! The Manhattan Symphony Orchestra will bring the Plaza to life with a spectacular open-air performance\, featuring a mix of classical favorites and contemporary pieces. \n7:00 pm – Blue Earth Plaza – Downtown MHK \nBring a blanket or a lawn chair\, gather your friends and family\, and enjoy an inspiring night of music in the heart of the city. \nFree admission!  Don’t miss this magical community celebration of the arts! \nThis event is proudly sponsored by CGN Advisors & Flint Hills Neuropsychology Service. \n“A big thank you to the Flint Hills Discovery Center for generously loaning chairs to the Manhattan Symphony Orchestra members — your support helps make this community event a success!”
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LOCATION:Downtown Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Art,Music
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