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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.
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/august-september-art-exhibit-downtown-manhattan-art-spaces/
LOCATION:Downtown Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Family Friendly,Kids
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday
DESCRIPTION:🎉 Downtown Manhattan’s Third Thursdays are back! 🎉The streets come alive with art\, music\, food\, and community—turning downtown into a vibrant street fair and maker’s market filled with creativity. \n✨ Bring your crew — friends\, family\, kids\, and curious minds — and dive into an evening of hands-on activities\, local flavor\, and unforgettable vibes. \n🎨 This month’s highlights: \n\n\nIncredible local artists & makers — including two brand-new featured artists! \n\n\nLive music\, activities\, and fun hosted by Switch Wicked\, Manhattan Brewing Company\, Finn’s\, and Tallgrass Taphouse \n\n\nWonder Workshop at the Brain Station (AJ’s Platform) with creative kids’ activities \n\n\nReturning favorites like the Cake Walk\, sidewalk musicians\, and surprise performances \n\n\n🕔 When & Where:Thursday • 5–8pm • Right in the heart of Downtown Manhattan \n🌟 Each month brings something new — so mark your calendar\, gather your people\, and come experience the magic of Third Thursdays!🍂 Don’t miss the grand finale of Third Thursdays on October 16th\, happening alongside the Big Little Apple Street Festival! This epic night will feature a classic Car Show\, Wareham Hall’s Sign Off event\, the unforgettable Nordic Thunder Air Guitar Competition\, and a high-energy Street Dance with Elton Dan & the Rocket Band. It’s the biggest Third Thursday of the year — and the perfect way to close out the season in style! \nBusiness Showcase\nTallgrass Taphouse – Pint Sized Education\, each half hour on the Patio – 5:30\, 6:30 & 7:30 pm – First come\, first serve – approx. 15 min each – Purchase drinks from their platform! \nSwitch Wicked – Hosting “The Sounds of Many” – Live music inside! \nFinn’s Neighborhood Pub – Drink specials – $12 Domestic 60oz pitchers & $16 Premium 60oz pitchers – Music at 8 pm – Mike Greim Live \nManhattan Brewing Co – Oktoberfest Kick Off with the Sound Of Music Sing-A-Long!! Dress up in your favorite Sound of Music costume and get ready to belt out your favorite tunes from the movie! Tapping of the first cask of Festbier with Peter Oppelt – Live Music on the Patio 20% off for Teachers and School Staff \nDaughter of Dephi – $1 off all Essential Oil products – Free 1 Card Tarot pull – Reiki Chair healing session for $30.00 \nFlight Crew Coffee – Open till 8pm \nWareham Hall – Offering a never-before-seen look at the renovation plans alongside historical artifacts and other exhibits that showcase the theatre’s history. Guests can enjoy a complimentary beverage and appetizers while exploring the exhibits. \nElevated – Open till 8pm \nThe Boutique – 3rd Thursday Threads – 50% –  75% off \nFragrant Blends – Giveaways\, open till 8pm \nManhatchet – Open Late \nBrown’s Shoe Fit – Open Late til 8 pm \nSunflower Casa – Featuring a special Children’s activity with a progressive mural \nGaia Salon -will feature a fun sensory experience so be sure to step inside! \nTexas Roadhouse – back with their crew – Line dancing & games on the SE corner of 4th & Poyntz \nVillage Geek – Serving up cold brew and live demonstrations   \n4th Street Open House – Don’t forget to swing around the corner and check out these fantastic businesses! \nTherapie – Open until 8pm – $1 off pie slices! \nRiver Heights Yarn Co. – Open Late \nRevelry Thread Co. – OPEN LATE until 8pm\, sale rack on sidewalk with BOGO 50% off \nFlint Hills Antiques & Crafts – OPEN LATE until 8pm – 30% off Everything! \n  \n 
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/third-thursday-7/
LOCATION:Downtown Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Family Friendly,Kids,Music,Outdoor Event
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SUMMARY:The Sounds of Many - Live at Switch Wicked
DESCRIPTION:The Sounds of Many make their way back to their original hometown Manhattan KS to perform at Downtown Manhattan’s Third Thursday event live at Switch Wicked on their Ishtar Wears High Heels tour.
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/the-sounds-of-many-live-at-switch-wicked/
LOCATION:Switch Wicked\, 413 Poyntz Ave\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Family Friendly,Indoor Activity,Kids,Music
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SUMMARY:Building Buddies at The Flint Hills Discovery Center
DESCRIPTION:GRAB YOUR HARD HAT AND PUT ON YOUR SAFETY VEST!\n\nPlan\, renovate\, decorate\, paint\, tile\, build\, and more at the Flint Hills Discovery Center’s new temporary exhibition\, Building Buddies\, opening on Saturday\, September 20. The Building Buddies exhibition portrays a small community where everyone is busy working on their homes. Different characters\, “buddies”\, invite young children to play\, explore\, collaborate\, create\, and learn while improving the neighborhood. \nGrab a helmet and a safety vest to wear throughout the exhibition before you: \n\nOrganize and plan a house with Peter the Architect\nHelp Eva brighten up her bungalow inside and out\nBuild a doghouse for Winston the Bulldog\nHelp Pipa Longpipe finish renovating her home\nClimb and build with Billy the Brick Layer\nConstruct a chimney to keep the Walltons safe and warm\n\n“Building Buddies is more than just play—it’s hands-on problem-solving\, teamwork\, and creativity in action”\, says Sally Dreher\, Curator of Education. “Every paint stroke and block stack introduces kids to the core ideas of STEAM\, helping them see how science\, technology\, engineering\, art\, and math are all around them. It’s a fun and powerful way to spark curiosity and confidence in the next generation of creators”. \nBuilding Buddies provides an immersive discovery environment that encourages the development of science and process skills at an early age and provides development skills and learning opportunities including large and fine motor skills\, imagination and pretend play\, logical thinking\, and social interaction. \nBuilding Buddies is on display through January 4\, 2026. Regular admission rates apply. \nBuilding Buddies was developed by Loodo Exhibits\, and touring in partnership with Sciencenter. \nThank you to our sponsors McCownGordon Construction; Tim and Angie Schultz; The Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation; Visit Manhattan; Hamm Foundation; Economy Electric; Bayer Construction and Larson Construction\, Inc.; Thermal Comfort Air; BBN Architects\, Inc.; and Orazem & Scalora Engineering\, P.A. \nLearn more at www.flinthillsdiscovery.org/buildingbuddies
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/building-buddies-at-the-flint-hills-discovery-center/
LOCATION:Flint Hills Discovery Center\, 315 S. 3rd St.\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly,Fun & Games,Indoor Activity,Kids
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SUMMARY:String Circle: Artist Talk at Flight Crew Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Have a coffee\, meet the musicians\, and learn about Americana influences in classical chamber music. This (free!) lecture is accompanied by a performance of Kenji Bunch’s riveting\, fiddle-inspired “String Circle.” 
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/string-circle-artist-talk-at-flight-crew-coffee/
LOCATION:Flight Crew Coffee\, 423 Poyntz Ave\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Family Friendly,Indoor Activity,Music
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SUMMARY:Fields & Fountains: Music of Mozart\, Bunch and Tchaikovsky
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, Sept. 21 @ 3:00pm \nFields & Fountains: Music of Mozart\, Bunch and Tchaikovsky (Free Concert at Union Hall)\nCatch the Season One kickoff concert of Chamber Music Kansas\, a new series bringing dynamic and diverse programs to the Manhattan community!\n\nFields & Fountains: Music of Mozart\, Bunch and Tchaikovsky brings together masterful string musicians from around the nation to perform an exciting program of string ensemble music. In this relaxed afternoon event\, guests can grab a drink\, enjoy the historic beauty of Union Hall\, and take a musical journey from the American heartland to the streets of Florence\, Italy.\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. We are delighted to announce that students from the Manhattan High School Chamber Orchestra will provide pre-concert music starting at 2:30pm.
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/fields-fountains-music-of-mozart-bunch-and-tchaikovsky/
LOCATION:Union Hall\, 328 Poyntz Ave\, Manhattan\, 66502
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Educational,Family Friendly,Indoor Activity,Kids,Music
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