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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:Dino Day at Flint Hills Discovery Center
DESCRIPTION:Roar\, Explore\, and Create at Dino Day\nSaturday\, August 9\, 10 am to 3 pm at the Flint Hills Discovery Center\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFamilies are invited to step into a world where fun meets fossils during Dino Day at the Flint Hills Discovery Center (FHDC). From crafting dinos\, to digging up ancient “bones” in our fossil pit\, solving Jurassic-size puzzles\, and stomping into dino games\, kids become real-life explorers in a prehistoric playground of imagination and discovery in conjunction with the current temporary exhibit at the FHDC\, Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies. \n“Dino Day isn’t just a prehistoric party – it’s a way to spark kids’ curiosity and creativity through STEAM learning” says Sally Dreher\, Curator of Education. “From hands-on fossil exploration to building your own dino creation\, every activity is designed to ignite their love of learning. It’s the perfect mix of fun and education that inspires young minds to dig deep!” \nChildren will engage in Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts\, and Math (STEAM) learning with these fun activities: \nCraft a Dino\nCreativity runs wild as participants design a unique dinosaur. Pick from a range of options\, including diet\, speed\, and name\, to create a one-of-a-kind dino. \nT-Rex Puzzle Challenge\nReady to stomp into a jaw-dropping experience? The T-Rex puzzle is a thrilling 5-foot-tall adventure\, challenging kids to piece together this mighty dinosaur’s form. \nPterodactyl Puzzle\nFor a different kind of challenge\, take flight with a small Pterodactyl puzzle. Kids will soar through the skies of their imagination as they piece together this winged marvel. It might be small\, but it’s tricky to complete. \nBecome a Paleontologist\nThe whole family can dig deep into history as they hunt for fossils hidden around the Discovery Center. \nAll activities are included with admission or an FHDC membership. To learn more\, visit www.flinthillsdiscovery.org/dinoday.
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/dino-day-at-flint-hills-discovery-center/
LOCATION:Flint Hills Discovery Center\, 315 S. 3rd St.\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Kids
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