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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
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday
DESCRIPTION:🎉 Get ready for the most fun night of the summer! 🎉 Downtown Manhattan’s Third Thursdays — where art\, music\, and community take over the streets from May through September!  Each month\, downtown transforms into a vibrant street fair and maker’s market bursting with creativity. \n✨ Join us for an evening full of fun\, hands-on activities\, and good vibes!Bring your crew — friends\, family\, kids\, and curious minds — and dive into a night of local art\, live music\, delicious treats\, and unforgettable moments. \n🎨 What’s in store? \nAmazing local artists & makers showing off their talents \nWonder Workshop will be back at the Brain Station located on AJ’s Platform with fun kids activities! \nDowntown Manhattan Inc. will host a fun Kid’s painting project\, The Actor’s Theatre group will return once again with 2 Children’s Theatre performances live & in front of the Wareham! \nThe music group – JBC will perform live several times through out the event on the east side of Pho’s platform. \n🕔 It’s all happening from 5–8pm — outside\, downtown\, and full of energy.Mark your calendar and don’t miss the magic of Third Thursdays! \n2025 Third Thursday Remaining Dates\nSeptember 18th\nOctober 16th – Final Third Thursday w The Big Little Apple Street Fest! \n \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 “We Are the Branches” Live music inside! \nFinn’s Neighborhood Pub – Drink specials – $12 Domestic 60oz pitchers & $16 Premium 60oz pitchers – Music at 9 pm – Brother Jeb and Tony \nManhattan Brewing Co – Jammin Jamaican Food Truck – 6 pm Team Trivia with Trivial Zombies – 7p – Drinks available on the patio! \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 \nElevated – Open till 8pm \nThe Boutique – 3rd Thursday Threads – w Women & Children’s Spring/Summer apparel 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. – Craft Flea Market Swap/Vendors inside selling supplies & items \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 
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LOCATION:Downtown Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Family Friendly,Fun & Games,Kids,Music,Outdoor Event
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