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SUMMARY:Plein Air on Poyntz Art Competition
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the most exciting art event of the season! Capture the spirit of Downtown Manhattan by painting en plein air along the vibrant Poyntz Avenue. Celebrate creativity\, connection\, and community on Poyntz Avenue! \n\nEvent Overview:\nArtists are invited to set up along Poyntz Ave and create a piece that reflects the energy and culture of the street. You’ll have 3 hours to complete your artwork onsite. All styles and mediums welcome — as long as the work is done live during the event. \nEntry Fee: $20 per submission \n\nAwards & Recognition: \n\nGrand Prize: $500 award + artwork becomes the property of Downtown Manhattan\nAll submissions will be showcased in a Downtown Art Space throughout October\nAfter the exhibition\, artists may sell their pieces directly. We ask that pieces remain on display until the end of October.\n\nJudging:\nAll submissions will be reviewed and selected by a jury of art professionals and community members\, ensuring a thoughtful and high-quality selection. \nTime Schedule Break Down – \n3:00 pm – Artist Check In & Set up \n4:00 pm – Competition begins \n6:00 pm – Competition ends/ Artist tear down \n6:25 pm – All submissions must be turned in to judges station @ Courthouse Plaza \n6:30 pm – Judging begins \n7:00 pm – Winner announced \nRegister to paint en plein air here.\n 
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/be-together-on-poyntz-plein-air-art-competition/
LOCATION:Downtown Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Art,Outdoor Event
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SUMMARY:The BIG Little Apple Street Fest & Final Third Thursday
DESCRIPTION:The BIG Little Apple Street Fest\nOctober 16th | 4:00 – 9:00 PM | 📍 Downtown Manhattan\, KS\nGet ready for one unforgettable evening at this Downtown Manhattan street festival that brings together everything we love about life in the Midwest—community\, creativity\, and connection. \nThe BIG Little Apple Street Fest takes over three full blocks of our city center with Midwest family fun at every turn. Expect a mix of classic charm —from a vibrant car show\, live music\, and a street dance\, to interactive kids activities such as hopscotch\, four square\, and more. \nWith the streets closed and excitement flowing\, this Kansas festival is a chance for the whole community to connect\, celebrate\, and enjoy all the reasons we love where we live. Whether you’re local or just visiting\, you’ll find something to smile about here. \n🕺 Hit the street dance with – Elton Dan & The Rocket Band \n✨ Browse a car show\n🎸 Air Guitar Competition – featuring Nordic Thunder!\n🥧 Compete in a Pie Eating Contest\n🦖 Inflatable 15-Yard Dash & Parade – (Pre-register yourself or group – link below!)\n🍔 Grab bites and drinks from your favorite spots in the neighborhood & enjoy the new CCA downtown!\nAND all your favorite Third Thursday activities! 🍰\nThis is more than an event—it’s a full-sensory street fest made for everyone. Expect big energy\, vibrant experiences\, and the best of the Little Apple.\nSpecial features –Kansas Tatsumaki Yosakoi Japanese Dance Team – \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 2005\, Seiji Ikeda founded the Kansas State University Yosakoi Dance group\, bringing the Japanese dance style to Kansas and fostering cultural exchange among students. The group competed at the Yosakoi Soran Festival in Japan in 2006 and 2007\, earning awards. Now known as Tatsumaki Yosakoi\, with teams in Manhattan and Kansas City\, the group continues to share Yosakoi’s energy and was named an Official Yosakoi Ambassador by Kochi Prefecture in 2019 for its global cultural contributions. \n\n\n\n\nBeloved Manhattan artist – Jacob Sanderson will be hosting a painting class project inside of Fragrant Blends during the event – Learn to paint your own pet portraiture of a”Sloppy Dog”!\n\n\n\n \n\n⬇️ Sign up here to compete in the Inflatable Race & Parade ⬇️\n \nBusiness Showcase\nTallgrass Taphouse – Pint Sized Education\, each half hour on the Patio – 5:30\, 6:30 & 7:30 pm – Purchase drinks from their platform – special drink just for kids! \nSwitch Wicked – Open Late \nFinn’s Neighborhood Pub – Drink specials – $12 Domestic 60oz pitchers & $16 Premium 60oz pitchers –   \nManhattan Brewing Co – Featuring Jamin Jamaican Food truck \nDaughter of Dephi – Open Late \nFlight Crew Coffee – Open Late \nWareham Hall – featuring Nordic Thunder Air Guitar competition & Wareham Hall “Sign Off” event \nJ & C Imaging – Hosting Inflatable Suit Race & Parade – 4:45 pm \nElevated – Open Late \nThe Boutique – 3rd Thursday Threads – 50% –  75% off \nFragrant Blends – Featuring Artist\, Jacob Sanderson w Live Painting lessons \nManhatchet – Featuring Mobile Unit outside \nBrown’s Shoe Fit – UGG Shoe Party\, Giveaway chance to win a pair of UGG’s & free cleaning kit to 1st 10 paying customers \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 – Hosting Pie Eating contest at 6:45 pm – $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 \nTropical Sno – Kids 12 & under 1/2 priced Shaved Ice \nFlint Hills Antiques & Crafts – OPEN LATE until 8pm – 30% off Everything! \n 
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/the-big-little-apple-street-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Family Friendly,Fun & Games,Kids,Music,Outdoor Event
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SUMMARY:The Sign Off & Air Guitar Competition @ Wareham Hall
DESCRIPTION:On the final Third Thursday\, we’re opening our doors to the public one last time before construction begins. The event will feature our memory collection activities\, giving guests the chance to record personal stories in a video or audio diary and sign the historic stage! \nIf you were unable to attend the Renovation Showcase\, our exhibits highlighting the building’s history and updated renderings will be displayed throughout the theater. \nThe celebration also includes the return of Nordic Thunder\, who will host an epic air guitar competition right outside our doors on Poyntz Ave at 5:30 PM. \nPlease share this event with your friends and family—we want to collect as many stories as possible! \nAnd if you or someone you know has artifacts from the theater and would like to donate them to Wareham Hall\, they can bring them to the event or contact staff at info@warehamhall.org or 785-775-1880.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe hope you join us and help spread the word! 
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/the-sign-off-air-guitar-competition-wareham-hall/
LOCATION:Wareham Hall\, 410 Poyntz Ave\, Manhattan\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Family Friendly,Fun & Games,Indoor Activity,Kids,Music,Outdoor Event
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SUMMARY:Builders Bash @ Flint Hills Discovery Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on celebration of all things building\, construction\, and design –\nindoors and out! Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast\, future engineer\, or just curious about\nhow spaces come to life\, this event is packed with inspiration\, innovation\, and\ninteractive fun!\nDate\, Time\, and Location\nSaturday\, October 18\n10 am to 3 pm\nInside and outside the Discovery Center \nKids of all ages will enjoy:\nSeeing and touching different types of trucks and construction equipment\nConstruction site; play area\nBuilding a toolbox\nBeehive construction\nEngineering and building “Boxhattan”\nGiveaway of the book What We Build by Oliver Jeffers to the first 300 youth in attendance\nTool belt giveaway (while supplies last) and more! \nCost\nFREE youth admission
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/builders-bash-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,Outdoor Event
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