Downtown Manhattan Inc.

Purple Power Play 2024
2024-08-30 17:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Blue Earth Plaza, Colorado St., Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Check out the 2024 kick-off to fall and sports in Manhattan, Kansas with Purple Power Play!
Live music, food trucks, inflatables, along with the Pride of Wildcat Land, Classy Cats, Cheerleaders, Coaches and Players from a variety of K-State teams.

Symphony on the Plaza
2024-09-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Riley County Courthouse Plaza, 100 Courthouse Plz, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
🎶 Symphony on the Plaza 🎶
Join us for an enchanting evening with the Manhattan Symphony Orchestra as they present “Home on the Range” at the Courthouse Plaza on September 7th at 7 PM. This outdoor concert is free to the public, making it the perfect opportunity to enjoy beautiful music from local musicians.
Bring your own lawn chairs and pack a picnic for a cozy, yet elevated experience. Enhance your evening with picnic snacks available from a variety of downtown businesses.
Don’t miss this magical night of music and community!
Details:

Event: Symphony on the Plaza
Performance: “Home on the Range” by the Manhattan Symphony Orchestra
Date & Time: September 7th, 7 PM
Location: Courthouse Plaza
Admission: Free to the public
Extras: Bring lawn chairs and a picnic; snacks available from downtown businesses

Come and enjoy a night to remember with great music, good company, and the charm of Downtown Manhattan!
*photo is taken in front of Anderson Hall on campus. Event takes place at the Riley County Courthouse Plaza.

Unlock the Mysteries of Sacred Geometry Workshop
2024-09-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Daughter of Delphi US, 115 S Fifth Street, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Brought to you by Heather Blake of Cosmic Compass sponsored by Daughter of Delphi US
Please join us for an enlightening journey into the ancient world of Sacred Geometry. In
this class we’ll explore powerful symbols like the Vesica Pisces, Seed of Life, Flower of
Life, and Metatron’s Cube — all connected to the profound wisdom of ancient
civilizations. We’ll dive into the Platonic Solids and discover how these shapes form the
building blocks of reality. You’ll also learn practical ways to incorporate sacred geometry
into your daily life, whether through meditation, creative expression, or activating your
inner potential. The session offers valuable insights to deepen your connection with
sacred geometry and includes a hands-on drawing exercise to bring these sacred forms
to life.

Plates & Pours: Savor the End
2024-09-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Manhattan
Savor the End: Plates and Pours’ Farewell Feast
The event you know and love is back for the very LAST time!
Join us for Plates & Pours, held Downtown on September 10th, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Your $75 ticket includes an unforgettable evening of food and beverages.

Plates & Pours: A Tasting Tour of Downtown is Manhattan’s premier culinary experience! Ticket holders will indulge in the finest offerings in Downtown. This epic culinary journey is presented by Meritrust Credit Union.
12 of our incredible eateries and bars give 100% of their time, resources, and products at NO CHARGE, making this event possible for the last decade. As the sole fundraiser for Downtown Manhattan, Inc., Plates & Pours has played a pivotal role in funding cherished events and initiatives such as Third Thursdays, stunning murals and public art projects, enchanting Christmas carriage rides, and so much more.
This year, we aim to go out with a bang as we close this beloved chapter and move on to bigger and better things for our community. With your support, we can ensure that the legacy of Plates & Pours continues to thrive through the events and projects it has made possible.
Stay tuned for more details and prepare to savor the end at Plates and Pours’ epic conclusion.

Vintage Movie Night @ The Manhattan Public Library
2024-09-14 14:30 - 17:00 | Manhattan Public Library, 629 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Here’s looking at you, kid! Come and spend an afternoon in the 1940s watching the award winning film, Casablanca. Enjoy vintage candy and popcorn.
Themed clothing is encouraged. Registration is required.
Click: https://manhattanks.librarycalendar.com/event/vintage-movie-night-heres-looking-you-kid-19299 to register.

Third Thursday: September
2024-09-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Manhattan
On the Third Thursday of each month from May to October, downtown transforms into a street faire and maker’s market.You’ll want to come to each one as you won’t want to miss activities unique to each date! Don’t miss our Third Thursday staples like the Cake Walk, our sidewalk musicians, and variety of maker’s booths.Each Third Thursday has a special feature!This month is Come Together, featuring a community art project, corn hole area and mega games, walking history tours, and DIY mini sculpture area.

Michael T. Brown Trio at Union Hall
2024-09-19 19:00 - 21:30 | Union Hall, 328 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, 66502
September 19, 2024 · 7pm & 8:30pm
In addition to being a key player in Union Hall Jazz Series host Nate McClendon’s Jazz Quartet, as well as a member of the Thundering Cats Big Band, bassist Michael T Brown has his own trio — who must have some serious chops to keep up with those flying fingers of his!
Taking full advantage of Union Hall’s dynamic, open, multi-level space, paying guests can watch the gig in the Keller’s Ballroom on the second floor or hang out in the Atrium on the main level and listen for free. Seating in Keller’s Ballroom is limited.
There will be a cashless bar serving beer, wine, and cocktails. Food will also be available for purchase.

Donuts & Danger Book Club
2024-09-26 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-12-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Manhattan Public Library, 629 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Donuts & Danger Book Club
September 26, 6:30-7:30pm
Auditorium Room, 2nd Floor | 629 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan KS, 66502
Indulge in delicious Varsity Donuts while connecting with fellow book lovers at our relaxed and engaging book discussion event! Whether you’re captivated by true crime, hooked on mystery, intrigued by murder mysteries, or love the thrill of suspense, this is the perfect gathering for you. Bring any book from these popular genres to share with the group and enjoy lively conversations, insightful opinions, and great recommendations from other readers. As a bonus, we’ll be holding a free book drawing at each session, giving participants the chance to take home a new addition to their reading list. Registration is suggested but not required to attend. However, those who register will receive an email reminder about the event to make sure you don’t miss out. Come for the donuts, stay for the discussion, and leave with new book recommendations and a community of fellow enthusiasts! We look forward to seeing you there!
Website Link: Donuts & Danger Book Club

Block Print Party
2024-10-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Manhattan
This event is free and open to the public!
Downtown Manhattan is bringing the world of printmaking to Poyntz Ave in collaboration with the Kansas State University Printmaking Department and the MAPC 2024 Printmaking Conference, “From the Ashes.”
K-State has partnered with Downtown to host an evening of art and printmaking, open to the public, aside from the ticketed conference events. Join us for a unique art experience featuring local and national artists, interactive printmaking demos, and a street shutdown for our Block Print Party!
A sneak peak into our Block Print Party:
Art Exhibits from featuring works from students in Printmaking Clubs at Kansas State University, Emporia State University, and Wichita State University. A poetry reading at Flight Crew Coffee An Art Scavenger Hunt throughout all of Downtown& MORE!
Learn more about the conference and our community event on our website: https://www.downtownmhkart.com/printmaking-conf

Estrellita: Music of Mexican Composers
2024-10-06 16:00 - 17:30 | Union Hall, 328 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, 66502
Cellist Syneva Colle (K-State Faculty) and pianist Alfonso Hernández invite you on a musical journey across the southern border! Experience the works of gifted and underrepresented composers from Mexico, both past and present. This colorful program draws on the romantic melodies of Manuel Ponce, the jazz-inspired rhythmic energy of Samuel Zyman, unusual soundscapes conjured by Mario Lavista, and the fiery dance music of Arturo Márquez.
This event is free and open to the public.
www.synevacollemusic.comwww.unionhallmhk.com
***ABOUT SYNEVA COLLE:Dr. Syneva Colle is a cellist, composer and educator who divides her energies between the worlds of classical and popular music. She is the newly appointed Teaching Assistant Professor of Cello and String Education at K-State.
ABOUT ALFONSO HERNÁNDEZ:Dr. Alfonso Hernández is a passionate musician and arts advocate, praised as “one of the best Guatemalan pianists today, thanks to his energy, precision, and delicacy” (Prensa Libre, Guatemala).

50th Annual Pumpkin Patch Arts and Crafts Fair
2024-10-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Manhattan Town Center, 100 Manhattan Town Ctr, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Join the women of the Alpha Eta Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi as they host the 50th Annual Pumpkin Patch Arts and Crafts Fair. The event is benefitting the Ronald McDonald House Charities in Wichita. This year’s fair will be located on Poyntz Avenue in Downtown Manhattan and inside the Manhattan Town Center. Vendors will feature a variety of handmade, homemade, and refurbished goods and artistry.

The proceeds made from the 50th Annual Pumpkin Patch Arts and Craft Fair will be supporting Ronald McDonal House Charities in Wichita, Kansas. Please consider making a donation to this great cause that supports so many families.

Freak in the Sheets: A Cabaret Parody
2024-10-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-10-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Arrow Cocktail Lounge, 418 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Halloween is around the corner!

Bring your best girl or your boo to a funny show at Arrow Cocktail Lounge presented be Little Apple Pilates Co.

*This is adult humor but no nudity at all.*

Two nights possible:
Sunday October 13th 6pm-715pm ish
Monday October 14th 6pm-715pm ish
The show sold out last time so grab your tickets now
Arrow Cocktail Lounge will be whipping up top notch cocktails!
You can reserve your spot on our website at www.littleapplepilates.com
Downtown businesses have donated prizes to be awarded during the show!

Costume contest: prizes available for those who dress up in their favorite persona

Community Conversation on Trust and AI
2024-10-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Manhattan Public Library, 629 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Community Conversation on Trust and AI, presented by K-State AI Symposium
Time: 7-8pm
Venue: Manhattan Public Library | Auditorium, 2nd Floor | 629 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan KS, 66502
Organizer: Manhattan Public Library
Description: K-State AI Symposium presentation
Manhattanites, what are your concerns, hopes and questions about how AI will be integrated in our society? This is an opportunity to learn about and experience new AI developments, discuss ethical issues, and consider whether or not AI is trustworthy.
This is a town-hall style meeting where the community can engage with scholars and ask questions related to AI. The 7 person panel will discuss the topic of trusting artificial intelligence. Audience members are encouraged to ask questions and voice their thoughts.
Panelists: Alice Anderson, Jason Coleman, Kevin Gaugler, Bruce Glymour, Janna Hastings, Pascal Hitzler, and Cody Wassenberg
Community Conversation on Trust and AI | Manhattan Public Library

Third Thursday: October
2024-10-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Manhattan
On the Third Thursday of each month from May to October, downtown transforms into a street faire and maker’s market.
You’ll want to come to each one as you won’t want to miss activities unique to each date! Don’t miss our Third Thursday staples like the Cake Walk, our sidewalk musicians, and variety of maker’s booths.Each Third Thursday has a special feature!

We’re wrapping up the season’s final Third Thursday with Big Air and big energy!
Big Air in The Little Apple returns for our last street festival of the season, featuring an electrifying air guitar showdown hosted by Nordic Thunder! Join the fun on October 17th at 5:30 PM in front of Finn’s Neighborhood Pub!

Think you’ve got what it takes to rock the stage? It’s free to enter and everyone’s welcome!
Sign up here!

For the last Third Thursday of the year, we close down the street and create a Common Consumption Area where you can grab a drink and wander the street!

Book Discussion: The Maltese Falcon
2024-10-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Manhattan Public Library, 629 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Book Discussion: The Maltese Falcon
October 17, 6:30-7:30pm
Registration Required

Manhattan Public Library | Auditorium, 2nd Floor | 629 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan KS, 66502
Join us this fall as we dive into The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett a timeless classic in the mystery genre that will ignite the detective within you. Set against a backdrop of suspense and intrigue this novel is the perfect companion for the crisp autumn evenings. Whether you’re a fan of classic detective fiction or just looking to explore a new literary adventure this book discussion promises to be a thrilling experience.
We have a limited number of copies available for participants which can be picked up starting September 23 at the library’s reference desk. Don’t miss your chance to get your hands on a copy before they run out! The book discussion will take place in the library auditorium on October 17 at 6:30 PM where we’ll delve into the characters plot twists and the enduring legacy of this iconic novel.
Spaces are limited so registration is required. Whether you’ve read The Maltese Falcon before or are discovering it for the first time we look forward to an engaging and lively discussion.

Thundering Cats Big Band at Union Hall
2024-10-17 19:00 - 21:30 | Union Hall, 328 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, 66502
October 17, 2024 · 7pm & 8:30pm
The Thundering Cats Big Band was founded in Manhattan, Kansas in 2009. Directed by Dr. Frederick Burrack, its members consist of local musicians from all walks of life — including Union Hall Jazz Series host Nate McClendon. The musicians in the band are thrilled to keep big band music alive in the ears of the region’s music lovers!
Taking full advantage of Union Hall’s dynamic, open, multi-level space, paying guests can watch the gig in the Keller’s Ballroom on the second floor or hang out in the Atrium on the main level and listen for free. Seating in Keller’s Ballroom is limited.
Tickets: $10 through Eventbritehttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/927621690447
There will be a cashless bar serving beer, wine, and cocktails. Food will also be available for purchase.
www.unionhallmhk.com

Author Visit: How to Write a Mystery
2024-10-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Manhattan Public Library, 629 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Author Visit: How to Write a Mystery
October 18, 6-7:30pm
Manhattan Public Library | Groesbeck Meeting Room, 2nd Floor | 629 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan KS, 66502
Unlock the secrets of crafting a gripping mystery with guidance from seasoned author Steven Miller, also known by his pen name, Steven J. Kolbe. Best known for his acclaimed novel How Everything Turns Away, Miller has mastered the art of weaving suspense, intrigue, and surprise into his work. In this special event, he will share his insights into the mystery writing process, from plotting and character development to the essential steps for getting your story published.
Whether you’re a budding writer or simply a fan of the genre, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn the tricks of the trade directly from an experienced author. Attendees will gain practical writing techniques, explore the structure of mystery novels, and receive valuable advice on how to navigate the publishing world.
Join us on October 18th at 6:00 PM in the library for an inspiring and educational evening. Whether you’re just starting your writing journey or looking to hone your skills, this event is designed to equip you with the tools you need to create your own mystery masterpiece. No registration is required—just bring your passion for storytelling and a desire to learn!
Author Visit: How to Write a Mystery

Donuts & Dangers Book Club
2024-10-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Manhattan Public Library, 629 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Donuts & Danger Book Club
October 24, 6:30-7:30pm
Auditorium Room, 2nd Floor | 629 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan KS, 66502
Indulge in delicious Varsity Donuts while connecting with fellow book lovers at our relaxed and engaging book discussion event! Whether you’re captivated by true crime, hooked on mystery, intrigued by murder mysteries, or love the thrill of suspense, this is the perfect gathering for you. Bring any book from these popular genres to share with the group and enjoy lively conversations, insightful opinions, and great recommendations from other readers. As a bonus, we’ll be holding a free book drawing at each session, giving participants the chance to take home a new addition to their reading list. Registration is suggested but not required to attend. However, those who register will receive an email reminder about the event to make sure you don’t miss out. Come for the donuts, stay for the discussion, and leave with new book recommendations and a community of fellow enthusiasts! We look forward to seeing you there!
Website Link: Donuts & Danger Book Club

Slice of Knowledge: Money Basics
2024-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Manhattan Public Library, 629 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Slice of Knowledge: Money Basics
October 29, 6-8pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room, 2nd Floor | 629 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan KS, 66502
Feeling lost when it comes to money? Let’s change that! Whether you’re trying to figure out how to budget, start investing, or plan for retirement, Slice of Knowledge: Money Basics has everything you need. Join financial pros Ryan Hayden and Mathew Bishop for a relaxed, no-pressure workshop where you’ll get real answers to your burning money questions—no jargon, no fees, just straightforward advice. Oh, and did we mention there’s free pizza? Registration is encouraged, but you can just show up. To make sure we hit all the topics you’re interested in, fill out our anonymous survey ahead of time on the website. And don’t worry, live questions are totally welcome, too! Come for the pizza, stay for the financial know-how, and leave feeling more confident about your money!

Slice of Knowledge: Money Basics

All Treats Day
2024-10-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Manhattan
Join us for All Treats Day in Downtown on Thursday, October 31st, from 4 PM to 6 PM!
Families are invited to stroll down Poyntz Avenue, where kids can safely trick-or-treat at participating neighborhood businesses. Come in costume and enjoy a fun, family-friendly Halloween experience in the heart of our community!

Holiday Open House
2024-11-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Manhattan
Downtown’s largest shopping day of the year! Head on down to the Neighborhood to kick off the holiday season and enjoy refreshments and deals at all of your favorite Downtown businesses! PLUS, enjoy Holiday Ensembles by the Manhattan Symphony Orchestra in various establishments while you shop!

Check out the holiday offerings from these participating Downtown businesses:

Bargain Boutique
Offering a 50% off select tag sale!

Bling
Open 11am-5pm, 20% off storewide (regular priced merchandise)

Brown’s Shoe Fit
Enjoy storewide savings of 20% OFF on footwear product and all socks are Buy 3 Get 1 Free

Caravan Antiques
10% off storewide* and seasonal treats

Daughter of Delphi
Stop in for cider, coffee, and treats and get a free one card tarot pull! Bio Well scans will be $30.00. All our handmade body/room sprays will be 20% off.

Flint Hills Discovery Center
The gift store will offer a 20% discount (open from 12 – 5)

Furnish
Step inside for seasonal decor, gift ideas and exclusive offers. Hot chocolate bar and holiday treats await you!

Gaia Salon
Holiday Open House with SANTA!!! Donate a toy for TOYS FOR TOTS as we are an official drop off location this year. Santa will be available for FREE photos 11 – 3. While you’re visiting Santa, enjoy a sweet treat, games, and enter to WIN a $500 Gift Card!

Glo Aesthetics & Boutique
Choose from a selection of our favorite Christmas ornaments and have them personalized at our Festive Pop-Up Event, featuring Scripted Bloom! Enjoy tasty treats, drinks, and special discounts on ImageSkincare and other retail product…Let it Glo, MHK!

Pray Family Allstate
Take a break from your holiday shopping at the Pray Family Allstate office. Drop your bags, sink into our comfy chairs, and enjoy a fall beverage paired with an amazing treat from our friends at locally owned Doughbro’s. We can’t wait to see you.

Rev Thread
Check out our new shop and enjoy15% off storewide and holiday treats!

River Heights Yarn Co
Come into our new shop and sample festive treats. We will have 10% off of Blue Sky Fibers yarn and 10% off of art supplies

Rooted
Twin Engine Coffee and tea along with treats from Therapie.

SNW Gallery
Enjoy the gallery offerings with 20% off ceramics and glass, and 10% off jewelry

Switch Wicked
20% off all Switch Wicked and Frog Wizard Merchandise

The Boutique
We are offering 15% off store wide, plus 20% off all jewelry, including our charm bar custom necklaces, free gift wrap and holiday treats and hot cider.

The Pathfinder
Offering a 20% off coupon and gift cards for giveaway raffles.

The Winged Lion
Come in and celebrate the holidays, and enjoy 35% off fall decorations and fall table linens. We are stocked with lots of holiday gift ideas. Selection is limited so don’t wait!

Twelve A Fellowship Boutique
Score a FREE holiday bag with a purchase of $25+ while supplies last. Plus enjoy a book signing by local author Teri Gasser!

TheraPie
Will have Woolly Bees in the shop with Honey and Lip Balm

Gatherings at 3 Thirteen
Deck the halls with all things merry! Come see what’s new!

Mesa Collection Boutique
Stop by to shop our festive in-store exclusive sales and discover all the new holiday arrivals!

Fragrant Blends Candle Bar
Buy 2 get, 1 free on all ready made products. Enjoy live holiday music from the Manhattan Symphony Orchestra inside.

2024 Veteran's Day Parade
2024-11-11 09:30 - 10:30 | Downtown Manhattan
Join us Downtown for the largest Veterans Day parade in Kansas! Hosted by the Flint Hills Veterans Coalition.

12 Drinks of Christmas
2024-11-13 08:00 - 2024-12-11 22:00 | Downtown Manhattan
Cheers to the holidays!
The 12 Drinks of Christmas Slow Crawl kicks off on November 13th! Participating Downtown establishments are serving up exclusive, holiday-inspired drinks through December 11th.
With a whole month to complete your Passport, you can enjoy each location’s festive drink at your own pace. Visit each participating spot, present your Passport to try their exclusive drink, and collect a stamp. When you’ve completed your Passport, return it to our Downtown Manhattan office to receive a commemorative glass (while supplies last)!

How to Join:

Purchase your Passport for $10. Passports give you access to all 16 exclusive beverages, with options for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (must be 21+ to purchase).PURCHASE YOUR PASSPORT HERE.
Pick up your Passport at Flight Crew Coffee (423 Poyntz Ave, open 7am-7pm daily) or the Downtown Manhattan office (409 Poyntz Ave, Suite 103), starting November 13th. Be sure to show your email confirmation.

Participating Businesses:

Finn’s Neighborhood Pub
Rudolf’s Holiday Spiced Old Fashioned
After a whirlwind trip around the world, Rudolf and his team arrive back at the North Pole and take a load off while enjoying their favorite bourbon cocktail, an Old Fashioned, crafted with a holiday twist!!

Manhattan Brewing Company
Hot Buttered Rum
A warm cocktail of spiced butter (vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom) and dark rum

Manhatchet
Lava Oreo Hot Chocolate
Need we say more?

Flight Crew Coffee
cherry cordial latte
Slip in to the holiday spirit with a warm and sweet cup of cheer!

Bourbon and Baker
Cranberry Margarita
A festive, lightly smoky blend of blanco tequila, mezcal, triple sec, & house made cranberry puree; spiced with cinnamon, & garnished with fresh rosemary.

TheraPie
Holly Jolly Apple Cider
A non-alcoholic warm apple cider, served in the holly-est, jolliest travel cup.

Tallgrass Tap House
Gingerbread Martini
Our gingerbread martini is full of sugar, spice, and everything nice and that’s what holidays are made of.

Aj’s Pizzeria
St. Nick’s Sangria
Created to ease your mind and fuel your soul for the chilly nights ahead.Our cocktail features cinnamon spiced orange juice, peach brandy, white wine and apple cider.

Arrow Cocktail Lounge
Granny’s Appletini
Like biting into a fresh Granny Smith apple, in liquid form. Kansas vodka, spiced pear liqueur, Granny Smith apple cordial and lemon juice.

Wine Dive
Very Peary Christmas
A shaken mix of Christmas in a coup! You’ll delight in the holiday flavors of pear, cinnamon, lime and honey

El Patron
The La Flor, A Christmas Flower cocktail
Good ole holiday spin on the classic margarita but with hibiscus syrup!

324 Speakeasy
She’s A Beaut, Clark
We’re serving up a decadent eggnog with aged rums, sherry, all spice, egg, cream and maple.

Sinkers
Xmas Vacation
Malibu coconut rum, blue curaçao, lime and pineapple juice, sprite, salted rim. For anyone looking to “warm up” instead of cool down this season- here’s a salty and sweet cocktail for the occasion!

PhoViet
White Christmas
Savor the season with a creamy blend of cream and milk with a sea salt foam, poured over rich brown sugar syrup and finished with festive tapioca pearls.

Happy sipping, and enjoy a festive season with the 12 Drinks of Christmas Slow Crawl!

Donuts & Danger Book Club
2024-11-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Manhattan Public Library, 629 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Donuts & Danger Book Club
November 21, 6:30-7:30pm
Auditorium Room, 2nd Floor | 629 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan KS, 66502
Indulge in delicious Varsity Donuts while connecting with fellow book lovers at our relaxed and engaging book discussion event! Whether you’re captivated by true crime, hooked on mystery, intrigued by murder mysteries, or love the thrill of suspense, this is the perfect gathering for you. Bring any book from these popular genres to share with the group and enjoy lively conversations, insightful opinions, and great recommendations from other readers. As a bonus, we’ll be holding a free book drawing at each session, giving participants the chance to take home a new addition to their reading list. Registration is suggested but not required to attend. However, those who register will receive an email reminder about the event to make sure you don’t miss out. Come for the donuts, stay for the discussion, and leave with new book recommendations and a community of fellow enthusiasts! We look forward to seeing you there!
Donuts & Danger Book Club

Festival of Lights
2024-11-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Blue Earth Plaza, Colorado St., Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Festival of Lights
Lighting Ceremony at Blue Earth Plaza
Join Santa at 7pm on Friday, November 29th, as he lights the tallest tree in Kansas and sets the Blue Earth Plaza aglow with thousands of lights. The light show will run every evening through the New Year. Free and open to the public.

K-State Chamber Orchestra led by guest conductor Amit Peled
2024-12-05 19:30 - 20:30 | Union Hall, 328 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, 66502
Join the K-State Chamber Orchestra for an evening of music, led by guest conductor Amit Peled (Peabody Conservatory). Supported by the QuVee Mock Masterclass Series.
The program includes:• Max Bruch: Kol Nidre (Amit Peled, cello)• Ralph Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending (Madeleine Jansen, violin)• Caroline Shaw: Plan and Elevation: IV. The Orangery and V. The Beech Tree• Anton Arensky: Variations on a Theme by Tchaikovsky
This event is free and open to the public.
www.amitpeled.comwww.k-state.edu/mtd/academics/music/orchestrawww.k-state.edu/mtd/mock/www.unionhallmhk.com
***ABOUT AMIT PELED:Praised by The Strad magazine and The New York Times, internationally renowned cellist Amit Peled is acclaimed as one of the most exciting and virtuosic instrumentalists on the concert stage today. Having performed in many of the world’s most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall and Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center in New York, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C., Salle Gaveau in Paris, Wigmore Hall in London, and the Konzerthaus Berlin, Peled has released over a dozen recordings on the Naxos, Centaur, Delos, and CTM Classics labels. Musical America named Peled one of the Top 30 Influencers of 2015

Spirit of the Holidays Lighted Parade
2024-12-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Manhattan
Event Date: December 6th, 5:30 PM
Parade Route: Poyntz Avenue (from 3rd Street & Poyntz Avenue — 14th Street — Humboldt Ave — City Park)
*Please note that the 2024 parade will not go down Moro St.
Where to Watch:

The best viewing spots are along Poyntz Avenue from 3rd Street all the way to City Park.
Arrive early to grab a prime spot and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

What to Expect:

Enjoy beautifully lit floats, marching bands, and more, bringing holiday cheer to the heart of our neighborhood.
The parade starts at 5:30 PM, but be sure to come early for parking and the best views.

Parking Information:

Free parking is available at public lots and the Manhattan Town Center.
Be aware of street closures along Poyntz Avenue, which will begin prior to the parade. If you are parked on Poyntz at the start of the parade, you will have to remain in place until the parade passes.

Interested in being a parade participant? Apply Here.

StoryWalk® Indoors: Be a King
2025-01-20 - 2025-01-31 | Manhattan Public Library, 629 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
StoryWalk® Indoors: Be a King
Try our StoryWalk® Indoors featuring Be a King by Carole Boston Weatherford. The story is inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and it encourages readers to “be a king” as we strive to make the world a better place. For this activity, visit the Children’s Room at the library any time. Start at the children’s staff desk to pick up a coloring page, and look for the numbered signs around the Children’s Room. Read pages as you walk around to stations from 1-15 and visit the desk when you are done for a small prize. Available during open library hours.
