McCain Performance Series-Larry McCray

Over the past three decades of nonstop touring and recording, Larry has played and shared the stage with such blues and rock greats as BB King, Buddy Guy, Albert King, John Mayall, Johnny Winter, Robert Cray, Keb Mo, Jonny Lang, Joe Walsh, Levon Helm, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Albert Collins, and Joe Bonamassa. […]

McCain Performance Series-Classic Albums Live performs Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon

Founded in 2003 by Craig Martin, Classic Albums Live takes the greatest albums and recreates them live on stage – note for note, cut for cut, using the best musicians. “Think of it as a recital,” says Martin, “these albums are historic and stand the test of time.” Forgoing costumes and impersonations, Classic Albums Live […]

McCain Performance Series-Storm Large

Storm Large: musician, actor, playwright, author, awesome. She shot to national prominence in 2006 as a finalist on the CBS show Rock Star: Supernova, where despite having been eliminated in the week before the finale, Storm built a fan base that follows her around the world. Storm made her debut as guest vocalist with the […]

McCain Performance Series-Dragons and Mythical Beasts

Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new interactive show for all the family. Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth. Discover the colossal Stone Troll, the […]

McCain Performance Series-Actors from the London Stage: Romeo and Juliet

The passion of youthful love is never more vivid than in Romeo and Juliet, arguably Shakespeare’s most beloved and well-known work. Alternating between laugh-out-loud comedy, exuberant romance, and wrenching tragedy, Romeo and Juliet features Shakespeare’s greatest romantic pairing: a starcrossed duo whose passion careens into disaster.Populated with immortal characters, high drama, and Shakespeare’s most famed […]

McCain Performance Series-Lucy Loves Desi: A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Sitcom

Lucy Loves Desi: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom is the hilarious and true story behind one of America’s most beloved TV comedies. Lucille Ball paved the way for many of today’s top comediennes, while forcing Hollywood to begin dealing with the rising power and influence of women artists both on-screen […]

Rock The Plains

Live music returns to Tuttle Creek State Park! Two incredible days of Country, Americana, and Red Dirt music are coming to Manhattan with Rock The Plains.  The lineup includes Casey Donahew, The Randy Rogers Band, The Josh Abbott Band, Aaron Watson, Jenna Paulette, Pat Green, Kat Hasty, Adam Hood, Curtis Grimes, and lots more.  The […]

St Thomas More Garage Sale

The St Thomas More Garage Sale is Friday August 15th from noon to 8 pm and Saturday August 16 from 8 am to noon. Donations are accepted 8 am to 8 pm Tuesday August 12, Wednesday August13 and Thursday August 14th. It is sponsored by the KofC Council 8488 and the St Thomas More Ladies. […]

Free Square Dance

Houston Street Ballroom 427 Houston St, Manhattan, Kansas

There will be a Free Square Dance held at the Mosaic Church, located in the Houston Street Ballroom at 427 Houston St in Manhattan on August 28th at 7pm.  All ages are welcome!  Guest caller will be Dana Schirmer.  Bring a snack to share!  Sponsored by the Lone Wranglers Square Dance Club.

McCain Concert Series-Ben Folds w/Lindsey Kraft

McCain Auditorium 1501 Goldstein Circle, Manhattan, KS

Ben Folds is an Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter who has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, a holiday album, and numerous collaborative records. He currently tours as a pop artist, while also performing with some of the world’s greatest symphony orchestras. A New York Times […]