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 […]

3rd Annual Slug Run

Gamma Omicron of Episilon Sigma Alpha is hosting a "slug" run to benefit the kids of St Jude Children's Research Hospital on Saturday September 13th starting at 10:30am.  The run is a .5 K...or less than 1000 steps.  There will donuts from Hy-vee (for carb loading), Freddy's Frozen Custard and Old Chicago pizza at the […]

McCain Performance Series-Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives

McCain Auditorium 1501 Goldstein Circle, Manhattan, KS

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Mississippi, Marty Stuart got his start in bluegrass legend Lester Flatts’ band at the tender age of 13, and by 21, he was recording and touring with Johnny Cash. Across 40-plus years as a solo artist, he has released more than 20 major label albums, scoring platinum sales, hit singles, […]

McCain Performance Series-Béla Fleck, Antonio Sanchez, Edmar Castañeda Trio

McCain Auditorium 1501 Goldstein Circle, Manhattan, KS

This new supergroup features legendary banjo master Béla Fleck, drummer Antonio Sánchez, and harpist Edmar Castañeda. An eighteen-time Grammy Award-winner, Béla Fleck is an iconic artist with his group the Flecktones, and his remarkable career has taken him all over the musical map in a wide range of solo projects and collaborations. From Mexico City, […]

McCain Performance Series-Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight!

McCain Auditorium 1501 Goldstein Circle, Manhattan, KS

Emmy-Award® winning Actor Richard Thomas brings to life “the nation’s one true comic genius” (The New York Times) in Mark Twain Tonight!, written and originally performed by Hal Holbrook. Join the millions who have cheered for the legendary one-man show, bursting with Twain’s “uproariously funny” and “pungently wise” (Time Magazine) humor. Most recently seen on […]

Alpha Delta Pi Pumpkin Patch

The women of Alpha Delta Pi are hosting a Pumpkin Patch and Craft Fair at the Manhattan Town Center Mall and Poyntz Ave on October 4th. This year is the 51st year, and they are hosting the event in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities.  Vendors will feature a variety of handmade, homemade, and refurbished […]

McCain Performance Series-Melissa Etheridge and Indigo Girls: Yes We Are Tour

McCain Auditorium 1501 Goldstein Circle, Manhattan, KS

Leavenworth native Melissa Etheridge and the Indigo Girls will perform a show in Manhattan as part of the "Yes We Are Tour"!  Etheridge is an award-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist who has sold more than 25 million albums. Known for her raspy voice and emotive performances, Etheridge released her self-titled debut album in 1988, which included the […]