Rock The Plains
2025-08-08 - 2025-08-10 | KS
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 festival is scheduled for August 8th & 9th, with gate opening both days at 2pm. Vendors, a Food Court, and a whole lot more.
General admission tickets are available along with a VIP upgrade option which includes prime seating right by the stage, a special entrance and restrooms, and your parking is included. Plus, artists will be stopping by to visit.
Be sure to listen to B1047 for your chance to win tickets…and log on to https://b1047.com/ and register to win!

St Thomas More Garage Sale
2025-08-15 12:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | KS
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.
Funds raised support the Knights of Columbus and St Thomas More Ladies programs. Payment is by cash or Credit Card. Items in unserviceable or poor condition will not be accepted.
For information contact Pete Sandoval at cpsandman@ gmail.com. Or Linda Wertzberger at lindawertz@cox.net.

Free Square Dance
2025-08-28 19:00 - 21:00 | 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
2025-09-09 19:30 - 21:30 | 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 Best Selling author, Ben also composes new music for film, TV and theatre.
In 2022, he launched a music education charitable initiative in his native state of North Carolina entitled “Keys For Kids,” which provides funds and keyboards to existing nonprofits that offer free or affordable piano lessons to school-age children from economically-disadvantaged households. He also advocates for improving public policies for the arts and arts education on the national level as a member of Americans For The Arts and the Arts Action Fund.
Special Guest: Lindsey Kraft, a multi-faceted artist: actress, singer and composer.

3rd Annual Slug Run
2025-09-13 10:30 - 12:00 | KS
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 halfway point, and a nice cool drink at the finish line! Free face painting will also be available. Registration is just $25 and you can sign up at https://register.chronotrack.com/r/86928.
The event will be held at the St Thomas More parking lot at 2900 Kimball Avenue

McCain Performance Series-Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives
2025-09-18 19:30 - 21:30 | 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, and a host of honors including five Grammy wins and membership in the Country Music Hall of Fame. Known for their honky-tonk and rockabilly edge, Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives– guitarist Kenny Vaughan, drummer Harry Stinson and bassist Chris Scruggs — are Musicians Hall of Fame inductees.
Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives are offering a limited exclusive VIP event open to any ticket holder of this show. This event requires a separate ticket purchase and is available as an add-on event on the ticket order form. The cost of this event is $150 plus sales tax and applicable fees. This event does not include a seat to the show. The “Country Star” VIP package includes: admission to a private pre-show event featuring a two-song performance by Marty and the Superlatives, along with question and answer storytelling session with Marty and the band, one VIP laminate and lanyard, one special edition poster, and crowd-free merchandise shopping.

McCain Performance Series-Béla Fleck, Antonio Sanchez, Edmar Castañeda Trio
2025-09-28 19:30 - 21:30 | 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, 4-time Grammy Award-winner Antonio Sánchez is one of the world’s most sought-after drummers. A long-time collaborator with Pat Metheny, Sánchez has worked with him for over 18 years across nine albums. His acclaim reached new heights in 2014 when he scored Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Academy Award-winning film “Birdman.”
Colombia-native and harpist Edmar Castañeda, one of the preeminent jazz harp virtuosi, masterfully merges a diverse set of styles and genres and has cemented the harp’s place in modern music. He has appeared with Wynton Marsalis, John Scofield, Rickie Lee Jones, Hiromi, and Paco de Lucía.

McCain Performance Series-Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight!
2025-10-02 19:30 - 21:30 | 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 Broadway in Our Town, on tour as Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird, on Netflix’s Ozark, and beloved to generations as John-Boy Walton, Richard Thomas is the first and only actor authorized to perform the play since the original.

Alpha Delta Pi Pumpkin Patch
2025-10-04 09:00 - 17:00 | KS
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 goods and artistry. Can’t make it to the event, but still want to help? Visit their website and donate directly to the Ronald McDonald House.

OZtoberfest
2025-10-04 10:00 - 16:00 | KS
Mark your calendars for Saturday October 4th and spend a fun-filled family fall day in Wamego at OZtoberfest! The streets of Downtown Wamego become the Yellow Brick Road with an OZ Costume Contest, Toto look-a-like contest, an Outdoor OZ Arts & Crafts Market, Classic Car Show, Wizard’s Beer & Wine Garden, Munchkinland, Munchkin Junction and many more OZsome activities!

McCain Performance Series-Melissa Etheridge and Indigo Girls: Yes We Are Tour
2025-10-07 19:30 - 21:30 | 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 Grammy-nominated hit “Bring Me Some Water”. She won her first Grammy in 1992. Etheridge’s music often reflects her personal life, including her 2005 victory over breast cancer.
The Indigo Girls are an American folk rock music duo from Atlanta, consisting of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers. They met in elementary school and began performing together in high school in Decatur, Georgia. They started performing with the name Indigo Girls while students at Emory University in Atlanta.
Fans holding tickets to the show can also upgrade their experience with the Melissa Etheridge VIP Merchandise Bundle. The bundle is available as an add-on item on the season ticket order form for your convenience. The cost of this item is $150 plus sales tax and applicable fees. Includes: One limited edition tour crew jacket, one autographed tour poster, and a VIP merchandise bundle.

McCain Performance Series-TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
2025-10-13 19:30 - 21:30 | McCain Auditorium, 1501 Goldstein Circle, Manhattan, KS
Her voice was undeniable. Her fire was unstoppable. Her triumph was unlike any other. Experience Tina Turner’s singular journey in the hit musical that’s already playing to critical raves and sold-out audiences in London. Featuring iconic songs, such as, “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” “Proud Mary,” “Private Dancer” and “River Deep – Mountain High,” this show is written by Olivier Award-winning playwright Katori Hall and directed by Tony Award® nominee Phyllida Lloyd.
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is recommended for ages 14+. The production includes loud music, strobe lighting, haze, gunshots, scenes depicting domestic violence and strong language.

McCain Performance Series-iLuminate
2025-10-16 19:30 - 21:30 | McCain Auditorium, 1501 Goldstein Circle, Manhattan, KS
iLuminate, named “Best New Act in America” by America’s Got Talent, delivers a mesmerizing live show blending music, dance, illusion, technology, and comedy. Founded by dancer and software engineer Miral Kotb, the cast of top dancers wears customized LED suits with wireless lighting, creating stunning visual effects synchronized with dynamic choreography. Each scene transforms “Club iLuminate” into a new, immersive “room” for a thrilling, multi-sensory experience. Collaborating with artists like The Black Eyed Peas and appearing on shows like “The Voice” and “Dancing with the Stars,” iLuminate offers a family-friendly spectacle, though not recommended for children under five.

McCain Performance Series-Matthew Morrison: Rhythms & Revelations
2025-10-21 19:30 - 21:30 | McCain Auditorium, 1501 Goldstein Circle, Manhattan, KS
Matthew Morrison, a versatile actor, is known for his Tony, Emmy, and Golden Globe-nominated performances on stage and screen. He gained fame as Mr. Schuester in Fox’s “Glee,” created by Ryan Murphy, which won Golden Globes for Best Television Series – Comedy or Musical in 2010 and 2011. Morrison debuted on Broadway in “Footloose,” rose to prominence as Link Larkin in “Hairspray,” and earned a Tony nomination for “The Light in the Piazza.” He also starred in “South Pacific” and “Finding Neverland,” winning a Broadway.com Audience Award for the latter. On TV, he played Conor Fox in “The Good Wife” and Paul Stadler in “Grey’s Anatomy.” Morrison has released four albums, including a self-titled debut with guests like Sting and Elton John, and “Where It All Began,” a Broadway standards record produced by Phil Ramone.

Randolph Community Church Fall Supper
2025-10-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Randolph Community Church, 105 E Garrison St, Randolph, Kansas

Randolph Lions Club Soup Supper
2025-11-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Randolph VFW, 110 W Randolph St, Randolph, KS
Everyone is welcome at the Soup Supper to benefit the Randolph Lions Club. A variety of soups, desserts, and relishes will be served, and a free will donation will be accepted. The proceeds will benefit Blue Valley scholarships and various community service projects.

45th Annual Buttons And Bows
2025-11-09 08:30 - 15:30 | National Guard Armory, 721 Levee Dr, Manhattan
It’s a Manhattan Holiday Tradition!
Over 100 vendors from Manhattan, surrounding towns, & neighboring states that sell handcrafted/homemade goods will be set up.
Admission is $2 cash or by visiting the Facebook event to pre-purchase tickets. Admission also gives you a chance at one of 2 quilts made, and donated, by MCS grandparents. Stop and write your name and number down at the quilt raffle table and consider purchasing extra chances for these beautiful handmade pieces.
Our Bake Sale is always a hit; supplied by MCS parents & our local parish women’s groups. Pies, cookies, cupcakes, breads, & more will be found at the sale.
Food trucks this year are The Outpouring coffee truck, Conchis Cuisine, Big Dave’s Smoked Turkey Legs, & Ma & Pa’s Kettle Corn. Come hungry!
This event is always so much fun for the community!
This is the largest fundraiser for Manhattan Catholic Schools PTO. Here are some items purchased from Buttons ‘n Bows sales:

School and Classroom Improvements
Student Activities
Family and Community Events
Teacher Appreciation
Computer Software

McCain Performance Series-Straight No Chaser Holiday Road
2025-11-09 19:30 - 21:30 | KS
If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fanbase and a long list of accomplishments including 2 RIAA Gold Certified albums, over 1.5 million concert tickets sold, over 1 billion streams on Pandora, and over 2 million albums sold worldwide. Straight No Chaser is the real deal, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense… and with a sense of humor.

McCain Performance Series-Soweto Gospel Choir "Peace"
2025-11-14 19:30 - 21:30 | KS
With their concert entitled “PEACE,” the multi-Grammy® and Emmy Award®-winning SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR return to North America to perform a joyful program of South African freedom songs, traditional spirituals and some classics. The inspirational concert will also feature the spirited music of Aretha Franklin, Harry Belafonte, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Leonard Cohen and more!

McCain Performance Series-The Barricade Boys
2025-11-20 19:30 - 21:30 | KS
The Barricade Boys Broadway Party! Get ready to have your socks knocked off and your heart racing with The Barricade Boys! Direct from London, these four dazzling performers are taking the world by storm with their electrifying show that will have you tapping your feet, belting out your favorite tunes, and grinning from ear to ear. From the heart-wrenching emotion of Les Misérables to the toe-tapping harmonies of the Jersey Boys, The Barricade Boys will take you on a musical journey like no other. Throw in a mix of the greatest pop, rock, swing, and Motown hits of all time, and The Barricade Boys create the ultimate Broadway party musical mashup!
But it’s not just about the music — these four superstar performers will also share hilarious and inspiring stories from their time on stage touring the world and also in some of the biggest shows in London’s West End, including Wicked, Billy Elliot, The Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, Joseph and the Techincolor Dreamcoat and more. So get ready for a night you’ll never forget, filled with jaw-dropping vocals, sensational dance moves, and more fun than you can shake a stick at. Don’t wait — grab your tickets now and get ready for the ultimate ‘Broadway Party’ with The Barricade Boys!

McCain Performance Series-Celtic Women:Christmas Story Tour 2025
2025-12-05 19:30 - 21:30 | KS
Celebrate the holiday season with the celestial voices of Grammy-nominated multi-platinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman.
This is a wonderful opportunity to hear Celtic Woman’s angelic harmonies with the thrilling live sound of a full symphony orchestra in an intimate concert setting.The show features the all-female ensemble’s favourite Yuletide songs: O Holy Night, Little Drummer Boy, Carol of the Bells & more, along with Celtic Woman classics and some Irish tunes with a Christmas twist.

“This performance will enthral audiences of all ages” – The Washington Post
“All in all, Celtic Woman with the NSO provided a fun and terrific evening of music and sent the audience out in the right frame of mind to enjoy the holidays.” – Broadway World

So, take your seat, and prepare for an enchanting evening filled with holiday cheer.
Celtic Woman is the most successful all-female group in Irish history, with a legacy of 12 Billboard number ones, 10 million album sales & over 3 billion online streams to date. In 2024, Celtic Woman celebrated an incredible 20 years.

McCain Performance Series-A Christmas Story: The Musical
2025-12-10 19:30 - 21:30 | McCain Auditorium, 1501 Goldstein Circle, Manhattan, KS
From the songwriting team behind the smash-hit Tony Award- winning musical “Dear Evan Hansen” and the Academy Award- winning film “La La Land,” “A Christmas Story, The Musical,” brings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life on stage!
Following a successful Broadway run garnering three 2013 Tony Award nominations including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical (Joseph Robinette) and Best Original Score (Benj Pasek and Justin Paul), along with six Drama Desk nominations, and two Outer Critics Circle nominations, “A Christmas Story, The Musical,” returns as a National Tour for yet another year!
Based on the perennial holiday movie favorite, “A Christmas Story, The Musical,” chronicles young and bespectacled Ralphie Parker as he schemes his way toward the holiday gift of his dreams, an official Red Ryder® Carbine-Action 200-Shot Range Model Air Rifle (“You’ll shoot your eye out kid!”). An infamous leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny pajamas, a maniacal department store Santa, and a triple-dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a few of the distractions that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas wish.

McCain Performance Series-Hadestown
2026-01-15 19:30 - 21:30 | McCain Auditorium, 1501 Goldstein Circle, Manhattan, KS
Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show, from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and original director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today…and always. HADESTOWN intertwines two mythic tales—that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone—as it invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic imagination pit industry against nature, doubt against faith and fear against love. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers and singers, HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.

McCain Performance Series-The Choir of Man
2026-01-18 19:30 - 21:30 | McCain Auditorium, 1501 Goldstein Circle, Manhattan, KS
THE RUNAWAY INTERNATIONAL HIT IS COMING TO MANHATTAN! Known across the globe as “the ultimate-feel good show,” THE CHOIR OF MAN offers up 80 minutes of indisputable joy for all ages! It’s a party. It’s a concert. It’s the best pub “lock-in” you’ve ever been to. Featuring pop, classic rock, folk, Broadway and pub tunes, THE CHOIR OF MAN has something for everyone. A multi-talented cast of nine talented guys combines hair-raising harmonies, foot-stomping singalongs, world-class tap dance and poetic meditations on the power of community in this riotously enjoyable homage to that gathering place we all love so much: your local pub. With a real working bar on stage, come ready to drink in the action. Cheers!

McCain Performance Series-Classic Albums Live Performance Fleetwood Mac
2026-01-30 19:30 - 21:30 | McCain Auditorium, 1501 Goldstein Circle, Manhattan, KS
Do you remember listening to an entire album? The thrill of dropping the needle on the greatest music ever recorded? Classic Albums Live does. Classic Albums Live takes the greatest classic rock albums and recreates them live on stage — note for note, cut for cut. Fleetwood Mac — Rumours: The very first track of the album lets you know that heartache awaits. It’s not easy to fall apart, then sing about it, then have 25 million people buy it. It was therapy and it paid great. Classic Albums Live (CAL): This is a tough album for us to perform. The vocals are tricky. There’s nuance and layering and thunder and the guitars are orchestral. Plus, the vibe of the album — the feel – that’s hard to recreate. I wanted the band to move into an apartment together to prepare for this album, but that didn’t fly. So, we rehearsed our asses off and we got it. What’s cool about this record is that everyone knows all the words — even the ushers at the shows. So, when CAL hits the stage and plays this masterpiece, it is joyous. We love you when we’re playing.
