McCain Performance Series-Classic Albums Live Performance Fleetwood Mac
2026-01-30 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Kansas Day Celebration-POSTPONED UNTIL JAN 31
2026-01-31 10:00 - 14:00 | Flint Hills Discovery Center
Celebrate the sunflower state as you participate in activities, stories, and educational opportunities. The Flint Hills Discovery Center is hosting their annual Kansas Day celebration. There will be Live animal ambassador encounters, state symbols coloring pages, Kansas stories, and you can even test your knowledge of our Sunflower State with a Kansas trivia contest. All activities are included with your regular Discovery Center admission.

NOTE: This event has been rescheduled from January 24 due to the potential for severe winter weather.

McCain Performance Series-Hedy! The Life and Inventions of Hedy Lamarr
2026-02-27 19:30 - 21:30 | McCain Auditorium, 1501 Goldstein Circle, Manhattan, KS
HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr is a solo play celebrating Hedy Lamarr, the 1930s-1950s Hollywood star dubbed The Most Beautiful Woman in the World. Beyond her glamour, Lamarr was a brilliant inventor who, using knowledge from her marriage to an Austrian arms dealer, co-invented The Secret Communication System with George Antheil during WWII to improve torpedo accuracy. This Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum Technology now powers cell phones, WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth.
Written and performed by Heather Massie, who portrays 36 characters, the play blends art and science, reflecting Massie’s astrophysics and theater background. Premiering Off-Broadway in 2016, it has toured globally, earning 31 awards and inspiring audiences, especially young women, to pursue science and technology. The play honors Lamarr as a role model for intelligence and innovation.

McCain Performance Series-Drum Tao
2026-03-03 19:30 - 21:30 | McCain Auditorium, 1501 Goldstein Circle, Manhattan, KS
DRUM TAO has captivated over 9 million global spectators with their extraordinary performances, blending powerful Wadaiko drums with the enchanting melodies of Japanese flutes and harps. This “Japanese Entertainment” redefines expectations for a new generation. Their acclaimed production, “MANGEKYO,” launched in Tokyo in 2017, became a hit among international tourists and has run in their exclusive theater from April 2019, coinciding with the Tokyo Olympics. In 2018, they performed at the “Japonism 2018” opening in Paris and alongside the Bolshoi Ballet for “Japan Year in Russia” in Moscow. Honored with awards like the “Outstanding Cultural Contribution” from Oita Prefecture, “Culture Creators Award” from Taketa City, and prestigious Japanese government accolades, DRUM TAO continues to shine on the world stage.

McCain Performance Series-Red Hot Chilli Pipers
2026-03-08 19:30 - 21:30 | McCain Auditorium, 1501 Goldstein Circle, Manhattan, KS
Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning! It’s Bagpipes. It’s Rock. It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns. Where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the great tunes from the glens and the mountains of Scotland.
It’s The Red Hot Chilli PIPERS — (NOT the Peppers!) — a 9-piece ensemble consisting of pipers, guitarists, keyboards, and drummers — who have been rocking the world from New York to Beijing to Melbourne and everywhere in between with musicianship of the highest order and a passion for pipes that will leave you breathless. The band has four music degrees from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and all the pipers and drummers have played at the top level in bagpiping.
Since they walked away with the top prize on the primetime TV talent show, “When Will I Be Famous” in the U.K. in 2007, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers haven’t stopped for a breath, other than to inflate their bagpipes! Formed in 2002, The Chillis have fast become a global phenomenon, taking their signature ‘Bagrock’ sound to the masses with their unique fusion of rocked up Bagpipes and clever covers of popular songs from all genres. Their trademarked sound is a unique fusion of traditional pipe tunes — like “The Flowers of Scotland”, “The Hills of Argyll”, and “Amazing Grace” (done Chilli- style, of course!) — and contemporary anthems like Queen’s “We Will Rock You”, “Clocks” by Coldplay, “Chasing Cars” by Snow Patrol, “Let Me Entertain You” by Robbie Williams, and a fantastic rock medley of “Deep Purple”, “Smoke on the Water”, and AC/ DC’s “Thunderstruck”.

McCain Performance Series-Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company
2026-03-28 19:30 - 21:30 | McCain Auditorium, 1501 Goldstein Circle, Manhattan, KS
The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company was born in 1982 out of an 11-year collaboration between Bill T. Jones and Arnie Zane (1948–1988). During this time, they redefined the duet form and foreshadowed issues of identity, form and social commentary that would change the face of American dance. The repertory of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company is widely varied in its subject matter, visual imagery and stylistic approach to movement, voice and stagecraft and includes musically-driven works as well as works using a variety of texts. The company has performed worldwide in over 200 cities in 40 countries on every major continent and is recognized as one of the most innovative and powerful forces in the dance-theater world.
The company excels in community outreach and education, collaborating with U.S. university dance programs to reconstruct notable works for students. It offers intensive workshops for dancers and hosts discussion events to engage with ideas. The company will perform two classic pieces: “Continuous Replay,” originally choreographed by Zane in 1977 as “Hand Dance” and revised by Jones in 1991, featuring Kansas State University Dance Program students, and “D-Man in the Waters,” a vibrant Bill T. Jones work from 1989, closing the evening.

McCain Performance Series-Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
2026-04-19 19:30 - 21:30 | McCain Auditorium, 1501 Goldstein Circle, Manhattan, KS
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, that’s the one founded by George Hinchliffe and Kitty Lux, has already enjoyed touring in the United States many times. For those who have not yet encountered it, the essential point is that it is an original musical ensemble featuring only ukuleles of various sizes and registers, accompanied by just the natural voices of the performers.
Harsher critics have stated the opinion that the Ukulele Orchestra formed their repertoire based on any music considered inappropriate for the instrument, with a “shopping trolley dash through genres” and musical history. In Europe and America the Orchestra is best known for playing versions of famous rock songs and film themes, sometimes changing these so that the expectations of the audience are subverted. Sometimes a rock song will be changed into a jazz idiom, or sometimes several songs which are known from different genres are combined in one “soup of contrasts.”
The founding brief for the group was to have fun and “not to lose money.” Incredibly, throughout its thirty year career, the group has succeeded in both not losing money AND incidentally making millions of dollars. It has been seen worldwide by audiences including members of the British Royal Family and other crowned heads of Europe, at the Houses of Parliament in London, and by many millions of television and online viewers.

4th Annual VFW Golf Scramble
2026-05-02 - 2026-05-03
The Manhattan Veterans of Foreign Wars is holding their 4th Annual VFW Golf Scramble, with all proceeds directly go to assisting veterans, widows / widowers of veterans, and the children of veterans in the Manhattan, KS area. The event will be held at Stagg Hill Golf Club on Saturday May 2 with registration starting at 7:15am and a shotgun start at 8:00am. There will be contests for longest drive, longest putt, and closest to the pin. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams and the losing team as well…plus there will be a 50/50 raffle and on-course games. Lunch will be provided.
Pre-registration is encouraged, and can be done by visiting charitygolftoday.com/vfwpost1786.

McCain Performance Series-360 ALLSTARS
2026-05-03 19:30 - 21:30 | McCain Auditorium, 1501 Goldstein Circle, Manhattan, KS
A non-stop energy packed urban circus complete with dancing, beat boxing, acrobatics, BMX biking and more, 360 ALL-STARS is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from street culture. A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite to deliver a supercharged urban circus. Add to this a stunning live soundtrack delivered by award winning musicians, coupled with spectacular video projections, 360 ALLSTARS is as aurally exciting as it is visually astounding. A magnificent, colourful and astonishing expression of a generation that has reinvented the circus, 360 ALLSTARS is a revolutionary production that will leave you dizzy with excitement!

Camp SOAR presented by Accord Hospice at A&H Farm
2026-05-09 - 2026-05-10 | A&H Farm, 1374 Collins Lane, Manhattan, KS
Accord Hospice of Manhattan will host their 8th annual Camp SOAR to support children in the Manhattan and surrounding areas who are coping with a significant loss through death, divorce, or distance on Saturday, May 9, 2026. It will take place at A & H Farm in Manhattan from 9 am – 3 pm. “Finding Light,” the theme for this years’ Camp SOAR will allow for games, crafts, fun activities and the opportunity to make new friends and share experiences that will brighten th
Accord Hospice of Manhattan has several “champions” that have been a part of Camp SOAR throughout the years. The Kiwanis Club of Junction City will be providing lunch this year, the Optimist Club of Manhattan and Via Christi Village will also provide support. There is no cost to attend Camp SOAR and registration can be done by calling Accord Hospice at (785) 376-0346 or emailing register@accordks.com.

McCain Performance Series-Luca Stricagnoli
2026-05-14 18:30 - 19:30 | McCain Auditorium, 1501 Goldstein Circle, Manhattan, KS
Luca Stricagnoli, a globally acclaimed acoustic guitarist, captivates audiences with music videos surpassing 100 million views. Using up to five guitars, modified capos, and innovative techniques, including his viral triple neck guitar, he delivers awe-inspiring performances. His dynamic stage presence and entertaining energy make every show unforgettable.
Luca’s concerts feature diverse, thrilling guitar performances — playing one to three-neck guitars, using feet or a kitchen knife, and blending rock, pop, soundtracks, and originals. With surprises, humor, and anecdotes, the show is engaging, never repetitive, and leaves audiences amazed.
This show will take place in The Loft (McCain Auditorium Lobby Floor 2).

Knights of Columbus Garage Sale
2026-08-14 12:00 - 2026-08-15 12:00 | St Thomas More Church, 2900 Kimball Ave, Manhattan, KS
KofC Council 8488 and the St. Thomas More Ladies will host its annual Garage Sale August 14th and 15th at St. Thomas More Catholic Church located at 2900 Kimball Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas. The sale is August 14th from 12 noon to 8 pm and Saturday August 15 from 8 am to noon. Donations can be dropped off at the church Tuesday August 11th and Wednesday August 12th from 8 am to 7 pm and Thursday August 13th 8 am to noon. No early sales. All sales are final.

St. Thomas More Catholic Church has had an annual Garage Sale since 1985. Other than a brief pause during the pandemic, it has continued. The Garage Sale Team is made up of the Knights of Columbus who do the collecting and set up and the St. Thomas More Ladies who sort and price items acceptable for sale. Any items found unacceptable are discarded.

The Garage Sale is held by design mid-August. This gives the new or returning college students an opportunity to find quality items at a good price. Once the Garage Sale is finished local charities are given the opportunity to take items at no cost.

Donation Items not Accepted:

Clothing
Exercise Equipment – Electrical/Manual(Treadmills, etc)
Bed Mattresses
Toddler’s Cribs/Car seats
Firearms, Ammunition, Firearm Magazines, Swords, Decorative Knives
Inappropriate Books/Magazines
Unserviceable Items
Carpets
Appliances – Stoves, Refrigerators, Dishwashers
Electrical/Electronic Devices – Crock Pots, Stereo’s, Older Model TV’s
Any Items that Might Present a Safety Hazard

Flat Screen TV’s are accepted as long as they work and have a remote.

Proceeds benefit the Knights of Columbus and St. Thomas More Ladies charities and programs.

For information contact Grand Knight Wade Greif at wdgreif@gmail.com. or KofC Garage Sale Chairman Ed Polley at epolley@cox.net or St Thomas More Ladies Chairman Jo Beckman at Jobeckman54@kgmail.com. In addition you can call St. Thomas More Church at 785-776-5151.
