Then & Now -- Regional Watercolorists - Jan. 20 - Feb. 25
An exhibit of regional watercolor paintings from 1959 to 2012. Ceramics exhibit has been curated by Danny Meisinger, and also includes Jed Schlegel, Cathy Broski, and Fong Choo. In addition, paintings by Michael Jilg and Clive Fullagar.
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Where:
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Strecker-Nelson Art Gallery |
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When:
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10 - 6, Monday -Saturday |
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Cost:
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None |
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Spring CASA Training - Feb. 13
Spring CASA training will begin with an orientation session at 6 pm on Monday, Feburary 13, 2012. Training will continue on Tuesday evenings through Tuesday, April 17, 2012. There will be no training on March 20, 2012 due to K-State's spring break
Origami Yoda Party - Feb. 16
Try your hand at origami and have fun with the popular book "The Strange Case of Origami Yoda" by Tom Angleberger. Related kids’ movie following at 3:00. Suggested for ages 7 & up.
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Where:
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Auditorium, Manhattan Public Library |
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When:
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2:00 pm |
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Cost:
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Free |
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Microwave Snacking - Feb. 18
Teens are invited to learn to make their favorite (and possible new favorite) snacks using the microwave! Instruction, microwaves, and food supplies provided.
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Where:
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Auditorium, Manhattan Public Library |
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When:
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12:00 pm |
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Cost:
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Free |
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Butterflies Exhibit - Feb. 25 - Mar. 11
Parents, children, school groups and daycares are invited to experience the wonder of an interactive butterfly house which includes an educational tour and complimentary craft activities.
Last Tuesday Gaming - Feb. 28
The last Tuesday of every month, children and teens are invited to play video games on the Wii! Games vary monthly. Contact the library for updates.
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Where:
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Groesbeck Meeting Room, Manhattan Public Library |
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When:
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4:00 pm |
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Cost:
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Free |
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35th Annual Woman's World Conference "One Size Fits All" - Feb. 24 - Feb. 25
Woman's World is an annual overnight event that includes 3 keynote sessions, 18 practical seminars and Bible studies, buffet meals, times of worship, and lots of other surprises. Thelma Wells will be the featured speaker. Genae Denver and MCC worship team will lead the worship.
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Where:
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KSU Student Union |
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When:
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Friday 5:00 p.m.-Saturday 2:00 p.m. |
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Cost:
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Registration Fee |
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Crumbs From the Table of Joy - Feb. 23 - Feb. 24
by Lynn NottageGodfrey Crumb's wife has passed away, and in his grieving, Godfrey has found new meaning in religion. He decides to move his family, Ernestine, a 17-year-old and Ermine, a 15-year-old, from their home in Florida to Brooklyn, New York. They are soon followed by Godfrey's Sister-in-Law, a Communist woman, who is appalled at Godfrey's new wife Gerte, a German woman that he met on the subway. Directed by Dillon Artzer.
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Where:
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Purple Masque Theatre |
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When:
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7:30pm |
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Cost:
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$4- Students $7-Adults |
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Manhattan Arts Center Presents: The Graduate - Feb. 24 - Feb. 26
Caught up in the sexual revolution of the ’60s, Benjamin Braddock finds himself in a bizarre love triangle—forced to choose between Elaine and her scheming, jealous mother Mrs. Robinson in this moving and hilarious adaptation of the landmark 1967 film directed by Mike Nichols and starring Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft.
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Where:
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Manhattan Arts Center |
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When:
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Friday & Saturday 7:30pm
Sunday 2pm |
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Cost:
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$15 adults, $10 military, students, children
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THE WATER COOLERS - Feb. 24
The Water Coolers bring you a CLEAN musical comedy about the things we share around the water coolers of America every day.
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Where:
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C. L. Hoover Opera House |
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When:
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7:30pm |
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Cost:
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Buy Tickets @ http://jcoperahouse.org/buyoperahousetickets.html |
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Tuesday Talks in the Gardens- Beekeeping - Feb. 14
(*will be held in the Insect Zoo)
Richard Marteney, Beekeeper and Kiffnie Holt, Insect Zoo Coordinator
Richard and Kiffnie will present information on what you can do to help protect honeybees in your garden. Additional information will be available to anyone wanting to set up a hive on their property.
Vernon Larson International Lecture: Dr. April Mason, "The world isn't really flat, but it does seem - Feb. 14
Sponsored by K-State Friends of International Programs and the Office of International Programs.
This international lecture series was begun in 1979 by Dr. Vernon C. Larson, then Director of International Agricultural Programs, and is the longest-running at K-State. With six presentations per year, held during the fall and spring semesters, the series offers an opportunity for the K-State community to hear presentations from faculty and individuals who have recently participated in an extensive overseas activity or who are involved in major international activities. The luncheon is open to everyone. Reservations for the luncheons can be made by e-mail () or by phone (532-5990) and should be made by noon of the Friday before each luncheon. You may also attend the lecture portion of this event, which begins at 12:15 p.m. at no cost.
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Where:
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Holiday Inn at the Campus |
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When:
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Lunch (optional) begins at 11:45 a.m., Lecture begins at 12:15 p.m |
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Cost:
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No Cost |
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Know the Artist School Vacation Workshop - Feb. 16
Create a poster based on the Crystal Art Productions “Know the Artist” series which features them as the artist. For ages 6 and up. Space is limited and reservations are required. $5 per child, $2.50 for Family Members/Beach Buddies.
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Where:
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Beach Museum of Art |
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When:
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1:00pm - 2:30pm |
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Cost:
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$5 per child |
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Artist Talk: Early Iversen - Feb. 23
Iversen will share his photography techniques. Iversen, associate professor of photography emeritus, University of Kansas, is the 2012 Friends of the Beach Museum of Art gift print artist.
TALK Book Discussion Series - Feb. 23
The Manhattan Library Association will offer a four-part book discussion series January through April entitled "African-American Perspectives." Members of the community are invited to attend the free programs, which will take place at the library, 629 Poyntz Ave.
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Where:
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Groesbeck Meeting Room, Manhattan Public Library |
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When:
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7:00 pm |
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Cost:
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Free |
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ZOOfari Tails - Feb. 24
Sunset Zoo staff present animal-themed stories & share animal artifacts from the zoo. Some programs include a live animal as well.
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Where:
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Auditorium, Manhattan Public Library |
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When:
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10:00am |
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Cost:
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Free |
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Italian Wine Tasting - Feb. 22
Join us for a taste of delicious Italian wines, the inspiration for our restaurant! Wine Club is a monthly tasting at dellaVoce. We pour generously and have hors d'ouevres to complement your wine. We have many regulars, but everyone 21+ with a reservation is welcome to attend and join the fun.
Fancy Creek 5 Mile Trail - Feb. 26
This is the second year for the
MRC Racing Series.
The series is comprised of seven different
races of varying distances and terrains in the
Manhattan area throughout the year.
There are two ways to win in this race series.
First, you can accumulate points in your age
group based on how you finish throughout the
year. 1st - 10, 2nd - 8, 3rd - 6, 4th - 5, 5th - 4,
6th - 3, 7th - 2 and 8th - 1.
Secondly, you can win based on participation.
To be entered in the prize pool you must
compete and finish in at least 5 of the 7
events.
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Where:
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Fancy Creek State Park
Randolph, KS
1 1/2 mile east of Hwy 77 on Hwy 1 |
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When:
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2pm |
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Cost:
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$25 pre-registered
$30 after February 25t |
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