BirdHouse acoustic music series: Nora Jane Struthers - Sep. 3
Nora Jane Struthers calls her music "Classic Americana." Trained classically as a teenager, she started writing her own songs in high school, and began her performing career while she was a student at New York University, playing in a folk-rock style at such venues as CBGBs and the Cutting Room. "Its not really bluegrass, it's not really old time, its not folk-it's all of these things, Struthers says. Struthers performs her material with a voice as pretty and homespun as the vintage dresses she favors on stage. In live performance, Struthers has already received recognition as one of the top up-and-coming voices on the Americana scene. She won the neo-traditional band competition at West Virginia's Appalachian String Band Festival, and her song "Greenbrier County" placed as a finalist in Colorado's Telluride Troubadour competition.

Beach Museum of Art Homeschool Tuesday: Recycled Sculpure - Sep. 7
1st Tuesday of the month. Space is limited, reservations required. Cost is $2 per child. Gallery discussion is designed for school-age children, with a special storytime activity for younger siblings when appropriate.

Manhattan Arts Center: Auditions for "Amadeus" - Sep. 7
Directed by Penny Cullers
Parts available for 8 men and 6 women
Scripts available for perusal in MAC office
Performance dates: November 5-7 & November 11-14

Pieces of Time: Quilts from the Historic Costume and Textile Museum Lecture and Reception - Sep. 10
The Department of Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design will host a lecture by Dr. Patricia Crews as part of the closing reception of “Pieces of Time – Quilts from the KSU Historic Costume and Textile Museum” exhibition which is currently on view at the Beach Museum of Art. The lecture will be presented at All Faiths Chapel on Friday, September 10th at 4:30 p.m. with a reception for the public following the talk at the Beach Museum.

Movies on the Grass outdoor film: A Powerful Noise - Sep. 12

KSU Orchestra Concert - Sep. 14
Jacques Wood, guest cellist in the Schumann Cello Concerto

Movies on the Grass outdoor film: Papers - Sep. 19

Manhattan Arts Center: "I Do I Do" - Sep. 24 - Sep. 26
Book and lyrics by Tom Jones, music by Harvey Schmidt and directed by Annie Goodson. Based on "The fourposter" by Jan de Hartog, this charming musical tells the story of a marriage. We watch Michael and Agnes in their life together over a period of 50 years.

Wizard of Oz Musical at the Columbian Theatre - Sep. 24 - Sep. 26
When a nasty neighbor tries to have her dog put to sleep Dorothy takes her dog, Toto, to run away. A cyclone appears and carries her to the magical Land of Oz. Wishing to return home, she begins to travel to the Emerald City where a great wizard lives. On her way she meets a Scarecrow who needs a brain, a Tin Man who wants a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who desperately needs courage. They all hope the Wizard of Oz will help them before the Wicked Witch of the West catches up with them.

Manhattan Arts Center: "I Do I Do" - Sep. 30 - Oct. 3
Book and lyrics by Tom Jones, music by Harvey Schmidt and directed by Annie Goodson. Based on "The fourposter" by Jan de Hartog, this charming musical tells the story of a marriage. We watch Michael and Agnes in their life together over a period of 50 years.

Wizard of Oz Musical at the Columbian Theatre - Sep. 30 - Oct. 3
When a nasty neighbor tries to have her dog put to sleep Dorothy takes her dog, Toto, to run away. A cyclone appears and carries her to the magical Land of Oz. Wishing to return home, she begins to travel to the Emerald City where a great wizard lives. On her way she meets a Scarecrow who needs a brain, a Tin Man who wants a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who desperately needs courage. They all hope the Wizard of Oz will help them before the Wicked Witch of the West catches up with them.

Beach Museum of Art: John Vogt: Sculpture Revisited - May 28 - Sep. 12
“Sculpture Revisited” features a selection of Vogt’s three-dimensional work from the museum’s holdings and from the collection of the artist’s family.

Pieces of Time: Quilts from the Historic Costume and Textile Museum - May 28 - Sep. 12

Beach Museum of Art: Yoonmi Nam: 2010 Friends of the Beach Museum of Art Gift Print Artist - June 18 - Dec. 19
This exhibition is sponsored by the Friends of the Beach Museum of Art Business Partners: Art Craft Printers & Design; Astra Bank; BG Consultants; Bruce McMillan AIA Architects P.A.; Cereal Food Processors; Commerce Bank; Emerald City Market; Farrar Corporation; Grand Mere Development; GTM Sportswear; Jacobson & Jacobson CHTD; Kansas Farm Bureau; Landmark National Bank; Limbocker Enterprises; Little Apple Toyota – Honda; Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community; Realty Executive – Weis Real Estate; Sir Speedy – Hawley Printing Services; Steve’s Floral; Strecker-Nelson Gallery; Sunflower Bank; Sunny 102.5 FM; David P. Troup, Attorney at Law; The Trust Company of Manhattan; UMB Bank n.a.; Varney’s Bookstore; William T. Kemper Foundation

Manhattan Arts Center: Efflorescence: KSU Undergraduate Visual Art Exhibit - July 24 - Sep. 4

Manhattan Arts Center: MAC's Youth Summer Adventure student artwork - July 24 - Sep. 4

Strecker-Nelson Gallery Exhibit: From Sea to Shining Sea - Aug. 6 - Sep. 11
From Sea to Shining Sea: Romantic Paintings of America

Mark Flickinger, during his sabbatical from Cowley County Community College, enjoyed an opportunity to view the vistas which inspired the romantic painters of American landscape. This exhibit is a celebration of his inspirations and the paintings which have resulted.

His show-mates are Martha and Delmar Pettigrew, bronze sculptors from Kearney, NE. Both are award-winning sculptors whose work is found in corporate and municipal, as well as private collections.

In addition, the exhibit will feature fiber art by noted quilt-maker, Chris Wolf Edmonds (Berryton); Kansas photographs by Mark Feiden (Roeland Park); gouache paintings by Margie Kuhn (Lawrence); stone sculpture by Don Lind (Hutchinson); and collage paintings by Anita Markley (Lawrence).

Beach Museum of Art: Artist, Teacher, Mentor: The Legacy of the Kansas Artist as Teacher - Aug. 18 - Dec. 19
All works in this exhibition are from the Beach Museum of Art’s collection. Artists include Birger Sandzen, William Dickerson, Robert Sudlow, Sue Jean Covacevich, Mary Huntoon, Oscar Larmer, Lester Raymer, John Helm, Raymond Eastwood and Norman and Helen Eppink.

This exhibition investigates the historical roots of art education in Kansas and the passing on of the torch from one mentor to another. Each of the featured artists balanced teaching and mentoring with their own successful careers. They are the inspiration for many of todays practicing Kansas art teachers and professors.

Manhattan Arts Center: The Manhattan Area Photographer's Exhibit - Sep. 11 - Oct. 23
The Manhattan Area Photogapher's Exhibit, featuring juried works by area photographers, will run from September11-October23. Come and see for yourself the talent we have in and around Manhattan. Meet the photographers at the opening reception September 10 5-7pm.

Beach Museum of Art Meet the Art Series: Focus on the Permanent Collection - Sep. 14
Learn more about early Kansas artists Birger Sandzen and John S. Curry and, if you desire, create your own landscape. Refreshments will be served. Reservations requested.

Strecker-Nelson Gallery Exhibit: Neo-Regionalists - Sep. 17 - Oct. 30
featured artists

Nora Othic
Anthony Benton Gude
Zak Barnes

also exhibits from:
Lisa Lala
Lacey Lewis
Kim Casebeer
Kevin Sink
Guinotte Wise
Bob Holcombe
Tricia Courtney

Beach Museum of Art : Yoonmi Nam - Sep. 22
2010 Friends of the Beach Museum of Art Gift Print Artist, lecture and gallery talk

Kansas Economic Development Alliance - Sep. 20 - Sep. 23

CASA Training - Sep. 13
Volunteer to be the difference between abuse and hope - become a Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Court-Appointed Special Advocates are volunteers who give their time to advocate for abused and neglected children in the court system.
Fall training will begin with an orientation session on Monday, September 13, 2010 at 6 pm at First Lutheran Church located at 930 Poyntz Ave. Training will continue on Monday evenings for 7 weeks (9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1) from 6-9 pm.

MCC 8th Annual Leadership Breakfast - Sep. 23
"Leadership that Fits Like a Glove" Join MCC for breakfast and a faith-challenging presentation. Special guest: Bill Clark, President of Bionic Glove Technology. Bill understands the ups and downs of an organization and want to encourage Christian business leaders. He will share his experience with the newest division of Hillerich and Bradsby Co., Bionic Gloves

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: Prairie Bus Tours - Apr. 24 - Oct. 31
This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October. Free of charge. A minimum of two passengers is required. April 24 – October 31

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: House Tours - May 1 - Oct. 31
Tours are conducted hourly from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from May through October as staffing allows. May 1 – October 31

Self-guiding house tours available when staffing is limited. House tour schedules vary November through April.

Sunset Zoo- Wildcat Week - Aug. 29 - Sep. 5
Free admission with current student, faculty, or staff university ID. KSU Wildcats go WILD at the Zoo.

Purple Power Play on Poyntz - Sep. 2 - Sep. 3
Help kick-off the 2010 K-State Football season with Purple Power Play on Poyntz. Go CATS!

Purple Power Play on Poyntz festivities will extend from the Manhattan Town Center Plaza through the 500 block of Poyntz Avenue. Enjoy a variety of live music, entertainment, food, games, and the Capitol Federal Savings Inflatable Carnival. K-State student athletes and coaches will participate in pep rallies both evenings with the INTRUST Bank Pyrotechnic Fireworks extravaganza launched directly overhead on Poyntz Avenue on Friday night.

Family Camp at Rock Springs 4-H Center - Sep. 3 - Sep. 5
Have you ever wondered what your children are in for when they head off to summer camp? Now is your chance to find out! Rock Springs invites you and your family to attend a fun filled adventure at “Rock Springs Family Camp.” Space is limited!

Snakes Alive! - Sep. 4
Live snakes! A US Army Corps of Engineers park ranger will discuss the snakes that live in Kansas. Some of the native snakes of Kansas will be attending!

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: Cultural History Programs - Sep. 4 - Sep. 6
Ranching Weekends -From 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd weekends of each month (Sat, Sun, and holiday Mondays) from May 29 through October 17, experience daily activities on a working ranch through interaction with living history interpreters and participation in activities, such as: historic cooking, music, quilting, carpentry, roping, fence mending, gardening, saddling, and blacksmithing. Programs given at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: Labor Day Weekend Quilt Show - Sep. 4 - Sep. 6
View local quilts displayed and watch quilting demonstrations all three days in the historic barn while voting for your favorites. Winners will be announced on Monday at 1 p.m.

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: Lower Fox Creek School - Sep. 4 - Sep. 6
Visit a one-room schoolhouse on weekends from noon to 4 p.m. in May, June, September and October. Visit with National Park Service volunteers about the role the school played in the early days of education on the prairie. McGuffey readers, slates, recitation bench, and other exhibits are on display.

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: Old-time Music & Wool Spinning - Sep. 4
On the 1st Saturdays only of each month from June through October, listen to live music, while watching wool spinning demonstrations.

Sunset Zoo- Enrichment Day - Sep. 5
Come learn how our Zoo Keepers encourage physical and mental well-being of our precious animals.

Alpaca Market - Sep. 11
This is the 6th annual Manhattan Alpaca Market. Regional farms will be on hand with alpacas and fiber goods for sale. Everything from yarns, roving, batts and raw fleeces to finished products. Classes and workshops will be offered for assorted fiber arts including knitting, weaving and spinning. Come by to sit for a spin and meet a Kansas Alpaca.

Flint Hills Daylily Society Annual Daylily Sale - Sep. 11

Kansas State University Band Day Parade - Sep. 11
Area and Region high school bands will join the K-State Marching Band in a parade through downtown and on the field at a football game. Join us for the parade to support music education and to promote Wildcat Spirit before heading off to the game against Missouri State- Kick-Off is at 6:10!

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: Guided Bison Hike (2 hrs.) - Sep. 11 - Sep. 12
On the 2nd and 4th weekend (Sat and Sun) of each month from June through October, learn more about bison on the ranger-led hike into the Prairie Landscape area of the preserve. A minimum of two participants required.

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: Lower Fox Creek School - Sep. 11 - Sep. 12
Visit a one-room schoolhouse on weekends from noon to 4 p.m. in May, June, September and October. Visit with National Park Service volunteers about the role the school played in the early days of education on the prairie. McGuffey readers, slates, recitation bench, and other exhibits are on display.

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: Natural History Program (20 min.) - Sep. 11 - Sep. 12
At 2:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th weekend (Sat and Sun) of each month from June through October, an interpretive program on prairie flora and fauna will be presented.

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: Prairie Wildflowers - Sep. 11 - Sep. 12
Enjoy wildflower and medicinal plant hikes, Kansas Native Plant Society education programs, prairie bus tours, special speakers, nature trails, and jelly making.

Sunset Zoo- Grandparents' Day - Sep. 12
The best part about being a Grandparent? Spending time with the grandkids. Enjoy the day at the zoo. All grandparents free with a paying child.

Voices of the Wind People - Sep. 17 - Sep. 18
The performance takes place in the old Neosho riverbed near historic downtown Council Grove and adjacent to the Santa Fe Trail crossing on the Neosho River. The production incorporates historic photos, images of the prairie landscape, and video images with the live-action of a pack train, wagon train, stagecoach, riders on horseback, tepees and the campfire of a Kanza village.

Little Apple Oktoberfest 2010 - Sep. 18
This event is restricted to those 21 years of age and older.

Proceeds will benefit Manhattan KS Parks and Recreation Scholorship Funds, Kansas Public Radio and the Flint Hills Breadbasket.

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: Cultural History Programs - Sep. 18 - Sep. 19
Ranching Weekends -From 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd weekends of each month (Sat, Sun, and holiday Mondays) from May 29 through October 17, experience daily activities on a working ranch through interaction with living history interpreters and participation in activities, such as: historic cooking, music, quilting, carpentry, roping, fence mending, gardening, saddling, and blacksmithing. Programs given at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: Lower Fox Creek School - Sep. 18 - Sep. 19
Visit a one-room schoolhouse on weekends from noon to 4 p.m. in May, June, September and October. Visit with National Park Service volunteers about the role the school played in the early days of education on the prairie. McGuffey readers, slates, recitation bench, and other exhibits are on display.

The Wildcat Festival - Sep. 19 - Sep. 21

Family Day at the KSU - Sep. 25
Enjoy a variety of activities designed to showcase the history, tradition, and special connection between K-State, our students, and their families.

Konza Prairie Biennial Visitors' Day - Sep. 25
This biennial event opens Konza Prairie Biological Station for visitors to see the 8600 acres of tallgrass prairie dedicated to long-term research, education and conservation. Bring a picnic lunch and view displays and presentations, ride a hay wagon, take a tour to see the bison herd, and hike with a Konza Prairie docent. Visitors can tour research areas and talk to the ecologists. The Konza Environmental Education Program offers special activities for families and children. Events begin at headquarters on Konza Prairie Lane.

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: Guided Bison Hike (2 hrs.) - Sep. 25 - Sep. 26
On the 2nd and 4th weekend (Sat and Sun) of each month from June through October, learn more about bison on the ranger-led hike into the Prairie Landscape area of the preserve. A minimum of two participants required.

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: Lower Fox Creek School - Sep. 25 - Sep. 26
Visit a one-room schoolhouse on weekends from noon to 4 p.m. in May, June, September and October. Visit with National Park Service volunteers about the role the school played in the early days of education on the prairie. McGuffey readers, slates, recitation bench, and other exhibits are on display.

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: Natural History Program (20 min.) - Sep. 25 - Sep. 26
At 2:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th weekend (Sat and Sun) of each month from June through October, an interpretive program on prairie flora and fauna will be presented.

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: The American Indian & Bison - Sep. 25
A special American Indian program focusing on the history of local tribes, clothing, and cultural stories will be presented at 10:30 a.m. Witness flint knapping demonstrations throughout the day. At 12:30 p.m. learn about the bison.

Free Fit Club - Sep. 2
This is for all fitness levles, ages, and gender. Come and workout and meet new friends, get back in shape or start you new fitness program. It will be a great reason to get out of the house!

K-State Volleyball hosts Loyola Marymount - Sep. 3
Go Cats!!!

K-State Volleyball hosts Oral Roberts - Sep. 3
Go Cats!!!

K-State Volleyball hosts Georgia Tech - Sep. 4
Go Cats!!!

K-State Football vs UCLA - Sep. 4
Go Cats!

Free Fit Club - Sep. 9
This is for all fitness levles, ages, and gender. Come and workout and meet new friends, get back in shape or start you new fitness program. It will be a great reason to get out of the house!

16th Annual Youth Fishing Clinic - Sep. 10
All youth between the ages of 8-12 are eligible to attend a FREE Clinic. All participants must pre-register by mail or at a site location. Parents or Guardians are asked to attend both sessions with their youth.

Youth and adults should arrive at 6:30 pm to finish registration. Class will begin promptly at 7 pm and will last two hours. Multiple sections ranging from "Water Safety" to "How to Catch Crappie" will be taught by some of the best instructors in the Midwest.

16th Annual Youth Fishing Clinic - Sep. 11
All youth between the ages of 8-12 are eligible to attend a FREE Clinic. All participants must pre-register by mail or at a site location. Parents or Guardians are asked to attend both sessions with their youth.

This session will be at the fishing pond which will be recently stocked with over 1000 Channel Catfish Youth and accompanying adults should arrive at 9:00 am. Each registered youth will receive a FREE ZEBCO rod & reel. Youth will fish for 1.5 hours. Tuttle Creek Lake Association memebers and volunteers will provide bait and adult supervision.

8th Annual Youth/Handicap Assisted Deer Hunt - Sep. 11 - Sep. 12
With the 8th annual youth/handicap assisted deer hunt just around the corner, now is the time to sign up. The Riley County Fish and Game Association, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), and Tuttle Creek Lake Corps of Engineers are seeking participants for the hunt which will be held on September 11th and 12th.

Ride for the Red - Sep. 11
Don’t miss the opportunity to take your bike for a cruise around the 2.5 mile Grand Prix Road Course at Heartland Park Topeka before setting off on a scenic route through the Flint Hills. Kansas Ride for the Red Participants will carry a checkpoint card to get stamped at each of the sponsoring locations along the route. When the day concludes with a post-ride party in downtown Topeka, everyone who turns in a complete card will have a chance to win prizes. The real winners, however, are your neighbors, friends and family. The Kansas Ride for the Red is the only organized participant fundraising event for the Kansas Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. All money raised for the event stays in the area to help keep the Red Cross prepared in the event of local emergencies within the 16 counties they serve

K-State Football vs Missouri State - Sep. 11
Go Cats!

K-State Volleyball hosts Kansas - Sep. 15
Go Cats!!!

Free Fit Club - Sep. 16
This is for all fitness levles, ages, and gender. Come and workout and meet new friends, get back in shape or start you new fitness program. It will be a great reason to get out of the house!

Free Fit Club - Sep. 23
This is for all fitness levles, ages, and gender. Come and workout and meet new friends, get back in shape or start you new fitness program. It will be a great reason to get out of the house!

11th Annual MCC Golf Classic - Sep. 24
A four-person scramble open to men and women. Hole-in-One prizes and tournament awards. Registration fee includes awards barbecue and MCC logo item. Registration fee helps to benefit the educating, equipping, and enriching of Christian leaders at Manhattan Christian College.

K-State Football vs Central Florida - Sep. 25
Go Cats!

K-State Volleyball hosts Missouri - Sep. 25
Go Cats!!!

Motorcycle CASA - Sep. 26
Please join us for our 5th annual Motorcycle CASA Poker run to benefit Court-Appointed Special Advocates! Registration will start at 10:00 am at Brooks Yamaha and the ride begins at 12:00 pm. We hope to see you there!

K-State Volleyball hosts UMKC - Sep. 28
Go Cats!!!

Free Fit Club - Sep. 30
This is for all fitness levles, ages, and gender. Come and workout and meet new friends, get back in shape or start you new fitness program. It will be a great reason to get out of the house!