Women of the Flint Hills - Apr. 18 - May 31
The Flint Hills is a unique ecosystem of Kansas. 26 women artists bring to us the beauty and inspiration they find in living in or near the various parts of the Flint Hills.

These women artists include painters, ceramicists, fiber artists, a sculptor and a photographer: Jennie Becker, Sylvia Beeman, Jane Booth, Margaret Buie, Donna Carrington, Kim Casebeer, Kathryn Jankus Day, Chris Wolf Edmonds, Marilyn Grisham, Lisa Grossman, Dana Hassett, Cally Krallman, Janice Lee, Peggy Lyon, Judy Mackey, Carol McCall, Joan Parker, Judith Sabatini, Sarah Sedgwick-Coble, Deb Schroer, Gail Singer-Farber, Linda Swanson, Glenda Taylor, Jean Terry, Ann Trusty, and Barbara Waterman-Peters.

Much more than only “traditional” landscapes, these art works show the experience of living with the Flint Hills in everyday life is as expansive as the Flint Hills themselves.

Greater Tuna - May 16 - May 18
The death of Judge Roscoe Buckner while wearing a 1950 turquoise Dale Evans one-piece swimsuit with "lots of cowgirl fringe" sparks the beginnong of the play with multiple subplots: Stanley Bumiller's attempt to walk the straight and narrow after a sting in reform school and the Smut Snatchers of the New Order's attempts to censor books, including the dictionary, at the local library. The play is an affectionate comment on small-town life but also a withering satire and is most notable in that two men play the entire cast of eccentric characters of both genders and various ages.

Manhattan Public Library's International Film Series presents: Her Name is Sabine - May 18
An intelligent, moving and beautiful portrait of Sabine, a 38-year-old autistic woman, filmed by her sister, the famous French actress Sandrine Bonnaire.”
This film is not rated and is presented in French with English subtitles. This film is not recommended for ages under 17 without parental permission. 85 min.

Pat's Blue Rib'n Barbeque presents live band Ten Mile Tide - May 20
Come to the Pat's Blue Rib'n and enjoy Ten Mile Tide, the San Francisco-based six-piece that plays a seamless blend of feel-good acoustic rock, foot-stomping folk, and beer-drenched bluegrass.

Greater Tuna - May 23 - May 25
The death of Judge Roscoe Buckner while wearing a 1950 turquoise Dale Evans one-piece swimsuit with "lots of cowgirl fringe" sparks the beginnong of the play with multiple subplots: Stanley Bumiller's attempt to walk the straight and narrow after a sting in reform school and the Smut Snatchers of the New Order's attempts to censor books, including the dictionary, at the local library. The play is an affectionate comment on small-town life but also a withering satire and is most notable in that two men play the entire cast of eccentric characters of both genders and various ages.

Copper Truck, Elliot Pujol - Oct. 21,2007 - Aug. 31, 2008
An old truck becomes a work of art with the help of copper. With a new place to park, Copper Truck by K-State's own Elliot Pujol will reside in the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art outdoor sculpture gallery.

80th Annual State FFA Convention - May 28 - May 30
Over a thousand young people experience three days of dynamic speakers, presentation of member awards and recognition, and learning life lessons in leadership that will last a lifetime.

Kaw Valley Center Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. presents: KVC Open House - May 20
May is National Foster Care Month. It is the perfect time to honor those who have made and are making tremendous contributions in and around our community. Foster parents give children in foster care the stability they need when they need it most. Thanks to these unsung heroes, our children can overcome the repercussions of previous abuse and neglect, and will either safely reunite with their parents, be cared for by relatives, or be adopted by loving families. Please join us as we honor these families who have made these life- changing contributions.

Little Apple Cat Fanciers ACFA Championship and Household Pet Cat Show - May 24 - May 25
ACFA sanctioned cat show exhibiting purebred and non-purebred cats from around the country. Many vendors selling feline themed produsts. One dollar of every admission donated to Riley County Humane Society for foster care program.

Tour the Prairie - by Bus! - Apr. 26 - Oct. 26
Get close and personal with this 90-minute prairie tour. Daily tours are available to experience the beauty of the prairie and learn some fun facts.

K-State Baseball hosts Kansas - May 17
Big XII Baseball

K-State Baseball hosts Kansas - May 17
Big XII Baseball

4 Species Fishing Tournament - May 18
Tickets are available at Griffith Lumber, Ole' Mike's Shooter Supply, Weisbender Contracting. This tournament consisted of Crappie, White Bass, Walleye and Channel Cat.

K-State Baseball hosts Kansas - May 18
Big XII Baseball

Horse-Drawn Haying and Raking Demonstration - May 24
Experience authentic horse-drawn haying and raking demonstration in the field. Visit with living history interpreters as they prepare the noon meal for the harvesters. Listen for the clang of the blacksmith throughout the day as he demonstrates the art of metallurgy.

Children's Day @ the Preserve - May 25
The young ones are able to pet farm animals, feed chickens, or clean stalls. Kids can earn a Spring Hill Ranch certificate after doing their chores.

School Day @ the Preserve - May 26
Join the school marm and experience the one-room school with penmanship lessons, spelling, and reading from the McGuffery Readers.

Birding Hikes at the Preserve - May 31 - June 1
National Park Service staff lead 90 minute birding hikes at 8 am on both days. Learn Birding techniques at 10 am and 2:30 pm at the special interpretive program. Using self-constructed paper airplanes, learn flight dynamics at the children's workshop at 1 pm.

Birds of Prey Program - May 31
Birds of the air as preditors? The birds of prey program will be presented in the historic barn.