It’s officially Spring! Time to Get Around 2 plan yoursummer activities! Celebrate May Day, May 1st,with the Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau,as we host the 6th Annual Get Around 2 It! From5-8 p.m. at the Blue Earth Plaza. This free event

showcases Manhattan’s attractions and upcomingevents with vendors, prizes and fun activities.

The Flint Hills Discovery Center celebrates the first weekend in May withtheir inaugural Flint Hills Day on Saturday, May 3rd. Bring the whole family toenjoy a full day of activities. Lace up your running shoes and join the fun withthe “Run for the Hills 5K”. Registration begins at 7 a.m. with the race begin-ning at 7:30. Are you a geocacher? Join in the fun with geocaching enthusiastsat 10 a.m. Did you know that Manhattan has over 200 caches and nearly2000 caches are in the region? From noon to 5 p.m. join in on the fun insidethe Flint Hills Discovery Center. Flint Hills Day showcases live raptor demon-strations by the Milford Nature Center, entertainment from “The Skirts”, pre-sentations, display and fun interactive children activities by the Kaw IndianNation all afternoon. The KSU Meat Science Association will grill Buffaloburgers from 4-7 p.m just outside the Flint Hills Discovery Center doors. Tobring a great day to a close, join us at 6 p.m., in the Blue Earth Plaza to see

the Kaw Indian Nation perform traditional Kaw Dances. The beauty andpageantry of this dance is a must see!

Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4, Wamego will be hosting the 25th Annual KansasSampler Festival. The Kansas Sampler celebrates all things Kansas. Purchaseyour daily admission at the gate adults $5 Children 7-12 yrs $3. Weekendpasses are available for $8/4. Learn from vendors, community promoters,Kansas entertainers and Kansas explorers about great summer get-aways,Kansas historyand humor!

Now GetAround tomarking yourcalendar asManhattan andthe surroundingarea has somuch to cele-brate.

April 2014Volume 14, Issue 4A publication of the

ManhattanConvention &Visitors Bureau

It’s time to Get Around 2 It, Flint Hills Day and Kansas Sampler Festival!

Check out thesegreat shows

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The EasterBunny is here

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It’s a plane…it’ssuperman…it’s aPrairie Chicken?

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Performances in The Little Apple®

McCain Auditorium is about to wrap up their performance series forthe season. Catch a show before they go!

• The Casmore Marionettes entertain audiences all day long on April 13th in Forum Hall in the K-State Student Union. These Marionette puppets are incredible entertainment for the whole family. Celebrate the richness of everyday life with this group. Recommended for ages 8 and above.

• Cameron Carpenter is the first organist ever nominated for a Grammy Award for a solo album. He will wow audiences on April 19th at 7:30 on the McCain stage. Hear beautiful classical pieces integrated with jazz and pop artist collaborations in an incredibly diverse show.

• Moscow Festival Ballet; Romeo and Juliet on April 27th at 4 p.m. brings the grace and beauty of Shakespeare’s timeless tale right to Manhattan’s stage. Don’t miss this classic tale of star-crossed lovers.

More shows await at the Manhattan Arts Center, including the Matt Flinner Trioon April 11th. The trio performs as a part of the BirdHouse Fine Acoustic MusicSeries. Worried about the kiddos? There is an art class & movie night availableon-site for children ages 5-11 (reservations required). $15 for first child, $8 foradditional children in the same family.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat tells the story of Joseph fromthe Bible’s book of Genesis. See it live at the Manhattan Arts Center April 25-27th Tickets available through the www.manhattanarts.org, or by calling 785-537-4420.

The nearby Columbian Theatre in Wamego is featuring Annie, April 11-13. Thisbeloved Broadway musical tells the story of 11-year-old orphan Annie and her Christmas hol-iday with New York City billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Call 785-456-2029, or visitwww.columbiantheatre.com for tickets.

Casmore Marionettes

Cameron Carpenter

Casmore Marionettes

The Easter Bunny is here! Don’t miss your chance to ‘hop to it’ at theManhattan Town Center, April 11-19th and visit with the Easter Bunny.Photos will be available for purchase on-site.

It’s Earth Day this month, and Sunset Zoo will celebrate with a Party for thePlanet. While Earth Day is actually celebrated April 22nd, visitors are invited to a

day full of family-friendly activities onApril 19th fromnoon – 4:30 p.m.Enjoy the springweather along withthe animals, learnabout the environ-ment and how tobetter protect it,and grow wild withSunset Zoo!

Happy Birthday, Earth!

We encourage everyone topatronize these greatManhattan businesses.Pepsi Cola of ManhattanLaRue CoffeeCarlos O’Kelly’sChili’sGoodcents Deli Fresh SubsBuffalo Wild WingsFreddy’s Frozen CustardTexas RoadhouseLittle Apple BrewingCompanyRock Springs 4-H CenterSubwayHilton Garden Inn Jimmy JohnsChipotleHoliday Inn at the CampusMcDonaldsMcAlisters DeliPizza HutEastside and Westside MarketsCoco Bolo’s | Cox Brother’sBBQ | Powercat Sports BarFour Points by Sheraton |Boulevard GrillFairfield Inn

We also have generous volunteers who give of theirtime.Carol AdolphJenn AlleyAlisa BarberElaine BrownJoDee BussBrandy CarpenterSue ClouseJoe ClouseMary CorahKim DahlstenBob & Jan DavisDan DekatGenae DenverCarol DodderidgeLisa EllisCam Feltner

Melissa FilbyKaren FranzSteve FreedJennifer FritchenKaylee FritchenTed GrubbMary Jo & Eldon HagemanNancy HammerschmidtGary & Dianna HargraveMark HealyMike & Gloria HeibergerMarty HeigertChuck HenrySherry HensleyLiz HibbardBrenda HoeflerDena HuffJim & Elva HynekKevin & Lisa IngramDennis & Arlene IrvinKayla JohnsonGene KlinglerJan KlinkMarge KnorrConnie KvasnicaAllie LouschRoberta MarstallBob & Mary MellgrenCarol & Terry MooreJanet NicholsGillian NicholsJoseph OttPat PettyAlesia Pittman

Myles PittsBeth Ann RileyColin RobinsonJudy RolandDale & Charlee ShippsWarren & Phyllis SlocombBob & Kathy StevensTerry SwisherK TaylorJohn & Gladys ThomasKaren TinklerAlice WagnerJohn & Marlyn WaltersLaura WasingerStan WattTommy WesselBill Witt

It’s a plane…it’s superman…it’s a Prairie Chicken?Prairie Chickens are a beautiful partof prairie life, and one of theirmost unique characteristics canbe seen on the Konza PrairieApril 17th through April 20th.The courtship behavior of GreaterPrairie Chickens can be observedin groups of 6-8 along with a guide.Reservations are required at $25 per person, and viewingtimes are before dawn.

Interested persons should bring binoculars or spottingscopes, and be prepared to be in the blind an hour beforesunrise. It might be early- but this is a rare opportunity youdon’t want to miss! Call 785-587-0381 or visitkeeped@ksu.edu for more information.

Sign up for the 2014 Kansas Birding Festival…http://www.kansasbirdingfestival.org/

Swing Batter BatterWatch those K-State Wildcats take on any number ofopponents in Tointon Family Stadium this April! They’llcome from California, and Oklahoma and Texas, but you canbet on one thing being consistent; beautiful spring days, hotdogs, and some great K-State baseball being played.

Thanks March Madness! Manhattan has hosted the 2A high school state basketball tournament in Bramlage Coliseumfor 25 years. This tournament brings a fabulous group of high school kids from around thestate to The Little Apple®, as well as fans and parents. Thousands of fans travel with theirteams to duke it out for the championship title. In turn, we utilize hundreds of volunteerhours to keep things running smoothly. This tournament couldn’t take place without cooper-ation and assistance from the following hard working people and businesses.

Karen Hibbard, Directorkaren@manhattan.org

Christy Chase, ConventionSales Manager

christy@manhattan.org

Marcia Rozell, Tourism SalesManager

marcia@manhattan.org

Autumn Shoemaker,Marketing Coordinatorautumn@manhattan.org

Kendra Dekat, AdministrativeAssistant/ Service Coordinator

kendra@manhattan.org

Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Staff

April 20141-23 Spring Music Festival

Manhattan Town Center6:00-7:00 PM785-539-3500

3 Film: Breaking the Maya CodeBeach Museum of Art, K-State4:00 PM785-532-7718

3 McCain Performance Series: West Side StoryMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-6428

3-5 K-State Theatre & Dance: Anton in Show BusinessPurple Masque Theatre, East Stadium, K-StateThurs.-Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun.2:30 PM785-532-6428

4-6 AnnieColumbian Theatre, Museum & Art Center, WamegoFri. & Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun. 2:30PM785-456-2029

4 K-State Baseball v. KansasTointon Family Stadium6:30 PM800-221-2287

5 Suzi Parron, author of Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail MovementFlint Hills Discovery Center2:00-4:00 PM785-776-8829

5 Footsteps in the Flint Hills: Fire: Friend or FoeFlint Hills Discovery Center10:00 AM-12:00 PM785-587-2726

5 2014 Little Apple Pride ParadeTriangle Park, Aggieville2:00-5:00 PM

5 K-State Baseball v. KansasTointon Family Stadium2:00 PM800-221-2287

5 Flint Hills Barn Quilt Trail ProgramScenic Valley Inn & The Wooden Nickel Event Center10:00 AM-1:00 PM785-776-6831

5 All University Open HouseK-State Campus9:00 AM-3:00 PM785-532-6250

6 McCain Performance Series: Earth Harp Meets OudMcCain Auditorium, K-State4:00 PM785-532-6428

6 K-State Baseball v. KansasTointon Family Stadium1:00 PM800-221-2287

8 Preschoolers in the Flint Hills: Cookin’ & Campin’Flint Hills Discovery Center1:00-2:00 PM785-587-2726

8 K-State Baseball v. Wichita StateTointon Family Stadium6:30 PM800-221-2287

9 Early Release Workshop - ChihulyBeach Museum of Art, K-State2:00-4:00 PM785-532-7718

9 K-State Baseball v.CreightonTointon Family Stadium6:30 PM800-221-2287

10 Week of the Young Child CelebrationBeach Museum of Art, K-State6:00-7:30 PM785-532-7718

11 Easter Bunny ArrivalManhattan Town Center785-539-3500

11 MAC Birdhouse Series: The Matt Flinner TrioManhattan Arts Center7:30 PM785-537-4420

11-13AnnieColumbian Theatre, Museum & Art Center, WamegoFri. & Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun. 2:00PM785-456-2029

12 UPC presents The 1st Wilcat Step ShowForum Hall, K-State Student Union7:00 PM785-532-6571

12 August: Osage CountyManhattan Arts Center7:30-9:30 PM785-537-4420

12 Little Apple Barbershop Chorus Spring ShowMcCain Auditorium, K-State2:00 PM & 7:00 PM785-539-8404

12 Butler Community College DayFlint Hills Discovery Center10:00 AM-5:00 PM785-587-2726

13 McCain Performance Series: The Cashore Marionettes: Life in MotionForum Hall, K-State Student Union7:30 PM785-532-6428

13 Community Foundation Awards (CFAs)Manhattan Conference Center6:30-8:30 PM785-587-8995

13 11th Annual Chocolate & Tea FundraiserHouston Street Ballroom2:00-4:30 PM785-539-9390

13 McCain Performance Series: The Cashore Marionettes: Simple GiftsForum Hall, K-State Student Union5:00 PM785-532-6428

15 KSU Landon Lecture Series: Thomas DonilonMcCain Auditorium, K-State11:15 AM785-532-6221

17 Go See It! Lecture Series: Flint Hills WeatherFlint Hills Discovery Center7:00-8:00 PM785-587-2726

17&18 K-State Baseball v. BaylorTointon Family Stadium6:30 PM800-221-2287

18 Adventure Camp (Grades K-6):Rivers, Lakes & Ponds Oh MyFlint Hills Discovery Center8:00 AM-5:00 PM or 8:00 AM-12:00 PM785-587-2726

19 K-State Baseball v.BaylorTointon Family Stadium1:00 PM800-221-2287

19 Earth Day: Party for the Planet!Sunset Zoo12:00-4:30 PM785-587-2730

19 McCain Performance Series: Cameron Carpenter, OrganForum Hall, K-State Student Union7:30 PM785-532-6428

19 Royal Bunny Tracs 5K and Kids Rabbit Dash + EASTER EGG HUNT!Northeast Community Park8:30 AM785-776-9260

22 FOKP Spring Program - Earth Day at the BeachBeach Museum of Art, K-State7:00-9:00 PM785-532-7718

22 K-State Baseball v.CSU BakersfieldTointon Family Stadium6:30 PM800-221-2287

23 K-State Baseball v.CSU BakersfieldTointon Family Stadium6:30 PM800-221-2287

23 Kansas State Brass EnsembleMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30-8:30 PM785-532-3816

24 Film: Dance of the Maize God (World Premiere)Beach Museum of Art, K-State7:00 PM785-532-7718

24-26K-State Theatre & Dance: The Importance of Being EarnestNichols Theatre, K-State7:30 PM785-532-6428

25-27MAC Theatre: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatManhattan Arts Center7:00 PM785-537-4420

25 Hale Library Concert SeriesHemisphere Room, KSU Hale Library7:30-9:30 PM785-532-7442

26 Senior Prom (50+)Houston Street Ballroom6:00-9:00 PM785-587-2757

26 2014 Walk to Cure ArthritisWefald Pavilion at City Park8:00-11:00 AM787-272-8461

27 McCain Performance Series: Moscow Festival Ballet Romeo and JulietForum Hall, K-State Student Union4:00 PM785-532-6428

5/1-5/4 K-State Theatre & Dance: The Importance of Being EarnestNichols Theatre, K-StateThurs.-Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun. 2:30 PM785-532-6428

5/1-5/4 MAC Theatre: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatManhattan Arts Center785-537-4420

5/3 Mercy Regional Health Center's Wild RunSunset Zoo8:00 AM Start785-587-2730

5/3 Flint Hills DayFlint Hills Discovery CenterActivities all day785-587-2726

5/3 Footsteps in the Flint Hills: InsectifyFlint Hills Discovery Center10:00 AM-12:00 PM785-587-2726

5/4 Kansas State Wind Ensemble/Wind SymphonyMcCain Auditorium, K-State3:00-4:30 PM785-532-3816

Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau501 Poyntz Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502(785) 776-8829 • (785) 776-0679 fax

March Anticipated Attendance NumbersConferences/Meetings/Reunions1 Grand York Rite Kansas Session (Masonic Meetings)................704 Ottawa Chamber of Commerce meeting ....................................305 ACEware Systems Annual Convention .......................................1005 Kansas Flint Hills Quilt Trail tours ...............................................10011 Kansas Press AssociationAnnual Conference............................25011 Kansas Association of Educational Office Professionals............20

Semi-Annual Conference14 Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Toursim.....................150

Heartland Byways Conference22 Insurance and Financial Agents & Advisors ................................100

CE Conference22 Neosho County Group Tour23 National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors

of Kansas Annual Meeting.................................................................8024 Kansas Dietetic Association Annual Conference......................20024 Epsilon Sigma Alpha Annual Convention ....................................20024 Kansas Association of Educational Office Professionals............40

Semi-Annual Conference25 Orthopedic Coding seminar............................................................8027 Manhattan High School Class of 1949 Reunion..........................305/01 Knights of Columbus State Convention..................................1,0005/02 Manhattan High School Class of 1959 Reunion..........................505/04 Kansas Future Farmers of America Association ....................1,600Sporting Events4 Kansas State Cycling Club Bike Race..........................................20012 Little Apple Soccer Club Soccer Tournament ...........................40018 Ed Chartrand Memorial Tournament Soccer Tournament .....1005/03 Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department .........................300

USSSA Girl's Fastpitch - 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18USpecial Events25 Kansas Birding Festival ......................................................................755/02 Kansas Sampler Festival...............................................................1,000

Upcoming Conferences, Sports and Special Events in The Little Apple®

Kelly Loub, Chair, DiningJenn Alley, HotelEvan Grier, DiningBernie Haney, Youth/SportsTodd Holmberg, Entertainment/KSU

Gregg Joyal, HotelMeredith McKee, HotelTerry Olson, RetailWayne Rouse, Entertainment

Evan Tuttle, AttractionJeff Wolfe, Meeting Planner/ KSU

Ex-Officio MembersEddie Estes, City of Manhattan

Lyle Butler, Chamber President

Karen McCulloh, City Commissioner

Manhattan CVB Steering Committee