November is a month for giving thanks.Thanks for the people who make up thisgreat community. Thanks for successand growth. Thanks for a CityCommission who strives to put the bestinterests of Manhattan at the forefront.And of course- thanks for the men andwomen who have served, and continue to serve our country well.

Manhattan will honor those brave men and womenwho have served our country on November 11with a parade and other ceremonies.

Start the day off at 7:00 a.m. with a biscuits andgravy breakfast at the American Legion located onMcCall Road to fuel up for the 9:30 parade downPoyntz Avenue—in fact, this will be the first paradeto happen in the renovated downtown. We’ve been

watching construction crews work all summer andthey are nearly complete with the renovations.

New American flags will grace the light poles, andenjoy the new sidewalks, beautiful brick crosswalks,new stoplights at 4th and Poyntz and new busi-nesses. The renovations will be complemented bynew dining establishments and new retailers,including; recently opened Manzanita Art &Antiques, and soon to open dining at Bourbon &Baker, Hibachi Hut and Karnivore Bar and BBQ.Peek around so you know what you want to comevisit as things open. Shops like 4 Cakes and FourOlives will soon be found just beyond PoytnzAvenue in the old Marshall Theatre.

Downtown Manhattan Inc. has been working hardto keep the downtown destination walkable, enjoy-able and aesthetically pleasing. Gina Scroggs, execu-tive director of Downtown Manhattan Inc statesthat while some of the smaller details such as irri-

gation to urns, and adding mulch to planters willstill be in progress, 95% of the construction will bedone in early November, and a majority of the newdining options will open by January 2014.

The Veteran’s Day Parade, begins at the ManhattanTown Center, then goes west down Poyntz Ave.and concludes at the City Park.

As a continued celebration for Veterans, an 11:00 a.m.post-parade ceremony will be held at the WarehamOpera House. At 6:00 p.m., a recognition honorsbanquet will be held at the American Legion.

There are many ways to say thanks to ourVeterans, including the activities on November 11.For more information, the exact parade route, andother questions, interested persons should visitflinthillsveteransday.com, or call 785-341-6394.

November 2013

Volume 13, Issue 11

A publication of the

Manhattan

Convention &

Visitors Bureau

A Time for Thanks

Feature Events SpotlightTis the Season for ShowsManhattan offers plenty of greatshows, from crafts to performances -catch them all!

Wrap It Up: It’s an annual exhibition fea-turing Manhattan and regional artists at theManhattan Arts Center. The event runs fromNovember 2nd through December 24thfrom noon to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri, 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Sat and noon to 4 p.m. Sun. A widerange of items will be for sale, from masksand jewelry, watercolors and drawings, bas-kets and scarves, to pottery, tiles, wooden sculpture and more. Admission is free tolook, and you just might find that perfect holiday gift you’ve been searching for!

Homemade for the Holidays: Only handcrafted items are allowed intothis show! There are 55 booths and arts and crafts that exemplify the holidayseason. Find them in Pottorf Hall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on November 30th.Questions? Call 785-293-5712. There is no admission to this event, so there’sno good reason not to go!

Buttons ‘n Bows: This large and in charge craft fair is November 9th. Theevent runs 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Manhattan Catholic Schools located at306 S. Juliette. There is a $2 admission to the show, which also makes you eligible to win a handmade quilt. Vendors span three buildings for this show,which is jam packed with homemeade goodies. Call 785-565-5050 with questions.

McCain Performance SeriesGet tickets at k-state.edu/mccain, or visit the box office from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays in the McCain Auditorium lobby.

Nov 6: Bach’s Own St. Thomas Boys Choir of Leipzig, 7:30 p.m. This performance is a tradition-richchoir that will perform at the First United Methodist Church.

Nov 8-10: The Wedding Singer, 7:30 pm Friday and Saturday, and2:30 p.m. Sunday, features Kansas State University’s theatre anddance programs.

Nov 11: Brian Regan will crack you up all night long, starting at 7:30 p.m.

Nov 13: Beyond Glory, starring Stephen Lang shares the story ofeight incredible men of valor. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Nov 15: Memphis tears up the stage beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Dec 1: The Sound of Christmas starring Elisabeth von Trapp withthe Carolinian Brass helps guests celebrate the joyful sounds of theseason, starting at 4:00 p.m.

Nov 6: Bach’s Own St. Thomas Boys Choir of Leipzig

Nov 11: Brian Regan

Nov 13: Beyond Glory

Of course- it’s now basketball season! Catch theWildcats at Bramlage Coliseum all month long.Visit our website for calendar information.

www.visitmanhattanks.org

When or why did visitors see this giant fishtank last month in Manhattan? Hint: KansasWildlife, Parks and Tourism set this tank up when itcompliments a convention, or event in your area.Submit answers until Nov 30th to autumn@manhat-tan.org for a chance to win two McCainPerformance Series tickets to The Brian SetzerOrchestra on December 11, at 7:00 p.m.

Kansas has a big story. It’sour job as destinationmarketers to tell it. TheManhattan Conventionand Visitors Bureau (CVB)staff is heading intoNovember with a slew ofideas and inspiration afterattending the annualtourism conference heldin October in Topeka.

The Kansas TourismConference, held jointlywith the Travel IndustryAssociation of Kansas’and KS Wildlife Parks & Tourism encourages attrac-tions, hotels, B&B’s, Convention and VisitorsBureaus and all who interact with tourism toattend. This year’s speakers covered topics like“Seven Deadly Sins for Tourism Marketing,”“Research on a Shoestring Budget,” and breakoutson Agritourism, Group Tours, “From the Land ofKansas” features and more.

Attendees enjoyed learning about Topeka touringthe renovated Kansas State Capitol Building andTopeka’s NOTO (North Topeka) Arts District.

Next October this conference will be hosted byManhattan. Plans are now underway to showcaseour attractions and redevelopment.

Speaking of awards, the Manhattan CVB received the award for Best in Marketing; In-HouseVisitor Guide. The Manhattan Visitors Guide is an important marketing tool for the CVB.

Additionally, Manhattan CVB Director, Karen Hibbard, will serve as the 2014 TIAK President.Stay tuned to Tourism Topics each month as we share the local impacts of travel and tourismon the Manhattan community.

According to the IHS Global Insight Report:• Kansas received 32 million visitors, generating tourism expenditures of $8 billion.

• The average spend per visitor was $236 per trip

• In terms of jobs, the travel and tourism industry was the third largest employer in the state, employing 148,228 Kansans - and paying $2.5 billion in wages and salaries.

• Every 217 visitors created a new job in Kansas.

• Travel and tourism was responsible for 4.4% of the total Kansas GSP; yet tourism activity provided 14.4% of all state and local tax receipts.

• Travel and tourism provided $917 in tax relief to each Kansas household.

• State and local tax receipts equaled $32 per visitor.

Kansas Tourism

Festival of LightsBe a part of Manhattan’s next exciting tradition! The BlueEarth Plaza will be the kickoff for the downtown festival oflights for the first time on Fri., Nov. 29. A 50-foot tall holidaytree will be among the largest in all of Kansas. Holiday lightsand other lit trees will surround the 50-foot main eventthroughout the rest of Blue Earth Plaza. The official cere-monies will start about 7 p.m.., and interested personsshould utilize the adjacent free parking garage attached tothe Manhattan Conference Center. Enjoy all of downtownand the spirit of the season, including other upcoming eventslike the Mayor's Spirit of Christmas Holiday Lighted Paradein December, holiday carriage rides, holiday lights trolleytour, and concerts. To keep up to date on holiday activitiesbe sure to check out our website www.visitmanhattanks.org.

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 Coordinatorkendra@manhattan.org

Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Staff

November 2013

Chuck Scott, ChairmanBrad Everett, HotelJennifer Fritchen, HotelKelly Loub, RestaurantDave Lewis, Ex-OfficioMiranda Lies, HotelTeresa Morris, Hotel

Julie Powell, HotelWayne Rouse, EntertainmentEvan Tuttle, AttractionTodd Holmberg, K-StateBernie Haney, Ex-OfficioLynda Spire, Ex-Officio

Manhattan CVB Steering Committee

2/13/2013 - 12/31/2013Generations of Success: K-State History in Special CollectionsHale Library, 5th floor8:00 AM-5:00 PM785-532-6011

9/21/2013 - 1/5/2014Through Artists' EyesFlint Hills Discovery Center785-587-2726

4 Unearthing Kansas LandscapesMeadowlark Hills Retirement Community6:30-8:00 PM785-539-8763

6 McCain Performance Series: Bach's Own St. Thomas Boys Choir of LeipzigFirst United Methodist Church7:30 PM785-532-6428

7 Meet the MusicBeach Museum of Art, K-State5:30-6:30 PM785-532-7718

7-10 K-State Theatre & Dance: The Wedding SingerMcCain Auditorium, K-StateThurs.-Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun. 2:30 PM785-532-6428

7 Riley County Fish & Game Association Membership MeetingGreen Valley Community Center7:30-9:00 PM785-539-0384

8-11 A Few Good MenManhattan Arts CenterFri. & Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun. 2:00 PM785-537-4420

8 K-State Womens Basketball v. Tennessee StateBramlage ColiseumTBA800-221-2287

8 K-State Mens Basketball v. Northern ColoradoBramlage ColiseumTBA800-221-2287

8 John Denver Tribute BandWareham Opera House7:00-10:00 PM785-537-8646

9 K-State Volleyball v. West VirginiaAhearn Field House, K-StateTBA800-221-2287

9 33rd Annual Buttons 'n Bows Craft FairManhattan Catholic Schools8:30 AM-4:30 PM785-565-5050

9 Double Road Race ManhattanDowntown Manhattan7:30 AM785-320-6363

10 John McCutcheonManhattan Arts Center7:00 PM785-537-4420

10 K-State Womens Basketball v. CharlotteBramlage ColiseumTBA800-221-2287

11 Unearthing Kansas LandscapesMeadowlark Hills Retirement Community6:30-8:00 PM785-539-8763

11 McCain Performance Series: Brian ReganMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-6428

12Preschoolers in the Flint Hills: Toys from the PastFlint Hills Discovery Center1:00-2:00 PM785-587-2726

13 K-State Mens Basketball v. Oral RobertsBramlage ColiseumTBA800-221-2287

13 Love and TheftWareham Opera House6:00-10:00 PM785-537-8646

13 McCain Performance Series: Beyond Glory, starring Stephen LangMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-6428

13 Digital Photography Early ReleaseWorkshopBeach Museum of Art, K-State3:00-4:30 PM785-532-7718

14 Visual Inquiry: 2013 Kansas State University Department of Art Faculty Exhibition Opening ReceptionBeach Museum of Art, K-State5:00-7:00 PM785-532-7718

15 Randy Rogers BandWareham Opera House7:00-11:00 PM785-537-8646

15 McCain Performance Series: MemphisMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:00 PM785-532-6428

15-17 A Few Good MenManhattan Arts CenterFri. & Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun. 2:00 PM785-537-4420

16 Studio Painting Demonstration with Cally KrallmanFlint Hills Discovery Center10:00 AM-2:00 PM785-587-2726

16 K-State Football v. TCUBill Snyder Family StadiumTBA800-221-2287

17 K-State Mens Basketball v. Long Beach StateBramlage ColiseumTBA800-221-2287

19 Footsteps in the Flint Hills: Winter BirdsFlint Hills Discovery Center1:00-3:00 PM785-587-2726

20 K-State Womens Basketball v. Wichita StateBramlage ColiseumTBA800-221-2287

20 K-State Volleyball v. BaylorAhearn Field House, K-State7:00 PM800-221-2287

21 Gold Orchestra 25th AnniversaryConcertMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-3804

22 Nora Jane Struthers and the Party LineManhattan Arts Center7:30 PM785-537-4420

23 K-State Football v. OklahomaBill Snyder Family StadiumTBA800-221-2287

29 Santa's ArrivalManhattan Town Center11:00 AM785-539-3500

30 K-State Volleyball v. Iowa StateAhearn Field House, K-StateTBA800-221-2287

12/1Festival of Trees: Ladies Holiday Preview & Fashion ShowK-State Alumni Center1:00-5:00 PM785-776-7787

12/1K-State Mens Basketball v. Central ArkansasBramlage ColiseumTBA800-221-2287

12/1Family Holiday WorkshopBeach Museum of Art, K-State1:30-3:00 PM785-532-7718

12/1McCain Performance Series: The Sound of Christmas starring Elisabeth von Trapp with the Carolian BrassMcCain Auditorium, K-State4:00 PM785-532-6428

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

November.............................Anticipated Attendance NumbersConferences/Meetings/Reunions8 Kansas Veterinary Medical Association Conference ................20013 Westar Energy Leadership Summit .............................................30025 Kansas Pest Control Associaition...................................................25

Master's Technician Training Series29 Spearville High School Reunion......................................................50

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