The oldest business district in Kansas is turning125! In 1889, a simple book store sat on the cor-ner of a muddy, desolate street where studentscame from miles away to locate textbooks andschool supplies. Over one hundred years later,that book store is the hub of a thriving shoppingand dining district in Manhattan, Kansas. With 25stores , 39 restaurants and numerous bars locatedin this area, it is one of the most common attrac-tions of The Little Apple®.

Join us in helping Aggieville celebrate their 125thBirthday by attending the Birthday Street Fair andDance on Saturday, September 20th, 2014 in theheart of Aggieville. It will be the perfect scene forfamily and friends to celebrate the life of one ofour favorite community areas. Some events willinclude a Maker Faire and craft festival, the firstever Ferris Wheel in Aggieville, an antique carshow, a State Fair food cook-off, a giant donutbirthday cake, performing bands in Triangle Park,

K-State athletes showing off their skills in funnysports competitions, and historical tours of thebusiness district. All of these fun events lead up tothe main evening attraction: lighting up the streetsof Aggieville. The entire length of Moro Street inAggieville will have lights strung back and forthfrom all the businesses, creating an ultimate facelift to the already beautiful district. These lightswill remain to showcase the charming vibe ofAggieville.

Along with all of these entertaining events, theAggieville 125 Committee is urging the commu-nity to consider making donations in a fundrais-ing effort to fix parking, sidewalk conditions andstreetscape. This wonderful district has existedand grown for 125 years, with hopes that it willcontinue to thrive for years to come.

For more information on the history behindthis area, check out “Aggieville 1889-1989: 100

Years of the Aggieville Tradition”, by Dan Walteravailable at Varney’s Book Store in Aggieville. Tofind out more about the Street Fair and Dance,visit www.aggieville.org or call 785-776-8050.

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September 2014Volume 14, Issue 9A publication of the

ManhattanConvention &Visitors Bureau

Aggieville Celebrates 125th Birthday!

Get Outside in Manhattan

COLOR RUN TO MHK!The Happiest 5K on the planet is coming to the happiest town in Kansas! This race promotes happiness,healthiness and individuality. If any of these traits apply to you, then don’t hesitate to sign up for a day offun and excitement! This race will take place on Saturday, September 13th, at 9:00 am. Location andcourse map to be announced. This race is known as the original “paint” race, meaning you get coated in apowder-paint at different points during the race. Runners wear white and at the end of the race are plas-tered in color. It’s a little messy and a whole lot of fun! Sign up online at http://thecolorrun.com/man-hattan/.

3rd Annual C.Clyde Jones Fun RunOn September 13th, another 5K race will take place in Manhattan on the KSUcampus starting at 9:00 am. Cost to run is $20.00 for students and $25.00 foradults. The C. Clyde Jones Memorial Run originated to honor K-State’s first col-lege dean and is hosted by the College of Business Administration BusinessAmbassadors. This race will benefit Shepherd’s Crossing, a local ministry that pro-vides budget counseling, referrals and financial support to those in need in theRiley County and St. George community. For more information, call 785-532-7227.

Register online at http://cba.k-state.edu/about/cclyderun.html.

Wounded Warriors Softball TournamentOn September 6th, the Wounded Warriors Amputee Softball Team (WWAST) willbe playing a Celebrity All Star Game and Ft. Riley All Star Softball game inManhattan at Kansas State University’s Tointon Stadium. The WWAST is a charita-ble organization whose vision is to show that an amputation is not a disability andto honor and support the soldiers fighting for our country. They believe and wantto show others that living without a limb does not limit your life. The softball teamis composed of war veterans and active duty soldiers who have amputations of thearm, above knee, below knee, bilateral below knee and foot. They travel the coun-try playing softball against able-bodied teams to raise awareness and inspiration. InManhattan, they will face a celebrity team composed of NFL Pro Bowler WillShields, NFL Hall of Famer John Riggins, 3 Time Super Bowl Champ Jeff Bostic,College Football Hall of Famer Mark Simoneau and many more. Come out andwatch this incredible team play in Manhattan! Admission is free. For more informa-tion, visit http://woundedwarrioramputeesoftballteam.org or call785.776.8829. Schedule is shown below.

Events at Sunset ZooThe Sunset Zoo is full of activities during the monthsof September and October. Check out these funopportunities to connect with the beauty of nature. • Wildcat Week: Aug 31st-September 6th½ price admission with current KSU ID

• Grandparents & Animal Enrichment Day: September 7th 9:30 am-5:00 pmGrandparents and up to 5 grandchildren get in free

• Zoofari Trails at Sunset: September 26th 10-11 am• Movies on the Grass: September 28th 8-10 pmFree screening of “Disneynature’s Wings of Life”

CASA Comedy Club

Kansas At Your ServiceAre you looking for free customer service training for yourbusiness? Now you have the opportunity to develop thecustomer service aspect of your business. Kansas At YourService is a statewide customer service training certifica-tion program that is sure to provide improvement in yourcustomer relations department. It equips employeesstatewide with the tools and resources needed to servecustomers. The web based certification training is providedat no cost to you. After course completion, you will have apersonalized certificate that will serve as recognition ofservice expertise and knowledge. This opportunity wasdeveloped by theTourism Division ofKansas Wildlife, Parks,and Tourism. TheManhattan Convention& Visitors Bureau, aswell as the GreatBend Convention &Visitors Bureau havebeen instrumental ingetting this program off the ground and are excited to seeit positively impact the customer service portion of busi-nesses everywhere. For more information, visitwww.KansasAtYourService.com or contact the Great BendConvention & Visitors Bureau at 620.792.2750 or cvb@vis-itgreatbend.com.

Come out and support a great cause by attending the thirdAnnual CASA Comedy Club. This event will take place on Friday,September 19th at the Wareham Opera House. The dinnershow will begin at 5:30 pm ($65/ticket) and the late show will beat 10:00 pm ($35/ticket). This year’s show will feature comediansGraig Murphy, Paul Nardizzi, and Don Gavin. All proceeds willbenefit the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates forChildren) Organization. Buy your tickets now at Varney’s inAggieville, Bluestem Bistro in Aggieville, The Wicked Stitch inWamego, or online at www.sunflowercasa.org.

Manhattan Visitors Guide DO NOT MISS the opportunity to reach over 100,000 new customers through ONE adver-tisement. The Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau provides this opportunity to you byencouraging you to purchase an advertisement in the 2015 Manhattan Visitors Guide. TheGuide focuses on Manhattan and our unique and memorable experiences. Targeted for thevisitors to enhance their visit to The Little Apple®, the Guide is distributed in ConferenceWelcome Packets, Relocation Packets, information racks across the community as well asTravel Information Centers across Kansas and the Mid-West region.

For more information as to how you can participate in this publication contact KarenHibbard, CVB Director at 785-776-8829 or Karen@manhattan.org.

McCain PerformancesThe 2014-2015 McCain Performance Series offers an outstanding lineup with 30 Broadwayperformances, world renowned artists and attractions taking the stage beginning onSeptember 5, 2014. Individual tickets went on sale July 27th. Don’t delay in planning a datenight or two, as we anticipate many of these performances being a sell-out this year.

Friday, September 5 - Buddy Guy, 7:30 p.m.Blues icon and member of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Sunday, September 14 - Larry the Cable Guy, 4 and 7 p.m. Git-R-Done!

Friday, September 19 - An Evening with Eric Stonestreet and Jesse Tyler Ferguson!8:30 PM, Modern Family stars come to McCain for a full fan experience.

Thursday, September 25 - Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis7:30 p.m., An amazing evening with big band jazz, led by Wynton Marsalis, the most outstandingjazz musician of his generation.

Comedian Graig Murphy

Goodguys on Routethrough ManhattanThe Little Apple® isexcited to welcomethe Goodguys Rod &Custom Association.This cruising car clubwill be stopping indowntown Manhattanwith a caravan of fiftycars on WednesdayOctober 1st at 9:30AM. They are in routefrom Pleasanton,California to Lincoln,Nebraska with a finalstop in Ft. Worth, Texason a Hall of FameRoad Tour in memory of Jack Trepanier. It is an elite tripfor owners of the nicest 1972 or earlier American vehicles.Come out and join us in giving them a warm welcome toManhattan! For more details, call 785.776.8829.

Buddy Guy Larry the Cable Guy Eric Stonestreet Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Karen Hibbard, Directorkaren@manhattan.org

Christy Chase, ConventionSales Manager

christy@manhattan.org

Marcia Rozell, Tourism SalesManager

marcia@manhattan.org

Kendra Dekat, AdministrativeAssistant/ Service Coordinatorkendra@manhattan.org

Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Staff

September 20144 Reception with Dawoud Bey and

Hamza WalkerAll Faiths Chapel Auditorium, K-State5:30 PM, 785-532-7718

4 K-State Volleyball v. ArkansasBramlage Coliseum6:00 PM, 800-221-2287

5 K-State Volleyball v. MiddleTennessee StateBramlage Coliseum7:00 PM, 800-221-2287

5 McCain Performance Series: Buddy GuyMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM, 785-532-6428

5 K-State After Hours presents: A Night at Sunset ZooSunset Zoo6:00-10:30 PM, 785-532-6571

6 K-State Volleyball v. UCFBramlage Coliseum7:00 PM, 800-221-2287

6 Wildcats Run for Wellness 5KK-State Rec Complex8:00-11:00 PM, 785-532-6595

7 Grandparents' & Animal Enrichment DaySunset Zoo12:00-4:30 PM, 785-587-2730

7 K-State Movies on the Grass: "Plagues and Progress: A Showcase Inspired by 'The Ghost Map’”Coffman Commons, Hale Library8:00 PM, 785-532-6011

7 Spay-ghetti and No Balls DinnerPottorf Hall, CiCo Park3:00-8:00 PM, 785-776-8433

8 K-State Volleyball v. Missouri StateAhearn Field House, K-State5:00 PM, 800-221-2287

11 "The Ghost Map" Author TalkMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:00-8:30 PM, 785-532-7414

11 Go See It! Lecture Series: Brown v. BrownFlint Hills Discovery Center7:00 PM, 785-587-2726

12 Tree of Life: The Art of Charles BelloBeach Museum of Art, K-State785-532-7718

12 Celebrating Art: Transformations Gala & Exhibit OpeningBeach Museum of Art, K-State6:00 PM, 785-532-7718

12 Randy Rogers BandThe Wareham8:00 PM, 785-341-2779

12- 3/22/2015Life Forms: Chet PetersBeach Museum of Art, K-State785-532-7718

13 C. Clyde Jones Fun Run/WalkK-State Campus9:00 AM, 785-532-7227

13 The Color Run13 Fall Apple Day Festival

Fort Riley9:00 AM-3:00 PM, 785-239-6398

13 CASA Comedy ClubThe Wareham5:30 PM & 10:00 PM, 785-537-6367

14 K-State Movies on the Grass: Electoral DysfunctionCoffman Commons, Hale Library8:00 PM, 785-532-6011

14 McCain Performance Series: Larry the Cable GuyMcCain Auditorium, K-State4:00 and 7:00 PM, 785-532-6428

15-16 Auditions for Much Ado About NothingManhattan Arts Center7:00-9:00 PM, 785-537-4420

15-19 Blackbeard the PirateColumbian Theatre, Museum & Art Center, Wamego3:00-8:00 PM, 785-456-2029

16 K-State Orchestra PerformanceMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM

16 K-State Volleyball v. South Dakota StAhearn Field House, K-State6:00 PM, 800-221-2287

18 KSU Football v. AuburnBill Snyder Family Stadium800-221-2287

19 CASA Comedy Club 2014Wareham Opera House5:30 PM-12:00 AM, 785-537-6367

19-21 Yard Art Classics Car ShowManhattan Town Center785-770-8305

20 Aggieville's 125th Birthday CelebrationAggieville10:00 AM-12:00 AM, 785-776-8050

20 Prairie Sunflower FestivalRiley, KS10:00 AM-4:00 PM785-485-2876

20 OktoberfestLittle Apple Brewing Company785-539-5500

20 Yard Art Classic Car ShowAggieville785-770-8305

20 FREE WOMEN EMPOWER SEMINAR - Self-Defense trainingHackerott's Leadership Academy9:00-11:00 AM, 785-539-0909

21 AmaXing Challenge : Step It Up 5K RaceK-State Alumni Center10:00 AM, 773-876-8188

21 K-State Movies on the Grass: Girl RisingCoffman Commons, Hale Library8:00 PM, 785-532-6011

23 A Lamb Chop CelebrationC.L. Hoover Opera House7:00 PM, 785-238-3906

25 Moving PortraitsBeach Museum of Art, K-State6:00 PM, 785-532-7718

25 McCain Performance Series: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton MarsalisMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM, 785-532-6428

26 Adventure Camp (grades K-2): Grass HoppingFlint Hills Discovery CenterAll Day OR Half Day785-587-2726

26 Adventure Camp (grades 3-6): Engrossed with GibbonsSunset ZooAll Day OR Half Day785-587-2726

26-28 K-State Parachute club 50th Anniversary Skydiving FestivalAbilene City Airport8:00 AM-8:00 PM, 785-477-6424

26-27 OZtoberFestOz Museum785-456-2029

26 Night at the MuseumOz Museum7:30 PM, 785-456-2029

26 CATSManhattan Arts CenterFri & Sat 7:30 PM; Sun 2:00 PM785-537-4420

27- 2/1/2015 Flint Hills FORCES II: Our Town, Our Fort, Our UniversityFlint Hills Discovery Center785-587-2726

27 K-State Family Day Open HouseBeach Museum of Art, K-State10:00 AM, 785-532-7718

27 Konza Prairie Visitors' DayKonza Prairie Biological Station8:00 AM-4:00 PM, 785-587-0381

27 KSU Football v. UTEPBill Snyder Family Stadium800-221-2287

27 K-State Volleyball v. BaylorAhearn Field House, K-StateTBA, 800-221-2287

28 K-State Movies on the Grass: Wings of LifeSunset Zoo8:00 PM, 785-532-6011

28 Forces II: Walk Through History: Downtown Manhattan 1917-1963Flint Hills Discovery Center2:00 PM, 785-587-2726

30 Preschoolers in the Flint Hills (ages 3-5): Secrets of the StreamsFlint Hills Discovery Center10:30-11:30 AM, 785-587-2726

30 Preschoolers in the Flint Hills (ages 3-5): Secrets of the StreamsFlint Hills Discovery Center10:30-11:30 AM, 785-587-2726

10/1 Good Guys Hall of Fame Road TourDowntown Manhattan10:00 AM - Noon, 785-776-8829

10/2 Meet the Music: PercussionBeach Museum of Art, K-State6:00 PM, 785-532-7718

10/2-10/5 CATSManhattan Arts CenterThurs-Sat 7:30 PM; Sun 2:00 PM785-532-7718

10/3 Safari EdVenture DaysSunset Zoo10:00 AM-2:00 PM, 785-587-2730

10/4 KSU Football v. Texas TechBill Snyder Family Stadium800-221-2287

10/4 Josh Abbott BandThe Wareham8:00 PM, 785-341-2779

10/5 Forces II: Manhattan's Movers and Shakers 1917-1963Flint Hills Discovery Center2:00 PM, 785-587-2726

10/5 Art Beyond Sight Open HouseBeach Museum of Art, K-State1:30-3:00 PM, 785-532-7718

10/5 K-State Movies on the Grass: A Fierce Green Fire The Battle for a Living PlanetLeadership Studies Building at K-State Campus8:00 PM, 785-532-6011

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

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

Kelly Loub, Chair, DiningKara Cox, HotelEvan Grier, DiningBernie Haney, Youth/SportsTodd Holmberg, Entertainment/KSUGregg Joyal, HotelMeredith McKee, HotelTerry Olson, RetailWayne Rouse, Entertainment

AggievilleJeff Wolfe, Meeting Planner/ KSU

Ex-Officio MembersEddie Estes, City of ManhattanLyle Butler, Chamber PresidentKaren McCulloh, City Commissioner

Manhattan CVB Steering Committee

September............................Anticipated Attendance NumbersConferences/Meetings/Reunions7 Kansas Governor's Grants Program..............................................4012 Kansas Academy for Vicitim Assistance10 Friendship Club of Concordia Citizens National Bank .............50

Bank Group Tour12 Podiatry Medical Society Annual Meeting.....................................5015 Westar Energy Supervisor Meeting.............................................10022 Kansas Center for Safe & Prepared Schools Conference ......40024 Kansas Motor Carriers Association Annual Convention........15026 Singles in Agriculture KS Chapter Trip Events.............................3529 Flint Hills Breastfeeding Coalition ..................................................75

Breastfeeding Educator CourseSporting Events21 Manhattan Running Company Konquer the Konza 25K.........20026 Kansas Livestock Association ..........................................................40

Fall Seminar/Annual Golf tournamentSpecial Events13 Flint Hills Praise Fest .......................................................................50020 Heartland Corvette Club Riley Fun Fest......................................3027 Konza Prairie Visitors Day ..........................................................1,500

Emily Wehling, Marketing Coordinatoremily@manhattan.org