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August 2013 Volume 13, Issue 8 A publication of the Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Football is almost here. It comes from every Wildcat, on every street corner. Manhattan practi- cally breathes it. Final preparations are underway for Purple Power Play in the Park, the annual season kickoff that cel- ebrates community support for the defending Big 12 Champion Kansas State Wildcats. This two- day event takes place Aug. 28-29 starting at 6pm, in City Park due to construction on Poyntz Ave. Let your hair down with the K-State Classy Cats and Bates Dance Studio performers. Jam out with the Mikey Needleman Band on Wednesday evening—and whether it’s nostalgic or you’re a diehard student fan, rally behind the Wildcats in a community pep rally at 8:00 on both Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Remember the three Big 12 Championships gath- ered in 2012 and 2013? “Threemaw” and “Title Town” caused residents to smile uncontrollably and brag to complete strangers. K-State’s baseball team, for example, captured its first baseball con- ference title since 1933. Along with the football Continued on page 2 K-State Fans ... Are You Ready? Events Spotlight Page 3
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Transcript of Tourism Topics - August 2013
August 2013
Volume 13, Issue 8
A publication of the
Manhattan
Convention &
Visitors Bureau
Football is almost here. It comes from everyWildcat, on every street corner. Manhattan practi-cally breathes it.
Final preparations are underway for Purple PowerPlay in the Park, the annual season kickoff that cel-ebrates community support for the defending Big12 Champion Kansas State Wildcats. This two-day event takes place Aug. 28-29 starting at6pm, in City Park due to construction onPoyntz Ave.
Let your hair down with the K-State ClassyCats and Bates Dance Studio performers. Jamout with the Mikey Needleman Band onWednesday evening—and whether it’s nostalgicor you’re a diehard student fan, rally behind theWildcats in a community pep rally at 8:00 onboth Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
Remember the three Big 12 Championships gath-ered in 2012 and 2013? “Threemaw” and “TitleTown” caused residents to smile uncontrollablyand brag to complete strangers. K-State’s baseballteam, for example, captured its first baseball con-ference title since 1933. Along with the football
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K-State Fans ... Are You Ready?
Events SpotlightPage 3
Calling all ultimate K-State fans. We know you are proud of your Wildcats. We know we areready for another exciting season, and another Big 12Championship. Don’ t miss the great guides compiled by theAlumni Association with everything you need to stay ontrack with K-State football this year. There’ s a game dayguide, an “on the road” guide for away games, tailgaterecipes, and fan tips. It’ s all the insider information youcould want to get your game on! Go Cats! www.k-state.com/UFG:
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team and the men’s basketball team, these title champions will undoubtedly draw large, excited crowdsas they enter the 2013/2014 season.
It’s not just students supporting their favorite athletes and events; alumni, parents of students, friends ofstudents, staff, sports fanatics, sports writers, photographers and more all flock to this modern universitytucked into the Kansas prairie. Each person attending the football game, or entering the Octagon of
Doom (Bramlage Coliseum) or Tointon Family Stadium is spending visitor dollars in this town. Those staying overnight are contributing to the guest tax,which funds the efforts of the Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau.
2013 K-State Football Schedule08/30/13 vs. North Dakota State Manhattan, Kan. 7:30 PM09/07/13 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette Manhattan, Kan. 5:30 PM09/14/13 vs. Massachusetts Manhattan, Kan. 6:00 PM09/21/13 at Texas * Austin, Texas TBA10/05/13 at Oklahoma State * Stillwater, Okla. TBA10/12/13 vs. Baylor * Manhattan, Kan. TBA10/26/13 vs. West Virginia * Manhattan, Kan. TBA11/02/13 vs. Iowa State * Manhattan, Kan. TBA11/09/13 at Texas Tech * Lubbock, Texas TBA11/16/13 vs. TCU * Manhattan, Kan. TBA11/23/13 vs. Oklahoma * Manhattan, Kan. TBA11/30/13 at Kansas * Lawrence, Kan. TBA
Are you a K-State Alum? Then don’t miss your chance to participate in theoriginal tailgate recipe guide! Everyone knows tailgating is half the fun of going to a game, and the Alumni Association wants to know your
must-have recipe for the big day. Visit www.k-state.com/TailgateRecipe
to submit your favorite one!
Little Apple ... Willie Style
Little Apple ... Willie StyleFortunate enough to be Manhattan-bound for a game? Keep an eye out for yourticket buckslip, or your season ticket booklet to see how Willie enjoys a WildcatWeekend! Some must-see attractions while you’re here? The Flint Hills DiscoveryCenter, Sunset Zoo, various art galleries in town and fun and unique local shop-ping! Hit your favorite of more than 150 restaurants in town, and grab a pipinghot cup a’ joe, or hot chocolate before hitting the road to head home.
Contact the Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau for a free visitor’sguide! It lists all the information you need to know about Manhattan.800.759.0134, visitmanhattanks.org.
Splish Splash, We WereTakin’ a Bath…It’s Water Matters Day in Manhattan andYOU can help! Find out what runoff is andhow to reduce it. Watch an experiencedkayaker in action and learn the tricks of thetrade. Where is Manhattan’s water treat-ment plant, and what goes on there? Find allthis out and much more on August 10thbeginning at 9:00 am at the ManhattanPublic Library. Lunch and afternoon activitieswill take place at the City Park Pool. TheManhattan Konza Rotary Club is donating280 free swim tickets for the event! Two will
be given to each attendee until gone. Ticketsare only good for the City Park Pool after-noon swim with Water Matters Day, onAugust 10th.
Don’t miss this chance to learn about waterlocally, and the needs that exist around theworld. Visit konzarotary.org for more infor-mation.
Colbert Charity ClassicReturns to ManhattanThe Adams Golf Pro Tour Series will returnto Manhattan, KS for the 2013 ColbertCharity Classic on August 21-24th atColbert Hills Golf Course. Last year JamesMarshall tied the course record with a siz-zling 29 on the back nine to shoot a finalround 64 (-8 under) for his first professional
victory at -16 under total.
In conjunction there will be a Pro-AmTournament held on Tuesday, August 20th.The format is a 3-person shamble plus anAdams Tour professional. The cost is $1,000per team or $333 person and includes theMonday Pairings Party, golf, complimentaryfood and beverages, player gift, tournamentprizes, and a $200 tax-deductible contribution.All event proceeds will benefit the KSU GolfCourse Management & Research Foundationand The First Tee of Manhattan.
If you would like to participate in the Pro-Am Tournament or volunteer during theprofessional tournament please contactBernie Haney at 785-565-1719 [email protected]
Events Spotlight
Karen Hibbard, [email protected]
Christy Chase, ConventionSales Manager
Marcia Rozell, Tourism SalesManager
Autumn Shoemaker,Marketing [email protected]
Kendra Dekat, AdministrativeAssistant/ Service Coordinator
Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Staff
August 2013
Vision Statement:Destination Manhattan!
Mission Statement:To expand the local area economy by
attracting visitors.
Chuck Scott, ChairmanBrad Everett, HotelJennifer Fritchen, HotelDave Lewis, Ex-OfficioJackie Murrell, HotelMiranda Lies, Hotel
Julie Powell, HotelWayne Rouse, EntertainmentEvan Tuttle, AttractionTodd Holmberg, K-StateBernie Haney, Ex-OfficioLynda Spire, Ex-Officio
Manhattan CVB Steering Committee
Through 8/10/2013The Bison: American IconCottonwood Falls8:00 AM-6:00 PM620-273-8955
Through 8/17/2013AbX x IIIStrecker-Nelson Gallery785-537-2099
Through 9/8/2013Conservation Quest at the Flint Hills Discovery CenterFlint Hills Discovery Center785-587-2726
Through 9/8/2013Conservation QuestFlint Hills Discovery Center785-587-2726
Through 10/13/2013The Museum of Wonder: A Great Land Grant University Collects (Pelton & Hyle Family Galleries)Beach Museum of Art, K-State785-532-7718
Through 12/31/2013Generations of Success: K-State History in Special CollectionsHale Library, 5th floor8:00 AM-5:00 PM785-532-6011
6 Discovery Day Camp: Manhattan Park’s ExploreFlint Hills Discovery Center8:00 AM-5:00 PM785-587-2726
7 Discovery Day Camp: Plants of the PrairieFlint Hills Discovery Center8:00 AM-5:00 PM785-587-2726
7 K-State's 150th Brownbag Lunch & Lecture Series- "African-American Vet Med Graduates"K-State Student Union12:00-1:00 PM785-532-6011
8 Discovery Day Camp: Water’s WayFlint Hills Discovery Center8:00 AM-5:00 PM785-587-2726
8-10 Crafty Seniors Craft ShowManhattan Town Center9:00 AM-5:00 PM785-539-3500
8-10 Hoo HawColumbian Theatre, Museum & Art Center, WamegoFri.-Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun. 2:00 PM785-456-2029
9 Discovery Day Camp: Kansas SoilFlint Hills Discovery Center8:00 AM-5:00 PM785-587-2726
10 School Safety ExpoManhattan Town Center11:00 AM-3:00 PM785-539-3500
10 2013 "Just Tri It" Youth TriathlonCity Park7:30 AM785-587-2757
11 Pet Poolooza: An Annual Furry FundraiserCiCo Park Pool1:00-4:00 PM785-587-2757
15-17 Hoo HawColumbian Theatre, Museum & Art Center, WamegoFri.-Sat. 7:30pm; Sun. 2:00pm785-456-2029
16-17 One Act Play Festival IIManhattan Arts Center7:30-10:00 PM785-537-4420
23 Friends of Sunset Zoo’s Brew at the ZooSunset Zoo Nature ExplorationCenter6:00-9:00 PM785-587-2737
24 The Great Gatsby (film)Bosco Student Plaza8:30 PM785-532-6571
24 Art Happens 2013Manhattan Arts Center6:30-10:30 PM785-537-4420
24 Cattle Baron's BallPope Ranch6:00 PM785-438-5607
26 23rd Annual Mercy Golf ClassicManhattan Country Club12:00-7:00 PM785-587-5462
26 First Day of Fall SemesterKansas State University Campus
26 First Day of Fall SemesterManhattan Christian College
26- 9/1 Wildcat Week at the Sunset ZooSunset Zoo Nature ExplorationCenter9:30 AM-5:00 PM785-587-2737
27 Authentic Hawaiian DancersBosco Student Plaza12:00-1:00 PM and 5:30-6:30 PM785-532-6571
27 Live Band KaraokeBosco Student Plaza6:30-8:30 PM785-532-6571
28 Gunpowder ‘n Lead Country Rock Band (from Fort Riley)Bosco Student Plaza12:00-1:00 PM785-532-6571
28 Back To GardeningPottorf Hall, CiCo Park6:00-8:00 PM785-537-6350
28-29 Purple Power Play in the ParkCity Park6:00 PM
30 K-State Football v. North Dakota StateBill Snyder Family Stadium7:30 PM800-221-2287
30 K-State Football Watch PartyK-State Student Union7:30 PM785-532-6571
Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau501 Poyntz Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502(785) 776-8829 • (785) 776-0679 fax
August...................................Anticipated Attendance NumbersConferences/Meetings/Reunions7 Kansas Land Title Association Annual Convention...................140
8 Kansas Land Title Association District Meeting ..........................20
13 Natural Response Control Tactics .................................................30
Level 2 instructor training
16 Kansas Dialogue Annual Conference...........................................100
26 Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association .................................125
Annual Meeting & Golf Tournament
Sporting Events18 Oz Endurance LLC Tuttle Creek Triathlon.................................100
19 Adams Golf Pro Tour/ Colbert's Charity Classic .......................80
Golf Pro Tournament
24 Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department .........................150
USSSA Mixed C & D State
25 Little Apple Soccer Club Soccer Tournament ...........................400
30 North Dakota State University Alumni Football ......................250
09/01 Big Poppi Bicycle Company River Trails Shootout .....................80
Upcoming Conferences, Sports and Special Events in The Little Apple®
