September 2013
Volume 13, Issue 9
A publication of the Manhattan
Convention &
Feature Spotlight Page 3
Visitors Bureau
Activities Galore in The Little Apple
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September is prime time to be in Manhattan for all those right-brained thinkers out there. Aggiefiest overtakes Aggieville. Pumpkin Patch arts and craft fair springs up in Pottorf Hall. McCain Performance Series returns to the stage to wow audiences for another year, and there are photos, everywhere.
What if your creative style is museum? Visit Kansas State University’s Marianna-Kistler Beach Museum of Art. The exhibit, “Pictorial and Modern Photographs” might sound like a bit of a mouthful, but in actuality, the concept for these photos is to be as simple as possible.
The pictorial movement emerged as a method for photographers to create art that is imaginative, and looks like brushstrokes in a painting. Modern photography developed with a focus on the overlooked details of everyday life. A city skyline, a
splash of color, or the shadow on a door jamb could all be elements of focus.
Syracuse University Art Galleries in New York organized the photos from this exhibit which span the first half of the 20th century. Make sure to experience the permanent exhibits at the Beach Museum while you’re there—they host the university’s permanent art collection.
What if your creative style is debate? Want some
mental stimulation? Bring a blanket to K-State’s Movies on the Grass Series. Watch a film with a purpose on a jumbo inflatable screen, and then debate it in an open forum! Their season kicks off on Sept. 8 with “Serious Continued on page 2