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Friday, February 03, 2012

Nocturnal by nature?

You're in luck. Manhattan has plenty of stuff to do after dark. There are the bars, of course, and live bands play here regularly. (In fact, if you're in a band and you're playing here, make sure to let us know.

But maybe Terror Tractor isn't your thing. Fine.

Check out the link to 'arts and culture.' If it's going on in Manhattan, more than likely there's a review or a story there.

If you're hungry but don't know what you're interested in eating and need more details about places- Check out our restaurant reviews, locations and other information.

Want to catch a movie? In this section we have numerous reviews as well as showtimes and listings.

Are you a homebody? Check the TV listings.

General Headlines

'The Grey' is a better movie than its previews It is hard for me to get excited by a film with previews that look like "Call of the Wild" meets "Jaws." Published 2/3/2012
'One for the Money' is OK, but wait for it to come to TV Jolly Katherine Heigl, producer, has once again found something for jolly Katherine Heigl, actress, to appear in. Published 2/2/2012
Award-nominated 'Descendants' on local screen Director Alexander Payne has given us "Election," "About Schmidt," and "Sideways." Published 2/1/2012
Just enjoy 'Underworld: Awakening' for what it is The fourth movie in the Underworld franchise, "Underworld: Awakening," brings the story back to the modern world. Published 1/31/2012
'Rising star' pianist fascinates McCain listeners No question about Dinnerstein's having both talent and conviction, and she applies both to undeniable effect. Published 1/30/2012

Bars Headlines

Nighttime nuisance or awesome amps? Manhattan isn't exactly known for having the strongest local music scene, but the Manhattan Music Coalition is working to change that. Published 7/23/2007
UPC programs for students and community Finding events not centered around alcohol can be difficult in a college town, but K-State works really hard to keep students entertained and out of trouble. After hours is just one of the many opportunities and is sponsored by Union Program Council. Published 7/23/2007
New owners aim to preserve Mel's tradition Brett Henry, Brad Waller and Buck Driggs didn't grow up dreaming of the day they'd be able to serve beer from behind a bar. But the idea of owning one came up sometime during the last three years, and the three are now the new owners of Mel's Tavern. Published 12/18/2006

Arts & Culture Headlines

'Rising star' pianist fascinates McCain listeners No question about Dinnerstein's having both talent and conviction, and she applies both to undeniable effect. Published 1/30/2012
The only way to stop the war on drugs is to legalize those same drugs. "Ioan Grillo's El Narco: Inside Mexico's Criminal Insurgency" describes a $30 billion-a-year entrenched business that has long tentacles reaching inside the US. Published 1/29/2012
You want the good news or the bad news? Telephone directories are great for thumbing through, and after all, let's be honest: there's no salesman who could deliver a better pitch than Martin. Published 1/29/2012
An unlikely trio of lawyers John Grisham's new novel, "the Litigators," is, at base, a David and Goliath story. And it's a good one. Published 1/29/2012
Going higher: The stories of mountain climbers Dorling Kindersley Publishing has long enjoyed a respected reputation for high quality books. Published 1/29/2012

Movies Headlines

'The Grey' is a better movie than its previews It is hard for me to get excited by a film with previews that look like "Call of the Wild" meets "Jaws." Published 2/3/2012
'One for the Money' is OK, but wait for it to come to TV Jolly Katherine Heigl, producer, has once again found something for jolly Katherine Heigl, actress, to appear in. Published 2/2/2012
Award-nominated 'Descendants' on local screen Director Alexander Payne has given us "Election," "About Schmidt," and "Sideways." Published 2/1/2012
Just enjoy 'Underworld: Awakening' for what it is The fourth movie in the Underworld franchise, "Underworld: Awakening," brings the story back to the modern world. Published 1/31/2012
Odd, talky 'Dangerous Method' doesn't bore the viewer The partnership of writer and director David Cronenberg with actor Viggo Mortensen is probably the most potent one in the film world. Published 1/30/2012