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Saturday, September 04, 2010

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

Minimalist 'American' is only a little slow George Clooney must be the title character in the new film "The American" because the action takes place in Sweden and Italy, homelands of the other half-dozen characters. Published 9/3/2010
'Takers' entertains so long as it keeps moving John Lussenhop's movie "Takers" is a contemporary heist picture told from two and a half points of view, as are most heist movies anymore. Published 9/2/2010
When 'The Last Exorcism' gets around to being scary, it really is As is the pattern with horror movies presented as fake documentaries ("The Blair Witch Project," for example, and "Paranormal Activity"), most of the horror in the new film "The Last Exorcism" is packed into the last twenty minutes of the running time. Published 9/1/2010
As a sequel, 'Nanny McPhee Returns' shines Sequels aren't usually very surprising. Published 8/27/2010
Don't take a gamble on this 'Lottery Ticket' One hears the new Ice Cube movie, Erik White's "The Lottery Ticket," referred to as a "'Friday' for a new generation." Published 8/26/2010

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

Minimalist 'American' is only a little slow George Clooney must be the title character in the new film "The American" because the action takes place in Sweden and Italy, homelands of the other half-dozen characters. Published 9/3/2010
'Takers' entertains so long as it keeps moving John Lussenhop's movie "Takers" is a contemporary heist picture told from two and a half points of view, as are most heist movies anymore. Published 9/2/2010
'Switch' isn't offensive, just not amusing There aren't going to be any protests by movie ticketholders, and nobody is going to boo as the credits run. Published 8/29/2010
As a sequel, 'Nanny McPhee Returns' shines Sequels aren't usually very surprising. Published 8/27/2010
Don't take a gamble on this 'Lottery Ticket' One hears the new Ice Cube movie, Erik White's "The Lottery Ticket," referred to as a "'Friday' for a new generation." Published 8/26/2010

Movies Headlines

Minimalist 'American' is only a little slow George Clooney must be the title character in the new film "The American" because the action takes place in Sweden and Italy, homelands of the other half-dozen characters. Published 9/3/2010
'Takers' entertains so long as it keeps moving John Lussenhop's movie "Takers" is a contemporary heist picture told from two and a half points of view, as are most heist movies anymore. Published 9/2/2010
When 'The Last Exorcism' gets around to being scary, it really is As is the pattern with horror movies presented as fake documentaries ("The Blair Witch Project," for example, and "Paranormal Activity"), most of the horror in the new film "The Last Exorcism" is packed into the last twenty minutes of the running time. Published 9/1/2010
'Switch' isn't offensive, just not amusing There aren't going to be any protests by movie ticketholders, and nobody is going to boo as the credits run. Published 8/29/2010
As a sequel, 'Nanny McPhee Returns' shines Sequels aren't usually very surprising. Published 8/27/2010