Arts + Culture

Museum of Art + Light

Manhattan’s newest museum is proving that investing in the arts pays dividends Article by Heather Hoffman | Photography by Tim Sigle | Sigle Photography Opened in November 2024, the Museum of Art + Light is Manhattan’s latest investment in local arts and culture. Co-founded by longtime art collectors Tracey and Robert DeBruyn, Ronald Bowman, and Stanley E. Zukowfsky, who saw an opportunity to share their extensive collections, it integrates digital and immersive art into the traditional museum...

Education

Lifelong Learning

From workshops to digital courses, the Manhattan Public Library and UFM make learning accessible to all Article by Heather Hoffman | Photography by Tim Sigle | Sigle Photography "Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death." This quote, attributed to Albert Einstein, captures the essence of lifelong learning. While Manhattan is best known as the home of Kansas State University, the opportunities to learn and grow extend far beyond campus. UFM Community Learning Center...

Beauty

Invest In Your Body

Interview with Kelly Moege from Little Apple Massage Article by Cooper Deters | Photography by Tim Sigle | Sigle Photography Kelly Moege grew up in western North Carolina before moving to Alaska, where she met her husband. The couple married in 2012, and, fulfilling her husband’s longtime desire to return to his home state of Kansas, they eventually relocated. Kelly earned her certification in massage therapy at Wellspring School of Allied Health in Lawrence, Kansas.   Kelly also contributes...

Life + Culture

Gearing Up With Bike Tek

Your One-Stop Shop for Cycling in the Little Apple Article by Kenny Whitis | Photography by Tim Sigle | Sigle Photography It’s a beautiful day, cruising along Manhattan’s Linear Trail on a Trek bicycle as the sun casts golden light through the trees. Birds chirp, the distant hum of Fort Riley Boulevard fades into nature’s embrace, and the nearby Kansas River flows peacefully toward the sea. Then suddenly—the chain snaps, and the bike jerks to a halt. Stranded miles from home, frustration sets...