Purple Power Play On Poyntz opens a two-night run in the Manhattan City Park Thursday evening.

The Thursday night schedule includes the Diles Mavis Group performing at 7 p.m. followed by a K-State Band Pep Rally at 8:05.  K-State football coach Bill Snyder is scheduled to participate at 8:20 p.m.

This event is an annual kickoff to the football season in Manhattan.