ARTS CALENDAR
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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
WHO: YOU! Enjoying…Rushmore Music Festival Organization WHAT: Free performance and lecture as part of the Monthly Bellman Brown Bag Series WHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater WHEN: Wednesday May 8th from 12:00 to 1:00 WHY: To explore ideas, history, literature, art, and culture HOW: BYOB-Bring your own bite-to-eat, take a seat, and enjoy entertainment for an [...]
Jam Date: May 11 at 12:30 pm at the Matthews Opera House What is a Jam? Matthews Opera House & Arts Center is proud to host the Second Saturday Song Circle, open to bluegrass and old-time folk musicians. These “jams” are set aside for string instrument players who want to share songs, make new friends, [...]
Dave Martinson’s Big Band A Cabaret Event for Mom Sunday, May 12 at 2 pm Box Office: 1 pm | House Opens: 1:30 pm This Mother’s Day, immerse yourself in the sounds of a bygone era with Dave Martinson’s Big Band! The 17-piece band along with two vocalists performs a variety of “big band” music [...]
WHO: You! Your friends, your mom and pop, your neighbor, your kiddos, your awesome aunt….really anyone who loves ART. WHAT: Reception for the Summer Arts Series on exhibit from May 20-September 6 WHERE: Matthews Opera House Gallery 612 N. Main Street, Spearfish WHEN: May 24th from 5-7pm WHY: Get the sneak peek of a series of [...]
Artists of the Black Hills Exhibit A stunning display of local artistry and innovation. The Matthews is proud to be hosting the brilliant work of the Artists of the Black Hills group. ABH was founded in 2005 as an organization of professional artists, artisans, and galleries with the common goal of establishing the Black Hills [...]
Jenny Don’t & The Spurs With a decade of live appearances under their tooled-leather Western belts, The Spurs are a musical force to be reckoned with. The intensity and energy of their live set is a must-see for anyone who enjoys spirited garage-infused country music played with sincerity and raw conviction. “Jenny Don’t and The Spurs [...]
WHO: HUMANS WHO LOVE HUMOR! WHAT: KNOCK YOU OFF YOUR ROCKER ROACH COMEDY WHERE: MATTHEW’S OPERA HOUSE THEATER WHEN: June 22 & 23 at 7 pm WHY: GET A GRUESOME GLIMPSE OF A ROACH INFESTATION THAT’S RIDICULOUSLY FUNNY! HOW: Tickets may be purchased ONLINE – matthewsopera.com VIA PHONE – (605) 642-7973, IN-PERSON – Matthews [...]
WHO: These characters and more will delight both adults and children WHAT: A RESURRECTION OF EARLY SETTLERS STORIES WHERE: ROSE HILL CEMETERY WHEN: June 23 & 24 at 6:30 PM WHY: TO DIG UP SOME DOWN-RIGHT DRAMATIC TALES HOW: MEET US IN THE CEMETERY FOR THIS SLIGHTLY SPOOKY YET WHOLESOME HISTORIC FREE EVENT Participants should [...]
WHO: HUMANS WHO LOVE HUMOR! WHAT: KNOCK YOU OFF YOUR ROCKER ROACH COMEDY WHERE: MATTHEW’S OPERA HOUSE THEATER WHEN: June 22 & 23 at 7 pm WHY: GET A GRUESOME GLIMPSE OF A ROACH INFESTATION THAT’S RIDICULOUSLY FUNNY! HOW: Tickets may be purchased ONLINE – matthewsopera.com VIA PHONE – (605) 642-7973, IN-PERSON – Matthews [...]
WHO: These characters and more will delight both adults and children WHAT: A RESURRECTION OF EARLY SETTLERS STORIES WHERE: ROSE HILL CEMETERY WHEN: June 24 & 25 at 6:30 PM WHY: TO DIG UP SOME DOWN-RIGHT DRAMATIC TALES HOW: MEET US IN THE CEMETERY FOR THIS SLIGHTLY SPOOKY YET WHOLESOME HISTORIC FREE EVENT Participants should [...]
WHO: These characters and more will delight both adults and children WHAT: A RESURRECTION OF EARLY SETTLERS STORIES WHERE: ROSE HILL CEMETERY WHEN: June 24 & 25 at 6:30 PM WHY: TO DIG UP SOME DOWN-RIGHT DRAMATIC TALES HOW: MEET US IN THE CEMETERY FOR THIS SLIGHTLY SPOOKY YET WHOLESOME HISTORIC FREE EVENT Participants should [...]
We’re still accepting applications! Find your application and all the information you need right here! Spearfish City Park It’s been celebrating artists for well over 40 years–The Festival in the Park, one of the largest outdoor summer arts and music festivals in the upper Midwest. Presented by the Matthews Opera House & Arts Center, it’s [...]
We’re still accepting applications! Find your application and all the information you need right here! Spearfish City Park It’s been celebrating artists for well over 40 years–The Festival in the Park, one of the largest outdoor summer arts and music festivals in the upper Midwest. Presented by the Matthews Opera House & Arts Center, it’s not [...]
We’re still accepting applications! Find your application and all the information you need right here! Spearfish City Park It’s been celebrating artists for well over 40 years–The Festival in the Park, one of the largest outdoor summer arts and music festivals in the upper Midwest. Presented by the Matthews Opera House & Arts Center, it’s not [...]
WHO: Theater at the Matthews is heating up and we want you to be a part of it! WHAT: Auditions for Theater on the Run & Getting Our Acts Together WHERE: Matthews Opera House, 612 N. Main Street, Spearfish WHEN: July 24 & 25, 6-8 pm Rehearsals Begin the Following Week WHY: Community, Connection, and Creativity? [...]
WHO: Theater at the Matthews is heating up and we want you to be a part of it! WHAT: Auditions for Theater on the Run & Getting Our Acts Together WHERE: Matthews Opera House, 612 N. Main Street, Spearfish WHEN: July 24 & 25, 6-8 pm Rehearsals Begin the Following Week WHY: Community, Connection, and Creativity? [...]
Artists of the Black Hills Exhibit A stunning display of local artistry and innovation. The Matthews is proud to be hosting the brilliant work of the Artists of the Black Hills group. ABH was founded in 2005 as an organization of professional artists, artisans and galleries with a common goal of establishing the Black Hills [...]
