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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
WOMEN: A Century of Change National Geographic’s Unparalleled Image Collection February 16, 2024-June 30, 2024 Visual Arts Center | Everist Gallery Join us as we celebrate trailblazing women who have made it possible to say definitively that the future is female! “WOMEN: A Century of Change” boasts more than 100 images drawn from the National [...]
Sanford Arts hosts periodic arts exhibitions featuring works completed by internship students, Artists in Residence and South Dakota Arts Council Artists. This particular exhibition, titled "Making Moments" will run from March 28th, 2024 until December of 2024. Works can be found in the connecting tunnel between the main hospital and the Vandemark building, in the [...]
Sanford Arts hosts periodic arts exhibitions featuring works completed by internship students, Artists in Residence and South Dakota Arts Council Artists. This particular exhibition, titled "Making Moments" will run from March 28th, 2024 until December of 2024. Works can be found in the connecting tunnel between the main hospital and the Vandemark building, in the [...]
The South Dakota Art Museum invites you to experience "Primordial Shift: The Art of Michael Meilahn" a captivating exhibition of numerous large-scale works by the renowned glass artist, Michael "Mick" Meilahn. The monumental title installation features 32 hand-blown glass ears of corn, each around four to six feet tall, which are suspended from the Museum’s [...]
The Journey Museum and Learning Center, in partnership with the Indian Arts and Crafts Board, is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibit, Painted Lodges of the Blackfeet Nation. The exhibit will open to the public on February 16 and will be on view through May 5, 2024. Admission to this exhibit is [...]
“Conjecture” is a retrospective exhibition of over six-decades of sculpture, printmaking, and poetry by Tom Rickers. From the late 1970s through the 1990s, Tom Rickers was an important member of the Sioux Falls art community, exhibiting extensively throughout the region. Although his training was in experimental printmaking, he is most known for his mixed-media and [...]
Oscar Howe is a cultural icon who innovated and defined the Modern Indian Art Movement. His art represents cultural vitality and has influenced many generations of artists in this region and beyond. His paintings can be appreciated for their aesthetic appeal, but he challenges viewers to consider the meaning of a ceremonial Sun Dance, be [...]
The concept of photography and expressions is explored in The Essence of Expression. The 'expressions' within this work are of how my models dress themselves, the way their facial expressions are, and how I would interpret them in colors. This show is my way of telling my audience that no matter how they express themselves, they [...]
The Journey Museum and Learning Center, in partnership with the Indian Arts and Crafts Board, is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibit, Painted Lodges of the Blackfeet Nation. The exhibit will open to the public on February 16 and will be on view through May 5, 2024. Admission to this exhibit is [...]
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (CRAZY FOR YOU, INTO THE WOODS) and cutting-edge choreographer Drew McOnie (KING KONG, STRICTLY BALLROOM), this production won the 2017 Olivier [...]
In a quaint gallery nestled downtown, whispers of wonder and imagination fill the air. The entrance declares: "Fantasy and Whimsy" Inside, the space transformed into a realm where reality danced with dreams. Upon stepping into the exhibit, visitors are greeted by a breathtaking array of artworks that seem to leap from the realms of fantasy [...]
In a quaint gallery nestled downtown, whispers of wonder and imagination fill the air. The entrance declares: “Fantasy and Whimsy” Inside, the space transformed into a realm where reality danced with dreams. Upon stepping into the exhibit, visitors are greeted by a breathtaking array of artworks that seem to leap from the realms of fantasy [...]
We will be learning about a few of the telemark flowers and adding them to the scrolls in a design. The basic strokes will also be reviewed. Supplies are furnished. No experience is necessary. Recommended ages 14+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This is part 4 of a 4 part series. You do [...]
We will be learning about a few of the telemark flowers and adding them to the scrolls in a design. The basic strokes will also be reviewed. Supplies are furnished. No experience is necessary. Recommended ages 14+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This is part 4 of a 5 part series. You do [...]
The market features 100+ small businesses selling unique products such as boutique clothes, jewelry, home decor, furniture, candles, gourmet foods, and lots more!! This is a place for shoppers who are serious about shopping & fun! Friday 4-7 pm & Saturday 9-4 pm at the W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds Expo Building, Sioux Falls. The admission [...]
Event Contact: National Music MuseumContact Email: nmm@usd.eduContact Phone: 605-358-3450Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/special-exhibitionsEvent Locator: 2024-ACABQBFor over 600 years, stringed keyboard instruments have served as repositories for human imagination, science, technology, craft, artistry, and music. They are admired for their stature – and oftentimes stunning beauty – alongside their ability to play both melody and harmony. Keyboard innovation [...]
For over 600 years, stringed keyboard instruments have served as repositories for human imagination, science, technology, craft, artistry, and music. They are admired for their stature – and oftentimes stunning beauty – alongside their ability to play both melody and harmony. Keyboard innovation has continuously expanded throughout the world, throughout time. Opening in March 2024, [...]
Support our furry friends. DEADWOOD - Deadwood History, Inc. will host Patsy’s Day at the Historic Adams House on Saturday, April 20, 2024, in honor of William Emery Adams’ beloved terrier, Patsy, and to benefit the Twin City Animal Shelter. Visitors donating any pet product or who make a monetary contribution for the shelter will receive free admission [...]
As cooler weather prevails outside, the South Dakota Art Museum has gathered a selection of works from the collections to keep you warm! We hope the art in Heated warms your body and transports your mind through bright colors, vibrating patterns, balmy landscapes and more. Friends, throughout the South Dakota winter, we invite you to [...]
A Walt Disney Classic Animation SYNOPSIS: This Disney adaptation of the classic fable chronicles King Arthur’s humble beginnings. As an orphaned child, Arthur, who was then known as Wart, wants to help his foster brother, Kay, succeed in becoming a knight. While helping Kay train, Wart stumbles upon a cabin belonging to Merlin, a bumbling [...]
The 48th Annual Mobridge Area Art Show will be held on Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21st, 2024 from 12:00-5:00 pm at the Scherr-Howe Arena on Main Street, Mobridge SD. Free Admission The show will feature work from artists and photographers from across South Dakota, including the schools from the local area. There will [...]
Join us for an afternoon of guided painting in a gallery setting. Enjoy Good Vibes Only while painting your own cactus in a pot. I'll guide you step by step to create your own painting. All of your supplies are provided to complete your very own canvas to keep. Supplies included with your "reservation": Your [...]
Join us for an afternoon of guided painting in a gallery setting. Enjoy Good Vibes Only while painting your own cactus in a pot. I’ll guide you step by step to create your own painting. All of your supplies are provided to complete your very own canvas to keep. Supplies included with your “reservation”: Your [...]
SATURDAYS, FEB. 3RD THRU MAR. 9TH, 1 pm to 4 pm. In conjunction with the production process for Fiddler on the Roof, BHCT is offering costume construction classes for those who wish to learn some basic sewing skills and how stage costumes are created. Session 1, Feb. 3 – Operating a Sewing Machine Session 2, Feb. [...]
In Partnership with the Fellowship Jazz Center SYNOPSIS: In the 1970s, down-and-out jazz trumpeter Miles Davis (Don Cheadle) tries to recover his new session tape from music producers. “For jazz aficionados and Miles Davis enthusiasts, Miles Ahead is about as essential a piece of a filmmaking as any they’re likely to watch anytime soon.” MovieFreak
🎬 Part of the Christopher Nolan Directors Series SYNOPSIS: A young Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) travels to the Far East, where he’s trained in the martial arts by Henri Ducard (Liam Neeson), a member of the mysterious League of Shadows. When Ducard reveals the League’s true purpose — the complete destruction of Gotham City — [...]
Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024 Time: Doors open at 4:20… I mean 4:24 PM! Location: Bigs Bar, 3110 W 12th St, Sioux Falls
Anybody Out There? A community theater comedy by John Patrick Showtimes: April 19, 20, 26, and 27 at 7 pm Box Office: 6 pm | House Opens: 6:30 pm April 21 and 28 at 2 pm Box Office: 1 pm | House Opens: 1:30 pm No late admission to main floor. Late arrivals will be [...]
A Broadway Extravaganza Get ready to stomp your boots with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s iconic masterpiece Oklahoma! This musical will transport you to the prairies and leave you humming unforgettable tunes. For Student Tickets and Group Rates please call the Washington Pavilion to reserve your tickets at 605-367-6000
Spring Concert for Bach Collegium April 20 | 7:30pm | Chapel of Reconciliation General Admission $5
Spring Concert for Bach Collegium April 20 | 7:30pm | Chapel of Reconciliation General Admission $5
A dramatic comedy play of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes, and memory covering all the important subjects- mothers, prom dresses, mothers, buying bras, mothers, hating purses and why we only wear black by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron Based on the best-selling book by Ilene Beckerman Presented by special arrangement by Dramatists Play Service [...]
From the book by Roald Dahl Adapted by David Wood Oscar Larson Theatre April 18-20, 7:30 p.m. April 21, 2 p.m. In this delightful stage adaptation of the classic children's tale, Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach is faithfully told by James himself, along with the insect characters - Miss Spider, Old-Green-Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybird, [...]
Based on a story in The Weekly World News, Bat Boy: The Musical is a comedy/horror rock musical about a half boy/half bat creature who is discovered in a cave near Hope Falls, West Virginia. Bat Boy is brought to the home of the town veterinarian, where he is eventually accepted as a member of [...]
Presented by the South Dakota Trust Company SYNOPSIS: Set in 1973, it chronicles the funny and often poignant coming of age of 15-year-old William, an unabashed music fan who is inspired by the seminal bands of the time. When his love of music lands him an assignment from Rolling Stone magazine to interview the up-and-coming [...]
King Cheeks is comic, DJ, and the life of the party! She’s performed in clubs across the United States and relates to audience’s wild side. When she isn’t on stage she can be found roaming the country to festivals and camping in her trusty RV Studly with her pets in tow. King Cheeks won’t just [...]
