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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
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 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 [...]
Join us as we celebrate Fructus et Flores, the latest experimental film magic of Mercedes Nelson, on Friday, August 3rd from 7 pm-9 pm. The exhibit runs through Sunday, August 25th. In the beginning, this series was about experimentation and learning; taking various fruits and flowers and seeing what sort of effects different ones would have […]
Join us as we celebrate Fructus et Flores, the latest experimental film magic of Mercedes Nelson, on Friday, August 3rd from 7 pm-9 pm. The exhibit runs Friday, August 3rd through Sunday, August 25th. In the beginning, this series was about experimentation and learning; taking various fruits and flowers and seeing what sort of effects [...]
South Dakota Shakespeare Festival (SDSF) is thrilled to bring big news for the 2024 season! To begin, SDSF will perform The Merchant of Venice for their 2024 summer season. This powerful story blends romance, comedy, and suspense with cultural conflicts that still live with us today. The characters of Shylock and Portia are two of [...]
“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 [...]
Quilting is an expressive art and craft form popular in America for over 200 years. Quilts uniquely capture human experience and creativity through eye-catching patterns and colorful fabrics. This exhibit celebrates the art of quilting and the cultural impact of the 50th anniversary of Black Hills Quilt Show in Rapid City. Since 1974, the Quilt [...]
Various Artists 05.31.24 - 08.24.24 Artists' Reception: May 31 | 5-7pm This exhibition features recent acquisitions from regional artists as part of the newly established Denise J. Du Broy Collection. These pieces convey the vision of the Dahl’s former curator for celebrating diverse contemporary artists who helped shape our present-day artistic landscape.
Exhibition: Threaded Impressions: an Emerging Visual Artists Exhibition Featured Artist: Peggy Halsrud Exhibition Dates: 06.06.24 - 07.25.24 Reception Date: June 6, 2024 | 5-7pm Location: Bruce H Lien Cultural Café & Gallery, Dahl Arts Center The Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) announces the opening of “Threaded Impressions,” an exhibition of felt portraits by local artist [...]
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 [...]
Annual concert by The Shrine of Democracy Barbershop Chorus This year our annual show features music from Broadway shows, several chapter quartets and special guest - Stevens High School Choirs
July 23 & 24, 2024 | 6 p.m. Mary W. Sommervold Hall Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you. Featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Jam with us at the National Music Museum! The National Music Museum is excited to announce the addition of Music Storytime to our events schedule! Beginning on Saturday, June 1, join us at 10:30 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month in the lobby of the National Music Museum in Vermillion for an enchanting [...]
Try your luck fishing on our outdoor fishing pond. Grab a magnetic fishing pole or a net, and if you’re lucky you’ll catch a sunfish or a record-setting trout! Activity is weather-permitting.
Known for his signature-style red guitar, catchy tunes, and heartfelt lyrics, Phil writes songs that help children learn something about the world. Many of his songs have familiar themes like friendship and nature. Through his music, he encourages children to live their lives in an imaginative way and involves them throughout his show. Many of [...]
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. [...]
Try your luck fishing on our outdoor fishing pond. Grab a magnetic fishing pole or a net, and if you’re lucky you’ll catch a sunfish or a record-setting trout! Activity is weather-permitting.
Nadjah Nicole is a dynamic and soulful artist on a mission to bring back the authenticity and power of soul music. With a voice that resonates with depth and emotion, Nadjah Nicole is making waves as a contemporary soul artist who is both inspired by and committed to honoring the rich traditions of the genre. [...]
Book by Larry L. King and Peter Masterson Music and Lyrics by Carol Hall Carol Hall's bawdy-but-wholesome crowd-pleaser skewers pretension, celebrates life and touches the heartstrings. This raucous, red-blooded, hilarious musical comedy about a "Lil Ole Bitty Pissant Country Place" took Broadway by storm and continues to enthrall audiences worldwide.
