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Sanford Arts Ongoing Internship Exhibition – “Making Moments”

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 Ongoing Internship Exhibition – “Making Moments”

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 […]

Down to Earth

Judy Thompson + Jon Nibbe Artist Reception Fri Aug 2nd 5:30 – 8:00 Showing Aug 2nd – Aug 31st Through their utilization of the elements, ceramist Jon Nibbe and watercolor artist Judy Thompson explore the complex relationship between creativity and the natural world.  Down to Earth invites us to take a closer look at our rugged […]

THEATER ON THE RUN OPENING TICKET SALES 2024

A sporting chance:          Ticket sales open August 15 at 10 am. This will be strictly enforced. Tickets sell out quickly and we want to ensure every patron has an equal opportunity to get theirs.      A little advice for groups:          If attending the performance with a […]

The Merchant of Venice

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 [...]

Threaded Impressions

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 [...]

Summer Teachers Institute

The Summer Teacher Institute, sponsored by the South Dakota Humanities Council and Gregory County Historical Society, is a 5 day field-trip style class that provides 3 free graduate/undergraduate credits for future and current educators. The topic is Lakota History and Culture: The intersection of Indigenous Life and White Settlement, and offers a look at historical [...]

Free
Ongoing
Event Series A Beautiful Noise

A Beautiful Noise

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

$15.00 – $20.00

Summertime Heat Art Exhibit

Experience the vibrant and evocative “Summer Heat” art exhibit at Serendipity Studio’s Rotational Gallery, where the essence of summer is captured in a stunning collection of wonderful art. Be captivated by the vibrancy of colors and the striking imagery that adorn the walls. Each piece is radiating the warmth, energy, and intensity of the summer […]

Summertime Heat Art Exhibit

Experience the vibrant and evocative “Summer Heat” art exhibit at Serendipity Studio’s Rotational Gallery, where the essence of summer is captured in a stunning collection of wonderful art. Be captivated by the vibrancy of colors and the striking imagery that adorn the walls. Each piece is radiating the warmth, energy, and intensity of the summer […]

Free

Summertime Heat Art Exhibit

Experience the vibrant and evocative “Summer Heat” art exhibit at Serendipity Studio’s Rotational Gallery, where the essence of summer is captured in a stunning collection of wonderful art. Be captivated by the vibrancy of colors and the striking imagery that adorn the walls. Each piece is radiating the warmth, energy, and intensity of the summer […]

Summertime Heat Art Exhibit

Experience the vibrant and evocative “Summer Heat” art exhibit at Serendipity Studio’s Rotational Gallery, where the essence of summer is captured in a stunning collection of wonderful art. Be captivated by the vibrancy of colors and the striking imagery that adorn the walls. Each piece is radiating the warmth, energy, and intensity of the summer […]

Summertime Heat Art Exhibit

Experience the vibrant and evocative “Summer Heat” art exhibit at Serendipity Studio’s Rotational Gallery, where the essence of summer is captured in a stunning collection of wonderful art. Be captivated by the vibrancy of colors and the striking imagery that adorn the walls. Each piece is radiating the warmth, energy, and intensity of the summer […]

Summertime Heat Art Exhibit

Experience the vibrant and evocative “Summer Heat” art exhibit at Serendipity Studio’s Rotational Gallery, where the essence of summer is captured in a stunning collection of wonderful art. Be captivated by the vibrancy of colors and the striking imagery that adorn the walls. Each piece is radiating the warmth, energy, and intensity of the summer […]

Summertime Heat Art Exhibit

Experience the vibrant and evocative “Summer Heat” art exhibit at Serendipity Studio’s Rotational Gallery, where the essence of summer is captured in a stunning collection of wonderful art. Be captivated by the vibrancy of colors and the striking imagery that adorn the walls. Each piece is radiating the warmth, energy, and intensity of the summer […]

Summertime Heat Art Exhibit

Experience the vibrant and evocative “Summer Heat” art exhibit at Serendipity Studio’s Rotational Gallery, where the essence of summer is captured in a stunning collection of wonderful art. Be captivated by the vibrancy of colors and the striking imagery that adorn the walls. Each piece is radiating the warmth, energy, and intensity of the summer […]

Summertime Heat Art Exhibit

Experience the vibrant and evocative “Summer Heat” art exhibit at Serendipity Studio’s Rotational Gallery, where the essence of summer is captured in a stunning collection of wonderful art. Be captivated by the vibrancy of colors and the striking imagery that adorn the walls. Each piece is radiating the warmth, energy, and intensity of the summer […]

Summertime Heat Art Exhibit

Experience the vibrant and evocative “Summer Heat” art exhibit at Serendipity Studio’s Rotational Gallery, where the essence of summer is captured in a stunning collection of wonderful art. Be captivated by the vibrancy of colors and the striking imagery that adorn the walls. Each piece is radiating the warmth, energy, and intensity of the summer […]

Summertime Heat Art Exhibit

Experience the vibrant and evocative “Summer Heat” art exhibit at Serendipity Studio’s Rotational Gallery, where the essence of summer is captured in a stunning collection of wonderful art. Be captivated by the vibrancy of colors and the striking imagery that adorn the walls. Each piece is radiating the warmth, energy, and intensity of the summer […]

Summertime Heat Art Exhibit

Experience the vibrant and evocative “Summer Heat” art exhibit at Serendipity Studio’s Rotational Gallery, where the essence of summer is captured in a stunning collection of wonderful art. Be captivated by the vibrancy of colors and the striking imagery that adorn the walls. Each piece is radiating the warmth, energy, and intensity of the summer […]

Summertime Heat Art Exhibit

Experience the vibrant and evocative “Summer Heat” art exhibit at Serendipity Studio’s Rotational Gallery, where the essence of summer is captured in a stunning collection of wonderful art. Be captivated by the vibrancy of colors and the striking imagery that adorn the walls. Each piece is radiating the warmth, energy, and intensity of the summer […]

Summertime Heat Art Exhibit

Experience the vibrant and evocative “Summer Heat” art exhibit at Serendipity Studio’s Rotational Gallery, where the essence of summer is captured in a stunning collection of wonderful art. Be captivated by the vibrancy of colors and the striking imagery that adorn the walls. Each piece is radiating the warmth, energy, and intensity of the summer […]

Summertime Heat Art Exhibit

Experience the vibrant and evocative “Summer Heat” art exhibit at Serendipity Studio’s Rotational Gallery, where the essence of summer is captured in a stunning collection of wonderful art. Be captivated by the vibrancy of colors and the striking imagery that adorn the walls. Each piece is radiating the warmth, energy, and intensity of the summer […]

Summertime Heat Art Exhibit

Experience the vibrant and evocative “Summer Heat” art exhibit at Serendipity Studio’s Rotational Gallery, where the essence of summer is captured in a stunning collection of wonderful art. Be captivated by the vibrancy of colors and the striking imagery that adorn the walls. Each piece is radiating the warmth, energy, and intensity of the summer […]

Summertime Heat Art Exhibit

Experience the vibrant and evocative “Summer Heat” art exhibit at Serendipity Studio’s Rotational Gallery, where the essence of summer is captured in a stunning collection of wonderful art. Be captivated by the vibrancy of colors and the striking imagery that adorn the walls. Each piece is radiating the warmth, energy, and intensity of the summer […]

Summertime Heat Art Exhibit

Experience the vibrant and evocative “Summer Heat” art exhibit at Serendipity Studio’s Rotational Gallery, where the essence of summer is captured in a stunning collection of wonderful art. Be captivated by the vibrancy of colors and the striking imagery that adorn the walls. Each piece is radiating the warmth, energy, and intensity of the summer […]

Morning Maker Studio

The Maker Studio is a space, designed by children for children, that will inspire all makers. Experiences will foster creativity, curiosity, and self-expression through a variety of activities including robotics, circuitry, pottery, sculpture, and painting. Children will have the time and space to explore the diverse interests they bring with them. Every day is a [...]

High Strung: Five Centuries of Stringed Keyboard Instruments

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, [...]

High Strung: Five Centuries of Stringed Keyboard Instruments

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 [...]

Magnetic Fishing

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.

Brainstorming: The Human Connection – Sheri Brenden – Break Point: Two Minnesota Athletes & the Road to Title IX

Sheri Brenden, a former research librarian who worked for two of Minnesota’s largest law firms, former reporter for the St. Cloud Daily Times, and 2024 Festival of Books presenter, joins SDHC Scholar Lawrence Diggs to reflect on the story of two Minnesota teenagers who challenged the unequal system of high school athletics in 1972, setting [...]

Crafts and more

Welcome crafters of all kinds! Bring your own project to share, work on, get help and feedback. We meet weekly on Thursdays and also, every 2nd and 4th Saturday* 1-5:30 pm in the meeting room of the Caille Library * Depending on library availability

Magnetic Fishing

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.

Sioux Falls Community Arts Tours

Art is everywhere in Sioux Falls! Join your tour guide, Marty, as she leads you on a one-hour tour exploring downtown Sioux Falls’ vibrant arts scene! Tours are offered on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights or by special request.

$10

AUDITIONS: DEATHTRAP

WHO: The usual suspects…actors WHAT: Auditions for DEATHTRAP WHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater 612 N. Main Street, Spearfish WHEN:  August 29, 30, & 31, 6-8 pm  WHY: It would be a crime not to Audition HOW: No experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by [...]

Event Series Tales on the River

Tales on the River

This speaker series, hosted by the Short Grass Arts Council, has been an annual tradition in the Pierre/Ft. Pierre area for over 10 years. Tales on the River is held every Thursday evening in JUne, July (except July 4th) and August at 7:00pm at the Moose Lodge in Ft. Pierre. Scheduled speakers share their personal [...]

Free
Event Series Tales on the River

Tales on the River

Join the Short Grass Arts Council every Thursday evening at 7:00pm at the Ft. Pierre Moose Lodge for an hour of storytelling with local residents discussing their personal experiencess and sharing their knowledge. This event is free to attend. A light supper is available for $6 from the Ladies of the Moose served at 6:15pm [...]

Free

2MX2

2MX2 is a revolutionary band whose music combines traditional Latin, alternative, pop, and urban rhythms, seamlessly blending English and Spanish. Their music carries a powerful message, fearlessly addressing significant social issues like immigration, health, and education reform through meaningful and thought-provoking lyrics. The band is composed of highly talented individuals, including Owen Trujillo (aka O1), [...]

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