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Event Series Art Exhibit – We Are All Weeds: Susan Heggestad

Art Exhibit – We Are All Weeds: Susan Heggestad

Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University 2120 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57197, Sioux Falls

Augustana University's Eide/Dalrymple Gallery presents "We Are All Weeds," an exhibition of mixed-media artwork and installations by Susan Heggestad. The exhibition runs from November 15 to December 12, with a reception on Friday, November 15, from 7-9 p.m., featuring an artist talk at 7:30 p.m. Heggestad's work explores the symbolism of plants, using cast paper, [...]

Free
Event Series The Festival of Trees 2024: Vintage Christmas

The Festival of Trees 2024: Vintage Christmas

Brookings Arts Council 4th Street, Brookings

Every year the Brookings Arts Council is transformed into a winter wonderland of holiday splendor created around beautifully decorated trees and displays each with their own theme and style. From whimsical to elegant and everything in between, this year promises to be no different! The celebration’s special events this year include a local artisan holiday [...]

Event Series Imagined Horizons

Imagined Horizons

Dahl Arts Center 713 7th St, Rapid City

Featuring Hot Springs painter, Gayle Tescher, this exhibition will be on display in the Bruce H. Lien Cultural Café & Gallery from November 7 to December 30, 2024. Admission is free. After retiring from the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs in 2009, Tescher returned to her love of art, a passion that began in [...]

Event Series The Lightning Thief

The Lightning Thief

USD College of Fine Arts East Clark Street, Vermillion

The Lightning Thief Book by Joe Tracz and Music & Lyrics by Rob Rokicki Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan Knutson Theatre, Nov 22 – 24 and Dec 5 – 8, 2024 In this whirlwind adventure, Percy, a misfit middle schooler with ADHD, sets off on an epic adventure to retrieve [...]

$10 – $62
Ongoing
Event Series Art House in Hot Springs presents its next exhibit, PHIYÁ WICHÓNI (A New Beginning) by Lorri Ann Two Bulls

Art House in Hot Springs presents its next exhibit, PHIYÁ WICHÓNI (A New Beginning) by Lorri Ann Two Bulls

Art House 405 N River St, Hot Springs

Art House Hot Springs latest exhibit feature's artwork made by Lorri Ann Two Bulls, will be on display from October 10th till December 12th. Join us for the opening reception and meet the artist on November 2nd during 5-8pm. Words from the Artist - This show represents cells, the basic function of life from all [...]

Free

Holiday Pop-Up Shop

Coyote Gallery East Main Street, Vermillion

Our holiday pop-up shop is stuffed with pretty, cozy, sparkly, useful, and fun gift and goods! Come by any Thursday–Sunday between now and December 22. Our artists are always restocking or sharing new goods, so it’s worth popping in a few times before the end of the holiday season. 15% of all purchases support the [...]

North Area Honor Band

Johnson Fine Arts Center Lobby 101, Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Choir Classroom 155, Johnson Fine Arts Band Classroom 158, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301, Johnson Fine Arts Center Vestibule 100

Event Locator: 2024-ACAXJS The local area schools come together on Northern's campus for the annual North Area Honor Band. With rehearsals all day Friday, and Saturday, you can enjoy the students' hard work on Saturday, December 7th at 4:00 pm in the Jewett Theater!

Event Series Augustana Christmas Vespers 2024 – Prepare the Way

Augustana Christmas Vespers 2024 – Prepare the Way

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 5500 E 57th St, Sioux Falls

Prepare the Way- Christmas Vespers Join us on Dec. 6 and 7 as Augustana proudly presents Christmas Vespers: Prepare the Way. Through music, word, and light, the university will embrace the spirit of Advent and reflect on the joyous anticipation of the Christmas season. Vespers services will be held at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in [...]

$20
Event Series A CHRISTMAS CHAOS at Mitchell ACT

A CHRISTMAS CHAOS at Mitchell ACT

Mitchell Area Community Theatre North Main Street, Mitchell

Bah Humbug !!! Area Community Theatre is performing A CHRISTMAS CHAOS! Get ready to watch backstage mayhem as a dedicated cast puts together a Christmas Carol themed production in the eleventh hour! Set to share relatable local humor with the anxiety of the holidays! Sponsored by Timothy M Drake DDS December 6, 7, 8 & [...]

$20 – $25

Free Community Art Days

South Dakota Art Museum Medary Avenue, Brookings

We are thrilled to invite you and your family to Free Community Art Days – a collaborative effort between the Brookings Arts Council and the South Dakota Art Museum. Relax into some "zentangles" with Sioux Falls artist, writer, and teacher Xavier Pastrano at our final Free Community Art Day of 2024 on Saturday December 7th--come any [...]

Free Community Art Day

South Dakota Art Museum Medary Avenue, Brookings

The South Dakota Art Museum and the Brookings Arts Council welcome all to attend the December Community Art Day at the South Dakota Art Museum. The event is Saturday, December 7th, from 10 am-1 pm and will feature "Zentangle Squares" with artist Xavier Pastrano. The Community Art Day is free to all ages.

Free

High Strung: Five Centuries of Stringed Keyboard Instruments

National Music Museum Groves Gallery

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 [...]

Event Series GIVING THANKS Art Exhibit

GIVING THANKS Art Exhibit

Serendipity Studio Gallery & Gifts 230 S. Phillips Ave., Suite 204, Sioux Falls

Step into Giving Thanks, an immersive art exhibit that celebrates the universal power of gratitude. Through a array of artwork, this exhibit explores how people from diverse cultures and time periods express thanks—whether in sacred rituals, personal moments, or acts of kindness. From ancient offerings to modern-day gestures of appreciation, Giving Thanks invites visitors to [...]

Free

Meet Santa

Washington Pavilion 301 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls

Tell Santa your wish list and take photos. Bring the whole family and your camera to see Sioux Falls Santa at your Washington Pavilion. *Santa will be taking a 30-minute lunch break in the afternoon.

Free

NMM Discovery Saturday: Treasures from the Vault Exhibit Opening

National Music Museum Performance Hall East Clark Street, Vermillion

Event Contact: National Music MuseumContact Email: nmm@usd.eduContact Phone: 605-658-3450Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/Event Locator: 2024-ACCJKSNew National Music Museum Exhibit Featuring Rare Stringed Instruments Set to Open in December  The National Music Museum (NMM) invites visitors to view some of the most significant and beautifully crafted stringed instruments in the world with the opening of its newest exhibit, [...]

NMM Discovery Saturday: Treasures from the Vault Exhibit Opening

National Music Museum East Clark Street, Vermillion

New National Music Museum Exhibit Featuring Rare Stringed Instruments Set to Open in December The National Music Museum (NMM) invites visitors to view some of the most significant and beautifully crafted stringed instruments in the world with the opening of its newest exhibit, “Treasures from the Vault.” Opening on Saturday, December 7, as part of [...]

Included with Museum Admission
Event Series Winter Festival

Winter Festival

Northridge Plaza North Harrison Avenue, Pierre

Northridge Plaza will be participating in the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce first annual WINTER FESTIVAL this Saturday. We welcome Vendors to the Vendor Event on Saturday or both days. To get registered please send a message or call the office at (605)224-6331.B.A.C.A. Oahe Chapter - BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE will be hosting kids for [...]

SATURDAY WORKSHOPS AT ONE: PROCESS VS PRODUCT WITH ECC

The Matthews MAKEspace 612 North Main Street, Spearfish

SATURDAY ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT ONE WHO: You with Early Childhood Connections as your instructor! WHAT: WORKSHOP AT ONE Process vs Product WHERE: Matthews 612 N Main Street WHEN: November 16th at 1pm (Workshops are held on the First and Third Saturday of every month at 1 PM running from September through December) WHY: [...]

Event Series Darcy’s Cinematic Live

Darcy’s Cinematic Life

Black Hills Community Theatre Columbus Street, Rapid City

Cherry Street Players: Darcy's Cinematic Life By: Christa Crewdson Directed by Dave DeChristopher Friday December 6th at 7:00pm Saturday December 7th at 2:00pm and 7:00pm Sunday December 8th at 2:00pm ​Studio Theater Darcy struggles with issues that most teenagers deal with on a day-to-day basis. What makes her unique, however, is that she experiences the [...]

North Area Honor Band Performance

Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301

Event Locator: 2024-ACCJMH Regional Honor Band High School Students come together for a two days of rehearsal with a performance to show off their talent and hard work.

Event Series Augustana Christmas Vespers 2024 – Prepare the Way

Augustana Christmas Vespers 2024 – Prepare the Way

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 5500 E 57th St, Sioux Falls

Prepare the Way- Christmas Vespers Join us on Dec. 6 and 7 as Augustana proudly presents Christmas Vespers: Prepare the Way. Through music, word, and light, the university will embrace the spirit of Advent and reflect on the joyous anticipation of the Christmas season. Vespers services will be held at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in [...]

$20

Dalton Petersen Trio ALBUM RELEASE!

Trio Jazz Club 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls

https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #siouxfalls

Dr. Eun-Hee Park's Piano Studio Recital

Campus Wide Fine Arts East Clark Street, Vermillion

Event Contact: Dr. Eun-Hee ParkContact Email: Eun-Hee.Park@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3480Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2024-ACCDAFDr. Eun-Hee Park and her piano studio students invite you to this evening's recital in Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts.  It will also be available via livestream from the link available elsewhere on this post. [...]

Event Series Darcy’s Cinematic Live

Darcy’s Cinematic Life

Black Hills Community Theatre Columbus Street, Rapid City

Cherry Street Players: Darcy's Cinematic Life By: Christa Crewdson Directed by Dave DeChristopher Friday December 6th at 7:00pm Saturday December 7th at 2:00pm and 7:00pm Sunday December 8th at 2:00pm ​Studio Theater Darcy struggles with issues that most teenagers deal with on a day-to-day basis. What makes her unique, however, is that she experiences the [...]

Jazzed Up Christmas!

Roof Garden Ballroom Lake Drive, Arnolds Park

Join the Jazzed Up Big Band for a spectacular evening of holiday cheer and swinging jazz at the 6th Annual Jazzed Up Christmas on December 7, 2024, in the iconic Roof Garden Ballroom at Historic Arnolds Park! Click here for TICKETS #fellowshipjazzcenter #jazzedupchristmas #arnoldspark

Bassoon It Will Be Christmas

Performing Arts Center 601 Columbus St, Rapid City

A holiday celebration with that most Christmas-y of instruments -- the Bassoon! St. Paul Chamber Orchestra principal bassoonist, Charles Ullery, joins the Black Hills Symphony for a performance of the Weber "Bassoon Concerto" and "Bassoon It Will Be Christmas."

$28 – $38

Dalton Petersen Trio ALBUM RELEASE!

Trio Jazz Club 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls

https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #siouxfalls

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