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Man Before a Mirror: Gaylord Schanilec

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

The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University presents "Man Before a Mirror: Gaylord Schanilec," March 20-April 16. This exhibition showcases the extraordinary work of printmaker, illustrator, and book artist Gaylord Schanilec, a "natural philosopher" who masterfully blends traditional techniques with deep observations of the natural world. A gallery reception with a slide lecture by the artist [...]

Free

South Dakota State Spelling Bee

Dakota Wesleyan University - Sherman Center 1200 W University Ave, Mitchell

The South Dakota State Spelling Bee consists of more than 30 elementary and middle school students from around the state, gathered together to compete against each other for the chance to advance to the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee in the Washington D.C. Sponsoring Organization:  South Dakota News WatchFor more information, contact:  Carson Walker <carson.walker@sdnewswatch.org>

“The Cost of Free Land” Book Discussion

Children's Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th St, Brookings

In this 2025 One Book South Dakota, award-winning author Rebecca Clarren investigates the entangled history of her Jewish ancestors’ land in South Dakota and the Lakota, who were forced off that land by the United States government.Sponsored by: Belle Fourche Public LibraryFor more information, contact: Wanda Nelson <wanda@bellefourche.org>

Spring Equinox Market & Celebration

Oglala Lakota Artspace 7904 Lakota Prairie Drive, Kyle

🌸 Join Us for Our Spring Equinox Market & Celebration! 🌸 Celebrate the changing season with a vibrant day full of community, creativity, and fun! ✨ What’s in Store: Vibrant Vendors Market – Reserve your spot for just $25 per table! (Only 10 tables available – secure yours today!) Captivating Storytellers – Hear tales that inspire and connect. Interactive Art Activities – [...]

Marcus Hughes, Senior Saxophone Recital

Campus Wide Fine Arts East Clark Street, Vermillion

Event Contact: Dr. Christopher KocherContact Email: Christopher.Kocher@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3483Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2025-ACDJLNMarcus Hughes invites you to his senior recital, live from Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, and livestreamed via the link available elsewhere on this post.  This event is open to the public at no charge.

Outsiders with C. Thomas Howell

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

Event Locator: 2024-ACCHPA Outsiders movie showing and Q & A with C. Thomas Howell

Film Screening: Dominique

The Matthews Opera House – Theatre 612 Main St, Spearfish

A short documentary exploring how a daughter with Down Syndrome redefines happiness and joy for her family! Free Admission- Doors opens for Social Hour at 6pm with Film starting at 6:30pm. Light snacks and Beverages will be available for purchase. If possible, please take an hour out of your night to come and show your [...]

Adolfo Mendonca

Trio Jazz Club 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls

Adolfo Mendonca is a performer, jazz educator, and researcher from Brazil. He currently works at University of Minnesota-Morris as Director of Jazz Studies and Director of the University of Minnesota-Morris Jazz Festival. Adolfo has been described by JAZZIZ magazine as a “sprightly player that evokes Chick Corea at his most lyrical”. Among many performances he has [...]

Dr. Yu-Han Kuan, Guest Piano Recital

Campus Wide Fine Arts East Clark Street, Vermillion

Event Contact: music@usd.eduContact Email: music@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3466Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2025-ACDFRKThe USD Department of Music invites you to a piano recital by guest Dr. Yu-Han Kuan, live from Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, and livestreamed via the link available elsewhere on this post.   This event is open [...]

Adolfo Mendonca

Trio Jazz Club 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls

Adolfo Mendonca is a performer, jazz educator, and researcher from Brazil. He currently works at University of Minnesota-Morris as Director of Jazz Studies and Director of the University of Minnesota-Morris Jazz Festival. Adolfo has been described by JAZZIZ magazine as a “sprightly player that evokes Chick Corea at his most lyrical”. Among many performances he has [...]

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