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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS

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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

NMM Live! | USD Percussion Ensemble

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/events/3ede3347-a289-42ad-94a1-13cda94bd3a1Event Locator: 2024-ACCJKXStudents at the University of South Dakota can participate in several unique percussion experiences, including traditional percussion ensemble, marimba ensemble and the steel drum band. These auditioned ensembles bring together USD’s finest to connect with fellow musicians and showcase their talent. Directed by [...]

USD's Guatemalan Marimba Band in Concert

Campus Wide Fine Arts East Clark Street, Vermillion

Event Contact: Dr. Darin WadleyContact Email: Darin.Wadley@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3470Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/nmm-live-videoEvent Locator: 2025-ACDLWSUSD's Guatemalan Marimba Band players invite you to their concert, life from the Wanzek Hall, National Music Museum, and livestreamed via the link available elsewhere on this post.  This event is free an open to the public.

Justin Lincoln, Graduate Tuba Recital

Campus Wide Fine Arts East Clark Street, Vermillion

Event Contact: Dr. Todd CransonContact Email: Todd.Cranson@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3469Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2025-ACDMSFJustin invites you to his graduate tuba recital, live from Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, and livestreamed via the link available on this post.  This event is open to the public at no charge.

Cultivating Mental Well Being & Connection

The Matthews Art Gallery 612 Main St, Spearfish

Gather and explore the mental & emotional landscape of Stress & Overwhelm. This interactive workshop will offer education, awareness, and a holistic perspective of what is going on “behind the scenes” within the body during times of stress & overwhelm. There will be opportunities to listen, share, reflect, & connect with community ~ a therapeutic [...]

Kidoodle

Northern State University 12th Ave SE, Aberdeen

Senior Exhibition Titled Kidoodle held in Northern State University's JFAC gallery Kidoodle is a toy line that explores how design can accentuate successful play. Through toys, fun, and play, Kidoodle encourages cognitive, emotional, and social growth for all ages.

Victor Cajiao Quintet

Trio Jazz Club 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls

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

Spring Big Band Dance

El Riad Shrine 510 S Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls

Now is the time to get into step and swing into spring at the Big Band Dance, Friday, April 11. Join us as we dance to live music played by The Bill Gibson Orchestra on the spacious hardwood-floored ballroom of the El Riad Shrine in downtown Sioux Falls. Bill Gibson has toured nationally with several [...]

$7 – $15

South Dakota Symphony Orchestra

The Goss Opera House East Kemp Avenue, Watertown

As the state’s preeminent arts organization, the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra is nationally recognized as a driver for how an orchestra engages with its community. Founded in 1922 at Augustana University, the SDSO is now a fully professional 75-member orchestra with a history of performing in towns throughout South Dakota. The SDSO’s 10 subscription concerts [...]

Tim Mooney – LIVE!

Johnson Fine Arts Center Lobby 101, Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Black Box 112, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301, Johnson Fine Arts Center Vestibule 100

Event Locator: 2024-ACAXQC The Northern Plains Conference on Early British Literature and NSU Theater Department present, Tim Mooney, live at the Northern State University Johnson Fine Arts Center. Tim Mooney is the author/adaptor of the award-winning “Breakneck Shakespeare: https://breakneckshakespeare.com/” series of plays. These include Breakneck Hamlet, Breakneck Julius Caesar, and Lot o’ Shakespeare, as well [...]

USD Chamber Orchestra Concert

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-ACDLWTThe USD Chamber Orchestra conductors and players invite you to tonight's concert, live from Aalfs Auditorium, Slagle Hall, and livestreamed via the link available elsewhere on this post.  This event is open to the public at no charge.

Event Series Bright Star

“Be” Spring Dance Concert

The Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Blvd, Brookings University Boulevard, Brookings

Through the development of original choreography, students work with the dance ensemble director to develop work that communicates with intention and purpose. Choreographers are free to imagine how the theme “Be” inspired dance composition and proved opportunity for creativity and intellectual discourse.

Victor Cajiao Quintet

Trio Jazz Club 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls

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

Event Series Bright Star

“Be” Spring Dance Concert

The Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Blvd, Brookings University Boulevard, Brookings

Through the development of original choreography, students work with the dance ensemble director to develop work that communicates with intention and purpose. Choreographers are free to imagine how the theme “Be” inspired dance composition and proved opportunity for creativity and intellectual discourse.

Event Series Bright Star

“Be” Spring Dance Concert

The Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Blvd, Brookings University Boulevard, Brookings

Through the development of original choreography, students work with the dance ensemble director to develop work that communicates with intention and purpose. Choreographers are free to imagine how the theme “Be” inspired dance composition and proved opportunity for creativity and intellectual discourse.

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