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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
It is the time of year for Sturgis-area singers to prepare for the 17th performance of its annual Easter Cantata. The choir began weekly rehearsals in February in preparation for the two upcoming performances, one on Palm Sunday, March 29th, and the second on Tuesday, March 31st, at 7:00 pm both evenings at Grace Lutheran [...]
2022 & 2024 Wyoming Arts Council Performing Arts Fellowship Winners “They avoid many of the cliches and gimmicks that have grown common in the Americana world while still championing a natural, Earth-grown sound. To hear an acoustic quartet reach a level of dynamic and thematic intensity like The Two Tracks do is an immeasurably rewarding [...]
WESTBOUND & WANTEDShirley Stripped Ridin’ west for the first time to JD’s Lounge…and lookin’ to meet a whole lotta new faces 415 S Chapelle StPierre, SD 57501 April 4th 8PM – 11PM No law. No brakes. Just music.Whiskey flows. Boots stomp. If you hear the sound……it’s already too late.
Swing into spring at the Big Band Dance, Friday, April 10. 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 notable orchestras, including the Artie Shaw and Tommy Dorsey [...]
The Dead & Down | April 10, 7PM | The Matthews Opera House. Alt-country meets prog-rock in a sound that refuses to fit in one bin. The Dead & Down are an indie roots-rock band that refuses to stay in one lane. Fronted by Taylor Burlage’s introspective songwriting and dusty vocals, they blend alt-country, atmospheric [...]
A special addition returning this season, the Concert For Kids & Families will delight audiences of all ages. Designed to ignite your imagination, this 60-minute concert is a fun introduction to the orchestra.
Local favorites Steve Smith (piano), Dalton Petersen (bass), and Pete Hoesing (drums) will feature Rapid City trumpeter Alex Massa for this special Jazz Appreciation Month celebration - with special guests coming, you never know who you might hear! $5 cover
Experience Grieg in Dialogue, a richly curated recital featuring Norwegian pianist Oda Voltersvik and members of the Dakota String Quartet and Rawlins Piano Trio. The first half of the program presents piano works by Edvard Grieg, Agathe Backer Grøndahl, and Wilhelm Peterson Berger, highlighting “musical correspondances or similarities in the use of poetic moods and [...]
Presented by Improvise Arts, the Black Hills Jazz Festival encourages listeners to move through downtown Rapid City while discovering music in unexpected places April 22-25, 2026. Inspired by global festivals recognizing International Jazz Day and Jazz Appreciation Month, the Black Hills Jazz Fest highlights exceptional South Dakota based musicians performing alongside nationally and internationally touring [...]
Presented by Improvise Arts, the Black Hills Jazz Festival encourages listeners to move through downtown Rapid City while discovering music in unexpected places April 22-25, 2026. Inspired by global festivals recognizing International Jazz Day and Jazz Appreciation Month, the Black Hills Jazz Fest highlights exceptional South Dakota based musicians performing alongside nationally and internationally touring [...]
Presented by Improvise Arts, the Black Hills Jazz Festival encourages listeners to move through downtown Rapid City while discovering music in unexpected places April 22-25, 2026. Inspired by global festivals recognizing International Jazz Day and Jazz Appreciation Month, the Black Hills Jazz Fest highlights exceptional South Dakota based musicians performing alongside nationally and internationally touring [...]
Step into Electric Eden, a high-impact concert experience where the heart of classic rock meets the soul of modern blues. More than a concert—this show marks the release of the band’s new live album, Electric Eden, born from the raw connection between band and audience during their 2025 tour. Now, that same energy returns to the [...]
The Augustana Band is celebrating their 130th Anniversary this year! Join us on April 24, 2026 at 7:30pm at the Washington Pavilion as we celebrate the journey and friendships of the Augustana Band. Our Blue & Gold Band and Artist-In-Residence, @matthewwhitakerofficial, will be joining us on stage as well. 🥳 🎟: flow.page/augieschoolofmusic
Presented by Improvise Arts, the Black Hills Jazz Festival encourages listeners to move through downtown Rapid City while discovering music in unexpected places April 22-25, 2026. Inspired by global festivals recognizing International Jazz Day and Jazz Appreciation Month, the Black Hills Jazz Fest highlights exceptional South Dakota based musicians performing alongside nationally and internationally touring [...]
The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra ends the season with Mozart’s beautiful and brilliant Piano Concerto No. 21, followed with Bela Bartok’s vibrant Concerto for Orchestra, highlighting the talent and beauty of the orchestral sound.
