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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
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Strait George with JJ Kent & Aces and 8’s
Strait George with JJ Kent & Aces and 8’s
Join us for an unforgettable evening as JJ Kent and his band, Aces and 8’s, pay tribute to the legendary George Strait. Experience the timeless hits that have defined country music, performed live in the elegant setting of The Matthews Opera House. About JJ Kent: JJ Kent is a seasoned country artist with a career spanning [...]
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NMM Discovery Saturday
NMM Discovery Saturday
National Music Museum’s April Discovery Saturday: An Organ Extravaganza! The National Music Museum (NMM) invites guests to a unique and educational experience at its Organ Extravaganza during Discovery Saturday on April 5. Attendees will have the rare opportunity to learn about and hear one of the museum’s historic pipe organs. Gallery talks and demonstrations will [...]
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Dakota Prairie Concerts: Rawlins Piano Trio
Dakota Prairie Concerts: Rawlins Piano Trio
The Rawlins Piano Trio is bringing its world -- American, English, German, and Swiss compositions played by internationally known instrumentalists originally from Germany, Romania, and South Korea -- to the Yankton United Church of Christ's historic sanctuary for an exciting afternoon of classics and contemporary music. Violinist Ioana Galu, cellist Sonja Kraus, and pianist Eun-Hee [...]
Side-by-Side Concert ft. Augustana Orchestra & All City Honors Orchestra
Side-by-Side Concert ft. Augustana Orchestra & All City Honors Orchestra
Please join us at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church on April 6th, 2025 at 3:30pm for a Side-by-Side Concert featuring the All City Honors Orchestra and the Augustana Orchestra. Doors open at 3:00pm and tickets range from $0 - $15.
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Spring Big Band Dance
Spring Big Band Dance
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 [...]
South Dakota Symphony Orchestra
South Dakota Symphony Orchestra
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 [...]
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Sturgis Community Easter Cantata
The 2025 Easter Cantata Choir brings the gift of music to our community in its presentation of Blessed – A Holy Week Journey Through the Beatitudes. The Easter Cantata performances are at 7:00 p.m. on Palm Sunday, April 13 and Tuesday, April 15 at Grace Lutheran Church, 1061 Sherman Street, in Sturgis. There is no [...]
Soulful Sounds in Sioux Falls
Soulful Sounds in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, READY FOR A FUN NIGHT OUT? 
Step back in time for a special Harlem Nights experience with the sensational Music & Comedy of Acute Inflections! 
You’ve probably seen NYC’s Jazzy R&B artists on HBO or Amazon, and if you like everything from Erykah Badu to Billie Holiday, you’ll love vibing to [...]
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Sturgis Community Easter Cantata
The 2025 Easter Cantata Choir brings the gift of music to our community in its presentation of Blessed – A Holy Week Journey Through the Beatitudes. The Easter Cantata performances are at 7:00 p.m. on Palm Sunday, April 13 and Tuesday, April 15 at Grace Lutheran Church, 1061 Sherman Street, in Sturgis. There is no [...]
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Heart of The Hills Preformace
Heart of The Hills Preformace
This is a FREE performance, but RSVP is highly encouraged! Each person who RSVPs will be entered in a drawing for a ticket to ur community theater production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream! Join us at the Matthews Gallery for Heart of the Hills Performance, a captivating evening with Pegie Douglas and Sherl Cederburg. Through [...]
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Spring Concert featuring Augustana Angelus & VikingKor Choirs
Spring Concert featuring Augustana Angelus & VikingKor Choirs
Angelus & VikingKor Spring Concert with special guests, Minnehaha Mandskor Angelus and VikingKor will present a Fall Concert on April 22nd at 7:30pm in Hamre Recital Hall with special guests, Minnehaha Mandskor. Doors open at 7:00. Tickets will be also be available at the door. Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM CDT $0.00 - [...]
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The Wild Man Tour – Clayton Ryan
The Wild Man Tour – Clayton Ryan
Clayton Ryan delivers a raw, high-energy “wild man” performance, blending chaos and charisma into an unforgettable act. The Matthews and Queen City Songwriters are thrilled to bring you CLAYTON RYAN, joined by ZANDER & SAMMIE JEAN for a special performance on Thursday, April 24, 2025. About the Artists: Clayton Ryan is a Minnesota-based country soul [...]
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Spring Swing Extravaganza
Spring Swing Extravaganza
The Northlanders Jazz Ensemble present a Spring Swing Extravaganza at the Country Club of Sioux Falls on April 25, 2025. 6:00pm Social 6:30pm Dance Lesson 7:00pm Performance Pre-order General Admission tickets are $15. General Admission tickets at the door are $20. AU Student tickets are $5. This event is graciously sponsored by Advanced Dental. https://www.siouxfallsdental.com
The Wild Man Tour – Clayton Ryan
The Wild Man Tour – Clayton Ryan
Clayton Ryan delivers a raw, high-energy “wild man” performance, blending chaos and charisma into an unforgettable act. The Matthews and Queen City Songwriters are thrilled to bring you CLAYTON RYAN, joined by ZANDER & SAMMIE JEAN for a special performance on Friday, April 25, 2025. About the Artists: Clayton Ryan is a Minnesota-based country soul [...]
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Vikings & Giants – Augustana Trombone Choir
Vikings & Giants – Augustana Trombone Choir
Augustana SChool of Music Augustana Trombone Choir with special guests Live & Let Slide Trombone Ensemble Vikings & Giants Concert April 29, 2025 at 7:30 P.M. Hamre Recital Hall GA: $5 AU Free w/ID
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Celebrate International Jazz Day with the Fellowship Jazz Center!
Celebrate International Jazz Day with the Fellowship Jazz Center!
Sioux Falls, SD – The Fellowship Jazz Center is proud to announce the debut performance of the Fellowship Jazz Center Orchestra (FJCO), Sioux Falls’ premier big band, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Belbas Theater. This momentous event will celebrate International Jazz Day with an unforgettable evening of music, showcasing the [...]
Fellowship Jazz Center Orchestra: An International Jazz Day Celebration
Fellowship Jazz Center Orchestra: An International Jazz Day Celebration
Celebrate International Jazz Day with the Fellowship Jazz Center! We’re thrilled to announce the debut of the Fellowship Jazz Center Orchestra (FJCO) — Sioux Falls’ premier big band! Bringing together the finest musicians from the region, the FJCO will deliver an unforgettable evening of vibrant music, celebrating one of America’s greatest art forms — Jazz.
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NMM Live! | Tatag Gamelan
NMM Live! | Tatag Gamelan
A dedicated ensemble of volunteers was formed shortly after the arrival of the Kyai Rengga Manis Everist Gamelan. Eventually being given the name of Tatag, the group exemplifies the characteristics of what the name means: strong will, strong determination, showing compassion. Members of the group have ranged in age from 6 to 80, and members [...]
