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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS

Now and Then

South Dakota State University State Avenue, Brookings, SD, United States

The SDSU School of Design is pleased to announce its new alumni gallery exhibit “Now and Then” displayed in the Ritz Gallery in Grove Hall on the campus of South Dakota State University. The solo exhibition features the work of art educator Michael Aasness, who is the 6-12 Art Instructor at Sioux Valley School District in Volga, SD. […]

Now and Then

South Dakota State University State Avenue, Brookings, SD, United States

The SDSU School of Design is pleased to announce its new alumni gallery exhibit “Now and Then” displayed in the Ritz Gallery in Grove Hall on the campus of South Dakota State University. The solo exhibition features the work of art educator Michael Aasness, who is the 6-12 Art Instructor at Sioux Valley School District in Volga, SD. […]

Northern Honors Orchestra Clinic

Johnson Fine Arts Center Lobby 101, Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts (Red Room) Lecture Classroom 117, Johnson Fine Arts Choir Classroom 155, Johnson Fine Arts Band Classroom 158, Johnson Fine Arts Berggren…

Event Locator: 2024-ACAXLB Join us for the second Northern Honors Orchestra Clinic! For two days students will get the chance to work with our professors and other orchestra mentors, and conclude with a concert that is open to the public. The concert will be Saturday, January 18th at 3:00 pm in the Harvey and Cynthia […]

Northern Honors Orchestra Clinic

Johnson Fine Arts Center Lobby 101, Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts (Red Room) Lecture Classroom 117, Johnson Fine Arts Choir Classroom 155, Johnson Fine Arts Band Classroom 158, Johnson Fine Arts Berggren…

Event Locator: 2024-ACAXLB Join us for the second Northern Honors Orchestra Clinic! For two days students will get the chance to work with our professors and other orchestra mentors, and conclude with a concert that is open to the public. The concert will be Saturday, January 18th at 3:00 pm in the Harvey and Cynthia […]

Northern Honors Orchestra

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

Event Locator: 2025-ACCRHC Join the Northern State University Music Department as we enjoy a South Dakota and Nebraska collaboration of high school students performing after a two day intensive rehearsal process. No tickets are required for this event.

Event Series Make-n-Take Tuesdays

Make-n-Take Tuesdays

Children's Museum 4th Street, Brookings, South Dakota, United States

All Ages | Come-and-Go | Family Style | Museum admission required Make-n-Take Tuesdays offer a rotating lineup of creative activities, perfect for the whole family. Each week, dive into a new hands-on project like clay sculpting, tie-dye, shrink dinks, printmaking, and more. The fee adjusts based on the activity, ensuring a fresh and fun experience […]

Hygge Day at South Dakota Art Museum

South Dakota Art Museum 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, United States

Free Event: Hygge Day at the South Dakota Art Museum! Embrace the coziness this winter with a special Hygge Day! Inspired by the Danish tradition of creating warm, joyful spaces, we’re hosting a day of relaxation and fun for all ages: Board Games & Puzzles Craft Activities Books from the Brookings Library Warm Beverages When: [...]

Concert featuring Darci Bultema, soprano & Anne Marie Giffin, piano

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

Event Locator: 2024-ACCNCH Kindred Spirits: Songs of Friendship and Connection A recital featuring Darci Bultema, soprano & Anne Marie Giffin, piano Please attend!

Event Series Make-n-Take Tuesdays

Make-n-Take Tuesdays

Children's Museum 4th Street, Brookings, South Dakota, United States

All Ages | Come-and-Go | Family Style | Museum admission required Make-n-Take Tuesdays offer a rotating lineup of creative activities, perfect for the whole family. Each week, dive into a new hands-on project like clay sculpting, tie-dye, shrink dinks, printmaking, and more. The fee adjusts based on the activity, ensuring a fresh and fun experience […]

Event Series Make-n-Take Tuesdays

Make-n-Take Tuesdays

Children's Museum 4th Street, Brookings, South Dakota, United States

All Ages | Come-and-Go | Family Style | Museum admission required Make-n-Take Tuesdays offer a rotating lineup of creative activities, perfect for the whole family. Each week, dive into a new hands-on project like clay sculpting, tie-dye, shrink dinks, printmaking, and more. The fee adjusts based on the activity, ensuring a fresh and fun experience […]

Event Series Make-n-Take Tuesdays

Make-n-Take Tuesdays

Children's Museum 4th Street, Brookings, South Dakota, United States

All Ages | Come-and-Go | Family Style | Museum admission required Make-n-Take Tuesdays offer a rotating lineup of creative activities, perfect for the whole family. Each week, dive into a new hands-on project like clay sculpting, tie-dye, shrink dinks, printmaking, and more. The fee adjusts based on the activity, ensuring a fresh and fun experience […]

NSU Symphonic Band presents: Celebrating Black History Month

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

Event Locator: 2024-ACBARS Join the Northern State University Symphonic Band as we celebrate Black History Month with music from a variety of Black composers.

Frost Fest Art Market

Brookings Arts Council 524 4th St, Brookings, SD, United States

Embrace the magic of winter and discover one-of-a-kind treasures at the Frost Fest Art Market! This vibrant event brings together talented local artisans, makers, and designers to showcase their handcrafted creations. From cozy textiles to stunning ceramics, original paintings to intricate jewelry, there’s something special for everyone. Stroll through a curated selection of booths filled […]

Event Series Make-n-Take Tuesdays

Make-n-Take Tuesdays

Children's Museum 4th Street, Brookings, South Dakota, United States

All Ages | Come-and-Go | Family Style | Museum admission required Make-n-Take Tuesdays offer a rotating lineup of creative activities, perfect for the whole family. Each week, dive into a new hands-on project like clay sculpting, tie-dye, shrink dinks, printmaking, and more. The fee adjusts based on the activity, ensuring a fresh and fun experience […]

Academy of St Martin in the Fields, with Bruce Liu, piano

The Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Blvd, Brookings University Boulevard, Brookings, South Dakota, United States

The Academy of St Martin in the Fields (ASMF) is one of the world’s finest chamber orchestras, renowned for fresh, brilliant interpretations of the world’s greatest orchestral music. Formed by Sir Neville Marriner in 1958 from a group of leading London musicians, the ASMF gave its first performance in its namesake church in November 1959. [...]

Event Series A Christmas Celebration

The Turn of The Screw

The Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Blvd, Brookings University Boulevard, Brookings, South Dakota, United States

A young woman is hired to care for two recently orphaned children in a lovely secluded English manner in 1872. As time goes by, the woman begins to see the specters or ghosts of the former governess and her lover. Are these ghosts in her mind or are they appearing to haunt the children? As […]

NSU Theatre Presents: Vanities the Musical

Johnson Fine Arts Center Lobby 101, Johnson Fine Arts Black Box 112, Johnson Fine Arts Center Vestibule 100

Event Locator: 2024-ACBARN The Northern State University Theatre Program invites you to their production of Vanities. This musical follows the journey of three best friends - Kathy, Mary, and Joanne - from their high school years to adulthood. As they navigate changing social norms and personal aspirations, their bond is tested, and their paths diverge. […]

Event Series A Christmas Celebration

The Turn of The Screw

The Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Blvd, Brookings University Boulevard, Brookings, South Dakota, United States

A young woman is hired to care for two recently orphaned children in a lovely secluded English manner in 1872. As time goes by, the woman begins to see the specters or ghosts of the former governess and her lover. Are these ghosts in her mind or are they appearing to haunt the children? As […]

NSU Theatre Presents: Vanities the Musical

Johnson Fine Arts Center Lobby 101, Johnson Fine Arts Black Box 112, Johnson Fine Arts Center Vestibule 100

Event Locator: 2024-ACBARN The Northern State University Theatre Program invites you to their production of Vanities. This musical follows the journey of three best friends - Kathy, Mary, and Joanne - from their high school years to adulthood. As they navigate changing social norms and personal aspirations, their bond is tested, and their paths diverge. […]

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