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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
East of Westreville is Americana roots music, with members known to regional audiences for decades in bands such as Blueberry Buckle and Red Willow. Kaija Bonde is on vocals, Boyd Bristow on lead guitar and vocals, Brian Bonde on rhythm guitar, and Al Slaathaug on upright bass. They will be joined by another musical legend, [...]
🎨 Calling All South Dakota Artists Age 60+! 🎨 We’re excited to announce the 28th Annual Dakota MasterWorks Art Show, a celebration of creativity and talent in South Dakota’s older adults! If you’re age 60 or older, we invite you to showcase your artistic talents in one or more of the following categories: • Oils [...]
This evening, Levitt at the Falls will host a FREE outdoor summer concert. Music begins at 7:00 PM with an opening act, followed by the headlining band taking the stage at 8:00 PM. The featured band for this concert—and the full lineup of our 50 free summer concerts—will be announced in early May 2026. Each [...]
Andrea Ross is an internationally recognized vocalist, recording artist, and Broadway performer. Andrew Lloyd Webber served as her mentor and produced her UK chart-topping solo album, Moon River, released by Universal Music Group’s Classics and Jazz label. A Gold Medal winner of the American Traditions Vocal Competition, she sings regularly with leading symphony orchestras worldwide, [...]
🎨 Calling All South Dakota Artists Age 60+! 🎨 We’re excited to announce the 28th Annual Dakota MasterWorks Art Show, a celebration of creativity and talent in South Dakota’s older adults! If you’re age 60 or older, we invite you to showcase your artistic talents in one or more of the following categories: • Oils [...]
In collaboration with Arts South Dakota and the South Dakota Arts Council, the Augustana Music Academy (AMA) provides high-quality professional development for music educators teaching kindergarten through 12th grade. Held on Augustana University's campus from July 6-9, AMA offers a diverse blend of workshops and interactive sessions. Participants will have opportunities for hands-on learning equipping them [...]
🎨 Calling All South Dakota Artists Age 60+! 🎨 We’re excited to announce the 28th Annual Dakota MasterWorks Art Show, a celebration of creativity and talent in South Dakota’s older adults! If you’re age 60 or older, we invite you to showcase your artistic talents in one or more of the following categories: • Oils [...]
In collaboration with Arts South Dakota and the South Dakota Arts Council, the Augustana Music Academy (AMA) provides high-quality professional development for music educators teaching kindergarten through 12th grade. Held on Augustana University's campus from July 6-9, AMA offers a diverse blend of workshops and interactive sessions. Participants will have opportunities for hands-on learning equipping them [...]
🎨 Calling All South Dakota Artists Age 60+! 🎨 We’re excited to announce the 28th Annual Dakota MasterWorks Art Show, a celebration of creativity and talent in South Dakota’s older adults! If you’re age 60 or older, we invite you to showcase your artistic talents in one or more of the following categories: • Oils [...]
Writers in the area, come one, come all! Meet up for prompts, sharing, feedback, classes, and more! Every Tuesday at 6pm!
In collaboration with Arts South Dakota and the South Dakota Arts Council, the Augustana Music Academy (AMA) provides high-quality professional development for music educators teaching kindergarten through 12th grade. Held on Augustana University's campus from July 6-9, AMA offers a diverse blend of workshops and interactive sessions. Participants will have opportunities for hands-on learning equipping them [...]
🎨 Calling All South Dakota Artists Age 60+! 🎨 We’re excited to announce the 28th Annual Dakota MasterWorks Art Show, a celebration of creativity and talent in South Dakota’s older adults! If you’re age 60 or older, we invite you to showcase your artistic talents in one or more of the following categories: • Oils [...]
🎨 Calling All South Dakota Artists Age 60+! 🎨 We’re excited to announce the 28th Annual Dakota MasterWorks Art Show, a celebration of creativity and talent in South Dakota’s older adults! If you’re age 60 or older, we invite you to showcase your artistic talents in one or more of the following categories: • Oils [...]
AmphiThursdays enters its 6th season in Parkston, SD Our events are admission free, but there are food trucks, cold beer and vendors on site every week. May 21st - Kimberly Meyer with opener Emma Nichole May 28th - GPO with opener XTD June 4th - Hot Rod Chevy Kevy with opener Billy Lurkin June 11th [...]
This evening, Levitt at the Falls will host a FREE outdoor summer concert. Music begins at 7:00 PM with an opening act, followed by the headlining band taking the stage at 8:00 PM. The featured band for this concert—and the full lineup of our 50 free summer concerts—will be announced in early May 2026. Each [...]
Homegrown in the rugged Black Hills, Brandon Jones has built a reputation as one of the Midwest’s premier country entertainers. The red-bearded Rapid City native has spent the last decade evolving from garage jams to sharing stages with Dustin Lynch and Jordan Davis. Backed by a high-energy band and a powerful, rustic voice, Jones has [...]
Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026 Exhibition Dates: July 10-August 28, 2026 Venue: John A. Day Gallery, University of South Dakota, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts The University Art Galleries invites emerging, mid-career, and established artists to submit work for Atmospheric Thinking, a juried exhibition examining contemporary interpretations of the sky as subject, [...]
🎨 Calling All South Dakota Artists Age 60+! 🎨 We’re excited to announce the 28th Annual Dakota MasterWorks Art Show, a celebration of creativity and talent in South Dakota’s older adults! If you’re age 60 or older, we invite you to showcase your artistic talents in one or more of the following categories: • Oils [...]
This evening, Levitt at the Falls will host a FREE outdoor summer concert. Music begins at 7:00 PM with an opening act, followed by the headlining band taking the stage at 8:00 PM. The featured band for this concert—and the full lineup of our 50 free summer concerts—will be announced in early May 2026. Each [...]
