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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS

Augustana Christmas Vespers 2024 – Prepare the Way

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 5500 E 57th St, Sioux Falls, S, United States

Prepare the Way- Christmas Vespers Join us on Dec. 6 and 7 as Augustana proudly presents Christmas Vespers: Prepare the Way. Through music, word, and light, the university will embrace the spirit of Advent and reflect on the joyous anticipation of the Christmas season. Vespers services will be held at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in [...]

$20

The Lightning Thief

USD College of Fine Arts East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

The Lightning Thief Book by Joe Tracz and Music & Lyrics by Rob Rokicki Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan Knutson Theatre, Nov 22 – 24 and Dec 5 – 8, 2024 In this whirlwind adventure, Percy, a misfit middle schooler with ADHD, sets off on an epic adventure to retrieve [...]

$10 – $62
Event Series A CHRISTMAS CHAOS at Mitchell ACT

A CHRISTMAS CHAOS at Mitchell ACT

Mitchell Area Community Theatre North Main Street, Mitchell, S, United States

Bah Humbug !!! Area Community Theatre is performing A CHRISTMAS CHAOS! Get ready to watch backstage mayhem as a dedicated cast puts together a Christmas Carol themed production in the eleventh hour! Set to share relatable local humor with the anxiety of the holidays! Sponsored by Timothy M Drake DDS December 6, 7, 8 & [...]

$20 – $25

Free Community Art Day

South Dakota Art Museum Medary Avenue, Brookings, S, United States

The South Dakota Art Museum and the Brookings Arts Council welcome all to attend the December Community Art Day at the South Dakota Art Museum. The event is Saturday, December 7th, from 10 am-1 pm and will feature "Zentangle Squares" with artist Xavier Pastrano. The Community Art Day is free to all ages.

Free

High Strung: Five Centuries of Stringed Keyboard Instruments

National Music Museum Groves Gallery

Event Contact: National Music MuseumContact Email: nmm@usd.eduContact Phone: 605-358-3450Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/special-exhibitionsEvent Locator: 2024-ACABQBFor over 600 years, stringed keyboard instruments have served as repositories for human imagination, science, technology, craft, artistry, and music. They are admired for their stature – and oftentimes stunning beauty – alongside their ability to play both melody and harmony. Keyboard innovation [...]

Event Series GIVING THANKS Art Exhibit

GIVING THANKS Art Exhibit

Serendipity Studio Gallery & Gifts 230 S. Phillips Ave., Suite 204, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Step into Giving Thanks, an immersive art exhibit that celebrates the universal power of gratitude. Through a array of artwork, this exhibit explores how people from diverse cultures and time periods express thanks—whether in sacred rituals, personal moments, or acts of kindness. From ancient offerings to modern-day gestures of appreciation, Giving Thanks invites visitors to [...]

Free

Meet Santa

Washington Pavilion 301 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Tell Santa your wish list and take photos. Bring the whole family and your camera to see Sioux Falls Santa at your Washington Pavilion. *Santa will be taking a 30-minute lunch break in the afternoon.

Free

NMM Discovery Saturday: Treasures from the Vault Exhibit Opening

National Music Museum Performance Hall East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

Event Contact: National Music MuseumContact Email: nmm@usd.eduContact Phone: 605-658-3450Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/Event Locator: 2024-ACCJKSNew National Music Museum Exhibit Featuring Rare Stringed Instruments Set to Open in December  The National Music Museum (NMM) invites visitors to view some of the most significant and beautifully crafted stringed instruments in the world with the opening of its newest exhibit, [...]

NMM Discovery Saturday: Treasures from the Vault Exhibit Opening

National Music Museum East Clark Street, Vermillion, S, United States

New National Music Museum Exhibit Featuring Rare Stringed Instruments Set to Open in December The National Music Museum (NMM) invites visitors to view some of the most significant and beautifully crafted stringed instruments in the world with the opening of its newest exhibit, “Treasures from the Vault.” Opening on Saturday, December 7, as part of [...]

Included with Museum Admission

Augustana Christmas Vespers 2024 – Prepare the Way

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 5500 E 57th St, Sioux Falls, S, United States

Prepare the Way- Christmas Vespers Join us on Dec. 6 and 7 as Augustana proudly presents Christmas Vespers: Prepare the Way. Through music, word, and light, the university will embrace the spirit of Advent and reflect on the joyous anticipation of the Christmas season. Vespers services will be held at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in [...]

$20

Dalton Petersen Trio ALBUM RELEASE!

Trio Jazz Club 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

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

Dr. Eun-Hee Park's Piano Studio Recital

Campus Wide Fine Arts East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

Event Contact: Dr. Eun-Hee ParkContact Email: Eun-Hee.Park@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3480Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2024-ACCDAFDr. Eun-Hee Park and her piano studio students invite you to this evening's recital in Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts.  It will also be available via livestream from the link available elsewhere on this post. [...]

Jazzed Up Christmas!

Roof Garden Ballroom Lake Drive, Arnolds Park, IA, United States

Join the Jazzed Up Big Band for a spectacular evening of holiday cheer and swinging jazz at the 6th Annual Jazzed Up Christmas on December 7, 2024, in the iconic Roof Garden Ballroom at Historic Arnolds Park! Click here for TICKETS #fellowshipjazzcenter #jazzedupchristmas #arnoldspark

Dalton Petersen Trio ALBUM RELEASE!

Trio Jazz Club 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

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

Art Exhibit – We Are All Weeds: Susan Heggestad

Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University 2120 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57197, Sioux Falls, United States

Augustana University's Eide/Dalrymple Gallery presents "We Are All Weeds," an exhibition of mixed-media artwork and installations by Susan Heggestad. The exhibition runs from November 15 to December 12, with a reception on Friday, November 15, from 7-9 p.m., featuring an artist talk at 7:30 p.m. Heggestad's work explores the symbolism of plants, using cast paper, [...]

Free
Event Series A CHRISTMAS CHAOS at Mitchell ACT

A CHRISTMAS CHAOS at Mitchell ACT

Mitchell Area Community Theatre North Main Street, Mitchell, S, United States

Bah Humbug !!! Area Community Theatre is performing A CHRISTMAS CHAOS! Get ready to watch backstage mayhem as a dedicated cast puts together a Christmas Carol themed production in the eleventh hour! Set to share relatable local humor with the anxiety of the holidays! Sponsored by Timothy M Drake DDS December 6, 7, 8 & [...]

$20 – $25

USD Holiday Concert

Campus Wide Fine Arts East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

Event Contact: music@usd.eduContact Email: music@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3466Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2024-ACBQQXThe USD Music Department invites you to this annual favorite, live from Aalfs Auditorium, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, and livestreamed via the link available elsewhere on this post.  This event is open to the public at no charge.

Art Exhibit – We Are All Weeds: Susan Heggestad

Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University 2120 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57197, Sioux Falls, United States

Augustana University's Eide/Dalrymple Gallery presents "We Are All Weeds," an exhibition of mixed-media artwork and installations by Susan Heggestad. The exhibition runs from November 15 to December 12, with a reception on Friday, November 15, from 7-9 p.m., featuring an artist talk at 7:30 p.m. Heggestad's work explores the symbolism of plants, using cast paper, [...]

Free

USD Chamber Ensembles Recital II

Campus Wide Fine Arts East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

Event Contact: Dr. Sonja KrausContact Email: Sonja.Kraus@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3466Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2024-ACCFRWUSD Music Department students and directors invite you to the second of two chamber ensemble performances, live from Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, and livestreamed via the link available elsewhere on this post.  This event [...]

Art Exhibit – We Are All Weeds: Susan Heggestad

Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University 2120 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57197, Sioux Falls, United States

Augustana University's Eide/Dalrymple Gallery presents "We Are All Weeds," an exhibition of mixed-media artwork and installations by Susan Heggestad. The exhibition runs from November 15 to December 12, with a reception on Friday, November 15, from 7-9 p.m., featuring an artist talk at 7:30 p.m. Heggestad's work explores the symbolism of plants, using cast paper, [...]

Free
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