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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
Week of Events
Man Before a Mirror: Gaylord Schanilec
The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University presents "Man Before a Mirror: Gaylord Schanilec," March 20-April 16. This exhibition showcases the extraordinary work of printmaker, illustrator, and book artist Gaylord Schanilec, a "natural philosopher" who masterfully blends traditional techniques with deep observations of the natural world. A gallery reception with a slide lecture by the artist [...]
Free
My Missouri River Valley – Fiber Arts Exhibition
Phyllis W. Packard is a painter, weaver, and artist whose career spans sixty years. My Missouri River Valley is an exhibition of her more recent tapestries, needle felt paintings, and watercolor weavings. Packard's works are based on the land, water, and sky of the prairie and South Dakota, particularly the idyllic view of the Missouri [...]
My Missouri River Valley – Fiber Arts Exhibition
Phyllis W. Packard is a painter, weaver, and artist whose career spans sixty years. My Missouri River Valley is an exhibition of her more recent tapestries, needle felt paintings, and watercolor weavings. Packard's works are based on the land, water, and sky of the prairie and South Dakota, particularly the idyllic view of the Missouri [...]
My Missouri River Valley – Fiber Arts Exhibition
Phyllis W. Packard is a painter, weaver, and artist whose career spans sixty years. My Missouri River Valley is an exhibition of her more recent tapestries, needle felt paintings, and watercolor weavings. Packard's works are based on the land, water, and sky of the prairie and South Dakota, particularly the idyllic view of the Missouri [...]
My Missouri River Valley – Fiber Arts Exhibition
Phyllis W. Packard is a painter, weaver, and artist whose career spans sixty years. My Missouri River Valley is an exhibition of her more recent tapestries, needle felt paintings, and watercolor weavings. Packard's works are based on the land, water, and sky of the prairie and South Dakota, particularly the idyllic view of the Missouri [...]
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Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford
Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford
The Center for Western Studies (CWS) is excited to present "Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford," an exhibition showcasing the beauty of South Dakota through the eyes of a talented local artist. Based in Sioux Falls, Mecca Rutherford uses oil paintings to capture the stunning landscapes of the Dakota plains. Her work brings to [...]
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Youth Art Classes
Youth Art Classes
Tuesday, March 11th 10:00 - 11:30 am Homeschool Teen Pottery Wheel 1:00 - 2:30 pm Homeschool Teen Pottery Wheel Monday, March 17th 10:00 - 11:00 am Preschool St. Patrick's Day Party 1:00 - 2:30 pm Homeschool St. Patrick's Day Arts & Crafts Wednesday, March 19th 1:00 - 2:30 pm Homeschool Jackson Pollock Story & Art [...]
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Youth Art Classes
Youth Art Classes
Tuesday, March 11th 10:00 - 11:30 am Homeschool Teen Pottery Wheel 1:00 - 2:30 pm Homeschool Teen Pottery Wheel Monday, March 17th 10:00 - 11:00 am Preschool St. Patrick's Day Party 1:00 - 2:30 pm Homeschool St. Patrick's Day Arts & Crafts Wednesday, March 19th 1:00 - 2:30 pm Homeschool Jackson Pollock Story & Art [...]
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Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford
Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford
The Center for Western Studies (CWS) is excited to present "Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford," an exhibition showcasing the beauty of South Dakota through the eyes of a talented local artist. Based in Sioux Falls, Mecca Rutherford uses oil paintings to capture the stunning landscapes of the Dakota plains. Her work brings to [...]
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Augustana University’s Blue & Gold Jazz Combo
Augustana University’s Blue & Gold Jazz Combo
https://www.triojazzclub.com#fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub
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Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford
Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford
The Center for Western Studies (CWS) is excited to present "Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford," an exhibition showcasing the beauty of South Dakota through the eyes of a talented local artist. Based in Sioux Falls, Mecca Rutherford uses oil paintings to capture the stunning landscapes of the Dakota plains. Her work brings to [...]
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Unpacking the Trump Administration’s Executive Orders on DEI
Unpacking the Trump Administration’s Executive Orders on DEI
On January 22, 2025, President Trump issued executive orders rolling back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and accessibility initiatives. Then, in February, a federal court issued a preliminary injunction blocking the government from terminating any equity-related grants or contracts. The Trump Administration’s DEI executive orders and subsequent federal court injunction blocking their implementation has created [...]
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Youth Art Classes
Youth Art Classes
Tuesday, March 11th 10:00 - 11:30 am Homeschool Teen Pottery Wheel 1:00 - 2:30 pm Homeschool Teen Pottery Wheel Monday, March 17th 10:00 - 11:00 am Preschool St. Patrick's Day Party 1:00 - 2:30 pm Homeschool St. Patrick's Day Arts & Crafts Wednesday, March 19th 1:00 - 2:30 pm Homeschool Jackson Pollock Story & Art [...]
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Brian Hanegan Quintet
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Alexis Ung, Junior Piano Recital
Alexis Ung, Junior Piano Recital
Event Contact: Dr. Alessandra FerisContact Email: Alessandra.Feris@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3479Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2025-ACDHNNAlexis Ung invites you to her junior piano recital from Colton Recital Hall, 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.
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Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford
Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford
The Center for Western Studies (CWS) is excited to present "Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford," an exhibition showcasing the beauty of South Dakota through the eyes of a talented local artist. Based in Sioux Falls, Mecca Rutherford uses oil paintings to capture the stunning landscapes of the Dakota plains. Her work brings to [...]
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Jim McKinney Quartet
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Lincoln High School: Pop, Popcorn, & Jazz
Lincoln High School: Pop, Popcorn, & Jazz
A Lincoln jazz tradition: Pop, Popcorn & Jazz!! Join us March 20 at Lincoln, where all three jazz bands will perform: Jazz 1, Jazz Ensemble and the Jazz Collective. Join us at 7 pm in Murphy's Commons at LHS. Get tickets in advance online on Bound. Find the link at https://www.lincolnband.org. #fellowshipjazzcenter #jazz #siouxfalls
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Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford
Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford
The Center for Western Studies (CWS) is excited to present "Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford," an exhibition showcasing the beauty of South Dakota through the eyes of a talented local artist. Based in Sioux Falls, Mecca Rutherford uses oil paintings to capture the stunning landscapes of the Dakota plains. Her work brings to [...]
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Rob Scheps
Rob Scheps
Rob Scheps is a renowned artist with his own citation in The Encyclopedia of Jazz. He has performed with legends such as Aretha Franklin, Buddy Rich, Gil Evans, and John Abercrombie. He tours actively worldwide, and leads bands in New York, Seattle, Portland, Kansas City & Honolulu. Two shows, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm and [...]
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Artist Talk: Man Before a Mirror: Gaylord Schanilec
Artist Talk: Man Before a Mirror: Gaylord Schanilec
The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University presents "Man Before a Mirror: Gaylord Schanilec," March 20-April 16. This exhibition showcases the extraordinary work of printmaker, illustrator, and book artist Gaylord Schanilec, a "natural philosopher" who masterfully blends traditional techniques with deep observations of the natural world. A gallery reception with a slide lecture by the artist [...]
Free
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Kobayashi Gray Duo and Penny Thompson Kruse in Recital
Kobayashi Gray Duo and Penny Thompson Kruse in Recital
Event Contact: Dr. Ioana GaluContact Email: Ioana.Galu@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3482Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2025-ACCTXMThe Kobayashi Gray Duo returns with guest Penny Thompson Kruse in this evening's recital, held in Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts and livestreamed via the link available on this post. This event is open to [...]
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Rob Scheps
Rob Scheps
Rob Scheps is a renowned artist with his own citation in The Encyclopedia of Jazz. He has performed with legends such as Aretha Franklin, Buddy Rich, Gil Evans, and John Abercrombie. He tours actively worldwide, and leads bands in New York, Seattle, Portland, Kansas City & Honolulu. Two shows, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm and [...]
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The Atrium Makers Market
The Atrium Makers Market
Looking for something special to do this weekend? Join us at The Atrium Makers Market in downtown Sioux Falls, SD! Explore a vibrant indoor market filled with handmade goods, stunning art pieces, and one-of-a-kind treasures crafted by local artists and crafters. Every Weekend Beautiful Shriver Square's Atrium, Downtown, Sioux Falls, SD What You’ll Find: Handmade jewelry, pottery, [...]
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Taming the Brush – A guided paint class
Taming the Brush – A guided paint class
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Discover the Joy of Rosemaling! Ready to add a little Scandinavian flair to your creativity? Join us for a Beginner Rosemaling Art Class and learn the beautiful art of decorative painting! No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and love for patterns and colors. 
What you’ll learn: 
Basics of rosemaling techniques [...]
$40
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The Toast
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USD Chamber Singers Home Concert
USD Chamber Singers Home Concert
Event Contact: Dr. David HoldhusenContact Email: David.Holdhusen@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3467Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2025-ACCTZPThe USD Chamber Singers invite you to welcome them home from their spring tour, by joining them at the Vermillion UCC Church for their homecoming concert, also livestreamed via the link available elsewhere on this post. This event is open to [...]
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The Toast
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Sophomore Recital: Masyn Schutter, Saxophone & Anna Petersen, Clarinent
Sophomore Recital: Masyn Schutter, Saxophone & Anna Petersen, Clarinent
Event Contact: Dr. Christopher KocherContact Email: Christopher.Kocher @usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3483Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2025-ACDKTKAnna and Masyn invite you to their sophomore recital, 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 is open to the public at [...]
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Dakota Prairie Concert Series: A Touch of Brass
Dakota Prairie Concert Series: A Touch of Brass
A Touch of Brass -- one of the area's premier brass quintets -- has been entertaining audiences since 1984. This performance, part of the Yankton UCC's free Dakota Prairie Concert series, will include everything from Bach to Dixieland, from the William Tell Overture to a tuba feature. Musicians include David Bohnert and Kevin McLouth, trumpets; [...]
Free
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Bill Blagg: Family Magic
Bill Blagg: Family Magic
Join us for an afternoon filled with laughter, wonder and endless surprises as renowned magician Bill Blagg presents Family Magic! With over 60 minutes of non-stop magical fun, Family Magic is specifically designed to entertain and engage audiences of all ages. Bill Blagg’s unique blend of comedy, audience participation, and mind-bending magic will keep you [...]
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Rawlins Guest Pianist Recital: Michael Seregow
Rawlins Guest Pianist Recital: Michael Seregow
Event Contact: Dr. Alessandra FerisContact Email: Alessandra.Feris@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3470Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2025-ACDCHZYou are invited to this evening's guest artist recital, 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 is open to the public at no [...]
