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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS

Bellman Brown Bag Series – THE BELLMAN EFFECT

The Matthews Opera House – Theatre 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States

WHO: Paul Higbee, Dr. Janeen Larsen, Jean Helmer, Dick Termes, Dr. Amy Fuqua, and Michael Pangburn honoring Wanda and Stewart Bellman WHAT: A special extended Bellman to honor Wanda and Stewart Bellman in discussions, sharing memories, adventures, and all the things they did for this community! Reception to follow WHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater WHEN: [...]

All you ever wanted to know with Dick Termes

Hot Springs Public Library Library Drive, Hot Springs, South Dakota, United States

A new exhibit by artist Dick Termes opens at the Hot Springs Public Library. The exhibition featuring 10 Termespheres® will be on display from September 18th - October 14th. There will also be two Termespheres at Chautauqua during this time. A Termesphere Virtual Reality experience will be made available to the public at Chautauqua Artisans [...]

Art House in Hot Springs presents its next exhibit, PHIYÁ WICHÓNI (A New Beginning) by Lorri Ann Two Bulls

Art House 405 N River St, Hot Springs, S, United States

Art House Hot Springs latest exhibit feature's artwork made by Lorri Ann Two Bulls, will be on display from October 10th till December 12th. Join us for the opening reception and meet the artist on November 2nd during 5-8pm. Words from the Artist - This show represents cells, the basic function of life from all [...]

Free

All you ever wanted to know with Dick Termes

Hot Springs Public Library Library Drive, Hot Springs, South Dakota, United States

A new exhibit by artist Dick Termes opens at the Hot Springs Public Library. The exhibition featuring 10 Termespheres® will be on display from September 18th - October 14th. There will also be two Termespheres at Chautauqua during this time. A Termesphere Virtual Reality experience will be made available to the public at Chautauqua Artisans [...]

All you ever wanted to know with Dick Termes

Hot Springs Public Library Library Drive, Hot Springs, South Dakota, United States

A new exhibit by artist Dick Termes opens at the Hot Springs Public Library. The exhibition featuring 10 Termespheres® will be on display from September 18th - October 14th. There will also be two Termespheres at Chautauqua during this time. A Termesphere Virtual Reality experience will be made available to the public at Chautauqua Artisans [...]

3RD ANNUAL “GETTING OUR ACTS TOGETHER: A NIGHT OF NORTHERN HILLS ONE-ACTS”

WHO: YOU! Taking a journey to Belle Fourche Area Community Theater, the Historic Homestake Opera House, the Mathews Opera House, and for the first time this year, Sturgis Community Theater WHAT: A night of Northern Hills One-Acts (GETTING OUR ACTS TOGETHER AKA GOAT) The performance, aptly named for the collaboration between the Matthews Opera House, [...]

3RD ANNUAL “GETTING OUR ACTS TOGETHER: A NIGHT OF NORTHERN HILLS ONE-ACTS”

WHO: YOU! Taking a journey to Belle Fourche Area Community Theater, the Historic Homestake Opera House, the Mathews Opera House, and for the first time this year, Sturgis Community Theater WHAT: A night of Northern Hills One-Acts (GETTING OUR ACTS TOGETHER aka “GOAT”) The performance, aptly named for the collaboration between the Matthews Opera House, [...]

All you ever wanted to know with Dick Termes

Hot Springs Public Library Library Drive, Hot Springs, South Dakota, United States

A new exhibit by artist Dick Termes opens at the Hot Springs Public Library. The exhibition featuring 10 Termespheres® will be on display from September 18th - October 14th. There will also be two Termespheres at Chautauqua during this time. A Termesphere Virtual Reality experience will be made available to the public at Chautauqua Artisans [...]

Native Americans’ Day Celebration at Wind Cave National Park

Wind Cave National Park Visitors Center U.S. 385, Hot Springs, South Dakota, United States

Hoop dancing, drumming, and a script reading presented in the Lakota language highlight this year’s cultural demonstrations at Wind Cave National Park on Sunday, October 13th, in honor of Native Americans’ Day. “The National Park Service and tribal artists extend an invitation to learn about the lives and the traditions of tribal members in our [...]

Free

All you ever wanted to know with Dick Termes

Hot Springs Public Library Library Drive, Hot Springs, South Dakota, United States

A new exhibit by artist Dick Termes opens at the Hot Springs Public Library. The exhibition featuring 10 Termespheres® will be on display from September 18th - October 14th. There will also be two Termespheres at Chautauqua during this time. A Termesphere Virtual Reality experience will be made available to the public at Chautauqua Artisans [...]

Dakota Prairie Concerts: Humbletown

Yankton United Church of Christ-Congregational, 5th & Walnut, Yankton, SD Yankton, S, United States

As the first event in the second year of its Dakota Prairie Concert Series, the Yankton United Church of Christ-Congregational is bringing Humbletown to its historic sanctuary (5th & Walnut) for a free concert on Friday, October 18, at 7 p.m. Humbletown is a bluegrass, old time, hot club swing, Americana, and classic country band, [...]

Free

Rand Higbee Reception

The Matthews Fireplace Room North Main Street, Spearfish, SD, United States

WHO: You! WHAT: A special reception honoring SHS Hall of Fame inductee Rand Higbee WHERE: Matthews Opera House Fireplace Room WHEN: Sunday, October 20th at 2 pm WHY: To celebrate a homegrown playwright and soon-to-be Hall of Famer! HOW: Please join us for this free celebration and reception! Spearfish native Rand Higbee is being inducted into [...]

“Join or Die” Film Screening: Get Involved!

Coyote Twin Theater 10 E Main St,, Vermillion, United States

Join or Die is a film about why you should join a club — and why the fate of America depends on it. In this feature documentary, follow the half-century story of America's civic unraveling through the journey of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam, whose groundbreaking "Bowling Alone" research into America's decades-long decline in community [...]

Free

DEATHTRAP

The Matthews Opera House – Theatre 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States

WHO: Thriller seekers and humor hunters wanting to be entertained (Saturdays and Sundays not your fun days?  NEW THIS YEAR! A pop-in performance for our Service Industry Citizens who slay on the weekends…Take in a Tuesday show specially made so you can go!) WHAT: DEATHTRAP    (** RATED: R for ADULT THEMES) WHERE: Matthews Opera House [...]

Haunted Theater Event at Area Community Theatre in Mitchell

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

For a SPOOKY thrill, come to the Mitchell Area Community Theatre's Haunted Theatre walk-thru from 8-10pm 10/25-26 as a LIGHTS OFF fundraiser $10 sponsored by Klock Werks of Mitchell. Plan to do a FREE LIGHTS ON version from 2-4pm 10/26 during the Downtown Trick or Treat events. Funds from this event will help the S.O.S. [...]

Haunted Theater Event at Area Community Theatre in Mitchell

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

For a SPOOKY thrill, come to the Mitchell Area Community Theatre's Haunted Theatre walk-thru from 8-10pm 10/25-26 as a LIGHTS OFF fundraiser $10 sponsored by Klock Werks of Mitchell. Plan to do a FREE LIGHTS ON version from 2-4pm 10/26 during the Downtown Trick or Treat events. Funds from this event will help the S.O.S. [...]

5th Annual Oktoberfest

Home of the Rushmore Music Festival Klondike Road, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States

Join us for a delicious evening paired with a chamber music concert and a silent auction! All proceeds go toward supporting student fellowships at the 2025 Rushmore Music Festival. This is always a sold-out event for us, so reserve your tickets early!

DEATHTRAP

The Matthews Opera House – Theatre 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States

WHO: Thriller seekers and humor hunters wanting to be entertained (Saturdays and Sundays not your fun days?  NEW THIS YEAR! A pop-in performance for our Service Industry Citizens who slay on the weekends…Take in a Tuesday show specially made so you can go!) WHAT: DEATHTRAP    (** RATED: R for ADULT THEMES) WHERE: Matthews Opera House [...]

Haunted Theater Event at Area Community Theatre in Mitchell

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

For a SPOOKY thrill, come to the Mitchell Area Community Theatre's Haunted Theatre walk-thru from 8-10pm 10/25-26 as a LIGHTS OFF fundraiser $10 sponsored by Klock Werks of Mitchell. Plan to do a FREE LIGHTS ON version from 2-4pm 10/26 during the Downtown Trick or Treat events. Funds from this event will help the S.O.S. [...]

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