A series of classes designed to develop your physical skills as a performer. Each class begins with a regular movement practice before taking a deep dive into a specific topic. Perfect for beginners just learning how to move on stage, experienced actors wanting to brush up on dance skills prior to musical auditions, and everyone [...]

Join us for an SDPB screening of Oceti Sakowin: The People of the Seven Council Fires at the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center When Columbus came to America, he found a land already occupied by many people and many nations. In the center of that land were a people who call themselves Oyate: "the People." [...]

Macbeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders the Kind and takes the Scottish throne for himself. Shakespeare’s classic tale gives warning to the destruction wrought when ambition goes unchecked by moral constraints. [...]

Chautauqua Classes

It is a grand and bittersweet thing! Interim Executive Director, Joanna Mechaley handed over the keys to the castle to our new Executive Director, Heath Johnson! Joanna stepped into this role and navigated it with amazing passion and style. Heath brings forth new perspectives and innovations. Both of which are shown in the letters addressed [...]

This reception will also celebrate 20 years of the Gallery being open!! There will be a ribbon cutting with the chamber of commerce and a free tour of the Matthews. “Beyond to Frame” is an innovative new exhibit in the Matthews Gallery developed in partnership with the Black Hills State University Department of Fine Arts. [...]

Macbeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders the Kind and takes the Scottish throne for himself. Shakespeare’s classic tale gives warning to the destruction wrought when ambition goes unchecked by moral constraints. [...]

Macbeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders the Kind and takes the Scottish throne for himself. Shakespeare’s classic tale gives warning to the destruction wrought when ambition goes unchecked by moral constraints. [...]

"More Than Marching" a western dance series for Military and military connected individuals along with their families and community members.   “Hosting dance events open to the public at the local Legion club fosters a sense of community and belonging. It provides an inclusive space where veterans can interact with neighbors, bridging the gap between [...]

Author Chris Stenson is coming to the Black Hills. Join Chris as he travels around the Black Hills as he celebrates his first novel Sins of the Mother. Sins of the Mother is a dark fantasy novel. A new Dark Age approaches. Evil walks unfettered between realities, no longer content in hiding in the shadows, [...]

Macbeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders the Kind and takes the Scottish throne for himself. Shakespeare’s classic tale gives warning to the destruction wrought when ambition goes unchecked by moral constraints. [...]