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SUMMARY:Ballroom Dance Lessons
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to step onto the dance floor with our Beginner Ballroom Medley lesson series at The Matthews! Designed for absolute beginners (and anyone who wants to refresh the basics)\, this welcoming four-week series will introduce you to foundational ballroom steps\, simple turns\, and partner connection across a mix of classic ballroom styles—so you can feel confident at weddings\, parties\, and social dances.\nJoin instructor LeighAnn Gould for four fun Tuesday-evening classes focused on easy-to-learn patterns\, good technique\, and a relaxed\, encouraging atmosphere. No experience required—just bring a partner and a willingness to try something new (and laugh a little while you learn).\nClass Schedule: Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 pm\nMay 5\, 12\, 19\, 26 *May 12 class will be held at the Queen Hall at the Spearfish Senior Center\nTickets:\n$25 per person (single class)\n$80 per person (full 4-class series pass)\nClass is limited to 15 couples per lesson.\nPartners recommended (this is a partner-based class).
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SUMMARY:Armchair Travelers Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Armchair Travelers Book Club will meet in the Lushbough Room of the Sturgis Public Library at 12:00 noon on Thursday\, May 7th\, to discuss books about Alaska. \nArmchair Travelers Book Club is co-sponsored by Sturgis Area Arts Council and the Sturgis Public Library. Open to all interested readers\, the group meets at noon in the Lushbough Room of the Sturgis Public Library on the first Thursday of each month except August.
URL:https://artssouthdakota.org/event/armchair-travelers-book-club/
LOCATION:Sturgis Public Library\, 1040 Harley-Davidson Way #101\, Sturgis
CATEGORIES:Literary/Poetry,West Region
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SUMMARY:Japanese Culture Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Run by the BHSU Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI)\, this free workshop is limited to the first 12 attendees. All materials included. All workshops begin at 3 pm on the second Thursday of each month and are completely free of charge.\nAbout the Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI)\nThe Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI) is a joint program of the Japan Foundation and Laurasian Institution\, designed to bring native Japanese cultural coordinators to regions of the U.S. where Japanese cultural experiences are limited. BHSU’s participation brings these rich cultural opportunities right into our community.\nFor more information\, contact Yukari Tadano\nEmail: Yukari.Tadano@bhsu.edu\n2026 Workshops\nJan 8 – Kintsugi\nFeb 12 – Tea Ceremony\nMarch 12 – Origami\nApril 9 – Calligraphy (CANCELLED)\nMay 7 – Manga (Previously May 14)\nJune 11 – Japanese Animation Film (3-5pm)
URL:https://artssouthdakota.org/event/japanese-culture-workshop-6/
LOCATION:The Matthews Art Gallery\, 612 Main St\, Spearfish\, SD\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Grocery List Show
DESCRIPTION:Join SDPB and the Matthew’s Opera House for the Indie Lens Pop-Up series screening of The Grocery List Show. Before and after the film\, enjoy learning about sources for local foods in and around Spearfish.\nHosted by Top Chef contender Chrissy Camba\, The Grocery List Show is a trip to five bustling international grocery stores in America and the communities they serve. Special guests and food enthusiasts join Chrissy to shop for ingredients and cook a favorite family recipe\, as they celebrate global food traditions over a shared meal.\nEvening Schedule:\nDoors open – 5:30pm\nFilm – 6pm – 7pm\nIndie Lens Pop-up at the Matthew’s Schedule\nMarch 5th – The Inquisitor – Meet Barbara Jordan: a civil rights icon whose powerful voice masked a complex private life.\nApril 2nd – The Tallest Dwarf – A filmmaker seeks belonging in the Little People community and explores dwarfism within her family.
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LOCATION:The Matthews Opera House – Theatre\, 612 Main St\, Spearfish\, SD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,West Region
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SUMMARY:Chorus rehearsal
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LOCATION:Performing Arts Center of Rapid City\, 601 Columbus St\, Rapid City\, SD\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jalan Crossland
DESCRIPTION:You’ve never heard him like this before!\nJalan Crossland brings his acclaimed live show to The Matthews Opera House in Spearfish\, SD on Friday\, May 9\, 2026. Known throughout the Rocky Mountain region for his extraordinary guitar work and engaging stage presence\, Jalan delivers a performance that blends folk\, bluegrass\, and Americana into something entirely his own.\nSongs about drinkin\, fightin\, hobos\, roughnecks\, trailer park fires\, oil-patch strippers\, and little neighborhood dogs that bite\, are lent their truth-is-stranger-than-fiction wobble by virtue of the fact that Jalan was raised and resides in a rural Wyoming mountain town\, population 200\, give or take. Along with dozens of regional contest awards\, his extraordinary guitar work earned him National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship Runner Up honors and the State Flatpick Championship title of his home state. His album\, “Singalongs For The Apocalypse”\, won Wyoming Public Radio’s People’s Choice – Album Of The Year award.\nDoors open at 6:30 PM. Show at 7:00 PM. Tickets $25.
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LOCATION:The Matthews Opera House – Theatre\, 612 Main St\, Spearfish\, SD\, United States
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SUMMARY:Self Care Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Second Sunday at the MatthewsWe are pleased to bring a beautiful Self-Care Series of intentional and meaningful collaboration to support the community. The Matthews Opera House\, CAT Scratch Studios and Creative Explorations Nonprofit invite you to join us for restful sound meditations throughout the school year and into June. Mark your calendars now. You will experience the offerings of four different practitioners throughout the series. Each of the meditations in this Self–Care Series include crystal singing bowls as well as other gentle and soothing sound therapy.\nOnce a month\, plan your second Sunday at the Matthews Opera House to escape the day to day hustle. Rest and enjoy the experience of the subtle energies of vibrational healing. Sessions may include light yogic warmups that are gentle and appropriate for all ages and abilities. Bring your yoga mat\, water bottle\, a fuzzy blanket and any other props to support you as you settle into your most blissful state. Seating is also an option. These times are curated for you to deeply relax and balance your mind/body for the upcoming week. Join us. \nTickets are $15 per person and class is limited to 30 participants\n——————————————\nSession Practicioners\nJanuary 11 – Kiah Crowley\nFebruary 8 – Cary Thrall\nMarch 8 – Polly Garrett\nApril 12 – Kiah Crowley\nMay 10 (Mother’s Day) – Cary Thrall\nJune 14 – Polly Garrett\nKiah Crowley:\nKiah Crowley\, a beekeeper and owner of Sunrise Hives in Spearfish\, knows what gold is and what good vibrations can do. Her honey is liquid light\, and her sound therapy sessions connect you to the beyond.Kiah is a multi-talented creative soul. She is a classically trained violinist\, teaches children about the secrets of bees and other pollinators. She shares art lessons and her yoga and sound therapy classes in a variety of settings. You can find her during special events throughout the Black Hills\, including Farmer’s Markets\, Yoga Festivals and more.\n———————————\nPolly Garrett:\nMy sound healing journey began over five years ago with a transformative experience at a sound bath. From that moment\, I knew sound healing would play a vital role in my life. I developed a deep interest in the therapeutic effects of sound therapy\, exploring the use of crystal and Tibetan singing bowls\, gongs\, and various healing instruments.\nThis fascination led me to become a certified Sound Healing Practitioner through multiple esteemed programs\, including the International Sound Healing Academy. Sharing the gift of sound and vibration has been profoundly rewarding\, as I witness the positive impact it has on others.\nI firmly believe that the harmonious integration of yoga\, meditation\, and sound therapy can create profound peace and balance in the lives of my participants. Join me in this journey toward healing and well-being through sound\n.———————————\nCary A. Thrall Bio\nCary A. Thrall is a professional artist and educator. Inspired by the science of sound’s influence on brain activity\, she furthered her yogic journey in 2012 with her Kundalini yoga and sound healing training. Her sound sessions are focused on mantra and crystal singing bowls.\nShe is a community connector\, blending yogic practices with creativity and collaboration. She curates lessons\, events and experiences for people to learn and grow. Utilizing her skill sets to promote change work\, support personal exploration\, mental and emotional well-being. Her teachings radiate from the heart space\, encouraging others to live with authenticity and grace.\nCary teaches in diverse settings including festivals\, schools\, libraries and for sports teams. She welcomes all ages and abilities as she develops sessions that foster inner alignment and community connection through the healing power of exploration in yoga\, art\, sound and more.\nCary is a Black Hills woman\, appreciating outdoor adventures with her husband and their sweet furry friends.\nE-RYT® 200 and YACEP® certified instructor through Yoga Alliance\nExplore more of Cary’s work\ncatscratchstudios.org\ncreative-explorations.org
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LOCATION:The Matthews Opera House – Theatre\, 612 Main St\, Spearfish\, SD\, United States
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