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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
Wayfinder is an art exhibition at the Dahl Arts Center, presented by the Rapid City Arts Council & Big Read Rapid City. Artists were inspired by Andrew Krivak’s novel, The Bear. The exhibit explores themes of navigation, guidance, and the universal quest for meaning. It celebrates the resilience of the human spirit, the profound connection between humanity and [...]
The De Smet Arts Council is presenting the De Smet Area Concert Series. The membership tickets for the 2022 Concert Series are on sale now! Seasonal membership tickets are limited and cost $60 each. Membership ticket holders will be able to attend each concert. A limited amount of individual tickets go for sell 2 weeks prior [...]
Black Hills Dance Festival is the Premier Swing Dance/Country/Latin/Line Dance and social dance event of the Dakotas. This weekend is an all-encompassing event with dance workshops, performances, coupled with social dancing. Learn from our professional instructors and capture the excitement of the weekend. We provide an inspiring experience for all dance levels.
Governor Kristi Noem announced 12 students who are being recognized for their artistic talents through the Governor’s Student Art Competition. An exhibition of the artwork is now open to the public in the South Dakota Capitol building. The Governor’s Student Art Exhibition includes work from the following students: A panel of nine professional artists served [...]
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 [...]
Calling all movie buffs, Marvel fans, indie kids, and horror junkies! The Sneak Peek Showcase brings fun look at trailers, some never-before-seen footage, and behind-the-scenes content from the upcoming theatrical slate. This extended sizzle package includes previews for coming attractions from Sony, Lionsgate, Warner Brothers, Universal, MGM/Amazon, Paramount, and Disney. Showcase run time is 70 [...]
Event Contact: 0Contact Email: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583437Event Locator: 2025-ACDSAKFrame of Mind-BFA Graduation Show features the work of Brianna Sandvig, Lauren Mandernach, Natalie Venjohn.
Dr. Axton Betz-Hamilton,Associate Professor in the Ness School of Management and Economics at SDSU, and Dr. Tom Dean, retired family medicine physician and columnist, join SDHC to discuss why South Dakotans have the highest medical debt in the nation, what can be done to turn that around, and what people can do to cope with that [...]
Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the challenges and opportunities faced by Deaf and disabled artists, creatives, and culture bearers in the creative sector. This session will feature a dynamic conversation about building effective support systems for working artists, emphasizing practical strategies and innovative research. - Kevin Gotkin is an access ecologist, teacher, scholar, [...]
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Feb 6, 2025) — Registration is now open for the 29th annual Black Hills Dance Festival. The premiere dance festival in the region, we welcome people of all abilities and backgrounds to The Monument in Rapid City Apr. 24-26, 2025. From West Coast Swing, Country Swing, Line Dancing, Salsa, Rumba, Foxtrot, and [...]
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Clayton Ryan delivers a raw, high-energy “wild man” performance, blending chaos and charisma into an unforgettable act. The Matthews and Queen City Songwriters are thrilled to bring you CLAYTON RYAN, joined by ZANDER & SAMMIE JEAN for a special performance on Thursday, April 24, 2025. About the Artists: Clayton Ryan is a Minnesota-based country soul [...]
There’s a lot happening at the house this Spring!Madison High School Art Reception #2Poetry on the Road in MadisonSketchy Neighbors // April EditionSeamus Donelan // Listening Room SessionMadison Middle School Art Reception #4and more to come.#madisonsd #stateofcreate
Event Contact: Dr. Bethany AmundsonContact Email: Bethany.Amundson@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3468Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2025-ACDMBKUSD's Symphonic and Concert Bands invited you to their spring concert, live from Aalfs Auditorium, Slagle Hall, and livestreamed via the link available elsewhere on this post. This event is open to the public at no charge.
Based on the 1915 novel and the 1939 Alfred Hitchcock film of the same name, The 39 Steps is a comedic adaptation of the classic spy thriller. Richard Hannay meets a beautiful woman at the theatre, only to have her immediately murdered in his apartment. Fearing for his life and spurred into action by her [...]
Wayfinder is an art exhibition at the Dahl Arts Center, presented by the Rapid City Arts Council & Big Read Rapid City. Artists were inspired by Andrew Krivak’s novel, The Bear. The exhibit explores themes of navigation, guidance, and the universal quest for meaning. It celebrates the resilience of the human spirit, the profound connection between humanity and [...]
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 [...]
