ARTS CALENDAR
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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us for our “Dance into the New Year,” Friday, January 9. We will be dancing to live music performed by the El Riad Shrine Big Band, on the spacious hardwood-floored ballroom of the El Riad Shrine in downtown Sioux Falls. All are welcome to celebrate a new dancing year with us. The evening begins [...]
JAMuary is back! A weekly winter concert series designed to warm up Spearfish with great music and real community impact. Each JAMuary night features a different live act and directly supports local nonprofits making a difference here at home. This year’s beneficiaries include Spread the Tunes, The Matthews, G.A.S., Spearfish Trail Co‑op, and Artemis House. [...]
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Step into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive shopping experience features: • Handcrafted gifts from Nordic and local artists (50 new vendors!) • Special events including live music, [...]
Pathways Shelter for the Homeless is local non-profit organization with a mission is to serve the immediate needs of those experiencing homelessness within the Yankton area, and to engage partners in developing long-term solutions. The shelter was founded, in 1994, on the belief that everyone deserves a home. This exhibit will showcase works of art [...]
Dale Lamphere, Roger Broer, Bill Fleming, Susan Turnbull, Ray Tysdal, and Kenny Putnam 11.21.25 - 02.14.26 Ruth Brennan Gallery Reception December 19 | 5-7pm Six artists from Flyover Country - longtime friends - all working in different styles and media, have come together to share ideas and participate in each others art making process. Starting [...]
The Journey Museum is pleased to announce the opening of an exciting new art exhibition, Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane, on August 23rd, 2025 in our Contemporary Gallery. This exhibition is included with regular museum admission and will be on display through April 4th, 2026. Journeys to the Edge explores the artistic [...]
🎨 Calling All South Dakota Artists Age 60+! 🎨 We’re excited to announce the 28th Annual Dakota MasterWorks Art Show, a celebration of creativity and talent in South Dakota’s older adults! If you’re age 60 or older, we invite you to showcase your artistic talents in one or more of the following categories: • Oils [...]
Join us at Henry’s Books in Spearfish on Saturday, January 10 from noon to 2 pm with local author Dave Raber. We’ll be celebrating the release of his two latest titles, "From Variety Show to Vietnam" and "The Flipside Files" with a book signing. ABOUT THE AUTHOR… Born and raised in Belle Fourche, SD, Gerald [...]
Poetry on the Road is making a stop in Spearfish this season! Join us on Saturday, January 10 at 6 p.m. at Henry’s Books for poetry readings from South Dakota Poet Laureate Bruce Roseland and other SDSPS member poets. There is also an open mic opportunity for attendees to sign up to read their own [...]
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76 Days Adrift: One man’s astonishing survival story. From Exec Producer Ang Lee. Jan 10, 7pm & Jan 11, 2pm. $15. Limited seats. From Executive Producer Ang Lee comes 76 Days Adrift, a profoundly immersive documentary that plunges you into one man’s extraordinary survival story. On February 4, 1982, sailor and author Steven Callahan watched his [...]
https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #livemusic #siouxfalls
Pathways Shelter for the Homeless is local non-profit organization with a mission is to serve the immediate needs of those experiencing homelessness within the Yankton area, and to engage partners in developing long-term solutions. The shelter was founded, in 1994, on the belief that everyone deserves a home. This exhibit will showcase works of art [...]
Dale Lamphere, Roger Broer, Bill Fleming, Susan Turnbull, Ray Tysdal, and Kenny Putnam 11.21.25 - 02.14.26 Ruth Brennan Gallery Reception December 19 | 5-7pm Six artists from Flyover Country - longtime friends - all working in different styles and media, have come together to share ideas and participate in each others art making process. Starting [...]
The Journey Museum is pleased to announce the opening of an exciting new art exhibition, Journeys to the Edge: The Artistic Legacy of Waud, Burns, and Crane, on August 23rd, 2025 in our Contemporary Gallery. This exhibition is included with regular museum admission and will be on display through April 4th, 2026. Journeys to the Edge explores the artistic [...]
🎨 Calling All South Dakota Artists Age 60+! 🎨 We’re excited to announce the 28th Annual Dakota MasterWorks Art Show, a celebration of creativity and talent in South Dakota’s older adults! If you’re age 60 or older, we invite you to showcase your artistic talents in one or more of the following categories: • Oils [...]
Discussion of Joseph M. Marshall III's book, "Sing for the Red Dress." Sponsored by: Wessington Public Library For more information, contact: Donna Runge <wesspublib@venturecomm.net>
76 Days Adrift: One man’s astonishing survival story. From Exec Producer Ang Lee. Jan 10, 7pm & Jan 11, 2pm. $15. Limited seats. From Executive Producer Ang Lee comes 76 Days Adrift, a profoundly immersive documentary that plunges you into one man’s extraordinary survival story. On February 4, 1982, sailor and author Steven Callahan watched his [...]
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 [...]
