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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
Event Locator: 2024-ACCDDT A class that students may sign up to perform pieces they are working on to receive constructive feedback.
Holiday for Fiddlers A holiday time gift for you and your family from some of South Dakota's most recognized fiddle players. The “holiday for Fiddlers’” brings Kenny Putnam, Tom Schaefer, and Owen DeJong together with an all-star support band, some long-time performers with the Acoustic Christmas series, including Boyd Bristow, Mike Conner, Al Remund, and [...]
Event Contact: National Music MuseumContact Email: nmm@usd.eduContact Phone: 605-358-3450Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/special-exhibitionsEvent Locator: 2024-ACABQBFor over 600 years, stringed keyboard instruments have served as repositories for human imagination, science, technology, craft, artistry, and music. They are admired for their stature – and oftentimes stunning beauty – alongside their ability to play both melody and harmony. Keyboard innovation [...]
Step into Giving Thanks, an immersive art exhibit that celebrates the universal power of gratitude. Through a array of artwork, this exhibit explores how people from diverse cultures and time periods express thanks—whether in sacred rituals, personal moments, or acts of kindness. From ancient offerings to modern-day gestures of appreciation, Giving Thanks invites visitors to [...]
The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to announce its new gallery exhibit “TEACH” in the gallery from October 23 – November 30, 2024. A reception will be held on Saturday, November 30 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. The show is about inspiration: the teachers we learn from and those who inspire us. [...]
Armchair Travelers Book Club will meet Thursday, December 5th, to discuss Western Novels. The librarians have a display of their stash and a list of books available by interlibrary loan. A list of these will be emailed to interested readers. We are looking for your favorite authors for our new schedule beginning in January. If [...]
Sarah Jones-Lutter, Library Director and past president of the South Dakota Library Association (SDLA), Dan Burniston, Library Director, and Nancy Swenson, Technology Services Librarian and SDLA Intellectual Freedom Chair, join SDHC Scholar Lawrence Diggs to address the role of public libraries in an era of book banning. Scholar: Lawrence Diggs with Sarah Jones-Lutter, Dan Burniston, [...]
Event Locator: 2024-ACBTGK Symphonic Band Rehearsal
Event Locator: 2024-ACAXHP Join the NSU Choir for a wonderful evening at the First Presbyterian Church in Aberdeen.
Event Locator: 2024-ACAXJS The local area schools come together on Northern's campus for the annual North Area Honor Band. With rehearsals all day Friday, and Saturday, you can enjoy the students' hard work on Saturday, December 7th at 4:00 pm in the Jewett Theater!
Event Contact: National Music MuseumContact Email: nmm@usd.eduContact Phone: 605-358-3450Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/special-exhibitionsEvent Locator: 2024-ACABQBFor over 600 years, stringed keyboard instruments have served as repositories for human imagination, science, technology, craft, artistry, and music. They are admired for their stature – and oftentimes stunning beauty – alongside their ability to play both melody and harmony. Keyboard innovation [...]
Step into Giving Thanks, an immersive art exhibit that celebrates the universal power of gratitude. Through a array of artwork, this exhibit explores how people from diverse cultures and time periods express thanks—whether in sacred rituals, personal moments, or acts of kindness. From ancient offerings to modern-day gestures of appreciation, Giving Thanks invites visitors to [...]
The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to announce its new gallery exhibit “TEACH” in the gallery from October 23 – November 30, 2024. A reception will be held on Saturday, November 30 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. The show is about inspiration: the teachers we learn from and those who inspire us. [...]
Event Contact: National Music MuseumContact Email: nmm@usd.eduContact Phone: 605-658-3450Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/events/c66e0cde-c973-43d2-9dcf-f4bd4aafb396Event Locator: 2024-ACBJLZGroup members include Dr. David Bohnert, dean of arts and humanities at Wayne State College (WSC), on trumpet; Dr. Josh Calkin, director of bands and professor of low brass at WSC, on tuba; Kevin McLouth, director of instrumental studies at Northeast Community College, [...]
Prepare the Way- Christmas Vespers Join us on Dec. 6 and 7 as Augustana proudly presents Christmas Vespers: Prepare the Way. Through music, word, and light, the university will embrace the spirit of Advent and reflect on the joyous anticipation of the Christmas season. Vespers services will be held at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in [...]
Event Locator: 2024-ACAXJS The local area schools come together on Northern's campus for the annual North Area Honor Band. With rehearsals all day Friday, and Saturday, you can enjoy the students' hard work on Saturday, December 7th at 4:00 pm in the Jewett Theater!
Prepare the Way- Christmas Vespers Join us on Dec. 6 and 7 as Augustana proudly presents Christmas Vespers: Prepare the Way. Through music, word, and light, the university will embrace the spirit of Advent and reflect on the joyous anticipation of the Christmas season. Vespers services will be held at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in [...]
