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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
The Governor’s Student Art Exhibition
The South Dakota State Capitol East Capitol Avenue, Pierre, South Dakota, United StatesGovernor 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 [...]
Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford
Augustana University 2001 S Summit Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United StatesThe 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 [...]
NMM Live! | USD Percussion Ensemble
National Music Museum Performance Hall East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United StatesEvent Contact: National Music MuseumContact Email: nmm@usd.eduContact Phone: 605-658-3450Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/events/3ede3347-a289-42ad-94a1-13cda94bd3a1Event Locator: 2024-ACCJKXStudents at the University of South Dakota can participate in several unique percussion experiences, including traditional percussion ensemble, marimba ensemble and the steel drum band. These auditioned ensembles bring together USD’s finest to connect with fellow musicians and showcase their talent. Directed by [...]
USD's Guatemalan Marimba Band in Concert
Campus Wide Fine Arts East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United StatesEvent Contact: Dr. Darin WadleyContact Email: Darin.Wadley@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3470Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/nmm-live-videoEvent Locator: 2025-ACDLWSUSD's Guatemalan Marimba Band players invite you to their concert, life from the Wanzek Hall, National Music Museum, and livestreamed via the link available elsewhere on this post. This event is free an open to the public.
Tim Mooney – LIVE! Breakneck Shakespeare
Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301Event Locator: 2025-ACDPSH Tim Mooney is the author/adaptor of the award-winning “Breakneck Shakespeare: https://breakneckshakespeare.com/” series of plays. These include Breakneck Hamlet, Breakneck Julius Caesar, and Lot o’ Shakespeare, as well as Shakespeare’s Histories: Ten Epic Plays at a Breakneck Pace! These one-man plays “crack the code” on Shakespeare’s most challenging work, which, along with his [...]
Justin Lincoln, Graduate Tuba Recital
Campus Wide Fine Arts East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United StatesEvent Contact: Dr. Todd CransonContact Email: Todd.Cranson@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3469Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2025-ACDMSFJustin invites you to his graduate tuba recital, live from Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, and livestreamed via the link available on this post. This event is open to the public at no charge.
Cultivating Mental Well Being & Connection
The Matthews Art Gallery 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United StatesGather and explore the mental & emotional landscape of Stress & Overwhelm. This interactive workshop will offer education, awareness, and a holistic perspective of what is going on “behind the scenes” within the body during times of stress & overwhelm. There will be opportunities to listen, share, reflect, & connect with community ~ a therapeutic [...]
Kidoodle
Northern State University 12th Ave SE, Aberdeen, SDSenior Exhibition Titled Kidoodle held in Northern State University's JFAC gallery Kidoodle is a toy line that explores how design can accentuate successful play. Through toys, fun, and play, Kidoodle encourages cognitive, emotional, and social growth for all ages.
Victor Cajiao Quintet
Trio Jazz Club 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United Stateshttps://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #livemusic #siouxfalls
Spring Big Band Dance
El Riad Shrine 510 S Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United StatesNow is the time to get into step and swing into spring at the Big Band Dance, Friday, April 11. Join us as we dance to live music played by The Bill Gibson Orchestra on the spacious hardwood-floored ballroom of the El Riad Shrine in downtown Sioux Falls. Bill Gibson has toured nationally with several [...]
$7 – $15
South Dakota Symphony Orchestra
The Goss Opera House East Kemp Avenue, Watertown, SD, United StatesAs the state’s preeminent arts organization, the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra is nationally recognized as a driver for how an orchestra engages with its community. Founded in 1922 at Augustana University, the SDSO is now a fully professional 75-member orchestra with a history of performing in towns throughout South Dakota. The SDSO’s 10 subscription concerts [...]
Tim Mooney – LIVE!
Johnson Fine Arts Center Lobby 101, Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Black Box 112, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301, Johnson Fine Arts Center Vestibule 100Event Locator: 2024-ACAXQC The Northern Plains Conference on Early British Literature and NSU Theater Department present, Tim Mooney, live at the Northern State University Johnson Fine Arts Center. Tim Mooney is the author/adaptor of the award-winning “Breakneck Shakespeare: https://breakneckshakespeare.com/” series of plays. These include Breakneck Hamlet, Breakneck Julius Caesar, and Lot o’ Shakespeare, as well [...]
USD Chamber Orchestra Concert
Campus Wide Fine Arts East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United StatesEvent Contact: music@usd.eduContact Email: music@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3466Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2025-ACDLWTThe USD Chamber Orchestra conductors and players invite you to tonight's 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.
“Be” Spring Dance Concert
The Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Blvd, Brookings University Boulevard, Brookings, South Dakota, United StatesThrough the development of original choreography, students work with the dance ensemble director to develop work that communicates with intention and purpose. Choreographers are free to imagine how the theme “Be” inspired dance composition and proved opportunity for creativity and intellectual discourse.
39 STEPS
Knuston Theatre East Clark Street, Vermillion, SD, United StatesBased 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 [...]
$10 – $62
Mighty Corson Art Players Presents Women Playing Hamlet
Corson Playhouse 25993 482nd Ave, Brandon, United StatesHamlet's a challenge for any actor, but when Jessica is cast as the titular character in a New York production, it sends her into an existential tailspin. It doesn't help that her acting coach is borderline abusive, or that every Starbucks barista with an MFA tells her she's too young for the role. Or that [...]
$25
Mighty Corson Art Players Presents Women Playing Hamlet
Corson Playhouse 25993 482nd Ave, Brandon, United StatesI can’t play Hamlet because I’m being stalked by Patrick Stewart. That’s right. “The” Patrick Stewart. “Sir” Patrick Stewart. Hamlet's a challenge for any actor, but when Jessica is cast as the titular character in a New York production, it sends her into an existential tailspin. It doesn't help that her acting coach is borderline [...]
$25
Victor Cajiao Quintet
Trio Jazz Club 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United Stateshttps://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #livemusic #siouxfalls
Wayfinder
Dahl Arts Center 713 7th St, Rapid City, SD, United StatesWayfinder 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 [...]
