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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
Don't miss the impressive Senior Art Exhibition featuring the diverse talents of Augustana University's graduating class. This year's large and talented group necessitates a special two-gallery presentation, hosted in partnership with the gracious help of the Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center. Opening Receptions: Eide/Dalrymple Gallery: Friday, April 25, 7:00 - 9:00 pm (Awards and Artist [...]
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.
Event 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-ACCJKZOboeBass! blends the sounds of oboist Carrie Vecchione and bassist Rolf Erdahl, exploring the untapped potential of their duo instrumentation. OboeBass! has performed in 21 states and in Norway. Venues range from Chicago's Fermilab to a concert in a 300 year old church [...]
This event features a discussion focused on the book Higher Powers, with co-authors China Scherz, George Mpanga, and Sarah Namirembe. Audiences will learn about the medical sector in Uganda with special attention to how traditional healers in particular, and religious communities more generally, shape the landscape of addiction care in Kampala, Uganda as well as beyond [...]
Don't miss the impressive Senior Art Exhibition featuring the diverse talents of Augustana University's graduating class. This year's large and talented group necessitates a special two-gallery presentation, hosted in partnership with the gracious help of the Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center. Opening Receptions: Eide/Dalrymple Gallery: Friday, April 25, 7:00 - 9:00 pm (Awards and Artist [...]
The Metamorphosis Exhibition showcases 15 murals created by students in JSC and the juvenile diversion program as part of the Just Us Mural Project (JUMP). Supported by a U.S. Department of Justice grant, this initiative empowers justice-involved youth through culturally relevant arts education. With the freedom of expression, youth from Rapid City have been collaborating [...]
Event Contact: 0Contact Email: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583437Event Locator: 2025-ACDSAMClosing Reception for Frame of Mind-BFA Graduation Exhibition
