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2025 South Dakota State University Student Juried Exhibit & Awards Reception

Grove Hall Ritz Gallery Stadium Road, Brookings, South Dakota, United States

You're invited! Please join us for the exhibit and awards reception for the 2025 Student Juried Exhibit & Awards Reception on Wednesday, April 30th at 1:30pm. Juried by ceramicist Israel Davis and SDSU alum Dan Dismounts, the exhibit features 55 works by our current students. This event is free and open to the public. When: [...]

Echoes of Experience: The Augustana Senior Show

Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University 2120 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57197, Sioux Falls, United States +1 more

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 [...]

Colton Schaefer, Graduate Conducting Recital

Campus Wide Fine Arts East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

Event Contact: Dr. Bethany AmundsonContact Email: Bethany.Amundson@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3468Event Locator: 2025-ACDLVCColton invites you to his recital, held in the John A. Day Gallery, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts.  This event is open to the public at no charge.

Event Series Farah Siraj – World Fest Events

Farah Siraj – World Fest Events

Chautauqua Craftsmen & Artisans of the Black Hills 501 North River Street, Hot Springs, SD, United States

Chautauqua Craftsmen & Artisans of the Black Hills in Hot Springs is proud to host Farah Siraj and her band for a week long southern hills World Fest residency. Named Jordan’s Musical Ambassadress, Farah Siraj balances a career that spans the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, having performed on some of the world’s [...]

Free

CraftED Cafe – April Pop-Up @ Gist Wine Shop

Gist Wine Shop 108 W 11th St, Sioux Falls, S, United States

An Elevated Evening of Creativity and Connection Wednesday, April 30th from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Reservation required. Visit event page for tickets. Join us for a unique creative experience at Gist Wine Shop, Downtown Sioux Falls' natural wine haven. Guests will immerse themselves in art, wine, and inspiration. Choose from Oil Pastel Drawing, Watercolor [...]

$27

Stories of Strength: Celebrating Queer Lives in South Dakota

ICON Events + DaDa Gastropub 402 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

This event features a storytelling panel discussion about the Inclusive Care Collaborative and why queer research is needed in South Dakota.  Panelists will share their lived experiences as LGBTQIA2S+ South Dakotans.  Appetizers will be provided and food/drinks will also be available for purchase.Scholar:  Cody Ingle, MPHSponsored by:  The Transformation Project, Inc.For more information, contact:  Susan [...]

East River Ramblers

Trio Jazz Club 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

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Fellowship Jazz Center Orchestra: An International Jazz Day Celebration

Washington Pavilion 301 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Celebrate International Jazz Day with the Fellowship Jazz Center! We’re thrilled to announce the debut of the Fellowship Jazz Center Orchestra (FJCO) — Sioux Falls’ premier big band! Bringing together the finest musicians from the region, the FJCO will deliver an unforgettable evening of vibrant music, celebrating one of America’s greatest art forms — Jazz.

Fellowship Jazz Center Orchestra: An International Jazz Day Celebration

Washington Pavilion 301 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Celebrate International Jazz Day with the Fellowship Jazz Center!We’re thrilled to announce the debut of the Fellowship Jazz Center Orchestra (FJCO) — Sioux Falls' premier big band! Bringing together the finest musicians from the region, the FJCO will deliver an unforgettable evening of vibrant music, celebrating one of America's greatest art forms — Jazz.This special [...]

Celebrate International Jazz Day with the Fellowship Jazz Center!

Washington Pavilion 301 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Sioux Falls, SD – The Fellowship Jazz Center is proud to announce the debut performance of the Fellowship Jazz Center Orchestra (FJCO), Sioux Falls’ premier big band, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Belbas Theater. This momentous event will celebrate International Jazz Day with an unforgettable evening of music, showcasing the [...]

Event Series The Cottage

The Cottage

Town Players 5 S Broadway, Watertown, South Dakota, United States

Directed by Amber Bosworth Written by Sandy Rustin Audience: Recommended for 16 + Step into the charming world of "The Cottage," where Sandy Rustin serves up a delightful cocktail of romance, wit, and delicious chaos, all shaken (not stirred) in the spirit of Noel Coward's classic comedies. In the picturesque English countryside, long-time lovers Sylvia [...]

Event Series 39 STEPS

39 STEPS

Knuston Theatre East Clark Street, Vermillion, SD, United States

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 [...]

$10 – $62

The Governor’s Student Art Exhibition

The South Dakota State Capitol East Capitol Avenue, Pierre, South Dakota, United States

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 [...]

It All Came Together-BFA Graduation Show

John A Day Gallery East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

Event Contact: 0Contact Email: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583437Event Locator: 2025-ACDSAFBFA Graduation Show features the thesis work of Lydia Jae, Aya Naoe, Nathan Valentine, and Kylie Woodruff.

Alice Roosevelt Longworth – What They Say About Me is True

Custer Senior Citizen's Center, 538 Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer

Audience members represent reporters at a press conference in Alice’s home. They ask predetermined questions. Via a PowerPoint™ presentation, the answers will give an account of Alice’s colorful life, her relationship with her father, stepmother, and other family members as well as the times in which she lived. This is a lively, witty, clever, acerbic, [...]

Echoes of Experience: The Augustana Senior Show

Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University 2120 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57197, Sioux Falls, United States +1 more

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 [...]

Chorus rehearsal

Performing Arts Center 601 Columbus St, Rapid City, SD, United States

Event Series The Cottage

The Cottage

Town Players 5 S Broadway, Watertown, South Dakota, United States

Directed by Amber Bosworth Written by Sandy Rustin Audience: Recommended for 16 + Step into the charming world of "The Cottage," where Sandy Rustin serves up a delightful cocktail of romance, wit, and delicious chaos, all shaken (not stirred) in the spirit of Noel Coward's classic comedies. In the picturesque English countryside, long-time lovers Sylvia [...]

Event Series 39 STEPS

39 STEPS

Knuston Theatre East Clark Street, Vermillion, SD, United States

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 [...]

$10 – $62
Event Series Disaster! The Musical

Disaster! The Musical

Augustana University 2001 S Summit Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Disaster! The Musical Thursday, May 1 at 7:30 PM Friday, May 2 at 7:30 PM Saturday, May 3 at 2:30 PM Saturday, May 3 at 7:30 PM Sunday, May 4 at 2:30 PM

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