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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS

A Journey Through Art

The Underground by Rehfeld’s 431 N Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Join us for a FREE COMMUNITY event of art, music and hors d’oeuvres. Learn, support and celebrate the creative journeys of young people housed at the Minnehaha County Juvenile Detention Center. For more information, email journeyofhope.sd@gmail.com

Preserving South Dakota Humanities Through Digitization

Hilton M. Briggs Library Brookings, SD, United States

Having repaired specialized equipment which will allow the library to digitize materials in it's collection and digitally preserving them for public use, this event will focus on showcasing the library's digitization process and the preserved content.Scholars:  Gwen McCausland and Michele ChristianSponsored by:  SDSU Hilton M. Briggs LibraryFor more information, contact:  Michele Christian <michele.christian@sdstate.edu>

Chorus rehearsal

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

John 5

Bigs Bar 3110 W. 12th Street, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Get ready to rock out with JOHN 5 at Bigs Bar Live, it’s gonna be epic! Get ready for an epic night of mind-blowing guitar solos and high-energy rock music. pre-sale: Wednesday, June 12 @9am Password “JOHN52024” $30 GA / $50 seated ( limited # ) General Sale: Friday, June 14 @ 9am

$30

“Little and Often” 2024 One Book Discussion

First Presbyterian Church, 2300 S West Ave, Sioux Falls South West Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

2024 One Book South DakotaA book discussion of "Little and Often: A Memoir" by Trent PreszlerScholar: Lori WalshSponsored by: First Presbyterian Readers GroupFor more information, contact: Linda Rasmussen <dlrasmussen@sio.midco.net>

Other Desert Cities

Washington Pavilion – Schulte Room 301 S. Main Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Join Theatre Lab for our inaugural production of “Other Desert Cities”. This Tony-nominated, Pulitzer Prize finalist play by Jon Robin Baitz was hailed by the NY Times as “The most richly enjoyable new play for grown-ups that New York has known in many seasons”. Shifting sympathies, love, cruelty, compassion and an incredible family secret. This [...]

$20

High Strung: Five Centuries of Stringed Keyboard Instruments

National Music Museum Groves Gallery

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 [...]

Sioux Falls Community Arts Tours

Downtown Sioux Falls

Art is everywhere in Sioux Falls! Join your tour guide, Marty, as she leads you on a one-hour tour exploring downtown Sioux Falls’ vibrant arts scene! Tours are offered on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights or by special request.

$10

Dance Lesson at the El Riad

El Riad Shrine 510 S. Philips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

Join us at 6:45pm the second Friday of most months (exception: May 3) on the beautiful dance floor at the El Riad in Sioux Falls to learn a new social dance! From Foxtrot to Latin dance, our wonderful dance instructor will help you to put your best foot forward. Beginners welcome! ‘Swing’ by for a [...]

$15

Chamber Trio – Nicole Santos and Guests

Campus Wide Fine Arts

Event Contact: music@usd.eduContact Email: music@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3466Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2024-ACBCWGUSD alums Ken Wang, violin, and Carolina Rodriguez de Armas, cello, join USD graduate student Nicole Santos, piano in this chamber trio performance, from Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, and livestreamed via the link available elsewhere on [...]

Other Desert Cities

Washington Pavilion – Schulte Room 301 S. Main Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Join Theatre Lab for our inaugural production of “Other Desert Cities”. This Tony-nominated, Pulitzer Prize finalist play by Jon Robin Baitz was hailed by the NY Times as “The most richly enjoyable new play for grown-ups that New York has known in many seasons”. Shifting sympathies, love, cruelty, compassion and an incredible family secret. This [...]

$20

Las Guaracheras

Levitt at the Falls 504 N. Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Embodying the vibrant Chicago music culture, LowDown Brass Band is a one-of-a-kind horn ensemble weaving the rhythm of the streets with conscious hip-hop, reggae, and soul. LowDown has stayed busy, releasing three albums which showcase their unique sound and further push the boundaries of their genre. Leaning on their talent and unconventional style, LowDown Brass [...]

Free

Parables & Proverbs at The Orpheum Theater

Sioux Falls Orpheum Theater Center 315 N Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

SHOW TIMES: FRI, SEPT 6 – 7:00PM SAT, SEPT 7 – 2:00PM SUN, SEPT 8 – 4:00PM FRI, SEPT 13 – 7:00PM SAT, SEPT 14 – 2:00PM SAT, SEPT 14 – 7:00PM SUN, SEPT 15 – 4:00PM A group of present-day kids and their parents discover a hidden treasure-chest that takes them on a Narnia-like [...]

$15.00

High Strung: Five Centuries of Stringed Keyboard Instruments

National Music Museum Groves Gallery

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 [...]

Artist for Animals

good earth farm 28318 466th Ave, Lennox, SD, United States

Let’s come together and raise some funds for Good Earth Animal Sanctuary. In addition to art and craft vendors, we are going to have live music, poetry reading, painting, and so much more. We will have animal meet and greets and other fun kid activities. And food. In addition to a food truck, we will [...]

Free

Veterans’ Writing Workshop

Rapid City Public Library, Hoyt Room Quincy Street, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States

In 2024, SDHC will offer a series of writing workshops in two locations statewide. Below are the primary goals of the workshops.To connect veterans with others who have shared or similar life experiencesTo provide a welcoming and comfortable place for veterans to “tell their stories”To create a collection of stories that can be shared with [...]

Parables & Proverbs at The Orpheum Theater

Sioux Falls Orpheum Theater Center 315 N Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

SHOW TIMES: FRI, SEPT 6 – 7:00PM SAT, SEPT 7 – 2:00PM SUN, SEPT 8 – 4:00PM FRI, SEPT 13 – 7:00PM SAT, SEPT 14 – 2:00PM SAT, SEPT 14 – 7:00PM SUN, SEPT 15 – 4:00PM A group of present-day kids and their parents discover a hidden treasure-chest that takes them on a Narnia-like [...]

$15.00

PENDING: Colton John Augustus Schaefer, Graduate Trumpet Recital

Campus Wide Fine Arts

Event Contact: music@usd.eduContact Email: music@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3466Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2024-ACBBNGColton Schaefer presents his graduate trumpet recital, open to the public at no charge, from Farber Hall, Old Main, and livestreamed via this link available elsewhere on this post.

Sioux Falls Community Arts Tours

Downtown Sioux Falls

Art is everywhere in Sioux Falls! Join your tour guide, Marty, as she leads you on a one-hour tour exploring downtown Sioux Falls’ vibrant arts scene! Tours are offered on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights or by special request.

$10

THEATER ON THE RUN 2024

The Matthews Opera House – Theatre 612 Main Street, Spearfish, United States

WHO: Come one, Come all enjoy our Community this Fall! WHAT: Theater on the Run WHERE:  Theater on the Run begins in the Matthews Theatre, and then the four different groups will venture to different locations. After each group has enjoyed a 15-20 minute play, the audience rotates to the next location to view the [...]

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