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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS

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 [...]

“Completing the Circle” Discussion

Hazel L. Meyer Memorial Library, 102 1st St NE, De Smet 1st Street Northeast, De Smet, South Dakota, United States

A book discussion of "Complete the Circle" byVirginia Driving Hawk SneveScholar: Jean PatrickSponsored by: Hazel L. Meyer Memorial Library For more information, contact: Jenny Todd  <desmetlibrary@cityofdesmet.com>

Symphonic Band Rehearsal

Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301

Event Locator: 2024-ACBTGK Symphonic Band Rehearsal

Lemonade was a popular drink, and still is

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

Visual Arts Faculty Exhibit Reception Grove Hall Ritz Gallery School of Design South Dakota State University Oct 9–Nov 1, 2024 Public reception: Tues, Oct 29 / 4–6pm Gallery Hours: M–F / 9am–5pm Closed weekends & state holidays Exhibitors: Guido Alvarez Hamid Amini Diana Behl Shannon Frewaldt Peter Reichardt Erik Ritter Mark Stemwedel Kristy Weaver The [...]

SARDANAPALUS

Coyote Twin Theater 10 E Main St,, Vermillion, United States

Title: Lord Byron's Sardanapalus – FREE Watch Party Description: ONE NIGHT ONLY! October 29 at 5:30pm, at the Coyote Twin Theater, a recorded livestream of New York’s Red Bull Theater performing Lord Byron's play Sardanapalus. The first 20 audience members to arrive will receive a free small popcorn / drink combo. A discussion with Dr. Lisa Ann [...]

James Dean

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

https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #siouxfalls

Asian Horror Night | Curious Music Collective’s Annual Fundraising Performance

The Underground Venue at Rehfelds Modern North Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

*This is a PG 13 event, and CMC's annual fundraising performance. *Promo video: https://youtu.be/nfwlKW9dkRI Location: Rehfeld’s Underground is located in the basement of Rehfelds Modern (431 N Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104) What is "Asian Horror"? In Asian culture, there are countless tales, lore, and stories about paranormal activity and the supernatural world. This [...]

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DEATHTRAP

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

WHO: Thriller seekers and humor hunters wanting to be entertained (Saturdays and Sundays not your fun days?  NEW THIS YEAR! A pop-in performance for our Service Industry Citizens who slay on the weekends…Take in a Tuesday show specially made so you can go!) WHAT: DEATHTRAP    (** RATED: R for ADULT THEMES) WHERE: Matthews Opera House [...]

The Wonder Bread Years

Orpheum Theater Center North Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls, S, United States

A fresh and funny salute to Americana, The Wonder Bread Years Starring Pat Hazell (Seinfeld writer) is a hilarious production that gracefully walks the line between standup comedy and theater. Audiences across the country are enjoying a show that not only restores a much-needed sense of wonder but leaves audiences laughing and savoring the past [...]

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The Augustana Faculty Biennial

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

Recent works by the Augustana University art faculty, instructors, and faculty emeriti will be on view at the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana.  This diverse show features both two- and three-dimensional pieces and includes painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and examples of public art projects completed in stained glass. Featured faculty artists include Izia Lindsay, [...]

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 [...]

USD Percussion Ensemble Concert

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

Event Contact: Dr. Darin WadleyContact Email: Darin.Wadley@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3470Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2024-ACBBPAUSD's Percussion Ensemble presents their concert to the public at no charge from Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts.  Livestream also available at the link indicated elsewhere in this post.

Jeremy Hegg Trio

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

https://www.triojazzclub.com #fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #siouxfalls

2024 Spook-Spectacular Radio Play!

Krikac Administration Auditorium 300

Event Locator: 2024-ACBFPJ On Halloween Eve, join the Digital Media program in Northern State's Art Department for the live-recorded broadcast of our annual student-produced radio drama! Following the style of Orson Welles' "Mercury Theatre on the Air," enjoy the thrills, chills, and laughs of a sound-induced "theatre of the mind." Audience participation should be expected.

The Augustana Faculty Biennial

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

Recent works by the Augustana University art faculty, instructors, and faculty emeriti will be on view at the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana.  This diverse show features both two- and three-dimensional pieces and includes painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and examples of public art projects completed in stained glass. Featured faculty artists include Izia Lindsay, [...]

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 [...]

Brainstorming: The Human Connection – George McAuliffe – Oyate Woyaka: The People Speak

VIRTUAL EVENT

George McAuliffe, co-director of the feature-length film, Oyate Woyaka: The People Speak, joins scholar Lawrence Diggs to discuss the film and the effects that boarding schools have had on the preservation of language and cultural heritage, as well as ongoing efforts to revive Indigenous language and cultures.Scholar: Lawrence Diggs with George McAuliffe & Bryant High [...]

Symphonic Band Rehearsal

Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301

Event Locator: 2024-ACBTGK Symphonic Band Rehearsal

Halloween Drawing Party

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

Join us in the Matthews Theater on Thursday, October 31st from 6-8:30 PM for a free, 18+, figure drawing workshop. This fun workshop for adults will feature drawing from live, costumed models in a historic theater atmosphere! BHSU Art Professor Desy Schoenewies will provide drawing demos. Participants are encouraged to bring their own art supplies. [...]

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