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The idea for this exhibition came about after the artist traveled the backroads of South Dakota during the pandemic. Barbara's goal was to present a collection that would immerse viewers in fields of wildflowers found near Rapid City. Barbara began her career in art as a potter. She started the Great Plains Watercolor Society and […]
This juried exhibition is the premier showcase for artists currently living and working in South Dakota, celebrating the tremendous quality and their unique diversity of artistic creativity. The traveling biennial exhibition and its catalog serve as historical records, documenting the work of the state’s most important and innovative contemporary artists. Closing Reception | March 29, […]
It’s time again for Galaxy Gaming’s New Year’s celebration – reservations are now available! Admission is $45 per person for the all-night gaming or
Prepare your tastebuds for battle! The 11th Annual Downtown Burger Battle presented by First PREMIER Bank & PREMIER Bankcard kicks off January 1, 2024 and continues through January 31. Come downtown, order for pickup, delivery, or dine in, and enjoy a burger. Rate each burger you try, and help select this year’s winner! Rate each [...]
Writers in the area, come one, come all! Meet up for prompts, sharing, feedback, classes, and more! Every Tuesday at 6pm!
Writers in the area, come one, come all! Meet up for prompts, sharing, feedback, classes, and more! Every Tuesday at 6pm!
LIVE MUSIC by Heinous 3 every Tuesday at DaDa. This is FREE and normal DaDa dinner + beverage service takes place.
Join a collaborative network of filmmakers, actors, and creatives from all skill levels! Every Wednesday at 6pm! No budget? No problem! Film making should be accessible to everyone. The goal here is to create! Form friendships with fellow filmmakers, learn from experience – and have fun doing it!
Join us on Wednesdays for FREE bingo with Aaron! Win prizes, drink beer, and laugh at Aaron’s corny jokes. Starts at 6:00
Join a collaborative network of filmmakers, actors, and creatives from all skill levels! Every Wednesday at 6pm! No budget? No problem! Film making should be accessible to everyone. The goal here is to create! Form friendships with fellow filmmakers, learn from experience – and have fun doing it!
David Bordewyk, Executive Director of the South Dakota Newspaper Association, joins SDHC Scholar Lawrence Diggs for a conversation about the role that newspapers play in supporting the humanities.Zoom LinkScholar: Lawrence Diggs with David BordewykSponsored By: South Dakota Humanities CouncilPlease let us know what you thought of the program!https://sdhumanities.wufoo.com/forms/r10zvgvg124kfm2/
Welcome crafters of all kinds! Bring your own project to share, work on, get help and feedback. We meet weekly on Thursdays and also, every 2nd and 4th Saturday* 1-5:30 pm in the meeting room of the Caille Library * Depending on library availability
Join us for special member hours! The Museum exhibits will be open for play for our members until 7 pm. Play Central Toys & Books will be offering a 20% discount on member purchases made that night. Play along! Café Coteau will be open until 6:30 pm, too! Play along!
Join us for Free First Fridays, whether you are new to the area, new to the Pavilion or even a regular visitor! •Free admission to the Kirby Science Discovery Center and Visual Arts Center •Various science activities including Avera Stage Science and fascinating demonstrations with our science center interactors •Exciting scavenger hunts and artist receptions […]
Join us this Friday as we eagerly unveil the highly anticipated NEW exhibit. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of contemporary art, surrounded by the creative brilliance of brilliant artists. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to engage with the artists themselves, as they eagerly discuss their unique pieces with you. From the stunning mixed media […]
Join us this Friday as we eagerly unveil the highly anticipated NEW exhibit. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of contemporary art, surrounded by the creative brilliance of brilliant artists. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to engage with the artists themselves, as they eagerly discuss their unique pieces with you. From the stunning mixed media […]
It’s Folk Night! Featuring a handful of talented artists: Jon Bakken O.L.I. Merriweather Raindelay Elsa Rae
Mahito, a young 12-year-old boy, struggles to settle in a new town after his mother's death. However, when a talking heron informs Mahito that his mother is still alive, he enters an abandoned tower in search of her, which takes him to another world.
Writers in the area, come one, come all! Meet up for prompts, sharing, feedback, classes, and more! Every Tuesday at 6pm!
Need after-school care? Or perhaps you are looking for a place to spark your child’s imagination? The After School Maker Studio is a flexible, come and go experience for children age 5 and up.
Writers in the area, come one, come all! Meet up for prompts, sharing, feedback, classes, and more! Every Tuesday at 6pm!
Join a collaborative network of filmmakers, actors, and creatives from all skill levels! Every Wednesday at 6pm! No budget? No problem! Film making should be accessible to everyone. The goal here is to create! Form friendships with fellow filmmakers, learn from experience – and have fun doing it!
Join us for this month’s free Bellman Brown Bag Series on Wednesday, January 10 at noon in the Matthews Theater as Paul Higbee presents a fascinating discussion about the 1943 Spearfish Chinook wind. The temperature leaped 49 degrees in two minutes, shattering windows throughout town and setting a world record that still stands. Though mostly […]
Need after-school care? Or perhaps you are looking for a place to spark your child’s imagination? The After School Maker Studio is a flexible, come and go experience for children age 5 and up.
The annual Augustana High School Invitational has been a long-standing tradition at the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery, celebrating what is currently being produced by our region’s high school art students. This year’s invitational includes sixteen schools and thirty-two art instructors from around the region. The teachers were invited to select up to three works produced by their […]
Welcome crafters of all kinds! Bring your own project to share, work on, get help and feedback. We meet weekly on Thursdays and also, every 2nd and 4th Saturday* 1-5:30 pm in the meeting room of the Caille Library * Depending on library availability
Need after-school care? Or perhaps you are looking for a place to spark your child’s imagination? The After School Maker Studio is a flexible, come and go experience for children age 5 and up.
All rise for Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork. The New York Times Critic’s Pick TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is “the most successful American play in Broadway history” (60 Minutes). Rolling Stone gives it 5 stars, calling it “an emotionally shattering landmark production of an American classic,” and New […]
Join us for another installment of Popplers Music Artist Series featuring the White Spruce Chamber Players! Date: January 20th, 2024 Time: 1:30 pm (Open House) / 2:00 pm (Performance) Meet the talented performers: Clarinet: Angela Larson Cello: Laura Cooper Piano: Brett Cooper Featuring the following repertoire: Muczynski: Fantasy Trio, op. 26 Beethoven: Clarinet Trio in […]
Need after-school care? Or perhaps you are looking for a place to spark your child’s imagination? The After School Maker Studio is a flexible, come and go experience for children age 5 and up.
Sensory Friendly Play is specially designed for children, adults, and families who will benefit from expanded accessibility and sensory accommodations.
The January jam session for musicians is canceled due to Saturday’s extreme cold. Bad for instruments, bad for musicians! We’ll see you next month. Jam Date: January 13 at 12:30 pm at the Matthews Opera House What is a Jam? Matthews Opera House & Arts Center is proud to host the Second Saturday Song Circle, […]
Join us on the second Saturday of each month for our ‘All Kinds’ open mic night. All kinds of art is welcome to our mic and stage. Music, poetry, comedy, prose, dramatic readings, theater pieces, interpretative dance… whatever you can think of, we can host it here! We are looking to re-think the traditional open […]
Hosted by Bzzzline’s Alisha Rayne & featuring a set from last year’s winner: Ian Maclean Featuring your monthly Larry Brinkman Award Winners: Thomas Paul Preston Williams The One Will C Chris Freier Jerry Irby Sara Manson Koerner Dylan Tymes Dan Snowberger Contest Rules: 7 min max – feel free to stop whenever you like. You […]
Winner; 81st Golden Globe. Mahito, a young 12-year-old boy, struggles to settle in a new town after his mother's death. However, when a talking heron informs Mahito that his mother is still alive, he enters an abandoned tower in search of her, which takes him to another world.
All rise for Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork. The New York Times Critic’s Pick TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is “the most successful American play in Broadway history” (60 Minutes). Rolling Stone gives it 5 stars, calling it “an emotionally shattering landmark production of an American classic,” and New […]
Second Sunday of each month except September Do you like to knit, crochet, needle work, or dabble in any other fiber arts? Come join members from the Crossthreads Fiber Guild at the Old Courthouse Museum for an afternoon of Fiber Fun from 1-4 p.m. Attendees can work on projects, ask for suggestions, and just enjoy […]
Want to be part of a team working its way through science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) challenges in both our museum exhibits and the Maker Studio?
We are open for a special Monday! Sparking imagination for children and adults. Children’s activities and family fun in Brookings, 50 miles north of Sioux Falls.
Get a personal tour and chat with us about how you can help support our mission to spark imagination and learning for all by becoming a volunteer.
Writers in the area, come one, come all! Meet up for prompts, sharing, feedback, classes, and more! Every Tuesday at 6pm!
Playful Preschoolers classes offer an opportunity to connect with new friends, explore new interests, and build new skills. Classes are hands-on and child-led. Play along!
Need after-school care? Or perhaps you are looking for a place to spark your child’s imagination? The After School Maker Studio is a flexible, come and go experience for children age 5 and up.
Join a collaborative network of filmmakers, actors, and creatives from all skill levels! Every Wednesday at 6pm! No budget? No problem! Film making should be accessible to everyone. The goal here is to create! Form friendships with fellow filmmakers, learn from experience – and have fun doing it!
NOTE: This event takes place at 12:00 pm Mountain Time.See below for Zoom registration.The Monthly Lakota Cultural & Language Instruction will provide cultural teachings and discussions to encourage cultural identity development among indigenous youth and families. These teachings will strengthen families by learning Lakota language, cultural practices, creativity, and lifeways to promote healing, harmony and […]
Need after-school care? Or perhaps you are looking for a place to spark your child’s imagination? The After School Maker Studio is a flexible, come and go experience for children age 5 and up.
Welcome crafters of all kinds! Bring your own project to share, work on, get help and feedback. We meet weekly on Thursdays and also, every 2nd and 4th Saturday* 1-5:30 pm in the meeting room of the Caille Library * Depending on library availability
Need after-school care? Or perhaps you are looking for a place to spark your child’s imagination? The After School Maker Studio is a flexible, come and go experience for children age 5 and up.
Backcountry Film Festival Chinook Days Showtime: January 18 at 5 pm Box Office: 4 pm | House Opens: 4:30 pm Advance tickets: $15 General Admission Tickets may be purchased online, by phone at (605) 642-7973, or by visiting the Matthews Gallery at 612 N. Main Street, Spearfish. Chinook Days and The Matthews Opera House are […]
Playful Preschoolers classes offer an opportunity to connect with new friends, explore new interests, and build new skills. Classes are hands-on and child-led. Play along!
Need after-school care? Or perhaps you are looking for a place to spark your child’s imagination? The After School Maker Studio is a flexible, come and go experience for children age 5 and up.
The Matthews Opera House and Arts Center are excited to host this spectacular night of art and music! Gallery Reception Join us from 5-7 pm to celebrate a select few artists who have exhibited in the gallery and are outstanding members of the community. Each of these artists brings a unique perspective in visualizing the […]
Instructor - Eileen Halverson This class is an introduction to Rosemaling styles and background with the hands on learning of the basic strokes and how they are used. Cost includes initial paints and brush. You will take home a simple project. No experience needed!! This is part 1 of a 4 part series. Supplies are […]
Instructor – Eileen Halverson This class is an introduction to Rosemaling styles and background with the hands on learning of the basic strokes and how they are used. Cost includes initial paints and brush. You will take home a simple project. No experience needed!! This is part 1 of a 4 part series. Supplies are […]
Event Contact: Dr. Darin WadleyContact Email: Darin.Wadley@usd.eduContact Phone: 605 658 3470Event Locator: 2023-ABXTZSJoin us for an intense focus on snare drum technique, exploring grip, stroke, timing and playing with precision! All drumming styles will benefit, high school and up welcome! Visit usd.edu/DrummingFlowRetreat for registration link. You will need to contact Dr. Wadley for specific requirements. […]
During the height of the Great Depression, members of the rowing team at the University of Washington get thrust into the spotlight as they compete for gold at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.
Time & Location Jan 21, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM CST Club 224, 224 S Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA About the event Sno Jam Comedy Festival Presents Sno Laughing Matter Comedy Showcase at Remedy at 611, a stand-up comedy showcase featuring 10 comedians from across the country.
To ensure a high level of integrity in operations, the Museum closes for a week each January. During this time, operations that would interrupt the guest experience such as floor resurfacing or painting are completed. Thanks for your patience, and we hope to play along with you again soon!
Writers in the area, come one, come all! Meet up for prompts, sharing, feedback, classes, and more! Every Tuesday at 6pm!
To ensure a high level of integrity in operations, the Museum closes for a week each January. During this time, operations that would interrupt the guest experience such as floor resurfacing or painting are completed. Thanks for your patience, and we hope to play along with you again soon!
We all want more support for the arts and culture from our federal, state and local government officials, but how do you go about achieving these goals? Join us for the first of a series of advocacy webinars to learn from national, state and local advocacy experts about effective tips and strategies in educating your […]
Join a collaborative network of filmmakers, actors, and creatives from all skill levels! Every Wednesday at 6pm! No budget? No problem! Film making should be accessible to everyone. The goal here is to create! Form friendships with fellow filmmakers, learn from experience – and have fun doing it!
To ensure a high level of integrity in operations, the Museum closes for a week each January. During this time, operations that would interrupt the guest experience such as floor resurfacing or painting are completed. Thanks for your patience, and we hope to play along with you again soon!
Join us on Wednesdays for FREE bingo with Aaron! Win prizes, drink beer, and laugh at Aaron’s corny jokes. Starts at 6:00
Hello! The Brookings Arts Council is announcing The 45th Annual Photography Exhibition. The deadline for submissions is January 19th. The Photography Exhibition will be open from January 25th-February 18th. For more information and entries forms, please see our website. https://www.brookingsartscouncil.org/photo-exhibition Thank you for supporting the Brookings Arts Council!
January 8-26. “Arts & the Incarcerated: I Believe.” The “I Believe” project was an extensive 5-week endeavor that incorporated a series of life story/movement and visual art workshops for the Sioux Falls Prison system. The project was organized by Suzanne Costello, Artistic Co-Director of the Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theatre Company, Dance Assistant Sophia Diehl, […]
To ensure a high level of integrity in operations, the Museum closes for a week each January. During this time, operations that would interrupt the guest experience such as floor resurfacing or painting are completed. Thanks for your patience, and we hope to play along with you again soon!
Welcome crafters of all kinds! Bring your own project to share, work on, get help and feedback. We meet weekly on Thursdays and also, every 2nd and 4th Saturday* 1-5:30 pm in the meeting room of the Caille Library * Depending on library availability
To ensure a high level of integrity in operations, the Museum closes for a week each January. During this time, operations that would interrupt the guest experience such as floor resurfacing or painting are completed. Thanks for your patience, and we hope to play along with you again soon!
Join us for a captivating theatrical experience on January 25-27th at Last Stop CD Shop Studio. Immerse yourself in the thought-provoking double feature play featuring Susan Glaspell’s “Trifles” and Lauren Gunderson’s “Natural Shocks.” Delve into the complexities of human nature and the power of storytelling. Secure your tickets for $18 in advance or $20 at […]
Join us for a captivating theatrical experience on January 25-27th at Last Stop CD Shop Studio. Immerse yourself in the thought-provoking double feature play featuring Susan Glaspell’s “Trifles” and Lauren Gunderson’s “Natural Shocks.” Delve into the complexities of human nature and the power of storytelling. Secure your tickets for $18 in advance or $20 at […]
Join local artist and author, Tara Barney, on a country day adventure on the farm! Enjoy the story and craft time where you will create a mosaic out of beans (yes, you can play with your food!). Each child will receive their very own signed copy of the book, “Country Day Adventures”. Price for the […]
Join Dance Gallery of South Dakota for a day of fun! Dancers at Dance Gallery of South Dakota learn the value of hard work, perseverance, and commitment – all while having fun and making friends. See the studio, meet instructors, and get on the floor to take dance classes in our Children’s Program. Take classes, […]
Operation HopeFULL is an arts and crafts show where local artists come together to raise money for school lunches. The money raised at this event will go into a fund to pay off delinquent lunch accounts. All children deserve warm meals. Let’s make that happen. We will have amazing artists, live music, live painting, silent […]
During the height of the Great Depression, members of the rowing team at the University of Washington get thrust into the spotlight as they compete for gold at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.
Enjoy a Sunday Serenade with the Dakota Wind Quintet, showcasing masterpieces of chamber music in the Augustana University Hamre Recital Hall!
Enjoy a Sunday Serenade with the Dakota Wind Quintet, showcasing masterpieces of chamber music in the Augustana University Hamre Recital Hall!
Writers in the area, come one, come all! Meet up for prompts, sharing, feedback, classes, and more! Every Tuesday at 6pm!
Playful Preschoolers classes offer an opportunity to connect with new friends, explore new interests, and build new skills. Classes are hands-on and child-led. Play along!
On January 30, 2024 (9:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m. ET), the National Endowment for the Arts and the White House Domestic Policy Council will co-host an historic summit in Washington, D.C., entitled “Healing, Bridging, Thriving: A Summit on Arts and Culture in our Communities.” This first-of-its-kind national convening will bring together leaders from across sectors, including government officials; policymakers; artists; arts […]
Join a collaborative network of filmmakers, actors, and creatives from all skill levels! Every Wednesday at 6pm! No budget? No problem! Film making should be accessible to everyone. The goal here is to create! Form friendships with fellow filmmakers, learn from experience – and have fun doing it!
Need after-school care? Or perhaps you are looking for a place to spark your child’s imagination? The After School Maker Studio is a flexible, come and go experience for children age 5 and up.
Hey there wonderful local businesses & organizations of the Sisseton area! We need your help! Please attend an informational meeting at City Hall on Wednesday, January 31st at 5:30pm to get setup with the Sisseton NOW app so you can start spreading the word on all the great things you do for this community! Download […]
Welcome crafters of all kinds! Bring your own project to share, work on, get help and feedback. We meet weekly on Thursdays and also, every 2nd and 4th Saturday* 1-5:30 pm in the meeting room of the Caille Library * Depending on library availability
Need after-school care? Or perhaps you are looking for a place to spark your child’s imagination? The After School Maker Studio is a flexible, come and go experience for children age 5 and up.
Join us for special member hours! The Museum exhibits will be open for play for our members until 7 pm. Play Central Toys & Books will be offering a 20% discount on member purchases made that night. Play along! Café Coteau will be open until 6:30 pm, too! Play along!
The annual Augustana High School Invitational has been a long-standing tradition at the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery, celebrating what is currently being produced by our region’s high school art students. This year’s invitational includes sixteen schools and thirty-two art instructors from around the region. The teachers were invited to select up to three works produced by their […]
Playful Preschoolers classes offer an opportunity to connect with new friends, explore new interests, and build new skills. Classes are hands-on and child-led. Play along!
Need after-school care? Or perhaps you are looking for a place to spark your child’s imagination? The After School Maker Studio is a flexible, come and go experience for children age 5 and up.
Augustana School of Music welcomes Clara Osowski (mezzo-soprano) & Dr. Ann DuHamel (piano) to Hamre Recital Hall on February 2 & 3, 2024. Masterclass Details: 3:00 P.M. in Hamre Recital Hall on Augustana University's campus Free Admission Recital Details: 7:30 P.M. in Hamre Recital Hall on Augustana University's campus $5 General Admission AU Students/Staff/Faculty can […]
This February, we’ll be bringing you another world-premiere original musical from the writer of Reality Wives and Salem — following the travails of a humble blacksmith as she navigates the headache of being the subject of a prophecy, this hero’s journey features all manner of magical creatures, villainy, sorcery and a healthy dose of laughs, […]
The Black Hills Stock Show Western Art Show is held every year at the Monument, in Rapid City, SD, along with the Black Hills Stock Show. Showcasing talents and skills of regional western artists from Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, and South Dakota. The Western Art Show is a place in the midst of the busy Stock […]
Follow the ticket link to view workshop details and reserve your spot. — This workshop, designed for ages 16 and above, offers a unique opportunity to blend traditional and digital art by incorporating laser prints into gel plate printmaking. KEY DETAILS Instructor: Mel Cotton Materials Provided: All necessary materials included Limited Space: Register now to […]
Read the book TRUE GRIT by Charles Portis the month of January. On February 4th Tim Azure will host a discussion. Then we will watch the 1969 film starring John Wayne. Cowboy snacks and interesting conversations sure to be had by all. Free of charge. All ages welcome!
