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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
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 [...]
This coming Valentine’s Day get in step and join us at our “Valentine’s Big Band Dance.” We will be dancing to live music Friday, February 14 on the spacious hardwood-floored ballroom of the El Riad Shrine in downtown Sioux Falls. We will have a band playing music complementary to swing, ballroom, two step, and Latin [...]
FEB 2025 Exhibit
Looking for something special to do this weekend? Join us at The Atrium Makers Market in downtown Sioux Falls, SD! Explore a vibrant indoor market filled with handmade goods, stunning art pieces, and one-of-a-kind treasures crafted by local artists and crafters. Every Weekend Beautiful Shriver Square's Atrium, Downtown, Sioux Falls, SD What You’ll Find: Handmade jewelry, pottery, [...]
Join us at AMC Collective for a special reading and craft event with Tara Barney of Red Door Creations! Tara will be reading her book Country Day Adventures, and after the story, kids will get to make a bean mosaic inspired by the book. 📅 Saturday, February 15th ⏰ 2:30 – 3:30 pm 💰 $20 [...]
FEB 2025 Exhibit
Get your calendar out and save the afternoon of Sunday, February 16th for the Big Band Concert along with our annual Chocolate Tasting event. The Band, under the direction of David Martinson, is presenting another wonderful big band concert that afternoon. In addition, during intermission, you can enjoy the yummy taste of homemade chocolate delights [...]
FEB 2025 Exhibit
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 [...]
FEB 2025 Exhibit
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 [...]
Paint-ins are in-person events scheduled from September through November and January through May, weather permitting, by the Great Plains Watercolor Society. During February's Paint-in, GPWS member Brenda Sosa will demonstrate introductory one and two-point perspective to provide tips and tricks to improve the illusion of depth in paintings and drawings. Supplies to bring with you: [...]
Your local nonprofit theater now features a top-of-the-line laser projector in our side 1 auditorium. To celebrate—and help pay for!—this gorgeous upgrade, join us for exclusive screenings of movies about movies that span the age of cinema. _________________ Last in our series is a vibrant ode to 1969 Los Angeles and the golden age of [...]
FEB 2025 Exhibit
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 [...]
Company Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by George Furth Knutson Theatre, Feb 20 – 23, 2025 It’s party time! Get the gang together February 20 to 23 for a musical birthday party/existential crisis. Written by the late, great Stephen Sondheim, Company follows Bobby through a series of interactions with married friends and temporary [...]
FEB 2025 Exhibit
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 [...]
Join us February 20th from 6 to 8pm for drinks, charcuterie, and a free gift with purchase as you chat with Alcove’s featured artist of the month! Liz Heeren is a wonderfully multi-faceted artist with a BA in Biology and Studio Art, MA in Art Theory/Art Education, and MFA in Painting. Whilst being a staple [...]
It’s time for science, art and stars after hours! Experience the Kirby Science Discovery Center, Visual Arts Center and Wells Fargo CineDome & Sweetman Planetarium during our adults-only (21+) black hole-themed Cosmos and Cocktails event! Run wild in three floors of interactive science exhibits, marvel at artwork in eight art galleries, sip on tasty cocktails [...]
