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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS

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Event Series Bright Star

Bright Star

Wayne S. Knutson Theatre Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts 414 E. Clark St. Vermillion SD 57069, Vermillion

Bright Star takes us to the hills of Appalachia in the 1920s and 1940s. Based on an unbelievable but true story, the musical follows the interconnected lives of Alice, the spirited editor of a literary magazine, and Billy, a soldier returning from World War II. Steve Martin’s beautiful story is woven together with a folk [...]

Free – $20
Event Series Bright Star

Bright Star

Wayne S. Knutson Theatre Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts 414 E. Clark St. Vermillion SD 57069, Vermillion

Bright Star takes us to the hills of Appalachia in the 1920s and 1940s. Based on an unbelievable but true story, the musical follows the interconnected lives of Alice, the spirited editor of a literary magazine, and Billy, a soldier returning from World War II. Steve Martin’s beautiful story is woven together with a folk [...]

Free – $20
Event Series Bright Star

Bright Star

Wayne S. Knutson Theatre Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts 414 E. Clark St. Vermillion SD 57069, Vermillion

Bright Star takes us to the hills of Appalachia in the 1920s and 1940s. Based on an unbelievable but true story, the musical follows the interconnected lives of Alice, the spirited editor of a literary magazine, and Billy, a soldier returning from World War II. Steve Martin’s beautiful story is woven together with a folk [...]

Free – $20
Event Series Bright Star

Bright Star

Wayne S. Knutson Theatre Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts 414 E. Clark St. Vermillion SD 57069, Vermillion

Bright Star takes us to the hills of Appalachia in the 1920s and 1940s. Based on an unbelievable but true story, the musical follows the interconnected lives of Alice, the spirited editor of a literary magazine, and Billy, a soldier returning from World War II. Steve Martin’s beautiful story is woven together with a folk [...]

Free – $20

North Area Honor Band

Johnson Fine Arts Center Lobby 101, Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Band Classroom 158, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301, Johnson Fine Arts Center Vestibule 100

Event Locator: 2025-ACGHCB The local area schools come together on Northern's campus for the annual North Area Honor Band. With rehearsals all day Friday, and Saturday, you can enjoy the students' hard work on Saturday, December 6th at 4:00 pm in the Jewett Theater!

Read the Room-BFA Graduation Show

John A Day Gallery East Clark Street, Vermillion

Event Contact: uag@usd.eduContact Email: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583437Event URL: https://www.facebook.com/usdartgalleriesEvent Locator: 2025-ACGLSHRead the Room: BFA Graduation Show features the creative work of Graduating Department of Art Students, Nora O'Malley, Painting, Keegan Reinier, Sculpture, and Grace Frizzell, Sculpture.  Free and open to the Public

Black Hills Indian Artists Market Holiday & Fashion Show

Dahl Arts Center 713 7th St, Rapid City

The 5th Annual Black Hills Indian Artist Market Holiday & Fashion Show is coming on, Friday & Saturday, December 5 & 6, 2025! ​ This free event is open to the public with all new entertainment and activities, featuring award winning artists, ribbon skirt contest, stage performers, live music, fashion show, elder storytelling, traditional food, [...]

Art Collective

Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center 301 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls

Join us in the Everist Gallery inside the Washington Pavilion for a vibrant evening celebrating local creativity! The Art Collective brings together 71 talented local artists showcasing their original paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry, and more. Whether you're a longtime supporter of the arts or just love discovering something new, this event is a great way [...]

Free

Read the Room: BFA Graduation Show Closing Reception

John A Day Gallery East Clark Street, Vermillion

Event Contact: uag@usd.eduContact Email: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583437Event Locator: 2025-ACGLSKRead the Room: BFA Graduation Exhibition Closing Reception. Free and open to the public.

Reinartz – Shotwell – Heier

Coffea Roasterie and Espresso Bar 200 S Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls

#fellowshipjazzcenter #coffea #siouxfalls #livemusic

The Teels

Trio Jazz Club 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls

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

Event Series Annual Augustana Christmas Vespers

Annual Augustana Christmas Vespers

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 5500 E 57th St, Sioux Falls

Join us on Dec. 5 and 6 as Augustana proudly presents Christmas Vespers, "O Come Let Us Adore Him." Through music, word and light, the university will embrace the spirit of Advent and reflect on the joyous anticipation of the Christmas season. Vespers services will be held at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. [...]

Event Series Bright Star

Bright Star

Wayne S. Knutson Theatre Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts 414 E. Clark St. Vermillion SD 57069, Vermillion

Bright Star takes us to the hills of Appalachia in the 1920s and 1940s. Based on an unbelievable but true story, the musical follows the interconnected lives of Alice, the spirited editor of a literary magazine, and Billy, a soldier returning from World War II. Steve Martin’s beautiful story is woven together with a folk [...]

Free – $20

Celebration of "US" II: Celebrating Music by Black Composers

Campus Wide Fine Arts East Clark Street, Vermillion

Event Contact: Dr. Chun-Ming ChenContact Email: chunming.chen@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583478Event URL: https://www.usd.edu/livemusicEvent Locator: 2025-ACGLBDWe invite you to this evening's special concert, live from Aalfs Auditorium, Slagle Hall, and livestreamed via the link available elsewhere on this post.  This event is open to the public at no charge.

The Teels

Trio Jazz Club 340 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls

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

Event Series Annual Augustana Christmas Vespers

Annual Augustana Christmas Vespers

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 5500 E 57th St, Sioux Falls

Join us on Dec. 5 and 6 as Augustana proudly presents Christmas Vespers, "O Come Let Us Adore Him." Through music, word and light, the university will embrace the spirit of Advent and reflect on the joyous anticipation of the Christmas season. Vespers services will be held at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. [...]

Black Hills Indian Artists Market Holiday & Fashion Show

Dahl Arts Center 713 7th St, Rapid City

The 5th Annual Black Hills Indian Artist Market Holiday & Fashion Show is coming on, Friday & Saturday, December 5 & 6, 2025! ​ This free event is open to the public with all new entertainment and activities, featuring award winning artists, ribbon skirt contest, stage performers, live music, fashion show, elder storytelling, traditional food, [...]

Event Series Annual Augustana Christmas Vespers

Annual Augustana Christmas Vespers

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 5500 E 57th St, Sioux Falls

Join us on Dec. 5 and 6 as Augustana proudly presents Christmas Vespers, "O Come Let Us Adore Him." Through music, word and light, the university will embrace the spirit of Advent and reflect on the joyous anticipation of the Christmas season. Vespers services will be held at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. [...]

Event Series Bright Star

Bright Star

Wayne S. Knutson Theatre Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts 414 E. Clark St. Vermillion SD 57069, Vermillion

Bright Star takes us to the hills of Appalachia in the 1920s and 1940s. Based on an unbelievable but true story, the musical follows the interconnected lives of Alice, the spirited editor of a literary magazine, and Billy, a soldier returning from World War II. Steve Martin’s beautiful story is woven together with a folk [...]

Free – $20
Event Series Bright Star

Bright Star

Wayne S. Knutson Theatre Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts 414 E. Clark St. Vermillion SD 57069, Vermillion

Bright Star takes us to the hills of Appalachia in the 1920s and 1940s. Based on an unbelievable but true story, the musical follows the interconnected lives of Alice, the spirited editor of a literary magazine, and Billy, a soldier returning from World War II. Steve Martin’s beautiful story is woven together with a folk [...]

Free – $20
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