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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
Stories of Resilience-A Conversation About Hope When Facing Life’s Challenges
Black Hills State University 1200 University Blvd, SpearfishWeek of Events
All Night Happy Hour & Vinyl Night
All Night Happy Hour & Vinyl Night
Come enjoy some quality tunes and discounted booze! $2 off all taps, and $1 off all wine, all night!
Stories of Resilience-A Conversation About Hope When Facing Life’s Challenges
Stories of Resilience-A Conversation About Hope When Facing Life’s Challenges
Note: This event takes place at 5:00 pm Mountain Time.This event is part of the Stories of Resilience project, which features stories from people who have faced challenges related to mental health or suicide and found help, hope and healing. Learn more at: https://30stories.resilienttoday.org/Scholar: Heidi Marttila-LosureSponsored by: Lost&FoundFor more information, contact: Erik Muckey <emuckey@resilienttoday.org>
High Strung: Five Centuries of Stringed Keyboard Instruments
High Strung: Five Centuries of Stringed Keyboard Instruments
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 [...]
Annie Tallent, 1887-1901
Annie Tallent, 1887-1901
A woman of refinement/education, Annie Tallent along with her husband D.G. and their nine-year-old son Robert, joined the Gordon party on a long and grueling journey of deep snow, bitter cold and constant fear of attacking Native Americans enroute to the Black Hills. She first entered Dakota Territory illegally, but represents the heroism/resourcefulness of pioneer […]
The Writer’s Study
The Writer’s Study
Writers in the area, come one, come all! Meet up for prompts, sharing, feedback, classes, and more! Every Tuesday at 6pm!
Board Meeting
“Little and Often” 2024 One Book Discussion
“Little and Often” 2024 One Book Discussion
2024 One Book South DakotaA book discussion of "Little and Often: A Memoir" by Trent PreszlerScholar: Molly BarariSponsored by: Sturgis Area Arts CouncilFor more information, contact: Dorothy Pulscher <dapulscher@gmail.com>
Weekly Tuesday Night Comedy Open Mic-On!
Weekly Tuesday Night Comedy Open Mic-On!
New Tuesday night weekly comedy Open Mic-On at the Icon Events – Annex & Loft! With your host: SARA MANSON Bring your best 7 minutes or come for some laughs! FREE Show! Signup by 7:30 – Show starts at 8:00 — Competition night the LAST Wednesday of the month – next competition is Nov 29th […]
LIVE MUSIC – Heinous 3 – Every Tuesday
LIVE MUSIC – Heinous 3 – Every Tuesday
LIVE MUSIC by Heinous 3 every Tuesday at DaDa. This is FREE and normal DaDa dinner + beverage service takes place.
High Strung: Five Centuries of Stringed Keyboard Instruments
High Strung: Five Centuries of Stringed Keyboard Instruments
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 [...]
Bellman Brown Bag Series
Bellman Brown Bag Series
WHO: Dr. Justin Bergh, Ph.D, Professor Skott Chanler, & Professor Allen Morris on the feature film “Sitts: In the Chair” WHAT: Free lecture as part of the Monthly Bellman Brown Bag Series WHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater WHEN: Wednesday September 11 from 12:00 to 1:00 WHY: To explore ideas, history, literature, art, and culture HOW: […]
Sitts: In the Chair
Sitts: In the Chair
Note: This event takes place at 12:00 noon Mountain Time.On the night of Wednesday, December 12, 1945, a man robs a liquor store in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Desperate for cash the robber unintentionally shoots and kills the store clerk and sets in motion a series of events that will lead to the murder of two lawmen […]
Artist Chats!
Artist Chats!
👀 🙂 LET’S CHAT! 😲 👩🎨 Want to know about the art community? Have questions ❓about your art? Want to learn more about … 🤷♀️ Then stop in this Wednesday night to get more information. 👍We will have a short program and then time for discussion and networking. Meet other artists and share your stories. [...]
Filmmaker’s Studio
Filmmaker’s Studio
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!
Weekly Comedy Open Mic @ Boss’
Weekly Comedy Open Mic @ Boss’
Boss’ Weekly Comedy Open Mic at the 2111 S Minnesota Ave location With your host: JERRY IRBY Bring your best 7 minutes or come for some laughs! FREE Show! Signup by 7:30 – Show starts at 8:00 — Competition night the LAST Wednesday of the month – next competition is Oct 25th @ Club David […]
High Strung: Five Centuries of Stringed Keyboard Instruments
High Strung: Five Centuries of Stringed Keyboard Instruments
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 – Garrett Bucks – The Right Kind of White
Brainstorming: The Human Connection – Garrett Bucks – The Right Kind of White
Garrett Bucks, 2024 Festival of Books presenter, is the founder of the Barnraisers Project, which has trained nearly 1,000 participants to organize majority-white communities for racial and social justice. He joins SDHC Scholar Lawrence Diggs for a conversation about his first book, The Right Kind of White.Scholar: Lawrence Diggs with Garrett BucksSponsored By: South Dakota [...]
Crafts and more
Crafts and more
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
A Journey Through Art
A Journey Through Art
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
Sioux Falls Community Arts Tours
Sioux Falls Community Arts Tours
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.
Journey Through the Arts
Journey Through the Arts
Journey of Hope: Finding Hope Through the Art’s Program, presents Journey Through the Arts. Join us for art, music, and hors d’oeuvres from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at The Underground at Rehfelds. Learn, support and celebrate the creative journeys of young people housed at the Minnehaha County Juvenile Detention Center.
Preserving South Dakota Humanities Through Digitization
Preserving South Dakota Humanities Through Digitization
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>
John 5
John 5
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
Chorus rehearsal
“Little and Often” 2024 One Book Discussion
“Little and Often” 2024 One Book Discussion
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
Other Desert Cities
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 [...]
High Strung: Five Centuries of Stringed Keyboard Instruments
High Strung: Five Centuries of Stringed Keyboard Instruments
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
Sioux Falls Community Arts Tours
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.
Dance Lesson at the El Riad
Dance Lesson at the El Riad
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 [...]
Chamber Trio – Nicole Santos and Guests
Chamber Trio – Nicole Santos and Guests
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
Other Desert Cities
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 [...]
Parables & Proverbs at The Orpheum Theater
Parables & Proverbs at The Orpheum Theater
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 […]
Las Guaracheras
Las Guaracheras
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 [...]
High Strung: Five Centuries of Stringed Keyboard Instruments
High Strung: Five Centuries of Stringed Keyboard Instruments
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
Artist for Animals
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 […]
Veterans’ Writing Workshop
Veterans’ Writing Workshop
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
Parables & Proverbs at The Orpheum Theater
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 […]
PENDING: Colton John Augustus Schaefer, Graduate Trumpet Recital
PENDING: Colton John Augustus Schaefer, Graduate Trumpet Recital
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
Sioux Falls Community Arts Tours
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.
THEATER ON THE RUN 2024
THEATER ON THE RUN 2024
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 […]
Marcella Simien
Marcella Simien
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 […]
Parables & Proverbs at The Orpheum Theater
Parables & Proverbs at The Orpheum Theater
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 […]
Other Desert Cities
Other Desert Cities
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 […]
THEATER RUNNING IN PLACE 2024
THEATER RUNNING IN PLACE 2024
WHO: Come one, Come all enjoy our Community this Fall! WHAT: Theater Running in Place WHERE: In the Matthews Opera House Theater. WHEN: September 15, 2:00 pm WHY: Community, Connection, and Creativity? Why NOT? Our special matinee performance of “Theater Running in Place” presents all the fun and variety of Theater on the Run in […]
Parables & Proverbs at The Orpheum Theater
Parables & Proverbs at The Orpheum Theater
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 […]