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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
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February 12, 2025
Drifter's Bar & Grille, Fort Pierre -
ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA ARTIST EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND
Opens August 19, 2024
Annie Tallent, 1887-1901
Meade County Senior Citizen Center, 919 Harley Davidson Way, Sturgis Harley Davidson Way, SturgisStories of Resilience-A Conversation About Hope When Facing Life’s Challenges
South Dakota Mines 9200 St Joseph St, Rapid CityStories of Resilience-A Conversation About Hope When Facing Life’s Challenges
South Dakota Mines 9200 St Joseph St, Rapid CityPhotography Exhibit: Abstract Geometry in Architecture and Nature
Coyote Gallery East Main Street, Vermillion“Little and Often” 2024 One Book Discussion
Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th St NE, Watertown 6th Street Northeast, WatertownOn View: “Worlds Coming Together: Revelations Over Time”
Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University 2120 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57197, Sioux FallsPhotography Exhibit: Abstract Geometry in Architecture and Nature
Coyote Gallery East Main Street, Vermillion“Little and Often” 2024 One Book Discussion
First Presbyterian Church, 2300 S West Ave, Sioux Falls South West Avenue, Sioux FallsOn View: “Worlds Coming Together: Revelations Over Time”
Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University 2120 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57197, Sioux FallsPhotography Exhibit: Abstract Geometry in Architecture and Nature
Coyote Gallery East Main Street, VermillionOn View: “Worlds Coming Together: Revelations Over Time”
Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University 2120 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57197, Sioux FallsPhotography Exhibit: Abstract Geometry in Architecture and Nature Reception
Coyote Gallery East Main Street, VermillionTaming the Brush – A guided painting class
Serendipity Studio Gallery & Gifts 230 S. Phillips Ave., Suite 204, Sioux FallsPhotography Exhibit: Abstract Geometry in Architecture and Nature
Coyote Gallery East Main Street, VermillionOn View: “Worlds Coming Together: Revelations Over Time”
Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University 2120 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57197, Sioux FallsPhotography Exhibit: Abstract Geometry in Architecture and Nature
Coyote Gallery East Main Street, VermillionAn Afternoon of Musical Favorites and Poetry Benefit Concert
United Church of Christ East Main Street, VermillionWeek of Events
On View: “Worlds Coming Together: Revelations Over Time”
On View: “Worlds Coming Together: Revelations Over Time”
The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University opens “Worlds Coming Together: Revelations Over Time,” which will be on view from Sept. 12 through Oct. 5. A homecoming gallery reception will be on Friday, Oct. 4, from 7-9 p.m., with a talk by artist Brad Widness at 7:30 p.m. This is an exhibition of 25 years of [...]
On View: “Worlds Coming Together: Revelations Over Time”
On View: “Worlds Coming Together: Revelations Over Time”
The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University opens “Worlds Coming Together: Revelations Over Time,” which will be on view from Sept. 12 through Oct. 5. A homecoming gallery reception will be on Friday, Oct. 4, from 7-9 p.m., with a talk by artist Brad Widness at 7:30 p.m. This is an exhibition of 25 years of [...]
On View: “Worlds Coming Together: Revelations Over Time”
On View: “Worlds Coming Together: Revelations Over Time”
The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University opens “Worlds Coming Together: Revelations Over Time,” which will be on view from Sept. 12 through Oct. 5. A homecoming gallery reception will be on Friday, Oct. 4, from 7-9 p.m., with a talk by artist Brad Widness at 7:30 p.m. This is an exhibition of 25 years of [...]
On View: “Worlds Coming Together: Revelations Over Time”
On View: “Worlds Coming Together: Revelations Over Time”
The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University opens “Worlds Coming Together: Revelations Over Time,” which will be on view from Sept. 12 through Oct. 5. A homecoming gallery reception will be on Friday, Oct. 4, from 7-9 p.m., with a talk by artist Brad Widness at 7:30 p.m. This is an exhibition of 25 years of [...]
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>
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 [...]
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 3:00 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>
Brett Cooper on Piano
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>
Empowering Teachers to Advocate for Federal and State Arts Education Policy
Empowering Teachers to Advocate for Federal and State Arts Education Policy
Earlier this year, the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), the National Art Education Association (NAEA), the National Association for Media Arts Education (NAMAE), the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), and the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) announced a new partnership—the Arts Education Alliance—to amplify the value of arts education through joint advocacy work led by Amanda Karhuse and [...]
“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>
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 [...]
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: [...]
Photography Exhibit: Abstract Geometry in Architecture and Nature
Photography Exhibit: Abstract Geometry in Architecture and Nature
Step into the colorful world of Abstract Geometry in Architecture and Nature! In this collection, photographer Tim Schreiner foreshortens what we see, almost to the point of abstraction. Colors might be the entire point of the composition, or a flat scene becomes bands of intense, saturated color. It's an intense array. Tim also has a [...]
Honeycomb Stained Glass Workshop
Honeycomb Stained Glass Workshop
Join local artists Laurel Wengler and Ginny Weeks in learning about the sweet art of stained glass, and to make a few of your own BEE-utiful window pieces!
“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: Lawrence DiggsSponsored by: Watertown Regional LibraryFor more information, contact: Laura Hinman <lhinman@watertownsd.us>
Elisabeth Hunstad & Micah Wetzel!
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 BucksLink: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85001125966?pwd=c1B3NnhQK1AzUVhBQVFTcE1QTVdGUT09Sponsored By: South Dakota [...]
Photography Exhibit: Abstract Geometry in Architecture and Nature
Photography Exhibit: Abstract Geometry in Architecture and Nature
Step into the colorful world of Abstract Geometry in Architecture and Nature! In this collection, photographer Tim Schreiner foreshortens what we see, almost to the point of abstraction. Colors might be the entire point of the composition, or a flat scene becomes bands of intense, saturated color. It's an intense array. Tim also has a [...]
Let’s make a Fall Wreath!
Let’s make a Fall Wreath!
We are teaming up with Strübel Brewing Co. once again to make a fall wreath. Enjoy a beverage while making a wreath using artificial leaves and berries! The Cost is $50 per wreath and includes all supplies & instruction. Call to sign up, and pre-pay class size is limited! 224-8832
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>
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>
Jim McKinney Quartet
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 [...]
Ceramics Alumni Exhibition
Ceramics Alumni Exhibition
Event Contact: amy fillContact Email: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583437Event Locator: 2024-ACBBGZConnection through Function, USD Ceramics Alumni Exhibition celebrates the works of former USD Ceramics Department Students.
Photography Exhibit: Abstract Geometry in Architecture and Nature
Photography Exhibit: Abstract Geometry in Architecture and Nature
Step into the colorful world of Abstract Geometry in Architecture and Nature! In this collection, photographer Tim Schreiner foreshortens what we see, almost to the point of abstraction. Colors might be the entire point of the composition, or a flat scene becomes bands of intense, saturated color. It's an intense array. Tim also has a [...]
Ceramics Alumni Exhibition Reception
Ceramics Alumni Exhibition Reception
Event Contact: 0Contact Email: amy.fill@usd.eduContact Phone: 6056583437Event Locator: 2024-ACBBHAPublic Reception for Connection through Function: Ceramics Alumni Exhibition. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
Gene McGowan and Friends
Fall Big Band Dance
Fall Big Band Dance
Join us for the Fall Big Band Dance. We will be dancing to live music performed by Mogen’s Heroes Band, Friday, September 13 on the spacious hardwood-floored ballroom of the El Riad Shrine in downtown Sioux Falls. Mogen’s Heroes Band has performed in the region for more than 40 years and is in the SD [...]
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 [...]
She Kills Monsters
She Kills Monsters
Synopsis: She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. [...]
Gene McGowan and Friends
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 [...]
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 [...]
Photography Exhibit: Abstract Geometry in Architecture and Nature Reception
Photography Exhibit: Abstract Geometry in Architecture and Nature Reception
Step into the colorful world of Abstract Geometry in Architecture and Nature! In this collection, photographer Tim Schreiner foreshortens what we see, almost to the point of abstraction. Colors might be the entire point of the composition, or a flat scene becomes bands of intense, saturated color. It's an intense array. Tim also has a [...]
Taming the Brush – A guided painting class
Taming the Brush – A guided painting class
📣📣 ART CLASS ALERT 📣📣 Join artist Eileen Halverson as she guides you on the traditional Norwegian decorative folk art of Rosemaling. This class is an introduction to Rosemaling styles and background with the hands on learning of the basic strokes and how they are used. Learn the technique of the C & S strokes; [...]
Photography Exhibit: Abstract Geometry in Architecture and Nature
Photography Exhibit: Abstract Geometry in Architecture and Nature
Step into the colorful world of Abstract Geometry in Architecture and Nature! In this collection, photographer Tim Schreiner foreshortens what we see, almost to the point of abstraction. Colors might be the entire point of the composition, or a flat scene becomes bands of intense, saturated color. It's an intense array. Tim also has a [...]
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 [...]
Gene McGowan and Friends
She Kills Monsters
She Kills Monsters
Synopsis: She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. [...]
Gene McGowan and Friends
She Kills Monsters
She Kills Monsters
Synopsis: She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. [...]
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 [...]
Photography Exhibit: Abstract Geometry in Architecture and Nature
Photography Exhibit: Abstract Geometry in Architecture and Nature
Step into the colorful world of Abstract Geometry in Architecture and Nature! In this collection, photographer Tim Schreiner foreshortens what we see, almost to the point of abstraction. Colors might be the entire point of the composition, or a flat scene becomes bands of intense, saturated color. It's an intense array. Tim also has a [...]
An Afternoon of Musical Favorites and Poetry Benefit Concert
An Afternoon of Musical Favorites and Poetry Benefit Concert
Join Us for An Afternoon of Musical Favorites! 🎶 We are thrilled to invite you to a delightful afternoon filled with beautiful music and poetry.