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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
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Jan 14 & 15
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February 12, 2025
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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA ARTIST EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND
Opens August 19, 2024
NMM Live! | White Spruce Chamber Players
National Music Museum Performance Hall East Clark Street, VermillionSymphonic Band Clinic
Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301Join us for an opening reception for our newest exhibit – Creatures Big & Small
Serendipity Studio Gallery & Gifts 230 S. Phillips Ave., Suite 204, Sioux FallsCreatures Big & Small Art Exhibit
Serendipity Studio Gallery & Gifts 230 S. Phillips Ave., Suite 204, Sioux FallsSymphonic Band Clinic
Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301The Atrium Makers Market
Serendipity Studio Gallery & Gifts 230 S. Phillips Ave., Suite 204, Sioux FallsHeirlooms: Creative Life Writing Workshop
Custer County Library, 447 Crook St #4, Custer Crook Street, CusterSymphonic Band Clinic
Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301Week of Events
Imagined Horizons
Imagined Horizons
Featuring Hot Springs painter, Gayle Tescher, this exhibition will be on display in the Bruce H. Lien Cultural Café & Gallery from November 7 to December 30, 2024. Admission is free. After retiring from the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs in 2009, Tescher returned to her love of art, a passion that began in [...]
Imagined Horizons
Imagined Horizons
Featuring Hot Springs painter, Gayle Tescher, this exhibition will be on display in the Bruce H. Lien Cultural Café & Gallery from November 7 to December 30, 2024. Admission is free. After retiring from the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs in 2009, Tescher returned to her love of art, a passion that began in [...]
Imagined Horizons
Imagined Horizons
Featuring Hot Springs painter, Gayle Tescher, this exhibition will be on display in the Bruce H. Lien Cultural Café & Gallery from November 7 to December 30, 2024. Admission is free. After retiring from the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs in 2009, Tescher returned to her love of art, a passion that began in [...]
Imagined Horizons
Imagined Horizons
Featuring Hot Springs painter, Gayle Tescher, this exhibition will be on display in the Bruce H. Lien Cultural Café & Gallery from November 7 to December 30, 2024. Admission is free. After retiring from the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs in 2009, Tescher returned to her love of art, a passion that began in [...]
Imagined Horizons
Imagined Horizons
Featuring Hot Springs painter, Gayle Tescher, this exhibition will be on display in the Bruce H. Lien Cultural Café & Gallery from November 7 to December 30, 2024. Admission is free. After retiring from the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs in 2009, Tescher returned to her love of art, a passion that began in [...]
Imagined Horizons
Imagined Horizons
Featuring Hot Springs painter, Gayle Tescher, this exhibition will be on display in the Bruce H. Lien Cultural Café & Gallery from November 7 to December 30, 2024. Admission is free. After retiring from the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs in 2009, Tescher returned to her love of art, a passion that began in [...]
Imagined Horizons
Imagined Horizons
Featuring Hot Springs painter, Gayle Tescher, this exhibition will be on display in the Bruce H. Lien Cultural Café & Gallery from November 7 to December 30, 2024. Admission is free. After retiring from the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs in 2009, Tescher returned to her love of art, a passion that began in [...]
Tween/Teen Crochet Club
Tween/Teen Crochet Club
Register for the Teen/Tween Crotchet Club starting January 7th! During this session of Crochet Club, we will learn the foundation of crocheting, the chain stitch. Crochet supplies will be provided. This is a new program designed for kids age 10 and up. Limit of 10 participants. Call the library 605-773-7421 to register or register online at [...]
Make-n-Take Tuesdays
Make-n-Take Tuesdays
All Ages | Come-and-Go | Family Style | Museum admission required Make-n-Take Tuesdays offer a rotating lineup of creative activities, perfect for the whole family. Each week, dive into a new hands-on project like clay sculpting, tie-dye, shrink dinks, printmaking, and more. The fee adjusts based on the activity, ensuring a fresh and fun experience [...]
Tony DePaolo
SUPPORT MOVIE MAGIC IN VERMILLION
SUPPORT MOVIE MAGIC IN VERMILLION
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. Each ticket includes a small popcorn and themed beverage. What's different about laser projection? The laser experience immerses [...]
COME FROM AWAY
COME FROM AWAY
On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all. This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into [...]
COME FROM AWAY
COME FROM AWAY
On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all. This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into [...]
Bellman Brown Bag Series: Poker Alice
Bellman Brown Bag Series: Poker Alice
WHO: You! WHAT: Free lecture as part of the Monthly Bellman Brown Bag Series WHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater WHEN: Wednesday, January 8th at noon WHY: To explore ideas, history, literature, art, and culture HOW: BYOB-Bring your own bite-to-eat, take a seat, and enjoy entertainment for an hour while you devour Step into the vibrant history of the Old West with [...]
Grant Writing Sandbox
Grant Writing Sandbox
Grant Writing Sandbox, monthly on the second Wednesday from 6-8 PM! A collaborative and dynamic workspace for grant writers in Sioux Falls to connect, share ideas, and explore partnerships. This is not an accountability group with rigid structure, but rather a creative space to think through projects, exchange feedback, and discover new opportunities. Whether you're [...]
Jazz Jam!
Jazz Jam!
https://www.fellowshipjazzcenter.orghttps://www.triojazzclub.com#fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #siouxfalls
COME FROM AWAY
COME FROM AWAY
On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all. This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into [...]
Arts & Community Cohesion
Arts & Community Cohesion
How do the arts bring people together, foster understanding, and create more vibrant, equitable communities? According to the 2023 Americans Speak Out About the Arts report, 72% of Americans agree that arts and culture events provide safe spaces for sharing diverse ideas, and 39% report changing their opinions based on an arts experience. Join us [...]
Youth Art Night
Al Berven Birthday Experience!
Al Berven Birthday Experience!
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Chorus rehearsal
NMM Live! | White Spruce Chamber Players
NMM Live! | White Spruce Chamber Players
Event Contact: National Music MuseumContact Email: nmm@usd.eduContact Phone: 605-658-3450Event URL: https://www.nmmusd.org/events/0204266d-48b2-48ac-a6ac-215b8ee6ba9fEvent Locator: 2024-ACBJMAFormed in 2016, the White Spruce Chamber Players believe chamber music’s stuffy reputation is undeserved and aim to provide Sioux Falls and the surrounding area with approachable, high-quality chamber music. Named for the State Tree of South Dakota, the White Spruce Chamber Players [...]
White Spruce Midwinter Concerts
White Spruce Midwinter Concerts
We had so much fun with last year's clarinet trios that we decided to do it again! This year, we are featuring the Horovitz Clarinet Sonata and trios for clarinet, cello, and piano by Louise Farrenc, Paquito d'Rivera, and North Dakota composer Jonas Fisher. We will have three performances of our midwinter concert: Friday, January [...]
Poetry on the Road
Poetry on the Road
Note: This event takes place at 1:00 pm Mountain Time.Poetry on the Road returns for another year! South Dakota’s State Poet Laureate, Bruce Roseland, along with other South Dakota State Poetry Society (SDSPS) member poets and special guests, will be visiting towns across South Dakota monthly through April 2025. At each location, SDSPS members will [...]
Symphonic Band Clinic
Join us for an opening reception for our newest exhibit – Creatures Big & Small
Join us for an opening reception for our newest exhibit – Creatures Big & Small
We are thrilled to extend to you an invitation to join us at the opening reception of our latest exhibit titled “CREATURES BIG & SMALL” at Serendipity Studio Gallery & Gifts. Join us for an evening filled with art, conversation, and inspiration. Enjoy mingling with fellow art enthusiasts and immerse yourself in the captivating pieces [...]
heART of the City Art Show
heART of the City Art Show
On Friday, January 10, 2025 all are welcome at the heART of the City art and fashion show from 5:00-7:30pm. Voting runs from 5:00-6:30, Fashion show begins at 6:30 with awards immediately following. For this year’s event, creative teams and individual artists of all ages and disciplines from across Sioux Falls are displaying 2D, 3D [...]
Jazzed Up Sextet
Jazzed Up Sextet
https://www.fellowshipjazzcenter.orghttps://www.triojazzclub.com#fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #siouxfalls
Dance into the New Year
Dance into the New Year
Start the new year off with a lively swing at the Dance into the New Year Dance. We will be dancing to live music, Friday, January 10 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 [...]
Jazzed Up Sextet
Jazzed Up Sextet
https://www.fellowshipjazzcenter.orghttps://www.triojazzclub.com#fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #siouxfalls
Creatures Big & Small Art Exhibit
Creatures Big & Small Art Exhibit
Creatures Big & Small "Creatures Big and Small" is an immersive art exhibition that explores the vast spectrum of animals, real and imagined, that inhabit our world — from the tiniest insects to the most colossal beasts. Highlighting the interconnectedness of life on Earth, our collective imagination, and the urgent need to protect the biodiversity [...]
Symphonic Band Clinic
Poetry on the Road
Poetry on the Road
Join us for Poetry on the Road in Belle Fourche. Poetry on the Road is a series of two-hour events held throughout South Dakota to help foster the creation and appreciation of poetry. The gatherings are supported by the South Dakota State Poetry Society (SDSPS), the South Dakota Humanities Council and many local sponsors. Free [...]
The Atrium Makers Market
The Atrium Makers Market
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, [...]
Poetry on the Road
Poetry on the Road
Note: This event takes place at 10:00 am Mountain Time.Poetry on the Road returns for another year! South Dakota’s State Poet Laureate, Bruce Roseland, along with other South Dakota State Poetry Society (SDSPS) member poets and special guests, will be visiting towns across South Dakota monthly through April 2025. At each location, SDSPS members will [...]
Heirlooms: Creative Life Writing Workshop
Heirlooms: Creative Life Writing Workshop
Have you always wanted to record your memories onto paper so your family can cherish your stories for years to come? This workshop provides writing prompts which encourage participants to pen their life memories through sensory detail. Creative writing has many benefits aside from preserving valuable memories. It helps sharpen the mind and provides a [...]
White Spruce Midwinter Concerts
White Spruce Midwinter Concerts
We had so much fun with last year's clarinet trios that we decided to do it again! This year, we are featuring the Horovitz Clarinet Sonata and trios for clarinet, cello, and piano by Louise Farrenc, Paquito d'Rivera, and North Dakota composer Jonas Fisher. We will have three performances of our midwinter concert: Saturday, January [...]
Poetry on the Road
Poetry on the Road
Note: This event takes place at 5:00 pm Mountain Time.Poetry on the Road returns for another year! South Dakota’s State Poet Laureate, Bruce Roseland, along with other South Dakota State Poetry Society (SDSPS) member poets and special guests, will be visiting towns across South Dakota monthly through April 2025. At each location, SDSPS members will give [...]
Jazzed Up Sextet
Jazzed Up Sextet
https://www.fellowshipjazzcenter.orghttps://www.triojazzclub.com#fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #siouxfalls
Jazzed Up Sextet
Jazzed Up Sextet
https://www.fellowshipjazzcenter.orghttps://www.triojazzclub.com#fellowshipjazzcenter #triojazzclub #siouxfalls