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4 to do in April Due to cancellation 1 APRIL 4 & 11 Sheraton Sioux Falls Hotel and Convention Center • Sioux Falls • 6 p.m. EVENTS possibilities, please check event websites & social posts before attending. Things Where mystery, comedy, and a grand feast meets. Challenge yourself to figure out the crime, but be warned, you might find yourself as a suspect! Actors hide in the audience making for an interactive, lively, social evening.
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Children’s Museum of South Dakota • Brookings • 7 p.m. Museum After Dark
The beloved Museum After Dark is back! Experience an adult only (21+) dedicated time to play, with first dibs on the Cloud Climber . Wooden Legs Crewing Company and a Café Coteau all-you-can-eat nacho bar will be part of the fun, too.
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Elks Theatre • Rapid City • 6 p.m. Inspiring narratives and breathtaking cinematography come together at the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival , hosted by Tass Thacker and Bruce Burgess Junek . Twelve films will be featured over the two days. Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival
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Forks, Corks, & Kegs is back and calling all food and beverage lovers to unite at this two-day event. Beer and wine galore await, along with an Appetizer Crawl , the “epic” Grand Tasting , and more. Downtown • Deadwood • All Day 13th Annual Forks, Corks, & Kegs
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18 __________________________ NSU OPERA- THEATRE PRESENTS: LOVESTRUCK & SADDLE-SORE Black Box Theater, Aberdeen. 7:30 p.m. Visitaberdeensd.com. 25 __________________________ ABERDEEN’S AMERICA 250 KICKOFF ZONTA TIME CAPSULE REVEAL Melgaard Park, Aberdeen. 1 p.m. Dacotahprairiemuseum. com . COMEDY SHOWCASE Hub City Station, Aberdeen. 8 p.m. Hubcitystation.com. BELLE FOURCHE 1-4 __________________________ GRAND RE- OPENING WEEK Dinosaurs of Hell Creek Museum, Belle Fourche. All day. Dinosaursofthe hellcreekmuseum.org. 24 & 25 __________________________ FIELD AND LAB SEMINAR Dinosaurs of Hell Creek Museum, Belle Fourche. All day. Dinosaursofthe hellcreekmuseum.org. BRANDON 18 __________________________ CHILI & SOUP COOK-OFF Bethany Meadows, Brandon. 11 a.m. Members. brandonvalleychamber.com.
16-19 __________________________ SWEENEY TODD Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, Brookings. Times vary. Sdsu.edu. 17 __________________________ MUSEUM AFTER DARK Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Brookings. 7 p.m. Prairieplay.org. 18 __________________________ QUILT SHOW Dacotah Bank Center, Brookings. All Day. Brookingsquiltguild.com. 24 __________________________ PAWS FOR WINE Dacotah Bank Center, Brookings. 5:30 p.m. Brookingshumane.org. 25 _________________________ ‘80S ROCK BATTLE OF THE BANDS Sylvan Green, Brookings. 4 p.m. Sdsu.edu. CUSTER 3 __________________________ GUIDED TRAIL CHALLENGE Prairie Trail, Custer. 10 a.m. Custersd.com. 10 _________________________ LONESOME JONES The Custer Beacon, Custer. 7 p.m. Custerbeacon.com. 25 __________________________ BATTLE MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETY ANNUAL FUNDRAISER The Custer Beacon, Custer. 4 p.m. Custerbeacon.com.
BOX ELDER 5 __________________________ EASTER BRUNCH AT THE BOX The Box, Box Elder. 10 a.m. Thebox.live. 8 & 9 __________________________ DEFENSE & INDUSTRY SYMPOSIUM The Box, Box Elder. All day. Bhsymposium.com. 23 __________________________ ADAM FERRARA COMEDY SHOW The Box, Box Elder. 7:30 p.m. Adamferrara.com. BROOKINGS 2 __________________________ TASTE OF BROOKINGS Dacotah Bank Center, Brookings. 5 p.m. Visitbrookingssd.com. 10 & 11 __________________________ STAMPEDE RODEO Dacotah Bank Center, Brookings. Times vary. Suttonrodeo.com. 11 __________________________ AMERICA’S 250TH CELEBRATION CONCERT Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, Brookings. Noon. Sdsu.edu. COMMUNITY ART DAY South Dakota Art Museum, Brookings. 10 a.m. Sdsu.edu. 16 __________________________ 38 SPECIAL Dacotah Bank Center, Brookings. 7 p.m. Dacotahbankcenter.com.
ABERDEEN 2-4 __________________________ YELDUZ SHRINE CIRCUS Aberdeen Civic Arena, Aberdeen. Times vary. Yelduz.com. 3 __________________________ EAST EGG HUNT Uptown Aberdeen Mall, Aberdeen. 10 a.m. Visitaberdeensd.com. 4 __________________________ BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY Allevity Entertainment, Aberdeen. 9:30 a.m. Visitaberdeensd.com. 11 __________________________ ABERDEEN WINGS Ode Ice Center, Aberdeen. 7:15 p.m. Aberdeenwings. com. SOUTH DAKOTA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING AND CONFERENCE Zion Lutheran Church, Aberdeen. All day. Visitaberdeensd.com. 18 & 19 __________________________ BROWN COUNTRY SPEEDWAY CAR SHOW Uptown Aberdeen Mall, Aberdeen. All Day. Visitaberdeensd.com. 18 __________________________ ABERDEEN BULL RIDING CHALLENGE BHolum Expo Building, Aberdeen. 6 p.m. Aberdeen bullridingchallenge.com.
DEADWOOD 9 __________________________ SPRESERVATION THURSDAY: BATTLE OF THE GREASY GRASS (LITTLE BIG HORN) Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center, Deadwood. Deadwoodhistory.com. 10 & 11 __________________________ FORKS, CORKS, & KEGS Downtown, Deadwood. All day. Deadwood.com. 11 __________________________ DAVID ANTHONY: AN EVENING OF MAGIC AND HYPNOSIS Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort, Deadwood. 5:30 p.m. Cadillacjacksgaming.com. SHANE SMITH & THE SAINTS Deadwood Mountain Ground, Deadwood. 8 p.m. Deadwoodmountaingrand. com. 25 __________________________ PATSY’S DAY Historic Adams House, Deadwood. All day. Deadwoodhistory.com. FLANDREAU 17 __________________________ JOHN WAITE + JOHN CAFFERTY Royal River Casino, Flandreau. 8 p.m. Royalrivercasino.com. HILL CITY 3 & 23 __________________________ BRENT MORRIS Chute Rooster, Hill City. 6 p.m. Visithillcitysd.com.
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17 & 18 __________________________ JEWEL OF THE WEST High Country Guest Ranch, Hill City. 6:30 p.m. Visithillcitysd.com. HURON 4 __________________________ 5TH ANNUAL BEER MADNESS Various locations, Huron. 1 p.m. Chamber.huronsd.com. COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT Roger Kasa Baseball Complex, Huron. 2 p.m. Chamber.huronsd.com. 11 __________________________ ROCK RESILIENCE: A CONCERT FOR MENTAL HEALTH/SUICIDE PREVENTION 1 Oak Events, Huron. 6 p.m. Chamber.huronsd.com. 17-19 __________________________ THE PLAINS WOMEN’S EXPO The Plains, Huron. Times vary. Chamber.huronsd.com. 25 __________________________ TOASTED COCONUTS THE BOOK BOUTIQUE Toasted Coconuts, Huron. 2 p.m. Chamber.huronsd.com. KEYSTONE 4 __________________________ EASTER EGG HUNT Keystone City Park, Keystone. 10 a.m. Experiencekeystonesd.com. 4 & 5 __________________________ SPRING FLING FUN & GLOW EGG COUNT Rush Mountain Adventure Park, Keystone. Experiencekeystonesd.com.
11 __________________________ BRENT MORRIS Gaslight Dining Saloon, Keystone. 6:30 p.m. Experiencekeystonesd.com. 18 __________________________ CARSON BROWN BAND Gaslight Dining Saloon, Keystone. 6:30 p.m. Experiencekeystonesd.com. 25 __________________________ B.W. BUZZ BAND Gaslight Dining Saloon, Keystone. 6:30 p.m. Experiencekeystonesd.com. LEAD 9 __________________________ CELEBRATE HOMESTAKE’S 150TH Homestake Opera House, Lead. 7 p.m. Homestakeoperahouse.org. 11 __________________________ LEADCON Homestake Opera House, Lead. All day. Homestakeoperahouse.org. 18 __________________________ JEREMIAH HARMON IN CONCERT Gaslight Dining Saloon, Keystone. 6:30 p.m. Experiencekeystonesd.com. 25 __________________________ BOGEYS & BEER PROGRESSIVE PUTT- PUTT TOURNAMENT Recreational Springs Resort, Lead. All day. Business. leadmethere.org.
MITCHELL 10-12 __________________________ CLUCKY DEVILS ADULT HOCKEY TOURNAMENT Mitchell Activities Center, Mitchell. Times vary. Mitchellmainstreet.com. 11 __________________________ ND COUNTRY FEST Corn Palace, Mitchell. 6:15 p.m. Cornpalace.com. 16-18 __________________________ HUNT SAFE Davison County Fair Grounds, Mitchell. 6 p.m. Gfp. sd.gov. 17-19, 24-26 __________________________ INTO THE WOODS Mitchell ACT, Mitchell. Times vary. Mitchellact.org. 24 __________________________ NIGHT AT THE RACES Highland Conference Center, Mitchell. 6:30 p.m. Mitchellmainstreet.com. 27-29 __________________________ SHRINE CIRCUS Corn Palace, Mitchell. Times vary. Cornpalace.com. PIERRE/FORT PIERRE 4 __________________________ EGG HUNT Fun Time Adventures, Pierre. 11 a.m. Business.pierre.org. 10 __________________________ SD MISSOURI RIVER TOURISM MEMBER CELEBRATION Drifters Bar & Grille, Fort Pierre. 11:30 a.m. Business. pierre.org.
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11 __________________________ OMA ART SHOW OPEN HOUSE Waterfront Gallery for the Arts, Pierre. 1 p.m. Countrysidesupport.com. 17 __________________________ SDPB DAKOTA LIFE COMMUNITY CONVERSATION Oahe Family YMCA, Pierre. 2 p.m. Business.pierre.org. STAND-UP SHOW Grey Goose Store & Social Club, Pierre. 7:30 p.m. Business.pierre.org. 18 __________________________ RUN FOR THE TREES 5K Spring Creek Marina Entrance, Pierre. Runsignup.com. 25 __________________________ SPRING FLING VENDOR & YOUTH VENDOR EVENT Casey Tibbs Foundation, Fort Pierre. All Day. Caseytibbs.com. YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY Oahe Family YMCA, Pierre. 10 a.m. Oaheymca.org. HOPPY EARTH DAY CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL Drifters Bar & Grille, Fort Pierre. 2 p.m. Business. pierre.org. 26 & 27 __________________________ SHARPE SHOWDOWN Lake Sharpe, Pierre. All day. Thefishingcrew.com.
29 __________________________ SYLVIA Pierre Opera House, Pierre. 7:30 p.m. Pierreplayers.com. RAPID CITY 1, 17, 18 __________________________ RAPID CITY RUSH The Monument, Rapid City. Times vary. Rapidcityrush. com. 2-4, 10-12, 16-18 __________________________ THE SQUIRRELS Catalyst Theater Company, Rapid City. 7 p.m. Catalyst. art. 3 & 4 __________________________ CARMEN LYNCH COMEDY West River Comedy Club, Rapid City. 7:30 p.m. Westrivercomedy.com. 3 __________________________ CANDLELIGHT CONCERT Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. 8:45 p.m. Feverup.com. 9 __________________________ THE BASEMENT CHILDREN EXHIBITION The Dahl, Rapid City. 5 p.m. Rapidcityartscouncil.org. 11 __________________________ SLOW ART DAY The Journey Museum, Rapid City. All day. Journeymuseum. org. BODHI LINDE Bin 605, Rapid City. 6 p.m. Bin605.com.
11 & 12 __________________________ YFS KIDS FAIR The Monument, Rapid City. Times vary. Youthandfamilyservices. __________________________ TAKE ME TO YOUR MOON: JOURNEYS INTO THE WORLD OF DEMENTIA The Dahl, Rapid City. 5 p.m. Rapidcityartscouncil.org. 20 & 21 __________________________ BANFF CENTRE MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL Elks Theatre, Rapid City. 6 p.m. Rapidcityartscouncil. org. 17 org. 22 __________________________ DAY OF EXCELLENCE The Monument, Rapid City. All day. Dayofexcellence. com. 22-25 __________________________ BLACK HILLS JAZZ FESTIVAL Downtown, Rapid City. Times vary. Improvisearts.org. 23-25 __________________________ BLACK HILLS DANCE FESTIVAL The Monument, Rapid City. Times Vary. Blackhillsdancefestival.com. 24 __________________________ JENNIFER LYN & THE GROOVE REVIVAL PRESENTS: ELECTRIC EDEN Performing Arts Center,
25 __________________________ RAPID CITY EARTH DAY EXPO Western Dakota Technical College, Rapid City. 10 a.m. Rapidcitysustainability.com. SPRING MARKETPLACE POP UP The Monument, Rapid City. 10 a.m. Themonument.live. 26 __________________________ LONESOME JONES Shipwrecks Bar & Grill, Rapid City. 6 p.m. Visitrapidcity. com. SIOUX FALLS 3, 4, 17, 19, 28 __________________________ DSIOUX FALLS STAMPEDE Premier Center, Sioux Falls. Times Vary. Sfstampede. com. 4 __________________________ EASTER EGG HUNT EGG-STRAVAGANZA Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. All day. Greatzoo.org. 4 & 11 __________________________ THE DINNER DETECTIVE TRUE CRIME MURDER MYSTERY DINNER SHOW Center, Sioux Falls. 6 p.m. Thedinnerdetective.com. 6 __________________________ Sheraton Sioux Falls Hotel and Convention JOURNEY: FINAL FRONTIER TOUR Premier Center, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Journeymusic.com. com. The Good Earth Farm, Sioux Falls. 10:45 a.m. Thegoodearth.us.
8 __________________________ NATURE TRACK AND TRACES HIKE WITH THE LITTLES OOutdoor Campus, Sioux Falls. 10 a.m. Gfp.sd.gov. 9 __________________________ MCCROSSAN WILDEST BANQUET AUCTION IN THE MIDWEST - PARADISE AHEAD Sioux Falls Arena, Sioux Falls. 5:30 p.m. Mccrossan.org. 10 __________________________ LIVE & LOCAL PRESENTS FINE MESS Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Siouxfallsorpheum.com. SPRING BIG BAND DANCE El Riad Shrine, Sioux Falls. 6:45 p.m. Experiencesiouxfalls.com. GIRL NAMED TOM The District, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. Thedistrictsf.com. 10 & 11 __________________________ SPOTLIGHT THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS: THE NOBLE GNARBLE Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Washingtonpavilion.org. 10-12 __________________________ PBR RODEO Premier Center, Sioux Falls. Times Vary. Pbr.com. 11 __________________________ SIOUX PURR CATS! Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls. 10 a.m. Siouxpurrcats.com.
Rapid City. 7:30 p.m. Performingartsrc.org.
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14 & 15 __________________________ LIONS PANCAKES DAYS Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls. All Day. Facebook.com. 15 __________________________ THE ROCK ORCHESTRA BY CANDLELIGHT Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. TEDDY ROOSEVELT: A LIVE HISTORY EXPERIENCE Touchmark at All Saints, Sioux Falls. 2 p.m. Touchmark.com. 16 __________________________ BEHIND THE RESOURCE CENTER Irene Hall Museum Resource Center, Sioux Falls. 2 p.m. Siouxlandmuseums.com. 17 __________________________ JUNKIN’ MARKET DAYS SPRING SHOPPING EVENT W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds Expo Building, Sioux Falls. All day. Junkinmarketdays.com. 17-19, 24-26 ________________________ THE PREMIERE SCENES TOUR OF THE IRENE HALL MUSEUM Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Thepremiereplayhouse.com. 18 __________________________ BAILEY ZIMMERMAN Premier Center, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Baileyzimmermanmusic. com. PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS: HAIRSPRAY
19 __________________________ CLUTCH The District, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Thedistrictsf.com. 21 __________________________ DOWNTOWN WALKING FOOD TOUR Downtown, Sioux Falls. 1 p.m. Sufufoodtours.com. 22 __________________________ NATE BARGATZE: BIG DUMB EYES WORLD TOUR Premier Center, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Nateland.com. 23 __________________________ TEDXSIOUXFALLS Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 6 p.m. Tedxsiouxfalls. com. CEILI DANCE Old Courthouse Museum, Sioux Falls. 6:30 p.m. Siouxlandmuseums.com. EMILY’S HOPE YOUTH ART SHOWCASE Mosaic Arts & Events, Sioux Falls. 6 p.m. Emilyshope. charity. 23-26 __________________________ THE GOOD NIGHT THEATRE COLLECTIVE PRESENTS CHICAGO Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Concordtheatricals.com. 24 __________________________ EL RIAD SHRINE CIRCUS Sioux Falls Arena, Sioux Falls. All day. Elriad.org.
25 __________________________ PARTY FOR THE PLANET Sertoma Park, Sioux Falls. 10 a.m. Greatzoo.org. MOZART & BARTOK Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Sdsymphony.org. 30 __________________________ FELLOWSHIP JAZZ CENTER ORCHESTRA FEATURING ANDREA ROSS Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Fellowshipjazzcenter.org. MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Themusicmantour.com. SPEARFISH 17 __________________________ THE BIG SCREEN FILM SHOWCASE The Matthews Opera House, Spearfish. 6 p.m. Mattewsopera.com. 18 __________________________ BLOOM AND ZOOM 5K Spearfish Rec Center, Spearfish. 8 a.m. Visitspearfish.com. Black Hills State University, Spearfish. All day. Bhsu.edu. 41ST ANNUAL LAKOTA OMNICIYE WACIPI Black Hills State University, Spearfish. Noon. Bhsu.edu . EARTH DAY FESTIVAL
18 __________________________ WINE IN THE PINES Spearfish Canyon Lodge, Spearfish. 4 p.m. Funpianos. com. AMERICA 250 VARIETY SHOW The Matthews Opera House, Spearfish. 7 p.m. __________________________ POP ROCKS WITH TYLER BILLS Loud American, Sturgis. 6 p.m. Loudamericansturgis. com. VERMILLION 10-12 __________________________ 52ND ANNUAL WACIPI & 14TH ANNUAL ALUMNI DINNER Sanford Coyotes Sports Center, Vermillion. Times vary. Usd.edu. 17 __________________________ Mattewsopera.com. STURGIS 25 NMM LIVE! | TJÄRNBLOM National Music Museum, Vermillion. Noon. Nmmusd. org. WATERTOWN 10 __________________________ WATERTOWN SHAMROCKS Prairie Lakes Ice Arena, Watertown. 7 p.m. Watertownshamrocks.com. 18 __________________________ COME FLY WITH ME: A TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA Goss Opera House, Watertown. 7 p.m. Thegossoperahouse.com.
YANKTON 1-30 __________________________ DROWNING IN DIRT TRAVELING EXHIBIT Mead Museum, Yankton. All day. Meadbuilding.org.
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THE LANGUAGE OF ART USD MASTER OF ARTS GRADUATE EXHIBITS Through artistry, preparation, years of study, and tireless work, three University of South Dakota (USD) Master of Fine Arts (MFA) students debut their graduate thesis exhibition shows in Vermillion prior to graduation. Surface Rhythms , Mariom Manjury Nishe’s MFA exhibition alongside Mariana Astete’s Reensamblaje , is on display from April 6-10 at the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts . Dial Tone: Trouble with the Connection , Andrew Hembd’s exhibition, is on display from March 30 until April 2 at the same USD gallery. Learn more about each artist and their inspiration.
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“What’s most important to me is not centering myself too heavily within the work. While the pieces are rooted in my experience and discovery, I try to keep the figures and silhouettes simple and restrained.” “I hope viewers leave the exhibition thinking more deeply about the spaces they move through and the people who built them—empathy to those people,” said Astete. For the artist, the connection between the act of etching, cutting, and assembling materials with the themes of migration and identity are not only rooted in intention, but support one another. Mariana Astete | Reensamblaje Astete’s process began with trying to understand her own story. Through education and her process creating, conceptual frameworks have evolved. As she makes her art, she reconstructs stories, representing the broader histories of the world. “As someone who migrated from Chile to the United States, I found myself constantly negotiating identity, language, labor, and belonging,” said Astete. “Printmaking became a way to physically dismantle and reconstruct those experiences.” Inspiration for Astete comes from everyday environments, workers, bulletin boards, waiting rooms— any space that may appear ordinary, but carries with them systems of power and hierarchy. “ Reensamblaje centers on migration, printmaking, drawing, and cultural reassembly,” explained Astete. “The show includes large-scale prints where small figures inhabit oversized environments…spaces that feel institutional and constructed.” Reensamblaje is not just a title, it’s a condition, Astete clarifies. Living between languages, systems, and structures while finding a way to reconstruct yourself is what it’s about.
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Andrew Hembd | Dial Tone: Trouble with the Connection Hembd looks to technology of the 1980s and ‘90s as it relates to today’s tech landscape when creating. He ties in themes related to society’s attachment to social media and is informed by the role consumerism has played for the last five decades. Hembd uses various mediums to communicate through including papier-mâché, screen printing, stop motion animation, and his favorite, acrylic paint. He also incorporates analog devices, displaying them alongside various pieces. “My art has evolved organically over my time in grad school,” added Hembd. “I had recently lost a pet I was very close to, so that became a theme right away.” His upcoming thesis exhibition installation, Dial Tone: Trouble with the Connection , critiques and explores the impact of consumerism and nostalgia “through an immersive, multi-room experience on our sense of identity and human connection.” “This work is about the growing disconnect in a society where digital interactions increasingly replace physical and emotional ones,” elaborated Hembd. “The superficial connections fostered by our devices are contributing to a mental health crisis marked by isolation, aggression, and misinformation.” Five distinct rooms will be constructed to evoke specific themes Hembd explores in his work, each one representing something different. Room themes include nostalgia and identity, the evolution of technology, social media and perception, branding and consumer culture, and finally, grief and disconnection. “Woven throughout the exhibition are intimate pieces centered on the loss of my late dog. By using this personal narrative, the work is given a relatable human experience about loss, as death is a part of living,” described Hembd. “It’s symbolizing the deep genuine connections that are sometimes lost amid a hyper- connected, but emotionally distant world.” “Now that I’ve had time to find out what's important to me, I believe in being true to yourself and your creative process. Making art because you need to make it and not making it solely to please others.”
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Mariom Manjury Nishe | Surface Rhythms Nishe began her journey as a painter in Bangladesh, where she completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. She practiced both realism and abstract painting. “Realism helped me understand structure, proportion, and discipline. But deep inside, I always felt more connected to abstraction,” revealed Nishe. “I was drawn to color, emotion, and the freedom it allowed.” Nishe explores more than just color and gesture. While working with acrylic paint, foam and wood board, and forms of mixed media, she plays with sculptural form and how to cut, build, layer and reshape materials incorporated in her work. “When I came to the United States and began my MFA at USD, something shifted,” said Nishe. “I started to question the flat canvas and the traditional rectangle.” Emotion, memory, and cultural transition inform her process as she connects those themes to tension, balance, and growth, using unique shapes to communicate her art. “Moving from Bangladesh to the United States changed how I see space and structure,” added Nishe. “I create to understand that shift.” Nishe’s upcoming MFA exhibition focuses on surface as structure while incorporating bold color, edges, and textured surfaces. The relationship between intuition and structure is essential for Nishe. The honest act of creating has allowed her to eloquently respond to material, rather than forcing an image to surface. Her work transmits the dependence interior composition and physical structure have on one another. “My style is abstract, layered, and dimensional—it feels energetic, but also reflective,” said Nishe. “The work balances tension and softness.”
“A major turning point was when I stopped protecting my paintings and allowed risk. Letting accidents stay changed my confidence as an artist.”
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Mentorship at USD To aid in their artistic development, each student is assigned a faculty advisor, helping mentor them through their schooling. “Making art is like magic,” said USD department of art student advisor and associate professor Amber Hansen . ”You can make visible things you imagine, and you can help shape the world you want to live in.” Hansen, specializing in painting, describes the creative, collaborative process as a way in which to dream of something bigger than ourselves, opening doors of opportunity, while uplifting and amplifying moments of leadership and contribution. When we connect creative acts with people we care about, there's a powerful, worthwhile language passed through one person to many, which helps build the fabric of the community we live in, Hansen adds. USD department of art advisor and assistant professor Erin Wohletz , specializes in printmaking. “If being a printmaker has taught me anything, it is the importance of community,” said Wohletz. “Every printshop I have ever worked in has been a community of artists who are constantly sharing their knowledge with their peers.”
ERIN WOHLETZ
“I hope one day college will be a free option to all students and that any barrier that exists for students to study and pursue careers in the arts will have access to that.”
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Wohletz says each student identifies specific goals and unique subject matters they aim to showcase within their art practice. “My priority is to help students communicate their unique thoughts and skills as clearly as they can through their art, verbally, and through writing,” added Wohletz. Wohletz’s favorite moments in teaching consist of the electric times when students are genuinely surprised by what they’re able to accomplish. “Their excitement, hard work, and energy in the art building is infectious and inspires me in my own artistic research,” revealed Wohletz. For Astete, Nishe, and Hembd alike, their time at USD has shown how important mentorship and communal engagement is, while describing it as an essential part of artistic development. “When you put your work forward in an environment where faculty are actively practicing artists, the standard shifts,” added Astete. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT USD.EDU+
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“WE HAVE MORE OF THE WORLD’S DEADLIEST SNAKES THAN ANY OTHER ZOO.” Joe Maierhauser
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Reptile Gardens opened back up on February 28 after a devastating fire rocked not only the popular long-time Rapid City attraction, but the entire state of South Dakota. “The fire was absolutely heartbreaking for our staff,” said president and CEO Joe Maierhauser . “They had invested years in raising and caring for some of those animals. They knew them all as individuals and loved them.” A fire was first reported around 1:30 a.m. on November 21 at a detached agricultural shelter. Investigators dubbed the cause as "undetermined electrical,” and 80-90 of African spur- thighed and red-footed tortoises and American Alligators were lost.
Orville , a 120-year-old tortoise was unharmed, along with a few other “gentle giants,” Tank , Samson , and their younger cousins Kenny , Peabody , and Hugo as they were in separate buildings. Maierhauser says the outpouring of love and concern after the fire was overwhelming. “We heard from people all over the United States and the world,” he said. “We received kind gift boxes from other zoos. Many offered to help in any way they could.”
The locals were the most “amazing.”
“We always knew people were fond of Reptile Gardens, but maybe had not realized how much people in this area saw us as part of their family and their family's lives,” said Maierhauser.
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After a major period of “feeling numb and sad,” the team had to plan for what was to come. The staff reached out to other zoos and breeders to find new additions so visitors could have the same experiences as before. As one of the largest reptile zoos in the world, Reptile Gardens isn’t foreign to pivoting and looking ahead. What started out as one small building by Earl Brockelsby and some friends on a $400 loan from the bank in 1937 had turned into a campus of experiencing and preserving nature. “During the early years he would capture local snakes to exhibit each spring then release them in the fall,” said Maierhauser. “Each year he added and improved.” In 1949 Brockelsby added a full Reptile House , which enabled the team to keep more exotic species from around the world. They continued to improve and grow until 1965 when they moved to their new location, which ended up being off Highway 16 with four bustling lanes, bringing in visitors internationally.
Maniac, the Giant Saltwater Crocodile Maniac is one of few male saltwater crocodiles from Australia and was born in captivity in 1970. Check him out at 16 feet, two inches long with a weight of 1,350 pounds.
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The most “iconic” building of Reptile Gardens is the Sky Dome —two levels showcasing everything from one of the largest collections of reptiles anywhere, their collection of venomous and non-venomous snakes, amphibians, “big bugs,” sculptures from Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, and the Safari Room . “The Sky Dome was Earl’s idea, and at the time was the first major indoor jungle in the country,” said Maierhauser. “We tried a fascinating number of animal and bird species there. Some worked, some did not. It remains the centerpiece of the park.” For those who aren’t particularly fond of snakes and lizards, many exhibits in the Sky Dome also include fossils and minerals. The Dome has an exact cast of an Archelon Turtle Fossil —the largest turtle ever found (the actual fossil was discovered by paleontologists a short distance from Reptile Gardens in the 1970s, but was sold by Brockelsby to a museum in Vienna, Austria). “ALL GUESTS RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY SEASON PASS WITH THEIR ADMISSION SO YOU CAN RETURN AS MANY TIMES AS YOU WANT OVER THE SEASON—A GREAT OPTION FOR LOCALS!” Joe Maierhauser
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Visit Prairie Dog Town Become one of South Dakota’s best-known creatures and get down to prairie dog level in the underground bubble to watch them frolic and play. • Did you know prairie dogs can run up to 35 miles per hour for short distances? • Did you know they recognize each other by touching their front teeth together; also known as a "kiss?" • Did you know the “dog” part of their name comes from the barking sounds they make? They have distinct, different sounds for specific predators.
While reptiles are a highlight for kids, the Safari Room is a favorite of adults with a veritable oasis filled with orchids, bromeliads, caladiums, and other tropical plants from locations like Central America, South America, Africa, and China. “Not long ago we went beyond what we had always done with flowers and plants and became a full botanical garden that dazzles our guests each year,” said Maierhauser. The entire grounds also has gorgeous walking gardens and Tortuga Falls with a waterfall and turtle and koi pond. Reptile Gardens has two year- round horticulturalists with 10 during the busy season.
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Spring Creek Gulch Fun-Tier Town Have more Black Hills entertainment with a stroll through the Old West Ghost Town . Stop by Little Mount Rushmore , go gemstone and arrowhead sluicing, experience a black light 3D Safari , and more.
“Our team will put 40,000 flowering plants in the ground this spring,” said Maierhauser. “The head horticulturists spend several months each fall and winter planning designs and plants for each flowerbed. During the main part of the season our grounds are lush and beautiful.” The main event for families typically includes various shows. There are a few to choose from, like Spring and Fall Bird Shows , Virtual Reality Adventures , Snake Shows , and the Gators . The other is the beloved giant tortoises. “On an almost daily basis we have people visit us who tell us when they were little they were here and had their photo taken with the giant tortoises, and now they are bringing their kids or grandkids to make the same memories,” said Maierhauser.
Because of the fire, the crew is working with a contractor and design team to create new housing for all of the tortoises, including the giants. “Our giant tortoises have long been
our guests’ favorite thing at Reptile Gardens,” said Maierhauser. “This new facility will not only be great for our animal residents, but will also enable our guests to have the same kind of great memory-making experiences with our tortoises in the shoulder seasons that they have during the summer.” FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT REPTILEGARDENS.COM+
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“You might not remember much about specific days when you went to school, but you will probably remember everything about taking a field trip to a museum,” said Siouxland Heritage Museums marketing coordinator Adam Nelson . The Old Courthouse Museum has been preserving and presenting the history of Minnehaha County since 1974 with unique displays. The newest exhibit, It’s About Time , premieres on April 16 with a reception from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The theme is—as you may have guessed—about time itself, as our daily lives depend on it.
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“What time should we meet? What time is the party? What time do we have to be there? All these questions are centered around time, but how do we make sure we’re on time,” asked Nelson. Timekeeping devices have been around for 3,000 years, and clocks have been around for about 700 of those years. Early clocks were useful, but inaccurate, and Nelson says sometimes they could be off by nearly an hour. Now clocks are capable of being accurate down to hundredths of a second. The exhibit explores how clocks have changed. What were some of the most popular American clockmaker brands? When did people start using pocket watches and wristwatches? Visitors can find the answers to these questions and more in It’s About Time . It’s relatable themes that Nelson says museum-goers are drawn to. “Generally the most popular exhibits are the ones that people can relate to their past, especially growing up,” said Nelson. “I think one of the most popular ones I remember was Cruisin’ Cuisine: Drive-ins of Sioux Falls . Everyone who lived that era had stories and memories of drive-in restaurants.”
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resources. Museums try to show the real items to take things a step further and make it more tangible.”
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Other current exhibits include An Indigenous America (Native American artifacts), Cooking Up History (ever- changing technology and the evolvement of the cookbook in the kitchen), School Spirit (a history of forms of school pride), Parades, Picnics, & Pageants: South Dakota Celebrates , and The Courthouse Chronicles: From County Administration to Museum . commemorating the 250th anniversary (or semiquincentennial) of America. “Communities throughout America are planning large, patriotic celebrations in anticipation of this milestone on July 4,” said Nelson. “This exhibit looks at the many ways people have celebrated these past anniversaries. Perhaps you remember or attended some of these celebrations!” The Courthouse Chronicles : From County Administration to Museum also has reason to celebrate with the 50th anniversary Parades, Picnics, & Pageants : South Dakota Celebrates is one of many ways attractions and events are of the Siouxland Heritage Museums (the Old Courthouse Museum, the Pettigrew Home & Museum , and the Irene Hall Museum Resource Center ) in 2024. The exhibit examines the history of the original Minnehaha County Courthouse. Divided into three parts, The Courthouse Chronicles looks at how the courthouse has changed over the years: its construction, its decades as a courthouse, and how it became a museum.
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Make History with Your Event On the second floor of the Old Courthouse Museum is the historic courthouse and law library spaces where wedding and event receptions can be hosted for a rental fee.
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“In October 1890, Minnehaha County employees began moving into the newly-constructed Minnehaha County Courthouse,” described Nelson. “The building served as the county courthouse for the next 72 years. After a new county courthouse opened in 1962, the original courthouse sat mostly empty.” The 1970s brought workers, researchers, and restoration specialists to kick off the building’s new life as a museum. Each exhibit over the last 52 years is brought to life by the staff. Nelson says team members research topics of interest on their own in addition to their regular job duties. “Once the exhibit script is researched and written, the exhibits staff comes up with a design that we build in-house with panels, cases, platforms, mounts, and interactives,” he explained. “The collections staff handles all of the artifacts that are included in each exhibit and make sure they are handled safely and won’t be damaged while on exhibit for 18- 24 months.” Volunteers are included in most projects every step of the way as well. The Siouxland Heritage Museums are primarily funded by the City of Sioux Falls and Minnehaha County, along with support from their membership group, The Siouxland Heritage Museums Alliance .
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Get Campy Pioneer Day Camp | Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, and 23 Get hands-on experience homesteading with Siouxland Heritage Museums and South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks at the Beaver Creek Nature Area for ages 7 to 12 years old. Learn about the fur trade, fishing, candle dipping, making ice cream, and much more.
“Many of our ticketed annual events sell out each year, and other popular events like our concert series have been well attended for over 30 years,” said Nelson. “With all of that continued support, we are always trying to invite more people to be involved.” The Old Courthouse Museum wrapped up its Winter Concert Series and is looking forward to the Summer Concert Series Fridays at noon. People can also attend regular speakers with programming in the courtroom who are either authors or historians that cover a wide range of popular topics. Summer camps are available in the summer as well, including Pioneer Day Camp , Victorian Girl Day Camp , and Tea Time Mini Camp . Nelson says the building itself not only tells the story of history, but so much more from all of the memories made by visitors with school field trips, weddings, and visits with family and friends. “The building has been one of the biggest landmarks in the city for 137 years,” said Nelson. “Buildings and attractions come and go, but this place has been around for a long time and continues to tell the story of the area.” FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT SIOUXLANDMUSEUMS.COM+
Tea Time Mini Camp | July 22
Kids ages 5 to 7 can learn about what it was like to be an American child growing up over a century ago at the Pettigrew Home & Museum. Make a craft, tour the historic home, and enjoy tea and treats.
Victorian Girl Day Camp | July 23
Girls 8 to 14 years old can experience Victorian Girl Day Camp at the Pettigrew Home & Museum. Learn about Victorian tea parties, play indoor and outdoor period games, take a tour of the historic Pettigrew home, and learn what it was like first-hand to be a Victorian girl.
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