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SUMMARY:Bellman Presentation: Black Hills Storytellers
DESCRIPTION:Comprised of dedicated tellers\, such as original members Liz Twomey\, Mary Margaret Forrette\, Anne Bodman\, and Nancy Eldridge. They bring folklore\, myth\, personal tales\, and historical narratives to life through performances across the region. Their storytelling has graced venues throughout the Black Hills\, from libraries and schools to cultural festivals\, in towns such as Rapid City\, Spearfish\, Deadwood\, Custer\, Sturgis\, and beyond!\n\nAbout the Bellman Brown Bag Series…\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art\, and culture. The Brown Bag program was developed by Dr. Stewart Bellman in the 1990s. Recognizing the Matthews Opera House as an ideal venue for the exploration of humanities topics\, he engaged a line-up of speakers to present programs on a range of humanities topics each month.Dr. Bellman was a professor of English at Black Hills State University\, Spearfish\, SD. His teaching career spanned thirty years. Bellman retired from BHSU and passed away in November 2002.Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1pm. Designed to begin and end within the lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment. This is an opportunity to gain insight into themes that touch our daily lives.
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SUMMARY:Bellman Presentation: Heart Mountain Internment Camp
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Jo Powell shares the powerful history of the Heart Mountain Internment Camp in Powell\, Wyoming. One of ten camps where Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated during World War II. Through stories\, research\, and reflection\, Powell sheds light on this pivotal chapter of American history and its lasting impact.\n\n\nDr. Jo Powell\nDr. Jo Powell is an author\, illustrator\, sculptor and educator in Spearfish.  She is the author of the Coloristory Books\, books which present local history with a coloring book component.  Dr. Powell believes that coloring books can be educational tools\, and has written several about this area of the Black Hills. Her latest book is about the Japanese Incarceration Camp near Cody\, Wyoming.\n\nHeart Mountain Internment Camp\nIn 1941\, when Imperial Japan bombed Pearl Harbor\, the United States responded in several ways. First\, they declared war on Japan and its allies. Second\, the Government rounded up all the Japanese and Japanese Americans on the West Coast\, 120\,000 of them\, and sent them to incarceration camps in the interior of the country for the duration of the war. Although the stated reason for this illegal detainment was to protect the Japanese population\, the reasons are much more complex. This talk will examine this detainment and its causes and its effects on the Japanese and Japanese Americans both then and now.  The topic of illegal detainment\, incarceration of innocent people\, and human rights still has much pertinence in today’s world.\n\n\nAbout the Bellman Brown Bag Series…\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art\, and culture. The Brown Bag program was developed by Dr. Stewart Bellman in the 1990s. Recognizing the Matthews Opera House as an ideal venue for the exploration of humanities topics\, he engaged a line-up of speakers to present programs on a range of humanities topics each month.Dr. Bellman was a professor of English at Black Hills State University\, Spearfish\, SD. His teaching career spanned thirty years. Bellman retired from BHSU and passed away in November 2002.Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1pm. Designed to begin and end within the lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment. This is an opportunity to gain insight into themes that touch our daily lives.
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SUMMARY:Bellman Presentation: Spearfish Piano Duet Club
DESCRIPTION:Things are absolutely better in pairs! Join us for the most anticipated Bellman Brown Bag Series of the season on Wednesday\, December 10 at noon in the Matthews Theater. Spearfish Piano Duet Club presents their annual holiday event\, an hour of piano melodies played by four hands. \nIt’s always wise to get here early for a good seat. This event is free and open to the public and the theater typically fills up quickly. \nThe Spearfish Piano Duet Club has performed on the Bellman Brown Bag series since 2006. The popular December program includes holiday music and familiar classical music for two performers on one piano. The Duet Club began in 2003\, under the leadership of the late Synva Chrysler\, as a way for intermediate and advanced pianists to maintain their piano skills and at the same time have fun and enjoy each other’s musical talents. \nAbout the Bellman Brown Bag Series… \n\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art\, and culture. The Brown Bag program was developed by Dr. Stewart Bellman in the 1990s. Recognizing the Matthews Opera House as an ideal venue for the exploration of humanities topics\, he engaged a line-up of speakers to present programs on a range of humanities topics each month.Dr. Bellman was a professor of English at Black Hills State University\, Spearfish\, SD. His teaching career spanned thirty years. Bellman retired from BHSU and passed away in November 2002.Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1pm. Designed to begin and end within the lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment. This is an opportunity to gain insight into themes that touch our daily lives.
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SUMMARY:Bellman Presentation:  Blood Donor Month
DESCRIPTION:About the Bellman Brown Bag Series… \n\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art\, and culture. The Brown Bag program was developed by Dr. Stewart Bellman in the 1990s. Recognizing the Matthews Opera House as an ideal venue for the exploration of humanities topics\, he engaged a line-up of speakers to present programs on a range of humanities topics each month.Dr. Bellman was a professor of English at Black Hills State University\, Spearfish\, SD. His teaching career spanned thirty years. Bellman retired from BHSU and passed away in November 2002.Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1pm. Designed to begin and end within the lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment. This is an opportunity to gain insight into themes that touch our daily lives.\n\n2026 Bellmans…\n\nJanuary 14: National Blood Donor Month – Speaker will be Jennifer Ash  \nJennifer Ash serves as an Account Manager with our local blood bank\, Vitalant. She partners with community organizations and volunteers to coordinate blood drives that help ensure a safe and ample blood supply for patients in need. In honor of National Blood Donor Month\, Jennifer will recognize the generosity of blood donors and raise awareness for the ongoing need for blood donations in our communities.  \n\nFebruary 11: National Organ Donor Day (Feb. 14) – Speaker will be staff from Fidler-Isburg Funeral Home  \nMarch 11: National Invest in Vets Week (Mar.1-7) – Speaker is Kevin Bowen  \nApril 8: Library Workers and National Library Day –  Speaker is Amber Wilde  \nMay 13: Mother’s Day: Having a Baby in the 1920’s – Speaker is Mary Chantry Nelson  \nSeptember 9: The Pandemic of 1918-1919 in Lead\, SD – Speaker is Terry Smith  \nOctober 14: Ghost Stories by the Black Hills Story Tellers  \nNovember 11: Presentation on the Spearfish Museum – Speaker is Rosalie Aslesen and Johanna Meier Della Vecchia  \nDecember 9: Piano Duets – Spearfish Piano Duets Club
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SUMMARY:DocTalk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Doc Talk Live! in the Gallery. \nMonday\, Jan. 19 at 5:30 p.m.\nThe Matthews Art Center | 612 Main St. | Spearfish\, SD 57783 \nFeaturing: Nicholas Czosnyka\, M.D. \nJoin Dr. Czosnyka\, General Surgeon\, as he shares information about vein ablation\, a minimally invasive treatment option for varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency. \n\nCommon Signs and symptoms of vein disease\nHow vein ablation works\nWho may benefit from treatment\nWhat to expect before\, during and after the procedure\n\nIf you experience leg pain\, swelling\, heaviness or visible varicose veins\, this live Doc Talk offers a chance to learn more\, ask questions and explore whether vein ablation may be right for you.
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SUMMARY:Bellman Presentation
DESCRIPTION:About the Bellman Brown Bag Series… \n\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art\, and culture. The Brown Bag program was developed by Dr. Stewart Bellman in the 1990s. Recognizing the Matthews Opera House as an ideal venue for the exploration of humanities topics\, he engaged a line-up of speakers to present programs on a range of humanities topics each month.Dr. Bellman was a professor of English at Black Hills State University\, Spearfish\, SD. His teaching career spanned thirty years. Bellman retired from BHSU and passed away in November 2002.Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1pm. Designed to begin and end within the lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment. This is an opportunity to gain insight into themes that touch our daily lives.\n\n2026 Bellmans…\n\nJanuary 14: National Blood Donor Month – Speaker will be Jennifer Ash  \nFebruary 11: National Organ Donor Day (Feb. 14) – Speaker will be staff from Fidler-Isburg Funeral Home  \nBONUS – February 16: America 250 – South Dakota’s Story – Speaker will be Karen Holzer \nMarch 11: National Invest in Vets Week (Mar.1-7) – Speaker is Kevin Bowen  \nApril 8: Library Workers and National Library Day –  Speaker is Amber Wilde  \nMay 13: Mother’s Day: Having a Baby in the 1920’s – Speaker is Mary Chantry Nelson  \nSeptember 9: The Pandemic of 1918-1919 in Lead\, SD – Speaker is Terry Smith  \nOctober 14: Ghost Stories by the Black Hills Story Tellers  \nNovember 11: Presentation on the Spearfish Museum – Speaker is Rosalie Aslesen and Johanna Meier Della Vecchia  \nDecember 9: Piano Duets – Spearfish Piano Duets Club
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SUMMARY:Bellman Presentation
DESCRIPTION:About the Bellman Brown Bag Series…\n\n\n\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art\, and culture. The Brown Bag program was developed by Dr. Stewart Bellman in the 1990s. Recognizing the Matthews Opera House as an ideal venue for the exploration of humanities topics\, he engaged a line-up of speakers to present programs on a range of humanities topics each month.Dr. Bellman was a professor of English at Black Hills State University\, Spearfish\, SD. His teaching career spanned thirty years. Bellman retired from BHSU and passed away in November 2002.Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1pm. Designed to begin and end within the lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment. This is an opportunity to gain insight into themes that touch our daily lives. \n\n\n\n2026 Bellmans…\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 14: National Blood Donor Month – Speaker will be Jennifer Ash \n\n\n\nFebruary 11: National Organ Donor Day (Feb. 14) – Speaker will be staff from Fidler-Isburg Funeral Home \n\n\n\nBONUS – February 16: America 250 – South Dakota’s Story – Speaker will be Karen Holzer\n\n\n\nMarch 11: National Invest in Vets Week (Mar.1-7) – Speaker is Kevin Bowen \n\n\n\nApril 8: Library Workers and National Library Day –  Speaker is Amber Wilde \n\n\n\nMay 13: Mother’s Day: Having a Baby in the 1920’s – Speaker is Mary Chantry Nelson \n\n\n\nSeptember 9: The Pandemic of 1918-1919 in Lead\, SD – Speaker is Terry Smith \n\n\n\nOctober 14: Ghost Stories by the Black Hills Story Tellers\n\n\n\nNovember 11: Presentation on the Spearfish Museum – Speaker is Rosalie Aslesen and Johanna Meier Della Vecchia \n\n\n\nDecember 9: Piano Duets – Spearfish Piano Duets Club
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SUMMARY:Bellman Presentation
DESCRIPTION:About the Bellman Brown Bag Series…\n\n\n\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art\, and culture. The Brown Bag program was developed by Dr. Stewart Bellman in the 1990s. Recognizing the Matthews Opera House as an ideal venue for the exploration of humanities topics\, he engaged a line-up of speakers to present programs on a range of humanities topics each month.Dr. Bellman was a professor of English at Black Hills State University\, Spearfish\, SD. His teaching career spanned thirty years. Bellman retired from BHSU and passed away in November 2002.Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1pm. Designed to begin and end within the lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment. This is an opportunity to gain insight into themes that touch our daily lives. \n\n\n\n2026 Bellmans…\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 14: National Blood Donor Month – Speaker will be Jennifer Ash \n\n\n\nFebruary 11: National Organ Donor Day (Feb. 14) – Speaker will be staff from Fidler-Isburg Funeral Home \n\n\n\nBONUS – February 16: America 250 – South Dakota’s Story – Speaker will be Karen Holzer\n\n\n\nMarch 11: National Invest in Vets Week (Mar.1-7) – Speaker is Kevin Bowen \n\n\n\nApril 8: Library Workers and National Library Day –  Speaker is Amber Wilde \n\n\n\nMay 13: Mother’s Day: Having a Baby in the 1920’s – Speaker is Mary Chantry Nelson \n\n\n\nSeptember 9: The Pandemic of 1918-1919 in Lead\, SD – Speaker is Terry Smith \n\n\n\nOctober 14: Ghost Stories by the Black Hills Story Tellers\n\n\n\nNovember 11: Presentation on the Spearfish Museum – Speaker is Rosalie Aslesen and Johanna Meier Della Vecchia \n\n\n\nDecember 9: Piano Duets – Spearfish Piano Duets Club
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SUMMARY:Bellman Presentation
DESCRIPTION:About the Bellman Brown Bag Series…\n\n\n\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art\, and culture. The Brown Bag program was developed by Dr. Stewart Bellman in the 1990s. Recognizing the Matthews Opera House as an ideal venue for the exploration of humanities topics\, he engaged a line-up of speakers to present programs on a range of humanities topics each month.Dr. Bellman was a professor of English at Black Hills State University\, Spearfish\, SD. His teaching career spanned thirty years. Bellman retired from BHSU and passed away in November 2002.Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1pm. Designed to begin and end within the lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment. This is an opportunity to gain insight into themes that touch our daily lives. \n\n\n\n2026 Bellmans…\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 14: National Blood Donor Month – Speaker will be Jennifer Ash \n\n\n\nFebruary 11: National Organ Donor Day (Feb. 14) – Speaker will be staff from Fidler-Isburg Funeral Home \n\n\n\nBONUS – February 16: America 250 – South Dakota’s Story – Speaker will be Karen Holzer\n\n\n\nMarch 11: National Invest in Vets Week (Mar.1-7) – Speaker is Kevin Bowen \n\n\n\nApril 8: Library Workers and National Library Day –  Speaker is Amber Wilde \n\n\n\nMay 13: Mother’s Day: Having a Baby in the 1920’s – Speaker is Mary Chantry Nelson \n\n\n\nSeptember 9: The Pandemic of 1918-1919 in Lead\, SD – Speaker is Terry Smith \n\n\n\nOctober 14: Ghost Stories by the Black Hills Story Tellers\n\n\n\nNovember 11: Presentation on the Spearfish Museum – Speaker is Rosalie Aslesen and Johanna Meier Della Vecchia \n\n\n\nDecember 9: Piano Duets – Spearfish Piano Duets Club
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SUMMARY:Bellman Presentation
DESCRIPTION:About the Bellman Brown Bag Series…\n\n\n\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art\, and culture. The Brown Bag program was developed by Dr. Stewart Bellman in the 1990s. Recognizing the Matthews Opera House as an ideal venue for the exploration of humanities topics\, he engaged a line-up of speakers to present programs on a range of humanities topics each month.Dr. Bellman was a professor of English at Black Hills State University\, Spearfish\, SD. His teaching career spanned thirty years. Bellman retired from BHSU and passed away in November 2002.Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1pm. Designed to begin and end within the lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment. This is an opportunity to gain insight into themes that touch our daily lives. \n\n\n\n2026 Bellmans…\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 14: National Blood Donor Month – Speaker will be Jennifer Ash \n\n\n\nFebruary 11: National Organ Donor Day (Feb. 14) – Speaker will be staff from Fidler-Isburg Funeral Home \n\n\n\nBONUS – February 16: America 250 – South Dakota’s Story – Speaker will be Karen Holzer\n\n\n\nMarch 11: National Invest in Vets Week (Mar.1-7) – Speaker is Kevin Bowen \n\n\n\nApril 8: Library Workers and National Library Day –  Speaker is Amber Wilde \n\n\n\nMay 13: Mother’s Day: Having a Baby in the 1920’s – Speaker is Mary Chantry Nelson \n\n\n\nSeptember 9: The Pandemic of 1918-1919 in Lead\, SD – Speaker is Terry Smith \n\n\n\nOctober 14: Ghost Stories by the Black Hills Story Tellers\n\n\n\nNovember 11: Presentation on the Spearfish Museum – Speaker is Rosalie Aslesen and Johanna Meier Della Vecchia \n\n\n\nDecember 9: Piano Duets – Spearfish Piano Duets Club
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