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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag: Making Art from Found Objects
DESCRIPTION:As part of the ArtCentral  Bush Foundation Community Innovation Grant\, The Matthews is planning a two-month makerspace for the Matthews gallery during February and March of 2018. The makerspace is focused on making art from found objects. \nAs a part of this project\, Gina Gibson\, an art professor at BHSU\, presents on the background of making art from found objects\, her own work\, and the relevance of the makerspace.  \nWhat is the Bellman?\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art\, and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag 2018: Bukit Lizt Players
DESCRIPTION:Director Joe Saracco presents a series of one-act plays performed by the senior acting troupe\, Bukit Lizt Players.  \nSENIORS: STAGE V\n\nBetween the lines: Words of Simon and Garfunkel.\nMaking of a Senior Play: “The Cribbage Game” \nPlaywright & director discuss the making of a senior play dealing with age\, retirement\, process\, and facing the change in the Senior demographics–with sneak peek scenes.\n\nPeople 50 years of age and up perform throughout the community. This is the third year the Bukit Lizt Players have performed for the Bellman Brown Bag. \n  \nWhat is the Bellman?\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art\, and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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CATEGORIES:Lectures & Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20171206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20171206T130000
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag: HOLIDAY Spearfish Piano Duets
DESCRIPTION:The annual Holiday Spearfish Piano Duets takes place in the opera house theater. This event is free and open to the public from noon until 1 p.m. It’s always wise to get here early for a good seat. The balcony will be opened only until all the main floor seats are full. \n  \nWhat is the Bellman?\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20171108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20171108T130000
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag 2017: Adults Creating Art Abroad
DESCRIPTION:Bonnie Halsey-Dutton & Tim Peterson \nTwo Spearfish artists\, Bonnie Halsey-Dutton and Tim Peterson have traveled to Europe with their art education ideas to present workshops in Spain and Portugal. They will describe their international teaching experiences and also consider the development of adult enrichment programs locally. \nBonnie Halsey-Dutton earned a PhD in Art Education from the University of Arizona in Tucson.\nTim Peterson is a local pastel artist. \nAbout Bonnie\nThe artwork of Bonnie Halsey-Dutton honors stories and explores mankind’s connection to the past. Living in South Dakota impacts her imagery\, as her art explores the cultural symbols\, stories\, and ancient artifacts from the region in which she resides. \n“As a society\, we are increasingly realizing the need to revisit primal knowledge; looking to the earth for balance\, just as our ancestors did. My art explores how these influences from the past continue to shape our contemporary world.” \nAbout Tim\nTim’s pastel paintings are always based on a factual occurrence. Although he is often able to verify physical details by revisiting a location\, that is never the primary goal. Other paintings must be guided by memory due to the transitory nature of what he has witnessed. It is interesting to him\, the dichotomy between the literal truth and even my memory of the same tainted by past experiences and prejudices. \nPeterson’s aim as an artist is to render his observations as true to his original visions as his skills will allow. Tim often thinks that real art occurs at each instant of recognition before craft has an opportunity to put into play its own interpretation. \n  \nWhat is the Bellman?\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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CATEGORIES:Lectures & Readings
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag: Black Hills History of Cross Country Skiing
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nEverett Follette presents on the history of cross country skiing in the Black Hills. \nFollette\, a retired BHSU professor\, along with his wife\, Joanne\, started the local cross country business in 1976. Their involvement in cross country skiing has to do with the development of trails at Big Hill which is now a winter sports mecca for cross county skiing and most recently\, snow biking.   \nWhat is the Bellman?\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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CATEGORIES:Lectures & Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170913T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170913T130000
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag: Dale Lamphere\, Dignity Sculpture
DESCRIPTION:Soaring 50 feet tall above the Missouri River valley\, “Dignity-Of Earth and Sky” is a gift from Norm and Eunabel McKie to the state of South Dakota in recognition of Dakota and Lakota people and the native cultures that are a part of South Dakota’s identity.  \nDale Lamphere is the SD sculptor who created this beautiful statue. Dale will present at this month’s Bellman Brown Bag in commemoration of the one-year anniversary of its installation.  \n  \nWhat is the Bellman?\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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CATEGORIES:Lectures & Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170809T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170809T130000
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SUMMARY:NO Bellman Brown Bag this month
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER BREAK\nThere will be NO Bellman Brown Bag for June\, July\, and August of 2017. The next Bellman Brown Bag will be in September 2017. \n  \n  \nWhat is the Bellman?\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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SUMMARY:NO Bellman Brown Bag this month
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER BREAK\nThere will be NO Bellman Brown Bag for June\, July\, and August of 2017. The next Bellman Brown Bag will be in September 2017. \n  \n  \nWhat is the Bellman?\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170614T130000
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SUMMARY:NO Bellman Brown Bag this month
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER BREAK\nThere will be NO Bellman Brown Bag for June\, July\, and August of 2017. The next Bellman Brown Bag will be in September\, 2017. \n  \n  \nWhat is the Bellman?\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170510T130000
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag: "Telling Your Story" Art Residency at Canyon Hills Center
DESCRIPTION:The Canyon Hills Project\nAva Sauter\, The Matthews’ community outreach manager\, presents on the ongoing art residency program at the Canyon Hills Center in Spearfish. \nIn 2016\, and most recently 2017\, the Spearfish Area Community Foundation granted the Matthews Opera House and Arts Center (MOH) $10\,000 for a year of residencies at the Canyon Hills Center – a residential youth psychiatric facility – which will be empirically evaluated in association with Black Hills State University Psychology Department.  Funding will cover materials\, staff time\, potential travel expenses\, and the payment of artists. \nPresenters\nAris Karagiorgakis\, BHSU Psychology professor \nDr. Aris Karagiorgakis is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Black Hills State University who conducts research in two areas: art as therapy and the effectiveness of art intervention programs.\nHis current research investigates the “active ingredients” in art-making that contribute to the reported therapeutic benefits (i.e.\, lower stress/anxiety levels). He is also investigating the effectiveness of an art intervention program in an in-patient facility for adolescents with psychiatric illnesses.  \nIan Craig\, Researcher\, Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology – supervisor at Canyon Hills Center \nAva Sauter\, Community Outreach Manager for the Matthews Opera House and Arts Center \n“Telling Your Story”\nSpeakers present their research and results on the evaluation of a year-long art residency program with the Canyon Hills Center\, a youth Psychiatric facility in Spearfish. The study evaluated daily scores of the students who participated in the weekly art program to explore possible relationships between the program and positive behavioral changes. The residences were built around the theme of “Telling Your Story.” This theme encouraged emotional exploration\, self-expression\, creativity\, and inspiration. The program goal was to provide broad exposure to many different forms of art and artists\, with the overlying goal of improving the lives of residents and creating a better environment for both residents and staff. Local artists provided two to five week residencies in various areas of the arts\, including: dance\, theater\, pottery\, collage\, sculpture\, songwriting\, and poetry\, to name a few. Results presented in this talk show the first quarter analysis – meaning\, results for the first four months. \nWhat is the Bellman?\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170412T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170412T130000
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag 2017: "Shakespeare and the Crown Jewel"
DESCRIPTION:In December of 2015\, the children’s book\, “Shakespeare and the Crown Jewel\, A story of The Matthews Opera House\,” was published.  \nThe book\, authored by Joanna Jones\, and illustrated by Laurie-Williams Hayes\, both Spearfish residents\, will be presented to our Bellman Brown Bag patrons this month. Joanna and Laurie will describe the process of creating the charming book. Books will be on hand for signing and sale.   \n\nLEARN MORE about the book. \n\nWhat is the Bellman?\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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CATEGORIES:Lectures & Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170308T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170308T130000
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag 2017: Lighthouse for the Blind
DESCRIPTION:  \nElizabeth Freer\, ArtCentral manager\nLightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired \nFounded in 1902\, San Francisco’s LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired promotes the independence\, equality\, and self-reliance of people who are blind or have low vision. They offer blindness skills training and relevant services such as access to employment\, education\, government\, information\, recreation\, transportation and the environment. LightHouse also pursues the development of new technology\, encourage innovation\, and amplify the voices of blind individuals around the world. \nElizabeth Freer\, of Spearfish\, presents about her experience with leading a major building project for this organization. Elizabeth is currently The Matthews’ ArtCentral manager. ArtCentral is a community collaboration to centralize the arts as an integrated asset for inclusivity\, economic development\, and sustained outreach in the Spearfish area. \n  \nWhat is the Bellman?\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170208T130000
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag 2017: Jon Larsen Photography
DESCRIPTION:Jon Larsen of Spearfish\, discusses his work and technique.  \nLarsen is a hobby photographer and computer repairman from Spearfish. “I’ve been taking photos for years\, but my serious phase started with my new bride who was already an accomplished photographer\,” Larsen says. “I plan to spend the rest of my days trying to become half as good as she is.” \n  \n  \nWhat is the Bellman?\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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CATEGORIES:Lectures & Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T171952
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SUMMARY:2017 Bellman Brown Bag: Life & Times of a WWII Royal Air Force Spitfire Pilot
DESCRIPTION:The Life & Times of a WWII Royal Air Force Spitfire Pilot \nWWII RAF fighter pilot John Wilkinson\, now an American citizen living in Spearfish\, flew the historic Spitfire and Hurricane fighters.  He will share some of his experiences and discuss his flying technique.  \nExcerpt from Nov. 11\, 2014\, article in the Black Hills Pioneer (by Jaci Conrad Pearson)While a teenager\, Wilkinson found no redeeming qualities in the spoils of World War II\, volunteering to fight in England’s Royal Air Force nurtured this fighter pilot’s passion for flying and dog fighting that still shines through to this day. \n“Much can be said about the futility of war\, but when one’s homeland is attacked and freedom is in jeopardy\, those who can must spring to arms\,” Wilkinson said. “In my case\, I became a Royal Air Force fighter pilot and served with 41 Squadron.” \nWilkinson\, just 18 years old in 1941 when he enlisted to join English forces and volunteered for flight training\, further explained his reason for signing up to join the war effort.   READ entire article. \nNOTE: This presentation was originally scheduled in Nov. 2015.   \nWhat is the Bellman?\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
URL:https://matthewsopera2026.tdgwebhost.com/event/2017-bellman-brown-bag-life-times-of-a-wwii-royal-air-force-spitfire-pilot/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161214T000000
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag: "Music for the Holidays" Spearfish Piano Duets Holiday Show
DESCRIPTION:MUSIC FOR THE HOLIDAYS\nSeason Thirteen! \nA variety of talented pianists will perform together at noon\, Wednesday\, Dec. 14.  This event\, as for all Bellman events\, is FREE and open to the public. \n“Music for the Holidays” is the title of the December concert of the Spearfish Piano Duet Club. The club has performed on the popular Brown Bag series since 2004. \nPerformers include Sue Cole\, Donna Dettman\, Mary Fetters\, Ramona Hauck\, Ardyth Helmer\, Rita Hicks\, Laura Kolb\, Janeen Larsen\, Colleen McKirdy\, Lori Miller\, Angie O’Shea\, and Symeon Waseen. BHSU students Abby Belus\, Alan Bonde Carissa Deming and\, Liz Luke\, will also perform. \nThe Spearfish Duet Club began in 2003\, under the leadership of Synva Chrysler and Marianne Bieber\, as a way for intermediate and advanced pianists to maintain their piano skills and at the same time have fun and enjoy each others’ musical talents. Members of the community and BHSU music students are involved in the performance and rehearsal activities.  \nBring your lunch — we’ll have the coffee on.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161109T130000
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag: Whatever happened to Home Economics?
DESCRIPTION:Home economics has a rich history in nutrition\, child development\, textiles\, and consumer economics. The role of academia was to bring the applied science into the home\, families\, and community. \nIda Marie Snortland\, retired SDSU Extension Agent of Lawrence County will present. \nPlease join us to learn about the history of the profession to promote skills for everyday living. \nWhat is the Bellman? \nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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CATEGORIES:Lectures & Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161012T130000
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag: Tom Berry\, Cowboy Governor
DESCRIPTION:Berry with his greyhound at his side\, gazing over his Badlands ranch.\nHistorian Paul Higbee presents the story of West River frontiersman\, Tom Berry\, South Dakota’s 14th governor. Berry was elected during our country’s Great Depression. A spirited cowboy and politician\, stories abound about the Cowboy Governor. \nWhat is the Bellman? \nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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CATEGORIES:Lectures & Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160914T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T171952
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag: Bukit Lizt Players
DESCRIPTION:The Spearfish senior theater group\, The Bukit Lizt Players\, will perform several one-act plays for our audience starting promptly at noon.  FREE! \nThe presentation titled “Seniors: Stage Three” will include the audience requested favorite one-act\, “They Also Serve\,” as well as a new original script by BLP member Vina Dodson titled “That What Friends are For.” \nThe cast consists of Erika Richter\, Vina Dodson and Bobbe Ward. \nBukit Lizt player\, Wilbur Newland\, will perform the western tale\, “The Man from Snowy River” as well as the humorous “Horse Hair Bridal.” \nWhat is the Bellman? \nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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CATEGORIES:Lectures & Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160810T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160810T130000
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag
DESCRIPTION:Bellman Brown Bag topic to come. \n  \n  \nWhat is the Bellman? \nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160713T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160713T130000
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag
DESCRIPTION:Bellman Brown Bag topic to come. \n  \n  \nWhat is the Bellman? \nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160413T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160413T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T171952
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag: A Masterpiece Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Carol Johnson\, Major Giving and Donor Engagement\, of South Dakota Public Broadcasting\, makes a presentation about Masterpiece Theatre.  \nFor those who are drawn to Sunday night Masterpiece viewing\, here’s a presentation that reviews 25 years of behind-the-scenes stories at Masterpiece Theatre. The show’s producer\, Rebecca Eaton has written Making Masterpiece\, her memoir about the history of Masterpiece Theatre. \nDownton Abbey\, the most popular Masterpiece series\, recently finished it’s sixth season. Featured will be a game of Downton Abbey trivia. Please join us for a look back at Masterpiece and upcoming programming. \nCarol Johnson\, Major Giving and Donor Engagement South Dakota Public Broadcasting For those who are drawn to Sunday night Masterpiece viewing\, here’s a presentation that reviews 25 years of behind-the-scenes stories at Masterpiece Theatre. The show’s producer\, Rebecca Eaton has written Making Masterpiece\, her memoir about the history of Masterpiece Theatre. Downton Abbey\, the most popular Masterpiece series\, recently finished it’s sixth season. Featured will be a game of Downton Abbey trivia. Please join us for a look-back at Masterpiece and upcoming programming\, too. \nWhat is the Bellman? \nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment. \n 
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CATEGORIES:Lectures & Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160309T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160309T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T171952
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag: Sandra Brannan - Mystery Writer
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Spearfish Big Read\, Black Hills author Sandra Brannan will be our featured speaker for the March Bellman.   \nSandra Brannan has created a heart-pounding mystery thriller series around Liv Bergen\, a woman who embodies the spirit of South Dakota. Much like her character Liv Bergen\, Brannan has spent her career in the mining business. \nMs. Brannan’s topic for this month’s Bellman is “And a Villain is Born.” She will discuss the creative process of generating ideas\, writing novels\, developing book series\, and with fulfilling promises to readers.  \nAn added bonus for some of our lucky March Bellman attendees — Sandra is bringing 60 signed copies of her books and giving them away!   \nBrannan Novels\n\n2010 In The Belly Of Jonah (ABA Indie Notable)\n2011 Lot’s Return To Sodom (Top 50 Women’s Mysteries e-book)\n2012 Widow’s Might (ABA Indie NextList\, Denver Post Bestseller)\n2013 Noah’s Rainy Day (Foreword Reviews BOTYA Finalist\, Suspense Magazine Best Suspense List\, USA Book News Best Book Award Finalist)\n2014 Solomon’s Whisper (USA Book News Mystery/Suspense Finalist and Book Cover Finalist)\n2016 Jacob’s Descent — Release March 22nd\n\nAfter living in Wyoming\, Washington\, D.C.\, Washington state\, and Colorado\, Sandra Brannan returned to her hometown in South Dakota\, where she is surrounded by family. She enjoys working with relatives in the mining business; living in the Black Hills with her husband\, Joel; smiling with pride over the journeys taken by her four sons; doting over her three grandchildren; and appreciating all of life’s blessings\, too many to count. \n\nQuote from Goodreads interview… \nWhat is the best thing about being a writer? \nBrannan: “I love the absolute freedom that writing affords me\, particularly with my first draft. I can let the characters evolve and change and morph any way they tell me to write them\, which is the easiest and most enjoyable part of the process for creating a published book. Writing for me is that feeling I get when I scuba dive: floating\, colorful\, quiet\, peaceful\, but most of all\, free.” \n\n  \n  \nWhat is the Bellman?\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment. \n  \nThe Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160210T130000
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag: Black Hills Raptor Center
DESCRIPTION:A Big Read Event\nThe Black Hill Raptor Center will be giving a presentation for our February Bellman event.   They will have three owls\, and two of either an American Kestrel (which is a falcon)\, Red-tailed Hawk\, or Ferruginous Hawk. \n  \nWhat is the Bellman?\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment. \n  \nThe Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.  \n 
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CATEGORIES:Lectures & Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T171952
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag: Library Crime Spree
DESCRIPTION:Ransom note (CLICK to enlarge)\nA Big Read Event\nLibrarian Meredith Vaselaar will present the Crime Spree that began as a simple way to break up the monotony of the winter months. Learn how the mysterious Crime Spree at the Library worked\, how it took on a life of its own\, and why the patrons\, editor of the newspaper\, Chief of Police\, and County Judge\, all joined in the fun. \nBiographyMeredith Vaselaar is a life-long Librarian\, currently serving as Branch Librarian in Adrian\, MN. Vaselaar enjoys her work and tries to find interesting ways to promote the Library (such as the Crime Spree).  She lives in rural Nobles county with her husband. They have three grown children who\, through no fault of their own\, became “partners in crime” for the Library Crime Spree. When not actively participating in Library crimes\, Vaselaar enjoys genealogy research and presents workshops on genealogy to library organizations\, museums\, senior groups\, and historical societies. \n  \nWhat is the Bellman?\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment. \n  \nThe Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.  \n 
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CATEGORIES:Lectures & Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20151209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20151209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T171952
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag: Spearfish Piano Duets
DESCRIPTION:This is season number 12 of the Bellman’s Holiday Spearfish Piano Duets. \nA variety of talented pianists will perform together at noon\, Wednesday\, Dec. 9.  This event\, as for all Bellman events\, is FREE and open to the public. \nMusic for the Holidays is the title of this year’s concert of the Spearfish Piano Duet Club.  The program will include pianists Sandra Asheim\, Sue Cole\, Donna Dettman\, Ramona Hauck\, Ardyth Helmer\, Aubrey Hoard\, Connie Hubbard\, Laura Kolb\, Janeen Larsen\, Colleen McKirdy\, Lori Miller\, Angela O’Shea\, and Erica Sowers. \nPIANO DUET INFORMATIONThe Spearfish Duet Club began in 2003\, under the leadership of Synva Chrysler and Marianne Bieber. It was a way for intermediate and advanced pianists to maintain their piano skills and at the same time have fun and enjoy each others’ musical talents. Members of the community\, as well as BHSU music students and faculty\, are involved in the performance and rehearsal activities. The club is actually a loose association of pianists with a passion for four-hand literature. Each pair of partners selects music that is holiday-oriented\, or they may choose familiar classical pieces. Dr. Janeen Larsen coordinates and organizes the programs. The performers also present a piano duet program each spring in Meier Recital Hall at BHSU. \nBring your lunch — we’ll have the coffee on. \n  \nWhat is the Bellman?\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20151111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20151111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T171952
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag: Bennet "Gil" Gilbertson
DESCRIPTION:Our November Bellman Brown Bag will be a topic honoring Veteran’s Day.   \n\nUPDATE:  Due to John Wilkinson’s ill health and hospitalization\, his presentation has been canceled.  However\, we are honored to have Bennet “Gil” Gilbertson jumping in and taking over.  Mr. Gilbertson will be presenting his experiences from his 20 year career in the US Navy.  He served both in the Korean War and the South China Sea during the Vietnam era.   \n\n  \nCANCELED \nThe Life & Times of a WWII Royal Air Force Spitfire Pilot \nWWII RAF fighter pilot John Wilkinson\, now an American citizen living in Spearfish\, flew the historic Spitfire and Hurricane fighters.  He will share some of his experiences and discuss his flying technique.  \nExcerpt from Nov. 11\, 2014\, article in the Black Hills Pioneer (by Jaci Conrad Pearson)While a teenager\, Wilkinson found no redeeming qualities in the spoils of World War II\, volunteering to fight in England’s Royal Air Force nurtured this fighter pilot’s passion for flying and dog fighting that still shines through to this day. \n“Much can be said about the futility of war\, but when one’s homeland is attacked and freedom is in jeopardy\, those who can must spring to arms\,” Wilkinson said. “In my case\, I became a Royal Air Force fighter pilot and served with 41 Squadron.” \nWilkinson\, just 18 years old in 1941 when he enlisted to join English forces and volunteered for flight training\, further explained his reason for signing up to join the war effort.   READ entire article. \n  \nWhat is the Bellman?\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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CATEGORIES:Lectures & Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20151014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20151014T130000
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag: Bukit Lizt Players
DESCRIPTION:The Spearfish senior theater group\, The Bukit Lizt Players\, will perform several one-act plays for our audience starting promptly at noon.  FREE!  \nACTS\nThis year’s program “Seniors-Stage II” will be composed of three-one act plays. \nThe first being the encore presentation of audience favorite\, “The Ladies of the Mop\,” directed by Julie Walkins. Cast includes: Erika Richter\, Lynn Pederson\, Sandi Nauman\, and Bobbe Ward. \n“WWWdot\,” is a new comedy piece that interprets the subject of “man vs. computer.” It is adapted and directed by Joe Saracco and acted by Wilbur Newland and Lynn Pederson. \nLast\, but certainly not least\, the premiere of the original comedy\, “The Age of Romance\,” written and directed by BLP Member Charlotte Fladmoe of Belle Fouche. With cast members: Jean Claire Hamblin\, Wayne Gilbert\, Bobbe Ward and Vina Dodson. \n  \nWhat is the Bellman?\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20150909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20150909T130000
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SUMMARY:NO Bellman Brown Bag this month
DESCRIPTION:Due to a private event using the Opera House today\, there will not be a Bellman Brown Bag event at noon.  See you on Oct. 14! \n  \nWhat is the Bellman?\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20150812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20150812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T171952
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag: The Plight of the Indigenous Americans
DESCRIPTION:This Month \nFrom Stone Age to Technology in Two Hundred Years The Plight of the Indigenous Americans \nAn informative presentation by Cheri Jumping Eagle. Cheri is a Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal member\,  Native American Genealogist\, and American History Buff.  She will present a story of her life’s journey as a Native American Woman. \n 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20150708T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20150708T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T171952
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag: "Return from Tomorrow"
DESCRIPTION:BOOK DISCUSSIONAt the age of twenty\, George Ritchie died in an Army hospital. Nine minutes later\, he returned to life. What happened to him during those minutes was so compelling that it changed his life forever. \nRichard Hicks will conduct a presentation of the book\, “Return from Tomorrow\,” by George Ritchie.  \nFeel free to bring your lunch.  We’ll have the coffee on.  \n  \nWhat is the Bellman?\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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