Please review our current COVID-19 Policies Are you ready for some magic? With performance in 14 countries around the world, Jason Hudy’s “Mesmerizing Magic” is a magic and illusion show that has been experienced by over a million people across the globe! Jason’s magic has been featured in theaters, performing arts centers, cruise ships and ... Read more
On November 30, the Matthews Opera House & Arts Center, along with the entire state of South Dakota, will be celebrating South Dakota Day of Giving. This is a day to celebrate all the nonprofits in our state and the incredible work they do! As a 501c3 organization ourselves, we want to thank YOU for ... Read more
On Saturday, Dec. 4, The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center will be hosting Santa and opening his free craftshop for all the kiddos to make some awesome holiday art! From 1-4 pm, Santa will be visiting the opera house lobby to greet the children of Spearfish and hear their Christmas wishes. Hot cider and ... Read more
Create a sculpture masterpiece with snow! On January 21, snow mounds will be set up on the corner of Main and Hudson from 1 pm - 4 pm. Anyone interested can stop by and let their creativity run wild! Bring your own carving supplies, but we'll have some on hand as well. Nowhere Men's Clothier ... Read more
The Matthews Opera House is celebrating Chinook Days with a free Winter Kid's Craft! Stop by the gallery during business hours on Saturday, January 22 (10 am - 5pm) and pick up your FREE craft kit to do at home. This year we will be making paper snowman chains! Make sure to share your creation ... Read more
The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center has partnered with Historic Black Hills Studios to bring the Fassbender Photographic Exhibit to the Matthews gallery. This historic exhibition portrays images of the early days of the Black Hills and its people, many of which have never been seen before. The exhibit opens on Friday, September 23 ... Read more
This fun workshop for adults will feature drawing from live, costumed models in a classic gallery atmosphere! Models from BHSU Art Club will sport their Halloween best, creating a variety of dramatic vignettes and challenging you to capture the spirit of their spooky poses. This event will take place in the Matthews Gallery. BHSU Art ... Read more
On Tuesday, November 29, the Matthews Opera House & Arts Center, along with the entire state of South Dakota, will be celebrating South Dakota Day of Giving. This is a day to celebrate all the nonprofits in our state and the incredible work they do! As a 501c3 organization ourselves, we want to thank YOU ... Read more
On Saturday, Dec. 3, The Matthews will celebrate the Christmas season with a holiday open house for all ages! From 2-4 pm, join us in the Matthews Gallery for live music by Chris Davis and Rodney Garnett. Take in the stunning artwork on display in "Art at BHSU," an exhibit created by Black Hills State ... Read more
The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center is excited to announce that vocal illusionist Lynn Trefzger is bringing her hilarious friends to life for a one-night-only performance on the Matthews stage Sunday, December 4 at 2 pm! Please join us for this special presentation that will leave you in stitches! Advance tickets are on sale ... Read more
The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center is excited to announce "Mystical Masks," an artists' workshop on Thursday, January 12 at 5 pm in the Matthews Gallery. Using different styles of sculpting with shaping and designing air dry foam clay, participants will build on top of prefabricated masks to create a unique and one-of-a-kind mask ... Read more
The Matthews has been selected as a participant in the 2023 NEA Big Read and is excited to announce the “Fantasy and Mythos” art exhibition! This year’s Big Read novel is Madeline Miller’s fantasy, Circe. To celebrate the novel’s theme of magic and lore, we are exhibiting works of art that reflect fantasy, legend, mystery, and ... Read more
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