WHO: Paul Higbee, Dr. Janeen Larsen, Jean Helmer, Dick Termes, Dr. Amy Fuqua, and Michael Pangburn honoring Wanda and Stewart Bellman WHAT: A special extended Bellman to honor Wanda and Stewart Bellman in discussions, sharing memories, adventures, and all the things they did for this community! Reception to follow WHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater WHEN: ... Read more
WHO: YOU! Taking a journey to Belle Fourche Area Community Theater, the Historic Homestake Opera House, the Mathews Opera House, and for the first time this year, Sturgis Community Theater WHAT: A night of Northern Hills One-Acts (GETTING OUR ACTS TOGETHER aka "GOAT") The performance, aptly named for the collaboration between the Matthews Opera House, ... Read more
SATURDAY ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT ONE WHO: You with Mary Baker as your instructor! WHAT: WORKSHOP AT ONE Basic Weaving WHERE: Matthews 612 N Main Street WHEN: October 19th at 1pm (Workshops are held on the First and Third Saturday of every month at 1 PM running from September through December) WHY: Immerse yourself ... Read more
WHO: You! WHAT: A special reception honoring SHS Hall of Fame inductee Rand Higbee WHERE: Matthews Opera House Fireplace Room WHEN: Sunday, October 20th at 2 pm WHY: To celebrate a homegrown playwright and soon-to-be Hall of Famer! HOW: Please join us for this free celebration and reception! Spearfish native Rand Higbee is being inducted into ... Read more
WHO: Is being a Ralphie right up your alley? Or maybe you are directing your skills towards the Dad doting on an lustful leg-lamp? We need all the actors to bring the action of this family favorite! WHAT: A CHRISTMAS STORY AUDITIONS WHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater 612 N. Main Street, Spearfish WHEN: October 23 ... Read more
WHO: Thriller seekers and humor hunters wanting to be entertained (Saturdays and Sundays not your fun days? NEW THIS YEAR! A pop-in performance for our Service Industry Citizens who slay on the weekends...Take in a Tuesday show specially made so you can go!) WHAT: DEATHTRAP (** RATED: R for ADULT THEMES) WHERE: Matthews Opera House ... Read more
Join us in the Matthews Theater on Thursday, October 31st from 6-8:30 PM for a free, 18+, figure drawing workshop. This fun workshop for adults will feature drawing from live, costumed models in a historic theater atmosphere! BHSU Art Professor Desy Schoenewies will provide drawing demos. Participants are encouraged to bring their own art supplies. ... Read more
SATURDAY ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT ONE WHO: You with Roger O'Dea as your instructor! WHAT: WORKSHOP AT ONE Polaroid Transfers WHERE: Matthews 612 N Main Street WHEN: November 2nd at 1pm (Workshops are held on the First and Third Saturday of every month at 1 PM running from September through December) WHY: Immerse yourself ... Read more
WHO: Gina Gibson on Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) Artist-in-Residence Program: Five Years of SURF(ing) AiR WHAT: Free lecture as part of the Monthly Bellman Brown Bag Series WHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater WHEN: Wednesday November 13 from 12:00 to 1:00 WHY: To explore ideas, history, literature, art, and culture HOW: BYOB-Bring your own bite-to-eat, take ... Read more
SATURDAY ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT ONE WHO: You with Annalina Scalise as your instructor! WHAT: WORKSHOP AT ONE Origami Mobiles WHERE: Matthews 612 N Main Street WHEN: November 16th at 1pm (Workshops are held on the First and Third Saturday of every month at 1 PM running from September through December) WHY: Immerse yourself ... Read more
It is a grand and bittersweet thing! Interim Executive Director, Joanna Mechaley handed over the keys to the castle to our new Executive Director, Heath Johnson! Joanna stepped into this role and navigated it with amazing passion and style. Heath brings forth new perspectives and innovations. Both of which are shown in the letters addressed ... Read more
This reception will also celebrate 20 years of the Gallery being open!! There will be a ribbon cutting with the chamber of commerce and a free tour of the Matthews. “Beyond to Frame” is an innovative new exhibit in the Matthews Gallery developed in partnership with the Black Hills State University Department of Fine Arts. ... Read more
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