The Chinook Days Jigsaw Puzzle Contest returns to The Matthews on Sunday, January 18, 2026, with strict teams of two, side-by-side competition, and prizes for the fastest finishers. Whether you're tackling a 500-piece challenge in the adult division or a 200-piece race in the youth category, you'll be working against the clock and the competition. ... Read more
Join us for Doc Talk Live! in the Gallery. Monday, Jan. 19 at 5:30 p.m. The Matthews Art Center | 612 Main St. | Spearfish, SD 57783 Featuring: Nicholas Czosnyka, M.D. Join Dr. Czosnyka, General Surgeon, as he shares information about vein ablation, a minimally invasive treatment option for varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency. ... Read more
The 21st Annual Backcountry Film Festival (BCFF) returns to The Matthews, bringing a celebration of human-powered adventure, winter storytelling, and public lands advocacy to the local community. Hosted by Chinook Days and the Matthews, in partnership with Winter Wildlands Alliance, the national nonprofit dedicated to protecting America’s wild snowscapes. The Backcountry Film Festival is part ... Read more
Join us on Friday, January 23rd for the opening reception of our community exhibit celebrating the intersection of art and literature. Experience a cozy, inviting atmosphere where visual art and written works come together to inspire reflection, connection, and creativity. Visitors are encouraged to linger, explore, and immerse themselves in a space designed for comfort ... Read more
JAMuary is back! A weekly winter concert series designed to warm up Spearfish with great music and real community impact. Each JAMuary night features a different live act and directly supports local nonprofits making a difference here at home. This year’s beneficiaries include Spread the Tunes, The Matthews, G.A.S., Spearfish Trail Co‑op, and Artemis House. ... Read more
Lee Hardin is a standup comedian who knows how to work a crowd. He's built his reputation delivering sharp, relatable material that connects with audiences across the country. Whether he's riffing on everyday absurdities or digging into the quirks of modern life, Lee's comedy lands because it's honest, clever, and genuinely funny. This is a ... Read more
JAMuary is back! A weekly winter concert series designed to warm up Spearfish with great music and real community impact. Each JAMuary night features a different live act and directly supports local nonprofits making a difference here at home. This year’s beneficiaries include Spread the Tunes, The Matthews, G.A.S., Spearfish Trail Co‑op, and Artemis House. ... Read more
About the Bellman Brown Bag Series... The 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 ... Read more
Join SDPB and The Matthew's Opera House for the Free Indie Lens Pop-Up series on the first Thursday of every month! February kicks off the series with The Librarians followed by a panel discussion. When Texas lawmakers seek to review a list of books, librarians find themselves on the frontlines of a national battle. Across the U.S., librarians ... Read more
Words & Music at The Matthews: featured poets, live music, merch launch, and open mic celebrating 1 year of Black Hills Writers Collective. One year of poetry, community, and creative expression, celebrated together. The Black Hills Writers Collective celebrates one year of building literary community in the Black Hills with a special evening at The ... Read more
Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day plan? Celebrate love, connection, and community at The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center with a Valentine’s Day Dance in our beautiful historic opera house space. This special evening invites you to step onto the dance floor and enjoy music, movement, and conversation in one of downtown Spearfish’s most ... Read more
Join us for a special Bonus Bellman Presentation on President’s Day, Monday, February 16, at noon at The Matthews. This patriotic program is presented by Karen Holzer of Historically Speaking / West River History Conference. It is proudly sponsored by The Matthews, the West River History Conference, the Spearfish American Legion Family, America 250, and ... Read more
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