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SUMMARY:Sarah Shook & The Disarmers
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews is excited to announce that Sarah Shook & The Disarmers will perform at the Matthews Opera House for one-night-only on Friday\, August 5 at 7:30 pm! \nPhoto by John Gessner\, 2018\nAbout Sarah Shook & The Disarmers\nNorth Carolina’s Sarah Shook sings with a conviction and hard honesty sorely lacking in much of today’s Americana landscape. Always passionate\, at times profane\, Sarah stalks/walks the line between vulnerable and menacing\, her voice strong and uneasy\, country classic but with contemporary\, earthy tension. You can hear in her voice what’s she’s seen; world weary\, lessons learned—or not—but always defiant. She level-steady means what she says. Writing with a blunt urgency—so refreshing these days it’s almost startling—Sarah’s lyrics are in turn smart\, funny\, mean\, and above all\, uncompromising. The Disarmers hit all the sweet spots from Nashville’s Lower Broad to Bakersfield and take Sarah’s unflinching tales out for some late-night kicks. At times\, it’s as simple and muscular as Luther Perkins’ boom-chicka-boom\, or as downtown as Johnny Thunders. The Disarmers keep in the pocket\, tight and tough. \nWant to know more about Sarah Shook? NPR sat down with her recently and got the full scoop on her newest album and her journey to sobriety. Catch the full interview and get the who\, what\, where and why that inspired her incredible music. \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDypx0_8eaY” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0swLpmUvJA0″ loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M25-mPSPm5I” loop=”no” muted=”no” /]
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SUMMARY:Through the Looking Glass
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy summer theatre at the Matthews! Whether you are just passing through the Black Hills or a long-time local\, stop by for some whimsical fun with Through the Looking Glass! Starting July 18\, with shows every Monday\, Tuesday\, and Wednesday in July at 7 pm! This is a great family show so make sure to bring your whole crew! \nA cash bar serving wine\, cold beer\, and soda will be available. \nPlot\nAlice’s adventures continue with a trip into the Looking-Glass World where everything is topsy-turvy and no one behaves quite as they should. Finding herself navigating an enormous chessboard\, Alice travels through a garden of live flowers\, tries to follow the nonsensical rules of the Red and White Queens\, faces the fearsome Jabberwock\, and frolics with Tweedledee and Tweedledum. If she can only make it to the final square\, she’ll become a queen. Drawn directly from Lewis Caroll’s classic work\, this stage production of “Through the Looking Glass” brings you Alice and her friends like you’ve never seen them before! \nPerformance Dates:\nJuly 18\, 19\, 20\, 25\, 26\, 27 and August 1\, 2 & 3 at 7 pm \nCast\nAlice: Danielle Valentine \nRed Queen: Janet Ott \nWhite Queen: Lisa Junge \nWhite King: John Eisenbraun \nTweedledee: Tori Schoenherr \nTweedledum: Alaethia Thompson \nMarch Hare: Brooklyn Deneui \nHumpty Dumpty: Tytus Spivey \nTiger-Lily: Toni Brun \nRose: Erin Oglesby \nMad Hatter: Alyssa Frisbie \nLion: Mitchell Mechaley \nUnicorn: Tytus Spivey \nChild Knight: Landon Kiel
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SUMMARY:Through the Looking Glass
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy summer theatre at the Matthews! Whether you are just passing through the Black Hills or a long-time local\, stop by for some whimsical fun with Through the Looking Glass! Starting July 18\, with shows every Monday\, Tuesday\, and Wednesday in July at 7 pm! This is a great family show so make sure to bring your whole crew! \nA cash bar serving wine\, cold beer\, and soda will be available. \nPlot\nAlice’s adventures continue with a trip into the Looking-Glass World where everything is topsy-turvy and no one behaves quite as they should. Finding herself navigating an enormous chessboard\, Alice travels through a garden of live flowers\, tries to follow the nonsensical rules of the Red and White Queens\, faces the fearsome Jabberwock\, and frolics with Tweedledee and Tweedledum. If she can only make it to the final square\, she’ll become a queen. Drawn directly from Lewis Caroll’s classic work\, this stage production of “Through the Looking Glass” brings you Alice and her friends like you’ve never seen them before! \nPerformance Dates:\nJuly 18\, 19\, 20\, 25\, 26\, 27 and August 1\, 2 & 3 at 7 pm \nCast\nAlice: Danielle Valentine \nRed Queen: Janet Ott \nWhite Queen: Lisa Junge \nWhite King: John Eisenbraun \nTweedledee: Tori Schoenherr \nTweedledum: Alaethia Thompson \nMarch Hare: Brooklyn Deneui \nHumpty Dumpty: Tytus Spivey \nTiger-Lily: Toni Brun \nRose: Erin Oglesby \nMad Hatter: Alyssa Frisbie \nLion: Mitchell Mechaley \nUnicorn: Tytus Spivey \nChild Knight: Landon Kiel
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SUMMARY:Through the Looking Glass
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy summer theatre at the Matthews! Whether you are just passing through the Black Hills or a long-time local\, stop by for some whimsical fun with Through the Looking Glass! Starting July 18\, with shows every Monday\, Tuesday\, and Wednesday in July at 7 pm! This is a great family show so make sure to bring your whole crew! \nA cash bar serving wine\, cold beer\, and soda will be available. \nPlot\nAlice’s adventures continue with a trip into the Looking-Glass World where everything is topsy-turvy and no one behaves quite as they should. Finding herself navigating an enormous chessboard\, Alice travels through a garden of live flowers\, tries to follow the nonsensical rules of the Red and White Queens\, faces the fearsome Jabberwock\, and frolics with Tweedledee and Tweedledum. If she can only make it to the final square\, she’ll become a queen. Drawn directly from Lewis Caroll’s classic work\, this stage production of “Through the Looking Glass” brings you Alice and her friends like you’ve never seen them before! \nPerformance Dates:\nJuly 18\, 19\, 20\, 25\, 26\, 27 and August 1\, 2 & 3 at 7 pm \nCast\nAlice: Danielle Valentine \nRed Queen: Janet Ott \nWhite Queen: Lisa Junge \nWhite King: John Eisenbraun \nTweedledee: Tori Schoenherr \nTweedledum: Alaethia Thompson \nMarch Hare: Brooklyn Deneui \nHumpty Dumpty: Tytus Spivey \nTiger-Lily: Toni Brun \nRose: Erin Oglesby \nMad Hatter: Alyssa Frisbie \nLion: Mitchell Mechaley \nUnicorn: Tytus Spivey \nChild Knight: Landon Kiel
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SUMMARY:Community Theater Audtions
DESCRIPTION:Theater at the Matthews is heating up and we want you to be a part of it! We will be holding open auditions for three different performances on Thursday\, July 21 and July 28 at 6:30 pm in the Matthews Opera House fireplace room. No experience is necessary to audition. All audition pieces will be performed as a “cold read” and will be available at the event. \nTheater on the Run: The Matthews is excited to enter the 11th year of Theater on the Run! What exactly is TOTR? Think of it as progressive theater. Small groups of theatre patrons–25 people each– start at different locations. After each group has enjoyed a 15-20 minute play\, the audience rotates to the next location to view the next production. Shows this season include “Mating Season of Flying Monkeys\,” directed by Max Merchen; “Drugs are Bad\,” directed by Tytus Spivey; “A Timely Maneuver\,” directed by CA Dougherty; “Post-its: Notes on a Marriage\,” directed by Casy Hibbert; and\, “The Blind I\,” directed by Julie Walkins. Performances for this event will be held on September 10 and 17 at 6 pm and September 18 at 2 pm. \nNorthern Hills One Acts: Great things happen when we unite and this year\, for the first time ever\, we’re joining forces with Belle Fourche and Lead community theaters to present Northern Hills One Acts! Each community will select and produce its own one-act play. All three shows will then be presented in each community on October 14 at 7 pm (Lead)\, October 15 at 7 pm (Spearfish)\, and October 16 at 3 pm (Belle Fourche). The title for the Matthews contribution will be announced at auditions and the show will be directed by Tytus Spivey. \nSouthern Hospitality\, written by Hope\, Jones and Wooten and directed by Max Merchen\, is the third and final play in the highly popular trilogy following the antics of the Futrelle sisters–Frankie\, Twink\, Honey Raye and Rhonda Lynn. While many of the roles in this performance will be reprised by actors from the previous two installments\, there are some new characters to cast!  In Southern Hospitality\, the sisters are in trouble again. This time\, their beloved hometown\, Fayro\, Texas\, is in danger of disappearing and it’s up to the sisters to save it from extinction. But their plans to do so quickly go haywire. How the Futrelle sisters and the other citizens of Fayro\, including sweet\, simple\, Raynerd Chisum\, pull together and save their town is a testament to Southern strength and ingenuity—and a recipe for total hilarity. A laugh-out-loud farce and a stand-alone play in its own right\, SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY is the third play in the trilogy that began with Dearly Beloved and continued with Christmas Belles. Performances are scheduled for November 11-13 and 18-20 at 7 pm for Friday and Saturday evenings and 2 pm for the Sunday matinee.
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SUMMARY:Through the Looking Glass
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy summer theatre at the Matthews! Whether you are just passing through the Black Hills or a long-time local\, stop by for some whimsical fun with Through the Looking Glass! Starting July 18\, with shows every Monday\, Tuesday\, and Wednesday in July at 7 pm! This is a great family show so make sure to bring your whole crew! \nA cash bar serving wine\, cold beer\, and soda will be available. \nPlot\nAlice’s adventures continue with a trip into the Looking-Glass World where everything is topsy-turvy and no one behaves quite as they should. Finding herself navigating an enormous chessboard\, Alice travels through a garden of live flowers\, tries to follow the nonsensical rules of the Red and White Queens\, faces the fearsome Jabberwock\, and frolics with Tweedledee and Tweedledum. If she can only make it to the final square\, she’ll become a queen. Drawn directly from Lewis Caroll’s classic work\, this stage production of “Through the Looking Glass” brings you Alice and her friends like you’ve never seen them before! \nPerformance Dates:\nJuly 18\, 19\, 20\, 25\, 26\, 27 and August 1\, 2 & 3 at 7 pm \nCast\nAlice: Danielle Valentine \nRed Queen: Janet Ott \nWhite Queen: Lisa Junge \nWhite King: John Eisenbraun \nTweedledee: Tori Schoenherr \nTweedledum: Alaethia Thompson \nMarch Hare: Brooklyn Deneui \nHumpty Dumpty: Tytus Spivey \nTiger-Lily: Toni Brun \nRose: Erin Oglesby \nMad Hatter: Alyssa Frisbie \nLion: Mitchell Mechaley \nUnicorn: Tytus Spivey \nChild Knight: Landon Kiel
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SUMMARY:Through the Looking Glass
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy summer theatre at the Matthews! Whether you are just passing through the Black Hills or a long-time local\, stop by for some whimsical fun with Through the Looking Glass! Starting July 18\, with shows every Monday\, Tuesday\, and Wednesday in July at 7 pm! This is a great family show so make sure to bring your whole crew! \nA cash bar serving wine\, cold beer\, and soda will be available. \nPlot\nAlice’s adventures continue with a trip into the Looking-Glass World where everything is topsy-turvy and no one behaves quite as they should. Finding herself navigating an enormous chessboard\, Alice travels through a garden of live flowers\, tries to follow the nonsensical rules of the Red and White Queens\, faces the fearsome Jabberwock\, and frolics with Tweedledee and Tweedledum. If she can only make it to the final square\, she’ll become a queen. Drawn directly from Lewis Caroll’s classic work\, this stage production of “Through the Looking Glass” brings you Alice and her friends like you’ve never seen them before! \nPerformance Dates:\nJuly 18\, 19\, 20\, 25\, 26\, 27 and August 1\, 2 & 3 at 7 pm \nCast\nAlice: Danielle Valentine \nRed Queen: Janet Ott \nWhite Queen: Lisa Junge \nWhite King: John Eisenbraun \nTweedledee: Tori Schoenherr \nTweedledum: Alaethia Thompson \nMarch Hare: Brooklyn Deneui \nHumpty Dumpty: Tytus Spivey \nTiger-Lily: Toni Brun \nRose: Erin Oglesby \nMad Hatter: Alyssa Frisbie \nLion: Mitchell Mechaley \nUnicorn: Tytus Spivey \nChild Knight: Landon Kiel
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SUMMARY:Through the Looking Glass
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy summer theatre at the Matthews! Whether you are just passing through the Black Hills or a long-time local\, stop by for some whimsical fun with Through the Looking Glass! Starting July 18\, with shows every Monday\, Tuesday\, and Wednesday in July at 7 pm! This is a great family show so make sure to bring your whole crew! \nA cash bar serving wine\, cold beer\, and soda will be available. \nPlot\nAlice’s adventures continue with a trip into the Looking-Glass World where everything is topsy-turvy and no one behaves quite as they should. Finding herself navigating an enormous chessboard\, Alice travels through a garden of live flowers\, tries to follow the nonsensical rules of the Red and White Queens\, faces the fearsome Jabberwock\, and frolics with Tweedledee and Tweedledum. If she can only make it to the final square\, she’ll become a queen. Drawn directly from Lewis Caroll’s classic work\, this stage production of “Through the Looking Glass” brings you Alice and her friends like you’ve never seen them before! \nPerformance Dates:\nJuly 18\, 19\, 20\, 25\, 26\, 27 and August 1\, 2 & 3 at 7 pm \nCast\nAlice: Danielle Valentine \nRed Queen: Janet Ott \nWhite Queen: Lisa Junge \nWhite King: John Eisenbraun \nTweedledee: Tori Schoenherr \nTweedledum: Alaethia Thompson \nMarch Hare: Brooklyn Deneui \nHumpty Dumpty: Tytus Spivey \nTiger-Lily: Toni Brun \nRose: Erin Oglesby \nMad Hatter: Alyssa Frisbie \nLion: Mitchell Mechaley \nUnicorn: Tytus Spivey \nChild Knight: Landon Kiel
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SUMMARY:Community Theater Audtions
DESCRIPTION:Theater at the Matthews is heating up and we want you to be a part of it! We will be holding open auditions for three different performances on Thursday\, July 21 and July 28 at 6:30 pm in the Matthews Opera House fireplace room. No experience is necessary to audition. All audition pieces will be performed as a “cold read” and will be available at the event. \nTheater on the Run: The Matthews is excited to enter the 11th year of Theater on the Run! What exactly is TOTR? Think of it as progressive theater. Small groups of theatre patrons–25 people each– start at different locations. After each group has enjoyed a 15-20 minute play\, the audience rotates to the next location to view the next production. Shows this season include “Mating Season of Flying Monkeys\,” directed by Max Merchen; “Drugs are Bad\,” directed by Tytus Spivey; “A Timely Maneuver\,” directed by CA Dougherty; “Post-its: Notes on a Marriage\,” directed by Casy Hibbert; and\, “The Blind I\,” directed by Julie Walkins. Performances for this event will be held on September 10 and 17 at 6 pm and September 18 at 2 pm. \nNorthern Hills One Acts: Great things happen when we unite and this year\, for the first time ever\, we’re joining forces with Belle Fourche and Lead community theaters to present Northern Hills One Acts! Each community will select and produce its own one-act play. All three shows will then be presented in each community on October 14 at 7 pm (Lead)\, October 15 at 7 pm (Spearfish)\, and October 16 at 3 pm (Belle Fourche). The title for the Matthews contribution will be announced at auditions and the show will be directed by Tytus Spivey. \nSouthern Hospitality\, written by Hope\, Jones and Wooten and directed by Max Merchen\, is the third and final play in the highly popular trilogy following the antics of the Futrelle sisters–Frankie\, Twink\, Honey Raye and Rhonda Lynn. While many of the roles in this performance will be reprised by actors from the previous two installments\, there are some new characters to cast!  In Southern Hospitality\, the sisters are in trouble again. This time\, their beloved hometown\, Fayro\, Texas\, is in danger of disappearing and it’s up to the sisters to save it from extinction. But their plans to do so quickly go haywire. How the Futrelle sisters and the other citizens of Fayro\, including sweet\, simple\, Raynerd Chisum\, pull together and save their town is a testament to Southern strength and ingenuity—and a recipe for total hilarity. A laugh-out-loud farce and a stand-alone play in its own right\, SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY is the third play in the trilogy that began with Dearly Beloved and continued with Christmas Belles. Performances are scheduled for November 11-13 and 18-20 at 7 pm for Friday and Saturday evenings and 2 pm for the Sunday matinee.
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SUMMARY:Festival in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Spearfish City Park\nThe Festival in the Park is one of the largest outdoor summer arts and music festivals in the upper Midwest. The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center of Spearfish\, SD\, organizes this popular festival. It serves as the largest fundraiser for our non-profit organization each year. The proceeds benefit arts outreach and help produce the festival each year. \nOver 25\,000 people attend the festival\, held every third weekend in July. This year’s festival features over 178 fine art\, craft and food vendors! \nSaturday\, July 16: Vendors Open 9 am – 7 pm \nSunday\, July 17: Vendors Open 10 am – 4 pm \nOver 25 food vendors serve eclectic varieties of cuisines that please any appetite. All applications are subject to a juried process to ensure quality\, variety\, and originality. Free live onstage entertainment from local and regional artists is available daily. For those who want to sit with a cool beverage and listen to music\, the “Watering Hole” never fails to please. \nAll New Children’s Circus\nWe have plenty for the kiddos\, too! Visit the Children’s Circus in front of the bandshell. Circus events include: \nSaturday\, July 16 \n\n9 – 10 am – Storytime Yoga\n10 – 11 am – Aerial Demos\n11 – 11:30 am – Hula Hoop Play\n11:30 am – noon – Stilting Activity\n1:30 – 2 pm – Juggling for Beginners\n2 – 3 pm – Aerial Demos\n3 – 4 pm – Acro Fun\n4 – 5 pm – Aerial Demos\n5 – 5:30 pm – Dance Party\n\nSunday\, July 17 \n\n10–11 am – Storytime Yoga\n11 am – noon – Aerial Demos\nnoon – 12:30 pm – Hula Hoop Play\n1:30 – 2 pm – Stilting Activity\n2 – 2:30 pm – Dance Party\n2:30 – 3 pm – Juggling for Beginners\n2 – 3 pm – Aerial Demos\n3 – 4 pm – Acro Fun\n\n\n\n\n\nEntertainment Lineup\nFestival weekend is an exciting night in the Watering Hole refreshment garden! \nJoin us for the very best in live music: \nSaturday\, July 16 \n\n11 am – 12:30 pm – Cottonwood Boys\n1 – 2:30 pm – Flat 5\n3 – 5:30 pm – The Lucas Olson Trio\n6 – 8 pm – Humbletown\n\nSunday\, July 17 \n\n11 am – 12:30 pm – Lang Termes\n\nThank you Festival in the Park sponsors!
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SUMMARY:Festival in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Spearfish City Park\nThe Festival in the Park is one of the largest outdoor summer arts and music festivals in the upper Midwest. The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center of Spearfish\, SD\, organizes this popular festival. It serves as the largest fundraiser for our non-profit organization each year. The proceeds benefit arts outreach and help produce the festival each year. \nOver 25\,000 people attend the festival\, held every third weekend in July. This year’s festival features over 178 fine art\, craft and food vendors! \nSaturday\, July 16: Vendors Open 9 am – 7 pm \nSunday\, July 17: Vendors Open 10 am – 4 pm \nOver 25 food vendors serve eclectic varieties of cuisines that please any appetite. All applications are subject to a juried process to ensure quality\, variety\, and originality. Free live onstage entertainment from local and regional artists is available daily. For those who want to sit with a cool beverage and listen to music\, the “Watering Hole” never fails to please. \nAll New Children’s Circus\nWe have plenty for the kiddos\, too! Visit the Children’s Circus in front of the bandshell. Circus events include: \nSaturday\, July 16 \n\n9 – 10 am – Storytime Yoga\n10 – 11 am – Aerial Demos\n11 – 11:30 am – Hula Hoop Play\n11:30 am – noon – Stilting Activity\n1:30 – 2 pm – Juggling for Beginners\n2 – 3 pm – Aerial Demos\n3 – 4 pm – Acro Fun\n4 – 5 pm – Aerial Demos\n5 – 5:30 pm – Dance Party\n\nSunday\, July 17 \n\n10–11 am – Storytime Yoga\n11 am – noon – Aerial Demos\nnoon – 12:30 pm – Hula Hoop Play\n1:30 – 2 pm – Stilting Activity\n2 – 2:30 pm – Dance Party\n2:30 – 3 pm – Juggling for Beginners\n2 – 3 pm – Aerial Demos\n3 – 4 pm – Acro Fun\n\n\n\n\n\nEntertainment Lineup\nFestival weekend is an exciting night in the Watering Hole refreshment garden! \nJoin us for the very best in live music: \nSaturday\, July 16 \n\n11 am – 12:30 pm – Cottonwood Boys\n1 – 2:30 pm – Flat 5\n3 – 5:30 pm – The Lucas Olson Trio\n6 – 8 pm – Humbletown\n\nSunday\, July 17 \n\n11 am – 12:30 pm – Lang Termes\n\nThank you Festival in the Park sponsors!
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SUMMARY:Festival in the Park Wristband Night
DESCRIPTION:Spearfish City Park\nThe Festival in the Park is one of the largest outdoor summer arts and music festivals in the upper Midwest. The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center of Spearfish\, SD\, organizes this popular festival. It serves as the largest fundraiser for our non-profit organization each year. The proceeds benefit arts outreach and help produce the festival each year. \nOver 25\,000 people attend the festival\, held every third weekend in July. This year’s festival features over 178 fine art\, craft and food vendors! \nWhat is $5 Wristband Night?\nFriday’s $5 Wristband Night is our largest fundraiser of the year! Many people wonder why they should pay money to go to Festival in the Park on Friday when all other days are free. Here are just a few reasons: \n\nFor a very low price\, you are supporting the arts in Spearfish.\nYou get to preview & buy from your favorite vendors a day ahead!\nThe Watering Hole is open and will have 2 great musical groups performing from 4 pm to 10 pm. Only folks with wristbands get to enjoy these bands.\nEnjoy the festival in the cooler evening hours!\n\nYou can pre-purchase your $5 wristbands at Matthews Opera House\, Visit Spearfish\, Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce or Killian’s. Wristbands will also be available at the entrances to Spearfish City Park prior to the event. \nArt & Craft Vendors\, Live Music\, Food\nOver 25 food vendors serve eclectic varieties of cuisines that please any appetite. All applications are subject to a juried process to ensure quality\, variety\, and originality. Free live onstage entertainment from local and regional artists is available daily. For those who want to sit with a cool beverage and listen to music\, the “Watering Hole” never fails to please. \nAll New Children’s Circus\nWe have plenty for the kiddos\, too! Visit the Children’s Circus in front of the bandshell. Friday’s circus events include: \n\n4 – 5 pm – Aerial Demos\n5 – 5:30 pm – Hula Hoop Play\n5:30 – 6 pm – Stilting Activity\n6 – 7 pm – Aerial Demos\n7 – 8 pm – Acro Fun\n\nEntertainment Lineup\nFriday night is an exciting night in the Watering Hole refreshment garden! \nJoin us for the very best in live music: \n\n4 – 5:30 pm – Local singer Adda Boyd\n6 – 7:30 pm – Alt Country/Americana band Oxford Comma\n8 – 10 pm – Headliner Jason Dea West\n\n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwxAqeSMc0k&list=RDwwxAqeSMc0k&start_radio=1″ loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjOP-lKHzY0&list=RDwwxAqeSMc0k&index=8″ loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \nThank you Festival in the Park sponsors!
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SUMMARY:Laffin School
DESCRIPTION:The Froelich Young Actors Guild presents a special double feature event: “Game of Tiaras\,” a comedy by Don Zolidis and “Laffin School\,” a comedy by Keith Jackson! Both shows will be performed on Saturday\, June 25 at 7 pm and Sunday\, June 26 at 2 pm. One ticket gains access to both plays. \nAbout the Shows\n“Game of Tiaras” by Don Zolidis\nActors in grades 7-12 \nWhen the aging king of a Magical Kingdom (England) decides to split his empire between his three daughters\, Cinderella\, Belle\, and the Snow Queen (who in no way resembles a copyrighted character)\, terrible tragedy ensues. Terrible\, hilarious tragedy. Combining the gut-wrenching plot twists of Game of Thrones and the soul-numbing despair of Shakespearean tragedy\, this adaptation of King Lear will leave you dying with laughter as the body count mounts. When you play the Game of Tiaras\, you win or you die. \nProduced by special arrangement with PLAYSCRIPTS of New York\, NY \n“Laffin School” by Keith Jackson\nActors in grades 2-6 \nJokes! Jokes! Jokes! It’s the classic situation. A young substitute teacher\, Miss Quackenbush\, turns up at the Little Red Schoolhouse and finds her class is comprised of the dumbest (and funniest) pupils found anywhere. The previous teacher had a nervous breakdown. No wonder! With things like mice in lunch boxes and a student with the measles\, anything more will drive you crazy! Unless the likable but dim-bulbed pupils can pass a simple exam\, they won’t advance to the next grade. Find out why the pupils don’t want to be “promoted” and why Miss Quackenbush has to find some way to get rid of them! \nProduced by special arrangement with PIONEER DRAMA SERVICE\, INC. of Englewood\, CO \n 
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SUMMARY:Game of Tiaras
DESCRIPTION:The Froelich Young Actors Guild presents a special double feature event: “Game of Tiaras\,” a comedy by Don Zolidis and “Laffin School\,” a comedy by Keith Jackson! Both shows will be performed on Saturday\, June 25 at 7 pm and Sunday\, June 26 at 2 pm. One ticket gains access to both plays. \nAbout the Shows:\n“Game of Tiaras” by Don Zolidis\nActors in grades 7-12 \nWhen the aging king of a Magical Kingdom (England) decides to split his empire between his three daughters\, Cinderella\, Belle\, and the Snow Queen (who in no way resembles a copyrighted character)\, terrible tragedy ensues. Terrible\, hilarious tragedy. Combining the gut-wrenching plot twists of Game of Thrones and the soul-numbing despair of Shakespearean tragedy\, this adaptation of King Lear will leave you dying with laughter as the body count mounts. When you play the Game of Tiaras\, you win or you die. \nProduced by special arrangement with PLAYSCRIPTS of New York\, NY \n“Laffin School” by Keith Jackson\nActors in grades 2-6 \nJokes! Jokes! Jokes! It’s the classic situation. A young substitute teacher\, Miss Quackenbush\, turns up at the Little Red Schoolhouse and finds her class is comprised of the dumbest (and funniest) pupils found anywhere. The previous teacher had a nervous breakdown. No wonder! With things like mice in lunch boxes and a student with the measles\, anything more will drive you crazy! Unless the likable but dim-bulbed pupils can pass a simple exam\, they won’t advance to the next grade. Find out why the pupils don’t want to be “promoted” and why Miss Quackenbush has to find some way to get rid of them! \nProduced by special arrangement with PIONEER DRAMA SERVICE\, INC. of Englewood\, CO \n 
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CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Laffin School
DESCRIPTION:The Froelich Young Actors Guild presents a special double feature event: “Game of Tiaras\,” a comedy by Don Zolidis and “Laffin School\,” a comedy by Keith Jackson! Both shows will be performed on Saturday\, June 25 at 7 pm and Sunday\, June 26 at 2 pm. One ticket gains access to both plays. \nAbout the Shows\n“Game of Tiaras” by Don Zolidis\nActors in grades 7-12 \nWhen the aging king of a Magical Kingdom (England) decides to split his empire between his three daughters\, Cinderella\, Belle\, and the Snow Queen (who in no way resembles a copyrighted character)\, terrible tragedy ensues. Terrible\, hilarious tragedy. Combining the gut-wrenching plot twists of Game of Thrones and the soul-numbing despair of Shakespearean tragedy\, this adaptation of King Lear will leave you dying with laughter as the body count mounts. When you play the Game of Tiaras\, you win or you die. \nProduced by special arrangement with PLAYSCRIPTS of New York\, NY \n“Laffin School” by Keith Jackson\nActors in grades 2-6 \nJokes! Jokes! Jokes! It’s the classic situation. A young substitute teacher\, Miss Quackenbush\, turns up at the Little Red Schoolhouse and finds her class is comprised of the dumbest (and funniest) pupils found anywhere. The previous teacher had a nervous breakdown. No wonder! With things like mice in lunch boxes and a student with the measles\, anything more will drive you crazy! Unless the likable but dim-bulbed pupils can pass a simple exam\, they won’t advance to the next grade. Find out why the pupils don’t want to be “promoted” and why Miss Quackenbush has to find some way to get rid of them! \nProduced by special arrangement with PIONEER DRAMA SERVICE\, INC. of Englewood\, CO \n 
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CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Game of Tiaras
DESCRIPTION:The Froelich Young Actors Guild presents a special double feature event: “Game of Tiaras\,” a comedy by Don Zolidis and “Laffin School\,” a comedy by Keith Jackson! Both shows will be performed on Saturday\, June 25 at 7 pm and Sunday\, June 26 at 2 pm. One ticket gains access to both plays. \nAbout the Shows:\n“Game of Tiaras” by Don Zolidis\nActors in grades 7-12 \nWhen the aging king of a Magical Kingdom (England) decides to split his empire between his three daughters\, Cinderella\, Belle\, and the Snow Queen (who in no way resembles a copyrighted character)\, terrible tragedy ensues. Terrible\, hilarious tragedy. Combining the gut-wrenching plot twists of Game of Thrones and the soul-numbing despair of Shakespearean tragedy\, this adaptation of King Lear will leave you dying with laughter as the body count mounts. When you play the Game of Tiaras\, you win or you die. \nProduced by special arrangement with PLAYSCRIPTS of New York\, NY \n“Laffin School” by Keith Jackson\nActors in grades 2-6 \nJokes! Jokes! Jokes! It’s the classic situation. A young substitute teacher\, Miss Quackenbush\, turns up at the Little Red Schoolhouse and finds her class is comprised of the dumbest (and funniest) pupils found anywhere. The previous teacher had a nervous breakdown. No wonder! With things like mice in lunch boxes and a student with the measles\, anything more will drive you crazy! Unless the likable but dim-bulbed pupils can pass a simple exam\, they won’t advance to the next grade. Find out why the pupils don’t want to be “promoted” and why Miss Quackenbush has to find some way to get rid of them! \nProduced by special arrangement with PIONEER DRAMA SERVICE\, INC. of Englewood\, CO \n 
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SUMMARY:The Resonant Rogues: CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Photo by Cory Marie Podielski\nWe are so sorry to announce that tonight’s live music with The Resonant Rogues has been cancelled due to travel issues. We wish the band a speedy fix so they can get back on the highways and byways! Our apologies for any inconvenience–Advance ticket holders will be contacted by Matthews staff. \nFolk duo The Resonant Rogues will perform at the Matthews Opera House for one-night-only on Saturday\, June 18 at 7:30 pm. \nThe Resonant Rogues’ dark Appalachian folk paints a picture of their lives in the mountains of Western North Carolina and on the road. Anchored by the songwriting duo of Sparrow (banjo\, accordion) and Keith Josiah Smith (guitar)\, the duo has traveled the byways and highways of America and crossed the oceans with instruments in tow. From riding freight trains to building their own homestead\, the pair are no strangers to blazing unconventional trails. At once rooted and adventurous\, each song tells a story of real experiences\, friendships\, and challenges. \n\nAbout the musicians\nSparrow\nSongwriter\, accordion\, banjo\, vocals \nSparrow’s passion for movement and sound started early\, with much time and energy spent on choir\, orchestra\, musical theatre\, swing dancing\, and figure skating. A voracious student\, she has immersed herself in an enormous range of performance arts. Sparrow plays old-fashioned originals with The Resonant Rogues and also leads a traditional jazz band called Sparrow and her Wingmen. She also occasionally performs as a solo artist and released an album of her original music in 2012. Her instruments include accordion\, banjo\, and fiddle. She has been belly dancing since 2003\, teaching and performing in Asheville and around the country. In 2006-2007\, Sparrow attended the Circus Center in San Francisco\, primarily for acrobatics\, and has toured and performed with Asheville’s Runaway Circus. \n  \nKeith Josiah Smith\nSongwriter\, guitar\, vocals \nSmith’s musical journey began with playing drums in punk/rock bands in his early teens. He then developed a passion for songwriting upon learning his first chords on the guitar and hosted open mics and a community music festival in his hometown of Menomonie\, WI. In the spring of ’09\, at the age of 18\, he left home and began traveling around the USA\, hopping freight trains and street performing for a living. In 2010\, he traveled to Nashville\, TN with hometown friend Jason Dea West (Intuitive Compass) and formed Barefoot Surrender with Benjamin Tod (Lost Dog Street Band). In the ensuing years\, he accompanied many other street bands between the Pacific Northwest and New Orleans\, LA. In 2012\, he gained a renewed focus on songwriting and studying the guitar\, which led him to record a demo in Seattle\, WA. With that new demo in hand\, he spent the next 10 days traveling across the country via freight train\, visiting musician friends along the way and landing in Asheville\, NC\, where he serendipitously met a woman named Sparrow who needed a guitarist for her recording session in three days. They formed Resonant Rogues in 2013\, and Keith’s adventurous spirit is now satisfied with touring around the world with his wife\, Sparrow. \n“I urge you to get out and hear them” -Lonesome Highway \n“Their intense cohesion is so intertwined that it feels like they’re playing with one pair of hands.” –No Depression \nListen…\nhttp:// \n 
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SUMMARY:Artist Workshops: Sewing
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Matthews Opera House and Arts Center gallery for our free artist workshops! Twice a month we will offer classes led by practicing artists in a variety of media. Each workshop is a three-hour session in which you will get hands-on experience in crafting your own masterpiece.\n\nOn Thursday\, June 9\, we will feature Heather Evans\, teaching the art of sewing.\n\nThese events are free\, however\, we always encourage a “pay as you can” donation to help offset the cost of supplies.\n\nThese workshops are a makeSPACE at the Matthews event\, made possible by the South Dakota Arts Council.\n\nSpace is limited. Reserve your spot by calling the Matthews (605) 717-6967
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CATEGORIES:makeSPACE|Special Events
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: Through the Looking Glass
DESCRIPTION:Auditions for the fantasy play  “Through the Looking Glass\,” adapted from the beloved story from Lewis Caroll\, will be held on June 3 & 4 at 6 pm in the Matthews Opera House Theater. Up to 19 roles are available for a mixture of male and female performers\, high school through adult. Roles include familiar characters such as Alice\, Tweedledee and Tweedledum\, Humpty Dumpty\, the Red Queen\, and others. No prior experience or registration is needed. \nAlice’s adventures continue with a trip into the Looking-Glass World where everything is topsy-turvy and no one behaves quite as they should. Finding herself navigating an enormous chessboard\, Alice travels through a garden of live flowers\, tries to follow the nonsensical rules of the Red and White Queens\, faces the fearsome Jabberwock\, and frolics with Tweedledee and Tweedledum. If she can only make it to the final square\, she’ll become a queen. Drawn directly from Lewis Caroll’s classic work\, this stage production of “Through the Looking Glass” brings you Alice and her friends like you’ve never seen them before! \nThis show will have extended performance times as it is our summer theatre program. Please make sure you can attend all performance dates prior to auditioning. \nAudition pieces can be picked up in the Matthews gallery after May 23. \nPerformances Dates\nJuly 18\, 19\, 20\, 25\, 26\, 27 and August 1\, 2 & 3 at 7 pm
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: Through the Looking Glass
DESCRIPTION:Auditions for the fantasy play  “Through the Looking Glass\,” adapted from the beloved story from Lewis Caroll\, will be held on June 3 & 4 at 6 pm in the Matthews Opera House Theater. Up to 19 roles are available for a mixture of male and female performers\, high school through adult. Roles include familiar characters such as Alice\, Tweedledee and Tweedledum\, Humpty Dumpty\, the Red Queen\, and others. No prior experience or registration is needed. \nAlice’s adventures continue with a trip into the Looking-Glass World where everything is topsy-turvy and no one behaves quite as they should. Finding herself navigating an enormous chessboard\, Alice travels through a garden of live flowers\, tries to follow the nonsensical rules of the Red and White Queens\, faces the fearsome Jabberwock\, and frolics with Tweedledee and Tweedledum. If she can only make it to the final square\, she’ll become a queen. Drawn directly from Lewis Caroll’s classic work\, this stage production of “Through the Looking Glass” brings you Alice and her friends like you’ve never seen them before! \nThis show will have extended performance times as it is our summer theatre program. Please make sure you can attend all performance dates prior to auditioning. \nAudition pieces can be picked up in the Matthews gallery after May 23. \nPerformances Dates\nJuly 18\, 19\, 20\, 25\, 26\, 27 and August 1\, 2 & 3 at 7 pm
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Series
DESCRIPTION:The recently renamed Summer Art Series will be unveiled on June 3 with an opening reception from 5-7 pm. This showcase features the talents of Black Hills artists with paintings\, digital artwork\, pottery\, and glasswork on display and for sale.  \nHors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. \nThe opening reception will also introduce a new feature at the gallery–a weekly silent art auction. Each week a work of art will be unveiled for auction at the Matthews. The public is invited to view the item in the gallery and offer a bid. At the end of the week\, the winner will be contacted. New works will be revealed for auction the following week. This ongoing fundraising event will aid the Matthews in their efforts to provide continued free programing to Spearfish and surrounding communities. \nThe Summer Art Series will be open to the public through Labor Day. The series is structured to support the local artistic community with every piece in the gallery ready to sell and take home the same day.
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CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Black Hills Film Festival 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews Opera House is a participating theater for the 2022 Black Hills Film Festival which features South Dakota-produced films and films shot on location in South Dakota\, among other national and international entries. \nOn Tuesday\, May 31 22\, at 7:00 pm the Matthews will host an evening session consisting of three films. All audience members are also invited to a free reception at 6:00 pm in the Matthews Opera House lobby prior to the showing of the first film. Light refreshments will be served. \nTickets for this event are $10. Ticket price includes both films. General admission seating. A cash bar and popcorn will be available for sale throughout the films. \nFilms\n\nInto the Circle\nRuntime: 17 minutes\nInto the Circle tells the story of a resilient Indigenous family\, their journey through life-altering tragedy\, and the community that helped them reconnect with their Lakota heritage. \n\nFind Out More About This Film \n  \n  \n \n\nThe Sound of Us\nRuntime: 118 minutes\nMusic is the sound of truth\, the sound of hope. It is the sound of unity and courage. During this critical time in history\, the profound truth remains that music is the great\, universal language. “The Sound of Us” chronicles a series of wide-ranging\, diverse stories that exemplify the power of music and the triumph of the human spirit. \n\nFind Out More About This Film \n\n  \n  \n\n \n\nSouth Dakota\, Short Documentary\nRuntime: 13 minutes\nThe mascot of Black Hills State University in Spearfish is “The Yellow Jacket.” South Dakota’s Artist Laureate\, Dale Lamphere created this sculpture for installation on the BHSU campus to represent school spirit. Local filmmaker Randal Iverson followed Dale through the process to create and install this unique piece. \n\n\n\n 
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CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:Author Talks: Troy Dobyns
DESCRIPTION:Author Talks take place in the Matthews Fireplace Room every Tuesday at 12:30. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, May 31 at 12:30 pm for our next makeSPACE at the Matthews Author Talk with Troy Dobyns. \nAbout the Author\nAt two weeks old\, Troy started traveling with his family due to his father’s Naval career. He and his family lived in many places but always came home to the Black Hills for vacations. When their father retired\, they knew this would be their permanent home. \nIn the spring of 1972\, the family moved to Rapid City just in time to live through the Rapid City flood. Troy’s story is intertwined with several others from the maternal side of his family who also fought the waters of that horrible night in June 1972. These stories are revealed through several accounts of the family but mostly through the eyes of the then-eight-year-old author. The story covers the day of the flood\, the night of the flood\, survivorship\, the aftermath\, and the recovery. \nAre you interested in presenting an Author Talk? Contact us at 605-717-6967 or engage@matthewsopera.com
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CATEGORIES:makeSPACE
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SUMMARY:Open Makerspace Hours
DESCRIPTION:All people should have the opportunity to be creative. Our makerspace has lots of supplies to craft\, build\, experiment\, and discover art! \nOpen makerspace hours are every Tuesday from 10 am to noon in the backroom of the Matthews Opera House gallery. A donation of any amount is suggested.
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SUMMARY:Dark Secrets
DESCRIPTION:The finale performance of the 2022 Page-to-Stage series “Dark Secrets\,” or (“I Know What You Did”)\, is written and directed by local playwright C.A. Dougherty. In Dougherty’s newest play\, two sisters with a bad case of sibling rivalry find themselves faced with unexpected and sometimes hilarious consequences\, trying to test out the theory that everyone has at least one secret that they don’t want anyone to know. \nReader’s theater is a unique experience for audiences. In a typical theater experience\, the audience is invited into the scene; but during a reader’s theater production the audience is invited into the story. Stripping a script to its barest bones–the dialogue–really pushes both actors and directors to focus their energy on developing rich characters that keep the plot moving forward without reliance on props and sets. This undertaking emphasizes the power of the words. \nEach show will be followed by a meet and greet with the cast\, providing the audience with a unique opportunity to socialize with the performers and crew. Coffee and cookies will be provided. \n“Page to Stage: A Readers Theater Experience” will run at the Matthews Opera House and Arts Center every weekend in May with performances on Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees at 2 pm. Admission is $5 at the door.
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CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Dark Secrets
DESCRIPTION:The finale performance of the 2022 Page-to-Stage series “Dark Secrets\,” or (“I Know What You Did”)\, is written and directed by local playwright C.A. Dougherty. In Dougherty’s newest play\, two sisters with a bad case of sibling rivalry find themselves faced with unexpected and sometimes hilarious consequences\, trying to test out the theory that everyone has at least one secret that they don’t want anyone to know. \nReader’s theater is a unique experience for audiences. In a typical theater experience\, the audience is invited into the scene; but during a reader’s theater production the audience is invited into the story. Stripping a script to its barest bones–the dialogue–really pushes both actors and directors to focus their energy on developing rich characters that keep the plot moving forward without reliance on props and sets. This undertaking emphasizes the power of the words. \nEach show will be followed by a meet and greet with the cast\, providing the audience with a unique opportunity to socialize with the performers and crew. Coffee and cookies will be provided. \n“Page to Stage: A Readers Theater Experience” will run at the Matthews Opera House and Arts Center every weekend in May with performances on Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees at 2 pm. Admission is $5 at the door.
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SUMMARY:Froelich Young Actors Guild Registration
DESCRIPTION:Summer break is just around the corner and we’re excited to announce that theater camp begins on Wednesday\, June 1\, at the Matthews Opera House. Group A (7th-12th grade) starts at 9 a.m.  Group B (2nd-6th grade) starts at 1 p.m. A parent’s informational meeting will be held at the Matthews theater on Tuesday\, May 31 at 4 p.m. Scripts will be handed out at that time.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nRegistration will be open from April 15 through May 28. Please download the form below and return it to the Matthews Opera House gallery. You can also pick up a printed copy of the registration form at the gallery during business hours\, Tuesday – Saturday\, 10 am – 5 pm. \n\n\n\n\nDownload Registration Form\n\n\n\nGROUP A\nThis group is for students entering 7th-12th grades this fall. They are performing “Game of Tiaras” by Don Zolidis. Workshops: Starting Wednesday.\, June 1 through Fri.\, June 24. They are held every weekday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Mon-Fri).  Performances: “Game of Tiaras” Saturday\, June 25 at 7 p.m. AND Sunday\, June 26 at 2 p.m.\nGROUP B\nThis group is for students entering 2nd-6th grades this fall. They are performing “Laffin School” by Keith Jackson. Workshops: Starting Wednesday\, June 1 through Fri.\, June 24. They are held every weekday from 1-4 p.m. (Mon-Fri).  Performances: “Laffin School” Saturday\, June 25 at 7 p.m. AND Sunday\, June 26 at 2 p.m\nPlay Descriptions\n“Game of Tiaras” | Group A | Actors in grades 7-12 (entering these grades in Fall 2022) When the aging king of a Magical Kingdom (England) decides to split his empire between his three daughters\, Cinderella\, Belle\, and the Snow Queen (who in no way resembles a copyrighted character)\, terrible tragedy ensues. Terrible\, hilarious tragedy. Combining the gut-wrenching plot twists of Game of Thrones and the soul-numbing despair of Shakespearean tragedy\, this adaptation of King Lear will leave you dying with laughter as the body count mounts. When you play the Game of Tiaras\, you win or you die. Produced by special arrangement with PLAYSCRIPTS of New York\, NY   \n  \n“Laffin School” | Group B | Actors in grades 2-6 (entering these grades in Fall 2022)  Jokes! Jokes! Jokes! It’s the classic situation. A young substitute teacher\, Miss Quackenbush\, turns up at the Little Red Schoolhouse and finds her class is comprised of the dumbest (and funniest) pupils found anywhere. The previous teacher had a nervous breakdown. No wonder! With things like mice in lunch boxes and a student with the measles\, anything more will drive you crazy! Unless the likable but dim-bulbed pupils can pass a simple exam\, they won’t advance to the next grade. Find out why the pupils don’t want to be “promoted” and why Miss Quackenbush has to find some way to get rid of them! Produced by special arrangement with PIONEER DRAMA SERVICE\, INC. of Englewood\, CO    
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CATEGORIES:Theater>Auditions
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SUMMARY:Artist Workshops: Leather-bound Journals
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Matthews Opera House and Arts Center gallery for our free artist workshops! Twice a month we will offer classes led by practicing artists in a variety of media. Each workshop is a three-hour session in which you will get hands-on experience in crafting your own masterpiece.\n\nOn Thursday\, May 26\, we will feature Cary Thrall\, teaching the art of leather-bound journals. This session guides participants through the steps of building a multiple-signature book. You will learn basic terminology and how to use binding materials and tools. This class is a great introduction or addition to your practice of the time-honored tradition of bookmaking. Participants will complete their own leatherbound\, hand-made book. All materials\, tools and supplies are provided. You can make this to keep or as a special gift. Space is limited\, register soon.Future workshops include instruction on sewing (6/9).\n\nThese events are free\, however\, we always encourage a “pay as you can” donation to help offset the cost of supplies.\n\nThese workshops are a makeSPACE at the Matthews event\, made possible by the South Dakota Arts Council.\n\nSpace is limited. Reserve your spot by calling the Matthews (605) 717-6967
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SUMMARY:Author Talks: Marsha Mittman
DESCRIPTION:Author Talks take place in the Matthews Fireplace Room every Tuesday at 12:30. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, May 24 at 12:30 pm for our next makeSPACE at the Matthews Author Talk with Marsha Mittman. Author Talks will take place in the Matthews Fireplace Room. \nAbout the Author\nMarsha Warren Mittman always has one foot in a suitcase ready to roam; a computer at hand ready to write; and her head in the clouds ready to meditate. A humorous memoir\, “You Know You Moved to South Dakota from New York City WHEN…\,” was published by Scurfpea Publishing. Her poetry\, essays\, and short stories have been widely published in American\, British\, Australian\, and German literary journals\, magazines\, and anthologies\, including six “Chicken Soup for the Soul” tales. Select poems from her chapbook\, “Patriarchal Chronicles: Women’s Worldwide Tears\,” are being crafted into a readers’ theater production. “Message from a Goldfish: A Guide to Awareness” was used in meditation programs presented in twelve states. Mittman’s received numerous poetry and prose distinctions in the US and Ireland\, and was awarded a Writer’s Residency at the Fairhope Center for the Writing Arts in Fairhope\, AL. Her poem\, “The Seed\,” appeared in Amazon’s #1 bestselling poetry anthology “Pain and Removal.” An avid traveller\, she’s visited over 125 countries/islands on six continents\, and forty-six US states. For the past twenty years South Dakota’s beautiful Black Hills have been home base. \nAre you interested in presenting an Author Talk? Contact us at 605-717-6967 or engage@matthewsopera.com
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CATEGORIES:makeSPACE
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SUMMARY:Open Makerspace Hours
DESCRIPTION:All people should have the opportunity to be creative. Our makerspace has lots of supplies to craft\, build\, experiment\, and discover art! \nOpen makerspace hours are every Tuesday from 10 am to noon in the backroom of the Matthews Opera House gallery. A donation of any amount is suggested.
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