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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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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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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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CATEGORIES:Music
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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220528T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T094853
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220526T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220526T193000
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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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CATEGORIES:makeSPACE|Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220524T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220524T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T094853
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T094853
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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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CATEGORIES:makeSPACE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220522T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220522T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T094853
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SUMMARY:A Gap in Generations
DESCRIPTION:Once again proving that laughter is the best medicine\, Max Merchen will direct “A Gap in Generations\,” by Jerry Blunt\, continuing the Page-to-Stage series. This comedic-farce explodes with belly-laughs as the readers discover a square in old Bologna peopled by types that could have strayed from any of Shakespeare’s classic tales. \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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220521T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220521T213000
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SUMMARY:A Gap in Generations
DESCRIPTION:Once again proving that laughter is the best medicine\, Max Merchen will direct “A Gap in Generations\,” by Jerry Blunt\, continuing the Page-to-Stage series. This comedic-farce explodes with belly-laughs as the readers discover a square in old Bologna peopled by types that could have strayed from any of Shakespeare’s classic tales. \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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220517T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220517T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T094853
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Author Talks: Doug Hoff
DESCRIPTION:We regret that this week’s Author Talks with Doug Hoff has been canceled. We hope to reschedule at a later date. \nAuthor Talks take place in the Matthews Fireplace Room every Tuesday at 12:30. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, May 17 at 12:30 pm for our next makeSPACE at the Matthews Author Talk with Doug Hoff. Author Talks will take place in the Matthews Fireplace Room. \nWe will also be broadcasting Author Talks on ZOOM for those who prefer attending virtually. \nAbout the Author\nDouglas Henry Hoff was born in 1948 and graduated as valedictorian of his high school class in 1966. He attended and was an honor student at Black Hills State University and the SD School of Mines and Technology. He and Marlene (Molly) were married in 1968 while attending SDSMT. When his parents considered the sale of the family farm Doug and Molly decided to give ranching a try and later bought the farm\, which they eventually tripled in size. While there they started a herd of world-renowned registered Angus cattle\, a cattle genetics and research company that they later sold to Cargill\, and had two children\, Brian and Andrea. \nWhile ranching Doug received The National Ralston Purina Youth of the Year award\, The SD Young Farmer of the Year award\, The North American Beef Improvement Federation Seedstock Producer of the Year award\, and The 2000 US Livestock Man of the Year award. He graduated from the SD Agriculture and Rural Development program. He and Molly enjoyed and lived a robust ranching career\, selling semen\, embryos\, and cattle around the globe\, with cattle from their cowherd dispersal going to five continents. Doug brought his expertise and in-depth agricultural experience to this book\, helping to produce a unique perspective of the demands of agriculture and living on the prairie. \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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T094853
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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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CATEGORIES:makeSPACE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T094853
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SUMMARY:The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
DESCRIPTION:The Page-to-Stage reader’s theater series continues with “The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds\,” written by Paul Zindel and directed by Joanna Mechaley. This play focuses on a frowzy\, acid-tongued mother who wreaks petty vengeance on everyone around her\, including her two daughters. However\, her youngest daughter exhibits an intuitive gift for science and proves that something beautiful and full of promise can emerge from even the most barren\, afflicted soil. \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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220514T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220514T213000
DTSTAMP:20260615T094853
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SUMMARY:The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
DESCRIPTION:The Page-to-Stage reader’s theater series continues with “The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds\,” written by Paul Zindel and directed by Joanna Mechaley. This play focuses on a frowzy\, acid-tongued mother who wreaks petty vengeance on everyone around her\, including her two daughters. However\, her youngest daughter exhibits an intuitive gift for science and proves that something beautiful and full of promise can emerge from even the most barren\, afflicted soil. \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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220514T170500
DTSTAMP:20260615T094853
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SUMMARY:Open Call for Artists 2022
DESCRIPTION:Call for Artists: Accepting Applications through May 14\nThe Matthews Opera House and Arts Center will be exhibiting the work of contracted artists starting May 31\, 2022. This marks the return to regular operations after several months of specialty shows and the Community Art Show. We are excited to once again display the work of Black Hills artists! \nhttps://www.matthewsopera.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/GALLERY-ARTIST-CONSIGNMENT-AGREEMENT.docx.pdf \nApplications are due before 5:00 p.m. MDT on Saturday\, May 14th\, 2022. \nApplications may be submitted via email to gallery@matthewsopera.com \nLooking for Black Hills Artists\nFor application purposes\, the Black Hills area includes anywhere within South Dakota or Wyoming — approximately one hundred miles from the Black Hills. Our call is open to new artists as well as artists who have previously been contracted by The Matthews. \nApplicants will be vetted through a jurying process. During this process\, the Exhibits Committee will be assessing applicants based on the quality of work submitted and the needs of the gallery in terms of aesthetic balance and diversity. \nApplication Requirements\nArtists are invited to submit an email application to our gallery manager\, Kara Carver\, including the following information: \n\nFull name\nMailing address\nAll phone numbers we may use to contact you\nValid email\nWebsite address (if the artist has one)\n\nFacebook or other social media accounts used professionally by the artist are also acceptable\n\n\nThree quality JPEG images\, each under 5MB\, of works you hope to exhibit in the gallery.\n\nThe title\, price\, and medium of each of the works represented in the JPEG images. All works must be original\n\n\nA brief artist statement. It should be no longer than 250 words.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Applications without all the above-listed information (minus a website) will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will receive one email response requesting the missing information. If the requested information is not received by 5:00 p.m. MDT on Tuesday\, May 14th\, the application will not be considered for the gallery. \nOther Options\nArtists may also deliver up to three physical pieces if they believe digital images do not adequately represent their work. This will not take the place of the three JPEG images required in the email application. Those artists delivering physical work will not be favored over artists who only submit digital images. \nJurying Process\nJurying will take place on Monday\, May 16th\, by the Exhibits Committee. All artists who have applied will be notified by Friday\, May 20th via email by our gallery manager\, Kara Carver\, regarding the committee’s decision. \nImportant Details\nAll artists accepted by The Matthews will be required to \n\nSign a contract\nSubmit a W9\nSubmit an artist biography written in third-person to be displayed along with the work\nSubmit images to be used on The Matthews website and social media\nFulfill an artist obligation of the donation of a piece measuring 8″x10″ or equivalent to be sold in The Matthews gift shop. If requested\, substrate can be provided by The Matthews.\n\nCommission\nAll sales of the artist’s work in The Matthews are commissionable\, with The Matthews retaining 22% of revenue in sales. \nAny and all questions regarding the application\, jurying process\, contract (link below)\, or other questions pertaining to the call may be submitted to Kara Carver\, gallery manager\, via phone or email. \nView or Download Artist Contract \nContact Information\nKara Carver\nPatron Services & Gallery Manager\nPhone: (605) 642-7973\nEmail: gallery@matthewsopera.com
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CATEGORIES:Special Events|Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220513T170500
DTSTAMP:20260615T094853
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SUMMARY:Open Call for Artists 2022
DESCRIPTION:Call for Artists: Accepting Applications through May 14\nThe Matthews Opera House and Arts Center will be exhibiting the work of contracted artists starting May 31\, 2022. This marks the return to regular operations after several months of specialty shows and the Community Art Show. We are excited to once again display the work of Black Hills artists! \nhttps://www.matthewsopera.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/GALLERY-ARTIST-CONSIGNMENT-AGREEMENT.docx.pdf \nApplications are due before 5:00 p.m. MDT on Saturday\, May 14th\, 2022. \nApplications may be submitted via email to gallery@matthewsopera.com \nLooking for Black Hills Artists\nFor application purposes\, the Black Hills area includes anywhere within South Dakota or Wyoming — approximately one hundred miles from the Black Hills. Our call is open to new artists as well as artists who have previously been contracted by The Matthews. \nApplicants will be vetted through a jurying process. During this process\, the Exhibits Committee will be assessing applicants based on the quality of work submitted and the needs of the gallery in terms of aesthetic balance and diversity. \nApplication Requirements\nArtists are invited to submit an email application to our gallery manager\, Kara Carver\, including the following information: \n\nFull name\nMailing address\nAll phone numbers we may use to contact you\nValid email\nWebsite address (if the artist has one)\n\nFacebook or other social media accounts used professionally by the artist are also acceptable\n\n\nThree quality JPEG images\, each under 5MB\, of works you hope to exhibit in the gallery.\n\nThe title\, price\, and medium of each of the works represented in the JPEG images. All works must be original\n\n\nA brief artist statement. It should be no longer than 250 words.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Applications without all the above-listed information (minus a website) will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will receive one email response requesting the missing information. If the requested information is not received by 5:00 p.m. MDT on Tuesday\, May 14th\, the application will not be considered for the gallery. \nOther Options\nArtists may also deliver up to three physical pieces if they believe digital images do not adequately represent their work. This will not take the place of the three JPEG images required in the email application. Those artists delivering physical work will not be favored over artists who only submit digital images. \nJurying Process\nJurying will take place on Monday\, May 16th\, by the Exhibits Committee. All artists who have applied will be notified by Friday\, May 20th via email by our gallery manager\, Kara Carver\, regarding the committee’s decision. \nImportant Details\nAll artists accepted by The Matthews will be required to \n\nSign a contract\nSubmit a W9\nSubmit an artist biography written in third-person to be displayed along with the work\nSubmit images to be used on The Matthews website and social media\nFulfill an artist obligation of the donation of a piece measuring 8″x10″ or equivalent to be sold in The Matthews gift shop. If requested\, substrate can be provided by The Matthews.\n\nCommission\nAll sales of the artist’s work in The Matthews are commissionable\, with The Matthews retaining 22% of revenue in sales. \nAny and all questions regarding the application\, jurying process\, contract (link below)\, or other questions pertaining to the call may be submitted to Kara Carver\, gallery manager\, via phone or email. \nView or Download Artist Contract \nContact Information\nKara Carver\nPatron Services & Gallery Manager\nPhone: (605) 642-7973\nEmail: gallery@matthewsopera.com
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CATEGORIES:Special Events|Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220512T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220512T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T094853
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SUMMARY:Artist Workshops: Comics and Animation
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 12\, we will feature Maxwell Green\, teaching the art of comics and animation. In this workshop\, participants will participate in a variety of fun activities focused on both comics and animation. For comics\, the focus will be on character creation strategies\, storytelling\, and sequencing our comics. Animation activities will build off of what was learned with comics\, working towards things like flipbooks and other traditional\, hands-on techniques. By the end of the session\, students will have completed a short comic\, flipbooks\, multiple drawings from activities\, and more!\n\nFuture workshops include instruction on leather-bound journals (5/26)\, and 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:Open Call for Artists 2022
DESCRIPTION:Call for Artists: Accepting Applications through May 14\nThe Matthews Opera House and Arts Center will be exhibiting the work of contracted artists starting May 31\, 2022. This marks the return to regular operations after several months of specialty shows and the Community Art Show. We are excited to once again display the work of Black Hills artists! \nhttps://www.matthewsopera.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/GALLERY-ARTIST-CONSIGNMENT-AGREEMENT.docx.pdf \nApplications are due before 5:00 p.m. MDT on Saturday\, May 14th\, 2022. \nApplications may be submitted via email to gallery@matthewsopera.com \nLooking for Black Hills Artists\nFor application purposes\, the Black Hills area includes anywhere within South Dakota or Wyoming — approximately one hundred miles from the Black Hills. Our call is open to new artists as well as artists who have previously been contracted by The Matthews. \nApplicants will be vetted through a jurying process. During this process\, the Exhibits Committee will be assessing applicants based on the quality of work submitted and the needs of the gallery in terms of aesthetic balance and diversity. \nApplication Requirements\nArtists are invited to submit an email application to our gallery manager\, Kara Carver\, including the following information: \n\nFull name\nMailing address\nAll phone numbers we may use to contact you\nValid email\nWebsite address (if the artist has one)\n\nFacebook or other social media accounts used professionally by the artist are also acceptable\n\n\nThree quality JPEG images\, each under 5MB\, of works you hope to exhibit in the gallery.\n\nThe title\, price\, and medium of each of the works represented in the JPEG images. All works must be original\n\n\nA brief artist statement. It should be no longer than 250 words.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Applications without all the above-listed information (minus a website) will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will receive one email response requesting the missing information. If the requested information is not received by 5:00 p.m. MDT on Tuesday\, May 14th\, the application will not be considered for the gallery. \nOther Options\nArtists may also deliver up to three physical pieces if they believe digital images do not adequately represent their work. This will not take the place of the three JPEG images required in the email application. Those artists delivering physical work will not be favored over artists who only submit digital images. \nJurying Process\nJurying will take place on Monday\, May 16th\, by the Exhibits Committee. All artists who have applied will be notified by Friday\, May 20th via email by our gallery manager\, Kara Carver\, regarding the committee’s decision. \nImportant Details\nAll artists accepted by The Matthews will be required to \n\nSign a contract\nSubmit a W9\nSubmit an artist biography written in third-person to be displayed along with the work\nSubmit images to be used on The Matthews website and social media\nFulfill an artist obligation of the donation of a piece measuring 8″x10″ or equivalent to be sold in The Matthews gift shop. If requested\, substrate can be provided by The Matthews.\n\nCommission\nAll sales of the artist’s work in The Matthews are commissionable\, with The Matthews retaining 22% of revenue in sales. \nAny and all questions regarding the application\, jurying process\, contract (link below)\, or other questions pertaining to the call may be submitted to Kara Carver\, gallery manager\, via phone or email. \nView or Download Artist Contract \nContact Information\nKara Carver\nPatron Services & Gallery Manager\nPhone: (605) 642-7973\nEmail: gallery@matthewsopera.com
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag Series: Spearfish Piano Duet Club
DESCRIPTION:“Music for a Spring Day” is the title of the special May concert of the Spearfish Piano Duet Club on Wednesday\, May 11\, noon at Matthews Opera House in downtown Spearfish. The club has performed for the Bellman Brown Bag series since 2004. Performers include Pamela Baum\, Laurie Behrens\, Sue Cole\, Donna Dettman\, Rita Hicks\,  Laura Kolb\, Janeen Larsen\, Colleen McKirdy\, Emma McKirdy-Wilsey\,  Angela O’Shea\, Blair Petrson\, Priscilla Romkema\, and Symeon Waseen. The 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\, organized by Dr. Janeen Larsen. The concert is free and open to the public. \nAbout the Bellman Brown Bag Series\nThe 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 1990’s. Recognizing the Matthews Opera House as an ideal venue for the exploration of humanities topics\, he engaged a line-up of speakers to present programs on a range of humanities topics each month. \nDr. Bellman was a professor of English at Black Hills State University\, Spearfish\, SD. His teaching career spanned thirty years. Bellman retired from BHSU and passed away in November 2002. \nPrograms are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1pm. Designed to begin and end within the lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.  This is an opportunity to gain insight into themes that touch our daily lives. \n \nCoffee for the Bellman Brown Bag Series is generously provided by Common Grounds in Spearfish\, SD. \n  \n 
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SUMMARY:Open Call for Artists 2022
DESCRIPTION:Call for Artists: Accepting Applications through May 14\nThe Matthews Opera House and Arts Center will be exhibiting the work of contracted artists starting May 31\, 2022. This marks the return to regular operations after several months of specialty shows and the Community Art Show. We are excited to once again display the work of Black Hills artists! \nhttps://www.matthewsopera.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/GALLERY-ARTIST-CONSIGNMENT-AGREEMENT.docx.pdf \nApplications are due before 5:00 p.m. MDT on Tuesday\, May 14th\, 2022. \nApplications may be submitted via email to gallery@matthewsopera.com \nLooking for Black Hills Artists\nFor application purposes\, the Black Hills area includes anywhere within South Dakota or Wyoming — approximately one hundred miles from the Black Hills. Our call is open to new artists as well as artists who have previously been contracted by The Matthews. \nApplicants will be vetted through a jurying process. During this process\, the Exhibits Committee will be assessing applicants based on the quality of work submitted and the needs of the gallery in terms of aesthetic balance and diversity. \nApplication Requirements\nArtists are invited to submit an email application to our gallery manager\, Kara Carver\, including the following information: \n\nFull name\nMailing address\nAll phone numbers we may use to contact you\nValid email\nWebsite address (if the artist has one)\n\nFacebook or other social media accounts used professionally by the artist are also acceptable\n\n\nThree quality JPEG images\, each under 5MB\, of works you hope to exhibit in the gallery.\n\nThe title\, price\, and medium of each of the works represented in the JPEG images. All works must be original\n\n\nA brief artist statement. It should be no longer than 250 words.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Applications without all the above-listed information (minus a website) will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will receive one email response requesting the missing information. If the requested information is not received by 5:00 p.m. MDT on Tuesday\, May 14th\, the application will not be considered for the gallery. \nOther Options\nArtists may also deliver up to three physical pieces if they believe digital images do not adequately represent their work. This will not take the place of the three JPEG images required in the email application. Those artists delivering physical work will not be favored over artists who only submit digital images. \nJurying Process\nJurying will take place on Monday\, May 16th\, by the Exhibits Committee. All artists who have applied will be notified by Friday\, May 20th via email by our gallery manager\, Kara Carver\, regarding the committee’s decision. \nImportant Details\nAll artists accepted by The Matthews will be required to \n\nSign a contract\nSubmit a W9\nSubmit an artist biography written in third-person to be displayed along with the work\nSubmit images to be used on The Matthews website and social media\nFulfill an artist obligation of the donation of a piece measuring 8″x10″ or equivalent to be sold in The Matthews gift shop. If requested\, substrate can be provided by The Matthews.\n\nCommission\nAll sales of the artist’s work in The Matthews are commissionable\, with The Matthews retaining 22% of revenue in sales. \nAny and all questions regarding the application\, jurying process\, contract (link below)\, or other questions pertaining to the call may be submitted to Kara Carver\, gallery manager\, via phone or email. \nView or Download Artist Contract \nContact Information\nKara Carver\nPatron Services & Gallery Manager\nPhone: (605) 642-7973\nEmail: gallery@matthewsopera.com
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