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SUMMARY:Community Mural Painting Session
DESCRIPTION:This month\, we’re inviting you to lend a hand in the creation of the George Martin Memorial Mural. A public painting session will be held on Saturday\, February 26 in the Matthews theater. Sections of the mural will be on display and ready for your brushwork! Come be a part of this larger-than-life\, paint-by-numbers mural project. \nBe sure to wear clothes that can get a little dirty and join us in the theater from 11 am until 3 pm. \nThe mural commemorates the legacy of George Martin\, a life-long citizen\, councilman\, and active Spearfish resident. Once completed\, it will take its place on the side of the Sears building\, facing Old City Hall Square in downtown Spearfish. \nThe concept and design of the work were developed by BHSU associate professor of art Desy Schoeneweis and a group of university students. It incorporates aspects of Martin’s life and personality with the feel of a game board\, with colorful and playful images greeting the viewer at every turn. Roaming across the display are illustrations of the Western Hills Humane Society\, the High Plains Western Heritage Center\, and the D.C. Booth National Historic Fish Hatchery and Archives\, all places that Martin held near and dear to his heart. \nWe invite you to put on your grubbies and join us for this exciting community project! This event is appropriate for ages three and up. \n  \n 
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SUMMARY:Right in the Eye
DESCRIPTION:If the imagination were to incarnate\, it would not be surprising if it took the form of cinematographer Georges Méliès. \nRight in the Eye is a live concert designed as a soundtrack to a montage of silent films by George Méliès (1861 – 1938) considered to be one of the inventors of cinematography.  It is the musical brainchild of Jean-François Alcoléa who has created a magical show where a multi-layered\, evocative and intricate score complements and interprets the otherwise silent films.  A trio of virtuoso musicians are almost a show in themselves\, as they conjure music from an extraordinary array of instruments: basics like piano\, percussion and guitar; fantastic oddities like the aquaphone (ocean harp)\, theremin and melodica; and mundane objects like stemware\, circular saws\, and even plastic take-out lids.  The mesmerizing score and panoply of unexpected sound expertly evokes the technical wizardry\, hilarity\, and stream of invention bequeathed to cinema by Méliès. \n“An exuberant mixed-media feast full of experimental verve.” – The Fountain\, Edinburgh Fringe Festival \n“A magical hour where films\, lighting and music weave a rich tapestry. A unique experience that goes way beyond merely watching very old movies.” – SG Fringe\, Edinburgh \n“It is at once inventive\, elegant\, and moving … right to the core!” – Chronique Festival Avignon \n[arve url=”https://youtu.be/fNIiLCmmD9E” /] \n 
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220222T133000
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SUMMARY:Author Talks: KD Gearhart – CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:AUTHOR TALKS CANCELLATION \n\n \n\n\nWe regret that this week’s Author Talks with suspense writer KD Gearhart on Tuesday\, Feb. 22 has been cancelled.\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you interested in presenting an Author Talk? Contact us at 605-717-6967 or engage@matthewsopera.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220222T100000
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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:Author Talks: Eliza Blue
DESCRIPTION:Author Talks take place in the Matthews Fireplace Room every Tuesday at 12:30. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, February 15 at 12:30 pm for our next makeSPACE at the Matthews Author Talk with Eliza Blue. When Eliza Blue first moved to northwestern South Dakota\, she didn’t plan on staying long. After all\, the singer/songwriter had spent most of her adulthood hopping from place to place. But then she fell in love with a Perkins County rancher — and the land\, the wind\, the livestock and the giant blue expanse of a West River sky. In her book Accidental Rancher\, Blue shares a collection of these writings\, bringing a new voice and a musician’s grace to the culture of rural America. \nWe will also be broadcasting Author Talks on ZOOM for those who prefer attending virtually. \nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3793973264?pwd=MTIvWkl3cWxCMjBzR0g0T2REbmNsZz09 \nMeeting ID: 379 397 3264 \nPasscode: MOH-7973 \nAbout the Author\nEliza Blue is a shepherd\, folk musician\, and writer residing in western South Dakota. She writes a weekly column\, Little Pasture on the Prairie\, that is carried by 17 different print publications\, writes and produces audio “postcards” from her ranch for South Dakota Public Broadcasting and Prairie Public Radio\, and just released her first book\, Accidental Rancher. Her writing has also been featured in The Guardian and the New York Times\, and she is regular columnist for The Daily Yonder\, a national publication for and about rural people. Blue’s latest project\, an Midwest-Emmy nominated traveling concert series called Wish You Were Here is in its second season on PBS. She also has a weekly show\, ‘Live from the Home Farm\,’ that broadcasts on social media every Saturday night from her ranch. \nIn her 15 years as a touring musician\, she’s had the opportunity to collaborate with Billy Talbot of the band Crazy Horse\, Chuck Suchy\, Charlie Parr\, and Jami Lynn just to name a few. Other highlights include performances at SXSW\, Red Ants Pants\, CMJ\, and Sioux River Folk Fest and she had a song featured last year on NPR‘s prestigious All Songs Considered’s blog. \nAfter spending years on the road full-time\, Blue now lives and works on a cattle and sheep ranch with her husband and their two children.
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SUMMARY:My Bloody Valentine: An Anti-Valentine's Day Drink & Draw
DESCRIPTION:Join us from 6-9 p.m. in the Matthews Opera House theater for My Bloody Valentine: An Anti-Valentine’s Day Drink and Draw. This fun adults-only workshop will feature drawing from live costumed models\, anti-Valentine’s Day goodies and adult beverages for sale. Drawing demos will be presented by BHSU Art Professor Desy Schoeneweis and prizes will be awarded at the end of the evening. Limited drawing materials will be available for use\, participants are encouraged to bring their own supplies. \nAnti-Valentine’s Day-themed costumes are optional\, but encouraged!  \nThis event is free. A free-will donation is suggested but not required.\n\nThis program is a partnership between the Matthews Opera House & Arts Center and makeSPACE.\n\n\nCOVID 19 Policies\nIn order to help ensure the safety of all audience members\, performers\, volunteers\, and staff members\, masks will be required during this event regardless of vaccination status. For a full list of our current COVID-19 policies\, please view our guidelines. If you have any questions regarding this policy\, please email director@matthewsopera.com.
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SUMMARY:Gina Gibson: SURF Artist-in-Residence Program
DESCRIPTION:Our February Bellman Brown Bag presentation will feature BHSU Professor Gina Gibson who recently served as the first-ever Artist-in-Residence at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) in Lead. Gina will share her experience in this role and some of the resulting artwork from her time there. Gina is now the coordinator for the SURF AiR Program. This presentation will take place at noon on Wednesday\, February 9 in the Matthews Opera House theatre. Free coffee from Common Grounds will be provided. \nCourtesy of Sanford Underground Research Facility\, Matt Kapust\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:Author Talks: Bill Matson
DESCRIPTION:Author Talks take place in the Matthews Fireplace Room every Tuesday at 12:30. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, February 8 at 12:30 pm for our next makeSPACE at the Matthews Author Talk with Bill Matson. 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. \nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3793973264?pwd=MTIvWkl3cWxCMjBzR0g0T2REbmNsZz09 \nMeeting ID: 379 397 3264 \nPasscode: MOH-7973 \nAbout the Author\nWilliam Matson is an award winning documentary film maker and acclaimed author of “Crazy Horse the Lakota Warrior’s Life and Legacy”. He is also a Vietnam combat veteran. His most recent book is “In My Father’s Footsteps”\, a book about his quest for the truth of the battle of the Little Bighorn requested of him by his father on his father’s deathbed.
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SUMMARY:Author Talks: Jean Helmer
DESCRIPTION:Author Talks take place in the Matthews Fireplace Room every Tuesday at 12:30. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, February 1 at 12:30 pm for our next makeSPACE at the Matthews Author Talk with Jean Helmer. 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. \nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81572299817 \nAbout the Author\n\n\nJean Helmer is a 4th generation area resident. She writes flash memoir recalling growing up on a ranch on the SD/WY border. Those were days of idyllic experiences lived against the grim reality of the effects of radioactive contamination caused by above-ground nuclear testing. She also shares tales from her days as a high school teacher and dabbles with poetry. Jean’s household is shared with husband Gary and with two literary pups. The pups are Annie Grabstreak—named for Anne Bradstreet\, first poet published in America\, and Ginny Woof—namesake of writer/critic Virginia Woolf. Annie and Ginny write doggerel. “It’s a ruff life\,” according to these girls. Jean is a member of the Belle Fourche Writers\, the Bearlodge Writers\, Wyoming Writers\, and WyoPoets. Her work has been published in Watershed the WyoPoets 2020 Chapbook\, in Pasque Petals\, 2019\, and in various other anthologies. Jean is a regular contributor to the Belle Fourche Beacon’s Pastor’s Perspective and the St. Martins Oblate Newsletter.
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SUMMARY:BHSU Student & Faculty Art Show
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center is proud to be hosting the 2022 BHSU Student and Faculty Show! Art from BHSU students and faculty will be on display in the gallery from January 11 – February 11. The gallery is open from 10 am – 5 pm\, Tuesday – Saturday. \nReception\nThere will be a reception celebrating the opening of this show on January 14 from 5 – 6 pm in the Matthews Opera House gallery. Light refreshments will be served and a cash bar will be available. \n 
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CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220125T123000
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Karen Holzer
DESCRIPTION:Author Talks take place in the Matthews Fireplace Room every Tuesday at 12:30 pm. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, January 25 at 12:30 pm for our next makeSPACE at the Matthews Author Talk with Karen Holzer\, South Dakota-based author and historian. \nIMPORTANT UPDATE!  Due to Covid concerns\, we will only be be broadcasting this Author Talk on ZOOM.   \nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81572299817 \nAbout the Author\nKaren is the executive director of the Booth Society\, the nonprofit friends group of the D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery. The book\, “Let’s Feed The Fish”\, written for the 125th celebration of the hatchery\, will be featured at the Author Talk. Illustrator Bill Feterl and co/author Kindra Gordon will join her.
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SUMMARY:Winter Kid's Craft
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews Opera House is celebrating Chinook Days with a free Winter Kid’s Craft! Stop by the gallery during business hours on Saturday\, January 22 (10 am – 5pm) and pick up your FREE craft kit to do at home. This year we will be making paper snowman chains! Make sure to share your creation with us on Facebook by tagging the Matthews Opera House and using the hashtag #MatthewsWinterCraft.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220121T130000
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SUMMARY:Snow Sculptures on Main Street
DESCRIPTION:Create a sculpture masterpiece with snow! On January 21\, snow mounds will be set up on the corner of Main and Hudson from 1 pm – 4 pm. Anyone interested can stop by and let their creativity run wild! Bring your own carving supplies\, but we’ll have some on hand as well. \nNowhere Men’s Clothier & Lounge will also have hot soup available to warm up any of our snow sculpture participants.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220118T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220118T133000
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Viktoriia Peterson
DESCRIPTION:Author Talks take place in the Matthews Fireplace Room every Tuesday at 12:30. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, January 18 at 12:30 pm for our next makeSPACE at the Matthews Author Talk with Viktoriia Peterson. Viktoriia will be discussing and sharing her book “A Breeze of Inspiration: Collection of Various Poems.” The poetry featured in this book was penned by Viktoriia over a 15 year period and was written in Russian and Ukrainian\, before being translated into English by the author. \nWe will also be broadcasting Author Talks on ZOOM for those who prefer attending virtually. \nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81572299817 \nAbout the Author\nBorn and raised in the Ukraine\, Viktoriia has resided in Sundance\, WY with her husband since May 2014. She received American Citizenship in January 2019. Viktoriia loves the abundant beauty and wildlife in Wyoming. Her favorite pastimes are gardening\, hiking\, camping and exploring her creativity while surrounded by nature. In addition to her passion of writing and painting\, she practices reflexology and massage therapy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220114T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220114T220000
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SUMMARY:JAS Quintet featuring Jami Lynn
DESCRIPTION:Join the Matthews Opera House on January 14 for a special Jazz Series concert featuring South Dakota singer/songwriter Jami Lynn with jazz ensemble band JAS Quintet. Performance starts at 7:30 pm. Cabaret-style table seating and premier wines will be available for this performance. Tickets are $30 for table seating and $20 for balcony seats. \n \nAbout Jami Lynn\nFolk singer/songwriter Jami Lynn Olson first gained an appreciation for music on a small stage in Peever\, SD. An avid performer of bluegrass\, folk music\, and jazz\, Jami brings her exuberance and musical talent into classrooms\, hospital systems\, and youth centers. Her wide skill set and versatility as a musician allow her to accommodate participants or listeners in many different settings. Jami Lynn is a graduate of The University of South Dakota and has shared her talent and love of local folk history with audiences across the Midwest\, Southeast\, and Pacific Northwest. She has also released three full-length albums of folk songs and originals. \nAbout JAS Quintet\nJAS Quintet is one of South Dakota’s premier jazz ensembles. Formed in 2012 and based in Sioux Falls the ensemble continues to perform concert and festival dates throughout the region. JAS features the classic jazz quintet instrumentation of trumpet\, saxophone\, piano\, bass and drums. Their repertoire is a diverse mix of old and new\, featuring many original compositions and arrangements by members of the band. \nConcerts include favorites from Wayne Shorter\, Herbie Hancock\, Miles Davis\, Clifford Brown\, Thelonious Monk\, Duke Ellington\, and contemporary artists. You are sure to hear many familiar tunes during a JAS concert along with a few new jazz classics. The members of the JAS Quintet are recognized as some of the finest jazz musicians and educators in the region. Touring extensively throughout South Dakota as a part of the South Dakota Arts Council’s Touring Artist program\, the JAS Quintet has established a reputation as one of the top jazz ensembles in the region. \nJAS Quintet Band Members\n\nJoel Shotwell – Saxophones\nJim Speirs – Trumpet & Flugel Horn\nJeffrey Paul – Piano\nAndrew Reinartz – Bass\nDaniel Heier – Drums\n\nListen\n\nWatch\n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMH6ctNlR7U” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cZx7puS7Y4″ loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=975eCJKZ6sQ” loop=”no” muted=”no” /]
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SUMMARY:BHSU Art Faculty Focus
DESCRIPTION:Join us at noon on January 12 as BHSU Professor Desy Schoenewies and other art faculty at BHSU discuss their recent works\, exhibitions\, and the BHSU art program. This presentation will feature all art faculty across photo\, studio\, and graphic design in 3-5 minute segments and the work of the Black Hills State University Art Club. Desy will also talk about upcoming opportunities for community members to be a part of another city mural that will be going up over the current mural next to old city hall. This event takes place in the Matthews Opera House theater and is free to the public. Coffee provided by Common Grounds will be available. \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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CATEGORIES:Lectures & Readings
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SUMMARY:BHSU Student & Faculty Art Show
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center is proud to be hosting the 2022 BHSU Student and Faculty Show! Art from BHSU students and faculty will be on display in the gallery from January 11 – February 11. The gallery is open from 10 am – 5 pm\, Tuesday – Saturday. \nReception\nThere will be a reception celebrating the opening of this show on January 14 from 5 – 6 pm in the Matthews Opera House gallery. A cash bar will be available. \n 
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CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211217T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211217T220000
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SUMMARY:Jazzy Holiday with Sophia Beatty
DESCRIPTION:This performance is sold out! \nHoliday jazz is back at the Matthews! Join us on Friday\, December 17 as Black Hills singer/songwriter Sophia Beatty gives a special Holiday performance! Expect to hear some of your favorite Christmas songs\, as well as many of the most popular jazz songs made famous by artists like Ella Fitzgerald\, Nat King Cole\, and Billie Holiday. She will be accompanied by a full jazz band. You won’t want to miss this “one night only” event! \nJust like our popular jazz series\, we will be offering cabaret style seating and bottle service of premium wines to all tables. A cash bar will also be available throughout the event. \nTickets are $30 per table seat or $20 for balcony seating. Table seating goes fast\, so make sure to get your seats quickly. \nEnjoy good wine\, great jazz\, and celebrate the Holidays with the Matthews! \n \nAbout Sophia Beatty\n \nBased in the Black Hills of South Dakota\, 25-year-old singer and songwriter Sophia Beatty sings with passion and heart that can be truly felt. She is known for her ability to sing classic jazz and soul cover music. From Etta James to Ella Fitzgerald to Aretha Franklin\, she covers a whole variety of well known music that gets people up on their feet and singing along. \nBuilding on this creative powerhouse of covers\, Sophia has recently taken to the streets to share her original creations as well\, which have been applauded greatly by the regional music community. She is already well on her way to becoming a staple of the northern plains musical experience. Sophia’s gift of synesthesia makes her original acoustic songs unique and emotionally moving. The journey her music will bring you on is something one must experience when traveling through the Black Hills. \n  \nThe Band\nSophia Beatty – Vocals\nJordan Seidel – Drums\nLuke Graves – Piano\nNick Ries – Trumpet\nShawn Parker – Saxophone\nClayton Ryan – Bass
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CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Author Talks: Kat Baum
DESCRIPTION:Join us on December 16 at 2:00 pm for our next makeSPACE at the Matthews Author Talk with Kat Baum\, a South Dakota-born singer\, songwriter\, and storyteller. Kat will be reading from her collection of works\, as well as sharing some singing and guitar playing for a musically themed Author Talk.  Author Talks will take place in the Matthews Fire Place Room. We will also be broadcasting Author Talks on ZOOM for those who prefer attending virtually. \nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88407667046?pwd=Z0dwa3B4aGZRMVNsNThHT1B2aiswUT09 \nAbout the Author\nKat Baum\, a South Dakota grown singer\, songwriter\, and storyteller\, uses her background in teaching & performance to offer residencies that combine language\, poetry\, music\, & performance tailored to fit any age and nearly any subject. From her 12 years of teaching an array of different subjects to students K-college\, Kat understands the Common Core Standards. Her program complements and reinforces them\, and it can follow the theme of any current lesson if desired\, small or expansive; for example\, “Rhyme Schemes\,” or “Poetry.” Kat also co-facilitates The Sounds of Healing\, a women’s retreat that combines music\, writing\, yoga\, and meditation to discover one’s true potential. Directing this retreat gives Kat the experience necessary to easily adapt her residency for adults and senior citizens\, making it insightful for them. Kat leads participants through various writing exercises with relevant material and activities for each age and ability level\, and she infuses her performances and stories periodically to help every participant explore language and its rhythms\n\nKat recently moved into a studio above Nonna’s that will soon be home to Inner Voice Studio.  She plans to use this studio to teach yoga\, meditation\, dance classes as well as all kinds of workshops from Reiki\, to massage\, to writing and music.
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SUMMARY:Bad Movie Night: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
DESCRIPTION:Grab your comfiest PJs and head on down to the Matthews Opera House on December 11 for our Bad Movie Night – Holiday Pajama Party! We will be watching the incredible (and incredibly bad) cult classic “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians” in our historic theater. Evening festivities will include lots of popcorn (included in price of admission) and hilarious commentary by our “Mystery Santa Theatre” Elves. Pizza\, beverages\, and alcohol will be available for purchase throughout the evening. \nThis is a fundraiser for the Matthews Opera House\, so don’t miss your chance to support a GREAT cause just by watching a BAD movie. \nBring your friends\, bring your date\, bring your family–or just come by yourself. It’s going to be a blast! \nSuggested attendee age of 14 or older\, but all ages are permitted with parental discretion \nAbout “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians”\nMartian ruler Kimar (Leonard Hicks) is upset that the children of Mars are lazy and under the influence of too much pop culture from Earth. They are obsessed with the planet’s television programs and don’t want to do much of anything. In an attempt to get the kids peppy again\, Kimar orders the kidnapping of Santa Claus (John Call)\, hoping that the jolly old toymaker will know how to cheer the children up again. But two Earth children are also nabbed\, and this complicates things for Kimar. \n[arve url=”https://youtu.be/NyaJkLJK4gM” loop=”no” muted=”no” /]
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CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211208T130000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Piano Duets
DESCRIPTION:The annual Holiday Spearfish Piano Duets takes place in the opera house theater on Wednesday\, December 8 from noon until 1 p.m. It’s always wise to get here early for a good seat. The balcony will be opened only until all the main floor seats are full. This event is free and open to the public \n“Holiday Favorites” is the title of the 2021 December concert of the Spearfish Piano Duet Club. The club has performed as part of the popular Bellman Brown Bag series since 2004. Performers include Sandra Asheim\, Pamela Baum\, Laurie Behrens\, Sue Cole\, Donna Dettman\, Kathy Ewing\, Ramona Hauk\, Ardyth Helmer\, Rita Hicks\, Constance Hubbard\, Laura Kolb\, Janeen Larsen\, Colleen McKirdy\, Emma McKirdy-Wilsey\, Lori Miller\, Angela O’Shea\, Stacey Potter\, and Marilee Woodard. \nThe 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. \nIMPORTANT INFO ABOUT OUR MASKING POLICY: Our mask policy is based on the community spread within Lawrence Country. If community spread is high\, a mask requirement will be in effect. However\, if community spread is low\, moderate\, or substantial\, our masking policy will be optional. We will continue to monitor the South Dakota COVID-19 Dashboard managed by the Department of Health and update our mask policy for this specific event closer to the date. Thank you for your understanding. The SD COVID-19 Dashboard can be viewed HERE. \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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211204T170000
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SUMMARY:Santa's Craftshop
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, Dec. 4\, The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center will be hosting Santa and opening his free craftshop for all the kiddos to make some awesome holiday art! \nFrom 1-4 pm\, Santa will be visiting the opera house lobby to greet the children of Spearfish and hear their Christmas wishes. \nHot cider and candy canes will be on hand. Visitors are encouraged to bring their cameras. \nVisit the Art Gallery for Santa’s Craftshop\nThe art gallery on the first floor will have Santa’s Craftshop available from 11 am to 5 pm on December 4. \nThe gallery will be running children’s activities from 11 am to 5 pm on December 4. Craft workstations will be set up around the gallery along with necessary supplies for kids to make different crafts. \nSuggested age ranges\nThe suggested age range is 3-14 for all activities\, but older children and parents are welcome to join in. Children under the age of 6 require adult supervision when using scissors or wire cutters\, and children under the age of 4 require adult supervision always as every activity involves glue and choking hazards.
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CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211130T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211130T220000
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SUMMARY:The Matthews Celebrates SD Day of Giving
DESCRIPTION:On November 30\, the Matthews Opera House & Arts Center\, along with the entire state of South Dakota\, will be celebrating South Dakota Day of Giving. This is a day to celebrate all the nonprofits in our state and the incredible work they do! As a 501c3 organization ourselves\, we want to thank YOU for supporting us this past year. Whether you have donated money or time\, attended a performance\, or even just shared one of our posts on social media…..you have helped our mission here at the Matthews Opera House! \nAs we continue to work on getting back to normal after COVID-19\,  we can’t forget about the amazing support we have received from the Spearfish community and we are overwhelmed with gratitude.  On this day of giving\, we hope you will consider donating again! \nDay of Giving Donor Gift\nAs a special thank you to everyone who donates $50 or more ON the Day of Giving (November 30)\, we will be gifting hand-crafted Matthews Opera House mugs made by local artist Will Lopez. There are only 100 of these limited edition mugs\, so they will only be available while supplies last. (Full gift details below) \nDonations help us bring more of the arts to the Black Hills! Our Day of Giving funds help us provide free community arts programming and affordable access to nationally renowned performance groups through our Subscription Series. It provides for our community theatre to continue producing incredible shows and ensures that we can continue to provide a place for local artists to have their work seen and heard. We hope you consider helping us! \nDONATE NOW! \nMug Progress Pictures\n\n  \nFull Mug Terms\nMugs will only be given to the first 100 donors who donate $50 or more on November 30 (between 12:00 am and 11:59 pm MST). Donors must be able to pick up their mug from the gallery in order to receive their gift. Mugs CANNOT be shipped! In the event a donor cannot physically pick up their mug\, it will be offered to the next donor in line. Limit of one mug per household. Any mugs not claimed by December 23 will be sold in the gallery.
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CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211112T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211112T193000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Belles
DESCRIPTION:Did you enjoy “Dearly Beloved?” Don’t miss the hilarious\, holiday sequel “Christmas Belles.” A church Christmas program spins hilariously out of control in this Southern farce about squabbling sisters\, family secrets\, a surly Santa\, a vengeful sheep and a reluctant Elvis impersonator. Written by the comedic team of Jessie Jones\, Nicholas Hope\, and Jamie Wooten. \nDirected by Max G. Merchen\, this hilarious production will be performed by local Black Hills actors in the historic Matthews Opera House. Performances are Nov. 12 – 13 & Nov. 19 – 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 14 & 21 at 2:00 p.m. \nNote: SEASON TICKET SEATS are for Friday\, November 12. If you would like another date\, please contact us at 605.642.7973 and we will move your reservation to the preferred date. However\, if your assigned seats have already been sold\, you will be given another seat location. \nIMPORTANT INFO ABOUT OUR MASKING POLICY: Our mask policy is based on the community spread within Lawrence Country. If community spread is high\, a mask requirement will be in effect. However\, if community spread is low\, moderate\, or substantial\, our masking policy will be optional. We will continue to monitor the South Dakota COVID-19 Dashboard managed by the Department of Health and update our mask policy for this specific event closer to the date. Thank you for your understanding. The SD COVID-19 Dashboard can be viewed HERE. \nPlot\nIt’s Christmas-time in the small town of Fayro\, Texas\, and the Futrelle Sisters—Frankie\, Twink and Honey Raye—are not exactly in a festive mood. A cranky Frankie is weeks overdue with her second set of twins. Twink\, recently jilted and bitter about it\, is in jail for inadvertently burning down half the town. And hot-flash-suffering Honey Raye is desperately trying to keep the Tabernacle of the Lamb’s Christmas Program from spiraling into chaos. But things are not looking too promising: Miss Geneva\, the ousted director of the previous twenty-seven productions\, is ruthless in her attempts to take over the show. The celebrity guest Santa Claus—played by Frankie’s long-suffering husband\, Dub—is passing a kidney stone. One of the shepherds refuses to watch over his flock by night without pulling his little red wagon behind him. And the entire cast is dropping like flies due to food poisoning from the Band Boosters’ Pancake Supper. And when Frankie lets slip a family secret that has been carefully guarded for decades\, all hope for a successful Christmas program seems lost\, even with an Elvis impersonator at the manger. But in true Futrelle fashion\, the feuding sisters find a way to pull together in order to present a Christmas program the citizens of Fayro will never forget. Their hilarious holiday journey through a misadventure-filled Christmas Eve is guaranteed to bring joy to your world! \nCast\nGeneva Musgrave…………..LeeAnn Paananen\nHoney Rae Futrelle………………Brenna Meyer\nGina Jo Futrelle……………….Bailey Sadowsky\nJohn Curtis Bunter……………….Gerry Bennet\nTwink Futrelle…………………………..Amy Ruff\nDub Dubberly………………………….Mike Kane\nFrankie Futrelle Dubberly……Cami Dohman\nRhonda Lynn Lampley…………….Jena Sierks\nJustin Waverly……………………Casey Hibbert\nRaynerd Chisum………………………..Jim Hoff\nPatsy Price……………………………….Pat Rogge
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CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211111T140000
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SUMMARY:Author Talks: Bruce Roseland
DESCRIPTION:makeSPACE at the Matthews Author Talks take place every other Thursday at 2:00 pm. Please keep an eye on our website and social media for upcoming events. \nThe Matthews Opera House & Arts Center is continuing the makeSPACE Author Talks. Join us on November 11 at 2:00 pm with Bruce Roseland as our featured author. Author Talks will take place in the Matthews Fire Place Room. We will also be broadcasting Author Talks on ZOOM for those who prefer attending virtually. \nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87992342861 \nAbout the Author\nBruce Roseland is a fourth-generation cattleman who grew up on – and still works – a ranch in north-central South Dakota. His poetry collections include The Last Buffalo (2007 Wrangler Award)\, A Prairie Prayer (2009 Will Rogers Medallion Award)\, Cowman (2019 Will Rogers Medallion Award)\, and 2021’s Heart of the Prairie. Roseland holds a master’s degree in sociology from the University of North Dakota and serves as South Dakota State Poetry Society president and a South Dakota Humanities Council scholar.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211110T130000
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SUMMARY:Cowboy Poetry with Wilbur Newland
DESCRIPTION:Go back to that home on the range during our November Bellman. Black Hills resident Wilbur Newland will be performing a collection of cowboy and Western-themed poetry and short stories on November 10 at noon in the Matthews Opera House theater.  Our Bellman Brown Bag Series is free to the public. We’ll have the coffee ready! \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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CATEGORIES:Lectures & Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211109T120000
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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:20211029T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211029T213000
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SUMMARY:Hank Harris and the Hegg Brothers
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy incredible music performed by South Dakota artists during Homegrown Sessions. This series will be ongoing\, so check back frequently for new concert announcements. \nPerforming next as part of our Homegrown Sessions will be Hank Harris and the Hegg Brothers. They will be joined by special guest Jimmy Goings. Enjoy an evening of acoustic folk with local musicians. This performance will be Friday\, October 29. Tickets are $20 adults\, $10 youth & BHSU students. General seating. A cash bar will be available \nHANK HARRIS\nMy musical journey performing in South Dakota has taken me at least a half a million miles through hundreds of towns\, stages large and small\, ballrooms\, opera houses\, libraries\, museums\, bars and eateries\, museums\, community theaters\, schools and cow pastures. From crowds of 15\,000 to intimate small settings. Thousands of people met\, though I can’t remember all their names. \nPlaying with South Dakota Rock and Roll Hall of Fame bands (DD and the Fayrohs\, Red Willow Band and R&B Supply)\, solo\, duos\, trios and an occasional 10-piece horn band has offered me a continuing musical education and opportunity to pursue a life of creating music. Many thanks to the fellow musicians and audiences that have made this possible. Through these journeys\, writing and chasing songs has been a common thread. By drawing from my road experience\, my work with the Adams Museum (Two CDs\, Deadwood Songbooks I and II)\, The South Dakota Railroad Museum (Currently researching and recording a CD collection of train songs)\,12 years as a part of SD Arts Council Touring Artist program\, and 40 years of writing my own songs\, in performance I tell the stories of how these songs come to life. Illuminating the tales of songwriters\, the historical context\, inspiration and the writing process itself. To tell the stories of the storytellers and their journeys\, and then play the songs and let them speak for themselves. It’s all about the story. And the stories are funny\, poignant\, enlightening\, heartfelt\, silly and span the wide and emotional landscape of the human experience. \nJONATHAN HEGG\nJonathon Hegg is the youngest of three musical sons whose parents were lifelong music educators. He graduated from Augustana College (now University) with a degree in musical performance. His joint efforts with his brother Jeremy began with Spooncat! and has moved into duets with him as well as numerous larger configurations. He has had the extreme pleasure to play what he refers to as second keyboard and background vocalist as well as being the mixing engineer of the albums made by Spooncat!\, Holiday Jam\, and anything Hegg Brothers related. He performs music for a living\, which began with his first of three years with A South Dakota Acoustic Christmas. Occasionally he arranges for various ensembles and teaches. \nJEREMY HEGG\nJeremy Hegg\, Music Director for Holiday Jam\, is the oldest son of two lifelong music educators\, grew up in Dell Rapids\, South Dakota\, and received his music degree from Augustana College in Sioux Falls. He is the staff arranger and composer for the Augustana Brass Choir\, Sioux Falls Municipal Band\, and many marching band programs throughout the country. \nAs a performer\, Jeremy is known for his band Spooncat!\, which has performed throughout the region since 1996. He has performed around the country and throughout Europe with artists ranging from Smokey Robinson to Chuck Berry. In recent years\, he has been a featured guest pianist with South Dakota Acoustic Christmas. In 2008\, Jeremy started The Radio Specialists\, a group that includes several Holiday Jam members. Jeremy was also the 2003 recipient of the Mayor’s Award for the Performing Arts. \nJIMMY GOINGS\nOriginally from South Dakota\, Jimmy Goings is famous for being the lead singer and writer for Santa Esmeralda (now Generation Esmeralda) from 1977-1982. He has played with several South Dakota bands\, including Ma’s Boy & Wonderband which were both inducted into the South Dakota Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Jimmy has worked with Hank since 1997 when they produced his album “World Beat Cowboy” which went on to win SD Album of the Year. They just finished their sixth Studio Album together. \nListen\n\nCOVID 19 Policies\nIn order to help ensure the safety of all audience members\, performers\, volunteers\, and staff members\, masks will be required during this event regardless of vaccination status. For a full list of our current COVID-19 policies\, please view our guidelines. If you have any questions regarding this policy\, please email director@matthewsopera.com.
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SUMMARY:The Artists' Masquerade Ball
DESCRIPTION:This fun workshop for adults will feature drawing from live costumed models\, spooky music\, and adult beverages for sale! BHSU Art Professor Desy Schoenewies will do drawing demos and give away prizes at the end of the evening! Limited drawing materials will be available for use. Participants are encouraged to bring their own art supplies. Costumes are optional\, but encouraged! We’ll have a costume contest among workshop participants! \nThis event is free. A free-will donation is suggested but not required.\n\nThis program is a partnership between the Matthews Opera House & Arts Center and makeSPACE.\n\nCOVID 19 Policies\nIn order to help ensure the safety of all audience members\, performers\, volunteers\, and staff members\, masks will be required during this event regardless of vaccination status. For a full list of our current COVID-19 policies\, please view our guidelines. If you have any questions regarding this policy\, please email director@matthewsopera.com.
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SUMMARY:Readers' Theater Presents Halloween Tales & Fall Stories
DESCRIPTION:DUE TO WEATHER CONCERNS\, our October Bellman scheduled for Oct. 13 has been POSTPONED until Wednesday\, October 20. Thank you so much for understanding and stay warm!\n\n\nJoin us on October 20 at noon for a special presentation from the Matthews Opera House Readers’ Theater group. They will be performing a series of Halloween and Autumn inspired stories to help get their audience into a Fall mood. The Bellman Brown Bag Series takes place in the Matthews theater and is free. We’ll have the coffee on! \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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