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SUMMARY:43rd Festival in the Park
DESCRIPTION:The 43rd Festival in the Park kicks off in Spearfish City Park with Wristband Night\, July 16\, Friday. A wristband ($5) purchase is part of our largest fundraiser of the year. The remaining days of the festival are FREE. \nFunds support The Matthews in continuing children’s programs and community outreach. \nMORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
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SUMMARY:43rd Festival in the Park
DESCRIPTION:The 43rd Festival in the Park kicks off in Spearfish City Park with Wristband Night\, July 16\, Friday. A wristband ($5) purchase is part of our largest fundraiser of the year. The remaining days of the festival are free. \nFunds support The Matthews in continuing children’s programs and community outreach. \nMORE INFORMATION COMING SOON
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SUMMARY:43rd Festival in the Park
DESCRIPTION:The 43rd Festival in the Park kicks off in Spearfish City Park with Wristband Night\, July 16\, Friday. A wristband ($5) purchase is part of our largest fundraiser of the year. \nFunds support The Matthews in continuing children’s programs and community outreach. \nAdmission\nOnly those wearing wristbands will be able to preview the vendor booths and enjoy the live entertainment on the Watering Hole stage. Children 10 and under WITH paid adult(s) are FREE! \nThe remaining two days of the Festival are free. \nMORE INFORMATION COMING SOON
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SUMMARY:Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy summer theatre at the Matthews! Whether you are just passing through the Black Hills or a long-time local\, stop by for some whimsical fun with Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland! Starting July 12\, every Monday\, Tuesday and Wednesdays in July at 7:30 pm! This a great family show so make sure to bring your whole crew! \nA cash bar serving wine\, cold beer\, and soda will be available. \nPlot\nIn Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland\, the classic story by Lewis Carroll\, audiences will tumble down the rabbit hole and meet a troupe of charmingly madcap characters. This original adaptation is a dream-like journey filled with the simple charm and magic of turn-of-the-century theater. Alice\, tired of having nothing to do\, follows a frantic white rabbit to Wonderland where everything is out-of-the-way and circumstances never unfold quite as she expects. In a world gone topsy-turvy\, Alice grows and shrinks to extremes\, receives advice from a cheeky cat\, attends a mad tea-party and struggles to keep her head.\nCast\nAlice…………………….……………………………………….. Lucy Cole \nWhite Rabbit………………………………………. John Eisenbraun \nQueen of Hearts……………………………………..Caroline McVey \nCarroll ………………….………………………….. Mitchell Mechaley \n(also plays Mad Hatter)  \nDuckworth………………………………………………..Dwight Myers \n(also plays Bill\, Duchess\, Card Nine) \nLorina……………………………………………….. Danielle Valentine \n(also plays Cheshire Cat) \nEdith…………………….…………………………….. Bailey Sadowsky \n(also plays Caucus Race Animal\, Caterpillar Body\, Card Five\, Dormouse) \nViolet………………………………………………….. Tori Schoenherr \n(also plays Dodo\, Caterpillar Body\, Card Seven\, March Hare) \nRhoda…………………….…………………………..Brooklyn DeNeui \n(also plays Caucus Race Animal\, Caterpillar Body\, Card Two\, Gryphon) \nJoan……………………..………………………………. Gretchen Volk \n(also plays Caucus Race Animal\, Footman\, Mock Turtle) \nHenrietta……………………………………………..Sharlon K. Mays \n(also plays Caucus Race Animal\, Caterpillar Head\, King of Hearts) \nMiss Prickett………………….…………………………… Lisa Junge \n(also plays Mouse\, Duchess’s Cook\, Caterpillar Body\, Knave of Hearts) \nThank You\, Sponsors!\n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
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SUMMARY:Auditions: Theater on the Run
DESCRIPTION:It’s the 10th Anniversary of Theater on the Run and we want you to be a part of it! We are hosting another round of auditions for this special production on Thursday\, July 22 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm in the Matthews Opera House Fireplace Room. \nThere are roles available for 9 male\, 9 females. \nThis year\, all actors cast will be part of a full-length play. Each scene will be performed at different locations. The play is Murder on the Fly by C.A. Dougherty. \nClick HERE for Character Descriptions \n 
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SUMMARY:Writing Contest
DESCRIPTION:CALLING NORTHERN HILLS WRITERS OF ALL AGES! The Matthews Opera House is hosting a writing contest and we want your poem or short story to be a part of it! \nWorks must be based on our contest theme: Origin Stories \nThere will be CASH PRIZES for each age category. Prizes and contest details are below. \nContest Details\n\nEach person may submit ONE short story AND/OR ONE poem. Stories should be between 500 and 3000 words for adults and between 250 and 1500 for children. Poems may not exceed 60 lines.\nAll entries must be written based on the contest theme of “origin stories.”\nEntries must be emailed to marketing@matthewsopera.com by June 30.  In the email include your name\, phone number\, work title(s)\, and make sure to attach the document file to your email.\nAny story or poem that is partially or entirely plagiarized will be immediately disqualified.\nA panel of judges will read and score the stories to determine the winners.\n\nPrizes\nShort Story Adult Category (Ages 14+)\n1st Place: $75 \n2nd Place: $50 \n3rd Place: $25 \nShort Story Kids Category  (Ages 13 and under)\n1st Place: $25 \nPoetry Adult Category (Ages 14+)\n1st Place: $75 \n2nd Place: $50 \n3rd Place: $25 \nPoetry Kids Category  (Ages 13 and under)\n1st Place: $25
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SUMMARY:"Once Upon A Shoe" and "Bad Play"
DESCRIPTION:See both “Once Upon A Shoe” and “All I Really Need to Know I Learned by Being in a Bad Play” in this special double feature performance on Sunday\, June 27 at 2:00 p.m. \n“Once Upon A Shoe” by Joseph Robinette: Mother Goose sadly announces to her children that they must leave their home—a large\, comfortable shoe—and move to an old sneaker “across the tracks.” The children decide to “put on a show” to save their shoe\, and in the best Garlandooney tradition\, they proceed to enact eight of Mother Goose’s best poems. In the audience\, a stranger turns out to be the famous movie producer Cecil B. DeMillstream and\, of course\, he loves the show! The shoe is saved and Mother Goose and her troupe are off to Hollywood. This production is performed by children in grades 2-6. \n“All I Really Need to Know I Learned by Being in a Bad Play” by Werner Trieschmann:  Based on several disastrous theatrical experiences\, “Bad Play” peels back a tattered curtain to examine the process of putting on a show that is less than good. A stuffy narrator (what bad play is complete without a stuffy narrator?) guides the audience through the whole sorry process. We go from the audition—where the director is more worried about roast beef than paying attention to the warm-up exercise\, and the neurotic cast pretends to be bacon—to rehearsals—where a passive-aggressive stage manager gives everyone grief. There’s also a special meeting of the Small Part Support Group and a production of Romeo and Juliet set in a Starbucks with costumes of potato sacks and bowler hats. This production is performed by children in grades 7-12.  \n“Once Upon A Shoe” is produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock\, Illinois \n“All I Really Need to Know I Learned by Being in a Bad Play” is produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock\, Illinois
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SUMMARY:All I Really Need to Know I Learned by Being in a Bad Play
DESCRIPTION:“All I Really Need to Know I Learned by Being in a Bad Play” by Werner Trieschmann is one of two plays put on by the Froelich Young Actors Guild in 2021. Performances are Saturday\, June 26 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday\, June 27 at 2:00 p.m. \nSynopsis\nBased on several disastrous theatrical experiences\, “Bad Play” peels back a tattered curtain to examine the process of putting on a show that is less than good. A stuffy narrator (what bad play is complete without a stuffy narrator?) guides the audience through the whole sorry process. We go from the audition—where the director is more worried about roast beef than paying attention to the warm-up exercise\, and the neurotic cast pretends to be bacon—to rehearsals—where a passive-aggressive stage manager gives everyone grief. There’s also a special meeting of the Small Part Support Group and a production of Romeo and Juliet set in a Starbucks with costumes of potato sacks and bowler hats. \nProduced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock\, Illinois
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Bingo In-Person Craft Day
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the gallery on June 26 & July 24 from 10 am – 1 pm and create something awesome! These in-person craft days will focus on projects that help complete our Summer Art BINGO challenge. As a reminder\, kids under the age of 13 must have an adult present with them at all times! \nWhat is Summer Art BINGO?\nReady to have an art-filled summer? Participate in our Summer Art BINGO challenge and you’ll have the opportunity to win prizes like art supplies and tickets to upcoming shows. \nPick up one of our Summer Art BINGO cards from the gallery (or print it yourself) and grab the supplies you need. Each card is filled with a variety of art ideas you can complete at home! Complete enough projects to get a BINGO and you’ll be entered into one of our weekly drawings. And yes\, multiple BINGOs will gain you multiple entries. \nHow to Enter\nBring your art and BINGO card (with at least one BINGO filled) to the gallery OR submit pictures of your art and BINGO card to gallery@matthewsopera.com. Finished artwork can be featured on our Summer Art BINGO art display in the gallery. \nTake-Home Craft Days\nWant to complete art at home? Grab a kit and take it home to complete your masterpieces. Kits are free and can be picked up at the gallery between 10am – 5pm on the following dates: \n\nJune 12\nJuly 10\n\nQuestions?\nSend us an email at gallery@matthewsopera.com or call 605.642.7973 \n 
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SUMMARY:Once Upon A Shoe
DESCRIPTION:“Once Upon a Shoe or The Rhymes and Mimes of Mother Goose and Her Traveling Troubadours” by Joseph Robinette is one of two plays put on by the Froelich Young Actors Guild in 2021. Performances of this show are Friday\, June 25 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday\, June 27 at 2:00 p.m. \nSynopsis\nMother Goose sadly announces to her children that they must leave their home—a large\, comfortable shoe—and move to an old sneaker “across the tracks.” The children decide to “put on a show” to save their shoe\, and in the best Garlandooney tradition\, they proceed to enact eight of Mother Goose’s best poems. In the audience\, a stranger turns out to be the famous movie producer Cecil B. DeMillstream and\, of course\, he loves the show! The shoe is saved and Mother Goose and her troupe are off to Hollywood. According to one director of children’s theatre\, “It was absolutely perfect for a real Mother Goose who had to put on a play with 20 eight-to fourteen-year-olds.” \nThis production is performed by children in grades 2-6. \nProduced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock\, Illinois
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Bingo Take-Home Craft
DESCRIPTION:Take home everything you need to make something awesome! Pick up a free craft kit in our gallery on June 12 & July 10 from 10 am – 5 pm. These take-home crafts will focus on projects that help complete our Summer Art BINGO challenge. \nKits available while supplies last. \nWhat is Summer Art BINGO?\nReady to have an art-filled summer? Participate in our Summer Art BINGO challenge and you’ll have the opportunity to win prizes like art supplies and tickets to upcoming shows. \nPick up one of our Summer Art BINGO cards from the gallery (or print it yourself) and grab the supplies you need. Each card is filled with a variety of art ideas you can complete at home! Complete enough projects to get a BINGO and you’ll be entered into one of our weekly drawings. And yes\, multiple BINGOs will gain you multiple entries. \nHow to Enter\nBring your art and BINGO card (with at least one BINGO filled) to the gallery OR submit pictures of your art and BINGO card to gallery@matthewsopera.com. Finished artwork can be featured on our Summer Art BINGO art display in the gallery. \nIn-Person Craft Days\nMake something with us at the Matthews! Stop by between 10 am – 5pm for some crafting fun in the gallery! Remember\, anyone under the age of 13 must have an adult with them at all times. Dates for our in-person craft days are: \n\nJune 26\nJuly 24\n\nQuestions?\nSend us an email at gallery@matthewsopera.com or call 605.642.7973 \n 
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Ready to have an art-filled summer? Participate in our Summer Art BINGO challenge and you’ll have the opportunity to win prizes like art supplies and tickets to upcoming shows. \nPick up one of our Summer Art BINGO cards from the gallery (or print it yourself) and grab the supplies you need. Each card is filled with a variety of art ideas you can complete at home! Complete enough projects to get a BINGO and you’ll be entered into one of our weekly drawings. And yes\, multiple BINGOs will gain you multiple entries. \nHow to Enter\nBring your art and BINGO card (with at least one BINGO filled) to the gallery OR submit pictures of your art and BINGO card to gallery@matthewsopera.com. Finished artwork can be featured on our Summer Art BINGO art display in the gallery. \nMatthews Craft Days\nIf you would like to complete a few of the projects with us\, we will be having four FREE craft days this summer! \nTake-Home Craft Days\nGrab a kit and take it home to complete your masterpieces. Kits are free and can be picked up at the gallery between 10 am – 5 pm on the following dates: \n\nJune 12\nJuly 10\n\nIn-Person Craft Days\nMake something with us at the Matthews! Stop by between 10 am – 1 pm for some crafting fun in the gallery! Remember\, anyone under the age of 13 must have an adult with them at all times. Dates for our in-person craft days are: \n\nJune 26\nJuly 24\n\nQuestions?\nSend us an email at gallery@matthewsopera.com or call 605.642.7973 \n 
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SUMMARY:Auditions: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:Director Joanna Mechaley will be holding auditions for the fantasy play  “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” based off the beloved story from Lewis Caroll on May 27 & 28 at 6:00 p.m. in the Matthews Opera House Theater. There are 12 roles available for ALL AGES: 7 females and 5 males. \nMost actors will be required to play multiple characters. Roles include familiar characters such as Alice\, White Rabbit\, Queen and King of Hearts\, Cheshire Cat\, Mad Hatter and March Hare\, the Caterpillar\, plus others. \nNo prior experience or registration is needed. \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 18. \nPerformances Dates\nJuly 12\, 13\, 14\, 19\, 20\, 21\, 26\, 27\, & 28 at 7:00 pm
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210514T210000
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SUMMARY:Jazz with the Potters & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fantastic night of jazz featuring Orion & Stacey Potter along with their incredible band consisting of Ray Keller\, Shawn Parker\, Chet Murray\, & Connie Hubbard. They will be performing some of your favorite jazz standards\, both modern and classic. This concert is one night only on May 14 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $20 adults\, $7 youth & BHSU students. \nA cash bar will be available serving a selection of beer\, wine\, and soda. \nMusicians\nOrion & Stacey Potter – Husband and wife duo Orion & Stacey Potter have been performing together since 2009.  Traveling both throughout the Black Hills and around the nation\, they enjoy bringing music from almost every genre to their performances.  Both are BHSU alumni\, although ironically\, neither received a degree in music.  As they continue to expand their repertoires and musicianship\, they are delighted to work with the talented group of musicians presenting at the Matthews Opera House in May. \nShawn Parker – Shawn Parker has been playing music in the Black Hills for over two decades in jazz\, rock\, funk and even a little bluegrass.  Shawn is a graduate of The University of South Dakota and currently plays with local rock band Tie Dye Volcano although he can pop up in other groups wherever the music is needed! \nChet Murray – Chet Murray is a multi-instrumental and vocal performing artist from South Dakota. Known for his range as a talented lead and harmony singer\, Chet is now also available as a solo performer in addition to ensemble performances. Chet has established himself as a permanent fixture in the South Dakota performing arts community since 1987. He has performed\, toured\, and recorded with local and regional musicians and more than a dozen national acts\, and is listed among many talented musicians in the South Dakota Rock & Roll Music Hall of Fame. Although he is most comfortable performing classic country music\, his musical repertoire and capabilities extend to jazz\, blues\, bluegrass\, rock and roll\, and spiritual genres.  He continues to perform statewide as bassist/vocalist/pianist for The Wilt Brothers Band\, a classic country band performing since the mid-1970s; bassist/vocalist for Campfire Concerto\, an acoustic cowboy music quartet; and bassist for Les Singes Volants\, a gypsy jazz ensemble\, among others. \nConnie Hubbard – Connie Hubbard is no stranger to the Matthews Opera House stage. She has acted\, directed and played in numerous theater productions and concerts over the last seventeen years. Hubbard teaches German language to high school students online\, and to university students at BHSU and SDSM&T. Connie started piano lessons at age 3 and finally finished her music degree at BHSU in 2006. She is so happy to be out of the house and to have the opportunity to play piano with this talented group! Hubbard lives in Spearfish\, has two grown adventuresome kids\, and an awesome husband\, Todd. \nListen\n[arve url=”https://youtu.be/Lg03Mg39uB0″ loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://youtu.be/AjsHrdS6rVY” loop=”no” muted=”no” /]
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210513T190000
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SUMMARY:"A Night of Ursula" with Marsha Mittman
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the 2021 NEA Big Read: Spearfish. For more information about the NEA Big Read and to see more events please click here. \n  \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCNc_AyopgE&t=1s” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \nLearn about the incredible Ursula K. Le Guin\, author of “A Wizard of Earthsea.” This virtual keynote will be dedicated to the works and themes of Le Guin\, with a look at her works in terms of Taoism and “The Path” that Ged is on. Our speaker for this program is Marsha Mittman\, local author\, and humanitarian. \nThis virtual presentation will be posted on our Facebook page\, YouTube channel\, and uploaded to this webpage. \n\nNEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. \n\nTHE NEA BIG READ PARTNERS\n\n 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210511T170000
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SUMMARY:Open Call for Artists
DESCRIPTION:Call for Artists\nThe Matthews Opera House and Arts Center will be exhibiting the work of contracted artists starting May 25\, 2021. 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. \nApplications are due before 5:00 p.m. MDT on Tuesday\, May 11th\, 2021. \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. \nThrough this call\, we hope to find forty to fifty artists whose work will be showcased at The Matthews. During the jurying process\, the Gallery 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\, Heather Evans\, 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 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. Please include whether the work is an original\, limited edition print\, etc.\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 11th\, 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 Wednesday\, May 12th\, by the Gallery Committee. All artists who have applied will be notified on Thursday\, May 13th via email by our gallery manager\, Heather Evans\, 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 either a $50 donation or a donation of the artist’s work valued at $150 to be sold in The Matthews or for fundraising events.\n\nCommission\nAll sales of the artist’s work in The Matthews are commissionable\, with The Matthews retaining 30% 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 Heather Evans\, gallery manager\, via phone or email. \nView or Download Artist Contract \nContact Information\nHeather Evans\nPatron Services & Gallery Manager\nPhone: (605) 642-7973\nEmail: gallery@matthewsopera.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210509T140000
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SUMMARY:Homegrown Sessions
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 first as part of our Homegrown Sessions will be Gordy Pratt\, Dalyce Sellers\, & Kenny Putnum. Enjoy an afternoon of western music and even some harmony yodeling! This free concert will be Mother’s Day matinee (May 9 at 2:00 pm)\, so this is the perfect way to celebrate the day with the incredible mothers in your life. A cash bar will be available with beer\, wine & soda for purchase. \nThis production will be general seating\, so no advanced reservations are required. A free-will donation is suggested. All proceeds go to the Matthews Opera House & Arts Center \nKENNY PUTNAM Two-time South Dakota Fiddle Champion with special guest hosts Gordy and Dalyce. Putnam toured and recorded with Roy Clark for over seven years appearing on The Grand Ole Opry\, The Tonight Show\, Hee Haw regularly\, and many other programs. He performed in 48 states\, Canada\, Bulgaria\, and Russia. He has performed on stages worldwide\, including the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts\, Caesars Palace in Las Vegas\, and the Oktober Hall in Leningrad\, USSR to name just a few. He has performed on many recordings and television programs and has been part of three different Grammy-nominated and winning shows and recordings\, the last being in 2017. \nDALYCE SELLERS Her first public appearance was in her kindergarten bathroom. “My teacher realized I’d been “going to the bathroom” for an awfully long time. She found me on the throne singing my heart out\, lost in the acoustics\, and said: Very nice Dalyce. Back to class. That’s when I knew I was destined for greatness.” Dalyce fulfilled her parent’s dream by quitting music school and joining a new wave band. “I was on my way to fortune and fame! Then I met my husband\, Michael Sellers. He chased me around for a couple of years when I was playing with a national touring band. I finally gave up.” Mr. & Mrs. Sellers live over by Sundance. \nGORDY PRATT Two seasons with SD Acoustic Christmas cemented his valued professional relationship with Kenny. He has appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America and opened for Kenny Chesney\, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band\, The Beach Boys\, and many more. A veteran entertainer\, extraordinary guitarist\, comedy writer\, and published songwriter\, Gordy has performed his stand-up musical comedy for hundreds of corporations & associations. His historical show: Seth Bullock: The Spirit of the West has had over 1000 performances. Gordy “grew up” at the Black Hills Playhouse & studied classical guitar and ancient music at Ithaca College\, Ithaca\, NY\, Royal College of Music\, London; and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. \nWith Special Guest Rod Garnett\n \nRodney Garnett has performed extensively as a free-lance musician in orchestras\, jazz and chamber music ensembles\, folk music ensembles\, and recording studios. As an educator and performer he played solo piccolo for eight seasons in the Colorado Ballet Orchestra\, received the 2003 Wyoming Governor’s Arts Award\, was the 2007 University of Wyoming Presidential Speaker\, served as a Fulbright researcher in the Republic of Moldova during 2010-2011\, and toured and recorded with the Irish folk ensemble Colcannon. He continues to be an active musician\, performing with the Ward Johnston Trio and Boland-Dowdall Duo\, initiating and coordinating the activities of the Black Hills Balinese Gamelan\, and assisting with music for worship at Spearfish United Methodist Church. \n\n\nListen\n\nCOVID 19 Policies\nIn order to help ensure the safety of all audience members\, performers\, volunteers\, and staff members\, there are still several COVID-19 precautions in place. Capacity for this event has been limited to 62% (175 persons) in order to allow us to put more distance between chairs and rows. Additionally\, 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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CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210429T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210429T213000
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SUMMARY:American Patchwork Quartet
DESCRIPTION:In order to help ensure the safety of all audience members\, performers\, volunteers\, and staff members\, there are still several COVID-19 precautions in place. Capacity for this event has been limited to 62% (175 persons) in order to allow us to put more distance between chairs and rows. Additionally\, 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. \n“America has a patchwork culture made of the dreams and songs of all its people.” – Alan Lomax \nGrammy-winning guitarist/vocalist Clay Ross\, 3x Grammy-winning drummer Clarence Penn\, Grammy-nominated vocalist Falu Shah\, and highly acclaimed bassist Yasushi Nakamura showcase the dynamic diversity of contemporary culture by reimagining timeless songs from America’s past. \nAmerican Patchwork Quartet (APQ) draws on a repertoire of centuries-old American folk songs that highlight America’s immigrant roots. They showcase America’s dynamic present by combining the diverse talents of four U.S. citizens\, each with a unique cultural background. In this group\, old songs are made new through creative arrangements that highlight the exceptional and well-honed skills of each member. \nAPQ performances strive to counter pervasive prejudices around the issues of race and immigration. In order to help strengthen our country’s social fabric\, APQ desires that its audiences reflect on the notion that as Americans we must acknowledge our differences to discover our commonalities. We must recognize the realities of racism and prejudice in order to build authentic and lasting bonds across cultures and color lines. While we are not responsible for our country’s past\, we are accountable for its future. \n[arve url=”https://youtu.be/NsDwoAr35k8″ loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \nListen\n\nAPQ Band Members\n\n\nClay Ross is a Grammy Award winning artist and the founder of the Billboard chart topping band Ranky Tanky. A native of South Carolina\, Ross moved to NYC in 2002 and has since collaborated with artists as diverse as Gregory Porter\, Cyro Baptista\, Snarky Puppy\, and Bobby McFerrin. Winning multiple grants through the U.S. State Department\, he has toured worldwide in over 30 countries as a Cultural Ambassador. \n“Clay Ross is a very deft guitarist with a rich vocabulary of folk\, blues\, and jazz at his disposal.” – Wall Street Journal \nFalu Shahis a Grammy Award nominated artist known for her rare ability to seamlessly blend western styles with a formidable vocal talent shaped by years of rigorous study in the Jaipur classical musical tradition of her native Bombay\, India. Falu moved to the United States in 2000 and her subsequent career has led to a series of high profile collaborations with Yo-Yo Ma\, Wyclef Jean\, Philip Glass\, Ricky Martin\, Blues Traveler\, A. R. Rahman\, and more. Falu has been named one of the 20 most influential global Indian women by the Economic Times of India and won the Women Icons of India award in Mumbai. She has also performed for President Obama in the White House. \n“Falu reflects a rare brand of timeless elegance and Avant-garde charm.” – Vogue \nClarence Penn is a three-time Grammy Award-winning artist\, one of the most sought after drummers in the world\, a leader of multiple bands\, a composer\, a prolific producer\, and an educator. Since 1991\, when he arrived in New York City\, Penn has placed his unique blend of mega-chops\, keen intellect\, and heady musicianship at the service of a staggering array of A-list artists including Wynton Marsalis\, Betty Carter\, Stanley Clarke\, Michael Brecker\, Dave Douglas\, and Fourplay. \n“Clarence Penn\, an inexhaustibly creative drummer…”– New York Times \nYasushi Nakamura is one of the most commanding voices on bass today. Born in Tokyo\, he moved to the United States at age nine and considers both places home. Nakamura received a BA in Jazz Performance from Berklee School of Music and was awarded a full scholarship to Juilliard. In 2016\, Nakamura release his first album “A Lifetime Treasure” and in 2017 his second album “Hometown\,” was awarded “Album of the Year” in JazzLife magazine. \nYasushi Nakamura is one of the most commanding voices on bass today.” – Jazz-Blues.com \nThis engagement is supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund\, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts\, with additional contributions from the South Dakota Arts Council and the Crane Group.
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CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210424T170000
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SUMMARY:Mythical Creativity Kit #3
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the 2021 NEA Big Read: Spearfish. For more information about the NEA Big Read and to see more events please click here. \nMake something magical! This will be the third of three FREE craft kits that will be available during the NEA Big Read. Come pick up your kit at the gallery and finish it in the safety of your home. More details about the individual crafts will be released closer to the pickup date. \n\nNEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. \n\nTHE NEA BIG READ PARTNERS\n\n 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210423T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210423T233000
DTSTAMP:20260615T233756
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SUMMARY:42nd Community Art Show Awards
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the artistic talents of the Northern Hills Area! The 42nd Community Art Show will be on display April 9 – May 7\, 2021. \nThe Community Art Show is free and open to the public during business hours\, Tuesday – Saturday\, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.\, in the Matthews art gallery.  From beginners to professionals\, show registration is open to applicants of all ages\, levels\, and media.  Registration is not limited to geographical location. \nPublic Viewing\nApril 9 – May 7\, Tuesday-Saturday\, 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nVideo Walkthrough\n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5YBTlczDgQ” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \nAwards\nWinners will be announced via a virtual video awards ceremony posted to our website\, Facebook page\, and our YouTube channel on April 23 at 5 pm. Awards include: \nBest of Show: $175\nPeople’s Choice: $75\nAdult – 1st Place: $125 | 2nd: $75 | 3rd: $50\nHigh School – First Place: $50 Middle School – First Place: $20\nGrade School – First Place: $15\nKindergarten & Under – First Place: $10
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210423T170000
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SUMMARY:42nd Community Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the artistic talents of the Northern Hills Area! The 42nd Community Art Show will be on display April 9 – May 7\, 2021. \nThe Community Art Show is free and open to the public during business hours\, Tuesday – Saturday\, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.\, in the Matthews art gallery.  From beginners to professionals\, show registration is open to applicants of all ages\, levels\, and media.  Registration is not limited to geographical location. \nPublic Viewing\nApril 9 – May 7\, Tuesday-Saturday\, 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nVideo Walkthrough\n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5YBTlczDgQ” loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \nAwards\nWinners will be announced via a virtual video awards ceremony posted to our website\, Facebook page\, and our YouTube channel on April 23 at 5 pm. Awards include: \nBest of Show: $175\nPeople’s Choice: $75\nAdult – 1st Place: $125 | 2nd: $75 | 3rd: $50\nHigh School – First Place: $50 Middle School – First Place: $20\nGrade School – First Place: $15\nKindergarten & Under – First Place: $10
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210415T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210415T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T233756
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SUMMARY:Fantasy Craft Workshop: Magic Wand
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the 2021 NEA Big Read: Spearfish. For more information about the NEA Big Read and to see more events please click here. \nLearn how to make your own magic wand! This will be the second of three in-person craft days hosted by our own gallery manager\, Heather Evans during our NEA Big Read! Due to COVID-19 restrictions and supplies\, there is limited availability. Call 605.642.7973 during gallery hours (Tuesday-Saturday\, 10 am – 5 pm) to reserve your spot. \n\nNEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. \n\nTHE NEA BIG READ PARTNERS\n\n 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210415T230000
DTSTAMP:20260615T233756
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SUMMARY:Bellman: "A Hero's Journey"
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the 2021 NEA Big Read: Spearfish. For more information about the NEA Big Read and to see more events please click here. \nVideo Presentation\n[arve url=”https://youtu.be/71w-aaB-vb4″ loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n  \nApril’s Bellman Brown Bag program is a discussion of the hero’s journey and quests throughout some of the most notable fantasy novels and how they compare with Ged and his quest. \nThis presentation is free to the public and will take place in the Matthews Opera House theatre. If concerns about COVID-19 prevent us from holding an in-person lecture\, a digital version of this program will be released instead. \n\nNEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. \n\nTHE NEA BIG READ PARTNERS\n\n 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T233756
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SUMMARY:42nd Community Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the artistic talents of the Northern Hills Area! The 42nd Community Art Show will be on display April 9 – May 7\, 2021. \nThe Community Art Show is free and open to the public during business hours\, Tuesday – Saturday\, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.\, in the Matthews art gallery.  From beginners to professionals\, show registration is open to applicants of all ages\, levels\, and media.  Registration is not limited to geographical location. \nRegistration\nThe Matthews will be taking artist work with completed registrations April 6-8\, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m each day\, in the Matthews art gallery. \n\nDownload Application\n\nPeople’s Choice\nDuring the first half of the run of the show\, patrons are able to vote for their favorite piece of art. The People’s Choice award is announced during the virtual awards ceremony on April 23. Be sure to vote while visiting the show prior to the awards ceremony. ONE VOTE per person\, please. \nPublic Viewing\nApril 9 – May 7\, Tuesday-Saturday\, 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nAwards\nWinners will be announced via a virtual video awards ceremony posted to our website\, Facebook page\, and our YouTube channel on April 23 at 5 pm. Awards include: \nBest of Show: $175\nPeople’s Choice: $75\nAdult – 1st Place: $125 | 2nd: $75 | 3rd: $50\nHigh School – First Place: $50 Middle School – First Place: $20\nGrade School – First Place: $15\nKindergarten & Under – First Place: $10
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210410T120000
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SUMMARY:"Dragons Are Too Seldom" Puppet Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the 2021 NEA Big Read: Spearfish. For more information about the NEA Big Read and to see more events please click here. \nThe Matthews Opera House and renowned puppeteer Markie Scholz will be hosting a free puppet workshop for local youth. During this workshop\, kids will make a puppet\, learn to manipulate it\, write a short show and have fun with their imagination! \nWorkshop Times\nThere will be two workshops separated by age group. Both puppet workshops will take place on April 10. \nAges 5 – 10: 10 am\nAges 11+ : 1 pm \nThis event has a limited capacity. Please call 605.642.7973 to reserve your child’s spot. \nMasks\nThis is a masked event. We understand that little ones may have a difficult time wearing masks\, so children under the age of 10 are encouraged to wear masks but not required. All adults and youth ages 11+ will be required to be masked. \nAbout Markie Sholtz\nWatching Markie Scholz and her madcap cast of puppet characters is nothing less than awe-inspiring. She is a one person troupe with a cast of thousands\, a globetrotting troubadour and an electrifying entertainer. \nFounded in 1971\, Scholz and her puppets have performed their matchless form of family entertainment in thirty-nine states and six countries. She travels 30\,000 to 70\,000 miles a year in her life-long pursuit to bring puppets to the masses. \nMarkie is an educator as well as an entertainer. Packed in with her years of front-line puppeteering experience\, she also has a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. This unparalleled combination allows Scholz to deliver unforgettable insight and enjoyment to children of all ages. \n  \n\nNEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. \n\nTHE NEA BIG READ PARTNERS\n\n 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210409T170000
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SUMMARY:42nd Community Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the artistic talents of the Northern Hills Area! The 42nd Community Art Show will be on display April 9 – May 7\, 2021. \nThe Community Art Show is free and open to the public during business hours\, Tuesday – Saturday\, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.\, in the Matthews art gallery.  From beginners to professionals\, show registration is open to applicants of all ages\, levels\, and media.  Registration is not limited to geographical location. \nRegistration\nThe Matthews will be taking artist work with completed registrations April 6-8\, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m each day\, in the Matthews art gallery. \n\nDownload Application\n\nPeople’s Choice\nDuring the first half of the run of the show\, patrons are able to vote for their favorite piece of art. The People’s Choice award is announced during the virtual awards ceremony on April 23. Be sure to vote while visiting the show prior to the awards ceremony. ONE VOTE per person\, please. \nPublic Viewing\nApril 9 – May 7\, Tuesday-Saturday\, 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nAwards\nWinners will be announced via a virtual video awards ceremony posted to our website\, Facebook page\, and our YouTube channel on April 23 at 5 pm. Awards include: \nBest of Show: $175\nPeople’s Choice: $75\nAdult – 1st Place: $125 | 2nd: $75 | 3rd: $50\nHigh School – First Place: $50 Middle School – First Place: $20\nGrade School – First Place: $15\nKindergarten & Under – First Place: $10
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210330T210000
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SUMMARY:Fantasy Film Festival: Maleficent
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the 2021 NEA Big Read: Spearfish. For more information about the NEA Big Read and to see more events please click here. \nJoin us in the Matthews Opera House theater for our final film in our Fantasy Film Festival! We will be showing the 2014 fantasy film “Maleficent.” Films are free and start at 7:00 pm. \nIMPORTANT: Masks will be required to be worn during the film. \nFilm Plot\nAs a beautiful young woman of pure heart\, Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) has an idyllic life in a forest kingdom. When an invading army threatens the land\, Maleficent rises up to become its fiercest protector. However\, a terrible betrayal hardens her heart and twists her into a creature bent on revenge. She engages in an epic battle with the invading king’s successor\, then curses his newborn daughter\, Aurora — realizing only later that the child holds the key to peace in the kingdom. \n\nNEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. \n\nTHE NEA BIG READ PARTNERS\n\n 
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SUMMARY:Fantasy Art Show Auction
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the 2021 NEA Big Read: Spearfish. For more information about the NEA Big Read and to see more events please click here. \nHelp us celebrate the closing of our Fantasy Art Show with a silent auction! The commissioned works inspired by “A Wizards of Earthsea” will be available for purchase. Proceeds go to the artists and Matthews Opera House. \n\nNEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. \n\nTHE NEA BIG READ PARTNERS\n\n 
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SUMMARY:Mythical Creativity Kit #2
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the 2021 NEA Big Read: Spearfish. For more information about the NEA Big Read and to see more events please click here. \nMake something magical! This will be the second of three FREE craft kits that will be available during the NEA Big Read. Come pick up your kit at the gallery and finish it in the safety of your home. More details about the individual crafts will be released closer to the pickup date. \n\nNEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. \n\nTHE NEA BIG READ PARTNERS\n\n 
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SUMMARY:Fantasy Craft Workshop: Dragon Eye Pendant
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the 2021 NEA Big Read: Spearfish. For more information about the NEA Big Read and to see more events please click here. \nLearn how to make your own dragon eye pendant! This will be the second of three in-person craft days hosted by our own gallery manager\, Heather Evans during our NEA Big Read! Due to COVID-19 restrictions and supplies\, there is limited availability. Call 605.642.7973 during gallery hours (Tuesday-Saturday\, 10 am – 5 pm) to reserve your spot. \n\nNEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. \n\nTHE NEA BIG READ PARTNERS\n\n 
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