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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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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210327T170000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210318T180000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210316T210000
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SUMMARY:Fantasy Film Festival: Hugo
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 second film in our Fantasy Film Festival! We will be showing the 2011 fantasy film “Hugo.” Films are free and start at 7:00 pm. \nIMPORTANT: Masks will be required to be worn during the film. \nFilm Plot\nOrphaned and alone except for an uncle\, Hugo Cabret (Asa Butterfield) lives in the walls of a train station in 1930s Paris. Hugo’s job is to oil and maintain the station’s clocks\, but to him\, his more important task is to protect a broken automaton and notebook left to him by his late father (Jude Law). Accompanied by the goddaughter (Chloë Grace Moretz) of an embittered toy merchant (Ben Kingsley)\, Hugo embarks on a quest to solve the mystery of the automaton and find a place he can call home. \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:20210312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210312T200000
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SUMMARY:Mirror Mirror: A Virtual Fractured Fairy Tale
DESCRIPTION:After purchasing a ticket\, an email containing the link to the performance Zoom meeting will be sent to your email. Please make sure to check your spam inbox. If you purchased a ticket and have not yet received your Zoom link email\, please let us know by emailing marketing@matthewsopera.com. TICKETS WILL NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AFTER 6:45 PM ON MARCH 12. \nThe Froelich Young Actors Guild and the Matthews Opera House are excited to present the  virtual youth theater production of “Mirror Mirror: A Virtual Fractured Fairytale.” This production will take place entirely online. A link to the performance can be purchased for $5. \nPerformance Information\nHere are some additional instructions on how to set up your Zoom meeting settings to have the best performance experience possible: \nZoom Setup Instructions \nConnect Computer to TV via HDMI Instructions \nPlot\nFairy tales may not have the magic of technology\, but they do have magic!  And through the wonders of the magic mirror\, even fairy tales can come to life for the virtual stage! \nThe Evil Queen wishes to be fairest of them all.  But when her Magic Mirror informs her that it is Snow White who is most fair\, the queen is livid!  When asked how to find the princess\, her mirror mentions that Snow White has run away.  The Evil Queen summons great magic in hopes of finding Snow White — she can now look through all mirrors throughout the kingdom.  But there’s a catch…  the magic also allows everyone else’s mirrors to show them what they most wish to see. \nCast\nEvil Queen – Danielle Valentine\nMagic Mirror – Alexandra Headley\nRapunzel – Alexa Viggiano\nPrince Dashing – Piers Gullickson\nWitch’s Voice – Jazmin S\nStoatia – Kaeli Thompson\nErmine – Leela Bosworth\nWeasetta – Harper Bruner\nStinky – Easton Soriano\nGlammy – Kaelyn Schone\nPigsty – Charley Jagim\nSpeedy – Brooklyn Reinbold\nSluggy – Josiah Redd\nBouncy – Bloom Brown\nBlingy – Elijah Lapka\nCinderella – Mia Faith\nFairy Godmother – Killian Mechaley\nButterscotch – Titus Thompson\nPrince Charming – Oliver Pederson\nSnow White – Grace George\nPrince Impeccable – Mason Griffee \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:Bellman: "Birds of Prey"
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. \nMarch’s Bellman Brown Bag program will feature a special guest from the Black Hills Raptor Center to discuss birds of prey in the Black Hills and how they compare to the birds that our Wizard of Earthsea protagonist Ged is so connected to. \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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SUMMARY:"A Wizard of Earthsea" Sip N' Paint
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 Spearfish Chamber Hook YP and Matthews Opera House invite you for a night of wine and painting for our very first sip n’ paint using themes from A Wizard of Earthsea. Our guest artist for the evening will be local artist\, Aaron Otterness.\n\nDue to COVID-19\, we are setting a capacity of 50 people so call the Matthews to reserve your spot at 605-642-7973!\n\nThis event is sponsored by CMG Mortgage.\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
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. \nDuring the month of March\, the Matthews Opera House & Arts Center gallery will be featuring commissioned work from local artists that all celebrate the magic and beauty of Ursula K. Le Guin’s world of Earthsea. \nThere will also be informational displays about the book\, its symbolism\, and the author. \nThe gallery is open Tuesday – Saturday\, 10 am to 5 pm \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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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210302T210000
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SUMMARY:Fantasy Film Festival: Labyrinth
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 second film in our Fantasy Film Festival! We will be showing the 1986 fantasy film “Labyrinth.” Films are free and start at 7:00 pm. \nIMPORTANT: Masks will be required to be worn during the film. \nFilm Plot\nTeenage Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) journeys through a maze to recover her baby brother (Toby Froud) from a goblin king (David Bowie). \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:20210227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210227T170000
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SUMMARY:Mythical Creativity Kit #1
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 first 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:20210223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210223T210000
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SUMMARY:Fantasy Film Festival: How To Train Your Dragon
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 first film in our Fantasy Film Festival! We will be showing the family film “How To Train Your Dragon.” Films are free and start at 7:00 pm. \nIMPORTANT: Masks will be required to be worn during the film. \nWatch At Home Contest\nWant to join in on the fun from home? Make it a family movie night! Watch at home using your own copy of the movie or find it at one of these places: \n\nStream on Hulu with a subscription\nRent from the library (limited copies available)\nRent digitally from Amazon Prime\, Vudu\, iTunes\, or any other streaming platform.\n\nPost a photo of you and your family watching the film together with #MatthewsFantasyFilm and you will be entered to win a $25 gift card to local businesses! \nFilm Plot\nHiccup (Jay Baruchel) is a Norse teenager from the island of Berk\, where fighting dragons is a way of life. His progressive views and weird sense of humor make him a misfit\, despite the fact that his father (Gerard Butler) is chief of the clan. Tossed into dragon-fighting school\, he endeavors to prove himself as a true Viking\, but when he befriends an injured dragon he names Toothless\, he has the chance to plot a new course for his people’s future. \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:20210218T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210218T180000
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SUMMARY:Fantasy Craft Workshop: Spellbooks
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 spellbook! This will be the first 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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SUMMARY:2021 Black Hills Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 Black Hills Film Festival is going virtual! As a past host site for the Black Hills Film Festival\, we are sad that we were not able to have them back this year. However\, we are so pleased to help spread the word about their virtual festival that will bring incredible Black Hills films right to the comfort of your couch! \nFilms will be available on your TV\, Computer or Phone. The dates are Feb. 18 – 25 and all-access pass holders will have even more time to view films. We hope this will allow more people to view the films and at times that are convenient for you and your family. \nFind out more by visiting their website.
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CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210210T130000
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SUMMARY:Bellman: NEA Big Read Podcast
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 Kyler Flock\, community engagement manager for the Matthews Opera House\, as he breaks down the 2021 NEA Big Read: Spearfish. He will go over the programming the MOH has to offer\, the background on the book and author\, and how you can get your hands on a free book! (Hint: Stop by our gallery and we’ll give you one). \nThis will be a virtual podcast that will be released on our Facebook page and linked on this page once it is live. \n[arve url=”https://youtu.be/mLDYH77KdS4″ loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \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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CATEGORIES:Big Read
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SUMMARY:2021 NEA Big Read: Spearfish
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210208T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210208T190000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Auditions for "Mirror Mirror"
DESCRIPTION:The Froelich Young Actors Guild and the Matthews Opera House are excited to announce auditions for the upcoming virtual youth theater production of “Mirror Mirror\,” a fractured fairytale spoof. Auditions will be online via Zoom on February 8 & 9 at 5:00 pm. This production will take place entirely online and is directed by Gabriella Hertz. \nThe auditions are for kids ages 8-18. We are in need of 14-29 actors.  The virtual production date is Friday\, March 12 at 7:00 p.m. \nHow to Audition\n\nComplete this audition form: https://forms.gle/f1Fgq2pAQgDpRfAL9\nJoin the Zoom auditions on your selected date\n\nFebruary 8 at 5 pm: https://bhsu.zoom.us/j/97234293640?pwd=K2N6SFV0K0xkcFN3dml1cE1qajAzZz09\nFebruary 9 at 5 pm: https://bhsu.zoom.us/j/94389853380?pwd=Mk00NjZOUy82bml5cXZFTUd6a2ZtQT09\n\n\nIf you run into issues or have questions\, email Gabriella Hertz at Gabriella.Hertz@yellowjackets.bhsu.edu\n\nPlot\nFairy tales may not have the magic of technology\, but they do have magic!  And through the wonders of the magic mirror\, even fairy tales can come to life for the virtual stage! \nThe Evil Queen wishes to be fairest of them all.  But when her Magic Mirror informs her that it is Snow White who is most fair\, the queen is livid!  When asked how to find the princess\, her mirror mentions that Snow White has run away.  The Evil Queen summons great magic in hopes of finding Snow White — she can now look through all mirrors throughout the kingdom.  But there’s a catch…  the magic also allows everyone else’s mirrors to show them what they most wish to see. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210122T160000
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SUMMARY:Snow Sculptures on Main Street
DESCRIPTION:Create a sculpture masterpiece with snow! On January 22\, 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. A winner will be announced at 4 pm and will receive a gift card to Nonna’s Kitchen.
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CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T014223
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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! This time\, we will be creating snowflakes.  Stop by the gallery during business hours on Saturday\, January 16 (10 am – 5pm) and pick up your FREE craft kit to do at home. 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;VALUE=DATE:20210115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210213
DTSTAMP:20260616T014223
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SUMMARY:2021 BHSU Student & Faculty Art Show
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center is proud to be hosting the 2021 BHSU Student and Faculty Show! Art from BHSU students and faculty will be on display in the gallery from January 15 – February 12. The gallery is open from 10 am – 5 pm\, Tuesday – Saturday.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20201205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T014223
CREATED:20260611T145243Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom with Santa
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews Opera House received the following special message from Santa Clause: \nHo! Ho! Hello! \nGreetings kids and parents of Spearfish! Every December the Matthews Opera House invites me to come and spend the afternoon with you. It’s one of my favorite times of the year. I just love seeing your faces and hearing your Christmas wishes. However\, this year the COVID pandemic is making it a little more difficult to see you in person. Safety is very important (Mrs. Claus is an especially big stickler for following rules and guidelines) and so I’ve been working with the staff at the Matthews to find a jolly way to still say hello but from a distance. \nThis year\, the elves have set up a special Zoom line at the Matthews and I’ll be using that to talk to all the boys and girls in the Spearfish area. I will have times available on December 5 & 12 from 1-3 pm. After that\, I will need to get back to the North Pole to feed the reindeer! They get mighty grumpy if I’m late with their carrots. \nAll you have to do is tell your parents to call the Matthews Opera House (605.642.7973) to set up an appointment. I want to make sure we also help the Matthews during the season of giving so all I ask is that you make a free-will donation of any amount to the Matthews while reserving your spot.  \nI can’t wait to talk to you and hear about everything you want for Christmas! See you soon! \n \n  \n  \n  \nSupport the Matthews Opera House for Giving Tuesday and reserve your spot to Zoom with Santa! Call our gallery at 604.642.7973 or stop by!
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201202
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SUMMARY:The Matthews Celebrate SD Day of Giving
DESCRIPTION:Today 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 us thrive! \nWith COVID-19 canceling many of our events\, this past year has been difficult for our organization in so many unexpected ways. We have already been amazed and overwhelmed with gratitude for the generosity our supporters have shown. During this annual day of giving\, we ask for your support once again. \nIf you are willing to donate\, there are three ways this can happen: \n\nDonate online to the Matthews HERE. If you would rather donate in person\, you can come to the gallery today during business hours. You can also donate via mail. Instructions are listed at the donation link.\nYou can schedule a special Zoom call with Santa Claus! Appointments are available on December 5 & 12 from 1 pm to 5 pm. A free-will donation of your choice is suggested. Find out more HERE.\nShop in our gallery and purchase locally handcrafted gifts for you or your loved ones. This not only supports our organization but the Black Hills artist that created your piece as well!\n\nThank you for your consideration and the support you have already shown the Matthews Opera House and Arts Center. We are so eager for the day when our theatre will be filled with an audience once again!
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CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20201017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201017T220000
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Chris Huisenga LIVE at the Matthews
DESCRIPTION:Due to the recent uptick in Coronavirus cases in both Spearfish and Lawrence County\, the Matthews staff has decided to CANCEL the upcoming Chris Huisenga show on October 17.   \nWe will reschedule at a later date when things have stabilized a bit. \nStay safe everyone! \n  \n 
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CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200918T220000
DTSTAMP:20260616T014223
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Theater: Running in Place
DESCRIPTION:PERFORMANCE CANCELED! We are so sad to announce that due to the increase in local cases of COVID-19\, we are canceling Theater: Running in Place. This is obviously the last thing we wanted to do\, but feel that this decision is in the best interest of the health of our patrons\, staff\, cast\, and volunteers. We will issuing refunds for all tickets purchased. If you purchased in the box office or over the phone\, this refund will be distributed via check. If you purchased online\, you will be refunded back to the credit card you used during the initial purchase. If you have any questions or concerns\, please contact us during business hours at 605.642.7973 or email director@matthewsopera.com \nTheater: Running in Place will be taking place on September 18 and 19 at 7:00 pm with a Sunday matinee on September 20 at 2:00 pm. \nTickets are $25 and include a free drink and mask. \nTickets are limited and seats will be assigned based on ticket groups purchased in order to observe proper social distancing. Masks will be required in the auditorium when not eating or drinking. \nHow will this be different from Theater on the Run?\nUsually\, Theater on the Run features five one-act plays at different downtown locations. Audience members would walk from each location to see the next show. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic\, we have  had to make a few changes to the format this year. All five one-acts will be performed in the Matthews Opera House so that we can more easily observe social distancing. Seats will be assigned by the staff based on ticket purchased together so that groups can sit together and we can space out audience members. \nThe Plays\n“Smoke Scenes” by Nick Zagone\nDirector – Max G. Merchen\nMarsha – Christie Ardis\nJohn – Max G. Merchen \n\n“Q” by Darin Pederson\nDirector – Elysia Pederson\nHarry – Tytus Spivey\nDave – Ed Reilly\nSusan – Charlotte Fladmoe\nSally – Alivia Ruff \n“Calling Dr. Phil” by C. A. Dougherty\nDirector – Hoodie Smock\nDixie Dexter – Pamela Wegner\nDr. Naish – Jim Hoff \n“Spam Symphony” by Alex Broun\nDirector – Darin Pederson\nActor A – Malia Linde\nActor B – Tanya Tarrant\nActor C – LeeAnn Pannanen\nActor D – Elysia Pederson\nActor E – Samantha O’Neal \n“The Boor” by Anton Chekov\nDirector – Julie Walkins\nLucy – Bobbe Ward\nSmirnov – Travis Ruff\nMrs. Popov – Amy Ruff \nStage Manager – Sandy Tarrant \n\nTickets go on sale in the art gallery and online at 10 a.m.\, Tuesday\, Aug. 18. Buy tickets at The Matthews’ art gallery or by phone during business hours. Business hours are Tuesday-Saturday\, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and the phone is 605-642-7973. Save time & energy. Go online to buy your tickets at any time. \nYour seat information will be given to you when you arrive.
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200818
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SUMMARY:Closed for Sturgis Rally
DESCRIPTION:We will be closed during the week of Sturgis Rally\, August 10 – 17. We will reopen on Tuesday\, August 18 at 10:00 a.m. \nFor information about upcoming events\, please check out our event calendar.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200720T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T014223
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SUMMARY:Auditions for Theater: Running in Place
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews Opera House is excited to announce auditions for Theater: Running in the Place. This event will take the place of our annual Theater on the Run performance which had to be modified due to limitations during the COVID-19 pandemics. \nAuditions for Theater: Running in Place is scheduled for July 20 & 21 from 6:30-8 p.m in The Matthews’ theater. \nDirectors for the five one-act plays are Hoodie Smock\, Julie Walkins\, Max G. Merchen\, Elysia Pederson\, and Darrin Pederson. \nThere are 16 roles available for a mix of male and female actors — age ranges 16+. \nPerformance dates will be September 18 & 19 with the possibility that one more show may be added on the 20. \nIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please adhere to all social distancing guidelines during auditions. Masks are encouraged to be worn by all participants when not reading for an audition.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200717T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200726T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T014223
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SUMMARY:Virtual Festival in the Park
DESCRIPTION:July 17 would have been the opening day to our 43rd Festival in the Park\, but as most of you know\, it had to be postponed until next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. \nWe have had a lot of people reach out expressing that they still want to support and purchase items from some of the vendors they look forward to seeing at Festival each year. \nBelow is a list of over 30 vendors\, many of which you may recognize from having attended Festival in the Park in years past\, that have ways of offering their products online. While this certainly does not replace our beloved annual Festival\, we hope that you enjoy looking at what each of vendors below has to offer. We can’t wait to see you in 2021! \nFeatured Vendors\nA Leigh Designs\n \nA Leigh Designs jewelry is made with my handcrafted glass beads. Silk scarves are hand dyed to compliment the beads. \nShop A Leigh Designs \n  \nAnnabelle’s Cookies Gourmet Dog Treats\n \nAnnabelle’s Cookies are homemade\, all-natural treats that contain no added preservatives\, chemicals\, dyes\, or artificial flavors. We are a unique local brand of treats that cater to pet parents who are passionate about the health and well-being of their pet! \nShop Annabelle’s Cookies Gourmet Dog Treats \n  \nBare Naked Soap Company\nHandcrafted goat milk soaps and body care products. Using the cold process method\, our soaps are handcrafted in small batches using the highest quality base oils\, essential and fragrance oils\, natural colorants and fresh goat milk. Our body care products are handcrafted in small batches without toxic chemicals or synthetic ingredients. \n Shop Bare Naked Soap Company \n  \nGirl Ran Away With the Spoon\n \nArtisan hand-crafted silverware jewelry\, accessories\, and welded metal art \nShop Girl Ran Away with the Spoon \n  \n  \nHomegrown Goods Co.\n \nHomegrown Goods Co. creates bandanas that are both fashionable and functional! We strive to provide a sustainable product and therefore use recycled denim to create half of the bandana. We have two different styles\, both of which include a zipper pocket to store waste bags\, treats\, keys\, and more! \nShop Homegrown Goods Co. \n  \nJ&K On the Rocks\n \nWe are rock hounds that design\, hand grind and polish our stones. Each piece is wrapped in 14k gold\, rose gold or pure silver wire. All pieces are one of a kind. \nShop J&K On the Rocks \n  \nMKI Bags\n \nPurses\, Packs and Bags! Handcrafter of gorgeous tapestry handbags\, backpacks\, crossbody bags\, travel and duffle bags and packs that are unique\, well built\, and have many functional extra features.  A perfect bag for everyone! A bag that makes your life easier because of how it carries your stuff! \nShop MKI Bags \n  \nSweet & Saucy\n \nSweet & Saucy makes buttery Caramel sauces\, decadent Chocolate sauces and unique mustard blends. They are hand made with the finest ingredients including lots of love! \nShop Sweet & Saucy \n  \nWatson Photography\nWatson Photography captures the Black Hills at its finest and offers fine art nature\, landscape\, and wildlife photography. \nShop Watson Photography \n  \n\n\n  \n  \nWhite Owl Wings Mixed Media Art\nMixed media assemblage art featuring clay impressions of leaves\, flowers\, feathers\, hand stamped quotes and more on wood pieces and canvas. Layered with vintage paper collage\, paint\, inks\, and unique objects like heart shaped stones\, weathered wood\, beads and buttons. \nShop White Owl Wings Mixed Media Art \n  \nSilver Level Vendors\nBerried Delights\n“Homemade” jams\, jellies\, fruit syrups and butters. All your favorites available\, including Raspberry Jalapeno\, Strawberry Rhubarb\, Four Berry\, Garlic\, plus others. Order some today! \nShop Berried Delights \n  \nBuckhorn Sugarbush\nMaker of pure maple syrup\, candy\, and creme. Also custom build reclaimed wood home decor and furniture. Visit our website or Facebook Page for information. \nShop Buckhorn Sugarbush \n  \nBusy Ewe Farm & Fibers\nRegistered Teeswater fiber\, Shave ‘Em to Save ‘Em\, Handspun yarn\, roving\, locks\, hand dyed yarns\, needle Felting kits\, hats\, scarves. Come see our Farm! \nShop Busy Ewe Farm & Fibers \n  \nConstant Rock Art\nWe provide unique and amazing custom stone engraving on any size stone. We can also come onsite to engrave your boulder! \nShop Constant Rock Art \n  \nCustom Wood Artistry\nBeautiful\, unique custom wood gifts made in the USA. Plaques\, trays\, toys & much more! If you can think it\, we can probably make it! \nShop Custom Wood Artistry \n  \nDKhandmade\nWe are makers with over 500 handmade products. Headbands and hair accessories\, \,t- shirts\, prints\, bar soaps\, magnets\, hats\, coffee mugs\, tea towels. \nShop DKhandmade \n  \nDouble D Woodcrafters\nWood and handcrafts including dog feeders\, coat racks\, scrubbies\, salt shaker sets\, neck-coolie and so much mores. Made from beetle-kill pine! \nShop Double D Woodcrafters \n  \nGardner’s Wisconsin Cheese and Sausage\nHand-crafted artisan cheese and sausage from the heart of America’s dairyland. \nShop Gardner’s Wisconsin Cheese and Sausage \n  \nIn-Weave\nHand woven textured throw rugs\, runners and area rugs up to 8 foot wide. Custom orders welcome. \nShop In-Weave \n  \nLake Thompson Honey Company\nLocal Honey\, creamed honey\, comb honey\, beeswax candles\, beeswax lip balm\, beeswax lotion bars\, beeswax and honey soap\, beeswax wood polish\, beeswax hand cream. \nShop Lake Thompson Honey Company \n  \nMakaio Design\nBold & colorful mixed media artwork with layers of illustration\, photography & paint. \nShop Makaio Design \n  \nMarble Board Games\nA variety of heritage game boards made with reclaimed hand-selected hardwoods. Games are played with classic colorful glass marbles or beautiful\, hand-molded ceramic marbles. \nShop Marble Board Games \n  \nMistie Joy Art\nLocal artist born and raised in Spearfish\, SD. Mistie loves being outdoors and her art is inspired by the patterns and complexities found in nature. \nShop Mistie Joy Art \n  \nRebekah Scott Designs\nI sew and design purses made from mid-heavy weight material with a faux leather. You can even design your own! \nShop Rebekah Scott Designs \n  \nRope and Leather\nRope and Leather is handmade modern bohemian jewelry for salt of the earth women by Spearfish jewelry designer Aaryka Clause. \nShop Rope and Leather \n  \nSpice Exchange\nWe Are A Family Owned Company That Produces & Sells\, Handmade Gourmet Dip Mixes\, Dessert Dip Mixes\, Oil Dipper Mixes\, Salsa Mixes. We Love Spearfish!!! \nShop Spice Exchange \n  \nStanley’s Sugarbush\, LLC\nProducing pure maple syrup for over 25 years. My sugar camp is in northern Penn in Potter County and is produced from 23\,000 trees. Kitchen located on Lake Miltona in Minnesota. \nShop Stanley’s Sugarbush\, LLC \n  \nSuperior Quality Cornhole\nHand-crafted cornhole boards and bags\, yard dice\, artwork\, home decor\, and accessories made to the highest standards \nShop Superior Quality Cornhole \n  \nTaté Artworks\nOur beautifully handmade jewelry is uniquely designed to fit each client’s aspirations. We use water/sun-resistant Brazilian waxed string\, assorted metals and precious/semi-precious healing stones. \nShop Taté Artworks \n  \nTwo Feathers Gourds\nHandcrafted gourds with Native American\, Southwest and Western influence. Incorporating pyrography\, carving\, sewing and colored with leather dyes\, inks and water colors. Natural embellishments. \nShop Two Feathers Gourds \n  \nUnmasked Photography\nAs a photographer I focus my work around the concept of working in series. My images range from street photography\, blurred images\, clouds\, to clowns. \nShop Unmasked Photography \n  \nWallace Wood Ornaments LLC\nOur family makes unique quality ornaments which we cut from wood with our laser and hand-paint. We personalize many of our designs. \nShop Wallace Wood Ornaments\, LLC
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SUMMARY:Eliza Blue: Live from the Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Streaming live from her ranch in Northwestern South Dakota\, join writer & folk-singer Eliza Blue with special guest Todd Larson of Eclectic Wreck for a special Facebook Live performance on July 9 at 7:00 pm MT. Eliza will be sharing songs as well as stories from her new book “Accidental Rancher.” \nThe concert will stream for free on the Matthews Opera House Facebook page. You can follow or view our Facebook page at the link below. \nMatthews Opera House Facebook Page \nAbout “Accidental Rancher”\nWhen 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. \nNow the former urbanite tackles her daily duties on the ranch — bottle-feeding bum lambs\, milking her dairy cow\, Rita\, and wrangling two young children — while somehow finding time to contemplate and write about life on the high plains. In Accidental Rancher\, Blue shares a collection of these writings\, bringing a new voice and a musician’s grace to the culture of rural America. \nPurchase “Accidental Rancher” \nAbout Eliza Blue\nEliza Blue is a shepherd\, writer & folk-singer. In addition to her weekly column ‘Little Pasture on the Prairie\,’ which is carried by eleven different print publications\, she is a regular contributor to South Dakota Public Radio and Prairie Public Radio with her monthly series: ‘Postcards from the Prairie.’ Her first book\, Accidental Rancher\, a collection of essays about her transition from urban musician ranch wife and mother\, is out now. \nIn her 15 years of performing\, Eliza has worked and played with Billy Talbot (Crazy Horse)\, Dessa\, Charlie Parr\, Channy Leanaugh (Roma di Luna & Polica)\, & fellow Dakotan Jami Lynn\, just to name a few. Other highlights include performances at SXSW\, Red Ants Pants\, CMJ\, and Sioux River Folk Fest. \nAfter years on the road as a traveling musician\, Eliza now works in regenerative agriculture raising fiber sheep and grass-fed cattle with her husband and two children. \nEliza Blue Official Website
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