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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: "Return to the Forbidden Planet" (musical)
DESCRIPTION:Director Joanna Mechaley is conducting auditions from 6:30-8:30 p.m.\, Thursday-Friday\, Nov. 15-16\, in The Matthews theater. \n  \nShort synopsis\nWritten by Bob Carlton\, “Return to the Forbidden Planet” is inspired by Shakespeare’s “The Tempest.” This jukebox musical is packed with rock ‘n’ roll classics such as Heard it Through the Grapevine\, Young Girl\, Good Vibrations\, and Gloria. \nFasten your seatbelts\, return your tray tables to the upright position\, and prepare to blast off! \nPerformance dates\nFebruary 8-10\, 15-17\, 2019 \n\nLEARN MORE about the audition requirements.
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag: Veterans' Legacy Program
DESCRIPTION:The November Bellman (November 14\, noon – 1:00pm) will feature Kelly Kirk\, Director of the BHSU Honors Program\, presenting “Veterans’ Legacy Program.” The Veterans’ Legacy Project\, launched by the National Cemetery Administration under the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs\,  is a BHSU student writing project about the lives of veterans who are buried at the national cemeteries. Graphic novel illustrations of their lives are also created by area youth during a BHSU summer camp.  \nVisit the link to watch a video about this project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuwxQ10sTac \n  \n\nWhat is the Bellman?\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art\, and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181113T183000
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SUMMARY:FILM FESTIVAL: "The Homestretch" (ArtCentral)
DESCRIPTION:ArtCentral has announced the ArtCentral Film Festival – Season 2 to be shown at The Matthews in 2018. The films run from September through November\, for a total of four movies. The Northern Black Hills Rotary Club again partners with us to help bring this quality series of films to Spearfish. Through this series\, we use art as a tool – films in this case – to engage our community on specific topics that are relevant to all members of our community. \nALL MOVIES ARE FREE \nThe Homestretch | November 13\, 2018 | 6:30 p.m.\n2014\, NR\, 90m\nDirected by: Anne de Mare and Kirsten Kelly \nLocation: The Matthews Opera House theater \n“The Homestretch” follows three homeless teens as they fight to stay in school\, graduate\, and build a future. Each of these smart\, ambitious teenagers – Kasey\, Anthony\, and Roque – will surprise\, inspire\, and challenge audiences to rethink stereotypes of homelessness as they work to complete their education while facing the trauma of being alone and abandoned at an early age. \nDISCUSSION follows the movie until approximately 9 p.m. \n\nLEARN MORE about each of the films. \n\n  \nTRAILER
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181111T160000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY THEATER: "Playing with Fire (After Frankenstein)"
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews’ community theater is excited to present “Playing with Fire (After Frankenstein)” Nov. 8-11. Dwight Myers directs a talented group of Black Hills actors. This event is subject to an adult ticket discount to our 2018-19 Subscription Series subscribers!  \nAdapted from the Mary Shelley novel. \nCommissioned by the Guthrie Theater\, in Minneapolis\, this singular\, eloquent play deals with events which transpire after those usually associated with the Frankenstein story—in this case\, the final\, fateful meeting between Dr. Frankenstein and his macabre creation amid the barren wastes of the North Pole. \n  \n\nLEARN MORE about this drama. \n\nTickets ON SALE May 13\, 2018. \n  \n\nShow Details:\n\nBUY TICKETS\n \n\nNovember 8-11 \n Thurs.-Sat.: 7:30 p.m.\n Sunday: 2 pm.\nTickets:\n$15 Adults\, $10 subscribers\, $5 Youth & BHSU students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181109T193000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY THEATER: "Playing with Fire (After Frankenstein)"
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews’ community theater is excited to present “Playing with Fire (After Frankenstein)” Nov. 8-11. Dwight Myers directs a talented group of Black Hills actors. This event is subject to an adult ticket discount to our 2018-19 Subscription Series subscribers!  \nAdapted from the Mary Shelley novel. \nCommissioned by the Guthrie Theater\, in Minneapolis\, this singular\, eloquent play deals with events which transpire after those usually associated with the Frankenstein story—in this case\, the final\, fateful meeting between Dr. Frankenstein and his macabre creation amid the barren wastes of the North Pole. \n  \n\nLEARN MORE about this drama. \n\nTickets ON SALE May 13\, 2018. \n  \n\nShow Details:\n\nBUY TICKETS\n \n\nNovember 8-11 \n Thurs.-Sat.: 7:30 p.m.\n Sunday: 2 pm.\nTickets:\n$15 Adults\, $10 subscribers\, $5 Youth & BHSU students
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY THEATER: "Playing with Fire (After Frankenstein)"
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews’ community theater is excited to present “Playing with Fire (After Frankenstein)” Nov. 8-11. Dwight Myers directs a talented group of Black Hills actors. This event is subject to an adult ticket discount to our 2018-19 Subscription Series subscribers!  \nAdapted from the Mary Shelley novel. \nCommissioned by the Guthrie Theater\, in Minneapolis\, this singular\, eloquent play deals with events which transpire after those usually associated with the Frankenstein story—in this case\, the final\, fateful meeting between Dr. Frankenstein and his macabre creation amid the barren wastes of the North Pole. \n  \n\nLEARN MORE about this drama. \n\nTickets ON SALE May 13\, 2018. \n  \n\nShow Details:\n\nBUY TICKETS\n \n\nNovember 8-11 \n Thurs.-Sat.: 7:30 p.m.\n Sunday: 2 pm.\nTickets:\n$15 Adults\, $10 subscribers\, $5 Youth & BHSU students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181101T170000
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SUMMARY:TICKET SALE DATE: Holiday High Tea
DESCRIPTION:Nov. 1 is the date that tickets go on sale both online and through our box office for the 25th Holiday High Tea. This year’s High Tea is on Dec. 8\, 1-2:30 p.m.\, in our theater. All seats are $30. For all ages. \n\nLEARN MORE about this traditional event. \n\n  \n\nHoliday High Tea tickets:\n\nBUY TICKETS – on sale Nov. 1\n\nSaturday\, Dec. 8\n 1:00 p.m.\nTickets:\n$30 all seats
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CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181026T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181026T213000
DTSTAMP:20260616T120617
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SUMMARY:SUBSCRIPTION SERIES: Christian Howes Quartet in Southern Exposure Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews second Subscription Series 2018-19 event takes place at 7:30 p.m.\, Friday\, Oct. 26. Single ticket sales for this concert go on sale Sept. 1.  \nJazz violinist\, Christian Howes\, embarks upon a quest into the French Mediterranean/Spanish and Latin American musical worlds. Inspired by his album\, “Southern Exposure\,” bluegrass\, jazz\, classical\, latin\, rock\, and fusion describe a few of the genres that Christian offers with this quartet touring project. \n  \nLEARN MORE about this event.  \nSingle ticket sales start Sept. 1\, 2018.
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CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181016T201500
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SUMMARY:FILM FESTIVAL: "The Rider" (ArtCentral)
DESCRIPTION:ArtCentral has announced the ArtCentral Film Festival – Season 2 to be shown at The Matthews in 2018. The films run from September through November\, for a total of four movies. The Northern Black Hills Rotary Club again partners with us to help bring this quality series of films to Spearfish. Through this series\, we use art as a tool – films in this case – to engage our community on specific topics that are relevant to all members of our community. \nALL MOVIES ARE FREE \nThe Rider | October 16\, 2018 | 6:30 p.m. (rated R)\n2018\, R\, 1h 44m \n Directed by: Lucy Walker and Karen Harley  \nLocation: The Matthews Opera House theater \nAfter a tragic riding accident\, young cowboy Brady (Brady Jandreau)\, once a rising star of the rodeo circuit\, is warned that his competition days are over. Back home\, Brady finds himself wondering what he has to live for when he can no longer do what gives him a sense of purpose: to ride and compete. In an attempt to regain control of his fate\, Brady undertakes a search for new identity and tries to redefine his idea of what it means to be a man in the heartland of America. \nBrady Jandreau is a member of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe and currently resides on Pine Ridge. He is a saddle bronc rider and a horse trainer. The filming mainly took place on the reservation and in the surrounding Badlands. \nDISCUSSION follows the movie until approximately 9 p.m. Whitney Jandreau\, who is a BHSU grad and the sister of Brady Jandreau (the star of the film)\, as well as Tim Jandreau (Brady’s uncle) will be speaking. \n\nLEARN MORE about each of the films. \n\n  \nTRAILER
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CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181013T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181013T213000
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SUMMARY:ARTCENTRAL: "Art of My Life: A Multimedia Celebration of our Creative Souls"
DESCRIPTION:ArtCentral Spearfish and Black Hills State University (BHSU) present an original theatrical production\, “Art of My Life: A Multimedia Celebration of Our Creative Souls.” Performances take place at both BHSU and The Matthews Opera House. \nThe shows at BHSU’s Woodburn (mainstage) Theater take place at 7:30 p.m.\, October 4-5. The shows at The Matthews Opera House Theater take place at 7:30 p.m.\, October 13 and at 2 p.m. on October 14. \nDirector Bert Juhrend\, BHSU theater professor\, and his selected cast of four to six BHSU students devised this original production with the shared theme through ArtCentral\, “What would life be like if art was taken away?” \nThis event is free. The Matthews is reserved seating. Get your FREE ticket to reserve your seat(s) below. \n  \n\nLEARN MORE about this event. \n\n  \n\nShow Details:\n\nRESERVE SEATS\n\nSat.\, October 13 at 7:30 pm\n Sun.\, October 14 at 2 p.m.\n \nTickets:\nAll seats FREE
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CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181010T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181010T130000
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag: 2019 Downtown Spearfish Mural Project.
DESCRIPTION:The October Bellman (October 10th\, noon – 1:00pm) will feature Professor Desy Schoenewies from the BHSU Fine Arts department presenting “2019 Downtown Spearfish Mural Project.” The College of Liberal Arts at BHSU is sponsoring muralist and artist Paul LaJeunesse to use his socially-engaged mural process to create a new mural in downtown Spearfish to be completed in the summer of 2019.  This is a multi-step process that incorporates citizen involvement in a meaningful collaboration of designing\, painting\, and installing a community mural. \n  \n\nWhat is the Bellman?\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art\, and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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CATEGORIES:Lectures & Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181005T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181005T183000
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SUMMARY:American Conversations: Celebrating Poems in Rural Communities
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith will read her own work and that of poets she admires\, in The Matthews Opera House theatre. Afterwards she will then invite the audience to discuss with her. Because poems put us in touch with our most powerful memories\, feelings\, questions and wishes\, Smith believes that talking about poetry is a way of leaping past small talk and collapsing the distance between strangers. Audience members will receive copies of Smith’s new anthology\, American Journal: Fifty Poems for Our Time. \n This event is free and open to the public. There is no reserved seating.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180928T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180928T213000
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SUMMARY:SUBSCRIPTION SERIES Kick off: Mighty Brother Concert
DESCRIPTION:Our Subscription Series 2018-19 season kicks off with musicians from New Orleans. Mighty Brother is a New Orleans-based indie rock band captained by songwriters Jake Ryan and Nick Huster. They are crewed by a dynamic saxophonist\, Jonah Devine\, and airtight rhythm section\, Kirk Duplantis and Quinn Sternberg.  \n  \nLEARN MORE about this event. \n 
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CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180918T201000
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SUMMARY:FILM FESTIVAL: "Me\, The Other" (ArtCentral)
DESCRIPTION:ArtCentral has announced the ArtCentral Film Festival – Season 2 to be shown at The Matthews in 2018. The films run from September through November\, for a total of four movies. The Northern Black Hills Rotary Club again partners with us to help bring this quality series of films to Spearfish. Through this series\, we use art as a tool – films in this case – to engage our community on specific topics that are relevant to all members of our community. \nALL MOVIES ARE FREE \nMe\, The Other | Sept. 18\, 2018 | 6:30 p.m.\n2018\, NR\, 110 minutes\nDirected by: Shidan Majidi \nLocation: The Matthews Opera House theater \n“Me\, the “Other” is a documentary film about a diverse group of twelve students from diverse backgrounds (ethnic\, racial\, religious\, and sexual orientation) living on the frontlines of prejudice by asking the questions we don’t discuss in classrooms\, workplaces\, and social places. Through their struggles and accomplishments\, we find ourselves in each of them. Otherness’ is never one thing. The film is the centerpiece of a platform for creating conversations about what connects us and what keeps us apart. \nDISCUSSION follows the movie until approximately 9 p.m. \n\nLEARN MORE about each of the films. \n\n  \nTRAILER
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CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180915T220000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY THEATER: 7th Theater on the Run
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 Theater on the Run is performed two consecutive Saturdays at 6 p.m.\, Sept. 8 and 15. Tickets go on sale Aug. 14.  \nTheater on the Run has sold out every year since 2012. HINT: Last year we sold out in just 8 hours. Yes. That means — do not procrastinate.  \n  \n\nShow Details:\n\nBUY TICKETS \n Sales start Aug. 14\n\nSept. 8 or 15 \n Saturday: 6-10 p.m.\nTickets:\n$35 all seats\n\n\n\n\n  \nLEARN MORE about this event.
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CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180912T130000
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag: Readers Theater Presents
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews’ Readers Theater presents several pieces during the September Bellman Brown Bag from 12-1 p.m.\, Wednesday\, Sept. 12 in The Matthews theater. Admittance is free. \nOne of the pieces is written by Readers Theater member\, Erika Richter\, titled “Second Honeymoon.” It is performed by Dennis Walkins and Erika Richter.  Also on tap is “Tell Me a Story” with Charlotte Fladmoe and Kathy Johnston\, and “Candle on the Table” with Bobbe Ward\, Sandi Nauman\, Julie Walkins\, and Hoodie Smock. \nWhat is Readers Theater?\nThis actors’ group is comprised of mostly retired people. They meet when working folks are at work–although people of all ages are welcome to join. Currently\, there are twelve members from Spearfish\, Belle Fourche\, and Deadwood. They have presented at meetings\, retirement homes\, and for the Canyon Hills kids — a favorite for all involved! They often do themed programs\, in particular for Mother’s Day or Christmas. \n\nWhat is the Bellman?\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art\, and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180911T183000
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: "Playing with Fire (after Frankenstein)"
DESCRIPTION:Dwight Myers directs this eloquent drama. He is conducting auditions at 6:30-8 p.m.\, Tuesday and Wednesday\, September 11-12 in The Matthews theater. \nThe play\, “Playing with Fire (after Frankenstein)’s” performances run Nov. 8-11\, 2018. \n  \n\nLEARN MORE about the audition requirements.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180908T220000
DTSTAMP:20260616T120617
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY THEATER: 7th Theater on the Run
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 Theater on the Run is performed two consecutive Saturdays at 6 p.m.\, Sept. 8 and 15. Tickets go on sale Aug. 14.  \nTheater on the Run has sold out every year since 2012. HINT: Last year we sold out in just 8 hours. Yes. That means — do not procrastinate.  \n  \n\nShow Details:\n\nBUY TICKETS \n Sales start Aug. 14\n\nSept. 8 or 15 \n Saturday: 6-10 p.m.\nTickets:\n$35 all seats\n\n\n\n\n  \nLEARN MORE about this event.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180820T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180820T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T120617
CREATED:20260611T142526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T142526Z
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SUMMARY:CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:We are closed most Mondays. With exception are the months of June and July. Check this calendar for any changes.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180814T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T120617
CREATED:20260611T142529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T142529Z
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SUMMARY:TICKETS go on sale for Theater on the Run
DESCRIPTION:AUG. 14: Today’s the day. Tickets go on sale for the 7th Theater on the Run. The fastest way to get tickets is to buy online (link below). Otherwise\, drop into the art gallery between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. OR call 605.642.7973 x0. \nThe 2018 Theater on the Run is performed two consecutive Saturdays at 6 p.m.\, Sept. 8 and 15.  \nTheater on the Run has sold out every year since 2012. HINT: Last year we sold out in just 8 hours. Yes. That means — do not procrastinate.  \n\nShow Details:\n\nBUY TICKETS \nSales start Aug. 14\n\nSept. 8 or 15 \nSaturday: 6-10 p.m.\nTickets:\n$35 all seats\n\n\n\n\n  \nLEARN MORE about this event.
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CATEGORIES:Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180806T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180806T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T120617
CREATED:20260611T142726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T142726Z
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SUMMARY:CLOSED: Rally Week Vacation
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews Opera House and Arts Center is closed the week of Sturgis Rally. The doors will open at 10 am. on Tuesday\, Aug. 14. \nDrive safely and keep an eye out for our Harley friends.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180802T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180802T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T120617
CREATED:20260611T142926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T142926Z
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS for Theater on the Run
DESCRIPTION:Auditions | Aug. 2-3\nThe 7th Theater on the Run — always a sell-out event — needs to cast a wide variety of one-act plays.  \nDirectors will be conducting auditions from 6:30-8 p.m.\, Thursday and Friday\, in The Matthews’ theater. \n\nLEARN MORE about the Auditions
URL:https://matthewsopera2026.tdgwebhost.com/event/auditions-for-theater-on-the-run/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180722T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180722T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T120617
CREATED:20260610T225542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T225542Z
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SUMMARY:41st Festival in the Park
DESCRIPTION:DAY 3 of Festival in the Park\nThe Festival in the Park is one of the largest outdoor summer arts festivals in the upper Midwest. Festival in the Park is sponsored by The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center\, a non-profit organization and all proceeds are used to produce the annual festival and assist other arts activities in the greater Spearfish area. \nVENDORS open 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. No admission. Music throughout the day in the Watering Hole. \nLEARN MORE about the Festival (to come).
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180721T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180721T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T120617
CREATED:20260610T225541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T225541Z
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SUMMARY:41st Festival in the Park
DESCRIPTION:DAY 2 of Festival in the Park\nThe Festival in the Park is one of the largest outdoor summer arts festivals in the upper Midwest. Festival in the Park is sponsored by The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center\, a non-profit organization and all proceeds are used to produce the annual festival and assist other arts activities in the greater Spearfish area. \nVENDORS open 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. No admission. Music throughout the day in the Watering Hole. \nLEARN MORE about the Festival (to come).
URL:https://matthewsopera2026.tdgwebhost.com/event/41st-festival-in-the-park/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180720T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T120617
CREATED:20260610T225540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T225540Z
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SUMMARY:41st Festival in the Park - FUNDRAISING NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:The 41st Festival in the Park kicks off in Spearfish City Park with Wristband Night. A wristband ($5) purchase is part of our largest fundraiser of the year. Funds 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. \nLEARN MORE (to come)
URL:https://matthewsopera2026.tdgwebhost.com/event/41st-festival-in-the-park-fundraising-night/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180707T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180707T213000
DTSTAMP:20260616T120617
CREATED:20260611T142514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T142514Z
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SUMMARY:ALBUM RELEASE CONCERT: Eliza Blue's "South Dakota\, 1st of May"
DESCRIPTION:Folk singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist\, Eliza Blue\, debuts her third album\, “South Dakota\, 1st of May\,” with an album release concert at The Matthews Opera House\, 7:30 p.m.\, Saturday\, July\, 7.  \nThis album was recorded at producer Billy Talbot‘s (bassist for Neil Young’s band\, Crazy Horse) private studio on his South Dakota ranch.  With the help of fellow musician and co-producer\, Jack Hughes\, the album explores themes of loss\, longing\, and the quest for spring. \nLEARN MORE about the concert and special guests. \n  \n\nShow Details:\n\nBUY TICKETS\n \n\nSaturday\, July 7\, 2018 \n7:30 p.m.\nTickets:\n$25 all seats
URL:https://matthewsopera2026.tdgwebhost.com/event/album-release-concert-eliza-blues-south-dakota-1st-of-may/
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180624T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180624T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T120617
CREATED:20260611T142318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T142318Z
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SUMMARY:CHILDREN'S THEATER: "Little Mermaid\, JR"
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 Peanut Butter and Jelly production is Disney’s “Little Mermaid\, Jr.” Performances are June 22-24\, 2018. Ann Froelich directs the play. Thirty local children perform. \nThis classic Disney story takes place in a magical kingdom beneath the sea\, where a beautiful young mermaid named Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. \nRegistration runs Apr. 1-May 15\, 2018. \n\nLEARN MORE about the play and Registration \n\n\nShow Details:\n\nBUY TICKETS\n\nJune 22-24\, 2018 \n Fri.-Sat.: 7:00 p.m.\nSunday: 2:00 p.m.\nTickets:\n$8 for Adults\n $5 for Youth (18 & under)
URL:https://matthewsopera2026.tdgwebhost.com/event/childrens-theater-little-mermaid-jr-2/
CATEGORIES:Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180623T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T120617
CREATED:20260611T142319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T142319Z
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SUMMARY:CHILDREN'S THEATER: "Little Mermaid\, JR"
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 Peanut Butter and Jelly production is Disney’s “Little Mermaid\, Jr.” Performances are June 22-24\, 2018. Ann Froelich directs the play. Thirty local children perform. \nThis classic Disney story takes place in a magical kingdom beneath the sea\, where a beautiful young mermaid named Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. \nRegistration runs Apr. 1-May 15\, 2018. \n\nLEARN MORE about the play and Registration \n\n\nShow Details:\n\nBUY TICKETS\n\nJune 22-24\, 2018 \n Fri.-Sat.: 7:00 p.m.\nSunday: 2:00 p.m.\nTickets:\n$8 for Adults\n $5 for Youth (18 & under)
URL:https://matthewsopera2026.tdgwebhost.com/event/childrens-theater-little-mermaid-jr-3/
CATEGORIES:Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T120617
CREATED:20260611T142122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T142122Z
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SUMMARY:CHILDREN'S THEATER: "Little Mermaid\, JR"
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 Peanut Butter and Jelly production is Disney’s “Little Mermaid\, Jr.” Performances are June 22-24\, 2018. Ann Froelich directs the play. Thirty local children perform. \nThis classic Disney story takes place in a magical kingdom beneath the sea\, where a beautiful young mermaid named Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. \nRegistration runs Apr. 1-May 15\, 2018. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nLEARN MORE about the play \n and Registration \n\n\nShow Details:\n\nBUY TICKETS\n\nJune 22-24\, 2018 \n Fri.-Sat.: 7:00 p.m.\nSunday: 2:00 p.m.\nTickets:\n$8 for Adults\n $5 for Youth (18 & under)
URL:https://matthewsopera2026.tdgwebhost.com/event/childrens-theater-little-mermaid-jr/
CATEGORIES:Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180530T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T120617
CREATED:20260611T142320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T142320Z
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SUMMARY:REHEARSALS for "Little Mermaid Jr"
DESCRIPTION:Peanut Butter & Jelly Players (children’s theater) rehearsals for “Little Mermaid\, JR” are every M-F\, 8 a.m. to Noon.  \nPerformances are June 22-24\, 2018.  \n  \n\nLEARN MORE about the play & registration. \n\n 
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CATEGORIES:Theater
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