Elizabeth Freer, ArtCentral managerLightHouse for the Blind and Visually ImpairedFounded in 1902, San Francisco’s LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired promotes the independence, equality, and self-reliance of people who are blind or have low vision. They offer blindness skills training and relevant services such as access to employment, education, government, information, recreation, transportation ... Read more
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When Registration takes place April 1 - May 15 OR until we reach our limit of 50 students. Last year we had parents hold onto the completed registration until May 15 only to find out that we had reached our max number of students. SO...fill out the forms and get them right over to us ... Read more
At 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Apr. 5, The Matthews welcomes back the National Players Touring Theater for their presentation of the Shakespeare classic, “Hamlet.” This show replaces the Mother King concert in our Subscription Series. All current subscribers already have their seats for this show. This is the fourth event of our 2016-17 Subscription Series. ... Read more
For the third year, The Matthews hosts the graduating art students of BHSU senior art show. The show runs from April 6-27 in the art gallery, Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Opening Reception Meet the students and learn about their work and plans for the future. The reception is 5-7 p.m., Friday, April 7, ... Read more
For the third year, The Matthews hosts the graduating art students of BHSU senior art show. The show runs from April 6-27 in the art gallery, Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Opening Reception Meet the students and learn about their work and plans for the future. The reception is 5-7 p.m., Friday, April 7, ... Read more
For the third year, The Matthews hosts the graduating art students of BHSU senior art show. The show runs from April 6-27 in the art gallery, Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Opening Reception Meet the students and learn about their work and plans for the future. The reception is 5-7 p.m., Friday, April 7, ... Read more
In December of 2015, the children's book, "Shakespeare and the Crown Jewel, A story of The Matthews Opera House," was published. The book, authored by Joanna Jones, and illustrated by Laurie-Williams Hayes, both Spearfish residents, will be presented to our Bellman Brown Bag patrons this month. Joanna and Laurie will describe the process of creating ... Read more
For the third year, The Matthews hosts the graduating art students of BHSU senior art show. The show runs from April 6-27 in the art gallery, Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Opening Reception Meet the students and learn about their work and plans for the future. The reception is 5-7 p.m., Friday, April 7, ... Read more
Are you a musician? Peter Mawanga and members of his band are putting on a FREE jam session from 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, April 18 upstairs at The Matthews in the Fireplace Room. This event is open to any local musicians. Musicians can bring their instruments. The band will share their style of music and ... Read more
Peter Mawanga & The Amaravi Movement fuse the rock outfi of drums, bass, and guitar with the traditional sounds of Malawi, Africa's marimba, thumb piano, and percussion, Mawanga's Afro-vibes is a modern African sound that is intrinsically Malawian. Peter has the premier band in Malawi to boot who has been making headlines ever since their ... Read more
These annual spring meetings across the state bring us together to talk about what's going on in the arts community. This year, important elements of these fresh conversations will find their way into the long range planning of the SouthDakota ArtsCouncil and Arts South Dakota. Ideas and issues will merge into the design of programs ... Read more
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