It's our 38th year for the Winter Art Show - for ages pre-school to +++, amateurs or professionals! PUBLIC VIEWINGThe show runs Jan. 18-26, 10am to 5 pm each day in The Matthews Art Gallery. It is FREE for the viewing public attending the show. AWARDS CEREMONY & RECEPTIONJan. 19, Thursday, 5-7 p.m. The awards will be announced at ... Read more
AWARDS CEREMONY & RECEPTIONJan. 19, Thursday, 5-7 p.m. The awards will be announced at 6 p.m. If you or a family member enter artwork in this show, BE SURE to attend this ceremony. CASH AWARDS!
In Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry, The HillBenders take on music from The Who’s Tommy and make it bluegrass. Conceived and produced by SXSW co-founder and longtime musician/producer Louis Jay Meyers, this Bluegrass Opry brings a new perspective to this classic rock music while paying respect to its creators. LEARN MORE about this concert (Video too!) Show Details:BUY ... Read more
Warm your insides with laughter and tears this cold February in Spearfish. The ensemble cast of talented Black Hills' actors takes The Matthews' stage, Feb. 16-19, 2017. Thur.-Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m, with the Sunday show at 2 p.m. Prices are $15 adults, $10 subscribers, and $5 youth (18 & under) and BHSU students.Show ... Read more
What if the box is more exciting than what was inside?The Matthews, through the work of ArtCentral, will host Cardboard Chaos, an interactive creative makerspace for all ages, in the Matthews Art Gallery.Opening day!Cardboard Chaos will have an opening event at 3-5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 3, in the art gallery. ALL AGES welcome. Children must ... Read more
What if the box is more exciting than what was inside?The Matthews, through the work of ArtCentral, will host Cardboard Chaos, an interactive creative makerspace for all ages, in the Matthews Art Gallery.Cardboard Chaos will have an opening event at 3-5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 3, in the art gallery. ALL AGES welcome. Children must be ... Read more
Jon Larsen of Spearfish, discusses his work and technique. Larsen is a hobby photographer and computer repairman from Spearfish. "I've been taking photos for years, but my serious phase started with my new bride who was already an accomplished photographer," Larsen says. "I plan to spend the rest of my days trying to become half as ... Read more
"Steel Magnolias" is a renowned play written by Robert Harling, which was made into the popular film starring Julia Roberts, Sally Field, Dolly Parton, and more. Filled with hilarious repartee in Truvy's beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, this play is concerned with a group of gossipy southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor. In the ... Read more
Director, Julie Walkins, has announced auditions for the comedy play, "Greater Tuna." The play performances are May 4-7,Auditions are Feb. 22-23, Wed-Thurs, 6:30-8:30 p.m. each evening. They take place in the theater.The play will have a flexible cast of both genders. Audition scripts are available for sign-out at the art gallery front desk.LEARN MORE about Audition ... Read more
JAZZ Sessions KICKOFF Event! JAS Quintet is one of South Dakota’s premier jazz ensembles. This concert is the SD West River album release of the new album, “Leap Year Baby.” LEARN MORE about the JAS Quintet LEARN MORE about the JAZZ SESSIONS Season Jazz Sessions series tickets on sale now (4 concerts for one ... Read more
During the month of March, The Matthews will be hosting an original polaroid photography exhibit, “Zero Megapixels,” featuring the work of Roger O'Dea. The show runs Mar. 3-31 in the art gallery during business hours, 10 a.m.-5 p.m, Tuesdays-Saturdays. OPENING RECEPTIONThe opening reception for the show will be held 5-7 p.m., Friday, Mar. 3 in ... Read more
During the month of March, The Matthews will be hosting an original polaroid photography exhibit, “Zero Megapixels,” featuring the work of Roger O'Dea. The show runs Mar. 3-31 in the art gallery during business hours, 10 a.m.-5 p.m, Tuesdays-Saturdays. OPENING RECEPTIONThe opening reception for the show will be held 5-7 p.m., Friday, Mar. 3 in ... Read more
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