• ART EXHIBIT: Graphic Novel Show

    A Big Read EventThis event features four local illustrative artists to celebrate the vast artistic format of  graphic novels.  The opening reception takes place on Feb. 5, 5-7 p.m.  The show runs Feb. 5-Feb 27 and is free and open to the public.The Graphic Novel Show will feature a number of different artists and will ... Read more

    FREE!
  • Community Art Project: Secret Book Boxes (BIG READ)

    Join us in making secret book boxes for holding treasured keepsakes.  The Matthews staff will walk you through the process.  Our FEBRUARY community art project will be held Feb. 9, 4-6 p.m. It involves creating your own Secret Books. The Matthews staff will walk you through the process of hollowing out old books and creating ... Read more

    FREE!
  • Bellman Brown Bag: Black Hills Raptor Center

    A Big Read Event The Black Hill Raptor Center will be giving a presentation for our February Bellman event.   They will have three owls, and two of either an American Kestrel (which is a falcon), Red-tailed Hawk, or Ferruginous Hawk.   What is the Bellman? The Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed ... Read more

  • Detective Cosplay Game Night (BIG READ)

    Cosplay dress-up event that includes detective and mystery-themed games and fashion show.  Awards for the best male and female detective costumes.  Cosplay is a popular social movement where people dress up as characters from movies, books, and video games.  The night will include detective themed board games, a fashion show, and prizes for the best ... Read more

    Free!
  • COMMUNITY THEATRE: “The Maltese Falcon Radio Show” (Big Read Event)

    This is the LUX Radio Theatre version of “The Maltese Falcon” which was aired in 1942.It is a Film Noir.  A mystery with a hardened P.I; a real looker vamp and bad girl; the Girl Friday; the best bad guys, and some hoods looking to make a name. It has everything, except the happy ending. LEARN ... Read more

    $5 – $15
  • COMMUNITY THEATRE: “The Maltese Falcon Radio Show” (Big Read Event)

    This is the LUX Radio Theatre version of “The Maltese Falcon” which was aired in 1942.It is a Film Noir.  A mystery with a hardened P.I; a real looker vamp and bad girl; the Girl Friday; the best bad guys, and some hoods looking to make a name. It has everything, except the happy ending. LEARN ... Read more

    $5 – $15
  • COMMUNITY THEATRE: “The Maltese Falcon Radio Show” (Big Read Event)

    This is the LUX Radio Theatre version of “The Maltese Falcon” which was aired in 1942.It is a Film Noir.  A mystery with a hardened P.I; a real looker vamp and bad girl; the Girl Friday; the best bad guys, and some hoods looking to make a name. It has everything, except the happy ending. LEARN ... Read more

    $5 – $15
  • “The Maltese Falcon” Book Discussion (BIG READ)

    The community (all ages) is invited to discuss Dashiell Hammett's novel, "The Maltese Falcon." This book is our 2016 Big Read Spearfish selection. This event is being held in the art gallery. Refreshments.FREE.      The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.  

  • CROW PEAK Speakeasy Night (BIG READ)

    It's a 1920s speakeasy special event held for one night only at Crow Peak Brewery, 125 W. Highway 14.Come dressed (if you like) as a 1920s citizen.  You'll need to know the password to get in.  Get the Word.CLICK HERE to learn more about the event and get the password.    The Big Read is a program ... Read more

    FREE
  • ART EXHIBIT: The Big Read Art Collective OPENING NIGHT

    Over the last two months, The Matthews has been working with various groups around the Spearfish community to create a large installation art exhibition.The opening celebration for the exhibit will be held from 5-7 p.m., Friday, Mar. 4, in The Matthews art gallery. Refreshments and a cash bar will be on hand. This show runs ... Read more

    FREE!
  • ART EXHIBIT: The Big Read Art Collective

    Over the last two months, The Matthews has been working with various groups around the Spearfish community to create a large installation art exhibition.The opening celebration for the exhibit will be held from 5-7 p.m., Friday, Mar. 4, in The Matthews art gallery. Refreshments and a cash bar will be on hand. This show runs ... Read more

    FREE
  • Community Art Project: Book Feathers (The Big Read)

    The Matthews Opera House is hosting monthly community art projects in association with The Big Read.  These projects will be held the second Tuesday, January through March, in the Matthews Gallery.  The next community art project will be held 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, Mar. 8, in the art gallery.  The class involves creating paper feathers from ... Read more

    FREE