• NEW DATE: Spearfish Piano Duet Club

    Please join us as the December Bellman Brown Bag Series rings in the holidays with Spearfish Piano Duet Club's "Music for the Season." This special holiday concert will take place in the Matthews theater on Wednesday, December 14 from noon until 1 p.m. This highly popular event packs the house, so it’s wise to arrive ... Read more

  • Bellman Brown Bag Series

    WHO: YOU! Enjoying...Rushmore Music Festival Organization WHAT: Free performance and lecture as part of the Monthly Bellman Brown Bag Series WHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater WHEN: Wednesday May 8th from 12:00 to 1:00 WHY: To explore ideas, history, literature, art, and culture HOW: BYOB-Bring your own bite-to-eat, take a seat, and enjoy entertainment for an ... Read more

  • Bellman Brown Bag Series

    WHO: Dr. Justin Bergh, Ph.D, Professor Skott Chanler, & Professor Allen Morris on the feature film "Sitts: In the Chair"  WHAT: Free  lecture as part of the Monthly Bellman Brown Bag Series WHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater WHEN: Wednesday September 11 from 12:00 to 1:00 WHY: To explore ideas, history, literature, art, and culture HOW: ... Read more

  • Bellman Brown Bag Series – THE BELLMAN EFFECT

    WHO: Paul Higbee, Dr. Janeen Larsen, Jean Helmer, Dick Termes, Dr. Amy Fuqua, and Michael Pangburn honoring Wanda and Stewart Bellman WHAT: A special extended Bellman to honor Wanda and Stewart Bellman in discussions, sharing memories, adventures, and all the things they did for this community! Reception to follow WHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater WHEN: ... Read more

  • Bellman Brown Bag Series

    WHO: Gina Gibson on Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) Artist-in-Residence Program: Five Years of SURF(ing) AiR WHAT: Free lecture as part of the Monthly Bellman Brown Bag Series WHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater WHEN: Wednesday November 13 from 12:00 to 1:00 WHY: To explore ideas, history, literature, art, and culture HOW: BYOB-Bring your own bite-to-eat, take ... Read more

  • Bellman Brown Bag Series: National Educators

    WHO: You! WHAT: Free lecture as part of the Monthly Bellman Brown Bag Series WHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater WHEN: Wednesday, May 14th at noon WHY: To explore ideas, history, literature, art, and culture HOW: BYOB-Bring your own bite-to-eat, take a seat, and enjoy entertainment for an hour while you devour Join us for an inspiring presentation by Paul Higbee of ... Read more

  • Bellman Presentation: History and Preservation in Lead/Deadwood

    Join us for a thought-provoking Bellman Brown Bag as Terri Smith, organizer of Lead’s annual Heritage Weekend, explores the balance between preserving local history and embracing new development. This engaging talk will highlight the influential women who helped shape the Lead/Deadwood area and examine how their legacies inform ongoing preservation efforts. Discover the stories behind ... Read more

  • Bellman Presentation: Black Hills Storytellers

    Comprised of dedicated tellers, such as original members Liz Twomey, Mary Margaret Forrette, Anne Bodman, and Nancy Eldridge. They bring folklore, myth, personal tales, and historical narratives to life through performances across the region. Their storytelling has graced venues throughout the Black Hills, from libraries and schools to cultural festivals, in towns such as Rapid ... Read more

  • Bellman Presentation: Heart Mountain Internment Camp

    Join us as Jo Powell shares the powerful history of the Heart Mountain Internment Camp in Powell, Wyoming. One of ten camps where Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated during World War II. Through stories, research, and reflection, Powell sheds light on this pivotal chapter of American history and its lasting impact. Dr. Jo Powell Dr. ... Read more

  • Bellman Presentation: Spearfish Piano Duet Club

    Things are absolutely better in pairs! Join us for the most anticipated Bellman Brown Bag Series of the season on Wednesday, December 10 at noon in the Matthews Theater. Spearfish Piano Duet Club presents their annual holiday event, an hour of piano melodies played by four hands. It’s always wise to get here early for ... Read more

  • Bellman Presentation: Blood Donor Month

    About the Bellman Brown Bag Series... The Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas, history, literature, art, and culture. The Brown Bag program was developed by Dr. Stewart Bellman in the 1990s. Recognizing the Matthews Opera House as an ideal venue for the exploration of humanities topics, he engaged a ... Read more

  • Bellman Presentation

    About the Bellman Brown Bag Series... The Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas, history, literature, art, and culture. The Brown Bag program was developed by Dr. Stewart Bellman in the 1990s. Recognizing the Matthews Opera House as an ideal venue for the exploration of humanities topics, he engaged a ... Read more