Join us for this month's free Bellman Brown Bag Series on Wednesday, October 11 at noon in the Matthews Theater with Native American educator and flutist JJ Kent. About JJ Kent... JJ Kent is a musician and educator who is a descendant of his grandmother’s full-blooded Muskogee heritage. He is also the adopted son of a ... Read more
Join us for this month's free Bellman Brown Bag Series on Wednesday, November 8 at noon in the Matthews Theater as Tim Velder presents "Who Shot Father Belknap and Why?" Father Arthur Belknap was a Catholic priest who served the northern Hills communities of Spearfish and Lead from 1916 through 1921. His service was cut ... Read more
Join us for this month's free Bellman Brown Bag Series on Wednesday, December 13 at noon in the Matthews Theater as Spearfish Piano Duet Club presents their annual holiday concert, "Music for the Holidays." It’s always wise to get here early for a good seat. This event is free and open to the public and ... Read more
Join us for this month's free Bellman Brown Bag Series on Wednesday, January 10 at noon in the Matthews Theater as Paul Higbee presents a fascinating discussion about the 1943 Spearfish Chinook wind. The temperature leaped 49 degrees in two minutes, shattering windows throughout town and setting a world record that still stands. Though mostly ... Read more
Join us for this month's free Bellman Brown Bag Series on Wednesday, February 14 at noon in the Matthews Theater as SD State Poetry Society presents "Poetry on the Road." Board members from SD State Poetry Society will read their poems, with an open mic following, available to locals who would like the opportunity to ... Read more
Join us for this month's free Bellman Brown Bag Series on Wednesday, March 13 at noon in the Matthews Theater as Sandy Swallow and Scott Simpson present their collaborative projects "Running the Milky Way," and "Sister Star." In a captivating fusion of visual and auditory artistry, Oglala Lakota visual artist, Sandy Swallow, and songwriter, Scott ... Read more
WHO: YOU! Enjoying...Wilbur Newland, Bobbe Ward, Pat Rogge, Charlotte Fladmoe, Jim Hoff, and Dennis and Julie Walkins + VISIT WITH MATTHEWS STAFF WHAT: Free performances as part of the Monthly Bellman Brown Bag Series WHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater WHEN: Wednesday April 10th from 12:00 to 1:00 WHY: To explore ideas, history, literature, art, and ... Read more
WHO: You! WHAT: Free lecture as part of the Monthly Bellman Brown Bag Series WHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater WHEN: Wednesday, December 11th 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 Things are absolutely better in pairs! Join us for ... Read more
WHO: You! WHAT: Free lecture as part of the Monthly Bellman Brown Bag Series WHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater WHEN: Wednesday, January 8th 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 Step into the vibrant history of the Old West with ... Read more
WHO: You! WHAT: Free lecture as part of the Monthly Bellman Brown Bag Series WHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater WHEN: Wednesday, February 12 th 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 Uncover the fascinating history of Valentine's Day in this ... Read more
WHO: You! WHAT: Free lecture as part of the Monthly Bellman Brown Bag Series WHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater WHEN: Wednesday, March 12th 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 Uncover the fascinating history of Dr. Valentine McGillycuddy, the man ... Read more
WHO: You! WHAT: Free lecture as part of the Monthly Bellman Brown Bag Series WHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater WHEN: Wednesday, April 9th 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 at Matthews Opera House for the next Bellman ... Read more
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