• THEATRE & DANCE: Sossy Mechanics “Trick Boxing”

    A Big Read Event Sossy Mechanics is a theater and dance company the combines the energetic and charismatic forces of Brian Sostek and Megan McClellan. The evening starts at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Mar. 12, 2016. This is the fourth event in our 2015-16 Subscription Series. Individual tickets are on sale for $25 adults, $10 youth ... Read more

    $10 – $25
  • “Creativity Informance” presentation by Sossy Mechanics

    Photo credit: V. Paul VirtucioThe Sossy Mechanics duo, Brian Sostek and Megan McClellan, will be presenting a short lecture to the community that introduces concepts of creativity in their work as writers, choreographers, directors, performers, and producers.  They will address the concepts of playing and playfulness as essential elements of creativity. The dancers will use ... Read more

    FREE!
  • KIDS’ 1920s Dance Class

    Brian Sostek and Megan McClellan--Sossy Mechanics-- will teach everything from the basic vocabulary of Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Rumba, Cha Cha, Salsa and Swing (including West Coast, East Coast and Lindy Hop), to advanced American style technique with emphasis on social enjoyment or performance. The duo has well over 50 years of dancing experience ... Read more

    $10.00
  • ADULT 1920s Dance Class with Sossy Mechanics

    Photo credit: V. Paul VirtucioFor ages 17 and up.  FREE!Brian Sostek and Megan McClellan--Sossy Mechanics-- will teach everything from the basic vocabulary of Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Rumba, Cha Cha, Salsa and Swing (including West Coast, East Coast and Lindy Hop), to advanced American style technique with emphasis on social enjoyment or performance. ADDED plus: ... Read more

    FREE!
  • Open DANCE NIGHT (all ages)

    The Matthews hosts a swing dance night with dress, dance, and music themed in the 1920s.  All ages are welcome. FREE!A cash bar with pop, water, beer, and wine will be available for our patrons.       The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.  

    FREE!
  • THEATRE & DANCE: Sossy Mechanics Encore Performance

    A Big Read EventSossy Mechanics is a theater and dance company the combines the energetic and charismatic forces of Brian Sostek and Megan McClellan. The evening starts at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Mar. 19, 2016.This is an ENCORE PERFORMANCE from Saturday, Mar. 12. Individual tickets are on sale for $25 adults, $10 youth and BHSU students.This ... Read more

    $10 – $25
  • Book Discussion of “The Maltese Falcon”

    A community book discussion of Dashiell Hammett's "The Maltese Falcon" will take place in The Matthews Fireplace Room, in the opera house.  This novel is The Big Read Spearfish's community novel we have all been reading since January.All ages are welcome at this FREE event!NOTE: Immediately following the book discussion, a movie screening takes place ... Read more

    FREE!
  • MOVIE NIGHT: “The Maltese Falcon” (1941)

    Image courtesy mptvimages.comAdmission by donation. Popcorn and cash bar will be available before the show.Do you know that this is the 75th anniversary of the release of "The Maltese Falcon?"  Originally released in 1941, it starred Humphrey Bogart and Mary Astor, and was directed by John Huston. PLOT"Spade and Archer" is the name of a San ... Read more

    Good will donation.
  • SPEAKEASY NIGHT at The Level Wine Bar

    The Matthews, in partnership with The Level Wine Bar, is hosting a 1920’s themed speakeasy night, as part of The Big Read Spearfish programming for March.  This event will take place at The Level Wine Bar, 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Mar. 31. The Level is located at 604 N. Main St. in Spearfish.  It's on the ... Read more

    FREE!
  • NEA Big Read Film Series – Children of Men

    Come to the Matthews Opera House and watch a FREE showing of the thrilling movie, "Children of Men." In 2027, in a chaotic world in which women have become somehow infertile, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea. Showtime: Tuesday January 22, at 7:00PM at the ... Read more

  • NEA Big Read Paracord Survival Keychains

    Come to the Matthews Art Gallery and take part in this FREE workshop, where you will learn how to create your very own paracord keychain. Event Time: January 24, Thursday at 5:00PM Cost: FREE! Click Here to learn more about the NEA Big Read and other events happening in your community! NEA Big Read is ... Read more

    Free
  • NEA Big Read Film Series – Swiss Army Man

    Head up to Black Hills State University, in Jonas 305, and watch a FREE showing of the thrilling movie, "Swiss Army Man." A hopeless man stranded on a deserted island befriends a dead body and together they go on a surreal journey to get home. Directors: Dan Kwan (as Daniel Kwan), Daniel Scheinert Writers: Daniel ... Read more

    Free