Apr 20 Saturday
2024 Gravel SocialsPresented by BH Gravel and BHMBA
The BHMBA is expanding beyond just mountain bikes! All rides are open to all BHMBA members and prospective members, and are free to everyone. Donations to support future events accepted and you can join BHMBA at any event.
4 different routes of varying distances will be published prior to each ride, one of which will be kid friendly. They will be on the BHMBA Facebook page and
We will be learning about a few of the telemark flowers and adding them to the scrolls in a design. The basic strokes will also be reviewed.Supplies are furnished. No experience is necessary. Recommended ages 14+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
The Rapid City Woodworkers Association will be showing wood items they have made this year at a show with the theme "Christmas in April." A variety of items have been made and members will also display other woodworking projects. There will be demonstrations of woodturning, scroll sawing, and old tools. Visitors can register for free door prizes or participate in raffles or silent auctions of handcrafted items. Children can get their first names made out of wood as a free gift or receive a wooden car they can color and race.
As cooler weather prevails outside, the South Dakota Art Museum has gathered a selection of works from the collections to keep you warm! We hope the art in Heated warms your body and transports your mind through bright colors, vibrating patterns, balmy landscapes and more.
Friends, throughout the South Dakota winter, we invite you to come in for a little heat. Envelope yourself in the art, enjoy the activities, and find your inner warmth and comfort.
Free admission. Open daily. Weekdays 10 am - 5 pm | Saturday 10 am - 4 pm | Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm (closed Sundays in January through March). Holiday closures: Dec. 23 - Jan. 2 | Jan.15 | Feb. 19.
In a quaint gallery nestled downtown, whispers of wonder and imagination fill the air. The entrance declares: "Fantasy and Whimsy" Inside, the space transformed into a realm where reality danced with dreams.
Upon stepping into the exhibit, visitors are greeted by a breathtaking array of artworks that seem to leap from the realms of fantasy and land directly into the hearts of beholders. The room was adorned with whimsical artwork, each piece a portal to a world of magic and wonder.
Each brushstroke seems to breathe life into the canvas and paper, inviting viewers to lose themselves in the enchanting landscapes. Carvings and wood shape the viewer's perception of what whimsy can be. As visitors wander through the exhibit, they find themselves transported to realms where the impossible became possible, and dreams took flight on wings of imagination.
Throughout the gallery, laughter and gasps of awe fill the air as visitors explore the fantastical landscapes and encountered creatures of myth and legend. It is a celebration of imagination, where reality and fantasy intertwine in a mesmerizing dance, leaving all who attend spellbound by the enchanting allure of "Fantasy and Whimsy."
2024 Earth Day Expo Events:BH Raptor Center-Birds of Prey, hands-on-activities, and information 10-4 (Wanbli Hall)BH Humane Society-Pet Adoption Event- Furry and Scaly Creatures 10-4 (Commons Area)Clothing Swap 1-4 (Dakota Hall)Children’s Area-Bouncy House, Activities, Strider Bike Course (Commons Area)Food Trucks- Good Stuff’d, Fork Real Café, Green Chile Shack, Pastas Azules, and The Daily Grind Coffee Bar (Under the Awnings)Lectures and Speakers-TBA Wanbli Room ??SDSM&T Campus and Lab Tours—Transportation to and from provided by Visit RC TrolleysWDTC Campus and Lab ToursElectric Vehicle Show-WDTC Automotive Technology LabLive Music-(Event Center)Vendors, Information Booths, and Exhibits (Event Center)Tree Sale and Campus Tree Information-(Commons)Houseplant Sale-Campus StoreFree Electronics Recycling-Echo WorksFree Sharps Disposal-Sim CenterFree Plastic Bag Recycling-Event CenterSmokey Bear 12-1Door PrizesHands-On Activities and Workshops-Throughout Campus
For more information, see: https://www.facebook.com/events/351792561184654
Hosted By: WDTC, SD Mines, Dakota Rural Action, and Rapid City Sustainability Committee
The South Dakota Art Museum invites you to experience "Primordial Shift: The Art of Michael Meilahn" a captivating exhibition of numerous large-scale works by the renowned glass artist, Michael "Mick" Meilahn. The monumental title installation features 32 hand-blown glass ears of corn, each around four to six feet tall, which are suspended from the Museum’s ceiling on cast bronze and blown glass stalks. The ears of corn and are illuminated by a video and audio projection of the artist’s family farm.
An artist and farmer, Meilahn learned glassmaking as a university student in Wisconsin in the 1970s and subsequently participated in the wave that became the American Studio Glass Movement. Through his work, Meilhan crafts a visual dialogue about the genetic modification of corn that invites reflection on humanity's evolving relationship with nature and the intricate interplay of science, agriculture and art.
Curated by David J. Wagner, Ph.D.
Termespheres® provide "an optical illusion: an inside-out view of the total physical world around you on the outside surface of a hanging and rotating sphere. [They] capture the up, down and all around visual world from one revolving point in space. Most of the time these spheres are painted on the outside so it takes a six-point perspective system to keep all of this environment around you organized," Dick Termes said.
Explore the mesmerizing world of Dick Termes through this large selection of Termespheres®. Termes was raised in Spearfish, received his bachelor’s degree in education from Black Hills State University and began a career as an educator. It was during this period that Termes discovered his passion for sharing ideas. Eventually he decided to pursue his own art full-time and in 1992, he opened the Termesphere Gallery just outside of Spearfish that has been visited by thousands of art enthusiasts from around the globe.
You can also enter the world of Termes through a virtual reality experience, which will be available for use in-person.
Support our furry friends. Share in this annual celebration honoring Patsy, the beloved terrier of William Emery Adams. Guests who make a donation of any pet product for the Twin City Animal Shelter will receive free admission to the Historic Adams House on April 20. Guided tours on Patsy’s Day are hourly; the first tour leaving at 10:00 a.m. and the last tour of the day leaving at 4:00 p.m. Photos of cats and dogs available for adoption will be on display. For more information, please call 605-578-3724.
Greening Vermillion and the Vermillion Area Farmers Market are teaming up to provide fun for all ages at the Earth Days Farmers Market. Greening Vermillion will host a Party for the Planet during the Farmers Market, including a free lunch. Enjoy homemade and homegrown local products at their best! Meet kid-friendly critters, learn about our natural environment, and do some crafts. Find more Vermillion Earth Days events at GreeningVermillion.org.