Community Calendar

24th Annual Brandon Citywide Rummage Sales

Thursday, May 8- Saturday, May 10

A list of addresses, items, and individual sale times will be available online at BrandonRummages.com on Monday, May 5.

The Annual Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition is an annual exhibit in the John A. Day Gallery, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, that recognizes the talent and creative work of the USD Department of Art students. The exhibit was established in 1989 and is named after the former chair and professor of Art, Wilber Stilwell, his wife Gladys, and the Stilwell family, who continue to provide support for this exhibition.

Cory Knedler, chair of the USD Art Department says the competition, “gives students an opportunity to have their works seen by a professional artist or scholar," in addition to receiving critical feedback, prize money, and awards.

The Art Department faculty encourages students to enter the competition to gain professional experience as well as to represent their studio areas.

“The Stilwell is an exciting and fun opportunity we have to showcase our work,” said Oliver Kalan, a graduate student earning a Master of Fine Arts in sculpture.

USD painting alumna, Klaire Lockheart will adjudicate the exhibition this year. Lockheart is a recent recipient of the Pollock-Kranser Foundation Grant, the creator and host of, “Femininity in the Post-Apocalypse,” podcast, and exhibits extensively across the country.

Each department’s specializations are represented in the event, with works including paintings, sculptures, photography, printmaking, graphic design, drawing, and installation.

“This is one of the favorite exhibitions of the year. It is a wonderful opportunity for the students and the community to celebrate the incredible creative artworks produced by our hardworking Undergraduate and Graduate students,” said Amy Fill, university art galleries director. "We encourage our community to visit the Stilwell Exhibition and consider purchasing a work of art for their home or office."

The Journey Museum is pleased to announce the opening of an exciting new exhibition, Where Eagles Soar, on October 11, 2024. The family friendly exhibition is free to the public in the Adelstein Gallery through May 25th, 2025. The exhibition includes twenty paintings from the collection of the Sioux Indian Museum. Lakota artist S.D. Nelson created these paintings to illustrate the book Wings of an Eagle. Written by Billy Mills and Janell Brown, the book tells the story of Billy Mills, a ground breaking Oglala Lakota athlete and the only American to win an Olympic Gold medal in the 10,000 meters.

Billy Mills, also known by his Lakota name Tamakhóčhe Theȟíla, is best known for winning a gold medal in the 10,000-meter run at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. His victory is considered one of the greatest upsets in Olympic history, as Mills was a relatively unknown runner at the time and the first (and only) American to win gold in the 10,000 meters. Born and raised on the Pine Ridge Reservation, Mills overcame significant personal challenges, including poverty and the loss of both parents at a young age. A U.S. Marine Corps officer at the time of his Olympic triumph, Mills has since become a prominent advocate for Native American rights and youth sports programs. His life story was dramatized in the 1983 film Running Brave, and he continues to inspire generations with his message of perseverance and hope.

S.D. Nelson is an award-winning Lakota artist and author who has illustrated over 15 books. His work often depicts the imagery of the open prairies where S.D. spent his childhood summers, with expansive skies, towering clouds, and endless seas of grasslands. Combining timeless Lakota stories with contemporary art, his books have captivated audiences both young and old for over twenty years. A member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, spent his childhood summers on the Standing Rock Reservation. During this time, his mother told him the traditional Lakota stories that would become the subjects of his books. S.D. spent 26 years as a teacher in the Flagstaff public schools before his first book Gift Horse, a Lakota Story, was published in 1999.

Rare Jefferson Peace Medal Exhibit at Mead Museum

An original 220-year old Jefferson Peace Medal on loan to the Mead Museum is on display as part of the Journeying Forward: Connecting Cultures exhibit. The 4-inch Jefferson Peace Medal is extremely rare and a historically significant artifact from the early 19th century.
The peace medals were commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson as part of diplomatic efforts with Native American tribes, serving as symbols of goodwill and alliance between the U.S. government and Indigenous leaders. The Lewis & Clark Expedition handed out 89 of them to leaders of Native Nations on their journey between 1804-1806. This medal is one of less than 5 on display in the world!
In addition to the peace medal, the Journeying Forward exhibit also had an upgrade in its history of the Ihanktonwan and Oceti Sakowin Nations, an important narrative to Yankton regional history.
The Mead Museum is located at 82 Mickelson Dr in Yankton SD. The Museum is open weekdays 10AM to 5PM and on Saturdays/Sundays from 1PM to 5PM.

Join us for the next Deep Talks where representatives from Fermilab and Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) will provide an inside look at the ongoing construction of the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility/Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (LBNF/DUNE)—a flagship international project hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Fermilab.

The presentation will highlight the remarkable engineering behind assembling the massive cryostats that will house DUNE’s detectors, with a special focus on how crews transport these components nearly a mile underground through the Ross Shaft at SURF.

How to attend:
Deep Talks will be held at the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center (160 W. Main Street) in Lead, South Dakota. The event begins at 5 p.m. MT with a social hour, featuring a beer tasting from Crow Peak Brewing Company (21+ only) and light refreshments. Speaker presentations will begin at 6 p.m. MT.

Join virtually at https://sanfordlab.org/events/deep-talks-lbnfdune-project-update

Deep Talks is made possible by Crow Peak Brewing Company, Edward Jones Financial Advisor – Chris Mitchell, RCS Construction, and Charles & Jolene Lichtenwalner.

MusicSpeaks at the Sturgis Public Library will be on Thursday, May 8th, at 5:30pm. This month we discuss Born To Run at 50: Bruce Springsteen called Born To Run a "dividing line" between adolescent ideas and the more mature tone of his later work. Released in August of 1975, this was the "last chance" album that propelled Springsteen into rock stardom. This will be the last MusicSpeaks until September.

Looking for an opportunity to flex your brainpower? Then join us at our Puzzle Palooza! This ultimate puzzle challenge event promises to ignite your competitive spirit. We look forward to seeing which team will finish the mystery 300 – 500 piece puzzle first and win the prize. Teams can include up to 4 people, so gather your friends and family, and prepare for a fun and exciting challenge. Don't miss out on the chance to showcase your puzzle-solving skills and enjoy a day of friendly competition!
When: Thurs, May 8th Time: 6:30-8:00PM Age: General/Adult
Registration: Registration required: Begins April 19th: https://aberdeen-sd.whofi.com/calendar/event/5454806?method=embed

24th Annual Brandon Citywide Rummage Sales

Thursday, May 8- Saturday, May 10

A list of addresses, items, and individual sale times will be available online at BrandonRummages.com on Monday, May 5.

The Annual Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition is an annual exhibit in the John A. Day Gallery, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts, that recognizes the talent and creative work of the USD Department of Art students. The exhibit was established in 1989 and is named after the former chair and professor of Art, Wilber Stilwell, his wife Gladys, and the Stilwell family, who continue to provide support for this exhibition.

Cory Knedler, chair of the USD Art Department says the competition, “gives students an opportunity to have their works seen by a professional artist or scholar," in addition to receiving critical feedback, prize money, and awards.

The Art Department faculty encourages students to enter the competition to gain professional experience as well as to represent their studio areas.

“The Stilwell is an exciting and fun opportunity we have to showcase our work,” said Oliver Kalan, a graduate student earning a Master of Fine Arts in sculpture.

USD painting alumna, Klaire Lockheart will adjudicate the exhibition this year. Lockheart is a recent recipient of the Pollock-Kranser Foundation Grant, the creator and host of, “Femininity in the Post-Apocalypse,” podcast, and exhibits extensively across the country.

Each department’s specializations are represented in the event, with works including paintings, sculptures, photography, printmaking, graphic design, drawing, and installation.

“This is one of the favorite exhibitions of the year. It is a wonderful opportunity for the students and the community to celebrate the incredible creative artworks produced by our hardworking Undergraduate and Graduate students,” said Amy Fill, university art galleries director. "We encourage our community to visit the Stilwell Exhibition and consider purchasing a work of art for their home or office."

The Journey Museum is pleased to announce the opening of an exciting new exhibition, Where Eagles Soar, on October 11, 2024. The family friendly exhibition is free to the public in the Adelstein Gallery through May 25th, 2025. The exhibition includes twenty paintings from the collection of the Sioux Indian Museum. Lakota artist S.D. Nelson created these paintings to illustrate the book Wings of an Eagle. Written by Billy Mills and Janell Brown, the book tells the story of Billy Mills, a ground breaking Oglala Lakota athlete and the only American to win an Olympic Gold medal in the 10,000 meters.

Billy Mills, also known by his Lakota name Tamakhóčhe Theȟíla, is best known for winning a gold medal in the 10,000-meter run at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. His victory is considered one of the greatest upsets in Olympic history, as Mills was a relatively unknown runner at the time and the first (and only) American to win gold in the 10,000 meters. Born and raised on the Pine Ridge Reservation, Mills overcame significant personal challenges, including poverty and the loss of both parents at a young age. A U.S. Marine Corps officer at the time of his Olympic triumph, Mills has since become a prominent advocate for Native American rights and youth sports programs. His life story was dramatized in the 1983 film Running Brave, and he continues to inspire generations with his message of perseverance and hope.

S.D. Nelson is an award-winning Lakota artist and author who has illustrated over 15 books. His work often depicts the imagery of the open prairies where S.D. spent his childhood summers, with expansive skies, towering clouds, and endless seas of grasslands. Combining timeless Lakota stories with contemporary art, his books have captivated audiences both young and old for over twenty years. A member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, spent his childhood summers on the Standing Rock Reservation. During this time, his mother told him the traditional Lakota stories that would become the subjects of his books. S.D. spent 26 years as a teacher in the Flagstaff public schools before his first book Gift Horse, a Lakota Story, was published in 1999.