Apr 19 Friday
heART of the City is an annual art show featuring 2D, 3D, and wearable art created by local artists of all ages and disciplines. This year creative teams and individual artists have turned snack bags and boxes into artwork that is a feast for the eyes. At 6:30pm, a Fashion Show of artwork made from snack bags and boxes will be emceed by special guest, podcaster and former local radio personality, Natasha!
All are invited to join us to vote for your favorite work, grab a refreshment, create your own art (materials provided) and cheer on your favorite wearable artwork.
This collaboration with Whittier Middle School and The Little Stone Church is part of an ongoing effort to uplift and support teachers and students through Love Your Neighbor--Whittier Middle School.
This is a free event! Should you want to join the Love Your Neighbor efforts to provide snacks for Whittier Middle School, we will be grateful to accept donations of money or boxes of individually-packaged snacks at the door. There will are be an opportunity at the event to learn more about what we do and how to partner with Love Your Neighbor.
Program support by the Sioux Falls Arts Council
Based on a story in The Weekly World News, Bat Boy: The Musical is a comedy/horror rock musical about a half boy/half bat creature who is discovered in a cave near Hope Falls, West Virginia. Bat Boy is brought to the home of the town veterinarian, where he is eventually accepted as a member of the family and taught to act like a "normal" boy by the veterinarian's family. Bat Boy is happy with his new life, but when he naively tries to fit in with the narrow-minded people of Hope Falls, they turn on him after discovering the shocking story of his unholy origin.
Content Disclosure: Violence, Adult Themes, and Sexual Content.
Apr 20 Saturday
Apr 21 Sunday
Apr 27 Saturday
Based on the intriguing life of diva Pauline Viardot, this world premiere opera takes a behind-the-scenes look at her fascinating professional and personal life, including her rumored affair with Russian poet Ivan Turgenev all the while married to Louis Viardot, a man 21 years her senior. Along the journey of her life, you will meet an array of Pauline’s famous friends and family, including Georges Sand, Charles Dickens, Maria Malibran and more. Directed by Dr. Tracelyn Gesteland, the opera is performed in English with orchestra conducted by Maestro Michael Ching.
Performed in Aalfs Auditorium, Slagle Hall, April 27, 2024, 7:30pm and April 28, 2024, 3pm.
USD Opera presents an exciting world premiere opera entitled "Notes on Viardot," based on the intriguing life of opera diva Pauline Viardot. This opera was commissioned by the USD Opera from renowned composer, Michael Ching.
Viardot was an internationally famed singer, highly respected voice teacher, exemplary pianist, and gifted composer who came from a prominent, high-powered musical family living in Paris in the 19th century. The opera takes a behind-the-scenes look at her professional and personal life, including her rumored affair with Russian poet Ivan Turgenev all the while married to Louis Viardot, a man 21 years her senior. Along the journey of her life, you will meet an array of Pauline’s famous friends, family and colleagues, including Georges Sand, Clara Schumann, Maria Malibran and more.
Music and libretto by Michael ChingDirector: Dr. Tracelyn GestelandConductor: Michael Ching
Apr 28 Sunday
Jun 20 Thursday
What can be the subject of a play with this interesting title?? A terrible water shortage precipitates a mad attempt to regulate water consumption. Corruption ensues when the government outlaws the use of private toilets. So, the citizens must use pay-to-use toilets owned by the corrupt Caldwell B. Cladwell. Anyone who refuses to pay is hauled off to Urinetown – never to be seen again. But it’s really a love story, too! It is a musical! And, oh yes, there is a revolution, too. Will the revolution succeed? Can the youngsters find true love? You will find the answers when you attend this very enjoyable play.
Performances will be: Thursday, June 20th at 7:00pmFriday, June 21st at 7:00pmSaturday, June 22nd at 7:00 pmSunday, June 23rd at 2:00 pm
Performances will be at the Sturgis Community Center Theater, located at 1402 Lazelle Street in Sturgis. Admission is $20 per person at the door (no advance ticket sales). Cash or check only, please – but there is an ATM available in the community center lobby if you need one.
Jun 21 Friday