Nov 06 Thursday
Step into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive shopping experience features:• Handcrafted gifts from Nordic and local artists (50 new vendors!)• Special events including live music, sip & shop, and family-friendly activities• A cozy reading corner• Meet & greets with your favorite characters• Free gift wrapping on select days Every purchase supports museum exhibitions and programming—thank you for making a difference with your holiday shopping! Mark your calendars for extra-special dates:• Nov. 20–22: Gifting for Good Holiday Sale (with area cultural institution stores!)• Dec. 4: Sip & Shop with Nordic band Project Constellation & free gift wrapping• December 13, 10 – 12: Meet Anna and Elsa at Community Art Day!• Open until 7 on Thursday's in November and December Follow us on social media for updates, sneak peeks, and event details! Event Dates/Times:Open October 11th – January 10th• Saturday’s 10 – 4• Sunday’s 12 – 4
• Monday – Friday’s 10 – 5
• Open until 7 on Thursdays in November and December
• Open until 8 on Friday, October 24th• December 18th 5 – 7, Santa Meet and Greet Closure dates:• October 13th
• November 11th
• November 27th
• November 28th
• December 25th
• December 26th
• January 1st
• January 4th
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.
Journalist Tim Velder will present the gripping true story of the December 1945 murder of a St. Paul, Minnesota, liquor store clerk and the subsequent nationwide manhunt for the suspect, George Sitts. Velder will trace the dramatic sequence of events – from the initial crime, capture, and conviction, to Sitts’ daring escape in January 1946 and the ensuing chase through the Black Hills and into Wyoming that left even more tragedy in its wake. Drawing from more than 35 years of research, including newspaper accounts and first-person stories, Velder brings this incredible chapter of history to life. Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center; 12:00 p.m.; free for members and $5 for non-members.
Armchair Travelers Book Club will meet on Thursday, November 6th, at noon in the Sturgis Library’s Lushbough Room to discuss a favorite Pre-teen or children’s book.
Armchair Travelers is co-sponsored by the Sturgis Area Arts Council and the Sturgis Public Library. Open to all interested readers, the group usually meets on the first Thursday of the month in the library’s Lushbough Room at noon.
Join Chelle at the Sturgis Public Library on Thursday, November 6th at 5pm for a relaxing evening of crochet tips, techniques and creative fun perfect for teens and adults. All supplies are provided. It is free to attend, please RSVP with the library.
The November 2025 edition of Deep Talks will include a chance to hear from researchers working inside the 4850 Level Black Hills State Underground Campus (BHUC), where they work to count the ultra-low levels of radiation emitted from various parts needed to build ultra-sensitive physics experiments at SURF and around the world.
The event will include physicists, located both above and below ground, presenting their work and answering audience questions.
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: https://sanfordlab.org/events/deep-talks-live-bhsu-underground-campus-bhuc-surf
Deep Talks is made possible by Crow Peak Brewing Company, Edward Jones Financial Advisor – Chris Mitchell, RCS Construction, and Charles & Jolene Lichtenwalner.
Who says gluten-free can’t be fun and delicious? Join Matt and Mallory as they whip up some of their favorite gluten-free goodies — from tasty meals to sweet treats — all without the wheat!They’ll share their top tips, kitchen hacks, and must-try recipes to make gluten-free cooking a breeze. Bonus: there will be samples! Come hungry and curious — it’s going to be gluten-free-tastic!When: Thursday, November 6th Time: 6:00 PM Ages: Adult/General Registration: No registration required.
Nov 07 Friday
The University Libraries at the University of South Dakota is presenting its biennial international altered book exhibition “Bound and Unbound VIII,” juried by Bratislava, Slovakia-based altered book artist and illustrator, Isobelle Ouzman, now through Jan. 5, 2026.
“Bound and Unbound VIII” is located in the exhibition cases on the second floor of the I.D. Weeks Library. It is open to the public for viewing during library operating hours, which can be found online. The exhibition can also be viewed online in the Digital Library of South Dakota https://explore.digitalsd.org/digital/collection/exhibitions/search/searchterm/Bound%20and%20Unbound%208:%20Altered%20Book%20Exhibition/field/relatig/mode/exact/conn/and.
The University Libraries Art and Exhibits Committee, sponsor of the exhibition, seeks to showcase a diverse range of international altered book art, to present the work locally and to build an online research collection of altered books.
Reach beyond books and join us at the library for this gentle and accessible yoga class that is perfect for those with limited mobility. No fee or equipment required!When: Every Monday Time: 1:30 – 2:15 PM Age: General/Adult Registration: No registration requiredWhen: Every Friday Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM Age: General/Adult Registration: No registration required No Yoga 9/1, 10/13, 11/28, 12/26
