Events

Jan 30

The Pheasant and Hunting Art Fest celebrates local artists' pheasant and hunting pictures. This show, which runs through February, coincides with a national pheasant groups national convention in Sioux Falls. Reception with the artists on First Friday. 

Feb 08

The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University will feature a wall-mounted sculpture in its latest exhibit, Erica Merchant: Fossilized Reflections.

Feb 10

This is the perfect place to come with friends! Over 40 local vendors, food, wine, chocolate and goodies just in time for Valentine's Day. We will have 10 items that can be bid on with purchased tickets. The famous chocolate fountain will also be set up to enjoy for free. Proceeds will benefit a local charity. 

Admission: $5 good-will donation

Feb 10

The AME Allen Chapel will present “Prairie Sanctuaries” with South Dakota photographer Christian Begeman at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 10th. 

Begeman, an Isabel, SD native, whose photography can often be found in South Dakota Magazine, will present his 60-minute program in which he will share his passion for finding High Plains country churches and capturing them in their best light.

Among his most recently photographed rural churches are: Immanuel Lutheran, south of Canova, South Dakota; Bazile Creek Congregational Church, near Niobrara, Nebraska; Aurora Reformed, Aurora Center, South Dakota; Ben Clare United Methodist, Valley Springs, South Dakota; and Emmanuel Lutheran, Creighton, Nebraska.

Begeman will discuss how he created a star trail image above Salem Methodist Church in rural Ihlen, Minnesota. The image was selected for National Geographic’s “Your Shot” web site.

A free-will donation is requested to help cover costs; a reception will follow.

Feb 10