Events

May 04

Head to Belle Fourche, the center of America, for the annual Center of the Nation Walleye Tournament!

Mar 23

For over 600 years, stringed keyboard instruments have served as repositories for human imagination, science, technology, craft, artistry, and music. They are admired for their stature – and oftentimes stunning beauty – alongside their ability to play both melody and harmony. Keyboard innovation has continuously expanded throughout the world, throughout time.



Opening in March 2024, the special exhibition “High Strung: Five Centuries of Stringed Keyboard Instruments” will explore the form, function and development of keyboard instruments from early harpsichords to the modern piano. The special exhibition brings together nearly 20 keyboard instruments from the NMM’s collections - some of which have never before been on exhibit.



Instruments that will be on display include:


• An octave virginal (NMM 4660), from the same workshop as the NMM’s Neapolitan harpsichord, c.1530 (NMM 14408)

• A highly decorated harpsichord by Andreas Ruckers, 1643 (NMM 10000)

• Harpsichord by Nicolas Dufour, 1683 (NMM 5943, pictured below), made in Paris in a native style that fell from popularity by the first decade of the 18th century

• French grand piano, Clavecin à marteaux, (harpsichord with hammers) by Louis Bas (NMM 4653) from 1781. This instrument, the earliest surviving French grand piano, is exceptional, retaining much of its original action parts

• Downward-striking piano by Nanette Streicher und Sohn (NMM 10298), and a small trapezoid hammer instrument by Gottfried Maucher (NMM 4570) – an example of a lesser-known instrument type, similar to the tangentenflugel by Späth and Schmahl, built c.1784 (NMM 4145), which was once a favorite instrument type of Mozart

• Grand piano by Erard (NMM 5984) and Chickering & Sons (NMM 5413), built at a time in which America led the way in piano technology, not only with grand pianos, but also with the large ”square” pianos by makers such as William Knabe & Company (NMM 14447)



“High Strung: Five Centuries of Stringed Keyboard Instruments” will open to the public on March 23, 2024 in the NMM’s Jason & Betsy Groves Special Exhibition Gallery. It will remain open through the calendar year. Support for the exhibition is provided by generous grants from the Clayton and Odessa Lang Ofstad Foundation and the City of Vermillion, SD.

Fee: $Included with Museum Admission

May 03

Opening Reception: First Friday, May 3rd from 5pm-8pm
Exhibit Runs: Friday, May 3rd through Sunday, May 26th

Join us as we celebrate Sue Kaihoi and Reconstructed: An Alternative Perspective, her latest body of work.

As a fabric artist, Sue Kaihoi’s creative journey began in childhood, peddling handwoven potholders in her Minnesota neighborhood. Influenced by her grandmother's love for embroidery and watercolors, and surrounded by the textures of nature, Sue’s work embodies a tapestry of memories and experiences.

Specializing in simple modern textile designs, repurposed and vintage natural textiles are transformed into collages and wall tapestries. Inspired by the simplicity of Ellsworth Kelly and the quilters of Gee’s Bend, Sue’s works, predominantly in neutral tones with strategic pops of color, invite viewers to discover their interpretations. Each creation reflects Kaihoi’s passion for storytelling through fabric, a celebration of the past, and an ongoing exploration of the limitless possibilities within textiles.

May 04

Academy of Dance Arts presents.

May 04

Come to the consignment sale on Saturday, May 4th at Prairie Village!

Vehicles, farm equipment, industrial tools, and other quality items will be on sale!

May 04

Join Walleye Masters Inc for the 43rd Annual Walleye Masters fishing tournament!

May 04

Fishing tournament at Lake Sharpe and Oahe.

May 04

CD release event.

May 04

Join us for a day full of fun, freshness, and flavor as Nékter Juice Bar® celebrates the grand opening of its first South Dakota location in Sioux Falls! Dive into the vibrant world of natural, nutritious, and delicious offerings that Nékter is renowned for.

Guests can enjoy $5 small Juices and Smoothies* available for purchase all day! A perfect opportunity to taste the freshness and quality of Nékter's menu.

The May 4 celebration will be packed with entertainment for all ages, including a face painter for the kids, and a raffle with the grand prize of Free Nékter for Three Months! *

Plus, the first 25 guests in line will receive a Nékter swag bag filled with goodies.

Nékter Juice Bar serves natural ingredients for real people with real health benefits. In addition, the brand has entirely transformed the juice bar experience, offering total ingredient transparency by eliminating hidden fillers, unnecessary sugars, processed ingredients, and artificial flavors from its menu.

The Sioux Falls Nékter spans 1,907 sq. ft. and features a community room equipped with a 65” TV, available free of charge for various gatherings. Comfortably seating 10-12 people, it's perfect for meetings, parties, and more. To book, call 605.275.2555.

The store will be open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m.–8 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

To learn more about Nékter, including their menu and locations, visit www.nekterjuicebar.com or follow the Sioux Falls Nékter on Instagram @nektersiouxfalls.

You can also download the Nékter loyalty app to start earning juicy rewards. The app is available for free via the Apple Store or Google Play.

*The $5 Juices and Smoothies are valid only on the small size and only on grand opening day, May 4.

*Free Nékter for three months equals one free smoothie, juice, or acai bowl once a week for 13 weeks. - The free Nékter can only be redeemed at the Nékter Dawley Farm location.
RSVP Here!

May 04

Fee: Free, Members only event

Wriggling in the soil are earthworms and other living creatures. We will go on a soil safari to find what is living in the soil at the Discovery Center. Worm races anyone?