Events
‘Dude looks like a lady’ at drag show
There will be glitter, feathers, and a “wildly inappropriate good time” according to the University of South Dakota’s 10% Society president, Gretchen Stanley at their annual drag show. “It’s the least PG thing we have on campus all year,” Stanley said. The show, which will take place Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. in the Muenster […]
Jazz musician to visit USD
Students and community members have the opportunity to attend clinics with guest saxophonist Bob Mintzer April 17. Mintzer is a 20-year member of the Grammy award winning Yellowjackets, who also leads a Grammy winning Big Band, travels with his own Quartet and plays with numerous bands globally. Mintzer is the recipient of the Buzz McCoy […]
Students learn from recitals
Playing an instrument in front of a crowd is one thing, but doing it alone is even harder. It’s the time of year when University of South Dakota music students are preparing for their solo recitals. Students are scheduled to perform in the Colton Recital Hall in the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts […]
Korean tale shows culture
The University of South Dakota’s production of “The Mirror Princess” not only brings a South Korean fairy tale to the stage, but displays the physical strength and vocal talent of the Theatre Department. “The Mirror Princess” is a traditional South Korean fairy tale about a young peasant girl who dreams of becoming a princess. This […]
Group to feature harpist
The sound of strings will echo through the Knutson Theatre Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. as the University of South Dakota Symphony Orchestra presents their winter concert. They will be playing pieces highlighting each section, including one featuring guest harpist Grace Gering of Freeman, South Dakota, and another piece featuring solos by the concert master, […]
Guest pianist wows small audience
Sitting in the small Colton Recital Hall, the few, but excited crowd members waited for pianist Kevin Ayesh to perform. Ayesh has received degrees from both the University of Texas and the University of Maryland, and is a professor at Blue Ridge Community College in Virginia. Music students, professors and members of the community came […]
USD brass to perform
This year’s schedule has presented some unusual challenges for the USD Brass Ensemble. The band has only been practicing since the end of winter break and they only practice two times a week for one hour. But even as they race against time at the University of South Dakota, the sounds of the brass band […]
Department of Fine Arts plans Night at the Pavilion
The University of South Dakota will take its Department of Fine Arts on the road to the Washington Pavilion Saturday evening. The USD Night at the Pavilion will feature demonstrations and performances from the art, theater and music departments throughout the evening. Eric Hagen, academic coordinator of the Department of Theatre, said Dean Larry Schou […]
Art Department preview
The Art Department at the University of South Dakota will be offering a handful of exciting events for the students to attend this semester. Several artists are coming to the university for the opportunity to educate and entertain students. University Art Gallery Director Alison Erazmus helps the Art Department decide which artists to bring in. […]
Opera starring singing snake to open
A singing snake is coming to the University of South Dakota. “Sid, the Serpent Who Wanted To Sing” opens Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Colton Recital Hall in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. The kid-friendly show revolves around a dancing serpent named Sid who travels with a circus. Although […]