Events
Choral showcase well attended
Singers at the University of South Dakota choral showcase Oct. 19 performed a wide array of pieces for an audience of about 500 in preparation for the rest of the year’s shows. Three separate choirs performed pieces tailored to their group, said Director of Choral Activities David Holdhusen. “I think about how the music is […]
Show raises money for USD’s 10% Society
The Muenster University Center Ballroom was packed with students, teachers and members of the Vermillion community where drag queens dressed to the nines took the stage for night of dancing and comedy for University of South Dakota’s 10% Society 3rd Annual Drag show Oct. 19. At 8 p.m., drag queen Martina Shakers, a USD alumni, […]
Comedian Anthony Jeselnik kicks off Dakota Days in Aalfs Auditorium
Another year, another Dakota Days, another comedian. The University of South Dakota kicked off the week by bringing in comedian Anthony Jeselnik, who performed in front of a large crowd in Slagle Hall’s Aalfs Auditorium. Jeselnik began his routine by saying, “I have never been to South Dakota, but I can now cross Vermillion off my […]
Greek tragedy comes to USD
The University of South Dakota theater department is bringing “Medea,” a traditional tragedy set in ancient Greece and laced with betrayal and revenge, to life the weekend of Sept. 28. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 28, 2 p.m. on Sept. 30, and 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 1 at the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre. […]
Organist visits USD
With his feet dancing along the peddles and his hands summoning sound from the keys, concert organist Douglas Cleveland, Ph.D, entertained his audience Sept. 14 in the University of South Dakota’s own Aalfs Auditorium. Cleveland started the night of with Concerto in A Minor by J.S. Bach and three songs later ended it with Sonata […]
Theatre department takes stage
Renowned classics, new contemporary plays and musicals are being brought to life by the University of South Dakota’s Department of Theatre this year. Listed on the theatre department’s website, this season will kick off on Sept. 28, 29 and 30 with “Medea,” a classic tale of revenge when a woman is wronged by her husband […]
BLOG: Maddi On Campus: The B.Y.O.B has been unleashed
Wednesday night kicked off the beginning of the “Be Your Own Badass” tour by Girls Fight Back. For those who don’t know, GFB is a 12-year program that has been dedicated to teaching women self-defense and how to spot danger. The speaker, Heather Maggs, started the seminar with a humorous familiarity that set the audience […]
Students of Excellence camp comes to a close
The Students of Excellence camp kicked off Monday on the University of South Dakota campus. About 120 high school students have been living on campus since last week. The high school students were joined by 208 middle school students on Sunday. The camp is divided into two sections: the Governor’s camp for middle school students […]
Vermillion area Farmers Market is in full swing
The Vermillion Area Farmers market first started 10 years ago with just a small stand of produce left over from a garden. Today, the market has grown more than 12 vendors. “It’s kind of a free for all, but it is a producer-only market so it has to be something you grew or made yourself […]
Vermillion’s Fourth of July Celebration in the Park commences Wednesday
The annual Fourth of July celebration will kick off Wednesday, and will take start at 6 p.m. in Barstow Park. Members of the community are encouraged to gather for family-friendly activities in the park. “In past celebrations in the park, we estimate about 400 to 500 people come out to the park,” said Vermillion’s Chamber […]