Events
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 […]
Nov. 14 Journey concert postponed
UPDATE: The Sioux City, Tyson Events Center Facebook page is reporting the Nov. 14 Journey concert will be postponed due to lead singer Arnel Pineda’s health problems. According to the band’s page, the concert will be rescheduled for January or February. All tickets for the original date will be honored at the new date. Refunds are […]
Caribbean Coyotes show off steelpan skills at concert
Saturday nights at the University of South Dakota can bring any number of surprises to campus, and Nov. 3 was no exception as the Caribbean Coyotes brought the flair of steel drums to the Mt. Rushmore State. Nine students gathered onstage at the Colton Recital Hall with Director Darin Wadley for a 7:30 p.m. performance […]
USD Theatre Department puts on spooky, funny show
When the lights finally hit the stage for the University of South Dakota’s production, “Dead Man’s Cell Phone,” the audience should expect a “humorous, awkward journey full of life and love,” according to student director Callie Hisek. Beginning Oct. 31 at 7 p.m., Nov. 1-3 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 4 at 2 p.m., students […]
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, […]