Events
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, […]
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 […]