The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center honors the work of a local Black Hills State University (BHSU) student. The Matthews Art Gallery will be displaying, “Transcendence: The Journey of Autism,” works by Ethan Engel. An opening reception will be held Friday, Feb. 6, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The exhibit runs Feb. 6-28.
The Matthews stage will light up the dark days of February with the last play in the Jones Hope Wooten trilogy, “The Last Round-up of the Guacamole Queens.” This community theater event will take place over two weekends, Feb. 13-15, 20-22. The Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday performances are at 2:00 p.m. This is one of The Matthews’ Subscription Series events, but tickets may be purchased individually for $15 adults, $5 youth and BHSU students. Tickets are for sale online at matthewsopera.com or by phone, 605-642-7973.
The Matthews stage will light up the dark days of February with the last play in the Jones Hope Wooten trilogy, “The Last Round-up of the Guacamole Queens.” This community theater event will take place over two weekends, Feb. 13-15, 20-22. The Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday performances are at 2:00 p.m. This is one of The Matthews’ Subscription Series events, but tickets may be purchased individually for $15 adults, $5 youth and BHSU students. Tickets are for sale online at matthewsopera.com or by phone, 605-642-7973.
The Matthews stage will light up the dark days of February with the last play in the Jones Hope Wooten trilogy, “The Last Round-up of the Guacamole Queens.” This community theater event will take place over two weekends, Feb. 13-15, 20-22. The Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday performances are at 2:00 p.m. This is one of The Matthews’ Subscription Series events, but tickets may be purchased individually for $15 adults, $5 youth and BHSU students. Tickets are for sale online at matthewsopera.com or by phone, 605-642-7973.
In its 36th year, the show is open to applicants of all ages, levels, and media. This event is free and open to the public during gallery hours, Jan. 13-24.
This event is open to any artist, amateur or professional, who wishes to participate. The categories are divided by age ranging from kindergarten through high school, to adult.
The cold, dark days of January will be brightened with up a different film every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. with The Matthews Opera House and Arts Center 21st Foreign Film Festival. Individual tickets are $8 all seats or patrons may purchase a Producer’s Pass for $25. Each pass has four admittances which can be used in any combination and must be purchased in advance.
January 4: "Ben X"
NR-93 minutes | Belgium | 2007
January 11: "Gigante"
NR - 84 minutes | Uruguay (Spanish) | 2009
Fair warning: dancing might break out during evening.
On Sunday, Dec. 7, The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center hosts Pert’ Near Sandstone at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. All tickets are $15 and are reserved seating. They are available at the Matthews’ Art Gallery during business hours, Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or by phone at 605-642-7973. Buy tickets online at www.matthewsopera.com at any time.
Internationally known Danish a cappella group, Basix, takes the stage at the Matthews Opera House at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19. Spanning pop, jazz, r&b, soul, and rock this group blends strong original compositions with innovative arrangements of timeless songs. This is a subscription series event, but patrons may buy individual tickets for $25 adults and $10 for youth (18 and under) and BHSU students. Tickets are available online at www.matthewsopera.com or at the Matthews’ art gallery during business hours, Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.
Musicians, singers, cowboys, and puppets go onstage at The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center with a variety show titled, “The Black Hills Travelin’ Medicine Show. This mix of music, comedy, and puppetry will entertain the entire family. The show is at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 14 in The Matthews Opera House theater. Tickets are on sale now for $25 adults and $10 for youth (18 and under) and BHSU students. Tickets are available at the Matthews’ art gallery during business hours, Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or by phone at 605-642-7973.
he Matthews Art Gallery presents an exhibit into the beauty, art, and skill of modern fiber artists. The exhibit will present the work of TEN Black Hills fiber artists. The opening reception will be held 5:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7 in the gallery. This show will run from November 7-29 in the art gallery 10:00-5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. The event is free and open to the public.
The Matthews Opera House opens the world of deception and deceit with the announcement of its Fall Gala Fundraiser, “Café Murder,” a murder mystery dinner theater event. It will take place 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Spearfish Holiday Inn & Convention Center. Tickets are $65 a person, or $60 per person with the purchase of a table of six. Tickets are available online at www.matthewopera.com or at the Matthews’ art gallery during business hours. Monday-Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, or by phone 605-642-7973.
The touring company, Nebraska Theatre Caravan, takes the stage at The Matthews Opera House with the production of “The Lady with All the Answers.” This one-woman play is at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9 at the Matthews Opera House. With the help of Ann Landers’ daughter, Margo Howard, writer David Rambo derived “The Lady with All the Answers” from the life and letters of Eppie Lederer, soon to be known as Ann Landers. Tickets are $20 for all seats.
The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center presents a new artist exhibition, Oct. 3-25 in the Art Gallery by Dede Farrar. The opening night reception for "Contemporary Impressionism" is 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, Oct. 3, in the art gallery. This evening's reception is free and open to the public. The exhibit will be on display during gallery hours through October 25. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10:00 to 5:00 p.m.
On Friday, Sept. 26, The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center kicks off the 2014-2015 Subscription Series season with the Mullet River Boys live concert. The Mullet River Band is a fast-paced Minnesota-bred bluegrass band. They perform original music, gypsy hokum, and ragtime. Songs are performed with old-school vocals. This group of musicians feature the banjo, ukulele, guitar, bass, trumpet, and harmonica. A unique element that The Mullet River Band adds to their show is “vaudeville in miniature” as well as sight gags and comedy.
This dynamic band kicks off our Subscription Season with original music, gypsy hokum, and ragtime. Songs are performed with old-school vocals. This group of musicians feature the banjo, ukulele, guitar, bass, trumpet, and harmonica. They also feature unique homemade instruments such as washboards, kazoos, combs, tuned bicycle horns, slide whistles, harmonicas, washtubs, and more. A unique element that The Mullet River Band adds to their show is “vaudeville in miniature” as well as sight gags and comedy. They say their goal is to “corrupt an audience with pleasure.”
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