Apr 24 Thursday
The Journey Museum is pleased to announce the opening of an exciting new exhibition, Where Eagles Soar, on October 11, 2024. The family friendly exhibition is free to the public in the Adelstein Gallery through May 25th, 2025. The exhibition includes twenty paintings from the collection of the Sioux Indian Museum. Lakota artist S.D. Nelson created these paintings to illustrate the book Wings of an Eagle. Written by Billy Mills and Janell Brown, the book tells the story of Billy Mills, a ground breaking Oglala Lakota athlete and the only American to win an Olympic Gold medal in the 10,000 meters.
Billy Mills, also known by his Lakota name Tamakhóčhe Theȟíla, is best known for winning a gold medal in the 10,000-meter run at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. His victory is considered one of the greatest upsets in Olympic history, as Mills was a relatively unknown runner at the time and the first (and only) American to win gold in the 10,000 meters. Born and raised on the Pine Ridge Reservation, Mills overcame significant personal challenges, including poverty and the loss of both parents at a young age. A U.S. Marine Corps officer at the time of his Olympic triumph, Mills has since become a prominent advocate for Native American rights and youth sports programs. His life story was dramatized in the 1983 film Running Brave, and he continues to inspire generations with his message of perseverance and hope.
S.D. Nelson is an award-winning Lakota artist and author who has illustrated over 15 books. His work often depicts the imagery of the open prairies where S.D. spent his childhood summers, with expansive skies, towering clouds, and endless seas of grasslands. Combining timeless Lakota stories with contemporary art, his books have captivated audiences both young and old for over twenty years. A member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, spent his childhood summers on the Standing Rock Reservation. During this time, his mother told him the traditional Lakota stories that would become the subjects of his books. S.D. spent 26 years as a teacher in the Flagstaff public schools before his first book Gift Horse, a Lakota Story, was published in 1999.
The Act of Remembering:Who do you see? by Anissa Pietzyk, University of South Dakota Freshmen presents her IdeaFest project. Pietzyk creates photograms and poetry that reflection upon memory and place. This exibit displayed on the 2nd floor of the Muenster Student Center on the campus of the Univeristy of South Dakota and is free and open to the public. questions? contact [email protected]
Kids ages 6-10 are invited to join Code Critters - coding for kids, at the Sturgis Public Library on Tuesday, April 24th at 3:30 pm for ages 6-10. Introducing young learners to the basics of programming through fun and interactive activities.
Get ready to feast on books at our Book Tasting event! Savor delicious bites, sip festive drinks, and groove to lively tunes while you "taste" a buffet of authors and genres. With displays to expand your literary palate, you're sure to discover your next flavorful read. Come hungry for food, fun, and fantastic stories—it's a smorgasbord for book lovers!When: Thursday, April 24th Time: 6:00-8:00PM Ages: Adult Registration: No registration required.
The Vermillion Community Garden, a non-profit that runs the local community garden, will give a demonstration about starting up their compost program and ways that you can compost as well. They will also have a composting activity if you would like to bring one cup of vegetable scraps.
This event is part of Vermillion Earth Days, a community-wide series of events April 21-27 around town and on campus. You can see the full schedule of events on GreeningVermillion.org.
Black Hills Dance Festival is the premiere dance event in the region. This weekend is an all-encompassing event with dance workshops, performances and social dancing. Learn from our world-renowned professional instructors and capture the excitement of the weekend!
Student discounts are available.
Every year, the festival features professional instructors from around the country. This year learn from the cream of the crop:
The schedule is jam-packed from Thursday night through Saturday night with dance workshops and social dancing, allowing you to learn and then practice everything you worked on in class. Thursday night's open social dancing is free and open to the public.
Thursday Night (6:15 pm - 10:30 pm)
Friday Workshops (9:30 am - 4:45 pm)
Friday Open Social Dancing (7:30 - 10:30 pm)
Saturday Workshops (9:30 am - 4:45 pm)
Saturday Open Social Dancing/Spotlight Performances (7:30 - 10:30 pm)
Out-of-town visitors can reserve a hotel room within walking distance of The Monument at a discounted price. Check the website for more details.
Apr 25 Friday
There is a garage sale for Westminster MOPS at Westminster Church across from West Middle school on April 25th 7-12 & 26th 7-1pm with most items going 1/2 off at 11 on Sat. There are over 20 families participating. There are children’s and adult items. *Many items will not have marked price, these are pay what you want, freewill donation.
Reach beyond books and join us at the library for this gentle and accessible yoga class that is perfect for those with limited mobility. No fee or equipment required!When: Every Monday, starting Monday, January 6th, 2025 No yoga on January 20th, February 17th and May 26th.Time: 1:30-2:00PM
When: Every Friday, starting Friday, January 10th, 2025 Time: 10:00-10:30AMAge: General/Adult Registration: No registration required
Age: General/AdultRegistration: No registration required
Toddlers are welcome to join their friends at the Sturgis Public Library for the last Tot Social of the season on Friday, April 25th from 10am-12pm for snacks and unstructured playtime. Sensory bins, blocks, and books will be out for play.
