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We love to play host in Aberdeen! Whether it’s to a family of four or a convention of 1,000, we're happy to have you. We celebrate art, theater, film festivals, athletics, music, academics, history, and more. You'll find family-friendly options or great night-life happenings for a weekend away sans the kiddos. Explore all the activities taking place this month, this season and throughout the year. Get the latest events delivered right to your inbox by signing up for our email newsletter.
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Taking Root exhibition
Exhibition of artwork by Becky Grismer, on display November 9 - February 19 in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Gallery on Northern's campus. Grismer is an alumna of the Northern State University Art Department. Taking Root addresses various themes involving the human condition. Grismer's artist statement explains some of the common themes as: "putting down
Find out more »Wein Gallery – History of PC Nursing
Wein Gallery display show a history of Presentation College Nursing.
Find out more »Call for Art – Aberdeen Downtown Art Project
Area artists are invited to submit original artwork ideas to be painted on the windows of empty downtown storefronts located in Aberdeen, SD. The selected designs will be painted on the outside of the downtown storefront windows and remain on display during the summer and fall of 2021. The Knight Foundation is a major supporter
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Art Break – Guided Open Studio
Take an Art Break! Come to the ARCC for weekly gatherings dedicated to winding down through art. Bring projects from home to work on in a relaxed, stress free atmosphere. We will be proceeding with meetings while adhering to social distancing. All participants must wear a mask. Ages 18 and up. Dates: Thursdays, January 14
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Introduction to Glasswork: Session A
Join Caleb on Thursday evenings as he teaches required skills to safely manipulate clear and colored glass with a torch. You will learn how to safely make pendants and marbles. Ages 18 and up. Activity #116680 Session A: Thursdays, Jan 21 - 28 Time: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Instructor: Caleb Crosby Fee: $56.00 plus $25.00
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Jazz Festival
Jazz Festival Johnson Fine Arts Center 7:30pm
Find out more »51st Annual South Dakota Jazz Festival Concert
The 51st annual South Dakota Jazz Festival will take place on Thursday, Jan. 21, at Northern State University. The festival will take place in the Johnson Fine Arts Center. Five local school groups will be performing and having jazz clinics with NSU fine arts faculty, following mask, distance and performance protocols: 8:30 a.m.: Aberdeen Central
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