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Welcome to our little corner of the Black Hills where we keep our finger on the pulse, our ear to the ground and our eyes on the stage. The shows, the openings, the late-night sets, the tucked-away venues, and the artists shaping the culture of our community. We’ll be out there taking notes so you don’t miss what matters. If it’s unfolding locally and worth talking about, you’ll find it here.
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BHCT’s City of Angels Plays Out in Two Worlds on One Stage
The noir musical moves between a screenwriter’s Hollywood reality and the black-and-white world of the detective he created. When: March 13, 14, 20, 21 at 7:00pm; March 15, 22 at 2:00pmWhere: Historic…
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All for One: Seraphim’s Three Musketeers Brings Big Adventure to a Small Stage
Some theatre companies wait for the right stage to exist. Others build it themselves. What began as a small independent company has grown into its own performance space and a reputation for…
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Roots and Rhythm at 707
Tuff Roots and Camp Comfort bring a night of reggae and roots rock to Rapid City Reggae doesn’t show up on the Rapid City calendar every weekend, which is part of what…
[ read story ]Dahl Emerging Artists Spotlight Delivers Blues, Groove, and Family Harmony
The Dahl Emerging Artists Spotlight once again proved why these events have become a staple of the local music scene—an evening defined by talent, range, and a genuine sense of community. Mark…
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Two Events, Two Energies, One Big Party: February 28 at Aby’s is gonna be one for the books
Under one roof, two wildly different creative worlds will unfold at the same time. In the Pub space (up front), Tangled Sheets returns for its second year, pairing a curated erotic art…
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The Love Shack Brings Comedy, Glamour, and Heart to Aby’s
February in Rapid City tends to run cold, but this weekend Aby’s will be leaning into something warmer. On February 21, The Love Shack takes over 406 5th Street for a drag…
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Tanner Johns is part of the steady rotation of local musicians keeping live music active across the Black Hills. You’re…
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