The Beat
Stories, news & culture from around the Black Hills
Local voices. Big stories. The people, places, and moments shaping our creative community.
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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Prairie Dog Taproom Kicks Off Year Two with a party
First anniversary Bash Featuring MoonCats and Dakota Shivers Brewing March 28, 2026 • 2:00 pm @ The Prairie Dog TaproomThe whole thing started over bourbon in Spearfish. A buddy asked Michael Chidiac what he…
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MoonCats Bring Their “Americonscious Campfire Folk” Back to Lost Cabin in the Black Hills
March 12, 2026 • 5:00 pm @Lost Cabin Beer Co Some touring bands pass through the Black Hills once and move on, while others thers keep finding their way back. For the North Dakota…
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Susan Drey
My art is inspired by the beauty and joy I see around me with subjects that include landscapes, native wildlife…
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