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.
News
Pert Near Sandstone returns to the Custer Beacon in Custer this weekend.
The Minnesota band has been moving through the Midwest bluegrass circuit for years, building a following the slow way, one room at a time. They show up regularly in the Hills, and…
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On Our Radar
A Few Shows Worth Checking Out This Weekend
There’s a lot on the calendar this weekend. These are a few shows you can actually check out ahead of time. Friday brings in a pair of out-of-town lineups, each in a…
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Backstage
Nerds Assemble: Fandom, Fun, and Film Come Together in Lead this Weekend.
LeadCON is setting up inside the Homestake Opera House this weekend, filling the space with tabletop games, cosplay, tournaments, and a full day of panels and screenings. The event is being put…
[ read story ]A Few Things Worth Locking Into Your Calendar
There’s a stretch of time where events aren’t tonight or this weekend, but they’re close enough that if you don’t plan for them now, you’ll miss them. These are a few things…
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On Our Radar
This Week Belongs to the Kids
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” ~Pablo Picasso Three different spaces this weekend are handing the spotlight to young artists and…
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Field Notes
Field Notes: Off the Clock
This week’s Field Notes looks a little different. Instead of the usual rundown, it felt like a good time to step back and show what BHAB is becoming, and how it’s meant…
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On Our Radar
BH Weekend – Rapid City
Browse by location Looking for things to do in the Black Hills this weekend? Explore events happening across Rapid City, Deadwood, Spearfish, Custer, and the surrounding area. From live music and comedy…
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News
The Two Tracks are Back in the Hills
The Sheridan, Wyoming Americana band brings two nights to the Black Hills this weekend, with a new album not far behind. Ten years of long weekends on the road adds up. The…
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Jalan Crossland
Jalan Crossland is a Wyoming-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for a live style that leans as much on storytelling and…
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