Jun 05 Thursday
Opening Reception: May 16th from 6:30-9pm | Artist Talk: 7pm
Sam Bloom, Ailin Montgomery, and Victor Aislinn share paintings, photographs, and sculptures ignited by the panic, desire, relief, and the destruction that fire creates.
It’s a call to all sensations of heat - the spark of want in your chest, the quick singe from lighting a match, the comfort of a candlelit night.
The warmth keeps us strong, but the cleansing is ruthless. What can you save from the flames, and how? Can you salvage what gets left behind?
Step a little closer and feel every flicker, every fever.
Let’s paint the park with colorful stories and fun activities! Join us at the12th Street Park for stories, games, and songs! This event is perfect for preschoolers, but everyone’s welcome to join in the fun. Color-tastic Story Time is brought to you by K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library and the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department. When: Thursdays, June 5th & July 10th Time: 12:00 PM-12:45 PM Where: 12th Street park 1660 S. 12th Street Ages: 3-5 years old but all ages welcomeRegistration: No registration required
We will be discussing authors C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien for our Thursday, June 5th, discussion. These British scholars write fantasies worth pursuing.
In order to decide what to read and discuss for the rest of the year, we invite you all to attend a planning meeting on Thursday, July 3rd. If you cannot be at the meeting, please email [email protected] to advise us of your suggestions. We value your input.
Armchair Travelers is co-sponsored by Sturgis Area Arts Council and the Sturgis Public Library. Open to all interested readers, the group meets at noon in the Lushbough Room of the Sturgis Public Library on the first Thursday of each month except August.
Rare Jefferson Peace Medal Exhibit at Mead Museum
An original 220-year old Jefferson Peace Medal on loan to the Mead Museum is on display as part of the Journeying Forward: Connecting Cultures exhibit. The 4-inch Jefferson Peace Medal is extremely rare and a historically significant artifact from the early 19th century. The peace medals were commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson as part of diplomatic efforts with Native American tribes, serving as symbols of goodwill and alliance between the U.S. government and Indigenous leaders. The Lewis & Clark Expedition handed out 89 of them to leaders of Native Nations on their journey between 1804-1806. This medal is one of less than 5 on display in the world!In addition to the peace medal, the Journeying Forward exhibit also had an upgrade in its history of the Ihanktonwan and Oceti Sakowin Nations, an important narrative to Yankton regional history.The Mead Museum is located at 82 Mickelson Dr in Yankton SD. The Museum is open weekdays 10AM to 5PM and on Saturdays/Sundays from 1PM to 5PM.
Join us at the library for a special cooking demonstration with Steven Thithavong as he showcases Larb, a traditional Laotian dish often enjoyed with sticky rice. Steven will share insights into Laotian culture, culinary techniques, and the significance of this flavorful dish. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample Larb and discover what makes it a beloved staple in Laotian cuisine. Don't miss this delicious and educational event!When: Thursday, June 5th Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM Ages: Adult/General Registration: No registration required.
Cory Cavill is a teacher, songwriter, gardener and lover of the natural world where she finds inspiration for the tales she weaves. She believes our stories matter and shape us from childhood, through young adulthood, middle age, and beyond. They are to be celebrated.
She has lived in the Black Hills for over 25 years. Through her many roles, it is storytelling that has helped her navigate and find meaning as time keeps turning.The Frog Pond is a playful space where we can listen, laugh, and find meaning in our shared experiences through the seasons of life.Together, we hoot, howl and chirp and find we have much in common.
Life really is a frog pond and every voice matters.
Jun 06 Friday
The Great Plains Botanic Garden south of Hermosa will hold its annual Open House on Friday and Saturday, June 6 and 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Come see our penstemon display, the cactus garden, boxes of grasses of the short grass prairie, and stroll through more of the grounds on our Trail of Two Hills. The bookstore and giftshop in the Log Cabin Visitor Center will be open and offering free coffee and snacks.The first of its kind, the Great Plains Botanic Garden is the primary project of the Great Plains Native Plant Society, and is devoted to the short grass prairies of North America and its native plants. The garden was created in the spirit of Claude Barr from the Prairie Gem Ranch in Smithwick, South Dakota. Barr conducted scientific work to pursue greater knowledge, appreciation and understanding of the Great Plains. Sorry, no pets are allowed at the Botanic Garden, but please bring your friends! Also bring your camera, sunscreen, hat and so on. The Great Plains Botanic Garden is south of Rapid City on the east side of SD Highway 79 five miles south of Hermosa. The physical address is 14229 Windbreak Road, Hermosa, SD, 57744. You can learn more and join the society at www.gpnps.org. For more information, call Cindy Reed at 605-745-3397 or email her at [email protected].
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 Time: 1:30-2:00PM When: Every Friday Time: 10:00-11:00AMAge: General/Adult Registration: No registration required
Artist Reception: Friday, June 6th from 6pm-9pmArtist Talk: 7pm
On View June 6 – June 21, 2025
Ever found yourself flipping through a waiting room pamphlet and wondering, “Who actually picks these up?” Bailey Meadow sure has. Bailey’s Growing Pain Pamphlets is an interactive installation that reimagines the overlooked, the crumpled-up, the free-for-the-taking as an art form—one that is as humorous as it is heartfelt.
A love letter to print ephemera, community knowledge, and the joy of the mundane, this project blends design, writing, pop culture, and personal storytelling into a collection of pamphlets covering everything from Michael Cera to Midwest survival tactics. These aren’t your average doctor’s office handouts; they’re designed to be picked up, tossed in the backseat, rediscovered, and, ultimately, lived with.
