Feb 05 Thursday
Join Chelle at the Sturgis Public Library on Thursday, February 5th at 5pm for a relaxing evening of crochet tips, techniques, and creative fun, perfect for teens and adults. All supplies provided. Free to attend — please RSVP with the library.
A book club for adults, 18+ years. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library at 6:30PM. Visit the library website aberdeen.sd.us/library to view current title for discussion.
Feb 06 Friday
Chair Yoga Reach beyond books and join us at the library for this gentle and accessible yoga class that is perfect for those with limited mobility.Class is taught through easy to follow videos. No fee or equipment required!When: Every Monday Time: 1:30 – 2:15 PM Age: General/Adult Registration: No registration requiredWhen: Every Friday Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM Age: General/Adult Registration: No registration required No class 1/19, 2/16, 3/6, 3/9, 5/25
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.
Mead Museum February Feed Your MindWynn Speece "Voices of the Prairie" presented by SDSU Journalism professor
YANKTON, SD - South Dakota State University Journalism professor Rocky Dailey will focus on radio legend Wynn Speece and his "Voices of the Prairie" project at February's Feed Your Mind at the Mead Museum on Friday, February 6th at noon.
From 2022-2024 Dr. Daily released four short films in a documentary series that focuses on people important to the development of broadcasting in South Dakota. One of them was produced about WNAX's Wynn Speece. "The Neighbor Lady" was a trailblazer, beloved by her listeners, and a prestigious Marconi award winner.
Feed Your Minds events are held on the first Friday of each month, and there is a free-will donation to attend. The one-hour event will be held on the second floor of the Mead Building, 82 Mickelson Dr in Yankton, SD.
Traveling Exhibit Opening at Mead MuseumFeb 2 through April 25
Drowning in Dirt:Joseph Hutton and the DustbowlA soil scientist’s quest to save the farmer by preserving the land
Joseph Hutton, one of the first soil scientists of South Dakota, brought a new concept to the state: not all soil was the same. And different soils required different farming practices in order to be sustainable.
When Hutton arrived at South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (now South Dakota State University) in 1911, he studied the negative effects of farming practices of the day which depleted the soil nutrients and caused erosion.
Hutton’s views on soils were a contradiction to common knowledge at the time, and he predicted the dust Bowl 20 years before it happened!
This exhibit utilizes Hutton’s photography, poetry, speeches, and research notes to illustrate the devastation the drought had on farmers of the 1920s and 1930s in South Dakota through the eyes of a soil scientist.
The exhibit will feature Yankton County Artifacts from the 1930s.
“Drowning in Dirt” traveling exhibit was created in 2022 by the South Dakota Agricultural Museum of Brookings in partnership with the SD Humanities Council.
The Mead Museum is open Monday-Saturday noon to 4pm. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for 65+ and $5 for youth. Mead Museum members are free.
Mead Museum82 Mickelson DrYankton, SD 57078https://www.meadbuilding.org/exhibits
Join us for a concert with internationally acclaimed pianist Kuok-Wai Lio, performing on the National Music Museum’s historic Mason & Hamlin grand piano (NMM 15722). Known for its warmth, resonance, and expressive range, this beautifully restored instrument provides the perfect canvas for Lio’s poetic musical voice.
A Curtis Institute graduate and Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient, Lio has appeared with major orchestras around the world, including the China Philharmonic, Camerata Salzburg, Hong Kong Philharmonic, and Houston Symphony. His artistry has earned top prizes in international competitions and led to collaborations with many distinguished musicians and conductors.
Lio’s musical journey began in Macau, where he made his concerto debut at age ten. His studies and subsequent career have taken him across Asia, Europe, and the United States, including regular participation at the Marlboro Music Festival. He has been honored for cultural achievement in his home city and has performed for international dignitaries.
Recent highlights include a featured performance for AAPI Heritage Month (2023), a 2024 concert for peace in Milan, and an appearance at the New York Encounter.
Experience the blend of masterful artistry and historic craftsmanship as Lio brings the NMM’s Mason & Hamlin piano to life in a program rich with color and expression.
Event will be livestreamed at https://www.nmmusd.org/nmm-live-video
Join us for the 26th Annual Gift of Hope Concert, featuring Christian singer/songwriter Matt Maher, on Friday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. at St. Michael Church in Sioux Falls.
Enjoy inspiring music alongside stories of hope and healing. This unique candlelight performance will combine beautiful live music and the glow of candles to create an beautiful and immersive experience.
All proceeds benefit the Gift of Hope Fund, which supports the important and ever-expanding healing work of The Lourdes Center.
Feb 07 Saturday
The featured speaker will be retired meteorologist Susan Sanders, speaking on unusual weather in the Black Hills.
Reservations are required, whether for the brunch/presentation or just the presentation. Call 605-723-1200. Those who wish to attend are urged to call soon as brunches fill up quickly. There is typically a waiting list for seats, so if you make a reservation but cannot come, please call the museum to say so.
