David Aquette has been a household name in Hollywood for over 30 years. The youngest of the Arquette acting dynasty (stretching all the way back to his great-grandparents), David recently reprised his role as Dewey Riley in the relaunch of SCREAM. David is also known for modern classics like BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, AIRHEADS, JOHNS, […]
Trampled by Turtles are from Duluth, Minnesota, where frontman Dave Simonett initially formed the group as a side project in 2003. At the time, Simonett had lost most of his music gear, thanks to a group of enterprising car thieves who'd ransacked his vehicle while he played a show with a previous band. Left with […]
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with a musical journey that captures the heart and soul of the nation through its rich tapestry of sound. This exhilarating concert experience showcases the evolution of American music, from spirituals and gospel tunes that lifted spirits to the rhythms of ragtime and the heartfelt passion of the blues. Byron Stripling's […]
Blue Violin’s 4th Annual Retro Rock & Roll Christmas Tour is coming to Sioux Falls on Dec 4 at the Washington Pavilion, Belbas theater The show is a festive, high-energy Christmas concert combining 80s' rock & roll, classic Christmas favorites, and some of the biggest hits from artists like Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Queen, and […]
The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra invites you to a multi-media exploration of Native American inspirations, including Dvořák's celebrated New World Symphony accompanied with stunning visuals by Peter Bogdanoff, and Louis Ballard's "Incident at Wounded Knee". Experience the Creekside Singers drumming group with full orchestra performing "Lakota Refrains", a new orchestral work by Derek Bermel and […]
Celebrate the season with NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet, the largest touring production of its kind in North America. Coming to Washington Pavillion.. SIOUX FALLS, SD. On DECEMBER 02, 2026, this unforgettable performance features an international cast of dancers, dazzling acrobatics, elaborate costumes, and larger-than-life puppetry. Set to the timeless music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the […]
Bring your family and friends for this holiday tradition of heartwarming and jovial Christmas classics with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. Returning is soprano Meredith Lustig, who made her first appearance with the SDSO as Beret Hansa in the opera revival, Giants in the Earth. Meredith's breathtaking vocals, the power of the South Dakota Symphony […]
Bring your family and friends for this holiday tradition of heartwarming and jovial Christmas classics with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. Returning is soprano Meredith Lustig, who made her first appearance with the SDSO as Beret Hansa in the opera revival, Giants in the Earth. Meredith's breathtaking vocals, the power of the South Dakota Symphony […]
Handel's "Water Music Suite No. 1" and Rameau's "Suite from Les Boréades" fill the Mary W. Sommervold Hall, a perfect setting to hear the ornate, dramatic stylings of this era. Grażyna Bacewicz's neoclassical Concerto for String Orchestra is considered her finest work. South Dakota Symphony Orchestra's own principal bassoonist, John Tomkins also takes center stage […]
Sibelius described the mood of his sixth symphony as "cold spring water". Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 was the result of a creative explosion. About this work, he writes, "...it is rare for me to write anything with such love and enthrallment. I can honestly say that never in my life have I been so pleased […]
Experience a night of magnificent classics and new works! A world premiere by 2025 Pulitzer-prize winning composer, percussionist and sound artist, Susie Ibarra, and a new piece from the Lakota Music Project Tour by South Dakota Symphony Orchestra's principal oboist Jeffrey Paul and Lakota Music Project partner, Dakota Cedar Flutist Bryan Akipa. Plus music by […]
The Concert for Kids & Families will delight audiences of all ages. Designed to ignite your imagination, this 60-minute concert is a great introduction to the orchestra, featuring a tuba solo by the SDSO's own Michael Andersen! February 28m 2027 | 4:30 PM Mary W. Sommervold Hall
