Community Calendar

Discovery Saturday Celebrates Black History Month at the National Music Museum

Kick off Black History Month on Saturday, February 7, during Discovery Saturday at the National Music Museum (NMM) in Vermillion, South Dakota. Throughout the day, visitors are invited to explore the contributions, stories, and musical traditions of Black musicians, makers, and communities represented in the museum’s permanent galleries.

Museum Educator Anna Van Kley will host Gallery Focus Talks beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the Ruth Martens Lamont Gallery, focusing on musical traditions, expression, and identity. At 12:30 p.m., Van Kley will lead a second spotlight in the Tom and Cindy Lillibridge American Strings Gallery, highlighting the contributions of Black musicians to American music.

Discovery Saturdays at the NMM take place on the first Saturday of each month and offer visitors additional activities and educational experiences throughout the museum. Looking ahead to March, the NMM will celebrate Women’s History Month with a special concert from the Vermillion Children’s Choir, on Saturday, March 7, at 2:00 p.m.

The National Music Museum is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information about Discovery Saturdays and other events, visit www.nmmusd.org.

Join us at 1:00 p.m. on February 7 as we ring in the Lunar New Year with a celebration of culture, tradition, and community.

This event will feature traditional lion dance performed by Pho Mon Lion Dance, Youth Group from Pho Mon Temple of Sioux City, led by Peggy La. Attendees will also enjoy engaging, child-friendly stories read by Nancy Li, and create festive crafts. This event is free to attend!

Lunar New Year is celebrated across China, South Korea, Vietnam, and communities around the world with significant Chinese populations. This 15-day festival, commonly known as the Spring Festival, marks the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year. The official dates for Lunar New Year vary by culture, but those who celebrate see this as the time of year to reunite with immediate and extended family.

In the Chinese zodiac, 2026 is the year of the horse, symbolizing action, independence, and perseverance.

On Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 11:00am-1:00pm, we invite you to come to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center/Betty Strong Encounter Center to celebrate Valentines Day. There will be sugar cookies to decorate and fun Valentine crafts to make. The event is free, but freewill donations are encouraged.

Families will also be able to learn about the Center’s upcoming adventures and activities. We will be starting the new weekly programs on February 21, 2026. Contact Amy Linder at alinder@siouxcitylcic.com for more information or call 712-224-5242. Find the Center at www.siouxcitylcic.com or www.facebook.com/sclandc