Community Calendar

WSC Student Conductors' Concert with the Symphonic Band

The National Music Museum presents an extraordinary evening with world-renowned violinist Rachel Barton Pine on Wednesday, December 3, at 7:00 p.m. in Vermillion, SD.

Hear Pine perform on two of the museum’s most treasured instruments: the 1668 Jacob Stainer violin—not played publicly since it arrived at the NMM in 1989—and the 1693 ‘Harrison’ Stradivari, last heard in 2003. The concert will also debut the 2025 ‘Harrison’ Strad 2.0, a faithful replica created by leading violin-making schools.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear history brought to life, as centuries-old craftsmanship meets world-class artistry.

WSC Honors Recital

WSC Plains Writers Series featuring Jim Reese

This is Siouxland's longest running and Only Open mic night for Stand-Up Comedy! Free to attend or give it a try yourself! It is at Marty's Tap on Court st. Home of Brioux City Brewery! They also have BOGO drinks from 8-10pm. Newcomers Welcome!!

Celebrate the season with an old-fashioned holiday concert as beloved folk duo Curtis Teague and Loretta Simonet present A Victorian Christmas. Performing in authentic Victorian costumes, the pair bring to life the warmth and charm of Christmases past with heartfelt vocal harmonies, classic holiday songs, and audience sing-alongs. Their program features a delightful array of traditional instruments—including folk harp, mandolin, mandocello, harmonica, and celeste, a rare 19th-century acoustic keyboard with a bell-like sound.

Based in the Twin Cities, Curtis & Loretta have been performing together professionally for more than 40 years, bringing joy and authenticity to audiences across the Midwest, East and West Coasts, and the South. Known for their sincerity, humor, and deep musicality, they have been featured at Minneapolis’ A Victorian Christmas and Folkways of the Holidaysat The Landing in Shakopee, and their holiday concerts are treasured by audiences of all ages.

The NMM Live! Series is made possible by the USD Student Government Association and the South Dakota Arts Council through the Department of Tourism, and the National Endowment for the Arts. This program is made possible by the Maud and Mary Adams Memorial Fund.

This performance will be livestreamed at https://www.nmmusd.org/nmm-live-video

WSC Cocoa and Carols

Jam with us at the National Music Museum! Bring your little ones to Music Storytime on the first Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. for fun, music-filled storytelling led by Museum Educator Anna Van Kley. Designed for ages 3–6, this free monthly program invites children to explore rhythm, melody, and imagination—sponsored by the M.A. Martin Everist Foundation.

Join the Western Iowa Tech Community Choir. Vocal Music Instructor and Director of Choral Activities, William Darwin, Jr., will be leading the choir on Tuesday nights. Every level of singer is welcome. The choir will perform at least once a semester. Singing in a choir is incredible for your well-being. Numerous studies show it can relieve stress, boost the immune system, and build a sense of belonging. Join the WITCC community choir to create lovely harmony in your life.