Immerse yourself in a captivating annual music series featuring diverse performances in the inviting John T. Vucurevich Event Center at the Dahl. This unique venue provides an intimate setting for each fantastic performance, showcasing a range of sounds from Americana and singer/songwriters to jazz and beyond.

PIANO SERIES

Tony DeBlois
May 9 | 7pm

Tony DeBlois has been dubbed the "8th Wonder of Music." As a blind and autistic person, he is a prodigious musical savant, one of 20 in the World!  He has been performing around the world in Singapore, Taiwan, China, Ireland, Nigeria, Canada, and most recently at the United Nations.  He plays most genres of music with a repertoire of over 10,000 songs. Ambassador Mark Erwin, in his book "The Powers," describes him as "a perfect example of someone understanding his unique strengths and using them to overcome what others see as weakness".  Reading this is one thing, but seeing is believing.  Come out to the show on May 9th.

Mila Belakova
May 30 | 7pm

SD Arts Council Touring Artist Mila Belakova brings the magic of classical piano to life! As a skilled pianist, she captivates audiences with her interpretations of music by legendary composers, sharing unique insights from her heritage, storytelling about composers and history, and encouraging audiences to imagine and ask questions. Her passion for music sparks curiosity and joy, especially among young listeners. Mila delivers spellbinding concerts filled with precision, passion, and unforgettable melodies that inspire everyone to appreciate the beauty of music. ​

Kirk Kadish Trio
June 13 | 7pm

The Kirk Kadish Trio brings you an evening of some the most swinging and exuberant jazz this side of Chicago. Featuring the scion of Rapid City’s first musical family, Terry Rathbun and Joel Adams, the trio approaches the jazz classics and the best of the Great American Songbook with tremendous enthusiasm and genuine affection. We trust that a little bit of their joy and exuberance will rub off on you!

FRIENDS OF THE DAHL EVENTS

Where crowdsourcing artistic experiences turns our local audiences into active performers! Through special programming and events, Friends of the Dahl brings our community together to share the best homegrown talents that Rapid City and the Black Hills has to offer.

EMERGING PERFORMING ARTISTS

Discover the next generation of local and regional performing artists with RCAC's Emerging Performing Artists series. Free performances offer a nurturing platform for rising talents to develop skills, gain experience, and find mentorship. Join us in celebrating a local tradition and excitingly explore the fresh new talent emerging in the Black Hills.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE RAPID CITY ARTS COUNCIL

The Rapid City Arts Council staff and Board of Directors thanks the City of Rapid City for continuously supporting our mission and the arts. The generosity of our many volunteers, donors, and members drives our mission to champion inclusive, innovative and inspiring arts opportunities to enrich the communities we serve.  Additional support comes from the South Dakota Community Foundation, Black Hills Area Community Foundation, and the South Dakota Arts Council with funds from the State of South Dakota through the Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Dahl Arts Center is a municipal facility of the City of Rapid City and is managed by the Rapid City Arts Council on behalf of the Rapid City community.
  •