Monthly Archives: November 2006

Check It Out New Adult Historical Fiction Sara Donati's best selling saga of the trials and triumphs of an early American family captivated countless readers. Now, in a new novel, she returns to this exciting era with the tale of a brave trio who will let nothing destroy their dreams. … Read Article →

Exchanged vows Heather Loven and James Ofstehage exchanged marriage vows July 29, at Calvary Lutheran Church, Willmar, MN. A reception was held at the Holiday Inn and Willmar Conference Center. The couple is at home in Minnetonka, MN, following a wedding trip to Chicago. The bride is employed at Applebee's … Read Article →

A life of beauty instead of despair Gary Gurwell knows what its like to hit rock bottom. There was a time when he lost all faith in himself, and in God. For solace, he turned to alcohol. Eventually, the consequences were deadly. He killed a man. "I left my first … Read Article →

Get Art Smart! USD music professor Rick Rognstad will be giving a double bass recital on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Colton Recital Hall. The Vermillion Literary Project will be holding a reading with featured writer Lindy Obach followed by a poetry slam on Thursday, Nov. 30 at … Read Article →

Area artist receives best of show award Artist Paul Peterson of Sturgis received the Best of Show Award in Fargo, ND for his oil painting titled "For A Time I Was Home," which was judged on aesthetic excellence and outstanding expression. Peterson's painting was accepted into the Plains Art Museum's … Read Article →

Local artists exhibit 'Three Voices' at Warren M. Lee Center The University Art Galleries at The University of South Dakota is pleased to present "Three Voices" in the Main Gallery of the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Local artists Sigridur Hjaltadottir, Carrie Lingscheit and Ann Lenz will … Read Article →

VLP Community Writers' Group to have meeting Dec. 7 Area writers are invited to come to the next meeting of the VLP Community Writers' Group Thursday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. at the Washington Street Arts Center, 202 Washington Street, in Vermillion. Writers are encouraged to bring drafts of their … Read Article →

Chamber Chat National Music Museum Brown Bag Lunch Program – 12:05 to 12:55 p.m. at the Arne B. Larson Concert Hall. This event is free and open to the public. Coffee and tea will be available for 50 cents. Friday, Dec. 1 – "Holiday Brass" featuring the USD Faculty Brass … Read Article →