Events Events
April 22, 4–6 a.m. | $50
Join us for a magical Fairy Garden Workshop, where creativity meets nature.
Perfect for adults, kids, and families! Space is limited. Pre-registration required.
Details:
$50 (+ tax) all supplies provided. Create your own fairy garden with decorative moss, rocks, natural accents, figurines, miniature plants, planter, gloves, and guided instruction.
Green Choice Rewards Members use your one free workshop registration and call us at 605-338-0706.
April 22, Noon–2 p.m. | $4.99
A towering vault once sheltered fortunes as secretive as the ambitions shaping Sioux Falls streets. Stone facades whisper of shadowy deals, dramatic courthouse showdowns, and a theater reborn from the ashes of heartbreak.
This self-guided audio tour unlocks downtown’s doors, leading you to hidden marvels and overlooked tales most travelers never find.
What caused Sioux Falls’ grandest bank tower to double as a fortress during a crisis? Why did nightfall spark ghostly rumors in the State Theatre’s backstage corridors? Who left coded graffiti deep within the courthouse before disappearing for good?
Move through echoing lobbies and beneath ornate arches. Each step uncovers stories of rebellion, scandal, rivalry, and redemption. The familiar becomes thrilling, the silent stones speaking louder with every turn.
Dare to start uncovering the secrets beneath Sioux Falls’ polished surface. Your adventure into the city’s unruly heart begins now.
April 22, 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Free
Judith Peterson is a visual artist working in ink, photography, monoprint, and the transformative art of origami. Drawn to the direct, hand‑to‑paper act of folding, she explores simplicity and transformation through this intimate medium. Peterson began folding origami in medical school and now continues this longstanding practice as a certified instructor with the Nippon Origami Association, while also practicing medicine and teaching at the Sanford School of Medicine. The exhibit features a wide variety of paintings, photographs, and selected origami.
A reception for Peterson’s work will be held on Wednesday, April 22, in the Mary Nettleman, M.D. Classroom at the Wegner Library, beginning at 5:30 p.m. with an artist talk and panel discussion with Peterson to follow. We invite anyone interested in the ideas of kindness and medicine as a provider, a patient, a caregiver, or whatever context you bring to the topic.
April 22, 5:30–8:30 p.m. |
The Wegner Health Sciences Library, in collaboration with the Sanford School of Medicine and the Sioux Falls Arts Council, is pleased to announce a new Artist-in-Residence exhibition as part of its ongoing Visual Arts Initiatives and Health Humanities programming. These efforts aim to enrich medical and health sciences education by integrating thought-provoking visual art into teaching and learning environments.
The program highlights the role of the arts in fostering empathy, understanding and compassion among future physicians and healthcare professionals. Artwork is displayed in the Mary Nettleman, M.D. Classroom, a large, dedicated space within the library established in February 2021 to support interdisciplinary learning.
The 2025–2026 Artist-in-Residence, Judith Peterson, is a visual artist whose work spans ink, photography, monoprint and the intricate art of origami. Drawn to the tactile, hand-to-paper process of folding, Peterson explores themes of simplicity, transformation and mindfulness. She began practicing origami while in medical school and continues today as a certified instructor with the Nippon Origami Association. In addition to her artistic work, Peterson is a practicing physician at Yankton Medical Clinic and faculty member at the Sanford School of Medicine.
April 22, 6–7:30 p.m. | $50
We all rely on our screens… but sometimes they take over. Linking the Gap invites you to our flexible 8-week counseling group for adults (18+) focused on digital mindfulness, stress reduction, and intentional living. Sessions are designed to stand alone, so you can attend any week that fits your schedule.
This week, we’ll practice slowing down automatic habits. You’ll learn simple mindfulness tools to pause before checking your phone, notice urges, and respond with more intention instead of impulse.
If you’re interested in attending, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Mason or Annika at Linking the Gap Counseling to register or learn more or register with the event link. This group is designed to be welcoming, flexible, and supportive for adults at any stage of their digital wellness journey.
April 23, Noon–6 p.m. | $5
Enjoy drop-in crafting all month long at AMC Collective.
Guests can choose from a variety of beginner-friendly projects including rock painting (free will donation), cupcake liner flowers, tassel keychains, and butterfly suncatchers. Projects are available anytime during open hours.
Most projects are $5 and punch card eligible. A fun and flexible creative activity for all ages.
