Let’s Talk Markets with Elaine Kub: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E. Kub is an author and economist specializing in grain markets.
Hunstad and Rathjen senior recital: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, Krikac Auditorium on Northern State campus. Senior recital for Jayda Hunstad of Aberdeen, a soprano singer and pianist, and Morgan Rathjen of Huron, who also sings soprano.
NSU-Con: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 5, Northern State University Johnson Fine Arts Center and Regional Science Center. Research presentations, art exhibits and performances, round table discussions.
Spring Boutique Shop Hop: Thursday, April 4 through Saturday, April 6. Visit Boho Closet Boutique, 501 S. Harvard St.; Karisma Boutique, 305 S. Main St.; Catching Fireflies Boutique, 601 Riverside Drive; Lily’s Floral and Grafts, 423 S. Main St. and KULU Boutique, 3001 Sixth Ave S.E., Suite 1.
Art Song Festival: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, April 6, Johnson Fine Arts Center. Hosted by Northern State vocal faculty, this is the second annual event featuring music students working with a guest artist.
Spring Big Boy Toy Show: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, April 6 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, April 7, Holum Expo Building on the Brown County Fairgrounds.
Building futures fundraiser: 3-8 p.m., Saturday, April 6, City Lights Bar and Event Center, 316 S. Second St. Games of chance, silent auction items, raffle tickets for meat. Proceeds support the ATEC Academy. Sponsored by the Aberdeen Home Builders Association.
Knight for a Princess: Saturday, April 6 at Central High School, 2200 S. Roosevelt St Tickets $40 per couple or $60 per triple and available at aberdeenpublicschoolsfoundation.org Doors open at 4 p.m. with appetizers at 5 p.m. and crafts and strolling magicians until 7:30 p.m. Ball begins at 5 p.m.
Rooster Prom 2024: 7-9 p.m. Saturday, April 6, Red Rooster Coffee House, 218 S. Main St.
Bultema faculty recital: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 7, Krikac Auditorium. Recital features Darci Bultema with Michael Ching as guest composer and Philip Everingham as guest pianist.
Circus Genoa: 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 8, Holum Expo Building at the Brown County Fairgrounds, 400 24th Ave. N.W. Tickets $15 for adults, $10 for youth, available at circusgenoa.com/.
Art exhibit and presentation by George Prisbe: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, Beulah Williams Library, Northern State University. A former Northern faculty member, Prisbe painted the Dunnland series. His collection will be on display at hhe library event in the round room.
The Biotech Entrepreneurial Journey: 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, Jewett Science CenterRoom 133 on Northern State campus. Hear insights and practical advice for aspiring biotech entrepreneurs and those wishing to advance in the industry. Guest speakers include Beth Lambeth of the South Dakota Biotech Association, Sue Lancaster of South Dakota Innovation Partners and NSU biology professor Jon Mitchell.
Next week
Aberdeen Community Theatre presents “Noir Suspicions”: Wednesday, April 10 to Sunday, April 14 and Wednesday, April 17 to Sunday, April 21. Dinner theater shows are at 6:30 p.m. daily except for Sundays when the shows are at 12:30 p.m. All tickets are reserved seating. Cost is $55 until April 6 when prices increase to $65. Tickets are available at aberdeencommunitytheatre.com, by calling 605-225-2228 or at Riddle’s Jewelry, 3811 Seventh Ave. S.E.
Noon Forum: Noon Wednesday, April 10, Beulah Williams Library at Northern State University. Poetry reading and book-signing with Pen Pearson and Lysbeth Benkert.
Roncalli theater presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11-Saturday, April 13 at Roncalli High School, 1400 N. Dakota St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $10 in advance for reserve seating or $5 in advance or at the door for general admission, call 605-225-7440.
Poetry on the Road: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11, Red Rooster Coffee Shop, 218 S. Main St. Sponsored by the South Dakota State Poetry Society. Poetry authors can sign up to read their work. Reading features South Dakota Poet Laureate Bruce Roseland.
Bison cooking demonstration: 6 p.m. Thursday, April 11, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth AVe. S.E. Demonstration by Family Pride Meats of Ipswich.
Travis Netzer and Bill Weiland faculty recital: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11, Krikac Auditorium on the Northern State University campus.
Northern State Theater presents “Peter/Wendy”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 12 and 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13. Lyrical, atmospheric interpretation of Peter Pan that pays homage to the darker themes of the story. All-ages show, no cost.
RDO Touch the Truck: 10 a.m. -noon, Saturday, April 13, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E. See a variety of farm machinery in the library parking lot.
Brown County Speedway car show: 10 a.m. -7 p.m. Saturday, April 13 and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, April 14 Uptown Aberdeen, 3315 Sixth Ave. S.E. See race cars and visit with drivers.
Turkey shoot: 6 p.m. Saturday, April 13, Yelduz Shrine Center, 802 S. Main St., variety of games starting at 7 p.m. Event benefits Veterans’ Relief Fund C.C. Croal VFW Post.
Shop till your shoes fall off: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 13, Dakota Event Center, 720 S. Lamont St. Vendor show featuring health and beauty products, home decor, clothing, kitchen and home items and more.
Winefest Renaissance: Saturday, April 13, at the Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Area, 1121 First Ave. S.E. VIP tasting 4:30-6 p.m., grand tasting 6-9 p.m. VIP tickets $100, grand tasting tickets $65, available at the Boys & Girls Club.
Youth concert featuring Tru-Serva: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 13, The Center, 201 S. Main St., free. Tru-Serva is a Midwest Christian hip-hop artist.
Aberdeen Royal Princess Ball: Noon-3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14, Dakota Event Center, 720 S. Lamont St. Tickets $30 for VIP, $20 for general admission. Event organized by Dream Parties with tickets available at eventbrite.com, search for Aberdeen events.
Recurring events
Moose Bingo Bonanza: 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6, Moose Lodge, 410 Ninth Ave. S.W. Doros open at 11 a.m., $30 per packet.
Masonic Super Bingo: 1 p.m. Sunday, April 7, Yelduz Shrine Center, 802 S. Main St., 20 games, $30 per packet, cash prizes. Proceeds benefit Sunrise Lodge No. 211, doors at noon.
Library book clubs: Coffee Klatch, 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 9; Cover to Cover, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10; K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E. Books on Tap, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, One-Legged Pheasant, 723 S. Main St.
Chair yoga: 1:30 p.m. Mondays, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E.
Old Time Music Jam: 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Hub City Station Event Center, 1923 Sixth Ave. S.E., Suite 104.
Queen of Hearts: 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Lager’s Inn, 20 Third Ave. S.W., fundraiser for Aberdeen Area Veterans.
Bingo: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Hub City Station Event Center, 1923 Sixth Ave. S.E., Suite 104. Doors at 5:30 p.m., $20 per packet.
Chase the Fez and Bingo: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Yelduz Shrine Center, 802 S. Main St., $1 per card, $7 for dinner.
Aberdeen Moose Bingo: 6 p.m. Thursdays, Aberdeen Moose Lodge, 410 Ninth Ave. S.W., doors open at 4 p.m., packets start at $23.
Elks dinner and entertainment: 6 p.m. Fridays, Aberdeen Elks Club, 705 Circle Drive. Music by David Redfield April 5, Randy Fauth April 12.
Capitol Cinema movie: 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, tickets $9. April 5-7 film is “One Life” For show details, visit capitolcinema.net. Cinema closed April 12-14 and April 19-21.
Richmond Pavilion Bingo: 2 p.m. Sundays, Richmond Pavilion, 12805 S. Shore Drive, $20 for 10 games, final game is progressive blackout.
I have been a reporter since 1999 working at the Madison Daily Leader until 2013 when I joined the Aberdeen American News covering a wide variety of topics. I am now covering news for the Aberdeen Insider.