Community Calendar

NMM Live! | Alejandro Ataucusi

Friday, October 17th 2025 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm at National Music Museum
414 E. Clark St
Vermillion, SD

The National Music Museum welcomes acclaimed charango virtuoso Alejandro Ataucusi for a special noontime concert exploring the vibrant sounds of Andean music and beyond. A guitarist, composer, and educator, Ataucusi is celebrated for his mastery of both the charango and the hatun charango, instruments deeply tied to Andean musical tradition. Born and raised in Lima, Peru, he has performed throughout Peru, the United States, and Europe, and in 2022 was named by El Peruano newspaper as one of the “finest interpreters of the hatun charango.”

In addition to his solo artistry, Ataucusi is the founder and bandleader of the Afro-Peruvian jazz group Forbidden Tropics, with whom he has released multiple projects including the critically acclaimed Peruvian Rhapsody (2022). His unique musical voice bridges tradition and innovation, blending Andean heritage with jazz, classical, and contemporary influences. He has also contributed to the cultural and academic discourse on traditional Andean music through lectures and performances at Rutgers University, New York University, and the University of California, Riverside.

Ataucusi’s artistry has earned him endorsements from leading instrument makers such as Godin and Hanika Guitars, as well as recognition from the Middlesex County Board of Commissioners in New Jersey for his outstanding contributions to music, education, and cultural heritage. Audiences at the National Music Museum will have the rare opportunity to experience his artistry up close, as he showcases the expressive range of the charango family in an unforgettable performance.

Free with museum admission

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

Yankton Haunted History Tours

Friday, October 17th 2025 - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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October 17 & October 18

Yankton Haunted History Tours

6pm-8:30pm

Hear the haunting stories of 5 historic buildings in Yankton, SD. Two nights of Haunted History Tours 6pm-8:30pm each night! A map (emailed to you after purchasing your ticket) will guide you between five historic Yankton sites where a narrator will present the building history & its haunting stories.  Non-member tickets are $25 & Member tickets cost $15 (two discounted tickets limit). Buy your ticket online at https://www.meadbuilding.org/upcomingevents

VFW POST 5283 Hartington, NE

Saturday, October 18th 2025 - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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VFD Post 5283  Hartington, NE

October 18th, 2025  from 4pm to 8pm.

Soup, Pie & Rolls Supper

at VFW Hartington, NE

Yankton Haunted History Tours

Saturday, October 18th 2025 - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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October 17 & October 18

Yankton Haunted History Tours

6pm-8:30pm

Hear the haunting stories of 5 historic buildings in Yankton, SD. Two nights of Haunted History Tours 6pm-8:30pm each night! A map (emailed to you after purchasing your ticket) will guide you between five historic Yankton sites where a narrator will present the building history & its haunting stories.  Non-member tickets are $25 & Member tickets cost $15 (two discounted tickets limit). Buy your ticket online at https://www.meadbuilding.org/upcomingevents

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Soup Kitchen

Sunday, October 19th 2025 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at Lesterville Community Hall
Main Street
Lesterville, SD 57040

The soup kitchen includes chicken noodle, vegetable beef, and chili soups, taverns, hotdogs, chili dogs, desserts, kolaches, and pop, coffee and water. There will be a bakewalk, fish pond, bingo and a raffle. Come for food, fun, and fellowship.

The Center’s Caregiver Support Group

Tuesday, October 21st 2025 - 9:00 am - 10:30 am at The Center
900 Whiting Dr
Yankton, SD

The Center’s Monthly Support Group takes place the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month 9-10:30 am. Open to caregivers of loved ones with illness/dementia and loss sufferers. This group is led by a former counselor. Call 665-4685 for info or visit thecenteryankton.net.

The Center’s Monthly BBQ Rib Evening Meal

Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 12:00 am at The Center
900 Whiting Dr
Yankton, SD

The Center offers a BBQ Ribs evening meal every month on the fourth Wednesday. All meals are open to all ages of the public 4-6 pm for a suggested $6 donation. Please RSVP 665-1055 and check for winter holiday scheduling changes at thecenteryankton.net.

The Center’s Caregiver Support Group

Thursday, October 23rd 2025 - 9:00 am - 10:30 am at The Center
900 Whiting Dr
Yankton, SD

The Center’s Monthly Support Group takes place the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month 9-10:30 am. Open to caregivers of loved ones with illness/dementia and loss sufferers. This group is led by a former counselor. Call 665-4685 for info or visit thecenteryankton.net.

NMM Live! | Nathan Mondry & Nicola Canzano

Friday, October 24th 2025 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at National Music Museum
414 E. Clark St
Vermillion, SD

Step into the vibrant Roman Baroque sound world as harpsichordists Nathan Mondry and Nicola Canzano bring to life the music of Bernardo Pasquini, Arcangelo Corelli, and their contemporaries—while also exploring new works inspired by the same traditions. This inventive program highlights the expressive possibilities of two of the National Music Museum’s historic treasures: the Ridolfi harpsichord (NMM 04657) and the Anonymous Italian harpsichord (NMM 03870). Audiences will encounter solo sonatas, trio sonatas, double-harpsichord works, improvisations, and newly composed music—all woven together into a program that ensures every piece is a “never-before-heard” experience.

A professional organist, harpsichordist, and fortepianist, Nathan Mondry has gained international recognition for his improvisation and composition. A graduate of the University of Michigan, McGill University, the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, and The Juilliard School, he has received commissions from ensembles and institutions across Europe and North America. He is also co-founder of the ensembles Nuova Pratica and Les Barocudas, the latter twice nominated for Juno Awards.

Nicola Canzano, a composer, harpsichordist, and organist, is widely respected for his expertise in historical improvisation and composition. He serves as studio accompanist for Historical Performance at The Juilliard School, where he also lectures on fugal improvisation, and was adjunct faculty at Michigan State University. As co-founder of Nuova Pratica, Canzano collaborates regularly with Mondry and colleagues to compose and perform original repertoire for period instruments. His performances across the U.S. and abroad highlight his artistry as both a continuo player and soloist.

Together, Mondry and Canzano invite audiences to experience the imaginative richness of the Roman Baroque—revived through historic instruments and infused with contemporary creativity.

Free with Museum Admission

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

Annual Trunk or Treat 2025

Saturday, October 25th 2025 - 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at 610 W. 49th St.
610 W. 49th St., Sioux Falls, SD
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105

We are beyond excited to invite you and your family to our Annual Trunk or Treat 2025 event at Amy Stockberger Real Estate!

Bring your little goblins, ghosts, and superheroes for an afternoon of fun for the whole family! We’ll have plenty of cars decked out in creative and spooky trunk designs for kids to collect treats. Plus, we’ll be live streaming the football game so you don’t miss out on any of the action!

The best part? You’ll get to vote for your favorite trunk design and help us crown the winner!

👻 Happy Haunting,
Amy Stockberger Real Estate