Greetings!
As summer arrives in South Dakota, the Vermillion Cultural Association is gearing up for blockbuster season at the Coyote Twin and making plans for the future of the Vermillion Theater.
So far 2019 is shaping up to be a boom year in the movie business, and we expect longer concessions lines this summer. To ensure you can get seated before opening credits, please arrive 25–30 minutes ahead of a show's stated start time. The Coyote Twin's patronage is growing! And with growth comes the need to develop some new habits. Don't be the crowd—beat the crowd! And remember you can get tickets ahead of time at
vermilliontheaters.com.
Last weekend, June 1, we invited community members and attendees of Heartland Humane Society's Taste & Tour to take a spin through the historic Vermillion Theater. We had a great time serving sangria and dreaming about the space's potential with those of you who attended, and we'll be taking your feedback into our organization's strategic planning session later this month. Taste & Tour also marked our final event in the building for the season—due to last year's failure of the air conditioner at the Vermillion, we are unable to hold events during the hot summer months. Plans for repair of the cooling system are being folded into a new vision for that historic space.
Scroll down to learn more about our second quarter of 2019, VCA summer outdoor endeavors, and what's coming to the Coyote Twin!
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Avengers: Endgame
opened the weekend of April 26 and promptly sold out twelve shows—a new record for us. Over the film's three-week run, we counted 2,700 admits and netted over $15,500 at the box office. That's HUGE for the Coyote Twin!
Yes, it's lucky we happened to have a product in high demand, but w
e're mostly lucky to be in a community that supports its local theater, that quickly accommodated to another showtime when their first choice sold out, and was patient and even rooted for us when we were slammed. Thank you, Verm. We literally couldn't stay in this biz without you.
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Whole New Worlds at the Coyote Twin
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We're teaming up with the Vermillion Public Library again this year for the film portion of the Summer Reading Program. Every Tuesday, kids can come see a movie for free at the Coyote Twin. This summer's theme is "A Universe of Stories" and the movie lineup is out of this world!
June 11 —
Escape from Planet Earth
June 18 —
Space Jam
June 25 —
Fly Me to the Moon
July 2 —
Zathura
July 9 —
Space Chimps
July 16 —
Jetsons
July 23 —
The Clone Wars
To learn more about the VPL's Summer Reading Program, visit
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Need ideas for what to do this summer? Tired of hearing "there's nothing to do in this town"? We made a list! Stop by the 30/30/30 calendar outside the Vermillion Theater and you'll find 30 things to do in 30 days within 30 miles of Vermillion. We're showcasing (mostly free!) events from organizations and businesses around town as well as activities you can do with friends and family any time.
For more info on the events, visit
vermculture.org/calendar
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We plan to make this an annual compilation to help kick off summer in southeast South Dakota. If you've got an event you'd like added this year or next, email us at
events@vermilliontheaters.com
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COMING TO THE COYOTE TWIN
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So far our June and July line up at the Coyote Twin is full of family fun and summer feel-good. In keeping with our "save it for side 2" strategy, we'll be working in some second-run films for one-week engagements as gaps appear in the blockbuster premiere schedule. Check out film summaries, run dates, and showtimes on the
Vermillion Theaters website.
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SUMMER EVENTS & SPECIAL SCREENINGS
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Everyone is welcome to the 4th Annual River Honoring Sunday, June 9, 5:30–8pm at Clay County Park. Bring a dish to pass, a drink of choice, and a chair for enjoying the music. Potluck begins at 5:30 and music begins at 6pm with Hoyeya, a Lakota Drum Group, followed by Americana band East of Westerville. This FREE event is sponsored by the Vermillion Cultural Association, USD Sustainability Department, and the South Dakota Arts Council. Learn more on the
VCA Facebook page
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June's Chick Flick pick is a throwback classic, screwball comedy
Bringing Up Baby
(1938) starring Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn.
Show starts at 7pm. $15 individual admission, which includes a popcorn and grown-up beverage of choice.
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The design of the next Vermillion community mural will be revealed June 10 at 7pm at the public library. After the
muralists present their vision and discuss their influences, you are invited to provide feedback before the design is finalized.
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The First Dakota Coyote Gallery exhibit this month comes from local art collector Craig Bliss. His private collection, amassed over twenty years, features pieces from former USD Art Department students. The gallery is open Tues–Sun, 3–10pm, and join Craig during his reception on Saturday, June 15, 12–2pm.
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Vermillion's first-ever Pride celebration kicks off with a FREE showing of
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995) at 6pm on Monday, June 17 at the Coyote Twin. There's a whole week of Pride activities and events planned! Learn more at
Vermillion Pride on Facebook.
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The Vermillion Community Theatre invites you to sing along to the film adaptation of
Mamma Mia! (2008) on July 6 at the Coyote Twin. This showing promotes VCT's production of
Mamma Mia! Time and ticket cost to be determined—keep an eye on
vermculture.org for updates.
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Want to own a piece of film history? Come down to the Coyote Twin July 20–21 for our blowout movie poster sale! Doors open at noon, sale will continue each day until 10pm. All posters priced as marked.
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+1 605-624-3331
P.O. Box 549 | Vermillion, South Dakota | 57069
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