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Greetings!

Summer's reaching its peak in Vermillion and even though we don't have a blockbuster movie season at the Coyote Twin Theater, the VCA still has plenty going on. See below for updates and upcoming events.

We also have a special request. The Coyote Twin is among the small, independent cinemas at risk of going dark for good as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Without meaningful and swift action from Congress, movie magic may no longer be accessible in small towns across the nation.

You can #SaveYourCinema by filling out a form that sends a letter to your legislators at SaveYourCinema.com. The letter asks Congress to support full implementation of loan programs authorized by the CARES Act, so that cinemas like the Coyote Twin are helped, and to enact the RESTART Act, a new loan program aimed at assisting businesses impacted by COVID-19. 

Help spread the word on social media by sharing the   SaveYourCinema.com link and using the hashtag #SaveYourCinema. This grassroots campaign will last through the end of July or once Congress passes legislation, whichever is sooner. Together, we can urge Congress to keep movie theaters like ours alive until they can fully reopen.

On behalf of my board of directors and staff, I'd like to thank you for your continued support (and popcorn purchases!) during these strange days. It genuinely makes a difference.


Shannon Cole
Executive Director
Vermillion Cultural Association
Rent a Mental Break!

If you’re looking for a little escapism, we’ve got just the thing. Pick a movie/show/video game and get ready to have a Coyote Twin auditorium all to yourselves for a few hours to sink down in a squishy theater seat and crunch on buttery movie theater popcorn. For $100, you and 25 trusted friends or family members can enjoy a little time away from the world.

Book today with our easy online form.

For those interested in a private movie showing, nearly the entire catalogue of film history is open to you. The only limitation is that we cannot show Disney or Disney-affiliate titles. Just indicate in the form a few options you'd like to see and we'll check on the availability for you.

For a gaming event, we can accommodate Switch, Xbox, and Wii. You are responsible for providing the console and controllers.

Friends & Family Theater Rentals will remain on offer until the Coyote Twin reopens for regular showings. Our current projected reopening date is August 21 but that may change as Hollywood studios continue to shift theatrical release dates of films.

For updates and news about future outdoor movie events in the meantime, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Tour of Bird Sights & Sounds

Dr. David Swanson from the USD Biology Department will be leading a free bird-watching how-to on Thursday, July 30 beginning at 8AM at the Clay County Park picnic shelter near the trailhead.

You'll learn what equipment that you need to participate in birding, some of the local birding groups, and information on what to look and listen for to help you identify birds. At the end, we will do a bird walk to put what we’ve learned into practice.

BYOB—bring your own binoculars! We'll have some extra if you need a pair. The discussion and walk will last approximately 2 hours, please come prepared for outdoor recreation. Masks are CDC recommended.

Dr. Swanson will have his book, Birder's Guide to South Dakota, available for sale for $20.
See Your Friends' Art Online
Our first-ever First Dakota Coyote Gallery virtual exhibit is on display. Visit Vermillion's Private Collection online to see the unique pieces Vermillion art owners have tucked away in their homes. We've been dazzled by the breadth of styles and artists included.

Thank you to all our anonymous contributors for their submissions and our partners at the Vermillion Area Arts Council for help with the compilation and curation.

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