Greetings!

Happy new year! We hope your holidays were merry and bright and that the warmth of that shine continues as we head into some chilly midwinter days ahead.

At the Coyote Twin we ended 2019 with a Star Wars–shaped bang. It gave us a little nostalgic thrill to put that title up on the marquee one last time as this phase of the franchise comes to an close. We also loved greeting fans and families who celebrated the holidays with a movie at our place. We even had a stormtrooper on site to lend a hand cracking down plot spoilers and spotting potential candy smugglers.

Thanks in part to the Force, as of December 31 we totaled just under 26,000 admits in 2019, landing us almost exactly in line with the projection from the original business plan created when the VCA undertook saving the theaters in 2015. The fact that we have been able to stay on target with the Coyote Twin while also providing free movies for kids, live music, art exhibits, community murals, and so very many special events with local partners and USD organizations says worlds about the Vermillion community and the leadership we're lucky to have in our board members. It's a hopeful note to take with us into a new decade, and you have our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support, friends.

The VCA and National Music Museum are hosting a meet & greet for all members of the regional arts community on Thursday, January 30, from 4:00 to 7:00pm at Carey’s Side Bar, 18 W. Main, in Vermillion.

 

We hope this informal social will bring together arts-community peers in the area to foster networks and inspire collaboration. Whether you're looking to get involved, hoping to expand your organization's partnerships, or just curious who's up to what, you're welcome to pop in. And bring a friend! Bring someone you think needs to or might want to know what's up in the art scene.

Invited groups include the SD Shakespeare Festival, Vermillion Area Arts Council, Vermillion Area Dance Organization, Vermillion Community Theater, and the USD Fine Arts Department. 

Light appetizers will be provided.

The Bean Community Coffeehouse is holding its second annual Latte Art Throwdown on Friday, January 31st. The event is free to watch and the entry fee to compete is $10. Proceeds from the throwdown will be donated to the fundraising campaign for the Vermillion Community Mural Project . There will be food and drinks and on site, and competitors are encouraged to bring their A-game since last year's throwdown was intensely awesome. Cash prizes are offered for the top three contenders.

Sign up at 6:30 p.m., First pour at 7 p.m.

Keep up with release dates and get tickets ahead of time at vermilliontheaters.com!