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Hosting Lead-Deadwood High School Prom

4/23/2017

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The theater was full with 312 patrons and 51 student couples. Thank you to the staff and chaperones of LDHS: Tony Biesiot, Kip Mau, Tim & Kim Hansen, Rhonda Brightzman, (and more) and the Prom Committee: Gary Linn, Eva Thompson, Lori Aberle, and Claussen Photography, and also to Nick from Colt 45 DJs. 
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Wall #1 Project: KEVN Black Hills Fox TV interview

4/21/2017

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2017 Volunteer Appreciation Reception, Presentation & Awards Party - Our thank you to you all!

4/20/2017

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Thank you, Volunteers, for making this building a priority in your lives.
On Thursday, April 20, 2017 the Volunteer Committee and the staff and board of directors of the Homestake Opera House hosted the past, present, and future volunteers for the Volunteer Appreciation Reception, Presentation & Awards Party. Dr. Helen Usera of Aspiring Business Consulting of Rapid City, SD gave an inspiring presentation on volunteerism, encouraging all those who volunteer to encourage young people to get involved – bring someone with you next time who has never volunteered before. She also quoted Ghandi:
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." 
Awards were given to 14 generous community members, including DIANA MATHISRUD who received the WHOA Award for a whopping 132.5 recorded volunteer hours for lights/sound and acting onstage, and also the Crescendo Award going to SPENCER ROSSI for 98 hours for the 2016 Crescendo Gala in which she helped to raise $15,500 for the Homestake Opera House programming, building projects, and operations. 
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"Jim & Betty Dunn Wall #1" almost complete

4/2/2017

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This beautiful plasterwork is the first in the theater to be restored. Huge applause to Jerry Aberle and Dennes Barrett and Chad Aberle for their close attention to historic detail, respect for accuracy, and for hundreds of hours put towards this very important project – and to Deadwood Historic Preservation for their Outside of Deadwood grant funding that helped this project along. This project also wouldn't be possible without the legacy of longtime SD Senator Jim Dunn and his wife Betty for which this initial project was funded by an anonymous donor. Their legacy is bringing the color back into this beloved building.
This wall is a 100% replication of 1914 color and plasterwork, and the remaining work to be done is the installation of the original sconce light and the baseboard near the bottom of the wall. We are so very honored to show that this work can be done right here in Lead, SD.
This project also could not be completed without the support of an experienced, energetic, and enthusiastic staff and board of directors who provide the strategic planning to continue this important work. This year also features a full schedule of music and theatre programming, concerts, and large events while restoration and other special projects are planning and completed throughout the building this year and into next year. Thank you to all involved. Stay tuned to find out what's happening next.
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Dennes Barrett, HHOH Facility Manager (at left), retired Black Hills Power serviceman
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Chad Aberle, Avid Painting, Lead, SD and son of Jerry Aberle
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Jerry Aberle, former HHOH restoration project lead 1999-2002, former engineer for Homestake Mining Company, currently in mining exploration. We have much gratitude and respect for his hand in sharing the lost art of historic plasterwork for this project.
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Theater Entrance / Physical Address
313 West Main Street, Lead, SD

Gift Shop Entrance / Arts Center
309 West Main Street, Lead, SD

​​Office Hours
Located at the back entrance at
​308 Julius St., Lead, SD
605-584-2067

Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

​Mailing Address  
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PO BOX 412, ​LEAD, SD 57754

WINTER TOURS:

​Open Saturdays through Dec. 21, 2019 from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm.
Meet us in our Main Street Gift Shop at 313 W. Main Street, Lead, SD.


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JAY JACOBS, Board President
president@homestakeoperahouse.org



​HISTORIC HOMESTAKE OPERA HOUSE SOCIETY MISSION:
Built in 1914 by the Phoebe Hearst and her Homestake Gold Mining Company, this historic performing arts venue and recreation center boasted an exquisite theater with 1,000 seats, and a library, a bowling alley, a billiards hall, a social hall, and a heated indoor swimming pool. 

From its construction in 1914 until a catastrophic fire in 1984, the Opera House was the center of community life and lifelong education in Lead, South Dakota. The Society is dedicated to its restoration, use, and preservation for future generations, in the belief that it is the cornerstone for the preservation, renewal, and development of our community.
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While these efforts continue, the Society makes use of the facility to the extent possible to generate revenue and advance its mission. 
The theater is host to 40 performing arts/educational events while restoration progress is underway from a fire in 1984. The theater currently seats 500. Visit year-round for building tours and see the new Interpretive Center upstairs and recently restored walls in the theater.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Click here to read our full statement.
  • ABOUT
    • Contact Us
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors >
      • Mission and Values
      • Public Organizational Documents
      • HHOH Board Calendar
    • History
    • Accessibility
    • Art Center
    • Indoor Shooting Range
  • EVENTS & TICKETS
    • Festival of Trees
    • Community Theatre
    • Where to Stay
    • Volunteer
    • Rental Venue
  • News & Media
  • DONATE
  • Tours
    • Bus & Group Tours
    • Interpretive Exhibit
    • Gift Shop
    • Listen to the Free Audio Tour
    • Free Parking Spots