Exploring Locally: Herb and Jan Conn's Legacy

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm UTC-06:00

Dahl Arts Center | Rapid City

Rapid City Arts Council
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Exploring Locally: Herb and Jan Conn's Legacy
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The Rapid City Arts Council is proud to present the BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour, returning to the Elks Theatre for two exhilarating nights of adventure films on Monday, April 20, and Tuesday, April 21. But before the adrenaline rush begins, the festival opens with an evening of local storytelling, a free screening of the SDPB Documentary, “The Ups and Downs of Herb and Jan Conn” on Saturday, April 18 at the Dahl Arts Center. Find all information and tickets at rapidcityartscouncil.org/banff
Opening the Rapid City Festival on Saturday, April 18, the Rapid City Arts Council is thrilled to showcase a local film produced by South Dakota Public Broadcasting, “The Ups and Downs of Herb and Jan Conn.” Together, Herb and Jan Conn opened people’s eyes to new worlds of exploration through their hundreds of first ascents in the Needles and their discovery of a vast underworld of the Black Hills. Herb and Jan Conn inspired many climbers, cartographers, and artists to explore the hills and find their own inspiration.
After the SDPB film screening, you’ll hear from a panel of local explorers, Rene Ohms, Lindsay Stephens, Bridget Machacek, Chris Pelczarski, Daryl Stisser, Cheryl Mayer-Stisser, and Libby Oney. Mike Ray will moderate this panel. Mike Ray has spent more than 30 years working as both a journalist and science communicator. He is a graduate of South Dakota Mines who grew up in the Black Hills, where he has spent the better part of his life.
This free event on April 18 is designed to bring our community together, to showcase local art while encouraging our neighbors to get out in our community and explore. First stop, the Dahl Arts Center.
The BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour in Rapid City is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors: L.B. Lane Family Foundation, Constance Lane & David Cameron, Dr. Fromm, Paha Sapa Grotto, Bankwest, Black Hills Core Collective, and South Dakota Public Broadcasting. Their support brings world-class films, thrilling outdoor stories, and a community-driven experience to the Black Hills. Thank you for making this festival an unforgettable event! Sponsorship opportunities are available until April 1.
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Dahl Arts Center, 713 7th St,Rapid City,SD,United States

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