Goodwin Lodge and Music Hall
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The Goodwin Lodge and Music Hall is a beautifully restored set of historic buildings on Main Street in Goodwin, South Dakota. With the Goodwin Lodge and Music Hall, we aim to be the go-to music, theater, and special event venue in eastern South Dakota. We need your help to complete construction of the Music Hall so we can launch our 2021 programming.
Dana Morris, a South Dakota native, grew up just 10 miles from the lodge. His mother Vera Mae grew up in Goodwin and graduated high school there in 1941. Dana moved to Los Angeles after college, and has built a career in the theater and entertainment industry. Dana spent years performing at Knott's Berry Farm, Disneyland , and many theaters. Most recently, he has been the manager of a 2,000 seat historic theater located in Beverly Hills. In 2020, COVID 19 sidelined the theater and music industry. As many have experienced, Dana was furloughed from the theater and found this time to spend working on his new project. He purchased the Goodwin property in 2018 and has personally funded many improvements to the site including adding plumbing, electricity, and completing general remodel work of the main lodge. Now, we are looking for contributions large and small to complete the final stages of the project, including the entertainment hall and an overnight lodge.
Goodwin is a small town where cows out number people by 10 to 1. The historic buildings that comprise the Goodwin Lodge and Music Hall have previously served as the town’s post office, general store, and more. These 100 year old buildings set the stage for a unique opportunity to connect the history of this space with modern culture through music and theater. They also form the perfect setting for events including weddings and reunions.
Goodwin is located within striking distance of several larger population centers. The Goodwin Lodge and Music Hall will represent a major contribution to the local economy and will offer the opportunity to bring major entertainers and shows to South Dakota. Our goal is to expose an under-served area of the Country to the same quality of art and entertainment available in more prominent entertainment centers. Dana Morris brings the unique experience and capability to bring this vision to reality.
Our 2021 programming will include a partnership with South Dakota State University to produce a tourist dinner show called “Dakota Prairie Wild West Show”. We are planning several large indoor and outdoor concerts that will include national bands. Also, we will be offering a Sunday Country Brunch with a house band and guest singers weekly, be the new go-to venue for country weddings, barn dances, music festivals and be available for rental events. Your contribution will help bring this incredible venue to life for 2021 and we will be so grateful for support.
https://www.facebook.com/Goodwin-Lodge-Music-Hall-118050776631488
Dana Morris, a South Dakota native, grew up just 10 miles from the lodge. His mother Vera Mae grew up in Goodwin and graduated high school there in 1941. Dana moved to Los Angeles after college, and has built a career in the theater and entertainment industry. Dana spent years performing at Knott's Berry Farm, Disneyland , and many theaters. Most recently, he has been the manager of a 2,000 seat historic theater located in Beverly Hills. In 2020, COVID 19 sidelined the theater and music industry. As many have experienced, Dana was furloughed from the theater and found this time to spend working on his new project. He purchased the Goodwin property in 2018 and has personally funded many improvements to the site including adding plumbing, electricity, and completing general remodel work of the main lodge. Now, we are looking for contributions large and small to complete the final stages of the project, including the entertainment hall and an overnight lodge.
Goodwin is a small town where cows out number people by 10 to 1. The historic buildings that comprise the Goodwin Lodge and Music Hall have previously served as the town’s post office, general store, and more. These 100 year old buildings set the stage for a unique opportunity to connect the history of this space with modern culture through music and theater. They also form the perfect setting for events including weddings and reunions.
Goodwin is located within striking distance of several larger population centers. The Goodwin Lodge and Music Hall will represent a major contribution to the local economy and will offer the opportunity to bring major entertainers and shows to South Dakota. Our goal is to expose an under-served area of the Country to the same quality of art and entertainment available in more prominent entertainment centers. Dana Morris brings the unique experience and capability to bring this vision to reality.
Our 2021 programming will include a partnership with South Dakota State University to produce a tourist dinner show called “Dakota Prairie Wild West Show”. We are planning several large indoor and outdoor concerts that will include national bands. Also, we will be offering a Sunday Country Brunch with a house band and guest singers weekly, be the new go-to venue for country weddings, barn dances, music festivals and be available for rental events. Your contribution will help bring this incredible venue to life for 2021 and we will be so grateful for support.
https://www.facebook.com/Goodwin-Lodge-Music-Hall-118050776631488
Organizer and beneficiary
Becky Wilcox
Organizer
Colorado, CO
Dana Morris
Beneficiary