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Anything Goes The 1934 Musical Comedy Dream Bigger with David Tutera Fall 2014

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Sarah Schock is a graduate of the University of Northwestern—St. Paul with a degree in English— Writing. In addition to working at the Visual Arts Center of the Washington Pavilion, she serves as a freelance writer and editor for several organizations and co-runs a website for writers of faith.

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LETTER

FROM THE PUBLISHER

BY Michele Wellman

When I first moved to Sioux Falls 14 years ago, I found the city pleasant enough. However, it wasn’t until I finally entered the Washington Pavilion that my perception grew. With my three-year-old son in tow, we marveled together at Stan the T. rex in the Kirby Science Discovery Center. The culture of art, science and education in this facility elevated my feelings of Sioux Falls from “pleasant enough” to “home sweet home.” If you, too, have passed the Pavilion countless times without venturing in, I urge you to step inside to see all we have to offer. You may not know what to expect from us. That’s okay! Because the second you step inside the Pavilion, our helpful staff are ready to answer all your questions—and make sure you find an activity that’s fit for you. Indeed, there is truly something fun for everyone here at the Washington Pavilion! The fall and winter months are a perfect time to take in all that we have to offer! Take the Husby Performing Arts Center for example; this season we’re presenting a variety of fabulous shows such as: Elf the Broadway Musical, David Tutera: Dream Bigger Tour, Anything Goes and Mamma Mia! Our Visual Arts Center is preparing several exhibitions, including Dark Matter. This spectacular exhibition features compositions inspired by the Sanford Mines in the Black Hills. Infants to seniors are experiencing new subjects through the fall classes offered by our Community Learning Center. Each department and staff member are dedicated to providing you with an experience like none other. Visitors can get a feel for the Washington Pavilion during our monthly Free First Fridays. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the first Friday of each month experience the Kirby Science Discovery Center and Visual Arts Center free of charge! The Visual Arts Center is also free on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. So what are you waiting for? It’s time to step out and step into the Washington Pavilion. Our staff is eagerly waiting to make you feel at home!

Michele Wellman Publisher, Now!Pavilion Magazine

NOW PAVILION The Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science

Adults Can Play with Clay, Too - Community Learning Center Adult Classes

Dream Bigger with David Tutera

Anything Goes, The 1934 Musical Comedy

Discover Your Inner Elf, Elf: The Musical

Legacy Gift Creates Opportunity, Honors Longtime Pavilion Supporter

Mamma Mia! Is Back!

Kirby Science Discovery Center Highlights

Church Basement Ladies, The Last (Potluck) Supper

Visual Arts Center Highlights

Adults Can Play with Clay, Too Are you looking for a creative corporate event idea? How about a memorable date night? Do you want to socialize with some friends but aren’t in the mood for the crowded bar atmosphere? Maybe you just need to get out of the house. . . . If any of these situations apply to you, it’s high time you checked out the fun art activities offered by the Washington Pavilion’s Community Learning Center. No, the classes aren’t just for kids—there are plenty of opportunities for adults of all ages to engage their imaginative side, too. Each month, the Pavilion hosts an Uncorked Canvases class as well as a Wine on the Wheel course for adults ages 21 and up. Uncorked Canvases is a class in which adult students create a painting over the course of one evening. They are led through the painting by one of the Pavilion’s professional art teachers, but they are encouraged to make it their own. The objective is not for students to follow the teacher step by step but rather to create their own original piece of art. For those who like to get their hands dirty, Wine on the Wheel offers not one but two nights of artistic fun. For two Thursdays in a row, students come together in the Rogers Clay Studio at the Washington Pavilion to create a handful of pottery pieces. From hand-built designs to wheel-spun projects, each student leaves the class with a bounty of original treasures. To top it all off, both adult courses are accompanied by a selection of wine, beer, and nonalcoholic beverages. While many similar offerings in the community charge extra for beverages, the Pavilion includes the cost of drinks in the enrollment fee, which is a great value. “It was too much fun!” said Molly Wilson, who took her first Wine on the Wheel class this past summer. “I was a little nervous to work with clay and to build projects on the wheel, but Mercedes [the instructor] met every student at their skill level, and everyone’s projects turned out impressive and unique.” Mercedes Maltese is one of the three teachers at the Pavilion who lead adult art classes. “I’ve been doing this for several years now, and my favorite part is just sharing my passion for art with other adults,” Maltese said. “When someone comes into a class all nervous and guaranteeing they won’t be able to accomplish the project, I

take it as a challenge and do all that I can to make sure they not only succeed, but also discover the untapped art potential within.” Lisa Rinaldo teaches many of the Uncorked Canvases classes and has participated as a student in several adult classes as well. She agrees with Maltese. “I love teaching adults at the Pavilion because they are so motivated to create something beautiful,” Rinaldo said. “Many of them have never painted before, and it’s satisfying to see them enjoy themselves so much and lose their fear.” In addition to offering classes to the general public, the Pavilion’s teachers are also available to lead corporate events and other outreach programs. Maltese, who has taught both public and private classes, enjoys instructing groups of all occasions. “The private events are always so fun because everyone already has a camaraderie,” she said. “With the public events, you get to create a camaraderie within the classroom and watch brand-new friendships form. It’s incredible to witness.” Businesses like AARP South Dakota love building community through the Pavilion’s art programs. “Working with the Pavilion on unique events for our AARP members in Sioux Falls has been simple and fun,” said AARP South Dakota director Sarah Jennings. “The staff is extremely professional, creative, and enthusiastic, and I have appreciated their willingness to work with me on special requests and ideas I have had to ensure AARP members have a fantastic experience.” “The Uncorked Canvases event was a particular hit with our members,” Jennings continued. “As participants—including three generations from one family who were celebrating a birthday—headed out the door with their latest works of art, many of them asked me when we would hold another one, and quite a few encouraged me to make it a monthly event! While we haven’t been able to do that (yet, anyway!), AARP will continue to hold events at the Pavilion for our members because our folks love what the Pavilion has to offer, and the staff makes it easy to put together unique, great experiences.” But you don’t have to be part of an organization to enjoy the Pavilion’s art classes. Patricia L. Crotwell, Ph.D., FACMG, who is the director of the Sanford Medical Genetics Laboratory, has been taking adult classes at the Pavilion for the last three years—and she doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon. “I keep taking the classes because it is a pleasure to see old friends and to meet new ones as well,” Crotwell said. “The people and the projects may change over time, but the centered feel of working with clay or paints remains a consistent joy! I have greatly enjoyed creating a painting in the sculpture garden with a glass of wine in hand or glazing bowls in the ceramics studio for the Empty Bowls fundraiser.” So if you’re looking for an exciting new experience, look no further than the art programs at the Washington Pavilion. You will have a fantastic time—and you’ll have the artwork to prove it! To sign up for the Washington Pavilion’s adult course offerings, call the Washington Pavilion Box Office at (605) 367-6000.

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Dream Bigger is a multi-city inspirational speaking tour and experience hosted by celebrity wedding and event planner, author, fashion designer, and TV personality David Tutera. So many people are excited that Tutera is bringing the Dream Bigger Tour to the Washington Pavilion on Sunday, November 16, 2014. Tutera has never been to South Dakota, and he is excited to experience one of the finest cities in the Midwest. Pavilion patrons have inquired about what Tutera’s Dream Bigger Tour entails and how it’s different from what they see on his reality TV show. So Now!Pavilion went directly to the source and asked Tutera to explain what patrons can expect during his ninety-minute show.

Now!Pavilion: What is the Dream Bigger Tour? David Tutera: The concept of the tour is a talk show-style show that is a fastpaced, fun, interactive, and informative ninety-minute experience! Though there are a few event elements, the majority of the show is geared towards dreaming bigger and being inspired. Guests enjoy on-stage performances from awardwinning DJs, singers, and cirque performers, a surprise makeover, on-stage contests and games, interviews with local celebrities who dream bigger every day, demos, a Q and A session with me, cocktails, and more! These appearances are geared towards everyone, from fans to future brides to everyone in between. N!P: What prompted you to step away from wedding planning and your TV schedule to do the Dream Bigger Tour? DT: My philosophy in event planning, as well as in life, has always been to dream bigger! I wanted to take some time away from my busy schedule and share this philosophy with my fans in a way that is interactive and really different. I love to inspire, and Dream Bigger has given me the perfect outlet in which to do this. N!P: How does your wedding planning world blend in with the Dream Bigger world? DT: For me, this is all one world. Dream Bigger takes elements from my event planning side, such as innovative entertainment and decor, and mixes them with great interviews and stories to truly make for a complete experience for

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anyone and everyone attending.

N!P: Please tell us about the fabulous prizes that guests can win. DT: We have a ton of really great prize packages that we'll be giving away throughout the night. This ranges from a stunning backstage makeover that takes place during the show, to a pack of goodies to decorate your home the way I do, to a crafting prize that every DIY-er dreams about. There's truly a little something for everyone. Now!Pavilion couldn’t let Tutera go without inquiring about his event and wedding planning fame. Many have seen Tutera’s undeniable talent on his hit shows My Fair Wedding and David Tutera’s CELEBrations and in magazines for his celebrity clients. To learn more about these facets of Tutera’s career, Now!Pavilion asked him some fun “behindthe-scenes” questions. N!P: When did you know this was your path in life? DT: I knew pretty early on that I was going to get into the event planning industry. My grandfather was a florist, and I worked for him when I was young. He really taught me everything I know about flowers and helped me to find my path and get my career started. N!P: What is your philosophy when working with brides? DT: It's the bride's day, and she and her fiancé are the ones who need to be happy. I always try to take their initial vision and make it bigger and better than they could have ever imagined. N!P: It is obvious you embrace the chaos of your world. How do you unwind? DT: My family is what helps me to unwind the most, especially time with my daughter Cielo. When I've had a crazy or stressful day, I go home, turn off the phone, and just enjoy being with the ones I love.

DT: Yes! I love going to events and not having to work or stress about everything being perfect.

N!P: What are the three main elements to an event’s success? DT: Personality, good food, and great entertainment. Your event should be unique to you, and incorporating personal elements, both big and small, are what make an evening truly memorable. Besides that, food and entertainment are what keep your guests happy and having the time of their lives. N!P: What is the biggest chance you have taken? DT: The biggest chance I took was taking on my first celebrity client. I was still young and new to the industry, so it was a big and intimidating challenge, but I knew that I could take it on. After the event went off without a hitch, the sense of accomplishment was huge, and I knew I was headed in the right direction. N!P: What’s the smallest budget you have worked with in your event planning? DT: When I was first starting out, I took on some smaller events so that I could start to build a portfolio and create a name for myself. Some of the budgets back then were small, but a small budget doesn't always mean a small event, the same way a large budget doesn't mean a large event. N!P: What’s the strangest thing you have been asked to do? DT: I've had some pretty crazy requests, and I always do my best to make them happen, but sometimes it's just not possible! A couple years ago, I had a bride request an elephant for her grand entrance— to her wedding in New York City. There was no way we were going to be able to get the permits to shut down the streets for that, so she compromised with a beautiful horse-drawn carriage instead.

N!P: Can you go as a guest to an event and simply enjoy being a guest?

N!P: What was your most dramatic moment with a client? DT: The most dramatic moments have probably taken place on my WE TV show David Tutera's CELEBrations. It's stressful—not just for me and my team, but also for the celebrants—to plan an event in just a few days’ time. The powder keg has blown a couple of times on event day, over things like a dress color or the entertainment, but everyone always ends up happy in the end. N!P: Have you ever had a bride or a groom who doesn’t go through with the ceremony? DT: Fortunately for me, and for my couples, I've never had this happen. Knock on wood! N!P: What’s your biggest wedding nightmare? DT: My biggest wedding nightmare is having all of the decor delivered to the wrong venue on event day. This did actually happen to me once with the wedding cake. Fortunately, we were able to scramble to get the cake to the right place on time before anyone was the wiser. N!P: What the quickest turnaround you have been able to achieve as an event planner? DT: For my television show, we've done it in as short as a week! For private clients, it was more like a month or two. It's definitely doable to plan a wedding in a short time frame, but it presents a whole new set of challenges, and it’s much more expensive. Not only are you limited to what vendors are still available, but anything with a long lead time (such as a custom-designed gown or hand-painted signage) may no longer be an option. When I know I have a short time frame like this, I plan my design accordingly so that we can focus on elements that are achievable for the big day, rather than wasting time on details that won't come to fruition. The Dream Bigger Tour will be geared towards everyone—fans of Tutera, brides, future brides, and the bride who never stops being a bride—but it will also be a show that anyone who wants to live his or her life in style can enjoy. For more information or to purchase tickets to David Tutera’s Dream Bigger event, visit www.washingtonpavilion.org, or call the Washington Pavilion Ticket Hotline at (605) 367-6000.

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Legacy Gift Creates Opportunity, Honors Longtime Pavilion Supporter

rowing up on a hardscrabble prairie farm near Bucyrus, ND, was anything but easy for Brian Stuart. Losing his mother at an early age, combined with having an absentee father, was a recipe for trouble in Brian’s critical formative years. It wasn’t long before local law enforcement took note of the troubled West River farm boy. Had it not been for the love and guidance of his grandparents and a host of other mentors, Brian’s life may have taken an entirely different direction. Making good on an eleventh-hour promise to his dying grandfather to “go to college and be somebody,” Brian graduated from high school in Plankinton, SD, and attended the University of South Dakota. He earned high marks at USD, eventually graduating and later becoming a Certified Public Accountant. After he built a successful accounting practice, Brian’s unquenchable thirst for knowledge

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led him back to college to secure his MBA and to complete his law degree, which he used to open Stuart & Gerry Attorneys at Law in Sioux Falls. Along the way, Brian never forgot the help he received from friends and extended family, and he did his best to honor that support. Though he was known to be personally frugal, he donated an abundant amount of money and time to help others when they were most in need. He knew all too well what it was like to grow up without the building blocks of a stable childhood, so he prided himself on helping young kids who came from troubled circumstances. It was his generosity, as well as an appreciation for Native American culture, that led him to become an avid art collector, amassing nearly fifty beautiful works of art by the likes of Stuart Brings Plenty and Russell Cournoyer.

Before Brian Stuart died in May 2013, he secured a legacy of giving by willing his art collection to longtime companion and partner Linda Smith. Though Brian was a lifelong learner and a self-described art aficionado, Linda hinted that many purchases made to build his collection were based less on an appreciation of art and more on the act of supporting a truly starving artist. “Brian loved Native American art, but he was also extremely generous,” said Linda. “Most of the pieces he bought over the years were from people who needed a helping hand. They would bring him a painting, and he would buy it to help them out.” Several months after Brian’s death, Linda seized an opportunity to honor Brian and his philanthropy as well as their love for attending events together at the Washington Pavilion: She auctioned the collection in order to fund a scholarship created in

Brian loved spending time with his grandchildren, Madeline and Blake Stuart

Brian’s memory. The auction, hosted by the Washington Pavilion’s Visual Arts Center with Linda last October, funded the Brian Stuart Scholarship, which helps enable students to attend the Pavilion’s Graham Academy Preschool. Combined with matching funds from Brian’s sons, Chris and John, two doctors who inherited their father’s love of learning and philanthropy, the auction raised nearly $14,000. “Brian and I loved attending shows and events at the Pavilion, and he gave freely to them because he loved what they do for children and the community,” said Linda. Linda said the creation of a scholarship is a personal and fulfilling way to memorialize the life of someone who did so much for so many. “Despite the shortcomings of his childhood, Brian worked incredibly hard to get where he did,” said Linda. “And while he believed in hard work and persistence, he recognized that sometimes ambition just isn’t enough. He felt everyone should have the opportunity to follow their dreams in spite of Brian and Linda take in a “bucket list” hot air balloon ride over Sioux Falls

and ensure the long-term needs of the Sioux Falls community in general,” continued Toll. Reflecting on Brian’s life, Linda said we have Brian’s grandfather to thank for all the good he’s done throughout the years: “Brian’s grandfather took him into his home and gave him a purpose and direction. He made him promise to work hard to be the best he can be. It’s amazing that a young boy from such a humble past was able to make an impact on so many. If Brian taught us anything, it is that we should do right by everyone, especially children. It should be our mission in life to make sure we provide opportunities to all, and to ensure our children have everything they need to reach their potential.”

Linda joining in the fun at the Graham Academy pre-school, which will benefit from the Brian Stuart scholarship

For more information on the Brian Stuart Scholarship or to make a gift, please contact Ann Parker, director of development at the Washington Pavilion, at 605-367-7397 ext. 2311 or aparker@washingtonpavilion.org.

their circumstances. He would be absolutely thrilled to know his beloved art collection was used to further the hopes and dreams of so many.” Washington Pavilion co-president Larry Toll said Brian and Linda’s generous gift is a fitting tribute to a man who loved helping others, especially children: “With $14,000 serving as the bedrock for this scholarship, the Graham Academy can stay true to its mission that no child be turned away because of their inability to pay.” Legacy gifts are a wonderful way to express a donor’s vision for the future long after they are gone. These gifts are also extremely important to the wellbeing of the Washington Pavilion. “A gift like this can help the Pavilion achieve long-term financial stability

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Brian contemplating the beauty of Glacier National Park

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$6 youth (3-17) | $9 senior & military | $12 adults

(Includes entrance into Kirby Science Discovery Center and films in the Wells Fargo CineDome) • Pavilion members are free per their calendar year membership. • Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

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December 12-23 | PG, 2004, 100 min.

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Home Alone

December 26-31 | PG, 1990, 103 min.

Member & Non-Member Admission

$3.00 for youth (0-17) | $5.00 for adults and seniors Visit www.washingtonpavilion.org for showtimes and to purchase Hollywood film tickets.

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The Pavilion’s Volunteer Workforce: Nearly 300 Strong and Still Growing Did you know the Washington Pavilion has a team of nearly three hundred active volunteers who serve an average of 16,000 hours each year? Many Washington Pavilion patrons are surprised to know that the ushers, greeters, tour guides, docents, and event workers they see in and around the Pavilion are volunteers. Volunteers provide services to virtually every department, play a pivotal role in maximizing the visitor experience, and are some of the most valued assets and advocates for the Pavilion’s programs. Pavilion volunteers have the joy of being able to serve the community while satisfying their passions. Some people might think volunteers are “budget savers” for organizations, when in fact the Washington Pavilion’s volunteers are budget extenders who play an integral role in helping the Pavilion achieve its goals. It has been said more than once by Pavilion management that without volunteers, the place would shut down in a month.

The time and talents shared by the Pavilion’s nearly three hundred active volunteers is roughly equivalent to that of eight full-time staff members. Middle school, high school, and college students as well as working, stay-at-home, and retired adults comprise the invaluable volunteer team. In all, their ages range from twelve to ninety-three years old! Some volunteers serve once per year, while some serve over thirty hours per month. However often and however much volunteers are able to serve, their contributions are rewarding to them and greatly appreciated by Pavilion staff and patrons. Future issues of Now!Pavilion will highlight the various ways volunteers serve this one-of-a-kind organization as well as present ways you, our readers, can also join the team. To a quote an anonymous volunteer advocate, “Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer.”

If you are interested in volunteering at the Washington Pavilion, please contact Brett Cooper, the Washington Pavilion’s volunteer coordinator, at (605) 367-7379 ext. 2375 or at bcooper@washingtonpavilion.org.

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Gallery Highlights from the Washington Pavilionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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