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contents December 2012 on the cover: One photo shoot changed Lex Linton’s life and inspired her to create a nonprofit group called the Sioux Empire Rock-a-Bettys. The pin-up-inspired group celebrates the 50’s lifestyle all while raising money and volunteering time for women in the community.
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What’s on 605Magazine.com
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Contributors
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Events Recap
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December Events Calendar
reviews & recommendations 16
Beyond Borders
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Album Review
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Way Too Indie
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Profiles in Sound
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Creative Writing
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A Taste of Sarcasm: PepperJax Grill
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Delish Delights
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Get Involved: Artists Against Hunger 7
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life, love & laughter 34
December Checklist
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COVER: Have Yourself a Rock-a-Betty
Christmas
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The Scoop: Enjoy the Holidays with
a Twilight Flight
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The Real Deal: Shawn Wilson
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Mommy Mind Trip
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Ask the Johns
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605 Factoids
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605 Gift Guide
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Health Profile: Dr. Matt Krivarchka
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contributors December 2012 Carl Anthony – Writer In addition to writing for 605 Magazine, Carl rounds out his resume as a service advisor for Luxury Auto Mall of Sioux Falls and producer of the John Tesh Radio Show on KELO-FM. Carl can also be heard on the KELO-FM airwaves as a weekend warrior disc jockey. Denise DePaolo – Writer Denise works as a news producer in Sioux Falls. She lives with her husband, Tony, and two Miniature Schnauzers. In her spare time she enjoys reading, going places and taking naps.
Scott Horkey – Photographer/Distribution Scott recently returned to Rapid City after 20 years in the wilderness. His favorite things include his two daughters, his dog, photography, racing bicycles, and writing. Mostly in that order.
Kilee Kading – Writer Kilee is a Sioux Falls native. In addition to making a great cup of coffee, Kilee is advancing her business goals by studying journalism, business and communications while interning at the American Coalition for Ethanol and Sanford Health. In her spare time she loves to run, drink coffee and be around good company. Austin Kaus – Writer Austin Kaus once got a Poison shirt from Santa instead of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sewer playset. And so, he drinks.
Lisa Peterson – Writer Lisa lives in rural Brandon, S.D. with her husband and two children. She received her degree in mass communications from St. Cloud State University and has enjoyed running her own marketing communications company, Main Ideas, for the past 19 years. Dan Thorson – Photographer Dan is 28 years old and was born and raised in Sioux Falls. He enjoys photography, and is always thinking of ways to approach a subject.
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events Recap 2012 Prairie Berry Sip n Shop There was toe-tapping and wine-sipping at Prairie Berry Winery on Nov. 10 to get into the holiday spirit. Patrons enjoyed food and drinks at the Sip n Shop event, which featured live music by the contemporary and inspirational duo, Hadaccah. To find out more about upcoming events at Prairie Berry Winery, visit www.prairieberry.com.
Angie Thomas
Images by Scott Horkey Sarah King
Devin Rogers & Lisa Burnham
Jenn Parker & Diedra Barclay
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Nathan Maas and Shannon Barnes.
Cinema Falls First Annual CineFest Movie lovers filled Icon Lounge Nov. 18 for a film festival in a single evening, including dramatic film shorts “Stuck,” “Bloodshed Love,” and “Paper People.” The works were from South Dakota and Minnesota filmmakers. “Cine-zens” of Cinema Falls got to meet the directors and some of the actors from the films and participated in several Q&A’s. For more Cinema Falls events, visit www.cinemafalls.com or find them on Facebook.
Free popcorn was handed out to the crowd.
“Paper People” Q&A with Desire Kelly-Jansen, Kevin Kunkel, Andrew Kightlinger, and Steven Luke.
“Paper People” actor Kevin Kunkel with son.
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events December 2012 Sioux Falls Area
ENTERTAINMENT
First Annual SantaCon
Dec. 1 | 8 | 15 Downtown Holidays
GOOD CAUSE
Downtown Sioux Falls. Noon-4 p.m. Free horse-drawn wagon rides from Horse N Around. Depart from plaza by 12th & Phillips.
Dec. 7 Christmas for a Cause
Dec. 1 - Jan. 1 Christmas at the Western Mall The Western Mall. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Enjoy Joe Noe’s beautiful light display set to music in the warm of the Western Mall. Free-will donations support Make-A-Wish South Dakota. For more info, visit www.westernmallchristmas.com.
Dec. 1 - Jan. 6 Winter Wonderland Falls Park. 5 p.m.-midnight. Winter Wonderland at Falls Park is a dazzling display of holiday lights for all ages. Falls Park will “light up” nightly through January 6, 2013. Free Trolley rides on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Park downtown and ride the Trolley to Falls Park.
Dec. 4 Dark and Surly Night Monks House of Ale Repute. 5-8 p.m. Monks annual surly beer tasting, featuring Surly Darkness, plus five other surly beers. Darkness tapping at 6 p.m. All others at 5 p.m.
Dec. 7 Downtown First Fridays Downtown Sioux Falls. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. A special day of shopping, art, and entertainment downtown! This Friday receive 10 percent off at Wild Sage Grille with a retail receipt dated 12/7/12. Valid 5-8 p.m. One offer per table. For more info, visit www.dtsf.com.
Dec. 8 Winter Wonderland Ball Historic Knights of Columbus Hall. 7:30-10 p.m. Enjoy an evening of dancing, desserts, and appetizers at the second annual Winter Wonderland Ball. The event begins with a free romantic Rumba dance lesson. Take part in drawings for gifts and prizes. Hosted by local chapter #2090 of USA Dance. $15/person, $10 USA Dance Members, $5 if you sign up as a USA Dance Member that evening.
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Washington Pavilion. 6:30-9:30 p.m. A night of food and live music. All proceeds go towards The Community Outreach and local families in need. Performances by Embrace Worship Band and Rachelle Hope. Reception and concert $35, concert only $26.
Dec. 7 | 8 Artists Against Hunger 7 For more info, flip to page 32.
Dec. 31 5th Annual Make-A-Wish Champagne Ball Icon Lounge. 8 p.m.-midnight. Ring in 2013 at the Fifth Annual Champagne Ball, a benefit for Make-A-Wish® South Dakota. The event features Kory & the Fireflies and a champagne toast at midnight. $75 per person includes party favors, champagne toast, entertainment, and hors d’oeuvres. Formal attire and masks are recommended. Tickets can be purchased at Icon Lounge or by calling Make-A-Wish at 335.8000 or by stopping by the office M-F from 8:00-4:30 pm.
SPORTS Dec. 1 | 21 | 22 | 30 Sioux Falls Stampede Sioux Falls Arena. 7:05 p.m. For more info, visit www. sfstampede.com.
Dec. 7 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 25 | 28 | 29 Sioux Falls Skyforce Sioux Falls Arena. 7:05 p.m. For more info, visit www.nba.com/ dleague/siouxfalls
MUSIC Due to space, here are only some of the biggest shows of the month.
Dec. 3 Halestorm The Vault. 7 p.m. With In This Moment and Eve To Adam. $18 advance. For more info, visit www.pepperentertainment.com.
Dec. 5 103.7 KRRO Presents Deuce The Vault. 6:30 p.m. With more TBA. $13 adv/$15 door. All ages.
Dec. 7 Regina Carter Sioux Falls Orpheum Theatre. 8-10:30 p.m. Preeminent violinist from Detroit, Carter’s career has no signs of letting up. Admission $33-48. For more info, visit www.sfjb.org.
Dec. 8 Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers Brandon Valley Performing Arts Center. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $20 admission. A two-hour show with a 9-piece band playing holiday classics.
Dec. 9 Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers Harrisburg Performing Arts Center. 4 p.m. For more info, call (605) 743-2567 ex. 5018 or e-mail harrisburg.k12.sd.us.
Dec. 16 Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers Orpheum Theatre. 4-6 p.m. $20 adv/$22 door. Premium seating $30. Call (605) 444-9600. Organized by Children’s Care Hospital. For more info, visit holidayjam.com/home.cfm.
Dec. 21 Here Comes the Apocalypse featuring Useful Jenkins Rookies Music Theater. 9 p.m. With The Fortuitous and Dead Larry. $7 advance. 21+
Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Party featuring Janitor Bob For more info, flip to page 24.
RAPID CITY & PIERRE AREA Dec. 1 | 2 Ninth Annual Fezziwig Festival Prairie Berry Winery. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy wine, food, and a Dickens-inspired setting that would even put Scrooge in the Christmas spirit. Shuttle service is available from Rapid City along with Prairie Berry to downtown Hill City. For more info, visit www.prairieberry.com.
Dec. 1 | 8 | 15 Winter Market at Main Street Square
Dec. 1 | 4 | 14 | 15 | 26 | 28 | 31 Rapid City Rush Rapid City Plaza Civic Center. For more info, visit www. rapidcityrush.com.
Dec. 1| 2| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 Deadwood Mountain Grand Presents “A Grand Christmas” Deadwood Mountain Grand. Times vary. More than 6,000 audience members enjoyed over 20 performances last year, and—just like Santa—they will deliver again! Enjoy laughter, music, and good ol’ family entertainment. For more info, visit www.deadwoodmountaingrand.com.
Dec. 7 Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers Elks Theatre. $20 adv/$22 door. $30 premium seating. For more info, visit holidayjam.com/moreinfo.cfm.
Dec. 8 | 15 | 22 | 23 1880 Train Holiday Express Hill City Train Station. Take the journey from Hill City to the North Pole where you will pick up Santa! Departure times vary. For more info, visit www.1880train.com.
Dec. 8 | 9 Broadway Play “Beauty and the Beast” Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. Dec. 8, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 6:30 p.m. For more info, visit www.gotmine.com or call 1-800-GOTMINE.
Dec. 15 Deadwood Cowboy Christmas Ball Deadwood Pavilion. 5 p.m. Old-fashioned cowboy dance highlights some of the Black Hills’ best performers playing everyone’s favorite holiday songs. Includes a visit from Santa and desserts by Cheyenne Crossing.
Dec. 31 Main Street Square New Year’s Eve Celebration For more info, flip to page 35. Check out our complete calendar at 605magazine.com and e-mail events to contact@605magazine.com by the 15th of the month prior to issue release date.
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beyond BORDERS
with Mark Lloyd
Borders went bankrupt? So what. That doesn’t stop former employee Mark Lloyd from finding out what’s the next hottest read.
Daniel Fights a Hurricane by Shane Jones Ever since he was a little boy, Daniel has been afraid of hurricanes. He thinks that a rogue hurricane will just up and destroy everything. As an adult, he has managed to get this fear under control. He has married a woman named Karen. He has a good job building an oil pipeline to the ocean. But as life becomes more complicated, Daniel is having a harder and harder time keeping this fear buried beneath the surface. He starts to make up fantasy worlds. In one, his pipeline is not carrying oil inland from the ocean, but is carrying water to a village that desperately needs it. In another, he is living in an underwater city inside pipes. He becomes distant from Karen. The only way that Karen can even talk to Daniel is to pose as a therapist and make an appointment
What to watch for in December Lovestar by Andri Snaer Magnason
with him. Then Daniel disappears. He runs away to the woods to find peace. He lives in a tipi. His fantasy world has overtaken any sense of reality that he once held. And his fear of hurricanes has not abated. Instead, it has followed him into his fantasy worlds, where he will try to fight the hurricane with the help of an odd assortment of characters. Maybe they will try to break out of the underwater pipe city and take the fight to the hurricane. All the while, Karen is worried about Daniel being lost and alone, and organizes a search party for him. But can she find him in time? Or will the hurricane completely destroy him?
One Click: Jeff Bezos and the Rise of Amazon.com by Richard Brandt
Some guy develops a way to transmit data without wires or devices. What does that mean? It means that people become the receivers for all the data out there. That would make pop-up ads seem pretty agreeable. The author is from Iceland. It’ll be like Bjork wrote a book, maybe.
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Richard Brandt wanted to find out why Amazon is so successful. After interviewing employees, competitors, and other people who know, he came to the conclusion that it is mostly Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s founder and CEO. You can pre-order this book on Amazon right now.
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album REVIEW
by Austin Kaus
It’s holiday time. Retail employees will be miserable--be nice to them. Your uncle will drink too much--bring a book. Are there things you missed this year? Maybe. Best Albums: Celebration Rock by the Japandroids has been rightfully embraced across the music scene. However, I refuse to neglect Stew & the Negro Problem’s Making It, Skeleton Key’s Gravity is the Enemy, Future of the Left’s The Plot Against Common Sense, or ex-Jawbreaker Blake Schwarzenbach’s forgetters self-titled full length, which has more synthesizers and Human League covers than you ever expected. Best Area Albums: Good work, Minnesota. The Golden Bubbles’ SEVENTY-TWO is a wickedly addicting disco tribute to Kris Humphries’ 72-day marriage to Kim Kardashian. Skittish released the excellent Five Stages EP in honor of post-breakup emotional chaos. But South Dakota did just fine with its own answer to Girl Talk via the Later Babes mashterpiece Lisa and the Union Grove Pickers/ Tim Jewell And Friends split Skies of Summer/ Fields of Fall. Best Songs Not On Albums I Already Mentioned: NOFX’s “I’ve Got One Jealous Again, Again” divided up your record collection with your ex-wife while The Bouncing Souls made you feel better with “Coin Toss Girl.” Mac Lethal used a Daytrotter session to forget about current enemies and past wrongs with “Bird Feeder”. Sensing a theme? Me neither. No further questions. Best Music Video: “Needing/Getting” by OK Go. I sort of forgot about music videos, but OK Go reminded me via specially designed musical car and track. I watched this so many times when I first discovered it that my girlfriend lost her patience and just left the house. Best Music Video - Runner-Up: “Gangnam Style” by PSY. The song will haunt us all for decades to come, but the video is hilarious and just as infectious as that sauna probably is. Best Live Music Shows: The Melvins returned to Sioux Falls for the first time since 1995 and I left the show with ringing ears and a grin as I watched the band play wiffle ball in The Vault’s parking lot. Comic ninja-rockers Peelander-Z elicited even wider grins when they made their third appearance. Supported by Sioux Falls’ Infaux and The Roman Ships, The Fake Boys tore up a Vermillion basement with their own
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brand of punk rock. Home-state favorites and edge-of-success stories The Kickback transformed themselves into Batman villains on Halloween and rocked Vermillion so hard that someone literally dropped a turd by the stage. It was the worst compliment I’ve encountered in 20 years of show attendance. Best Holiday Album: One Christmas At A Time by Jonathan Coulton and John Roderick. Get this absurdly funny collection of holiday-themed songs instead of whatever aural assault erupts from John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John this year. Funniest Songs: “My Opinion” and “The Truth About Drugs” by Eban Schletter. “My Opinion” is every religious and political argument on Facebook. The other track does its title justice, explaining why speed is bad (“you act like an ahole”) and angel dust is even worse (“are you a f-ing moron?”) as well as giving a history of why marijuana was made illegal in the first place. Thanks a pantsload, William Randolph Hearst. Funniest Stand-Up Bit: “King Hat” by Paul F. Tompkins. Frustrated by the grammatically lazy? So was Tompkins during his stint as a novelty hat retailer. Expect your lexicon to be expanded in the worst way by this bit from Tompkins’ brilliant Laboring Under Delusions. Best Comedy Shows: In Sioux Falls, local promoter Jayson Weihs put together an amazing last-minute show featuring national beard enthusiast Kyle Kinane and Omaha miscreant Casey Crawford while the University of South Dakota continued its streak of uncanny comedy bookings in Vermillion with podcast-favorite T.J. Miller and swarm master Anthony Jeselnik. Someday I’ll finally catch hometown hero Sean Jordan in Sioux Falls. Enjoy your holiday and don’t forget to support your favorite artists and the local scene. Without them, I’d just be reviewing eggnog for anyone walking by my living room window.
way too indie The Master
You will be hard-pressed to find a film this year that is better acted or better crafted than Paul Thomas Anderson’s “The Master.” In Anderson’s sixth directorial film comes an epic tale of made-up religion that has earmarks of a cult and it’s radical followers. Even though the film never comes out and says it directly, the film at least resembles that of Scientology. You end up walking away with more questions than answers, as “The Master” was perplexing as well as absorbing, but above all, it was hypnotic. From the very beginning we see that Freddie Quell (Joaquin Phoenix) has a drinking problem as well as a troubled sexual past that may explain his erratic behavior. To say that Freddie has a problem with drinking is putting
it lightly. He is literally poisoning himself with what he drinks, as oftentimes he makes his concoctions with whatever is within reach; sometimes that means paint thinner. As his service in the Navy ends with the end of World War II, he stumbles from job to job until one night he walks aboard a large yacht. Unbeknownst to him, the yacht belongs to a man named Lancaster Dodd (Philip Seymour Hoffman). Soon enough Freddie meets Dodd, who people call The Master, and finds out that he is a self-proclaimed jack of all trades; “a writer, a doctor, a nuclear physicist, and a theoretical philosopher, but above all, I am a man.” Dodd is eager to take Freddie under his wing. Freddie, a troubled soul looking for anything to cling on to, has no problems with that. Freddie is not afraid to beat people up who question what Dodd is preaching. I think that speaks to how much he wanted to attach and be part of something. However, by the end you start to wonder if Freddie is beating people up because he is afraid that the questioners are correct. Slowly, it is slightly implied that he may be casting his own doubts on Dodd, like when he is listening to him speak about how laughter is the secret on two separate occasions. Joaquin Phoenix puts on a performance that I do not think will be
matched in his career again. From the very first teaser trailer, it was pretty evident that his character is insane. My instant reaction from the little bit that I saw then was that this could easily be an Oscar-worthy performance. Now after seeing the film and his full performance, it only reaffirms my initial reaction. While “The Master” did not quite have the instant masterpiece feeling after watching it as “There Will Be Blood,” it certainly adds to the already-impressive arsenal of films done by Paul Thomas Anderson. He is a modern day master (no pun intended) filmmaker that will years for now be studied and compared to. What makes this film work is that it is as ambiguous to itself just as the characters are portrayed in the film. “The Master” demands the viewer to read between the lines the whole time with implications but never answers for you. The last scene is a perfect example of this as it opens up a different theory that was mentioned earlier in the film depending how you interpret it. It is a challenging but rewarding film if you are willing to connect the dots yourself.
8.3 out of 10
Dustin Jansick Read full review: tooin.de/cq
BIO: Dustin Jansick is the owner of www.waytooindie.com, which is dedicated on providing you with the most accurate and honest movie reviews and ratings. The site is focused around, but certainly not limited to, independent films. Dustin, along with other fellow contributors, not only writes reviews on indie, foreign and art-house films, but also posts trailers, news articles, and top-ten lists as well. Check Way Too Indie out on Facebook and @WayTooIndie on Twitter.
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Also watching: Safety Not Guaranteed
6.9 out of 10
A young, lonely intern for a newspaper gets to work on a story about a smalltown man who claims he can time travel. As she convinces him to let her join him on his trip, she actually starts to fall for him (and he might actually be able to travel through time). A cute, enjoyable story that shows off the talents of its two stars is bogged down by hokey subplots involving the supporting cast. Despite its flaws, “Safety Not Guaranteed” is still worth your time. CJ Prince Read full review: tooin.de/cg
Killer Joe Legendary Hollywood director William Friedkin (“The Exorcist,” “The French Connection”) is back with an audacious tale of the trashiest trailer park family to ever exist in a movie. They hire Matthew McConaughey to kill another family member to collect insurance money and it all goes horribly wrong--go figure. McConaughey is sadistically ferocious as Joe. It’s easily the best performance of his career. The final 30 minutes build with immense tension to a spectacularly bloody finish. You will never look at a piece of fried chicken the same way again.
7.5 out of 10
Blake Ginithan Read full review: tooin.de/cv
Holy Motors
6.5 out of 10
Leos Carax’s “Holy Motors” has laugh-outloud moments, beautiful tableaus, and a truly versatile actor, but it falls short of a being a thoroughly realized film and thus isn’t believable as a sincere celebration of the art form. At least Carax does acknowledge the most essential cog of the movie experience motor: the audience. Oscar’s mysterious boss tells him in one scene, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” and Oscar asks, “What if there is no beholder?” reminding us that without the audience the actor works in vain, and his existence holds no meaning. Ananda Dillon Read full review: tooin.de/ci 605magazine.com | 21
profiles IN SOUND Dec. 14 & 15 Christmas with Starting Over Tally’s Silver Spoon, Rapid City 7 p.m.
by Carl Anthony In 1996, Eric Clapton recorded a creation called “Change the World,” for the motion picture “Phenomenon.” The lyrics detail a man deeply in love with a beautiful woman, and in resounding, endearing fashion pursues her to no ends, emphatically insisting he would be the “sunlight of her universe.” Such compelling and magnificent pictures are often painted by rock music with regard to romance, and yes, men have used these illustrations as inspiration to pursue the girl at the center of their own world. And Starting Over’s Daniel Burnison was singing it at a middle school concert. This pivotal moment flipped a creative switch for the budding vocalist. Although Burnison’s version of “Change the World” was not necessarily directed at the unattainable future prom queen at the back of the class. No. It was the very essence of the music he was singing. “I was up there and I really, really liked it,” recalled Burnison, who admits
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he never fit in totally at school. “I knew right there I wanted to do this for the rest of my life, and since then music has been a positive escape for me.” The Rapid City acoustic, folk, soul outfit has the idea of change woven into their very core. Burnison, who teams with his longtime, guitar playing best friend Stuart Jenner, details a story in which the two gravitated back to the music they first started creating eight years ago. Both were married and went on their separate ways, yet divorces brought them together again as roommates. “I moved to Ohio and Stuart went to the other side of the state, but we really came full circle after we both got divorced,” explained Burnison, even mentioning they landed again on the same street. “That is where the name Starting Over comes from because we had similar experiences and we both felt as if we were doing just that in life.” Starting Over is known for incorporating cover songs in their live performances, but the group is recording a demo of original material. One of the tracks, “Into the Sea,” may further illuminate the impact the divorces had on their future. “I was wearing my wedding ring for reminder’s sake and Stuart asked me what I was doing,” recalled Burnison. “He then said he still had his ring and that we should ditch the past and move on to bigger and better things.” The two walked downtown to Memorial Lake, tossed the rings in the water and went back and wrote the single about it. “It is about letting go and the bittersweet feeling you have with that,” said Burnison. Although the band is slowing down on their live appearances to record this new demo, they are still set to entertain Tally’s Silver Spoon on the 14th and 15th of this month. The gigs have steadily rolled in since their recent success in the Emerging Artists program put on by the Dahl Arts Center. Burnison maintains the participation with the Dahl gave the band a platform from
which to leap, while providing a deeper, intimate connection with fans. Starting Over played through the summer and found one gig would easily turn into several more, but they remained cautious on just how much they pushed their name despite the demand. “I think there are a lot of bands that promote so much that they actually alienate their friends and fans,” said Burnison. “We have always believed if the music is good enough that people will come around and even help promote for us.” The same mentality is carried over into their participation within the greater music community. Starting Over is quick to work with any other artists in an attempt to learn from them and include their perspectives in both live performances and recorded material. The band is less concerned with status and more focused on the active sharing of musical experiences. “There can be a lot of jealousy and competition, but I have always looked at other musicians as teammates,” said Burnison. “We want to be approachable and versatile because there is nothing like getting together with other people who are excited about their gifts.” When not on the stage, Burnison manages the downtown branch of Haggerty’s Musicworks. He further advances his own career through lessons and an open mind; something he feels is crucial for all artists who want selfsufficiency. Through his tenure, Burnison has observed that a music career is by no means simple, but it is not impossible and can even be enjoyable. “You do have to be dedicated and willing to be patient with your music as you put the time into it,” said Burnison. “Although, it comes down to loving what you do and not putting so much expectation on yourself that you take away all the fun.” For the latest updates on Starting Over, find them on Facebook or YouTube. To book the band or for other inquiries, email danielburnison@gmail.com or call (605) 393-5711.
Dec. 31 Janitor Bob w/ Avian Sunrise Sioux Falls Convention Center 8:30 p.m. doors – 9 p.m. show $16 adv/$20 door | All ages by Carl Anthony It’s Halloween night at 18th Amendment and the spirit of the moment is undeniably evident as people shoot pool and toast drinks in a variety of outfits. Star Wars characters, naughty cops, giant bumble bees and a horde of zombies crowd the place as three members of Janitor Bob and the Armchair Cowboys sit near the front. Drummer Mark Richards is quietly sipping a beer and trying to wrap his mind around the giant bumble bee costume while bassist Pat McIntyre has launched into a slightly angry, mildly neurotic, relatively insightful, and extremely hilarious rant. It’s cut short when somebody blurts out from across the bar, “Hey is that a guy in a Martin Dill costume?” Martin Dill is the band’s vocalist and the one who portrays the Janitor Bob ideology as a bunch of guys having fun. Such a mindset has thrown them on a musical journey, both uniquely psychedelic and humbly unassuming. Through formation and break up to reunion, here are ten things not commonly known about Janitor Bob. #10 – The Name Plaid Taxidermy was the group’s original moniker in August of 1991, but then McIntyre’s wife awoke from slumber. “She told me she just had this dream we were called Janitor Bob,” recalled McIntyre. “Were we all wearing custom coveralls, too?” asked Dill, who upon hearing the new name that summer boldly declared “it’s horrible.” The Armchair Cowboys tag came as a result of the many “and/the” bands before them, such as Edie Brickell & New Bohemians or Echo & the Bunnymen.
“The name is a little weird, but it actually stuck,” said McIntyre. #9 – The Basement Duo Before the odd dream, Richards and McIntyre were writing material focusing on drum and bass. “Little did we know The White Stripes and The Black Keys would make a career out of something like that 20 years later,” said McIntyre. “I say, screw the rest of you guys.” “Hey you know what is funny is that I was listening to both of those bands the other day and thought about you two clowns in the basement writing songs,” quipped Dill. #8 – Mr. Show The members of Janitor Bob cite fellow South Dakota musician Rich Show as a primary inspiration. Show’s project at the time, “Flag With Hank,” helped pave the way for musicians who wanted to hit the stage with their own set list. Cover acts were the most commonly booked, and much more in demand than groups like Janitor Bob, which had their own material. “Our success is due to the people before us,” said McIntyre. “Because Rich Show opened the door, we had the chance to kick it in. #7 – Janitor Who? The guys recall one particular night when a bar owner told the band to quit their set early, asserting the crowd was there to “see the headlining act.” Janitor Bob obliged and packed up their gear. Everybody in the bar followed suit, leaving a small handful for the headliner. “That will be us now,” joked McIntyre. “Avian Sunrise will get done and everybody will take off.” “There is that concern,” added Dill. However, the loyal fan base that exited that bar with Janitor Bob would eventually follow them to places like the infamous Pomp Room. The guys would even shatter Aerosmith’s attendance record at that particular venue. “You have to enjoy moments like that,” said Richards. “It all goes pretty 605magazine.com | 23
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quick.” This, of course, was a far cry from their very first performance. “I was so scared, I didn’t even face the crowd,” recalled Dill. “And Pat’s mom gave me static right away.” “Well my mom knows rock music,” explained McIntyre. #6 – Janitor Bob, That’s Who . . . Janitor Bob continued, supporting the likes of The Allman Brothers, Cheap Trick, 311, and April Wine, the latter of which caused Dill to exclaim, “Wow, April Wine, I forgot about them.” The guys cranked out an average of 180 shows a year, with regular day jobs and family lives, so it’s easy to see how one or even two got missed. “I wonder just how many brain cells we left out there on the road, or how did we come up with the money to travel like that?” asked Richards. “Actually, we would rake in at the Pomp Room and then spend it all to get to Milwaukee where we played for 50 bucks,” said Martin. The band further sustained their musical addiction through countless album sales, most of which came right out of the van. The big crowds roared for Janitor Bob and so did the “big time” managers and agents. Yet the guys were never really sure just how to 24 | December 2012
#5 – Okay, But Who Are You Really? The Happy Song? Not always. Rock? Sure. Heavy? Yep. Bob Marley style? Hey, why not? “We’ve never really been categorized as a band, and we have never carried over a certain style into the music we write,” revealed McIntyre. Perhaps it was exceptional fate Janitor Bob never really conceived the music industry’s proposed “next level?” After all, the business could never put a genre on them. And how could they ever sell to the masses without that coveted distinction? It didn’t matter, though. The masses already existed for Janitor Bob, and beyond that and the music there remained little value in anything else for the guys. “We had no preconceived notions other than having fun and enjoying the ride,” said McIntyre. “We never wanted to package ourselves as anything other than just good music, and we succeeded at that.” “Yep, we succeeded at not getting famous,” added Richards. “Had we been picked up by a label, who knows; we would probably all be divorced and diseased,” said Dill. #4 –Separation In 1997, Janitor Bob began to buckle under the weight of their success. The opportunities were rolling in left and right, but the band remained divided and unconvinced. “We were poised for that next step,” said McIntyre. “Although we were not sure that next step was actually going to make us happy.” The band ultimately went on hiatus
and didn’t resurface until 2009. “We wanted to stay on the path of just writing music and having fun,” said McIntyre. “And the minute it wasn’t fun and we weren’t writing music, we stopped.” #3 – Refocus Since their reunion in 2009, Janitor Bob is conscious about keeping things on their terms and timetable. The guys desire autonomy and want absolute freedom from the distractions, politics, and illusions associated with the traditionally-painted picture of achievement in the music business. “People in bands get successful and they become who they are because of the band,” said McIntyre. “Janitor Bob became what it was because of who we were individually.” Family remains a backbone for Janitor Bob, and the song “Very Best Thing” is written in honor of their children. “I am glad we are back making music again, but I am most proud that I have raised two beautiful daughters,” said Richards. “They are considerate, kind, and smart, and I can’t really ask for much more.” #2 – Embracing Younger Generations Janitor Bob headlines a New Year’s Eve celebration at the Sioux Falls Convention Center alongside Avian Sunrise, with whom they are excited to share the stage with. “There is a lot of young talent here, and a lot of good bands,” explained Dill. “Everybody always talks about the Seattle scene or the Minneapolis or Omaha scene, but we have an interesting mix right now.” #1 – Happiness is Everything Janitor Bob rejects the starving artist mentality as detailed through one of McIntyre’s signature tirades about “eating cat food” and “sleeping on floors.” Ask him sometime. Yet, his rant will end on an insightful note. “It’s about paying your dues and do-
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respond when asked, “What does the next level look like?” “We were having success all on our own,” said McIntyre. “At that point we had asked ourselves what would really define us that we had not done already.” “We stumbled blindly through the ‘90s,” said Richards. “Yeah, but it was fun,” added Dill.
ing what you have to in order to be able to afford what you want to,” explained McIntyre. All Janitor Bob wants to afford is the simplicity that so often escapes us. “I don’t regret anything about us not getting famous,” said Dill. “We already have a nice life, a wonderful family, a career, and some measure of happiness.” “Yup, what they said,” added Richards. ONLINE PRE-SALE First 100 online tickets receive early entry at 8:30 p.m. for the happy hour reception with a free keg. Online pre-sale tickets available now at etix.com and pepperentertainment.com General on-sale begins Saturday, Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. online via etix. com and pepperentertainment.com cash and carry at Ernie November 41st location, Both Last Stop CD Shop locations, the Sioux Falls Convention Center, and the Sioux Empire Community Theater
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creative WRITING About the author: Kathy Knobloch has a master’s degree in social work and 12 years of professional grant and business-writing experience. For the past few years, she has pursued her passion for writing into the creative realm of short stories and poetry. Many of her topics evolve around physical, mental, and emotional trauma and its effects on human behavior. Graphic by Gerald Lindberg
The Lesson My father was in the front seat driving, and He was ticking. A little thing set it off. My youngest brother, Tommy, threw a crumpled piece of paper at me. It bounced off my head, flew into the front seat, and landed on His lap. He didn’t say a word, but He started ticking. Everyone in the car was rigidly silent. I stole a glance at my little brother. From the middle of the backseat, he had the best view of His profile and was staring intently at the ticking. When Tommy turned four, my other brother, David, and I taught him about the ticking one night when my parents had gone out. We showed him how clenching and unclenching your teeth made the muscles right above your jaw bone tighten and then relax, tighten, and then relax. Tick…tick…tick… We explained it was like the ticking of a bomb ready to explode. We had Tommy turn around while David and I decided who was going to tick. Then he had to watch us to see who was ticking. After staring intently at our faces, he would pick out the one who was ticking. He guessed right every time. Tommy asked what happened if the ticking stopped and the bomb went off. I told him about the time I had pushed David off the swing because it was my turn. My Father saw me do it, and I saw Him coming toward me. He was ticking. I ran as fast as I could, but He caught up with me, took His belt off, and beat me until I had bruises. We told Tommy about oth-
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Luciano’s er times the bomb went off. One time David and I were helping Him sort cows to go to the stockyards. One cow got past all of us, and ran out the door of the barn. Father grabbed an old two-by-four, chased that cow down, and beat her over the back until they both fell to their knees. Another time, I was helping Him feed the pigs and this old sow jumped up on the fence, snorting and snarling at Him. He grabbed an old shovel and beat her over the head until she had blood running out of her nose. David told how this mean rooster used to chase us. One time Father heard David screaming while the rooster was chasing him. He ran right up behind that rooster, pounced on him, and wrung his neck. Then He took that dead rooster and threw him in the pen with the sows. My brother said that rooster was gone in less than ten minutes. Tommy looked scared, but we had to tell him. Sometimes I used the ticking when I was babysitting. If my brothers got too rowdy, or wouldn’t listen to me, I would scowl and tell them I was ticking. I would clench and unclench my teeth and they would get real quiet. It worked every time, but I didn’t use it much. I didn’t like the scared look in their eyes. I sometimes wondered what it would feel like to really tick. From my spot behind the driver’s seat, I couldn’t see the ticking. But, I didn’t need to anymore. I could feel the ticking. I practiced feeling the ticking. At home, when He came in the house, I would get real still and practice feeling. At first, I struggled some and would be wrong. But, now I always got it right. I didn’t even need to look at Him and I would know. I wanted to teach my brothers how to feel the ticking, but I didn’t know how to explain it. After our vacation, I was going to try. We finally pulled up to a shabby looking motel. As I got out of the car, I looked at the beautiful mountains we would drive through tomorrow. I wished I could get excited, but I only felt scared. We all grabbed our bags and trudged into the motel room. Quietly, we put on our pajamas and brushed our teeth. From the bathroom, I felt the ticking. I went into the main room and saw Him at the old heater in the corner. It was cold in the room and He couldn’t get it started. He was turning a knob and I could smell gas. My brothers were staring at Him, watching the ticking. He turned around and gave us the ticking look that made us put our heads down. He walked angrily toward the car, saying He needed a match. I climbed into bed and curled up under the covers. With the slight smell of gas in my nostrils, I smiled to myself. I suddenly felt good, kind of peaceful. Maybe He would light the match and blow us all up. And, I didn’t even care. It felt real good not caring.
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a taste of SARCASM PepperJax Grill
with Polly Dean
A location to sign the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, the Liberty Bell, Fairmount Park… Philadelphia holds so much of our history and American culture—but this is an article about something more important than that. What makes an amazing Philly Steak sandwich? Many boast their “Original,” “Can’t be beat,” and “Classic” recipes, but which is the best? A new restaurant in town is making quite a name for itself in the aforementioned delicacy. PepperJax Grill, a casual Philly Steak restaurant out of Omaha, Neb., has opened in the heart of 41st Street. Nestled in a little strip mall by La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant, PepperJax is grilling up steak and chicken for not only Philly Steaks, but for more interesting dishes as well. Walking into PepperJax, you will first notice its resemblance to a certain fast, casual burrito place that happens to be right across the street. The setup, décor, ordering style, and food (yup, keep reading) all resemble this said Mexican restaurant. Upon entering, you will join a line leading right up to the hot, steaming grills where your choice of meat (or veggies—they do offer vegetarian options) is grilled right in front of you. You start by choosing one of four ways to have your meat (or veggies—you get the point). You have your choice of chicken or steak on most of them, though two of the options offer shrimp. First is the traditional Famous Philly: chicken, steak, or veggie, followed by your choice of green peppers, onions, mushrooms, and jalapenos. It is then piled over melty cheese on the softest, warmest Philadelphia hearth baked roll. You can add a side of fries, which I highly suggest. They are thick-cut and seasoned perfectly. After you get your Philly, you move to the sauce bar. PepperJax offers numerous ways to dress your newly obtained sandwich: au jus, sweet Asian, Creole, steak sauces, BBQ sauces, and, of course, spicy ranch. What would South Dakotans do without their side of ranch for everything? I tried all the sauces (all in a day’s work, right?). Low and behold, I figured out that I really like my Philly any way possible. Au jus was amazing, but then I tried the sweet BBQ sauce and was delighted as well. Sweet Asian was a sort of au jus, but with a hint of sweetness. Basically, I loved them all. The only thing I did not like was “witout” sauce. I have
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st & W always been a condiment girl, and I Sioux Falls, estern am okay with that. One thing I am www.pepp SD 57105 erjaxgrill.c not okay with was the fact that I had om learned the ‘traditional’ way to serve up a Philly Steak sandwich was with Cheez Whiz. There was not a spray can of Cheez Whiz to be found in the joint. Not okay. If you are not feeling like a Philly Steak Sandwich, they do offer other choices to compliment the grilled meat (though I would have to ask, if you are not wanting a Philly Steak sandwich, why did you go to a place where that is what they are known for?). They offer a rice bowl, a “wrap,” and a salad as well. A rice bowl with grilled steak or chicken sounded good at first, but I feel like this little rice bowl is confused. I am putting grilled steak on this bed of rice, but what sauce do you put on it? What toppings go on this amazing pile of grilled goodness? I went with almost everything they had: tomatoes, peppers, cheese, black olives, salsa, sour cream. If you are thinking I just left Philadelphia and entered a Mexican
restaurant, you are correct. I had a side of BBQ sauce for the steak, but that does not make sense with the salsa and sour cream. It did not taste bad, though it paled in comparison to the Philly. It just seemed off. Same with the “wrap.” I use the term wrap loosely as it seemed more like a grilled chicken burrito, which I could have gotten across the street. At least then I could get some chips to go with the salsa. Same as the rice bowl; it didn’t taste bad, just random. I have yet to try the salad. I can assume that it tastes like a salad with steak or chicken on it. The carb lover in me just cannot justify getting a salad with warm hearth rolls in sight. PepperJax offers reasonably priced, fresh, flavorful options. Some of the options may be a bit confusing, but taste okay regardless. Kid meals are offered, you can call your order ahead for pick up, and it is located right on 41st and Western. Convenience combined with a great Philly Steak sandwich equals success in my book. Judging by the quickly moving line, others agree.
Final Grade Atmosphere 3/5 A few big-screen TVs. A bunch of tables. Some neon lighting. None of these attributes are bad—it is plain and is simply a fast, casual restaurant. There are no amazing features or interesting parts to their décor. PepperJax gets the job done with ample seating and a no full atmosphere. Their specialty is not interior decorating; it is grilling meat (and veggies). Service 4/5 You see the employees for all of two minutes as you move down the assembly line to order. You answer a few questions as they build your meal, and that is usually that. I have to say that they were patient and very helpful in answering any questions, so do not be intimidated by their quickness. While they are trying to move the line as quickly as possible, know they will answer any questions. So, fire away. FOOD 4/5 The Philly carries this scoring. While I really wish there had been Cheez Whiz, or some interesting variations of the Philly, it was an excellent sandwich. Random menu options that just taste “not bad” leave you wondering a little bit why they just did not take their Philly and run with it? Or build on it? Regardless, I will be back for a Philly...maybe for lunch today and tomorrow.
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delish DELIGHTS
Original Recipe by Patrick Sayler the chef of Pomegranate Market
Comfort food at its finest. What doesn’t say the holidays like a good ol’ helping of sweet potatoes? Mix up the traditional side dish with this new twist.
Curried Sweet Potato Polenta: Ingredients:
- 2 Cups organic polenta (Coarse ground cornmeal) - 4 Cups whole milk - 1 Cup heavy cream - 8 Tbsp butter - 1/2 Cup grated parmesan - 1 Tsp yellow curry - 1 Tsp dried sweet basil - 1 Large sweet potato - 1 Teaspoon agave nectar
Instructions:
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1. Peel and cube the sweet potato and roast it in the oven for 25 minutes at 325 degrees. While the sweet potato is roasting, slowly heat the milk, cream, and butter in a large sauce pan. Do not let the milk boil, it will scald and give the polenta a burnt nutty flavor. 2. Place roasted sweet potato in a food processor or blender with parmesan, agave, spices, and about a cup of the hot milk/cream/
butter mixture. Blend until very smooth and then add into your pot of milk. 3. When the surface of the milk/cream/butter mixture starts to emit steam, it is ready to add the cornmeal. Slow whisk in the cornmeal about a half cup at a time. Once it is all incorporated, continue to whisk for two minutes until smooth. Cook on low heat for 20 minutes, or until polenta is soft. 4. I like to pour the polenta onto a sheet pan and let it cool. This way I can cut it into slices and fry it in some butter to add a nice crunch to the outside. Try it under a nice roasted rosemary chicken thigh, a lamb shank, or on its own as a hearty side dish! It is also great right out of the pot served hot just like mashed potatoes.
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The Mimosa: The perfect cocktail to pair with your holiday brunch.
Ingredients: - 4 oz. champagne or sparkling white wine - 4 oz. orange juice - 1 oz. freshly-squeezed lemon juice - 1 oz. orange liquor (Triple Sec, Cointreau, or Grand Marnier work) Instructions: 1. Pour orange juice, lemon juice, and liquor into champagne flute. 2. Top off with champagne. 3. Garnish with cherry, lemon twist, or mint leaf.
by: Denise DePaolo
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get involved Artists Against Hunger 7 by Lisa Peterson
You could call them hunger fighters, and highly creative ones at that.
Area artists are joining forces to help solve hunger in the Sioux Falls area by participating in the Artists Against Hunger 7 art show and sale, which takes place Friday, Dec. 7 from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 8th & Railroad Center downtown. Works from 70 area artists will be on display for purchase. Each year the Sioux Falls Food Bank serves over 24,000 individuals—a staggering 50 percent of which are children. The Artists Against Hunger art show and sale strives to collect donations to support the local food bank and help area families. Nonperishable food, personal care items, and financial contributions will be collected during the event. Food drives among friends, families, and colleagues is also encouraged. “Over the years, Artists Against Hunger has donated more than 30,000 pounds of food in South Dakota,” said Alix Hentges, co-coordinator of the Artist Against Hunger event. Art is a powerful medium for creating change, and it can be a powerful tool for fighting hunger, according to Hentges. “What I really love about Artist Against Hunger is that we have such a diverse group of artists and everyone has something that stands out,” she explained. “For example, we have the guys from Twisted Choppers who build custom motorcycles. We have abstract artists, too, and we have one that sells gunpowder art that is just incredible.” The show is free and open to the public. “We want to make diverse art acceptable for the entire community–rich, poor, art collector, admirer, and those attending their first art show,” said Hentges. ART THAT FEEDS Artists Against Hunger is the brainchild of local artist Greg Denotter. In 2008, Denotter worked to get artists together to help feed the hungry in Sioux Falls and the surrounding communities. “We started with 12 artists and we were just on the first floor of 8th & Railroad Center,” recalled Hentges. “Now we take up over three floors. It’s crazy how much we’ve grown.” 32 | December 2012
Hentges, who is also a professional photographer, donates 50 percent of her sales back to the program and to Feeding South Dakota, a hunger relief organization fighting to eliminate hunger in the state. “We don’t charge the artists to be part of the show, and we don’t force them to do anything but just come and have fun and support the show,” explained Hentges. There are two Artists Against Hunger shows each year. The summer show also involves the Backpack Buddies program, which provides a weekend’s worth of nutritious food for children who are on the free lunch program at their school. The winter show is more focused on the holidays. “We’re making sure families can have a good holiday meal together. And stock up the food bank, too, for those really tough winter months when it may not be that easy to get down to The Banquet or to get to a church for a free meal,” said Hentges. “We want them to have something in their cupboards or pantries for those really tough times.” For every dollar that’s donated, Feeding South Dakota will purchase and transport eight pounds of food. Hentges said, “It’s really rewarding to be involved in this, and after the show to see how much of an impact we’ve made in Sioux Falls and the rural communities in our area.” For more information regarding the Artists Against Hunger 7 benefit or to contribute, contact Greg Denotter at denotter@siouxvalley.net or Alix Hentges at alix.kyrie@hotmail.com. For a complete Food Pantry wish list visit: www.feedingsouthdakota.org/about-us/ fundraisers-and-food-drives.
The Details: Where: 8th & Railroad Center in downtown Sioux Falls When: Dec. 7 from 5-9 p.m. & Dec. 8 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. How Much: Free
Artists L to R: Chad Nelson, Lacey Lee, and Lance Jeschke.
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december CHECKLIST
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Pull out your pen and check these items off your list this month!
Winter Market at Main Street Square Dec. 1, 8, 15 | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Main Street Square, Rapid City Price: Free More info: www.mainstreetsquarerc.com Shop for winter apparel, holiday décor, handmade crafts, holiday gifts, holiday trees, spices and jams, and more!. Bonus! 1-4 p.m. Santa will be on the Square and 1-5 p.m. there will be free horse-drawn carriage rides!
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Image courtesy of SantaCon.
First Annual SantaCon Dec. 8 | 3 - 8 p.m. Downtown Sioux Falls Price: Free registration More info: santacon.info/about.html
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What started in 1994 in San Francisco is now coming to South Dakota. Join the pub crawl (must be 21+) with hundreds of Santas! Meet in your Santa suit at Wiley’s Tavern for drink specials 3-4 p.m. (only Santas qualify). Continue on for the Sioux Falls sleigh ride/pub crawl. Visit the website listed for SantaCon guidelines. Bonus! Meet at the first stop to be in the first SantaCon family picture!
Santa in Shriver Square Dec 22 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Downtown Sioux Falls Price: Donations accepted More info: www.dtsf.com
Use your own camera or utilize professional photography from Reistroffer Design. Noon to 4 p.m. free horse-drawn carriage rides from Horse N Around will depart from 12th & Phillips. Bonus! Donations will be given to the Children’s Inn and Children’s Home Society.
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New Year’s Eve Downtown Countdown Dec. 31 | 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Main Street Square, Rapid City Price: Free More info: www.mainstreetsquarerc.com Bring in 2013 with a bang! Join in on open ice skating or shop and dine downtown until it’s time for fireworks at 7 p.m. Bonus! The ball will drop at the Hotel Alex Johnson at midnight!
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Have Yourself a Rock-a-Betty Christmas Images by Jeff Sampson Photography
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Images by Asio Studio
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’m kind of obsessed at this point,” said Sioux Empire Rock-a-Betty founder Lex Linton of the pin-up lifestyle. Obsessed is a bit of an understatement. Linton, 28, has a house from 1959 that has an inside to match. “I kept finding myself buying these 1950’s things,” described Linton, whose kitchen has pink-painted cupboards and turquoise accents. The fixation over the 1950’s lifestyle started early on after seeing her grandmother in photo albums adorned with an apron and a rolling pin in hand. “I have always had a draw to that culture and that style,” said Linton. “I wanted a KitchenAid Mixer more than anything in the world when I was a kid, and my mom could not figure out what [child] would ask for that for Christmas over and over.” One of her biggest pin-up goals came to fruition this past year when her pin-up photographer idol, Roy Varga, made a stop in Kansas City to host photo shoots (he currently travels to 38 states across America). As a
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Sioux Empire Rock-a-Bettys members Cynthia Anderson and Megan DeBoer with founder Lex Linton.
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promise to herself, Linton swore she would model in a shoot by Varga if he ever came to the Midwest. “I’ve wanted to do [a shoot with Varga] for the last five years—I just never thought I could,” said Linton. Linton not only wanted to model for herself, but for her young daughter. “There were a lot of things I wanted to do for her in a sense, and to be able to say that I was confident enough to do [the shoot],” explained Linton. “I don’t want her to ever feel timid about things.” After the shoot was over, Linton felt inspired and stirred some ideas. Linton decided to start a local pin-up calendar with the goal to have all of the sales go towards scholarships for non-traditional female college students. She approached friend Ashley Rieck of Imani Photography to help, who immediately accepted. Starting off with asking friends, the circle kept growing (they currently have 30 members). “As we progressed with it, we found that people wanted to do more than just the calendar, and there was a need for an organization that provided volunteering and provided service to the community—specifically women in the community,” said Linton. Member Megan DeBoer, 28, joined because of her love for volunteering and had friends who were in the group. “I got started and realized it was a really good opportunity to help fellow women, whether it’s people who want to go back to school, women that are going through cancer treatment… we do tons of events for Children’s Inn,” said DeBoer. She also enjoys getting dolled up for events. “I don’t really have a reason to [dress up], so this gives me a reason to get out the heels and the red lipstick,” said DeBoer. “It’s fun to feel pretty and empowered sometimes, and we often don’t feel that when you put your slacks and your coat on to go to work.” Member Cynthia Anderson spent
around five hours on her hair alone for the 605 photo shoot. She joined because she enjoys helping charities and has a flare for vintage looks. “I believe I was born in the wrong decade,” laughed Anderson. Thus the Sioux Empire Rock-aBettys came to be. The name stemmed from the rockabilly culture, and Betty was their feminine way of replacing billy (while also paying homage to famous pin-up model, Bettie Page). Linton said she is frequently asked what pin-up has to do with philanthropy. “Women couldn’t go to school for many things in the ‘50s—it was [mostly] nursing, teaching, secretary, or stay at home,” she said. “To promote now that women can do anything is really important.” So far the alternative group has raised money for events like the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and did a donation drive for Domestic Violence Awareness [Month] for Children’s Inn. “Since [we started as a nonprofit] in June, we’ve done more than I expected and we’ve been very successful with it,” said Linton. The Sioux Empire Rock-a-Bettys also get together for meetings, which are not the typical volunteer gathering. “Meetings” have sometimes been thrift exchanges or sewing parties. One project the group is passionate about is sewing headscarves that can be purchased at Sioux Empire Rock-aBetty events or online. For every one purchased, one is donated to a female cancer patient (the option is also there to donate both scarves). “About 13 of us got together and got around 40-something [headscarves] cranked out in a couple hours,” said Anderson. The most time-consuming project has been the pin-up calendar. With 2013 creeping up, the first annual calendar will be released in 2014. Each woman has their own pinup name— Linton’s being Roxy Bamm Bamm due to her fascination with leopard print and “The Flinstones.”
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Linton wants everyone to keep in mind that though it’s called pin-up, don’t expect to see any scandalous images in the philanthropic piece. “We’re not doing the boudoir pinup for our calendar by any means,” said Linton. “[Pin-up] has this rep of being that you have to be in your underwear,
but it’s not. It’s more of a vintage feel.” The Sioux Empire Rock-a-Bettys aim to create two scholarships— two for a part-time non-traditional student, and two for a full-time non-traditional student, equaling up to $5,000. Linton is very close to this cause since she herself is a part-time
Sioux Empire
Rock-a-Betty Events
December 13 @ 8 p.m. | 21+ Pre-End of the World Party at Eastway Sports Lounge at Eastway Bowl Hosted by Independent Body Works and Sioux Empire Rock-a-Bettys Cost: Bring an item to donate to the Teddy Bear Den or a monetary donation. Most wanted items: Kids’ hats and gloves, winter coats, children’s clothing, diapers/wipes, boppy pillows, bottles, bath products, baby toys/ books, sleepers (please make sure all are clean and free of wear) Performances by: Raine Jerke and Ryan Harr, Ken Richter, members of Led Foot Lucy, Haylion, and 90 Proof
December 18 @ 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Gift-Wrap Booth in Empire Mall to Benefit Children’s Inn Open to the public. Sioux Empire Rock-a-Bettys will be caroling. All are welcome to carol along with them!
December 21st @ 9 p.m. - midnight | 21+ Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree with the Rock-a-Bettys at Tommy Jack’s Pub There will be all kinds of presents under the tree, and that will be raffled off one by one. All money raised will be donated to the Teddy Bear Den. Sadie Soul will DJ the event.
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non-traditional student who recently went back to school to pursue nursing (she graduated in ’06 from Augustana College with a degree in music and government). “If you’re out of high school there’s a lot of money, but once you hit the age of 24 you’re kind of exempt from a lot of stuff, so we really wanted to make it so that women of any way of life can go back to school,” said Linton. “We feel like it will benefit the community to send women back to school, and it’s a huge confidence builder to get an education.” To join the Sioux Empire Rocka-Bettys, there is a $30 membership due and you must be 21 and over due to some events occurring at bars. The current calendar is almost complete, but new members can inquire about being in the 2015 edition. The group encourages women of all ages, shapes, and sizes to join. “When anyone is confident about themselves, they can look good in a photo,” said Linton. “If you feel good about yourself and exude that, it doesn’t really matter what you’re wearing, what size you are, what shape you are, or what age you are.” Besides the fun pin-up aspect, what is also important is that members must be ready to volunteer their time. “I want us to be able to give back to the community,” said Linton. “The Sioux Empire is so generous with their time and money and donations.” While the organization promotes women and women’s organizations through educational scholarship, donations via mini grants, volunteerism, and fundraising, they’re all doing so while coming together with eclectic and vintage individualism. Linton described, “I think overall it’s an inviting group of women that can get together and share common interests, but yet we’re all different.” For more info on the organization or to purchase merchandise or donate, visit www.siouxempirerockabettys.org. Visit their Facebook for the latest updates. If you’re interested in joining, e-mail siouxempirerockabettys@gmail.com.
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the scoop Enjoy the Holidays with a Twilight Flight
by Kilee Kading
This December Strawbale Winery hosts the sixth annual Twilight Flight holiday event Dec. 13-15 and 20-22. Twilight Flight is an enchanting evening full of decadent food, local wine, enjoyable company, and a view one will never forget. “It’s a night of wine tasting and heavy hors d’oeuvres. You come out and enjoy some wine and have something to eat, and then the helicopter lands and takes you down to Falls Park and takes you to the lights through [St. Joseph] Cathedral,” said Strawbale Winery owner Don South. “You come back for desserts and wine—it’s a magical night.” Located just north of Sioux Falls in Renner, S.D., Strawbale Winery provides a perfect venue for a destination holiday event. The Twilight Flights offers a breath of fresh air from the typical holiday festivities for people of all ages. “We’ve had 90-year-old people go up and 3-year-old kids go up—it’s an affordable opportunity and it’s beautiful. It’s amazing because you feel like you’re on a magic carpet with headphones and music on,” said South. Shana Hefty attended Twilight Flights last year on a surprise date from her husband, Darren. “One thing that made it especially special was that Darren surprised me with it. I had no idea what kind of date we were going on until we got there. He handed me tickets that said ‘Twilight’ on it, and I thought we were going to the ‘Twilight’ movie,” said Hefty. “It was a very fun surprise, and it was both of our first time on a helicopter.” Hefty and her husband plan to attend again this year. “I would say it is a nice romantic date night that is pretty hard to top … The helicopter ride was very memorable, but the wine, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts were all very good as well,” said Hefty. Roughly 140 participants attend the Twilight Flight event each year, a number South hopes will continue to rise as the economy improves and popularity of the event increases. When asked what his favorite aspect of the night is, South couldn’t put his finger on one specific part. “The
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With over 236,000 lights sparkling at just Falls Park alone each winter, the park is festive and read for the holiday season. Whether taking in the holiday lights by foot, sled, or vehicle, there is now a new perspective to consider—the view from the seat of a helicopter.
whole thing,” responded South. “It’s great fun. There are people who are (initially) apprehensive about flying, but once they return they want to do it again.” South added, “We always have a few wedding proposals. We generally get three to five engagement flights over the Falls. We always know ahead of time so we when they get back we can have a big celebration with all the folks.” This evening encourages embracing an environment of entertainment, good spirit, and wine. The variety of hors d’oeuvres and desserts compliment the wineries inhouse selection. If inclement weather occurs on the day of a scheduled flight, Strawbale Winey works diligently to reschedule for a later time in the month. To reserve a flight, contact the winery at (605) 5435071. Tickets are $220 for two people and $255 for three people. For more info, visit www.strawbalewinery.com.
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the real deal Shawn Wilson Age: 42 | Hometown: Rapid City | Specialty: Jewelry
Until five years ago, entrepreneur Shawn Wilson considered herself a “closet artist” with a passion for gemstones and jewelry. Uneasy about art being her primary career, Wilson had been in sales but was finally ready to live a life engulfed with creativity. Wilson started jewelry-making business Shaviq Design with her partner Vicky Tennyson (who now is a silent partner), and an unexpected demand for the their pieces grew rapidly. Moving the business out of their homes, the two leased a downtown storefront in Rapid City. Ten months later, Wilson’s love for art grew even more as she started to showcase other artists’ work from her shop. July, 2010 Wilson realized she needed to expand once again and moved to the current location, 626 Saint Joseph Street. Now over 70 local and diverse artists are displayed at Shaviq Studio & Gallery with the intent to inspire and explore artistic possibilities. How did Shaviq Design begin? Where did the name originate? My daughter coined the name [when] she was 14. I was anxious for a new career, really wanting to use my creativity somehow. I was searching for any art career when the Dahl Arts Center called and asked me to teach a jewelry-making class. After teaching classes for the Dahl for a year, I talked Vicky [Tennyson] into starting a business with me, offering jewelry design classes.
What type of art is in the studio? We offer art of many styles: abstract to fine art, five different photographers’ styles, a few sculpture artists, two trash artists, pottery, furniture, vintage clothes, handmade clothes, and—a new field—altered couture… Adding the vintage clothing room was a random decision, but it seemed to fit well. Some artists[also] offer small items like handmade lotions and little spinner tops. I love how diverse and unique it is, though, [with] items like bullet-shell wind chimes to garbage can chairs. Tell us about the display designs in the studio. As far as displays I like to keep it fun and a bit edgy, a little funky. For my jewelry corner in the gallery, I now have a stove and kitchen sink from a ghost town with an old door as a tabletop, old screen doors to hang jewelry on, and vintage pic-
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Now that you’re a studio and gallery, how do you find the artists? I hand-chose the first 15, but since then we have
artists come in—sometimes as many as five a week—looking for a place to show their work, or sometimes they come in just for encouragement. Twice a year (in January and again in July) I open it up as a juried art competition. For those months we collect artist resumés and a CD of their work, and at month’s end we start pouring over them to choose new artists for the gallery. It’s a tough process. I don’t’ like to turn anyone away, but I can’t take them all.
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ture frames hanging on the wall to frame favorite pieces. I have an old wooden potty chair, a crippled up tricycle, and a rotating hot pretzel case for displays as well.
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Do the artists all hang together? Do you all feed off each other’s creativity? I love getting together with [the artists]! I especially like doing [art] challenge nights. One night it was a challenge to do a painting with nothing but a pallet knife. It was a great success, and two of the artists went on to do other projects in pallet knife techniques. Those who participate in the creative nights really have grown as artists, their work has stretched, and new elements and techniques [have been] introduced. My own work personally has been improved by hanging out with these artists!
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What do you see for the future of the gallery? My latest endeavor is mentoring new artists. So many of the artists that come in to talk to me are nowhere near ready for a gallery experience, but they have great talent. I can see them making a huge splash with their work, but they haven’t chosen a clear direction, haven’t found their unique voice in a vast sea of creativity, and haven’t even begun to learn professionalism. I’ve also been asked to franchise my business. I’m not ready to tackle that one. The gallery is open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and is open to private shopping parties, jewelry-making parties, and hosts gallery parties several times a year. For more info on Shaviq Design & Gallery, visit shaviq.biz, find them on Facebook or call (605) 394-0020.
Wilson’s works use items like bits of old metal, gemstones, vintage scraps, old coins, and more.
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mommy mind TRIP Susan is a busy mom of two children. She doesn’t think you should take anything she writes as advice, and highly suggests that you don’t follow her parenting practices.
Holiday shopping for the adults in my life has become a nearly impossible task. I’ve all but given up on shopping for both my own parents and my friends who are parents. I know for a fact that my own loved ones struggle with what to purchase for me come December. The obvious answer, and the answer I often give is, “Don’t get me anything. Seriously. If I need it, I’ll just buy it myself.” Why don’t people listen? Instead, they comb the store shelves, looking for some small snippet that they hope I’ll appreciate. This often results in me receiving holiday-themed sweaters, assorted kitchen gadgets that are never used, and Barry Manilow’s “The Classic Christmas Album.” This year, I decided to be a bit more helpful. I’ve pieced together a list of items that I, and I think most, parents would appreciate receiving this holiday season. You’re welcome.
Diaper-Changing Robot I’m so sick of poop. It’s gross and smelly. I don’t like wiping it and I loathe getting it on my hands. Time for a robot. His name will be Bill. Bill the Poop Wiping Robot. Coming soon to a Best Buy near you. House Slide My daughter is too little to walk down stairs, but too big to be carried. She also insists on doing everything herself. A huge slide in place of our staircase would be both fun and practical. And daily slide races are a bonus. Dora the Explorer in a Cage I’m beginning to despise “Dora the Explorer,” but my daughter loves the crap out of her and her traveling band of animals. Shrinking them into miniature versions so that they fit into a cage would help me in so many ways. Grocery shopping, doctor visits, and driving are much less burdensome with two happily distracted toddlers in tow. Body Scanner My kids both scream when it’s time to wipe their faces. This scanner would not only clean the goo off their faces, but would tame our daughter’s unruly mane of locks and pick crusty boogers as well. And shave my legs.
Tantrum Machine This is my husband’s invention, and it’s positively brilliant. This machine will harness the energy released by a tantruming toddler and convert it to electricity. I’ll use this electricity to run my back massaging mat and margarita maker. Sleep Remote This handy device can go anywhere and is useful in a pinch. You’re not tired, child? You just cried for a half hour because the crayon you’re holding is blue instead of yellow. Zap. Go to sleep. Healthy Candy Forget vegetables that taste like candy, I want candy that is nutritious. You want Skittles for breakfast for the fifth day in a row? Here you go, enjoy. Positive: all the kids at school will be jealous when your child pulls a Snickers bar out of their lunchbox. Negative: all the teachers will judge you for sending your kid to school with a Snickers bar for lunch. Secret Tunnel from our Basement to Disney World Because how awesome would that be?
And finally, the most practical gift for any parent? TIME OFF. A spa day, cleaning service, nap, or vacation. Anything to give her/him time to regroup and prepare to take on parenthood with new and improved prowess. The best part? This gift doesn’t require a trip to the mall.
BIO: Susan has worked with new parents and babies for several years. She has a master’s degree in mental health counseling from the University of Northern Iowa. She likes punk music, eating food that other people cook, and making her husband and two kids laugh with her silly antics. You can find her at her blog at www.mommymindtrip.com (Fair warning: The blog is often profane and may be offensive to readers without a sense of humor) and on Twitter @MommyMindTrip.
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ask THE JOHNS Yes, all three of these guys are named John. Yes, it was a popular name in the ’80s (I’m sure you feel their pain all you Katies, Michaels and Jessicas). But these three gentlemen, when they’re not busy tweeting about how awful Lindsay Lohan was in Lifetime’s “Liz & Dick,” are here to answer every question you throw at them. They’re suave, sort of hip, and are here for you. The identity of these three amigos has been altered to protect the innocent. 1.) I found out one of my best friends has been out all the time and never invites me. I told her if she’s ever thinking of doing something to call me, but I only get invited to lunch or dinner. Does this officially mean I suck? -I suck?! JR: Yes, it sounds like you must be a complete dud. JW: Well, you are “officially” not fun, but you might not be at “suck” level. Try being less like your normal self and more like the people that your friend now favors. Individuality is for squares. JT: I think a lot of people can understand your frustration because nobody wants to seem needy or annoying to their friends. However, your friend might not be aware that you want to go out with her at night, which could explain why she only invites you to dinner or lunch. The fact is that she is one of your best friends and you shouldn’t have to worry about being too forward with her. My advice, if you want to hang out with her then text her or call her some night to see if she wants to go out with you. Then again, if you have to keep initiating the friendship then it might not be worth it in the end. 2.) I don’t get along with my husband’s in-laws and it seems every time I try to bond with them it ends up with someone crying or someone fighting. How can I deal with them without causing WWIII over the holidays? -Nervous JR: Booze, booze, and more booze. It’s what the holidays are all about. JW: Create a fake Wikipedia page for yourself where it says that you were a prime suspect in the killing of your sister’s in-laws. Throw in a couple quotes about how people that cross you just “disappear.” Leave that up around the holidays. Soon you will be the hit of the party; no one wants to
go to war with a nuclear power! JT: First, tell your spouse how you really feel about the situation. Regardless of your relationship with your in-laws, your relationship with your spouse is most important. Second, you need to acknowledge that there is nothing you can do or say that will change your in-laws beliefs or their attitudes. Plain and simple, you need to accept them for who they are. Finally, try your best to remain calm and civil with them. If you feel like you are going to lose it, then take 10 minutes and excuse yourself from the situation. 3.) None of my aunts and uncles get along anymore so we don’t get together for Christmas. I miss the family all being together. Is it inappropriate for me to try to have everyone under one roof? -Anonymous JR: Totally appropriate. I dislike the majority of my extended family (and I’m pretty sure the feeling is mutual) and we all still manage to be under one roof for all the holidays. So tell everyone to suck it up, and act like they like each other for one day. JW: The families that get along too well creep me out. A good throwdown around the holidays releases the pressure. Let them duke it out with turkey legs. JT: Most of us can relate to some semblance of a “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” when we get together with our extended family for the holidays. I do think with the right planning you could try to get everyone together, but you know your family best. If you’re going to take charge of the planning then you need to know that you will be held responsible for its success or its failure. I would start small and plan for a short get together for brunch or dinner at a neutral place; maybe somewhere public to avoid fighting. Don’t make a big deal about it, and keep your expectations low.
Disclaimer: Ask the Johns is a sarcastic piece. Their advice is not meant to be taken literally… except maybe John T’s.
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Have a question for the Johns? Shoot an e-mail their way at TheJohns@605magazine.com.
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605 factoids Do you know the facts? Each month we bring you interesting tidbits about our community and more.
21.5 million
The number of military veterans in the United States in 2011. Provided by CNN.
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12.5
The miles of lights that are used to light up Falls Park during Winter Wonderland. Provided by Downtown Sioux Falls.
24 million+
The fraction of people who do all of their Christmas shopping ten days before Christmas. Provided by hubspot.com.
The total cost of all the improvements made to the Sioux Falls Regional Airport. Provided by the Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce.
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Suit or tuxedo with coordinating shirt and tie or bowtie
Sioux Falls Empire Mall 605.562.8080 Sioux Falls Galleria at 41st 605.361.2619 Rapid City Rushmore Mall 605.341.4446
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fashion DIY
with Jessica Farley
Not using all your spoons for gorging your holiday feast? Turn them into accessories!
Upcycled Silverware Accessories Cost: Under $1 Skill level: All you need is a little muscle! Materials: - Old silverware - Hammer - Ball chain for necklace - Keychain circle Directions: 1. Find some old silverware. You can get some at thrift stores, antique shops, or from your own kitchen drawer. Using a hammer (or on rock, concrete, or any hard surface), flatten the spoon. 2. Bend the spoons handle inward until it touches the flattened surface. A hammer could help for this as well. 3. For a keychain, attach a keychain round, and for a necklace, attach a ball chain.
BIO: Jessica Farley is the author of the local fashion blog www.siouxfallsstyle.com. She is constantly inspired by fashion found in magazines, movies and TV, but is mostly influenced by street style: real style by real people. An expert thrifter and lover for all things vintage, Farley takes pride in finding eclectic, one-of-a-kind fashions for herself and others (she is a fashion stylist and personal shopper as well). Besides fashion, Jessica loves working on creative projects, her family, Google, cupcakes, and art.
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605 Gift Guide
Images by Candace Ann Photography What list will you make this year? Whether big or small, there is definitely a wide variety of gift ideas in the 605 state for the ones you love.
Furniture, $99 Available at Modtro. Planters, starting at $15. Card ashtray set, $24. Available at Meredith & Bridget’s Flower Shop. 54 | December 2012
Delux Knitwits fox hat, $26. Delux Knitwits fox mittens, $26. Meredith Pilot hat, $32. Mackenize Ruched finger mittens, $32. Available at Karma Boutique.
Santorelli scarf, $150. Façonnable cologne, $59. Tie clip, $55. Cufflinks, $65. Donald J Pliner shoes, $298 each pair. None the Wiser sunglasses, $165. Available at Halberstadt’s Men’s Clothiers. 605magazine.com | 55
Yarn tree, starting at $13. Available at Meredith & Bridget’s Flower Shop. Flipper Flip-Top Toiletry Case, $42. Flipper Flat Iron Case, $15. Flipper Puddle Jumper Overnight/Gym Bag, $80. Available at Zandbroz Variety.
Striped sweater, $87. Over-the-knee leg-wear, $19 each. Feather Junkie boot, $219. Tribal Print cardigan, $59. Available at AMaVo Boutique. 56 | December 2012
Necklaces, $19. Fill out wish list at AMaVo Boutique.
Necklace, ??? Earrings, ??? Available at Ava Morgan.
Store-N-Spin Tabletop Organizer, special $75 (reg. $125) Available at Offbeat Glamour Salon & Boutique. 605magazine.com | 57
Lollia Relax Foaming bath, $34. Lollia Relax Parfum, $50. Lollia Relax Shower Gel, $22. Available at Threads.
Pillows, $61.95 each. Available at Zandbroz Variety. Hooded Sweater, $113. Button shirt, $89. Crew Neck Thermal, $39. Buffalo Game Boot Cut, $123. Available at AMaVo Boutique. 58 | December 2012
Boulevard 80 Acres, $7.99.
Necklace, $485. Earrings, $120. Available at Bechtold’s Jewelers. 605magazine.com | 59
health trend Zumba Sentao You better be sitting down for this. No, really. Burnison explained, “The music is a great way to get exercise and not know you’re doing it.” Zumba has eight different types of classes for different levels of age and exertion. These include Zumba Gold (for older participants), Aqua Zumba (a “Zumba pool party”), and Zumbatomic (for ages 4-12). Gotta Dance has just started a different type of Zumba: Zumba Sentao. This version of the workout uses chairbased choreography (Sentao is Spanish slang that comes from the word sentar – “to sit”) that stabilizes the core. Trottier, who is the only certified Sentao instructor in Rapid City, is excited for the new class that started in November. “I loved my first few classes so far, and I am shocked about the amount of toning the chair enables me to incorporate into my favorite Zumba routines,” said Trottier. “The chair combines strength and resistance exercises with fun and sexy dance moves on and around a chair.” Basic Zumba, which is beginner-friendly, doesn’t necessarily have to come first before you try Zumba Sentao. “Zumba is designed so that a beginner should be able to enjoy any class at any time,” said Trottier. “In fact, the addition of a chair make the class appear more comfortable and achievable for the beginner exerciser.” But, Trottier warned, “For those who already have Zumba fever, do not make the mistake of thinking it’s easier!” D’Hont said after time, the workout does get less difficult. “It was a little tricky at first using the chair, but it’s like anything...the
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Zumba, a slang word that translates “move fast and have fun,” has been a workout that has taken over the world for those who don’t mind booty-shaking and letting loose with Latin dance incorporated into aerobic elements. Marilyn Simon, owner of Gotta Dance in Rapid City, has noticed the trend in her dance studio. “It was aerobics 30 years ago, then jazzercise, [and] now it’s Zumba,” said Simon. “We all love moving to music, and it’s a good work out.” According to zumba.com, more than 14 million people of all shapes, sizes, and ages take weekly Zumba classes in over 140,000 locations across more than 150 countries. Each class has fast and slow rhythms that also include some resistance training. One of the largest appeals of the workout has been letting yourself go in dance, all while working out the core and the entire body. “The individuals who have the most fun in Zumba are the individuals who worry less about what they look like dancing,” said Gotta Dance Zumba instructor Kaylee Trottier. “So if you are unsure of a dance step, move fast and have fun! As long as you’re shaking something.” Kim D’Hont, a teacher at Hill City High School, was drawn to the workout because of the genre and her love for movement. “I’ve always been a big fan of Latin music, and I love the dance moves,” she said. Accountant Karen Burnison enjoys Zumba because she doesn’t feel like she’s working out.
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more you do it, the easier it gets,” she said. Simon has made sure to incorporate dance-based classes like Zumba Sentao at her adult-only studio and offers others like tai chi, yoga, and belly dancing among her wide variety of dance classes like ballroom, club dances, and country twostep. “Gotta Dance teaches you to dance well with others,” said Simon. “We not only teach proper execution of the steps and patterns, we teach all essential elements of dancing with a partner, posture, balance, weight changes, footwork, contact and connection, rhythm, lead and follow, dance etiquette, and floor craft.” Drop-in fees are $10 per class, but Simon said it depends on the membership choice. Students pay as little as $3 per class. To check on their introductory six-week series in social dancing, visit www.gottadancerapid.com or call (605) 3555118. 605magazine.com | 61
health profile Dr. Matt Krivarchka With the hustle and bustle of society today, it can seem inconvenient to schedule in an annual dental exam. Dentist Matt Krivarchka, 29, recently opened Today’s Family Dentistry in Brandon and is bringing a modern, fresh approach to his profession. We sat down with Dr. Krivarchka to talk about how to keep pearly whites at their best. How did you know you wanted to go into dentistry? Growing up, my dad was a dentist, which allowed me an inside look to the profession. As I grew older, I began working for my dad and he taught me a lot about dentistry. My dad played a large role in my decision to go to dental school, and his experience and advice has helped me as I have progressed throughout my career.
What are some common things people miss with their teeth on a daily basis? In today’s world, people are so busy that they often neglect their oral hygiene. Sometimes, when people do brush and/ or floss they only spend about 30 seconds. Taking a full two minutes to brush at least twice a day as well as flossing can improve a person’s oral health.
Tell us about your decision to open your own business. Was it hard to take that leap? Owning my own business was something I always knew I wanted to do as a dentist. When I made the decision to come to Brandon, I knew it would be a great opportunity to achieve my goal and continue to help people. Although it was a challenging process, I am glad I made the decision to open my own business and I am excited to continue serving the dental community.
What are easy ways to have healthier teeth? Believe it or not, when your dentist tells you that you need to floss every day they are not kidding. It can be a difficult habit for people to make, however, the benefits of flossing gums is worth it!
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What are bad habits that can affect the future of your smile? Using any type of tobacco can not only cause staining to your teeth, but can also cause oral cancer. Drinking energy drinks
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and large amounts soda can cause a lot of destruction to your teeth. If you choose to drink a lot of energy drinks/soda, always remember to drink plenty of water. How often should people go to the dentist? Every patient is different depending on their dental and medical history, but my recommendation to patients is to schedule an appointment every six months for a cleaning, exam, and x-rays. What is one of the worst things you have seen since you have been a dentist? A common misconception people have is that they do not need to have regular checkups. Unfortunately without regular checkups a small problem can become very painful and turn into a big problem and sometimes result in the loss of a tooth. Do you have any tips for better breath? Drink plenty of water, brush your teeth for a full two minutes, and don’t forget to brush your tongue! What is a sign you should go into the dentist (other than your annual checkup)? If your mouth is overly sensitive to biting/chewing or you have severe cold/hot sensitivity, you should see the dentist. Also, if you notice a bad odor or taste in your mouth it can be a sign of an infection and you should be seen. Today’s Family Dentistry offers services such as root canals, extractions, dentures, and everything cosmetic. It is located at 1511 W. Holly Boulevard. For more info, call (605) 582-5000 or visit todaysfamilydentistrysd.com. 605magazine.com | 63
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