September 2016

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The Art+Design Issue

For ever Yo ung finding joy in nostalgia

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taste of sarcasm m a r l i n ' s f a m i ly r e s tau r a n t

the scoop

p r e s s s ta r t a r c a d e b a r

fashion

fa l l i n g f o r c o m f o r t

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A TASTE OF SARCASM // MARLIN'S FAMILY RESTAURANT DELISH DELIGHTS // CAFÉ COTEAU

THE ARTS

HEALTH

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CULTURE PROFILES // STEVE BORMES

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COLOR THERAPY

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Q&A // SD FESTIVAL OF BOOKS

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SWEATING IN STYLE

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BEYOND BORDERS

ENTERTAINMENT

HOME 20

HACKING AWAY // SHINY & NEW

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ASK THE JOHNS

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IN SEASON // EYES ON THE ART

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FACTOIDS

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AT HOME // JEFFREY & JANCI HERR

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DIY // GRAFFITI STRING ART

EVENTS 10

EVENTS RECAP

LIFESTYLE

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EVENTS CALENDAR

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THE SCOOP // PRESS START ARCADE BAR

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7 THINGS

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GET INVOLVED // DAKOTAS' EQUALITY SUMMIT

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THE REAL DEAL // MARC WAGNER

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LITTLE PARENT ON THE PRAIRIE

FASHION 50

FALLING FOR COMFORT

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FOREVER YOUNG: FINDING JOY IN NOSTALGIA

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SEAN CALHOUN Factoids Sean, a Sioux Falls native, is a junior writing major at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. He enjoys discovering new music, watching sports on TV, and spending too much time on social media.

THOMAS HENTGES online Writer Thomas is a Sioux Falls based singer/songwriter, long time scene staple, floor manager at Prairie Berry East Bank, and obsessive music collector. He enjoys spinning his large collection of vinyl albums, drinking craft beer and tequila, spending time with his wife, family and friends, and keeping tabs on all his beloved sports teams.

KAYLYN DEITER Health Kaylyn is a senior journalism and English major at Augustana University. When she’s not writing and editing, this Aberdeen native likes to adventure around Sioux Falls with friends, read, attempt to cook, and spend time with her family and dog, Cavvie.

KYLE HALLBERG Hacking Away & Event Recap photographer Kyle is a coffee loving senior at the University of South Dakota. When she isn’t in school, she enjoys creating, building forts, and anything that has to do with Jason Mraz.

NATALIE SLIETER the scoop Natalie graduated from USD with a degree in communication sciences and disorders. She has a passion for writing, as well as lazy Saturdays, laughing, and spending time with her husband.

JORDAN SMITH culture profiles Jordan graduated with a journalism degree from SDSU. She calls Rapid City home, and in her spare time you can find her hiking, reading, or playing with her pomeranian, Buzz.

KARA SWEET online Writer ANNA STRITECKY Kara is a sommelier certified In season through the International Anna is a student at Wine Guild, the Court of Augustana University, Master Sommeliers, and the where she double majors in government and journalism. Society of Wine Educators.

Follow all things food, wine, In her free time, Anna jams to easy listening music, takes and the Black Hills on her photos of the people around blog, The Sweet Sommelier. her, and can’t resist a good episode of New Girl.

ELLIE TREBILCOCK DIY Ellie is a junior at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities studying journalism and political science. You’ll most likely find her snuggled up with a book, singing at the top of her lungs, or laughing hysterically at a pun that most people wouldn’t find funny.

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As adults, it’s hard to let go of our own rules. I’m the first to admit that I have to force myself to put down the iPhone, forget about my e-mail, and just enjoy myself with no agenda. Working on this month’s cover story reminded me that play is beneficial - even essential - no matter our age, and no matter how much responsibility we heap on ourselves. A good place to start is thinking about what made us happy as kids. Was it exploring in the woods? Putting together puzzles or

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Shelter pet of the month

Deal," we meet Sioux Falls cartoonist

This beautiful girl is a people-kitty! She should be adopted as an only cat, but she loves to be right by her human's side.

Raven has some food allergies and needs to be on a grain-free diet, but is spayed and

Marc Wagner. He discusses the highly

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ambiguous nature of his work, and why it’s okay with him that viewers can never quite peg his intentions. As demonstrated with 2015’s hotly debated social media phenomenon “The Dress,” the things that

To learn more about Raven and other adoptable kitties, visit allcatsrescue.org or stop by PetSmart in Sioux Falls, where she is currently living.

we consider simple truths are subject to interpretation. And that’s okay.

In this issue, we highlight some of the ways art and design walk hand-in-hand

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Brookings to an arcade bar in Rapid City to a summer camp fashion shoot to an underwater art fantasy, making a conscious effort to look at things from a different perspective - that of our younger selves - is a sure way to find renewed inspiration.

E VEN T R ECAPS

SIOUX EMPIRE FAIR W H AT: Farm animals, rides, live entertainment, and

W H E R E : W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls

oh-so-many fair foods.

M O R E I N F O : siouxempirefair.com

W H E N : August 5-14

P H O T O S : Denise DePaolo

2ND ANNUAL SUMMER WHITE OUT W H AT: Evening in the country with food, drinks, and live music by

W H E R E : Strawbale Winery, Renner

Elisabeth Hunstad, benefiting GroundWorks-Midwest.

M O R E I N F O : groundworks-midwest.com

W H E N : August 10

P H O T O S : Stewart Video & Graphics

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S E P T E M B E R 16 -18

» S E P T E M B E R 1, 8 , 15 ,

Custer. Celebrate trail’s historic significance on threeday ride. $180. More info: gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/ directory/mickelson-trail or (605) 584-3896.

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S U M M E R P O RC H S E R I E S Strawbale Winery, Renner. 5-8 p.m. Live music event. $5/carload. More info: strawbalewinery.com.

SEPTEMBER 2OCTOBER 23

» H E A RT L A N D C O R N M A Z E 27455 Hwy 11, Harrisburg. 5-9 p.m. FridaysSundays. $5/children or $8/adults. More info: heartlandcountrycornmaze.com or (605) 743-5984.

S E P T E M B E R 4 , 11 , 1 8 , 25

» MICKELSON TRAIL TREK

SEPTEMBER 16 - D E C E M B E R 3

» M E D I TAT I O N/ R E F L E C T I O N : A RT O F C A N DAC E F O R R E T T E

The Dahl Arts Center. Reception September 16 at 5-7 p.m. More info: thedahl.org or (605) 394-4101.

S E P T E M B E R 17

» WINE EXPRESS INTO THE WEST

» S A N G R I A S U N DAYS

1880 Train, Hill City. 1:30 p.m. & 5 p.m. $52 or $47 for designated driver. 21+. More info: 1880train.com or (605) 574-2222.

Strawbale Winery, Renner. 5-8 p.m. Live music event. $5/carload. More info: strawbalewinery.com.

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SEPTEMBER 29OCTOBER 1

» OKTOBE RFEST IN DEADWOOD Downtown Deadwood. Polka music, beer, wiener dog races, and much more. More info: deadwood.com or (800) 999-1876.

» C U S T E R S TAT E PA R K A RT S F E S T I VA L Custer State Park. 150 vendors. More info: gfp.sd.gov or (605) 255-4515.

SEPTEMBER 30

» A N N UA L B U F FA L O RO U N D U P Custer State Park. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. More info: gfp. sd.gov or (605) 255-4515.

SEPTEMBER 30 -OCTOBER 2

» B L AC K H I L L S P H O T O S H O O T O U T Spearfish. More info: thephotoshootout.com.

SEPTEMBER 9

» K I C K I N B R A S S & B A L L RO O M DA N C E

Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. “The Joke’s On You Comedy Tour.” 7:30 p.m. More info: washingtonpavilion.org or (605) 367-6000.

G E T I N V O LV E D

El Riad Shrine, Sioux Falls. 7:30-11 p.m. $14 or $7 with studen ID. More info: ballroomdanceclubsf.org.

S E P T E M B E R 17-18

S E P T E M B E R 4 , 11 , 1 8 , 25

S E P TE M B E R 10

F E S T I VA L

» GERMANFEST

Falls Park West , Sioux Falls. 1-10 p.m. More info: siouxfallsgermanfest.com or (605) 610-8309.

» S D S F FA S H I O N W E E K : V I N TAG E & LOCAL MARKET

Museum of Visual Materials, Sioux Falls. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

More info: (605) 261-0933.

» 10 T H A N N UA L G R A P E S T O M P Schade Vineyard & Winery, Volga. Vineyard tours, live music, food vendors, and grape stomping. More info: schadevineyard.com.

» 5 T H A N N UA L T H E AT R E O N T H E RU N Matthews Opera House, Spearfish. 6 p.m.

Four productions at four locations. More info: matthewsopera.com or (605) 642-7973.

S E P T E M B E R 11

» C E L E B R AT E YO U R C A N YO N F E S T I VA L

Rim Rock Lodge, Spearfish. 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Vendors, music, food. More info: rimrocklodge.com or (605) 642-3192.

» T I M H AW K I N S Fine Arts Theatre, Rapid City. 6 p.m. Comedy show.

More info: gotmine.com.

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» DA KO TA W E S T E R N H E R I TAG E Fort Pierre Expo Center. Storytelling, cowboy poetry, live music. More info: facebook.com/ dakotawesternheritagefestival.

S E P T E M B E R 17-18 , 2 4 25 » FA L L PA R A D E O F H O M E S

Sioux Falls & surrounding communities. 1-5 p.m.

More info: hbasiouxempire.com/events/fall-paradeof-homes.

SEPTEMBER 20

» A L L C AT S R E S C U E K I T T E N M E E T & GREET

PetSmart, Sioux Falls. Noon-3 p.m. Meet adoptable cats. More info: allcatsrescue.org.

SEPTEMBER 7

» M AYO R’ S B I G S I O U X R I V E R S U M M I T Hilton Garden Inn, Downtown Sioux Falls. 1-6 p.m.

Watershed tour 9-11:30 a.m. More info: siouxfalls.org.

S E P TE M B E R 10

» 2 016 S T E P F O RWA R D T O P R E V E N T SUICIDE

» T R E A S U R E S O R T R I N K E T S . . . D O YO U

Capitol Lake Visitors Center, Pierre. 8 a.m. More info: (605) 224-3451.

CJ Callaways, SIoux Falls. 4:30-7:30 p.m. More info: cjcallaways.com or (605) 334-8888.

» WA L K T O E N D A L Z H E I M E R ’ S

K N O W W H AT ’ S I N YO U R AT T I C ?

SEPTEMBER 24

» A N N UA L H A RV E S T F E S T Spearfish. All day. Pumpkin carving, apple pie contests, vendors. More info: downtownspearfish. com.

» 18 8 0 O K T O B E R F E S T T R A I N Hill City. $52 or $47 for designated driver. 21+. More info: 1880train.com or (605) 574-2222.

S E P T E M B E R 2 7- 2 8 » D I RT Y DA N C I N G

Washington Pavilion. Three performances. More info: washingtonpavilion.org or (605) 367-6000.

Sertoma Park, Sioux Falls. 10-11 a.m. More info: act. alz.org or (605) 339-4543.

S E P T E M B E R 11

» 3 R D A N N UA L B L AC K H I L L S B E E R RU N

Spearfish.11 a.m. Fundraiser for D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery. $30/pre-registered, $40/dayof. More info: dcboothfishhatchery.org.

S E P T E M B E R 13 » TA S T E O F T H E H I L L S

Main Street Square, Rapid City. 6-9 p.m. Benefits Susan G. Komen Foundation. More info: komensouthdakota.org/southdakota-events/hills or (605) 716-7979.

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S E P T E M B E R 11

S E P TE M B E R 10

The District, Sioux Falls. 4:30-6 p.m. More info: thedistrictsf.com or (605) 336-2095.

Downtown Sioux Falls. 6:30 a.m.-1 p.m. More info: siouxfallsmarathon.com.

» S W E E T E S T DAY O F G O L F

S E P T E M B E R 16 -18

Bigs, Sioux Falls. 1 p.m. Performances by Raz Simone, Nikko McFadden, Philly Fate, and Myke B. More info: (605) 323-8646 or search event on Facebook.

Prairie Green Golf Course, Sioux Falls. Benefits Camp Gilbert (diabetes camp for kids). More info: sweetestdayofgolf.com.

DA KO TA FA L L C L A S S I C

» U N I T E D WAY C A M PA I G N K I C KO F F

S E P T E M B E R 17

» S I O U X FA L L S M A R AT H O N

» 2 016 S P E C I A L O LYM P I C S O F S O U T H Star of the West Complex, Rapid City. More info: sosd. org or (800) 585-2114.

» DY E & DA S H B RO O K I N G S 5 K

S E P T E M B E R 17-18

Frost Arena, Brookings. Fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network. Pre-registered/$25 or $30/day-of.

More info: facebook.com/stateathon.

TOURNAME NT

» ALEAH SUESS BENEFIT The BarCode Bar & Grill, Sioux Falls. 11 a.m. Poker run, live music, food, and more, donated toward shooting victim's medical expenses. More info: search event on Facebook.

SEPTEMBER 24

» 7 T H A N N UA L B OX E R WA L K Dunham Park, Sioux Falls. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. More info: everyboxercounts.com.

» O U T O F T H E DA R K N E S S WA L K Terrace Park, Sioux Falls. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Benefits American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. More info: (605) 212-9342.’

» S I O U X FA L L S WA L K T O D E F E AT A L S Sertoma Park. 8 a.m.-noon. More info: walktodefeatals.org or (605) 274-0230.

» T H AT ' S H O W W E RO L L 5

» S O U T H DA KO TA S TAT E D I S C G O L F Oahe Downstream, Ft. Pierre. More info: discgolfscene.com/tournaments.

SEPTEMBER 24

» 19 T H A N N UA L S T I R L I N G FA M I LY M E M O R I A L R A N C H RO D E O

Stanley County Fairgrounds, Ft. Pierre. 11 a.m. $10.

More info: stirlingfamilyranchrodeo.com or (605) 943-5516.

» WA L K I N G D E A D W O O D ZO M B I E RU N

» E A S T R I V E R & M I S S O U R I VA L L E Y B L U E G R A S S O P E N JA M

Washington Street Arts Center, Vermillion. 1-6 p.m.

More info: (877) 621-4118.

S E P T E M B E R 13 » AG E S A N D AG E S

Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. $8. Also playing: Chris Pureka and Elsa Rae. More info: totaldragrecords.com.

S E P T E M B E R 17

» T H AT S O U N D S D E C E N T F T. S O U LC R AT E M U S I C

SEPTEMBER 22

Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. 7:05 p.m.

More info: sfstampede.com or (605) 336-6060.

MUSIC

SEPTEMBER 2

» MILD HIGH CLUB

Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. More info: totaldragrecords.com.

SEPTEMBER 23 » A . J . C RO C E

» D O W N T O W N B L O C K PA RT Y O N T H E EASTBANK

Matthews Opera House, Spearfish. 7:30 p.m. More info: matthewsopera.com or (605) 642-7973.

8th & Railroad Center, Sioux Falls. More info: dtsf. com.

» CASEY DONAHEW

CURE

The Garage, Rapid City. 8 p.m. Garage Concert Series.

More info: eventbrite.com.

» C H E E R S T O L I B E RT Y

S E P T E M B E R 11

» S I O U X FA L L S S TA M P E D E

» LANEY JONES AND THE SPIRIT

SEPTEMBER 29

Icon Lounge, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Also playing: Midnight & Mudd. More info: iconsiouxfalls.com.

8th & Railroad Center, Sioux Falls. 6 p.m. Also playing: Night Moves, Enemy Planes, and Dylan West.

Free. More info: search event on Facebook.

SEPTEMBER 25

Falls Park, Sioux Falls. 7-11 a.m. More info: southdakota.info-komen.org.

» BURLAP WOLF KING

Days of ‘76 Rodeo Grounds, Deadwood. 2 p.m. 5k with zombies and obstacles. More info: walkingdeadwood. com or (605) 599-2007.

Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City. 6:30-9 p.m. Skateboard art show. Benefits RCAC youth arts programs. More info: thedahl.org.

» S U S A N G . KO M E N R AC E F O R T H E

» R E A L L I F E M U S I C F E S T I VA L 2

SEPTEMBER 6 » O. A . R .

The District, Sioux Falls. Also playing: The Hunts.

More info: thedistrictsf.com.

The Knuckle Saloon, Sturgis. 7 p.m. More info: theknuckle.com.

» B L A K E S H E LT O N Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m.

More info: dennysanfordpremiercenter.com.

SEPTEMBER 24 » ELLINGTON UPTOWN

Hilton Garden Inn, Downtown Sioux Falls. 5-10 p.m.

Hosted by SD ACLU. $60. More info: aclusd.org/en/ events/cheers-liberty.

SEPTEMBER 8

The Bakery, Sioux Falls. 6:30 food trucks, 8 p.m. show feat. 9-piece jazz ensemble. $20/advance, $25/door.

More info: washingtonpavilion.org or (605) 367-6000.

SPORTS

Icon Lounge, Sioux Falls. 9 p.m. 18+. More info: iconsiouxfalls.com.

SEPTEMBER 25

SEPTEMBER 1

SEPTEMBER 9

The District, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. Also playing: Lydia Loveless. More info: thedistrictsf.com.

Sioux Falls Stadium. 7:05. More info: sfcanaries.com or (605) 336-6060.

Bigs, Sioux Falls. 9 p.m. Also playing: The Odd Life, Remember to Breathe, and NSNM. 18+. More info: thecollectiveeffortsunion.com.

» S I O U X FA L L S C A N A R I E S

» A S T RO N AU TA L I S

» MORE THAN ENOUGH

» D R I V E - BY T RU C K E R S

SEPTEMBER 30 » BIG & RICH

Deadwood Mountain Grand. 9 p.m. More info: deadwoodmountaingrand.com.

7 T H I N GS

7 THINGS YOU M UST D O T H IS MON T H

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Wild & Scenic Film Fest

September 8. Icon Lounge, Sioux Falls. Presented by Dakota Rural Action, this touring festival was created by activists for activists, with an aim to inspire positive change. Films to be screened include: Co2ld Waters, Silent River, Joanna Macy and the Great Turning, One Woman Roadblock, Won’t Pipe Down, Adventures with a Purpose: A Higher Calling, The Way We Eat, and Flint. More info: wildandscenicfilmfestival.org.

EVENT 2. IMAGE BY LAURA KATE PHOTOGRAPHY.

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SDSF Fashion Week: The Show

September 9. Icon Lounge, Sioux Falls. 7-9 p.m. This show is a celebration of homegrown design and innovation in garments.

Local designers participating include Rachel Hurley-Harlan of Darling Vintage and ELOFSON/REMADE. Local vintage shops include ELOFSON, MODstash Vintage, Urban Archaeology, and RoadKill Vintage. $10. More info: iconsiouxfalls.com or (605) 838-4266.

5

Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival

September 24. Main Street Square and Memorial Park, Rapid City. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. This eighth annual event kicks off fall in the Black Hills. The fun includes a giant pumpkin weighoff, chef competition, wagon rides, pumpkin catapult, vendors, kids activities, and much more. More info: mainstreetsquarerc.com or (605) 716-7979.

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Sidewalk Arts Festival

September 10. Downtown Sioux Falls. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

This free annual event brings more than 300 vendors to the streets surrounding the Washington Pavilion. Shoppers can browse booths, grab lunch from a food truck, and enjoy live entertainment in the open air. The event benefits the Pavilion’s Visual Arts Center. More info: sidewalkartsfestival.com or (605) 367-6000.

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Creativity Week

September 25-October 3. Various locations, Brookings. Celebrate the people and ideas that make Brookings the “Creative Capital of the North.” Events over eight days kick off with a “Creativity Crawl” downtown, and include live music performances, film screenings, visual arts, and talks by leaders in a variety of creative industries. More info: thecreativecapital.org.

4

Deadwood Jam

September 16-17. Deadwood.

Wild West entertainment, food vendors, and two days of live music. Performers include: Outer Space Real Estate, Useful Jenkins, Twiddle, Six Mile Road, El Dub, John Wayne & The Pain, Hot Buttered Rum, Crow, The Motet, and Buddy Guy. More info: deadwood.com.

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Sioux Falls Design Week 2016

September 30-October 8. Various locations, Sioux Falls. This week of events highlights and explores a wide variety of design disciplines, including fashion, graphic design, landscape design, and architecture. Vote for your favorite creation in the “Build a Better Birdhouse” contest, take a 3D Relief Printing Workshop, sit in for Design Panel Talks, along with many other opportunities for inspiration.

More info: siouxfallsdesigncenter.org/ siouxfallsdesignweek2016.

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"I KNEW IT WAS GOING TO BE A BIG PROCESS, AND I ORIGINALLY PLANNED FOR 50-70 PIECES."

>> STEVE BORMES DIVES DEEP

BY JORDAN SMITH

Two-and-a-half years ago, when Sioux Falls artist Steve Bormes applied for an art show at the Washington Pavilion, he had no idea it would turn into a 100-piece gallery exhibit.

“I knew it was going to be a big process, and I originally planned for 50-70 pieces,” said Bormes.

What he came up with was “A Deep Sea Imaginarium,” which is based on deep sea, undiscovered species of fish.

“Nobody can really question me if it’s a fish or not,” he laughed.

The exhibit will be in the Everist Gallery, which is about 4,000-5,000 square feet. Bormes says he is looking at it like a million-gallon tank. He decided that his original plan of 50 pieces would not be enough, and decided it would take 100 pieces to fill the space.

Friends and family have been helping him store the pieces everywhere from their homes to warehouse space. About five pieces have been sold prior to the show, leaving 95 that have never before been seen.

All pieces that are not already sold will be for sale at the Pavilion during the show.

“I’ve been hiding them as I make them,” said Bormes. “I photograph them and then put them in storage.”

As for a favorite, Bormes says each one becomes his favorite as he’s working on it. “I like them all. I have a blast doing them."

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When people step into the gallery, they’ll see a transformed environment. Art will be hung from the ceiling as well as staged around the room. There will be an essence of floating, with big fans helping to create the effect. A lot of his work is made to cast light on walls, so in this giant room with all these pieces casting light, Bormes says he thinks there’s going to be lots of polka dots on the floors and ceilings. “It’s fun and whimsical. There’s nothing heavy about it.”

There will also be tongue-in-cheek poems that coincide with each species. The artist believes kids and adults alike will get a kick out of them, for different reasons.

All pieces are made out of found objects, including wine boxes, baseball gloves, catchers masks, old wooden organ pipes, and boat motor covers, as well as the potato ricers he’s known for, to name a few.

The pieces are found through Bormes’ travels as well as friends and community members bringing him things they may have otherwise thrown out.

Bormes owns Rug & Relic, a textile store in Sioux Falls. Between running the store and working on the show for the past two and a half years, he has been busy. He got some help in the form of a grant from the South Dakota Arts Council. In this time, he also created three pieces for the Sioux Falls Sculpture Walk.

One thing being considered, with a show of this magnitude, is making it a traveling show. Bormes thinks it will attract a different kind of audience. His pieces are whimsical and not stuffy or made to trip the viewer up.

“Whatever you think it is, that's good enough for me,” he said. “It’s easy for people to look at and have fun.”

Normally, a gallery is quiet and people are looking at the art, but Bormes expects his show will have at least a murmur. Also missing will be signs that say, “please don’t touch.”

The 99th piece was made using the back of an old railroad crossing lamp, not the glass Bormes originally thought he would use. He says as he took it apart, and when he saw the back, he knew that’s what he would use for the piece.

Bormes says part of the magic is that you see those found objects and know what they are, but the way they are presented will make you want to reach out and touch to figure out exactly what it is you’re looking at. “Little kids, when they see my pieces, they’ll squeal or throw their hands up in the air.

Young and old, the visual will be fun.”

“It’s exceptional in the fact that I didn’t know what it was, so I’m intrigued right away and I like knowing that it was right in front of me and I had no clue what it was. Now, my audience will have no clue and have to ask what it is,” he explained.

The show opens September 10 and runs through January 29, 2017. The artist reception is October 7. For more information, visit washingtonpavilion.org.

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SD FESTIVAL OF BOOKS IT’S AN ANNUAL EVENT THAT BRINGS TOGETHER READERS, WRITERS, AND LOVERS OF THE WRITTEN WORD. THIS YEAR, THE SOUTH DAKOTA FESTIVAL OF BOOKS WILL HOST MORE THAN 70 AUTHORS, AND FEATURE 100 SESSIONS ON A VAST ARRAY OF TOPICS AND GENRES. JENNIFER WIDMAN, FOB COORDINATOR AND DIRECTOR, AND JESSICA ANDREWS, FOB COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH DIRECTOR, EXPLAIN WHY WE SHOULD HEAD TO BROOKINGS SEPTEMBER 22-25.

IMAGE SUBMITTED BY SD HUMANITIES COUNCIL What is new this year?

Jessica Andrews: Two things - We’ve centered the Festival in Brookings this year, and we’re recognizing the centennial year of the Pulitzer Prize with six Pulitzer Prize-winning authors at the Festival. The Festival alternates east and west locations, usually between Sioux Falls and Deadwood, each year. We have Young Readers Festival events in Sioux Falls this year on Thursday, September 22, and most events are in Brookings. The community is giving us great venues, businesses and organizations who are helping us fit a well-established event in a new location.

Who are a couple of super-talented up and coming authors attending?

Jennifer Widman: I’m really eager to hear from J. Ryan Stradal, who has a long history of editing and writing short fiction. He just released his first novel, Kitchens of the Great Midwest, last year.

It’s funny and poignant and completely relatable to most Midwesterners with its references to lutefisk and hot dish, and it also includes some great satire on current food trends.

JA: Sidenote - Stradal’s book had a cameo in the latest season of Orange is the New Black as one of the books Red was reading.

We aim to feature South Dakota authors at the Festival, and we have a few new ones this year.

Dirk Lammers, from Sioux Falls, debuts Baseball’s No-Hit Wonders. Jerry Nelson, from Volga, released Dear County Agent Guy in May. Nelson’s book evolved from his “Dear County Agent Guy” series of humorous ag-life columns.

Which event during the festival are you most excited for? Why? JA: Always the hardest question! Any of the events featuring Pulitzer winners will be superb. The biggest of all will be Jane Smiley in conversation with Lori Walsh of SDPB’s Dakota Midday on Friday, September 23. Smiley is a prolific writer with a broad background, and, in the interviews I’ve heard, she’s irreverent and appreciative of life and writing. Then, Saturday night features a panel of five Prize winners, moderated by Michael Dirda.

Watch for beers and bees, too. Cookbook author Sue Doeden (Homemade with Honey) and Adee Honey Farms near Bruce host tours on Friday morning. She will be at The Carrot Seed [Kitchen Co.] with a cooking demo on Saturday afternoon. Jeff Alworth with his book The Beer Bible offers a guided beer tasting at the SD Ag Heritage Museum, in addition to a luncheon on The Science of Food & Drink featuring him and Doeden.

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JANCI & JEFF HERR The exterior of Jeffrey and Janci Herr’s two-story Spearfish home is tidy and contemporary. It appears to be the type of front-porched suburban dream found anywhere, until one notices Crow Peak looming behind – and steps inside and loses themselves in the deeply personal, joyfully creative interior.

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mmediately upon entering, one sees the home’s overarching theme – “adventure” – literally spelled out on a hand-lettered banner made from black triangles. Below, a board of intersected metal wire displays photos of the couple, and their infant son, Jacoah.

To the left, the walls along the dramatic winding staircase serve as a backdrop for a gallery of art pieces and photographs by Janci and some of her friends.

The dining room sits to the right of the entry. With its long wooden table, stylishly mismatched green vinyl chairs, and modern lighting elements, the space is a perfect example of Janci’s personal style, which she refers to as “vintage chic.”

“I love finding different pieces that are unique and trying to find a way to make them work in my house. The table is from a garage sale. I love garage sale shopping.

It’s my favorite. ” “I’m kind of an ‘everything comes from garage sale, thrift shop, auction’ girl,” she explained. “I love finding different pieces that are unique and trying to find a way to make them work in my house.

The table is from a garage sale. I love garage sale shopping. It’s my favorite. These chairs were actually my grandma’s. Both of my grandmas’ chairs. So they’ve had lots of cards played in them.”

A mixture of found objects, decorative plates, and a plant clipping growing in a jar serve as components for a wall display. A repurposed bureau serves as a buffet and home base for various objet d’art and matching lamps that flank a large gold-framed mirror.

The walls separating the dining room from the adjacent kitchen hold framed illustrated pages

from books, and a painting Janci made of Jacoah’s 20-week ultrasound. Below, a tiny chalkboard mounted on an easel reiterates the family’s approach to life, “March 7, 2016, we start our new adventure.”

The kitchen is modern with black cabinets, grey granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. A gleaming backsplash of white subway tile brings a clean, bright finish to the space. Janci says that she loves the island with its double sinks and dishwasher, for very practical reasons. “It’s convenient.

The dishwasher is amazing, because you can actually fit a crock pot on the top rack.

It’s huge.”

A bistro set sits inside the curve of a floorto-ceiling bay window, which looks out at the hills. The glass-topped table doubles as a display for old black and white photos.

Below, a thick, furry rug serves as cozy respite for bare feet.

The living room is a return to the eclectic, with stacked suitcases acting as an end table and a ladder serving as shelves. A glass-fronted cabinet houses several vintage cameras, which came from Janci’s grandpa.

And the moss green couch and chair, which at first appear to be reproductions, as few things made in 1966 look that good, are one of Janci’s proudest auction finds.

“I said, ‘Eight dollars.’ So I got the couch and the chair for eight bucks.”

“I was looking at it and the wife of the couple who owned it came up to me and said, ‘Please just take it,” she remembered.

“Apparently, her husband had loved it and she just hated it. ‘Just make me an offer,’ she said. I said, ‘Eight dollars.’ So I got the couch and the chair for eight bucks.”

Three of the home’s four bedrooms are upstairs. The first serves as an office, furnished in the same sleek, modern style seen in the kitchen, with elegant dark wood furniture and well-organized shelves.

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the adventure theme is kicked into high gear. Above the crib is a gallery wall featuring a propeller, a map, and another vintage camera. Twigs, arrows, airplanes, a globe, and an old lantern count among many pieces that would inspire anyone to trek into the unknown.

The master bedroom is airy and large enough to hold several substantial pieces of wooden furniture, without seeming cluttered. A dreamy white curtain creates a canopy over the headboard, and on the opposite wall, a weathered window frame serves as a border for several wall-mounted jars holding tiny plants.

Over the garage is a sanctuary for artistic Janci. Although she calls herself a bit of a hoarder, the studio space is well-organized with art supplies stashed in matching labeled boxes. The space, she says, will likely become a playroom for Jacoah in time.

The fourth bedroom is in the basement, the rest of which is large and open. Jeffrey’s acoustic guitar sits in one corner and a Pack 'n Play occupies another. Full of comfortable furniture, and more found objects, it remains one of the family’s works in progress.

Janci says after years of renting, she loves that they’re settled in a home of their own, where she can put holes in the walls. “I like being able to display all of my collections. I have a husband that really supports that. I love talking about the different stuff and where I got it from.”

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>> A BASEMENT FULL OF MEMORIES For many, it’s the sound of childhood. The repetitive, upbeat melodies of arcade games on auto, layered one upon another in a siren song that beckons, “Give us your quarters.

Give us all the quarters.” And when we put a five dollar bill in the change machine, those 20 coins glinting back from our cupped hands represent seemingly endless potential for fun. These are the feelings Rapid City restaurateur Tony DeMaro was looking to evoke when he opened Press Start in December 2015.

“his babies” with the public at Press Start felt much like a great art collection finding a home in a museum.

Press Start, located in the basement of Kōl, another DeMaro establishment, is an arcade bar with a unique twist. It’s not about the newest, flashiest games. It’s about replicating the authentic arcade experience of the 80s and early 90s - but with booze. To bring this concept to life, DeMaro teamed up with Marc Linn, a local filmmaker and game collector.

“Now I can play any game I want,” said Linn, smiling. “Come down here and enjoy it and watch other people having fun. Nothing makes me happier than seeing this place full and seeing the smiles on people’s faces. A lot of these games, you can’t find anymore.”

To merely refer to Linn as a game collector seems to do a disservice to the amount of time, energy, and money expended in amassing his vast assemblage of fiberglass and metal and electrical parts, but it’s the best our language allows. He began procuring games right out of college with the perennial favorite, Ms. Pac-Man. From there, it was Galaga, and now, nearly 200 others have joined their ranks.

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"A LOT OF THESE GAMES, YOU CAN’T FIND ANYMORE."

After seeing friends open bar arcade Bonus Round in Sioux Falls, manager Colter Clements knew he wanted to be part of this venture. “You see people my dad’s age and older, all the way down to fresh 21s, and on family day - Saturday - we let people bring the kids in. The look is the same across the board. Like, ‘No way!’”

The subterranean space holds roughly 60 games at any given time. While a core of old standards remains in place all the time, some games are rotated out in intervals to keep things fresh for patrons. Management also listens to requests. They’ve found that multiplayer games like X Men and The Simpsons do exceptionally well, as does the recently added Pac-Man Battle Royale.

As one’s eyes adjust in the large room,

illuminated mostly by the glow of the games, the attention to detail becomes startlingly apparent. The tile floor laid in Tetris shapes and the bathroom doors marked with Mario and Princess Toadstool are just the beginning.

“We went that extra mile when putting everything together. We painted the water pipe green, so it looks like a Mario tube. We did the Lite Brites,” explained Clements, motioning to the backlit designs above the bar, and the Space Invaders constructed from Legos. “So it’s the little touches, you might not necessarily see the first time you’re in, but little things start to catch your attention.”

DeMaro’s other establishments, Murphy’s Pub & Grill and Kōl, are known for their premium liquor offerings. At Press Start, the vibe is "dive bar by design." One can certainly get a cocktail or a craft beer (served in a Solo cup), but they can also order a 40 of Pabst Blue Ribbon, and set it on the tiny tables between machines while they play. And when a player earns 50 tickets from SkeeBall, they don’t get a bouncy ball or plastic ring, they get a free drink - as do new high score earners.

Since most of the games cost just a quarter to play, DeMaro says if you’re any good, 10 bucks can go a pretty long way at Press Start.

It’s part of an effort to bring patrons back to a time when things seemed simpler. “People feel like they’re transported to the '80s. They come down here and say, 'Wow I feel like a kid again.’”

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For the Fun of It: Activities to Keep us Young PIERRE + FT. PIERRE ADULT PROM WHAT: An excuse to get dressed up (extra points for breaking out that 80s prom dress) and feel like you’re 18 again. This annual event raises scholarship money for local high school students.

WHEN: Early April MORE INFO: Search “Pierre/Ft. Pierre Adult Prom” on Facebook or call Tate Gabriel at (605) 280-2917.

CRAFTING AT UNGLUED WHERE: Unglued Market, Sioux Falls WHAT: Spend an evening creating in an inspiring, fun environment. Upcoming classes include Tissue Paper Flower Making (9/20), Deer Antler Mobile (9/27), and Faux Succulent Wreath (9/29).

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COMMUNITY ED CLASSES WHERE: Sioux Falls WHAT: Learn something new, just because. The fall 2016 calendar offers courses in cooking, art, woodworking, jewelry making, photography, and much more.

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“THEY CAN HARVEST A CROP IN OUR FARM AND BRING IT TO MARKET. THEY CAN GO OUTSIDE AND DIP THEIR TOES IN THEIR POND, OR DANCE AROUND IN OUR DANCING WATERS. THEY CAN GO SAY HI TO ‘MAMA,’ OUR ANIMATRONIC DINOSAUR. THEY CAN GO SPLASH IN OUR INDOOR WATER EXHIBIT. THEY CAN CLIMB TO THE CLOUDS IN OUR INDOOR PRAIRIE. THE LIST GOES ON AND ON. THERE’S ALWAYS A NEW EXPERIENCE RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER FOR THEM.”

It doesn’t take a scientific study (although many exist) to know that taking our lives too seriously can lead to heightened stress and general grumpiness, while allotting time for fun can spark creativity, fuel the imagination, and increase feelings of emotional well-being. This can be accomplished through activities like fishing, art projects, and any other enjoyable task where the value of the process isn’t defined solely by its result.

One way to increase the joy factor in our lives is simply to play. The Children’s Museum of South Dakota (CMSD) provides opportunities for children and adults alike to leave their cares at the door and lose themselves for an hour or two. Unlike other museums, the focus is on doing, and not just looking.

“We really want our museum to tell our guests who visit that this is their place to come and enjoy and explore in any way that they want to. Nothing is off-limits. Everything is hands-on,” explained CMSD executive director Kate Treiber. “They can harvest a crop in our farm and bring it to market. They can go outside and dip their toes in their pond, or dance around in our dancing waters. They can go say hi to ‘Mama,’ our animatronic dinosaur. They can go splash in our indoor water exhibit. They can climb to the clouds in our indoor prairie. The list goes on and on. There’s always a new experience right around the corner for them.”

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CMSD director of marketing Randy Grimsley says the problem for many adults is a hesitation to play when children are present, or the misperception that play is only for children. That is where the museum’s Big Kid at Heart events come in.

They’re an opportunity for grownups to drop their inhibitions and enjoy the museum with their peers. The museum has hosted three Big Kid at Heart nights in the past, with the next taking place Thursday, October 6. They are

adults-only events featuring light appetizers, a cash bar, musical entertainment, and unrestricted access to the museum’s many interactive exhibits.

“You don’t see these kinds of opportunities in the area that often,” said Grimsley. “It’s something completely different than going out to a bar or going out to a movie. It’s a night for grownups. This is a judgment free zone. They can just dive in in a different way than they probably would other times.”

Grimsley says it would be a perfect opportunity for a first date, to break down any pretense right out of the gate, but it would also be a beneficial event for couples, church groups, and even coworkers to experience together.

Treiber added, “The benefits are twofold. Play is child’s work. It’s how they learn about their world and communicate with others, but play shouldn’t end with childhood.

Adults need playtime too. It takes us out of time. Maybe takes us away from that big decision we have, or helps us work through a stressful situation at work. It allows us to use our mind in more creative, pleasurable ways. It helps us create and bond with others, and so that's just good for your soul.”

The evening’s music will be provided by Black Hills-based singer-songwriter Jami Lynn.

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September 9-11, Outlaw Ranch serves as the venue for Game, Fish and Parks’ “Becoming an OutdoorsWoman” (BOW) event.

HOW MUCH: Summer Family Camps are $400/person (all-inclusive), BOW is $195/person.

MORE INFO: For Outlaw Ranch, visit losd.org/ summer-camp/outlaw. For BOW info, visit gfp.sd.gov/ outdoor-learning/BOW.

TIME TRAVEL WHERE: Joy Ranch, Florence WHAT: Day and overnight getaways in a recreated 1880’s town, complete with “Old West” facades. Built to be accessible to people of all abilities. Summer programs include “Grandparent Camp” for kids and their grandparents to step back in time together.

Joy Ranch offers rentals appropriate for groups and retreats of all kinds.

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WHAT: Programs for all ages (3+), including fishing, canoeing and kayaking, hunting, and camping skills.

Rapid City’s September adult classes include Dutch Oven Cooking and Fly Casting 101.

MORE INFO: gfp.sd.gov/outdoor-learning or call (605) 362-2777 (Sioux Falls) or (605) 394-2310 (Rapid City).

by chef Pouran “SHE WAS FROM conceptualized Borchardt, focuses on delicious, PENNSYLVANIA deceptively healthy recipes, utilizing AND WAS HERE fresh, local produce, with many of TWO YEARS AGO the herbs grown on site. The culinary AND TALKED experience, along with the museum’s ABOUT HOW unique philosophy, tends to leave an MUCH FUN impact on visitors.

THEY HAD. SHE REMEMBERED “I was in our cafe yesterday and a THAT guest came up to Pouran and said, ‘I EXPERIENCE SO just wanted to say hi again,’” Treiber SPECIFICALLY recalled. “She was from Pennsylvania AND WAS and was here two years ago and DESCRIBING talked about how much fun they had.

THAT TO US. SO She remembered that experience so SHE CAME BACK. specifically and was describing that WE HEAR THOSE to us. So she came back. We hear STORIES ON A those stories on a regular basis.”

REGULAR BASIS.” Big Kid at Heart is also an opportunity to give back to the museum, and make sure as many people as possible can enjoy the facility. A portion of the $30 admission goes to the museum’s Access Initiative, which will help improve access for children of all backgrounds and abilities. Because the more people who make time for play in their lives, the happier our lives will be.

“There’s a quote we use from Plato,” said Treiber. “‘You can discover more about a person from an hour of play than in a year of conversation.’”

For more info about the Children’s Museum of South Dakota or Big Kid at Heart Night with the Music of Jami Lynn, visit prairieplay.org or call (605) 692-6700. •

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>> CELEBRATING EQUALITY DAKOTAS’ EQUALITY SUMMIT IS NOT JUST FOR THE LGBT COMMUNITY; IT’S ALSO FOR ALLIES. Conference chair for the Dakotas’ Equality Summit is Billy Mawhiney. He served on the board of the Center for Equality in Sioux Falls for several years. He says the goal of this year’s summit is for the audience to understand their stories matter and to connect the community through these stories.

“The idea is people are going to be talking about their personal stories and we’re going to be learning from these,” explained Mawhiney.

“We have personal stories and then we have professionals who talk about that.”

Leslie Jordan is the featured speaker for the Sioux Falls event that will be held September 9-10 at the downtown Holiday Inn. He’s an Emmy-award winning actor who’s known for his roles in Will and Grace, The Help, and American Horror Story. Jordan will perform his comedy act for attendees on Friday night at 8 p.m. followed by a meet and greet.

On Saturday, attendees will get to hear from a mother who lost her son to suicide and the emotions that came with that loss. Someone will then speak about suicide prevention following this talk.

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opportunity to build strength in numbers. Other

being able to stay connected through that,” said

people are fighting similar battles and similar

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struggles.”

Attendees will get to hear from several featured

He hopes attendees will return to their communities and share the information from

speakers on Saturday: Jeff Walker, a man

the Dakotas’ Equality Summit to motivate and

living with HIV; Brett Ray, a trans author; Mara

encourage others.

Kiesling, executive director of the National Center for Transgender Equality; and finally Annie Lloyd, a community organizer and founder of Rapid City-based Buffalo Gals. All of these speakers will share their unique stories and the strides they have made as part of the LGBT community.

“The biggest thing we want people to go away with is finding that connection of why they’re at the summit, then taking the information and still

"THIS GIVES US THAT OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD STRENGTH IN NUMBERS. OTHER PEOPLE ARE FIGHTING SIMILAR BATTLES AND SIMILAR STRUGGLES."

Human resource professionals are also encouraged to attend the event, and learn how to foster the best work environment possible for all employees. Mawhiney says besides attending, local businesses have the opportunity to sponsor the event and put their name behind equality.

After listening to the speakers, Amy Armstrong and Freddy Allen, known as “Amy & Freddy,” will conclude the summit with a musical comedy performance. It will be a time to celebrate what people have learned and how far the LGBT community has come.

“The main purpose of this event is to bring people together,” stressed Mawhiney. “It’s for everyone; it’s not just for LGBT individuals, it’s also for allies. This is just an opportunity to learn.”

Tickets are $50 for only Friday night. Tickets to attend both Friday and Saturday are $80. Those interested can pay $160 for their registration and to donate an extra spot to someone who may need a scholarship to attend the event.

For more information, visit equalitysummit. com or the Facebook page under “Dakotas’ Equality Summit.”

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“The best comfort food will always be greens, cornbread, and fried chicken.”— Maya Angelou Marlin’s is the kind of place I remember going to with my grandparents. A display case full of baked goods greets you, and at least half the tables at any given time are occupied by people over 60. I like that, because people who have lived for six decades or more don’t suffer b.s. It means the food will likely be good, and the prices will likely be reasonable.

A few friends and I stopped by the small chain’s newest location, at 10th and Minnesota in downtown Sioux Falls, for lunch on a Friday.

I hadn’t been in the building since it was Whisk and Chop (two restaurants ago), and was surprised to see all of the renovations that had occurred (most notably the lack of walls), which made the wide open space feel vast in comparison to its previously compartmentalized incarnation.

Although it was pretty busy, we were seated right away at a table next to the window. Our server was cheerful and sweet, although a bit forgetful (writing our drink order down would have been a good idea, but luckily, we’re not too picky).

It was my first visit to a Marlin’s, but found much what I expected when opening the menu. The breakfast section was packed with omelettes, skillets, and benedicts. The lunch section was all about sandwiches (including a “smothered” category), burgers and baskets. Dinner had many meat and side options, like pot roast, barbecue ribs, and country fried steak. Between the four of us, we chose the Sample Platter appetizer, Cornbread Benedict, Philly Cheese Steak Hoagie, and a trip to the buffet/salad bar.

Normally, I would have made a trip to the buffet to scope out the situation before committing, but I was feeling pretty confident about what I’d find. I was not disappointed. In fact, I was pleasantly surprised. The salad bar was really well stocked with a wide variety of toppings, fruits, and side salads. The dry toppings on the side went beyond the standard croutons and sunflower seeds to include wasabi peas and Snapea Crisps.

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comfort food heaven. Or, where one could come to eat their feelings.

All the feelings. I grabbed some cheesy mashed potatoes, a bit of stroganoff, shrimp, ribs, and a chicken breast - plus a little salad, because we’re all about healthy eating.

I GRABBED SOME CHEESY MASHED POTATOES, A BIT OF STROGANOFF, SHRIMP, RIBS, AND A CHICKEN BREAST — PLUS A LITTLE SALAD, BECAUSE WE’RE ALL ABOUT HEALTHY EATING. I started with the ribs, which were just north of luke warm. The flavor was good and the meat was tender. However, the sauce had become a bit pasty sitting on the buffet. I still ate them, don’t get me wrong. The shrimp was also lukewarm, and not deveined, which is a turnoff for me. Once I see that, no amount of crisp, delicious breading can bring me back.

The potatoes were cheesy and garlicky with a good, homemade texture. The stroganoff was rich and intensely beefy, as one would expect. And the star of the buffet, for me, was the chicken. The breading was light and flavorful. The meat was juicy. I would skip a couple of other items next time and focus more on that.

Our other items began showing up, although not our appetizer.

We were told repeatedly that it had been started, and would show up with the meals. It came about 10 minutes after the rest of the entrees were delivered, though. Lucky again, we were sharing, so no one sat there while the rest of us ate.

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have about what a “benedict” is and throw it down a well. This dish was cornbread, sausage patties, sausage gravy, and eggs (we opted for over easy), served next to a skateboard-size portion of hash browns. The sweetness of the cornbread was a welcome balance to the rich, salty sausage and gravy. It also soaked up just the right amount of egg yolk without getting crumbly.

The Philly was served with well-grilled mushrooms, onions, and melty Swiss cheese. It was perfectly satisfying, if unremarkable, as were the breaded cheese curds served as a side. The same could be said for the Sample Platter. When it showed up, everything was extremely fresh.

Among the sea of onion rings, chicken strips, and more cheese curds, the standout was the jalapeno cheddar bites. Unlike a standard popper, they were filled bits of chopped jalapeno pepper, bound together by a cytoplasm of molten yellow cheese. Not exactly health food, but when given a minute to cool off, they were pretty darn tasty.

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Diners of all ages enjoy the housemade yogurt, locally-produced organic veggies and eggs, and (of course) SDSU ice cream. Cafe director Pouran Borchardt says parents can feel good knowing nothing is frozen and nothing comes from a bag, that it’s “just good food.”

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You might not know Marc Wagner, but you’ve probably seen his work.

The Sioux Falls artist is co-creator of Skullmore, a zine named for his toxic waste-colored rendition of the famous mountain (complete with skeletal presidential visages), stickers of which have become something of a subversive, tongue-in-cheek phenomenon. Wagner joins us for a conversation over bagels and coffee about what it all means.

How did your love of art begin?

Marc Wagner: My parents have been really supportive, so I’ve been drawing since I was 4 consistently.

How has your style evolved? It's really fun and cartoony. Did you go through a realist phase?

MW: It’s been pretty consistent. I did some realist stuff. I painted in high school for a couple years, but I just like the speed at which I can draw, as opposed to the layers of paint drying. It’s always been this cartoony thing, and it’s just gotten better and my lines are more refined. It’s something I’ve stuck with.

Some of your zines and cartoons have rather cryptic phrases or messages. What are you trying to get across to the viewer?

MW: I got really interested in psychology in college, so I’ll just draw without thinking too much, unless there’s a goal in mind. It’s just about discovering things inside my subconscious. The phrases will be ones that have stuck out to me. Maybe it’s a song lyric or something I heard in a TV show. Something that just stuck in my brain, and at that moment, it seemed appropriate.

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I think those drawings and phrases are very subjective, and I welcome people to look for their own interpretation, rather than give a definitive answer. Particularly with Mount Skullmore. I don’t have a particular message behind it, because I think it’s more impactful that way. Some people think it’s just a fun play on Mount Rushmore. Some people get much more political with it. I don’t think any of them are incorrect. All of those were my intention, so I like to leave things intentionally vague.

You’re a foster parent. How has being around kids impacted your art?

MW: Hanging out with them has kind of resparked that childlike wonder that went away for a while. Getting to introduce them to things from the past - we’ve been watching a lot of Looney Toons and Duck Tales - cartoons that I used to love. It’s fun to see how images impact people. I just introduced the 3-year-old to Wonder Woman the other day. To her, it’s the coolest thing in the world, because she didn’t know there was a girl superhero who was tough as nails, but also kind. It’s interesting to see things from a different perspective.

Who are some local artists that have been big influences for you?

MW: My buddy Les Cotton, who is the guy I make the Skullmore zine with, we are extremely competitive with each other in a very friendly way. I’ll send him a drawing I’m working on and he’ll try to top that. We’re always trying to one-up each other.

We keep each other from getting too stale or safe.

Amy Jarding, who’s another friend of mine, has been great to watch, because she didn’t go to school for art. But she’s been doing these amazing things. I’m finding that it’s really interesting watching her be uninhibited. She doesn’t have to

worry about the things we were taught to never do, because it doesn’t really matter.

It’s great to see what Zach DeBoer’s been doing with Exposure [Gallery & Studios], of course. Just the way he supports other people.

The list can go on and on.

What are you working on now?

MW: I’m working on a comic book, more zines, Skullmore Volume 4, and then a whole slew of freelance stuff for bands - posters and logos.

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Let’s talk about Skullmore. What is it and where can we find it?

MW: Skullmore is a free magazine that Les and I make. We try to celebrate local art, whether it’s visual art or music or writing. It’s entirely submission-based.

Funding comes from local businesses, like Zandbroz [Variety], Urban Archaeology, Total Drag Records and Rock Garden Tour, just to name a few of them. It can be found at those places, plus Last Stop CD Shop.

Wherever we can leave them.

How often does it come out?

MW: Whenever we can find time for it. I want to do at least two a year, because I want it to always be a fun project and not a chore. And I also don’t want to rush and put out something I’m not proud of.

You have recurring characters in your zines. Tell us about some of them.

MW: A lot of them pop out of nowhere when I’m sketching. If I like them, I’ll keep using them. I’m slowly working on a comic book that incorporates a lot of these characters and gives them a little bit more of a backstory and personality.

Do they have names?

MW: The main one is Rad. He’s the bald guy with the sunglasses, and that’s me. I draw him in scenarios and he kind of reacts the way I react, which is constantly anxious. I’ve been drawing him for about six years. Other characters represent other aspects of my personality.

Does drawing help you work through things happening in your life?

MW: Absolutely. It’s a de-stresser. It’s a way to get my mind off things, to solve problems. Like if I’m working on a freelance project, I’ll just start drawing something else, and somewhere along the way, something will click.

To wrap up, what’s the most surprising place you’ve seen a Skullmore sticker?

MW: I see a lot of them on cars, and I don’t know the owner. I’ll take a picture and kind of scurry off. I know there’s definitely some in Minneapolis in bathrooms and bars. I’ve personally put one in a dive bar bathroom in Telluride, Colorado. It constantly surprises me where those little guys end up. It makes me feel really good.

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doctor, but in an airplane apparently he is Houdini.) My hair, my back and my pants were immediately soaked through. I yelped and sat up straight, dropping the beloved stuffed animal in the process.

Crying now, my daughter asked me to get it again. I tried again, unsuccessfully which was met with more weeping. All of this, 15 minutes into the flight.

ALL OF THIS, 15 MINUTES INTO “THE FLIGHT. Meanwhile, out of the corner of my eye, I watched my husband take out his phone and slowly, without interruption, read the news.

Having been served a nice beverage on his tray, he proceeded to put his beverage to his mouth and sip it leisurely. I then watched him set down this same drink, with no fear of anyone spilling it on his perfectly clean golf shorts, mind you, and gently eat his bag of peanuts. Then, in disbelief, I witnessed him put his earphones in, recline his chair, cross his feet, and sigh a sigh of relaxation and snuggle down to watch a movie.

Meanwhile in seats 20A and B, all hell continued to break loose.

There were dropped crackers, more spilled drinks, cries for daddy

>> STAY UNITED

BY TRACY KIRBY | IMAGE BY CRISTA BALLARD PHOTOGRAPHY

My husband and I recently celebrated our seven-year wedding anniversary.

To commemorate, we simply ate an embarrassingly high-calorie meal and reminisced about our life together.

During this rare uninterrupted conversation, we talked in length about one of our biggest challenges we have been facing while knee deep in babyraising: Not turning on one other.

Last month, we were traveling (again) for a family event. The airline made a mistake and we weren’t allowed to sit together on a two-hour flight. We had two seats together and one a few rows up. By the nature of the children’s ages, it made more sense for me to take both kids and sit in the two seats together and for my husband to take the seat located a few rows up. As we settled in our seats, I immediately knew this minor seat debacle was going to escalate and be a major snag in our marital joy.

To kick things off, the flight attendant repeatedly visited our row and made sure I knew “I could not hand the baby off at any time during flight to the husband because my seat has the extra oxygen mask.” Okay, noted. She came back to also inform me the baby had to be facing forward during takeoff. Then 48 // SEPTEMBER 2016

she visited just one more time to make sure I also knew that my daughter would need to sit up for takeoff. She started to walk away and returned just to ask me if I knew that all of this was for “the safety of the children.” Also would I please push my purse forward one more inch to make sure it was completely under the seat? My mouth agape, as that made four flight attendant visits in less than five minutes, I politely told her, “Yes. Thank you!” And shot my husband a look that clearly said – as wrong and unfounded as the accusation was –“This is ALL your fault.”

THEN THINGS REALLY BEGAN TO SPIRAL. My daughter had dropped her beloved stuffed animal under her chair and was begging me to get it. I awkwardly leaned over to try and grab it without crushing my baby on my lap all the while keeping him in the forwardfacing posture for fear of further flight attendant rebuke. In this split second it took me to lean down strenuously – possibly tearing or pulling some muscle in my back – my son had somewhere found a bottle of water, unscrewed it and unceremoniously dumped it all over the back of my person. (He won’t say “Mama” at his well checks for the

that went unanswered due to the aforementioned earphones, more sobbing, baby escape attempts, unscheduled potty breaks, and of course, more visits from the flight attendant.

And for some reason, as each minute of this nightmarish flight passed, I continued to make the very unstable case in my mind, that somehow this was indeed all my husband’s fault. Every time I saw him breathe a breath of relaxation, rage silently boiled inside of me. Did he purposefully book the seats apart? I know he can hear his daughter calling him. A SECOND bag of peanuts?!

I had turned on him. He was no longer my teammate. He was my sworn enemy. Everything stressful that was happening to me, I was taking out on him. At the height of the blinding rage, I envisioned myself, leaving the children unsupervised in their seats, with my clothes still soaking wet, ripping the ear phones out of his relaxed little ears and yelling “You’re watching a movie?! HELP ME!” to the stares of everyone on the plane. I’d really get it from the flight attendant then.

It was at that point that I believe God intervened. Because, it was just then that my husband took his earphones out and turned back and looked at me, smiled, and mouthed “What can I do?” And just like that, the (crazy unfounded) rage disintegrated. And in rage’s place, sanity began to creep back in. I began to remember how much he had done that day; all the selfless care for me and the children he had given. And all of a sudden, I was glad he was relaxing. He deserved it…Even if I did end up exiting the plane looking like I had visited a war-torn section of the aircraft.

Turning on each other is not an uncommon challenge. Pushed to the limits of exhaustion and stretched thin on many levels, parents sometimes, just sometimes, can forget that we are each other’s sole teammate, and we turn on each other as a survival mechanism.

But in reality, when the inevitable stresses of life arise, the best survival mechanism we have is each other and the continual decision day by day to say “I’m with you.”

And as an added note, it also helps marital joy and morale if you make sure all your airplane seats are together.

Follow Tracy on her blog, littleparentontheprairie.com.

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YES, ALL THREE OF THESE GUYS ARE NAMED JOHN. YES, IT WAS A POPULAR NAME IN THE ‘80S. THE IDENTITY OF THESE THREE AMIGOS HAVE BEEN ALTERED TO PROTECT THE INNOCENT. HAVE A QUESTION FOR THE JOHNS? SHOOT AN E-MAIL THEIR WAY AT THEJOHNS@605MAGAZINE.COM.

Whenever my mother-inlaw decorates for fall, it always turns out tacky and overwhelming. How do I help her decorate without it looking like a craft store threw up?

JR: Just be blunt with her. Tell her house looks like craft store vomit. It’s good to keep these lines of communication open with your mother-in-law. That way, she will know you will appreciate it when she weighs in on your house, sense of style, and shortcomings as a parent.

JW: From a Guy's perspective, I don't get the seasonal or special day decorations. Wait, there is one day to decorate for. Definitely remember, remember, the Fifth of November, the Gunpowder Treason and Plot. I know of no reason why the Gunpowder Treason should ever be forgot. (See why I capitalized 'Guy')?

JT: Keep. Your. Mouth. Shut. Odds are, she is comfortable with her décor, and it is her home. However, occasional tasteful décor pieces (that don’t completely clash with her current aesthetic) make good gifts.

How can I spice up my work wardrobe without looking unprofessional?

JR: Professionalism is a fluid concept. Do not feel tethered to what society views as professional.

Explore. Take risks. Be bold. Get that facial tattoo you’ve been dreaming of. Yellow hair will impress the CEO. Your career with thank you.

JW: Girls run the risk of looking like an escort and guys run the risk of looking like they fell out of Steve Harvey's closet (think 12-button mustard yellow suit).

You don't want to go overboard, no matter who you are. The easiest thing to do to avoid wearing the wrong clothing at work is to find a job at a nudist colony. Just take clothes out of the equation!

JT: First, be sure to have good quality pieces that can multi-task.

For women, that means a great back pencil skirt, a few crisp white shirts, and neutral dress pants. For men, that means a couple of good suits. Personalize your look with interesting accessories - jewelry, ties, cufflinks, and sweaters. Pair your neutrals with eye-catching colors or statement pieces.

I think my sense of style is fine, but my friends tell me that I haven’t been “in” since the late '90s. I like my clothes. Do I change, or can I keep rolling with my look?

JR: It is so important to conform to the expectations your friend have for you. The older you get, the more important this becomes. You must change. At all costs.

JW: The '90s are back. Just slap your favorite episode of Blossom or Boy Meets World in the VHS and take notes! *As a bonus, when watching the latter, take a drink every time Shawn talks about being poor and living in a trailer park.

JT: First of all, your friends sound like jerks. You are the one who has to look in the mirror. If you like what you see, fine. But remember, trying new things (like haircuts and clothing styles) can be fun. Getting out of a rut can be inspiring and lead to positive changes in all areas of your life.

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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HE ALT H

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The colors we surround ourselves with have a major impact on our moods and the energy of our space.

W A R M C O L O R S can evoke feelings of well-being and happiness.

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R E D : This color triggers strong feelings like passion, love, anger and danger. It draws major attention, and can increase a viewer’s heart rate.

O R A N G E : It’s the color of vitality and energy. A bit less aggressive than red, this friendly color is good in measured doses.

G R E E N : This is the color of health and wealth. A nod to the natural world, it is the easiest on the eye, creating an instant sense of relaxation.

Y E L L O W : The color of sunshine and hope. It evokes optimism, but can irritate the eye if applied too liberally.

Use as a pop of color, or opt for a muted hue on walls and large pieces.

B L U E : The most calming of colors, it evokes images of water, sky and spirituality.

Dark hues can feel serious, while lighter hues relax the mind.

P U R P L E : The color of kings, it symbolizes wealth and creativity.

While lighter hues can feel feminine and romantic, deep eggplant, wine, and raisin colors add a touch of luxury.

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C O O L C O L O R S are calming & soothing — the smooth edges of the color wheel.

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SWEATING IN STYLE HE ALT H

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Sweating it out at the gym doesn’t mean you have to look like a schlump.

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SWEATING IN STYLE TIPS USE YOUR OUTFIT AS A MOTIVATOR Not feeling the treadmill today? Throwing on something colorful and stylish can boost your mood, giving you that extra incentive necessary to get out the door and work hard.

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GO FOR COMFY + CUTE

DITCH THE PONYTAIL

Don’t try to overdo it on the outfit (no one said you had to wear red lipstick at the gym, after all). Instead, make your workout look comfy and attractive by opting for sweat-wicking fabrics in bright colors, tennis shoes that support your arches, and garments that free you to move more than a typical baggy tee.

Just because you did some cardio doesn’t mean you need to have a bad hair day.

Make sure hair is off your face and out of the way with a detailed headband or braid.

Bonus: When you take that braid out, you’ll have perfectly imperfect beach waves all set to go.

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