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DECEMBER 2017
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M O NTH 3
DECEMBER 1 ________________________________
+ HOT 93.1 UGLY SWEATER SKATE PARTY
Main Street Square, Rapid City. 5 p.m. More info: mainstreetsquarerc. com.
+ OPENING RECEPTION: ATE CHINHINTKU KICI WAKPAZOPI, GERALD & JIM YELLOWHAWK
1. A TUNA CHRISTMAS December 1- 3, 7-10, 14- 17, 28- 31. Olde Town Dinner Theatre, Worthing. Times vary. In this hilarious sequel to Greater Tuna, it's Christmas in the third smallest town in Texas. Many colorful Tuna denizens, some you will recognize from Greater Tuna and some appearing here for the first time, join in the holiday fun. A Tuna Christmas is a total delight for this holiday season! Enjoy the four course meal or a dessert matinee with your show. More info: oldetownetheatre.org.
2. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA December 2. Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History, Sioux Falls. 8:30 a.m. Each holiday season, the Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History transforms its Great Room into a winter wonderland with a variety of decorated and themed trees. Highlights of the event include meeting Santa and Mrs. Claus, a sweet treat, a make-your-own craft activity, live Victorian carolers, up-close animal encounters, zoo viewing, and more! More info: greatzoo.org.
3. THE 8TH ANNUAL BLACK HILLS COWBOY CHRISTMAS December 9. Historic Homestake Opera House, Lead. Times vary. The popular Black Hills Cowboy Christmas concerts and dance will feature more than a dozen regional and statewide performers this year. More info: homestakeoperahouse.org.
4. JINGLE BELL 5K RUN December 16. Spearfish City Campground, Spearfish. 9 a.m. As part of a six-part series, this run is the first of a six month 5k marathon. Get in on the fun for fitness, a T-shirt, and more prizes. More info: visitspearfish.com.
5. SKATES AND A MOVIE: HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS December 23. Main Street Square, Rapid City. 5 p.m. Whether you're a hot chocolate drinker, avid skater, or pro fire pit enjoyer, this event is perfect for all. Projected on the Main Street Square big screen, this Dr. Seuss classic is a great way to ring in the holidays, especially with family and friends. More info: mainstreetsquarerc.com.
6. NEW YEAR'S EVE IN DEADWOOD December 31. Main Street, Deadwood. 9 p.m. The best way to ring in the New Year is in Deadwood! The historic mining town has parties all over the downtown area and many local casinos to enjoy playing games while ringing in the New Year! More info: deadwood.com.
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The Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City. 5 p.m. More info: thedahl.org.
DECEMBER 1-2 ________________________________
+ SPEARFISH FESTIVAL OF TREES
Spearfish City Park, Spearfish. 9 a.m. More info: visitspearfish.com.
+ DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS: DREAM BIG
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. Times vary. More info: dennysanfordpremiercenter.com.
DECEMBER 1-3, 7-9 ________________________________
+ PIERRE PLAYERS PRESENTS: “CALENDAR GIRLS”
Grand Opera House, Pierre. 7:30 p.m. More info: pierreplayers.com.
DECEMBER 1-10 _______________________________
+ IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE Pepsi Cola Theatre for the Performing Arts, Mitchell. Times vary. More info: mitchellact.org.
DECEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 _______________________________
+ SAUNDRA MESSINGER TRUNK SHOW
8th & Railroad, Sioux Falls. 12 p.m. More info: siouxfallsevents.com.
DECEMBER 1-3 ________________________________
+ WINTER WONDERLAND
Falls Park, Sioux Falls. 5 p.m. More info: visitsiouxfalls.com.
DECEMBER 1-16 ________________________________
+ CHRISTMAS IN THE HILLS
Hot Springs. Times vary. More info: hotsprings-sd.com.
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+ TWILIGHT FLIGHTS Strawbale Winery, Renner. 5 p.m. More info: strawbalewinery.com.
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+ CHRISTMAS TREE LANE & GINGERBREAD WONDERLAND Dacotah Prairie Museum, Aberdeen. 9 a.m. More info: dacotahprairiemuseum.com.
DECEMBER 1-26
+ SOUTHWEST
+ HATCHERY HOLIDAYS WINE & HOT CHOCOLATE TASTING
D.C. Booth Historic Fish Hatchery, Spearfish. 12 p.m. More info: dcboothfishhatchery.org.
+ CHRISTMAS STROLL & HOLIDAZZLE PARADE
Main Street, Spearfish. All day. More info: downtownspearfish.com.
South Dakota Capitol, Pierre. 8 a.m. More info: christmasatthecapitol. sd.gov.
DECEMBER 1JANUARY 2 _______________________________
+ WINTER WONDERLAND
American Creek Campground, Chamberlain. Times vary. More info: (605) 234-4416.
DECEMBER 1JANUARY 3
+ CUSTER CHRISTMAS PARADE Mt. Rushmore Road, Custer. 11:30 a.m. More info: visitcuster.com.
+ 605 MADE HOLIDAY MARKET Cherapa Place, Sioux Falls. 10 a.m. More info: siouxfalls.business.
Western Mall, Sioux Falls. 5:30 p.m. More info: southdakota.wish.org.
DECEMBER 2
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+ BEARDSTRAVAGANZA!
+ BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Brookings. 9 a.m. More info: prairieplay.org.
+ CHRISTMAS AT THE REDLIN ART CENTER Redlin Art Center Amphitheater, Watertown. 1:30 p.m. More info: redlinart.com.
DECEMBER 2-3 + ABERDEEN LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE
Washington Street, Aberdeen. 7 p.m. More info: facebook.com.
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Schade Vineyard, Volga. 10 a.m. More info: schadevinyard.com.
+ 1880 TRAIN HOLIDAY EXPRESS SPIKED
Black Hills Central Railroad, Hill City. 4:15 p.m. More info: 1880train. com.
+ WEST
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DECEMBER 5
DECEMBER 8-16
DECEMBER 10
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+ 5 COURSE WINE DINNER
+ SECT PRESENTS: SCROOGE
+ CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES: MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS
Ode to Food and Drinks, Sioux Falls. More info: odetofoodanddrinks.com.
DECEMBER 5 – FEBRUARY 10
Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls. Times vary. More info: siouxfallsorpheum.com.
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Yankton Community Library, Yankton. 2 p.m. More info: cityofyankton.org.
+ BLUE HAVEN WINTER FAIR
Blue Haven Barn and Gardens, Sioux Falls. 11 a.m. More info: facebook.com.
+ STEVE BORMES: DEEP SEA IMAGINARIUM South Dakota Art Museum, Brookings. 10 a.m. More info: southdakotaartmuseum.com.
DECEMBER 7 + DRAG INTO FINALS W/ STEVEN ANTHONY SHAKERS & BRANDONNA DUPRI LARESSE
Morrison Commons, Augustana College, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. More info: augie.campuslabs.com.
DECEMBER 7 – MARCH 6
+ VAC STROLLER TOUR Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 10:45 a.m. More info: washingtonpavilion.org.
+ HOLIDAY HIGH TEA
+ WINTER PHOTOGRAPHIC ART SHOW Dakota Discovery Museum, Mitchell. Times vary. More info: dakotadiscovery.com.
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+ A WINTER WINE & BEER EXPERIENCE
+ DECEMBER: "THE GUINEVERES" BY SARAH DOMET
The Homestead at Prairie Berry Winery, Hill City. 5 p.m. More info: prairieberry.com.
+ FRONTIER CHRISTMAS
Lake City. 10 a.m. More info: gfp. sd.gov.
+ INTERNATIONAL CHEF COOK-OFF
Sioux Falls Coliseum, Sioux falls. 5 p.m. More info: sfmcc.org.
+ MADISON’S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER 9-10 _______________________________
+ THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE
Black Hills Community Theatre, Rapid City. Times vary. More info: bhct.org.
First Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls. 2 p.m. More info: flcsf.org.
DECEMBER 14
Madison. 9:30 a.m. More info: chamberofmadisonsd.com.
DECEMBER 8-10
+ ANNUAL GERMAN CHRISTMAS SERVICE
The Matthews Opera House & Art Center, Spearfish. 1 p.m. More info: matthewsopera.com.
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Remedy Brewing Co., Sioux Falls. 3 p.m. More info: remedybrewco.com.
+ HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
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+ CHRISTMAS AT THE WESTERN MALL
+ CENTR AL
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+ CHRISTMAS AT THE CAPITOL
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+ THE WIZARD OF OZ
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City. Times vary. More info: gotmine. com.
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Zandbroz Variety, Sioux Falls. 6:30 p.m. More info: facebook.com.
+ BEER AND CAROLS
Remedy Brewing Co., Sioux Falls. 6:30 p.m. More info: remedybrewco. com.
DECEMBER 14-16 _______________________________
+ DINNER THEATRE: FEZZIWIG’S FEAST
Black Hills Community Theatre, Rapid City. Times vary. More info: bhct.org.
DECEMBER 14-17 _______________________________
+ A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. Times vary. More info: washingtonpavilion.org.
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DECEMBER 15-17
DECEMBER 21
DECEMBER 8-9
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DECEMBER 20, 22, 23
DECEMBER 30 _______________________________
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+ SIOUX EMPIRE WACIPI
W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls. Times vary. More info: siouxempirewacipi.net.
+ FIRE + ICE 2017
BronzeAge Art Casting, Sioux Falls. 5 p.m. More info: bronzeagefsd.com.
DECEMBER 30 + HOLIDAY CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR
Northridge Plaza, Pierre. Times vary. More info: shopnorthridgeplaza.com.
DECEMBER 16
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+ BLACK HILLS WINTER CARNIVAL
Spearfish Canyon, Spearfish. 12:01 a.m. More info: visitspearfish.com.
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DECEMBER 31 + CRAFT BEER & BINGO
Miner Brewing Company, Rapid City. 4 p.m. More info: minerbrewing.com.
+ SIOUX FALLS SANTACON
Wiley’s Tavern, Sioux Falls. 4 p.m. More info: facebook.com.
+ BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Bramble Park Zoo, Watertown. 8 a.m. More info: brambleparkzoo.com.
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+ BIG TOP NEW YEAR 2017
+ HOT 93.1 DOWNTOWN COUNTDOWN
Main Street Square, Rapid City. 5 p.m. More info: mainstreetsquarerc. com.
SPORTS
DECEMBER 6 _______________________________
DECEMBER 17
Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. Times vary. More info: washingtonpavilion.org.
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+ RAPID CITY RUSH VS COLORADO EAGLES Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City. 7:05 p.m. More info: rapidcityrush.com.
DECEMBER 8
+ RAPID CITY RUSH VS IDAHO STEELHEADS
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City. 7:05 p.m. More info: rapidcityrush.com.
DECEMBER 28
+ THE 16TH ANNUAL KIDS FISHING TOURNEY
Swan Creek Recreation Area, Selby. Times vary. More info: (605) 8508876.
DECEMBER 31 _______________________________
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+ LAKOTA NATION INVITATIONAL 41ST ANNIVERSARY
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City. Times vary. More info: gotmine. com.
DECEMBER 15-16 _______________________________
+ SIOUX FALLS STAMPEDE VS SIOUX CITY MUSKETEERS Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. 7:05 p.m. More info: sfstampede.com.
DECEMBER 2830 _______________________________
+ BROOKINGS BLIZZARD VS BISMARK BOBCATS
Larson Ice Center, Brookings. 7:05 p.m. More info: gobrookingsblizzard. com.
+ 2017 MIKE MILLER CLASSIC
The Corn Palace, Mitchell. Times vary. More info: mikemillerclassic.com.
+ SIOUX FALLS STAMPEDE VS FARGO FORCE
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. 6:05 p.m. More info: sfstampede.com.
+ USF COUGARS VS AUGUSTANA VIKINGS Stewart Center, Sioux Falls. 4 p.m. More info: usfcougars.com.
GET INVOLVED
DECEMBER 1 _______________________________
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+ SIOUX FALLS STAMPEDE VS OMAHA LANCERS Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. 7:05 p.m. More info: sfstampede.com.
DECEMBER 17 _______________________________
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+ A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER 13-16
DECEMBER 16 El Riad Shrine, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. More info: elriad.org.
Gateway Bar & Lounge, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. More info: facebook.com.
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. 7:05 p.m. More info: sfstampede.com.
Hotel Alex Johnson, Rapid City. 6 p.m. More info: alexjohnson.com.
+ NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH
+ THE 9TH ANNUAL UGLY SWEATER PARTY
+ SIOUX FALLS STAMPEDE VS YOUNGSTOWN
+ SIOUX FALLS STAMPEDE VS BLOOMINGTON THUNDER
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. 6:05 p.m. More info: sfstampede.com.
DECEMBER 29 _______________________________
+ BROOKINGS BLIZZARD VS ABERDEEN WINGS
Larson Ice Center, Brookings. 7:05 p.m. More info: gobrookingsblizzard. com.
DECEMBER 2930
+ HOLIDAY SPIRIT
Highland Mall, Mitchell. 7 p.m. More info: visitmitchell.com.
+ BRANDON AREA FOOD PANTRY 2017 FUNDRAISER
Brandon Golf Course, Brandon. 6 p.m. More info: (605) 582-7001.
DECEMBER 2
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+ RAPID CITY RUSH VS COLORADO EAGLES
+ SNOWBALL GALA CHARITY BALL FUNDRAISER
Rushmore Civic Center, Rapid City. 7:05 p.m. More info: rapidcityrush. com.
Watertown Event Center, Watertown. 5 p.m. More info: watertowneventcenter.com.
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+ COOKIES AND COCOA + BROOKINGS BLIZZARD VS AUSTIN BRUINS Larson Ice Center, Brookings. 7:05 p.m. More info: gobrookingsblizzard. com.
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The Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 9 a.m. More info: facebook.com.
EVENTS
DECEMBER 6, 7, 14, 21, 28
DECEMBER 16 _______________________________
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+ 1 MILLION CUPS
Prairie Berry East Bank, Sioux Falls. 9 a.m. More info: 1millioncups.com/ siouxfalls.
DECEMBER 6, 13, 20, 27 _______________________________
+ 1 MILLION CUPS
Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Brookings. 9 a.m. More info: prairieplay.org.
+ 1 MILLION CUPS
Captiol Theater, Aberdeen. 9 a.m. More info: 1millioncups.com.
+ 2ND ANNUAL UGLY SWEATERS FOR SURVIVORS PARTY
Hilton Garden Inn Sioux Falls Downtown, Sioux Falls. 5 p.m. More info: survivorsjoiningforhope.org.
DECEMBER 17 _______________________________
+ HOLIDAY JAM WITH THE HEGG BROTHERS Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls. 4 p.m. More info: siouxfallsorpheum.com.
MUSIC
DECEMBER 1 + 1 MILLION CUPS
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+ SECOND SATURDAY SORTING Dress for Success, Sioux Falls. 11 a.m. More info: embe.org.
DECEMBER 10 _______________________________
+ ELKS PANCAKE FEED
The Elk Lodge, Huron. 9 a.m. More info: huronsd.com.
+ 2017 YPN KRINGLE Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 2:30 p.m. More info: siouxfallsypn. com.
DECEMBER 2 _______________________________
+ SOUTH DAKOTA SYMPHONY: HANDEL’S MESSIAH First Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. More info: sdsymphony.org.
+ AMOS SLADE, WORK OF WOLVES, SALT CREEK + MORE Icon Event Hall + Lounge, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. More info: iconsiouxfalls. com.
DECEMBER 5 _______________________________
+ THE INSANE ASSASSINATION TOUR + FIRST FRIDAY: DJ JAB
Wiley's Tavern, Sioux Falls. 9 p.m. More info: pinshows.com.
+ THOMAS RHETT
Swiftel Center, Brookings. 7:30 p.m. More info: swiftelcenter.com.
+ DAVINA AND THE VAGABONDS
Icon Event Hall + Lounge, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. More info: iconsiouxfalls. com.
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. More info: bigsbar.com.
DECEMBER 7 _______________________________
+ MARK SMEBY: HOPE FOR CHRISTMAS The Goss Opera House, Watertown. 7:30 p.m. More info: thegossoperahouse.com.
DECEMBER 7, 10 _______________________________
+ SHERWIN LINTON CHRISTMAS SHOW
The Goss Opera House, Watertown. 7:30 p.m. More info: thegossoperahouse.com.
DECEMBER 14 _______________________________
University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls. 6:30 p.m. More info: usiouxfalls.edu.
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Gathering Grounds Coffee, Yankton. 9 a.m. More info: 1millioncups.com.
DECEMBER 9
+ 54TH ANNUAL USF MADRIGAL DINNER
+ DRONES, ICU, & DAMN YOUR EYES
Total Drag, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. More info: totaldragrecords.com.
DECEMBER 1-2 _______________________________
+ TONIC SOL-FA HOLIDAY CONCERT
+ A VERY MERRY CABARET
Icon Event Hall + Lounge, Sioux Falls. Times vary. More info: goodnighttheatre.com.
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+ THE BIG WU W/ GRANOLA
Icon Event Hall + Lounge, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. More info: thecollectiveeffortsunion.com.
Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. More info: washingtonpavilion.org.
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+ HOLIDAY JAM WITH THE HEGG BROTHERS
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DECEMBER 9
+ HOLIDAY JAM WITH THE HEGG BROTHERS
+ HOLIDAY JAM WITH THE HEGG BROTHERS
Pepsi Cola Theatre for the Performing Arts, Mitchell. 7:30 p.m. More info: mitchellact.org.
Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls. 4 p.m. More info: siouxfallsorpheum.com.
Hay Camp Brewing Co., Rapid City. 6:30 p.m. More info: haycampbrewing. com.
DECEMBER 15
DECEMBER 22-23
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+ TIS THE SEASON: CHRISTMAS WITH THE SDSO
+ HOLIDAY JAM WITH THE HEGG BROTHERS
+ BRULE: SILENT STAR NIGHT
Miller Armory, Miller. 7:30 p.m. More info: (605) 853-3098.
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+ JALAN CROSSLAND
Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. More info: washingtonpavilion.org.
+ HOLIDAY JAM WITH THE HEGG BROTHERS Capitol Theatre, Aberdeen. 7 p.m. More info: (605) 335-8000.
DECEMBER 10
Dakota Prairie Playhouse, Madison. 8 p.m. More info: (605) 256-5666.
Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. More info: siouxfallsorpheum.com.
+ DIRK QUINN BAND
DECEMBER 23
Dahl Art Center, Rapid City. 7:30 p.m. More info: thedahl.org.
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. More info: dennysanfordpremiercenter.com.
+ SOUTH DAKOTA SYMPHONY: TIS THE SEASON
Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 2:30 p.m. More info: sdsymphony.org.
+ HOLIDAY JAM WITH THE HEGG BROTHERS Huron High School Auditorium, Huron. 4 p.m. More info: (605) 352-0000.
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+ HOLIDAY JAM WITH THE HEGG BROTHERS TF Riggs Theater, Pierre. 7:30 p.m. More info: holidayjam.com.
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+ KREEPY KRAMPUS XMAS
+ LATER BABES CHRISTMAS PARTY!ยก!
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls. 6 p.m. More info: bigsbar.com.
Icon Event Hall + Lounge, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. More info: iconsiouxfalls. com.
+ A GREEN DOLPHIN JAZZY CHRISTMAS CONCERT
DECEMBER 30
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+ A GLORIOUS CHRISTMAS WITH CASTING CROWNS AND FOR KING & COUNTRY
DECEMBER 17
Matthews Opera House & Arts Center, Spearfish. 7:30 p.m. More info: matthewsopera.com.
+ THE MIDTOWN MEN Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood. 8 p.m. More info: deadwood.com.
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+ JON WAYNE & THE PAIN W/ USEFUL JENKINS
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. More info: bigsbar.com.
DECEMBER 31 + LORIE LINE: KING OF KINGS Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. More info: washingtonpavilion.org.
DECEMBER 16
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+ THE DISTRICT NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY W/ DJ CHRIS HINTZ
The District, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. More info: thedistrictsf.com.
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+ WRENCH + WHISKEY MYERS
The Thirsty Duck, Sioux Falls. 9:30 p.m. More info: facebook.com.
+ HOLIDAY JAM WITH THE HEGG BROTHERS
+ NEW YEAR'S EVE W/ HEATBOX, DJ ABILITIES, & TUFF ROOTS
The District, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. More info: thedistrictsf.com.
Washinton Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. More info: washingtonpavilion. org.
Icon Event Hall + Lounge, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. More info: store. thecollectiveeffortsunion.com.
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C U LT U R E + E N T E R TA I N M E N T best part is seeing the faces of children when they see Santa Claus. We see so many people that are making this their annual tradition to spend time together. CAN PASSENGERS ACTUALLY MEET SANTA CLAUS AND THE CONDUCTOR?
HE: We do have a conductor and a brakeman on board. They go through the train and talk with the passengers, and then we pick up Santa Claus at the North Pole. Santa rides the train back to the station. We share a story on the way to the North Pole, and that story talks about how Santa
HE: It’s just excitement. So many of the kids come with their letters for Santa. Some of them are so excited, and then there’s some that don’t know what to do and get a little shy when they see him. A lot of kids bring him and Mrs. Claus gifts and little notes, so it’s just fun to see. ARE THERE ANY OTHER FOOD AND DRINKS SERVED AT THE HOLIDAY EXPRESS?
HE: Along with the hot cocoa and sugar cookies, we also offer a Holiday Express Spiked run. It’s an adult-only run, and that includes a spiked hot cocoa,
“IT’S JUST A FESTIVE EXPERIENCE, AND IS ONE WHERE YOU CAN SEE ALL GENERATIONS COME TOGETHER FROM ALL OVER TO CREATE THESE LASTING MEMORIES.”
1880 Train’s Holiday Express BY MORGAN MATZEN
THOSE IN THE BLACK HILLS AREA LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE CHRISTMAS TRADITION SHOULD LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THE 1880 TRAIN’S HOLIDAY EXPRESS. THIS HOURLONG RIDE TRANSPORTS PASSENGERS TO THE NORTH POLE, PICKING UP SANTA CLAUS HIMSELF ALONG THE WAY. HOLLI EDWARDS, 1880 TRAIN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER IN HILL CITY, SEES THE HOLIDAY EXPRESS AS A GREAT WAY TO GET IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF THE 1880 TRAIN?
HOLLI EDWARDS: The 1880 Train was started initially by Bill Heckman [on August 18, 1957]. We just celebrated our 60th anniversary this summer. [The train] goes from Hill City to Keystone, and it’s the original route of the Burlington-Northern. The whole idea was to bring back the history of the steam train and really have people take a step back in time and experience for themselves what it used to be like in that era. WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT THE HOLIDAY EXPRESS?
HE: On board, guests get served cookies and hot cocoa, and there are elves and Mrs. Claus. The
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comes and gives a bell to the kids, and they ring them on Christmas Eve so Santa knows where to find them. He then hands out one of those bells to each of the children on the train, and that way they can get a photo with him if they would like. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE REACTIONS FAMILIES HAVE HAD?
so they’re able to have a little [Peppermint] Schnapps in their cocoa for the ride. We also have beer and wine for sale in the depot that people can take on board if they wish. TICKETS ARE RECOMMENDED TO PURCHASE IN ADVANCE TO ENSURE A SPOT. SPACE IS AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS UP TO 20 OR MORE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT 1880TRAIN.COM.
HOLIDAY EXPRESS HILL CITY DEPARTURES DATES + TIMES: DEC. 2 12:45 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:15* p.m. DEC. 9 12:45 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:15* p.m. DEC. 16 12:45 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:15* p.m. DEC. 17 12:45 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:15 p.m. DEC. 22-23 12:45 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:15, 6 p.m. *Includes Holiday Express Spiked
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THE KALON PROJECT BY ERIN MAIROSE
ARTIST JILLIAN GUNLICKS & ENTREPRENEUR CHELSEA TRACY
DEFINITION OF KALON: "BEAUTY THAT IS MORE THAN SKIN DEEP." When local artist Jillian Gunlicks was searching for the right word to describe the storytelling project, she came across the word "kalon" and thought, "‘It’s exactly what I wanted this project to be - to showcase the beauty that people may not see in others.”
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LOCAL SIOUX FALLS ARTIST JILLIAN GUNLICKS IS A DEEP BELIEVER IN INTUITION, FINDING HOPE IN UNIMAGINABLE CIRCUMSTANCES, AND KNOWING WHEN THE TIMING IS RIGHT TO DO THE NEXT THING.
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Get Involved: FOLLOW THE KALON PROJECT FACEBOOK PAGE TO HEAR ABOUT EACH WEEKS’ INTERVIEW, TO WATCH THE EXHIBIT COME TOGETHER, AND TO HAVE ACCESS TO ADDITIONAL RESOURCES THAT MAY HELP OTHERS GOING THROUGH SIMILAR STRUGGLES. DONATE AT INDIEGOGO.COM/PROJECTS/THE-KALON-
PROJECT OR PAYPAL.ME/THEKALONPROJECT TO HELP REACH THEIR $15,000 GOAL. A $100 DONATION RECEIVES ONE TICKET TO THE EXHIBIT LAUNCH PARTY IN JUNE, AND A $10 DONATION RESULTS IN TRACY AND GUNLICKS DOING A RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS.
That is what has brought her to start The Kalon Project: A collection of 22 stories of people in the community who have found healing and joy after painful, life-altering experiences. These stories include overcoming depression, surviving cancer, losing a loved one, and recovering from rape and abuse, among others. “There were a few people I knew that I was inspired by, and I knew pretty much everyone out there has some sort of struggle or something they’ve gone through, so I thought, ‘Let’s get some of these people together and tell their stories,’” Gunlicks said. With these thoughts two years in the making, she reached out to downtown business owner (Chelsea's Boutique and Conversation Piece) Chelsea Tracy to enlist her help. Two days later, they started a fundraising page that raised almost $2,500 in the first day. The money goes towards installing an art exhibit featuring the interviews. Each story will be told with audio, text, and a charcoal drawing or portrait painted by Gunlicks. “To be able to see the beauty in someone and then hear their story and paint it, that for me will be huge and powerful,” Gunlicks said. Gunlicks and Tracy's own stories are also part of the 22. Ten years ago, Gunlicks was raped. One of the hardest parts of recovery, she says, was feeling disconnected from family, friends, and people. Time has made it easier for her to speak about the experience, and a few years ago, she realized she wanted to do more. “I want to share with people how I got through it, and the different resources and support that I used,” she said. She hopes that if someone who is struggling visits the art exhibit, they can find a story they
connect with. But more than that, they hope they have the encouragement that life can get better, and that there are resources and people out there to help. “You never know who or what will change the way you think about something,” she said. This is the second time Tracy is sharing her story publicly. She recalled the first time she spoke about finding herself in a controlling marriage and lacking self confidence: “I was literally shaking through it, but I got to the end of it, and I thought, ‘I need to do this again,’” she said. “I need to share my story, because it brought so much inspiration to other people, [along with] light, and hope, and love.” Tracy considers her story one of finding herself, and becoming empowered. And that’s what The Kalon Project is meant to do. “It’s not meant to be this sad or depressing thing,” Gunlicks said. “It’s about the strength that people have.” The two women are doing one interview a week from November to March. They don’t want to reveal who each person is until the launch of the exhibit in June, but they're discussing a new topic on their Facebook page each week, along with sharing updates and resources. Beyond the culmination of the stories, the pair has even bigger plans for The Kalon Project. They hope to have it tour through high schools and colleges. “There’s some sort of blind faith and intuition that we’re meant to do this, and it's going to happen, and it’s going to be awesome,” Gunlicks said. “It just feels right.” •
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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS BY MONICA ALBERS
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HE MONTH AHEAD MAY BE FILLED TO THE BRIM WITH SHOPPING LISTS, TANGLES OF LIGHTS, COOKIE RECIPES, AND HOLIDAY PARTIES, BUT AMID THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE ARE MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST LONG AFTER JACK FROST LEAVES TOWN. WHETHER YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A FUN FAMILY OUTING OR A HOLIDAY DATE NIGHT, 605 FOUND A FEW EVENTS TO HELP CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH THE ONES YOU LOVE.
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CHRISTMAS AT THE CAPITOL E PIERRE Hosted by Governor Dennis Daugaard and First Lady Linda, enjoy a celebration of 90 decorated trees for the 37th Annual Christmas at the Capitol event, “The Colors of Christmas.” The event is a community effort, with decorations coming from businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government offices throughout the state. The event is free of charge and is displayed December 1-26 from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. For more information, visit christmasatthecapitol.sd.gov.
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O HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS CONT. CHRISTMAS AT THE PALACE E MITCHELL Hosted by the World’s Only Corn Palace and Mitchell Main Street and Beyond, Christmas at the Palace brings music, entertainment, and a little holiday magic to downtown Mitchell. On December 5, snack on sweet treats, meet Santa Claus, and celebrate a tree lighting at the Corn Palace from 4 -7 p.m. Stick around for the Parade of Lights on Mitchell’s Main Street, kicking off at 7 p.m.
FRONTIER CHRISTMAS E LAKE CITY Travel back to the 1860s and celebrate Christmas past at Fort Sisseton this December. Enjoy make-and-take crafts, handmade decorations, festive treats, and Christmas caroling with the whole family. Father Christmas will also be in town to take part in the festivities. Frontier Christmas takes place December 9 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
HANUKKAH CELEBRATION E SIOUX FALLS GARDEN GLOW E BROOKINGS Be dazzled this month by thousands of glimmering lights featured at the terrace of McCrory Gardens. Stroll past dozens of evergreen trees and lighting displays sponsored and decorated by local businesses, as the gardens are transformed into a special sign of the season. Garden Glow is officially lit on December 1 during the 5th Annual Music and Mistletoe, and runs through December 31. Cross items off your holiday shopping list at the Garden’s gift shop, and stay warm during your walk with a cup of hot chocolate. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for kids. For more information, visit mccrorygardens. com. Note that the Garden Glow is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
SANTACON E SIOUX FALLS There may be just one Kris Kringle, but you’ll never see so many snowwhite beards and rosy-red cheeks in Sioux Falls than at the Sixth Annual SantaCon. Make merry at this 21+ pub crawl through four downtown establishments in your favorite festive costume. The free event on December 16 starts at 4 p.m. at Wiley’s Tavern and runs through 8 p.m. For a full list of pub stops and guidelines, visit facebook.com/siouxfallssantacon.
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Chase away the darkness of a winter’s night with the Jewish Festival of Lights. The Chabad Jewish Center of South Dakota hosts a Hanukkah celebration for the whole family with a menorah lighting, music, Hanukkah holiday delicacies, and activities for the kids. Events run from 4-6 p.m. on December 17 at the Froiland Science Complex at Augustana University. Admission is free. For more information, visit jewishsd.org.
WINTER WONDERLAND AT THE FALLS E SIOUX FALLS Jump right into the classic Christmas carol and experience Winter Wonderland like never before. More than 350,000 twinkling LEDs and lights will guide your way through Falls Park once the sun goes down on the city’s signature tourist attraction. Catch the display between December 1 and January 7. Admission is free. If you’re looking for a holiday-season splurge, Strawbale Winery in Renner offers what may be an even more magical view of Falls Park’s annual display. Experience a helicopter flight from Strawbale Winery to downtown Sioux Falls and take in the city’s lights and Winter Wonderland from above. The Twilight Flights evening includes wines and heavy appetizers, the flight, and dessert. Flights run from 5-10 p.m. December 1-2, 7-9, and 14-16. Admission is $235 for two or $270 for three. Reservations are required. For more information, visit strawbalewinery.com. State park entrance admission is required. For more information, visit gfp.sd.gov.
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AT HOME SHAUN & MARY JOHNSON
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hen you pull into the northwest Sioux Falls neighborhood of Shaun and Mary Johnson, it’s hard to miss their house. The ultra modern, flat-roof abode is 2,300 square feet of personal touches and love with their daughters Katarina (Kat), 10, Genevieve (Gigi), 7, and Serafina (Fina), 18 months. 605 had the chance to walk through their home before Shaun took off on tour with his musical group Tonic Sol-fa (who will be performing December 1-2 at the Washington Pavilion and December 5 at the Performing Arts Center of Rapid City).
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O MODERN DAY LOVE AFFAIR Shaun and Mary Johnson officially made Sioux Falls their home two years ago and moved into a loft downtown.
Banner Associates, Inc., brought her expertise to the table, while getting advice from her spouse.
“We loved our loft,” said Shaun. “Honestly, we probably would have stayed there if we didn’t have a third child on the way.”
“It’s nice having a partner that’s interested in design and has a good eye, because people think as a designer I know everything,” she said. “I prefer to work as a collaborative party. It makes projects that much better to bounce ideas off each other, so to be married to someone where we can design space together is great.”
Looking for a modern home that could be seen in places like Los Angeles, the Johnsons searched everywhere. “We were looking to build all over Sioux Falls, but everywhere had covenants,” Shaun said. “There was nowhere that we could find to build a flat-roof, modern house.” Cue owner and general contractor of EPIC Built Construction, Aaron Junck. Shaun said this lot was one of three that Junck had found that allowed the type of design they were longing for. Knowing their style, Junck called them up to check out the nearly-completed project that was being shown as part of the 2016 Parade of Homes. Mary recalled, “As soon as we pulled up, we thought, ‘That is our house.’ It was exactly what we were looking to build. We really hit the jackpot.”
Their next big project? “You can put a deck at the top of the roof, so that’s a project for next summer,” Shaun said.
THE PHOTOS LEADING DOWNSTAIRS WERE EITHER TAKEN BY MARY, OR ARE SPECIAL PRINTS FROM LIFE MOMENTS.
The outside alone sealed the deal with the custom cedar and architectural metal exterior with a glass garage. “The neighbors all thought it was a gas station,” Shaun laughed. Since it wasn’t totally finished, the Johnsons got to customize some of the finishes, like the new flooring in the basement and the modern fence surrounding the home. Mary’s father, Joe French, built the fence himself over several weeks, and matched the wood and metal to the house. “He’s a master craftsman. He was here almost every weekend… I mean, the mathematics of this thing when you’re putting this together is crazy,” Shaun said. Making their house a home in the last year has been a team effort. Mary, a commercial interior designer for
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O COZY SPACE As we made our way down the hallway entrance, we entered the open kitchen and living room, filled with natural light from the large windows. Mary stopped us and pointed at a framed piece of paper.
SINCE SHAUN’S HOLIDAY TOUR BEGINS EARLY NOVEMBER, THE JOHNSONS DECORATE THEIR CHRISTMAS TREE IN OCTOBER.
“This is Shaun’s writing from when he was 9, and we recently found it. He wrote, ‘If I could be any person in the world, I would be Elvis Presley, because I love singing.’ We put this here because not many people grow up doing what they wanted to do when they were that young.” Shaun revealed he had just gotten back from Memphis where he performed with his other group, the Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience, on the same bandshell where Presley did his first paid performances. “She framed this and gave it to me right around that time, so it was pretty neat,” he smiled. As we walked next to the kitchen island, Mary explained their aspiration of living a minimalistic lifestyle, especially with Shaun traveling often. “One of the things we loved about the house was that we really wanted everything to be open,” she said. “We like spaces that are smaller, because we like rubbing elbows and bumping into each other and being with the kids. This is the area we’re really in the most.” She continued while rubbing the countertop, “The kids are always up here and having snacks, and when I’m cooking it’s nice, because we’re all interacting and Shaun’s helping. It’s an oasis away from the busy world.” “And everything we surround ourselves with has meaning behind it, for the most part,” Shaun chimed in. One highlight is a Nashville sign, which is where Shaun lived previously and where the couple got married. All of the listed places have a special memory. Another sign sits on a shelf above the fireplace with the line, “She’s whiskey in a teacup.” “We first held hands in a place called Whiskey Kitchen,” Shaun explained. The fireplace was created by Junck, and it has custom plug-ins built in for media. Since the Johnsons only have the occasional “movie night,” they wanted to find a solution to cover it. “Her dad hand-crafted a shelf and hung it up,” Shaun said. Mary added, “And it’s magnetic, so we didn’t have to drill any holes to the metal of the fireplace.”
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“IT’S A LITTLE CHEESEY, BUT MARY CALLS ME HER ‘SONGBIRD,’ SO SHE FOUND THAT PRINT WITH THE BIRD WITH GLASSES AND GAVE IT TO ME.”
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“THIS IS ACTUALLY MY DAD’S WORKBENCH GROWING UP, AND HER DAD RETROFITTED IT INTO A DINING TABLE.”
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BOXING GLOVES HANG IN THE COUPLE’S BEDROOM FROM A BAND PHOTOSHOOT.
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O BOUTIQUE BEDROOM Right off of the living room is the master bedroom.
purchased it because of how it made them feel.
Eyes are drawn right to the electric fireplace, but it’s hard to ignore the Emmy displayed casually on the shelf above it.
“We liked that because we travel a lot as a family, and I think it reminded me of places we’ve been,” he said. “We’re going to London soon, and we recently went to Las Vegas and Phoenix. We like exploring Sioux Falls as well. We just want to expose them to as many experiences as possible.”
“I didn’t put the Emmy out, that’s Mary,” Shaun said bashfully. “He had that down in our closet, and I’m sorry, that needs to be displayed,” she said. “He hates that it’s out, but it’s a huge accomplishment.” The framed print next to it is of a ferris wheel with a sun-kissed sky in the background. Shaun explained that it was just a random print, but they
Mary explained the design inspiration behind where they rest their heads. “When we’re in larger cities, we like finding more off-the-beaten path and boutique-style hotels, so we wanted to create our room like some of those places that we’ve stayed.” Several journals sit on the bedside table. While
most can vouch they hardly write in journals they buy, Mary said they actively use them to communicate and show small signs of adoration. “Since Shaun travels so much, we have these running mini journals,” she said. “If he leaves at 4 a.m., I’ll wake up and find one somewhere in the house with a little note from him. They’re by the bed often, because when he’s gone, I’ll jot some things down and leave it somewhere for him to find.” She continued, “Our relationship started as friends and being pen pals, so writing has always been super important in our relationship, and we keep that theme going.”
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O OFFICE Last, but not least, is where the (music) magic happens. “This is where Shaun does a lot of his work when he’s working from home,” Mary said. “This is for demos, and we sell songs for other people,” he said. With over 2 million records sold, and the Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience blowing up, he’s most definitely keeping busy. “They’re at opposite ends of the spectrum with all vocal with Tonic Sol-fa, and then all of the instruments you can fit on the stage with Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience.” More songwriting awards are tucked away in the home office, including the induction into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. “It’s whatever,” he waved away, flustered by the attention. As we walk out to the area that must be where “movie night” takes place, the couple chats about the open possibilities of what they’ll do with their new space downstairs. “As we go, we’ll figure out what to do,” Shaun said.
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O CREATIVE KIDS The four bedroom, three bathroom house is continuously growing as they finish the basement. “We haven’t really gotten to this because we just put the floor in,” Shaun said. What is most definitely finished is Kat and Gigi’s room. Any child would be jealous of their large space, which includes a bunk bed, art center, and play area. “With the two girls sharing, we wanted to make sure this room was really nice and big for them, because we didn’t want them to be jealous of their baby sister’s room,” Mary said. “Since they’re so close in age, we really wanted them to have fun sister time.” The art center was a must for the couple, since they have both utilized that in their careers. “With Shaun in music and me in design, we really wanted to make a space for creative work. The arts have really helped mold us,” Mary said. Kat walked over to their shelving in the middle of the room. “On the shelves we have some chapter books of series, and we like playing with Legos, so we have some Legos.” The Lego sets are meticulously assembled, including a tour bus and sailboat. Décor strewn throughout is from all over. “We’re big on if you find something you really love, grab it, and don’t just try to fill space and shelves," Mary said. “This is our cactus, Rose,” Kat said in reference to one shelf. Gigi corrected, “This is Rose Number Three.” Kat explained, “We had one that we watered too much, so it died, and the second one we accidentally dropped and it splattered, but we’re hoping this one is safe.” In the corner is a chalkboard with the line, “You are loved.”
“THAT’S ALL THE GIRLS ABOUT THE SAME AGE.”
“Mary always does that,” Shaun said. “When we were in the loft on Phillips, she had this in the living room, so when we would come home, there would be a message or art to greet everyone.” Now with Shaun fully in tour mode, it reminds them of why they chose their modern utopia. “We like not having a lot of things and clutter, the girls not having an overabundance of toys,” Mary said. “I think with Shaun’s crazy schedule and after we’re all finally together, we want minimal upkeep to just enjoy each other.”
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“IT HAS BEEN SO FUN TO WATCH EVERY PROJECT TURN OUT SO DIFFERENTLY. EVERYONE’S PERSONALITY COMES THROUGH. THEY ALL TURN OUT SO WONDERFUL, BUT THEY’RE ALL SO DIFFERENT. AND THAT IS SO FUN TO WATCH FROM START TO FINISH EVERY NIGHT.” - MANDY LIDEL, AR WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR.
A NEW SIOUX FALLS STUDIO IS CHURNING OUT WORKS OF ART WORTHY OF ANY PINTEREST BOARD, WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH. AR Workshop near 41st Street and Western Avenue launched this past September as the latest success of the DIY craze. Awake at all hours with a new baby, owner Tracy Hinkkanen got the idea last summer to bring the franchise to the area after stopping on a friend’s Facebook post during some late-night scrolling. “Someone in another state had posted this picture of this beautiful sign,” said Hinkkanen, discovering that her friend had made the décor through an AR Workshop. “People can make that?” she asked. “Could I do this?”
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Before she knew it, she and her husband Caleb were bringing the workshop to Sioux Falls. Hinkkanen describes the business as a boutique DIY workshop, where guests can create handmade home décor, ranging from signs to centerpieces, holiday ornaments to throw pillows. “We literally start people with a raw pile of wood, and we teach them how to create it into something beautiful that they’re truly proud to display at their home,” Hinkkanen said. Instructors are there to guide creatives through sanding, staining, and distressing, all the way to assembling and painting. Rows of tables in the cozy studio are filled with six to eight guests, with an assistant at each table there to walk participants through every step of the
process. Guests can enjoy beer and wine during a session, which usually lasts a couple of hours. Hinkkanen says she wanted guests to feel less like they were working on a project in a garage and more like they were spending time in a friend’s dining room. No experience is required to join a session, and guides are there to help make even the most stunning projects feel approachable. “Some people are overwhelmed,” Hinkkanen said. “And so it’s nice to have somebody who can help you laugh through it and get through it together.” The new franchise stems from a graphic design, DIY blog, and online shop called Anders Ruff, founded in 2010. By June of 2016, the group launched the workshop format to get people creating their own projects. Now, Hinkkanen says her spot on Western Avenue is just
one of more than 50 locations across the country. What’s responsible for the growth that projects like AR Workshop are seeing? “People love the feeling of satisfaction they get when they complete something that’s truly beautiful,” Hinkkanen said. “We sit at our computers all day, but people want to work with their hands and tap into that creative side." Also a realtor, she says she’s always had an interest in the things that help make a house a home – home décor, design, and personality. Previously a teacher, she says she’s glad to be back in front of a classroom of sorts, combining those interests. “I’ve always been a teacher at heart. I get to go back to teaching. I can teach people how to make beautiful things that
they’re thrilled to bring home,” she said. “This is just the perfect combination of all the things that I’ve ever enjoyed doing in life. It’s so awesome that I get to do it every day.” Thus far, they’ve gotten a big response as sessions fill up. Especially as the holidays approach, Hinkkanen says a lot of customers like the idea of giving a special gift, and being able to tell their friends or family members that it has added meaning – that they made it themselves, just for them. “They’re keepsake items. Not only is it beautiful and fun to have, but the story behind it is as well. ‘Someone I love made this with their own two hands for me?’ I think people are excited to give those sorts of gifts.” Part of the convenience of scheduling with AR Workshop is found online. Individuals and groups of friends can visit the business’s website for a calendar of all available classes — even the amount of seats open in each one — and select the project they would like to create during registration. Though reminiscent of a Wine & Canvas-type class, no two people in a session have to make the same piece. They’ve also started booking private sessions for large groups (an ideal class size of 30) and tables at a public session for a group of friends. Youth classes and birthday parties are offered, too. Costs range from $35 to $100 based on which project you choose. Hinkkanen says it’s more than just the end product that’s valuable about the class. “It’s a dual blessing, because they not only get to come and have a fun time, but they get to walk away with something that will hopefully bring back those memories for years.” FOR MORE INFO, VISIT ARWORKSHOP.COM/SIOUXFALLS.
AR WORKSHOP 2101 W. 41ST ST. STE. 29B SIOUX FALLS (BETWEEN HUHUT MONGOLIAN GRILL AND POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS)
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IANA LEE THOUGHT OCTOBER 17, 2014 WAS JUST ANOTHER FRIDAY. SHE RECALLS IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL FALL DAY. LEE WAS GETTING READY TO GO PHEASANT HUNTING WHEN SHE RECEIVED A TEXT MESSAGE FROM HER DAUGHTER, PAMELA ANN KNEIP, TELLING HER TO HAVE FUN. IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE JUST ANOTHER DAY.
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But Pam’s husband contacted Lee that evening wondering if she knew where Pam was, because he couldn't get a hold of her or find her anywhere. By 10 p.m., neither Lee nor Pam’s husband had heard anything from Pam. Lee drove back to Sioux Falls to look for her daughter. The only possible scenario racing through Lee’s head was maybe Pam was in a car accident due to her heart condition, or maybe she was abducted. It wasn’t until the next morning that Lee learned what happened: her daughter had died by suicide. She was 49 years old when she passed away. Pam was a successful realtor in Sioux Falls. She had many accomplishments to be proud of, but she most cherished her role as Abbie Kneip’s mother. She was dedicated to her family. But Pam struggled with a heart condition that affected her life in a major way. To the outside world, she seemed to be handling it well.
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Lee recently went on a trip with a friend over the third anniversary of her daughter’s death. She said it’s better for her to be out of town around the anniversary. “My daughter was my companion, my friend. I loved spending time with her; we spent a lot of time together. We were a lot alike. We just enjoyed life together,” Lee said. “I never dreamt she would die by suicide.” Lee continues to grieve and learn how to deal with the tragedy, but she knows she will be okay thanks to the support she has received specifically from the Helpline Center. The Helpline Center has three core service areas: 211 Helpline, Volunteer Connections, and Suicide and Crisis Support. Soon after her daughter’s death, the Suicide and Crisis Support division reached out to Lee to offer their suicide support services. Since then, Lee completed a nine week surviving suicide class and now attends a monthly suicide support group with others who have also been affected by suicide. Lee explained that those in the group have strongly bonded due to their common experience. “Looking back, I did see signs of depression [in Pam], but I didn’t know what I was looking at,” Lee said. “Now I know a lot of things to watch out for.” Within the Suicide and Crisis Support is the Suicide Hotline. Dialing the national
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HELPLINE CENTER OPENED IN 1974. BLENDED CALL CENTER TAKES CARE OF BOTH CRISIS AND INFORMATION. 211 HELPLINE AND SUICIDE HOTLINE CAN BE REACHED 24/7, DAY OR NIGHT. 60% OF SOUTH DAKOTA CAN ACCESS THE 211 HELPLINE. 16 COUNTIES HAVE ACCESS TO THE 211 HELPLINE. 1,500 CRISIS CALLS ARE MADE PER YEAR TO HELPLINE CENTER. 3,000 COMMUNITY RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE TO CALLERS.
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hotline will route back to the Suicide Hotline in Sioux Falls. Professionals answer the phones 24/7 to speak with those all across South Dakota contemplating suicide or those who know someone contemplating suicide. People can call to speak with a professional hoping to explain that suicide is not the answer and offering steps of support and services available. High school students and university students can also send text messages if they don’t want to call. Texting programs are available for 40 high schools across the state, as well as Augustana University, Black Hills State University, South Dakota State University, and University of Sioux Falls. “The vast majority of the time, people are struggling, but are not in immediate danger. We help them create a safety plan that helps them know who to call or who to talk to, and where to reach out for help if they get in that immediate crisis state,” explained Janet Kittams-Lalley, president of the Helpline Center. “We make sure they’re in a safe place, then we offer to call them back within 24 hours. We’ll keep calling them back to touch base to see how they’re doing.” The Suicide Hotline also receives calls on domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse, which they handle accordingly. Trainings on suicide prevention are also offered across the state so people can learn the warning signs are of those contemplating suicide. If someone does have to endure the loss of a loved one to suicide, the Suicide and Crisis Support will reach out to offer grief support through outreach phone calls, support groups, and information packets for survivors — all services Lee took advantage of. The second core service area is the 211 Helpline, assisting those looking for community resources such as financial assistance, childcare, transportation, housing, and other necessities. The resources can also be found on the website, by sending an email, or sending a text message.
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Kittams-Lalley explained they have a database of more than 3,000 resources to answers caller’s questions. Sixty percent of the population across South Dakota is able to dial 211 to get assistance on what resources are available near them. “Generally speaking, there is some type of referral; we will refer people to nonprofit or government services, but we generally don’t refer to for-profit businesses. We aren’t the Yellow Pages,” Kittams-Lalley laughed. During the holidays, the call volume does increase as people are looking for resources to get food and presents. The Helpline Center creates Holiday Lists for assistance, volunteering, giving, and events during the holidays. It helps those needing assistance and those wanting to volunteer and give back during the holidays. Several other services fall under the 211 Helpline umbrella. There is Health Navigators, which focuses on offering free breast cancer screenings through the Department of Health for those deemed eligible within the at-risk age group. There is the Childcare Helpline that keeps a database of all the available daycare providers across the state to match parents with those providers.
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Sioux Empire Network of Care was launched within the last year. It is a shared software system between six agencies in Sioux Falls, including Community Outreach and The Banquet. All the agencies operate on the same software. When clients visit one of the agencies and complete a common intake form, their information is entered into the shared system, so when they visit another agency, their information is already there, saving clients time from retelling their stories and allowing the agencies to run efficiently. It also allows the agencies to see what services clients have received and makes sure they aren’t being missed. Kittams-Lalley hopes they will continue to add agencies to the coordinated system. Volunteer Connections is the third service area, available in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Brookings. A database of all the volunteer opportunities is maintained for each community. “Our job is to promote volunteerism and to give back through volunteerism. We
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also recognize volunteers.” Kittams-Lalley explained.
211 HELPLINE DIAL 211, TEXT ZIP CODE TO 898211, OR VISIT HELPLINECENTER.ORG VOLUNTEER CONNECTIONS DIAL 211 OR VISIT HELPLINECENTER. ORG SUICIDE HOTLINE DIAL 1 (800) 273-8255, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TEXT ‘ICARE’ TO 898211, UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TEXT SCHOOL’S SHORTNAME TO 898211. HOLIDAY LISTS VISIT HELPLINECENTER.ORG
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The Helpline Center recently hosted the event Hands On, which brings in non-profit organizations with projects to be completed. The goal is to encourage community members to volunteer and see what it’s like and, hopefully, continue to volunteer. Kittams-Lalley disclosed that pretty much anything you can think of doing is available as a volunteer opportunity. There are opportunities with animals, children, and the elderly. Anything from administrative work to the arts is available as volunteer opportunities. Dorothy Kluckman of Sioux Falls has used Volunteer Connections to make volunteering a priority. She usually participates in three to four volunteer opportunities per month. She has made cards, delivered candy grams, and helped with the annual Suicide Walk put on by the Helpline Center. Kluckman receives weekly emails that inform her of the volunteer opportunities available, which she wouldn’t know about otherwise. One year she volunteered for the Shoe Giveaway with the Salvation Army. She met one mother with three children. All her children were able to get a new pair of shoes, and Kluckman recalls how happy they were about new shoes. The mother was crying and so thankful for the help. “Even if you think you have no skills, you do. There’s something you could do in the community,” Kluckman said. Lee has experienced the help that the staff members and volunteers offer firsthand. She has so much appreciation toward the services offered. Many suicides can be prevented, and Lee is grateful the Helpline Center is teaching others to be aware of the people around them and to ask how they’re doing. “Help and support comes from people at the Helpline Center,” Lee said. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT HELPLINECENTER.ORG. •
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One of Rapid City’s most unique and interesting landmarks, the original Rapid City firehouse structure (built in 1915) is best known for being South Dakota’s first brew pub. But don’t stop there - enjoy Firehouse Brewing Company’s diverse menu with specialties like the buffalo burgers or Rancher’s Pie inside or on the heated, outdoor patio (did we mention giant fire pits?). Not in the mood for beer? They have a full bar and Firehouse Wine Cellars.
MULLED WINE INGREDIENTS: 1 Bottle of Firehouse Wine Cellars' Adventurer red wine (60 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 40 percent Orange Muscat blend with notes of plum and cherry cordial) 1/8 C brown sugar or honey (adjust for desired sweetness) 2 Cinnamon sticks 1 Tsp whole cloves 1 Tsp whole all-spice 3 Orange segments
DIRECTIONS: Pour wine in a stock pan or crock pot and add orange segments. Combine spices and tie inside a cheesecloth or inside a loose-leaf tea strainer. Add to wine. Heat on medium until very hot, but do not boil. Reduce heat to medium low and mull for 20-30 minutes. Remove spices and serve warm.
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ASIAN SLAW WITH SEARED TUNA INGREDIENTS: 4 oz. Sushi-grade Ahi Tuna 1 Ripe avocado 4 oz. Edamame 2 oz. Shredded matchstick carrots 2 oz. Finely shredded red cabbage 1 1/2 fl oz. Seasoned rice wine vinegar 3 oz. Sesame oil Sriracha, wasabi paste and soy sauce for garnish
DIRECTIONS: Lightly sear outside of ahi tuna, then cut razor-thin. Toss edamame, carrots, cabbage, vinegar, and oil together and place in a ring mold. Cut avocado in half and take out pit and skin, crush avocado on top of slaw. Remove mold, and layer tuna on top of avocado and slaw. Garnish with sriracha, wasabi, and soy sauce.
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When I found out this July that Will’s Training Table took over the former Beef ‘O’ Brady’s location right next to the sports complex, I was intrigued. My partner in crime and I drove through the confusing way to the restaurant (I pulled into several wrong parking lots of hotels and others that also surround the Sanford Pentagon, mostly because I’m terrible at directions and driving). Finally pulling in, general manager Michael Wallin greeted us and took us to the bar section at a hightop that was right next to a table with golf bag chairs that displayed the names of T. Denny Sanford and Sanford CEO Kelby Krabbenholft’s.
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That’s a large part of the feel of the establishment is that it is 100 percent Sanford affiliated. Murals, photos, and signed memorabilia hang on the walls, celebrating Sanford sports athletes, like Mike Miller, Carson Wentz, Chad Greenway, and more. I did like the nod and celebration to local-turned-national athletes. Do I know who Will is? I asked, and while I heard the rumor is he is also Sanford affiliated, I did not get the answer. First up on the menu was the Strawberry Salad Wrap. It was a mix of grilled chicken, strawberries, pecans, spring mix, blue cheese, and balsamic dressing in a spinach tortilla. This meal came with a side, and we tried the Pickle Fries (because we’re Midwestern, duh). These were long, skinny pickle fries that had an onion ring-type breading. It took one bite to become addicted. The pickle taste was subtle, and the crunchy outside was savory. As my coworker and I had to force ourselves from demolishing the pickle fries, we took our first bites of the wrap. It had the perfect salad to ingredient ratio, and the different flavors blended impeccably. After making sounds of consumption bliss, we confessed almost simultaneously:
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“And I hate strawberries,” I admitted. “And I hate blue cheese,” my coworker said. It’s an over-exaggeration, but it was a symphony of tastes that were completed with the crunch of pecans. “The pecans make this,” confirmed my tablemate. We wanted to keep going, but we had to move on. Next was the
Four-Cheese Flatbread, with feta, mozzarella, parmesan, provolone, alfredo sauce, and basil. After a few bites, we raised our eyebrows at each other, chewing with approval. The alfredo wasn’t too heavy, the tomatoes were fresh, and the crust was nice and soft. All in all, it would be a great snack to get you ready for more game beers. Our next dish was presented as we patted our filling bellies. It was the Turkey Bacon Avocado sandwich with turkey, bacon, avocado, guacamole, spinach leaves, and provolone cheese.
Obviously the first thing we worried about was the bacon. It passed with flying colors, as it was crunchy goodness. What I thought made the sandwich was the scachatta bun. We had the chance to try another side and went for the Cheese Curds. They were super light and fluffy, which was a win. Last, but not least, was Will’s Burger (again, I need to know who Will is…). This burger had gruyere cheese, grilled mushrooms, crispy onion straws, and their signature spread. While the burger looked intense with ingredients, it held together nicely and wasn’t embarrassing to eat in public.
Will's Training Table is a good sport... about happy hour. Monday through Friday enjoy 2-for-1 domestic beers, 2-for-1 Moscow Mules, half-priced flatbreads and appetizers, and 50 cent wings (traditional or boneless) from 3-6 p.m.
O BOTTOM LINE: The fresh, clean look and local feel to the restaurant is a great addition near the Sanford Pentagon. You will definitely find me there before I stalk (I mean, cheer on) Skyforce’s mascot, Thunder. And whatever you do, don’t miss out on the Strawberry Salad Wrap and Pickle Fries. You won't regret it. •
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I like the local athlete take on the restaurant. While the logo kind of reminds me of a (nice) gas station, I appreciate the fun details like the golfbag stools and large murals. The patio is huge, and they mentioned improving it even more, which will be awesome.
Everything is roughly at the $10.99 mark. The most expensive item is the Surf and Turf Salad at $14.99, which is not bad at all. Mondays kids eat free (10 years old and younger), and nurses get 25% off all food and half-priced Moscow Mules and Martinis on Thursdays.
I want to just go back for the Strawberry Salad Wrap in general (well... plus the Pickle Fries, of course). Everything was tasty, and I did enjoy their twists on what could be just more "bar food." The Cheese Curds were fluffy, the drink specials were on point. You will definitely find me bellied up to the bar before a game.
YOU CAN RENT A PARTY ROOM FOR A MEETING OR FOR A GATHERING THAT HOLDS UP TO 50 PEOPLE.
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CERTAIN MENU ITEMS ARE MARKED AS “ATHLETE APPROVED” BY LIZZIE KASPAREK FROM THE SANFORD SPORTS SCIENCE INSTITUTE.
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THERE IS MORE THAN JUST BEER. TRY ONE OF THEIR SPECIALTY DRINKS, LIKE THE BUBBLEGUM MARTINI.
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ANDREW BRYNJULSON WILL BE THE FIRST TO ADMIT THAT HE WAS A BIT HARD ON SIOUX FALLS WHEN HE MOVED BACK LAST YEAR. However, as time passed, he made a quick transformation from skeptic to local cheerleader through his new venture, Local Gems. “I was born here, raised here, I grew up here, and I didn’t see any reason to leave,” Brynjulson said. “But then I did.” Brynjulson moved to Minneapolis with his wife, Sony Miller, so she could attend veterinary school. The couple liked the
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Twin Cities so much that they stayed for five years. Returning to Sioux Falls was a major adjustment, but what Brynjulson didn’t realize was how much the city had changed since he had been gone. “I was being unfair to Sioux Falls when I first got back,” he said. “But eventually I looked a little closer, and realized that there’s these local gems. These places that survive and thrive.” A talented graphic designer, Brynjulson spends his days as the creative director for local digital marketing firm, Web Concentrate. But there was something missing. An itch begging to be scratched. “For a long time I was sort of waiting in the wings, trying to find my place in this Sioux Falls that had changed so much,”
Brynjulson said. “I wanted to find a way to invest or contribute to the community, and as a designer, designing shirts and stuff came naturally.”
It’s a tongue-in-cheek take on state pride - a tank that simply says “Dakota” to draw attention to those distinct and exceptional features that make South Dakota special.
Thus, Local Gems was born.
“The Local Gems story has very little to do with T-shirts for me,” he said. “It’s all about creating a local brand by celebrating South Dakota pride.”
“I kind of made a pact that I needed to lean into being a South Dakota resident again,” he said. Browse the online shop, and you’ll find a minimalist aesthetic with a twist of state and local pride. White coffee mugs proudly display the Sioux Falls flag, or the South Dakota flag with the cheeky slogan, “United State of Dakota.” Black and white T-shirts are emblazoned with a thin outline of the state’s shape. “I almost called it the Dakota Territory Project,” Brynjulson said, playing on the idea that outsiders don’t know the difference between North and South Dakota.
As someone who spends the majority of his time working with or for other brands, Brynjulson says owning his own business and brand has been eye-opening. “I have so many clients in the e-commerce world, but now I’m actually walking the walk,” Brynjulson said. “It makes that a little more real.” As sole proprietor (aside from his wife who, Brynujulson says, is always tossing suggestions his way), the creative decisions are all his call.
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O LOCAL GEMS CONT. “[At work] you spend a lot of time asking people for permission to change something, but here, no one’s going to say no to my ideas,” he said. “Local Gems has become kind of my muse.” The brand is still in its early stages, only recently becoming available for purchase in a few boutiques Palmer Lea in downtown Sioux Falls and Karisma in Aberdeen. “At this point, it’s very simple,” Brynjulson said. “It’s not that there’s an untapped T-shirt market.” In fact, says Brynjulson, if he never makes another sale, he’d be perfectly content. For him, the purpose of Local Gems is less of a business move and more of a community building effort. Brynjulson’s primary goal is to support South Dakota and any efforts to better it. A portion of the proceeds from his apparel is donated to Feeding South Dakota, an organization committed to ending hunger in all of South Dakota, urban and rural. “If you can agree that Minneapolis has everything, or New York or Chicago have everything, you can see that there’s a lot of space in South Dakota to grow,” he said. On his website, Brynjulson has a picture of his great, great, great grandfather, an early settler named Tollef Brynjulson. “The settlers came and they either saw this place as empty and desolate, or as an unconquered landscape. I’m sure [Tolef] saw nothing but opportunity,” he said. “Sioux Falls celebrates growing a business, raising a family, the elbow room, the space. It’s opportunity. This city is what you make it.” FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT BUYLOCALGEMS.COM. •
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Andrew Brynjulson’s Top 5 Local Gems Considering Brynjulson’s brand, we figured we couldn’t leave out a list of his personal local gems.
“You could talk to a lot of people that might pick music venues, art galleries, parks, or specific events as their local gems,” Brynjulson said. “Mine tend to be food and drink, but that’s the beauty of the concept. It can be anything that makes our state stand out.”
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The Season OF EXPECTATIONS BY TRACY KIRBY // CRISTA BALLARD PHOTOGRAPHY
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WHATEVER THE CASE, WE’RE ALL EXPECTING SOMETHING THIS SEASON. IT’S SIMPLY IN THE AIR: EXPECTANCY. white striped shirt, suddenly ushered into the role of cage fight referee. It’s funny, when I held my babies for the first time swaddled (straightjacketed) safely in my arms, I never expected my future would entail breaking up toddler battle royales between them. Nor did I expect that a child so innocent and docile could ever muster up the gall to harm another, let alone their own sibling. I also didn’t expect I would miss the season of life when straight-jacketing (swaddling) my children was an acceptable parenting practice. But, as I got down to squash the ruckus and talk their little minds through the woes of physical altercations, I had the realization with a smile, yet again, that the presence of reality oft nudges me to reevaluate my expectations.
If you are a mother, have a mother, or know a mother, you know that mothers wear a lot of hats. We are juggling many roles, many responsibilities, and managing many a thought and expectation simultaneously. As a case in point, I submit to you that recently, I can add the role of manic cage fight referee to my ever-expanding list of roles. For how much my children love each other and cease to function when the other is away, there are moments in
time when their mini-brawls have had me questioning the bond of brotherly love. Just last week, my 6-year-old was coloring a picture and my 2-year-old came up behind her and whacked her in the head with a pink plastic golf club to get her attention. Taken aback and severely inconvenienced, my daughter answered back with a swift push, and my 2-year-old son returned the favor by aggressively death-grabbing a fistful of her brunette locks. Loud, barbaric screaming ensued. And there I was, oddly enough wearing a black and
All across the world, many are currently celebrating the Advent season. That is, the season often referred to as a time of conscious preparation and expectancy up until the celebration of Christmas Day. This holds a very special purpose for those of the Christian faith, but regardless of whether or not that faith is yours, in our culture, I know it is safe to say that the holiday season carries with it some sort of marked expectancy in many contexts. Maybe we’re just expecting the new year, a new start. Maybe we’re expecting special connections and memories with family. Maybe we’re expecting the trial of just trying to make it through this season with our head above water. Maybe we’re expecting hard news. Maybe we’re expecting a miracle. Or maybe we’re expecting the first holiday without a loved one. Whatever the case, we’re all expecting something this
season. It’s simply in the air: Expectancy. After the aforementioned toddler vs. kindergartener brawl, I (the striped-shirted referee) made them apologize to one another and hug it out. Through tearstreaked faces, they nodded in agreement and showcased the obligatory hug. Within 15 seconds flat, they were back to kumbaya status and destroying furniture together as a united duo of brotherly love and destructive force. Since the brawl and the few that have followed, I have been marveling how after the conflict is deescalated, they actually seem to get along even better than before. The sting of conflict and the necessary forgiveness that follows seems to expand what they know about themselves and each other and calls out growth in both of them. Now I realize my children are young, and that we have yet to be hit with the middle-school/high-school/hormone mix of crazy. But for today, in my little realm in this tiny little example, I’m seeing that when I press into the change in expectation, reality exposes something even better — some unforeseen gem of healing and growth. Wherever you are in this Advent season, and whether or not your expectations are exceeded, fulfilled, or maybe even let down, I’m hoping this season gives you eyes and heart to see and feel the hidden beauty of expectancy. And I hope that similarly as the story goes on that very first Christmas so many years ago, when reality and your expectations meet this season, something supernaturally unexpected is birthed. •
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HE FOURTH LARGEST CITY IN SOUTH DAKOTA IS GROWING FASTER THAN EVER. WITH THE SWIFTEL CENTER, MCCRORY GARDENS EDUCATION & VISITOR CENTER, SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, AND SO MUCH MORE, IT WAS HARD TO PICK JUST FOUR STOPS FOR OUR TRIP TO BROOKINGS. WHETHER YOU’RE MAKING A DAY OF IT OR ARE SPENDING A COUPLE DAYS IN JACKRABBITS COUNTRY, HERE ARE SOME MUST-SEE SPOTS.
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//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// FOR ART AND CULTURE O SOUTH DAKOTA ART MUSEUM The South Dakota Art Museum, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), has been a place for visitors around the world to enjoy the artistic legacy of our state and its diversity since 1970. Exhibits feature permanent housing for Harvey Dunn, Native American art, Marghab Linens, and Paul Goble, as well as
exhibits curated from regional, national, and international artists. The museum has more than 7,000 objects in its collection, including paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures, textiles, and ceramics. The current Harvey Dunn exhibit is Harvey Dunn: Night and Day with works depicting a night scene and one depicting a
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day scene with pairings relating to each other in subject matter and/or compositional strategies. “I’m trying to encourage people to look at the works and see what connects them, and then what is different between them - which is really my goal for the show,” curator of exhibitions Jodi Lundgren said. Other current exhibits are Skye
Gilkerson: There and Back, Tapun Sa Win (curated by Dr. Craig Howe of the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies), and Written in the Stars: Star Stories in the Illustrations of Paul Goble. Before you head out, visit the museum store to peruse jewelry, pottery, and original works of art by local and regional artists
in addition to books on state history and culture. Admission to the museum is free. Open Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and Sunday 12-4 p.m. SDSTATE.EDU/SOUTHDAKOTA-ART-MUSEUM (605) 688-5423
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//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// FOR LUNCH OR DINNER O NICK’S HAMBURGER SHOP On November 2, 1929, Harold and Gladys Nikalson fired up a little stove burning “white gas” for South Dakota State University’s Hobo Day. What they ended up making on the stove was one of the most famous hamburgers the state has ever seen. Known today as Nick’s Hamburger Shop, the quaint restaurant is a can’t-miss when you’re in
town, with charming stools around the circular diner bar. “Simple has worked well for 88 years,” owner Todd Fergen said. Enjoy a malts, homemade pies, sundaes, floats, fountain sodas, and - of course hamburgers. The infamous hamburgers started at 5¢ a burger in 1929, and
in 2017, it’s still a steal at $2. Nick’s Hamburgers always has Coke products and offers Old Dutch Potato Chips for sides. Join their text club for weekly special offers by texting “Nicks” to 68398. There is also Nick’s merchandise and a book on their history available for purchase.
Fergen said, “This is the place to come for stories and chatting. It's such an iconic place to come and meet for any occasion.” Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. NICKSHAMBURGERS.COM (605) 692-4324
ON HOBO DAY 1947, A RECORD 4,450 NICKBURGERS WERE SERVED.
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//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// FOR FAMILY FUN O CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SOUTH DAKOTA Build. Dance. Sing. Paint. Play. Learn. Discover. Imagine. Create fun and lasting memories for hours with your family at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota. Learn the farming process and see produce go all the way through to the grocery store. Tune up a car, make sandwiches and steam lattes at Cafe Oscar, produce a newscast live at the studio, make music, and visit
the 1.5 acre prairie. Watch out for Mama and baby boy Max, the animatronic T. Rex family. Books are sprinkled throughout the museum for breaks and for more learning. “Literacy is really important, so we have up to 550 books out at any given time, which mirror the area they’re in,” director of marketing Kerrie Vilhauer said.
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Literally climb up the clouds, even if you’re an adult. “Each panel of the clouds can hold 2,200 pounds, which means adults can climb them, too,” Vilhauer said. Walk through one of the newest additions, Tangle Town - a sculpture created from sticks by the outdoor play area. It was created by 77 volunteers with over 603 hours of work.
Hungry? Stop at Café Coteau, which offers a wide array of breakfast and lunch items. Taste the autumn features, like the Fall Turkey Sandwich and Thai Noodles. Kids - don’t miss the Kidoodle Grilled Cheese, which is cut and served in creative shapes. Become a member and save. Members receive a 10% discount on all purchases at the Museum Gift Shop and a
20% discount on all classes and birthday parties. Admission is $7.50 per person. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Sunday 12-5 p.m. // Café Croteau is open Tuesday-Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. PRAIRIEPLAY.ORG (605) 692-6700
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of Old Market Eatery + Bar Laura Johnson said. Choose one of three seating areas to indulge in a variety of handcrafted cuisine and cocktails made with local ingredients.
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Sip on signature drinks, like the Pomtini and Cran-Apple Spritzer, or specialty martinis, like the S’more Tini. Happy hour is Monday-Thursday 4-6 p.m and 9 p.m. - close and Friday and Saturday 9 p.m. close.
Nibble on delicious appetizers like Goat Cheese Spinach Dip and meals like their Tuscan Pasta and Grown-Up Grilled Cheese.
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Johnson explained, “Everything is prepped here and is made fresh.”
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MEET SIOUX FALLS MARKETING DIRECTOR AND PHOTOGRAPHER ABBY BISCHOFF. WHEN SHE ISN’T BINGING PARKS AND RECREATION, HANGING WITH HER CAT, NANCY, OR VIBING OUT TO BEYONCÉ, BISCHOFF SPENDS HER DAYS THRIVING IN THE NONPROFIT WORLD AND PHOTOGRAPHING GORGEOUS HIDDEN LANDSCAPES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. MORE SPECIFICALLY, BISCHOFF DISCOVERS THE HIDDEN BEAUTY IN EVERYTHING ABANDONED, WHICH YOU CAN SEE FOR YOURSELF WITH THE 2018 ABANDONED: SOUTH DAKOTA CALENDAR, FOUND AT UNGLUED, ZANDBROZ VARIETY, LEWIS DRUG STORES, AND ONLINE. GET TO KNOW THE QUIRKY ARTIST, WHO HAS TURNED HER PASSION INTO A HOLIDAY MUST-HAVE.
YOU MIGHT KNOW ME FROM… my work as the marketing director for the nonprofit EmBe. My full-time job has me promoting the great work that EmBe does through its work empowering women and families. MY FAVORITE PLACE TO SHOOT IN SOUTH DAKOTA IS… my family farm north of Huron. I love getting up early and driving out into one of our pastures with my family’s friendly Hereford cows. They are the perfect curious subjects for some sunrise photos. Or I’ll go on a photo adventure with one of my nieces and nephews. We’ll hop in the Ranger and cruise down by the creek and find new spots to explore. Or I’ll just drive out back and watch the sunset.
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THE LAST BOOK I READ WAS…The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur. But I can’t wait to get my hands on my copy of local poet R.H. Swaney’s new book Lovely Seeds. Robert and I did a show this spring where he wrote poems inspired by selected Abandoned: South Dakota photos. It was pretty incredible. I’m a huge fan of his work. MY FIRST ABANDONED SHOT WAS… the house that sits just a quarter mile from my parents’ place. It sits on some land my family rents, and on one of my early morning sunrise chases, the sunrise was reflecting off one of the windows in the house just as I was driving by. It was perfect timing. IF I WAS AN ANIMAL, I WOULD BE A… squirrel? An otter? A raccoon? Basically, a cute woodland creature. I FELL IN LOVE WITH ABANDONED BUILDINGS BECAUSE… my parents were building a new house on our farm. My parents lived in the old house while the new one was under construction. It gave our family a chance to really talk about moving and leaving the old house behind. We’d gather around the kitchen table and talk about how homes evolve into living things - beating with the memories made there. As I traveled from the farm back to Sioux Falls, I started taking an extra hard look at the abandoned homes dotting the South Dakota landscape. I wondered what circumstances existed that surrounded a light switch being turned off in a home for the last time. I’d wonder if people had those same conversations that my family was having. No matter what, I felt
like leaving a home behind was a heavy decision.
and any chance I get to see a favorite artist live is a joy.
I DECIDED ON CALENDARS BECAUSE... when I launched the page four years ago, I quickly had 25,000 fans, and people really wanted something to buy. Because it was close to the end of the year and I had some friends in the printing industry that could make something happen for me quickly, that’s what I ended up with! However, the reason I started the Facebook page was to hold myself accountable to do a coffee table book. I hope 2018 is the year I finally make that happen.
Whether it’s Pinegrove at Total Drag or Dolly Parton at the [Denny Sanford] Premier Center, I love the wide range of tastes our city offers.
MY FAVORITE NETFLIX SHOW IS… re-watching Parks and Recreation for the sixth time. I watch/listen to it while I edit photos during my busy season. But I’m also loving You’re the Worst and Broad City. LIVING IN THIS STATE, I HAVE LEARNED TO LOVE… the land. Part of my project is showing the houses how they sit on the land — it’s an essential part of the photos I take. I also love how varied the landscape is from one end to the other. And there’s so many places I didn’t know existed before I started this project! Like The Castles up in the northwest corner near Reva which you get to through the Slim Buttes. Or Highway 45 from Kimball to Miller has some really beautiful landscape, too. ANOTHER ONE OF MY PASSIONS IS… social justice and equality. IF I WASN’T PHOTOGRAPHING ABANDONED BUILDINGS, I WOULD BE… going to concerts! I love live music
MY FAVORITE PART ABOUT THIS PROJECT IS… the community that has sprung up around it. So many people have come forward saying that homes I’ve photographed are homes that their parents or grandparents grew up in. I NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT… my camera. You never know when the perfect photo is going to happen, and you’ll never get that same sunset or sunrise or perfect moment twice. BESIDES ABANDONED BUILDINGS, MY FAVORITE THING TO PHOTOGRAPH IS… my family. My nieces and nephews are the little loves of my life. They have such great personalities, and they humor me with selfies. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT ABANDONEDSD.COM.
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LYLE KROON, BETTER KNOWN AS THE SIOUX FALLS SANTA, CAN BE FOUND DRIVING HIS ROAD SLEIGH, READING WISH LISTS, AND CHECKING EVERYTHING TWICE. FOOD LOVER AND PHILANTHROPIST ALIKE, KROON HAS MADE MORE THAN A NAME FOR HIMSELF IN THE AREA AS THE MAN IN RED. WITH THE HOLIDAYS JUST AROUND THE CORNER, WE WERE ABLE TO GET A GLIMPSE OF WHAT MAKES THIS SANTA TICK.
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I love going to Hobby Lobby to check out the latest in craft things, because Santa always needs to be getting ideas for the elves to keep them working and happy. In my free time, I’m an avid crafter myself. Crocheting [1] is my relaxer, and it keeps my fingers limber with a crochet hook. Sunday morning you will find me at First Reformed Church playing piano [2] or leading the choir and just singing praises. Don’t forget that the real Santas know the real reason for the season. I am so pleased that we continue to have four choirs active throughout the year. What better place to hang out than at Wingstop [3] for a delicious basket of Lemon Pepper wings and vegetables. I have met some of the most interesting people when I go out for a bite to eat, and I love their wings.
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I love when I get to meet people, especially when I volunteer for Downtown Sioux Falls [4] with Block Parties and Rooftop Cinema. It’s always a pleasure to see that crew each time and meet new people from the Sioux Falls community. You will find me at Planet Fitness working on trimming up so that I will be able to enjoy all the cookies and milk on Christmas Eve when I am making my rounds. I continue to meet many former co-workers there and stay connected and what better place than a gym.
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When I’m not relaxing at Falls Park [5], enjoying the powerful sounds of the water as it goes over the Falls, I love driving my Santa Road Sleigh [6] and surprising people when the horn plays “Here Comes Santa Claus.” BE YOUR VERY OWN SANTA TRACKER BY VISITING SIOUXFALLS-SANTA.COM.
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O HE HAS PARTICIPATED IN 19 SHORT TERM MISSION TRIPS THAT HAVE TAKEN HIM TO JAPAN, AFRICA, ECUADOR, AND HIS FAVORITE, JAMAICA. HE WILL BE MAKING HIS 16TH TRIP TO JAMAICA IN FEBRUARY AT WEST HAVEN CHILDREN’S HOME.
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O SANTA LOVES TO SPEND TIME IN THE KITCHEN MAKING SOUP. RIGHT NOW HE IS WORKING ON PERFECTING HIS BACON, TOMATO, AND BASIL SOUP FOR A COOKOFF COMPETITION AT WORK.
O SANTA HAS BEEN DIRECTOR OF MUSIC AT FIRST REFORMED CHURCH FOR 41 YEARS AND DIRECTOR OF THE NORSE GLEE CLUB FOR 40 YEARS.
O HE HAS COMPLETED THREE INTERNATIONAL CONCERT TOURS - ONE TO ENGLAND, WALES, SCOTLAND, AND HOLLAND (HOME OF SINTERKLAAS) WITH NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE IN IOWA. IN 1995 AND 2005, HE WAS THE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR CONCERT TOURS WITH THE NORWEGIAN SINGERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA TO NORWAY AND DENMARK.
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I HAVE A FRIEND THAT CONSTANTLY CANCELS LAST MINUTE. INVITE THEM TO A CONCERT? ONE DAY BEFORE, "SOMETHING" COMES UP. ONCE IN A WHILE THEY ACTUALLY ATTEND, BUT IT'S HARD TO DEAL WITH THE FLAKINESS. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
JR: I blame this darn digital world we live in. People are constantly on Facebook, Snapchat, and Twitter looking for something better to do rather than enjoying their current plans. I just joined this friends app called Tinder, and I already have three plans to watch Netflix and chill next week! JW: These guys are the worst. Just stop inviting them. When they finally ask why they aren't on your list, just tell them they are. Then an hour before the event tell them that they should kick rocks. Maybe this is why I don't have many friends? JT: I hate to tell you, but everyone has “that friend.” I don’t think they’ll ever change, so maybe just pick your reliable friends for events and invite them to more casual gettogethers.
MY MOM’S NEW BOYFRIEND IS TRYING DESPERATELY TO BE FRIENDS WITH MY SIBLINGS AND ME. HE IS A NICE GUY, BUT IT’S STARTING TO GET WEIRD WHEN HE TEXTS US ALMOST EVERY DAY. DO I SAY SOMETHING TO MY MOM, OR AM I OVERREACTING?
JR: Are you replying with Bitmojis? If so, you’re overreacting. Sending a Bitmoji is an invitation for further text dialogue. If not, it’s time to let your mom know that her boyfriend needs to mind his own business. And follow that text with a passive aggressive poop emoji. JW: Nah, be nice to Jeff. He's just trying to be your new dad. Wait, you're not my dad. Back off, Jeff! JT: I would just ignore it. Everyone has family that texts too much. He’s probably just excited to have his first iPhone or whatever. Maybe the magic will wear off. Either way, he’s just trying to care.
I HAVE STARTED TO TAKE SOME MUCH NEEDED "ME TIME," WHICH USUALLY CONSISTS OF MEDITATING IN MY ROOM OR READING A BOOK. MY ROOMMATE, ON THE OTHER HAND, IS HAVING A HARD TIME UNDERSTANDING THE IDEA. HOW DO I NICELY ASK HER TO LEAVE ME ALONE?
JR: I hear ya! Every time my mom asks me to pay the bills or stop ordering movies off DIRECTV, I disappear and “meditate.” JW: Listen, hippy - your roommate pays rent, too. Go out into the woods if you need to realign your chi or whatever. The Lord of Light will never smile upon you if you’re only thinking about you all the time. Also, I hope my advice doesn't harsh your mel. JT: Maybe briefly chat with them and let them know you’re starting to focus on you to relax. To communicate even better, it could be a good idea to light a candle that symbolizes you’re mid-book or whatever area you’re focusing on.
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Winter Wonderland Falls Park in Sioux Falls gets lit every winter. Here are the 2016 stats: •
355,926 TOTAL LEDS AND LIGHTS
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271 TREES DECORATED
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273 LIGHT POLES DECORATED
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26.3 MILES OF LIGHT STRINGS
+ 1.3 MILLION is how many acres the Ponderosa pine tree covers, dominating the Black Hills.
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NEW YEAR'S EVE Deadwood hosts the largest NYE celebration in South Dakota. The Main Street celebration is highlighted by the ball drop above the Historic Franklin Hotel.
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THE MOST POPULAR HOLIDAY DISH IN SOUTH DAKOTA IS? A. STUFFING B. TURKEY C. PRIME RIB D. GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
ILLUSTRATION BY CHUCK BENNIS
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ANSWER: C. PRIME RIB
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