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February 2020
Winterfest on Wheels January 31 - February 2 Sioux Falls Convention Center Tickets can be purchased at the door for $11. Weekend passes are available for $17. Profits will be used to benefit Cure Kids Cancer. INFO (605) 367-4100.
Dance Party Reunion Saturday, February 1 • 7:30pm Historic Palace Theatre Luverne, MN Featuring music of Ritchie Valens, Dion & the Belmonts, The Big Bopper and Frankie Sardo. $25 tickets. INFO (507) 283-4339. Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Waterloo Black Hawks Saturday, February 1 • 7:05pm Denny Sanford Premier Center The Sioux Falls Stampede host the Waterloo Black Hawks. Puck drops at 7:05pm. Tickets are available at the KELOLAND Box Office or online at Ticketmaster.com.
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Winter Wonderland Walk Sat, February 1 • 1pm - 2pm Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum 1900 S. Perry Place Come out for a wintry walk through the trails of the Arboretum led by our staff. Dress appropriately. Cost is $10.00. INFO (605) 367-4414.
Augustana Library Associates present A Winter’s Tale: Passwords Sunday, February 2 • 1:30pm 2117 S. Summit Avenue Dr. Sandra Looney ‘62, professor emerita of English at Augustana, is the mistress of ceremonies for this program of literature and music. The event’s readers are Muna Ashraf, Jack Marsh, Suzie O’Meara Hernes, Dan Ahlers, Mary McQuillen and Layne Nelson. Music will be provided by alumna Erin Castle. A reception will follow. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door. INFO 605-274-4921.
Sioux Falls Skyforce vs. Salt Lake City Stars February 5 6:30pm Sanford Pentagon. INFO (605) 332-0605.
Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Tri City Storm February 4 • 7:05pm Denny Sanford Premier Center The Sioux Falls Stampede host the Tri-City Storm. Puck drops at 7:05pm. Tickets are available
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In Her Shoes Empowerment Breakfast February 6 • 7:30 am – 9 am Sioux Falls Convention Center Full Table $300, Half Table $150, Individual $40, ATD $50 Joining us this year will be keynote speaker Nicole J. Phillips, author of Kindness is Contagious and Kindness is Courageous. Nicole reveals ways to push through the “tough” by shifting our focus onto kindness. Leaving you feeling empowered, refreshed and equipped with tools for setting your trials aside and enjoying everyday life INFO Embe.org/inhershoes
Marty DeWitt at the Old Courthouse Museum Winter Concert Series Friday, February 7 Noon to 1 p.m. Old Courthouse Museum
200 West Sixth Street Marty DeWitt will perform in the historic courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum. Bring your lunch or purchase one from The Cookie Jar. (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com
Sioux Falls Skyforce vs. Santa Cruz Warriors Friday, February 7 • 7pm Sanford Pentagon. INFO (605) 332-0605.
Get Hooked Fishing Derby Saturday, February 8 1pm - 4pm Registration Opens at 11:30am. (Weather date: February 15) The Lake • 815 West Edgehill, Luverne, MN Adult $25, youth $15. $500 cash prize for largest fish - any age! Over $5,000 in cash and prizes given away. 40+ youth prizes. 40+ adult prizes. 100 FREE rods and reels for youth given away (until gone). Concessions available, temporary and permanent ice houses allowed. INFO (507) 283-4061 or luvernechamber@co.rock.mn.us
A Bronx Tale: The Musical Saturday, February 8 • 7:30pm Sunday, February 9 • 2 & 7:30pm Monday, February 10 • 7:30pm Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Ave. Broadway’s hit crowd-pleaser, takes you to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s, where a young man is caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he’d love to be. INFO (605) 367-6000.
Nature’s Valentine Cards DIY Saturday, Feb 8 • 10:30 - Noon Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum 1900 S. Perry Place Show your artistic side as you create (3) valentine cards. All supplies are furnished. Class led by Doni Rolfson. Cost is $20.00. INFO (605) 367-4414.
FaithFest 2020: Amazing (G)race Saturday, February 8 • 1:30pm Sunday, February 9 • 7:15am Augustana University 2001 S. Summit Ave. Augustana’s Faith Fest is a weekend retreat opportunity for 6th- to 8th-grade youth and their adult leaders. This year’s schedule includes service projects in the Sioux Falls community, interactive workshops, games, crafts and more! More information available at http://www.augie. edu/student-life/campusministry/faith-fest-2020- amazing-grace
Arn Kind Presents: The Continental Soldier in the American Revolution at the Old Courthouse Museum Monday, February 10 • 6:30 p.m.
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Old Courthouse Museum 200 West 6th Street Mr. Arn Kind will share the experience of being a soldier in the war that gave birth to our great nation through drama and living history. (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com
Sioux Falls Go Red for Women Tuesday, February 11 4:30pm - 8:30pm Sioux Falls Convention Center One in three… that’s the price women pay for heart disease. Our mothers, our sisters, our friends are dying of a disease that’s largely preventable. Join us for the Sioux Falls Go Red for Women event on February 11, 2020 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center to learn more about your risk and join us in the fight for our lives. More information at www.heart.org/ SiouxFallsGoRed.
Sioux Falls Skyforce vs. Delaware Blue Coats Tuesday, February 11 • 6:30pm Sanford Pentagon. INFO (605) 332-0605.
Victorian Valentine Tuesday, Tea Party Wednesday, February 12 • 2pm Pettigrew Home & Museum 131 N. Duluth Avenue Enjoy a tea in true Victorian fashion at the historic Pettigrew Home & Museum. Learn about the history of tea while enjoying tea and snacks. Space is limited for this adult program. Call (605) 367-7097 to register. Free admission. INFO www.siouxlandmuseums.com
An American in Paris Friday, February 14 • 7:30pm Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Ave. Romance! Adventure! Gershwin! Who could ask for anything more? Gershwin’s soaring melodies are matched by gravitydefying dance as the world rediscovers the power of love in this breathtaking production. In post war Paris, romance is in the air and youthful optimism reigns as an American World War II vet turned painter settles in Paris and promptly falls in love. INFO (605) 367-6000.
East of Westreville Winter Concert Series Friday, February 14 Noon to 1 p.m. Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street East of Westreville will perform in the historic courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum. Bring your lunch or purchase one from The Roll’n Pin Café & Grille. (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com
Paws For Wine February 14 • Doors open at 6 pm. VIP event at 5 pm. Brookings Regional Humane Society Paws For Wine is a social fundraising event. Attendees of Paws For Wine receive wine tasting, a plated meal, live music, silent auction, raffles, Buy It Now board, and photo booth. The live band this year is The Friends of Jazz. Doors open at 6 pm. There is a VIP event that starts at 5 pm. In addition to everything else, VIP attendees can have champagne, appetizers, first entrance, and a chance to win a piece of jewelry donated by Riddle’s Jewelry. There are only 100 VIP tickets available. General admission tickets are $60. VIP tickets are $90. Ticket sales end February 8, 2020. Tickets are available at Brookings Regional Humane Society, Brookings Radio, or Cinema 8. VIP tickets are ONLY available at BRHS.
Sioux Falls Stampede vs Des Moines Buccaneers February 15 • 7:05pm Denny Sanford Premier Center The Sioux Falls Stampede host the Des Moines Buccaneers. Puck drops at 7:05pm. Tickets are available at the KELOLAND Box Office or online at Ticketmaster.com Sioux Empire on Tap
Catapult March 6, 2020, 7:30 p.m. Orpheum Theater Center
You won’t believe your eyes! The talented CATAPULT dancers work behind a screen to create seemingly impossible dancing shadow silhouettes of shapes like a mountain, a full size elephant, a helicopter, a house with a window and people inside the window. For tickets, call 605-367- 6000 or visit siouxfallsorpheum.com
Saturday, February 15 Sioux Falls Convention Center The 6th Annual Sioux Empire On Tap returns to the Convention Center on Saturday, February 15. This years event features over 120 different craft beers from 60+ breweries. Food, live music, and yard games will also be available. Standard Session 1: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | $30 Standard Session 2: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | $30 VIP Early Entry Session: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm | $50 Designated Drivers will be able to purchase tickets at the Door for $10 on the day of the event. INFO (605) 367-4100.
6th Annual Spring Fever Shopping Market Saturday, February 15 9am - 3pm Sioux Falls Convention Center $3, children under 12 free. The Spring Fever Shopping Market is an event unlike any of it’s kind for the time of year. Get out of the house and come enjoy a day shopping that features crafters, artisans, and small local businesses of the area. Hand selected to bring you a unique shopping experience with a variety of locally found items. Funds raised from admission will benefit the Ronald McDonald Houses of Sioux Falls.
Sioux Falls Stampede vs Omaha Lancers Sunday, February 16 • 5:05pm Denny Sanford Premier Center The Sioux Falls Stampede host the Omaha Lancers. Puck drops at 5:05pm. Tickets are available at the KELOLAND Box Office or online at Ticketmaster.com.
Starlab Inflatable Planetarium Monday, February 17 1:30 & 2:30 p.m. Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Discover the night sky, explore the constellations! Starlab is a program for adults and children over the age of 5. Not recommended for those not comfortable in the dark. Tickets only $2, program begins promptly on the hour with no late entry. Groups of 8 or more, please call ahead. INFO (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com
Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Eileen Halverson will be demonstrating the Norwegian folk art of Rosemaling (decorative painting) in the second-floor hallway of the Old Courthouse Museum from 1-4 p.m. Stop in any time for a demonstration or to ask questions. INFO (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com
Loving Arms Wednesday, February 19 • 7pm Thursday, February 20 • 7pm Friday, February 21 • 7pm Saturday, February 22 • 2pm & 7pm University of Sioux Falls 1101 W. 22nd St. In a hushed Italian Baroque wing of a world-famous art museum, three strangers -- an unemployed linguist, a city traffic manager, and a docent -- forge an unlikely friendship in conversation about two paintings: one by Artemisia Gentileschi, and one by Michelangelo Caravaggio. When they decide to celebrate their new-found friendship and extend their conversations over lunch, in comes an American shooter. What happens next? Is it a parable? Allegory? Or just another day in America? INFO (605) 331-6631.
Kid’s Activity Day “Hoppy” Leap Year Thursday, February 20 9am - 11am and 1pm - 2pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Learn about history and make your own crafts to take home. 15 minute sessions run throughout morning and afternoon times. Call to reserve times. Free admission. INFO (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com
Korn & Breaking Benjamin Thursday, February 20 Korn & Breaking Benjamin are coming to Sioux Falls to co-headline their Winter Tour 2020. Tickets are $89, $79, $69, $59, $39 - On sale Friday, November 1 at 10:00 am at the KELOLAND Box Office or online at ticketmaster.com.
Dakota String Quartet at the Old Courthouse Museum Winter Concert Series Friday, February 21 12pm - 1pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street The Dakota String Quartet will perform classical music in the historic courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum. Bring your lunch or purchase one from The Pickle Barrel. (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com
The Magic of Bill Blagg Live! Friday, February 21 • 7:30pm Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Ave. The Magic of Bill Blagg Live! tour comes to the Washington Pavilion for one show only! Critics and audiences alike rave about Bill’s interactive magic and jaw-dropping illusions that will have you rubbing your eyes in disbelief. Blagg’s show combines his mind-blowing magical talents along with his trademark off-the-cuff personality to take you on a magical journey you’ll never forget! You’ll witness objects float in mid-air, vanish in the blink of an eye and so much more! The Magic of Bill Blagg Live! is more than a magic show, it’s an interactive magic experience! INFO (605) 367-6000.
Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Lincoln Stars Friday, February 21 • 7:05pm Denny Sanford Premier Center The Sioux Falls Stampede host the Lincoln Stars. Puck drops at 7:05pm. Tickets are available at the KELOLAND Box Office or online at Ticketmaster.com.
Sioux Falls Skyforce vs. Oklahoma City Blue February 22 • 7pm Sanford Pentagon. INFO (605) 332-0605.
Pop-in-a-Pot Saturday, Feb 22 • 1pm -3pm Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum 1900 S. Perry Place Bring your favorite mini pot to create a pot-in-a-pot miniature succulent garden. The other supplies will be furnished. You will be able to purchase the succulents you want for a small additional fee. Cost is $20.00. INFO (605) 367-4414.
Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Lincoln Stars Saturday, February 22 • 7:05pm Denny Sanford Premier Center The Sioux Falls Stampede host the Lincoln Stars. Puck drops at 7:05pm. Tickets are available at the KELOLAND Box Office or online at Ticketmaster.com. Singing Bowls Sunday, Feb 23 2pm - 3:30pm Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum 1900 S. Perry Place Come experience the healing properties of the Tibetan singing bowls. This holistic brings relaxation to the body, mind and spirit. Enjoy 45 minutes of still and leave feeling refreshed. Bring a yoga mat or blanket to sit on. Cost is $20.00 per person. INFO (605) 367-4414. composer opened on Broadway and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award ® -Winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production. INFO (605) 367- 6000.
Sioux Falls Skyforce vs. Austin Spurs February 5 • 6:30pm Sanford Pentagon. INFO (605) 332-0605.
Rent Tuesday, February 25 7:30pm Wednesday, February 26 7:30pm Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Ave. In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known Ceili Dance Program Thursday, February 27 6:30 p.m. Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Learn the Irish social dance Ceili (pronounced KAY-lee) with the Sioux Falls Ceili Band. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer, Ceili dancing is a fun and energetic way to spend an evening. Get ready to dance at the Old Courthouse Museum! Free admission. INFO (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com
Doc Walker Trio at the Old Courthouse Museum Winter Concert Series Friday, February 28 12pm - 1pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street The Doc Walker Trio will perform jazz in the historic courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum. Bring your lunch or purchase one from The Cookie Jar. (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com
Color Me Mine Adult Night Out February 28 • 8-10pm Color Me Mine 3709 W. 41st St. Adult Night Out! Come and enjoy a night of painting, no kids allowed! No RSVP is required, just bring your friends and enjoy an evening out! INFO (605) 362-6055.
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The “Main” Attraction
BY MARY MICHAELS | PHOTOS BY JULIE PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPHY
During her long career with the U.S. Postal Service, Sam Severson never imagined she would one day be operating a home-away-from-home for travelers from around the world. But, she and her husband Doug came out of the gate as “Superhosts” with Airbnb two and a half years ago, and they have maintained that rating ever since.
She has lived in her central Sioux Falls home since 1998, and her strong faith carried her through the loss of her husband. As Sam says, there definitely was the hand of a higher power that eventually brought Doug Severson into her life. The couple has been married for four years now, bringing Sam’s son, Doug’s three daughters and nine grandchildren together as a family.
Sam loves the neighborhood they are in, nestled in between the McKennan Park and All Saints Historical Districts.
“We actually call our area the ‘hysterical district’ because our
neighbors are so great,” says Sam.
Then, one day, their next-door neighbor said she was putting her house on the market, and Sam asked, “How about selling it to us?”
The original plan was to buy the house for Doug’s mother, but when she decided not to move to Sioux Falls, their middle daughter suggested checking into using it as an Airbnb. So, after a little research, applying and getting approved, The “Main” Attraction (names for its location) became an official Airbnb listing. While the house was in good shape when they bought it, the couple has done a little updating. Sam says Doug is “Mr. Fix-It,” and they have also had help from her son and their three sons-in-law.
The Airbnb house was built in 1926, and along with the Severson’s house and another neighboring home, were part of a tiny farm. The décor of the guest house has many farmhouse
touches that give it the friendly, cozy, comfortable feel that guests rave about in their reviews.
It has been an incredible experience, says Sam. “Initially we thought we’d have more medical guests since we’re located between Sanford and Avera,” she says. “But actually, our guests have come from all over, including locals, people from around the U.S. and even as far as Ecuador, South Africa and Australia. We have had many return guests, too.”
It’s no surprise that guests would want to return to this charming space that the Seversons ensure has everything a guest could want.
“When we were getting it ready,” Sam explains, “we just thought about things we like when we travel, like the décor, the amenities and most importantly, the affordability.”
They leave a journal titled “Wander Often” at the guest house
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so visitors can write about their stay and even leave tips for future visitors. The Seversons also have a notebook handy with all sorts of recommendations of where to go in Sioux Falls, what to see and what to do.
The big pantry closet and refrigerator are always filled with snacks and other supplies, and the full kitchen allows guests the ability to cook at home when they don’t want to go out. Guests have even cooked an entire holiday turkey dinner at the house.
The kitchen isn’t the only place where the Seversons have taken care of all the little details. The main floor bathroom is stocked with lots of little things Sam picks up from the dollar store – from aspirin or disposable razors to shampoo and shoelaces – and there’s no charge for those little extras.
There is one bedroom on the main level and another on the lower level. However, to get to the staircase, you must pass through the main bedroom. So, guests typically just use the one
bedroom, or it may be a family so they are comfortable passing through one bedroom to get to the other.
The lower level also has a bathroom and a full-size washer and dryer. While guests are free to do laundry as needed, Sam of course ensures that all the bedding and linens are cleaned between each stay.
She says that they continue to make updates to the house, such as adding a new window or starting to work on new drapes. Sam also likes to add little “homey” touches here and there - like the friendly frog that sits on the bathroom shelf or wall hangings that are both artwork and sayings like “Not all who wander are lost. Some are just looking for coffee.”
“I find things on Pinterest. I love Pinterest,” she laughs. There is a fenced-in yard out back with a table and umbrella so guests can enjoy the outdoors. And, Sam adds, having the fenced yard makes it safe for both kids and pets.
The Seversons like being right next door in case guests have any questions or needs. More often, though, they find they have the opportunity to get to know their guests.
“Sometimes, we’ll even have guests bring their own beverage over and join us at our firepit,” Sam says.
Although they have many guests who stay for just a night or two, they have had guests stay for a week or even a month. And for those longer stays, they offer a discount. Sam says she also
appreciates the fact that Airbnb has provisions that allow them to rent their house at no cost if someone has been displaced from their home due to a natural disaster like a fire or flooding.
“This has been perfect for us,” Sam says. “We’re semi-retired and enjoy meeting new people. Having the Airbnb gives us the flexibility to help guests who need a place to stay and still have the flexibility of blocking off days to spend with each other and our family. We love Sioux Falls, so it’s exciting to share our city with others.”
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