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May 2024

Volume 23 • Issue 5

June 11-12

Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and more fill the stage with energizing beats at STOMP: the inventive and invigorating stage show that’s dance, music and theatrical performance blended together in one electrifying rhythm.

WashingtonPavilion.org/STOMP Tickets Start at $29!

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baking your day sweeter

From Mother’s Day to graduation celebrations, we bake scrumptious cookies that are sure to make every day sweeter!

Our bakery case is filled with over 20 flavors of cookies baked fresh every day including seasonal flavors! We make our cookies by hand using quality ingredients and lots of love! Whether you need to satisfy your own sweet cravings or need catering for an event, we bake it easy for you! We also serve

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Sioux Falls Convention Center Join

Friday, October 18th 12pm–8pm

Saturday, October 19th 9am–3pm

concierge 10

Enjoy Some Paddles and a Pint at Remedy Pickleball Pub calendar 12

May 2024

a-list 20

history 22

Makana Na Ota E’En An innocent victim of the Dakota War

out & about

An Evening With

Sutton Foster Sutton Foster

June 1 | 7:30 p.m.

Join us for a musical performance by Sutton Foster, a two-time Tony award-winning actress and singer, featuring renowned Broadway classics. Sutton is best known for her role as Marian Paroo in the celebrated revival of “The Music Man,” her notable performances as Reno Sweeney in “Anything Goes” and her lead role in the critically acclaimed Darren Star and TV Land series “Younger,” which ran for seven seasons.

Enjoy Some Paddles and a Pint at Remedy Pickleball Pub

BY MARY MICHAELS | PHOTOS BY JULIE PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPHY

Whilethe game of pickleball has been around since 1965, its popularity has surged in recent years. In fact, pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the country for the third year in a row. The Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SIFA) estimates that pickleball participation has grown an average of 223.5% over the last three years, with more than 36 million pickleball players in America.

Given that growth in the sport, it certainly has not been a surprise to see the addition of pickleball courts in local parks. But, one of the newest locations to play this game, which combines elements of tennis, ping pong and badminton, may have caught some off guard.

The Remedy Pickleball Pub opened earlier this year in a warehouse located next to the back patio of Remedy Brewing Company at 8th and Railroad, in downtown Sioux Falls. The empty warehouse space was converted to accommodate three regulation-size courts.

The team at Remedy saw the warehouse space as an opportunity to bring people downtown and enjoy an activity that is great for all ages.

“Whether you have never picked up a paddle or you’ve been playing for years, this is a game that is enjoyable for everyone,” says Remedy co-owner Matt Hastad. “You don’t have to be good at pickleball to have fun playing.”

To get started, pickleball players need to first select their membership level. A Pickle Pal is an individual membership for five dollars. The Pair

of Pickles (couples) is ten dollars, and the Peck of Pickles (family) is $20. The membership gives you access to reserving court times, which is all handled through the Court Reserve app.

Each time you play, you pay $20 per hour Monday-Thursday until 5 p.m., and $35 per hour nights and weekends. The app does allow you to split the cost of the court reservation fee among your playing partners. From there, you can bring your own paddles and balls or rent equipment from Remedy when you check in at the taproom before heading to the court.

Players of all ages and skill levels have taken advantage of court time at the Remedy Pickleball Pub since its opening, from couples, to groups of friends and even office coworkers stopping down for teambuilding.

To help people learn and get comfortable with the sport, Remedy has been offering beginners clinics to cover the basics, along with “open play” events that provide an opportunity for an individual who may not already have a playing partner to come down and enjoy a game. They post events on their Facebook page, so you can watch for events like Saturday Open Play, Women’s Open Play and Early Morning Open Play (early…as in 5 a.m. on a Friday!). Remedy has also held a “55 for 5” event where players age 55-plus can enjoy some time on the court for just five dollars per person.

Of course, being located right out the back door of the taproom

means that players can also enjoy food and beverages from Remedy Brewing Company.

The Remedy Pickleball Pub has over 1700 members and out of those, 1300 have come to play since they opened on January 19.

“This has been a fun way to introduce people both to Remedy and to pickleball,” says Hastad. “Some people may have enjoyed our craft beer, but never tried pickleball before, and others may play pickleball but they have never made it down here to our taproom. Now, they can enjoy both.”

Hours:

Monday -Thursday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday: 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Annie

May 2024

April 30 • 7:30 p.m.

May 1 • 7:30 p.m.

Washington Pavilion

Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around

the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production — just as you remember it and just when we need it most. INFO washingtonpavilion.org

An Event with Bill Nye

“The Science Guy”

Thursday, May 2 • 5:30 p.m.

Washington Pavilion

The Washington Pavilion will host one of the world’s

most famous science gurus on May 2, 2024. Best known as the host of the PBS children’s show, Bill Nye “The Science Guy”

will present an engaging and educational 45-minute presentation in the Mary W. Sommervold Hall. The event will also include an exclusive 45-minute question-and-answer session. Audience members can look forward to an inspiring conversation centered around a variety of science topics. INFO washingtonpavilion.org

To cook is to love.

Curated especially for those who enjoy good stories, great food and all things South Dakota, this 190-page hardbound collectible cookbook will quickly become your go-to recipe resource. Purchase Savoring South Dakota for yourself or the moms in your life today, while supplies last!

All proceeds benefit the South Dakota Community Foundation.

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The Good Night Theatre

Collective Presents: Sweeney Todd

May 2-4 • 7:30 p.m.

May 5 • 2 p.m.

Washington Pavilion

Journey back to 19th Century London with Good Night as we depict one of the most iconic musicals in theatre. Featuring mystery, thrills, comedy and a bloody great cavalcade of songs, it’s Stephen Sondheim’s much-lauded musical — Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street! INFO washingtonpavilion.org

Jim Breuer

Friday, May 3 • 7-9 p.m.

Washington Pavilion

The freewheeling, New York bred comic storyteller – who made the list of Comedy Central’s “100 Greatest Standups of All

Time” – is hotter than ever, a global touring sensation and regular presence on radio and television whose rabid audience, he’s thrilled to note, is filled with “lifetimers.” INFO washingtonpavilion.org

Farmhouse Market Summer Market

May 4

121 S. Franklin Ave. Vendors, treasures, summer sun and fun!

INFO Facebook: @Leotafarmhousemarket

Falls Park Farmers Market

Every Saturday, May through October

8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Falls Park

Falls Park Farmers Market is the place to get your weekly supply of fresh

flowers, vegetables, meat, and baked goods. Sip a cup of coffee, enjoy a burger, share a pizza. Plant your garden with lovely geraniums and heirloom tomatoes. Delicious food, healthy plants, natural soaps, surrounded by beautiful scenery.

Avera Race Against Cancer

Saturday, May 11 • 8 a.m.

Avera McKennan Fitness Center

Each year, the Avera Race brings together family, friends, cancer survivors and others - all racing toward a common goal: to

enhance cancer care for people right here in Sioux Falls and surrounding communities.

Wells Fargo

Cinco De Mayo Saturday, May 11 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Falls Park

The Wells Fargo Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Falls Park is a family event that brings together the business and civic community of Sioux Falls and the surrounding area to recognize, appreciate and celebrate the cultural gifts and heritage of the Latino people in our midst. While observing this traditional Mexican holiday, Cinco de Mayo in Sioux Falls creates awareness of and develops pride in the diverse Latino cultures that make up our community.

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Lessons for all ages and ability levels!

Morning and evening classes available.

Summer session runs May 28 thru August 9th

For more information, log on to www.playthepointe.com

Contact: Mark Vellek, Executive Director mark@playthepointe.com

Lauren Daigle: The Kaleidoscope Tour Saturday, May 11 7-10 p.m.

Denny Sanford Premier Center

Lauren Daigle’s The Kaleidoscope Tour is coming on May 11 and joining the tour for the Sioux Falls show is special guest Ellie Holcomb. INFO www.dennysanfordpremier center.com

Nate Bargatze: The Be Funny Tour Thursday, May 16 7 p.m.

Washington Pavilion

Nate Bargatze’s The Be Funny Tour is coming on May 16! INFO washingtonpavilion.org

Kid’s Activity Day Red, White, & Blue! at the Old Courthouse Museum Thursday, May 16 • 9-11 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m.

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 siouxlandmuseums.com

Live & Local Presents: Joey Colombi, Zach Dresch, and Nathan Hults Thursday, May 16 • 7:30 p.m.

Washington Pavilion

Wrapping up our first annual Live and Local performance series is an exhilarating juggling act and two stand-up comedians! Joey Colombi promises an exciting show comprised of juggling balls, clubs and rings with LED props! INFO washingtonpavilion.org

Take 16 Block Party May 17 • 5 p.m.

Take 16 Brewing Co., Luverne, MN

Every Friday through August 31, enjoy live music, food trucks, games, beer and fun! INFO: take16beer.com

Sioux Falls Canaries Saturday, May 18 • 5:35 p.m. Play ball! Come out to the Birdcage to cheer on the Sioux Falls Canaries as they take on teams from around the country. The Canaries are a proud member of the American Association, an official partner league

of Major League Baseball.

INFO sfcanaries.com

Sioux Falls Canaries

Sunday, May 19 • 1:05 p.m.

Play ball! Come out to the Birdcage to cheer on the Sioux Falls Canaries as they take on teams from around the country. The Canaries are a proud member of the American Association, an official partner league of Major League Baseball.

INFO sfcanaries.com

Sioux Falls Canaries

Monday, May 20 • 11:05 a.m.

Play ball! Come out to the Birdcage to cheer on the Sioux Falls Canaries as they take on teams from around the country. The Canaries are a proud member of the American Association, an official partner league of Major League Baseball.

INFO sfcanaries.com

Sioux Falls Canaries

Tuesday, May 21 • 6:35 p.m.

Play ball! Come out to the Birdcage to cheer on the Sioux Falls Canaries as they take on teams from around the country. The Canaries are a proud member of the American Association, an official partner league

of Major League Baseball.

INFO sfcanaries.com

Into the Pit Quarry Tour

Tuesday, May 21 • 9:30 a.m.

Departs the Irene Hall Museum Resource Center 4300 N. Westport Avenue

Take a trip into an active quarry owned by Knife River and view modern quarry techniques while discussing techniques of the past. Free admission, space is limited; call (605) 367-4210 to register in advance. Registration opens May 8th. Ages 12+ siouxlandmuseums.com

Rosemaling

Demonstration at the Old Courthouse Museum

Tuesday, May 21 1-4 p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum

200 West Sixth Street

Eileen Halverson will be demonstrating the Norwegian folk art of Rosemaling (decorative painting) in the secondfloor hallway of the Old Courthouse Museum. Stop in any time for a demonstration or to ask questions. INFO (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com

Family History: Steps to Cemetery Research Success

Wednesday, May 22 1 p.m.

Irene Hall Museum Resource Center

4300 N. Westport Avenue

Historian Bill Hoskins will discuss strategy for the exploration of rural and urban cemeteries on a quest to find family history. Space is limited, call (605) 3674210 to register, $5. www. siouxlandmuseums.com

Sioux Falls Canaries Tuesday, May 22 • 1:05 p.m. Play ball! Come out to the Birdcage to cheer on the Sioux Falls Canaries as they take on teams from around the country. The Canaries are a proud member of the American Association, an official partner league of

Major League Baseball. INFO sfcanaries.com

Courthouse History:

A Behind the Scenes Tour Thursday, May 23 • 3:30 p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum

200 West Sixth Street

Take a look behind the closed doors of the Old Courthouse Museum and learn about the construction and use as a courthouse and the restoration involved in making it a museum. Space is limited call (605) 367-4210 to register. $5 admission.

Into the Pit Quarry Tour Thursday, May 23 • 9:30 a.m.

Departs the Irene Hall Museum Resource Center

4300 N. Westport Avenue

Take a trip into an active quarry owned by Knife River and view modern quarry techniques while discussing

techniques of the past. Free Admission, space is limited; call (605)367-4210 to register in advance. Registration opens May 8th. Ages 12+ siouxlandmuseums.com

Chris Stapleton: All American Road Show Friday, May 24 • 7 p.m. Denny Sanford Premier Center

Chris Stapleton will bring his “All-American Road Show” tour to the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls, SD, on Friday, May 24, 2024. Stapleton will appear with special guests Marcus King and The War & Treaty. INFO: dennysanfordpremiercenter.com

Sioux Falls American Legion Post 15 Auxiliary BINGO May 28 • 5-6 p.m. Social,

6-6:30 p.m. meal

1600 W. Russell St.

$10 pork chop, baby potatoes, veggie and dessert. Meal reservation by May 23. No reservation for BINGO.

$5 for 12 BINGO games. INFO: 605-376-7972.

Into the Pit Quarry Tour Tuesday, May 28 9:30 a.m.

Departs the Irene Hall Museum Resource Center 4300 N. Westport Avenue

Take a trip into an active quarry owned by Knife River and view modern quarry techniques while discussing techniques of the past. Free Admission, space is limited; call (605) 3674210 to register in advance. Registration opens May 8th. Ages 12+ siouxlandmuseums.com

Victorian Tea Party at the Pettigrew Home & Museum Wednesday, May 29 • 2 p.m.

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, donations welcome. INFO www. siouxlandmuseums.com

Luverne Tour De Loop May 30

Luverne, MN

Family eveny - ride the loop! Trek bikes given away, food and free root beer floats. INFO: take16beer.com

Into the Pit Quarry Tour Thursday, May 30 • 9:30 a.m.

Departs the Irene Hall Museum Resource Center 4300 N. Westport Avenue Take a trip into an active quarry owned by Knife River and view modern quarry techniques while discussing techniques of the past. Free admission, space is limited; call (605) 367-4210 to register in advance. Registration opens

May 8th. Ages 12+ siouxlandmuseums.com

Historic Walking Tour of the Warehouse District Siouxland Heritage Museums Thursday, May 30 • 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy beautiful summer weather while learning about Sioux Falls sites you pass by every day! $5 per person over 12 years

old, space is limited, call (605) 367-4210 to register. siouxlandmuseums.com

Celebrate 25 Years with the Washington Pavilion June 1 • 10am – 5pm Washington Pavilion

Join us for an all-day festival of fun activities and entertaining events! Free museum access and film showings, free cupcakes and activities for youth and families throughout the day as well as Radley Rex appearances, and so much more! INFO washingtonpavilion.org/ celebrate

Luverne Buffalo Days

May 31 - June 2 • Luverne, MN

Take 16 Block Party Friday and Saturday. Check luvernechamber.com for full event schedule!

Take 16 Brewing Co.

TEN YEARS OF MORE THAN BEER BREWING IN LUVERNE, MN

Take 16 Brewing Company started as an idea from a group of investors and is now looking forward to celebrating their 10th anniversary making great craft beer and being an anchor in the community. They started out with limited hours filling growlers, as well as distributing craft beer in the area.

By 2017, construction on the front space was completed and the Taproom opened, allowing people from the community to make it the local watering hole and providing tourists a place to stop and enjoy a pint...perhaps checking off another brewery on their list. Take 16 currently offers 14 beers on tap, including their very own Rock River Root Beer. Crowlers, growlers and 4-packs of their craft beverages are available for purchase to go.

The Take 16 Event Center opened in 2018 and offers a rustic, natural space to host a range of events and gatherings. Their brewery offers monthly trivia and bingo, as well as periodic craft classes, dances, beer dinners, meat raffles and more. Private rentals include graduation open houses, wedding rehearsal dinners and receptions, family reunions, business meetings, baby showers and holiday events.

Brewing quality beverages with balanced and exciting flavors is key to the success of Take 16, but Take 16 also prides itself in bringing everyone together and being an active space in the community.

The large lot transitions from being full of cars in the winter to picnic tables, umbrellas and corn hole boards in the summer. Friday night block parties offer live music, food trucks, games and, of course, plenty of cold beer, seltzers and root beer to bring families and friends together.

The brewery is also positioned nicely for recreation activities in town. Located right across from the Trailhead of the Luverne Loop, many bikers make their way to the brewery for a cold one after a ride out to the Blue Mounds or completing the 7-mile Loop around town. Take 16 Bike Club welcomes riders of all ages and abilities to casually ride the Loop every Tuesday night in summer at 6:30.

Make Take 16 a stop this summer! Luverne is just 25 miles east of Sioux Falls on i90.

Their family-friendly taproom is open 7 days a week and offers Heggies Pizza and other snacks. You are also welcome to bring in your own food. Dogs are welcome on the large outdoor patio. Follow Take 16 on Facebook or take16beer.com to stay up to date on events. Mention this article for a BOGO beer in the Taproom!

First block party

Tour de Loop

Ride the Loop! 6 Trek bikes

Buffalo Days

Hot dog night

ag appreciation day

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anniversary party

Sweet Stuffies

Cuddly and sweet, every child loves a stuffed animal. Treat your little sweet to one of our new sweet stuffies. New styles have just arrived at The Dance Line. 2115 S. Minnesota Ave. (605) 335-8242.

You Are One Smart Cookie!

If you are planning for an upcoming graduation, let Mary’s Mountain Cookies help cater your celebration! We have many cookie flavors to choose from. Looking for a unique gift for your grad? We also have gift cards available. Call us for more details on catering your graduation event at (605) 275-0060. Mary’s Mountain Cookies, 701 N. Phillips Avenue.

Choices Galore!

Visit our store to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift! Explore our vibrant collection of colorful bags, trendy slippers, and flowery tumblers. Let us help you celebrate mom with a gift that reflects the warmth and beauty of the Spring season! Cliff Avenue Greenhouse.

2101 E. 26th St. (605) 332-6641 and 7310 W. 41st St. (605) 362-9727.

A Special Sweet Treat

Every special lady in your life deserves a special sweet treat for Mother’s Day. McNally’s caramel chocolate brownie cheesecake is it!

McNally’s Irish Pub. 69th Street & Western Avenue. (605) 271-7170.

Authentic South Dakota Recipes

Curated especially for those who enjoy good stories, great food and all things South Dakota, this 190page hardbound collection has the potential to become a cherished family heirloom. Purchase Savoring South Dakota for yourself or as a gift, while supplies last. All proceeds benefit the South Dakota Community Foundation. Visit www.FirstDakota. com/cookbook to purchase.

Attractive & Practical

Have a pet and need a storage space for their kennel? We can accommodate that space in your build. The results are both attractive and practical. Dakota Kitchen and Bath, 4101 N. Hainje Avenue. (605) 334-9727.

A Gift Card for Mom

Your mom will absolutely love a gift card from Farmhouse Market. She can choose from their fantastic collection of painted furniture, home décor, greenery and so much more! Farmhouse Market. 121 S. Franklin Avenue. (605) 366-9789.

Celebrate Spring and Mom on Her Special Day

Painting a ceramic piece at Color Me Mine for Mom is a great way to show your appreciation. But what about painting “with” Mom! Carve out just a few hours to spend time together. Whatever age, it’s the perfect gift of time! Color Me Mine. 3709 W. 41st St. (605) 362-6055.

Diamond Stackables!

Hundreds of styles available in any color and sizes! Create your own unique stack with our selection of stacking rings. Mix and match gold stacking rings for a trendy and personalized look that’s uniquely you. Faini Designs Jewelry Studio. 69th Street & Western Avenue. (605) 339-6956.

Refresh Your Home

Spring is here and we are excited to help you refresh your home. We are so ready to show you all of our new merchandise. HTH has everything from new spring/summer scents, to floral arrangements, to new furniture. So many new furniture styles and amazing fabrics! Come shop with us at Houndstooth House. 101 W. 37th St. info@houndstoothhouse.com, (605) 271-2278.

Long-Lasting

Candles are a wonderful long-lasting gift for Mother’s Day. And with scents like Vanilla Amber Dolce, Hibiscus Cherry Blossom, Lemon Verbena, Candy Cane Mocha and more, how will you ever decide? Get these wonderful soy candles at Junk in the Trunk. Mom will love them! 1918 W. 41st St. (605) 338-5510.

Mom is Awesome!

We have lots of gift ideas to celebrate Mom and Grandma....new slippers and skinnies, sweatshirts and tees, figurines, earrings, hand therapy, and more! It’s also that time of the year for nurses, teachers, and retirement gifts and we have some awesome suggestions. Country ‘n More. 69th Street & Western Avenue. (605) 361-9797.

More Color Choices!

The world has greened up outside. Now you may want to add some green to the inside of your home. We have a variety of green finishes. Sage with Chocolate glaze and Weathered Snow Bottle Green are shown here. Visit our showroom today and ask one of our friendly designers about these choices from StarMark Cabinetry. Today’s StarMark Custom Cabinetry 600 E. 48th Street North. (605) 977-3660

Visit Us this Summer

Join us at Wilde Prairie Winery this summer for fun in the country — with wine! Wine, live music, food trucks, tastings, yoga and so much more! 48052 259th St. Brandon, SD (605) 582-6471. Please check website for complete list of events: wildeprairiewinery.com

Capturing Special Moments

Thank you for voting us a Local Best Photographer. We are so grateful that we’ve been able to capture so many special moments for so many. We would love to work with you on your next High School Senior, Family or Commercial Photography project. Visit julieprairie.com for more information.

So Sweet!

Inspire pretend play that’s so simple and so sweet with the Pretendables Lemonade Time Set

Cinnamon Roll Set and Bakery Set. All sets available at Kidtopia. Dawley Farm Village.

901 S. Highline Pl. (605) 275-4825.

MAKANA NA OTA E’EN An innocent victim of the Dakota War

By Wayne Fanebust

The Dakota War that erupted in Minnesota in the summer of 1862, made its way into Dakota Territory in short order. On August 25, 1862, two Sioux Falls men, Joseph and William Amidon were ambushed and killed north of the town site, while tending to their hay crop. The next day their bodies were discovered and the men were buried with all the dignity that could be expected from a small group of settlers.

Not long after, the town site was completely vacated after a courier from Yankton arrived, with a message from Governor William Jayne. It was then that the Sioux Falls folks learned that hundreds of white people had been killed in Minnesota by Indians. Now fully informed of the danger, everyone quickly packed up and left, most of them bound for Yankton, the territorial capital. It was a sudden and sad departure as the Sioux Falls pioneers were forced to say goodbye to their thriving settlement where they had cast their lot.

Meanwhile, Yankton was experiencing panic of its own. John Bell, a soldier, raced through the settlements claiming that the Yankton Sioux had joined the Dakota Sioux and would soon be on a killing spree. This set off what became known as the Great Dakota Stampede, a wild panicstricken attempt by men and women, including governing officials, to get out of Dakota Territory with their scalps intact.

Moses K. Armstrong, a Yankton newspaper editor and humorist described the incident that was a mixture of fear and comedy. From

the governor on down the “loyal” public servants fled at the first sign of trouble “in one wild, panic-stricken express train.” Wild-eyed and scared to death they retreated “pale and breathless for the states [so] that a boy could play marbles on their horizontal coattails.”

But not everyone skedaddled. A group of men were determined to stay and fight if necessary. They constructed a crude fortification around a few town buildings in Yankton and with whatever weapons they could find, stood guard, expecting an attack that never happened.

A contingent of emboldened Sioux Falls men, encamped in Yankton, decided to ride back to Sioux Falls and retrieve some of their personal items that were cached apparently with the expectation that they would return when it was deemed reasonably safe to do so. The group was led by W. W. Brookings, a man who had invested a great deal of time and money in his Sioux Falls claim. The men traveled to Sioux Falls with a military escort headed by Captain Nelson Miner.

After the men had gathered some of their possessions and were ready to return to Yankton, a soldier approached their camp on horseback, with Indians following close behind. Miner and the rest of his men intervened and they soon discovered a band of about 40 Indians just below the falls of the Big Sioux River. Miner approached with an interpreter and demanded to know who they were and why they were there. One of the Indians told him they were from the Minnesota River and their mission was to “kill white men, God Damn you.”

W. W. Brookings, Associate Justice, Dakota Territory Supreme court.

Courtesy

of Minnehaha

South Dakota, by Dana Reed Bailey (Sioux Falls, SD: Brown & Saenger, 1899).

Principal Chief of the Yankton Sioux

“Struck by the Ree” was so named after he was partially scalped by an Arikara (Ree) warrior. He was the first signatory to the Treaty of 1858, which opened land to settlement in southeastern South Dakota. Many of his years as chief were spent promoting peace. Three Presidents, Franklin Pierce, Ulysses S. Grant, and James Garfield, awarded Peace Medals to Chief Struck by the Ree. He died in 1888.

Image owner: South Dakota Historical Society.

Governor Newton Edmonds

The last three words were spoken in English, causing Miner to draw his revolver and fire it, apparently as a signal to the rest of men to come forward. The Indians took off and were hotly pursued by the soldiers and after a long chase, one of the Native Americans was shot and wounded near a slough west of Sioux Falls, a body of water that was later named Covell Lake. The wounded man was killed by a soldier with his saber.

It was long believed that the dead Indian was one of those who participated in the massacre in Minnesota. But contemporary research revealed that he was not, rather he was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time and became another casualty in the short, but bloody war. His name was Makana Na Ota E’en and he was buried by his companions where he was killed, a place that many years later became a Sioux Falls park called Terrace Park. In 1993, the Minnehaha County Historical Society installed a marker in Terrace Park to set the record straight and honor and remember Makana Na Ota E’en, man who was not a hostile. The foregoing incident was but one of a series of conflicts between

Indians and whites during the 1860s. And on one occasion, a deadly confrontation involved a troop of Yankton Sioux scouts who — while working for the federal government — captured a party of Santee Sioux Indians. A report dated August 3, 1864, was given to Dakota governor, Newton Edmunds informing him that the Santee men had been taken to a place near Sioux Falls, and after questioning them, the Sioux scouts killed their captives. The massacre site was discovered in 1938, when contractors were landscaping the grounds for the new Sioux Falls airport. A total of fourteen bodies were uncovered by construction crews, along with a Civil War era cartridge case, but no other personal items were found.

The mysterious discovery of bodies that appeared to be simply dumped into a common grave, was a reminder of the dangers of life on the Dakota frontier, during a time of turmoil and distrust. In 2008, the Minnehaha County Historical Society posted a marker near the airport to remind us of another chapter on the dark side of history.

Moses K. Armstrong Collections of the South Dakota State Archives

History

County,

recipes 25

Cherry Almond Bars

at home 26

The Indigo

thrifting home 36

How to Host a (Thrifty) Spring Party

man in the kitchen

38

Welcome (to your new) Home, Mom!

vino 40

Your Mom Deserves Nice Stemware

Cherry Almond Bars

BY JO MCCLURE

2 cups flour

2 cups quick cook oats

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 1/4 cups butter, softened

1 can cherry pie filling

1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract

1/4 cup chocolate chips

3/4 teaspoon shortening

Combine flour, oats, sugar and butter until crumbly and set aside 1 1/2 cups. Press the remaining crumbs into a 9x13 inch ungreased baking pan. Bake at 350˚ for 16-18 minutes or until beginning to brown.

Combine pie filling and extract in a bowl and carefully spread over the baked crust. Sprinkle with the 1 1/2 cups of crumb mixture. Bake another 20 minutes or until edges and topping are slightly browned. Melt chocolate chips and shortening together and drizzle over warm bars.

Cool and cut...yields about 3 dozen bars.

The Indigo

BY MARY MICHAELS | PHOTOS BY JULIE PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPHY

WhenMolly Jane Hillman and her husband, Robb, started their family, she decided to leave her law practice in order to find something that would provide more flexibility. The path led her to an unexpected place - owning and managing a 40-unit

apartment complex.

“I had never done anything like that before,” Molly says, “but I really enjoyed interacting with the people who lived in the complex, and I learned a lot about residential management and leasing.”

From her experience there, she started to learn more about the short-term rental industry, which piqued her curiosity.

“It was kind of a leap of faith to get into short-term rentals, but I do enjoy the hospitality industry,” she explains, “and I really

drew from my own legal expertise in contracts and regulations, along with my experience managing the apartment complex.”

Using her name, Molly Jane, she created her own business, MJ Stays. One of Molly’s two rentals in Sioux Falls, located on 57th Street, is called The Indigo.

“When you walk in the front door, one of the living room walls has navy flocked wallpaper,” Molly says. “For me, I gravitate to more Scandinavian Modern design with a black, white and brown color palette. But, I

saw the blue and just thought, I’m going to go with it.”

Using blues against the light-colored walls and woodwork inspired Molly to create what she calls a “swanky hotel vibe” on the main floor, which is called The Loft.

The Loft Family Room features a modern sectional couch, in blue of course, and a 55” Smart TV hanging over the gas fireplace. It’s an open space full of light from all directions with ample windows along with skylights. It’s the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening movies, complete with a beverage cart for adults wanting a late night cocktail. The open floor plan transitions nicely into The Loft Kitchen, which is fully stocked with everything you need to enjoy meals in your home away from home, including appliances, pots and pans, cooking spices, and a little coffee center.

The primary bedroom also had bold wallpaper on the walls with a large floral print, which Molly kept. This room named The Pascoe, which has a tie to a family name, is large enough to accommodate matching

king and queen beds with a just-as-spacious ensuite bath. The second upstairs bedroom is called The Blue and has blue shiplap on one of the walls. Molly ensures each room also has a small desk for students or business travelers needing a little work space.

The Pascoe and The Blue share the bathroom shower in the ensuite, but there is also a powder room on the main floor off the kitchen that Molly updated with a navy vanity and gold hardware to tie into her swanky indigo theme.

The lower level is called The Flat, and has

more of a cozy cabin vibe with two bedrooms, The Cobalt and The Royal, and a full bath. With oversized windows, though, you definitely do not feel like you’re living in a “basement.”

“There was already plumbing, heat and electrical downstairs, so it was a fairly easy transition to create a second space in the home with a kitchen and laundry area,” Molly explains. “That way, someone can rent the whole house or there could be two separate groups in The Loft and The Flat.”

The Indigo also features a large, fenced backyard with patio and deck, lounge chairs,

fire table and grill. To accommodate guests with their own vehicles, the home has a double plus one-sided tandem garage, and they also make a bicycle available for guests’ use. As you enter the home from the garage, you can either go up to The Loft or down to The Flat. All doors have electronic keyless entry, so guests can lock and unlock the door with a personalized code, using a unique virtual key issued to them for the duration of their stay.

As a mom of four girls, Molly ensured that the entire home is familyfriendly. She stocks plates and silverware for kids, along with shelves of toys, games and books in a playroom in the lower level. For guests at The Indigo

and her other Sioux Falls property, The West Wood, she can also provide items like high chairs and pack-and-plays for families who need them.

“I do enjoy design, so this space was fun to decorate. I tried to create rooms that were comfortable and unique and even a little eclectic. That’s one thing that is fun about traveling and staying somewhere else. Maybe

the decor isn’t what you would necessarily live with every day, but it’s a place that’s fun to visit.”

Since starting her adventure in short-term rentals, Molly has gotten involved in the local

Sioux Falls Short Term Rental Alliance and also serves on the South Dakota Short-term Rental Association Board.

“This has been a growing industry in Sioux

Falls, and it is so great to have other property owners to connect with,” Molly says. “People share great advice and resources. Through this group, I found a cleaning company that

Design. Demo. Done.

Re-Bath offers complete remodels, not just cover ups. Our team will work with you through design, product selection, demo, and installation to create a bathroom you’ll love.

specializes in short-term rentals. So now, I can support that local business and free up some of my time to focus more on our guests at both The Indigo and The West Wood.”

TODAY IS THE DAY to start on your kitchen project! Visit the expanded showroom at Today’s StarMark Custom Cabinetry in north Sioux Falls and start your dream kitchen project today. Our friendly design experts will help you discover exactly what you want for your home.

Aside from the obvious connection to the color blue, Molly says, The Indigo represents much more.

“Indigo is associated with the sky and sea, open spaces, freedom and imagination. Blue also represents features like trust, loyalty and sincerity, and that’s what we want our guests to feel from us.”

May Happenings

Drink, Food, & Friendship

With rich warm wooden details lit by reflective copper ceilings, lively music and laughter, our restaurant/bar serves up a place to connect that’s open to the public, yet personal. Always full of old stories, McNally’s Irish Pub is that special place that feels like home. All your friends are welcome and we are dog friendly on our patio!

May Live Music

Friday, May 3

TOO DRUNK TO FISH

Friday, May 10

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Friday & Saturday, May 17-18

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Friday, May 24

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First Wednesday Every Month

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How to Host A (THRIFTY) SPRING PARTY

BY BOBBI LYNN GAUKEL

Spring offers the perfect opportunity to gather friends and family for celebrations of all kinds, from graduation and bridal gatherings, to celebrating mom on her special day. Perhaps my favorite month of the year is May, and it’s the time to set up easy, casual ways to host those you love. But hosting a party doesn’t have to break the bank, and you don’t

need to reinvent the season every year by shopping for the ‘new latest thing’. Instead, rely on a bit of creativity and a trip to your local thrift store, and throw a memorable spring soiree that’s beautiful, budgetfriendly and environmentally conscious.

To get started on your thrifted table, you might want to think of a color or textural theme that will help tie things together. My inspiration for this setup is a mismatched collection of beautiful English stoneware that is so perfect for a spring table. These plates were not found in one place at one time. Often, you can find one or two pieces with a similar ‘feel’ to round out your tablescape.

The best part of thrifting is discovering unique pieces with character and charm. I’ll generally make a list of items to look for that might include: table linens, dinnerware, charger plates, glassware, serving pieces, name plates, display vases or other centerpieces, and any other small decorative pieces that help tell your visual story. You might want to try making signage out of old picture frames to welcome a guest of honor (hello mom, we are thinking of YOU). Keep an open mind and let your imagination roam as you peruse the aisles, hunting for items that speak to you.

“The best parties are the ones filled with laughter, love, and a touch of thrifted magic.”

A fun touch might be creating a little takeaway gift for your guests. Vintage tea cups or glasses make the perfect vessel for a hand made candle that guests will love and get to keep as a remembrance of your gathering. Another idea for a gift item might be to arrange a bouquet bar with fresh flowers in thrifted vases. Glass vases are among the easiest and least expensive items to find when thrift shopping. The best part? You can usually find vases in any color palette you are working with.

Finally, don’t be afraid to think out of the box when it comes to table centerpieces. This time-worn bird feeder was cleaned up and makes a beautiful addition to a spring table. Some of the best discoveries for tablescapes come from other areas of the thrift store, so keep your eyes

open for the unexpected.

Throwing a spring party for your favorite people using thrifted items is not only a budget-friendly endeavor but also a creative and sustainable way to celebrate the season. By embracing the art of thrifting, you can uncover hidden gems and transform your space into a charming oasis that delights the senses and leaves a positive impact on the planet.

So, dust off your vintage treasures, unleash your creativity, and get ready to host a spring soirée that’s as unique and memorable as you are. After all, the best parties are the ones filled with laughter, love, and a touch of thrifted magic.

Welcome (to your new) Home, Mom!

BY JIM MATHIS

Ah, Mother’s Day – the one day of the year where we collectively pause to shower our moms with love, appreciation, and, of course, food. Because let’s be honest, what better way to celebrate mom than with her favorite meal? This year, Mother’s Day in our family will be a little different than the past 35 or so, when I lived hours away from my mom. This year mom is just a few minutes away. Long story short, she moved from Des Moines to Sioux Falls this past winter and we’re happy to have her close.

Growing up, Mother’s Day was never a big deal in our family; a few Hallmark Cards, and either a dinner out or dad might cook, which still meant a lot of work for mom, because she did all the shopping, the prep, and the side-dishes. Dad just grilled burgers or pork chops. After dinner, my siblings and I might offer to clean up, but I think we made as much mess as we cleared. Sorry, mom. We meant well.

Last year, we kicked off Mother’s Day weekend with a little surprise. My beloved and I were heading to Des Moines after a stop in Omaha to get my car serviced. The service was going to take longer than expected, so the dealer gave me a loaner for a week – a sweet little Porsche SUV – but not a vehicle my mom would expect to see. So, we conspired with my sister for a little subterfuge. My sister told mom that she had ordered dinner from a favorite restaurant, and to expect delivery at about 5:30. The two of them were sitting on mom’s patio waiting for the GrubHub driver to arrive when we pulled up. The look on her face when she realized the delivery driver was me was priceless. I’m pretty sure she said a few words that she told us not to say when we were growing up.

This Mother’s Day will be a little different; filled with firsts. Her first Mother’s Day in South Dakota, our first without my sister. And the first chance I’ll get as an adult to cook a proper Mother’s Day meal for her.

What will we eat? That’s up to her. The other day on our way back from an appointment, I asked if she needed anything from the store while we were out. Her response, “I’d really like a big ribeye steak” adding “… and it would probably be better if you cooked it for me.” Message received. The next Sunday night she joined my beloved and me, and two dear friends for steaks, potatoes, asparagus, (and wine and laughter.) So, mom, let me know what you want for Mother’s Day dinner. We’ll do the shopping, the cooking and cleanup.

Here’s to the moms – the unsung heroes, the queens of our hearts. May your Mother’s Day be filled with laughter, love, and, of course, plenty of good food. Cheers!

Do yourself (and your mom) a favor, eat something good today!

When Jim’s not surprising (or harassing) his mom, he and his bride run ADwërks, an advertising and marketing agency here in Sioux Falls.

Your Mom Deserves

Nice Stemware

BY RICCARDO TARABELSI

What kind of glass does your mom use?

If it’s anything but Riedel, get ready to blow her mind. The 11th generation Austrian glass company has been the leader in the stemware industry for a very long time. When it comes to enjoying your favorite fermented beverage, there is no question that the art and science of Riedel stemware makes the winedrinking experience that much better. Need proof? Try the following “experiment” with your mom and astonish her senses.

Items you will need:

• Riedel Burgundy stemware (the Performance line is a nice one to start with or splurge on the Veloce Pinot Noir Glass!)

• A “Joker” glass (any inexpensive wine glass with a rolled lip.)

• A good bottle of Russian River Pinot Noir (Two wineries I would recommend are J or MacMurray Ranch.)

Arrange the two glasses in front of you, Riedel glass on the right and Joker glass on the left. Pour about 4 oz. of your Pinot Noir in the Riedel glass first. Swirl vigorously. Now get your nose in there and smell; really smell. Pick out the nice cherry aromas and perhaps a hint of chocolate or licorice. According to Georg Riedel (10th generation glassmaker) in order to properly smell a wine, your nose needs to be inside the glass so far that your upper lip rests on the rim of the glass. And if you’ve ever been to a glass tasting with Georg Riedel, you better do what he says!

Now, comes the fun part: Pour the contents of your Riedel glass into the Joker glass. I’ve been to tastings where the same wine is poured into two different glasses, and the two are compared. Doing it this way is much more powerful. You see, when you physically pour the Pinot Noir that’s in your Riedel glass,

your brain is processing the fact that it’s the same exact wine in both glasses. Now, just smell your Pinot Noir in the Joker glass. Smell anything different? Smell anything at all? Smell your empty Riedel glass, just for fun. Smell anything now?

I won’t ruin the experience for you by describing the outcome in detail, but I think you get the idea. Remember to transfer your wine back to your Riedel glass and finish enjoying your wine the way it was meant to be. Anybody can tell you that this glass is better than that glass, but nothing replaces your own experience doing this fun exercise.

So this year for Mother’s Day, enhance your

mom’s wine with a set of Riedel glasses and give her the gift that keeps on giving, or in some cases, the gift that gets used daily.

Carpe Vino!

When Riccardo isn’t writing about wine and glasses, he and his wife, Marybeth, can be seen playing with wine and glasses at R Wine Bar & Kitchen, Brix Wine Bar, Maribella Ristorante, Vespa Catering, and SOON Trio Jazz Club — all in Downtown Sioux Falls. Riccardo and Marybeth, have three boys, Dante, Berent (fiancée Molli,) and Jaxon. Happy Mother’s Day MB!

Get in touch: riccardo@rwinebar.com

friends & family

BY LURA ROTI

Oneafternoon I saw the word “file” and realized it contains the same letters as the word “life.”

And I began to think about what I include in my Life File.

What are the important things that matter to me, that I care about, that take priority in my life, that fill my Life File?

As you read this, if this question appeals to you, take a few minutes to answer it. My answers did not surprise me, but the act of setting aside time to think about them reminded me of what is truly important in life.

Family: Where would I be without my anchors that are my husband, Shon and daughter, Parker? Before Shon, my anchor was my mom. And if I’m ever at odds with my mom, I have my oldest brother to turn to.

I’ve always valued my family, but as my parents age and now that our daughter is a teen, time with family has become priceless. My parents always have the time to visit. But our seventh-grade daughter, not so much. So anytime she begins sharing about her day or comments on an event, I stop whatever I am doing and engage.

Because my family is spread out, we intentionally get together each summer for a reunion. This summer we are all gathering in Custer State Park to enjoy a week in the Black Hills together. I really cannot wait!

Friends: The other day, two friends who were very present in the early years of our marriage, reconnected and sent a text to the friend group of my late 20s.

We all spent a Wednesday night sharing memories and photos and inside jokes. It was like a mini vacation in the middle of a workweek.

Friends bring so much joy.

My mom always said, “to have friends, you must be a friend.”

Throughout life I have been blessed with friendships that span life’s chapters and friendships that remain in a specific chapter.

Whether lifelong or not, friends are the individuals who make each stage and chapter of life special. They are the people who make me forget my trials and bring out the best in me. Friends are always on my side.

Now that I’m in my 40s, my friends are the people who make me feel ageless – smart - beautiful – stylish. Overall, they are the people who make me my best self. I have great friends.

Neighborhood/Preservation: Many of my close friends live in our Cathedral Historic District neighborhood. And although many of us came of age in different decades, we connect over the shared passion of our historic homes and the restoration challenges that come with them.

Many of us met on walks or during neighborhood events and over the years we have bonded advocating for our neighborhood together.

My neighborhood is where I developed a passion for preservation. It

led me to serve on the City’s Board of Historic Preservation, work to expand our historic district and eventually to serve on the state’s Historical Society Board.

As an agriculture journalist, I often hear farmers talk about conservation, and they tell me that the reason they invest in management practices that enhance the health of the soil and water is not just for themselves, but for their children and grandchildren. I feel similar when it comes to preservation.

Preserving the historic home my family lives in and the integrity of the historic neighborhood we love is my duty today so that the properties are here to hand off to future caregivers.

SDSU: I began to add content to this file in 1998. It holds three degrees – two undergraduate and one graduate. As well as many, many joyful and friend-filled memories.

My choice to attend South Dakota State University launched me on a career path that I enjoy to this day. It connected me with a solid education and perhaps more importantly, a solid network of people to help guide and mentor me throughout my life and career.

Go JACKS!

Agriculture: My dad’s family ranches in Montana. So, growing up, my favorite vacation memories were made around the horses and cattle of this ranch. Growing up a rural vet’s daughter on a small western South Dakota sheep ranch, pets and livestock were part of my everyday routine. Caring for their wellbeing was how my days began and ended. To this day, I feel most complete when I get to engage with plants, hear birdsong and snuggle with our dog Tulip.

Agriculture led me to 4-H and FFA. These organizations are where I met my best friends, gained leadership skills and learned what a team could accomplish by working together.

Twenty years as an agriculture journalist has given me not only great joy but deep-rooted friendships. This industry not only fills my belly, it fills my heart and soul with purpose and meaning.

Faith for me is the knowledge that there is someone greater than myself in control. I appreciate having someone to thank for beautiful days, found items/pets, health and healing. When horrible things happen…and they do…I value having someone to ask for wisdom to guide me. And even though I don’t understand the reason bad things happen, again it gives me peace of mind knowing I am not in control.

Because we are all only given one Life File to fill, it’s nice to know when I mess up in relationships with family, friends or the other priorities in my Life File, I am not alone in giving myself grace to do things better – and be better.

What’s in your Life File? If you feel inspired to share, please do: Lura@ LRFreelance.com.

May Flowers

Chenille Stem Daisies

Materials: Assorted chenille stems (pipe cleaners) in some of Mom’s favorite colors, as well as yellow and green, some wooden skewers, and scissors.

Steps:

1. Gather about six chenille stems in the color of your choice for the flower petals. Line up the ends, fold them in half, and cut them in the middle to make twice as many smaller pieces.

2. Bend each piece of stem in half, bringing the ends together, then bend each end towards the middle and twist to secure, creating two loops resembling a bow.

3. Thread a yellow chenille stem through four or more looped pieces, curving it to form a flower shape, and twisting the ends in place.

4. Wrap the yellow stem around and through the middle of the petals until it resembles the center of the flower. Leave a little bit of the end sticking out of the middle on the bottom side of the flower.

5. Repeat step 3 with more petal pieces to create a multi-layer effect.

6. With a green chenille stem, bend the ends to meet, cross towards the middle, leaving room for a small loop, then twist to secure. Bring the

ends up forming two more loops on each side of the one you just created, twisting the ends in place, and forming a 3-pronged fork shape. Repeat this step with another green stem, then set the two

7. Take another green stem, cut it in half, then fold the two pieces in half together. Bend a new green stem in half, then connect the middle with the middle of the halved pieces. There should be four short ends on one side, and two longer ends on the other side. Twist the longer stem in the middle to secure the two parts, then bring the ends of the longer stem up to wrap around the four shorter ends. Twist at the top point to form a leaf.

8. Gather the green fork-shaped pieces you created earlier. Place them on the bottom of the flower petals, twisting to attach. Leave part of the green ends coming out from the middle of the petals.

9. Wrap a wooden skewer with green chenille stems until fully covered. Attach the leaf halfway down the skewer, wrapping the end of the leaf as you continue covering the skewer.

10. Attach the skewer stem and leaf to the flower top by twisting the ends together until secure.

11. Adjust the petals, leaves, and stem to form a delightful flower to include in a bouquet for Mom.

12. Repeat these steps to make more flowers using different colors and heights as desired.

Paper Blooms

Materials: Construction paper in assorted colors for the petals, green tissue paper, wooden skewers, a pencil, scissors, and glue.

Steps:

1. From a piece of construction paper in a color that will become the flower’s petals, cut a piece about 3-4 inches wide lengthwise.

2. Fold one long edge in about 1/2 to 1 inch, creating a crease. Unfold the edge, then fold the top of the paper to the bottom.

3. Use scissors to cut fringe into the paper, stopping at the crease to keep it intact. Unfold the paper once all the fringe is cut.

4. Curl the fringe by rolling it along a pencil or similar tool until reaching the crease at the top. Once all fringe is curled, set aside.

5. Cut a piece of green tissue paper to cover your wooden skewer, then glue it around until completely covered.

6. Add glue to the creased edge of your colored paper, ensuring the fringed pieces curl away from the glue.

7. Place the green stem at the end of the glue on your paper, then start twisting the paper around the stem, guiding it downward with each twist. The fringed curls will start to form a gorgeous flower!

8. Once twisted around the stem, let it dry and create as many more as desired to add to your Mother’s Day bouquet.

Izzy, best friend of Randy & Joni Brown

Ozzie, best friend of the Jensen family

Daisy, best friend of Doris & Duane

Each month we will choose and feature cute pets. Your pet could be next, so send in a picture today.

Email your photo – just one per pet – to etc.mag@sio.midco.net. Please make sure they are high-resolution photos (the highest setting on your camera). Include in email: pet’s name and owner’s name. Pet owners must own the rights to all submitted photos.

Sophia (cat) and Otie (dog), best friends of Olympia & Marty Oehlke.

Gracie, best friend of Jen & Addison

Luna, best friend of Young Ae

Best BOOKS

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These are just some of the wonderful books for children we have come across this month. We hope to share with you some you have not seen before and also introduce others being released in the near future. Enjoy.

Cece Bell loves music

collecting old record albums, her introduction explains, especially albums featuring animal artists. The bouncing harmonies of the Barbershop Beagles, the elegant crooning of the elephant Ella Fontaine, the hilarious rhymes of the Hip-Hop Hedgehogs—all are represented in this quirky ABC book that draws on the creator’s personal collection of albums, memorabilia, and lyrics dating between 1944 and 1984, the heyday of album design. With wry, witty text, silly and sumptuous sound play, and biographical end matter on all twenty-six musical acts, the book commands and stands up to repeated readings. Bright, zany art—all painted and lettered by hand—a stellar design, and an album-size trim make it a collector’s item in its own right, sure to grace the coffee tables of vinyl- and design-loving adults even as it tickles young funny bones. candlewickpress.com

Aqua Boy

A Best Friend for Bear by

Petr Horácek

Black Bear is feeling lonely, so he decides to look for a friend. Luckily, he meets Brown Bear, who is in the same situation! The bears decide to join forces, but finding a friend isn’t easy. After helping each other through forests and over a brook, skirting a ravine and even practicing how to “find” with a slightly suspenseful game of hide-and-seek, their elusive friend is still nowhere to be found. Or has the perfect candidate been there all along? With deeply saturated colors and endearing characters, Petr Horacek offers a gentle reminder that the best things in life may be hiding in plain sight. candlewickpress.com

by Ken Wilson-Max

Aaron lives by the ocean with his sister, Angel, and his mom and dad, who are Ocean Guardians. He loves the smell of the air, the colors of the water, the sound of the waves, and the feel of sand between his toes. But unlike his sister, who dives into the waves all day long, Aaron shies away from putting his head in the water. How can he ever fulfill his dream of swimming with dolphins and whales? One day, as his family does beach cleanup after a storm, they come upon a stranded octopus. As Aaron helps his father with the rescue, he finds himself following the octopus underwater to watch it swim away. He did it! With warm illustrations and a gentle text, Ken WilsonMax shows how environmental stewardship and empathy for the world’s animals can infuse us with unexpected bravery.

candlewickpress.com

A Boy, His Dog, and the Sea

by Anthony Browne

Danny isn’t expecting much excitement when he sets off with his dog, Scruff, for a walk on the shore. He would much rather play with his older brother, Mick, who’s gone off to be with his friends. Scruff loves the beach, but Danny finds it boring. His mom tells him to keep his eyes open: “You never know what you might see.” At the beach, a game of fetch leads to a close examination of sand treasures, until Danny spies an excited crowd waving at the ocean’s edge. Is there anything he and Scruff can do to help? In this visually striking picture book, Anthony Browne turns his hyperrealistic lens to a story about an ordinary day that becomes something extraordinary. candlewickpress.com

And Then Comes Summer

by Tom Brenner

When the days stretch out like a slow yawn, and the night is full of crickets singing . . . then it’s time to get ready for summer! From fireworks and ice-cream trucks, to lemonade stands and late bedtimes, to swimming in the lake and toasting marshmallows, there’s something for everyone in this bright and buoyant celebration of the sunny season. Tom Brenner’s lovely, lyrical ode to summers spent outdoors will strike a chord with anyone who’s ever counted down the days until school gets out, and Jaime Kim’s jubilant, nostalgia-soaked illustrations leave little doubt that summer is indeed a time unlike any other. candlewickpress.com

Animal Albums from A to Z by Cece Bell

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FREE museums access and film showings in the Wells Fargo CineDome & Sweetman Planetarium

tours

FREE cupcakes and activities for youth and families throughout the day as well as Radley Rex appearances