Now!Pavilion Magazine Issue 6 June/July by Washington Pavilion

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CONTRIBUTORS Jay Bethke is a shade plant, husband and father. He was born and raised in Sioux Falls but learned his best tricks everywhere else.

Benjamin Gutnik is a native of Sioux Falls and holds a degree in Contemporary Media from the University of South Dakota. He currently works in corporate sales. If something involves an LED screen or operates on Android, count Ben in.

Angela Baird Haft is mom to three crazy, busy kids. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Sioux Falls Arts Council and the Visual Arts Center at the Washington Pavilion. Not an artist herself, she is an avid lover and supporter of the arts.

Shannon Wright Barnes has twenty-five years of immersion in the world of beauty, fashion, pageants, film and television.

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Lura Roti grew up on a ranch in western South Dakota. As an agriculture journalist, most of her writing focuses on farming and ranching. However, when she has the opportunity, she enjoys writing about the people and happenings found in downtown Sioux Falls, where she lives today with her husband, Shon and daughter, Parker.

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Patrick Pope is the Managing Director of the Sioux Empire Community Theatre. Patrick returns to Sioux Falls after working in theatre management and as a professional actor in New England.

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Brienne Maner is a Sioux Falls Washington High School graduate, Brienne received her degree in Mass Communications at St. Cloud State. She has worked for Sesame Street Live, Electric Pulp, is the Marketing Director for Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues, and a board member of Sioux Empire Community Theatre.

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FROM THE PUBLISHER BY MICHELE WELLMAN

Why is it so much easier to wake up at 6 a.m. in May versus December? I eagerly hop out of bed this time of year, and I am ready to face whatever the day has in store for me. I am sure there is some sort of scientific reasoning behind my newfound energy that is related to daylight, but I don’t really care about that. I am too busy enjoying my manic energy and working to focus it on all my tasks. You would think now that the 2011-2012 Pavilion Performance Series is done for the year, that this would be a great time for us to sit back and put our feet up. Relax a little? Well, that just isn’t going to happen! Series planning is like a fine wine. It takes time, lots of time. As a matter of fact, scheduling for the building—including the Visual Arts Center and Kirby Science Discovery Center—usually runs 2-3 years out. However, having said that, we still can’t tell you what’s coming yet. And after all, the anticipation is half the fun! As we continue to plan this summer, there are a couple of rewards that pass through our doors. We are approaching wedding season, and every weekend this summer is filled with blushing brides and handsome grooms, all affirming their love and commitment on the Mary W. Sommervold Hall Stage. Even after 17 years of marriage, I still get emotional witnessing a couple taking this step. Summer also brings more than 800 kids into the Washington Pavilion for our Community Learning Center camps & classes. The atmosphere is pure organized chaos, and I mean that in the best sense. We have kids that range in age from toddlers through teens joining us for some sort of art, science, or theater camp. If I could find a way to bottle that excitement, then perhaps I wouldn’t have such a great relationship with my friends at Starbuck’s. Whatever your plans are for this summer, I hope you can find some time to swing by the Pavilion and absorb some of the good vibrations that make this place rock. The energy is infectious and continuously reaffirms that the Pavilion is Yours, Mine and Ours.

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DAKOTA SKY By Lura Roti

SIOUX EMPIRE COMMUNITY THEATRE By Patrick Pope

RELAY FOR LIFE By Jay Bethke

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DOWNTOWN SIOUX FALLS 24

MEET ME DOWNTOWN By Sarah Werner

ARTS 33

VISUAL ARTS CENTER, GALLERY HIGHLIGHTS

BEAUTY IN THE BEAST

SOUTH DAKOTA SYMPHONY, CELEBRATING 90 YEARS OF GREAT MUSIC

SIOUX FALLS JAZZ & BLUES, JAZZFEST 2012 By Brienne Maner

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SANFORD PROMISE PROGRAM

THE ART OF COLLABORATION By Angela Baird Haft

Happy reading and don’t forget your morning coffee. I know I won’t.

DAKOTA ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS AT THE PAVILION CHAMBER MUSIC PROGRAM By Sara H. Crosby

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TECH TRENDS, SURFING IN THE W.E.B. By Ben Gutnik

BEAUTY ARTICLE, FORGE AHEAD By Shannon Wright Barnes

Sioux Empire Community Theatre, Hate Hamlet October 2009, Tom Roberts (John Barrymore)

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Now!Pavilion which spotlights individuals, media, culture, essays, and hard news. This section will vary with events, news, and topics du jour.

H C U O Y T K S ’ S T IS OTA AL T AR DAK TION A L AN 12 A TIV N 20 TER FES IN NO PIA By

Pianist Paul Sanchez asked himself this question frequently when organizing the first Dakota Sky International Music Festival six years ago. To help him answer this question, he teamed up with Sioux Falls musicians and classical music supporters to develop a unique, two-week classical music festival which connects the Sioux Falls community with world class musicians through concerts, public receptions, Master classes, educational seminars and free children’s concerts. “When an arts festival is run by a concert pianist, it is simply different—in this case simply wonderful,” says festival musician, Petronel Malan, a South African pianist, multiple Grammy® nominee, and gold medalist of several international piano competitions.

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Sanchez, the Founder and Artistic Director of Dakota Sky, invited Malan, like every musician performing at the festival, not for her credentials alone, but also for her ability to connect with the audience. “No one is randomly selected from a list. All the artists are people I’ve known, worked with and been impressed by. I invite them because they are not only a wonderful communicator on stage, but also a great communicator person-to-person,” says Sanchez, reinforcing the unique opportunity Dakota Sky provides for the audience to meet and mingle with the musicians during an open reception after each performance.

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Interacting with the audience is what many of the event’s performers enjoy most. “We all experience the music together. While some of us are on stage and some are seated in the hall, there is a connection between all of us and the music,” says Jeff LaDeur, who plays with the Delphi Trio, a group comprised of graduates from the San Francisco Conservatory’s Chamber Music Master’s program.

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LaDeur and the other members of Delphi Trio believe firmly in chamber music as an integral part of music education. The group has developed an innovative chamber music mentorship program for the Dakota Sky International Piano Festival Young Artist Program. Seven students are selected to rehearse and perform works alongside members of the Trio, one part of a two-week long intensive camplike experience. “Through this festival we want to create a

community,” Sanchez says. “These days, classical music often receives a stigma for being stuffy and inaccessible. At Dakota Sky we want to break that stigma and make it visceral, tangible and something people want to get involved in.” Currently finishing his doctorate of musical arts in piano at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, Sanchez grew up in Sioux Falls. He developed a love for music and playing the piano as a 4-year-old when his mom took him to Westmoor Music for lessons. While attending O’Gorman High School, he studyied under Augustana professor, Rick Andrews, and flew to Texas to study under Tamás Ungár. In high school, Sanchez met Sioux Falls bassist, Andrew Reinartz. The two teens

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classical musicians and enthusiasts, says David Xenakis, past president of the Dakota Sky International Piano Festival. “There are not many opportunities for Sioux Falls young people to experience classical music,” Xenakis said. “The children’s concerts get kids up on stage with the musicians. They can see what is going on and interact easily with those presenting the program.”

The Delphi Trio in performance at the Dakota Sky Piano Festival.

became fast friends and together founded a Beatles cover band. Reinartz was one of the first people he contacted when developing Dakota Sky. Today, Reinartz is Executive Director of the festival and non-profit organization that works with local sponsors and grantors to fund the festival each year. Reinartz says it’s only fitting that Dakota Sky International Piano Festival places such a strong emphasis on communication. To Reinartz, communicating through music is what he enjoys most about his career. “There are certain things you can only say with music,” says Reinartz, who plays not only with the South Dakota Symphony, but with the Dakota Jazz Collective, Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers, in a ’70s funk band Main Avenue Warehouse, and as part of the Jazz Diversity Project, a group of jazz musicians organized by the Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Society who travel to rural South Dakota schools to educate kids and communities about jazz. Inspiring the next generation of classical musicians, free children’s concerts have been a part of the festival since the beginning. They fill a valuable void in educating tomorrow’s

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Katrina Lehr-McKinney agrees. The board member and mom to an active 4-year-old boy says Dakota Sky gives parents the perfect opportunity to expose their children to classical music in the comfortable atmosphere of the Belbas Theater at the Washington Pavilion. “My husband and I look for ways to give our son opportunities to go to as many different kinds of arts events as possible while he’s still young and forming his own opinions, attitudes and beliefs,” Lehr-McKinney says. To learn more about Dakota Sky International Piano Festival, July 21-Aug. 4, and to meet the artists who will be performing, visit www.dakotasky.org. Brazilian pianist José Feghali in performance at the Dakota Sky Piano Festival.

INTERNATIONAL PIANO FESTIVAL S I X T H A N NU A L S E A S O N JULY 21 – AUGUST 4, 2012 • BELBAS THEATER Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls, SD • Tickets available NOW at the Pavilion Box Office (605) 367-6000

Join us in celebrating our Sixth Annual Season, from July 21 to August 4, 2011, as we welcome guest artists and local talent in performance and educational outreach. With nearly 50 events over two-weeks, make sure to check www.dakotsky.org for more information. Tickets are required only for the evening recitals – all other events are free and open to the public. We hope to see you this summer! Saturday, July 21 Recital – 7:30pm – Angelina Gadeliya Sunday, July 22 Master Class – 2:30pm – Angelina Gadeliya Monday, July 23 Recital – 7:30pm – Local Composer Vocal Works Tuesday, July 24 Children’s Concert – 10am – Grades K-5 Children’s Concert – 11am – Grades K-5 Seminar – 12pm – Paul Sanchez & José Luis Hernández-Estrada Master Class – 2:30pm – Paul Sanchez Thursday, July 26 Seminar – 12pm – Petronel Malan Recital – 7:30pm – Gregory DeTurck Friday, July 27 Master Class – 10am – Petronel Malan Young Artist Program – 7:30pm – Solo Recital

Monday, July 30 Master Class – 2:30pm – Petronel Malan Recital – 7:30pm – Alessio Bax & Lucille Chung Tuesday, July 31 Children’s Concert – 10am – Grades K-5 Children’s Concert – 11am – Grades K-5 Seminar – 12pm – The Delphi Trio Master Class – 2:30pm – The Delphi Trio Wednesday, August 1 Master Class – 2:30pm – The Delphi Trio Thursday, August 2 Master Class – 2:30pm – José Luis Hernández-Estrada Recital – 7:30pm – Adam Golka Friday, August 3 Master Class – 2:30pm – Gregory DeTurck Young Artist Program – 7:30pm – Chamber Recital Saturday, August 4 Recital – 7:30pm – The Delphi Trio with Guests

Saturday, July 28 Seminar – 12pm – Panel Discussion Master Class – 2:30pm – Adam Golka Recital – 7:30pm – Petronel Malan NOW!PAVILION

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Celebrating 10 years in local community theatre By Patrick Pope

In the beginning . . .

Making the mission happen…

A simple kitchen table surrounded by a group of theatre enthusiasts—this is where the Sioux Empire Community Theatre can trace its origin. The group consisted of concerned citizens, local artists, actors, directors, and volunteers who felt compelled to create a place for live, local, volunteer-based theatre in the Sioux Empire. This group understood how theatre contributed to a local community and improved its vitality. Theatre is a place to share talents, experiences, inspiration, and to just entertain.

The mission continues to be providing quality, affordable theatrical experiences that are accessible to all Sioux Empire residents.

From this initial meeting, the core supporters developed the Sioux Empire Community Theatre (SECT) as a place for the community to call its own. This theatre was created for the community to have the opportunity to be involved in every aspect of a production, including show selection, set design, direction, acting, lighting, sound, ushering, audience members—the list goes on. The desire to make sure that the community stays active has created hands-on learning experiences. 16 NOW!PAVILION

The plan began with producing three, well-constructed productions each season, a balance composed of a comedy, a drama, and a musical. With this balance the Sioux Empire Community Theatre was able to offer patrons a variety of show experiences that are enjoyable to watch while having box office appeal to ensure future seasons. Over the past nine years the Sioux Empire Community Theatre has become known for producing extraordinary versions of tested standards and unfamiliar shows. We have entertained audiences with productions that include: Chicago, Grease, The Sound of Music, I Hate Hamlet, The Crucible, The Odd Couple, Driving Miss Daisy, The Miracle Worker, On Golden Pond and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

Augustana College, The Black Hills Playhouse, and The University of South Dakota to share knowledge, resources, and personnel. SECT’s dedication and collaboration helps to ensure that Sioux Falls can continue to grow as a cultural and arts center for the region.

Moving forward, celebrating 10 years. . .

A Funny Thing happened on the Way to the Forum, May 2008, (left to right Dick Koch (Marcus Lycus), Bill Goehring (Hysterium), Nicholas M. McInerney (Pseudolus), Dave Welch(Senex)

Once a strong foundation was created, SECT was able to develop a youth-based, family-friendly program beginning with one-week summer productions and growing it to a year-round venture. The inaugural season included the family favorite, Charlotte’s Web, and the new musical How I Became a Pirate. The youth program, Stage Adventures, now produces two full productions, three summer camps, and more than 47 workshop opportunities. Having the ability to offer these types of experiences to the community’s children allows the next generation of theatre enthusiasts to experience the art.

The Sioux Empire Community Theatre is approaching its tenth season and is eager and excited to celebrate 10 years of success. The next series of main stage shows will be familiar, classic, amazing in scope, and something worth seeing. The tenth anniversary season will include:

Chicago, May 2009, Trisha Haroldson Murphy(Bottom Left), Laura Dutton Williams(Top Left), Rod Pierce(Billy Flynn) (Center),Janell Kamm (Top Right), Amanda Simon(Bottom Right)

The next series of Stage Adventures programming includes The Hobbit adapted from the JRR Tolkien novel. Patrons will be transported “there and back again” on an adventurous journey fit to entertain the whole family, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, based on the comic strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz and adapted by Clark Gesner also will be performed. The long running serial comic strip springs to life in this musical version. To make sure that the whole family can attend these productions, we have set ticket prices at only $5 for each patron. With SECT’s primary focus on the community, it is imperative to work with other non-profit arts organizations and educational institutions throughout the state. SECT has a tradition of collaborating with other organizations such as

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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams. This Pulitzer Prize-winning dissection of one southern plantation family displays their greed, hopes, and passion exploding during a pivotal point in Big Daddy’s birthday celebration. No Sex Please, We’re British by Alistair Foot and Anthony Marriott. In one of the best farce comedies ever written, a very proper newlywed couple’s innocent purchase spirals out of control when unwanted adult material arrives instead, leading to chaos and laughs galore. The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, with Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg, adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company; arguably the greatest family movie of all time comes to the stage bringing all of your favorite characters, scenes, music and special effects to take you on your own trip “over the rainbow.”

The tenth season will also include two new developments outside of the main stage productions and youth theatre. The first is the creation of a studio production. This production will be an intimate show that will differ from the main stage. Studio shows offer the ability to explore theatre in a more progressive, mature, or intimate manner. The second new development for the Sioux Empire Community Theatre is the addition of adult education classes. Classes will include a wide variety of theatrical disciplines and will allow more community members to have a chance to be part of the theatre. The studio show and adult classes will be announced in the near future at www.mysect.org.

Looking further…

Hate Hamlet October 2009, (left to right) Tom Roberts (John Barrymore) and Barton Workman (Andrew Rally)

The Sioux Empire Community Theatre will continue to look for new ways to reach the community through the adult and youth education programs, community collaborations, highcaliber main stage productions, and many volunteer opportunities. The Sioux Empire Community Theatre is a non-profit theatre sustained by ticket sales, grants, and donations. With tickets sales making up only a small portion of our budget, we are extremely thankful for the generosity of patrons and sponsors that support our mission year after year. Support live local theatre and join us! Season subscriptions are available for only

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As far as brain tumors went, the doctor said, it was in the best possible location because it posed little threat to her cognitive or motor abilities and the cancer was unlikely to spread throughout her body. With any luck it would be benign. Despite these positive details, one scary fact remained – removal of the tumor meant brain surgery. What about her life? What about work and insurance? And what about telling her parents?

By Jay Bethke

ancer affects you. Even if you personally are not diagnosed, chances are good that you will know somebody who is. Cancer does not consider your intelligence, looks, or socioeconomic status. It holds no regard for love or human aspirations. It strikes young and old alike. Last year saw cancer become the top killer in South Dakota. More than 1.5 million new cancer cases were diagnosed in America, adding to the nearly 12 million people already living with cancer in our country. Some of them are your neighbors, co-workers, and friends. Jackie Hoerner had experienced migraines since her teen years, and at age 24 decided to visit a headache specialist. Though the symptoms did not point to it, the specialist suggested an MRI to rule out the possibility of a tumor. After the MRI, the nurse told Jackie she would call with a follow-up in a few days. Before 20 minutes had passed, Jackie’s phone was ringing. Jackie remembers being and feeling alone when she was told it was a tumor – a golf ball-sized tumor nestled in her right frontal lobe. Surgery was scheduled for the following week.

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The hardest thing Jackie ever had to do was tell her mother about the tumor. Her father wanted her to get a second opinion at the Mayo Clinic and to find the best doctors possible. Like a lot of young people living in Sioux Falls, Jackie came from someplace else, the small town of Bowdle, SD. Her parents still lived and worked there, four hours away. Jackie’s boss at Wells Fargo helped her with the insurance and FMLA paperwork. The week passed quickly and on June 1, 2010, Jackie went into surgery. The lump was removed and would be examined to ensure it was benign. Ten days later there came more bad news. Cancer. Anaplastic astrocytoma, stage three. Not typically hereditary, it usually occurs in people older than 50. It progresses quickly. Stage four means terminal. The initial treatment plan included radiation therapy five days a week for 6-8 weeks and chemotherapy in a pill form, as well as Compazine, a nausea medication to mitigate the side effects of the chemo. Jackie expected the worst and seemed to get it. The first day she was terribly sick. The second day her jaw locked up and she had to go to Sanford’s ER. It was quickly determined that she was allergic to the Compazine and would need to switch to Zofran. Because Zofran was less common, the pills would have to be specially ordered. By the second week, brain swelling from the radiation was affecting Jackie’s neurology, causing short-term memory loss and vision problems. Steroid pills were added to her medication cocktail in order to reduce the swelling. By the middle of the third week her hair was coming out in clumps. If you ask her about, she’ll tell you it wasn’t so bad. “What I’ve gone through is a small battle,” Jackie says. She feels soldiers fight harder battles and contend with more

Jackie Horner, Relay for Life 2012 Honorary Survivor Lincoln and Minnehaha Counties.

“Every day is a blessing,”

emotional difficulty. No doubt some do. But to hear a woman in her mid-20s approach the situation with such serenity is striking. She still gets migraines. It turns out the tumor had nothing to do with them. As for vanity, Jackie is dismissive about it. She focuses on getting what she wants in life, knowing its duration is finite for all of us. “Every day is a blessing,” she says, “so I take nothing for granted. I celebrate birthdays more.” Jackie recently turned 26. At this point, she has a monthly MRI to monitor whether or not the cancer is returning. If there’s no change by July, she will only have to do the MRI every six months. So far so good, though she has been warned of the tendency of this kind of cancer to come back. “You don’t hear about brain cancer,” Jackie says. “Nobody, old or young, should have to go through this. We need to beat it.” By participating in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, you can join the fight. Started in 1985, the first event consisted of one man, Dr. Gordy Klatt, running 83 miles in 24 hours around the track at Baker Stadium at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA. His effort raised $27,000. Since then, Relay For Life has helped the American Cancer Society fund more than $3.6 billion on cancer research. This research has led to the discovery of cancer-fighting drugs such as Taxol, Tasotere, tamoxifen and camptothecin, and early detection tools such as Pap tests, mammograms and the PSA test. It has also helped to educate, advocate, and give hope to individuals in local communities through patient service programs designed to support people on their cancer journey. Jackie is the Honorary Survivor for this year’s Relay For Life of Lincoln and Minnehaha Counties, scheduled for July 20-21 at O’Gorman’s McEneaney Field. The theme of this year’s Relay For Life is Heroes Fight Back – Joining Forces to Take Down Cancer. You can be part of that fight. Your participation means those lost to cancer will not be forgotten and those who face cancer today and tomorrow will be supported. Cancer may sometimes be a killer, but you can fight back. And if it’s all hands on deck, cancer doesn’t stand a chance. For more information or to get involved, contact your American Cancer Society at 361-8277 or go to:

www.relayforlife.org/lincoln-minnehahasd

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MEET ME DOWNTOWN By Sarah Werner

est place to live? Sioux Falls, no contest. Okay, maybe we’re biased. But we’d be hard-pressed to think of another locale that so perfectly combines the excitement and opportunity of a big city with the neighborhood friendliness of a small town. There’s always something going on—especially in the summer. From Moonlight Movies to hanging with friends at our Eastbank Block Parties and Hot Summer Nites, downtown Sioux Falls is your goto destination for summer entertainment!

Moonlight Movies

Your favorite movies return to the big screen outdoors in Fawick Park! Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair and join us every Saturday in June, July, and August for free outdoor movies at Fawick Park (near the Statue of David), sponsored by Avera and The First National Bank in Sioux Falls. The movies begin at dusk (around 9:15), but be sure to arrive in plenty of time to snag not only prime seating but snacks and beverages, which will be on sale to benefit the Sioux Falls Jaycees. Please note that no alcohol, smoking, or littering will be permitted in the park. Experience the majesty of film with family and friends under the light of the summer moon!

Downtown Block Parties on the Eastbank Nothing says summer quite like a Block Party! Live music, cold beer, food vendors, shopping, and free activities for the kids provided by the Washington Pavilion. Life doesn’t get any better than this. Thanks to our sponsors, Beal Distributing and 8th & Railroad, we’ll be

hosting three Block Parties this year (June 1, July 6, and August 3) at 8th & Railroad. Kick back with friends and family and relive those carefree, easygoing summer nights of years gone by!

Summer on the Greenway

We’re totally stoked about the progress being made on the Big Sioux River Greenway, which is shaping up to become one of the hottest venues in downtown Sioux Falls. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to check it out for yourself this summer during free community events such as Rhythm on the River and the Children’s Fall Fashion Show. Groups under the leadership of the Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Society will be performing on Wednesdays, and a variety of street musicians will grace the greenway on Saturday evenings from 6-8 p.m. And don’t miss

the library’s Book Walk, which will progress from Falls Park to the greenway’s new amphitheater in July.

Hot Summer Nites

One of our most anticipated annual events, Hot Summer Nites crams all of your summer dreams into one rockin’ night: Corvettes, Harleys, food, friends, live music, and so much more! Meet us downtown on Wednesday, July 18 from 6-10:30 p.m. for this event This event sponsored by Beal Distribution, Woods Fuller and Grand Falls Casino, and don’t worry about parking— the First Avenue Ramp will be free after 6 p.m.

First Fridays

And don’t forget our year-round First Friday events (sponsored by First Premier Bank, Premier Bank Card), which feature restaurant specials, free admission to the Kirby Science Discovery Center at the Pavilion, and extended shopping hours (8 p.m.)! Meet up with your friends for a glass of wine and an evening shopping spree, or grab some $5 Cinedome tickets at the Pavilion for an entertaining evening with the kids. Whatever you choose, you’ll be making summer memories that will warm you throughout the year.

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ast year’s Pavilion Performance Series broke all records! From attendance to Series Subscriptions we’ve experience a true renaissance, and it’s all because of you! Your passion for the arts and entertainment have energized our community and given us the momentum to continue bringing bigger shows than the year before!

Broadway’s best will once again be traveling cross-country, and some of the biggest hits and some new favorites will be in Sioux Falls before you know it! Yes, we said BROADWAY, as in New York/ultra-talented/world-class-performers! You might not know it, but a majority of the performances that come to your Pavilion are traveling Broadway productions. They’re the highest quality of your new and old favorite performances traveling across the country (and the world!) brought directly to you, here in Sioux Falls! We were extremely excited to announce the upcoming 2012/2013 Pavilion Performance Series at Shrek The Musical, our final Series show for the 2011/2012 Season. Please take some time and peruse the next few pages which review all six shows in next year’s Series and include highlights from our Exclusive Extras (additional available shows, but not part of our Performance Series). Leading off the 2012/2013 Pavilion Performance Series this year is ROCK OF AGES this October! Next on deck for the series is KENNY ROGERS HITS AND CHRISTMAS SHOW in November. Taking us into 2013, is the musical WEST SIDE STORY in early February! Prepare for dance at its finest in February with TU DANCE! And as you already know from our cover of this month’s issue…BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL, in March. Finally, taking us to the sixth performance of the season is the smash hit musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL at the end of March. Announced Exclusive Extras are include THE WORLD FAMOUS GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA, political satire right in time for this year’s elections, THE CAPITOL STEPS, fantastic improv right before your eyes with BROADWAY’S NEXT H!T MUSICAL, passion and energy of beautiful ballet with CANADA’S ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET’S: MOULIN ROUGE®THE BALLET, and the whimsical Irish styling’s of DANU-Irish Ensemble. You’ll find in the next few pages more on each performance and also how to attend. For the past 12 years The Washington Pavilion has been proud to help you create memories within our walls sharing the experience of the love of theater. This year will be no different, and we encourage you to share with us! Our social media: facebook.com/washpav will be posting all of the latest opportunities for new shows, special announcements, and maybe even a giveaway or two! It’s our way of giving back and thanking you for the support you’ve given us over the years.

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ROCK OF AGES

KENNY ROGERS

The worldwide party musical ROCK OF AGES features a mix of 28 rockin’ 80’s tunes including “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “We Built This City,” “The Final Countdown,” “Wanted Dead or Alive,” “Here I Go Again,” “Can’t Fight This Feeling” and “I Want To Know What Love Is.” In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big city rocker and in LA’s most famous rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the 80’s. It’s five time 2009 Tony® nominee ROCK OF AGES, an arena-rock love story told through the mind blowing, face-melting hits of JOURNEY, NIGHT RANGER, STYX, REO SPEEDWAGON, PAT BENATAR, TWISTED SISTER, POISON, ASIA, WHITESNAKE and many more. Don’t miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on! ROCK OF AGES is recommended for ages 14+.

Sunday, November 25, 2012 • 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 20, 2012 • 8 p.m.

Photos by Scott Suchman

CHRISTMAS AND HITS Blending sets of timeless hits and Christmas favorites, the man known as “The Gambler” is as warm and congenial as ever. With his good-natured joking and long string of hits selling over 120 million albums, plus the addition of Christmas classics – KENNY ROGERS offers a memorable, warm and fun Christmas event for the entire family at your Pavilion this Fall, just in time for the holidays. KENNY ROGERS is recommended for all ages.

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WEST SIDE STORY

TU DANCE

More than fifty years ago one musical changed theater forever. Now it’s back and mesmerizing audiences once again. From the first note to the final breath, WEST SIDE STORY soars as the greatest love story of all time and remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered to be one of Broadway’s finest and features such classics of the American musical theatre as “Something’s Coming,” “Tonight,” “America,” “I Feel Pretty” and “Somewhere.” As the Associated Press says, “WEST SIDE STORY remains Broadway’s best dance-driven musical. Five decades have not dimmed the extraordinary choreography or the score that pulsates throughout.”

TU DANCE, led by Alvin Ailey veterans Toni Pierce-Sands and Uri Sands, has quickly become a leading voice in the Minnesota dance scene. Founded in 2004, TU DANCE has garnered audience and critical acclaim for its diverse repertory, versatile artists, and for performances that are engaging, dynamic and generous. Modern dance, classical ballet, African based and urban vernacular movements are combined in inventive and unpredictable ways to provide opportunities for audiences, whoever they are, to experience the connective power of dance. TU DANCE is recommended for ages 8+.

Tuesday, February 5, 2013 • 7 p.m.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013 • 7 p.m.*

*Outreach programming will be presented as well for students.

WEST SIDE STORY is recommended for ages 14+.

Photos courtesy of National Touring Production of West Side Story

Photos by V. Paul Virtucio

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BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL

Saturday, March 16, 2013 • 8 p.m.

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL is the joyous celebration of one boy’s journey to make his dreams come true. Set in a small town, the story follows Billy as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, discovering a surprising talent that inspires his family and his whole community and changes his life forever. A big musical with an even bigger heart, BILLY ELLIOT will enchant the dreamer in all of us. Based on the international smash-hit film, BILLY ELLIOT is brought to life by a phenomenal cast and the Tony Award-winning creative team -- director Stephen Daldry, choreographer Peter Darling and writer Lee Hall -- along with music legend Elton John, who has written what the New York Post calls “HIS BEST SCORE YET!” BILLY ELLIOTT is recommended for ages 8+.

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ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL

Friday, March 29, 2013 • 8 p.m.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY is a smash-hit musical comedy that brings the darkly delirious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and, of course, Lurch to spooky and spectacular life. “A visually satisfying, rib-tickling, lunatic musical that will entertain you to death!” according to Toronto Post City, this magnificently macabre new musical comedy is created by Jersey Boys authors Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, Drama Desk-winning composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party), choreographer Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys) and Olivier Award-winning director/designers Phelim McDermott & Julian Crouch (Shockheaded Peter) with production supervision by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks. Come meet the family. We’ll leave the lights off for you. THE ADDAMS FAMILY is recommended for ages 13+.

Photos by Kyle Froman

Photos by Jeremy Daniel

WASHINGTON PAVILION 2012-2013 PERFORMANCE SERIES Tuesday, September 25, 2012 • 7 p.m.

MILLER ORCHESTRA

THE WORLD FAMOUS, GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA, now under the direction of Nick Hilscher, is the most popular and sought after big band in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements. With its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all around the world. THE WORLD FAMOUS, GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA is recommended for all ages.

THE CAPITOL STEPS Monday, October 15, 2012 • 7 p.m.

THE CAPITOL STEPS began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. The group was born in December, 1981 and their first idea was to stage a nativity play, but in the whole Congress they couldn’t find three wise men or a virgin. So, they decided to dig into the headlines of the day, and they created song parodies & skits which conveyed a special brand of satirical humor. They’ve been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC and PBS, and can be heard 4 times a year on National Public Radio stations nationwide during their “Politics Takes a Holiday” radio specials. THE CAPITOL STEPS is recommended for ages 10+.

Friday and Saturday, October 26 and 27, 2012 • 7 & 9 p.m.*

Every song is fresh. Every scene is new. Every night is different. It’s all improvised and it’s all funny. The New York Times calls BROADWAY’S NEXT H!T MUSICAL “HILARIOUS!” Time Out NY says “At last! A musical of, for, and by the people.” The hysterical BROADWAY’S NEXT H!T MUSICAL is the only unscripted theatrical awards show. Master improvisers gather made up, hit song suggestions from the audience and create a spontaneous evening of music, humor, and laughter. The audience votes for their favorite song and watches as the cast turns it into a full blown improvised musical – complete with memorable characters, witty dialogue, and plot twists galore. Don’t miss the next great American musical – it could be written at your Pavilion! BROADWAY’S NEXT H!T MUSICAL is recommended for ages 14+. *Performances in Belbas Theater.

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MOULIN ROUGE – THE BALLET Tuesday, January 29, 2013 • 7 p.m. recommended for all ages. IN THE SPIRIT OF THE MOULIN ROUGE OF PARIS, MOULIN ROUGE

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DANÚ

Friday, March 8, 2013 • 8 p.m. Hailing from historic County Waterford, DANÚ is one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles of today. Their standing room only concerts throughout Ireland are true events featuring high-energy performances and a glorious mix of ancient Irish music and new repertoire. For over a decade, DANÚ’s virtuosi players on flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion, bouzouki, and vocals (Irish and English), have performed around the globe and recorded seven critically acclaimed albums. DANÚ takes its audiences on a musical journey to their native Ireland, offering a moving and memorable concert experience. DANÚ is recommended for all ages.

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WASHINGTON PAVILION 2012-2013 PERFORMANCE SERIES SINGLE TICKETS/GROUPS Get Single Tickets!

Single Tickets can be purchased as availability allows throughout the Pavilion Performance Series season on a show-by-show basis. Only Series Subscription guarantees you will attain a seat to one of the six Pavilion Performance Series shows. For best available seats and pricing, we encourage patrons to buy early.

INDIVIDUAL TICKET ON SALE FOR PAVILION MEMBERS: JULY 21 AT 9:30 A.M. INDIVIDUAL TICKET ON SALE FOR GENERAL PUBLIC: JULY 28 AT 9:30 A.M.

Book your Group and SAVE! We’re calling all groups! Groups* will enjoy personal attention. We will make sure you have the perfect seats and performance experience. 15 + people qualify as a group. Call Group Sales at (605) 731-2413! *Group pricing may not be available for all performances.

Student Rush!

The Washington Pavilion is pleased to offer local area youth the opportunity to see Pavilion Performance Series and Exclusive Extra productions at a discounted rate. A student can purchase ONE seat for $20 plus tax 30 minutes prior to most performances as availability allows. The student must present a valid student I.D. at the time of purchase to receive the discounted rate. Please call (605) 367-6000 the day of the performance to check student rush availability.

3 GREAT WAYS TO PURCHASE TICKETS TO WASHINGTON PAVILION EVENTS:

IN-PERSON

Patrons can purchase their tickets in person at the Washington Pavilion Box Office located at 301 S. Main Ave. in Downtown Sioux Falls. This is the best available option because the Pavilion is one of the only ticket providers in the country that DOES NOT have a box office ticketing fee! Use this option whenever available. Box Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri. 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

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Patrons can purchase their tickets online at www. washingtonpavilion.org. Please note that this is the ONLY verified and secured web address where you can purchase Washington Pavilion event tickets. If interested in utilizing this avenue, please create an account, (only 1 account per household) and keep the information somewhere safe. Duplicate accounts will be deleted or merged to protect your safety and privacy.

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Patrons can purchase tickets via phone on the Pavilion ticket hotline at (605)367-6000 during regular box office hours. At that number, a well-trained representative can walk you through the seating process, assist you with online purchases or help you register for camps, classes, events and more! Box Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri. 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

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2012-2013 PAVILION PERFORMANCE SERIES SPONSORS Thank you to our wonderful sponsors for the Pavilion Performance Series

This presentation is supported by the Performing Arts Fund, a program of Arts Midwest, funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from South Dakota Arts Council, General Mills Foundation, and Land O’Lakes Foundation.

The arts in Sioux Falls span multiple arenas. Dance & other performing arts, visual arts, design, crafts - you name it, Sioux Falls has it! Downtown is the nerve center for the community’s vibrantly active arts culture.

Gallery Highlights from the Washington Pavilion’s

Mary Groth, Woman with Rabbit, pastel on paper, 2012

ARTS

Erin Castle, Venturia, Freestanding but back need not be visible, 40 x 30 x 16”

Journey Women II: Shrine • Alta • Box Mar. 30-June 24, 2012 • Reception: Fri., June 22 5:30-7:30 p.m. The journey continues with twelve women creating a shrine, altar, or box that will be rotated amongst the thirteen participants. Each artist will create a shrine, altar, or box and establish its intent. As the piece is passed from artist to artist, it is the intention of our group that each artist will respond and develop the piece with their own set of insights. Each shrine, altar, or box will be accompanied by a journal to record the progression of the piece, as well as the thoughts of each artist.

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Beauty in the Beast (Mary Groth, Nancyjane Huel, Dale Lamphere, Craig Lawrence & Paul Schiller) May 18-Aug. 12, 2012

Paul Schiller, Prairie Doom, photography, 2006

The show is based around the pre and post effects of storms on the prairie. It’s about the unique landscape views that are created in an area people perceive to be dull, flat, boring and unappealing. This will be a collaboration of these artists with their various styles to create art from Schiller images in his storm chasing ventures with the KELO weather team over the last eight years.

Angela Behrends: Front June 1-Aug. 18, 2012 • There will be an opening reception on June 1 and a closing reception on Aug. 18, both are 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Behrend’s thought-provoking sculptural work is a brilliant combination of found objects, assemblage, and hand-crafted originals, all working harmoniously together. Several of her works effortlessly blend rhythm, motion, and form, all while maintaining a sense of play and exploration. Angela Behrends, Water, Installation

Jeff Freeman: Collaborations in Education June 15Sept. 2, 2012 • Opening Reception June 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Professor Jeff Freeman has recently retired from teaching at the University of South Dakota. We are excited to honor his three decades of teaching with an exhibition at the Washington Pavilion. This exhibition will feature some of Jeff’s works as well as works from selected past students. Jeff Freeman, Landscape for a Dervish, 8’h x 10’ w

Paintings by Don Snell: June 29 - September 23, 2012

Don Snell, Red Bird Hairdo, 29 in h x 31 w in

Don Snell was born in Sioux Falls in 1922 and grew up in Kansas City after moving there early in his youth. A WWII veteran, Snell served his country in the United States Army Air Corps from 1940 – 1945. Snell received his BFA from The University of Texas, Austin, TX, and completed postgraduate studies at Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana. He went on to teach at Tulane University, as well as at Arlington State college in Arlington, Texas, and at the University of Houston, Texas.

Northern Plains Tribal Art Collection Beginning June; Gallery D

From 1988 through 2003, American Indian Services, Inc. presented the Northern Plains Tribal Arts Juried Art Show and Market. The Tribal Arts Show and Market was committed to preserving and enhancing the traditional and contemporary arts of the Northern Plains region. Thirteen works of art will be on display in gallery F. Arthur Amiotte, We Painted Our Faces, collage, 1996

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FEATURING: MARY GROTH • NANCYJANE HUEHL • DALE LAMPHERE • CRAIG LAWRENCE • PAUL SCHILLER

ou won’t leave the same. Beauty in the Beast will take you on a weather adventure to experience the majesty of prairie storms through an innovative collaboration of fine art, sculpture, photography, and writing. And you just might learn something, too. Did South Dakota ever experience an F5 tornado? How is a thunderstorm born and why does it die? Why did President Kennedy think it would be good for everyone to visit our state? How many gallons per mile is an inch of rain? These answers and many more are woven through the stunning exhibit featuring the work of Mary Groth, pastel and oil painter; Nancyjane Heuhl, landscape painter; Dale Lamphere, sculpture; Paul Schiller, photo-artist, and Craig Lawrence; writer. Each of these artists has discovered the beauty in the beast of South Dakota’s weather. Schiller has been chasing prairie storms over the past eight years with the KELO-TV weather team, capturing

Background photo by Paul Schiller

hundreds of prairie landscape images as massive storm cells travel across South Dakota. He asked the other four artists to come together to create in their own art forms and expressions the beauty inside the chaos of violent storms and in the landscapes that underlie them. This unique collaboration of talents will give viewers a fresh appreciation of the prairie’s mammoth storms. “You will look differently on prairie storms after viewing this dynamic collection of artistic work,” said Schiller. “This group’s many talents will amaze you.” Lawrence and Schiller are currently working on a book by the same title that will be released later this summer. This expanded keepsake quality book will feature dozens of Schiller’s prairie storm images along with vivid prose by Craig Lawrence. Our lives revolve around the patterns of weather in the skies above. No rain, no food. Too much rain, a flood. The skies are a random savage, but there is beauty in the beast.

Paul Schiller, Prairie Doom, digital photoggraphy, 32” x 24”

Mary Groth, Woman with Rabbit, pastel on paper, 2012

Dale Lamphere, Strike, sandstone with fossilized face, 2012

You can’t just look at these images. Step inside them. Feel the wind; wait for the rain. And when the storm passes by, discover beauty in the beast. This is the prairie experience. This isn’t a storm. It’s a life giver. When an inch of rain falls on a square mile of thirsty prairie, 17.4 million gallons of water cascade down to refresh and sustain Earth’s breadbasket. — Craig Lawrence

Paul Schiller, Alone on the Prairie, digital photoggraphy, 48” x 24” 2011

Nancyjane Huehl, With Its Own Accord

ABOUT THE ARTISTS:

Mary Groth, Sioux Falls, whose work can be found in many collections throughout the region, is one of the most accomplished and honored artists in South Dakota. Groth works primarily in pastel and oils. Many of her images are drawn from the plains, the prairie, and its people and their relationships. She grew up in the Aberdeen area before moving Sioux Falls ten years ago.

Nancyjane Huehl, Sioux Falls, is a signature artist of the National Oil and Acrylic Painter’s Society and has been juried into top national and international exhibitions. She was recently honored as an invited artist for the South Dakota Governor’s 5th Biennial Art Exhibition. Huehl works primarily in oils and acrylics, painting in plein air or in her studio from reference photographs. Huehl grew up in the Pierre area before moving to Sioux Falls recently. Dale Lamphere, Sturgis, has completed over 50 major commissioned sculptures that are featured across the country from the National Shrine in Washington D.C. to the Eisenhower Medical Center in California. His work explores a broad range of materials and subjects from monumental landscapes, to human form, to abstract. His most recent commission was the “Song of Creation” on the Avera campus in Sioux Falls. Craig Lawrence, Sioux Falls, through his remarkable creative writing talents, has created hundreds of ad campaigns for clients coast-to-coast. He co-founded Lawrence & Schiller, an advertising and marketing agency, in 1976. Lawrence grew up on a farm in northwest Iowa and witnessed many prairie storms as a youth. He is also a pilot and has a great respect for and knowledge of the weather.

Paul Schiller, Sioux Falls, has had a life-long passion for photography, beginning back in high school in Yankton. Graduating from the University of South Dakota, he had a successful career in advertising with Lawrence & Schiller. He then picked up the camera professionally ten years ago and began capturing the wonders of nature. He now specializes in macro and panoramic images of nature and chases prairie storms.

n 1922 the Washington Pavilion was still Washington High School. That year, the school added the south wing to allow for more students than the maximum capacity of 500. WNAX from Yankton debuted on the airwaves bringing the daily news and conversation across South Dakota. West of the River, the Needles Highway and the State Game Lodge at Custer State Park were completed. Around the world, radio stations, including the BBC went on the air, James Joyceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ulysses was published, the Lincoln Memorial was dedicated in Washington DC, and the Hollywood Bowl opened in California. In 2012, the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra celebrates 90 years of great music and helping the arts thrive throughout the state. Founded in 1922 as an all-volunteer Town and Gown orchestra on the campus of Augustana College, the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra has evolved beautifully into its present fully-professional ensemble. This has been accomplished with the support of the entire community, and the tireless efforts of many visionaries who knew the value and recognized the potential of having first-rate orchestra. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to celebrate! On October 6, 2012, the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 90th birthday with a famous and honored South Dakotan, Senator George McGovern. Born in Avon, South Dakota in 1922, George McGovern grew up in Mitchell, South Dakota, and went on to become Congressman and Senator for the state of South Senator George S. McGovern

Dakota. Senator McGovern joins the orchestra on Opening Night to narrate Copland’s iconic Lincoln Portrait. Also on the program that night is Italian pianist Emanuele Archiuli, who has dazzled audiences around the world with his flawless skill. The 90th season of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra continues with a spectacular series of concerts. The Classical Series opens with the Copland concert mentioned above, and continues with Handel’s Messiah, Mozart’s Requiem, and a Night with Dawn Upshaw. The Pops Series opens on October 27, 2012, with the band that brought you “Mama Told Me (Not To Come)”, “Old Fashioned Love Song”, and “Joy to the World” live and in person! It will be a night to remember with Three Dog Night and the outstanding sound of the orchestra, all together on stage. The annual Holiday Collage and Jeans ‘n Classics return as well as a spectacular evening in February with Simply Sinatra. This season we also celebrate the incredible talent of the members of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. With over 80 passionate musicians who take the stage throughout the year, the orchestra strives to bring you an unforgettable and impassioned performance every time. While celebrating the orchestra’s history and successes, we also wish to

honor those who have contributed to its growth over the course of its history. Please share your memories of the last 90 years of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. You can send your memories or pictures via mail or email: South Dakota Symphony Orchestra 301 S. Main Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57104 sdsymphony@sdsymphony.org If you would like to celebrate the 90th season of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra and become a subscriber, contact the Washington Pavilion Box Office at 605-367-6000.

JazzFest 2012

By Brienne Maner

JazzFest 2012 will once again feature a 3rd day of music on Thursday July 26, as well as the second annual JazzFest Jazz Camp held at Augustana College July 24-28, and a 5K Race and Fun Walk on Saturday July 28 at 8 a.m. A sponsor for over 15 years of JazzFest, a generous gift from Midcontinent Communications brings the biggest name JazzFest has seen in its 21 years, Eagles front man Joe Walsh. “As a supporter and sponsor for over 15 years, Midcontinent Communications is pleased to partner with the Jazz and Blues Society in bringing a true master of guitar leads and off-the-wall lyrics, the incomparable Joe Walsh to the Jazz Fest stage,” said Tom Simmons, Senior Vice President of Public Policy at Midcontinent Communications. J J ey Gr

Joe Walsh

Eagles front man and former member of The James Gang, Joe Walsh has been performing, producing, and writing since 1968. Walsh made a name for himself as a solo artist with the hit “Rocky Mountain Way” off of The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get in 1973. Adding a more rock-oriented edge

to the Eagles in the place of Bernie Leadon’s more country-flavored style, his contributions to the guitar work of the title track and the famous riffs of Life in the Fast Lane are especially notable. Walsh toured with Ringo Starr’s All-Starr Band in 1989; reunited with The Eagles for the Hell Freezes Over tour in 1994 and most recently joined Sir Paul McCartney for a performance h als at the 2012 Grammy Awards. He has W e had numerous successful songs in the Top 40, such as “Life’s Been Good”, “Rocky Mountain Way”, “In the City”, and others. His music has also been featured in several motion pictures such as Heavy Metal and Urban Cowboy. Jo

he marquee event of Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues— JazzFest 2012—will be held July 26, 27, and 28 at Yankton Trail Park in Sioux Falls, SD. JazzFest has averaged over 86,000 attendees and has been named one of the top three area economic stimulators, as it has become a summer tradition to many local, regional, and national jazz and blues enthusiasts who come out each year to enjoy the sun, food, and free live music.

Walsh recently hit the road for his 2012 Spring US solo tour in support of his upcoming album, Analog Man and is also featured on the cover of the May edition of Guitar World Magazine.

Main Stage Lineup

Rounding out the main stage line up are national heavy-hitting act JJ Grey & Mofro, local music from The Hegg Brothers Band, powerful jazz from James Carter Organ Trio, hip young blues from regional acts Sena Ehrhardt Band and Brandon Sprague Blues Band, national funk from Soulive and Monophonics, blues pioneer James

Cotton “Super Harp” Band, and for the second year, the JazzFest Jazz Camp with Guest Artist Chris Vadala featuring the Sioux Falls Big Band will showcase a week of hard work on the main stage.

JazzFest Jam Session

“We know that Robert Randolph is a huge fan of Joe Walsh and that Joe is a huge fan of Robert’s,” said Rob Joyce, Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Executive Director. “They were both surprised and excited to hear the other was playing at JazzFest. So you might even expect to see a jam session on Saturday night.”

Minnesota’s New Lady of the Blues Sena Ehrhardt

Ehrhardt was born and raised in a house of blues. Through years of playing music in clubs and juke joints, her guitarist

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Also headlining on Saturday night is pedal steel guitarist Robert Randolph and the Family Band. Signing with Warner Brothers got the attention of Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews and B.B. King. The group has also toured with The Roots, Pharrell and John Mayer. Randolph was listed on Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time list. The song “Ain’t Nothing Wrong With” was used in several commercials for NBC and the Discovery Channel. The song “Thrill of It” was used throughout the 2007 college football season by ABC during their College Primetime games.

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father, Ed Ehrhardt, laid the groundwork for a love of blues that eventually lead to the formation of the Sena Ehrhardt Band. Sena has taken those influences and several years of experience to forge her own personal and intelligent take on the blues. Though her band’s repertoire includes a wide range of blues, soul and funk cover tunes, Sena chose to record ten original compositions that she co-wrote with her father for “Leave The Light On”. Her band – Ed Ehrhardt on guitar, bassist Steve Hansen and drummer Tim Hasler – performs flawlessly throughout, matching Sena’s drive and intensity. They are one not to miss on Friday night.

Schedule for JazzFest 2012 Thursday Saturday • JJ Grey & Mofro • James Cotton “Super Harp” Band

Friday

• Soulive • Monophonics • Sena Ehrhardt Band

• Joe Walsh • Robert Randolph & The Family Band • James Carter Organ Trio • Hegg Brothers Band • Brandon Sprague Blues Band • Chris Vadala and JazzFest Jazz Camp with special guests the Sioux Falls Big Band

Artist and appearance schedule subject to change. To find out more about JazzFest and for the full schedule, visit siouxfallsjazzfest.com.

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P PROMISE LIFE SCIENCE DISCOVERY PROGRAM By Drew Goede

F FUSION Fusion is a blend of community involvement, and cooperative The Sanford PROMISE Program

collaborations between organizations, companies, and individuals that make waves across the community. Fusion is here to inform and inspire you to become part of the action.

or South Dakota to compete in the fastpaced modern economy, community leaders must take on the acronym: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Sanford Research has promised to help tackle a portion of STEM education head on. The Sanford PROMISE program launched in April of 2011, has provided area students and educators the unique opportunity to tap into the expertise of the vast pool of research scientists in the Sioux Empire. By staffing a research center like Sanford with an education team dedicated to engaging young adults in STEM, the PROMISE program has made, and will continue to make, great inroads in STEM education. Informal education is nothing new to the area. Institutions like the Washington Pavilion, the Great Plains Zoo, Old Courthouse Museum, and Outdoor Campus have long been providing quality extracurricular learning opportunities to area youth and families. Like these other informal educators, the PROMISE program aims to make science accessible and engaging. Sanford PROMISE serves an important new function by connecting students to real-time research and de-mystifying careers in science and research. For the past year, the Sanford Life Science Discovery Program has partnered with the Washington Pavilion to offer the Life Science Discovery Program (LSDP), classes held on-site at the Pavilion and targeted for high

PROMISE school and junior high youth. For years the Pavilion has successfully offered science-related classes and camps to area young people, traditionally for students ages 1-13. The LSDP has successfully brought meaningful programs for a new age bracket: 13-18 years. By teaming the Pavilion, which is synonymous with educational programs, with Sanford Research, which is known for high level biotechnology, the LSDP has been able to reinvigorate informal STEM education for the entire region. “Schools do a great job of educating students in STEM topics, but there is only so much time in a day,” says Elizabeth McMillan, Curriculum Education Coordinator for Sanford. “We’ve seen students who have difficulty finding the purpose for content in the classroom make connections during the program and bring that back to their classroom content.” The ability to light that spark and start students on a path to a career in science and technology is the primary mission behind the program. In addition to gaining valuable time with students, PROMISE strives to deliver on content. “Much of the research conducted by scientists at Sanford Research gives the inspiration for the curriculum and problems developed for the Life Science Discovery Program,” says McMillan. “Through the workshop sessions we begin with basics and are able to develop this into complex concepts.” Laboratory analysis skills are taught during the class and tied into solving an actual problem by the end of the course. During Forensic Science, students learn how to analyze fingerprints and blood spatter one day and pick apart a full crime scene by the end of the

week. By putting a real world problem into the learning and application dichotomy, students no longer wonder the age old why am I learning this stuff question. By showing students why and not just how, the Life Science Discovery Program is poised to turn out students eager to pursue high level science and technology.

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Parent reaction has also been very positive. “The Life Science Discovery Program is not science in a textbook. They are classes that provide an opportunity to appreciate how science is applied in the real world. The STEM classes are valuable to the student where they are given hands-on opportunities to learn side-by-side with scientists and be intrigued the whole class through! After taking several of the classes, my two youngest children have a better appreciation of the job of a scientist and have learned intriguing information that they have used many times since the classes,” stated parent Carol Vaca in a recent post class survey. In additon to providing classes, part of the Sanford PROMISE program is to share with students the wide array

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of career opportunities available in the STEM fields. During Biomedical Discovery Days, area students are brought to Sanford Research and shown the variety of biotech jobs available not just at Sanford Health but in the entire region. How vast is this career pool? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, science and engineering jobs will grow 70 percent faster than other fields. Programs like the Sanford PROMISE that provide trans-disciplinary hands-on opportunities are going to put South Dakota students in the pipeline to being powerful leaders in biotechnology. By focusing on grades 7-12 the LSDP jumpstarts interest in STEM and hopes to pique students’ interest up to college and into the work force. Danielle Jensen, a Life Science Discovery Program participant, found a new vigor for STEM subjects after her class. “I feel like [the] LSDP had helped me experience real life situations where STEM is

important.” Jensen went on to explain, “I will certainly be doing something with STEM in college. I have not decided what I would like to major in but I know that the LSDP will help me choose what I’m really interested in.” Students educated today will likely be faced with solving the problem of exploding energy demands, pollution control, rising agricultural demands, antibiotic resistance and a host of other challenging issues. The LSDP wants to make sure the region is prepared to solve these challenges and emerge as a national leader in biotechnology innovation. For more information about the LSDP or to enroll your student in classes please visit either PavilionClasses.org or SanfordResearch.org/Education.

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he Washington Pavilion is proud to assist you in all of your event needs. Our luxurious décor, beautiful architecture and adventurous exhibits provide an exciting array of settings. Whatever your occasion may be, our dedicated staff has the experience, professional relationships with area vendors, attention to detail and commitment to make your event flawless. We can be your “one-stop -shop” providing centerpieces, audio-visual equipment and in-house catering by Leonardo’s Café to alleviate the stress of planning a wedding. Rest easy knowing that every event is not only important to us, but is also executed flawlessly and precisely no matter what size or budget. We pride ourselves on exceeding your expectations so that your day is the perfect start to the rest of your life! Contact our events staff for information on how we can help you plan the perfect wedding day. (events@washingtonpavilion.org • 605.367.7397)

The Art of Collaboration

ollaboration is a buzzword that is used liberally in today’s environment, but true collaboration can be elusive. It is defined as working together to produce or create something, and is something with which the Sioux Falls Arts Council (SFAC) is well acquainted. The SFAC has a long history of working with individuals and arts organizations. The SFAC became a non-profit organization in 1969. Since that time, the group has taken part in many collaborations that have benefited Sioux Falls. Looking back to the 1970’s, the SFAC played an important role working with the city to place the David statue at Fawick Park in downtown Sioux Falls. Close work with the Mayor’s office led to a successful celebration of the city’s bicentennial The 1980’s found the SFAC again engaged with the city of Sioux Falls. The two collaborated on a proposed community center for the arts. This time period also found the SFAC working with the State of South Dakota to facilitate the celebration of the State’s centennial. The 1990’s were a time of exciting growth. the SFAC established itself as the fiscal office and lead organization in the campaign for the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Sciences. Through a healthy collaboration between the Arts Council, various community leaders and the city of Sioux Falls, the Washington Pavilion was born! The opening show in the Great Hall (now the Mary W. Sommervold Hall) wowed audiences with the New York Philharmonic on June 24, 1999. Not long after, part-time staff of the Arts Council assisted in the implementation of many bright ideas. The start-up organizations launched at this time—and still in existence— include the Sioux Empire Community Theatre, Sculpture Walk, Dakota Sky Piano Festival, and [film]drome. Many projects were undertaken such as the CommUnity Youth Mosaic Wall, Children’s Art Garden, Student Mentoring, Second Saturdays, Mayor’s Awards for the Arts, and First Fridays. Additionally, the Arts Council managed the Horse Barn Arts Center. Today the SFAC is engaged in many collaborative efforts that will benefit Sioux Falls and its residents. Over the past 18 months the SFAC has launched a new website with

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an arts-only calendar serving thousands of users monthly. As a central access point for regional artists over the past year, the Council has assisted more than 20 agencies with calls for art and requests for proposals. In 2011, the Americans for the Arts—Art & Economic Prosperity Study was completed, measuring the economic impact of the arts in the Sioux Falls. In June of this year results will be unveiled, documenting the value of the arts to the Sioux Falls area. Leaders from the Arts Council and a committee of local art advocates continue to work with the airport commissioners to further develop and improve the facilities at Joe Foss Field. For many, this location provides their first glimpse of Sioux Falls. The Whittier neighborhood and its residents are the beneficiaries of yet another partnership. The SFAC is implementing a community-based art program to beautify, enhance, and revitalize this historic enclave. The Sioux Falls Visual Arts Commission, as well as the Parks and Recreation Department, work closely with the SFAC on many fronts. Together these three groups aspire to see a Public Art Maintenance Program developed, additional neighborhood public art projects funded, and continued art programming in the parks, community centers, and city-owned buildings such as the Washington Pavilion, the Orpheum, the Old Courthouse Museum, the Pettigrew Museum, and the Terrace Park band shell. The Arts Council has a new home at the Crane Center at 8th and Railroad, but continues to work hand-in-hand with the Washington Pavilion. Collaboration may be used too liberally in many instances, but clearly not when the topic is the Sioux Falls Arts Council. With a long history of highly successful partnerships and a future bright with opportunities, the SFAC is poised for production with great partners all around! For more information go to www.ArtsSiouxFalls.org.

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Chamber Music Program By Sara H. Crosby, MSW, CSW-PIP

ew York, the former USSR, and Missouri—three locations, three life experiences, and three amazing stories. Diversity of experience is not lost at DAPA at the Pavilion. The stars lined up just right so that three top performers-educators might converge in Sioux Falls, SD, with a common vision that has helped to propel DAPA into reality.

Dr. Karren Melik-Stepanov

“With all of our human experience.” Dr. Karren MelikStepanov, cello faculty at DAPA, answers when asked how he wishes to influence his students. “I want to share with our next generation what we know, what we got from our teachers. The world of music is a special gift we received. This gift should be available for everyone.” Dr. Melik-Stepanov is in himself a special gift to DAPA, to his students, and to Sioux Falls, and the wealth of his human experience is not lost on anyone who knows him. As a child growing up in the USSR, Karren’s first exposure to music came as an infant. “My mother was a professor of piano of the National Conservatory of Music. After the Second World War, the administration of the city took the part of the Conservatory building for the hospital. Faculties were asked to teach at home as much

as possible. I was a little baby and got the opportunity to listen to all great piano literature and learned it, memorized it by ear.” Since those early years Dr. MelikStepanov has appeared as a recitalist, a soloist, and a chamber musician in America, Russia, Europe, North Africa, the Baltic Republics, and the Caucasus Republics. He was a recognized teacher of cello and chamber music with a 30-year education career. He has former students pursuing musical careers in the USA, Spain, Germany, Russia, Mexico, Finland, the Baltic Republics, Israel, and Armenia. Today Dr. Melik-Stepanov is still sharing his knowledge, talent, and experience as a cello professor at Augustana College, Dordt College, and Northwestern College, as well as in his private studio. Karren is one of the proud founders of DAPA and it is his shared vision to have a place that provides an excellent program for all levels of student musicians to play chamber music. His advice to students, “Raise your expectations about your performance. You can’t imagine how high you can go!”

Dr. Beverly Gibson

“I decided to pursue a career in music at the age of 16,” explains Dr. Beverly Gibson, Clarinet Chamber director for DAPA. As a high school student in Buffalo, NY she became a member of three music unions. From that point on, Dr. Gibson played professionally in musical theater pit orchestras, symphony orchestras,

woodwind quintets, and professional symphonic bands. “I was fortunate enough to have a wonderful clarinet teacher who was also a great mentor. She exposed me to the many possibilities available to clarinetists, both in performance and teaching.” Dr. Gibson brings varied and interesting experiences as a performer to DAPA with many stories to share of performing on clarinet and saxophone with numerous artists including the Temptations, Andy Williams, the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, the Guy Lombardo Orchestra, and Frankie Valli. Her recitals-clinics have taken her to Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Austria, and Switzerland. “I aim to provide my students with the same information that I received as a young musician about a career in music.” Dr. Gibson is presently a clarinet professor at Northwestern College, and Dordt College, as well as a private instructor. She also can be found on the stage of the Mary W. Sommervold Hall in the Washington Pavilion as bass clarinetist and e-flat clarinetist with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, and she is principal clarinetist with the Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra. As another one of the proud founders of DAPA, Dr. Gibson’s vision—that DAPA should provide a very unique opportunity for serious music students to be mentored by professional teachers/performers in the genre of chamber music—is being actualized with her expert tutelage. “There is no other place in the Sioux Falls area for students to play chamber music and be inspired by the performances they hear by other DAPA members.”

Lee Shakelford

As a 7th-grader in Missouri, Lee Shakelford, DAPA Plays for Living Director, caught the acting bug after watching a high school production of My Fair Lady. Mr. Shakelford dove into theater in high school, doing as much as possible including acting, dance, and voice classes. His career eventually led him to New York City and Los Angeles where he had staring roles in The Time of Your Life with Jennifer Love Hewitt, Third Rock from the Sun with John Lithgow, and Caroline in the City with

Lea Thompson. Lee has appeared in over 27 national and international commercials. After spending most of his adult life as a professional actor, director, and acting coach he found himself in Sioux Falls, where he has directed and performed at the Sioux Falls Community Playhouse and at the Olde Towne Dinner Theatre. Also a co-founder of DAPA, Lee not only teaches and directs some of the most talented young actors in the area, but is also an important mentor to them. Students regularly ask his advice about a career in theatre. “I tell them all the pros and cons of the business. If they live and breath acting and it makes their souls sail, I tell them to finish college, then pursue their dream. I feel my student actors realize that I’m going to give 100% at every rehearsal. Every directorial suggestion I make is to help make them better actors. We [DAPA] work toward creating a professional environment for every production. The strong social issues and messages that DAPA Plays for Living communicates can be life changing when expressed through the art of theatre. I teach my actors that acting is about making choices—just like life. For the past 10-plus years, I am so grateful to have been able to work with some of the most talented high school actors in the Sioux Falls area. Who wouldn’t be inspired by that?” Three extraordinary people, three gifted performers/ teachers/mentors. Three journeys as diverse as they come. Three people with a common vision of a high standard of performing arts education for youth and a willingness to share their life experience, wisdom, and talent with those gifted performing artists making DAPA at the Pavilion shine brightly in Sioux Falls. It doesn’t get much better than that.

For information on private instruction or becoming a member of DAPA Chamber or Plays for Living contact Rose Ann Hofland, 605-367-6000.

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Surf TRENDS

It’s more important now than ever to stay on top of your game. The global marketplace is shrinking as our horizons are expanding second by second. Trends will bring you the most up-to-date pieces of the puzzle that will help your life run a little smoother.

hat are your typical wake-up tasks? Brush your teeth, use the restroom, shower, breakfast, drive to work? Or— more likely—rub your eyes, reach for your phone, check your e-mail, look to see who last posted on your Facebook wall, and then start the list above? Whether society wants to admit it or not, many Americans use the Internet from the moment they awake until the moment they fall asleep. One of the most basic—and interesting—things to examine is how we go about voyaging through the neverending sea of information. Specifically, what is the best web browser to access and share information on the World Wide Web? As far as regular computer usage is concerned (excluding mobile devices), there are four main competitors in the web browser game: Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari. Each browser has its own pros and cons. In addition, the companies that develop these browsers have

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unique goals in mind, whether it be creating a more socially connected online community, or focusing on increased privacy and security. Internet users generally have four main things in mind when choosing which web browser to use. These criteria are layout, speed, customization, and security. Factors like these are what help create a quality experience for each user.

Microsoft: Internet Explorer Internet Explorer—called IE—is Microsoft’s browser project; version 9 being the most recent (with version 10 now in beta). It was launched in 1995 as part of the software included with Windows 95, and since then has been the default browser for all Windows-based systems. It comes packaged with all versions of Windows.

IE is known as one of the most secure browsers, with respect to blocking phishing attempts. Phishing is the process of illegally acquiring information from web users— credit card numbers or other personal information—by masked efforts such as fake websites or false instant messages. IE’s current filter has effectively eliminated a large number of these efforts. Another popular advantage of IE is its tabs system. Every browser nowadays has a tabs set-up, so that the user does not have to open multiple windows, but can instead move between different windows by clicking on tabs. IE has a color-coded system, where tabs are either separated or linked based on their color scheme. Two of the main disadvantages associated with IE are speed and virus/malware protection. IE is easily the slowest of the bunch when it comes to loading, viewing mediaheavy web pages, and even launch time for the program. As good as IE may be at blocking phishing attempts, it suffers the highest volume of hacks and malware attacks since it is one of the most widely used browsers.

Google Chrome Chrome is the project of internet software giant Google. Since its 2008 release, Chrome has rapidly climbed the rankings to become the world’s most popular browser. It is available for download via Google’s website for both Mac and PC. In addition, Google is working on Chrome for Android-powered mobile devices that are at least on the Ice Cream Sandwich Operating System (OS). (Note: Android versions, as well as being numbered, are given names such as Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo (frozen yogurt), Gingerbread, Honeycomb, and Ice Cream Sandwich.) Chrome is considered by many to be the fastest web browser available. Based on various industry-recognized speed performance tests, Chrome is roughly twice as fast as its nearest competitor Firefox. This can be attributed to proprietary protocols put into place when retrieving online data. In terms of personalization, Chrome is one of the most flexible. Users are able to add a wide portfolio of extensions, making browsing more efficient and adding to the functionality, such as bit.ly (URL Shortener) and AdBlock (blocks ads on popular sites). In addition, Chrome offers plenty of personalization by allowing users to install skins which changes the way the browser appears.

One of the common complaints from Chrome users is tracking. Google is a master at aggregating user data, ranging from what sites users visit to their business transactions. This has many users worried about the big brother factor and about Google invading users’ privacy.

Mozilla Firefox Firefox is the world’s best-known open source browser. It was developed by the Mozilla Corporation, a nonprofit developer of internet suites and applications. It is currently the world’s third most used browser and has a strong following among grassroots supporters. Users can download Firefox from Mozilla’s website for PC, Mac, and Linux systems. The claim to fame for Firefox is its strong security features. This is due to the fact that Mozilla maintains high standards by strongly encouraging the usage of HTTPS (encrypted Internet connection) and smartcards (authenticates a web site). In addition, Mozilla offers cash rewards for searches that discover gaps in Firefox’ security features. Another advantage that Firefox shares with Chrome is its vast library of add-ons—extensions—and the capability of customization. Many of these third party add-ons are specific to Firefox. One of the major complaints is its usage of a large amount of memory while operating, which can slow the operating system. There is no built-in support for PDF viewing and

Flash. Another frustration is that Firefox still uses separate address and search bars. This is unlike Chrome or IE, where a user can simply type a word(s) into the address bar and a search engine will be engaged.

Apple Safari Safari is the default web browser that is included with all Mac operating systems. It is also available for download on PC. Developed by Apple, Safari is also found on its mobile devices that include the iPhone and iPad. It is ranked fourth in worldwide usage, but it accounts for about half of the mobile web browser usage, due to the popularity of the iPhone and iPad. Safari is easily the most clean-looking browser. It is sleek, simple, and to the point (despite the fact that it too still uses separate address and search bars). However, even with its clean interface, it does lack the tools for customization. There are not a wide array extensions or the ability to sync browsers/devices well. Safari isn’t the best browser in the world with regard to security. Recent testing indicates some chinks in the armor against blocking malware attempts. According to NSS Labs, Safari blocked only 13 percent of malicious URL’s while IE blocked 92 percent. Other competitors had similar unimpressive results: Chrome and Firefox also sat at 13 percent. For further information about browser security testing, please check our online version of NOW!PAVILION for a hyper link in this story.

As previously mentioned, Safari dominates the mobile browser scene. This is a huge advantage as mobile web browsing will continue to increase in volume, and as Apple’s popularity rises in the mobile device industry.

Worldwide Browser Usage Chrome 33.00%

Firefox 25.00%

Internet Explorer 32.00%

Safari 7.00%

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Summary It is important to view a browser as a tool of discovery. This tool must be efficient, utilitarian, and user-friendly. There are many options out there in a competitive market, and the best browser for you will depend on how you surf the web and access information. The Tech Guy suggests that you download all of the main contenders and use them until you decide which choice fits you best.

FORGE AHEAD

By Shannon Wright Barnes

n the current economy it seems that new purchases of clothing and accessories—at least for most of us—are more guilt-inducing than fun. This has inspired raucous bouts of inspired creativity in the form of up-cycled garments that forge something new from those outdated duds that you don’t want to donate.

The challenge: take what you already have and transform it! Here are some great projects from local designer Jessica Elofson made from thrift and vintage store finds and a lot of great imagination.

This may look like just a bohochic dress off the rack, but it’s really the culmination of one fashion staple combined. Take two old t-shirts that compliment one another, cut off the collars and then simply sew the tops of the two shirts together. For the bottom of the dress, sew the sleeves shut to make great pockets for this fun, flirty bit of recycled fashion.

Reconstructed from a knee-length, elastic waist skirt, this fab shirt by Jessica has been dubbed “The Ashley.” Wear it with a fitted skirt, pants or even as a tunic over leggings. At $32 on the Sioux Falls Style page at www.etsy.com, it’s the most stylish bargain you will find this year!

March to the beat of your own drum by reworking a favorite old belt or a great vintage find into a fun new bracelet. Simply wrap once or twice around your wrist to measure, remember to leave extra room for the buckle! Use a leather hole-punch to add links where the buckle can latch and you’ve got a new unique accessory!

Vintage knit is in. The patterns and colors are reminiscent of summers gone by, but you can up-cycle an old dress or skirt easily with some scissors, a sewing machine, and a dash of inspiration.

Show off that body you’ve been working so hard on with a daring, midriff-baring blouse in a bold color. Fashion this modern find from almost any nylon or silky blouse around by trimming a higher front, slicing up the middle and tying the ends together.

These might look like old school bloomers, but lace shorts are all the rage on celebs like Emma Watson, the new icon of women’s fashion. These were constructed from an ill-fitting skirt that hung unworn in my closet for a year! If it’s good enough for Emma, it’s good enough for us!

Got a jacket whose shape you love but just doesn’t feel right when you put it on? Hit the craft store for some feathers, trim and fabric glue, wield those scissors on the sleeves and create a funky, fun vest that you won’t see on anyone else. I’ll be pairing this one with a slinky black and white striped body con skirt and vintage heels.