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who, what & when06 What’s on 605Magazine.com
08 Contributors
12 Events Recap
14 May Events Calendar
reviews & recommendations18 Beyond Borders
20 Album Review
22 Tech Blend: The New Library
24 Profiles in Sound
28 Creative Writing
30 A Taste of Sarcasm: [The New] Bagel Boy
32 Delish Delights
34 Get Involved: Arts Night 2012
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50 The Real Deal: Sweeney Todd &
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52 Mommy Mind Trip
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With shows like “Rock of Ages,” “Billy Elliot,” “West Side Story,” and “The Adams Family,” are you excited and will you attend the recently announced Washington Pavilion 2012-2013 Perfor-mance Series?
“I will totally be attending! I saw ‘Rock of Ages’ on Broadway in New York City and really want to see it again! It was one of the BEST shows I have EVER seen!”- Kendra Gottsleben, via Facebook. “‘Rock of Ages’ is one of the best shows I’ve seen in years! I went to the musical in Omaha a few months ago, it was amazing! I will being attending it again for sure!”- Ted Colter, via Facebook.
“My husband and I are avid play-goers and huge 80’s fans so that makes us totally ex-cited about the upcoming series! We plan to attend the four big shows listed above!”- Jessica Hofer Ashton, via Facebook.
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Denise DePaolo – Writer Denise works as a news producer in Sioux Falls. She lives with her husband, Tony, and two Miniature Schnauzers. In her spare time she enjoys reading, going places and taking naps.
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Carl Anthony – Writer In addition to writ-ing for 605 Magazine, Carl rounds out his resume as a service advisor for Luxury Auto Mall of Sioux Falls and producer of the John Tesh Radio Show on KELO-FM. Carl can also be heard on the KELO-FM airwaves as a weekend warrior disc jockey.
Dan Thorson – Photographer Dan is 27 years old and was born and raised in Sioux Falls. He enjoys photography, and is always thinking of ways to approach a subject.
Andrea Cota – Writer Andrea is a tran-sitional therapist, exercise and nutrition specialist at ActiveSpine in Sioux Falls. When she is not whipping other people into shape, she is training for the long jump, and also enjoys participating in any activity outdoors.
Laura Engebretson – Photographer Laura is a bookworm, photographer, danc-er, and all-around geeky girl. In her spare time she enjoys taking as many pictures as possible, traveling and drinking copious amounts of coffee. She also owns Laura Kate Photography.
Lisa Peterson – Writer Lisa lives in rural Brandon, S.D. with her husband and two children. She received her degree in mass communications from St. Cloud State University and has enjoyed running her own marketing communications company, Main Ideas, for the past 19 years.
Austin Kaus – Writer Austin is a writer, musician and University of South Dakota English student who cares a great deal for Belgian beer and Dead Milkmen records. He also enjoys caffeine, movies, stand-up comedy and putting food in his mouth hole. His cat can be a real jerk sometimes. He recently started palavering about music atmeandmyearholes.tumblr.com.
Ashley Sandborn - Writer Ashley lives in Sioux Falls with her husband and young daughter. She received her bachelor’s degree in mass communications from the University of South Dakota and has worked as a freelance writer for the past three years. In her spare time, she enjoys running, reading, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.
Kilee Kading – Writer Kilee is a Sioux Falls native. In addition to making a great cup of coffee, Kilee is advancing her busi-ness goals by studying journalism, busi-ness and communications while intern-ing at the American Coalition for Ethanol and Sanford Health. In her spare time she loves to run, drink coffee and be around good company.
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2012events Recap
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boTTLES & MoDELS
Passion for fashion was apparent at The Vault on April 7 when the Storm Lightning girls took the runway wearing the latest trends from AMaVo Boutique. Patrons enjoyed drinks, a model meet and greet, and danced to DJ Kor’s mixes. Donations were accepted for Autism Speaks.
Photos by Dan Thorson
Ashleigh Walton
Anthony Muilenburg
Katie Pabst
Chan hosted.
Katrina YdeJulian Wagner
Catie Menke
Midwest Dance
6Th ANNuAL JAzz CrAWL The Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues put on the 6th Annual Jazz Crawl downtown on April 14. Music started flowing at 10:15 a.m. and ended at 9 p.m. with over 10 stops. Visit www.SFJB.org for the latest jazz events.
Photos by Laura Engebretson and Dan Thorson
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Catie Menke
Midwest Dance
Couple at Latitude 44.
Charles Sanders & Alison Nash.
Jas Trio at Touch of Europe.
Brian Masek and Friends at Old Skoolz.
Monks House of Ale Repute
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ENTErTAiNMENT
May 1-May 6Nature unleashed Washington Pavilion. Inside natural disasters. Adults $9.50, seniors $7.50, children $7.50, Pavilion members free. Closed on Mondays. For more info, visit www.WashingtonPavilion.org.
May 1-June 3Ansel Adams: Masterworks, Photographic Art Exhibition Washington Pavilion. The exhibition entitled Ansel Adams: Masterworks will be presented at the Visual Arts Center at your Washington Pavilion March 3 through June 3. Check out 48 works by Ansel Adams (1902-1984). For more info, visit www.WashingtonPavilion.org.
May 2Cinema falls and Augustana Performing & visual Arts Present “The girls in The band”Augustana College’s Kresege Auditorium. 7 p.m. “The Girls In The Band” shares the untold stories of female jazz and big band instrumentalists from the 30’s who endured sexism, racism and diminished opportunities for decades, yet continued to persevere, inspire and elevate their talents in a field that seldom welcomed them. Admission $5 at www.AugieTickets.com. For more info, call (605) 274-5320.
May 4Downtown first fridays Downtown Sioux Falls. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Enjoy exceptional shopping, original art, entertainment, dining and much, much more. This month check out the Sioux Falls Pheasants. For more info, visit www.DTSF.com.Pecha KuchaFor more info, flip to page 36.
May 4-6 | 11-13 | 18-20Sioux Empire Community Theatre Presents “Sweeney Todd.”For more info, flip to page 50.
May 6Ladies ultimate Sample TourFor more info, flip to page 36.
May 10 Sioux falls Synergy Annual Celebration Luciano’s. 4:30 p.m. Join Sioux Falls area young professionals for a free wine tasting and network opportunity! Come learn more about Synergy’s professional, volunteer and social opportunities - all while networking with other young
professionals. Wine tasting, free food and prizes. For more info, visit www.SFSynergy.org.
May 12Downtown Loft Tour Downtown Sioux Falls. See the 6th annual Downtown Loft Tour. During this self-guided tour, individuals will have the opportunity to catch a glimpse at downtown living. View both occupied and vacant lofts. Register the day of the tour at the Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. office (230 S Phillips Ave) from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. The actual tour will take place between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. Children 12 & under are free. For more info, visit www.DTSF.com.
May 23Comedy NightClub David. 8 p.m. 21+
May 24 Live house band - Endangered orangeClub David. 9 p.m. 21+
gooD CAuSE
May 4Party for the State: A fundraiser for the State Theatre Company MESO. 7:30-10:30 p.m. This fundraiser benefits the State Theatre Company. Enjoy free drink, a DJ, a raffle from downtown businesses and a tour of the State Theatre provided by executive director Stephen Williamson. Buy your ticket at Kickstarter.com ($20 advance/$25 door) or find the event on Facebook.
May 5Arts Night 2012For more info, flip to page 34.
May 12Avera race Against breast Cancer For more info, flip to page 68.
May 11McCrossan banquet Auction featuring Tom brokaw Convention Center. 5:30 p.m. This year’s guest speaker for the 2012 Banquet Auction will be none other than South Dakota’s own Tom Brokaw. The event benefits the youth. The event also features a live and silent auctions. Admission is $100.For more info, visit www.McCrossan.org.
May 19 NAMiWalksFor more info, flip to page 68.Walk MS 2012For more info, flip to page 68.
May 26humane Society Poker run
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J&L Harley-Davidson. 11 a.m. Poker run to raise money for the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society. For more info, visit www.JL-Harley.com.
SPorTS
May 12 Sioux falls Storm Sioux Falls Arena. 7:05 p.m. For more info, visit www.SiouxFallsStorm.com.
May 17 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 31 Sioux falls Pheasants Sioux Falls Stadium. 7:05 p.m. For more info, visit www.SFPheasants.com.
MuSiC
Due to space, here are only some of the biggest shows of the month. For more show listings, visit www.CollectiveEffortsUnion.com, www.PepperEntertainment.com, www.ClubDavidSF.com, or www.44Downtown.com.
May 3hip hop Show by Westcoast Productions Club David. 8 p.m. 18+
May 4About A girl w/ We All Live in Sod houses Latitude 44. 8:30 p.m. Admission $5, 21+ For more info, visit www.PepperEntertainment.com. ghosty w/ The ACbs, van Eps & hippocampusLatitude 44. 9 p.m. Admission $7, 21+
May 4 | 52nd Annual Covers for a Cause ShowcaseBoonies Bar. 9:30 p.m. Two big nights of music. Ten local bands come together for one weekend to perform 30-minute cover set of an artist of their choosing. All proceeds will go towards shares of fresh produce from The Good Earth, who will help deliver shares to folks with the help of Habitat for Humanity.
May 4 | 5 | 6haydn’s Creation St. Joseph Cathedral and Washington Pavilion. 7:30 p.m. Join the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra and Chorus for Haydn’s epic oratorio, “The Creation.” The Friday and Saturday performances are scheduled to be held in the glorious, newly-restored St. Joseph Cathedral. The Sunday performance will take place at 2:30 at the Washington Pavilion. For more info, visit www.SDSymphony .org.
May 5Cynco de Mayo Party featuring DJ royski
Club David. 9 p.m. 21+Wells fargo Cinco De Mayo fiestaFor more info, flip to page 36.flame on gospel (f.o.g.) CD release PartyFalls Church. 7 p.m. High energy hip-hop with guest performances. All Ages. For more info, visit Flame On Gospel on Facebook.
May 9 Krrofest vFor more info, flip to page 37.
May 10 Live house band - Endangered orangeClub David. 9 p.m. 21+universe Contest w/ Talk rock & The New fMFor more info, flip to page 24!
May 11ill-Esha w/ unlimited gravity, intelepaths, Psychonaut & ScaletippersClub David. 9 p.m. 18+ $10, 21+ $8.
May 13Peelander-z w/ Exile Acoustic & infauxBoonies Bar. 7 p.m. Admission $10, all ages.
May 18Soulcrate Music Annual Summer Kickoff Show 18th Amendment. 7 p.m. With Phantom Balance and Wide Eyes. 18+
May 21My Darkest Days w/ Evalyn AwakeThe Vault. 6 p.m. Admission $16 in advance, $18 door. All ages. For more info, visit www.PepperEntertainment.com.
May 31-June 3Argus Leader ribfestArena Parking Lot. 5 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Admission $5 (Free Friday is back – pick up a free ticket at Campbell’s Supply between 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.). For more info, visit www.SFArena.com.
PiErrE
May 104th Annual incredible racePierre Area Chamber of Commerce. 6 p.m. Check-in 5:45 p.m. Scheduled to celebrate the Pierre/Fort Pierre area during National Travel & Tourism Week. Teams will follow clues leading to various attractions. Winning team takes home Pierre Pride Dollars and bragging rights. All ages. To register, call (605) 224-7361.
Check out our complete calendar at 605magazine.com and e-mail events to [email protected] by the 15th of the month prior to issue release date.
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Flatscreen by Adam Wilson
beyondbordersBorders went bankrupt? So what. That doesn’t stop former employee Mark Lloyd from finding out what is the next hottest read.
with Mark Lloyd
Have a book you want Mark to review? E-mail [email protected]
We all know a guy like Eli. Eli dropped out of college. Eli lives with his mom in the basement. Eli’s dad is super rich and gives him money every month. Eli spends that money on drugs. Eli doesn’t have a driver’s license. Eli spends his days watching the Food Network. Eli is quite adept at cooking. That is about all Eli is really good at. But it’s not like Eli would want to try to get a job as a cook. That would mess up his flow. Eli has a brother who has it all figured out. Eli is in love with girls who don’t know he exists. The problem is that Eli might take this all too far. What if Dad cuts him off? What if Mom
decides to sell the house and move to Florida to live with a guy named Jeff Goldblum? What if some crazy old man wants to buy the house from Mom? That crazy old man is Kahn. Kahn is an old actor who lost the use of his legs in a car accident. Kahn spends his days drinking scotch and doing various drugs. And this Kahn guy could be exactly what Eli needs to snap him out of it. Maybe Kahn is Eli’s future self. Kahn is a useless old man who just gets drunk and high. He had all the potential in the world as a young man, but now he just gets wasted and shoots his gun in the backyard. By the way, that Jeff Goldblum in Florida is not the actor.
What to Watch for in may
In order to get congress to approve a top-secret weapons system, a Wash-ington lobbyist teams up with a neocon congress-woman to turn the American people against the Chinese. Buckley is the master of the political machine novel. Check it out.
They Eat Puppies, Don’t They by Christopher Buckley
China’s biggest export to the United States is computer equipment. America’s two biggest exports to China are paper waste and scrap metal. If I’m getting the gist, this means that it is our patriotic duty to make more trash.
Garbology: Our Dirty Love Affair with Trash by Edward Humes
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The Break -Church of the Open Sky
If you combine the three remaining members of Midnight Oil with Violent Femmes bassist Brian Ritchie, you get a completely interesting and engaging surf rock album that goes just as great with Metroid as it does sunshine.
Favorite Tracks: “Winkipop,” “Blasket Islands,” “Phobos-Grunt.”
Skeleton Key -Gravity Is The Enemy
The NYC rockers’ first release in nine years will reward established fans with superb clang-hymns and unsettling lul-labies while giving newcomers a power-ful handshake where the fingers twist all wrong at just the right time.
Favorite tracks: “Iron Fist,” ”Museum Glass,” “I’ll Walk You To The Door,” “Roses.”
Joyce Manor - Of All Things I Will Soon Grow Tired
This is pop punk and The Cure and Mor-rissey when he realizes his mail isn’t arriving as late as it once did. (Bonus/Warning: Album includes a version of “Video Killed the Radio Star” for the heartbroken.)
Favorite tracks: ”These Kind of Ice Skates,” “See How Tame I Can Be,” “Bride of Usher.”
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albumSever the Masses – The Path Unknown
by Austin Kaus
There’s no question which genre bin Sever the Masses’ “The Path Unknown” belongs in: Metal. It’s also clear that metal deities like The Big Four (Metallica, Megadeth, An-thrax and Slayer) have a strong influ-ence on this band, but it seems to be the group’s love of Pantera that shines...er...punches through the strongest. (Sever the Masses even paid direct tribute to the group by playing “F---ing Hostile”
at a local 2010 tribute to Pantera’s murdered guitarist “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott.) The vocals growl. The guitars grind. The double-bass pedal plays such a prominent role on this record that I’d be surprised to see it go uncredited in the liner notes. Metal’s a tricky genre for me. Like punk rock (and, to a lesser ex-tent, its wimpier, more malleable cousin called “pop”), I’ve spent a good chunk of my existence with it blasting through speakers of vari-ous qualities. Thus, it probably takes a lot more to impress me than perhaps other critics. Full disclosure. So, when it comes to the “Does-It-Sound-Like-Cookie-Monster” test, Sever the Masses occasionally passes, but that’s not an un-pardonable sin in the world of metal. The vocals sporadically show their own dynamics, ranging from brief chanting in “Inked in Blood” to actual singing on tracks like “Hades” and “The Nameless.” Still, the very effects thrown on the singing often seemed to be more of
a choice made out of necessity rather than in the name of artistic prerogative. Some tracks clearly work, though, and the potential for future force is there. The band uncharacteristically opens “Catharsis” with a more melodic and less distorted set of riffs before launching into what sounds like a war anthem. “The Reckoning” fires on all cylin-ders for almost the entire track. Remember when I was complain-ing about the vocal effects? Yep, they’re certainly present on “Over-come,” but I don’t care. It’s one of the strongest tracks on the album. If you play metal, you need solos. On that finger-tapped note, there’s some solid guitar work on this record, but the solos and other band-wide change-ups sometimes sounded too repetitive. Metal fans who prefer their music to be a steady, stomping soundtrack will have no problem with this, but I - a man who still fields suggestions to be tested for ADHD despite the annual growth of a beard that could stop rubber bullets - was left wanting a few more frenetic sur-prises like those heard in the album’s final track “Welcome to the Wasteland.” So, this leaves us with an imperfect, but nonetheless powerful, al-bum from a band with the tools and skills to channel the very same red-veined overlords that still live in both of our respective record collections. Recent Internet posts from the band indicate that they’re on the hunt for a new vocalist. What this means for the band remains un-clear, but it’s not hard to imagine that their mantra would come straight from “The Path Unknown”: “We will rise. We will conquer.”
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The downtown library has been open after their remodel for just over two years now. Along with many other im-provements, the library is completely laced with Wi-Fi and
ready for you to bring your own laptop or use one of their computers. What a great place to do some research, write a paper or just kick back and do some reading on your tablet. Speaking of your eReader device, why buy a book you are only go-ing to read once when you can check one out from the library? Yes you can do that at the
Sioux Falls libraries. Actually, you can do it online without ever leaving your bed, as long as you have a library card. All you need to do is log on to SiouxLandLib.org, click the eBooks link, and browse all the books available to find the one you want. Does checking out a book online and transferring it to your reading device still sound a bit hard? In the last two months, the library has offered classes specifically for get-ting eBooks on your Nook and Kindle. If you have a differ-ent device or missed one of those classes, head in to the information desk and they will give you a personal tour of how to get all those books where you want them. While you are on SiouxLandLib.org renting eBooks, you should also check out all of the new techie features the web-site has to offer. Check out their full list of online databases to do all your research, use Mango Languages to start learn-
ing a new language, test the librarians with the “Ask a Li-brarian” box, check out the latest music CDs or even order your own inter-library loans. The library’s website is packed with features, links, tutorials and other good stuff, it’s hard to fit everything in one article! Does the library’s website not have enough information for you? Check out all of their social network accounts. Anyone can follow the library on Twitter at @SiouxLandLib, become a fan on Facebook and even subscribe to their blog at SiouxLandLi-braries.blogspot.com. The library is everywhere and ready to supply you with the information you need. Finally, when you are ready to leave the library with your new books, you can use the self-checkout machines. I do not know why I was so amazed with these little machines. They are just like the self-check-out stations at the grocery store, and I feel having these at the library will really make the checkout process quicker for every-one. Just scan your library card and the books you are checking out and you are good to go! Sometimes it is the small things that make the big difference.
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tech blend the neW libraryby Devon Schreiner
Have you checked out the downtown library since it has been remodeled? I had not until I got a tip that they were doing a great job at keeping up with the technological times. I paid a little visit to the book lending headquarters of Sioux Falls, and boy was I surprised. Who knew a library could be so savvy?
Speaking of your
eReader device, why
buy a book you are
only going to read
once when you can
check one out from
the library?
Check out their
full list of online
databases to do all
your research, use
Mango Languages
to start learning a
new language, test
the librarians with
the “Ask a Librarian”
box, check out the
latest music CDs or
even order your own
inter-library loans.
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profiles in soundMay 10 | Universe Contest Latitude 44 | 8 p.m.Admission $5 Universe Contest, the self-pro-claimed “hard-partying rock-and-roll band,” was formed in late 2010. Critics have described their music as a mix-ture of Modest Mouse, MGMT and Detachment Kit, while other review-ers have described them as “a bunch of crazy guys always making crazy songs.” Whichever way you choose to describe them, whether you love their music or loathe it, you can’t deny two things: their rapidly expanding fan base and a promising future as musicians. Universe Contest was formed when lead singer Tim Carr and Brenton Nev-ille performed a show with their old band, Gooses. After one of their band members failed to show up, they opted to form an entirely new band with new members Joe Humpal and John Frie-del. “We called the new band Winners of the Best Band Name in the Universe Contest,” said Neville. “We went by Winners for short, but soon realized that would associate us with that whole
Charlie Sheen winning thing, so we went with Universe Contest.” The band began playing a regular re-gional schedule in the fall of 2011 after they released their first full-length al-bum, “Winners of the Best Band Name in the Universe Contest.” Their critics highly valued the 10-track album. In fact, Universe Contest was rated #3 Best New Band and #5 Album of the Year in 2011 by HearNebraska.org. The band recently released a new EP on March 13, which is currently available for purchase on their website and in lo-cal stores. It was recorded in the band’s studio, and was produced by Matt Hov-anec from Plan C Studios and mastered by Doug Van Sloun from Focus Master-ing. They are presently on tour promoting their new material and will perform at Latitude 44 in Sioux Falls on May 10. “We are trying to get to the status of real deal road dogs,” said Neville. “At the moment we have two releases under our belt. We plan on touring for a good chunk of the month of May and playing regionally as often as pos-sible. We just want to stay on the road and play for new people all the time. In fact, our favorite thing about perform-ing music is being able to travel to new cities and meet new people.”
When asked to choose their favorite gig thus far, the band claims they have all been equally amazing. They stat-ed, “No matter if we are playing for a packed house or the sound guy and the other bands, we just love playing.” Aside from constant touring, the band is continually writing new mate-rial in an effort to not become stale or boring. The songwriting process is and always has been a collaborative effort between members. “One of us brings a song to the table and we all add what we like and don’t like about it and build it, collectively,” says Neville. “Sometimes someone will bring a whole song, sometimes just a concept.” The band credits its overall success to a strict mantra: “Practice hard, stay on the road as often as possible, and give away your music whenever there is a demand.” This mantra, along with their unique sound and ever-increasing fan base, continues to propel the band forward into a surely prosperous place in the in-die music scene. See Universe Contest perform with The Talk Rock & The New FM May 10. For more info on the band, visit www.Univer-seContest.com, or find them on Facebook and Twitter.
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May 25 | Ryan Woodruff Ramkota Exhibit Hall7 p.m.
With a reflective pause in between thoughts, Ryan Woodruff reaches for a pack of Marlboro Specials placed on the table. He lights up and smiles, but says nothing. As the smoke travels upward, the story is clear: he is pas-sionate about his music, is determined to succeed, and is thankful for his family. Following a drink of coffee, he looks across the table. “Live loud is my motto,” said Woodruff. “I believe it so much I tattooed it across my knuckles.” Probably hard to imagine
anybody so soft spoken with a principle like that, yet, here we are. This uniqueness might be why people often tell him to write a book detailing his life. In the meantime, we will provide a preface for Woodruff, who encourages us all to “never stop chasing what we want.” Here are 10 things about the drummer: #10 – The basics Woodruff is a freelance drummer, sponsored by SJC Drums, SilverFox Percussion and Steadfast Brand Cloth-ing. Originally from Detroit, Mich., he is now at home in Sioux Falls with his wife Hope Happeny-Woodruff. Music Industry professionals regularly contact Woodruff for drum tracks.
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“After I get the kids to school, I am in my drum lab,” said Woodruff. “I am always working out beats in my head.” #9 - he is not into drum solos “I don’t like the glam and the atten-tion, it’s just not me,” said Woodruff. #8 – his father, Marvin, is a major influence in his life Woodruff recalls a memory of listening to jazz band leader Buddy Rich with his father when he was a kid. Marvin was also a drummer, but had to stop when he was drafted into the military. “Drums and music are his soul,” said Woodruff. “And that is where I am today: picking up where he left off.” #7 – And this is why his parents have never seen him play Not because they frown on a music career. Woodruff’s parents are very supportive of his endeavors. “It deals with me continuing where my dad stopped,” said Woodruff. “I never thought I was good enough to honor him, so I always put off having them come see me.”
#6 – Someday, that may change “I keep working harder and harder,” said Woodruff. “I hope one day I am ready for them to see me play.” Wood-ruff’s mother, Debra, even him called him crying recently. “She told me she was proud of me.”
#5 – Music has left him wealthy This is all in a matter of how wealth is defined. “There have been times in my life where I could have sold my drum kit to pay my bills,” said Wood-ruff. Woodruff who has lost cars, apart-ments and everything else in the pursuits of music never let his drums go. “I always thought, if I sold my gear, then I have come this far for nothing,” he said.
#4 – he never sold his drums but he has broken them from time to time During one outing, Woodruff hit a cymbal so hard it flew across the stage and wedged itself in the wall. The broken cymbal is on display at the Phoenix Lounge in Harrisburg. #3 – Woodruff has even broken himself behind the drums Official numbers are: 10 staples, four stitches, and one shoe full of blood when a tension rod found its way into his leg after he jumped up in the air. And despite the rod having a new home, Woodruff played through the song. “I didn’t notice the tension rod at all,” said Woodruff. “At least not until the song was over.” #2 - he is truly alive behind his kit
“Everything disappears and I’m filled with emotions I can’t describe,” said Woodruff. And while he admits he cannot place all the sensations he experiences when drumming, Woodruff does reveal he always plays for those in his life he loves most. “I imagine my wife and kids out there and my parents too,” said Wood-ruff. “I always play for them.” #1 – if the zombie apocalypse happens, he is prepared “My friends and I have a strategy,” said Woodruff. “We are going to sit on top of Wal-Mart, eat Twinkies and pick off zombies as they come across the parking lot.”
Catch Ryan Woodruff in action on May 25 with United Ballaz at the Tech N9ne “Hostile Takeover 2012” at the Ramkota Exhibit Hall.
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Never went to the village clinic in Baguineda, Mali.Never got sick after moving from Bamako.Never met the nurses who worked there.Never saw the conditions or knew their concerns.
But I looked at the clinic every time--every time we drove by when the fabulousflamboyant trees were in blossom, like usan invasive life form, and like uswelcomed and nurtured for whatwe could learn about living from theircreative daily sustainability—wonderful shade in sunniest noon ,year round fern-like leaves of soothing beauty--but the flowers--all four scarlet petals offlaming sacred perpetual memory—made me feel blessed, healthier for sharing their space on this earth. I know gardens healbut not why,why natural beauty, color and scent,restore balance, give breath, pulse.
Every time I drove past the clinicI was encouraged to go save the worldor healed from the day’s stressby a common evergreen tree.
His knees show through his dirty jeans,from a bad day sorting pigs.First they’re washed, second rinse,then, while drying, I find the patchwhich sorta matches their wear,cut large with pinking shears.I set the sewing machine on the kitchen counter,thread the heavier bobbin, change the needle to thick cloth,and grab the warm jeans from the dryer.That’s what I do to write poems.Take the words washed hard already,find a hole I can fill,cut, clip, stretch and pucker,sew patches onto the practical fabricof woven wordswith my own thought threads, stitching.
creative WritingAbout the author: Rosemary Dunn Moeller has had poetry published in VLP (USD), Colere (Coe College IA), Dust&Fire (Bemidji State U, MN), Plainsongs (Hastings College NE) and others. Her work has appeared in the anthologies; The Last New Year’s Eve at the Pomp Room and Four Quarters to a Section. She taught English at the University of Bamako, Mali, in the Peace Corps, in Miyasaki, Japan as a Fulbright Scholar, and at UND Grand Forks. She farms in central S.D. with her husband, travels, and writes.
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I’m a voyeurof mating pintail ducks. This afternoon I only bother to look east, since the westernview presents a profile, no colorfor identifying. But eastward I watch them come into flooded fields and swelling creeks. First there’s the grabbing of feathers on the back of her headby the select one. They whistle or hoarsely quack before and after like teenagers in an uncomfortable hurry,ignoring other species who realize what’s happening but don’t care. Then back to feeding, arching his long white neck, dabbling down for slugs and bugs, like teens popping cans of almost cold beer, throwing back their heads, hoping they hadn’t wasted their time.
The angle of the sun orders everything to breed—fill small nests with eggs by collecting lovers. Dabbling for strength to mate, to be more than just alive, to feel more than the temperature change outside,to feel it inside heads, for a buzzing or flirting with all their tiny pin feathers, or the hairs on arms legs bodies that want to feel the wet nakedness somewhere outside.
I just watch, amazed that cold dirty water can be a lovers’ raftthat life keeps confidently pushing ahead.
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I have to admit, I never jumped on the Bagel Boy bandwag-on.1 I always saw the swarms of peo-ple going in and out of their old store on Minnesota Avenue and their east side location. People I knew were always meeting at Bagel Boy for breakfast and lunch,2 which con-fused me. Why would you want a ba-gel for lunch? Breakfast bagels made sense, but wouldn’t you get sick of a plain old blueberry bagel with cream
cheese? My first time I went to Bagel Boy, I ordered a plain bagel with veggie cream cheese. Pretty good, but nothing spectacular that would warrant me going in again the next morning, let alone getting lunch there. With the opening of its new location on 33rd and Minnesota, I decided to give it another shot. I realized that I had been a complete amateur at ordering bagels.3 A plain bagel with veggie cream cheese is like the tip of an iceberg; an iceberg made out of a multitude of cream cheeses and toppings. I decided to learn a little bit more about this bagel shop. I walked in at 9 a.m.4 Though the line was long, it moved almost too quickly because I hadn’t figured out what in the world to order when my turn came. According to reg-ulars, the new space offers more than double the counter space for more than four bagel-slingers to take orders. This space is used for any of approximately 13 flavors of bagels alone: Everything from Cinnamon Crunch to sun dried to-mato to plain to pretzel. Special features are offered occa-sionally.5 To top your bagel, they make over 10 different variet-ies of cream cheese that are available for purchase by the tub to enjoy at home, along with their new, homemade hummus. There are sweet flavors as well as a variety of sa-vory flavors. You could opt for strawberry or branch out a little bit and try bacon scallion. Fresh fruit, cookies and homemade scones are also available (try the Scone of the Day). Bagel Boy also offers a full menu of sandwiches made with your choice of bagel flavors, soup, muffins, and a vari-ety of salads. The Philly and the smokin’ fish are just two of
the more surprising sandwiches offered, though bagels like pizza and New York turkey have me cu-rious as well. More traditional selections like a turkey club or the tuna are also available and are just as delectable. There is talk that more lunch-themed sand-wiches are coming in the near future from Italian to Reuben and more! Despite the numerous toppings and spreads available, there is one constant that I think makes Bagel Boy stand out among a sea of breakfast offering stops. You can buy bagels and attempt to make these sandwiches at home, but there is something different about the way they prepare them. Every single one of their bagels are made fresh, from scratch. They use all natural ingredients and use a method called “kettling,” or boiling before baking. Utilizing this method results in an extremely distinct flavor, no choles-terol, no preservatives, very low fat, and low sodium.6 Now, though the bagel itself is healthy and low fat, be aware that piling cream cheese on it does not offer the same benefits. Espresso and coffee are also available to go along with your meal, making Bagel Boy more of a destination to hang out or hold meetings versus just running through to grab a quick bite. Lattes, cappuccinos, coffee and Italian sodas are all available at their full coffee bar, and at the new space they don more coolers with a multitude of choices. Bagel Boy mugs are also available for purchase, and when you bring it back in with you on future visits refills are only $.94! The mugs themselves are only $4.50, and they have a coffee mug and a soda mug.
a taste of sarcasm[The New] Bagel Boy
with Polly Dean
“The optimist sees the bagel. The pessimist sees the hole.” ~Leonard Sorcher
33rd and Minnesota AveSioux Falls, SD 57105www.bagelboysf.com(605) 334-3212
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With ample seating in their new location (including some outdoor tables with a lovely view of traffic on Minne-sota Avenue7), Bagel Boy is certainly becoming a contender with other hangouts available in Sioux Falls. While there I spotted business men and women meeting, a family with three kids, and quite a few people solo working on their lap-tops and studying. Venues with certain offerings like free Wi-Fi, coffee, plenty of seating, and workable hours are in demand more than ever right now in the city. With the cen-tral location, extensive menu offerings, and healthy alterna-tives for light breakfast and lunch, I can see Bagel Boy need-ing to expand even further in the near future.
atmosphere 3 / 5 Bagel Boy is almost always busy and helping a line of people. I, myself, found it hard to concen-trate in such a bustling environment. Someone who is not so much of people watcher could probably get some work done, but there was just too much going on for my brain. Bagel Boy is definitely more of a quick meeting-in-the-morning type of place with all the openness and table set up. serVice 3 / 5 You really only have contact with the workers for no longer than 3 minutes. I give a score of 3 only because on one of my first visits I felt pretty rushed and uninformed of how to order, or what they offered really. I can see some-one going in for the first time and possibly being completely overwhelmed with the 13+ bagel choices, the sandwiches, and the cream cheeses. Once you get familiar with the menu and their offerings you become much better at pairing and ordering in the future. food 4 / 5 The bagels are absolutely phenomenal: soft and extremely flavorful. The Cinnamon Crunch bagels are by far my favorite thus far, though I haven’t tasted one I haven’t liked. The different varieties of bagel sandwiches offer nu-merous choices for breakfast, lunch or early dinner. The breakfast and lunch menu items are available all day regard-less of what time you stop in. You can get a Philly bagel for breakfast and an egg and cheese bagel for lunch if your heart so desires.
[1] Please don’t throw anything at me.
[2] I never got why it was so hip to go there?
[[3] I know, I feel defeated even typing that…
[4] First mistake. Walking in at 9 a.m. to a Bagel Boy not knowing what you want
throws everything off. There is usually little to no parking, and a line that wraps
around the restaurant.
[5] They also offer nacho cheese to go with a pretzel bagel, which is to die for! No
need to go all the way to the mall to get your pretzel fix...plus you won’t be forced to
make eyes with those shiny hot dogs wrapped in pretzel dough.
[6] This was all taken directly from the back of their menu. The pride they show in
their bagels shows, and they would love to answer any questions you have about
the process they use....just maybe not at 9 a.m. when half of Sioux Falls is waiting
to order.
[7] Eh, what can you do?
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delish delights Original Recipe by Amanda Day of Pomegranate Market
What’s better than cheesecake? The rich filling of the dessert is both refreshing and decadent. And this time of year, utilizing the wonderful harvest of strawberries seems only fitting as a pairing. This vegan treat, made using Tofutti cream cheese, offers all the goodness of regular cheesecake, but without the calories, fat or animal product. So for those of us trying to avoid dairy, or just choosing to cut back on fat in our diets, this recipe is a great alternative - possibly even better than the real thing!
reconstructed Vegan straWberry cheesecake: (Makes about one pound of filled strawberries)
Ingredients:
- 20 organic whole large strawberries- 8 ounces Tofutti cream cheese, slightly cooler than room temperature- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons powdered sugar- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract- 1 teaspoon organic lemon zest- 2/3 cup graham crackers, roughly chopped
Instructions:
1. Slice a small amount of the base of the strawberries to create a flat surface for them to stand up. Remove the leaves and scoop out the inside of the strawberries.2. In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the Tofutti, powdered sugar, extract and zest. 3. Use a piping bag or small spoon to fill the insides of the strawberries with filling. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Before serving, garnish with graham cracker.
All ingredients in this recipe are available at Pomegranate Market.
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straWberry basil cooler:
Ingredients:- 3 ripe strawberries- 2 fresh basil leaves- 1 1/4 oz. citrus vodka- 1 oz. Triple Sec- 1/2 tsp. sugar or packet of sweetner- Club soda
Instructions:1. Combine strawberries, basill leaves, vodka, Triple Sec, and sugar in food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. 2. Fill large glass with ice cubes. Pour puree into glass. 3. Top with club soda. Garnish with strawberry and basil leaf.
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by: Denise DePaolo
The Mary W. Sommervold Hall stage of the Washington Pavilion is the setting for Arts Night 2012 on Saturday, May 5, beginning at 5 p.m. The evening kicks off with a gala dinner, followed by a live and silent auction. To many, it’s considered the biggest art bash of the year – and with good reason. Arts Night features both a live and a silent auction of original artwork. Artists from throughout the region and across the country are invited to donate original pieces for this special fundraising event. The creations on display will be sold to support the exhibitions and programs of the Vi-sual Arts Center. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for us to celebrate the amazing talent we have in our community and surrounding area,” said David Merhib, director of the Visual Arts Center. “This year we have 81 artists that are participating and we have everything from sculpture to pottery to painting and drawing.”
The art auction was born in 1962 as the Civic Fine Arts Center of Sioux Falls began its second year. The event be-came an annual fundraiser for the arts center and followed it into its new home in the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science in 1999. This is the 51st year that an art auction benefiting the arts center has been held. “Last year we raised just over $50,000,” said Merhib. “We’re really stretching our exhibitions lately and reaching out to other artists so we can continue to bring new art into Sioux Falls and show what’s going on regionally and nation-ally.” Local artist Sheila Agee has donated to the event for many years. “I was the director of the Civic Fine Arts Center so I’ve wanted the center to become successful and impor-tant in our community for a long time,” said Agee, adding, “Artists can’t always contribute financially like a business could, so this is a way for an artist to help the Visual Arts Center by donating an item for the auction.”
get involved arts night 2012
It’s like a who’s who of regional artists all kicking up their heels in one place at one time.
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Arts Night attendees dine on stage with the art as ambi-ance. “Everything is on the stage and people can look out onto the Mary W. Sommervold Hall,” said Merhib. “Artists who attend are seated at various tables so people can have a chance to interact with them.” “It’ll be a grand night and lots of fun in a beautiful en-vironment,” echoed Agee. “Having it at the Pavilion is so nice and they do a great job of featuring the artist’s work on stage so people can view the art while eating a wonder-ful meal.” The Arts Night gala will be the last opportunity to bid on silent auction artworks and the only opportunity to bid on artworks in the live auction. Bids for silent auction art-works will be accepted at the Visual Arts Center reception desk throughout the exhibition preceding the gala event. Tickets for the event are $100 per person and can be pur-chased in advance at the Washington Pavilion Box Office at (605) 367-6000. Proxy bids may be submitted at the Visual Arts Center reception desk for those wishing to bid on works in the live auction.
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Bring your mother, daughter or girlfriends for a fabulous girls day out in downtown for the Ladies Ultimate Sample Tour. This event is designed to provide guests a day to “sip, sample and stroll” all downtown has to offer. Variety is the key to a great shopping experience, and this event will have several sophisticated and unique businesses participating that include those on the charming streets of Phillips and Main Avenue to the exclusive stores at 8th & Railroad. Each participating business will give out a free sample to participants. For more information, call (605) 338-4009. Bonus! If you visit 15 of the participating locations you will be eligible to win a diamond necklace valued over $1,000 provided by Raymond’s Jewellers!
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Join the fiesta that features Latin music, ethnic food, a kids’ zone, and more! The event is enjoyable for the whole family and features music from Alto Poder Musical, Lunar Funk Theory, and Banda Fortalezza. Mexica Yolotl, a Minneapolis-based traditional Aztec dance group, will demonstrate cultures of Mexico through dance and dress. Don’t forget all of the amazing food, including tacos, burritos, tortas, tamales and more. Bonus! Need more convincing? A cash raffle and piñatas… hello!
Wells fargo Presents the 2012 falls Park Cinco de Mayo fiestaMay 5 | Noon-7p.m. Falls ParkPrice: FreeMore info: www.CincoFiesta.com
Pecha-what?! Pecha Kucha Night was devised in Tokyo in 2003 as an event for young designers to meet, network and show their work in public. The Sioux Falls Design Center hosts PKN where 10-15 thinkers and innovators present their ideas using 20 slides shown for 20 seconds each. Join the in-augural evening as Sioux Falls joins the trend going on in cities worldwide. Bonus! Guests at Pecha Kucha (Japanese for “chit-chat”) can continue socializing after the speakers for more informal discussions!
Pecha Kucha NightMay 4 | 6 p.m. Sioux Falls Design CenterPrice: FreeMore info: www.SiouxFallsDesignCenter.org
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Marilyn Manson headlines this year’s KRROFEST with acts like Buckcherry, Volbeat, Hellyeah, Clutch, and The Pretty Reckless. Food, soda, beer and water will be available for purchase. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com, or cash and carry at the 41st Street Ernie November, Rookies Sports Bar & Grill, or at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds box office. Bonus! The all-ages event will hap-pen rain or shine!
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When you walk through the open warehouse doors and take a first glance inside Icon Lounge in downtown Sioux Falls, it’s like you’re not in South Dakota at all. You’re automatically transported into a sexy and sophisticated nightclub that creates the atmosphere normally found in places like Los Angeles and New York. And it’s all thanks to the State Theatre. Wait, what? To explain, the majority of the Icon Lounge partners are also on the Board of Directors to revive the beloved State Theatre (a.k.a. The
Last Jewel in the Crown of Historic Downtown). “As we’ve progressed on [the State Theatre], we’ve been talking about really trying to make that project very different than just opening up an old movie theater,” explained James Jacobson. Jacobson, who wears many hats as president and partner at various enterprises such as The Market on Phillips and at First Financial Service Center, applied for a liquor license as one idea to differentiate. Even though the theater wouldn’t be ready, there had been a recent story about a long wait for that type of license because
the list was ever-growing. “I thought, well, okay… We probably need to get our name on the list, but the State Theatre wasn’t anywhere prepared to do that themselves, so I put it under one of my company names thinking we had four to five years before it came up,” said Jacobson. To his surprise, by August 2011 he received a phone call from the City of Sioux Falls. “They said, ‘Congratulations, you won! You’ve got the liquor license, your name is up!’” recalled Jacobson with a laugh. At that point he wasn’t sure what to do. The State Theatre was still years
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away from being close to finished and a liquor license is a hot commodity. The cost of one through the city is $193,000 and is set by population. “You can also buy them on the market,” said Jacobson. “You can do a private deal where you literally transfer the license, so there’s a street value to licenses and right now in Sioux Falls it’s approximately $250,000.” What could he do with it until the theater would open its doors? “My thought at that time was still trying to find some way to utilize it and pay for it while the State Theatre is getting renovated,” Jacobson explained. He approached restaurants that only held a wine and beer license to discuss giving them a liquor license until the project was ready. They
politely declined, not wanting to only have it temporarily. “That’s the thing, once you have a liquor license, you never want to give it up,” said Jacobson. Cue State Theatre board member and former executive of Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc., Dan Statema. “[Dan] was telling me about a friend of his that he went to high school with, Hong Phrommany, who had opened up all these bars across the country and managed a lot of bars, especially the high-end, more sophisticated type,” described Jacobson. With 14 years of management under his belt, opening venues in places like Chicago and Florida for 10 years, Phrommany was approached by the two with one question: If he
acquired a liquor license in Sioux Falls, what would he do with it? “My thought is you get a group of men and women that go to various establishments in [town] after work and so forth, and I think they feel kind of uncomfortable,” explained Phrommany. “Maybe it’s a venue that’s geared towards a college crowd or the venue is geared more towards a sports bar. The venue is a pub rather than a place for those who just left their beautiful offices and who are still dressed professionally.” What he also felt was missing was a place with impeccable service. As soon as the concept left Phrommany’s lips, Jacobson completely connected. “I’ve been fortunate enough to travel around the country and around the world, and have experienced some
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great restaurants and bars and lounges where you literally feel like a king the moment you walk in the door,” said Jacobson. “It’s all about service.” As fate would have it, Phrommany had just moved back to take care of his parents, and he was interested in helping and becoming the general manager.
After the successful meeting with Phrommany, Jacobson remembered a unique location he had looked at for another one of this businesses a couple years prior. “[Rick Gourley] had shown me some spaces within [the Gourley Building] that we had looked at for office spaces, including their loading
dock,” recalled Jacobson. “It wouldn’t be practical for our office call center environment, but it always stuck in the back of my head as a very neat space that you could put something very cool in.” Next was how would he transform this potential warehouse location into something funky and modern?
For this he went to his Market on Phillips partner, Terry Kelley, who is also president of Swift Contractors. Pieces continued to fall into place from there. “We had someone to manage the place, we had someone to build out the space, and so we started looking to round out the group if we were going to pull this thing together,” said Jacobson. Next he spoke with Parker’s Bistro’s Stacy Newcomb-Weiland about her opinion on high-end bar appetizers. Newcomb-Weiland was thrilled at the idea and was on board as the fourth (and son Carter Weiland became the fifth) partner. Lastly, they wanted someone who knew marketing. Statema spoke with Click Rain’s president, Paul Ten Haken, who became the sixth and final partner. But that wasn’t the last of the puzzle to this story. A church used to occupy a large space of the Gourley Building, and just as all of this was happening, the large room opened up after the tenant moved to merge with another church. “We’ve always kind of eyeballed that space as being nice in the future to take it and turn it into an event hall,” said Jacobson. Gourley approached them and gave them first dibs. “We’ve gone from not having a plan for anything, to having a plan for a lounge, now to having a plan for a 10,000 square-foot lounge and event hall, and then having to do all the modifications for the
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kitchen, because a tiny little kitchen needs to be much bigger if we’re going to do catering,” said Jacobson. Did we mention this all was happening last fall and they opened in March? When asked if was overwhelming how quickly everything happened, Jacobson replied, “I’m a person of faith, so I really believe things come together for a reason, and it was just amazing how everything came together.” When it came time for the details, Phrommany had a big hand in the idea and the nitty-gritty to what is now Icon Lounge. “We really kind of let Hong drive the ship a little bit because he knew what could be successful and what the vision of Icon was going to be,” said Ten Haken. What he pictured was a fun and classy lounge with that upscale service he envisioned from the beginning. “We want to offer amenities that other venues don’t offer. We have
a host, we have a door person, we have a person that just walks around asking if you’re okay and seeing if there’s anything we can do for you,” he said. “We have a server plus a server assistant.” Servers use handheld devices, so if they’re busy their server assistant can grab the order for them. “The servers are people you can chat with, ask about the city,” said Phrommany. “Technically, if you want to, they could hang out with you all night.” Icon is also offering things like bottle service. If that isn’t your thing, the bartenders (or mixologists, as they refer to them) can make you a signature drink with vivacity. “If you’re going to pay $9 for a martini or signature drink, you want to see the showmanship,” said Ten Haken. Throughout the brainstorming, the partners had to all come together to agree on the visualization as well (investing a reported $1 million into
the project). “The good thing is that all of us have pretty much worked together at least two or three years on the State Theatre, so we knew each others’ background, we knew each others’ temperament and how we operate,” said Jacobson. Ten Haken added, “Partnerships are hard enough, but then when you have six partners of different backgrounds, ages, genders… there’s give and take. Even down the name, there was a lot of disagreement on the name early on.” Many names came and went, including ones like The Warehouse and Epic. Icon just kept coming back. “The Gourley Building is an iconic landmark of downtown Sioux Falls,” explained Jacobson. “And then the play off of Icon into showcasing iconic figures from American history and pop culture; it was a natural progression to that.” When it came to the minimalistic and modern décor that includes the
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pop culture pieces and projections, artistic lighting, and an array of chandeliers, they brought on Gourley Building resident and partner at HenkinSchultz, Kirby Schultz. Known for his “wow-factor” creativity, he was made for the job. “Kirby is the push behind the shove with a lot of what you see in Icon,” said Ten Haken. “He really put the polish to the whole look and feel of what you see when you walk in there.” Along with the inside is the spacious outside. Patio seating is available, and after 5 p.m. the parking lot can turn into a beer garden for special events and occasions. The feel of the place changes from 5 p.m. on, starting as a place for after work drinks and ending with what could turn into a dance party and/or casually enjoying music. “I think you’ll see the vibe of Icon will shift throughout the evening,” said Ten Haken. The partners and staff got a taste of the vibe when they ran out of 2500 wrist bands on St. Patrick’s Day and was completely packed on their grand opening night March 30. While one would assume that’s great news, it isn’t always ideal to business owners. “The thing that we really are concerned about is ensuring that just because we have a large quantity of
people coming in, the quality of their experience isn’t diminished,” said Jacobson. And the same instant success has been occurring with the Events Center, which just completed construction in late April. “The Events Center is selling like cupcakes,” said Phrommany. When it comes to their ideal customer, the partners agreed there is no specific demographic. “The ideal customer is anyone who really wants to have a nice drink in a nice atmosphere, maybe dress up a little bit, and have a nice night out,” said Ten Haken. “That can be a 21-year-old on their first date or it can be an 85-year-old who wants to go have a glass of scotch in a non-intimidating environment.” As long as service is up to par and the lounge is flowing with drinks and good company, the partners are ecstatic to add to the developing and thriving downtown. Jacobson said, “We want people to be able to enjoy themselves and to come in and experience, frankly, what they can’t experience anywhere else in Sioux Falls. Hopefully this will raise the bar of expectations of what can be done here.” For more info, find Icon Lounge on Facebook, Twitter or www.IconSiouxFalls.com.
A tAste of Icon Lounge:the sIgnAture DrInks: The IconCrystal Head Vodka, shaken, served in a chilled signature Icon blue martini glass with extra large olives.
MonroeCake Vodka shaken, topped with lemon-lime soda, and covered with whipped cream and your favorite birthday sprinkles.
Jackie OFrom the elderflowers grown in the French Alps. Think Paris 1947.
Katy PerryPinnacle Cotton Candy Vodka with hard candy. Brings out the kid in you.
The Honey BadgerFresh ginger, honey, and carrot juice with Bacardi Superior Rum.
the fooD: Lamb Chislic Brie Quesadilla Ceviche Chorizo with Crepes Tuna Tostatas Buffalo ShrimpChicken Sate’
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the scoop
You don’t need to travel far to visit a winery. Check out these local spots that each give a unique atmosphere wine and dine!
Wine about spring and summer by Carl Anthony
prairie berry Winery Those seeking romance may want to visit Prairie Berry Winery in Hill City as it was named the best place to kiss in the entire state! And that is just one of the 600-plus awards raked in over the last 10 years. Their most popu-lar wines and biggest winners, Red Ass Rhubarb and Ca-lamity Jane, are an everyday indulgence. Maria Tussing, who serves as the social media associate for Prairie Berry, said the winery has a rooted legacy dating back to 1878. “Our winemaker, Sandi Vojta, is the fifth generation of her family to make wine from South Dakota’s fruit,” said Tussing. “Our current location opened in 2004, but the Vojta family definitely started from the bottom and worked their way up.” The winery got its name as a tribute to the fruits of South Dakota (or “prairie berries,” as Vojta’s great, great grandmother Anna called them). Such history inspired
the blueprints of the current facility, which is currently being remodeled to allow the winery to expand while still capturing the true roots of South Dakota. “We are currently in the midst of re-designing our Tasting Room to reflect more of our South Dakota heritage,” said Tus-sing. “However, we are still maintaining the modern, forward-thinking essence we have become known for.” Along with the award-winning wines, Prairie Berry provides visitors this summer with live music on Fridays and their Summer Bistro events, which feature a four course meal paired with wine on their patio. The kitchen, which also boasts an award, features a wide array of soups, salads and desserts, all of which are mouth watering. “Our kitchen simply serves amazing food,” said Tussing.
recommended Wines Red Ass Rhubarb (Semi-Sweet Raspberry) Calamity Jane (Concord Grape with a Sweet and Fruity Appeal)fun factMembers of the “Generation 5 Wine Club” get a host of special benefits, including discount pricing.
Valiant Vineyards Valiant Vineyards has turned heads at international competitions from New York to Los Angeles. While their wines delight in the big cities
Prairie Berry Winery23837 Hwy 385, PO Box 8Hill City, SD 57745(605) 574-3898www.prairieberry.com [email protected]
Valiant Vineyards1500 West Main Street Vermillion, SD 57069(605) 624-4500www.buffalorunwinery.com [email protected]
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and receive accolades of all sorts, it’s here on the Vermil-lion River where everything begins. Valiant Vineyards is the first of its kind here in the state, having earned the title accordingly. Founder Eldon Nygaard championed South Dakota’s Farm Winery Act in 1996, a vital piece of legislation allowing farm winer-ies to legally sell the wines they produce. Offerings like Full Throttle and Sturgis Merlot are a testament to their recognition of South Dakota tradition and the continued dedication that comes with being the first in a given field. “Sturgis Merlot is the official wine of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally,” said Adrienne Lewis, Tasting Room Manager and Event Coordinator. “It is one of our most popular red wines along with Full Throttle, which also has roots in Sturgis.” Perhaps the best part, however, about Valiant Vineyards, is the atmosphere it provides away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. There is even a bed and breakfast for an overnight stay. The Great Dakota Wine Fest held August 25 and 26 celebrates not just the success of Valiant Vineyards, but all of the wineries in the state now able to operate because of the South Dakota Farm Winery Act. Other wineries are en-couraged to attend the two-day event, which features arts, crafts, vendor displays, tastings, wine making contests, live music and grape stomping. Visitors can even get their face on a bottle of wine! “We always want to give people a unique experience here,” said Lewis. “Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy.” recommended Wines Sturgis Merlot (red wine with a coffee aroma) Full Throttle (bold red wine)fun factA shipment of Full Throttle was recently sent to Daytona Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Fla.
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straWbale Winery Not too far from the city, but just far enough to feel a world away! That’s the idea behind Strawbale Winery located in Renner. Founders Don and Susie
South, who describe themselves as “green before green was cool,” have constructed a tasting room made entirely of straw (hence the name “Strawbale”). The counter tops inside are actually chalkboards, once used in Eagan High school. Visitors can sample five wines for 5 dollars and write their top selections directly on the chalkboard. With so many wines available, it is difficult to choose one, even for the creators. “That is like saying how do you pick a favorite child ” joked Susie. A fun way to narrow down the wines is during a pic-nic in the country with their Sangria Sunday gatherings. There is also the Strawbale Summer Porch Series starting at the end of the month, featuring live music and food. The Summer Porch Series is held on Thursday nights start-ing at 5 p.m. through the end of August, and is a great way to take the edge off a long week and get a jump-start on a relaxing weekend. “We are excited for this,” said Don. “One of our favor-ite things to offer are the fire roasted pizzas when people are here enjoying the music and wine.” The Souths, who began making wine as a hobby, now keep regular hours at their location. The success has
inspired them to give back with their Quilts and Vines event on August 11. Over 400 quilts decorate the barn, fences, vines and antique cars, reflecting their vibrant patterns in the sun for Project Linus (after the “Pea-nuts” character). Project Linus is a volunteer based program providing “security blankets” to children in need. “It is the largest event of this kind in South Dakota, and we are happy to do it,” said Don. recommended Wines Black Currant (full body berry flavor) Prairie Storm (powerful mar-riage of Black Currant and the Devil’s Nest Table Wine)fun factAsk to see the “Truth Windows.”
calico skies Calico Skies founders, Will and Ashlee Kimberley, had two things when they resided in California not all that long ago: a motorcycle and each other. They were madly in love, yet had a long distance relationship and conflicting work schedules. They began dating while in college at Iowa State Uni-versity, but the move to California had put miles between them as they both tried to establish careers. “I didn’t like that we would never see each other,” said Will. When the weekends would arrive, the two would jump on the bike, with Ashlee holding onto Will as they toured winery after winery. They would visit the ocean and watch the sun set, desperately trying to fill the void left from not having each other during the week. And then it hit them. “We began volunteering at wineries and learning what we could,” said Will. “We fell in love with it, and starting a winery
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became our obsession.” Will and Ashlee worked vigorously, putting every-thing into place. They wrote up a business plan, talked with bankers, and picked out a beautiful section of land near Inwood, Iowa. They modeled their facility after the many wineries they had visited in California and made wine in the kitchen attempting to find that perfect blend. With Ashlee’s sister Laura by their side (an established photographer documenting the entire journey), the couple held their grand opening just one year ago. “We wanted to hit the ground running when we came back to the Midwest,” said Will. “We started big with the idea of being a destination, rather than a stop.” Calico Skies offers Murder Mystery Dinners, birthday parties, weddings, and an elaborate tasting room which showcases all of their fine wines. Will and Ashlee are in the middle of planning an open house with live music, food and wine to celebrate their anniversary. For those just seeking some quiet serenity, Calico Skies will gladly oblige. “Just come do a tasting and relax,” said Will. “Come and hang out for a while and get away.”
recommended Wines Sweet Licks (grape concord flavor, excellent with bbq chicken or pork) La Crescent (crisp apricot and peach flavors)fun factThe name Calico Skies was inspired by the Paul McCartney song from the album “Flaming Pie.”
tell us about your characters and how you prepared for them.kyle: Being Sweeney Todd has been fun. I get to be crazy on stage and sing a lot. It’s a very high-demanding role just because it’s demanding vocally and it’s demanding emo-tionally. The cast is really in it. They really want to put a lot of work into it as well as I do, and I don’t want to let them down.
is there a lot of pressure being sweeney todd?kyle: Mentally how do you prepare to be Sweeney Todd? I’ve watched a lot of videos and a lot of different versions of the character and am trying to develop my own. I’ll prob-ably have to decide whether I’ll be an introvert or extrovert and be crazy, crazy, crazy. I haven’t gotten there yet. molly: There is such a huge difference between the Tim Burton version that is probably fresh to the younger crowd and so they have that picture of Mrs. Lovett in their head with Helena Bonham Carter, but I also watched the original Broadway cast with Angela Lansbury and she won the Tony Award for it, so I think that’s a pretty good example to fol-low. I’m kind of stealing things I like from her and some also from Helena, and will mesh them together and create my own Mrs. Lovett.
What do you do during the daytime?molly: Work as Sweeney Todd songs are running through my head. [Laughs.]
the real deal sWeeney todd & mrs. loVett
Name: Molly Vetter | Age: 33 | Hometown: Sioux Falls, S.D. | Specialty: TheaterName: Kyle Sandall | Age: 28 | Hometown: Bellevue, Neb. | Specialty: Vocals
The “Demon Barber of Fleet Street” is sharpening his razor blades and hitting the stage at the Historic Orpheum Theatre in Sioux Falls. Kyle Sandall is starring as the tortured Sweeney Todd with Molly Vetter by his side as pie-maker and wannabe love interest, Mrs. Lovett. The Sioux Empire Community Theatre production gives their rendition of the 19th century tale of a deranged barber out for revenge through music, madness and melancholy, sprinkled with dark humor. With big and bloody shoes to fill, we spoke with the stars to see how they’re prepping for the May 4 premiere.
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kyle: I’m actually a choir teacher in the Tri-Valley School District. It’s nice to come in and do a show. I haven’t done a show since I started teaching, but once I saw ‘Sweeney Todd’ I thought I could make some room.molly: I work at Wells Fargo as a work director.
it seems you two are getting along well, are you?molly: We are. It really helps when you have that comfort in real life because you really have to trust that person you’re on stage with, and Kyle and I have a lot of scenes and songs together.
everyone in the cast and a lot of the crew are volunteers. how do you stay motivated?molly: I think it’s a true test if you really love theater, be-cause we come here every night and come here ready to work even though we’ve worked all day leading up to re-hearsal. kyle: It’s the thrill of acting and performing, but also go-ing out here and putting on a different mask and doing something you’ve never done before. I’m a murderer in this show. I would never be a serial killer… molly: And I’ve never baked a pie in my life. [Laughs.]kyle: We should do a straight razor shave and bake a pie and make a day of it.
Performances of “Sweeney Todd” will be held May 4-6, 11-13, and 18-20 (Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sun-days at 2 p.m.). Tickets are $20. For more info, visit www.My-Sect.org or call (605) 360-4800.
The set (or “The Monster”) is modeled after most of the other “Sweeney Todd” productions. When finished, it will have a lower and upper level and will spin.
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I stood in the bathroom, nervously tapping my fingers on the sink. This was by far the longest three minutes of my life. I was fairly certain the test would be positive: I couldn’t stop sleeping or being crabby, and I felt ill constantly. Crap! Tick, tick, tick. Hurry up! Time’s up. I slowly walk out of the bathroom and over to my sleep-ing boyfriend of four months. I nudge him awake and can barely squeak out the news, “I’m pregnant.” His response, to his credit, and one of the many reasons I eventually mar-ried him was, “That’s amazing.” I immediately burst into tears. The next few days were a blur of panic - stunned looks from family and friends at our announcement, and ques-tions… lots and lots of questions. Where will we live? How will we afford this? Should we get married? What if the baby has a mustache? All of those questions and more were answered. My daughter does not have a mustache, and I now know that those terrifying moments were but the first in a lifetime of being a scared parent. If you don’t have children, let me en-lighten you: Kids do some seriously scary stuff. My theory is that it’s part of their diabolical plan to rule the world. Eventually, every itinerary will have snack and nap times scheduled. Every office will replace stairs with slides. Status meetings will be held at the water park. Wait a sec, this is starting to sound like a good idea. Moving on... Parenthood is like a rollercoaster: You start the climb ex-cited and full of adrenaline, and proceed to try not to mess yourself as you close your eyes and scream the entire way down. And hopefully nobody pukes on you. A glimpse into the scary life cycle of parenthood:
petrifying pregnancy From the moment you find out you’re pregnant, you’re instantly thrust into a world of “dos” and “don’ts.” Don’t practice your double backhand-spring with a twist. Don’t eat that bite of chocolate donut, some are made in a secret lab with lethal lead frosting. Your baby will be born with 18 fingers and speak pig latin her entire childhood. On
top of that, the birth can be seriously traumatizing for both parents and baby. (Don’t worry, lady who’s expecting her first child, I’m actually exaggerating a bit; labor is a beauti-ful and fulfilling experience.)
chilling children Just this week, my kids have attempted to swallow a nickel, surf down a slide, and chew through an electrical cord. Childproofing is extremely important, people. I’ve been regaled with stories of children falling down and com-ing up with bloody faces, kids running away to “buy a can of pop,” and kids who can’t swim that jump head first into the deep end of the pool. Whew. Are you exhausted just reading this?
terrifying teens I’m already having nightmares of my daughter coming home someday to tell me she just caught a ride on the back of Spike’s motorcycle, and he “only” did four wheelies on the way. What if my son runs an underground “Tetris” tour-nament out of our basement? Actually, that wouldn’t be so bad. What about fireworks? I can’t bring myself to think of anything more extreme than fireworks right now. We’ll pretend that’s as scary as it gets with teens.
alarming adults Oh, it’s not over when they turn 18. Apparently children continue to scare their parents long after they’ve grown and gone to college or moved to the “basement apartment.” This is perhaps the scariest time, when our kids get the chance to repeat the blunders that we’ve made. We just have to sit there and watch and hope we’ve prepared them to fix their mistakes. In spite of all the terrifying moments to come, I’m glad I got on the roller coaster. It’s a rush like no other. Here’s hoping your ride ends puke free.
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bio: Susan has worked with new parents and babies for several years. She has a master’s degree in mental health counseling from the University of Northern Iowa. She likes punk music, eating food that other people cook, and making her husband and two kids laugh with her silly antics. You can find her at her blog at www.MommyMindTrip.com (Fair warning: The blog is often profane and may be offensive to readers without a sense of humor) and on Twitter @MommyMindTrip.
Susan is a busy mom of two children. She doesn’t think you should take anything she writes as advice, and highly suggests that you don’t follow her parenting practices.
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1.) One of my friends is getting divorced. I have become good friends with their wife throughout their marriage, but I’m not sure if there are unspoken rules about keeping con-tact with exes? Your take(s)?
-David, 32
JR: David, you seem a little too excited about the impend-ing doom of your friend’s marriage.
JW: No rules, just stay with the better person. Wait… is the ex hot?
JT: Keeping contact is fine, but I would talk with him first and make sure he’s okay with that. The last thing you want is for him to find out that you and his ex have been hanging out behind his back. Be open with him and let him know that you’re his friend first but you still would like to be friends with her as well.
2.) I recently moved in with three other people who have been living together for some time. One of my roommates has a girlfriend who practically lives there but doesn’t pay rent. I wouldn’t mind if she wasn’t in the way frequently. How can I approach this?
-Anonymous
JR: You shouldn’t approach this. If you do, it will come back to bite you when you have a new significant other and want him/her to spend time at the new pad. Just tolerate it.
JW: Ass, gas or grass, no one rides for free. See which one your roommate would prefer she pays with.
JT: You can’t be mad at the guy, unless she is eating all of your food and leaving messes everywhere. You don’t have much of a stance for her to pay rent if the only reason is because she’s there all the time.
3.) I have a friend who turns mean when they drink. I feel horrible because I just can’t be around them like that any-more. How do I deal with this? Just distance myself? Can they really even help it?
-Nervous
JR: The ‘angry drunk’ is by far my least favorite drunk, and I will not associate with their kind. I’m mystified by their very nature. Why would someone purposely ingest a sub-stance that causes them to be angry? This is the exact op-posite result the rest of us are trying to achieve.
And yes, they can help it. No one is required to drink.
JW: Take them out with you at a biker bar. I think they’ll learn to adjust their drunk-itude after the first beating.
JT: If you’re really concerned and you want to help, then sit down with them as a friend and let them know how they act. All you can do is be there for them if they want your help. If they won’t accept your help then don’t hang around them while you’re drinking.
Yes, all three of these guys are named John. Yes, it was a popular name in the ’80s (I’m sure you feel their pain all you Katies, Michaels and Jessicas). But these three gentlemen, when they aren’t reenacting scenes from “The Avengers,” are here to answer every question you throw at them. They’re suave, sort of hip, and are here for you. The identity of these three amigos has been altered to protect the innocent.
ask the Johns
Have a question for the Johns? Shoot an e-mail their way at [email protected].
Disclaimer: Ask the Johns is a sarcastic piece. Their advice is not meant to be taken literally… except maybe John T’s.
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The five-year survival rate for all cancers is now 68 percent thanks to the American Cancer Society.
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fashion diywith Jessica Farley
Have old belts you don’t know what to do with? Recycle them into an accessory. Create a unique statement bracelet with the items below!
MATEriALS:
For All Bracelets: 1. Pick a desired length (choose between wrapping the belt around your wrist one, two or three times). 2. Cut the belt, leaving room for a new belt hole. I like to cut the end at a point.3. Use the leather hole puncher to create a new belt hole.4. Embellish with studs, safety pins, beads, or hardware supplies.
Men’s style Bracelet:1. Using a pliers, take off all hardware. 2. Fit around your wrist. 3. Close to the end of the belt, punch two holes with the leather hole punch. 4. Use nuts, bolts and screws to hold the bracelet together.
TiPS:-Shop for used belts at thrift stores. They are often just $1. Real leather is best, but synthetic materials can work as well, just as long as they bend easily.
-Studs are a fun way to embelish any design. Shop for them at leather goods stores or buy them online. I purchase mine from www.StudsandSpikes.com.
-Looking for a cheap alternative to studs? Play around with safety pins, or visit a hardware store. Nuts and bolts or washers are a super fun way to jazz up any design.
bio: Jessica Farley is the author of the local fashion blog www.SiouxFallsStyle.com. She is constantly inspired by fashion found in magazines, movies and TV, but is mostly influenced by street style: real style by real people. An expert thrifter and lover for all things vintage, Farley takes pride in finding eclectic, one-of-a-kind fashions for herself and others (she is a fashion stylist and personal shopper as well). Besides fashion, Jessica loves working on creative projects, her family, Google, cupcakes, and art.
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-Leather belts. -Embellishments: safety pins, beads, and studs. -Super-sharp scissors. -Leather hole punch.
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advocate • Lamb of god • the resurrection and the life • shepherd and bishop of souls • judge • lord of lords • man of sorrows • head of the church • master • faithful and true
witness • rock • high priest • the door • living water • bread of life • rose of
sharon • alpha and omega • true vine • messiah • teacher • holy one • mediator • the beloved • branch •
carpenter • good shepherd • light of the world • chief cornerstone • savior • servant • author and finisher of our
faith • the almighty • everlasting father • shiloh • lion of the tribe of judah • i
am • kings of kings • prince of peace • bridegroom • only begotten son •
wonderful counselor • immanuel • son of man • dayspring • the amen • king of the jews • prophet • redeemer •
anchor • bright morning star • the way, the truth and the life
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Have fun with flats and choose from a variety of unique
designs at Threads at 8th & Railroad Center!
These shoes are not only mesh, but have a sneaker bottom to add even more comfort. Available at Halber-stadt’s Men’s Clothiers.
Tie-dye is back and can be found in a variety of styles. Both of these tops are available at AMaVo Boutique!
(on sarah) bikini top, $14.99. bikini bottom, $14.99. available at target. necklace, $33. available at threads. (on tyler) Vintage tee, $29. available at amaVo boutique. fedora, $16.99. yellow trunks, $16.99. available at target.
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It’s the ever-celebrated (or ever-dreaded) time of year: Swimsuit season. Try some of these trends when
you hit the pool or lake this summer!
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Models: Tyler Pieper & Sarah Schnieder
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free people cover-up, $78. necklace, $75. available at threads. bikini top, $14.99. bikini bottom, $14.99. available at target.
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flying tomato cover-up, $43. available at amaVo boutique. one-piece swimsuit, $29.94. available at old navy.
fedora, $12.99. tee, $14.99. available at target. swim trunks, $19.94. available at old navy.
bikini top, $19.94. bikini bottoms, $14.94. available at old navy. fossil necklace, $48.
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corona tank, $9.99. available at target.
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free people cover-up, $78. available at threads. bikini top, $19.94. bikini bottom, $19.94. available at old navy.
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Want to model for 605? E-mail a headshotand full-body shot to [email protected].
(on tyler) Vintage tee, $29. available at amaVo boutique. swim trunks, $22.94. available at old navy. (on sarah) one-piece, $29.94. available at old navy. statement necklace, $49. available at amaVo boutique.
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health Walk or run for a cause
The AveRA RAce AgAInsT BReAsT cAnceR is one of the largest events in the Sioux Falls area, boasting 6200 par-ticipants and 400 volunteers last year. The Avera Race Against Breast Cancer includes 5K and 10K competitive runs, a 3-mile walk, and a 1.5-mile family fun walk. Donations go towards a variety of cancer-related services, such as support groups, dietitian consultations, alternative therapies, education kits, fitness programs, and research. All proceeds stay local to help families, friends and neighbors. Missy Keiper, the annual giving coordinator at the Avera McKennan Foundation, said, “The most unique part of this event is the community involvement, which is crucial to the success of the event. It takes a lot of volunteers to make it hap-pen, and we are lucky to have that support from the commu-nity.”
Where: Avera McKennan Fitness CenterWhen: May 12Distance: 5K and 10K competitive races, 3-mile walk, 1.5-mile family fun walkregistration: www.AveraRaceSiouxFalls.orgCost: $30, donations welcome
Ms WAlks 2012 aims at fundraising to benefit multiple sclerosis research as well as providing educational and support programs for people with MS and their families. This walk has 1.5 or 3-mile route options and there is no fee for participa-tion, although donations and fundraising are encouraged to help this event become successful. Monica Rishling has had close friends and family diag-
nosed with MS, and when she was asked to co-captain a team in Sioux Falls, she felt as though she was led to champion the cause. Rishling said, “Walking, raising awareness and trying to raise money are the least I can do to help those that have been diagnosed with this disease that robs people of their mobility.”
Where: University of Sioux Falls Stewart CenterWhen: May 19 | 8 a.m.Distance: 1.5-mile or 3-mile walkregistration: www.NationalMSSociety.orgCost: Donations and fundraising are encouraged
nAMIWAlks “chAngIng MInds one sTep AT A TIMe” is a nation-wide event stopping in Sioux Falls on May 19. NAMIWalks raises awareness about mental illness and al-lows individuals with mental illness and their families to gath-er for this meaningful day. Mental illness is more prevalent than some may think, impacting one in four adults and one in 10 children - roughly 60 million Americans. NAMI South Dakota is a non-profit organization working to improve the lives of persons affected by mental illness through education and support.
Where: Sertoma ParkWhen: May 19 | 9 a.m.Distance: 2.8-mile walkregistration: www.NAMI.orgCost: Donations are encouraged
The grass is turning green and everyone is starting to get outside to enjoy the weather. It’s the best time to take advantage of the not-too-cold, not-too-hot temperatures by getting involved and supporting a local cause. Pick what interests you, gather a team and stand for something!
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WAlk A MIle In heR shoes: The International Men’s March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault and Gender Violence is a one-mile walk in which the men participating walk in women’s high heels to take a stand against sexualized violence. Every two minutes someone in America is raped, which is an as-tonishing statistic. Sexual violence not only affects women, it also affects the men in their lives, their families, children, and friends. The mission of this event is to raise awareness of sexual violence, provide prevention strategies, and empower people to take a stand against this issue. All proceeds from the walk stay local, going directly to the Compass Center. There will also be recognition for most money raised as an individu-al, as a team, and the best shoes worn.
Where: Globe UniversityWhen: May 19 | 11 a.m.Distance: 1 mileregistration: www.Walk12SiouxFallsSD.EventBrite.comCost: $10
Grab your tennis shoes (or stilettos), stay hydrated, and walk for a good cause this month!
health aerial fitness
Stacey Niewenhuis created Ur Fit Journey in hopes of inspiring others through a spirit-mind-body fitness approach. Ur Fit Journey is the sole fitness studio in Sioux Falls offering aerial fitness. Aerial fitness offers an innovative opportunity that one truly has to experience in order to grasp the power and peace that time spent working the fabric can have. Niewenhuis credits multiple health benefits from incor-porating aerial fitness into a workout regimen. For example, many of the positions require use of upper body strength and increased amounts of flexibility. Suspension and inversions aid in the decompression of the spine and give the body opti-mum alignment, something that is specifically unique to aerial exercise. Not only does aerial fitness define lean muscle, but it also relieves stress. All aerial classes begin with an introduction to aerial course. Upon completion, participants are able to move into a four-week class series. This introductory course teaches the basic aerial movements and patiently advances in positions until participants trust the fabric enough to move off of the ground. Throughout the intro class, Niewenhuis demonstrates exercises through stationary, suspended and inverted posi-tions. By the end of the hour-and-a-half course, all of my class-mates were comfortable trusting the fabric enough to maneu-ver into an inverted pose and a (successful) trick!
The duration of the class I attended proved to be chal-lenging. Thoughts such as mind over matter and trust the fabric ran through my head as our class would attempt a suspended or inverted pose. Physically, the fabric challenged my entire body and I found strength in muscles I never thought I had. Aerial fitness lengthens the legs and strengthens the upper body, core and obliques through incorporating both Pilates and yoga positions. Trusting that the fabric will support body weight and various positions is what challenges most beginning par-ticipants, Niewenhuis said. Laurie Lind, a recent aerial par-ticipant, found adjusting to uncommon positions to be most challenging. “When you’re up in the air and inverted, you have to adjust to positions that aren’t common during the day,” said Lind. Group fitness largely impacts participants at larger gyms in the area. Some thrive exercising around others while some shy away from the experience. Ur Fit Journey focuses on in-corporating group fitness to meet either view. This offers an advantage that large gym memberships cannot guarantee. The maximum number of participants for aerial classes is six and for other classes such as piloxing, a maximum of 16. “It’s all about you when you walk in… We hope to bring a whole new outlook to how fitness can be personalized with a small group and to walk away with a lightened spirit and be something that you look forward to coming to,” added Niewenhuis. Aerial fitness can be the perfect complement to any fit-ness program. From professional trainers to those sedentary, incorporating an aerial aspect workout focuses on moves that increase full body moves, flexibility and strength. Working with the fabric allows more movement for basic lifting moves like lunges and squats. Using the fabric as resistance allows for the core muscles to be engaged throughout the class. Lind participated in the first four-week series. Lind’s fit-ness history adventures into a wide spectrum of exercise, such as power-lifting, boxing, gymnastics and dancing. “This is something brand new that only Stacey is doing. It feels like dancing and gymnastics, which is in my background, but only up in the air,” said Lind. She added that she “won’t let fear stop her.”
As an avid runner and spinner, the mere thought of attempting an aerial fitness class was far from my comfort zone. Never did I expect to challenge my mind and body by taking my workout off the ground. But there I was, suspended from the class floor, trusting and working with the strength of red fabric.
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Niewenhuis said an open mind to new ideas about fitness is key. “Aerial exercise can compliment a runner or a biker - it can be a wonderful compliment to any routine. If you’ve been hesitant about participating in group exercise, this is a nice and safe place to try group fitness,” said Niewenhuis. Ur Fit Journey also offers other classes. “Piloxing is more cardio based, the TRX suspension system uses the same anchor points as aerial and uses body weight to do strength based moves,” said Niewenhuis. Pilates is also offered. With bare feet and an open mind, Ur Fit Journey sug-gests preparing by wearing fitted yoga clothing, bringing wa-ter to class, and not eating two hours prior. No jewelry is al-lowed to avoid snagging the delicate fabric. Both men and women 20+ are invited to sign up. Registration and additional information can be found at www.UrFitJourney.com. For more information call (605) 929-0714.
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