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06 December Contributors
18 Profiles in Sound
10 December Event Calendar
22 Creative Writing
12 Album Review: A Year In Music
24 A Taste of Sarcasm: Queen City Bakery
14 Plug-In
26 Get Involved: The Community Outreach
15 Beyond Borders
28 CTU to the Wardrobe Rescue!
16 Tech Blend: Hot Holiday Gadgets
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contents december 2010 life, love & laughter 30 Why Don’t Ya Do Somethin’: Party of the Year 32 Cover: Toby Brusseau: I Am South Dakota 36 The Scoop: Do-It-Yourself Gifts 38 The Real Deal: Jessica DeJong 40 He Said, She Said 42 Ask the Johns 44 Quiz: Pretty Tricky Holiday Quiz
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contributors december2010 Danielle Jaeger – Writer Danielle is 21 years old and grew up in Sioux Falls. She is currently in her senior year at MSU in Mankato, Minn., pursuing a major in journalism with a minor in creative writing. Danielle is hoping to work at a magazine publication after graduation, write her own novel, and travel as much as she can.
Michelle Ellis – Writer Born and raised in Topeka, Kan., Michelle earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communication/journalism with a minor in computer graphic design from Washburn University. Michelle moved to Sioux Falls 11 years ago, and when not writing, she is active in the community, loves to travel, garden, and spend time with her friends and family.
Denise DePaolo – Writer Denise lives in Sioux Falls with her husband, Tony. She will graduate from USD with a degree in English and history in December 2010. Her hobbies include food, wine, watching live music, reading, and traveling. She hopes to someday make a living as a writer while still residing in Sioux Falls.
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Dan Thorson - Photographer Dan is 25 years old and was born and raised in Sioux Falls. He enjoys photography and is always thinking of ways to approach a subject.
Thomas Gwinn - Illustration Thomas and his wife, Allie, moved to Sioux Falls in January. 2010 from Jeffersonville Ind. He is currently attending Liberty University majoring in religious studies. He enjoys journalism, writing, graphic design, public speaking, traveling and playing music. Thomas is currently working at Planet Fitness and heading up a young adult group on Sunday nights called 6th and Main.
Megan Bott - Writer Megan recently graduated from Bellevue University with a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing management. She is an avid movie fan with a passion for creative writing and photography. Her dream job would entail being a screenwriter or a novelist.
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events december 2010 DOWNTOWN December 3 Downtown First Fridays Downtown. 5 p.m. Enjoy exceptional shopping, original art, entertainment, dining and much, much more. Visit dtsf.com and click on the First Friday button to view the exciting things taking place. For more info, call (605) 338-4009 or visit www. DTSF.com.
December 4 | 11 | 18 Indoor Sioux Empire Farmers Market 8th & Railroad. 10 a.m. A great opportunity to find unique Christmas gifts and stock up on items from your favorite vendors. For more info, visit www.DTSF.com.
ENTERTAINMENT December 1 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 29 College Night Club David. 9 p.m.Live DJ dance party. $2 Bombs and “Study Shots,” and 3-fers from 10-11 p.m. $10 Beer Bust 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 21+ For more info and a list of all events, visit www. ClubDavidSF.com.
December 2 | 16 Battle for the Arts Season 2 Club David. 9 p.m. Artists are set up in a bracketed tournament to go head to head the first and third Thursday every month. Each night of the tournament, two artists create large-scale drawings armed only with a marker. The crowd determines the victor. For more info, visit www.BattleForTheArts.org or www. ClubDavidSF.com.
Dec. 2 | 3 | 5 |9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 Art Moms (and friends) Holiday Boutique Park Place Center. Thurs. – Sat. 10 - 7 p.m. Sun. 10 – 5 p.m. Three weekends of unique shopping and supporting local artisans and businesses! Support local, buy unique, and share the magic with venders like Wonder Capes, Fancified Designs, Simply Natural and Rebekah Scott Designs. For info, visit www.art-moms.com.
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December 3 Pajama Party Club David. 9 p.m. Featuring DJ HOT Ticket! Ladies, wear your sexy nightwear and guys…do your best! Happy hour party tabs awarded at midnight for the Sexiest Nightwear. $3 drink features. 21+ No cover. For more info, visit www.ClubDavidSF. com.
December 9 Battle For the Arts: Fashion Edition Club David. 9 p.m. Local fashion designers have been given their design assignment for the evening. This is a six-month competition held the second Thursday of each month. No Cover! Thursday is Ladies Night at Club David! For info, contact www.BattleForTheArts.org or www.ClubDavidSF.com.
December 12 Live Nativity and Streets of Bethlehem First United Methodist Church. 5 p.m.Enjoy the beauty of the live outdoor nativity scene. Then go inside and walk the streets of Bethlehem, where you will be “enrolled” in the census along with Mary, Joseph and others who were there at that time. Stroll through the Marketplace and visit places like the jewelry shop, mosaic shop and bakery. Work alongside the carpenter and metalsmith.Warm yourself with a soup and dessert supper. Admission is free. For more info, call 336-3652.
December 31 New Year’s Eve Club David. 9 p.m. Welcome 2011 in style! Red carpet, dress to impress N.Y.E.! Mix artist Leo Silva spinning! Free Champagne pour at midnight, party favors and legendary fun. Reistroffer Design photo booth. 21+ NO cover. For more info and a list of all events, visit www.ClubDavidSF.com.
GOOD CAUSE December 19 | 20 20th Anniversary of Festival of Trees Sioux Falls Convention Center. 5:30 p.m | 9 a.m. Hosted by Southeastern Behavioral Healthcare, this gala will celebrate the 20th anniversary with a formal dinner and a live and silent auction, with admission at $75 per person or $575 for a table of eight. Festival of Trees viewing and performances will be held on Saturday. Admission for Saturday is $2 and children 10 and under are free. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there as well along with face painting, prizes and Mr. Twister. For more info and a list of all events, call Jenni Taylor or Vickie Marnach at (605) 336-0510.
Sports December 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 25 Sioux Falls Skyforce Sioux Falls Arena. 7 p.m. For more info, visit www.nba.com/ dleague/siouxfalls.
Dec. 5 Storm Lightening Girl Tryouts! Star Performance Complex. 2 p.m. Be a role model. Perform. Teamwork. Dance. Get involved. Lend a hand. Cheer. Be a Lightening Girl! For applications, go to www.siouxfallsstorm. com or call (605) 274-6686 ex. 102. Females only, 18+. Not open to the public.
December 8 | 12 | 19 | 31 Sioux Falls Stampede Sioux Falls Arena. 7:05 p.m. For more info, visit www. sfstampede.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, www.Myspace.com/ PhoenixLoungeLive, or www.44Downtown.com.
December 11 Inside Out Strings w/ The Free Electric Band | Soccer League Nutty’s North. 9 p.m. Admission $7. 18+
December 18 Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers Washington Pavilion. 7:30 p.m. This musical showcase features the talents of a nine-piece band playing Christmas classics and contemporary, new arrangements in the signature lush and soulful sounds of Jeremy Hegg, Jon Hegg, Noah Hoehn and friends. Music ranges from the traditional O Holy Night to fresh takes on classics such as Please Come Home for Christmas. Purchase tickets today by calling 1-877-WASH-PAV. For more info, visit holidayjam.com.
Phantom Balance w/ Scaletippers | K and Local Showcase Nutty’s North. 9 p.m. $7. 18+
December 23 Soulcrate Music Sioux Falls Orpheum Theatre. 8 p.m. $10. All ages.
December 2 Midwest All-Stars Rap Showcase Nutty’s North. 9 p.m. $5. 18+
December 3 Write this Down w/ Chapters | My My Misfire | HeSaidSheSaid Nutty’s North. 6 p.m. $8. All ages.
December 4 Trampled by Turtles Sioux Falls Orpheum Theatre. 8 p.m. $15. All ages.
December 5 Carrie Underwood Sioux Falls Arena. 7:30 p.m. Admission $55, $45.50, $35.50. For more info, visit www.sfarena.com.
December 31 New Years Eve All Ages Show w/ The Kickback KC Hall. More TBA.
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album REVIEW A Year In Music by Manny Fraker & Roman Black As the year progressed, I, Roman Black, have liked, loved and disliked many albums for many reasons. Now me and fellow music critic Manny “METAL” Fraker will drape you with our thoughts, protests and praises. Even though we are two individuals with very different tastes, the one thing we agree on is the album of the year: Soulcrate Music’s “The Heartland Panic.”
Dungen - “Skit I Allt” Iceland’s cornucopia of sound satisfies. M.F. Country: Dierks Bentley - “Up on the Ridge” A dazzling, mature effort. R.B. Clay Walker - “She Won’t be Lonely Long” Steadfast country; all subjects addressed. R.B. Blues: JJ Grey & Mofro - “Georgia Warhorse” Hey, everyone! Grab his coattails and ride! R.B
THE GOOD Metal: Red Shore - “The Avarice of Man” Fearless, scorching, epic metal. M.F.
Spoon - “Transference” Lightning pop that leaves an impression. R.B.
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Slash - Self Titled Enjoyable once, but not twice. M.F. Rock: The Dead Weather - “Sea of Cowards” Power pop that rocks, but lacks something. R.B Grinderman - “Grinderman 2” The Nick Cave faithful are happy, but this outsider was slightly let down. M.F.
The Black Keys - “Brothers” I go back and forth on this one. It’s really confusing! R.B. Weezer - “Hurley” Almost, Rivers. Almost. R.B.
Bleeding Through - Self Titled Their brutal attitude is back. M.F
Tom Petty - “Mojo” The king of modern rock conquers again. R.B.
Iron Maiden - “The Final Frontier” Promising, but not progressive or aggressive. M.F.
Arcade Fire - “The Suburbs” Not lovable, but a decent step forward. R.B.
Fatal Imbalance - Self Titled These local grinders are the future. M.F.
Rock: Alkaline Trio - “This Addiction” Addicting, indeed. Amazing? YES! M.F.
Death Angel - “Relentless Retribution” Best effort in years, yet shows age. M.F.
Rap: Soulcrate Music - “The Heartland Panic” One listen and you’re hooked. M.F. and R.B. THE INTRIGUING, BUT AVERAGE Metal: Carnifex - “Hell Chose Me” Heavy? Yes. Dynamic? No. M.F.
Brandon Flowers - “Flamingo” Basically another Killers album, and an average one at that. R.B. Country: Johnny Cash - “American VI: Ain’t No Grave” Obiviously serving leftovers with this album. R.B. Rap: Eminem - “Recovery” Lackluster effort that sells based on reputation. R.B.
THE UGLY Metal: Disturbed - “Asylum” How do people spend real money on albums like this? M.F. Korn - “Korn III: Remember Who You Are” The older they get, the more they soften. M.F. Rock: White Stripes - “Under Great White Northern Lights” This long-awaited live release made me glad I have never seen this band live. M.F. Band Of Horses - “Infinite Arms” Band of what? I’m sorry, I fell asleep. R.B.
MGMT - “Congratulations” This is the muted stepbrother of their debut, yet it’s somehow weirder and less danceable. R.B. Kings of Leon - “Come Around Sundown” Nothing is on fire when this disc is playing. R.B. Country: Blake Shelton - “Hillbilly Bone” Don’t you think this redneck thing done got out of hand? R.B. Trace Adkins - “Cowboy’s Back in Town” Confusingly immature for a monkey who doesn’t write most of his lyrics. R.B. 605magazine.com | 13
plug in: Citizens can be “one person gang” using the internet to lobby SD Legislature When you think of cutting-edge technology, you may think of Silicon Valley or the Research Triangle, but there is one area where South Dakota is a technology leader. The access to state lawmakers that is available through the website maintained by the South Dakota Legislative Research Council is second to none, and, in fact, is the envy of states with more resources. If you want to know more about the legislature, a specific issue or give lawmakers a piece of your mind, then legis.state.sd.us is an easy to use and effective tool for learning and communicating with state legislators in Pierre.
Anyone interested in legislative proceedings that is unfamiliar with the site today might want to poke around now in preparation for the 2011 Legislative Session that begins on Jan. 11. Through the website, you can follow legislation by looking up the designated bill number or by scanning the subject index. You can look up legislators and find what bills they have sponsored or co-sponsored and click right through to e-mail your support or opposition. With widelyavailable media players, you can listen to proceedings live or go back hours, days or years later to listen to archived audio files. By and large, the navigation around the site is easy and logical, and flows very well for the user. The South Dakota Legislative Research Council and their site designers have included almost everything you want to know, but they have done a good job at making it possible for the user to avoid overload and stay narrowly focused if they choose. The e-mail feature goes directly to legislators. Every lawmaker has a laptop, and they don’t have staff members to read or answer their mail, so your
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opinion is getting through. South Dakota legislators are, for the most part, very sensitive to voices from outside the Capitol dome, so anyone that has passion for a cause or issue should invest a few clicks and keystrokes and get in the game. In the past, a grassroots lobbying effort had to get people to call and leave messages. They still do take phone calls as well, but today the electronic lobbying is easier, faster and more to the point. Another advantage of e-mail over pink phone-message slips is that if a legislator wants to respond, it is harder to find time to return the call, rather than simply responding electronically. The information is there, and the South Dakota Legislative Research Council site provides the tools to act on the information once it is obtained. Why not try getting involved and contributing your opinions? Getting involved might just work for you and your elected leaders. They can’t know everything, so do your part and help at least know what you expect from them.
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Mark Lloyd gets all the book perks working at Borders. Our perk? We get the skinny about upcoming books ahead of everyone else. Palo Alto by James Franco
First of all, yes, it’s that James Franco, and I am not really what you’d call a “fan” of his movies. Second of all, these are short stories, and I’m not really what you’d call a “fan” of short stories. Having said all that, I picked this book up with the intent of reading two sentences and then proceeding to be snarky about it with whoever would listen. I would probably go with something along the lines of “letting real authors do the writing” and “stick with acting.” So, I read the first two sentences. Then I read the first page. Then I finished the first story. And James Franco’s got chops. He can really write. These stories are all about young people growing up in Palo Alto, Calif.
We’re talking about young people figuring out that the “real world” is not all glamour and fun like television. We’re talking about young people finding out that most people are really dumb. We’re talking about young people who are bored with everyday life and want to do something to make them feel. These are stories about girls going to parties, falling in love, and losing that love because boys are stupid. These are stories about bad things happening to decent kids, and those kids realizing that the world just does that. These are stories about boys trying to find some excitement, and maybe wrecking their car on purpose. These are stories about girls trying to be women. These are stories about boys trying to be men. James Franco’s style is concise and neat. His language is simple, but unique. So check it out.
What to watch for in December
An Object of Beauty by Steve Martin Steve takes us into the seedy Manhattan art world of the 90’s. Someone probably thinks they have it all figured out but is desperately in need of a moral compass. And yeah, it’s that Steve Martin.
The Flavor Thesaurus: A Compendium of Pairings, Recipes and Ideas for the Creative Cook by Niki Segnit Niki wants you to stop following recipes and start actually understanding how stuff works. I like that about Niki.
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tech blend hot holiday gadgets
by Devon Schreiner
It’s that time again, time to make lists and run around to all of the stores in town. It’s hectic, time consuming and very stressful - not at all what this time of year is really about. You know what I’m talking about… the only thing you want to do is play with your new toys! I’ve got the rundown of the best gadgets and gizmos that you’ll want to have this year. This year I think it’s going to be pretty obvious what the best seller is. Everyone wants an Apple product, whether it’s an iPod, iPhone, iPad or a Mac computer. These are always surefire, never-disappointing gift ideas. While these may be spendy items, I can’t think of one person who wouldn’t like to own one of these. And if you are having problems with the prices, make sure to check out the refurbished section and the student discounts; these are great ways to save a little cash. Another favorite this year, will be the ever-popular Rock Band series. The latest in the sequence, Rock Band 3, released in October, will be a prime candidate for a holiday sale. You’re able to grab this title for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii and the Nintendo DS. There are a couple other video games
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coming out just in time for your lastminute shopping sprees. The geeks on your list will definitely be looking forward to getting World of Warcraft: Cataclysm and Tron: Evolution both being released Dec. 7. (for more video game gift ideas, go to page 46) The Amazon Kindle is one of the most popular ebook readers, and is sure to be a big seller this year. Whether you are out in the sun reading a newspaper or in your dorm room studying your textbook, one of these will definitely come in handy. With a two-day battery life, a six-inch screen, and a price tag much cheaper than an iPad, this is definitely a great way to go for a great ebook reader. And what is all the commotion over these Flip video cameras? Regular, old, still-shot digital cameras were so last year. This year you can have an HD
recording, fit-in-the-palm-of-yourhand video camera for as little as $150. Take pictures, record video and do it in style with one of these Flip cameras. Need a stocking stuffer? The Wrapsol Ultra Protective Film from Z Wireless is the strongest protective film for cell phones that are easy to apply and don’t take away from the design. This is perfect for those who tend to drop their phone or use it so frequently you can see exactly where their face presses against the screen. Gross? Yes. Preventable? For only $29.99. When searching for the right gift this holiday season, it’s not about how much you spend. It’s about how new and cool it is. The geek on your list will be overjoyed with any and all of these gift and gadget ideas. Happy holidays!
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profiles IN SOUND Dec. 4 | Trampled By Turtles Orpheum Theater, Downtown Sioux Falls $18 On Saturday, Dec. Turtles will return Doors to the all-ages p.m., with locals We
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for Hands playing first. Tickets are $15 in advance or $18 at the door, and are available at the Sioux Falls Arena Box Office, Ernie November’s 41st Street location, all Ticketmaster locations, or online at www.collectiveeffortsunion. com. With four self-released albums to their credit and a word-of-mouth reputation that draws legions of diehard fans to their must-see-to-believe live shows, Trampled by Turtles have recently released Palomino, their first album through Thirty Tigers/RED. With a sound that’s a bracing hybrid of clas-
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sic American songwriting, bluegrass and folk, this is forceful acoustic music from the land of ice and snow delivered at breakneck pace with the fervor of religion. The five members of what would become Trampled by Turtles formed in 2003 in Duluth, Minn. Down in the “The Cities” (Minneapolis and St. Paul
to the rest of the world), such fabled Minnesota brethren as Dylan through to the Jayhawks had raised the bar pretty high, songcraft-wise. Within this contained music scene, the future members of TxT did their time in punk and rock ‘n’ roll bands, brandishing their electricity proudly, before going “organic” with acoustic instruments. While they never set out to be a “bluegrass” band, the band employs the same time-honored tools of the trade – guitar, acoustic bass, banjo, mandolin and fiddle – as their ‘grass-fed country cousins. But their soul-deep differences
in influences, attitude and attack, from their quicksilver, deadly accurate picking to their lonesome, hauntingly spare ballads, make for a very different musical beast. Crisply produced by TxT lead singer, guitarist and primary songwriter Dave Simonett, Palomino leads off with a pair of plaintive, up-tempo ballads. “Wait So Long” offers gorgeous, lonesome harmonies by bassist Tim Saxhaug and banjoist Dave Carroll, while “Victory” is a lament about persevering through loneliness and heartbreak, with Simonett singing “all of us lonely … it ain’t a sin; want something better than the shape we’re in …” and urging the listener to carry on, with the words “and the stars they whisper blessings babe, as you walk by.” TxT accelerates with the neck-snapping certainty on the rhythmic, pedal-tothe-metal showcase “It’s A War” before popping the chute to draw way back again as the band eases into the easy sway and gentle harmonies of “Separate.” “Bloodshot Eyes” slows it down a notch with a spare arrangement and languid tempo, with Simonett’s aching vocal warmed by a simple harmonica line, followed by mandolinist Erik Barry’s compositional contribution to the album, “New Son/Burnt Iron.” “Help You” is a bubbling, sun-dappled mountain stream of a tune, a fast-moving sparkler far removed from modern techno-paralysis, followed by “Feet and Bones,” where someone tosses a match
“Shooting sparks in the face of folk traditionalism, the quintet approaches the banjo and mandolin with a level of brash recklessness hardly heard since the now-mythical reign of Uncle Tupelo. Bill Monroe and Joe Strummer would both be proud.”
“One of very few bands in America that are hipsterapproved but could heave a room of strangers into a hoedown at any time…” City Pages (Minneapolis/St. Paul)
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to the thing and they’re off to the races again. “Gasoline” is raw blues gone acoustic, with a dirty vocal sound and a Depression-era feel. Simonett strikes gold yet again with “New Orleans,” an wistful time-tripper that evokes a dreamy 19th-century reverie. But not for long. With the fare-thee-well track “Again,” the album’s closer, he and the boys deliver a bruised-but-unbowed fireside lament of longing and loss that will stick with you and brings to mind Uncle Tupelo and Jay Farrar’s solo albums. It’s a song that yearns for another chance and begs for another listen, a song that blends the band’s virtuosity with the emotionalism that connects them with their audiences. Without press or radio support or a national release until now, TxT continue to play to sold-out venues nationwide; with 2010 bringing the band for the first time to SxSW, Stagecoach Fest, High Sierra Fest, Wakarusa, DelFest (Bluegrass legend Del McCourey’s festival) and more. They’re even getting their own star at legendary Minneapolis club First Avenue, where they can regularly sell out two consecutive nights at the 1,600-capacity venue. With Palomino, TxT have harnessed their considerable power and are ready to share it with the world.
Dec. 18 | Phantom Balance Nutty’s North Born in Minneapolis, Ezrah Ounce and his younger brother, Frank Villon, have been making music across the Midwest for over eight years. Struggling for some time in a small town in southwest Minnesota, both Ounce and Villon worked hard with whatever equipment they could find to put together demos and small previews. The guys continued to write new music; constantly building a library of work that would one day lead them to something bigger.
After two small releases, they both ended up in Sioux Falls. The duo began recording together professionally, and started what is now known as Phantom Balance. Their debut album, City of Smoke, was released January 2010, and is derived from their experiences growing up. They have done several shows across the Midwest with artists like Cage, Eastern Sunz, Pseudo Slang, and more. You can catch Phantom Balance on Dec. 18 at Nutty’s North with The Scaletippers, K, and more to be announced. For more information, visit www.collectiveeffortsunion.com.
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profiles IN SOUND Dec. 23 | Soulcrate Christmas | Orpheum Theater, Downtown Sioux Falls $12
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For the past four years, local hip-hop group, Soulcrate Music, has hosted a Sioux Falls Christmas show. While this year’s show will surely be nothing less than extraordinary, the guys do plan on changing up a few of the usual details. In the past, the show has been held at Nutty’s North by the Sioux Falls Arena. This year, the group is upgrading to the Orpheum Theater downtown. Not only does the new location offer great acoustics in a bigger setting, it allows the group to bring in a better production, with extra perks for the show-goers. Wes and Dan Eisenhauer and Corey Gerlach have always been known as big supporters of the Sioux Falls music community, putting local bands on
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the bill for past shows. This year, they’re doing a solo show while incorporating local musicians into Soulcrate songs. Locals like Thomas Hentges (Pasque, Burlap Wolf King), Erin Toft (Union Grove Pickers, A Ghostwood Calm), Nick Thomas (The Spill Canvas) and many more will be in attendance as backup vocalists or live instrumentalists. Another add-in to the show will be a longer set, full of old songs from albums like Obviously Bothered and From the Neck Up, which they haven’t played live in years. The members are also considering a local art exhibit, hosted in the
“It’s a different show, with a different feel. It’s something we’ve never done before. We didn’t want to throw the same show again; we want to be able to put on a really great performance.” + Wes Eisenhauer main lobby of the theater. “It’s a different show, with a different feel,” said Wes. “It’s something we’ve never done before. We didn’t want to throw the same show again; we want to be able to put on a really great perfor-
mance.” Throughout the past several years, Soulcrate has been known for constantly outdoing themselves. Each eccentric show has a unique aspect to it, and fans have helped spread the word about the group’s originality. While there may be some pressure from their fanbase to set up an phenomenal show, most of the pressure comes from within the trio. “We expect big things out of ourselves,” said Gerlach. “I think people expect it, but it’s on us more than anything,” added Wes. “It keeps it more interesting for us.” It’ll be four months since Soulcrate has performed in Sioux Falls, and the guys have been busy filling their time with a music video, their annual Rap Karaoke event, and a short tour. The Sleep Awake Tour had nine dates throughout the Midwest with Des Moines’ act, Maxilla Blue. It marked Soulcrate’s first self-booked and promoted tour, and allowed the group to take the next step in their musical career. “We worked with a lot of good people and it felt awesome to do something on our own,” said Gerlach. “Plus, it felt
good to be able to take care of another band.” “It was cool that people were actually there for us,” added Wes. “We came home rejuvenated.” With new inspiration, the group has been busy putting together new music, and hopes to release a new album or EP in early 2011. Alongside a new release, the group would like to do another tour in the spring that includes the West Coast. Soulcrate recently released a stellar video for “Sleep Awake”, but also plans on also filming something for “Learn From It” and “Think About Me”. While exact plans are still being worked out, it’s obvious that the three elements of Soulcrate will be keeping us on our toes for many more years. The Orpheum show will be all ages, and costs $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Tickets will be available at Ernie November (41st Street location) and both Last Stop CD Shops, or online at www.thecollectiveeffortsunion.com.
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creative WRITING
by Ryan Allen
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Jinsei no koro wa tada itsu aru nomi. - Dr. Jigoro Kano
Sweeping The Leg “There is only one path in life.” These words, spoken by Dr. Jigoro Kano, the founder of judo, articulate the fundamental principle that governs how I live my life. Curly, in the movie City Slickers, says something very similar. When Billy Crystal’s character asks the rough and tumble Curly what the meaning of life is, the rugged old cowboy holds up his single index finger. When Crystal’s character asks what the one thing is Curly responds that it’s up to every individual to figure that out for himself. When I look inward, when the camera zooms from outward to in, I find myself searching—searching for that elusive meaning. At times in my life it’s been different things. When I was younger it was baseball, it was friends. For a time in college it was following Phish, expanding my mind, getting laid. As I’ve gotten older, though, the focus has tightened. In grad school it was the pursuit of knowledge. Now, it’s family: my wife, our newborn baby boy. Stepping back, however, and looking at myself and my life like the fly on the wall, I see something different. Not that these other things don’t matter, but just that there’s something else propelling me forward, something elusive, something I can’t quite grab onto. Anyone who knows me well will have heard me say countless times that everything I know about life I learned from The Karate Kid. And no, I’m not talking about the latest abomination starring Will Smith’s son and Jackie Chan. This goes back to the original—to Daniel Larusso, to Mr. Miagi, to Johnny and the Cobra Kai. If you look hard enough and listen close enough, you’ll recognize a gem in nearly every scene: “Walk left side of the road, safe. Walk right side of the road, safe. Walk in the middle, squish, just like grape.” Or even in Karate Kid III when we hear that it’s okay to be afraid, but that we just must not lose to fear. Or when Mr. Miagi tells Daniel-son, “Best karate still inside… now time let out.” All of these quotes and all of the ideas they represent were floating about my head this past weekend as I prepared to compete in my first judo tournament in sixteen years. I traveled to Lincoln, Nebraska, to the Sho Rei
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Shobu Kan dojo not totally knowing what to expect. Questions circled my mind: Would I win, would I embarrass myself, would I get hurt? I made a deal with my wife that if I won the tournament we could go to the Nebraska Furniture Mart and buy a flat-screen tv, so that was in the back of my head as well. And as all these thoughts circled I looked around at my field of competitors: some were higher belts, some lower, almost all were skinnier, but perhaps clearest of all was that aside from one or two people, I was the oldest person on the mat. A nd in most situations in life being the oldest isn’t the worst thing in the world—certainly nothing to be feared; sometimes even it can carry with it some nice benefits: sage wisdom, discounts on bus fares, AARP membership, Social Security and Medicare. Not today though. Not in this crowd. Looking about, my competition looks meaner, quicker, less apt to break a bone; in a nutshell, more ready than me. All I’ve got going for me is that elusive thing inside; that thing that can’t be named—Curly’s one thing, Kano’s one path; that thing that’s been with me all my days: a desire maybe, a will, if not to win then to prove something—to the young whipper-snappers, to my wife and new baby, to my Sensei, to myself. To prove that I belong here, that I earned my spot, that I can still mix it up, that I’m not afraid to lose, that I’m still willing to put it all on the line. So that’s what I did. And when it was over and I was out of breath and sweaty and bruised and my lips were purple, I felt it. For certain, I lost. A third place is not a first. The euphoria of two easy victories erased by the sheer discomfort and pain of two hard-fought losses. I lost, it’s true. But I did not fail. And then another memory rambled to my mind as I drove away from Lincoln that day: a line
from one of cinema’s greatest masterpieces, White Men Can’t Jump: “Sometimes when you win, you really lose. And sometimes when you lose, you really win. And sometimes when you win or lose, you actually tie and sometimes when you tie, you actually win or lose. Winning or losing is all one organic globule, from which one extracts what one needs.” And what I need to believe is that in losing I really won. I won one for all the gray-hairs and arthritics out there; a humbled victory for all the old-timers who long and dream of getting into the ring and mixing it up one last time, those who otherwise can only lace up the high-top sneakers for one more game in their minds. It’s for those who can but don’t, for those who should but won’t. I went to Lincoln because I wanted to win, it’s true. And I can’t deny the disappointment I feel because I didn’t. And although the medal that dangles from my neck is bronze I can still sense a silver lining, still grasp for and reach some elusive piece of gold. My victory, I feel, was being there. My accomplishment, just getting on the mat in the first place. Long, long ago in a galaxy not so far away (Japan), Dr. Kano espoused two goals for those who practice judo, ‘the gentle way’: “the harmonious development and eventual perfection of human character.” This too, is what I’m after. I may never again make it physically, but in my mind, and in my heart and spirit I’m gonna keep putting it on the line, gonna keep striving, gonna always not just try but do, gonna keep on sweeping the leg. I’m not ready for the body-bag just yet.
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a taste of SARCASM
with Dan Doyle
Queen City Bakery Coffee is real good when you drink it. It gives you time to think. It’s a lot more than just a drink; it’s something happening. Not as in hip, but like an event, a place to be, but not like a location, but like somewhere within yourself. It gives you time, but not actual hours or minutes, but a chance to be, like be yourself, and have a second cup. - Gertrude Stein
Image by Dan Thorson
So, for as long as I can remember, I have been the chubby kid in class. And, since the beginning of time, the chubby kid in class has always had to listen to the jokes about loving donuts. Whether it is references to Homer Simpson, Carl Winslow from Family Matters, or any other red-blooded American television icon with a tendency toward sweets for breakfast, the stereotype has lived on. For that reason,
as a kid, I was always quick-on-the-draw to state, “Hey, I don’t like donuts! Get a new joke.”1 It is also due to this stereotype that as I aged (and learned to love coffee), I developed a predisposition to places labeled “coffee shop” or “café,” as opposed to “pastry shop” or “bakery.” Basically, after years spent on the chubby-kid defensive, I had developed some sort of wacked-out elitist mentality.2 I am thankful that I looked past this mental block when Queen City Bakery opened up on the corner of East 8th Street and North Weber Avenue downtown a couple of years ago. At that time, I had just taken up bicycling3 and was on the verge of moving into a loft apartment a mere couple of blocks away from Queen City. The first time I stepped into the bakery, I was on the last leg of a long bike ride, and I figured it would be prudent for me carbo-load.4 I 24 | December 2010
fell in love immediately. Queen City is a shining example of what every business in Downtown Sioux Falls should strive to be. It is located in the historic and beautiful Stockman’s State Bank building, right along the railroad tracks.5 Furthermore, it offers a unique, yet homegrown service to the city. Not to mention, the food and drinks they serve are magnificent. The owners are a husband and wife combination with roots in South Dakota. Mitch is a native of Sioux Falls, and his wife, Kristine, is a native of Rapid City.6 Prior to starting Queen City Bakery, the couple lived in New York where Kristine perfected her baking craft and Mitch perfected how to yell at cab drivers. Okay…so, maybe I made up the second part, but that is the key ingredient at Queen City – the people. The folks at Queen City have created a “Cheers”like atmosphere in a bakery. After one or two visits, you feel like you are a part of the gang. For me, every time I open the heavy front door7 I feel like Norm, ready to receive a fresh beverage and a couple one-liners. The food at Queen City is made fresh daily. In fact, they roll in before 5:00 a.m. every day8 to start cranking out delicious items like scones, muffins, cakes and savory breads. Although these items are consistent features on the menu, they are always changing. Varieties have included everything from chocolate, ginger or molasses to blueberries, lemon zest or currants. Better yet, these items often appear in some sort of combination. Queen City isn’t only a breakfast destination, they also carry anytime appetizers like cupcakes, cookies, and wonderful dessert bars, like peanut butter squares and lemon bars. In addition to baked good, they also make their own unique granola9 AND, the coup d’etat: personal-sized breakfast quiches. The quiches are out of this world. Various combinations of egg, vegetables, and god-like pork products are stupendous in their own right. However, it is Queen City’s homemade pastry crust that puts the quiches overthe-top.10 They are that perfect blend of flakey, buttery and crumbly – exactly what your cardiologist would suggest to accompany eggs and pork.11 So yeah, back to the donut story. They don’t have donuts, which combats my concerns about places with “bakery” in the name. Despite not being called a “coffee shop” or a “café,” they do, however, have some of the best, if not the best, coffee products in town. It all starts with the beans they use. The brand is Gimme! Coffee , and the blends are
Mocha Java and Leftist Espresso. Yes, you can buy the beans yourself, but they taste much better here. Although I am a black coffee guy, their offerings of lattes, espressos, cappuccinos and Americanos are second to none.12 To those of you wanting to perk up your morning every day of the week, except Tuesdays, head to Queen City Bakery to see what the chains are missing.
Final Grade FOOD 4/5 – The regular items are great and always changing. Sometimes I would like to see a little more diversity in the offerings. ATMOSPHERE 5/5 - Downtown? Check. Old, unique building? Check. Modest, yet deliberate interior? Check. This place was done right. It actually is the place that it tries to be. What more can you ask for? SERVICE 5/5 – Does it help when the same one or two people are working every day? Maybe. But who cares? The staff at QCB is the best in town. Take it to the bank. Introduce yourself to Mitch – I bet he remembers you the next time you come in. If he can’t, I expect to get an ear-full from him for setting a standard that cannot otherwise be met. 1) Mind you, this was, at best, a half-hearted truth. My grandmother made homemade donuts that were so good, they could have halted an entire police force in their tracks. 2) Oh yeah, at the ripe age of 28, I have absolutely no compunction about confessing my love for donuts – BUT, they have to be cake donuts. Raised donuts like Krispy Kreme can disappear for all I care. 3) Trying to avoid the chubby bug – FAIL. 4) You read that right – I was on the LAST leg of my ride. Who needs the G Series from Gatorade when you have sweet pastries and rich coffee??? Also, does anybody remember the SNL sketch when Gatorade came out with a new flavor – Cookie Dough? Classic. Nearly as good as Crystal Gravy. 5) For a visiting patron, the proximity of the railroad might be a novelty (“How cute”), but I cannot imagine what the staff thinks of the trains as they roll by with their horns billowing…I cannot tell you how many times I was risen by the billow of an empty engine crossing the street at 4 a.m.. My Man Mike better get his s*** together and use those federal funds quickly. That switchyard needs to go. 6) According to Facebook. Yes, I am a creep. 7) With the small, mocking sign on it that says “Push like you mean it…except on Tuesdays.”
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8) Except Tuesdays. 9) Bar-none, the best granola that you can get in Sioux Falls. A vast array of dried fruits meets grains toasted in a wonderful amalgamation of sugar and spices. Get it with yogurt and fresh fruit in a parfait and you have a refreshing breakfast that cannot be beat. 10) Did I mention they also make pies upon request? Guess what the key is here? Yeah, the crust. Not to mention they have several unique filings, each of which you will want to taste. 11) I need to sit down before I go into the cold sweats due to quiche withdrawal. 12) Fun fact for you interested readers: Did you know that espresso actually has a fifth of the caffeine as that of a regular cup of coffee? In fact, darker coffee actually has less caffeine than lighter coffee. The roasting process reduces the caffeine. Stop into QCB and Mitch will tell you the whole story!
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get involved: The Community Outreach by Danielle Jaeger
A local organization is forgoing the traditions of a conventional auction for a modern alternative, and it’s all in the name of benevolence for the Sioux Falls community. This winter, The Community Outreach in Sioux Falls is holding an online auction called Experience This! at www. thecommunityoutreach.org to benefit the homeless and the working poor in our community. The auction went live Nov. 1 and closes Dec. 15, with the lucky winners being notified by Dec. 17. “The online auction is comprised of 37 packages, but rather than possessions, a person is bidding on a unique experience,” said Sean Salyer, coordinator/church outreach liaison for The Community Outreach. “I have tried to collect experiences from a variety of sources so that something will appeal to everyone.” A few examples of packages available to bid on are an after hours private shopping experience at AMaVo Boutique for a group of ladies, complete with appetizers and drinks, a guided tour through the Sioux Falls Forensic Labs by the Sioux Falls Chief of Police, or the luxury of having Phil Schreck shovel the snow off your
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driveway this winter. All of the money raised from the online auction will aid the prevention of homelessness in the Sioux Empire and will help to keep the heat on during these frigid South Dakota winters. The Community Outreach is a local, faith-based organization that was established in 1982 to work with the church to help meet the needs of the community. “We provide once a year financial assistance to the homeless and working poor; provided that the person seeking help has already tried to get assistance through the Depar tment of Human Ser vices, and has verifiable income coming into the home,” said Salyer. “The Community Outreach can provide financial assistance to help assist with first month’s rent/ deposit, eviction prevention, or utility disconnects.” In addition to providing needed financial assistance, The Community Outreach provides two programs to the community dedicated to teaching financial
literacy. Project Jump Start and Genesis have been implemented to help individuals and families understand the importance of living on a budget with the help of a volunteer mentor(s). “These programs are designed to help prevent homelessness and to break the cycle of poverty,” said Salyer. “The agency’s education programs have an 87 percent success rate of keeping a family in safe and permanent housing one year after completion of the program.” T h e Community Outreach is dedicated not only to the ones in need in our community. The advocacy of awareness concerning the general public is something they strive to promote as well. “The no+ Sean Salyer tion that poverty and homelessness is an issue that only affects minorities, or the lazy, or the uneducated is false,” said Salyer. “Last year, during the annual homeless count in South Dakota, 87 percent surveyed that their primary source of income was employment. Nationwide, 60 percent of those in poverty work an average of 1.7 jobs, so why do these stereotypes exist?” Many of us are not aware of the difficulties that countless individuals and
“These programs are designed to help prevent homelessness and to break the cycle of poverty.”
families struggle within our own community. The Community Outreach has learned first-hand what poverty in the Sioux Empire looks like. “Since working in my capacity at The Community Outreach, I have worked with and met many people who shatter the traditional mold of what poverty looks like. Poverty is not limited to any one demographic,” said Salyer. “Men, women, families, single and two-parent homes, all come to The Community Outreach for help because they have fallen on hard times. They genuinely are looking for a hand up, not a hand out.” Volunteering for an organization like The Community Outreach could put things into perspective for a lot of us and challenge us to learn, rather than prematurely judge based on negligent stereotypes. “We are always searching for volunteers to serve as trained mentors with the Project Jump Start and Genesis programs,” said Salyer. “If someone wants to help but in other ways, I am always on the lookout for partnerships with other businesses, civic groups, or individuals who would like to sponsor a fundraiser on behalf of The Community Outreach.” For more information on the online auction, opportunities to volunteer, or fundraising partnerships, contact Sean Salyer at (605) 331-3935 or at sean@thecommunityoutreach.org.
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CTU to the wardrobe rescue!
by Megan Bott
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Colorado Technical University Provides Generous Service to Students and Their Families For college students, it is often daunting enough trying to plan for the future and make ends meet. With the possibility of a family in that equation, it’s no wonder why students could potentially struggle when it comes time to look for casual attire or professional clothing options, especially at reasonable prices. Luckily, current students at CTU in Sioux Falls no longer have to worry about being able to afford clothes to add to their wardrobe. In fact, neither do their families. This is all due to the generous and free service, which the college has dubbed, CTU’s Clothes Connection. “The idea for the store was developed when we were discussing ways to help our students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. As we started to investigate, we realized that many of our students could benefit from having the opportunity to receive free clothing,” explained Lora Mertes, the organizer for the event. On the first Tuesday and Wednesday of every month,
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CTU students are able to browse through piles and racks of gently-used clothing items, ranging from children to adult sizes. Accessory items and footwear are also available. The official grand opening for the Colorado Technical Univer- “I have always wanted sity Clothes Connection took place on July 6 and 7 of this new clothes, but my year. Since its premiere, the kids always come turnout has increased. “As word has spread we first. With Clothes find we have a much steadier Connection, I can crowd of students that benefit from this service. It’s so excit- shop for myself, too. ing to see the students who re- I love this service.” turn month after month, and + Tonya Begalka to find out how they’ve put their clothes to use,” Mertes revealed. One of the store’s biggest fans is Tonya Begalka, a freshman majoring in criminal justice and human resources. Begalka raved, “Clothes Connection is just like shopping at a store, like Wal-Mart. I have always wanted new clothes, but my kids always come first. With Clothes Connection, I can shop for myself, too. I love this service.” Leonard L. Wolfe, majoring in business administration, added, “It is always beneficial when you can get free clothes, but with the economy the way that it is, the CTU Clothes Connection helps the students and their families.” Even with the popularity of the event with CTU students, there are times when some pieces are left behind. Another great aspect of this service, though, is that all of the clothing and accessories will continue to serve a purpose, with the organizers expanding their generosity by donating the remaining items to Indian
Health Services in Sioux Falls. “Vern Urlacher, a full-time faculty member at CTU, is also working with two of our CTU students from Sudan to ship the remainder of the clothes to their hometowns in Africa,” added Mertes. Interested parties who would like to participate in this wonderful cause may donate gently used clothing, shoes, purses, and accessories to the front desk of CTU anytime during campus hours. According to Mertes, “The Clothes Connection really is about giving back and helping others. It’s so great to see the chain reaction of good deeds this event has sparked.”
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why don’t ya do somethin’: PARTY OF THE YEAR Celebrate into 2011 with a theme The holidays are frazzling, fatiguing and fattening. They’re also a great opportunity for fun, so no matter how you’ve spent November and December, throwing a fantastic New Year’s party is the way to put months of sensory overload to bed. Understated and classy or over the top and tacky, more than any other night of the season, people remember where they ring in the New Year. Here are two party ideas to help you make this year count.
by Denise DePaolo
“Life on the Rocks” Cocktail Bash: If you prefer a more classic New Years get-together, encourage guests to dress to the nines in cocktail garb and bedazzle themselves in elaborate costume jewelry. Troll Goodwill and Saver’s for clear, glass containers and jars. Get a bag of brilliantly colored marbles or fake plastic gemstones and unscented tea lights from a craft store. Place a candle and several marbles or stones in each jar and scatter them on the surfaces throughout your party space to create bargain-priced ambience. Make a fruit and cheese platter for your guests to snack on. Berries or sliced apples (soaked in water with a few drops of lemon juice to prevent browning) and three cheeses (something mild, something smoked and something flavored) will suffice. You may also want to create a signature cocktail for the affair, but remember to offer a non-alcoholic version for underage guests, designated drivers and nondrinkers. Berry Sparklers
Mayan Doomsday Fiesta: Make light of the ominous with a tribute to anthropology’s “south-of-the-border” Y2K. Don’t be afraid to camp it up. Encourage guests to wear the futuristic garb that will surely be sported by the masses in 2012. Adorn your party space with a combination of cheesy fiesta decorations and spaceships for that “world of the future” feel. A piñata is a perennial winner with infinite possibilities. Fill yours with cheap, plastic compasses or other prizes that will help your guests navigate post-Apocalyptic South Dakota. Provide sustenance for your troupe of potential survivors by setting up a taco bar or a build-your-own nachos station. Most of the toppings can be store-bought, but fresh guacamole is impossible to duplicate. Here’s a recipe that even a beginner chef can prepare:
Guacamole
3 avocadoes, cubed ¼ cup sour cream 1/3 onion, coarsely chopped 2 Tbs. cilantro, coarsely chopped 1 small jalapeño, coarsely chopped Juice of ½ lime Pinch of salt Directions: Put all ingredients in food processer or blender. Blend until smooth. Serve with chips.
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Sparkling white wine (suggestion: Luccio Moscato D’Asti, available at Hy-Vee) Sparkling grape juice (for non-alcoholic version) White cranberry juice Strawberries, stems removed and thinly sliced lengthwise Ice cube trays Directions: Place one strawberry slice into each empty ice cube tray section. Fill with white cranberry juice and freeze. Place 3-5 frozen cubes into a glass or clear plastic cup and fill with sparkling wine or juice. As the cubes melt, the drink becomes tastier rather than waterier. Be sure to put your own personal spin on the gathering, no matter what theme you choose. The more personal, the more unique, the more memorable. Make your guests feel that their presence is necessary to the success of the event. As convenient as Facebook and word-of-mouth are, nothing beats getting a physical invitation. If possible, mail out or hand-deliver the invites to your shindig and allow your guests at least two weeks notice. Remember, the evening of Dec. 31 is best spent amongst those you cherish, and the finest way to assure everyone’s safety is by gathering in a private home rather than dissolving into the crowd at some noisy bar full of inebriated strangers. Throw the party that you would like to attend, but be sure to blow up an air mattress beforehand; Cabs take forever on New Year’s Eve.
Toby Brusseau: I Am South Dakota. by Denise DePaolo
Image by Kristina Barker
Absence makes the heart grow fonder. The nauseating old adage would be downright infuriating if it were not true. It’s funny how one often needs distance to appreciate what has been in front of them all along. Photographer Toby Brusseau found this to be the case for himself and South Dakota’s Black Hills. “I think it’s not until you leave a place that you can really see how special it is, and I’d been gone for a while,” said Brusseau. After attending college in Montana and traveling the world, he came to realize that the people in his home state were every bit as interesting and astonishing as those inhabiting the rest of the planet. Discovering his latent muse has resulted in Brusseau’s first book of photography, “I Am South Dakota.” “It’s very beautiful here, and I’m not trying to contest that. We’ve all seen the books and pictures. It’s an amazing place; it’s a magical place, but what makes a place is its
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people. When I came to that realization, I decided I wanted to make a book about the people of South Dakota — like a really intimate look inside people’s lives for others to see… and hopefully they’ll take a part of that home with them. You always hear people say that South Dakota has some of the best people, and they’re so genuine and they have all these good traits and qualities. I wanted to show that in the book.” Brusseau relied heavily on word of mouth to find his
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subjects for IASD. While inquiring about Jeff Schlukebier (a man who lives off the power grid) at a Hills, S.D. sporting goods store, he also got a lead on Brian Jansen (a wildlife researcher who works with mountain lions, pictured above). It went on like that for most of the project. Amongst the 10 South Dakotans profiled is a demolition derby driver, a beekeeper and a funeral director (pages 33 and 35). However, there were many individuals he could not include, even though they live fascinating lives. According to Brusseau, “Someone would say, ‘I have a great person,’ and they might have had great stories, but it’s not easy to photograph, say, a lawyer or someone who has a desk job. Some people aren’t easy to photograph and get 10 to 12 photos out of them. I kind of chose these different professions, and they just worked out.” What attracted Brusseau most to the subjects that he chose and what links them together is that they each face their lives head-on, each taking full responsibility for
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their actions, living unapologetically. The focus of IASD is what many would deem the extraordinary aspects of ordinary lives — as they truly appear. Brusseau said, “It’s funny because these people have really interesting lives, and then you tell them what you’re doing and they look at you like you’re crazy and say, ‘I’m not interesting.’ I say, ‘Well, you live your life every day. Of course you’d say that.’ It’s like a fighter pilot would say ‘I do this every day,’ and the average person would say, ‘What? Are you crazy?’” Because of his commitment to conveying his subjects as naturally as possible, he used little flash photography. In fact, a flash was only used for the portraits of those profiled in IASD. Brusseau wants the reader to feel like they are right there with these people, looking at them through the window, experiencing their lives right along with them. The original batch of photos - all 10,000 or so - were shot at various times of day, in every weather scenario. He made at least 20 trips to photograph each subject, covering thousands of miles and resulting in relationships comfortable enough for guards to be dropped and real life to shine through. Many of these excursions yielded nothing usable, but in the end, Brusseau ended up with about 10 images each that best showcase a deep slice of that particular South Dakotan’s life. Brusseau found the opportunity to establish a bond with his subjects refreshing after his experiences in the more expedited field of photojournalism. “You’d go out on assignment and you’d have an hour, or maybe even less than that, to take a photograph of someone, and you’d really only see what they wanted you to see, because they knew that you were there. They’d be like, ‘I don’t want them to see the bad stuff in my life.’ This was a way to get to know them better, to go out there repeatedly and establish a relationship so they’d let down their guard, and I could capture those moments that normally you wouldn’t get to see.” Brusseau is a one-man show and has taken a wholly DIY ap+ Toby Brusseau proach to the
"It’s an amazing place; it’s a magical place, but what makes a place is its people."
production and marketing of his work. The content and publishing of IASD can be credited to him, as well as the promotion. When asked if he will self-publish again, he replies that he is not sure, since it is an all-encompassing enterprise and help is not an unattractive prospect at this juncture. However, this project has been a pleasure for Brusseau, and he hopes that those who pick it up will see what he does. According to Brusseau, “Everything in the book is real life, and I hope they look at that and say ‘Look at these qualities and these actions and these decisions that these people are able to make.’ These are some strong people, and not only South Dakotans, but everyone.” To promote IASD, Brusseau has done several radio spots and a handful of book signings. In December he will be doing signings in Rapid City: Dec. 4 Prairie Edge Trading Co. (606 Main St., 605-342-3086) and Dec. 5 at the Journey Museum (222 New York St., 605-394-6923). The book is available at Zandbroz Variety in Sioux Falls and Cover to Cover locations in Sioux Falls and Brookings. For more information or to order online, visit www.iamsouthdakota.net or check out “I Am South Dakota” on Facebook.
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the scoop Do It Yourself Gifts Five-year-olds are totally on to something when they come home with their macaroni necklaces and finger-painted family portraits. There is something more meaningful about taking the time to create and come up with a special present for someone. We have a few ideas for those of you who want to either save a few bucks or put some creative thought to your gift this holiday season.
Knitting – Difficulty: Medium/Hard
Not only is knitting “so hot right now,” but it can be a thoughtful, and sometimes funny gift. Some knit funky scarves or sweaters. Some crochet towel toppers with ironic sayings on them, such as dirty words or inside jokes with friends. Let your needlepoint guide you. If you are a beginner, it could be a good idea to visit your local craft store for help.
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T-Shirt Quilt – Difficulty: Hard
Does your friend or family member have an inordinate amount of t-shirts from sports, high school or college, or from different vacations? At some point the dresser can’t handle any additions, so it might be time to put your friend or family member’s Hard Rock collection to better use. Create a quilt with a t-shirt for each square. This takes a lot of time and dedication, but is well worth it.
Cookbooks - Difficulty: Easy
Use scrapbook materials to create a personalized cookbook with your family’s favorite recipes. Dec-
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orate it with memorable quotes and images. This can especially help those who just graduated and are out in the “real world” or for newlyweds. Sometimes friends can come together to each give their favorite recipe to get an eclectic mix.
Cork Ideas – Difficulty: Easy
If you tend to have corks from wine bottles around, put them to use with a crafty, eye-catching gift. You can create wine coasters or wine corkboards. For the easiest route you can purchase a kit, find wooden frames at a craft store, or glue or nail pieces of wood together. From there, it is essentially playing a game to find the best ways to fit the corks together. Use glue to fill in the cracks. Let it sit overnight. How corky!
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Purchase “bubbles” with one side that is flat (use any size) from a craft store. Make sure when you get magnets that they are large enough to support the bubble. Purchase funky or entertaining fabric and trace around the bubble onto the fabric. Cut out the fabric and use a toothpick to spread craft glue onto the center of the fabric. Place the bubble on top and make sure to clean off any glue that tries to spurt out. Dry and enjoy.
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the real deal JESSICA DEJONG
by Michelle Ellis
Hometown: Sioux Falls, S.D. | Age: 31 | Specialty: Marketing After feeling lost at a large school at the University of Minnesota, Jessica DeJong took a break from continuing her education and headed off to California. After modeling in fashion shows and hanging out in famous cribs, DeJong realized she wanted to start a family and continue her education, which led her to get her Master’s of Business Administration and a promising career at LodgeNet. 605: After graduation from high school and attending the University of Minnesota for a year, you moved to California. What made you decide to move to there? JESSICA: I went out to California with a high school friend and spent a week out there with her friends and visiting the area. At the time I was not 100 percent sure what I wanted to do for my degree, and decided maybe some time off would help “At the time I was not me make some decisions. So about three weeks later I was packed up, and I moved 100 percent sure what out to California. In total, I spent almost I wanted to do for my two years out there, and it was a really great experience.
degree, and decided maybe some time off would help me make some decisions.”
605: Did you meet anyone famous when living there?
JESSICA: I actually did a little fashion show for TYR swimwear and Josh Duhamel was there… I remember walking out with him on one pass and doing a little dance in the middle of the runway. We also had some friends who worked for Oscar De La Hoya, so I have been to his house... but never actually met him. 605: After leaving California, you moved back to Sioux Falls to start a family and go back to school. What was some of the criteria you were looking for in a school? What made you decide to choose Southeast Technical Institute?
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JESSICA: When I went back to school, I wanted to make sure I finished my Bachelor’s degree, and was looking for the best route to complete it in a decent time frame. Starting at STI gave me a great foundation in marketing and business, which fully transferred over to the University of Sioux Falls in order to finish my Bachelor’s. I started in fall 2006 at STI, and am now already starting on my MBA at USF. 605: Do you think living in the real world before you went to college helped you appreciate your classes better, or do you think it made it harder? JESSICA: That is tough, because part of me wishes that I wouldn’t have “wasted” all of that time. However, I can’t really call any of it wasted, because I learned and experienced a lot of things during that time that I never would have had I been in school. Finishing my degree has always been important to me, and in the long run, for me personally, this was a great way to go, because when I got back into school
that was my only focus. On top of that I had a lot of outside experience that I could relate class information to, and in some classes it really made projects a little bit easier. 605: Tell us about your experience with LodgeNet? JESSICA: I actually started here in a different job right out of school, however, had the opportunity to move into marketing almost a year ago now, and it has been a great change for me. Part of my job involves monitoring our web presence, industry news and competitor news/announcements. I have also started to work in our CMS to make updates and changes to the website, which has been a real learning experience for me! One of the things I enjoy a lot is working with our project manager “Finishing my degree on events in order to ensure they are successful. Recently, has always been I have had the opportunity important to me, and to work more closely with in the long run, for me our health care division. That personally, this was has given me some good opportunity to write copy, a great way to go, research organizations, and because when I got get involved in the media back into school that buy and tradeshow planning.
was my only focus.”
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JESSICA: I would say that it can be easy at times to wonder if you made the right decisions. Should I have stayed in college and not moved to Calif., should I have stayed there? It’s easy to ask those questions. What I always remind myself is that I love my life now, and all the decisions that I have made throughout my life have brought me to where I am today. I am truly glad to be back in school and am looking forward to the experiences I have ahead of me both with my career and with my family. I don’t know what the future has in store for us, but I am sure that it will be great.
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he said SHE SAID It’s all about the he said, she said bull… you get it. Lady Tove and Sir Mammenga are here to cut the middle man and give straight-up answers for relationships from a male and female perspective. 1.) It seems like every night my fiancé and I go out with friends she comes up with something that makes her want to go home, whether it be getting tired or not feeling well. Is it rude to stay out? -Trent, 28
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T: It’s not rude at all! If this problem really is as consistent as you make it seem, it is completely acceptable to put her in a cab to go home and for you to stay out with your friends. You two are allowed to spend time with friends without each other every now and again.
M: Well, being a guy, I’m not entirely sure if I would say that it is rude to stay out. If you do decide to stay out with your friends in this situation, be prepared to have a battle. Although it may seem inconsequential to you, it will be a huge deal to her. Trust me on this one. She will – meaning without a doubt – take that as you choosing friends over her. That may seem crazy to you, but that is how she will take it. Now, I must warn you: do not be fooled by the “No, it’s okay. You stay out and have fun. I’ll just catch a cab.” In “female relationship speak” this actually means “Yeah, you can stay out; but just know if you do, I am going to make your life a living hell, and will unequivocally come to the conclusion that you would rather stay out and get drunk than come home with me, your ailing girlfriend.” Now, I understand your frustration. This is a prime example of the difference between guys and girls. Girls want and need their significant other to support them, no matter what. It is important to learn this early. It will save you headaches in the future. And, to defend the ladies, it is actually a healthy part of a relationship. In a healthy relationship, you should want to support your other half completely.
However, it’s obvious that something else is up with your lady. Her not wanting to spend time with others in public settings may indicate insecurities she’s trying to deal with, but isn’t doing so well with. My suggestion is to bring it up: ask her (gently, of course) if there is something more to her desire to end the night early so frequently. Explain to her that you care about her, and want her to feel comfortable, but you need to know the reason for her wanting to constantly duck out early.
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Everyone has hang-ups and quirks about them, and maybe this is just one of hers. She might love for you to stay out with your friends when she heads home next time (it means free reign of the TV), and you may just need a night out without wondering what time you’ll be asked to go home. Regardless, bring it up. Wondering isn’t going to get you anywhere.
If this really has become a nuisance, however, you do have some options. First, you can just call it quits. Or, you could talk to her. Tell her you are really looking forward to going out with your friends this week and want to make the most of it. If she knows that it is important, she will work to make you happy. If she doesn’t, then it may be time to reconsider option #1.
2.) My husband’s best friend is slowly starting to drive me up the wall, but I’m nervous to vent about it. Can I say something? -Anonymous
T: Yes, you are absolutely allowed to say something, but just make sure it isn’t a nag-fest. Part of being in a relationship is being able to talk about things that make you happy, upset, annoyed, etc… If this best friend is starting to get on your nerves, it’s probably better you mention something now before you lose control and blow up in front of him, your husband and whomever else may be present. Be careful when you talk about this to your husband, though. Guys actually do have feelings, and saying something about his best friend probably won’t be the easiest or most comfortable thing for him to hear. Keep your statement to the point: no need to drag on a conversation that’s uncomfortable. If there is one thing he does that drives you up the wall, stick to that one thing. If there are a few things, stick to those. To help ease your husband’s feelings, try to find something nice to say about his best friend as well. Not everyone is perfect, but not everyone is completely awful, either. You might be surprised when you talk to your husband; you may find that you aren’t alone in what you find irritating. Just remember, this is his best friend you’re talking about, so be honest and gentle: you’ll be glad you did.
M: Of course you can say something. I actually get that question often, and my answer is always yes, PLEASE say something. It is very important to talk about these things with your significant other. In fact, it can be dangerous if you don’t. If you refrain, the emotions and annoyance you have now will only build up bigger and bigger. If you let that happen, it will end with an explosion and a huge, allout battle royale. Talking about things that are annoying or bothersome early is an absolute necessity to a healthy relationship. Tell him how you are feeling. Maybe together you two can come to a solution on how to deal with this annoying friend. Because of my guy code I must also bring up this point: You aren’t dating his friend. Really, how often to do you see this guy? Is it something that you could maybe deal with after you voiced your opinion with your husband? I’m guessing that once you speak your piece, he will make every effort to thwart the annoying behavior of his friend. Relationships are about sacrifice. I’m willing to bet that there are a couple of your friends that he cannot stand. He puts up with them because he sees value in your relationship, and would like to keep you around. I would say it is important to voice your opinion, but it may also be time to suck it up, put on a happy face and deal!
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If your significant other’s best friend drives you nuts, is it okay to vent about it to them, or will that cause a problem? “Vent all you want, but do it to your friends, not your significant other. That just makes it worse when the ‘buddy’ finds out what you said.” – Seri Paradise
“If your significant other is a woman, then no, never! Women take offense when you start in on their friends.” – Scotty Winter
“I don’t think you should talk bad about that person to your significant other, but if you’re in a strong relationship, it really shouldn’t matter.” – Amy Collins
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ask THE JOHNS 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 not slaving away at “Worlds of Warcraft,” 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. 1.) My friends are always trying to set me up. I understand they’re trying to be nice, but it’s like they’re always pushing people at me. What’s the deal? -Anonymous
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JP: It’s because they’re sick of you and don’t want you to hang around anymore.
JP: A yacht. All the moms are doing it. Oh, and not the sailing kind. Those require too much work.
JW: If your friends are pushing people at you, it is probably because the number of cats you own outnumbers the amount of dates you have been on in the past five years. Trust your friends.
JW: An iPad. No, wait, that is for hipster tools. How about a gift card to a store that sells real books. JT: If you are not sure what he wants, your best option is giving him cash. You can NEVER go wrong giving your son (or anyone) money, no matter how impersonal it may sound. The next best option would be getting him a gift card to his favorite store. 3.) What are some good tips to save money? Especially during the holidays, I’m broke as a joke. -Tom, 21
JW: Dump your girlfriend on Dec. 24 and tell your family she was angry and stole all of the presents you bought for them. Ask her to take you back on Dec. 26, but don’t tell her about the whole “throwing-her-under-the-bus” thing. JT: Plan ahead. Start saving $5 or $10 a week, and use that money to buy your gifts. You could talk with your family or significant others and agree on a spending limit for your presents. Also, take a serious look at your spending habits and get rid of the small expenses you can live without (eating out, buying coffee every morning, etc.). Remember, even a small leak can sink a ship.
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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JT: They wouldn’t be trying to set you up with someone if they didn’t think you were a good catch, so take it as a compliment. At the same time, it sounds like they are matching you up with the wrong type of person; otherwise this wouldn’t be a problem. You can either make sure your friends know the exact type of person you’re looking
2.) What is a good gift for a son? - xoxo, Mom
JP: Eat at home. I blow a lot of my money at restraunts, but I’m also fat. Or you can always steal food from your friends, skeeze rides from them, and if you’re an advanced “money saver,” you can live on your friend’s couch. They always love that.
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