December 2011

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contents December 2011 reviews & recommendations 06 What’s on 605Magazine.com

24 Tech Blend: A Year in Tech

08 Contributors

26 Profiles in Sound

12 Events Recap

30 Creative Writing

16 December Events Calendar

32 A Taste of Sarcasm: Polly’s 12 Gift Card Picks

20 Beyond Borders

36 Delish Delights

22 Album Review: Damn Your Eyes

38 Get Involved: Empty Bowls Dinner

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contents December 2011 life, love & laughter 40 December Checklist 42 COVER: Co-working: Creating a Community 48 The Scoop: Holiday Budgeting Tips From Experts 50 The Real Deal: Em Nguyen 52 Relationships 101 54 Ask the Johns 56 605 Factoids

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58 Fashion Alert 60 605 Gift Guide

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contributors December 2011 Carl Anthony – Writer Carl is 29 and lives in Sioux Falls.

When not writing for 605 Magazine, he can be found on the sales staff at Sioux Falls Ford, fulfilling his love for cars and trucks. Carl also serves as the producer for John Tesh on KELO-FM and manages independent hip-hop artist, Trey Lane.

Andrea Cota – Writer Andrea is a transitional 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.

Denise DePaolo – Writer Denise works as a morning 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.

Jaida Grey Eagle – Photographer Jaida is 23 years old and is currently a student, retail worker, photographer, receptionist and a jedi. She enjoys long-boarding, photography, collecting vinyl, her culture, and living life to the fullest.

Shayla Ebsen – Writer Shayla is a full-time freelance writer residing just south of Sioux Falls. When not writing, she can be found spending time with her husband and son, cooking and avidly reading.

Sam Kalda – Illustration Sam Kalda is an illustrator who hails from Sioux Falls, and currently lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. Check out his work at samkalda.com.

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.

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.

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events Recap 2011 Soulcrate’s 3rd Annual Rap Karaoke Halloween Party

Halloween weekend kicked off with a packed house at Club David on Oct. 28 for rap karaoke. Chosen participants got the chance to rap with Soulcrate Music’s DJ Absolute, Dirt Dee and Attention Def. Attendees brought their costume A-game and danced the night away to Absolute’s beats. For the latest on events at Club David, visit www.

ClubDavidSF.com.

Photos by Jaida Grey Eagle

Zach DeBoer rapping.

Attention Def.

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Sexy Sax Man.

Villains and Vixens

The Vault was packed for their annual Villains and Vixens Halloween party on Oct. 29. Cash prizes were handed out for costumes and DJ HotTicket provided the jams. For the latest on The Vault, visit www.VaultSF. com.

Photos by Dan Thorson

Borat came to party.

Beetlejuice and Chan.

Kyle Vanhove as Steve Jobs.

Pin-up girl Angie Wheeler.

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Winter Wonderland

It truly became the holidays in Sioux Falls when the switch was flipped on Nov. 19 at Falls Park. Attendees watched as all the lights turned on and enjoyed events like seeing Santa and Mrs. Claus and horse carriage rides while warming up with hot chocolate and cookies. Falls Park will continue to light up nightly at 5 p.m. until Jan. 8.

Photos by Jaida Grey Eagle

Children visited Santa Claus.

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Toby Kane

The crowd at Old Skoolz was in for a treat on Nov. 19 when local artist Toby Kane took the stage. For more info on future shows, visit www.OldSkoolzSF. com.

Photos by Laura Engebretson

Toby Kane played on a Saturday.

Swooning?

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events December 2011 DOWNTOWN Dec. 2 Downtown First Fridays Downtown Sioux Falls. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Enjoy exceptional shopping, original art, entertainment, dining and much, much more. For more info, visit www.DTSF.com.

Dec. 2 | 9 | 16 Handmade Holiday at Zing Zing. 524 N. Main St., Sioux Falls. 1-8 p.m. Back by popular demand! Find your holiday happy at Zing. Indulge in all sorts of sure-to pleasers from local artists including: Re-imagined vintage, home décor, stationary, jewelry, handbags, homemade yummies and more! For more info, visit www.ZingIdeaFactory. com/holiday.

Dec. 3 | 10 | 17 Sioux Empire Winter Market For more info, flip to page 41.

Dec. 3 | 10 | 17 Downtown Holidays For more info, flip to page 40.

Dec. 4 Holiday Art Show and Sale For more info, flip to page 40.

ENTERTAINMENT Dec. 1 A Raw Revolution Fashion Show Club David. 8 p.m. A runway fashion show featuring designs

by Label (Bambi Knutson), Sarah Olson, Arianna Ballinger and Jessica Elofson. The first 25 people will receive free swag! The emcee will be Chan from www.SiouxFallsRadio.com. All designs will be for sale the night of the show. Free. 21+ For more info and a list of all events, visit www.ClubDavidSF.com.

Dec. 5 | 12 | 19 | 26 Zumba at The Vault!

The Vault. 5:30 p.m. Every Monday! Latin-inspired, easy-tofollow and calorie burning! Admission $10. All ages. For more info, visit www.VaultSF.com.

Dec. 5 | 12 | 19 | 26 Game Night Club David. 9 p.m. Free Wii on the main level. Play for shots and

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a bar tab for best overall score. For more info, and a list of all events, visit www.ClubDavidSF.com.

Dec. 6 | 13 | 20 | 27 Co-Ed Zumba Downtown w/ Elisabeth Hunstad Club David. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Ditch the workout and join the party on the main level dance floor. Sessions are $6 or starts a punch card 10/$50. For more info, visit www.ClubDavidSF.com.

Dec. 7 | 14 | 21 | 28 Wednesdays Club David. Men – extended happy hour until 9 p.m. Ladies and men, enjoy the same well drink features. One-dollar drinks from 9-10 p.m. Two-dollar drinks 10-11 p.m. Three-dollar drinks 1 p.m. until close. Live DJ. Wait for the $100 bar tab drawing at midnight. For more info and a list of all events, visit www.ClubDavidSF.com.

Dec. 8 Wine on the Wheel Washington Pavilion. 7 p.m. Join the Washington Pavilion for grown-up playtime. All skill levels are welcome in the workshop designed for those who need to unwind. They supply the wine (non-alcoholic options available), clay and glaze. All pieces are fired on site. For more info, visit www.WashingtonPavilion.org.

Dec. 11 Live Nativity and Streets of Bethlehem First United Methodist Church. 5-7 p.m. Enjoy the beauty of the live outdoor nativity scene. Go inside to walk the streets of Bethlehem, where you will be “enrolled” in the census along with Mary, Joseph and others. Stroll the Marketplace for the jewelry shop, mosaic shop and bakery. Work alongside the carpenter and metalsmith. There will be a soup and dessert supper. Free. For more info, call (605) 336-3652.

Dec. 16 University Invitational 2011 Washington Pavilion. This exhibition features artwork created by undergraduate and graduate students from colleges and universities throughout South Dakota. For more info, visit www.WashingtonPavilion.org.

GOOD CAUSE Dec. 1 23rd International World AIDS Day 5,000 people die daily from AIDS around the world. 35 new cases of HIV/AIDS were diagnosed in South Dakota in 2010, a total of 644 in over three decades. The 2011 theme is “Getting

to Zero”. A mayoral proclamation will be made by Mayor Mike Huether to proclaim it Sioux Falls World AIDS Day. The lighting of The Falls will be turned RED between 5:45-10:45 p.m. A memorial service will be held at First Congregational Church at 7 p.m. with keynote speakers. For more info, call (605) 3342361.

Dec. 2 Empty Bowls Dinner For more info, flip to page 38.

Dec. 2-3 Artists Against Hunger 5 For more info, flip to page 40.

Dec. 3 2nd Annual Secret Santa Saturday 4101 West 41st Street. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. It’s been a tough year, and in Sioux Falls there are more families homeless than ever.

Heartland House aims to change that by offering transitional housing and education programs to help homeless families become self-sufficient. You can help! New and gently-used items needed: children’s toys/books, personal care items, clothing for men, women and children, diapers, winter coats boots, mittens, hats, towels, blankets, bedding and kitchen wares. Look for the Kneip & Company moving truck and join them for a cup of hot cocoa. Bring donations from 1-3 p.m. and have your photo taken with Santa by Long Lens Photography for free!

Sports Dec. 2 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 25 Sioux Falls Skyforce.

Sioux Falls Arena. 7 p.m. For more info, visit www.NBA.com/ dleague/siouxfalls.

Dec. 9 | 10 | 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.

Dec. 1 Tia Fuller Quartet Sioux Falls Orpheum Theater. 7 p.m. Tia, once a member of the all-female band touring with Beyonce, hits the Sioux Falls stage with her sax. See the artist that has been on shows like the “Today Show” and “Oprah”. Admission is $24 and $34. For more info, visit www. SFJB.org.

Dec. 2 Club David’s New House Band – Stop Motion Music Club David. 9 p.m. Special guest TBA. Main level. DJ spinning immediately following. No cover. 21+ For more info and a list of all events, visit www.ClubDavidSF.com.

Geoff Gunderson

Old Skoolz. 9 p.m. For more info, visit www.OldSkoolzSF.com.

Dec. 3 Studebaker John & The Hawks Old Skoolz. 9 p.m. For more info, visit www.OldSkoolzSF.com.

DJ Royski CD Release Party

Club David. 9 p.m. Sponsored by Club David and Club Intervention. Featured drinks and free CDs. Main level. For more info and a list of all events, visit www.ClubDavidSF.com.

Pretty Girl Rock

The Vault. For more info, visit www.VaultSF.com.

Dec. 4 Grammy-Award-Winning Organist Paul Jacobs Recital First Lutheran Church Sanctuary. 3 p.m. In celebration of the church’s re-dedication to their Aeolian-Skinner organ, Paul Jacobs will present a recital. Paul is the youngest faculty appointee (age 26) to the faculty of The Julliard School in New York. He serves as chairman of the organ department. This event is free!

Dec. 8 Sevendust – Nightmare Before X-mas The Vault. 6 p.m. With special guests Eye Empire, Seven Day Sonnet, Candlelight Red & CORE. All ages. Admission $22 in advance, available at Ticketmaster.com and 41st Street Ernie November. For more info, visit www.VaultSF.com.

Dec. 10 All Star Christmas Show w/ Elisabeth Hunstad, Toby Kane, Rich Rislov, Allen Goodroad, and James Dews Old Skoolz. 7 p.m. Sweater party and Christmas music! For more info, visit www.OldSkoolzSF.com.

Sleigher

For more info, flip to page 27.

Mesdames Dulcet with Lee “El Dub” Walsh For more info, flip to page 26.

Dec. 11 Westcoast 2 Cold to Hold 2 Hot to Handle w/ the Kid is Back!

Club David. 4 p.m. Main level. 18+ For more info, e-mail westside18779@gmail.com. For a list of all events, visit www.

ClubDavidSF.com.

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events December 2011 Dec. 12 Hatebreed w/ Tennessee Murder Club, Fluxx & Colossus The Vault. 6 p.m. All ages. Tickets available at Ticketmaster. com and 41st Street Ernie November. For more info, visit www.

VaultSF.com.

Dec. 16 Blu Simon Old Skoolz. 9 p.m. Rock trio from Omaha. For more info, visit www.OldSkoolzSFcom.

Purveyors of the Conscious Sound CD Release Party & Holiday Bash w/ Northstarr & Scaletippers Boonies Bar. 10 p.m. Celebrate the final day of the semester with an ugly sweater party.

Dec. 18 Soul of Christmas Show w/ Dan Mahar, Elisabeth Hunstad, Charles Sanders and MPLS Friends Carnaval Brazilian Grill. 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the venue.

Dec. 17 Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers Washington Pavilion. This is a one-night only performance.

This musical showcase features the talents of a nine-piece band playing Christmas classics and contemporary new arrangements. For tickets, call 1-877-WASHPAV or visit www.

HolidayJam.com.

The Hired Hands & Signs of Life

Old Skoolz. 9 p.m. For more info, visit www.OldSkoolzSF.com.

Winter Solstice

The Vault. For more info, visit www.VaultSF.com.

Dec. 22 Club David House Band Stop Motion Music

12/27 Karaoke Khristmas Party with DJ Scratch & Sniff, 12/28 Men & Ladies Night with DJ dance mixes and videos, 12/29 College ID Night with DJ Scratch & Sniff dance mixes and videos, 12/30 DJ Rob Davis. Party tab drawing each night at midnight.

Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve 70’s Party The Vault. For more info, visit www.VaultSF.com.

Club David New Year’s Eve

Club David. 8 p.m. DJ Leo Silva and Daugenix spin you into the New Year! Legendary ball drop, party favors, free champagne pour at midnight, club photographer. Free. 21+ For more info and a list of all events, visit www.ClubDavidSF.com.

Big Red Hawkit Riot

Old Skoolz. 9 p.m. For more info, visit www.OldSkoolzSF.com.

Pierre Dec. 1-26 Christmas at the Capitol SD Capitol Building. 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Nearly 100 trees are decorated by various organizations and displayed throughout the Capitol Rotunda.

Dec. 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 11* Pierre Players Presents: “A Christmas Story.”

Grand Opera House. Door open 7 p.m. The classic story about 9-year-old Ralphie Parker. *Matinee doors open at 1:30 p.m. and performance starts at 2 p.m. For more info, visit www.

PierrePlayers.com.

Dec. 3 | 10 | 17 Mrs. Claus at Prairie Pages Bookseller Prairie Pages Bookseller. 10-11 a.m. Bring your children in and watch as they listen to Mrs. Claus read to them. She will be there the first three Saturdays.

Club David. College Night. No cover. 21+ For more info and a list of all events, visit www.ClubDavidSF.com.

Dec. 10 Holiday Wreath Display

Dec. 23 Ugly Sweater Party

Casey Tibbs SD Rodeo Center, 210 Verendrye Dr. 1-3 p.m. Holiday wreath display and auction. Entertainment (music), Christmas caroling, cookies and Santa Claus!

The Vault. For more info, visit www.VaultSF.com.

Luther Cole

Old Skoolz. 9 p.m. For more info, visit www.OldSkoolz.com.

Dec. 26-30 Countdown to 2012 Club David. 12/26 Day After Christmas Party w/ DJ Daugenix, 18 | December 2011

Check out our complete calendar at 605magazine.com and e-mail events to contact@605magazine.com by the 15th of the month prior to issue release date.

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beyond BORDERS

with Mark Lloyd

Mark Lloyd gets all the book perks working at Borders. Our perk?

We get the skinny about upcoming books ahead of everyone else.

Bed

by David Whitehouse

As a child, Mal Ede was a bit of a troublemaker.

He didn’t do anything really bad or anything… he just liked to be naked.

He would slip out of his shirt at the grocery store or drop his trousers at church. He was just bad at the whole “manners” thing.

His brother, who is the narrator, was the complete opposite. He was timid and shy. He didn’t like to be noticed.

And as children, Mal was the more popular of the two. He was good at sports. He had popular friends. He was always the center of attention.

Mal and his brother were also both in love with the same girl, Lou. Of course, in the end, Mal gets the girl.

But growing up and having to enter the real world can be painful. And on his 25th birthday, Mal has finally had enough. He’s had enough of bosses and coworkers. He’s had enough of politeness and cultural constraints. He’s had

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enough of working just to pay bills.

So he goes to bed. And he doesn’t get up.

Combine that with a mother who is an enabler, and you’ve got the perfect storm. She brings Mal food in bed. She gives Mal sponge baths. She rubs lotion on his bedsores. She doesn’t once tell him that he just has to get up because that’s what people do.

And Mal gets fat. We’re talking like “Guinness World Records” fat. He gets famous. He starts getting mail from people all over the world. He becomes a cult sensation.

And caught in the middle of this is his brother. His timid brother who gets up and goes to work every day. His shy brother who won’t tell his mom to stop taking care of Mal and kick him out of bed. His little brother who is still in love with the girl, Lou, who still chooses Mal.

The Master Switch: The Rise and Fall of Information Empires

by Tim Wu

The Other Life

by Ellen Meister This is the story of a woman who has the perfect life, but she also knows that another version of her life exists.

It’s like a parallel universe life or something.

Maybe something drastic will happen and she’ll have to jump to that other life?

Have a book you want Mark to review?

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Every American information industry has been conquered and controlled by some monopoly or cartel and Tim wants to examine if this is the road that the Internet is going down.

We need to stop that from happening. Come on people - to the interwebs!

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album REVIEW Damn Your Eyes- Self-Titled

Have you ever heard a band and you can’t decide their genre? Upon hearing Damn Your Eyes (DYE), you will be immediately perplexed (are they the punkest metal band ever, or are they the metalest punk band ever?).

This is clearly not a put down, because to be a band that defies genre is a unique accomplishment. It is not behooving to them to be labeled. This CD only features two of the current members (drummer Jake Monger and guitarist/vocalist Tony DePaolo), but don’t let that discourage you, because their live show is still a full-throttle extravaganza. The recording has Jesse Hubbard on the bass and Eric Swanson on vocals. With the current lineup of Aaron Sang on bass and Zach Wilson on the guitar, DYE is simply a gob of friends from colorful and eclectic backgrounds that came together to form a forceful band.

DePaolo put it so beautifully in the CD insert: “DYE is the embodiment of everything I love about punk and hardcore: friendship, community and family.”

Hardcore is a sub-genre of punk-rock music. Hardcore is usually faster, thicker and, most importantly, heavier than “your grandma’s” punk rock. DYE cites the bands Lifetime, Gorilla Biscuits, Bad Religion, Face to Face, and the Misfits as their biggest influences.

This self-titled release surely bares its gritted teeth. The first

by Manny “Metal” Fraker track, “Whiskey Logic,” rings of early 1980’s punk, but its heavy backing wall is a unique, modern twist into itself. The assaulting punk thrash continues on the second cut, “North 45,” which reminded me of the crossover sound of the Stormtroopers Of Death (S.O.D.). “Two Things,” track four, is a dramatic and moving number with neck-breaking changes.

Every now and then I hear a gimmicky song that is unbelievably infectious, and my current favorite is the fifth track on this record, entitled “Outer Space Don’t Give a S***”. When one writes a song such as this, the aim is to amuse, and this critic was just plain tickled. “Have I Said It Enough,” track six, is a layered main course that is sure to suffice even the carb-starved, and the last 30 seconds serve as fine dessert.

Track number seven, “Hell Piss,” will saturate you deeply. “Commie Zombies,” track eight, crosses some lines, and that is a good thing. “Boxing Day” and “Cities Of Shame” end this ever-slaughtering release, and the complexity of both represent the future of the hardcore scene in Sioux Falls.

From its metal teaser beginning to its strutting middle, to its crackling, eyeball-draining finish, it will mark its territory upon you (don’t forget to shake it off). I was a little disappointed that this disc does not contain the live crowd pleaser and soon to be famous “F*** the Yankees,” however there are no signs of this band slowing down, so I’m sure work on another CD is already in motion.

Rating:

Also listening to: Mastodon-The Hunter

Exhumed-All Guts, No Glory

Lou Reed & Metallica-Lulu

Some rest on their laurels, others alternatively label themselves with each new album. I actually dig this atmospheric effort, even though I have never really been a fan at all.

The worms and maggots have unearthed a feast, and it shows massive growth.

Who thought this was safe to release?

Lou must really need money bad. It is literally the worst thing I have heard since William Shatner decided to sing.

Favorite tracks: “Black Tongue” and “Thickening”.

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Favorites tracks: “As Hammer to Anvil,” “I Rot Within” and “Necrorized”.

No favorite tracks.

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tech blend A Year in Tech

by Devon Schreiner

December 2011 marks the one-year anniversary of Tech Blend being published in 605 Magazine. In this month’s article, we take a look back at what was written in that first article and see what all has been happening since December 2010. Entitled “Hot Holiday Gadgets,” the first tech column in 605 was all about what the best gifts for your geek should have been. Let’s take a look back and see what made the list and what has changed since.

The top toys in technology started off with Apple products. While I believe Apple will still be topping the list this year, the gadgets do look a little bit different. The iPad is on its second iteration as well as the iPhone 4S being available. This time last year the iPhone 4 still wasn’t released for Verizon customers yet.

The next category was video games, which included “Rock Band 3” and, of course, “World of Warcraft: Cataclysm”.

Did you see how quickly the newest WoW expansion sold? It sold 3.3 million copies in the first 24 hours it was released and then topped off at 4.7 million by the time Christmas rolled around. Not too shabby, especially when compared to 7,400 copies of “Rock Band 3” being sold in the first 48 hours it was available to the public.

And, finally, the Kindle and the Flip HD-cameras made the list. This year you will be able to pick up the new Kindle Fire or one of the older versions for significantly less than it was last year.

And what about those Flip cameras?

It was announced in April of this year that they would be shutting down production of them (ouch).

What else happened in December of

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last year? Well Verizon started the roll out of their 4G LTE service. At the time it was released in 38 cities. As of right now, LTE is available in over 160 cities and growing. That means more and more people are picking up 4G capable phones. How many phones were available in December when this 4G went live? Zero. The only thing Verizon had that was capable of using 4G was a USB modem. Today, Verizon has nine phones that are 4G-enabled with many more planned.

Also, on Dec. 5, 2010, Facebook rolled out a new profile design that changed everyone’s social lives. Do you remember that? Of course not. Nobody can remember what Facebook was like after any sort of change it goes through. But it did happen.

Speaking of Facebook on that day, Disney also hit 100 million facebook fans (or “likes,” which was also a change) between all of its official pages.

How many is it up to now? Almost 240 million and it’s still counting.

What else besides Disney was popular in December of 2010? Antoine Dodson as well as “Double Rainbow” made their debuts as the best Internet memes of the year. Rovio, creators

of “Angry Birds” were gloating about 42 million downloads of their game in 2010. How many today? Over 400 million times downloaded with another 1 million a day.

Foursquare was also becoming very popular last year. Registered users surpassed 5 million in 2010; they have reported 10 million a little more recently.

Foursquare also implemented the pictures option in December 2010 so you can share images of your favorite hangouts.

And lastly, what was everyone on Twitter talking about last year? The biggest Twitter trends when the Tech Blend began included the Gulf Oil Spill, FIFA World Cup, “Inception”, Vuvuzela, and, of course, Justin Bieber. This year’s most popular topics have been Rebecca Black, Britney Spears, Charlie Sheen and, of course, Justin Bieber.

What have you thought so far of the Tech Blend? What kind of articles do you like? What would you like to see more of in the next year? Write me a note at DS@ DevonSchreiner.com and feel free to check out my personal blog at Blog.DevonSchreiner.com.

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profiles IN SOUND Dec. 10 | Mesdames Dulcet with Lee “El Dub” Walsh Latitude 44 | 9:00 p.m. $5 admission | 21+

by Lisa Peterson

Image by Wandering Skunk Photography

Move over guys. There’s a new allfemale band in town, and they aim to bring some respect to girl bands. Mesdames Dulcet, which means “lovely harmonizing ladies” in French, was formed when Angie Walsh, Sam Sims and Meshell Wolf put their instruments together to form the newest allfemale band from Sioux Falls.

“We were all talking one day and decided there needed to be an all-girl band in this town,” said Walsh. “We each played different instruments, we had bass, we had keys, guitar... so we decided to put it all together and go for it.”

Mesdames Dulcet is best described as a “punk, folk, acoustic band with a mix of classy soulfulness,” said Walsh. Half of the band’s music includes original

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songs, while the other half is covers. “A lot of the covers we’re doing are not the original female band covers that you would think,” described Walsh. “It’s a lot of different types of music.”

Audiences are treated to a large variety of music due to the musicians’ varied backgrounds and experiences.

Walsh, who plays keyboard and drums, listens to songs from the 1920s and music from Peggy Lee and Ella Fitzgerald. “We cover some of the old-school songs, like the ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ theme song, so that’s where the classic soulfulness comes in,” said Walsh.

Sims, who plays bass and was in an all-girl band in California, has been around punk music for years. Wolf, who plays guitar and is the youngest in the group, brings more of the modern, new age music to the group.

Mesdames Dulcet manages to combine quality music, meaningful lyrics and a great vocal range, said Walsh.

“Our band features three different vocal ranges, which we bring together for

a really unique, harmonizing sound,” she said.

As for their work ethic, “We’re completely focused, and spend a lot of time together. We have so much fun with this; it’s all we want to do,” said Walsh.

As for other girl bands in Sioux Falls, “We heard there was one all-girl band a long time ago, but don’t know much about it,” said Sims, adding “Currently we’re keeping our eyes and ears out for the perfect drummer if she comes along, but we’re not in any hurry.”

So what if a guy asked to join the band? “They already have. They all want a piece of it,” laughed Walsh. “Honestly we want to keep it all girls, otherwise it’s just not the same.”

Mesdames Dulcet will perform with Lee “El Dub” Walsh (www.eldubmusic.com) on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 9 p.m. at Latitude 44 in Sioux Falls. For more information on Mesdames Dulcet, visit their Facebook page.

Dec. 10 | Sleigher Skelly’s Pub | 9:30 p.m.

Admission $5 | 21+

Who would dare take on Christmas lounge music?

Sleigher would.

“We felt that it was the major gap in the Sioux Falls musical landscape, and if no one was brave enough to tackle it, by god, we are,” said Jesse Yost, who is dubbed as bringing vocals and “cheer” to Sleigher.

The band, which “exudes the magical, Christmas spirit,” will be exuding it all over the stage of Skelly’s Pub for their first-ever performance on Dec. 10.

Once you get past the atrociously charming sweaters and Santa hats, you may notice some familiar faces in the Sioux Falls music scene. The band is sprinkled with members from Wumpus, The Sewer Rats and Ancient Flying Machines. Members include Yost, Chad McKinney (alto saxophone/vocals), Katrina Lehr-McKinney (orchestra bells/vocals), Matt McFarland (drums), Jason Hegg (trombone/vocals), Rich Hastings (trumpet/vocals), and Natalie McFarland (keyboard).

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profiles IN SOUND One would think being in several groups would make creating a new one difficult.

“We squeeze Sleigher in after Wumpus [practices] on Sunday afternoon[s],” said McKinney.

“I call them ‘Sleigher Sundays,’” added Yost.

Conversation of the band forming actually began in 2008 after Chad attended a show featuring Yost’s Christmas band at the time, Tiny Tim & the Crutch Kickers.

“I loved it,” recalled Chad. “Ever since then we’d talked about putting on something like that.”

And it wasn’t just the Christmas music or vibe in general. Yost’s band opened with lounge music covers by someone who was a huge inspiration to Sleigher: Richard Cheese. Cheese’s style, known for “swanky big band swing versions of rock and rap hits,” according to his Facebook page, was the perfect mesh with holiday tunes.

Another similarity Sleigher has with Cheese is that they don’t take themselves too seriously.

“Yeah, if they can’t tell by just looking at us they’ll be able to tell when the music starts,” said Yost. “We like to think of ourselves as a tight band that just happens to be really loose.”

When asked to describe Sleigher, Yost mentioned carols, drums, bass, horns, bb guns, bells, adult lyrics, and the promise of much Christmas cheer.

“The Christmas spirit comes, and you just have to embrace it,” said Yost.

“It brings you joy nuggets from Fugazi and Billy Idol, or it brings us inspiration for original numbers like the ‘A Christmas Story’-inspired ‘You’ll Shoot Yer Eye Out.’” The band is looking forward to their first show, which they will be filming.

As for a Sleigher album, Chad said, “As far as recording goes, I am 100 percent down with that. I have an album title picked out and everything.”

Whether or not that happens, the group is simply enjoying themselves for now. According to Yost, “This is the most fun I’ve had with a band in a really long time.”

The show kicks off at 9:30 p.m. with

The Skippydelic Experience, and the headliner is yet to be determined.

Whoever ends up playing, Sleigher is sure to put on an entertaining show. “We’ll also have a few carol sing-alongs that we hope everyone will help out with,” said Yost.

“The more, the merrier! Who knows, maybe [there will ] even be presents!”

For more info on Sleigher, check out their Facebook page.

Dec. 22 & 23 | Soulcrate Music’s 10-Year Anniversary Celebration Sioux Falls Orpheum Theater | 8 p.m.

Admission $12 adv/$15 door | All ages

by Lucy Albers Image by Chad McKinney

In 10 years, Soulcrate Music has covered a majority of the United States with countless tours, released almost a dozen full-length and EP records, sold out hometown shows, and built a fan base that local musicians dream about. As is with anyone’s future, the next decade is impossible to predict, but this month you can take part in celebrating their past and giving their present one hell of a party.

Soulcrate Music, consisting of Dan “Dirt Dee” Eisenhauer, Wes “Attention Def” Eisenhauer, and Corey “DJ Absolute” Gerlach, are celebrating their 10th Anniversary with two

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L to R: Katrina Lehr-McKinney, Dan Wilcox, Chad McKinney, Jesse Yost, Matt McFarland, Natalie McFarland, Rich Hastings and Jason Hegg

Image by Studio Blu Photography

different shows at the Sioux Falls Orpheum Theater. Sioux Falls’ own We All Have Hooks For Hands will join the group on Thursday, Dec. 22, and Minneapolis’ Prof will take stage on Friday, Dec. 23.

Each show will have a different set, with the trio pulling a handful of old songs from their back catalog. Visually, the group is going all out, with set designs from Kiel Mutschelknaus (who designed the “Kick Rocks Collection” EP cover as well as the anniversary show flyer). Nothing is out of the question as the group prepares a oneof-a-kind show for every one of their fans.

“Our fanbase has evolved,” said Wes. “Every year we see new kids in the front row of our shows. We want anyone who has ever made a memory with us to help us celebrate. If, at any time within the past 10 years, you’ve been into Soulcrate Music, come walk down memory lane with us.”

The success Soulcrate Music has made didn’t come easy, but the group maintains a talent and energy that seems to happen naturally. Consistently catchy and incred-

ibly well written songs are only the beginning of this phenomenon; the group also prides themselves in the ability to get their hands dirty working every day to achieve their goals. They only hope to share that success with every person who has supported them.

“One of the only things that has got us this far is time and hard work. We’ve been obsessed and worked our asses off, but we’re super proud of Sioux Falls for getting behind us and following us for this long,” said Wes. “We have so many older fans that have followed us from day one, when we were doing shows for 30 kids. We want to make them proud.”

Both Thursday and Friday shows start at 8 p.m. Tickets will be $12 in advance (available at both Last Stop CD Shops or the 41st Street Ernie November location) or $15 at the door.

You can also purchase tickets to both nights in advance for $20. For more information, visit www.CollectiveEffortsUnion.com.

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creative WRITING About the author: Jodi McLain originally hails from eastern South Dakota but now lives and writes in northwestern Wisconsin. She recently finished a novel, Holler, which takes place on 605 soil.

Wh-at by: Jodi McLain Mrs. Bolshevik ordered the eight second graders of Holler, South Dakota, to write “goat” in cursive. And Mary, a girl who never felt brave, suddenly did. Instead of connecting the “o” and “a” with a straight bar, as demonstrated, she was about to connect the “o” and “a” with a curving loop. She had seen her sister Tabitha do it at home. Mary touched her chalk to the board.

“Miss O’Grady, wait a minute!” Bolshevik pivoted her Weeble-Wobble body over to Mary. As she got closer, Mary felt crowded by Bolshevik’s nose: round, red, craterfilled and her teeth like old piano keys: long, yellowed, and browning at the edges for lack of play.

She spun Mary to face the board.

She breathed at her neck and whispered loudly enough so that everyone could hear, “You will learn, or your name will be Mud.’” Mary surrendered her “o” and “a” to a straight bar.

Bolshevik saw that Mary’s “goat” looked like all the others, better really, so she was forced to grunt, “Hmm, good. Very good,

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Mary. Now sit down.”

Mary worried at her desk, flipping up the lid for her phonics workbook, whether anyone would wink at her before lunch. It was not a system they had taught each other. The winking game had just begun one day, like a new slang word catching on.

If a girl winked at you, it meant she wanted to be your playmate during recess, and your best friend the rest of that day. There were four girls in her class, including Mary.

This meant that generally she was safe; she would exchange winks with someone, and they would shuffle through the lunch line together for their hamburger hotdish and cookies. She would go to the milk machine for them and come back with frothy glasses of two-percent. And then it would be four-square or hanging upside down on the monkey bars, all the blood rushing to your head until you were tingly everywhere.

But today one of the Ashleys was gone. Since attendance had been taken, this had gnawed at Mary. Usually one came when mid-morning hunger pangs began, and you remembered recess was on its way. But phonics was starting—ten o’clock, and Ashley K. and Mischa had barely made eye contact with Mary. She rarely initiated a wink; instead she always waited for someone to pick her. She panicked and began trying to catch their glances. Had they already winked at each other? It would explain the dry spell. They each sat in the second seat in three consecutive rows. Mary was on the far right. She kept her head faced left to get their attention. But they didn’t turn. Mary began feeling dizzy. She looked down at her workbook page and then up at Ashley K. and Mischa.

Mrs. Bolshevik pursed her lips and pronounced “wh-at.”

“Notice, you hear the h, too, not just a ‘w’—‘wh-at.’ Now you do it.”

“Wh-at.”

Now Mary had to look at Mrs. Bolshevik, too, and scratch checkmarks onto each “Say-It-Yourself” blank. She looked at Ashley K. and Mischa but they sat focused on the lesson.

Mary couldn’t take it.

“Ashley,” she whispered.

“Wh-at,” they all repeated with Mrs. Bolshevik. Ashley K. swooped her eyes Mary’s way. Mary winked so obviously that her head nodded. But Ashley K. didn’t see. You never asked someone to play with you, with words anyway. Just winked—that’s all.

“Wrong! There shouldn’t be an ‘h’!”

And down the list, until tears blurred the w’s and h’s, and Mary couldn’t decipher them anymore.

“In the corner, Mary! If you can’t keep from begging Ashley K., you won’t sit by her.”

Mary moved. The heater blew furiously next to her like river water crashing into boulders downstream. She couldn’t hear Mrs. Bolshevik but could still see Ashley K. and Mischa, who stared like everyone else.

Mary quickly rubbed her eyes dry and smiled. She winked at Ashley K. But she looked down and shook her head.

Ashley K. looked up. Mary winked again. Ashley K. winced and mouthed, “No.” The river carried Mary further and further away, so she reached out in one last attempt to Mischa, who might still pitch Mary the lifesaver circling her pupil. Mischa shook her head, too, though, with such certainty, and her lips formed “wh-at” with such force that she pushed Mary beneath the current. You’d have thought she had never played with Mary before, that she had never seen Mary before. Fact was, everyone turned to Mary gawking, not even sure “wh-at” she was.

“Wh-at,” the students repeated again. This time Ashley K. said it like a question and turned to Mary.

Mary winked again, but this time forgot to say the word.

Busted.

“Miss O’Grady, you don’t need to practice, huh?” Mrs. Bolshevik barked. “You’re perfect? … I guess you’re ready for the oral test, then. C’mere, Mary.”

Mary hesitated. A little hole had begun in the crotch of her pants, which were snug. She didn’t want anyone to see.

“C’mere! Bring your book, Miss O’Grady!”

Mary clutched her book like a shield and tip-toed to the front.

“Sit right here.” Bolshevik pointed to a wooden chair she had plunked front and center. Mary clamped her legs together.

“Get your book open. Read that list, fast as you can.”

Mary read them—in her head. She ripped through each verb: walk, whip, whisper, write, wilt— “To the class, Mary!”

“Walk … Wh-ip … Wh--” “Faster!”

“Wh-isper, wh-isk, wirl—” “Wrong! I can’t hear the ‘h’!”

“Wh-irl, wh-ilt—”

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a taste of SARCASM Polly’s 12 Gift Card Picks with Polly Dean

“Charlie Brown, you’re the only person I know who can take a wonderful season like Christmas and turn it into a problem. Maybe Lucy’s right. Of all the Charlie Browns in the world, you’re the Charlie Browniest.” -Linus van Pelt Tis the season! The most wonderful season of all… The season that oozes joy and comfort from its very pores: the holidays.

Caroling, Christmas trees, candles, red holiday cups from Starbucks, Chex Mix, and last, but certainly not least, gift giving. 1 Whether you tend to agree with it or not, the tradition of giving and receiving presents has quickly become the most noted part of the season. Family gift exchanges, office party name drawings, Secret Santas, white elephant gifts, and, of course, gifts from the big man himself.

Before you Scrooge out on me after realizing how many presents you actually are in charge of this year, I am here to help. Invited to one too many holiday parties this year and not in the mood for a lot of shopping? Bypass the bath salt and soap baskets,2 put down the men’s cologne sampler pack,3 and get something that everyone, and I mean everyone, will like.

I have included my 12 picks for Polly’s 12 Gift Cards of local eateries that would make amazing presents. 4 All of these Sioux Falls businesses offer gift cards, and some even offer specials around the holidays, which make amazing gifts for anyone on your list. 5 Here they are in no particular order:

1.

Oh My Cupcakes!: Oh My Cupcakes, located in Uptown Sioux Falls,6 offers the largest, most unique, selection of - you guessed it - cupcakes. Don’t waste your time looking for a vanilla or chocolate cupcake here. Displays are stocked with red velvet, s’more, peppermint flip, root beer float, stuffed french toast, and too many more to mention. I dare you to leave without buying yourself a cupcake.7

2.

Phillips Avenue Diner: With their ever-changing menu and extraordinary specialties, Phillips Avenue Diner is making quite a name for itself. You get much more than a burger and fries at this nostalgic hot spot: you get great service, top-of-the-line ingredients, and milk shakes.8 Make sure you save room, because choices like s’more and Guiness shakes just scream to save room for dessert.

3.

Peachwave: Up among the shops at The Bridges of 57th sits Peachwave. I know, who wants frozen anything for Christmas? Even in the frigid winter months of the Midwest, we are tough enough for it. They also offer flavors like eggnog and pumpkin pie - perfect for the holidays!

4.

Tinner’s Bar and Grill: Being known for their infamous two-fer happy hour sometimes has people forget that Tinner’s also has an extensive menu offering everything from burgers to specialty pasta. If you buy $100 worth of gift cards here, you get $20 free…so why not? That’s like $40 after 11:00 p.m. for two-fers!

5.

Minervas: Some hail Minervas as “hands-down” the best restaurant in the city. Situated right in the heart of downtown, Minervas offers one of the richest menus and sought after ambiance. Buy $100 card, get a $10 card for you!

6.

Grille 26 by Minervas: “Chef-inspired. Contemporary Casual.” The restaurant is exactly that. With delicious dishes like triple mac and cheese and chicken risotto, you can enjoy great food in a casual, yet appealing atmosphere.

Even better? There is happy hour with half-priced drinks, pizzas and appetizers – great for getting together with friends. The Minervas gift card deal applies here, too!

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7.

Pomegranate Market: Newer to the Sioux Falls area is locally owned and operated Pomegranate Market. Boasting aisles and aisles of healthy living essentials (organic foods and treats) and their own POM Bistro, a gift card to this store will keep anyone busy and ensures they will find what is perfect for them.

8.

Crawford’s: Newer to our downtown, Crawford’s is quickly becoming the new hot spot for dining out. The chefs are masters at their craft and no detail goes overlooked. Exciting food offerings9 and premium ingredients make this spot perfect for any palate that has a funky atmosphere that is fun for a night out.

9.

Johnny Carino’s: A Sioux Falls go-to for the perfect outing. Whether it’s date night, ladies night, or a family gathering, Carino’s offers something for everyone.10

10.

Luciano’s North: Newer to our Phillips to the Falls trail is Luciano’s North, an upscale Italian dining experience. Their cuisine is perfection and their wine selection is extensive. Their newly constructed wine cellar adds to the amazing ambiance Luciano’s already offered.

11.

Cleaver’s Market: Literally something for everyone can be found at Cleaver’s. Wine, meat, cheeses, and even prepared meals to pick up on the way home when you want, the work is done for you! 11 They also have local specialties like Chef Dominique’s dips, Oh My Cupcakes! and unique flower arrangements!

12.

Parker’s Bistro: Open for limited hours over lunch and dinner, Parker’s offers fresh, unique dishes from local producers.

On their website it states that they strive for an “open, friendly environment,” and there really is no better way to explain it.

So there you have it. Twelve Gift Cards from local eateries whose gift cards would make faboosh gifts. There are obviously many more that would be fitting, but these are my top 12.

And a partridge in a pear tree.12 Happy holidays!

[1] Whether you want two front teeth or that giant flat screen only available for that cheap on Black Friday, no one can escape from subconsciously making his/her wish list to pressure significant others with or to beg Grandma for.

[2] Who really wants that?

[3] All that does is admit that you were too cheap to by them an actual bottle of cologne…

[4] This does not sound like the original song - not even almost - but I’m sure most of you tried to read it to the tune anyway. Did you try it now? Yeah, I know, it doesn’t fit at all. It seemed better than the parody for Rudolph, though.

[5] Some even offer a gift card for you if you buy a certain amount in other gift cards, so buying a present for that boss you can’t stand or your mother- in- law actually pay off.

[6] I guess that is what we’re calling parts of downtown now?

[7] I dare you one cupcake!

Photo by Polly Dean

[8] SO many milk shakes. I can hear my shirt getting tighter, and it’s so worth it.

[9] Best artichoke bake I have ever eaten. Swag. DId I use that right?

[10] Did I mention bread?!

[11] Definitely doesn’t hurt to have meals ready when you have been shopping all day.

[12] Still doesn’t work…

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delish DELIGHTS

Original recipe by Amanda Day of Pomegranate Market

Holiday goodies have one thing in common: aside from being sweet and deliciously rich, most of them contain wheat. For those maintaining a gluten-free diet, this ingredient can wreak havoc on their overall health, and they are forced to opt out of enjoying tasty treats.

This year, with this recipe, folks dealing with celiac disease or gluten intolerance can indulge! With the conveniently pre-mixed flour options on the market, the guesswork is taken out of this recipe as the rice flour, tapioca flour and potato starch are perfectly combined to create a smooth cookie texture.

Gluten-free sugar cookies taste just as good, if not more wonderful than the wheat option, and have some versatility in flavor additions to create a festive, seasonal treat!

Gluten Free Sugar Cookies: (Makes approximately 2 dozen cookies) Ingredients for the dough:

- 1 3/4 cup Bob’s Red Mill, Gluten Free, All Purpose Flour - 3/4 teaspoon Xanthan gum (available at Pomegranate Market) - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt - 1 teaspoon baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature - 2 tablespoons of honey - 1/2 cup sugar - 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1/4 teaspoon flavored extract (recommend orange flavor) - 2 teaspoon grated citrus zest (orange, lemon, lime) - 1 egg white

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

Prepare a sheet pan by lining it with parchment paper.

In a small bowl, combine the flour, xanthan gum, salt, baking powder and baking soda and set aside.

Cream together the butter, honey, sugar, vanilla extract, extract-flavor of choice and citrus zest, then add the egg white.

Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until completely combined.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for one hour.

On a floured surface (use the gluten free flour), roll the dough out to about 1/4 inch thick.

Use the cookie cutters of choice to cut out the dough. Place the dough onto the sheet pan, about 1/2 inch between the cut-outs, and bake for 10 minutes, until the bottoms are slightly golden.

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely before decorating.

For the Icing: Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 4 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon flavored extract (recommend almond flavor)

Instructions:

Stir together all of the ingredients until smooth. If the icing is too thick, add a couple of drops of water -- too thin, add a teaspoon or so of powdered sugar.

Divide the icing into smaller containers and use food coloring to dye it the desired color. (For natural dyes, check out the baking section at Pomegranate Market.)

Store the icing in an airtight container until ready for use.

Decorate the cookies and enjoy a happy holiday!

For more information on natural and gluten-free baking, visit www.feedyourhappy.com.

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Merry Martini: by: Denise DePaolo Directions for Merry Martini glasses: - Prepare one small plate with a ring of chocolate syrup.

- Prepare a second plate with crushed peppermint candy (place two candy canes in a plastic bag and crushed them with the back of a wooden spoon).

- Dip rim of martini glass into chocolate syrup, then into peppermint candy.

- Place glasses upside down on cookie sheet covered in waxed paper.

- Freeze.

Ingredients for cocktail: • 1 1/4 oz. vodka • 1 1/4 oz. Bailey’s Irish Cream • 1 oz. Half & Half • A bit of Hershey’s syrup Directions for cocktail: - Pour liquid ingredients into cocktail shaker.

- Shake vigorously.

- Strain into martini glass.

- Serve immediately.

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get involved Empty Bowls Dinner

by Shayla Ebsen

It began with a generous grant and became pottery with a purpose. The second annual Empty Bowls Dinner, scheduled for Dec. 2 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Leonardo’s Café in the Washington Pavilion, is provided to raise hunger awareness in Sioux Falls. The charity dinner is presented by the Washington Pavilion’s Community Learning Center and tickets are $10 with all proceeds donated to The Banquet and Feeding South Dakota.

“You’re going to get a ceramic bowl to take home with you that was made either by an Action Arts student or some of our Pavilion volunteers. You’ll get that bowl to take home so that you remember there are always people in the community that are hungry, but you’ll also get a really good dinner and some time to spend together with friends, “ said Geneva Vallejo, Washington Pavilion’s visual and performing arts education program coordinator.

After receiving a grant from The Hearst Foundation for a new ceramics kiln and pottery wheels, Washington Pavilion staff members were faced with how to best utilize their new resources to support their Action Arts program, which is aimed at supporting underserved youth. Vallejo said she had witnessed the success of an Empty Bowls Dinner in Denver, Colo., which was one of many national and international Empty Bowls Dinners held over the past 20 years, and was inspired to use the new resources for such an event.

“We wanted to find out how to best use those [resources] for our Action Arts program and we had the idea to take this process full circle. We’re getting money to buy these wheels so we can show these kids how to do some art and, in turn, these kids, with their art, will be able to give back to their community,” she said.

Thus, the idea of bringing the Empty Bowls Dinner to the Washington Pavilion emerged. Now, in the event’s second year, the dinner has expanded to include nearly 200 bowls created by Action Arts students

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and volunteers from the Wash- “We want attendees ington Pavilion. Participants began creating the bowls in Oc- to know about the tober and, according to Vallejo, Action Arts program, credit for the successful bowl making sessions goes to Mer- first and foremost. It’s cedes Maltese, the program’s a great program and ceramics instructor.

“She is the only one that is we’re so pleased to there every day with everyone be able to offer it. But making their bowls. So we are thankful to have her, and she’s we also want them as passionate about this project to know that there as anyone else is,” said Vallejo.

With additional bowls made are hungry people in and tickets sold each year, Sioux Falls,” Vallejo said she’d like to see the dinner’s popularity continue to +Geneva Vallejo grow.

“We hope that this event will just get bigger and bigger.

We’re also hoping that every year we’re able to invite more people to come in and make more bowls,” she said.

Vallejo said she’d like attendees to take away two lessons from the Empty Bowls Dinner.

“We want attendees to know about the Action Arts program, first and foremost. It’s a great program and we’re so pleased to be able to offer it. But we also want them to know that there are hungry people in Sioux Falls,” she said.

Any bowls remaining after the dinner will be available to purchase for $5 by those unable to attend the event. Tickets are sold through the Washington Pavilion’s box office.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit BoxOffice.

WashingtonPavilion.org.

The Details: Where: Leonardo’s Café in the

Washington Pavilion When: Dec. 2, 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

(attend anytime between those hours) Who: All ages How much: $10 per person for a bowl Image by Drew Goede

and dinner, $5 per bowl after the event

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december CHECKLIST

Image courtesy of Artists Against Hunger

Image courtesy of the Museum of Visual Materials

Pull out your pen and check these items off your list this month!

Artists Against Hunger 5 Dec. 2 & 3 Fri. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

8th & Railroad (2nd floor halls) Price: Free

Image courtesy of Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc.

For the second time in 2011, the Sioux Empire arts community is banning together to fight hunger in South Dakota. The event is an eclectic blend of painters, potters, pin stripers, and photographers that use their artistic abilities to raise awareness, funds and non-perishable food donations for the Sioux Falls Food Bank. Join them in the fight against hunger by dropping by non-perishable food items, personal care goods, or any financial donations. Some of the 30 featured artists are Chris Francis, Amber Pate, Laura Smith, Lacy Lee, Scott Ehirshman, and Twisted Choppers. Bonus! Every five dollars donated provides 30 meals!

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2nd Annual Holiday Art Show and Sale Dec. 4 | Noon - 4 p.m.

Museum of Visual Materials Price: Free More info: www.SFMVM.com Only artists whose work was handmade were accepted into this art show. Want a unique gift from a local artist or eyeing that spot begging for creativity? Artists include Tara Barney, Jeannie Farley, Tony Millette, Jerry Fogg, Deb Parks, Marta Huls, Jennifer Peterson, Eva Farley, Lindsay Brough, Barbara Burns, Lucinda Albers, Karens Carlson, Joan Peterson, and Megan Larson. Bonus! There is a kids “Make and Take” using recycled materials and an adult “Make and Take” where attendees can create their own recycled gift tags made from old greeting cards.

Downtown Holidays Dec. 3, 10, 17 | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Downtown Sioux Falls Price: Free More info: www.DTSF.com Bring your children to Shriver Square to visit Santa for free from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Bring your camera and take your own pictures of Santa for no extra charge. Plus, don’t miss free horse-drawn wagon rides by 12th and Phillips. And don’t forget the plethora of shopping. Visit the website listed above for the latest updates. Bonus! Purchase a Downtown Gives Coupon Book for $15 to save on shopping and proceeds go towards the Backpack Program by Feeding South Dakota.

Image courtesy of the Sioux Empire Farmers Market

Dec 02 Geoff Gunderson 9pm Dec 03 Studebaker John & The Hawks 9pm Dec 10 All Star Christmas Show with Elisabeth Hundstad, Toby Kane, Rich Rislov, Allen Goodroad & James Dews 7pm-11:30pm Sweater Party and Christmas Music!

Dec 16 Blu Simon 9pm Rock Trio from Omaha Dec 17 The Hired Hands & Signs Of Life 9pm Dec 23 Luther Cole 9pm Dec 31 Big Red Rawkit Riot 9pm 921 E. 8th Street, Sioux Falls www.oldskoolzsf.com

Sioux Empire Winter Market Dec. 3, 10, 17 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

8th & Railroad Center Price: Free More info: www.SiouxEmpireFarmersMarket.com Want to find unique holiday gifts and stock up on vendors you normally only see in the summer? In the commons behind the businesses of 8th & Railroad there is the Sioux Empire Winter Market with goodies galore. A list of items includes original art, seasonal wreaths and other ornaments, fresh produce, fudge, children’s clothing, and much more. Bonus! The market is producer only, meaning that products sold are made or grown by the vendor.

Have something to add to the Checklist?

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Co-working:

Creating a Community Images by Jeff Sampson Photography

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“

I

need to come here every day,” said Jeremy Brown, founder and publisher of Throne Publishing Group.

Brown is one of the part-time members of Meso, a co-working space in downtown Sioux Falls.

“You see people doing deals… it gives you more ideas. It makes you want to do more,” Brown said.

And that is exactly what Josh Aberson had hoped for when he opened the space last September.

“It’s like 24/7 networking,” described Josh.

“If you’re going to put yourself in a position to want to expand your business quickly and get around other people that are going to help you do that, but at the same time have low cost and low risk and all that kind of stuff, it’s a total win-win on every level.”

But before the site was even chosen and before a single piece of furniture was picked out, Josh crowdsourced to find the elements of a successful co-working space that fit the local business culture.

“Occasionally the same kind of conversations kept popping up, like ‘I need a space like this’ or ‘I would like to have a place to congregate that wouldn’t be my full-time office,’’ recalled Josh. “Finally we just kind of said let’s just break this down and look at how it’s possible to make it work in Sioux Falls, and how we can lay the whole thing out.”

And how it would all lay out would come directly from the source: potential members.

“It’s all about the members,” said Josh. “You can’t just have this idea, put it out there, and just expect it to work. It has to come from the bottom up on something like this.”

And another large source of how it came

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to be stemmed from his wife, Christie, whom they say is the silent partner of the endeavor. Contrary to the term, Christie has been anything but silent in the process. Each plays a vital role with Meso.

In regards to their official job titles, Josh replied, “We’re kind of changing [our roles] as we go along, you know?”

“I’m more detail and service oriented, and you are more visionary and sales oriented,” Christie said looking at her husband of five years.

Having one another as “the other half” in more ways than one has been good for them so far in their first “public” business venture together.

“I think it’s been very good for us in our marriage because we know exactly what each other’s strengths and weaknesses are,” said Christie. “I have accepted that he is a visionary and is going to be way off on a cloud and it’s okay for me to trust his ideas and support him, because I can do all the detail/service work on it.”

Christie plans to continue her full-time job as a mortgage loan officer at Cortrust Bank while also working at Meso.

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“It will be kind of a full-time, part-time job,” she laughed Josh, who runs Green Acre Real Estate out of the space, says Meso is its own entity that is there to promote the entrepreneurs inside. This is apparent by the entrance that dons the logo of each business.

“I was never going to put Green Acre Real Estate on the front and then just lease out the other spots in the building to other businesses,” said Josh. “That’s a lot of what you’re seeing everywhere else. It’s just a way to defray costs for those people to not have to pay so much on their individual rent.”

Sioux Falls has several spaces that note they provide a coworking atmosphere, including 927 Studios and the Creative Co-op. Meso is unique, Josh notes, because of the openness of the desks and setup, which helps more with collaboration.

“People are using each other all the time, whether it just be to bounce ideas off each other. I know there have been specific projects that have started because they have now met one another in here,” said Josh. “I have adapted on products from members that I otherwise wouldn’t have because I wouldn’t have known them.”

And when it comes to members anyone is welcome, which is represented by the space’s name. Meso comes from Mesopotamia, an ancient civilization that includes various cultures working together.

“It doesn’t have to be the same umbrella of business – that’s the beauty of it, too,” explained Josh. “Brilliant people are everywhere in here, and you can latch on to any of them. It doesn’t have to necessarily to be in the same realm of work,

Part-time Meso member Jeremy Brown enjoys the Meso culture.

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it’s just helping each other in what you do.”

One misconception is that the only people who join a coworking environment are doing so because they work from home and want an excuse to get out of their pajamas. Meso has members who are college students and some members who already have other office spaces in town. Christie said the latter tend to become members because they “crave community.”

Others join as a startup business to have quality office amenities without getting tied down to a big lease contract.

“Our generation, man, we’re just changing our minds all the time,” laughed Christie. “[Meso] offers a more relaxed setting for them. We find that they are more committed with having less commitment.”

It’s not just the community and the flexibility that attracted Brown to become one of the first members. Brown said, “It’s way more than a group of people being efficient working out of the same place. There really is a culture here.”

That culture was created in 4-5 weeks after they chose the space at 220 S. Phillips Ave. (formally The Dharma Room).

The walls were yellow with oak trim, the floors were carpeted, and the particleboard ceiling had florescent lights.

“It was a perfect downtown spot that didn’t feel like it was downtown, so we wanted to make it feel like it was,” said Josh.

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of Meso, they posted images of the options on the business’ Facebook page and let them have final say.

“Thank goodness, because they shot down the ugliest ottoman,” laughed Christie.

They started out thinking “modern-edginess” and ended with up “contemporary”.

The best part of starting a co-working space, the pair agreed, was that no two co-working spaces are the same.

“Some are really artsy, some are much more corporate. We’re trying to kind of hold the line between the two so that if people in business suits are walking in and want to have a meeting they’re not going to feel awkward with the guy that’s coding in the back that is maybe wearing a t-shirt or something,” said Josh. “It’s kind of riding that line to be a true community office space for anybody that would need it, not just a specific niche of industries.”

Membership comes in three options: Nomad ($75/Mo./Part Time), Company Nomad ($250/Mo./Part Time) and Desk Space ($275/Mo./Full Time). They currently have 20 members, having five already when the doors opened. The pair credit the fast growth to their members. “[The members] are the ones that are here every day, so if they like it and are having fun working here, they’re going to tell their friends who are going to tell their friends,” said Christie.

Members can enjoy amenities like free coffee and tea, audio video conferencing, hardwired Internet and Wi-Fi, a convenient location, and – most importantly – the Aberson’s Wheaten Terrier, Winston. Their beloved pet makes a visit around once a week.

“He gets requests,” laughed Christie.

When asked what’s next for Meso, Josh responded, “Growth. Expansion. There are a lot of cities, especially in the upper Midwest, that need it and want it.”

The brand would stay the same, but each space would “have a twist of its own community”.

As for the current space, they are leaving their options open for the members to help decide.

Josh said, “It’s all about what the members want and what they need, and we’ve left space within the space to let us know what they want in the future.”

For more info, visit their Facebook, Twitter or their website at www.WorkMeso.com.

Meso owners Christie and Josh Aberson with Winston.

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the scoop Holiday Budgeting Tips from Experts

There is one thing some people forget about over the holidays: budgeting. How are you going to buy all those presents when you can hardly afford to go out to eat?

Check out what data LSS Consumer Credit Counseling Services came up with to help readers out:

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-Reduce the length of your “must buy for” list.

-Think outside the “gift-wrapped” box (i.e. write a poem, bake cookies, make a homemade gift).

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- Use layaway to avoid using credit.

Check each retailer for terms and fees.

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- Try not to shop when you are too rushed, too tired or too hungry. It’s hard to make a good decision when you’re not at your best.

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- Buy smaller, more meaningful gifts instead of large, impersonal ones. It really is the thought that counts.

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the real deal

Em Nguyen

by Carl Anthony

Hometown: Ho Chi Minh City | Age: 23 | Specialty: Large Scale Charcoal Sketches (animals in particular)

Em Nguyen describes herself as a “night owl” and a “procrastinator at heart,” maintaining many of her most treasured pieces are done at the last minute. History illustrates (no pun intented) that artists hold to a different line of thinking. Some might even say they are borderline crazy.

Image by Dan Thorson

to lay a base coat on. Then it is simply pulling and adding different layers. I have to look at the positive and negative space and build up the animals skin or fur. I search for multiple images and compile them together to create one piece.

After that, I can blow up the proportion and start sketching.

Describe your art and what it means to you?

My art is completely realistic, but I feel I sometimes use surrealism and expressionism. I am a big fan of detail in my pieces and the movement in the work. I always think of what direction the viewer’s eyes are going to travel through my piece. I want my artwork to evoke some sort of emotion because every drawing is a tribute to the animal. I also hope to create a connection between animals and people.

See Michelangelo of the Italian Renaissance. He didn’t enjoy food. Not at all. He probably wouldn’t even enjoy Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream. Is it not amazing, though, how often “crazy” and “genius’ coincide? For Michaelangelo, it was sleeping in his clothes as he created the ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. For Nguyen, it’s never sleeping as she begins to discover her place in a world, overflowing with artistic beauty.

How did you get started as an artist?

I have always liked drawing and doing art work since I was little, but it wasn’t until junior my year at the University of South Dakota that I found out I have a talent for charcoal sketches. I had a charcoal assignment for a semester project and it just came together so easy and really looked awesome.

What preparations do you make for a piece?

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Speaking of animals: why do you pick them?

I have always loved animals, and I think if I were completely surrounded by them, I would still be really happy.

They are simple and complex all at the same time. Animals represent honesty to me, and if I can capture an elephant or lion correctly, they can reflect so many different emotions.

Also an animal portrait can be very broad and that allows me to room to experiment and see how far I can push myself as an artist.

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When do you work on your pieces?

I am a procrastinator at heart, and I work best under pressure. Some of my favorite pieces are done last minute.

What other artists have inspired you?

Salvador Dali, for sure, but I surf the web at night looking for others.

What are all the “need to know” details on your upcoming show on Dec. 5?

It is called ‘The Art Collective 3’ and I am holding it at Lucky’s Bar in downtown Sioux Falls. It starts at 6:30 p.m. and is free to those 21 and over. Infaux will be playing, and did I mention it is completely free to get in?

There will also be live paintings and drawings going on throughout the show, and I will be raffling of my piece at the end of the night. We will have over 50 different artists being featured.

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Where did you come up with the Art Collective?

I call it the Art Collective because I wanted to get all the artists together under one roof. I have done single shows in the past and found they really didn’t draw many people.

It wasn’t until I got the idea to start featuring many artists and many different pieces that people really started coming out. I think it is the variety that draws people in.

What advice do you have for other artists?

Never give up on finding what you are good at. My parents have always wanted me to be a doctor or lawyer or something that made money, but I ended up an art major.

I never really thought I could make a real career out of art, but surprisingly, you can.

What future goals do you have?

I plan on keeping the Art Collectve alive as long as I can.

I want to travel the world and create and collect other artwork too; maybe even work in a gallery one day. I might end up teaching art at some point in my life as a career, but whatever the outcome, I am super excited to get there.

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relationships 101 You’ll know the time is right…

With the holiday season upon us, many of you will be searching for that perfect gift for your significant other. Often times this can be a struggle and guys rack their brains trying to remember the subtle hint she dropped in April about a “something she would love to get for Christmas”. While many are trying to decide what that may be, some of you guys are gearing up for a completely different and unique gift for this season: an engagement ring and subsequent proposal.

If you have followed my column since the He Said She Said days (which I’m sure most who are reading this have not since I would be shocked to actually have followers), one of the things I have always said is that when it comes to the marriage proposal your timeline is the only timeline you need to worry about. Oftentimes people get caught up in the “competition” to get engaged. For those of you in your early to mid twenties, the pressure can mount very fast. As your friends and acquaintances get engaged one by one, you will often feel pressure to pop the question. I’m here to tell you that One of the things I have always pressure should never be the deciding factor. said is that when it comes to the Getting engaged, and marriage proposal your timeline eventually getting married, is a very big step is the only timeline you need to in a relationship that worry about. Oftentimes people both parties need to feel comfortable and get caught up in the “competition” excited about.

Knowing when you to get engaged. want to spend the rest of your life with someone is a great feeling. You should never rob yourself of that feeling by giving into the pressure of the happenings around you. Rather, celebrate with those around you. Be excited with them for a very big moment in their lives. Just as you want them to celebrate with you when you make the commitment, you too should be excited with them. Each couple takes a different road to marriage, and each story is

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different. TogethIt is a very personal time for er with your sigthe two of you to commit nificant other, you will know when to each other forever. That the time is right. personal commitment is You’ll know the time is right when followed by a wonderful time you have the most of celebration with each fun sitting down together and other’s family and friends. playing a game of Scrabble or Yahtzee. You’ll know the time is right when you know you are both thinking the same thing and can tell with only a glance. You’ll know the time is right when you can sit down and laugh at the same episodes of “The Office” or “30 Rock,” pointing out the uncanny similarities each of you has to Andy Bernard or Liz Lemon. You’ll know the time is right when you find someone that shares your same passions in life and supports you in achieving those passions. You’ll know the time is right when the best part of your day is when you get to see that person. You’ll know the time is right when disagreements are fleeting and you both work together to talk through your problems. You’ll know the time is right when a good portion of your time together is spent in laughter. You’ll know the time is right when you can’t help but brag about the other person when talking to family, friends and people you just met. You’ll know the time is right when that person is the best and most important part of your life.

You see, getting engaged and married is an overwhelmingly exciting experience unique to each couple. It is a very personal time for the two of you to commit to each other forever. That personal commitment is followed by a wonderful time of celebration with each other’s family and friends. When you and your loved ones know the time is right it will feel natural.

I wish you all the best in your search for the person who makes you know when the time is right.

Happy holidays, everyone.

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, in between writing love letters to newly single Demi Moore, 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.) What is the best way to tell someone you are interested in them? I have feelings for my friend and am not sure how to pursue this...

2.) I have a job interview in a couple of weeks and am freaking out. What are your tips to stay calm and how to prepare for this?

-Curious

-Rusty

JR: Have a few drinks and get real aggressive. Tell them whenever you watch ‘The Notebook’ you cry and you just know that’s how the two of you will end up. Hopefully they’ll bite. If not, pretend that you blacked out and never speak of this interaction (or ‘The Notebook’) again.

JR: Rusty, I don’t know if you’ve heard this yet, but we are in a recession, so your ‘freaking out’ is justified. The company is probably interviewing a dozen candidates that are as qualified or more qualified than yourself. This means there is no need to worry, because you aren’t going to get it. I hope that helped.

JW: Please refer to the episode of ‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’ where The Gang puts on the play called ‘The Night Man Cometh’. At the end the character Charlie asks the waitress to marry him in an elaborate song and dance.

You should do something like that, mainly because I want to see it, not because it’s a good idea.

JT: You need to call him/her and ask them out to dinner.

You don’t have to go out to a fancy place, just somewhere quiet where you can talk and not be distracted. Make sure it feels like a date; wear something nice, flirt with them, pick up the tab (unless you are a girl). After you have both finished your dinner tell them how you feel. You will never know how they feel until you ask. You don’t want to look back five years from now and wonder ‘what if’.

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JW: Rusty, the answer to your question is undoubtedly a horse tranquilizer. Also, perspective employers would probably enjoy you calling yourself ‘The Rusty’.

JT: The best way to calm your worries is by doing your homework. Go to the company’s website and learn as much as you can about them. Find out what they do, whom they work with, and how your skills and experiences fit into their business. Above everything else, make sure you are yourself.

Have a question for the Johns? Shoot an e-mail their way at TheJohns@605magazine.com.

3.) My friend is moving turbo-fast with a guy she just started dating a little over a month ago. They’re already talking about rings... How do I approach her to see if she is really ready for this? Or do I keep my mouth shut?

-Worried JR: This is so Kim Kardashian of your friend. I’d keep your mouth shut. Chances are this will be over as quickly as it started.

JW: So he is clearly wealthy - let’s get that out of the way.

Tell Anna Nicole Smith that she should pump the brakes a

bit. If that doesn’t work, maybe this guy is really, really rich and you should try to get on that before she does.

JT: As her friend you have the right to approach her, but that doesn’t mean it is the right thing to do. If she is one of your good friends you should know the right thing to do.

Sometimes the best lessons in life are the ones you learn on your own.

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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605 factoids Do you know the facts? Each month we bring you interesting tidbits about our community and more.

The year Dr. Maulana “Ron” Karenga created Kwanzaa. www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org

$1.2 billion

1966

The value of product shipments of candles in 2008 by the nation’s manufacturers. Many of these candles are lit during Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations.

Source: Annual Survey of Manufacturers. www.census.gov

75

The percent of South Dakota’s college class of 2010 that took out college loans last year - the highest of any state in the nation.

Provided by Associated Press

1 Million

The estimated amount of people in Times Square on New Year’s Eve. www.timessquarenyc.org

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fashion alert

with Leonia Tran

Fashion is a bold statement that creates an individual’s image and the way people view us. Not all styles that are “in” on the runway will fit the average male or female, and that is okay. It is always best to stay true to yourself and create your own look. My philosophy is if you feel great, you look great.

Spread the love with GIFTS. I love opening presents, hoping that I got the latest Michael Kors handbag or Betsey Johnson’s latest jewelry line, but then I soon realize that what I got was a lame zebra-print Snuggie. Don’t be a victim of ferocious presents!

The holiday season is here, and the time has come to spread love with gifts.

Don’t go into freak-mode and buy something last minute. We did some of the work for you and found some items that are perfect for someone you know (or maybe that someone is you).

Clothing Casual – If you want to shop locally, Sioux Falls has some great options for women.

Boutiques are a plenty, but we were thrilled when we saw AMaVo Boutique started a small section for guys (KEVO’s all under $79!).

That’s right, cardigans, sweaters, basics and striped hoodies. With the women’s clothing, we saw bohemian is sticking around and tribal clothing is very popular (loved the tribal leggings – see gift guide). Cowboy boots (AMaVo has cozy boot socks) and detailed pumps are everywhere for shoes.

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(though I still hope those stick around). Cufflinks are becoming quite trendy, and a unique cufflink seems the new statement piece for guys. For the ladies, faux fur is hot right now, whether it be a vest or a coat. Also, anything with print seems like an essential this season with looks like animals and bicycles or loud, colorful prints.

Nighttime – Annabelle’s and Olivia’s have reasonably priced silk nightgowns and robes (very popular). They have an array of colors and provide an even larger array of sizes for everyone.

Gloves – Eco-friendly gloves are in, and Zandbroz Variety and Pomegranate Market have fashionable selections that will make being green easier than ever. Sun N Fun Specialty Sports had a pair of gloves that blew my mind…

Mobile Warming Gloves are gloves you can place batteries into and they heat up your hands! Need to shovel? No problem! And while you’re at it can you do my driveway?

Jewelry

Guys, don’t skip this, because any lady in you life would love what we found. Raymond’s Jewellers had gorgeous and affordable sterling silver jewelry (we died at the ring for $100 – see gift guide).

If fancy isn’t your thing or you simply want a casual statement piece, Raymond’s also has bright Jelly watches for $24.99 (also great for kids). AMaVo also had tribal trends in bracelets and had beaded, leather wristlets.

Feathers are still everywhere, and a trend of long earrings has arrived (though I’m not sure if I’m ready for them – only a certain few can pull it off in my opinion). Also, did you know Skin & Bones Tattoo has a jewelry section? It has Black Hills jewelry and really cute necklaces you need to check out.

Fun Items

One of our fave stops was Dark Matter Anime. Don’t be fooled and think they only have comics and movies.

This shop has a variety of fun items, including popular anime backpacks (perfect for you or for a young fan). My favorite was the “Ghostbusters” backpack. The grand finale was amazing when the owner Martin pulled out a “Lord of the Rings” Sting sword that makes a noise when it senses Orcs.

One of my go-to’s when I’m picking out gifts for

friends are coffee table books. Zandbroz (who has an insane amount of coffee books that you could be in there for days) showed us “The Polaroid Book” which is funky and entertaining. Other stores you should not miss out on are Annabelle’s and Olivia’s. They actually have a great selection of books. Our picks were “Cookie Sutra” (a humorous book of positions shown by gingerbread cookies) and “Passport to Pleasure,” which is a new twist on love coupons that you have to open up to see what you get from your significant other (cross your fingers it’s not doing the dishes).

Zandbroz also provided items I thought were great picks, like a nice Pilot pen (everyone needs a quality pen).

Artsy mounted animals (not real) are really trendy right now, and the store reminded me that toy helicopters seem to be coming back (all I can think of is Bruce Jenner from “Keeping Up with the Kardashians”).

Sun N Fun has everything the outdoors lover desires.

From helmets to snowboards to cameras to film your adventures, you will leave with bags of goodies.

Hot

items of the month

Cufflinks that make a statement are becoming more and more popular. See the variety they have at Halberstadt’s Men’s Clothiers.

Heart necklace with four diamonds, $130.

Available at Raymonds Jewellers.

Food and Drink

GoodSpirits Fine Wine & Liquor had great ideas for family and friends. They not only have an extensive variety of wine, beer and liquor, but they also have kits to make your own beer. For beer loves, they have a beer tasting glass set. For the wine lover, they have two new items that will make them oh-so-thrilled. Ravi created an “instant wine refresher” that you attach to a bottle of wine and it chills it as it pours out (WHAT?!). For reds, Vinturi created a wine aerator that will aerate a single glass.

Cleaver’s Market has any holiday snack you crave.

If you have ever had a random craving for a certain nut or pretzel, they probably have it. Take a gander and you should be able to find a delicious delicacy (and holiday beverages) to take to any festive get together.

Beauty

Don’t underestimate the gift of beauty. AMaVo, Southeastern Hair Design & Day Spa, and Vanessen’s Hair Design have lotions a plenty that have scents that will send you into relaxation. Vanessen’s has Aveda products that are fabulous stocking stuffers and Southeastern Hair Design & Day Spa carries Bare Escentuals makeup. Let’s face it… makeup and hair-wise, it gets expensive. Do a friend or family member a favor and purchase something for hair or makeup at a local hair salon and treat them.

Just remember that shopping can actually be a lot of fun when you discover new and unique items. Shop locally when you can and have the happiest of holidays!

Have any questions or want style tips from Leonia? Email her at fashionalert@605magazine.com.

A jumper and print top to accent?

Perfection. See how else you can style this ensemble at AMaVo Boutique, which also started a new men’s section!

Check out the 605 Gift Guide on the next page!

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fashion

605 Gift Guide Want to find some quality and unique gifts for the holidays? We searched around town and found some of the hottest items for different budgets. Remember, you can always treat yourself, too!

Images by Candace Ann Photography

$20 and Under

“The Polaroid Book” coffee table book, $14.99. Available at Zandbroz Variety. Humorous paper pads, $6.99. Available at AMaVo Boutique. “The Cookie Sutra,” humor book, $8.95. Available at Annabelle’s and Olivia’s. Peppermint Bark candy, $13.99. Available at Cleaver’s Market. $19. MeMoi socks, $18. Available at AMaVo Boutique. OPI original Nail Envy polish with free pedicure socks, $16.95. Available at Southeastern Hair Design & Day Spa. Neff watch, $20. Available at Sun N Fun Specialty Sports. Butter sparkling nail polish. Voluspa candles, $19. Both available at AMaVo Boutique. Burt’s Bees lip balm, $4.99-$9.99 Available at Pomegranate Market. Aveda Shine Brilliant, $15. Available at Vanessen’s Hair Design. Bap Lady mudpie “smart” gloves, $13. 50. Available at Zandbroz Variety. Funkychunky treats, $8.99-$19.99. Available at Cleaver’s Market. Nikibiki cheetah print tank, $19. Available at AMaVo Boutique. Mumm Napa sparkling wine, $16.99. Available at GoodSpirits Fine Wine & Liquor. Shiner six-pack of beer, $6.99. Available at Cleaver’s Market. All Things Recycled mittens, $14.99. Available at Pomegranate Market. Hubs Homemade Cooked Salted Virginia Peanuts, $7.99. Available at Cleaver’s Market.

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$50 and Under (Right) Silk Nightgown, $24.99. Silk rob, $31.99.

“Passport to Pleasure” book, $29.95. Available at Annabelle’s and Olivia’s. Burton winter gloves, $49.95.

Available at Sun N Fun Specialty Sports. All Things Recycled purse, $34.99. Available at Pomegranate Market. Turbohawk helicopter, $37.95. Available at Zandbroz Variety. Cable knee socks, $23. See You Monday Aztec leggings, $29. Both available at AMaVo Boutique. Threads4Thought men’s baseball shirt, $43. “Ghostbusters” backpack, $37. Available at Dark Matter Anime.

(Below) GXP plush backpack, $28. Available at Dark Matter Anime. Speigelau beer taster glass set, $24.99. Available at GoodSpirits Fine Wine & Liquor. Fedora, $48.50. Available at Zandbroz Variety. Anime movies, range $24.99-$31.99. Available at Dark Matter Anime. Neff watch, $30. Available at Sun N Fun Specialty Sports. Tea pot and flavoring tea, $35.14. Available at Pomegranate Market. Ravi instant wine refresher, $39.99. Vinturi wine aerator, $38.99. Green wine rack, $49.99. Available at GoodSpirits Fine Wine & Liquor. Silver necklace with charm, around $45. Leather wristlet, $47. Navajo bracelets, $43-$47. Dead Sexy lotion and spray, around $35. All available at AMaVo Boutique. Dominion game, $44. Available at Dark Matter Anime. Jelly watches, $24.99. Available at Raymond’s Jewellers.

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health Healthier Holidays

by Andrea Cota Photos by Andrea Cota

The holidays are always full of family, friends, relaxation and good food. During the holidays, everyone likes to bring out their inner chef and impress their friends, family and coworkers with their culinary skills. This leads to piles of cookies, fudge, peanut brittle, and gingerbread men hanging around your kitchen and office. Most people also think that the holidays are a free pass to eat it all and all at once because on Jan. 1, all sweets go out the door… for a week or two.

There are ways to alter recipes to be more enjoyable without the guilt and gut ache that comes after. Here are a few suggestions for making your holiday dinners and desserts more guilt free:

Sweet & Spicy Nut Mix

- When a dessert recipe calls for sugar, try a no-calorie sweetener, such as Splenda. Check the back of the package before you use it, but typically it can be used cup for cup like regular sugar and works great in cookies or pie crusts.

- Use reduced fat or low-fat cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, or yogurt. In a recipe, the reduced fat or low fat versions will not alter the taste and will eliminate unnecessary calories and fat. I also said low fat or reduced fat because the non-fat versions are typically full of sugar to make up for the flavor that fat provides.

- When cooking the famous side dishes such as green bean casserole or creamed corn, use frozen vegetables and low sodium or healthy choice soup.

My only disclaimer is that some of these techniques may not be the best option for a delicate dessert or a family favorite, like Grandma’s famous fudge. That is when you have to choose your battles. Have a piece of fudge, enjoy every bite of it, just don’t binge and eat half the pan followed by 10 frosted sugar cookies.

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Here are some of my favorite

“healthier”

holiday snacks:

Sweet & Spicy Nut Mix 1 C natural almonds 1 C cashews 1 C peanuts 4 T sugar-free maple syrup 1 tsp cinnamon Preheat to 300°. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper (or spray with non-stick cooking spray). In a large bowl, mix together syrup and cinnamon. Add nut mixture and toss to coat. Spread on prepared sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve cooled.

Spicy Cashews 1 C. cashews – sea salt 1 T olive oil ½ tsp cayenne pepper ½ tsp paprika Pinch of black pepper Preheat oven to 300°. Mix oil and spices in large bowl. If you really like spice, feel free to add more cayenne pepper to fit your palate. Spread on rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve cooled.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies 2 C. oat flour (blend oats to a flour consistency) 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 1 C. Splenda 2/3 C. vanilla soy milk 2 tsp vanilla 4 T applesauce 2/3 C. natural peanut butter 1 ½ C. semi-sweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 375°. Mix dry ingredients together – oat flour, baking soda, salt, splenda. Add wet ingredients, stirring well after each. Lastly, stir in chocolate chips. Drop by spoonfuls on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.

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health Never “too young”

by Carl Anthony Graphic by Sam Kalda

We all have good intentions as we work hard each day. We go and go because so many people and things depend on us. Our youth is a powerful weapon in this: allowing us the energy and the time to make something great of ourselves while providing a support system for our friends and family.

Is it possible the very thing keeping us afloat is keeping us from seeing the bigger picture? Do we believe disease and sickness only happens when we are old? As a result, we tend to work too much, eat a diet based on convenience rather than nutritional integrity, skip the workout because time is lacking, and we sacrifice our sleep.

Are we addicted to bad habits, trusting our youth will compensate for it?

“Sometimes people say it is not going to happen to them because they think they are too young,” said Jill Ireland, account manager for Healthcare Systems and Cancer Awareness Advocate. ”We get caught up in living for ourselves and we just don’t think about our health, especially in regards to cancer,” she said.

Dr. Kathleen Schneekloth is a radiation oncologist with Avera Radiation Oncology at the Prairie Center in Sioux Falls. A portion of her daily routine deals with cancer patients and how

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radiation treatment may be able to help them. Dr. Schneekloth said believing we are too young for cancer is simply false.

“Nobody is immune to cancer, no matter what age,” said Dr. Schneekloth. “Cancer is indiscriminate.”

With her work, Dr. Schneekloth has seen cancer in the young rank at a higher grade and even be more aggressive. Dr. Schneekloth notices skin cancer, such as Melanoma, is on the rise, particularly in young adults who overindulge in the summer who forget sun block or frequent the tanning bed one too many times.

“It is one of the most common and most deadly,” said Dr. Schneekloth. “Try to avoid long periods of exposure.”

Linda Rae Placek is the program manager for the South Dakota Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, based in Pierre.

Their research finds Melanoma is the number one cause of cancer deaths in the state of South Dakota in women ages 2530.

As a cancer survivor, Placek stresses all young people should

stay in tune with their bodies.

“Pay attention to any changes,” said Placek. “If you sense something is not right, have a physician look you over because early detection can be key.”

The SDCCCP, pulling from the Harvard Report on cancer, finds that 30 percent of all cancer deaths in South Dakota are related to tobacco use. Another 30 percent are linked to diet and obesity. In addition, a 2008 study entitled “An Annual Report on Cancer Incidence and Mortality,” published by the South Dakota Cancer Registry, reveals that cancer is the second leading cause of death in South Dakota.

So now what? We know we are not immune. However, we need not worry. Be mindful, yes, but worry, no.

“We should be aware of cancer, but not fear it,” said Dr. Schneekloth. “The more familiar we are with our bodies, the better chance we have against it.”

Consider this: the Harvard School of Public Health estimates that up to 75 percent of American cancer deaths can be prevented.

“We need to always keep the focus on prevention,” said Ireland. “Knowing your family history, eating a balanced diet, keeping a healthy weight and making sure you are physically active and not smoking.”

Ireland suggested that we don’t have to move a mountain to make a difference.

“Start simple,” said Ireland. “Don’t wait until something happens, do something now about your health.”

“I think the mentality has always been around that ‘it will not happen to me,’ but it can and does,” said Placek. “Your health is a gift and don’t be afraid to focus on prevention because it can only help.”

There truly is a benefit of a healthy lifestyle.

“Now is the time to think about prevention,” said Dr. Schneekloth. “You will live a longer, more productive, more empowered life.”

So going forward, when we feel invincible and when we have those moments where we embrace our youth, may we be reminded of its finite nature.

For more info on cancer or for support, visit the American Cancer Society of South Dakota at www.acscan.org.

Cancer signs VIA Harvard Medical School C: Change in bowel or bladder habits.

A: A sore that does not heal.

U: Unusual bleeding or discharge.

T: Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere.

I: Indigestion or difficulty swallowing.

O: Obvious change in a wart or mole.

N: Nagging cough or hoarseness.

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