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22 Profiles in Sound
08 July Contributors
26 Creative Writing
12 July Events Calendar
28 Plug-In
16 Beyond Borders
30 A Taste of Sarcasm: KRav’N
18 Album Review: My Morning Jacket
32 Delish Delights
20 Tech Blend: Zaarly
34 Get Involved: Relay For Life
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Brian Bieber recaps “America’s Got Talent” all for you. Read his blog posts twice a week as he struggles with his emotions for judge Howie Mandel and host Nick Cannon.
Watch Trey Lane’s newest video by Midwest Motion Picture for his new single, “King Hustler.”
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What do you think about the new graphic health warnings required to appear on cigarette packages by the FDA? I think that it is a great idea. How can you look at those pictures without getting worried? I looked at them and got worried, and I don’t even smoke! -Lizee Beth, via Facebook They do this for cigarettes, they need to do the same for alcohol then. -Chandal Franks, via Facebook Everyone gets worried and everyone sees it. An addiction is stronger than that “worried feeling” you get, and it will take over. It’s not about “preventing smoking,” it’s about helping the ones who are already smoking. -Tiffany Thoelke, via Facebook I think its responsible putting images depicting what could happen, but unnecessary. People already know the risks, so why stress out the smokers any more than they already are?” -Nic Mcilroy, via Facebook 6 | July 2011
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contributors July 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.
Caitlin Blumer - Intern Caitlin will be a senior at the University of South Dakota majoring public relations and advertising. Her favorite things in life are fanny packs, frolicking, and watching Bravo.
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.
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Sam Kalda – Illustration This Sioux Falls native lives in the wilds of Brooklyn. He is currently trying to get his first picture book published, aided by the editorial eye of his cat. He supposes he appears to be a crazy cat person. If the shoe fits...
Joanna Halverson – Writer When not bike riding or managing the office at her church, Joanna is writing or spending an embarrassing amount of money on magazines. After finishing a journalism degree at Augustana College, Joanna would like to be the queen of a small country or a music journalist for a magazine. Probably the latter.
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events July 2011 DOWNTOWN July 1 Downtown First Fridays | Block Party Downtown Sioux Falls. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | 6-10:30 p.m. Enjoy exceptional shopping, original art, entertainment, dining and much, much more. Check out the Block Party starting at 6 p.m. with Roman Ships, Battle for the Arts and headliner Union Grove Pickers. For more info, call (605) 338-4009 or visit www. DTSF.com.
July 2 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 30 Moonlight Movies - Saturdays Fawick Park. 9:15 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy a free outdoor movie. Popcorn, candy, soda and water will be available for purchase. Movies begin at dusk. No alcohol allowed. June movies from earliest date to latest: “E.T.”, “Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild,” “Shark Tale,” “Monsters Vs. Aliens,” and “Megamind.” For more info, visit www.DTSF.com.
July 30 Stogeez Steakout Downtown Sioux Falls. 6 p.m. – 12 a.m. Enjoy a steak dinner and music by Nick Rallis Band for just $15. Proceeds benefit the Teddy Bear Den. Tickets must be purchased at Stogeez prior to event date. For more info, visit www.DTSF.com.
ENTERTAINMENT July 4 | 11 | 18 | 25 Game Night. Club David. FREE pool and $2.25 Captain Morgans all night! For more info, and a list of all events, visit www.ClubDavidSF. com.
July 6 | 13 | 20 | 27 Wet Wednesdays Club David. $5 wristband gets you $1 drinks 8-11 p.m. Top 40 DJ Dance Party at 9 p.m. $2.25 Captain Morgans 11 p.m.–2 a.m. No cover. For more info and a list of all events, visit www. ClubDavidSF.com.
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July 8-10 Hot Harley Nights Read page 36 for more info!
July 13 Hot Summer Nights Downtown Sioux Falls. 6-10 p.m. Enjoy great music, food, and some of the sweetest rides you’ll ever see in one place on the “hottest nite” of the year. Corvettes, Harleys and the music of The Rumbles will be buzzing! For more info, visit www.DTSF. com.
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July 7 | 21 Battle for the Arts Season 2 (now two battles a night!) Club David. 9 p.m. Artists are set up in a bracketed tournament to go head to head. Each battle pits two artists creating large-scale drawings armed only with a marker. The crowd determines the victor. $3 Rokk Vodka specials and swag. BFTA is sponsored in part by 92.1 Sunny Radio. Total Request DJ Dance Party follows the battle. No cover. For more info and a list of all events, visit www.ClubDavidSF.com.
July 12 | 19 | 26 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.
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GOOD CAUSE July 16 JazzFest 5K Yankton Trail Park. 8 a.m. Packet pickup starts at 7 a.m. All entrants are guaranteed a t-shirt if registered by July 1. 5K run $25 after July 1. One-mile walk $25 after July 1. Team run or walk $60 after July 1. Awards and refreshments will follow the race. Music starts at noon. For more info, visit www. JazzFestSiouxFalls.com.
Rookie’s. Admission $5 or free with a KRROfest ticket.
July 15 KRROfest IV** For more info, go to page 36.
July 14, 15, 16 2011 JazzFest** For more info, go to page 36.
July 29, 30 Relay For Life
July 16 Electronic DJ Steve Wade
For more info, go to page 34.
Club David. 8 p.m. For more info and a list of all events, visit www.ClubDavidSF.com.
Sports
July 22 The Rubber Gloves CD Release
July 1 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 30 Sioux Falls Pheasants
For more info, go to page 23.
Sioux Falls Birdcage. Times vary. For more info, visit www. sfpheasants.com.
July 23 Derby Does Downtown For more info, go to page 37.
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.
July 1 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 22 | 29 | 30 Live Music Acoustic Happy Hour Club David. 6-8 p.m. On the Club David patio, check out local solos and duos during happy hour. For more info and a list of all events, visit www.ClubDavidSF.com.
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July 14 KRROfest Pre-Party w/ Janus & Foley
July 28 West Coast West* Club David. 8 p.m. Details to be announced. For more info and a list of all events, visit www.ClubDavid.com.
July 29 Prof & DJ Fundo Boonies BBQ. With Kipp G and Tony the Butcher, Scaletippers. Admission FREE.
July 29 & 30 West Coast Jazz Trio Taste of the Big Apple. 6-9 p.m.
July 30 DJ AdApt Club David. 9 p.m. Spinning hip-hop records all night. Free. For more info and a list of all events, visit www.ClubDavid.com. 21+ Check out our complete calendar at 605magazine.com and e-mail events to contact@605magazine.com.
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Central Park. 2 p.m. With Hairball, Black Stone Cherry, Pop Evil and Egypt Central. Admission $10 sing day, $15 two-day pass. All ages.
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beyond BORDERS
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Mark Lloyd gets all the book perks working at Borders. Our perk? We get the skinny about upcoming books ahead of everyone else. Mr. Peanut by Adam Ross
What to watch for in July
A Renegade History of the United States by Thaddeus Russell
David Pepin is a pretty big deal in the video game industry. He owns a company that makes those games where your little guy runs around and kills everyone in sight. He goes on talk shows and defends his games, saying that they don’t make kids shoot up their schools. David is married to Alice. Alice is a school teacher. Alice is a very fat woman. And recently, David has been fantasizing about killing his wife. Well, he doesn’t really want to kill her. He doesn’t want to stab her 43 times and have to cut up and dispose of the body. He doesn’t want to strangle her until her face turns blue and have to cut up and dispose of the body. He doesn’t want to shoot her in the head and have to cut up and dispose of the body. David is just not a violent man.
But then Alice turns up dead. She ingested some peanuts, which wouldn’t be a problem, except that she was deathly allergic to them. Enter Detective Hastroll. He’s a sloppy dresser. It’s probably been a few days since he showered. He’s probably drunk. His wife hasn’t gotten out of bed in five months. He leaves her food and water before he leaves for work in the morning. He cooks her dinner when he gets home and cleans up the dishes. And Hastroll is also having a few fantasies about killing his wife. However, his do involve strangling, stabbing or shooting her. His do involve cutting her up and disposing of the body. But he’s a good detective. And all signs point to David Pepin as the killer.
So this is one of those books that looks at American history as being formed by the people on the fringes of society instead of the folks in the history books. You could put on your Che Guevara shirt and sit in a cafe somewhere reading this and you’d be super cool. Women would want you and men would want to be you. Oh, look... your latte is finally up.
The Four Fingers of Death by Rick Moody A struggling writer takes a job writing a novelization of a 2025 remake of a 1963 horror movie about a manned mission to Mars, where the only thing that comes back home is an arm missing a finger that might contain a deadly flesh-eating bacterium.
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album REVIEW My Morning Jacket-Circuital by Roman Black
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Stamina and creativity flow from many different directions from this acclaimed band. Over the last dozen years, My Morning Jacket has gathered a dedicated army of minions that seem to bend down as many avenues as they do. “Circuital” is there sixth studio effort, and the growth and attitude is very much appreciated by this casual fan. The circle of music geeks I run with worships every move this band makes like they voted for them or something. I for one enjoy them on occasion, but my obsessions lie elsewhere. From its dramatic spy-moviesoundtrack-like beginning, “Circuital” grabs you from the inside, twisting and scraping till the end of its opening cut, “Victory Dance.” The title track is a constant build of energy and graceful melody. Track four, “Wonderful (The Way I Feel),” is almost too pretty for it’s own good, but it still hits me deeply sometimes. Now, as a critic I feel the need to warn you about the sixth track, “Holdin’ On To Black Metal.” Much like the humorous “Highly Supicious” from 2008’s “Evil Urges” album, it’s meant to not be taken seriously. It’s really fun, and you will want dance badly, like a black metal
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lead singer. The distorted, yet focused “First Light” sacrifices no grit while it trickles forward into hippie-style jam. “Circuital” ends with the high-tempo “You Wanna Freak Out,” the gently rolling “Slow Slow Tune” and extremely soft “Movin Away.” This album is another bold step by the fearless My Morning Jacket. I give them a lot of credit for doing what they want to do.
Death Cab for Cutie-Codes and Key Their harness keeps getting tighter, and for this album it’s a good thing. Somehow they strike some David Bowie notes. (Favorite track: “Doors Unlocked and Opened”)
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Eddie Vedder-Ukulele Songs Man this white boy’s voice keeps getting better. The Ukulele took some getting used to but this still is a brilliant and bold record. (Favorite tracks: “Sleepless Nights” and “Goodbye”) To criticize, suggest or comment on musicrelated items, search Facebook for: Manuel Graces IV (Manny Fraker) and/or Roman B. Black (Roman Black).
tech blend Zaarly: A Fresh, New Way to Shop and Buy Online
by Devon Schreiner
Zaarly: A Fresh, New Way to Shop and Buy Online What’s one of the best things about the summer in South Dakota? That’s right, the garage sales. All you college people and first -time homeowners know what I’m talking about. You can get everything you need from clothes, to furniture, to your favorite comic book at a garage sale. Then the Internet came along and revolutionized the yard sale. Websites like eBay.com and CraigsList.org popped up, and now you don’t have to drive around searching out the best sales to see if you can find what you want. Now a person can do a quick search and find someone selling the exact futon they want that will make their room totally awesome. Hopefully you’re sitting down, because things just got even better.
As far as I can see, Zaarly is the perfect college or early homeownership lifestyle tool. Not only can you fulfill others’ listings to make a little extra cash, but you can also post your own listings for what you need for a price you can afford. Zaarly.com brings us to the next step in Internet commerce and makes it re-
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Zaarly was only announced in March at this year’s SXSW, so it is still very new and fresh.
ally easy. The fine people over at Zaarly decided they had enough with searching and scouring the web to find what they needed. Zaarly lets the user post a listing for exactly what they want, whether it be furniture, lunch or help with yard work - it’s all fair game. Whatever it is the user wants will be delivered to their front door. It’s that simple. After a person logs into Zaarly, they first see a map of where they live. All of the current listings will be shown on the map and can easily be clicked on to see what other people want. If you have what other people want, feel free to accept the listing and go deliver the product or service. The end result: extra cash. The opposite of fulfilling someone’s listing is creating your own. Hit the “Post a Listing” button and you’re in business. Type in the title of what you want, add a description, how much you’re willing to pay, when you want it delivered by, and where you need it. You will get an e-mail and a type of chat box on the website when someone has accepted your listing and is going to deliver. Zaarly has a couple of other features
that are very cool. Zaarly will help you coordinate the delivery of your product, too. Along with the chat box there is a “call” button. If you push this button, it will initiate a phone call with the phone number you signed up with and the other person’s phone, all without ever disclosing anyone’s actual phone number. And, luckily, you don’t have to have cash on hand to pay for these things bought on Zaarly. You can use your credit card and go straight through the website to pay the other person. As far as I can see, Zaarly is the perfect college or early homeownership lifestyle tool. Not only can you fulfill others’ listings to make a little extra cash, but you can also post your own listings for what you need for a price you can afford. Make sure you check this website out. Zaarly was only announced in March at this year’s South By Southwest (SXSW), so it is still very new and fresh. Check it out and let the selling begin! If you liked this article, you can find more like it at TheTechBlender.com where Schreiner posts more of his own articles. Feel free to let him know what you think of Zaarly either on his website or @DevonSchreiner on Twitter.
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profiles IN SOUND July 15 | WUMPUS Yankton Trail Park Free | All ages
by Caitlin Blumer
I recently chatted with the men from Wumpus about their upcoming gig at this year’s JazzFest. Wumpus is just one of the many local bands that will be featured on JazzFest’s second stage and will be playing on Friday, July 15th. Wumpus is a five-man band that reigns from Sioux Falls, writing music and taking over your nearest sushi bar.1 Self-described as a “genre-to-genre” kind of band, Wumpus has created quite the eclectic music palette, playing anything from country to Latin love songs and everything in between. But, in order to truly understand Wumpus, I found it necessary to get down to the nitty gritty and ask some serious questions. Who comprises the force known as Wumpus? Chad McKinney (guitar and vocals), Jason Hegg (guitar, bass and vocals), Richard Hastings (keyboard, guitar and vocals), Sean Egan (guitar, bass, keyboard and vocals) and Matt McFarland (drums) When did Wumpus form? Wumpus started on New Year’s Eve of 2004. Most of us have been playing together for longer than that. Jason and I (McKinney) started our first band to
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gether in 1991. It was called Wombat Negligence. How did Wumpus come to be the band that it is today? Lots of time, a little sunshine, and just the right mixture of water and beer. Where did the name Wumpus come from? We got the name from the old Texas Instruments game “Hunt The Wumpus”.2, 3 Terrible game, decent band name. What is the craziest thing that has happened during a show? The Wumpus Cookie Fight. It started with us throwing Goodwill cookies at the audience and then bled into the street. Everything was going fine until I (McKinney) offered a cookie to the wrong group of people. The next thing I knew I was being pushed into a snow bank and [got] punched in the face by a girl. What is Wumpus’ greatest achievement? The beards. With the addition of McFarland we have really achieved beards.4 How excited are you guys to play at JazzFest this year? We are stoked to play JazzFest this year. I feel like we are playing at the top of our game right now. The folks who put it on do such a wonderful job, and it’s free. You can’t beat that.
What are you guys most looking forward to at JazzFest? The exposure is huge. It’s a good opportunity for us to play to people who might not hear us otherwise. What are the men of Wumpus doing when they aren’t rocking out? Chad likes to film and edit video and make BBQ sauce from scratch. Jason has a daughter he raises by himself. Rich likes to bird watch and garden. Sean runs. Matt plays violin and watches strange movies. Finally, and most importantly, who gets all the ladies? That would be Jason. To sample Wumpus’ music, head over to their YouTube page or purchase their music via iTunes or www.cdbaby.com
1) I recently dined at Sushi Masa before writing this article and said to my boyfriend, “That guy looks like he should be in a band.” I was right. It was McFarland. 2) According to Wikipedia: “Hunt the Wumpus is an early computer game based on a simple hide and seek format featuring a mysterious monster (the Wumpus) that lurks deep inside a network of rooms.” 3) Definition of a Wumpus (also according to Wikipedia): “A beast that eats anyone that enters its room.” 4) Although only 3/5 of the members have beards, I would say McFarland’s makes up for the 2/5 lack of beard.
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July 22 | The Rubber Gloves Skelly’s Pub | 9 p.m. Admission $7 | 21+
by Caitlin Blumer
If people have been paying attention to the Sioux Falls music scene, they probably have heard the sounds of a band with rising popularity, The Rubber Gloves. Comprised by John Hult on vocals and guitar, Matt Edzards on bass, Joel Rische on drums, and Pat Nelson on guitar, the men of The Rubber Gloves have come together to create what they hope to be some hard rock ‘n’ roll. Where many bands start out as a vision of what they want to be, The Rubber Gloves formed in a much less conventional way. Starting back in 2005, the band slowly began to develop. Hult was the first “official” member, if it can be called that. He began to play guitar and write music, finding himself playing at open mic nights in the area. The Rubber Gloves slowly developed until Rische and Edzards hopped on board, and the band stayed as a trio for some time. Then came along Nelson, a musician whose resume included bands such as Skamunists, Independent Progress, Tanka Ray and De Nethermen. Around early 2009, the band found itself gaining local success playing with locals such as The Kickback, Hollander, Roman Ships, The Sewer Rats, Rifflord, Post Position, and - more recently - We All Have Hooks for Hands. The Rubber Gloves encompasses a blend of folk, punk, and indie rock. They released one E.P. back in 2009 and will be releasing their first full-length album this month. Celebrating this new album, The Rubber Gloves will be hosting a CD-release party on Friday July 22 at Skelly’s Pub in Sioux Falls. They will be performing with Cowboy Indian Bear and The Coltcockers. The 21-and-up release party begins at 9 p.m. and costs $7.
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About Cowboy Indian Bear Cowboy Indian Bear is a band out of Lawrence, Kan. who have recently developed into a four man, well… now three man and one woman, piece band. The members include CJ Calhoun, Beu Bruns, Marty Hillard, and Katlyn Conroy. Finding a lot of local success in a city where many nationally known artists have developed, it is exciting to see a band like Cowboy Indian Bear make its way to Sioux Falls. With their contemporary pop and indie mix, Cowboy Indian Bear has made a strong name for itself, even having the opportunity to play at the famed music festival South By Southwest (SXSW).
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profiles IN SOUND July 29 | Kipp G and Tony the Butcher Boonies Bar B Q | 9 p.m. Admission FREE | 21+
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Cowboy Indian Bear is definitely a band to watch out for who may blaze by local venues and fly into a nationallyknown status at any given moment. About The Coltcockers As a local Sioux Falls band, The Coltcockers have been making quite a name for themselves. Beginning back as early as 2007, the trio of The Coltcockers was born. Known as T. Mike, Digger and Fuzzy, the trio has had enormous success on the Sioux Falls scale. Playing what seems like a weekly gig within the area, The Coltcockers keep themselves busy with, what they call, a musical sound of “mature maturity.” Keep a lookout for this band, who have played with local top dogs such as We All Have Hooks for Hands, The Golden Bubbles, Soulcrate Music, Snakebeard Jackson, Wumpus, and many others.
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Throughout the Middle Ages, a thriving community by the name of Constantinople was widely notorious for being Europe’s largest and wealthiest city. Surrounded mainly by the Mediterranean Sea, Constantinople earned its high position by managing numerous trade routes. The city flourished in not only commerce, but also architecture, artistry, music, and so much more. Towards the 15th Century, war had taken a major toll on the city, which had fallen to the rule of various different emperors. Families struggled to stay together as armies were built, soldiers were killed, and The Black Death swept through the population. Around this time, two young men were born who would impact the world centuries later. The Ottoman Turks captured Constantinople in 1453. The war had been rough, and many citizens fled the country in order to obtain a better life. Two families, headed by Don “The Godfather” Gabriel and Thomas “The Butcher” Motts, had managed to sustain their lavish lifestyle on the north end of the city by running what would now be classified as a sort of “mafia” business. Each family gave birth to a son just a few years apart. Kipp Gabriel and Anthony Motts soon became great friends and ruled their neighborhood with enthusiastic attitudes and spellbinding smiles. As the two friends grew up together, they quickly learned the asset of throwing wonderful feasts for their community and less-privileged friends with live bands and vats of wine. As the end of their teenage years approached, the two had decided to try their hand at the
new world. Since the fall of Constantinople, the government had been trying desperately to rebuild the economy, offering young, willing men great opportunities to discover new land and better trade routes. With the many connections the Gabriel and Motts families owned, it was only weeks till the men were aboard a great ship, sailing for a chance at new adventures and exotic women. After three long months aboard The Bismarck, the two had quickly become the favorite entertainers amongst the crew. One night, as the seamen were floating along, a sudden and violet storm emerged and tossed the ship around as if it were but a pebble. The water turned as black as the sky and soon there appeared a sort of vortex in the sea. Though the members of The Bismarck tried all they could, it was no match for the swirling power of their aquatic opponent. Soon, the entire ship was swallowed. They did not know it then, but the vortex was actually a sort of time machine, erasing the memories of the men it ate up and placing them years down the road in lands they would never have dreamed of. Fast forward to the 21st Century and the empty, land-locked state of North Dakota. Two men appear one June morning on the streets of downtown Fargo, half naked and barely breathing. Though they remember nothing from their past, the two are connected in brotherhood, and slowly began to recollect themselves to start fresh. “Tony and I just really click as people; we’re like brothers,” said Gabriel. “We’re just two people trying to hang out and have fun, and that’s what we want for everybody. We want everyone to feel that connection and have that friendship.” That friendship is possibly the main thing that got them through such hard
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times, as they struggled to establish their new lives in an unfamiliar society. It started off with many familiar patterns of teenage lives: browsing record stores and mastering new video games. The boys quickly established jobs and a home, and before you know it, they once again became the main source of entertainment amongst their friends. It wasn’t until one chilly afternoon that Kipp had invited friends over to play a round of “Resident Evil” that he realized what talent he really had for music. As they listened to an Earth, Wind and Fire record, the needle suddenly started skipping on a scratch in the vinyl, creating a new beat. Always taking unexpected situations as an opportunity, Kipp started to freestyle over the sound, projecting what he had discovered in rap music like Tupac and Snoop Dogg. His friends loved it, and Kipp realized he loved it, too. Little did Kipp know, Anthony (who now went by Tony), had the same passion. At a party several weeks later, Tony jumped up alongside Kipp at an impromptu performance and kept pace. The two then discovered a whole new level to their friendship, and thus was born Kipp G and Tony the Butcher. Spending years earning the respect of musicians in the already-established scene, the duo solidified their place amongst their peers and fans. Making money was never a priority for the group, who focused on creating memories for their friends, generally having a good time. In fact, one of the only goals Kipp had for himself was to play a show in Sioux Falls and sleep on Wes Eisenhauer’s (Attn: Def from Soulcrate) couch – a goal he accomplished numerous times in the past few years. Their live show is full of crazy stories that could fill 10 seasons of an NBC sitcom, energetic music with catchy lyrics that get stuck in your head for days, and hilarious outtakes and improv to keep you smiling. Minneapolis’ own Prof will be headlining the free show on Friday, July 29 at Boonies Bar and Bar B Que. Kipp G and Tony the Butcher will be opening along with the Scaletippers. Doors open for the 21+ show at 9 p.m. Don’t be stuck in the Dark Ages. Mark your calendar, now.
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creative WRITING About the author: Jeremy Covert spent has spent his life making paintings and teaching people how to safely use woodworking and welding equipment. He currently lives in Eugene, Oregon where he runs a small art studio and food research institute.
“Tools for the Apocalypse” by: Jeremy Covert
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“I just want to make sure we are all on the same page concerning this,” Lyle Wheeler said as he opened the top of this toolbox. “You can look with your eyes, but I will turn into a very nasty person if you reach into this box and touch anything.” Lyle was our teacher. I was in a traditional chair making class. We were making chairs out of still-wet white oak. The process utilized ancient hand tools and simple characteris-
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tics of white oak that was still full of moisture. Lyle’s tools were old. Most of them made between 1915 and 1945. These tools were part of a tradition of woodworking that went back to prehistoric times. This is not a joke. The tools and techniques were ancient. It is the way we built our houses. Our furniture. Our carriage wheels. And other tools. It is how the ancient forests that covered our planet were harvested and used up. We are talking pre-Roman, before the Greeks. Cultures that we don’t even know of… But these traditional methods went away. Around the time Lyle Wheeler’s tools were produced (and stopped being produced), a change happened in America and Europe. The Industrial Revolution and cheap production methods eliminated many traditional crafts, their tools, their methods, their aesthetic, lifestyle and occupation. When cars became affordable the coopers and their ancient and very important craft became useless and obsolete overnight. Legacies and dynasties ended that night. To be replaced by newer ones. Cars and oil replaced horses and wood. Lyle Wheeler is a traditional woodworker utilizing these ancient techniques. He wears only overalls, has a giant white beard, talks with a beautiful slow deliberate North Carolina draw and makes his own moonshine (which he calls ‘Country Brandy’). But he was not always so. He left home when he was 18 and had a very lucrative career as an Electronic Engineer and retired very early. He returned to his hometown and started playing with his grandfather’s old tools and that is how he became a craftsman. He did this after reading a book published by a young lawyer called, “How to bust a chair from a tree,” which highlighted techniques that were literally dying as these ancient woodworkers, from a long dead industry were passing away.
Why is this important? What does this have to tell us about our future? What CAN this say about global climate/political/economic/social changes we are all about to face (some are already facing)? First, however, let’s talk about cod. More specifically about cod of the Grand Banks of Newfoundland. Cod are considered ground fish. They are called this because they evidently kind of hang out on the bottom and eat stuff like crabs, starfish, worms, squid and small fish. They are quite social, congregate in huge schools and the cod of the Grand Banks migrate once a year to ensure their survival. It should be noted that this has developed since ancient times and has been documented over the last 500 years, but certainly is much older… Recently, George Rose, a fisheries expert attempted to map these routes. He noticed something strange. Each major school of fish was lead by what appeared to be very large fish. The older fish were leading the schools to the migratory spawning grounds! The fish were following and learning from their elders. This data was most likely used to actually catch these fish, go George, and the complete cod population collapsed. And for the first time in recorded history the cod did not make their run. Sad. I know. After you go tell all of your friends and family to never eat any fish again please come back and finish the rest of this 1000 word narrative. Thanks. So now we connect traditional chair making and cod--but first, a word on yoga. I met Bikram Choudry, guru and inventor of Bikram Yoga. I asked him how I could help him and more importantly the world. His response was simple, “Join me.” He is the head of a massive international franchise aimed at spreading the ancient practice of hatha yoga (the kind of yoga where you stretch). No chanting or sitting still. Just pure unmitigated bones to skin workout for your mind and body. He told me (and an entire room of people), “The world is controlled by evil people who do horrible things. They have so much power; you cannot begin to beat them. All you can do is be a good person.” Now, to bring it all home, maybe, hopefully. What can we learn from all of this? First lets talk about Lyle Wheeler’s tool chest. It was full of tools that don’t need electricity. They can chop down a living tree and process it until it is a rocking chair, house, spoon or box. They are part of an ancient lineage. Developed over hundreds of generations. But what else? Lyle taught me a lot about tools and wood. He also told me several things about life: “Life is too short to dance with ugly people.” And, “if you want precision, you must be precise.” Simple things. But things I take with me to this day. Tools for and from a different toolbox altogether. The same type of tools that Bikram Choudry gives to people. Tools that help them live their life. A way to live a good life. A way to be healthy and to be happy. This ancient technology of how to live is dying one person at a time. Replaced by a culture of death and exploitation.
I recently heard Noam Chomsky speak in Eugene, Oregon. He spoke of the Industrial Revolution. More specifically, he spoke of publications in New England at the time—there were hundreds. He spoke of how local factory workers, most of them women, were writing about how this new way of living would destroy family and contemporary lifestyle, reducing all who participate in it to slaves. “Except, you can never escape this slavery,” one author wrote. This was the birth of the wage-slave economy. And we know nothing else. We have forgotten. Like the cod. And we may suffer their same fate. Or maybe we already are.
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plug in by: Kate Foley of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce The Benefits of Volunteering for Young Professionals
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a taste of SARCASM KRav’N
with Polly Dean
My dad always told me, “Don’t drink when you’re down to make yourself feel better, drink when you’re better to make yourself feel great.” 1 Out on the very outskirts of Sioux Falls sits KRav’N. It is a freestanding, modern and funlooking building.2 The parking lot wraps all the way around the restaurant and was packed. I took this as a good sign at first, until I walked in and saw the crowds waiting. We only had a 25-35 minute wait, despite the crowd, but what made it seem longer was the lack of a waiting area. There was a little corner booth to wait on, though it only held about five people comfortably.3 I felt as though all of the waiting parties were put directly in the way of the servers and hostesses/hosts. It also didn’t help that it was raining, so we all huddled around the hostess/host stand, waiting for the ever-allusive vibration and flicker of our meal ticket. After a very prompt 30-minute wait4, we were taken to our amazing corner table with a great view of the entire restaurant. The decor offers a great mix between sports bar and family restaurant. If you go off to the right when you walk in, you will see a great bar area with some of the most comfortable swivel chairs I’ve ever seen. There is also a pool table with ample space around it for once5. There are also more than enough giant flat screen TVs to be seen from anywhere in the place. Once we got to our table, we were buzzing with anticipation to try what this new restaurant is known for: Cotton candy (pictured left). Yes, in lieu of peanuts or popcorn, KRav’N pulls out the big guns and makes their own cotton candy fresh while you wait for your meal in a very chic, stainless steel, giant martini glass6. To our disappointment, though, we did have to ask for the sweet, sugary goodness four separate times, because they kept running out. I do have to say, though, that when I returned the second time around, there was plenty. The menu is quite extensive with your 30 | July 2011
3512 W 74th St. (605) 274-3338 www.kravn.com
usual bar food consisting of burgers, pizzas, wraps, and baskets. They do offer traditional, chicken and steak gyros, which is a nice touch to a usually predictable menu. I had the portabella mushroom appetizer, which was cooked to perfection with an amazing sauce we were all raving about.7 I have tried everything from the patty melt to the Philly cheesesteak, the gyro to the buffalo chicken pizza. I found myself thinking the same thing with every dish...this is it? The prices are higher than your normal bar, and the portions, I believe, are too small. Now, I am a 5’2”, 120-pounder. If I can clear my entire plate, eat dessert, and still go home able to fend off my sweat pants, I don’t think I got my money’s worth. I expect the opinion to be completely split on this subject… I, myself, am split while typing it.8 Though the portions were small, the food was enjoyable. When I went in the second time, I decided to sample more of their appetizers. I tried the Feisty Feta and pita chips, the cheddar-cheese balls, and, of course, their steaksmothered nachos. While the main courses, to me, seemed to be lacking in size and portion, the nachos were enormous! They were amazingly smothered with delicious queso sauce, tons of veggies, and plenty of crispy, warm chips The nachos went down perfectly with my Skinny Girl Margarita.9 KRav’N offers a pretty great selection of “skinny drinks” that are all under 100 calories, and on Monday nights they are half off from 6 to 10 p.m. (sure to help anyone with a never-ending case of the Mondays10). KRav’N actually offers some pretty great drink specials every weeknight, and I highly recommend having a Bloody Mary.11 For dessert, I had to try their famous carrot cake brought in by Tonna’s Cakes. I actually had to wait a few days to write this after eating, as I thought the pure awesomeness of the carrot cake would taint my overall view of the night.12 They have a great dessert menu that is not on their website as it is new, but let me tell you… save room, my friends. KRav’N offers everything a typical sports bar and restaurant offers; an impressive drink menu, decent bar food, and a new, chill place to meet your friends for a drink. Whether you’re going to catch the big game, meet your girlfriends for a ladies’ night, or conduct a little after work soiree for the office, it is definitely worth checking out.
Final Grade FOOD 3 / 5 The food itself tasted good, though the portions were surprisingly small for the price of the dish. They have a great selection of appetizers and free cotton candy (hopefully they don’t run out too often) They do have some larger appetizers available, but be prepared to eat your whole meal here. Overall it was great bar food, but average restaurant food. ATMOSPHERE 4 / 5 The bar has a very warm feeling. I really liked everything about the atmosphere. The only things I noticed were the lack of waiting area, and, of course, the crowded bar area. There are rumors of an outdoor seating area, which would be a huge bonus. There are also free shuttle rides home! SERVICE 4 / 5 Our server seemed very nervous and inexperienced. Granted, the place is still very new, but when I asked him about the choices of Bloody Marys he told me I was asking the wrong person because “he had never had one”...wait, what? Though, to be fair, it was a huge table of girls, and it could have been his first night? When we went the next couple of times, our servers were always friendly and prompt.
[1] I took this quote from the recent movie “How Do You Know.” I figured I better give credit where credit is due, just in case one of the 20 people who went to this movie catch it. [2] So fun, in fact, that before we went there my husband thought it was a comedy club. [3] I am a huge fan of “personal space”...if you’re not, go ahead and squeeze 7 or 8 on there, but you may want to ask if the other people on the bench are as open as you. [4] I love prompt wait times. Don’t mean 45 minutes when you say 20 minutes. If I really want to eat there, I’ll wait the 45 minutes, but I won’t be back if I think you forgot about the people waiting. [5] Ever get a pool stick to the back while eating because your table just happened to be by the billiards area? I have…. ::whimper:: [6] This is, by far, one of the most talked about restaurant quirks I have heard about in a long time. [7] I think it might have been ranch, to be honest. But we were starving, so it seemed amazing at the time. [8] Do I need to be “sick-full” when I leave a restaurant? I guess I do. Or maybe I need a white Styrofoam container to show for my “self-control.” [9] I only later learned from a friend’s Facebook page that these Skinny Girl Margaritas are from none other than Bethenny Frankel, whom I despise. There are NONE of her shows on my DVR, I didn’t countdown to her wedding with “E! News,” and I certainly don’t follow her on Twitter. [10] Or Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays… [11] A Bloody Mary is only $4 on Saturdays and Sundays, but only from 12-5 p.m... which I didn’t know until I got my check...bummer. Eh, they were worth it. (Notice the plural they) [12] I was in heaven. Everything was right in the world after eating this cake.
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delish DELIGHTS
Original Recipe by Amanda Day of Pomegranate Market
Fire up the grill and take a look at this simple, delicious recipe! Portobello mushrooms are a hearty mushroom that can hold up to grill grates and flames, and stuffing them with quality produce and a sprinkle of cheese makes them a delightful side dish or vegetarian main dish at any cookout. Mushrooms contain up to 18 different immune-system-supporting vitamins and minerals, as well as antioxidants.Take advantage of this season’s awesome selection of veggies and fresh herbs and treat yourself to something special with this mouthwatering mushroom.
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Olive oil to brush the cap of the mushroom 2 large portobello mushrooms, rinsed, stalk removed 1 tablespoon coconut oil 2 baby carrots, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon fresh basil (or oregano) 1/4 cup zucchini, diced 1/4 cup fresh spinach, shredded 1/8 cup almond slivers 2 tablespoons cooked brown rice 1 tablespoon dried cranberries, chopped Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese Mozzarella cheese to top Instructions: Preheat grill. Heat the coconut oil in a saucepan over medium low heat. Add the carrots, garlic and oregano and cook until the carrots are tender. Add the spinach, zucchini, rice and dried cranberries and cook until the spinach begins to wilt. Remove the ingredients from the pan and place in a bowl to cool. Stir in the almonds and Parmesan cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste. Brush the cap of the mushroom with a thin layer of olive oil, then scoop in the filling and top with mozzarella cheese. Set the stuffed mushroom on the grill grates and cook until the mushroom is tender and the cheese has melted. (Makes 2 large portobellos mushrooms)
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Lemon Colada Martini: By: Denise DePaolo Fill cocktail shaker with ice • 1 ¼ oz. spiced rum • 2 oz. lemonade • 2 oz. pineapple-coconut puree (piña colada mix works as a substitute) Shake furiously, strain into martini glass, and garnish with a lemon slice
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get involved Relay For Life by Joanna Halverson On Friday, July 29 at Howard Wood Field, teams will unite for the Sioux Falls American Cancer Society’s annual fundraiser, Relay For Life. Relay For Life is an event that goes from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m., with one member from each team always walking around the track to exemplify the group’s mantra that “cancer never sleeps.” Community relations field staff member Lindsey Holmquest said that the Relay For Life planning committee doesn’t want someone to avoid participating because he or
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she cannot find a team. “If someone wants to join a team, but doesn’t know who to ask, they can call or e-mail the office,” she said. “We have lists for teams that still need people, and we can connect them with a team.” From sun down to sun up, the Relay For Life event will head with live music, a DJ, games, food, and activities to keep teams alert and active on fighting the race against cancer. Breakfast will be served at 8 o’clock, before the teams head home. The reason for the all-night event is to symbolize the stages of cancer. “As the night goes on, it will naturally get darker,” Holmquest said. “This is to symbolize the journey a cancer patient will have. There are all these scary, dark feelings about the future.” And that is why Holmquest said the teams walk until morning, resembling hope as they finish up the relay. There are also different stages of walks throughout the event. Relay For Life begins with a victory lap for all survivors with a Survivors Lap, followed by a ceremony where they receive medals (pictured left). Following is the Luminaria Ceremony, which is a memorial lap in silence for those who lost their fight. Finally, the Fight Back Ceremony begins, which is where a team member from each team is continously walking around the track. Holmquest and event chair Melissa Reis said there are several reasons to get involved with Relay For Life. “People say they feel empowered in the fight against cancer,” Holmquest said. “It gives anyone the opportunity to make a difference.” “It’s sad to me, because I meet a lot of people, and I think I’ve only met a handful of people who say they have never met anyone who has or has had cancer,” Holmquest said. “Relay For Life is a way to connect all these people, caregivers, patients, survivors and friends and family, in the fight against cancer.” “I think being a patient or a caregiver can feel kind of lonely,” Reis said. “And I think people feel Relay For Life is a way to connect with other patients or caregivers, just to know that they are not alone and that we are all fighting this together.” This year’s theme is “Teamwork makes the dream work for a cancer-free world.” Reis said there are activities planned all night that emphasize the importance of team-
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work and community. “Relay For Life is a moving experience for anyone who has any experience to cancer,” Reis said. “There’s this generally uplifting atmosphere that is welcoming and supportive to everyone there.” Teams of up to 15 people may register online for $150. Individual walkers may register for $10. To register as a team or an individual walker, or for more info, visit www.relayforlife.org/lincoln-minnehahasd. Registration is open up to the day of the event.
The Details: Where: Howard Wood Field When: July 29-30 | 6 p.m. - 8 a.m. Who: All ages How Much: $10 per individual
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July Checklist
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Image courtesy of Downtown Sioux Falls
Pull out your pen and check these items off your list this month!
16th Annual Hot Harley Nights July 8-10 | 9 a.m. Downtown Sioux Falls Price: Free More info: www.HotHarleyNights.com
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What started as a vision in 1996 has grown into a three-day event that has raised over $1.5 million for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Enjoy food, music and plenty of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles with a motorcycle show and parade. There will also be a silent and live auction, a raffle, and a casino run. Bonus! Sponsors McNally’s Irish Pub, Borrowed Buck’s Roadhouse, Thirsty Duck, and Wiley’s Tavern will be hosting parties throughout the Sioux Falls area for the event with more live music, drink specials, and the chance to win a motorcycle and custom Harley jacket.
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JazzFest 2011 July 14-16 | 5 p.m. Th/Fri | 11 a.m. Sat. Yankton Trail Park Price: Free More info: www.JazzFestSiouxFalls.com The now three-day Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Festival is a summertime favorite to many. Catch acts like Anders Osborne, the Mike Miller Trio and Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience on the main stage, and acts like The Union Grove Pickers and Soulcrate Music (pictured) on second stage. Don’t forget that all the beer you drink in the infamous beer tent and other money spent that day goes towards the Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues for their programs and scholarships. Bonus! Have kids? Don’t forget the Sanford Children’s JazzQuest with inflatables and educational activities.
KRROfest July 15 | 2 p.m. Sioux Falls Stadium Price: Advance $41.50 | Door $52 | $72 VIP More info: www.KRROfest.com Catch acts 10 Years, Escape the Fate, As I Lay Dying, All That Remains, Hollywood Undead, Chevelle, and director/musician Rob Zombie at the 2011 KRROfest. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster locations, Ticktmaster.com, the stadium box office or the 41st Street Ernie November. Bonus! Get in the mood early at the KRROfest pre-party on July 14 at Rookie’s Sports Bar at 7:30 p.m. for a 21+ show, free with your KRROfest ticket.
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The Sioux Falls Roller Dollz Presents: Derby Does Downtown July 23 | Doors 6 p.m., Roll 7 p.m. The Multi-Cultural Center of Sioux Falls Price: $12 General Admission Children 5 & Under Free More info: www.RollerDollz.com The season isn’t over! Don’t miss the opportunity to see the Roller Dollz at a new setting at the Multi-Cultural Center of Sioux Falls for Derby Does Downtown. There are only 500 spots for this venue, so getting tickets early would not be a bad idea. Tickets are available at the Red Eye Bar & Casino, Common Sense, J&L HarleyDavidson and at the website above. Get a chance to hang out with Doll favorites like Dazzer, Painmaker and – who could forget the cape - Destructive D-Lite. Bonus! Check out the after party at Lucky’s Bar.
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“Sweet and Sassy” Singer
Elisabeth Hunstad
Takes on JazzFest’s Main Stage.
“I’ve known my whole life what I want to do,” said 24-year-old Elisabeth Hunstad.
Images by Candace Ann Photography Styling by AMaVo Boutique Hair & Makeup by Southeastern Hair Design & Day Spa
It wasn’t until she was sitting in an entrepreneurial course at South Dakota State University that her professor validated her passion and dream of being a full-time musician. “[The professor] told us to imagine what we were doing when we were 3 years old to give us an indication of what we should be doing, and I was singing,” Hunstad said with her contagious smile. “I thought it’s my fate.” In fact, at the age of 3 Hunstad was full-out entertaining. Her parents would host neighborhood barbeques, and Hunstad would jump at the chance to perform. The singer recalled, “I’d go up on [my parents’] electrical box, make sure everyone was watching, and I’d sing and do my dance and say ‘everyone clap.’” She continued with laughter, “Once everyone clapped, I was done.” Little did she know she would go from a green electrical box with family and friends to the main stage of 2011’s JazzFest, which has been attended by nearly 1 million music lovers since its 1996 inception, according to the Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Society. “I was extremely honored,” said Hunstad about being offered the main stage slot after playing second stage last year. The jump from stages is not too common, especially for how quickly it happened. But Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues marketing director Brienne Maner said there is no question that she deserves it. “She is a passionate, hard worker and is obviously a helluva singer,” she stated. And Maner wasn’t kidding. Hunstad wowed audience members at last year’s festival when she belted her rendition of Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” (posted on 605magazine. com), exemplifying her vocal range and her all-out comfort on stage. If you ever have watched Hunstad perform at any of the local venues, like McNally’s Irish Pub or Latitude 44, it’s as if you can see that she lives and breathes music. And she just might.
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The Music and Her While some who took piano lessons growing up might cringe at memories of daunting practices and recitals, Hunstad truly loved playing. Maybe it was because there was no pressure, especially from her parents. “If I didn’t want to continue, I didn’t have to,” she said. And maybe it was also because of her many musical influences - one being her piano teacher growing up, Ruth Reisenweber. Hunstad recalled, “She’d encourage me to learn different types of music.” It was when they got to one genre that she had Hunstad’s full attention, though: Jazz. “I was always drawn to it,” she remembered, citing the “soul” of it. From there, Reisenweber told her if she liked it that she should focus on it, while also still experimenting in between. This lesson of diversifying her music has stuck with her throughout the years, and is something she feels very strongly about. Sometimes Hunstad sees her mentor at musical gigs. “I’ve told her she’s made a huge difference in my life,” she said. As for vocals, she was always involved in church choir. While attending grades K-12, Hunstad would use both her talents to play at assisted living facilities, which made such an impact that she still does it to this day. “I always thought hey that’s where it’s at, because it seems to mean a lot to the people living there, and they might not be able to get out and hear it otherwise,” she said. She showed her entrepreneurial side early on as well by starting a group with around 11-13 fellow high school students called Holijazz, a holiday/jazz combo that played at assisted living facilities, business parties and hospitals. “I like to think of new things,” Hunstad said. And she never slowed down. She participated in All City Jazz her sophomore and junior year, and was in All State Jazz all throughout high school. Hunstad was also a recipient of “The Louis Armstrong
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Award,” which is given to the “outstanding jazz musician in each high school.” In 2007, Hunstad collected original music she had written throughout the years and recorded “Music and Me” with Mike Dresch of Cathouse Studios. The song that inspired the album title was written after Hunstad performed at Washington High School’s homecoming and everyone cheered, making the musician some have described as “small stature, huge sound” realize she did have what it takes. “I thought, wow, this is working,” she smiled. The song is about how music makes her feel as of that moment. “Feelings” was a word that kept coming up when describing how she writes most of her work. Another song Hunstad’s fans know, “Opportunity,” is about how she felt grateful for “the opportunity to love you.” Hunstad wrote the piece because of the people around her, feeling they came into her life for a reason. Others have taken it other ways, some relating it to faith, some to friendship, and some to relationships (which has been popular for her to play at weddings). It’s not only the musical side Hunstad is interested in, but it’s also the business side. Hunstad recently received a bachelor’s of science in music merchandising (with an emphasis in piano) and a
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minor in Spanish from SDSU. Hunstad thrives on meeting new people and networking. “I just love Sioux Falls, so I hope to be based here if possible,” she continued. “Here we have great re-
sources, and I want to keep building that, then maybe I can get a gig in a city, but stay here.” If Facebook has any indication of her connections and fans, she is definitely off to a great start. Her music
page has around 2,400 likes, and her personal page (which is open to the public) has almost 5,000 friends. “I think almost everyone in Sioux Falls is friends with her on Facebook,” Maner joked. And though she loves jazz and soul music, Hunstad always tries to reach out to other local artists to collaborate or even to sit in as a backup singer. She has worked with artists like the Nick Rallis Band, Allen Goodroad and has dabbled in hip-hop. “This is a great musical community,” she said. “You bring out something new each time you play with someone.”
All that Jazz Some artists she has played with more than others. Though she considers herself a solo artist, the set group she has played with includes Chris Hildebrant on the saxophone, Dave Fermenich on the drums, Fred Evans and Will Prines on the keys and guitar. The group (minus Prines) will be joining Hunstad on the main stage on July 16 at noon. So far practices for the big day are going well. “It’s nice because we already know our group dynamic,” she said. To help raise money for the band for all the prep work for JazzFest, the group recorded a live album entitled “Elisabeth Hunstad Live At Carnaval Brazilian Grille” that they sell at shows for $10. The album features covers like the Cee Lo Green hit “Forget You” and also shows her range by singing songs in different languages. She hopes to take her love of world music on stage at Yankton Trail Park the afternoon of July 16. “I’m just passionate about other cultures, especially Spanish-speaking and some Portuguese.” What some people might not
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know while watching Hunstad perform is that she is a poster child of how SFJB truly makes a difference in the lives of young musicians, especially by throwing events like JazzFest. Maner explained, “I’m not sure everyone in the area realizes that JazzFest is part of Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues and that money spent at the festival directly benefits our scholarship and education funds, which sends kids to camp, to college and allows our touring group [the Jazz Diversity Project] to promote jazz across the state to middle schools each year.” Hunstad was directly touched by events put on by SFJB, receiving a scholarship from them her junior year of high school that she put 100 percent of towards piano lessons. She attended workshops put on by the society at the Washington Pavilion in high school that gave her lifelong memories. “My freshman year I remember sitting in Arturo Sandoval’s workshop as he spoke about his career, played his trumpet, and occasionally played his keyboard and trumpet simultaneously,” she said. Her senior year, she attended a workshop by Dianne Reeves, where she wasted no time asking her every question she could think of. “I probably irritated other attendees, but I so enjoyed her advice on everything,” she recalled. And it was worth it. Rob Joyce of SFJB called her into the office and had something for her to pick up. It was a signed picture from Reeves reading: To Elisabeth my ‘middle name sake,’ Everything you need, want or desire is right inside of you. Keep working hard to find it and enjoy all of your treasures. Peace & Light, Dianne Reeves.
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Hunstad also interned with SFJB while attending college, assisting with concert series and getting experience with press kits, etc. None of this would be possible without the help and donations from the community. “That $10 for parking, $10 for a t-shirt or $2 for a bottle of water goes further than you think,” said Maner about JazzFest. While Hunstad was hush-hush about her plans for the main stage set, she said she is excited for the larger crowd to share her sound and have a blast. “For me, music is really about connecting with people, so I think hey, if I have a chance to have more people to connect with I am so excited,” she said.
Free Time When Hunstad isn’t playing music, you can also find her working out to it. Hunstad is a Zumba instructor, which integrates international music with fitness and dance (sometimes dubbed a “fitnessparty”). She teaches at X Fitness, Sioux Falls Martial Arts Academy and Club David (check www.zumba. com/profiles/126825 for days and times). Hunstad feels this is the perfect compliment to her lifestyle and helps her evolve. “Choreographing music and thinking about how you move to it is allowing me to hear music in a different way, and is making me a stronger musician,” she said. When she’s not teaching Zumba or at music gigs, you can find her “anywhere there is water” or with her family. She is extremely close with her parents, which was apparent when her mother Lisa accompanied her to the interview, the styling and the photo shoot. “I can’t really think of any major thing that they weren’t at,” she said. “I feel the reason I can do so much
is because my parents have always believed in me.” One thing that also really stands out is that she genuinely is interested in people. “I am a relationship person,” she said. “People have so many different skills… If I have a skill that you need and vice versa… I always think everything can relate.” You can come meet Hunstad and watch her perform at 2011’s JazzFest on July 16 at noon at Yankton Trail Park. When describing what you might expect that day from Hunstad, Maner stated, “If Elisabeth was a BBQ sauce, she’d be Famous Dave’s Sweet and Sassy. She looks so sweet and innocent, but once she starts belting out tunes like Aretha’s ‘Respect’ you best watch out…” Hunstad is excited to show Sioux Falls what she’s got and said this is just the beginning. “I love what I’m doing right now, but it’s only one side of what I can do.” For more information on this year’s JazzFest, visit www.JazzFestSiouxFalls.com.
the scoop Andy Warhol: From A to B and Back Again
by Caitlin Blumer Images by Jaida Grey Eagle
Andy Warhol is coming to town, and the Washington Pavilion is putting its best foot forward with this phenomenal exhibit.
I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to come to the Pavilion and check out the exhibit in its very beginning stages. On June 7 the artwork arrived, shipped in by temperature and humidity-controlled trucks all the way from Pittsburgh, Penn., where the Andy Warhol Museum is located. When I arrived at the Pavilion the next day, I was escorted up to the gallery where Warhol’s works were being unloaded. There were over nine enormous wooden crates in the highceilinged room that encased the artwork. These crates were all made from the sweat and blood of Tony Valvano, a curator from the Andy Warhol Museum, who travels with the exhibit. Valvano has traveled everywhere from Russia to Australia to display the “Pop” in pop culture’s works. The transportation crates were made from the same materials that make up such items as home insulation and billboards. In other words, they were extremely secure and protective. From the crates, the artwork was being carefully unwrapped and documented as each piece was unloaded. But before these pieces of art could even be taken out, they had to
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sit and acclimate for 24 hours in order to preserve the high-valued art. Following the unloading of all of the pieces, condition reports, prep work, and hanging all still had to happen, becoming an almost weeklong process. As the artwork came out, my eyes widened as I saw one of the ever-famous portraits of Marilyn Monroe being lifted from the crate, as well as my personal favorite, the brown and blue portrait of a cow. “When you think ‘Andy Warhol’ this is what you think,” said David Merhib, the director of the Visual Arts Center at the Washington Pavilion, referencing the collection the Pavilion is showcasing. It was amazing to see the intense process that a historic traveling art exhibit goes through. Among the 64 original screen prints brought in by the Andy Warhol Museum are famous works such as the Campbell’s Soup Cans, the Birth of Venus and, the piece currently receiving the most press, Elizabeth Taylor (recently another print of Elizabeth Taylor sold for almost $27 million). “This is a great opportunity to see one of the world’s greatest artists here in Sioux Falls,” said Merhib. “Over the last 50 years we have brought in shows, but not to this magnitude. We are putting Sioux Falls on that cultural map.” Aside from bringing in work by one of the most influential American artists, the Washington Pavilion hopes this exhibit
will bring in a completely new demographic. “The Andy Warhol exhibit is a staple that allows [the Visual Arts Center] to connect to a market that expands over generations,” said Parker Owens, Marketing Project Manager at the Washington Pavilion. There are a few guerilla marketing concepts the Pavilion will be doing to promote the event, including a “Warhol your Facebook” contest where Facebook users can “Warhol” their photos, and whomever’s photo gets the most “likes” will win free tickets. Such promotional events can be seen at the upcoming Hot Summer Nights on July 13 and at Falls Park. On top of Warhol’s most famous prints, the exhibit also showcases Warhol’s famous Silver Clouds installation, Cow Wallpaper, Augustana College’s collection of Warhol’s photography, Warhol’s screen tests of stars of the ‘60s (including actors like Robert Redford), and the showing of the PBS documentary, “Andy Warhol: A Documentary Film.” The Washington Pavilion’s exhibit, The Prints of Andy Warhol: From A to B and Back Again, opened June 17 and runs until Sept. 11. General admission tickets are available for only $10. The Washington Pavilion is working with Backyard Broadcasting to provide the opportunity for guests to bring a can of soup and receive a dollar off admission (limited to one can per person). All cans will be donated to the Sioux Falls Food Pantry. Students are also able to save an additional dollar off if they bring a student ID.
The Details: Where: The Washington Pavilion When: Now through Sept. 11 Who: All ages How much: $10 general admission
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by Caitlin Blumer Photo by Jaida Grey Eagle
Take a step inside Second Chance Rescue Center on any given day, and it is likely the hard work of Ryan Combellick can be seen. Combellick is a young Sioux Falls man in his mid-twenties who, over the past year, has spent a majority of his time at Second Chance volunteering in a variety of areas. From cleaning cages, to doing laundry, to playing with pups, he has done it all. Around March of last year, Combellick was searching for something to fulfill his free time. Luckily for him, his best friend Carol had been volunteering at the shelter. She suggested he come with her to volunteer and from that point on, Combellick was hooked. Nowadays, Combellick is usually putting in about 20 to 40 hours a week volunteering at Second Chance, and has put his focus primarily on fundraising events for the animals. Most recently, Second Chance has been working on their next event entitled Queens & Kings for Cats & Dogs - a drag show with proceeds benefiting the shelter at Topper’s Fun & Spirits on July 17 at .
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605: What is most important to you about working with the shelter? r: Knowing that I am doing something good by being with the animals. Seeing people take animals home with them is a huge thing, too. I love helping people find a dog that suits them. 605: What is something people might not know about Second Chance? r: Second chance has never been a place that puts animals down due to space. They only have four full-time employees at this time and one part time. They really depend on people volunteering and community service work. 605: How many animals are there now (including dogs, cats, hamsters, rabbits and ferrets)? r: The shelter stays full mostly with about 200 animals at any given time.
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relationships 101 Lesson #6 - Summer Lovin’ Welcome to summer school. I just wanted to let all of you know that I plan on running this summer semester in a similar fashion as Mark Harmon in the 80’s classic, “Summer School.” For anyone who hasn’t seen this cinematic gem, you’re automatically docked one letter grade. Your first assignment is to go out and watch that movie. I’m sure Mark Harmon and Kirstie Alley would really appreciate the royalties. Well, probably Kirstie Alley more than Mark Harmon. I mean, he is cleaning up with that “NCIS” show... but I digress. Let’s get to the lesson. This month, we will be covering how to handle a summer romance. This is undoubtedly a situation all of you will have to deal with eventually. School’s out, everyone is hanging out at the pool or the beach. Girls are in their “barely there” bikinis, and the boys are shirtless. There isn’t the pressure of school anymore, people have traveled back home, and everyone just wants to cut loose and have some fun. These factors contribute directly to summer flings. Summer flings can be a very enjoyable and carefree time. It’s a good time to meet someone new and have some fun, all while enjoying your summer and everything it has to offer. Most times these are Rather, I would recommend that casual relationships where you’ll spend most of your you chat casually about plans for time with your friends hangafter the summer is over. Do not ing out. Summer has a weird way of lowering expectagive any ultimatums or anything tions and allowing everyone crazy like that. Just chat casually to just relax. I think it’s the increased sunlight and expoabout how each of you sees this sure to UV rays and SPF 30... But, the real lesson here isn’t “relationship” progressing. how to get into a summer romance - that will happen with almost little to no effort. The real lesson comes with how to deal with this relationship as summer winds down. As the summer comes to a close, it will begin to become apparent to at least one of you that the relationship itself is coming to a close. And therein lies the problem. One of you will undoubtedly be more committed to this “relation-
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ship” than the other. More times than not there is always one person that thinks this can work beyond the break from reality. Now, I don’t want to be a complete cynic here. There are plenty of examples of long-term relationships being forged from a summer romance. If both of you agree that this is how you want the relationship to progress, then kudos to you! Seriously, that’s great! But for those of you who don’t establish long term relationships out of this situation, I recommend being open with the other person. That is why talking about it is always a good idea. Now, I’m not saying you need to have a super-serious talk about long-term commitment. Rather, I would recommend that you chat casually about plans for after the summer is over. Don’t give any ultimatums or anything crazy like that. Just chat casually about how both of you see this “relationship” progressing. At least this way you’ll know and there won’t be any hard feelings. Both of your cards will be on the table, and you can decide to keep having fun for the rest of the summer, or cut it short. This may sound scary, but it’s much better than the alternative where nothing is said, and at the end of the summer one of you ends up with a broken heart. This seems to be how a lot of people handle this situation, and I just wanted to take this opportunity to say that’s not cool. That’s why I must also stress honesty here. You owe this person that much. Be truthful about your feelings, whether you see it as just a summer fling or progressing toward something more serious. If you follow this simple path, you’ll fair well in your summer fling and have some good ol’ summer fun. That is unless this person transfers to your school and you have to juggle how you really feel about them, all while maintaining your reputation with your buddies...oh wait, that’s “Grease”...
Have a relationship problem? E-mail Professor Mammenga at Profmammenga@605magazine.com
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ask THE JOHNS Yes, all three of these guys are named John. Yes, it was a popular name in the ’80s (I’m sure you feel their pain all you Katies, Michaels and Jessicas). But these three gentlemen, when not obssesing over “Game of Thrones,” 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 your best advice on how to not stay stressed from work? I just think about it nonstop, and it’s really getting to me... -Tess JR: Tess, as a professional student, I have never had a real job, so I got nothing. I’ve been told exercise helps relieve stress, but I’ve never actually tried it myself. JW: Stress balls work well, usually. But for those really annoying situations, I’ve found drinking on the job works best. JT: Do you get stressed because you hate your job, or is the work just challenging you? If getting out of bed and going to work every morning is a chore and you hate it, then you need to find a new career, because you will never be happy. However, if you enjoy your career, you have to strike a balance between your work life and home life. When you leave at night for home, you need to leave your work at the office.
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2.) One of my really good friends doesn’t get along with my boyfriend. How do I handle that? Do I just not have them hang out anymore, or will it eventually get better? -Worried JR: I don’t foresee this is getting better. In fact, I think it will likely get worse, so it sounds like you are either going to dump the friend or the boyfriend. JW: Well, find out why they don’t get along. Compile and complete an informed analysis of their individual faults. Weigh out the pros and cons of both relationships and how long you’ve known them, and their positive effect on your life. Lastly, throw all that out, because no matter what I type you’re going to pick your boyfriend. Admit it. JT: True friends are people you should be able trust and value. If she is a true friend simply sit down with her and ask her why she has an issue with your boyfriend. It could be a simple misunderstanding, or it may be deeper than that. You will never know unless you ask. As Arnold Glasow once said “A true friend never gets in your way unless you happen to be going down.”
Have a question for the Johns? Shoot an e-mail their way at TheJohns@605magazine.com.
3.) Whenever my friend comes to town, all they can talk about is how they live in a big city, and talk down to me for living in Sioux Falls. I thought it would cool off after a while, but they still ask me how I can live here, and tell me all the things they do in their “big city.” How do I deal with this? -Annoyed JR: Unfortunately, I too have had to deal with such friends. I’ve been told that eventually such types will realize that living in a “big city” does not by default make them cool, cultured or successful. I would get snarky with them, and ask if they also enjoy high unemployment rates and tanking real estate prices.
JW: Ask them how many times their car was broken into last week. Then let them know that you can buy a four-bedroom house here for less than the price of a one-bedroom loft there. Side note: People who need to feel better about themselves based on where they live are secretly miserable. After a few years of ‘big city paradise’ (i.e. $10 beer), they’ll move home. JT: I know and feel very strongly about why I choose to live in Sioux Falls, and it has a lot to do with personal preference. I couldn’t live in a big city, and that is exactly why I don’t. However, I still respect my friends and family who can because it makes them happy, and that is all that really matters. Next time they bring it up, tell them why you live here instead of a big city. However, if you do hate it here then ignore everything I said. 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.
85,000 The miles the Sioux Falls Roller Dollz have traveled in season five. Check out how “Derby Does Downtown� on page 33.
1 in 4 The Oahe Dam Discharge Rate at Pierre as of June 22, 2011.
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The average attendance in the last 5 years at JazzFest. Read about 2011 main stage performer Elisabeth Hunstad on page 35.
5225 The number of Relay For Life participants under the age of 23. Read about the upcoming event on page 30.
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Perhaps the scene in the motion picture “Knocked Up” is a little extreme in regards to child bearing? Yet, it seems because of these various depictions in movies and on TV, we view childbirth as something painful, agonizing and unnatural when it can, and should be, the complete opposite. Terry Engelmann is a Certified Nurse Midwife for San-
ford Health, who specializes in HypnoBirthing; a method encouraging instinctive, medication-free birth in the delivery room. “We help women relax and let the body do what it is meant to do during childbirth,” said Engelmann. “HypnoBirthing allows a woman the chance to experience childbirth the way nature intended.” Kaisa Winckler is a Certified HypnoBirthing Practitioner with Avera McKennan. After delivering her three
children with the HypnoBirthing method, she became determined to help other women overcome the fear of childbirth. “We help the mother work with her body during labor,” said Winckler. “We help her tap into her natural endorphins during delivery, which are much stronger than morphine.” Both Engelmann and Winckler believe there is a common misunderstanding with HypnoBirthing. “Some may think Vincent Price with a gold watch right
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away,” joked Engelmann. “HypnoBirthing is really more about getting the body in line with deep breathing and visualization to help a woman overcome the fear and nervousness associated with childbirth.” Winckler added that a woman who chooses HypnoBirthing will be “fully aware” of what is going on around them. “There are no mind tricks,” said Winckler. “It is about empowering a woman to have their child the natural way, without the stress and tension of childbirth.” Nikki Even, a South Dakota native, gave birth to her baby boy on April 7. Even insisted that she will utilize the techniques again in HypnoBirthing if she and her husband decide to have another child. “It was the most exhilarating experience of my life,” recalled Even. “At first, I was not sure I could handle it. But when it was over, my husband was so proud of me.” “I was so proud of me,” declared Even. For those interested in HypnobBirthing, both Engelmann and Winckler recommended taking classes to prepare. The classes will help an expectant mother master the deep breathing, visualization and stress relief techniques, which make HypnoBirthing a viable option in the delivery room. Instructional books and CDs are provided so the breathing and relaxation methods can be practiced at home. “This is the way childbirth should be,” said Winckler. “During the classes, we will help teach the expectant mother how to focus on her body and eliminate any stress, so when her baby is ready to come, she can deliver the natural way.” “In the end, we want to provide women a choice in the delivery room,” said Engelmann. And for expecting mothers who might still be nervous, Even lends a piece of crucial advice. “Your body knows what to do,” said Even. “Just remember that you are a powerful being as a woman, and, because of this, you can do anything.” To attend a class, or to find out more about HypnoBirthing, call Avera McKennan at (605) 322-4481 or Sanford Health at (605) 328-4600.
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Royal Limousine Win a 2-hour limo package in a 10-passenger limousine you can use for a night on the town with friends or for a romantic evening. Retail value $200. www.sodakroyallimo.com (605) 332-7952
Vanessen’s Hair Design, different by nature. Join us to discover the difference of Aveda Men’s Pure-Formance products and customized men’s cuts. All stylist have extensive technical training. Win 3 free men’s cuts. www.vanessenshairdesign. com | (605)335-7900 | 26 & Minnesota
Sun ‘N Fun Specialty Sports
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Jam out to your favorite music when you win the Skullcandy Lowrider headphones that are iPad and iPhone compatible. These are lightweight with amazing sound quality. www.sunnfunsport.com | (605) 361-6371 | 1605 West 41st St.
Win two tickets to the 2011 605 Summer Classic on Aug. 6 at 8th & Railroad with bands like Doomtree, Heiruspecs, The Kickback and more, along with an outdoor bout by the Sioux Falls Roller Dollz. Cool down at the event with an aluminum water bottle from us! www.605summerclassic.com | (605) 274-1999
Envision Wedding Studio Win 100 save the date postcards, including custom design from the innovative and design oriented firm in Sioux Falls. www.envisionweddingstudio.com (605) 271-4404
The winner will enjoy this basket with Cleaver’s Market signature private label favorites: Cleaver’s BBQ sauce, Garlic Powder, Buffalo Blue Sauce, 5 Pepper Blend, Y2K seasoning, and top that all off with Baileys Mudslide a great summertime grillin’ combination! Text to 70734 with the message GO2 Cleavers to hook up with text exclusive deals from Cleaver’s Market! www.cleaversmarket.com | (605) 271-6328
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