Laura Nielson
2011
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vol. 3 no. 10
October
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contents October 2011 reviews & recommendations 06 What’s on 605Magazine.com
22 Tech Blend: The Villainous Virus
08 Contributors
24 Profiles in Sound
12 Events Recap
28 Creative Writing
14 An Evening with Joel Hodgson
30 A Taste of Sarcasm: Candy & Canvas
16 October Events Calendar
32 Delish Delights
18 Beyond Borders
34 Get Involved: Out in the Silence
20 Album Review: Fatal Imbalance
Screening and Panel Discussion
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contents October 2011 life, love & laughter 36 October Checklist 38 COVER: 501st Legion: A Charity Force to be
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44 The Scoop: How Best to Fest 46 The Real Deal: Arianna T. Ballinger 48 Relationships 101 50 Ask the Johns 52 605 Factoids
fashion & beauty
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54 Fashion Alert 56 A Costume That Pops!
fitness & health 60 Reiki: A Natural Way to Heal 62 Light the Falls Pink
steals 64 605 Steals
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web What’s on 605magazine.com… Here is a taste of what is on our official website this month.
Have you ever imagined what Andy from The Hot Morning Show on 104.7 sounds like when he is absolutely terrified? Well, now you can see it for yourself on 605magazine.com! Image by Laura Kate Photography
Check out this month’s Street Style with Leonia Tran. Read the latest Love? w/ Mel as she tackles the most dreaded part of online dating: The profile picture. See how she recommends picking a pic!
605 chat Like us on Facebook and follow us @605magazine to join the conversation!
What are you going to be for Halloween? “A zombie, of course!” -Ellee Nestegard, via Facebook
“The Lady Gaga skeleton costume from the ‘Born this Way’ video. I still have to get the wig, though.” -Rebecca Johnson, via Facebook
“Idk... Probably ur mom.” -Josh Erickson, sarcastic via Facebook
“Little Edie.” -Katie Hunhoff, via Facebook
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contributors October 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.
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.
Laura Engebretson – Photographer Laura is a bookworm, photographer, dancer, and all-around geeky girl. In her spare time she enjoys taking as many pictures as possible, traveling and drinking copious amounts of coffee. She also owns Laura Kate Photography.
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.
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events Recap 2011 Uncorked
Attendees enjoyed an eclectic mix of wines.
Over 300 people showed up to Johnny Carino’s on Aug. 25 to stomp on grapes and enjoy the food and wines from around the world at Uncorked. The fundraiser occurs every year to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of S.D., and this year they raised over $8,000. The event had a live band and a silent auction. Photos by Jaida Grey Eagle
The infamous grape stomp.
Jessica Carmody and Kayla Carstens.
Silent auction.
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Super Happy Funtime Burlesque Over 100 people crowded in Club David on Sept. 17 for the popular traveling event, Super Happy Funtime Burlesque. The “naughty, bawdy musical comedy show� had an array of wild costumes that ranged from circus to provocative sci-fi. The bartenders and servers also dressed for the occasion as well, and retro buttons, tassles and pasties were sold at the event. For more info on SHFB, visit www.superhappyfuntimeburlesque.com.
Host Mister Happy Pants in action.
Photos by Jaida Grey Eagle
The burlesque show loves audience participation.
Amy Winehouse tribute?
The costumes were out of this world... literally.
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events Reel Dakota Film Festival Presents: An Evening with Joel Hodgson
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While Joel Hodgson attended Bethel University in St. Paul, Minn. in the late ‘70s, the only option for him to tune into any television was to succumb to the ever-dreaded “common room.” As some may know from experience, in the “common room” the remote is first come, first serve – and Hodgson was rarely on the winning side. To make watching “whatever someone else wanted to watch” tolerable, he started to talk over the programs and make jokes (or “riff” on them). “I don’t think they liked it,” Hodgson recalled. “I’m not sure they were loving what I was saying.” Fast forward 10 years later: the guy who annoyed his college mates would turn out to be the creator of the American cult television series “Mystery Science Theater 3000” and the hit live show “Cinematic Titanic,” both famous for riffing “B” movies. And, lucky for us, what other connection Hodgson has to Bethel College is friend and Reel Dakota Society film festival director and programmer, Julie Anderson Friesen, who is bringing him in for “An Evening with Joel Hodgson” as part of the Second Annual Reel Dakota Film Festival on Oct. 22 (for more info on the festival, flip to the Checklist). Hodgson, who grew up in Minnesota, started his career doing standup in Los Angeles, and would spend time in Sioux Falls while driving through for his gigs. “I can’t wait to come back,” Hodgson said of returning to South Dakota. Hodgson will be screening “Manos: The Hands of Fate,” which is both one of the most watched MST3K episodes and what has become recognized as “the worst movie of all time.” How random and “bad” these movies are is just what Hodgson thinks drew people to MST3K, which earned several Emmy nominations and a Peabody Award. “It’s not likely that they had ever seen [the films] before, so it was like a new world to them,” he explained. “We were kind of the tour guides into these weird worlds.” Though he hasn’t been riffing on movies on a spaceship with robots since the ‘90s (the show started in 1988), Hodgson discovered the love for MST3K has not slowed down.
“So much time has gone by and people still keep finding it,” said Hodgson. “The DVD and download sales keep growing. That was kind of the indicator that people were still interested in it, to me.” Hodgson responded by creating “Cinematic Titanic” four years ago: a five-person riff formation with a live audience. While some might break a sweat at the thought of doing that live, the dubbed “Father of Movie Riffing” said the big secret is timing and figuring out the material beforehand. “You try to prep as much as possible,” Hodgson said. That’s not to say there still isn’t any pressure. “You get the feedback. The audience is there and you just know it’s more of a live expression and there is more adrenaline,” Hodgson described. “You kind of have to serve it up fresh every time you do it.” After taking the summer off, the crew of “Cinematic Titanic” is ready to go with one of the busiest touring schedules Hodgson said he has ever had. Last year the show sold out in many locations, including on Broadway, and this year they plan to have the same success. “It’s great. [The cast] loves working together and it’s always a good time,” he said. And he’s also getting excited about his solo stop for the Reel Dakota Film Festival. Along with showing the film, Hodgson will do a Q&A afterwards. And, for all you Mysties (MST3K cult fans), Hodgson said if given the opportunity he is open to giving autographs. That is, under one stipulation: “If it’s a smooth surface I can sign it,” he laughed. VIP and festival passholders automatically get into the event, and other patrons can purchase a ticket for $20 at the Washington Pavilion Box Office. For more info on “Cinematic Titanic” and to purchase DVDs of the show, visit www.cinematictitanic.com. For more on the Reel Dakota Film Festival lineup, check out www.reeldakota.org.
The Details: Where: Washington Pavilion
Belbas Theater When: Oct. 22 | 7 p.m.
How much: $20
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events October 2011 DOWNTOWN Oct. 7 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.
Acoustic Alchemy
Historic Orpheum Theatre. 8 p.m. Returning to Sioux Falls after a stellar concert series performance in 2008, Acoustic Alchemy is an English band centering around two guitarists, Greg Carmichael and Miles Gilderdale. Whether you call it smooth or contemporary jazz, it’s always a good time with this band. Admission $33 and $48. For more info, visit www.sfjb.org/ concerts.
Oct. 20-23 Reel Dakota Film Festival
Oct. 5 | 12 | 19 | 26 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.
Oct. 14-15 Comedian, Actor, Writer, & Director Bobcat Goldthwait For more info, flip to page 25.
Oct. 15 Pink Party at The Vault. The Vault. DJ Pri Yon Joni will be mixing. Admission $5. Everyone must wear pink to enter in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dress code strictly enforced.
Oct. 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 Sioux Falls Jaycees Haunted House
Washington Pavilion. For more info, flip to page 36.
Fine Arts Building at W.H. Lyon Fair Grounds. Check website for times. It’s that time of year when the sun goes down and the lights go out. Have a spooky time at one of the favorite Halloween events in Sioux Falls. Admission is $7 or $5 with a canned good. There is a $2 discount for military, police, the fire department, and hospital employees. For more info, visit www. siouxfallshauntedhouse.com.
ENTERTAINMENT
Oct. 28-30 ZooBoo
For more info, flip to page 36.
Oct. 21 Paint the Night Pink
Oct. 1 Take the Day Washington Pavilion. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Join the Pavilion as it opens its doors to 44 of the region’s most intriguing artists for an all-day, art-making event and silent auction. All purchases are shared 50/50 with the artist and Pavilion. Stay at watch the creative process 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Reception is 7-10 p.m. where you can eat, drink, listen to great music and bid on your favorite art. For more info, visit www.TakeTheDay.org.
Oct. 3 | 10 | 17 | 24 | 31 Game Night.
Great Plains Zoo. Friday, 5:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 3:30 p.m. Hand-carved jack-o-lanterns illuminate the night as you stroll through the Zoo grounds. Visit the “Pumpkin Patch” and various Treat Tents, plus find tricks and treats throughout the Zoo. It is held rain, snow or shine. Dress for the weather. For more info, visit www.greatzoo.org.
Oct. 29 6th Annual Zombie Walk Presents: Zombie Night Live For more info, flip to page 37.
Villains and Vixens Party – “Hell in High Heels”
Club David. 9 p.m. Wii on the main level. FREE pool and $2.25 Captain Morgans all night! For more info, and a list of all events, visit www.ClubDavidSF.com.
The Vault.
Oct. 4 | 11 | 18 | 25 Co-Ed Zumba Downtown w/ Elisabeth Hunstad
Club David. 9 p.m. Costume contest. No cover. For more info and a list of all events, visit ww.clubdavidsf.com.
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.
Oct. 30 Halloween Eve Karaoke
GOOD CAUSE Oct. 7 Light the Falls Pink For more info, flip to page 29.
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Oct. 8 DJ Quote the Beat Maker The Vault.
Oct. 14 Plain Green Conference & Marketplace For more info, flip to page 36.
Oct. 29 Bootastic Halloween Party 8th & Railroad. Noon. Held at Balloon Squad location. Second Annual Bootastic Halloween Party. Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume and bring your kids! Fund raised go towards the McCrossan Boys Ranch. Enjoy a horse-drawn wagon rides, airbrush tattoos, a mini petting zoo, a costume contest, pumpkin contest, balloon twisting, games, and more. For more info, visit www.bootastichalloweenparty.com.
Oct. 29 Bethany Christian Services Dessert/Silent Auction Holiday Inn City Centre, International Room. 6 p.m.
Sports Oct. 22 Sioux Falls Roller Dollz vs. MNRG Rockits Multicultural Center. 6 p.m. Admission $12, kids 10 and under free. Proceeds benefit the State Theater Downtown. Tickets available at The Red Eye Lounge, Common Sense, J&L Harley or www.rollerdollz.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.
Oct. 1 Grieves w/ Budo, Prof, Type, and Midwest Blessed Boonies Bar. 9 p.m. Admission $10 adv/$12 door.
Oct. 5 Unlimited Gravity w/ inflect & BASSthoven Boonies Bar. Admission $8. 18+
Oct. 6 Goldenboy (ex- The Eels, The Rentals and Elliot Smith) w/ Amos, Slade & Xavier Pastrano
Oct. 7 Inside Out Strings w/ Jack, Johnny & Jamison Latitude 44. 9 p.m. Admission $7. 21+
Toby Kane Old Skoolz.
Oct. 8 Burlap Wolfking Old Skoolz
Oct. 12 Melt-Banana w/ SoMo & infaux For more info, flip to page 24.
Oct. 13 Grapes & Guitars Boonies Bar. 9 p.m. Admission $8. 18+
Oct. 14 Rock Band, Kansas: Collegiate Symphony Tour Washington Pavilion. 7 p.m. For more info, visit www. washingtonpavilion.org.
Solera Trio Old Skoolz.
Oct. 15 Scott Holt Old Skoolz.
Oct. 21 Jo Dee Messina Music Room Series w/ Special Guest Billy Dean Washington Pavilion. Jo Dee Messina Music Room Series with Special Guest Billy Dean, will be presented in the Mary W. Sommervold Hall. Admission $28.50 and $38.50 + tax. 10% discount for groups of 15 or more. All ages. For more info, visit www.WashingtonPavilion.org.
Oct. 28 Soulcrate Music Presents: Rap Karaoke For more info, flip to page 27.
Oct. 29 Big Red Rawkit Riot Old Skoolz.
Oct. 31 Rocky Horror Picture Show Halloween Party Club David. 9 p.m. Drink features and Witch’s Brew. Main level. Costume contest. For more info and a list of all events, visit www.clubdavidsf.com.
Latitude 44. 9 p.m. Admission $6. 21+
Nappy Roots w/ Trey Lane & Young B Boonies Bar. 9 p.m. Admission $12 adv/$15 door. Tickets available at Ernie November (41st Street) and online at www. pepperentertainment.com.
Check out our complete calendar at 605magazine.com and e-mail events to contact@605magazine.com.
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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.
I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive by Steve Earle
Doc Ebersole isn’t a real doctor - at least not anymore. He was a real doctor. He used to practice medicine. But then he started dipping into the morphine a little too much until he found himself without a license anymore. Now he rents a room in the bad part of San Antonio. In order to pay for this room and his increasing morphine habit, he takes care of all the people who need medical attention but can’t really go to a hospital. We’re talking about gunshot wounds, stab wounds and abortions. And he is also haunted by the ghost of Hank Williams. It turns out that Doc was the doctor that gave Hank his first shot of morphine for back pain. He was also the doctor that gave Hank his last shot of morphine before Hank died in the backseat of a car on the way to a gig. So now Hank Williams hangs around with Doc, and as Doc spirals further and further out
of control, Hank starts to have more and more control over Doc. Then, one day, an 18-year-old Mexican girl named Graciela is dropped on Doc’s doorstep. She is pregnant and wants to have an abortion. But this girl is different from the hookers and drug addicts that Doc usually takes care of. And when the no-good father of the baby never comes back, Doc is stuck with her. And when Graciela starts to help Doc with his surgeries, Doc starts to notice that everyone she comes into contact with heals at an incredible rate. And not only do they heal quickly, they start to change their lives. They stop working the streets as hookers. They kick drug habits and move to new towns to start new lives. Some might say that Graciela is a miracle worker. And a miracle might be the only thing that can save Doc.
What to watch for in October
The Vertical Farm: Feeding the World in the 21st Century by Dr. Dickson Despommier Despommier envisions a world where every city has their own local food source by going vertical and using all the wasted space we have in our cities. Yeah, I had that idea like 10 years ago.
Death by Medicine by Gary Null, PhD Null takes on the medical system of the United States with its corporate hospitals, drug companies, and doctors who get paid to push drugs. Wait a minute… you mean the drug companies might not have my best interest in mind?
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album REVIEW FATAL IMBALANCE-PLAGUE OF MAN by Manny “Metal” Fraker Metal music was created to satisfy the intense part of our brains and is often shunned by most music critics who take themselves way too seriously. I, on other hand, am someone who enjoys the extremes of the music industry. So, next time you say something is “too country” or “too metal” or “too punk,” just remember your main man Manny probably digs it. That is also precisely why I can’t stop listening to Fatal Imbalance. That’s right, weaklings, they are back. Now go hide behind your Mason Jennings and Tori Amos bootlegs. The album is called “Plague of Man,” and nothing is more extreme. It’s not full-blown intensity, but let’s also remember this is a sophomore effort, and maturity is knowing that change is interesting and needed. “Plague of Man” is an assault of things metal. It will split your head open with all the elements a great metal album should have. From its old school thrash sound to the technical glimpses of the late-90’s death metal movement, its instru-
mentation will leave with you with sore fingers, because air guitar will be unavoidable. The rotunda of vocals will challenge your shaping image. The first cut, “Awaken,” which begins with a snarling growl, mixes clean vocals overtop of triumphant high-end guitar squeals. “Fire is Born” will inundate your vulnerabilities with its black metal riffing. It took me back to the early sounds of the Norwegian powerhouse, Emperor. “Life Tide,” which I have been told was one of the first four songs this band ever wrote, impressed me greatly with its resounding, yet simple power. The anguishing vocals of “In the Eye of the Seeker” will cut you deeper than you thought any metal song ever could. “Seed of Violence” begins with a little teaser riff, and then throttles onward with a controlled germination. The orchestral movement that begins track six, “Numb Inside,” is a beautiful prelude to the evitable metal-crushing main event. Growling and screaming vocals keep pace with a forceful beat in this metal masterpiece. “Sinister” will cut and bleed you with its thrashing focus. It also shows off the speed in which Fatal Imbalance can reach, yet they remain tight as hell. The final cut, “Blackened by the Ashes of Doom,” is a powerful piece of brutal aggression that leaves little doubt about what this group is capable of. Fatal Imbalance will carry the metal torch of Sioux Falls wherever they want to go
Rating:
Also listening to:
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Pitbull-Planet Pit
Pop Evil-War of Angels
Lil Wayne-Carter IV
I was really interested in this one because I thought it was going to be authentic. Original it was not, because it was basically a male Britney Spears album. The cultural songs that should have shown his roots were just mocking.
It always amazes me what sells. This album is a completely overproduced cliché piece of trash. Even Disturbed fans would agree. It pains me to think about how lyrically clueless and thoughtless some people can be, and yet sell millions of records.
I didn’t really expect to like this, but the tracks are really good. The themes are not my cup o’ tea, but then again I listen to way too much metal.
(Definitely no favorite tracks here)
(No favorite track) To criticize, suggest or comment on music-related items, search Facebook for Manuel Graces IV (Manny Fraker) and/or Roman B. Black (Roman Black).
(Favorite tracks: “Blunt Blowin,” “She Will” feat. Drake, “Interlude” feat. Tech N9ne, and “John” feat. Rick Ross)
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tech blend The Villainous
Virus by Devon Schreiner
Let’s be honest: not too many of us enjoy updating our antivirus software or keeping up to date on the latest hacking techniques to help keep our computers safe. It’s a tedious process keeping your vault of information safe, but it’s well worth the process. In this month’s article, I’m going to help you keep your computer safe from viruses, trojans, worms, root-kits, hackers and crackers with a few simple tips. Knowledge is Power One of the most important things to remember right now is that anyone can get a virus, even if you have an antivirus (ahem, that includes Mac users). The trick is to be aware that viruses exist and not to be fooled by them. Having an antivirus is a very good tool, which I’ll mention later, but it will do you no good if you willingly accept a virus and override your antivirus. The now infamous Windows AntiVirus and Mac Defender, which are the exact opposite of what they sound, take advantage of exactly this. These viruses simply ask for permission from the user and completely skip over any installed antivirus program. All you have to do is know what the name of your antivirus program is called. If you know that you are using Microsoft Security Essentials, then you should not be getting pop-ups from a Windows AntiVirus, so don’t click them! Only pay attention to popup windows that are from your specific antivirus.
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about getting malicious applications ever again, but it will catch some things. I also think that if it catches one bad thing, the program has paid for itself, especially because most antivirus programs are free! There are many free options that work amazingly well, so you should never be unprotected. For a Windows operating system, there are many great antivirus programs, including Microsoft Security Essentials, AVG, Avira and Avast. If you’re running Apple’s operating system, I would try Sophos or ClamXav antivirus.
Keep Up-To-Date What’s more important than having an antvirus is keeping it up to date. The program won’t help with anything if it isn’t updated. Also, update your operating system and all other apps. Update Windows, Adobe products like Flash and Reader, your Internet browser, Skype, and anything else you may use.
Have an AntiVirus
Don’t Let Your Clicks Get Hijacked
Having an antivirus program is one of the easiest things you can do to help protect yourself from stupid mistakes. Having an antivirus program installed doesn’t mean you never have to worry
A very common form of malware making the rounds right now is click hijacking. This has become very popular kudos to the ease of sharing with social networking. I’m sure you’ve seen
those out-of-the-ordinary updates from friends on Facebook or Twitter telling you to go look at these “crazy pictures of you” or to “look what this dad did that made his daughter commit suicide!” These are obvious examples of click hijacking. All a person has to do to become a victim of this type of attack is to click a link that is set up differently. These links will “hijack” your click and use it to post to your Facebook, send direct messages to all your friends on Twitter, or even send a spam e-mail to everyone in your address book. The only defense for this type of attack is knowing which links not to click. You know your friends the best, but always be leery of links they send you, especially if it doesn’t sound right. If you think one of your friends has been the victim of this attack, ask them if they sent this link to you. If you have been the victim of this type of attack, you should let all the people that may have seen the link know not to click it, and you should also change your password just in case it was stolen. If you have any other questions, you can always check out my tech blog, TheTechBlender.com, or feel free to e-mail me at Devon@TheTechBlender.com.
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profiles IN SOUND Oct. 12 | Melt-Banana Boonies Bar | 7 p.m. Admission $8 adv/$10 door All ages Japenese punk band Melt-Banana will be making their return to Sioux Falls on Oct. 12. The group was formed in Tokyo in the early ‘90s, and is known for playing intense, electronica-based songs with unique, screaming female vocals. With nine studio albums and one live album in their catalog, the group tours extensively worldwide. Frontwoman Yasuko Onuki recently took some time to answer a few questions about the group, their music and their future plans. Melt-Banana will be performing at Boonies, with openers to be announced. For more information, visit www.thecollectiveeffortsunion. com. You started this band almost 20 years ago. How does it feel to have made it as a group that long?
I don’t feel like we spent such a long time as a band. I feel like I’ve only spent five or six years with this band.
What do you do to make sure your music is always evolving?
I always try to make something new to myself; to satisfy my goal of creating music that I would like to listen to. Do you mainly sing in English, or do you also sing in Japanese?
I sing in English. A long time ago, when I started playing music in a band, I sang in Japanese, but I thought that English would fit more to my singing style, so I switched. How many tours have you done in the U.S.?
Fourteen times so far. The next one will be our 15th tour. The first two tours were kind of small, short tours, and after that we usually tour for about two months each time. Most are headlining tours, but some of them we toured as support for bands like Mr.Bungle, Melvins, Fantomas, and Tool. What are some of the differences between playing in Japan and playing in the U.S.?
In Japan, we usually play with three or four bands, so our set is, like, 20 to 30 minutes. In the U.S., we usually head-
line, so we play for about an hour. We put more elements in when we play on U.S. tours, like some cover songs, etc. Not counting your 2009 live album, your last release was in 2007. When do you plan on releasing a new record?
We were planning to release our new album in the fall, but we couldn’t finish it before the tour, unfortunately. So I think it will be next year. What is different about Melt-Banana that people should pay attention to?
Hmm ... I guess it depends on each person, doesn’t it? What is the best thing about seeing MeltBanana live, and why should people come to the show?
Seeing bands live is different from just listening to records, and I think it is the best way to know about the band and their music since people can feel the band with five senses. And also for us (well, I think for most of bands), live shows can express our music well and show what we do and who we are. And of course it is fun, too!
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When you hear the name Bobcat Goldthwait, most think of the distinctively loud, high-pitched voice that gave sound to characters like Cadet Zed in the “Police Academy” franchise or Mr. Floppy in the ‘90s television series “Unhappily Ever After.” When he called into the 605 Magazine office, his voice was anything but. Calm, collective, yet sprinkled with sarcasm, it hardly sounded like the same person who infamously started a couch on fire on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” “I guess [the voice] came out of nervousness and anger. I guess I’m not as nervous or as angry anymore,” Goldthwait laughed. Though we were the fifth call he had on that Tuesday afternoon, he was as chipper as if we were the first. “I’m going to be fresh as a daisy,” he joked. Goldthwait will be performing at Fat Daddy’s Comedy Club Oct. 14 and 15 with one show at 7:30 p.m. and one at 10 p.m. both evenings. The actor, writer and director is taking a short break in between projects to do his original passion: standup. “I always go out and do standup in between making these small movies that I’ve been working on, so I just finished one and now I’m going on the road,” he said. “Small movies” might be underplaying it. Goldthwait had just gotten back from showing his film “God Bless America,” a “modern ‘Bonnie & Clyde,’” at the Toronto Film Festival. The response was positive. “It went well. The audiences were really receptive and we sold the picture while we were there,” he said. And that is great news considering one of his films, “Sleeping Dogs Lie,” was financed by him and a friend, along with selling items at pawn shops. What most are unaware of is that Goldthwait has been directing for quite some time since his first film “Shakes the Clown” premiered in 1991. “It was kind of a natural progression. Basically I realized late in life that it’s what I really enjoy doing,” Goldthwait explained. “I like telling stories, so as a guy making movies I can tell much longer and complete stories.” He also directed “Jimmy Kimmel Live” for three years and - coincidence or not - ratings skyrocketed during his time there. Goldthwait eventually left to pursue directing more films. But that’s not to say he will stop doing
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standup: something he has done professionally since the age of 15 with his childhood friend and voice of SpongeBob SquarePants, Tom Kenny. Goldthwait’s friendship with Kenny also led to Robert Francis to be forever called Bobcat, which came from him and Kenny poking fun at a their friend Barry who asked to be called Bearcat. In retaliation of their friend’s odd
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name change request, Robert called himself Bobcat and Tom called himself Tomcat. “We were being sarcastic little pricks,” he laughed. “The joke’s on me, because it’s 30 years later and now I’m Bobcat and they’re Tom and Barry.” When the subject turned back to his shows, Goldthwait mentioned he has been in the Sioux Empire before
on several occasions and has friends in the area. “I have fond memories of Sioux Falls,” he said. But there is one place he definitely is not fond of. “I don’t like Sioux City,” he stated. “They’re inbred or something. They’re just not nice. It’s terrible there. I don’t like those people.” Though his words were jovial, he said he would not be stopping there. It might be one occasion, in particular, that makes him not want to slow down at the exit. “Last time I went there I had beef with the police because they accused me of stealing Rolaids, which I didn’t steal by the way,” he said. Sioux City will definitely be a topic that will come up that Friday and Saturday night, along with autobiographical accounts. When asked what else he wants to accomplish in life since he has opened for Nirvana, directed award-winning films, been a Disney character and so much more, he replied: “I just want to keep making movies, and that’s what I keep getting frustrated with. I wish I could pick up the pace and make one a year instead one every two years.” And when the conversation came to a close, he left off as sarcastic and as kind as he did from the beginning. “I’m going to go get my bikini area waxed,” he said with a chuckle. “Nah, I’m going to go to back to writing.” Look out for Goldthwait’s “God Bless America” in the spring when it will be released in limited theaters and OnDemand. Tickets for his Oct. 14 and 15 show are $21 and are available at Fat Daddy’s Comedy Club. Visit www. fatdaddyscomedyclub.com or call (605) 274-6555.
Oct. 28 | Soulcrate Music Presents: The 3rd Annual Halloween Hip Hop Karaoke Club David | 9 p.m. Admission $5 | 21+
If you haven’t experienced it yet, don’t miss out at Soulcrate Presents: The 3rd Annual Halloween Hip Hop Karaoke Dance Party at Club David. Last year the ladies in attendance took over and brought their A-game – who will it be this year? This is your chance to sign up and rap with local hip-hop group Soulcrate Music as your DJ and backup singers. Here’s what the people are saying:
- Shawn Powers.
To sign up to perform a song, e-mail rapkaraoke@gmail.com with your song request. Spots are limited and subject to approval.
–Andrea Oswald, Nanny Extraordinaire.
“Hands down the funnest party in Sioux Falls.” - Isaac Show, We All Have Hooks For Hands.
Image by Studio Blu Photography
“If you don’t go to this, you hate fun.”
“I look forward to this party every year. It’s great to watch people join Soulcrate on stage and perform.”
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creative WRITING About the author: Rachiel Reurink lives in Sioux Falls with her husband, two children and three cats. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys organic gardening, comic books and second-hand bookstores.
SHELF LIFE by: Rachiel Reurink Prefab bookshelves never look great, but this one looked like I’d rescued it from a dumpster. I’d pushed it into the corner to cover up the scratch on the right side, but even with the extra support it leaned precariously forward. There were creases in the cardboard, and two of those pins that pass for shelf supports were missing from the kit. I’d improvised by shoving two wood screws of the same diameter into the predrilled holes on one side. Maddy, my 13-year-old daughter, pointed first at the box I’d dragged into the living room and then at our shelf. “It doesn’t look like the picture.” “They never do,” I said. “Especially when they’re on clearance.” Maddy pushed the shelf flush against the wall, creating a quarter-inch gap under the front edge. I shoved pieces of the box underneath until it stood straight. When we finished, Maddy and I moved across the living room to look at the bookshelf. “It’s really ugly, Mom.” “Yeah, I know.” I grabbed an armful of books from one of the stacks by the wall. “But it doesn’t matter. The important thing is filling it with books. Heavy ones first, please.” Maddy passed me books, and I put them away: beat-up old hardcovers of Tolkien, Zelazny, Donaldson and others. Our paperbacks were yellowed, with creased spines and dog-eared corners. Two of Maddy’s favorites, The Forgotten Planet and The Complete Sherlock Holmes, were held together with duct tape. Most of them came from thrift stores or yard sales. Sometimes we bought crates of books from estate sales. After filling the six-foot tall shelf we still had books left over.
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“What about these?” Maddy slid a dusty shoebox out of the corner and lifted the lid. It had been buried in the stacks. “How come you even have these, Mom? They’re for little kids. Why don’t...” Maddy’s voice trailed off. “What’s wrong?” I used my sleeve to wipe the tears from my eyes. “Nothing, hon. Sit down. I want to show you something.” We sat on the floor. I took three slim books, abridged for children, from the shoebox. Their cardboard covers were stained and frayed at the corners. Yellowed Scotch Tape held torn bits of book jacket to the sides. “These belonged to my mother,” I said. “Did she read them to you when you were little?” Maddy asked. “No. My mother couldn’t read when I was born. We learned together.” I continued, “Grandma came from a poor family. She and her sisters had to do all the cooking and cleaning because their parents were alcoholics. Grandma needed glasses from the time she was small, but her parents never bought them. Grandma was smart, but it’s hard to learn when you can’t see to read. She struggled through school, and when she was old enough to drop out, she got a job instead so she and her sisters could have some money for better food and clothes. Her dad used to steal her paycheck for beer. Grandma had a very hard life until she met Grandpa. They got married and moved far away from her family.” I continued, “Awhile after they got married, Grandma and Grandpa had me. Grandma knew a good mom reads to her kids, but she didn’t know how. We watched shows like Sesame Street and went to the library and got picture books. I eventually learned to read longer books, but it took Grandma a month to read a book this size.” Maddy carefully opened one of the yellowed covers. “But it’s only a hundred pages.” “I know. It was always embarrassing for Grandma that she couldn’t read any faster. Whenever she bought a new book, I had to go along with her. She wanted the cashier to think she was buying it for me.” I touched the books one by one, remembering my mother’s finger moving slowly over lines of print, her lips forming each word and repeating it softly before moving to the next.
Maddy read the titles. “The Secret Garden, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and The Three Musketeers... Are they good stories?” “They were Grandma’s favorites. They’re all about young people overcoming a disadvantage. Mary’s parents die, Dorothy can’t get home, and d’Artagnan is a poor boy looking for adventure. I think she saw herself in those stories and they reassured her that she could overcome her childhood, too.” “But she didn’t,” Maddy said. “Grandma was an alcoholic, too. It killed her.” “Grandma did her best, Maddy. She raised me to love reading and to never take my education for granted. Look at all the books we have now. I wouldn’t appreciate them in the same way if I hadn’t seen how important they were to Grandma, and I wouldn’t have passed that love on to you.” Maddy looked around the living room at shelves overflowing with science fiction and fantasy. “Your stories say a lot about you too, Mom. Good fighting evil, a brighter future. When Grandma gave you books, she gave you chance for something better.” I glanced around our studio apartment. Like the bookshelf, it didn’t look that great, but it was only a few blocks from Maddy’s new school. And I could drop her off on my way to class.
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a taste of SARCASM Candy & Canvas
with Polly Dean
“I want to get a vending machine, with fun-sized candy bars, and the glass in front is a magnifying glass. You’ll be mad, but it will be too late.” -Mitch Hedberg What do you get when you mix a couple kids, some adult supervision, paint, and sugar? It is not what one would expect ... in certain circumstances, anyway.1 What you do get here in Sioux Falls is a quaint little shop in beautiful downtown called Candy & Canvas. Candy & Canvas is a little piece of heaven for anyone with a sweet tooth or an eye for fine art. Such an original concept has people from all around making Candy & Canvas a “must see” on their Sioux Falls destination list. Candy & Canvas has taken two completely separate ideas and combined them to create one phenomenal experience. You walk in and see walls and shelves covered in every type of candy you could possibly imagine.2 Retro candy baskets engulf the shelves. Bulk candy of every shape, size and color fill baskets lining the walls.3 There may not be any Everlasting Gobstoppers,4 but I guarantee you will find at least one piece of candy you have never seen or heard of before, or some type of candy you have been searching EVERYWHERE for and thought no longer existed. I purchased everything from a Charleston Chew (the vanilla, in my opinion, is the only way to go), to Twin Bings, Wax Bottles, Zotz!, Wax Lips, Giant Lollipops, and, of course, Pop Rocks. There were probably more than that in my actual “pile,”5 but those are what I specifically remember enjoying.6 Amongst the endless bales of candy and sugar trophies are not only sugared-up customers, but art enthusiasts as well. And who says you can’t be both? Decorating the walls of Candy & Canvas are original art pieces done by local artist Chad Lubbers. Lubbers has his own working studio in the back of this sugar shack and cranks out new pieces weekly for the customers to not only enjoy on the wall, but to purchase as well. The pieces are remarkably beautiful, and seem to transport you to a crowded New York City museum with piano concertos dazzling you along a great hall of masterpieces... Only you are in a candy shop in downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota.7 But, they say everyone feels something differ-
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Candy & Canvas 202 South Phillips Ave. (605) 271-7767 www.candyandcanvas.com
ent when they look at art, right? Right? The best thing about the original art by Lubbers is not only its originality or its beauty, but its affordability. Candy & Canvas has made it possible for anyone to make an extremely rewarding and gratifying purchase of original, local art. There is something to be said about an original abstract fine art piece in place of your Led Zeppelin poster from college, or that cheesy wall words quote reminding you to “Dream big.”8 Now, if the retro candy didn’t reel you in, or the original art didn’t tickle your fancy, then how does a “Painting Party” sound? Candy & Canvas also offers private parties in their private art gallery.9 You bring the kids, cake, food,
presents, and they provide the amazing experience. You pay a minimal fee per child attending, and this includes a piece of ceramic pottery to paint, a take-out treat box, popcorn and balloons, and the use of the gallery. There are also “open paint days” listed on their website and Facebook where you can just show up, pay a minimal fee, and paint yourself a ceramic piggy bank, or a ceramic frog, or pig, or cat...get it? You can go in, buy some delicious, unique candy, browse even more unique and beautiful art, get inspired, and paint your own piece of personal art! Candy & Canvas truly is “a classic idea with a unique and new twist,” as their website states. I would say Candy & Canvas in downtown Sioux Falls truly is a “must see.” Quaint and original little shops like this make Sioux Falls downtown so rich and enduring.
Final Grade FOOD 5/5 Come on, it’s candy. And it’s self-serve here. If you don’t like a certain type of candy or treat, don’t grab it. The selection is phenomenal, and if they don’t have it I bet they can help you locate it. These people know their candy! ATMOSPHERE 5/5 Again, a lot of the candy and treats are self-serve, though the workers are always there to assist whenever you need it. Any questions? I guarantee they will probably know the answer, or at least be able to find it out! SERVICE 5/5 I feel guilty giving all 5/5’s but I really think Candy & Canvas has something great going on here. The bright and exciting abstract art mixed with rainbow bulk candy buckets and retro candy bars make for a pretty enticing space to hang out and shop. Like I said before, the shop is quaint and easily crowded, but it is expected of downtown shops to be small in space and big in character and uniqueness.
[1] I am in no way stating that going home, putting aprons on your sugared-up kids, and giving them paint will yield the same results as this soon-to-be-mentioned business. [2] Cue Willy Wonka’s “Pure Imagination” from the 1970’s film. I had to give mention to the originator of this song since I’m sure tweens everywhere somehow think the “Glee” rendition trumps Gene Wilder and a bunch of creepy, spray-tanned Oompa Loompas. [3] Ahem...anyone planning a wedding out there? Ditch the monotone M&M’s with your initials on them and give your guests something unique! They have bulk of almost every color!! [4] I swear that’s last Willy Wonka reference. But come on, it’s a candy store! [5] Or mountain. [6] On another side note, my dental insurance doesn’t have a cap, does it? [7] Sigh...
Image by Polly Dean
[8] I am not judging here...I fell into the inspirational wall quote craze, but it is getting a little out of hand. There are rooms that don’t need inspiration, guidance, or directions, for that matter. [9] Did I mention it’s private?
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delish DELIGHTS
Original recipe by Amanda Day of Pomegranate Market
As South Dakotans, it is important to take advantage of the selection of locally grown meats from the area. Not only does buying local support the South Dakota economy, but it also gives us a sense of comfort to know exactly where our food is coming from. What about buffalo? If you haven’t tried it yet, then there is no better time than now. Buffalo is lower in fat, cholesterol and calories than beef and is packed with Omega 3 fatty acids, which are almost non-existent in most beef products and help the body in a number of ways - from improving brain function to reducing the risk of some types of cancers. Combine this with the excellent nutrients found in bell peppers, and you have a healthy, yet delicious meal on your plate! Come see Pomegranate Market at the Plain Green Conference Oct. 14!
Buffalo Stuffed Peppers: (make 4 to 6 peppers) Ingredients:
- 4 to 6 organic bell peppers (any color), tops cut off, insides removed - 1/2 cup purple Jasmine rice (cooked according to instructions on label) - 1/4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped - Juice from 1/2 lime - 1 tablespoon grape seed oil
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°. In a medium sized bowl, combine the cooked rice with the cilantro and lime. Heat the grape seed oil over medium heat then add the onion and garlic and allow to cook for about a minute, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium/low and add the ground buffalo, chili powder and cumin and cook until the buffalo is just browned. Remove the buffalo mixture from the heat and stir into the bowl containing the rice mixture.
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1/2 pound organic, local ground buffalo - Chili Powder - Cumin - 1/2 can black beans, rinsed - 1/2 cup corn (frozen) - Salt & pepper to taste - Shredded cheese Add the black beans and corn to the buffalo mixture, taste test the filling and add salt and pepper to meet taste preferences. Scoop the filling into the bell peppers, then arrange the peppers in a glass pan with sides. Top the filling with cheese, then put the tops of the peppers back on. Pour enough water into the bottom of the pan to fill it about 1/2 an inch. Cover with foil, and bake for 25 to 35 minutes until the peppers are tender. Allow the peppers to cool briefly before digging in.
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The New Old Fashioned: by: Denise DePaolo As winter approaches and we begin questioning why we live in South Dakota, there is something nice about a grownup cocktail that warms up the insides. Tragically, the Old Fashioned is a classic concoction enjoyed almost exclusively by the geriatric community. So, in an effort to resurrect this oldie but goodie, we’re putting a contemporary twist on the recipe. It’s the perfect drink to sip while sitting around the fire pit or as a nightcap. • 1 oz. whiskey (I prefer Maker’s Mark for this recipe) • ½ oz. amaretto • ¼ oz. simple syrup (or a teaspoon of sugar or half a packet of artificial sweetener) • 3 dashes bitters • 1 orange wedge
Directions:
1. Place orange wedge, simple syrup and bitters into cocktail shaker; muddle with back of spoon. 2. Add ice, whiskey and amaretto. Shake furiously. Strain into rocks glass. Garnish with orange twist.
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get involved Out in the Silence Screening and Panel Discussion
Lincoln High School teacher and debate coach Tony Martinet was sitting at lunch with fellow staff members one afternoon when everyone began sharing stories about their weekend. Something as mundane as listening to his co-workers talk about grilling out or going on a road trip with family was starting to become cumbersome, because Martinet was always hesitant for his turn. Martinet was in the early stages of his career and had not “come out” to the other teachers, so he would always hold back from sharing even the most minute details of his life. In that moment, Martinet decided to go for it. “I thought, ‘fine, I get to share my stories, too,’” he said. He started telling everyone about how he and his partner Justin had been doing yard work that weekend. “Later I come to find out from my friends that when I was gone from lunch for a tournament one day, some of the people at the lunch table were like ‘so the way Tony was talking, does that mean he’s gay,’” Martinet said with a chuckle. Though he appears to take it with a grain of salt, Martinet’s tone changed as he explained how frustrating simple things can be, like having a picture with a significant other on a work desk. “It’s all these little things that people just do on a daily basis that we as a gay person have to censor,” Martinet said. “Even simple pronoun changes.” That is one of the many reasons Martinet became the advisor for the LHS Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA), to be there for youth who need somewhere to go for support, activism and companionship. “Some kids just want a safe place. They just want to have a place to come and literally be gay,” he said. “For others, they want to come and they want to be activists. There’s always that fine balance.” The group, with 15 active members, is in its third year and meet every Thursday at the school at 3:30 p.m. (every third Thursday they meet at the Center for Equality). To his knowledge, Martinet said this is the only GSA in the state. Other GSA groups have come and gone at other high schools as a result of staff being unavailable to advise or students from the group graduating. This GSA is open to all youth. “Even though we’re the Lincoln GSA, I want other youth to know there’s a group here for you,” Martinet stressed.
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As a way to let more people know they are out there, the Lincoln GSA had a booth at Sioux Falls PRIDE and hosted a picnic. Last year they also started a program called Safe Space that has rainbow flag stickers on the doors of classrooms to represent certain rooms that are designated “safe spaces.” Teachers for those rooms have taken training for situations, like how to respond if a student comes out to them and what they should be doing in their classrooms as a safe space. “It’s a visual representation of ‘look, here are people who are supportive,’” Martinet said. GSA will be teaming up with another group Oct. 9 for an event to celebrate and inform attendees about National Coming Out Day with Parents, Families, Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG). PFLAG was created for friends and familes of gays and lesbians for support, education and advocacy. Director of PFLAG, Terri Carlson, is very passionate about the group, which started four years ago (pictured in table of contents). The actual National Coming Out Day is Oct. 11, but the event coincides with PFLAG’s meeting, which is always held the second Sunday of every month from September through May at First Congregational Church. Each meeting has an hour of education to facilitate
Martinet stands by a Safe Space, a program created by the GSA.
further discussion, and the second half consists of brief introductions and open-support group sharing. This is why Carlson thinks the pairing of PFLAG and GSA is perfect for an event. “We want to know how the youth feel, because that’s what we as PFLAG can do. We can plug in to help them,” Carlson said. National Coming Out Day, a day for celebration and for awareness of gay, bisexual, lesbian and transgender rights, is significant to Martinet and Carlson in different ways. “There are just as many closeted parents as there are gay youth and adults,” said Carlson, whose son is gay. “Coming out is a very personal thing that each person chooses to do for themselves at the time that they choose, and to the people they choose to be out to,” Carlson said. Both PFLAG and GSA are confidential. “I may get to be friends with another mom [at PFLAG] that has a gay child, but I don’t talk to her about that at Hy-Vee or something, because she may not be out to the people she works with about her son or daughter,” Carlson said. The event begins at 2 p.m. and will be at the Sioux Falls Main Library downtown. “Out in the Silence,” a film based on a true story of a courageous teen who stands up to bullying in his small town high school, will be shown, which will lead to the history of Coming Out Day and discussion on the process of coming out. Members of the GSA will have a panel to tell their stories of coming out and their trials and tribulations. “I’m really proud our students are willing to come forward,” Martinet said. The groups PFLAG and GSA are both nationally recognized, and the history of both will be discussed along with meeting information. Both Carlson and Martinet are excited to get both groups involved for the day. Carlson said, “I always think it’s great when we have youth and adults who are gay and we have parents and family members, because we all learn from each other.” For more info visit www.pflagsfsd.org or sites.google.com/site/ lincolngsa.
The Details: Where: Sioux Falls Main Library When: Oct. 9 | 2 p.m. Who: All ages How much: Free
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Checklist
Image courtesy of Reel Dakota Film Society
Image courtesy of the Plain Green Conference
Pull out your pen and check these items off your list this month!
Plain Green Conference and Marketplace Oct. 14 | Visit website for times & to book seat Downtown Price: Marketplace Free Conference $95 (early bird) More info: www.plaingreen.org
Image courtesy of Perspective
Plain Green Marketplace is the region’s premiere exhibit of sustainable design, construction, engineering and business. Plain Green is advancing sustainability in the Northern Plains, and will showcase eco-friendly efforts and products from companies and non-profits for your business and home. Connect, learn and take action with hundreds of other attendees and star-power keynotes at the conference, plus green exhibitors, workshops and breakouts. Keynote speakers are Alex Steffen (“Bright Green Strategies for Thriving in Tough Times”), Gail Vittori (“Greening Healthcare”), and Sarah Susanka (“First Step in Sustainability”) Bonus! Attend the closing party at the Historic Orpheum Theater starting at 4 p.m. (for more info, flip to the Real Deal on page 46).
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Reel Dakota Film Festival Oct. 20-23 | Times Vary (check website) Washington Pavilion Rated: Varies Price: Festival Passes $100 Check site for more pass info More info: www.ReelDakota.org Featuring indie films rarely seen in Sioux Falls, the Reel Dakota Film Festival champions filmmakers without big budgets or major studio backing. The festival will host a film by Hollywood’s Sam Jaeger (NBC’s “Parenthood”), pay tribute to Oscar® winner and Sioux Falls native Barbara Schock, welcome a personal visit from Joel Hodgson, creator of “Mystery Science Theater 3000,” further the storytelling efforts of indie filmmaker Jay Duplass and musician Kevin Gant, and close with a Rockumentary on the band, The Replacements. Film roster includes features, documentaries, shorts, animated, and world cinema. Tickets on sale through the Pavilion Box Office. Film summaries and film grid will be posted at website above, so check often. Bonus! Filmmaker Q&A’s, local projects, as well as after parties, VIP events, celebrity guests will all be happening!
Paint the Night Pink Oct. 21 | 7-10 p.m. 196 East 6th Street, Suite 100 Price: Admission $25 Age: All ages More info: www.averathinkpink.com In honor of October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, local businesses join forces to raise awareness for the disease. Perspective Architecture Design Studio, Poet and Ramkota Companies host the 4th Annual Paint the Night Pink Art Showcase & Fashion Show to benefit the Avera Cancer Institute. Regional artists and designers will display inspired artwork and fashion to promote the connection between art, healing, mind, body and spirit. Bonus! Last year $7,000 was raised to benefit patients and families.
Image courtesy of Jason Banik
Oct 7 Toby Kane Oct 8 Burlap Wolfking Oct 13 Grapes & Guitars Oct 14 Solera Trio Oct 15 Scott Holt Oct 29 Big Red Rawkit Riot
921 E. 8th Street, Sioux Falls www.oldskoolzsf.com
6th Annual Zombie Walk Presents: Zombie Night Live Oct. 29 | Times below Skelly’s Pub Price: Admission $5 More info: 6th Annual Zombie Walk Facebook Event Page Join the celebration of the undead that keeps on growing every year. Come to Skelly’s Pub from 3-5:30 p.m. to get zombified by Get Dead, Inc. From 6-7 p.m. march (and grunt) down Phillips Avenue with hundreds of fellow zombies, then party at Skelly’s from 7 p.m. to close with live music from bands Wumpus, The Coltcockers, The Rubber Gloves, We Live in Sod Houses, and Pasque! Bonus! The theme for this year’s Zombie Walk is “Saturday Night Live.” Come as your favorite character from the famous sketch comedy show.
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Images by Jeff Sampson Photography
“G
et ready to stop every 5 minutes,” Mike Galer said, dressed as a Stormtrooper. Five minutes was an understatement. The assortment of characters took their first steps onto 8th Street downtown when the hollering began and the people started to flock. “Can we take a picture with you?” was pouring out of the mouths of the ogling crowds as they ran up to the iconic figures with cell phones and cameras. At one point a car full of people came to a screeching halt in the middle of the street to snap a photo. It was palpable that “Star Wars” still makes an impact. Seeing as it was Labor Day when we shot the October cover, an older couple walked by with confusion plastered on their faces, and the woman asked a question that sometimes rubs the group the wrong way. “Okay, it’s not Halloween for a while. What’s with the costumes?” These most certainly are not Halloween costumes. These are a very time-consuming and passionate hobby. “Some people go hunting and fishing, and some people paint on canvas,” said Rob Keisacker, dressed as Jedi Kit Fisto. “You can call us a seamstress or artist; we just use a different medium. Our art doesn’t hang on a wall.” Keisacker’s mask and gloves alone have been in the works for the last 9 months. The original mask covered three-fourths of his face, so Keisacker eventually combined two masks and used bits of one of them to create Kit Fisto’s hands. “I’d rather be able to have a mumbled voice but look more accurate,” he said. And there are sites to help them create each costume to get as close as possible to the real deal on the silver screen. “Each one of these costumes has got its own website with like-minded individuals that just pour over the detail sitting there looking at screen shots of the movie trying to figure out how to make it as accurate as possible,” Mike said. The group that brought them all together is Central Garrison, which consists of the 501st Legion. The 501st Legion costumes are the villains from “Star Wars,” whether they are
“To them you are that character,” Mike said, who mentioned that they give autographs at each event.
And it’s this ever-evolving love for the blockbusters that has helped create a unique, strong bond between so many.
evil figures from the movies or the comic books. The sister group, Central Base, has the Rebel Legion. As you might guess, the Rebel Legion includes characters that represent good in the cultural phenomenon, like Chewbacca, Princess Leia, and more. The 501st Legion was founded in 1997, and is a worldwide costuming club that has over 5,400 active members in 45 countries. Central Garrison is a local unit of this that covers Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. The group has 108 members with seven of those members in our state. Members come from all walks of life: some are teachers, lawyers, students, doctors, truck drivers, soldiers – you name it. A lot of the members grew up with “Star Wars” since the beginning. “It’s a cultural thing for a lot of people, and that’s what it is for me. It was part of who I was as a kid, and then new movies came out 15 years ago and it just keeps going and going and going,” said Jamie Ladonski, dressed as a Tusken Raider. “You can walk up to just about anybody in our group and you have that instant connection; that shared childhood,” said Mike. The group was created to promote interest in “Star Wars,” to facilitate the art of creating screen-accurate costumes and movie props, and to contribute to the local communities. Each member gets an I.D. number and their own trading cards. “We’re obviously geeky to do this, but we do it for reasons more than that,” said Ladonski with a laugh. When asked why they joined, everyone had the same response: The charity. “I think that’s what makes our group such a close-knit group is because I think we’re all in it for the charity aspect,” Keisacker said. Since 2009, fundraising events and appearances by the 501st Legion have raised over $716,000 for a variety of causes. The group does not charge a fee for appearances, and because of that they welcome donations in the name of the 501st Legion to the charity of the donor’s choice.
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It’s no wonder that Ladonski and Keisacker were brought together through a great cause. Back in 2009, Ladonski had come across a story about a little boy with a brain tumor named Ian, who happened to be Rob’s son. The story had an effect on him, and he contacted the Make-A-Wish Foundation to see if the 501st Legion could help out in any way. In March 2010, Ladonski learned that Ian was going to be the “honor child” at an upcoming St. Baldrick’s Foundation event at Shenanigans Pub. “I followed up with my contacts at MAW, who put me in touch with Rob,” Ladonski recalled. Knowing Ian’s Make-A-Wish had been a trip to Disney World to fight Darth Vader, Ladonski thought it would be fun to attend the event as a Stormtrooper. “He asked if he could come and present Ian with a gift and be his bodyguard for the night,” Keisacker said. “That night was awesome.” “I stayed by Ian’s side for the whole night in ‘bodyguard’ role, and even escorted the family out of the restaurant and to their vehicle at the end of the night,” Ladonski said. It was then that Keisacker began asking questions about the group and how to get involved. Mike met Ladonski at “free comic book day” at Rainbow Comics, who then became interested and joined. The group had attended an event in Lamars, Iowa and Mike’s wife, Melissa, saw the impact the 501st Legion had with children and adults alike. “To them you are that character,” Mike said, who mentioned that they give autographs at each event. He continued, “You get hugs. We have such limited visibility in our helmets, ya know, and you’ll all of a sudden get a tug on the leg, and it’s really special.” Melissa turned to her husband during the car ride home and told him that she liked the Shadowtrooper costume and asked if he would make her one (pictured on page 42). Mike was pleasantly surprised. “I made her watch the first trilogy when we first started dating,” Mike said with a smile. “I was shocked… I thought I was going to have to work on her to try to do this.” Melissa found it as a great opportunity to help the community and to teach their kids about charity and volunteerism. “It’s nothing but for the kids and giving back to the community, and to show them to give rather than always receiving,” she said. To give them the full experience, the couple’s children and Keisacker’s kids occasionally get into character as well, sometimes dressing them up as an Ewok, a Gonk droid, a Jedi Padawan, or a Jawa. The group has an average of at least one local event each month, but they also help out at other events in the Central Garrison areas. “We have as many as 20 events a month spread out over the states,” Ladonski said.
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Rob Keisacker and Jamie Ladonski were brought together by Rob’s son, Ian.
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The support the entire group gives each other is admirable. “You work together and you keep it open to everybody,” Keisacker explained. “If your people can’t make [an event] that doesn’t mean other people can’t make it.” Members from the Twin Cities, Nebraska and Iowa recently showed up for a 501st Legion event at a Pheasant’s game this past summer. “We had about 9-10 in costume,” Ladonski recalled. Everyone keeps track of all the events on their website on a main calendar and forums. “We’re very organized,” Mike said. The next event is the ZooBoo on Oct. 2830 at the Great Plains Zoo. But don’t think the group doesn’t get together outside of the 501st Legion events. The weekend prior to the interview the group had gone to member Mark Morris’ birthday party he hosted for his little boy. All of the friends came in their normal attire, but Morris took advantage of his Commander Appo costume to entertain the younger guests. “He’s seen me dress up in ‘Star Wars,’ so he really likes it now,” Morris said. And it’s this ever-evolving love for the blockbusters that has helped create a unique, strong bond between so many. “We’re just one extended family,” Melissa said. “If anyone needed anything for any purpose, we’re there for each other. Even if you have a bad day, we build each other up.” And they are always looking to extend their family. “We’re always looking for people,” Mike said. “As our group gets larger we’re able to do more things,” Ladonski added. “The appeal is greater if we can bring 5-6 characters to an event.” For more info on how to join or for the latest Central Garrison events and updates, visit www.centralgarrison.com or www.centralstarwars.com for more groups. And with all six “Star Wars” movies recently being released on Blu-Ray, don’t expect the love for the classic to fade anytime soon. Ladonski joked, “[It’s] great job security for us!”
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the scoop How Best to Fest
by Julie Anderson Friesen and Mari Stensgaard Photos Courtesy of Reel Dakota Film Society
Never attended a film festival? Cool with us. Reel Dakota is happy to give you the inside scoop. Bring your patience and come prepared to have fun at the Reel Dakota Film Festival Oct. 20-23. The festival is here to focus on films – and you never know, the filmmaker may be seated next to you! Here’s a guide on how best to “fest” at the Washington Pavilion. How should I plan for the weekend?
Block off as much time as possible and plan on attending opening night through closing films on Sunday – that’s the typical playbook for the most enthusiastic of film lovers. These attendees find that buying a film festival pass allows them maximum flexibility for shaping their experience. All passes give extra support to Reel Dakota, and some passes allow for access to VIP events and special parties. Knowing your personal film “stamina” helps. Individual tickets are best for those who want to come and sample a few films. Our film slate provides descriptions and, in some cases, movie trailers that help you make your choices. Overall, most people find after they’ve been a small part of the film festival atmosphere, they don’t want to miss out on anything. A film guide will be available that shows starting times, Q&A’s and special events. IMPORTANT: There is a good chance you may not see every film
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that is available. The goal is to offer you an embarrassment of cinematic riches that make the selection process exciting and difficult. What should I expect?
People in jeans. People dressed up. People in lines waiting to get into films, and special lines for pass-holders and VIP’s whose higher pass prices help subsidize the overall event expenses. You can expect a concession area with popcorn, movie treats, soda, wine, and beer in the Belbas Lobby. The Pavilion allows adult beverages in the theaters, making it the only experience like this in Sioux Falls. You should expect to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the screening time, and bring your patience. Reel Dakota is committed to running an organized and on-time festival experience, but expect that every festival has some technical difficulties from time to time. Also expect to respect the visiting filmmakers and not text or talk on cell phones during the films And expect applause when you see that filmmaker’s name on the screen, because whether you enjoy the film or not, they’ve worked hard to get here. What goes into a film festival?
Reel Dakota has devoted an entire year to screening and selecting high caliber independent and foreign films for your viewing pleasure. Films have been submitted to the festival from around the world and from right here in South Dakota. Since many of these films are in the process of seeking distribution, they do not have MPAA ratings, so most are unrated. Film Festivals allow nonstudio backed films the opportunity to gain traction, attention and audience support, so by attending you are often helping “the little guy” on the path to notoriety and distribution.
What else happens?
Film festivals are all about the films, but they’re also about making connections with filmmakers and other people in the community who simply share a love for good movies. It is also a place where attendees learn about upcoming films, casting calls, investment opportunities, and production jobs in the industry. At the Reel Dakota Film Festival, there will be Q&A sessions with filmmakers after the film. Please stay and show respect for the filmmaker, and Reel Dakota will manage the Q&A so it runs on time. Also, there will be fun galas, receptions and after-parties, so come ready to mix and mingle with passionate, interesting film lovers. We promise you won’t be at a loss for great conversation. Come be a part of Reel Dakota and find out what the buzz is all about!
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Festival Q&A Can a pass be shared? Your pass is transferable. If you cannot attend, you are welcome to share your pass with someone else. If you bring a guest, they will have to purchase an individual ticket at the Washington Pavilion Box Office for them to gain access to the film or event. It is a great idea to buy a pass and share it with a friend if neither of you can attend all events together. Can my single ticket be shared if I can’t attend? If you cannot attend a film or event, you are welcome to pass off your ticket. Whoever comes in your place must present the ticket prior to the film or event. What time should I be in the theater and seated before a film? It is best to arrive early to claim a seat. Pass-holders will be given access to the theater before general ticket holders. General admission begins at least 15 minutes or more prior to the film. Will filmmakers be in attendance? Yes. We have a number of filmmakers attending the 2011 Reel Dakota Film Festival. Be sure to stay for Q&As with the filmmakers or guests after film showings. See the festival guide for more details. Impromptu attendance by special guests will be announced through social media and www.reeldakota.org. What’s the dress code for the Opening Night Film and Gala? We will always welcome blue jeans on our red carpet! These are movies, after all! But our opening night film and gala is definitely an opportunity to let your inner Hollywood glamour shine. The gala will be held on the Washington Pavilion Great Hall Stage and promises to delight the casual filmgoer as well as the glitterati.
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the real deal
Arianna T. Ballinger
Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii | Age: 23 | Specialty: Women’s Attire/Dresses
If you see Arianna Ballinger anywhere, her sketchpad can’t be far behind. When she’s not playing the role of mom or as a sales representative at Honest Answers, Ballinger is constantly coming up with fashion designs, whether they are from scratch or from deconstructed ensembles.
Ballinger wearing one of her fashions.
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After checking out her sketches and seeing some of her early designs, it is crazy to think she just started doing this last January. Though she’s new to this, Ballinger is on the fast track. The young sewing machine, along with Jessica Elofson and Moiria Curry, will have their designs displayed Oct. 14 at the Historic Orpheum Theater during the Plain Green Closing Party. The evening will be the last event of the Plain Green Conference. Admission is $50 and will get attendees into the last keynote speaker, Susan Susanka, author of “The Not So Big House and Life” books. The party will have live music, green cars, a green library, door prizes, a performance by SUFUDU, and green fashions. Each designer was asked to provide 2-3 outfits made completely of recycled materials. Other green accessories will be walked around on trays during the party. The event is from 5:30-9 p.m. We sat down with Ballinger to find out more about her designs and how she started.
You’re from Hawaii. How did you end up in Sioux Falls?
I was kind of a military brat until I was 3 or 4. My parents split, and my mom really likes to travel. We got here around 10 years ago. How did you start designing and sewing?
I’ve been hand-sewing since I was a kid. I would always resew certain things I had as I got older and got bustier and added a little bit of fabric to it. Mostly Home Ec[onomics] taught me that. I haven’t gone to school for it otherwise. I kind of got tired of everything else I was doing, and I wanted to do something that I wanted to do. You said you mostly do women’s clothing. Do you ever design men’s wear?
I’m starting to dabble in men’s, and it has been a learning process. Pants are the biggest challenge. The vests and the coats I’m not having too many issues with. It’s mostly trial and error. I got commissioned to make two pairs of pants, two vests and two ties for my friend’s band. I got to the zipper, couldn’t figure it out… had a meltdown. He called me and
Ballinger is designing a costume from “The Munsters” for a friend.
I told him he was getting buttons [laughs]. What are you planning for the Plain Green Closing Party?
I’m doing two pieces... I’m doing them couture style, which I’ve always really wanted to do. I have a bunch of white bed sheets that I’ve acquired over the years, so I’m cutting them and making a bottom skirt, and I’m going to take ads and newspaper to create the top. For the other (pictured below) I’m using the same sheet for the bottom and the top will be all crosswords, partially finished and some finished puzzles on the front. The back of the bodice will have the answers. The ‘across and downs’ will be used as the sash. I’m dying the sheet red and screen-printing on the inside. How long will they take?
Probably two weeks. I’ve never worked with newspaper so it’s all kind of a learning process. That’s what I’m nervous about, but I’ve talked with my friend’s mom who makes hat and skirts out of newspaper because she’s very crafty and she likes to do everything recycled. I’m making my designs so if they sell they will be corset style to fit from size 5 to 15. You mentioned you just got a sewing machine for your birthday?
I was doing everything by hand. It was taking me about three weeks of sewing at home, chasing around a toddler, and sewing at work for 8 hours a day just to finish one dress. At first [my work] yelled at me, but then I told them that being creative helped me get more sales on the phone, so they let that slide. Now it takes me around 4-8 hours with the machine. It’s awesome.
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Club David is letting me host a fashion show Dec. 1. The event will be 21+ and I have myself and three other designers. Everything has just kind of taken off. I’m really blessed. For more info on her work, e-mail Ballinger at designsbyarisf@gmail.com.
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relationships 101 Lesson #32 – The “Break-Up” Lines Last month I dropped a little knowledge on you about knowing when it was time to “cut n’ run” and end a relationship. Building off of that principle, this month I would like to discuss some classic break-up lines and their meanings. Everyone who has been in the dating arena has heard one or more of these little gems. So, listen up as I am about to shed a little light on what he or she actually meant when they fed you these ditties.
1 – “It’s not you, it’s me.” This one may the all time classic. It is a fallback that is meant to take the heat off of you and put it on the person who is making the break. Well, I have a newsflash for you… ”it’s not you, it’s me” ALWAYS means it is you. Basically it boils down to the fact that you have done something or not done something that has made the other person completely lose interest. And by lose interest I mean really lose interest. If you are hearing this line there is probably little chance of reconciliation. The person making the break has stumbled onto something about you that they cannot get past. Maybe it is because you tend to not wash your hands after you go to the bathroom or maybe it is something about your personality. Either way, if you hear this phrase just cut your losses and move on, because it is over.
2 – “I don’t want a girlfriend/boyfriend right now.” You should just train yourself right now to translate this phrase into “I don’t want YOU to be my girlfriend/ boyfriend now or ever.” This is the classic phrase used in casual or summer hook-up situations. This little delight is used when one side of a casual relationship starts taking things more seriously than the other side, at which point the person who wants to keep it casual has alarms going off like a nuclear reactor has just exploded. Again, they are trying to spare the other side’s feelings by trying to make the “commitment issue” about them, but in all honesty it is really about you. If you hear this line then I recommend that you just accept it and move on. End the casual hook-up and cut your losses. It isn’t the end of the world. You tried and it did not work out. That is what dating is all about.
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3 – “I’m too busy.” If you are hearing this line then you really are barking up the wrong tree. This person has zero interest in you, and you need to just move on from any feelings you were having. The fact of the matter is that all people are busy. Life is busy. If someone is interested in you then they will make time for you. Heck, they will want to make time for you. In a healthy relationship, routinely being too busy to do anything is not a good sign. You need to make time for each other. So if before you have really even gotten into a relationship and you are hearing this, you are basically getting kicked to the curb without the person telling you flat out they do not like you and have no interest. They are not “too busy.” They are just too busy for YOU!
4 – Silence (e.g. they don’t call or try to get in contact with you at all) This break-up line – which isn’t even a line at all – is probably one of the worst ones of all. It is basically the equivalence of them not only saying they do not like you, but that they also do not respect you. Not only are you getting kicked to the curb, but you are also being left high and dry. In other words, you have been dumped and have absolutely no idea as to why. This is a cruel way to go about things. Breaking up is never an easy thing to do. Most often people dread having to go through it. That is no reason to leave someone hanging out there, though. Man (or woman) up and break up with them in person. Tell them your reasons as to why this relationship is not working out. Even if you are feeding them one of the three lines mentioned above, at least then they will have something. Not knowing might be the worst thing you could do to someone. Have a heart and break up with them in person. Good luck.
Have a relationship problem? E-mail Professor Mammenga at Profmammenga@605magazine.com
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 Zooey Deschanel in “The New Girl,” 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.) I have a really good friend who almost gets possessive at times. She gets really mad if I have to cancel plans or hang out with other people and calls me constantly. If I talk to too many people at the bar or to a guy she wants us to leave. What do I do?! -Single White Female? JR: And you call this person a “really good friend?” More like a “really crazy friend.” I suggest you make some new, not-crazy friends. P.S. Crazy attracts crazy. You may want to take a look in the mirror. JW: Tell her you have some STD so she doesn’t make a move on you. Seriously… JT: Tell her when she is acting possessive and let her know that it makes you feel uncomfortable. If you can’t stand up to her, she will continue to act this way and it will only get worse.
2.) My friend is a homebody and his fiance likes going out. I see her often and have seen her dancing with other guys. People have been saying that she is sleeping with another person that I see her out with. Do I say something or stay out of it? -Nervous JR: I’ve met this girl. She is a really good dancer. Can’t hold her alcohol, though.
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JW: Stay out of it. While you’re at it, give me her number so I can... er... advise her. And by advise I mean attempt to bed her, in case that was unclear. JT: You should tell him, but only until you have real proof that something is going on. You absolutely can’t say anything to your friend if all you have are rumors.
3.) It seems the older I get, the more I get bombarded with networking events. I just get overwhelmed. Which ones are worth attending, or what do you is the best way to network? -Josh JR: Ehhh, I hate that “networking” has become the new business buzz word. Just be social and nice to people in your everyday life and you will inevitably find people that want to do business with you. JW: Go to the next one that you’re invited to and get hammered-drunk. Try kissing people, and call everyone there “sweet cheeks.” Pretty soon you won’t have to worry about those pesky invites clogging up your inbox! JT: Only go to the events that you have a personal interest in. By going to those events, you will surround yourself with people who share in those same interests. The best way to network is by being somewhere and doing something you like with people who feel the same way. 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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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.
This Halloween is not all about the bed sheet being used as a ghost costume or drawing whiskers on your face, wearing next to nothing and claiming that you are a cat. This Halloween is so much more. I have always envisioned myself being a role model - the person who goes above and beyond in school and in the community. Therefore, this Halloween I am going to be the complete opposite of anything responsible and respectable: Nicole Polizzi, a.k.a. Snooki. To be her for one day is all I ask for, and I can’t wait to be the ultimate hot mess. Wearing club clothes to school, work, and even to bed sounds amazing. This year, have fun with pop culture! Pop culture? To become a famous face, cartoon character or movie icon are just a few reasons why pop culture costumes are, well… popular. I always love using the latest social media buzz when I dress up. It adds humor and works as a conversation piece. Another bonus is that a lot of ideas can be found right out of your closet (you can seriously go broke from those stores sometimes). Some ideas that people have used in the past are MacGruber, Juno and her boyfriend, Lady Gaga, or Octomom. I plan on getting my costume ready by accessorizing my Bumpit hairdo, wearing my sequined/flashy outfit, put-
ting on ridiculously loud sunglasses, and wearing platform shoes that can be pulled off as stilts. With luck, people will start questioning if Snooki is actually in South Dakota, but soon to realize it is only an Asian wearing studded shades that she can barely see out of. Since I am not a big fan of tanning, I plan on immersing myself in self-tanner and bronzer to pull the look together and wear bright pink lipstick. I am going to pull off the best Snooki that I’m sure people will be asking for my autograph or start yelling at me that I need to go to rehab.
Here are some tips for having a successful pop culture costume. -Find out certain characteristics that make the person stand out. Snooki, for exampe: I would choose her hair because it literally stands out and is easily distinguishable. You don’t want people asking who you are all night. -Find wardrobe that fits the look. It’s important to wear clothes that fit the person you are trying to go for. Do some research and find jewelry or clothes that might resemble a popular look that the celebrity is known for. -Use voice imitation or phrases. I think this is the most fun to pulling off with a pop culture costume. I love to listen and see if they really sound like the actual person. -Having the right makeup is essential for a pop culture costume. I think it can transform someone completely and top off the “realness” of a costume. I have seen video tutorials that have girls showing how to look like Michael Jackson, etc. It was unbelievable to see how makeup creates such an impact. Halloween is the time of the year that kids and adults can let loose and be someone else for a day. Have fun and be safe. Have any questions or want style tips from Leonia? E-mail her at fashionalert@605magazine.com.
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Stu from “The Hangover Part II” Model: Parker Owens Tattoo: Shannon Wright-Barnes of Seven Studio Remember that sequel where, instead of pulling out his own tooth, Stu woke up with a Mike Tyson tattoo on his face before his wedding? Those wild and crazy guys who keep accepting gifts from Zach Galifianakis, or “Alan,” killed the box office once again, and now you can resemble one of the most well known film characters of the year. Using costume makeup or eyeliner, have a friend help create the Mike Tyson tattoo on the left side of your face. That’s the biggest part. To finish it off, put on a pair of glasses, slip on a flannel shirt and look really awkward like you just woke up and don’t know where you are! 56 | October 2011
Charlie Sheen and the “Goddesses” Models: (L to R) Ellyn Donahoe, Tom Woodworth & Melissa Roby It seems like 2011 was the year of “Winning.” No matter if you loved it or couldn’t stand it, most know the reference. For the “Tiger Blood” look, simply take a black marker and write the word that was echoed on every network on a t-shirt you won’t miss. Add a fedora and a cigar and you’re ready to go out like hot mess Charlie Sheen. If you have a shady black jacket that’s even better! The Goddesses get to have a little more fun, and the biggest element is the hair and makeup. Bigger is better, and the more dramatic the makeup the more you’re ready to hit the streets...er... town. For the rest of the outfit, a short skirt with any top or a short dress will do the trick (no pun intended). If you have any loud tights, put ‘em on. 605magazine.com | 57
Suri Cruise Model: Alana Snyder Suri Cruise is probably the most-watched celebrity child (father is Tom Cruise and mother is Katie Holmes). It seems she’s been wearing high heels since she came out of the womb, and you can find the toddler on any style list. To resemble the tiny fashion icon, put on a dress and raincoat. Suri loves to sport a headband, a to-go coffee cup (we hope whatever it is, it’s decaf), and her toys in a designer bag. Don’t forget the high heels, a toy for her to drag around, and a look of despair for constantly getting her photo taken. Oh, childhood! 58 | October 2011
Rep. Anthony Weiner Model: Parker Owens Can we just say what an unfortunate last name for what occured… If you turned on the news in 2011, you know about the Anthony Weiner “Twitter Whodunit” scandal, which was a bizarre case of events that began where he attempted to send a close-up photo of his lower region to another user. When the photo ended up posting on his actual account for all to see, Weiner claimed he had been hacked. Unfortunately for his family and career, there were many more photos, e-mails and poor behavior to be discovered (along with allegations he was using government locations and BlackBerry for his deeds). He resigned shortly after giving one of the most awkward speeches ever. Simply wear a dress shirt with a tie and suit jacket. Sport boxers and some pulled-up black socks. Don’t forget to have your cell phone out at all times (preferably with Twitter pulled up).
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health Reiki: A Natural Way to Heal by Carl Anthony Illustration by Sam Kalda
Perhaps the most unique aspect of alternative and complementary medicine is the constant focus on the whole body. Unlike conventional treatments, alternative medicine is often based on ethnic traditions with an emphasis on using both the physical and spiritual being to heal the body. And while the alternative medicine is sometimes questioned by the scientific community, people all around the world from the United States to Denmark attest to its healing properties. The Japanese art and spiritual practice of Reiki is one such medicine. Founded in 1922 by Buddhist Mikao Usui, Reiki can be harnessed to treat every type of ailment in the human condition. From the physical to the emotional, proponents of the therapy believe this type of complementary medicine is incredibly effective. Micara Link, a Reiki Master and Certified Soul Coach, recently moved to Sioux Falls. She describes her first initial contact with Reiki as subtle, yet solid, when she was presented with the opportunity to take a class on the subject. “I was an intuitive nudge,” said Link. “I didn’t know why I felt I needed to explore Reiki, but I had this feeling and I needed to know more.” Link, like many who have experienced Reiki, believe such callings are attributed to the deep spiritual roots of the art. One might consider Link’s
“All sickness is a blockage of our life’s energy,” said Link. “Our body knows how to heal itself and Reiki allows the energy to clear so that healing can take place.”
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Link insists the key word is “release.” “Reiki does no pushing or forcing,” said Link. “It’s gentle and transformative.”
“intuitive nudge” a mystical tugging of the heart strings as the religious aspects are interconnected with the therapy. “It is all about our energy as a living, breathing person,” said Link. “When we have a blockage of energy in our body that creates stress, and Reiki helps release that out so healing can take place.” Link insists the key word is “release.” “Reiki does no pushing or forcing,” said Link. “It’s gentle and transformative.” Reiki teaching instructs practitioners to act as a vessel, which Reiki energy (or Ki) will through the body of the afflicted. This movement of the life force, done most often with the Reiki Master’s palms, allows an instinctive therapeutic process to begin. “I often start at the head to harness the power of the mind and then help channel the energy down from there,” said Link. “I don’t manipulate energy or anything like that; I am simply a channel for it.” Link says in her sessions she has seen many people with a wide range of ailments. People suffering from terminal illness, depression, fatigue, even toothaches have been changed through Link’s Reiki sessions. “They walk away with a stronger sense of power and self esteem,” said Link. “They have released so much negative energy and stress that they now free of their blockage and can move forward with their life.” Link recalls one such man she treated who had suffered from mixture of emotional and physical trauma in his life. “He went through a series of emotions with the Reiki: everything from anger to crying, and came out a changed person,” said Link. Link offers both individual sessions and classes for those who feel called to experience the healing properties of Reiki. Link insists any ailment can be treated and believes all who experience Reiki will be subject to a positive “inner transformation.” “All sickness is a blockage of our life’s energy,” said Link. “Our body knows how to heal itself, and Reiki allows the energy to clear so that healing can take place.” To contact Link for a Reiki session or class, visit www.soulspirationsbymicara.com.
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health Light the Falls Pink by Carl Anthony Photo by Imagery Photography
On Friday, Oct. 7 at 8 p.m., the American Cancer Society will hold their 6th Annual Light the Falls Pink event at Falls Park in Sioux Falls. The literal lighting of the falls pink is meant to create recognition of Breast Cancer to highlight National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A breast cancer diagnosis is made about every three minutes, and going forward 590 of those cases will encompass South Dakota residents this year. Jill Ireland is an account manager for Healthcare Systems and an advocate for cancer education. She served on the Light the Falls Pink committee, organizing details and gathering up volunteers for the event, which is open to the general public. Ireland, who had a family member diagnosed with cancer, says events like Light the Falls Pink are very important to the ongoing awareness of cancer. “This disease has touched so many lives,” said Ireland. “We need to continually educate people about the risk of cancer and what they can do to help prevent it.” Our body is a finely crafted machine and the most incredible piece of art we will ever possess. Eating a balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight, not smoking, and seeing the doctor regularly for screenings and checkups will help ensure our body is healthy. Prevention is our best mindset. “It is easy to procrastinate, but small changes in our lifestyle can help us fight cancer,” said Ireland. “The statistics are there, and the odds of you or somebody you know being touched by cancer are great.” There is never a guarantee we will not see the disease in our lifetime, despite out best efforts to combat it with preventative measures. However, the American Cancer Society estimates that in 2011 about 171,600 cancer-related deaths will be caused by tobacco use, and one-third of the 571,950 cancer deaths expected this year will be related to obesity, inactivity and poor nutrition.
Charlotte Hofer is the manager of public relations for the American Cancer Society in South Dakota. She reviews many of the statistics each year on cancer and says prevention can help lower risk for us all. “Our research shows if more would focus on the prevention side, we would see about 2,700 fewer cases in South Dakota per year,” she said. Hofer says one of the things she hopes people take away from the Light the Falls Pink event is the importance of screenings, especially for breast cancer with a mammogram. For those who may forget their routine mammogram, Hofer suggests visiting the website www.acsremindme.com, which sends an e-mail alert when the screening is due. “Early detection is still the best way,” said Hofer. “Screening saves lives.” And should we be touched by cancer ourselves or have a family member diagnosed, help and inspiration for the journey is always available. “Every thirty seconds, somebody calls the help line at the American Cancer Society,” said Hofer. “You are not alone, and we will help empower you with the tools to fight back.” So as Sioux Falls lights Falls Park with a shade of pink on that cool October evening, let us remember all those who have fought against the disease. May we hear the advice of two strong advocates, Ireland and Hofer, in the fight against the disease. Light the Falls Pink is meant to bring us together in this aspect: to mourn those we have lost, celebrate ones who have survived, and educate individuals who may not know. On average, cancer will touch one in three women and one in two men. Be proactive against it. For more info, call the American Cancer Society helpline at 800227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
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