Special Edition
vol. 5 no. 6
June
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Contributors
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Factoids
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Entertainment
Fourth Annual 605 Summer Classic Sculpture Project
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Events Recap
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Events Calendar
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Profiles in Sound
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Mommy Mind Trip
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Events Checklist
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Color vibe 5k
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Health Profile:
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Amber Blom
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Beyond Borders
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Album Review
CREATE
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Way Too Indie
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Creative Writing
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A Taste of Sarcasm:
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What is your relationship status? “Ugh, all we ever catch is garbage anymore.” Single 17%
In a relationship 31%
“Yes, but it is cheap!” Married 52%
shelter Pet of the month For adoption info or to see other pets, visit www.sfhumanesociety.com or call (605) 338-4441.
Check out this month’s Street Style and participate on Instagram with #605streetstyle, including name, age and style inspiration!
Sweetie Sweetie was originally left in a night receiving kennel with very little info. She was adopted and then returned due to not liking young children, so it would be a good idea if the next home was with children 9+. It is unknown if Sweetie likes other cats or dogs because she has not lived with any. Sweetie likes to be petted and shown lots of affection. She is not yet spayed, however she is microchipped, Frontlined and is started on her vaccinations!
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contributors
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Carl Anthony – Writer 605 Magazine resides next to Cadillac, Mercedes, BMW of Sioux Falls and Lite 92.5 KELO-FM on Carl’s detailed resume. Although automobiles and radio are an integral part of his life, he identifies with himself more as a writer. When not working, he is usually taking his beautiful wife out to dinner and trying to convince her to watch zombie movies. Angela Berry – Intern Angela is currently a student at South Dakota State University studying advertising and marketing. When she isn’t doing Pinterest crafts, she spends most of her time on social media, listening to music and being with good friends.
Kinsey Gustafson – Intern Kinsey is a senior at South Dakota State University majoring in journalism. She spends her time with family, friends, watching movies with her boyfriend, consuming large amounts of coffee, and loving her internship at 605 Magazine.
Allen Jones – Cartoonist When Allen was in second grade while living in Miller, S.D. he told his father one night that he believed he was supposed to be a cartoonist. After attaining his BFA in theatre from the University of South Dakota, he decided to once again strive for the goal of becoming a professional cartoonist. He loves hanging out with his wife and two dogs, fishing and escaping into middle-earth, Westeros, and a galaxy far, far away. Austin Kaus – Writer Austin is a creative writing student at the University of South Dakota who blogs about music at meandmyearholes.tumblr.com and runs a web series called Songs from a Couch (facebook.com/ songsfromacouch). He would also like send his best and most grammatically correct retirement congratulations to former grade/ high school English and journalism teacher Craig Fonder for 30+ years of successfully educating students by terrifying them with sentence diagramming and pen-pointing. Gabe Mambo – Intern Gabe recently graduated from the University of South Dakota with a degree in English and a journalism minor. He hopes to become a premier writer in the comic book industry one day, writing for some of his favorite super heroes like Batman, Green Lantern and the Avengers. Until then, he’s just going to be a home hopper, annoying his hosts.
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events recap
Plot The Ipso Gallery at Fresh Produce was turned over to curator Josh Johnson, who used the imaginative trio of installation artists Greg Blair, Lauren Herzak-Bauman and Ying Zhu. Each artist claimed their own part of the gallery for all to see in downtown Sioux Falls the evening of May 3. For the latest on the Ipso Gallery, find them on Facebook. Images by fresh produce
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All My Plastic Peoples The kid was brought out in everyone who attended All My Plastic Peoples at the Dahl Arts Center in downtown Rapid City May 4. The one-night event was full of art, music, breakdancing and toys. Nearly 100 original Kidrobot DIY vinyl toys were decorated by artists in the community and were auctioned off with proceeds benefiting youth arts programming. Images by Caroline Booth Stafford, Mellisa Austin, Tiffany Faye & Dave Zuhr
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events calendar
Sioux Falls Area
Rapid City Area
ENTERTAINMENT June 1 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 29 Farmer’s Market Falls Park and/or 8th & Railroad. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Two options every Saturday May through October to enjoy fresh produce and naturally grown items.
Moonlight Movies
Fawick Park. 9:15 - 11:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair, and enjoy a free outdoor movie in the park! Popcorn, candy, soda and water are available for purchase on site and benefit the Sioux Empire Jaycees. Movies begin at dusk. No alcohol allowed in park, and please no smoking or littering. In order of date: Rudy, Madagascar 3, Sleepless in Seattle, The Lorax and Back to the Future.
June 2 Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon George S. Mickelson Trail, Deadwood. 7 a.m. Join the marathon, half marathon and 5K that take place on the George S. Mickelson Trail from Rochford to Deadwood. For more information call( 605) 641-3534.
June 3 | 10 | 17 | 24 Family Fun Movie Night Main Street Square. 8:30 p.m. Movies will be shown each Monday evening from June 3 to August 19 at dusk or around 8:30 p.m. Free. In order of dates: Back to the Future, TBA, The Blind Side, and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. For more info, visit www.mainstreetsquarerc.com.
June 5 | 6 | 9 Harrisburg Area Theatre presents Almost Maine Harrisburg Performing Arts Center. 7 p.m. (3:30 p.m. June 9). Romantic comedy by John Cariani. Tickets $5. For more info, call (605) 743-9038 or visit harrisburgdays.com/hat.
June 7 Downtown First Fridays Downtown Sioux Falls. Enjoy the sounds of live outdoor music at
various downtown locations from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. A special day of shopping, art and entertainment downtown! The first Friday of every month many stores stay open later until 8:00 pm. For more info, visit www.dtsf.com
June 7-9 3rd Annual Black Hills BBQ Festival Central State Fairgrounds. Times vary. Enjoy beer gardens, roller derby, a mud run, professional ribbers, BBQ competitions, Bloody Mary contests, camping, live music and more! For more info, visit www.centralstatefair.com.
June 13-16 | 20-23 You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown Sioux Falls Orpheum Theater. Times vary. Join Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Schroeder, Snoopy, Sally Brown and the whole gang for this classic family-friendly show, based on the Peanuts comic strip by Charles Schultz. Tickets $5. For more info, visit www.siouxfallstheatre.com.
June 14 Second Fridays Art Walk Main Street Square. 5-8 p.m. Pick up a special map to guide you to galleries and other businesses featuring artists’ receptions, demonstrations, performances and other special events. At the Square, enjoy acoustic performers and local art groups will be on hand with information about summer events. For more info, visit www.mainstreetsquarerc.com.
June 14-16 Wild Bill Days Deadwood Main Street. Times vary. Free concerts by Night Ranger and Blood, Sweat & Tears (plus local favorites) on Main Street. Enjoy National Dock Dogs competition, World Fast Draw Championships, Wild West auction and more.
June 15 Sioux Empire Astronomy Club 7-10:30 p.m. Programs on how to use star charts, terminology and the basics of astronomy, followed by an introduction on
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globular clusters. Each presentation will be around 40 minutes long. Following will be a viewing of celestial objects if there are clear skies. For more info, call (605) 310-0124 or go to www. hodgsonobservatory.com.
June 15-16 West Boulevard Summer Festival Wilson Park. Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Enjoy the outdoor arts and crafts festival with a horse-drawn carriage tour of historic West Boulevard and includes over 100 food, art and craft vendors. There will be children’s activities, free entertainment and a historic booth for historic photos.
events calendar
June 20 Jazz and Brews Vern Eide Acura. 7-10 p.m. A spirited fundraiser to benefit the Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Scholarship fund. An evening of beer and wine tasting with live music from the Hegg Brothers. Appetizers from Chef Jeni as well as a silent auction. Tickets $35 adv/$45 door/$25 subscribers/$250 tables of 8. For more info and/or to order tickets, call (605) 335-6101 or visit sfjb. org.
June 22 Suicide Awareness Walk/Run
Icon Lounge. 6-8 p.m. For current residents or current business members, join for light appetizers, drink specials, learn about becoming an official DTSF Residential Member, discount cards to shops and restaurants, and live music at 7 p.m.
Falls Park. 8:30 - 10 a.m. Step Forward Sioux Falls offers a 1.5 mile walk, 5K fun run and remembrance ceremony. The event raises awareness and support for the Helpline Center’s local suicide prevention services and survivor support programs. 100 percent of the proceeds stay local. There is no cost to participate. For more info, visit helplinecenter.org/events/stepforward-to-prevent-suicide.
June 29-30 Tour Sioux Falls
June 23 2nd Annual Angels with a Dream
June 27 Downtown Resident Mixer
Explore Sioux Falls on two wheels during the city’s first tour. Saturday, cyclists pedal the 20 miles of bike paths. Entertainment, food and wellness exhibits will be along the way and a party will b e held that night on the River Greenway. Sunday, the city opens 2.6 miles of municipal streets to bicyclists during the first ever cyclovia. For more info, call (605) 331-2200.
GOOD CAUSE June 8 1st Annual Sioux Falls Mud Run Sioux Valley Cycle Club. 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Be part of the first year fundraiser for JDRF. This 5K race will consist of 12 - 15 fun obstacles with waves beginning at 9 a.m. Festival entertainment provided by Pinnacle Productions. visit www.sfmudrun for information and registration.
Great Bear Recreation Park. 11 a.m. Includes a car show, food, wine tasting, a silent auction with sports memorabilia, hotel stays restaurant gift cards and raffles. Music by Goodroad. Free admission, and all proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish South Dakota. For more info, call (605) 941-1920 or (605) 376-6485.
SPORTS June 1-6 | 10-12 | 25-30 Sioux Falls Canaries Sioux Falls Stadium. 7:05 p.m. (12:05 p.m. June 12, 1:05 p.m. June 30) For more info, visit www.sfcanaries.com.
June 8 Sioux Falls Storm Sioux Falls Arena. 7:05 p.m. Playoff Round 1 June 22 and United Bowl June 29! For more info, visit www.siouxfallsstorm.com.
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MUSIC Due to space, here are only some of the biggest shows of the month.
June 1-2 Argus Leader RibFest Sioux Falls Arena North Parking Lot. Times vary. The 16th Annual Argus Leader RibFest features award-winning bar-bque vendors from across the country, live national and local concerts, and fun for the kids.
June 6 | 13 | 20 | 27 Main Street Square Summer Concert Series Main Street Square. 5:30 p.m. In order of dates: Dogs Without Sweaters, Abbey Road Band, Randy McAllister, and Special Consensus. For more info, visit www.mainstreetsquarerc.com.
June 7 Downtown Block Party 8th & Railroad Center. 6-10:30 p.m. Come downtown to the Eastbank for the First Friday Block Party the first Friday of June, July and August! Enjoy live music, food vendors, beer & wine for purchase and shopping at some of the most unique stores in Sioux Falls. Picnic table seating will be provided, but feel free to bring your own lawn chair. Tonight enjoy Better Ride, Abandon Kansas, Thomas Hentges of Burlap Wolf King and Hometown Glow.
June 14 | 28 Rhythm on the River Downtown Riverfront between 6th & 8th Street. Enjoy music at the amphitheater on the riverfront. June 14 The Coopers and June 28 Sax-N-Axe.
June 18 Jagermeister Country Tour: Aaron Lewis Orpheum Theare. 6 p.m. All ages. Tickets $49.50 first five rows, $44.50 regular. For more info, visit www.pepperentertainment. com.
June 21-22 605 Summer Classic For more info, flip to page 34.
June 23 Pop Evil w/ Candlelight Red & Core Rookies. 6 p.m. Tickets $15 adv/$17 door. All ages. For more info, visit www.pepperentertainment.com.
June 24 Face to Face w/ Teenage Bottlerocket & More The Vault. 7 p.m. Tickets $15 adv/$20 door. 18+. For more info, visit www.thecollectiveeffortsunion.com. Check out our complete calendar at 605magazine.com and e-mail events to contact@605magazine.com by the 15th of the month prior to issue release date.
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beyond borders with mark lloyd
Borders went bankrupt? So what. That doesn’t stop former employee Mark Lloyd from finding out what’s the next hottest read.
What to watch for in June
Apocalypse Cow by Michael Logan
With all the zombie stuff going around, it’s about time someone addressed the zombie cow story. That’s right, folks - zombie cows. They’re overrunning England, and only a group of losers can save the day. Simon Pegg should go ahead and clear his schedule for the movie.
Ascent of the A-Word by Geoffrey Nunberg
It’s time for a history lesson. Did you know that the A-word was first used as an insult by American soldiers in World War II? I had no idea. Well done, fellows. And good job on the war, too.
Rage is Back by Adam Mansbach
Billy Rage was big on the graffiti scene back in the ‘80s. He was part of the most elite crew known as the Immortal Five. They were the illest of the illest. Anyone who knew the scene back then could pick out any of their pieces if they saw one speeding by on a subway car. Everything was great until an upand-coming dirty cop named Bracken got it in his head that the biggest problem facing New York City was the graffiti. He decided to make his career on bringing down the Immortal Five. So one night, after Billy Rage’s girlfriend (known on the scene as Wren 209) gives birth to their son, the Immortal Five sets out for a night of tagging to honor this illustrious occasion. But Bracken is waiting for them. He
has a strike force in place and chases the Immortal Five through the subway tunnels until he finally shoots and kills one of the crew, a teenager known as Amuse. Billy Rage goes on the offensive the only way he knows how. He tags the truth anywhere he can find an open space. He writes things like “Bracken killed Amuse” all over New York City. This doesn’t sit too well with Bracken. He comes after Billy. And in the end, with two of the crew dead and one in jail, Billy decides he has to flee to Mexico. So the only other member left, Ambassador Dengue Fever, drops Billy off on the border and Billy disappears. Fast forward to the present. Wren 209 is now only known as Karen and has raised that little boy all by herself. His name is Kilroy Dondi Vance (he goes by Dondi). And Dondi has just been kicked out of a fancy prep school for selling weed. So now he sells weed full time to make money. But he’s not some stupid kid slinging bags of weed on the side of the road. He’s got clients. Most of them are rich. They are stockbrokers and lawyers who appreciate the really good stuff, which Dondi supplies. But Billy Rage is back. He shows up on the verge of death, dirty and hungry, with tales of the truth he found in the Amazon. And guess what. Bracken is running for mayor. But if they can get what is left of the crew back together, maybe they can stop him this time.
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album review by austin kaus
Roman Ships Death and the Lover If you get stuck beside me on a plane, there is little threat of conversation. Plane rides mean reading time, and I am too much of a purist (by nature) and Luddite (by choice) to read a book on any device that glows. I need to turn the pages by hand to make the pursuit of story a physical act as well as a mental one. Dropping a needle onto Roman Ships’ debut LP Death and the Lover was the aural equivalent of seeing page one of a well-worn paperback, and the payoff was just as great as any well-composed and delivered story in my reading history. Yes, my first listens of this album came from the turntable. After my first listen, I understood why the group gave me the vinyl version. Just as I believe stories should be read from a page, Death and the Lover is best experienced through stylus, tonearm and needle. It’s a case for purity and balance, two things this Sioux Falls trio handles with the grace and precision one could expect from veterans of the East River scene. Pat Nelson (ex-The Rubber Gloves, Independent Progress, The Skamunists) joined the group a few years ago after Roman Ships rose from the ashes of retired melodic-scream band Sinking Steps... Rising Eyes. Nelson, vocalist/guitarist Eli DeGroff and drummer Josh Boyd (ex-De Nethermen) didn’t march straight into the studio once the lineup was finalized. Instead, they took time to develop songs, tour the country and carefully construct an album that feels just as real as a page from the novel you read until your eyelids grow heavy from straight-up exhaustion. This record reflects the band’s apparent
desire to avoid the temptation of lackluster rock songs or arm-cutting emo pleas and instead shows off some technicallyprecise, independent post-hardcore rock that names songs after wines without any pretension. The purity didn’t surprise me, but the balance relieved any concern I had over the album. It’s frankly perfect. Boyd’s drums are always present whether he’s set for subtlety or eruption. Nelson’s overdriven bass lines are never lost nor overpowering, so everything stays even as DeGroff leads the group into tunes that are half-speed Fugazi heard in a fever dream. In concert, DeGroff can often be seen with hood over head as he plays guitar and sings soft verses in the limited range he both finds and seeks comfort in. Meanwhile, Nelson appears to be melodically and methodically torturing his bass strings for information while Boyd punishes his drums for crimes they might not even be aware they committed. When Boyd hits hard, family calls to make sure everything is all right. A Minneapolis friend has seen the Ships twice and has yet to see Nelson play a full set without breaking a string. A bass string. For the non-musical out there, let me put it in Mike Tyson’s Punch Out terms. (It’s a Nintendo game. Go ask your uncle.) Breaking the lightest string on an acoustic guitar is defeating your first opponent. Breaking a bass string is beating Tyson. It rarely happens. The album is mesmerizing like a mystery novel without the tension, so those looking to kick start their morning or cater to low-attention spans might not appreciate it. Fans of the band or a sound that’s post-rock without screaming and technical without meandering will be pleased with this record. When they play their record release show on June 1 at Icon Lounge in Sioux Falls, you’ll be able to pick up the album on cd, but I recommend the vinyl, the purest delivery system for a fulllength debut that stuns the listener with a genuine equilibrium of delivery both heartfelt and heart-pounding. In a world of earbuds and Kindle books, Roman Ships reminds us with Death and the Lover that time, sweat and focus can bring the world back to the basics of a paperback for at least a record’s worth of time.
Also listening to: Sadamantium Mike Lawrence
The debut from this Brooklyn-based nerd comic is brilliant, mixing barelyfunctioning nerd power with cripplingly intelligent cultural observations that speak of the perils of watching Star Wars after Spaceballs, the perks of having Alzheimer’s in a mansion and why Bruce Willis should make a movie called Die Quietly. Favorite tracks: “Nerd Troubles,” “Fallen Heroes,” “Batman.” Deth Later Babes
The latest from the Sioux Falls selfproclaimed “dance electro pop ripoff group” captures some of the magic of their debut, but lacks some of the overall flow. This might leave parts of your rug sadly uncut, but there’s still plenty of room to dance. The group’s record release show will be June 14 at Tommy Jack’s Pub in Sioux Falls. Favorite tracks: “Ling Chi,” “Immolation,” “Decapitation.” Three Chords And A Half Truth Face to Face
The new album from the melodic punk rock veterans has completely made up for the previous lacklustre offering, reminding us that they still have plenty to say and play. They will perform with Teenage Bottlerocket and others on June 24th at the Vault in Sioux Falls. Go. Favorite tracks: “Right as Rain,” “Paper Tigers With Teeth,” “Flat Black,” “Jinxproof,” “Marked Men.”
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way too indie
The Place Beyond the Pines
bio: Dustin Jansick is the owner of www. WayTooIndie.com, which is dedicated on providing you with the most accurate and honest movie reviews and ratings. The site is focused around, but certainly not limited to, independent films. Dustin, along with other fellow contributors, not only write reviews on indie, foreign and art house films, but also post trailers, news articles, and Top-10 lists. Check them out on Facebook and @ WayTooIndie on Twitter.
It would be easy to mistake The Place Beyond the Pines as a sequel to Drive as this film also stars Ryan Gosling as a stuntman turned getaway driver who is a soft-spoken badass that beats people with hardware tools. But I am here to tell you that The Place Beyond the Pines is not what you think it is, in more ways than one. Derek Cianfrance makes some interesting storyline decisions that I would consider spoilers if they were revealed, therefore, I will offer nothing more in this review than what the trailer does. The Place Beyond the Pines contains of one of the best opening scenes that I have witnessed in some time. We see Luke Glanton (Ryan Gosling) without his shirt, which exposes his fully tattooed body, as he flips his butterfly knife back and forth. Still continuing in the same shot, he grabs his jacket, steps out of his trailer and walks through the buzzing sounds and bright flashing lights of carnival rides. The camera follows behind the bleachblond-haired man while he lights up
a cigarette and walks to the opposite end of the carnival up to a large tent. People are congregated outside and are eager to take his photo as he walks by. Just as he enters the tent, an announcer introduces the motorcycle stuntman over the loudspeaker. When he reaches his bike, we finally see his face for the first time, which also features a tattoo. Luke fastens his helmet before he and two others ride their bikes into a large metal ball cage and proceed to ride their bikes at top speeds past each other. All of the above had to be choreographed and perfectly timed as it happens in one continuous shot, lasting nearly a full three minutes. Working as part of the traveling carnival brings Luke to Schenectady, N.Y. where he runs into an old flame, Romina (Eva Mendes). It has been a year since they last saw each other, and a lot has happened since. Romina is now dating another guy, but the bigger news, as Luke soon discovers, is that she now has a three-month-old boy, and it is his. When Luke realizes
that he cannot be a part of his son’s life, he at least feels obligated to provide for his son. The only problem is that his motorcycle stunts earn him more fans than it does income. For a film that is nearly two-andhalf hours long, The Place Beyond the Pines seems to fly by. It lures you in with a heart-pounding beginning, keeps you guessing during the middle, and has you on the edge of your seat at the end. The film is a crime epic about how a single split second decision can have life-lasting consequences. With the fantastic cinematography by Sean Bobbitt and a score that perfectly sets the unsettling tone of the film, The Place Beyond the Pines stands out as one of the better films of the year so far.
8.3 out of 10
Dustin Jansick Read full review online
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also watching: Evil Dead (2013)
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out of 10
Bernard Boo Read full review: way2in.de/3z
While Evil Dead doesn’t surpass the original, it comes about as close as you can get. There is a lot of new, effective material here - more than I was expecting. What makes the film work is that it’s not completely consumed with hitting every single beat from the original. It paves its own gory path, though the spirit of Raimi and Campbell can be felt throughout (them being producers might have something to do with that). Watch with friends, hold on tight and enjoy what is a cinematic rarity: A worthy remake. Just remember to bring a puke bag. Kon-Tiki
6.6 out of 10
C.J. Prince Read full review: way2in.de/3s
The standard story beats, emotional cues and conflicts in adventure stories all pop up, with none of them generating any kind of response. It is disappointing because the story of Thor Heyerdahl and the Kon-Tiki expedition is one so extraordinary it’s hard to believe it took this long to get dramatized. The Kon-Tiki expedition itself was an incredibly grueling and challenging 5,000 mile journey, but Kon-Tiki is anything but challenging. It’s a well-made film, but ultimately a forgettable one. To The Wonder
7.9 out of 10
Dustin Jansick Read full review: way2in.de/41
Terrence Malick’s To the Wonder shares the same narrative style as Tree of Life did by showing but never telling the story. Often situations are suggested or hinted at, but never quite fully spelled out. Essentially, the film is a two hour visual masterpiece with a plot that could be summed in 10 seconds. Yet, despite a rather simplistic overall story, the film explores complex areas such as the dynamics of relationships, love and faith. To the Wonder is a visual marvel that only Malick can capture, but its ambiguous form makes it frustratingly impenetrable at times.
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profiles in sound
June 6 Dogs Without Sweaters Main Street Square 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free No, there aren’t dogs without sweaters jamming out on guitars and the drums. Would it be cool? Hell yes. Does the image stand out? Of course. Vocalist and percussionist Tom Martin explained the back story of the Rapid City band’s unique name: “For the first six years that we were together, we never had a consistent band name. It actually changed every time we had a gig.” They wanted to come up with a forever name that would be impossible to escape the mind. A friend heard of their conundrum and jokingly said if they were in a rock band they would call themselves Dogs Without Sweaters. “It was a funny name without a profound meaning, but it was hard to forget...it stuck in our heads,” said Martin. Fifteen years later, the name is here to stay. The band itself has been together in total for 21 years now, consisting of close friends Del Voth, David Sommers (who replaced Jon Dill after he started a new business venture), Larry Bickford, Rob Ross and Martin. “That is longer than most marriages, businesses and automobiles survive,” said Martin. What keeps them together is their love for each other and music. Their passion could be a big reason they were voted the Best Rock Band of the Black Hills last year. DWS will be taking the Main Street Square stage for the first time June 6 at 5:30 p.m. as part of the Square’s Summer Concert Series. “Main Street Square is one of the jewels of Rapid City, and we are honored to play there,” said Martin. New and returning fans can expect a high-energy performance mixed with crowd interaction. The family-friendly band also has an exciting light show in their set. “We play cover songs primarily from the ‘70s and ‘80s, plus some current Submitted Images.
music,” explained Martin. “When we select a song to learn, we are always approaching it from the standpoint of crowd excitement and immediate song recognition.” This stop will be one of many during their summer performances, including Summer Nights in downtown Rapid City in July and The Knuckle for the Sturgis Rally in August. Though they are typically a cover band, DWS will be playing a few songs from their album Unleashed, which was released a few years ago. As a seasoned band in the area, DWS is excited about the continually growing live music events in the Black Hills. “Live events are gaining momentum because of the wide acceptance of the people that live in Rapid City and also because of the reaction that we get from visitors to our city,” said Martin.” It’s not uncommon for us to be setting up our instruments in the middle of the day getting ready for a show and having a couple from out of town (or the country) approach us and ask if these types of festivals happen every day of the year.” To keep up on the latest from DWS, find them on YouTube or Facebook. “Our Facebook page is a great place to stay in the loop with the band,” said Martin. “It features performance pictures, chit-chat from fans, upcoming event schedules, and the opportunity to ask questions of the band.”
June 13 | Goodroad Hy-Vee/Sanford Legends Banquet Fundraiser Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center Tickets at the door by Carl Anthony Allen Goodroad, founder of Goodroad, recalls a wedding they played in Auburn, Neb. during a thunderstorm. They were set up in a barn with no walls, but fabric was hung around the sides as decoration. Goodroad, not worried in the slightest, looked back at drummer Kyle Maurer, who was still hammering away as water flew off his kit. The drapery was blowing around in the wind by now and lightning was streaking across the sky, but they played right through. They gave the wedding party a show, regardless. Never mind the dangers of getting zapped by lightning or the electrical hazards of live equipment in the rain ... it wasn’t until they sought refuge at the end of the gig at the grandparents’ house. That’s when things became odd. “They were cat aficionados,” said Goodroad. “Everything in that house were cats.” The guys awoke the next morning to the smell of moth balls. Initially they were hesitant to perform weddings, but their tone changed when they noticed a bride with a tear running down her cheek as they played
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(L to R: Kyle Maurer, Jordan Ochocki, Allen Goodroad, Brian Hanegan, & Micah Wetzel)
a Lady Antebellum song. It was a special request she made earlier, and bassist Jordan Ochocki went so far as to bring his keyboard along to lend the song its authentic feel. “To give somebody that moment on their most important day is indescribable,” said Goodroad. “It is really exciting being part of something like that.” Since then, the band has learned three-part harmonies while ducked inside coat closets before the reception. They have even stood by the back door of the Ramkota Hotel strumming guitars to master a song the bride and groom really wanted played. It’s all part of the ongoing experience that encompasses the Goodroad aura. Think of it like customer satisfaction, only on the musical end. Goodroad and his crew of musicians want nothing but the best experience for those in front of the stage. The band members seem so well put together, and truthfully, they are, but there is another aspect of them that resides completely on the fly. It may be cliché to suggest, but Goodroad, more often than not, makes a lot of things up as they go. They even skip regular practice sessions. “We do so much off the cuff to keep the shows different every time,” explained Goodroad. “A lot of what we do is based on feel, and sometimes we glance at each other and just go for it on stage.” “People are shocked we don’t rehearse,” said Ochocki. “I think we have really only formally practiced three or
four times in the last two years.” Full-time careers, school and children are all responsibilities outside of music, so finding time to practice is difficult. “We are all so busy, but that takes a lot of pressure off the music and trying to get together,” said Maurer. “We are not trying to make it big and we already understand and trust each other on stage.” This trust creates an uncanny sense of non-verbal communication. “We will play for hours and barely talk, but I feel like I am closer to these guys than anybody else,” said Goodroad. “We understand that all of our musical backgrounds are extensive,” said Maurer. “We believe in each other on stage and each member’s ability because we have all played so much.” A mixture of covers and originals are common at a Goodroad show. The guys, on occasion, will invite audience members to write their requests on napkins in lipstick and pass them up to the stage. “Allen doesn’t know anything but early ‘90s country or ‘Jump’ by Van Halen,” said Ochocki, as if to advise on what to request. It should be noted the cover of “Jump” was not discussed. Ochocki just started playing it on his keyboard while on stage . . . it threw every member for a loop, but he was simply keeping with their spontaneous nature, of course. “Sometimes I can just mumble the first few words and the audience takes
over,” said Goodroad. “Next thing we know, they are screaming at the top of their lungs while we are playing in the middle of that incredible energy.” Goodroad’s album of original material will release this summer. The disc is untitled for now, but the guys are striving to capture their signature raw, untamed momentum in the recording booth. “There is a certain bond we have as a band, and it carries over into the studio,” said Maurer. “We all have the same vibe with where we are going in the studio,” said Ochocki. “I always like to see how our music fits together, and in the studio I don’t just get to hear that, but create it.” “Nothing will feel better than when we hand this album to people, because this is what has been inside me,” added Goodroad. “Music is a language we have put our heart into.” The morning of this interview, Goodroad’s wife was planning a surprise birthday party for him. He had no idea as he sipped his coffee. To think, there is somebody in this world who could get the jump on a guy that makes a living taking crowds of people by surprise. For Goodroad and his fellow bandmates, it is that constant wonderment with those in attendance. Before the band can answer “what if,” they are usually halfway through whatever prompted them to ask it in the first place. And there is no end in sight for this unrehearsed bunch. “We do this because it is fun and we play hard,” said Goodroad. “We have done a ton of music, but we are always hungry to learn more.” Goodroad will perform June 13 at the Hy-Vee/Sanford Legends Banquet. Tickets are available at the door at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center. The event focuses on the youth of the Sioux Empire by helping to couch young people towards valuable life skills like leadership and self-discipline. For the latest updates, visit www. goodroadonline.com or find them on Facebook.
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creative writing
About the author: Jenny Ferguson is a Canadian studying for her PhD at the University of South Dakota. She will admit sometimes she cries in the bath while listening to the original cast recording of Les Miserables. But she’s pretty sure that’s not the strangest thing you’ve heard today.
The Cake Man This is the life. And it’s not the sun, shining since morning. Not the cheap lobster or the conch burgers or the man who greets you from his fruit stand with a nod of his wispy straw hat.
Graphic by C. T. Miner
If I wrote home and said it was the green-eyed man and the dancing all night long and the cigar sunrises sitting in beach-chairs waiting for something to happen, and wondering why I was smoking a cigar I
would be tasting until dinnertime in the first place, it would be a lie. Postcards always lie. What has me in its wrath is a rumour I heard the first day I stepped off the boat, felt
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the crunch of salted sand on the dock. He is colloquially known as the Cake Man, although his name, according to a handful of trustworthy locals, is Bones. He arrives to the island by rowboat sometime between the beginning and the end of happy hour. He carries a brown wicker basket packed full with still warm cakes, hand delivering his baking. I say to the Cake Man: I love you. And he says: You ain’t the first one. Call me Bones and we’ll talk. And I say: Bones, baby, marry me. I’ve never tasted cake like this before. Nobody will believe me when I try to tell them, so I can’t live without you, without this moment and I will become this cake if I stay here with you.
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a taste of sarcasm with polly dean
CH Patisserie 309 South Phillips Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57104 www.chpastries.com
CH Patisserie I don’t drown my sorrows; I suffocate them with chocolate chip cookies. ~Author Unknown Desserts: the natural born enemy of anyone on a diet, and all kids’ motivation to eat those dreaded steamed vegetables. Restaurants all over make a special menu for their treats, and even when diners say, “No, thank you,” you can almost always catch them sneaking a quick peek at what they could be missing out on. Chocolate or vanilla, cake or brownies, ice cream or frozen yogurt - the possibilities span as far as a pastry chef’s imagination can go. One may ask, just how far is that? Chris Hanmer, world champion pastry chef extraordinaire, has recently relocated to Sioux Falls to be closer to his wife’s family and has brought his imagination with him. CH Patisserie opened May 3 downtown, unveiling during the Art and Wine walk-through. With the extra traffic, you were lucky if you made it in time to enjoy one of their French-inspired confections. Once in the space, which is virtually unrecognizable after being transformed from the former tenant New York Express Pizza, the gawking starts immediately. Dessert cases greet you right as you walk in, and a rainbow of macaroons are just waiting to be devoured. There were a multitude of colors and flavors available, so I couldn’t try just one. It was hard to pick a favorite, but the strawberry lemon was phenomenal.
A show stealer in the case had to be the tiramisu glass. Most people have had tiramisu, but CH Patisserie serves their mascarpone and chocolate goodness in a glass circle, which makes for a fantastic presentation. An espresso dropper is inserted to squeeze over the delight right before you inhale it. Other glass desserts are also available, and I can’t wait to experience what is called “exotic glass” filled with pineapple, mango, passion fruit and coconut. CH Patisserie also offers a multitude of a few classics: the cookie and the brownie. Chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, peanut butter, and -- according their menu -- a pork and bean brownie. I, myself, haven’t tried it, but I have to admit it got my attention. Not like a dessert lover like me needed an excuse to get back as soon as possible... CH Patisserie has started quite a bit of chatter among downtown dwellers, and its future seems quite promising. Chef Chris is very personable and will strike up a conversation about his famous pastries to anyone wanting to know more. His pastries and desserts have seemed to spark an interest in any passersby and inspiring chefs throughout the area.
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Save Room for Dessert
It’s the facts... ∙ The owner, Chris Hanmer, was the Top Chef: Just Desserts season two winner. ∙ CH Patisserie also brews and serves Coffea coffee. ∙ There are rumors of wine and/or beer being offered, making CH Patisserie a perfect nightcap before leaving downtown. What makes dessert better when it’s too late for coffee? Wine! ∙ Chris Hanmer is scheduling pastry classes to be offered in the kitchen of CH Patisserie. Classes are going to include French macaroons, chocolate tastings, tarts, cookie time, and more. Check in at the website for more information. ∙ CH Patisserie also offers different kinds of brioche for breakfast. There is a bacon maple brioche, Nutella, cinnamon and more. Right now the Patisserie doesn’t open until 11:00 a.m., so you would have to be in a “breakfast for lunch” sort of mood. But with options like bacon maple, who wouldn’t be? ∙ CH Patisserie is working on a feature that will allow online ordering and shipping of their many desserts! In the shop they also have offerings of their desserts packaged beautifully for customers to purchase for when you need a quick present or a midnight snack. ∙ CH Patisserie is also available for catering, weddings and other events. See their website for contact information and offerings. Chef Chris also owns The School of Pastry and Design in Las Vegas, which he will be going back and forth to when need be. (Atmosphere) If you ever went into New York Express Pizza, you would never believe you’re in the same building. Rich, warm wood is perfectly paired with lighted dessert cases, white walls and large windows. Minimalistic, but extremely elegant and clean. (Service) Like I said earlier, Chef Chris himself is extremely friendly and ready to get to know the city of Sioux Falls. In all his biographies it seems his biggest draw for classes is his upbeat, approachable personality. It seems as though these characteristics have transferred onto his staff as well. (taste) Chris is offering artistic and interesting desserts that serve more as conversation pieces than an after-meal snack. Classics like the chocolate chip cookie are being devoured just as fast as an exotic raspberry pistachio glass. Keep in mind, with decadent desserts comes a higher price point. Some of the buzz surrounding CH Patisserie had to do with the pricing, but more times than not, it was followed with a “but it was so worth it.”
Try one of our homemade desserts, including
cheesecake caramel apple crisp
peanut butter fudge brownie crisp
and more www.tgators.com • (605) 582-2520 • 1013 N Splitrock Blvd, Brandon, SD
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delish delights Acoustic
Owners and brothers Tony and Josh Kellar gave us a look into their fresh, summer menu with a topping customers can make or take home with them. Create the Acoustic Tabouli (as seen on their Mediterranean Burger) to add to your favorite dishes and top it off with ice-cold sangria. For the latest at Acoustic, visit acousticdining.com or call (605) 332-2236.
Sangria 750 ml economy-priced red or white wine ¼ cup brandy, rum or vodka ½ sliced or wedged lemon ½ sliced or wedged orange Select a bottle or two of affordable red wine. White wine may also be used, resulting in Sangria Blanco. Pour into another vessel and add cut or chopped orange, lime and lemon. If desired, add ½ cup or more of low cost brandy or rum. Let the wine and fruit marry for a few hours or overnight. Taste, and if you like it sweeter add simple syrup, honey or fruit juice. Serve chilled in a large glass; many prefer this beverage served on ice. Recommended: Freeze some of the Sangria in an ice cube tray or freeze red and green grapes to use as ice. Serve from a bottle or a punch bowl.
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delish delights
Acoustic Tabouli Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 5-10 minutes
4 cups fresh parsley (loosely packed with stems) 4 cups fresh cilantro (loosely packed with stems) 3 medium-sized cloves fresh garlic chopped very small 1 ½ cup extra virgin olive oil ½ cup red onion, diced ½ cup red pepper, diced 2 roma tomatoes, diced ½ cucumber diced 2 fresh lime, zest and juice 2 fresh lemons, zest and juice ½ cup quinoa (any color you like) Add ½ cup quinoa to small saucepot with 1 cup water and dash of salt. Place pan on high heat and bring to a boil. As soon as boil is achieved, reduce heat to low and cover pot. The quinoa should simmer lightly until the water is gone. Cool quinoa. Roughly chop the cucumber, tomato, red pepper and red onion in small pieces. Add finely-chopped garlic and combine. Leave the veggies on large cutting board and add parsley and cilantro over the top. Add fresh lime and lemon juice and zest. Pour the olive oil over the top. Rough chop all ingredients together. As the ingredients are chopped, the herbs are also bruised to help release the essential oils and combine the flavors. When chopped to desired consistency, gently stir quinoa back in and taste to adjust seasoning. Enjoy alone, as a condiment, served with flatbread, in romaine hearts, on a burger, or any way you can think of!
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get involved by Gabe Mambo
“We have over a 101 countries represented in Sioux Falls,” said Christy Nicholaisen, director of the city’s Multicultural Center.
the details: Where: Falls Park, Sioux Falls, S.D. When: Saturday, June 15 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. How Much: Free
Festival of Cultures Every year, people are given a chance to become part of a one day celebration of Sioux Falls’ diversity. The 17th annual Festival of Cultures can help someone experience the world without leaving the city. For almost two decades, the Festival of Cultures has helped build ties in the community, bringing together people of different heritage. “We have over a 101 countries represented in Sioux Falls,” said Christy Nicholaisen, director of the city’s Multicultural Center. “So we really try to get the different communities involved with this.”
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Nicholaisen has been working with several individuals on preparing for the event. Patrick Robinson, a manager with the Multicultural Center, is the main organizer of the event. Nicholaisen said that Robinson has done a good job in inviting different groups from various backgrounds, in addition to working on
other elements of the event. “The other thing that Patrick’s done really well on (is) that he tries to make sure that every continent is represented,” said Nicholaisen. When the Festival of Cultures started in 1996, it was held in the coliseum at the Multicultural Center, or MCC building. After growing, it was moved to Falls Park and has con-
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tinued to grow in the past two years. 35,000 people attended last year’s event, a 5,000 person increase from the year before. Additionally, 35 different state license plates were counted at the 2012 festival, showing that people from around the country get involved with the one-day experience. “What I like is the people,” said Nicholaisen. “Everyone coming together and there’s kind of that feeling of peace and love.” “We would like to see more people attend,” said Robinson, with Nicholaisen expressing hopes that someday the attendance numbers will reach the hundreds of thousands. Booths are set-up all over the park area. Foods from foreign nations are served to attendees. A stage is used to entertain the crowd and share stories about a far away land’s way of life. For one day, the multiple ethnic groups of the city are blended together. “For me, I get an opportunity to learn things,” said Robinson. “Some other folks who develop positive relationships with other people...that’s what affects me.” The inclusive process of selecting who gets involved with the Festival of Cultures is joined by the willingness of the different ethnic communities to sign themselves up. Robinson talked about how there would be a man talking about his time growing up as one of the Lost Boys of Sudan, and about multiple groups from places like Cambodia, Vietnam and Bosnia expressing interest in being at the festival. “All those kinds of things are really cool,” said Robinson, “and everybody is in.” Robinson has seen business relationships develop over time, as well as friendships. People who may have even come from formerly warring countries have been able to find an understanding with each other. “I would just like to see every community have a chance for everyone to get together at some point,” said Robinson. “Human beings make more informed decisions about who their neighbors are, and they develop relationships that are positive.” Nicholaisen said that she believes the Festival of Cultures is a cornerstone of the Sioux Falls community. “When you go out and talk to the people in the crowd, there are people that put it on their calendar every single year,” said Nicholaisen. “...people look forward to it.” The Festival of Cultures will take place June 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 pm. at Falls Park. For more info, visit www.sfmcc.org.
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Checklist June
Pull out your pen and check these
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Image courtesy of Siouxland Renaissance Festival.
items off your list this month! 11th Annual Siouxland Renaissance Festival June 1-2 | Sat. 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission $10, seniors & children $5, 3 & under free W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls More info: www.siouxlandrenfest.com Walk into Shrewsbury, England. Visit a wide variety of vendors plying their trade and offering goods of every kind and foods to suit every taste. Venture in a realm just for children. Thrill at the spectacle of jousting, marvel at jugglers, dancers, fire-breathers and other entertainers. bonus! Also enjoy the Eastern South Dakota Scottish Athletes! Kilts and throwing large objects? Yes, please!
SoDak Anime Convention June 21-23 | Times vary Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City Price: Preregistration $40, premium $50, door $45, day-only $25 More info: www.sdcon.org The Black Hills’ premiere convection for all geeks and nongeeks alike is back. Enjoy an art competition, table top gaming, fan-run panels, a video game room, an anime showing room, a cosplay competition and much more! Special guests include Tom Rasch, Wendy Powell, Cynthia Cranz, Rob “Vash” Lewis, Matthew Fredrickson and Wild Garden.
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Image courtesy of Main Street Square.
Art and Wine Festival June 22-23 | Sat. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free Main Street Square, Rapid City More info: www.mainstreetsquarerc.com See. Sample. Savor. Sip on a glass of vino during this two-day event while touring booths of the region’s best artists. Over 50 artists and 40 plus wines will be available, including South Dakota wineries and distributors. Children’s art activities will be available. bonus! A wine auction is scheduled for Sunday afternoon to bid on leftover, unopened bottles.
33rd Annual Black Hills Bluegrass Festival June 28-30 | Times vary Single $14 adv/$15 gate, Sat. $27 adv/$30 gate, weekend $37 adv/$40 gate Elkview Campground, 5 miles south of Sturgis More info: www.blackhillsbluegrass.com Enjoy a three-day festival full of traditional bluegrass and acoustic music. The show goes on rain or shine with bands like Copper Creek, Six Mile Road, Special Consensus, Mark Johnson & Emory Lester, Bald Mountain Rounds and Jami Lynn & Dylan James. Tickets are available on the website listed above along with other ticket locations.
fourth annual
june 21 & 22 | 8th & Raildroad Center, Sioux Falls, S.D. | 6-11:30 p.m.
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brother ali Image by Marshall Franklin.
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win Cities hip-hop artist Brother Ali will be taking the stage at the 4th Annual 605 Summer Classic exactly one year from when he was arrested. The rapper, who is signed on with Rhymesayers Entertainment, was among the 13 protestors who were reportedly arrested the evening of June 21, 2012 at an Occupy Homes MN rally in Minneapolis. “That overall experience… there’s nothing sexy or cool about jail, and some people treat you differently after that,” said Brother Ali, whose name is Ali Newman. Born by the name Jason in Madison, Wis., Brother Ali changed his name after converting to Islam at the age of 15. His stage name stemmed from his friends and students calling him Brother Ali as a sign of respect to the changes and dedication he made in his life. His love for hip-hop started even earlier at the age of 7. “Some guys up the street from where we lived were beat boys and break dancers,” he said.
In the late ‘80s came more lyrical artists like Ice-T and Big Daddy Kane, which drew him even more into the scene, writing his own biographical music. “That’s when the words kind of took over,” he said. Words taking over is an understatement when discussing Brother Ali, who has been known for controversial music and statements. He is rumored to have lost a sponsor from his lyrics in his song “Uncle Sam ---damn” and has stopped getting requests from certain talk shows and from local lecture events. Brother Ali commented on how he spreads his opinion even when it can “close doors”: “There are things that might not be the most popular or expedient things to do, and we need to look somewhere deep within ourselves to do that… I think it’s a spiritual will that we tap into.” Other doors have opened, though, like being asked to speak at the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize Forum and discussing important topics on Last Call with
Carson Daly. It has been years since the 605 Summer Classic Friday headliner has come to Sioux Falls, and also a while since he has gone on tour. Talking about the height of his career in 2010, Brother Ali decided to take a hiatus to spend time at home with friends and family. “I was touring a lot… too much, like 10 months out of the year,” he said. “I have a family, so we were losing track of each other. Our lives weren’t connected other than when I came home to do my laundry and got back on the road.” But he has returned and is ready to hit the stage at the two day music event with hits ranging from 2003’s “Shadows on the Sun” to his 2012 release “Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color.” Brother Ali explained, “I go through the songs that people like to see live. My message is really important, but with my show, my job is to
entertain and to have a good time.” A good time will be had with fellow Minneapolis artist Prof opening for Brother Ali Friday night. Known for rapping about his hardships and partying, the Stophouse Music artist’s career keeps growing with a large following in Sioux Falls. “It’s almost like my backyard, so I’m super stoked to be there,” he said about his return after almost a year.
Jacob Anderson became Prof originally on the basketball court growing up. Using his experiences, both good and bad, the hip-hop artist is known for shock-value images and music videos and simply having a wild time. “All my emo songs are downer songs and are completely 100 percent real. A lot of my fun songs are completely honest, too, like popping champagne on old folks,” he said. “That’s
L-R: Ted Stevens, Cully Symington, Tim Kasher, Patrick Newbery, Matt Maginn.
what I want to do, that’s my definition of a party – party with senior citizens and spray champagne on each other. That’s my idea of a good time now that I think about it…” For those who haven’t been to a live show in the area with the artist, Prof says to be prepared. “It’s very, very high energy. The (crowd) comes ready to completely buck out and lose their minds, so if
anyone hasn’t seen that before it’s very intense and I’m just trying to keep up with them,” he laughed. Leading up to that energy is Venice Beach, Calif.’s hip-hop/reggae group, the Luminaries. The band, which sees themselves more than just musicians but as “catalysts for change,” have each played the role of teacher, social worker and activist. Touring the United States, the group will be stopping by the 605
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Summer Classic stage. Local funk and rock band Sol Fredo will also be hitting the stage, hoping to release a new EP that weekend. Sioux Falls’ own El Dub (deriving from the letters L and W for Lee Walsh) will kick things off with his solo project where he will be looping jams. This will be one of the first times Walsh (formerly of Lunar Funk Theory) will perform in the area after a long stint across the U.S.
maps & atlases Image by Chris Hainey.
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“I’m just getting back to the Midwest after an eight-month national tour which crossed the country twice,” said Walsh. Saturday night headliner is Omaha’s Cursive, an indie rock band formed in 1995. The band (with Tim Kasher, Matt Maginn, Patrick Newbery, Ted Stevens and Cully Symington) has hit albums like Domestica, The Ugly Organ, Mama, I’m Swollen, and recently released the well-received I am Gemini in 2012. Lead vocalist Tim Kasher talked via the phone about their recent break after a long tour last year and said their first night coming together again will be the June 22 performance at 8th & Railroad Center. “I always have a good time in Sioux Falls,” he said. “I really like it.” For longtime fans, expect to get a taste of everything. “We generally try to cover as much off each record as we can,” said Kasher. Chicago’s Maps & Atlases will take the stage before Cursive, who are influenced by alternative rock, folk and experimental music. Members Erin Elders, Shiraz Dada, Chris Hainey and Dave Davison met in the fall of 2004
while attending art school at Colombia College. The Barsuk Records group released their debut album Perch Patchwork in 2010 to critical acclaim and recently released Beware and be Grateful in 2012. Also from Chicago, Software Giant will be taking the stage Saturday. Reportedly named by iconic performer Grace Jones, the newer band was started after artist Zach Verdoorn left former 605 Summer Classic performer The Kickback and other projects took a hiatus. “If Kraftwerk, David Bowie, Primus and New Order made an album together, you might have something similar to Software Giant,” described Verdoorn of the band’s sound. Sioux Falls-based alternative rock band Amos Slade will be playing, who recently released their first full-length album Hungry Earth this past May. The band has definitely been busy. Members Dan Ludeman and Landon Heil derive from The Spill Canvas, who recently played together again at the Orpheum Theatre, and member Nick Engbers competed in American Idol. Phil Mueller joins them on the drums. Kicking off Saturday with indie/
folk rock is Sioux City’s WeLiveinSodHouses with Dustin and Rachel DeBoer, Bill Barbee, Steve Carlson and Josh Rieck. Presented by University Center and Tilly’s, this year’s music weekend will have all sponsors return for another great event (Sanford Health Plan, Howalt McDowell Insurance, Lloyd Companies and First Premier Bank and Bankcard). Food vendors Bite Me Mobile Bistro and Acoustic will be offering delicious food and there will be two beer tents. Tickets are available $12 adv/$15 gate per day or you can purchase a twoday pass for $20 adv/$25 gate. Purchase them at www.605summerclassic.com, at the 41st Street Ernie November, or at either Last Stop CD shop in Sioux Falls. The first 25 entrants will receive a free pair of 605 Magazine sunglasses! An after party will be thrown both nights at Lucky’s downtown. Sample the artists’ music on www.605summerclassic.com or check out 605 Classic Music Mondays on 605 Magazine’s Facebook. A portion of the proceeds benefits Almost Home Canine Rescue and Sioux Falls SNIP.
the scoop by Kinsey Gustafson
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A unique aspect to this project is that Nagase will be sculpting live in Main Street Square.
Sculpture Project Sculptor Masayuki Nagase is hard at work in California in his studio as he prepares to strike stone in the Main Street Square in July for the upcoming Passage of Wind & Water Sculpture Project. The $2 million project is the largest privately funded public art commission currently underway in the country. This is a long-term project that will be taking place in downtown Rapid City. Nagase will be carving his designs into 21 pieces of granite that line the Square’s street sides (image of projected finished product above). So how did this plan come together and how was a sculptor picked for such a large and long-spanning project? Rapid City has been working on re-emerging downtown for the past few years, and Deane Rundell, landscape architect and urban designer, originally wanted to incorporate a large-scale outdoor sculpture into Main Street Square. The Square emerged into a lively part of downtown Rapid, but until recently the project had not been set into motion. That changed when a selection committee was formed to select a sculptor to design a project that represented the Black Hills. Beginning in early 2012, nearly 100 artists from around the world responded to the search for the sculptor who would bring Main Street Square to life. After a laborious competi-
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tion, a tour of the Black Hills and a 30 day time period to create a granite proposal, the selection committee unanimously chose Nagase to capture the area’s beauty in granite. “I love that the sculpture project is both a tribute to our region’s granite sculpting legacy and a whole new direction for public art in the Black Hills. The artist is committed to involving the whole community in his creative process, and his abstract design invites and challenges viewers to discover its meaning,” said Anna Huntington, the community arts coordinator for the Sculpture Project. So what exactly did Nagase present to the board to be selected out of 100 applicants that made them pick his design? Nagase said his main inspiration was nature, of course. The artists were asked to express the natural and cultural history in their proposals and he chose the visual themes of wind and water as the main metaphors to express abstractly. A unique aspect to this project is that Nagase will be sculpting live in Main Street Square. Not only that, but the Sculpture Project is involving the community in more ways
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than just a live sculptor. There will be carving technique demonstrations and workshops held in the Dahl Arts Center throughout the summer. Nagase says he has sculpted live before and it is always interesting to work in a new community and to meet new people. With such a huge project underway and so many people looking forward to it, what does Nagase want people to get out of his art? “What I hope is that people will feel connected with the nature of this region through the sculptures while also offering opportunities for the viewer to reflect about the natural and cultural history of the region.” In July, Nagase will begin his work in Main Street Square with a design labeled “Badlands Garden #9.” The exact date is still unknown as to when Nagase will make his first strike. Nagase will return to Rapid City this month to set up his studio in the Dahl and will be attending the Art and Wine Festival June 22-23 to prepare the stones. For more info on the artist and the project, visit www. rcsculptureproject.com.
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the real deal by Kinsey Gustafson
Name: Cassie & Dave Medema ages: 30 Hometown: Sioux Falls, S.D. Specialty: Design and web building
“The most important thing for us is that we continue to do work that makes us happy. We’re obsessed with organization, efficiency and quality.”
Funky Fresh Supply Co. Cassie Medema and her husband Dave love simplistic things and Sioux Falls, which shows in the brand they created: Funky Fresh Supply Co. Last summer, Cassie went for a walk in McKennan Park and was inspired to create a logo for it. After putting it on Facebook and receiving overwhelming feedback, she decided to design a logo for every park in the area. As the designs and logos grew more popular, Cassie and Dave launched a new website and layout. Cassie talked to 605 about Funky Fresh, their love for the community and their new look.
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When did you start Funky Fresh? We started Funky Fresh in May of 2009. In 2013, we rebooted Funky Fresh and added in the Supply Co. aspect of our business. We still maintain relationships and do branding and web work with clients we love, but now we are also stretching our legs by creating and selling designer apparel, accessories and art. How did the idea for Funky Fresh Supply Co. come to you? The idea for Funky Fresh Supply Co. came out of our desire to do self-indulgent projects. Since we can design and
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program our own web store and products, our overhead is extremely low. We tested the waters last summer by designing a logo for all 80 parks in Sioux Falls. Orders for apparel flew out the door and we learned the rest on the fly. Why is this brand unique to Sioux Falls and the surrounding area? It’s hard to find quality-designed apparel that specifically supports this region. We create items that look great, fit great and are fun to wear. We’re proud to be born and raised in this area and love chatting with outsiders about how good we have it here. What do you love most about this brand? We love that Funky Fresh Supply Co. is a natural marriage of the things that we’re good at and are interested in. Everything is fueled by our desire to create quality products that we would want to wear ourselves. We purposely want our inventory to evolve so that we can keep things interesting and implement our ever-evolving skill sets. Why do you think this new website is a step forward in your brand? The most important thing for us is that we continue to do work that makes us happy. We’re obsessed with organization, efficiency and quality. Our website is an example of where the web industry is moving and what we’re doing about it. Nearly every website we build now is specifically designed and built to look great on devices of all sizes. Whether you’re on your work computer, your phone or your tablet, the site will look and work beautifully. About 2/5 of our traffic and orders are coming from phones and tablets, which is increasing every week. Can you tell me about your new Heart Branch design? We wanted to help out and show support for the ice storm damage cleanup teams throughout Sioux Falls. We live near McKennan Park, so we were hit pretty hard and lost some great trees. We had a lot of neighbors helping neighbors in our area and we wanted to find a way to help others in the area. I created the design by hand then tweaked things digitally to give it an organic, yet clean feel. Proceeds from the Heart Branch tees in April were donated to the Help Line Center of Sioux Falls. We’re big fans of things happening locally. We plan on doing a handful of fundraisers throughout the year. We encourage people to sign up for our newsletter and follow along on our Facebook page for more details. For the latest news and designs from Funky Fresh Supply Co., visit gofunkyfresh.com, find them on Facebook or follow @gofunkyfresh.
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mommy mind trip by susan kroger-Peters
She is a busy mom of two children and highly suggests that you don’t follow her parenting practices.
bio: Susan has worked with new parents and babies for several years. She has a master’s degree in mental health counseling from the University of Northern Iowa. She likes punk music, eating food that other people cook, and making her husband and two kids laugh with her silly antics. You can find her at her blog at www.mommymindtrip. com (Fair warning: The blog is often profane and June be offensive to readers without a sense of humor) and on Twitter @susancpeters.
Gender Rules: Break ‘em or Leave ‘em? My 3-year-old has taken it upon herself to judiciously place all tangible possessions into categories of masculine and feminine. A few examples: “Mommy, I can’t wear that shirt. It’s a boy shirt.” “But it has flowers on it, doesn’t that make it a girl shirt?” “Noooo, Mommy. It’s blue. It’s for boys. Gross.” “Mommy, you can’t watch this show. It has trucks in it. It’s a boy show, silly!” And the most puzzling example: “Mommy, those fruit snacks are for boys. I don’t want those.” “But they’re dinosaur shaped. You love dinosaurs.” “No, I can’t eat those.” “So, to clarify, you are allowed to like dinosaurs and even play with toy dinosaurs, but you can’t eat dinosaur-shaped fruit snacks?” “Ugh, yes Mommy. Duh.” I’m aware that this is a normal part of child development. Children create categories in order to better understand the world. My daughter is by no means creating this particular categori-
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cal structure: romance languages place all words into one of the two categories. At first, I didn’t mind. I understood the purpose of her behavior and tried not to cringe when she describes all of her dolls as being “only for girls.” I bit my tongue when she repeatedly hands my son his toy train tracks. But I could no longer remain silent when she forcefully grabbed the pink crayon out of her brother’s hand because he “can’t write with a girl color.” That was too much. I thought I was adequately modeling my own values surrounding this topic, including my personal belief the concepts of masculine and feminine are fluid and to be determined by each individual. My son is allowed to play with dolls because I think it’s important for boys to learn and practice nurturing behaviors. My daughter is encouraged to play with toy tractors and prompted to take things apart and put them back together to see how they work. I bought my nephew a pink shirt for this birthday once (mostly because I found great entertainment in annoying his father). This may be a controversial state-
ment: Gender stereotypes are learned. I know, it’s shocking. Children don’t come out of their mothers’ wombs prepared to prefer Transformers to Barbies or to play dress up versus making mud pies in the background. They glean these expectations, indirectly or directly, from their environment. ( I hope I’m not misspeaking here. I don’t have a doctorate in gender studies, and know just enough about child development to be dangerous.) I’m honestly wondering where my daughter’s rules concerning gender come from. My husband and I happily participate in most unspoken gender roles of society, but we have no hard rules of such and haven’t communicated expectations to the extent that my daughter is currently living. I haven’t lost any sleep over this, but it’s a good reminder of the impact of cultural influences on children. I don’t plan to remove all Disney movies from my house or dress my children in only androgynous clothing. I’m just keeping an eye on it. Actually, both eyes.
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Yes, all three of these guys are named John. Yes, it was a popular name in the ‘80s. The identity of these three amigos have been altered to protect the innocent. Have a question for the Johns? Shoot an e-mail their way at TheJohns@605magazine.com.
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It seems like all of my friends almost show off that they go to bed early now and act like they’re old when we’re in our 20’s. My friend turned me down for drinks the other week because 8 p.m. was ‘too late to get together.’ What am I supposed to do with this?!
One of my friends is constantly being passive aggressive with her statuses on Facebook. I can almost guarantee several are about me and it drives me nuts. Help?
My boyfriend is really social and goes out often with his friends. I’m more of a homebody, and it seems like I see him less and less. How can I meet him halfway and get him to spend more time with me?
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JR: Start hanging out with older people. My parents are retired and they love going out Monday-Sunday! They are way more fun than my friend in his 20’s. Plus, when the check comes, we all know who is paying! JW: Make some younger friends, or unleash a few crickets into the vent system of your elderly friend’s house. That will keep them from going to sleep at 8 p.m... or ever. JT: With work and other commitments, it can be harder to have the energy to go out like you used to. I would honestly respect their feelings and either get together earlier or know who is available when you want to go out later. Who knows, maybe your friend will return the favor and go out past ::gasp:: 9 p.m. some night!
JR: ‘Like’ all of her statuses even if they may be about you. Never ever lose a Facebook friend, they’re like gold. If she continues to cyber bully you after all of your likes, then ask yourself WWMZD (What Would Mark Zuckerberg Do?). JW: This is a tricky one. First off, it is usually good to like the status to show you have seen it. Then consider writing underneath ‘I know, right?! Who has offended you so much to make you write this?’ Let her back off or let the fireworks start! JT: I would simply ignore it. Maybe they aren’t talking about you? Or, maybe ask and see if you can help if they seem frustrated. You could always ‘hide’ them if it really bothers you.
Illustration by Chuck Bennis Disclaimer: Ask the Johns is a sarcastic piece. Their advice is not meant to be taken literally… except maybe John T’s.
JR: Tell him if he doesn’t hang out with you more you’re going to dump him. Take the dog and tell his parents the ‘real reason’ he needed to borrow money. I can’t guarantee this works on every guy, but I know I’m spending my Friday and Saturdays watching The Real Housewives. JW: Get a second boyfriend. That will most likely attract his attention. Probably in a good way. JT: Relationships are all about compromise. Have a fun movie night at home or a game night one Friday and attend a party or BBQ with him other weekends. Maybe host at home to get the best of both worlds once in a while!
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“I think adding the different colors that you run through is the most unique part of the Color Vibe run to me,” said Utley. “It is something that will help you finish the race.”
Color Vibe 5k Sioux Falls will be a little more vibrant when it hosts the Color Vibe for the first time on June 15 at the W.H. Lyons Fairgrounds. Participants will be running a 5K course with a fun twist; they can expect themselves to be covered in colorful powders of purple, pink, green, yellow and blue. “It has to be experienced to be fully appreciated,” said Jeff Hatch, the organizer of the event. “Three words: run, color, dance.” The Color Vibe run operates out of Logan, Utah. It was started by two anonymous entrepreneurs. “We had aggressive growth plans from the beginning,” said Hatch. In under a year of being active, the Color Vibe has been able to span across the United States and become a fun and popular event for communities to participate in. When it came to the race’s arrival in Sioux Falls, multiple people were involved in bringing the Color Vibe to the city. One of those individuals was Sioux Falls native Brittany Utley. Utley, 22, first heard of the Color Vibe run through a friend who ran it last year in Nebraska. After witnessing the Submitted Image
event first hand, she decided to look up more information about it. “When I looked it up,” said Utley, “The pictures and videos made it look like a fun way to get a 5K run in.” Utley encouraged several of her friends to join her in suggesting Sioux Falls as a site for the event. An e-mail arrived later on and the Color Vibe decided to make a stop in the city and wished for Utley to join. “I thought this would be a great, fun way to run a 5K,” said Utley. The W.H. Lyons Fairgrounds lent the site to Hatch. He went on to organize the course and has been hands-on with the planning. Hatch said 8,000 participants are signed up for the Sioux Falls version of the race. As runners advance through the course, buckets of manufactured powder will be thrown their way in certain parts of the race. “I think adding the different colors that you run through
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is the most unique part of the Color Vibe run to me,” said Utley. “It is something that will help you finish the race.” The different colored powders are nontoxic and 100 percent safe, according to the Color Vibe website. It’s up to racers to keep in mind the powder may not come out of their clothing. “I’ll wear some white clothes that I don’t care about and make sure I get some pictures,” said Josh Baldwin of Sioux Falls. Children Care’s Hospital and School will be partnered with the Color Vibe as the event’s charity organization. Hatch said the Color Vibe partners with organizations simply “to benefit the community and the people.” Balwin said he believes the community can come together for this event “to some degree.” “Whenever there are events like this there is some increased community involvement,” said Baldwin. “It just depends how much there will be.” As the day approaches, Utley will be preparing herself by gradually running an entire 5K. “Each day you do different sections/time of running and walking,” continued Utley, “until you are running the entire 5K.” Hatch said that he hopes to see the race become international someday. Until then, he seems to be content with working on the Sioux Falls race. “Everyone has been wonderful to work with,” he said. For the latest info or to sign up, find the race on Facebook or visit www.thecolorvibe.com/siouxfalls.php.
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Name: Amber Blom age: 29 Hometown: Mitchell, S.D.
Amber’s Sample Menu: This is an example of what Blom’s diet would look like in the offseason (not depleting for a show). The proteins she consumes are ground turkey (made into patties), chicken and fish. For veggies, she buys the frozen steamer bags because of the convenience. For carbohydrates, some good sources are brown rice, quinoa or sweet potatoes. For fat sources, Blom uses avocado, almond butter or nuts. On top of the food, she drinks at least a gallon of water each day and takes vitamins and fish oil pills.
Meal 1: 5 egg whites and ½ cup oatmeal and a fat source Meal 2: 3 oz protein, 1 cup veggies, ½ cup carbs and a fat source Meal 3: 3 oz protein, 1 cup veggies, ½ cup carbs Meal 4: Protein shake Meal 5: 4 oz protein, 1 cup veggies, ½ cup carbs
Amber Blom In the fall of 2011, Amber Blom discovered the bikini division in lifting competitions. Since she was already passionate about the gym, she found this as a new purpose to work out and immediately called a coach in Minneapolis, Minn. to begin training. Since then, Blom has placed fourth in Fitness America’s November 2012 national competition and will compete again at Fitness America Nationals in Miami this month. She was also nationally ranked in the May 2013 issue of Oxygen magazine as one of the most up-and-coming competitors in the industry. Why did you choose the bikini division and how does it differ from the others? I chose this division because the judges look for a natural, athletic look - not too muscular, but strong and fit. Personally, I like keeping a feminine look with a tight, toned body. After this season of competitions, I will take the next year to add more muscle onto my upper body so I can compete in the figure division. The other divisions for women are figure, which looks for more muscle mass and symmetry, and there’s also women’s bodybuilding which is what you would think of - lots of muscle!
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What is your fitness background? I haven’t always been into fitness. I started running when I was in college after studying abroad and put on a bit of weight. I was a runner for many years, completing a full marathon and numerous half marathons. I lifted a little bit during that time, but spent most of the time hitting the pavement. I really got into weight lifting a couple years ago, and since then I’ve given up running and I truly enjoy pumping the iron! I actually dread doing cardio now. What does a typical workout day for you look like? If it’s a day I need to do cardio, I get that done in the morning and do my weight lifting in the evening. I like to break up my day so I’m not spending hours at the gym. How often do you work out? I typically take one to two days off a week. It is equally important to rest the body as it is to work it. Rest days allow for the
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muscles to repair and it’s also a nice mental break! Do you give yourself a cheat day? What is your favorite cheat meal? Yes! My approach to dieting is allowing grace and moderation. I grew up in a food-loving family where all our events rotated around food. Allowing cheat meals also re-sets the metabolism. During show prep time, I allow one cheat meal a week, but as it gets closer to the show I really have to buckle down and be diligent with my food. My favorite cheat meal is pizza and a Dairy Queen Blizzard. How do you stay so disciplined/motivated? What do you do if you ever have thoughts of getting off track from your routine? I really rely on my friends, husband and trainer to get real with me when I’m struggling. I have a good support system that I can turn to. Every single competitor goes through phases where you feel things are right on track - you see progress and it’s super easy to stay motivated. Then on the flip side, we go through times where we feel crummy. There have been a handful of times when I tell my husband I want to give up... I don’t want to keep eating the same foods over and over, I don’t want to go to the gym. But I’ve never given up What did you do when you found out about the Oxygen magazine feature? I was on the treadmill warming up for my workout and an e-mail popped up on my phone. I opened it up and it said they wanted to feature me in the Future of Fitness section. I cried right there in the gym and didn’t care who saw me. Any advice you have for someone who wants to start getting in better shape/health? Start small. Don’t think you have to change everything all at once or you’ll burn out quickly and get a negative mindset. Find something you enjoy doing, whether it be walking on the trails, doing hot yoga (one of my favorite workouts!) or joining a boot camp or class. You can also start making small changes to your diet. Making healthier substitutions little by little will have huge effects later on, and your body and taste preferences will change over time Blom says she couldn’t do it without her husband who cooks for her and supports her (they also work together at New York Life). She also noted trainer Amy Miller as well as her coach Tara Thatcher with Perfectly Prepared. For more info, visit her Facebook page: Amber Blom - Competitor and Fitness Model or follower her @AmberBlom1.
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