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GET INVOLVED:

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Taking Pride in the Sioux Falls' LGBT Community

CONTRIBUTORS FACTOIDS

ENTERTAINMENT

605 Summer Classic Local Beer, Two Ways

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EVENTS RECAP

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EVENTS CALENDAR

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7 THINGS

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CULTURE PROFILES

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LITTLE PARENT ON THE PRAIRIE

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Q&A

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INFUSED WATER

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SEE SOUTH DAKOTA FROM YOUR BIKE

Voice

Elliot Johnson

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BEYOND BORDERS

CREATE

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WAY TOO INDIE

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HACKING AWAY

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AT HOME

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IN SEASON

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A TASTE OF SARCASM:

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DELISH DELIGHTS

Dog 'n Suds

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605MAGAZINE.COM

Here is a taste of what is on our official website. Check out fresh web extra content every month.

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with Kara, as she checks out some of Rapid City’s new and improved culinary hot spots.

SHELTER PET OF THE MONTH This 2-year-old Lab mix was raised on a ranch and loves the outdoors. She would be a great friend for your farm or ranch.

Puddy likes kids and plays nicely with comparably-sized dogs. Her adoption fee is $85 and does not include the cost of her spay surgery.

To meet Puddy and other future friends, visit the Humane Society of the Black Hills at hsbh.org or call (605) 394-4170.

belly laugh with Austin as he talks with Bill Manspeaker, singer and creator of Green Jellÿ ahead of their show at The Nickel Spot

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with American Scarecrows and all the 605 Summer Classic acts in their web extra profiles.

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CONTRIBUTORS

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LETTER FROM EDITOR

DENISE DEPAOLO

Kinsey gustafson culture profiles Kinsey graduated from SDSU with her degree in journalism. She spends her time in the Black Hills drinking coffee, watching too much Netflix, and writing for 605 Magazine.

Jordan Smith get involved Jordan is a senior at SDSU and calls Rapid City home. A journalism major, she is the editor-in-chief of The Collegian. In her spare time, you can find her hiking or playing with her Pomeranian, Buzz.

Some of my favorite times have been at music festivals.

Whether it’s Bonnaroo in Manchester, Tenn., The Fest in Gainesville, Fla., or Warped Tour anywhere, there is something undeniably transcendent about the experience. Personally, I love watching bands in an atmosphere outside of a typical club gig, feeling the energy cycle between the performers and audience. I love discovering a new favorite group while waiting for an act I came to see. I love having a shared experience with thousands of sweaty strangers. And most of all, I love the feeling that anything can and will happen.

While working on this issue, we have been planning our own annual festival, The 605 Summer Classic. As in years past, The Classic is two nights of fantastic music in the heart of downtown Sioux Falls, but this year I am especially excited. As a superfan of hops, barley, and their combined potential, I am thrilled about our first-ever all-South Dakota beer tasting on June 20. It will be a fun, inexpensive way to support South Dakota’s burgeoning craft beer industry – and a great excuse to drink some icy cold brew on a summer afternoon.

In these pages, you’ll find all the information you need about The Classic and many other events happening this month. We also packed the issue with festival fashions, we tour the home of two luminaries of the Sioux Falls music scene, and share lots of ideas for having the best possible time at outdoor events.

We hope that you’ll come out and celebrate summer with us June 19 and 20 at Cherapa Place. For more info, visit 605summerclassic.com, and as always, contact me at ddepaolo@605magazine.com.

Kara Sweet online Writer Kara is a sommelier certified through the International Wine Guild and intro level somm through the Court of Master Sommeliers. Follow all things food, wine, and the Black Hills on her blog, thesweetsommelier.blogspot.com.

Austin Kaus online Writer Austin is the creator of Songs from a Couch (songsfromacouch.com), codirector of an upcoming documentary about The Pomp Room, and a writer with a great wife and 3.5 cats.

Maryn Terry factoid illustrator Maryn is a senior at New Tech High School in Sioux Falls. She loves drawing, sewing, and plans to study art and design at Cornish College of the Arts in the fall.

Michael Todd cover story Michael is a native Nebraskan, though he’s become fast friends with Sioux Falls, where he works as junior developer at Lemonly. Having worked as managing editor for Hear Nebraska, he loves music, writing about music, and writing music of his own.

Bill Tetrault recap photographer Bill is a freelance event photographer and works at SDN Communications. Some of his favorite things are his family, photography, technology and good craft beer.

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CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA What: A day-long celebration of Mexican heritage with music, food vendors, and kids’ activities.

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STYLE AND THE CITY What: A night of cocktails, prizes, and fashion courtesy of Chelsea’s Boutique, benefitting Dress for Success.

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EVENTS CALENDAR

Sioux Falls Area

Rapid City Area

ENTERTAINMENT June 3-7

A COUPLE OF BLAGUARDS Black Hills Playhouse, Rapid City. 7:30 p.m. $25. More info: blackhillsplayhouse.com or (605) 255-4141.

June 5-6

NATE BARGATZE The Beach Club, Rapid City. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Standup comedy. More info: beachclubrapidcity.com or (605) 342-3322.

2ND ANNUAL DAIRY FESTIVAL Swiftel Center, Brookings. “Got Milk” Gala kickoff followed by free familyfriendly, dairy-oriented events. More info: swiftelcenter.com or (605) 695-3676.

Brookings

Vermillion

Pierre

June 13

OF MINOR PROPHETS – SIOUX FALLS PREMIERE Orpheum Theater, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Film by Sioux Falls’ Passenger Productions. Rated R. $13. More info: ofminorprophets.com.

June 12-14

BLACK HILLS BBQ FESTIVAL Central States Fairgrounds, Rapid City. Music, carnival, and lots of BBQ. More info: centralstatesfair.com or (605) 355-3861.

June 13-14

WEST BOULEVARD SUMMER FESTIVAL Wilson Park, Rapid City. Over 100 food and craft booths, plus live entertainment. More info: wbnaonline.com or (605) 348-7772.

June 19-20

WILD BILL DAYS

June 5, 12, 26

EVENING IN THE VINEYARD

Deadwood. Celebrate the life and times of Wild Bill Hickok with a weekend of free entertainment. More info: deadwood.org or (800) 999-1876.

Wilde Prairie Winery, Brandon. 6-9 p.m. Free live music, $6 wine tasting.

More info: wildeprairiewinery.com or (605) 582-6471.

June 22

June 6, 13, 20, & 27

Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. More info: Washingtonpavilion.org or (605) 367-6000.

Falls Park, 8th & Railroad Center, and Cherapa Place. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

More info, alternate dates and times: fallsparkfarmersmarket.com, siouxempirefarmersmarket.com, and theprairiefarmersmarket.com.

GET INVOLVED

CAPITAL CITY FARMERS MARKET

June 2

BROOKINGS FARMERS MARKET

The Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City. 6-9 p.m. Artists’ reception, silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine. Benefits The Club for Boys. $60/person or $400/table of 8. More info: theclubforboys.com or (605) 343-3500.

SIOUX FALLS FARMERS MARKETS

409 N. Grand Avenue, Pierre. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

More info: myweb.midco.net/ccfm.

City Plaza Parking Lot. 8 a.m.-noon. Also Wednesdays 3-6 p.m. More info: brookingsfarmersmarket.com.

VERMILLION AREA FARMERS MARKET

DAVE CHAPPELLE

THE 13TH ANNUAL ART SHOW AND AUCTION

June 18

JOURNEY TO LITERACY ART SHOW

Market and Main, Vermillion. Also Thursdays 3-7. More info: vermillionfarmersmarket.org.

Icon Event Hall + Lounge, Sioux Falls. Featuring photography of Chad Phillips. Proceeds benefit REACH Literacy book project. More info: reachliteracy.org or (605) 332-2665.

BLACK HILLS FARMERS MARKET

June 19

Founders Park, Rapid City. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

More info: blackhillsfarmersmarket.org.

June 11-13

DAKOTA SKY INTERNATIONAL PIANO FESTIVAL Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. Three days of recitals, seminars, and classes. More info: dakotasky.org or (605) 215-1410.

June 12

ART NIGHT DOWNTOWN Main Street Square, Rapid City. 5-9 p.m. Interactive art experience every second Friday June-September. More info: artsrapidcity.org or (605) 716-7979.

MCCROSSAN 60TH ANNIVERSARY GOLF CLASSIC & BBQ Central Valley Golf Course, Hartford. Noon-8:30 p.m. Day of games, events, and prizes benefits McCrossan Boys Ranch. More info: mccrossan.org or (605) 339-1203.

June 20

4TH ANNUAL BROOKINGS CANCER SHOOT OUT Brookings Gun Club. 1-4 p.m. Benefits ACS Relay for Life. More info: facebook.com/BrookingsCancerShootOut.

June 27

MOUNT RUSHMORE RIDE Central States Fairgrounds, Rapid City. 100-mile, 100k, or 27-mile routes. Benefits SD Lions Foundation. $25-99. More info: facebook.com/ mountrushmorebikeride or (605) 338-0551.

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SDCF PRIME TIME GALA AND CONCERT Sioux Falls Convention Center. South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation and Feeding South Dakota are teaming up to provide beef for food insecure families. Billy Currington performs. $25-125. More info: sdprimetimegala. com or (605) 367-7288.

BROOKINGS COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE Brookings High School Track. 3-10 p.m. Benefits American Cancer Society.

More info: relayforlife.org.

EVENTS CALENDAR

June 5 TRITA

Total Drag, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Also playing: Lunar Plexus and Catalyst. $5.

More info: totaldragrecords.com or (605) 521-6439.

ROOTS AND BOOTS Deadwood Mountain Grand. 8 p.m. $25-39. More info: deadwoodmountaingrand.com or (605) 559-0386.

June 10

SPORTS June 6, 13, & 20

SIOUX FALLS STORM Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. More info: www.siouxfallsstorm. com or (605) 274-6686.

June 1, 8-14, 19-21, 25 - 27, 29-30 SIOUX FALLS CANARIES

Sioux Falls Stadium. Times and ticket prices vary. More info: www. www. sfcanaries.com or (605) 336-6060.

June 7

DEADWOOD MICKELSON TRAIL MARATHON George S. Mickelson Trail. 7 a.m. Marathon, half marathon, or 5k on trail.

More info: deadwoodmickelsontrailmarathon.com or (605) 584-3896.

June 12

PRESIDENTS BOWL 5K RUN/2 MILE WALK Falls Park, Sioux Falls. 6:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit WHS, RHS, and LHS. More info: allsportcentral.com.

June 26

COMMUNITY BIKE RIDE/CRITICAL MASS

ED SHEERAN Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Also playing: Rixton. $53.50-63.50. More info: dennysanfordpremiercenter.com.

June 11

AARON WATSON The District, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. $12. More info: Thedistrictsf.com or (605) 271-5600.

June 14

ANDROGYNOUS SQUASH Total Drag, Sioux Falls. 6 p.m. Also playing: Bryson Rossing and Lemmons. $5. More info: totaldragrecords.com or (605) 521-6439.

June 17

PRIMITIVE MAN Total Drag, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Also playing: Celeste, Fantome, and Husk.

More info: totaldragrecords.com or (605) 521-6439.

June 18

DAVID DONDERO Total Drag, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Also playing: Al Scorch and Troy Manning.

More info: totaldragrecords.com or (605) 521-6439.

KENNY CHESNEY

Sioux River Bike Shop, Brookings. 5:30-7 p.m. More info: brookingscriticalmass.weebly.com.

Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. Also playing: Chase Rice. $39-79.

More info: dennysanfordpremiercenter.com.

June 27

June 19

Downtown Sioux Falls. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Fun-filled day at Falls Park and along the city’s bike trails. $10/rider. More info: clubfab.org or (605) 331-2291.

The District, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. $15. More info: Thedistrictsf.com or (605) 271-5600.

TOUR SIOUX FALLS

RANDY ROGERS BAND

June 23

MUSIC Due to space, here are only some of the biggest shows of the month.

June 4

THE EAGLES Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. $55-190. More info: dennysanfordpremiercenter.com.

June 4, 11, 18, & 25

MAIN STREET SQUARE CONCERT SERIES Main Street Square, Rapid City. 6-9 p.m. Performers include: Glass Onion (6/4), NashVegas All Stars (6/11), Glen Miller Orchestra (6/18), Dustin Evans and Good Times (6/25). More info: mainstreetsquarerc.com or (605) 716-7979.

SOULS

Total Drag, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Also playing: Valleys, Atrocities, and Iron Callous. $5. More info: totaldragrecords.com or (605) 521-6439.

June 24

WEDNESDAY WRITERS FROM NSAI SIOUX FALLS SONGWRITERS Strawbale Winery, Renner. $5/carload. More info: strawbalewinery.com or (605) 659-3077.

June 25

DAMN YOUR EYES TOUR KICKOFF SHOW Total Drag, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Also playing: Mad Dogs of Glory. $5. More info: totaldragrecords.com or (605) 521-6439

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June 6, 13, 20, 27. Fawick Park, Sioux Falls.

8:50-10:45 p.m. Spread out a blanket on the grass and lose yourself in this fun cinematic experience.

Bring your own snacks (no alcohol), or purchase popcorn, candy, and soda onsite. June films include: Toy Story (6/6), The Box Trolls (6/13), Miracle (6/20), Despicable Me 2 (6/27). More info: dtsf.com or (605) 338-4009.

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MOVIES UNDER THE STARS //June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Main Street Square, Rapid City. 8:30 p.m. Spend Monday evenings in the heart of Rapid City this summer with other movie lovers. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket to this weekly event. June films include: Frozen (6/1), Planes Fire & Rescue (6/8), Honey I Shrunk the Kids (6/15), Hotel for Dogs (6/22), The Lego Movie (6/29). More info: moviesunderthestarsrapidcity.com.

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SUMMER NIGHTS CONCERT SERIES

June 4, 11, 18, 25. 7th Street, Downtown Rapid City. 6-9 p.m. Rock out all summer long with 8,000 of your nearest and dearest. Each Thursday night, grab dinner from a food vendor and a local craft beer, and enjoy free musical entertainment. Events are family-friendly. June headliners include: Layla with Twenty One 20 (6/4), SlamaBama (6/11), 32 Below (6/18), TripWire (6/25). More info: rapidcitysummernights.com.

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GATSBY ON THE GREEN

June 6. South Dakota Art Museum, Brookings. 7-10 p.m. Channel your inner Jay Gatsby or Daisy Buchanan (without the drama) at this 1920’sthemed lawn party fundraiser for the SDAM. The evening includes live jazz music, lawn games, a scavenger hunt, food, and wine. The night ends with a live auction. A VIP hour from 6-7 p.m. includes hors d’oeuvres, beer from Wooden Legs Brewery, and a special behind-the-scenes tour of the museum.

Tickets $50, VIP $70. More info: southdakotaartmuseum.com or (605) 6884313.

MOONLIGHT MOVIES

SOUNDS AT THE FALLS

June 6, 13, 20, 27. Falls Park, Sioux Falls.

7 p.m. Head down to the Queen Bee Mill each Saturday night through August. The sound of the city’s namesake will mingle with the music as you spend a relaxing evening with your toes in the grass. Limited seating is available, so packing blankets is encouraged. June performers include: Sioux Falls Municipal Band (6/6), Chute Rooster Band (6/13), Brian Masek and Friends (6/20), Elisabeth Hunstead (6/27). More info: Siouxfalls.org or (605) 367-8222.

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FESTIVAL OF CULTURES

June 13. Falls Park, Sioux Falls. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Spend the day taking in the sights, sounds, and tastes of the world’s many cultures. This event aims to bring all people together for a fun day of celebration. Stage entertainment includes singing, dancing, and fashion. Musical acts include Rumba Temple at 1 p.m. and Brulé at 4 p.m. More info: sfmcc.com or (605) 367-7401.

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SODAK CON

June 19-21. Rushmore Civic Plaza Center, Rapid City. Dubbed “South Dakota’s largest anime and geek convention,” SoDak Con has something for members of every fandom. The convention includes art and cosplay contests. Special guests include Richard and Shannon Townsend of Studio O.N.Y., cosplayer Filthy Warumono, anime superstar Chris Bevins, artist Tom Rasch, and many more. More info: sdcon.org.

CULTURE PROFILES BY KINSEY GUSTAFSON

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BLACK HILLS BLUEGRASS F E S T I VA L Carol McConnell knows Bluegrass. She has been the presimusic and enjoy time dent of the Black Hills Bluegrass with your friends.

Association and chairperson for the festival committee for over 30 years. When asked what bluegrass is, she replied with an interesting and thoughtful answer that tells the history of the genre.

The Black Hills Bluegrass Festival is a chance to be surrounded by other music lovers, old friends, and most importantly, listen to some great bluegrass bands.

“There are many facets of bluegrass. It is first an acoustic music using banjo, mandolin, guitar, fiddle and string bass, as well as sometimes resonator guitar,” said McConnell. “It has elements of old time fiddle tunes, Celtic music, old time mountain music and country music.

And some called it ‘hillbilly music.’”

McConnell says that every year the goal is to provide the best acoustic music in a family friendly atmosphere, so the agenda is the same year to year; listen to great bluegrass music and enjoy time with your friends.

Listen to great bluegrass

Founded in 1981, the Black Hills Bluegrass Festival was put on by a small group of volunteers and the Rapid City Arts Council. In 2010, the small group of volunteers turned into a committee of volunteers who formed the Black Hills Bluegrass Association.

Happening June 26-28, the Black Hills Bluegrass Festival is a weekend event that starts on Friday evening and goes through Sunday morning. There are three full concerts to choose from, music workshops, and an arts and crafts show that will run throughout the weekend. It will be held at the Elkview Campground right outside of Sturgis.

Performers this year will be Adkins and Loudermilk from Kentucky and Georgia, Bull Harman & Bull’s Eye from Missouri, Hard Road Trio from New Mexico, Blue Sage & Lace from Wyoming and local group Deadwood Express.

Camping is encouraged, as well as playing music with other festivalgoers. Rain or shine, the festival will be in full force thanks to the outdoor and indoor stages.

“I love being able to see old friends who attend the festival every year and get acquainted with new friends,” said McConnell. “I am a big fan of acoustic music, bluegrass, folk, Celtic and old time [music], and I am happy to be involved in promoting and seeing the music grow in popularity.”

There are a variety of ticket options. Tickets are available for single concerts, all day passes, and weekend passes. There is a free gospel music show on Sunday morning as well, which is open to everyone. Advance tickets are available at the Black Hills Bluegrass website, Haggerty’s Music Works, and Dahl Arts Center in Rapid City or The Chamber of Commerce, County Drug, and Dakota Hardware in Sturgis.

For more info about the Black Hills Bluegrass Festival, visit blackhillsbluegrass.com or e-mail at info@blackhillsbluegrass.com.

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DOWNTOWN BLOCK PARTY ON THE EAST BANK

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Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. is kicking off its summer block party series June 5 at 8th & Railroad Center from 5:30-10 p.m. The monthly free event is a chance to get outside, enjoy live music, and have a fun evening as a community. DTSF communications and membership director Brienne Maner tells us what to expect from Sioux Falls’ first big party of the summer.

Who is playing the June block party and what makes them awesome?

We’ve got three bands lined up for our first block party of the season.

We’ll kick the night off with pre-show entertainment from Better Ride at 5:30 p.m., part of the Fallout Creative Community in Aberdeen. The Fallout is a visible and vibrant arts community that embraces people of all abilities to live creatively together. If you’ve ever wanted to get your face rocked while keeping a big smile, you won’t want to miss these guys.

Our 6 p.m. opener for the evening is Jesse Christen, who is a Sioux Falls punkrocker turned Sioux Falls blues legend.

His style masterfully blends from many of the blues greats into his own delivery of pure blues guitar. He’s a lot of fun to watch and a helluva nice guy.

Our 8 p.m. headliner has been called “the best kept secret” by well-known and respected names in the industry.

Ken Valdez is a Santa Fe native now liv-

ing in St. Paul who sings, plays the blues guitar, writes and produces. You won’t want to miss his exciting performance!

Brady Mallory from KELO-TV will be our guest emcee for the evening.

Can kids come? What is there for them to do?

Kids are more than welcome. We’ll have face painting, sidewalk chalk, hula hoops and other arts and crafts available. Did we mention SDSU Ice Cream?!

Aside from live music, what else is there to do at the block parties?

We’ll have food and beverage vendors, fun activities for the kids, and some of the best shopping in the area along the boardwalk of 8th & Railroad Center. It’s a unique venue with something for everyone to enjoy!

For more info on the June 5, July 3, August 7, and September 4 block parties, visit dtsf.com or call (605) 338-4009.

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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.

The Jesus Cow: A Novel

by Michael Perry

A dairy farmer is about to lose his farm to a developer if he can't raise some money.

It just so happens that he has a calf bearing the image of Jesus on its side. Should he keep running a dairy farm or let the world know about his holy calf and make a ton of money?

Modern Romance

by Aziz Ansari

Even though this is by Aziz Ansari, it's not just another funny book by a comedian.

He actually did a lot of work and research to look into how drastically the way we date, and finds romantic connections have changed just in the last decade. I'm sure it's still funny.

BEAUTIFUL YOU

BY CHUCK PALAHNIUK Penny Harrigan is pretty much an average woman. She's a low level associate at a huge law firm in New York City. She hasn't been able to pass the bar exam. She's a little bit thicker than what would be considered beautiful. She's from Nebraska.

And because she is so average, it comes as a shock when C. Linus Maxwell asks her out on a date.

C. Linux Maxwell made billions in the software business. He has been known to date the most exclusive women in the world.

He dated the woman who became the first female president of the United States. He dated one of the most accomplished and beautiful actresses in the world.

So when he asks Penny out, she is not quite sure what is going on. And when he whisks

her off to Paris to stay at his penthouse suite, she is pretty sure that this is a fairy tale and she is Cinderella.

Maxwell's nickname is “Climax-Well,” which he earned through his reputation with the ladies. And he lives up to that nickname. In his penthouse in Paris, he brings Penny to heights of physical pleasure that she did not know existed. He seems to know everything about the female anatomy. He knows just where to touch her and just how much pressure to apply.

And he's got toys and lotions and lubricants like Penny has never seen before.

He tells Penny how he has studied for decades to learn everything there is to know about pleasuring a woman.

But something is wrong because Penny can tell that Maxwell doesn't really care for her. During the time when he is pleasuring her, he seems to be more interested in studying her reactions than receiving any reciprocal pleasure.

And if it seems like she's just a test subject, it's because she is. Maxwell's newest business venture is a new line of sex toys to be marketed under the name Beautiful You and Penny is the final test subject. You see, Maxwell likes Penny because she is so average. She is the perfect subject.

When the sex toys roll out with the tag line, “A billion husbands are about to be replaced,” women line up for blocks at the new stores to get some.

As the weeks go by, women stop going to work. They stop picking the kids up at school. They leave their families and live under bridges with only their vibrator to keep them company.

I mean, these sex toys are pretty much the best ever. But with women disappearing and society falling apart, Penny has to do something to stop him.

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WAY TOO INDIE

Roar

5.5 10

bio: Dustin Jansick is the owner of 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.

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“AN INCOHERENT MESS, A MESMERIZING BORE, & YET STRANGELY COMPELLING” Roar is a great example of a film overshadowed by the story behind it. In that way, Roar is somewhat similar to Randy Moore’s Escape From Tomorrow, which captivated everyone when a filmmaker snuck into Disney World and shot an entire film without anyone noticing. Only here the amusement park of horror doesn’t feature a mouse, but rather hundreds of untrained lions that wreak havoc.

Throughout the 102 runtime, biggame cats control each scene by chasing, biting, and knocking down cast members to the ground, resulting in 70 injured crew members during filming. The biggest accomplishment in both of these films was not the end product itself, but what they got away with capturing on film.

For this reason, a behind-the-scenes documentary for these films could be far more intriguing than the narrative versions. Are you listening Werner Herzog?

Describing the plot – if you can call it one – can be done in a few short sentences. A zany zoologist named Hank (Noel Marshall) aims to protect his wild feline friends from African poachers. One day his family decides to visit him, and for some reason they end up staying by themselves in a house full of wild lions. Terrified for

their lives, both on camera and on set, family members sprint from room to room in an attempt to escape these large wild cats. And honestly, that’s about it in terms of plot.

The intriguing story here has little to do with the actual film and more to do with the back story of how (or why) it was made. Roar is best described as a pet project for wildlife lover Noel Marshall. He serves as the film’s director (his only directing credit), writer (technically co-writer since he gives writing credits to the lions and tigers – seriously), and co-star along with his wife at the time, Tippi Hedren (The Birds). Back in the early 1970s, Marshall and Hedren adopted a lion who actually lived in their home as a pet. At night the lion would often sleep with Hedren’s daughter, Melanie Griffith. In less than 10 years they accumulated over 100 big cats and created the Shambala Preserve, an 80-acre wildlife habitat northeast of Los Angeles where they eventually filmed Roar.

When the film debuted back in 1981, it was considered a major flop. After spending 10 years on production with a budget of $17 million, Roar returned a measly $2 million at the box office, along with a batch of sour reviews from

critics. Due to the lack of success and popularity, the film became a rarely seen cult classic up until recently when Drafthouse Films – for better or worse – unleashed the film from obscurity by re-releasing it into theaters. So the once hard-to-find film is now easily available to watch, and the question becomes should you actually watch it?

Roar is utterly insane, ridiculous, and audacious. It’s like watching a circus act; the main draw is that there’s a looming sense of danger. On several occasions I found myself flinching from the images on-screen, more so than any horror film because these people are actually in life-threatening situations. Roar is polarizing in every way. It’s an incoherent mess, a mesmerizing bore, and yet strangely compelling all at the same time. You have to see Roar to believe it, but it’s so bad it’s actually hard to recommend to anyone.

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THE PARTY IS OVER

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WELCOME TO ME

If you’re one of the few people who hasn’t seen Joss 10 Whedon’s hotly anticipated sequel, The Avengers: Age of Ultron, these words are for you. The supersequel has got everything you’d expect: insane action scenes, clever one-liners, high-stakes drama and geeky easter eggs galore. It’s exciting to have Whedon return to the MCU playground, but there’s a problem: he’s got about twice as many toys as he did last time. Suddenly, the sandbox seems a bit crowded. With four major storylines going on simultaneously and a staggering number of superheroes and villains to keep track of, Marvel Studios’ latest summer blockbuster feels stretched too thin.

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Maybe it’s a bit unfair to expect a silly sex comedy to have some profound meaning in the end, but The Party is Over has the potential to be much smarter than it ends up being. It’s not a bad movie by any means, but it’s just lacking the secret sauce needed to propel it to greatness. Despite carrying its fair share of flaws, The Party is Over brings enough new aspects to the table to warrant a viewing from fans of college comedies and quirky films about sexual exploration. The film is at its best when it takes its subject matter seriously, which is what makes the generally silly tone of the film so frustrating.

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Because of Kristen Wiig’s charm and the line-toeing nuance of Eliot Laurence’s script, Welcome to Me explores the larger themes of self-medication and personal treatment and how artistry and imagination plays into finding a middle ground where one can at least live a satisfying life, if not one defined as “normal.”

Welcome to Me is a bit exaggerated, which may draw away from the gravity of Alice Klieg’s (played by Wiig) condition, but never seems to make light of it. Much like Alice’s zen-like therapist played by Tim Robbins, the director of this indie dramedy creates a safe place to explore.

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08 Portable phone charger — Your phone will die,

and you don’t want to miss your ride.

09 Snacks — Don’t get hangry! Pack some nuts, trail

mix, or emergency fruit snacks.

10 Ear plugs — Protect your ears! A pair of plugs will

filter out the extra noise and distortion – and yes,

you’ll still be able to hear the band.

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AT HOME WITH DAN AND LIZ NISSEN

“To us, we almost feel like we’re in a lake cabin when we’re in our house, because of how open and airy it is.”

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DAN AND LIZ NISSEN Without knowing that Dan and Liz Nissen own a record store, one lap through their Sioux Falls home would be enough to know that they are music fanatics. From the guest room dominated by neatly shelved records to the poster-sized images of Tom Waits and Bob Dylan, one could easily imagine the couple spending summer evenings on their cozy front porch with music lilting through the open windows.

The home, which sits at the south end of Downtown Sioux Falls in the All Saints neighborhood, is the city’s oldest single-family residence. It was built in 1881 by the Pankow family. And although 134 years have passed, their legacy remains.

“It’s on the historic register as the Parmley-Pankow House.

They had a foundry in Sioux Falls, which is why we have those cool steps,” said Liz, referring to the iron stairs leading to the house, in which the Pankow name is cast. “That’s what they did. And there’s also a couple of other pieces of that around the property in different areas.”

As we cross the front porch, she tells us that the home is what is referred to as “shotgun style,” which references how you could stand at the front door and look all the way through to the back. Some additions in the early 1900’s changed this configuration slightly, but the single-story home’s architectural character is undeniable.

The Nissens bought the house in 2010, and despite its age, are only the fourth owners. Dan, who plays drums and guitar, says he knew almost instantly that it was for them.

“I’d never been in a house like this and I absolutely loved it,” he said. “But then the first thing I did was go check out the basement for a practice space. There wasn’t much of a basement at all, but there’s a back carriage house that I turned into a practice space and studio, so that worked out perfectly.”

The home’s front room is an accurate indicator of the couple’s overall aesthetic. It is full of family photographs, vintage pieces and family heirlooms, including a piece of Dan’s childhood piano hanging on the wall, plus an antique secretary and a functioning piano handed down from Liz’s mother. The piano seat still has its original cross-stitched cushion which, despite decades of wear, remains in remarkably good shape.

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AT HOME

“This is actually a photo of Grandma Pankow in our living room. The photo’s being taken pretty much from where we’re standing.” (top left) Like the piano seat, the home is a testament to the workmanship of days passed. The original wood floors and built-in cabinets found in almost every room remain as functional and visually appealing as they would have at the turn of the 20th Century.

The living room is decorated with more vintage pieces, like a curved green velvet couch that Liz found on Craig’s List and an abstract wooden light fixture they received as a wedding gift.

On the walls are images of musicians, concert posters and artwork, including a painting by Sioux Falls artist and friend of the couple, Laura Jewell. The room’s centerpiece, fittingly, is their record player.

From the living room, we pass through an office space with an antique desk and soft yellow paint. One wall is covered in some of the more artful flyers representing shows and events held at their store, including many designed by Marc Wagner. On the adjacent wall is Post-It art by Les Cotton.

Both Wagner and Cotton are Sioux Falls artists known for playful, cartoonish, yet subversive work, which blends seamlessly with the eclectic, artfully-random décor in the Nissens’ home.

Through the office, we pass into the Jackand-Jill bathroom, a concept that works well given that it’s the only one in the house.

“It’s small, but it’s functional for us,” said Liz. “My purple claw foot tub is the highlight for me.”

The grape soda-colored tub, which Liz painted herself, is complemented by a shower curtain dotted with brightly-colored birds.

Through the bathroom’s far door, we enter the master bedroom. The space is comfortable and homey, with an antique dressing table and a hand-stitched quilt hanging above the bed.

“The quilt was an heirloom from my mom’s side of the family,” explained Liz. “I

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AT HOME with Dan and Liz Nissen

figured I can’t use it as a blanket anymore, so I’d hang it up.”

Adding to the sense of coziness in the couple’s sleeping space are walls painted a deep brown and drapes in a rich burgundy. Despite the dark colors, bits of vintage floral art and other dainty, ornate pieces keep the room from feeling overtly masculine.

Beyond the master bedroom is the dining room, which holds more pieces of furniture close to Liz’s heart, including an antique cedar chest and dining room table with intricately scrolled chairs that belonged to her parents.

“This was their wedding gift, so it’s the table I grew up with,” she said.

The kitchen completes our loop through the Nissens’ house. Beneath a window sits a more casual 1950’s table. The cabinets are painted a cheerful orange.

Next, we step through the screen door into the fenced backyard. During our tour, the large lilac bushes at the property’s southern end have started to bloom. One of the couple’s three small dogs trots happily down the path that leads from the main house to the carriage house, which is painted the same red and yellow. Inside the fence’s perimeter is a second, more private porch on the side of the house.

Liz says, for her, the outdoor space was just as important as the indoor when choosing this home.

Dan agrees.

“For how close we are to downtown, it feels very secluded and private,” he said. “Just the entire feel of it. All the little details make it ours. One of the biggest things I love is the location. How close it is to our business, Total Drag [Records}. That makes it really easy for the bands that stay here.”

According to Liz, living in an historic home comes with challenges, but they’ve been well worth it.

“Obviously with the age, there’s always things to do. There will never be a moment when there’s not. But I don’t think anything should ever be perfect. I like imperfection.”

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“ HOT DOGS AND RE D VINE S AND POTATO C HIPS AND FRE NC H FRIE S ARE MY FAVORITE FOODS .” - BET T Y WHITE

Pulling into the Dog ‘n Suds parking lot, it was clear that this place was going to be a lot of fun.

The exterior is that of a classic '50s diner with metal siding, rounded corners, and a cartoony logo with a happy dog holding a mug of root beer. Located off Interstate 90's exit 59 at the east edge of Rapid City, it is surrounded by gas stations, chain restaurants, and hotels – sharing a parking lot with a Ramada.

The '50s vibe continued indoors. Near the front entrance stood a jukebox, while an oldies station played over the speakers. A Formicatopped tile lunch counter with swiveling vinyl stools was just beyond, creating a barricade between customer seating and the food window.

A stripe of blue neon ran around the perimeter of the ceiling.

Open only a month, the restaurant was bright and clean with the type of art and decor one would expect from a '50s diner, except with its location just minutes from the actual monument, the print of Mount Rushmore bearing the faces of Marilyn Monroe, Humphrey Bogart, Elvis Presley, and James Dean felt especially appropriate.

We were greeted immediately by a friendly young fellow who showed us to a booth with a tabletop jukebox and the type of upright napkin holder and sugar dispenser favored by similarly old-school eateries.

We arrived at 10:45 a.m., which is 15 minutes before the lunch selections would be offered. However, our server told us that since it was pretty close, they'd make us anything from either side of the laminated menu.

Hot dogs and root beer appeared to be Dog 'n Suds' jam, so after much consideration, we ended up with a table full of coffee, root beer, a Coney Dog Basket with fries and potato salad, a "loaded" Frito Pie, and a Coney Skillet. When in Rome, after all.

The root beer, which was the house brand, reminded me of my favorite parts of A&W and Barq's. The frothy, pitch-black liquid was both creamy and bitey.

My cup of coffee was nice and strong, without being bitter. A server stopped by multiple times to offer refills, letting me know when a

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They nailed the '50s diner vibe.

Our server rocked it from the moment he greeted us at the front door to the end of the meal. Also, the lady with the coffee stopped by like three times during the meal, which was very much appreciated.

The food is pure nostalgia, but wait to visit on your “splurge day.”

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fresh pot was ready. As a lady who admittedly drinks more coffee than any other beverage, this meant a lot.

When our food arrived, there was unifying factor – Coney Sauce. Walking into Dog 'n Suds, Coney Sauce meant nothing to us. We quickly learned that it is like a chili-sloppy joe hybrid, and can be added atop nearly any dish. Especially those that include hotdogs. Another lesson quickly learned during this meal is hotdogs can be added to anything.

We started with the Coney Skillet. It’s a bed of hash browns topped with peppers, onion, tomatoes, eggs, and hotdogs, smothered in Coney Sauce and shredded cheese. This dish forced me out of my comfort zone. Visually, it was difficult to reconcile – eggs, hot dogs, and sweet, meaty Coney Sauce.

The flavors melded just fine, however, and there was enough happening texture-wise that nothing felt “off.”

Next, we moved on to the foot-long Coney Dog. This felt right.

It was like a chili dog you would eat at a picnic table outside a small town summer-only food stand. The bun was soft and was a good ratio of bread-to-toppings. We chose potato salad as our side with the Coney Dog. With chunks of egg and plenty of mustard, it tasted like childhood grill-outs by the lake. Our other side was crinkle-cut fries, which were perfectly hot and crispy when they arrived.

Our favorite selection was the Frito Pie, which is a bed of Frito corn chips topped with cheese, hotdogs, onions, sour cream, and of course, Coney Sauce. This is the combination that American humans have evolved to crave. Everything that’s right and wrong with Western culture colliding on one plate. Even when it cooled down and It’s the facts... became a solid disk of chips and toppings, • The first Dog ‘n Suds was it was crunchy, salty, opened in 1953 by two sweet, and delicious.

Champaign, Ill. college We didn’t have the room to try anything off the extensive dessert menu, but I imagine I will be back to try that root beer again in “float” form.

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FEST FOOD » CURBSIDE DELIGHTS facebook.com/eatatrichyrichs “Curbside Delights is a mostly made from scratch street food wagon where you can expect a large portion for your enjoyment.

We strive to make good food that we would be proud to eat.”

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DELISH DELIGHTS

CARNAVAL BRAZILIAN GRILL carnavalbraziliangrill.com "Carnaval Brazilian Grill is South Dakota's only Brazilian churrasqueria-style restaurant and has been named as one of the top 100 steakhouses in America. We specialize in traditional Brazilian churrasco and also offer a complete a la carte menu to choose from, along with one of the most diverse cold/hot salad bars in the area.”

– Todd Burns, General Manager Picanha Dip Sandwich: Slow roasted Picanha, shaved Load meat onto a hoagie roll with Havarti cheese, sautéed sweet onions, peppers and mushroom medley.

ROWDY HOG SMOKIN’ BBQ rowdyhogbbq.com “We do everything from scratch. We smoke everything, we don’t process anything. All of our sides are made from scratch from our potato salad to our beans and coleslaw. We put the time and effort into our product.”

– Brandon Lambert, General Manager Coleslaw: 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 28 oz. package coleslaw mix Whisk all ingredients together then add to coleslaw mix. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate for one hour before serving.

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GET INVOLVED BY JORDAN SMITH

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is to both support a cause and celebrate and also to recognize LGBT rights.

“The main goal of the event is to be a joyous celebration,” said Christiansen.

TAKING PRIDE

IN SIOUX FALLS’ LGBT COMMUNITY For the past seven years, the Sioux Falls Pride Festival has been celebrated as a way to bring the Sioux Falls community together and provide a day of fun.

Sioux Falls Pride is the city’s largest party of its kind, planned by The Center for Equality and various supporters. This year, Pride will be held at Terrace Park from noon to 7 p.m. June 20.

“We hope to welcome even more attendees from last year, in which we welcomed over two thousand patrons from Sioux Falls, Nebraska, Minnesota and even as far as New York,” said Jorgensen.

The non-profit is comprised of several subcommittees that plan large events. Pride’s committee is made up of around 10 volunteers and board members that advocate for the successful execution of the celebration each year.

Pride offers the LGBT community of the city a safe and exciting way to build community and meet a variety of new Another goal of this event is to bring Sioux Falls people. One of the goals of the Center together and educate the community on issues for Equality is to promote visibility for within the LGBT community.

LGBT citizens and this is one of those ways, according to volunteer coordi- “It is important for people of Sioux Falls to realize that there is an LGBT population here and nator Adam Jorgensen. they are respectable individuals with lives, caThomas Christiansen, chair of the reers and families,” said Christiansen.

Pride Committee, said that the event

Jorgensen said people should expect a familyfriendly atmosphere, activities that include ring tosses, duck games, fishing games, bouncy castle, a section for dogs, food trucks and vendors, plus informational booths.

Additionally, there will be entertainment throughout the day including a drag show, local bands and comedians, which will all be kicked off with remarks from Sioux Falls mayor Mike Huether.

At the end of the night, Pride will be using the Sioux Falls Trolley to shuttle people who are 21 and older from Terrace Park to the after-party at Icon Lounge in Downtown Sioux Falls.

“My favorite part is in the middle of day, finally getting a few minutes to sit down and eat something and see everyone having fun,” said Jorgensen. “It’s great to see people not being afraid. It’s a good feeling to know people have a place to go and are not scared to be who they are.”

Christiansen echoed that sentiment. “I love it when people at the festival are able to feel comfortable in their own skin for the first time.”

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Cloud Cult He’s canned the maple syrup, and he’s recalibrated the system that measures electricity use of his solar-powered outlets.

He’s orchestrated a nascent song, and he’s spent the necessary hours on his record label, making decisions that reconcile ethics and business for nearly 15 years of music as Cloud Cult.

After a busy week dedicated as always to presence-driven art and the environment, Craig Minowa is also ordering a few hundred carefully curated tree seedlings for his nonprofit Earthology Institute. They would soon travel to his 30-acre parcel of land in Wisconsin, near the border of Minnesota and Iowa.

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To say Craig has a substantive answer to the question, “Tell me about your week so far,” is an understatement. So it’s understandable that when he wants to listen to music as a pastime, he seeks something he can’t analyze. He digs into the big band music and before-bubblegum pop of the ‘40s and ‘50s.

That’s partly because his own songwriting, backed by a band of eight including his wife and live painter, Connie, sits at the other end of the spectrum. Minowa can sing like he’s whispering into a baby’s ear, and he can sing like he’s screaming into a quarry. It’s music with an acoustic soul, but twisted in are strings and found sounds, toy pianos and electronic drums.

The music of Cloud Cult is thoroughly cared for, but its raw edges are retained. Come to think, it goes quite well with a breath of fresh air on a Friday night.

Caroline Smith Every week, Caroline Smith receives a recipe in the mail.

It’s true, she likes to cook. She likes to sew and keep a clean house in the Twin Cities. And like the strong, powerful woman who sends the recipes every week, Smith doesn’t balk at her love of domesticity.

“You can be a stay-at-home mom, you can be a single parent and still play a huge, important role in feminism,” she says from her songwriting office space overlooking the St. Paul Saints stadium.

It’s her grandmother who Smith says keeps her grounded, funny and cynical, who stays connected through a teaspoon of vanilla extract here and a pinch of salt there.

With her shift away from folk and toward R&B, all the while existing under the umbrella of pop, Smith stresses groundedness in her music, too. Her roots, she admits, are more Destiny’s Child and Justin Timberlake than they are Jenny Lewis and Feist, the indie pop singer-songwriters she emulated on her first few albums.

Now that she’s added syncopation and slow-jam on Half About Being a Woman, her most-recent release, Smith and her band are full of gusto, she says, no matter if the venue is Minneapolis’ First Avenue, with a 1,500-person capacity, or a small library.

Or if it’s a festival stage in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

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Later Babes Without the internet, Later Babes would not exist.

After more than 3,000 CDs went in and out of post offices, the band garnered nearly 800 concertgoers at only its third show. It’s because of the con-

The cost would have been too high, say Isaac Show and Wes Eisenhauer,

nections they’ve made that Eisenhauer can enlist friends to help him stage

two of the Sioux Falls group’s four members. Without the internet, they

their 605 Summer Classic set like a house party. They can consider it all:

could not pay for the thousands of songs that Show digitally dissects then

dancers, shooting T-shirts, and something that might require a fourth wall.

reanimates, juxtaposing music like the pancake-loving classic rock of Head East with the blunt rap of Rick Ross.

“I would love for someone to be playing Mario Kart,” Eisenhauer says, having imagined a floor plan that will almost (but not quite) spill over the

The two artists, Eisenhauer and Show, would still have helped to build the

festival stage.

Sioux Falls music scene through their other bands like We All Have Hooks For Hands and Soulcrate. But even if they cobbled together a Frankenstein

Later Babes has used the internet to gather that support and create a fol-

of record realignments, Later Babes wouldn’t have had Twitter to amplify

lowing. And because Show can cull his musical ingredients easily and cheap-

their initial call: For a time, anyone could send their address to receive a

ly, he’s helped arrange musical summits between opposing genres.

free album in the mail.

Let it be known, Show reveals: “Hall and Oates will always work with Jay-Z.”

The Kickback “A lot of people are able to see something beautiful and ap- "We weren’t given a jet, and I won’t get a bathful of Mounpreciate it,” says Billy Yost, as he roams the halls of the

tain Dew, but the record label is taking a substantial risk.”

The Art Institute of Chicago.

He’s talking about Julian Records, which signed The KickHe’s among suits and alarms warning patrons to step

back in April. After recording their debut album with

away from the artwork. And he’s not getting much out

Spoon’s Jim Eno as producer in summer 2013, the band

of the museum.

has been working toward a release ever since. That release is now scheduled for late summer.

“When I see something beautiful — and I think this is a serious character flaw — I want it,” he explains. “So

And while the inside of Yost’s brain is fun and fulfill-

many people are able to take something beautiful and let

ing to rent as an interviewer, it’s the songs he and the

it enrich their spirit. I want to find some way to make

band create that make this story worth its salt. Shrewd

it better. Which is the most arrogant thing you could

rock songs with nuclear choruses countered by quieter,

ever say, really.”

smoke-clearing sections.

But Yost isn’t arrogant. He is, let’s say, intensely self-

Behind the emotional fervency, the pop-culture refer-

aware. Leading The Kickback through nearly 10 years

ences, and the musicianship echoed by The Kickback’s

since its inception at the University of South Dakota, Yost

other three band members is the never-dying dream of

often weighs his accomplishments with doubt.

a kid from Beresford, S.D. And what’s not to appreciate about that?

Take this feather in a cap Yost has pined for since the beginning: the coveted record deal.

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All-South Dakota Beer Tasting

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The Knuckle Brewing Company Sturgis theknuckle.com

V The Nobel One & The Knights Tempo

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THE SCOOP

LO CA L BE E R , T WO WAYS Craft beer is huge right now. Like the maker movement and the thundering return of farmers markets, we as a society are embracing local ingenuity as never before. In South Dakota, the engine of the microbrew movement has been West River, where more than a dozen companies are creating and selling their own brews. East River, the momentum has been slower, but is now picking up.

2015 has brought two beer companies with similar goals, but vastly different business models to Sioux Falls tap lines and grocery shelves. Fernson Brewing Company, a full-production brewery, began distribution in March. Two months later, Hydra Beer Company, which operates as a contract brewery, came on the scene.

“We take our recipes to what we feel is a qualified brewery to do what we want to do, and we contract with them to brew what we want. We’ll work with ‘X brewery’ here, but that’s not where we’re necessarily going to stay,” said Hydra co-owner Chad Petit.

And although that means brewing out of state right now, Petit and his business partner Nick Murphy say that doesn’t make their beer any less local.

“We’re two guys who are born and raised in South Dakota who love beer,” explained Petit. “Our business is in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. That’s where we’re at home and where our product ultimately is. The reason we ended up having to go out of state is because there’s not a brewery in South Dakota that could do what we wanted them to do. We couldn’t hit full bottling with a brewery in South Dakota. The goal is to someday be able to do it all here.”

“Right now, with as popular as craft beer is, it’s about finding tank space,” added Murphy. “Finding where someone is willing to work with you, but also has the capacity to work with you. If and when we do grow, it’ll be South Dakotans that hold those jobs.”

The model employed by Hydra is a relatively low-risk one, allowing Murphy and Petit to continue their full-time jobs while growing their beer business. Across town at Fernson, however, owners Derek Fernholz and Blake Thompson are going full steam ahead.

Fernson’s cavernous north Sioux Falls facility has the capacity to make up to 3,500 barrels of beer every year, with room to expand. When they met, Fernholz and Thompson were each home brewers working on individual business plans, but after meeting several times to compare notes, they decided to join forces.

“Sioux Falls didn’t have anything like this, so it was a way to bring more value and give people something to be proud of,” said Fernholz. “We’ve had a burgeoning craft beer scene ever since Jerry [Hauck] opened Monk’s [House of Ale Repute] here in 2007. It was the first craft-centric location in town. It showed that this town was ready for it and excited about what craft beer had to offer.”

And Sioux Falls has responded. Fernson vice president of sales and marketing Riccardo Tarabelsi says the support has been overwhelming.

“We’re in over 70 locations right now,” said Tarabelsi. “Like Derek eluded to, Sioux Falls is ready for this, to have a full-production brewery right here.”

Despite their different methods of production, one thing Fernson and Hydra have in common is a focus on doing things right.

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“We started with two styles to make sure we could do a really great job with everything we put out and make them consistent and great,” said Fernholz.

Consumers in the Sioux Falls area are already able to find both Hydra and Fernson in most places beers are sold, and by the end of the summer that will be true statewide. Each company keeps an updated list of locations on their website and encourages the public – even Coors Light drinkers – to give craft beer a try.

“We started this because we both love making things and we want to make people happy,” said Thompson. “From our experiences with brewing, we know beer is one of those things that brings people together and seems to make people happy. That’s what we wanted to do with our lives. Now we’re actually getting to live our dreams out.”

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THE REAL DEAL

Names: Elliot Johnson // Hometown: Brookings, S.D. //Ages: 20 // Specialty: Nonprofit Management really played to my expertise. So I applied. It was quite a process, and lo and behold, they took a leap of faith on a college student.

Tell us a little bit about Downtown Brookings, Inc. Downtown Brookings was created about 10 years ago to be a voice for the businesses and enterprises here. So when I got here, we really needed a marketing strategy that helped people to see what Downtown Brookings has to offer. I did a lot of research. I used Sioux Falls, Aberdeen and Rapid City as examples. I saw what they did on their websites and with their marketing and really worked to tailor that to us.

How are you able to get this done?

I realized when I started my job that this was a one-person staff before I got here for 10 years, and I knew that couldn’t be possible with the dreams I had in mind. So I went to my college friends and asked if any of them would be interested.

I said I didn’t have money, but I had titles. College students eat that up, so I actually have a staff of six now. I have three interns and a couple directors who work for me. They’re all at SDSU. They help with the website. I have a communications intern. It’s really awesome to see what college students can come up with. My marketing director put the website together and she’s phenomenal at it. I’ve gotten great feedback. They get the title and job experience, so it’s really a win-win.

ELLIOT

JOHNSON Downtown Brookings has long been known for its bars and charming shops, but according to Elliot Johnson, executive director of Downtown Brookings Inc., it has lacked a unified voice and vision.

Twenty-year-old Johnson, who assumed his role four months ago, hopes to be that voice, drawing attention to all the great things happening in his hometown.

He spoke with 605 about his dual roles as college student and community leader.

Not many 20-year-olds have “executive director” on their resume. How did that happen?

When I was a senior in high school, I served as the national president of the Family Career and Community Leaders of America. That got me really involved in working with different board of directors for non-profits at the national level.

When I was starting my career here at SDSU, I was applying for jobs in the area because I knew I needed money for the debt that I was collecting at college. I ran across this job and saw that it was a nonprofit for Downtown Brookings. I realized I could give back to a community that raised me in a unique way that

What are you up to when you’re not working or studying?

Sleeping. No, I’m kidding.

I love volleyball, so I help with the SDSU volleyball team as a volunteer assistant. I practice with them and play with them.

And I’m with my family a lot. I have a huge family and a twin sister, which is a lot of fun.

Do you ever feel like you’ve bitten off more than you can chew?

It’s such an interesting process having a fulltime job while being a full-time student. Of course, I’m naïve and thought, ‘Oh, I’ll apply what I’ve learned in class and I’ll be so sophisticated.' But it’s hard. And it’s so good! I know it’ll be successful and we’ve received positive feedback about what we’re doing so far. Some days you leave and ask yourself, ‘What did I sign up for?’ And other days you say, ‘Wow, we can really do a lot for Downtown Brookings.'

What’s coming up for Downtown Brookings this summer?

Our summer is jam-packed! I realized this job is kind of like a party planner and events coordinator as well.

We’re trying to bring art and promote creativity in downtown with the Urban Canvas. In Rapid City’s downtown, they have a graffiti alley, so we’re trying that for Downtown Brookings as well. The first piece will be at Napa Auto Parts. It’s going to be a big wall where our artist is doing major monuments of

Brookings – the Campanile, Nick’s Hamburger Shop, everything you’d notice in Brookings is going to be in this mural. Hopefully it’ll be done

by June 1.

Crazy Days was a huge event for people in Brookings and the surrounding areas – and for me growing up. I wanted to bring that back for families and friends, so we’re doing the whole works again July 24 and 25. We’re having a three-on-three basketball tournament for kids and adults. We’re going to have kids’ inflatables for the two days Crazy Days is happening. There’s going to be the first-ever Little Miss Crazy Days pageant, which will be fun. We’re partnering with one of the businesses downtown to bring that. And of course, the big blowout sales – that’s why we’re here in the first place.

Downtown at Sundown is a new initiative that starts July 16. We’re going to close off one of the side streets downtown and it’s going to be a venue for a huge summer concert series. It’s seven weeks long and we’re closing off a side street from 5-9 p.m. We’re going to have food vendors and drink vendors and it’s going to be a really big event where people can come down and enjoy some music every Thursday night.

The Brookings Summer Arts Festival is in July as well. Then in August is Taste of Brookings. It’s a really fun culinary event where all the restaurants in the area compete against each other to see who has the best burger, the best pasta, the best wings and whatnot.

The goal is just to get people talking about our downtown, and hopefully we’re making waves.

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LITTLE PARENT ON THE PRAIRIE by Tracy Kirby

so… irresponsible.” I burst out laughing, because I knew exactly what he meant. Before we had children, our biggest responsibilities were our jobs and each other. Our e-mail and text conversations throughout the day consisted of things like “I miss you so much! Where should we go to happy hour?”

And, “Can’t wait to spend the weekend with you, should we head to the mountains?” Or, “Should I make reservations at that new, hot restaurant tonight?” Our responsibilities were minimal and often frivolous, and all we could think of was spending time together.

Today, post children, our e-mail and text conversations read a little bit different. “Can you pick up diapers and plant fertilizer on your way home?

Oh… and crayons!” Or, “I just saw a bug! Can you call the pest spray people?” And, “I’ll see you at the pediatrician's.” And my personal favorite desperate plea, “Please come home, I need help!”

With houses, dogs, children, and increasing age comes increasing responsibility. And sometimes, an increasing pressure to reduce the focus away from each other and on to other life matters; namely the children.

Don't forget the dads It was nine ‘o clock at night. I had just put my feet up on our ottoman and exhaled a deep “finally” type of sigh. Our daughter was in bed, bathed, read to, prayed over, and quiet for the first time since her feet hit the ground running that morning. Our other baby, still in the womb, was gently kicking with just a little over a month to go. My favorite guilty pleasure show was about to begin, and I greedily cozied down for what would be the most relaxing part of my day. Whew. Next stop after this was sleep. I was practically salivating for my pregnancy pillow and my warm bed.

Then came such a clamor. I was jolted out of my moment of nirvana by the clank of the dishes and the sound of running water. Now, whoever could that be? And then I heard his voice: “Are you starting the show without me?!” Somehow, in my moment of narcissistic tranquility, I had but for an instant forgotten about the other member of our household: My husband. The father of these children. The lord of the manor. The 35-year-old handsome hunk I live with.

Yes, I admit; there are times when I’m a bad wife. Let the aforementioned night be a case in point: I forgot about my husband for a split second. And I’m ashamed to say, this probably wasn’t the first time this has happened. I know. June Cleaver is probably turning over in her grave. In all the hullabaloo, routine, and survival of our days as mothers, there is one party that sometimes (emphasis on sometimes) gets partially neglected. That party being the husbands.

Feeling guilty for being guilty of neglect, I turned the TV off and waited for him to join me in the living room. And as if he could detect my egregious spousal error, he said “You know, I was looking at some pictures of us before we had any kids the other day. We just look Photo courtesy of the Kirbys' pre-children era

I was reading an article the other day about how even though children are your everything, they actually are not your everything. For a season, young children demand your every attention just to survive, but as they grow older the goal of parenting is to shepherd them out of your house and out into the world as functioning, loving, capable, and independent adults. Part of being able to make that happen is making sure the children know they are important and loved, but at the same time making it clear that the world does not revolve just around them. For example, it would be healthier if the mother did not forget about the father just because she is busy all day with the kids.

Ahem. My bad.

Father’s Day is this month, and while I’m usually up here preaching about how amazing women are and how selfless mothers are (hello, we are goddesses!), I want to take this month and say thank you to all the amazing husbands and fathers out there. I know sometimes we neglect you and seem to forget about you, but we will do better. None of this would be possible without you and we can’t wait to grow old with you and go to hot restaurants and plan spontaneous trips again. We love you. But, seriously, come home. We need help!

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ASK THE JOHNS

Yes, all three of these guys are named John. Yes, it was a popular name in the ‘80s. 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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My neighbors have lived in their home for three years and have yet to plant grass. Their weed-filled dirt lot is a huge sore thumb on our block. How can I resolve this situation without becoming “that neighbor?”

My coworkers are always going to happy hour and doing activities together on weekends. I don’t want to hang out with them outside of work, unless it’s an actual work event. How do I get out of these afterhours gettogethers, while still seeming like a team player?

An old friend is throwing a destination wedding. The last time I saw him was at my wedding – 10 years ago. Do I owe him the trip since he traveled to my wedding, or can I send a card and call it good?

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– Private Lifer JR: I simply can’t deal with the politics of home ownership. “The house next to us is too big, it’s too small, it’s too nice, it’s not nice enough.” Pick a side already!

JW: I find that the best way to deal with this would be to drive them out completely. They aren’t going to start caring randomly. Try renting some speakers from a local DJ, then open your windows and play incredibly low, deep whale tones. You’re looking for a steady psychological warfare approach.

Grind them down. Think brown note… not that I’ve done this before.

JT: Try bringing it up casually in a conversation. For example, “Hi Jeff!

Wow, lawn care’s a bummer! We’ve had to reseed a bunch of spots in our yard this year. Are you guys planning on seed or sod?” Or, just try to ignore it and hope that it’s not going to impact the resale value of your home.

JR: Apparently do whatever I’ve been doing. I would kill to be asked to happy hour with my coworkers, but sure enough, 4 p.m. rolls around each Friday and no invite. So I stroll down sunny Phillips Avenue all by myself, and every time there they are, basking in the sun and drinking a beer. I smile, wave, and politely point at the empty chair at the table and all of a sudden everyone acts like they are staring into the sun.

JW: Well I’ve only had a few coworkers throughout the years that I’ve wanted to hang out with, and that was almost always to try to sleep with them. Wait… that is your answer. Tell them all that you want to sleep with them! Eureka, those invites should dry up, or you’ll at least start enjoying your new outings.

JT: Try to choose an outing here and there to take part in, but don’t feel obligated to hang out all the time.

There is nothing wrong with keeping work and your personal life separate.

If it becomes an issue, casually start looking for a workplace that draws a clearer line.

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: I have never not gone to a wedding I have been invited to. Free beer and food, I’m there. Those two weddings were the best nights of my life. I’m hoping mom goes for marriage number four.

JW: You owe him. Just because you found love a decade before him doesn’t mean you should be all jaded by marriage already. I’m reading right through you, stop hating, go on the trip, be a good friend. (Note: this is good advice, my apologies).

JT: If it’s about money, then talk to your friend, explain the situation, and in the same conversation actually plan a trip to see them farther down the road. If you’re just being lazy or cheap, suck it up and be there for your friend.

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605 FACTOIDS

Do you know the facts?

Each month we bring you interesting tidbits about our community and more.

400,000 People attended the 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair in Upstate New York.

Thirty-two iconic acts including Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The Who, and Jefferson Airplane took the stage over three rainy summer days. Generation X tried to recapture the magic when 350,000 people attended Woodstock ’94 and in 1999 when 200,000 turned out.

Woodstock ‘99 was marred by incidents of arson, and physical and sexual violence, bringing an abrupt end to the celebration of “peace and music.”

Twenty One twenty Headlines this month’s first Summer Nights concert in Rapid City. Head downtown each Thursday from 6-9 p.m. for free live music and family fun. In addition to Twenty One Twenty on the 4th, June’s headliners include SlamaBama (6/11), 32 Below (6/18), and Trip Wire (6/25). For more info, visit www. rapidcitysummernights.com.

$10,000,000

25,000+ People showed up for each headliner at 2014’s Sioux Falls JazzFest. Over three days, George Thorogood & the Destroyers, Gary Clark Jr., and Gov’t Mule helped the Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Society draw over 110,000 to Yankton Trail Park. 2015’s event is July 16-18. For more info, visit www.siouxfallsjazzfest.com.

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Is the estimated economic impact the three-day LifeLight Festival has on nearby Sioux Falls. What started as an afternoon concert for 2,000 people on a church lawn has outgrown several venues, finding a permanent home on a farm near Worthing. The sixstage Christian music festival is free to attend, but starting in 2014, requires tickets for entry so organizers can better estimate crowd sizes, which now exceed 320,000. LifeLight is September 4-6, and will feature headliners Switchfoot, Tenth Avenue North, Matthew West, For Today and War of Ages. For more info, visit www.lifelight.org/sdfestival.

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You lose water through breath, perspiration, and going to the bathroom.

The Institute of Medicine recommends a minimum intake of 13 cups (3 liters) per day for men, and 9 cups (2.2 liters) for women.

The “8 X 8” rule (eight 8-ounce glasses per day) isn’t supported by hard evidence, but it’s popular because it's close to medical recommendations and easy to remember.

Food provides a significant portion of our fluid needs. Fruits and vegetables, like watermelon and spinach, are more that 90 percent water by weight.

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See Sout h Da kota Fr o m Yo u r B i k e South Dakota is a big state with a lot of open space. Often, when we traverse its distances, we are focused solely on getting from point A to point B as quickly as possible – and thanks to the new 80 MPH interstate speed limits, we can.

But while gaining back time, we are also losing something – the beauty that our state has to offer. RASDak (Ride Across South Dakota) is about reestablishing that connection between the people and the land.

“When you’re on a bicycle, it’s a slow way to see the state,” said RASDak media volunteer Jessica Andrews. “You’re not encumbered by a windshield. It’s all right in front of you. It’s a very personal way to see a state as varied as South Dakota.”

June 7 kicks off RASDak’s third year, and like the first two, the ride will take cyclists from one end of the state to the other. Organizers plan a different week-long route each year, with this one staying northerly, starting in Spearfish and ending in Webster.

One especially beautiful part of the ride will be through the Cheyenne River Indian

IMAGE BY JESSICA ANDREWS

Reservation in the north-central part of the state. That evening’s rest stop will be in the reservation’s capital, Eagle Butte, where participants will be hosted by the Cheyenne River Youth Project. Every year, RASDak proceeds benefit one deserving nonprofit, and this time around it will be CRYP. “It’s a good organization that’s really doing important things on the reservation. That kind of work should be supported and recognized,” explained Andrews. “It’s part of the ride’s mission. It’s not just about getting people on their bikes to see the state of South Dakota. It’s about contributing to the state.”

RASDak endeavors to be a fun experience, in addition to a meaningful one. Andrews says organizers are using this year’s theme “Gambling on the Wind” as a jumping off point

for games and activities along the way. She says it’s important to remember RASDak is a ride, not a race. Along with safety, enjoyment is a top priority.

“I would like the general public to know that these rides aren’t just for elite people in spandex,” said Andrews. “There’s fun to it.

There’s community to it. It’s a great way to meet other people and see South Dakota from a different vantage point.”

For more info on RASDak, the route, and how you can participate, visit rasdak.com.

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Make and take your own free flower crown at Unglued’s grand opening celebration! Join the fun June 19 and 20 in the shop at 218 Phillips Ave., then wear your creation to the 605 Summer Classic!

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Trim flowers, leaving a few inches of stem.

Attach flowers with this stem to floral wire circle with small pieces of floral wire. When complete, add flowers to crown, adhering pieces of floral tape as needed to help flowers to stay in place and cover any sharp edges from stems and wire.

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