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LIVE 34
GET INVOLVED:
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LITTLE PARENT ON THE PRAIRIE
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POUND INTO FITNESS
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WINTER PICK-ME-UP
Fashionable Fundraising
CONTRIBUTORS FACTOIDS
ENTERTAINMENT 10
EVENTS RECAP
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EVENTS CALENDAR
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7 THINGS
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CULTURE PROFILES
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Building A Brighter Future The Garage Dixon Coffee Company
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BEYOND BORDERS
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WAY TOO INDIE
CREATE
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AT HOME
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HACKING AWAY
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A TASTE OF SARCASM:
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IN SEASON
The Keg
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DELISH DELIGHTS
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ASK THE JOHNS
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FASHION
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SHELTER PET OF THE MONTH This 1-year-old neutered dilute grey tabby is a snuggler! He is a sweet and friendly guy who loves affection. His friends at the Brookings Regional Humane Society say he’s usually found cuddling with his feline friends or sunbathing in front of the window. In this picture, he’s dolled up for BRHS’s Paws for Wine Event March 13.
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on your favorite local vintage with sommelier Kara Sweet, as she explores the serious side of South Dakota wines.
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CONTRIBUTORS
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Maryn Terry intern Maryn Terry is a senior
This month, we welcome spring and all that it promises. It’s about renewal, optimism, and returning to South Dakota’s outdoor spaces. For many of us, saying goodbye to winter means taking a much needed break. For others, it’s about looking at the year ahead and all of the things we hope to accomplish before the snow returns. For our cover organization, Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation, 2015 means big things. After eight years of planning and re-planning, ground will be broken on a brand new community on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. It will be a decade at best before the full vision is realized, but this year marks the beginning of the end for the housing crisis, and the start of a better future for the Oglala Sioux Tribe. Although South Dakota’s reservations get a bad rap, it’s vital that we remember that there’s a lot more going on. People are dedicating their lives to improving those of their families and neighbors, and they aren’t doing it for recognition. They are doing it because it’s the right thing to do. As you’re “springing forward” this month, I challenge you to ask yourself, “What am I doing to make my community a better place?” It doesn’t have to be anything big, but if everyone makes a commitment to become a force for good, just imagine what a positive place South Dakota will be. Contact Denise DePaolo: ddepaolo@605magazine. com or on Twitter @DeniseDePaolo.
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.
Austin Kaus online Writer Austin Kaus is the creator of Songs from a Couch (songsfromacouch.com), co-director of an upcoming documentary about The Pomp Room, and a writer with a great wife and 3.5 cats.
Paige Kilgore Photographer Paige Kilgore is an artist behind a camera who is inspired by everything this life has to offer. She loves laughter, happiness, love, and new experiences.
Stacey Niewenhuis is owner of 605 Fit Studio & Apparel in Sioux Falls. She is a Certified Fitness Instructor and Health Coach through The American Council on Exercise. She loves to guide others in their journey to lead a healthier lifestyle and realize the benefits of being their best self.
Kara Sweet online Writer Kara Sweet is a certified sommelier through the International Wine Guild and intro level somm through the Court of Master Sommeliers; she does wine education classes and events throughout the Black Hills and surrounding areas. Follow all things food, wine and the Black Hills on her blog, thesweetsommelier.blogspot.com.
Jordan Smith writer
Kinsey gustafson writer 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 is a senior at SDSU and calls Rapid City home. She is pursuing a major in journalism and is the editor-inchief of The Collegian. In her spare time, you can find her hiking in the Black Hills or playing with her pomeranian, Buzz.
Leah Vanden Bosch Writer Leah Vanden Bosch has relocated back to the Midwest after living in New York and Nashville, Tenn. Leah enjoys spending time with family and friends, running on the local trails, and indulging in good coffee.
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EVENTS RECAP
FIRST FRIDAY FASHION SHOW What: Downtown Sioux Falls business show off what’s new for spring. When: February 6 Where: Icon Lounge + Event Hall, Sioux Falls More info: www.dtsf.com IMAGES BY DTSF
DEADWOOD MARI GRAS What: Two days of parades, parties, and live music. When: February 6-7 Where: Deadwood More info: www.deadwood.org/events IMAGES BY DEADWOOD CHAMBER AND VISITOR’S BUREAU
PLUSHIEPALOOZA What: An artistic celebration of cuddliness. When: February 13 Where: The Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City More info: www.thedahl.org IMAGES BY TYLER READ, RCAC
VALENTINE MASQUERADE BALL What: A night of incognito revelry for couples and singles. When: February 14 Where: Adoba Hotel, Rapid City More info: www.adobahotelrapidcity.com IMAGES BY GREG GEIGER
THE SWEET ART SHOW What: A night of art and ice cream benefitting JAM Art & Supplies. When: February 13 Where: Museum of Visual Materials, Sioux Falls More info: www.jamartandsupplies.com IMAGES BY DAN THORSON PHOTOGRAPHY
DAINTY OBSESSIONS WEDDING SHOW What: A live wedding event full of inspiration for Midwest brides. When: February 20 Where: The District, Sioux Falls More info: www.daintyobsessions.com IMAGES BY JEFF SAMPSON PHOTOGRAPHY
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EVENTS CALENDAR
Sioux Falls Area
Rapid City Area
Brookings
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ENTERTAINMENT
Wilson, Chad Konrad, and Brian Hoffman. All ages. $5. More info: www. totaldragrecords.com or (605) 521-6439.
March 1
March 7
Monk’s House of Ale Repute, Sioux Falls. 2-6 p.m. $25 for a taster glass and unlimited sampling. Must be 21 or older. More info: www. monkshouseofalerepute.com or (605) 338-2328.
The Coliseum, Sioux Falls. 7-11 p.m. $10. More info: www.sfmcc.org or (605) 367-7401.
March 1, 8, 15
PAWS FOR WINE
BRRRVANA
NOSTALGIA NIGHT FILM SERIES Elks Theatre, Rapid City. 6:30 p.m. $6. Films include: Send Me No Flowers (3/1), No Time For Sergeants (3/8), On the Town (3/15), More info: www. sdmt.edu/library/friends or (605) 394-1262.
March 12-15
SIOUX EMPIRE SPORTSMEN’S SHOW
SCOTT HELMER BENEFIT CONCERT
March 13
Old Sanctuary, Brookings. 7-11 p.m. Wine tasting, silent auction, music and dancing. Benefits Brookings Humane Society. $25-30. More info: www.brookingshumane.org or (605) 697-7387.
March 14
ST. PATTY’S DAY 5K FREE REBEL RUN
Convention Center, Sioux Falls. $7.50/adults, $2.50/kids 6-12. More info: www.siouxfallscc.com or (605) 367-4100.
Spencer Park, Sioux Falls. 10 a.m. Free to register. Free-will donations benefit Sioux Falls Area Humane Society. Door prizes and free green beer at the finish (21+). More info: www.facebook.com/SPDFRR.
March 14-15
SPORTS
Rushmore Hall, Rapid City. Original and nostalgic to contemporary and cutting edge. More info: www.gotmine.com or (605) 394-4115.
March 6, 7, 10, 20, 21
March 20-29
Sanford Pentagon, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. More info: www.nba.com/dleague/ siouxfalls or (605) 312-7900.
Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. 7:30 & 2 p.m. Presented by the Black Hills Community Theatre. $16-23. More info: www.performingartsrc. org or (605) 394-1786.
March 7-10
BLACK HILLS MOTORCYCLE SHOW
DRIVING MISS DAISY
March 26-28
THE GOAT, OR WHO IS SYLVIA?
SIOUX FALLS SKYFORCE
SUMMIT LEAGUE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. All-session passes: $115-150. More info: www.dennysanfordpremiercenter.com. Buy tickets at www. ticketmaster.com or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000.
Arena Theater, USD Campus, Vermillion. 7:30 p.m. More info: www.usd. edu/theatre.
March 13
March 27-May 2
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. $15.75-102. More info: www.dennysanfordpremiercenter.com. Buy tickets at www.ticketmaster. com or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Firehouse Theater, Rapid City. Musical comedy. More info: www. firehousebrewing.com or (605) 716-9463.
March 30
THIRD ANNUAL BEEF CRAWL Various restaurants, Downtown Sioux Falls. 6-9 p.m. Participating restaurants include Parker’s Bistro and Crawford’s Bar & Grill. $50. More info: www.agunited.org or (605) 336-3622.
PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS: BUILT FORD TOUGH SERIES
March 26, 27
SIOUX FALLS STAMPEDE Denny Sanford Premier Center. Start times vary. More info: www. sfstampede.com or call (605) 336-6060.
March 10, 13, 14, 20, 21 RAPID CITY RUSH
GET INVOLVED
Rushmore Civic Plaza Center Ice Arena. Times vary. More info: www. rapidcityrush.com or (605) 716-7825.
March 6
March 7, 15, 28
Total Drag, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Bands include: BOBBO!, Nick Mavencamp, Cripple Hues, Sad Giants, Christopher Lindholm, Songs of Eli, Zach
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. More info: www.siouxfallsstorm. com or (605) 274-6686.
BENEFIT FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
SIOUX FALLS STORM
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EVENTS CALENDAR
SIOUX FALLS ROLLER DOLLZ
The District, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. $20-30. More info: www.thedistrictsf. com or (605) 271-5600.
Sioux Falls Arena. 6 p.m. The Dollz take on the Fargo-Moorhead Derby Girls. $12. More info: www.rollerdollz.com/wp.
March 16
TEENAGE BOTTLEROCKET
Due to space, here are only some of the biggest shows of the month.
Bigs Sportsbar, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Also playing: Birthday Pony, International Coverup and The Stem Cells. $10. More info: www.store. thecollectiveeffortsunion.com.
March 3
March 17
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. $26-76. More info: www. dennysanfordpremiercenter.com. Buy tickets at www.ticketmaster.com or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000.
Rushmore Civic Plaza Center, Rapid City. 7:30 p.m. $19.50-29.50. More info: www.gotmine.com or (605) 394-4115.
March 4
Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. $67-87. More info: www. dennysanfordpremiercenter.com. Buy tickets at www.ticketmaster.com or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000.
MUSIC
NICKELBACK
SURVAY SAYS! Total Drag, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Also playing: The New FM. All ages. $8. More info: www.totaldragrecords.com or (605) 521-6439.
March 5
AARON WATSON The District, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. Also playing: Jason Cassidy. $12-17. More info: www.thedistrictsf.com or (605) 271-5600.
March 6
TOM PAVLOWICH Rumours, Rapid City. 7-9 p.m. More info: www.blackhillsrumours.com/event or (605) 791-5558.
HEATBOX Maya Jane’s, Vermillion. 10 p.m. 21+ $3. More info: www.facebook.com/ MayaJanes1 or (605) 624-7670.
BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY
BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND
March 18
FOREIGNER Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood. 8 p.m. $59-79. More info: www. deadwoodmountaingrand.com or (605) 559-0386.
March 21
38 SPECIAL The District, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. $32-45. More info: www.thedistrictsf. com or (605) 271-5600.
DON ANDERSON Rumours, Rapid City. 7-9 p.m. More info: www.blackhillsrumours.com or (605) 791-5558.
March 27
March 7
UNIVERSE CONTEST
Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra plays James Taylor classics. More info: www.sdsymphony.org or (605) 367-6000.
NMM LIVE! BAROQUE HARPSICHORD
JEANS ‘N CLASSICS: SHOW THE PEOPLE, THE MUSIC OF JAMES TAYLOR
March 8
PHILLIP OF NAZARETH Total Drag, Sioux Falls. 6 p.m. Also playing: Subject to Change and The Lemmons. All ages. $5. More info: www.totaldragrecords.com or (605) 5216439.
March 13
KID DAKOTA Total Drag, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Also playing: Darin Kaihoi and We Live in Sod Houses. All ages. $7. More info: www.totaldragrecords.com or (605) 5216439.
JOHN 5 The District, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. Also playing: Our Arms To The Sun. $12. More info: www.thedistrictsf.com or (605) 271-5600.
March 15
JERROD NIEMANN & FRIENDS
Total Drag, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Also playing: Talk Rock and Geaux Geaux. All ages. $5. More info: www.totaldragrecords.com or (605) 521-6439. National Music Museum, Vermillion. 7 p.m. Mark Kroll performs. $7 or free for USD students. More info: www.nmmusd.org or (605) 6775306.
March 28
UNION GROVE PICKERS CD RELEASE SHOW Orpheum Theater, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. $12. Also playing: Fiddler Nelson. More info: www.siouxfallsorpheum.com or charge by phone at 1-800745-3000.
HOLST’S THE PLANETS Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Travel through space and time with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. More info: www. sdsymphony.org or (605) 367-6000.
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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7 THINGS March
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36TH ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
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ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION IN RAPID CITY
March 14. Downtown Sioux Falls. 2 p.m. Show up for the parade, but come early and stay late to maximize the St. Patrick’s fun. The traditional Painting of the Shamrock at 9th Street and Phillips Avenue officially starts the day’s events at 11:45 a.m. Anyone can participate in the parade, as long as they have purchased and are wearing the official button (the $3 charge benefits Special Olympics). This year’s grand marshal is Betty Ordal. More info: www.siouxfallschamber.com or (605) 336-1620.
March 14. Downtown Rapid City. The parade will make its way through Main and St. Joseph streets starting at 11 a.m. Afterward, head to the Hotel Alex Johnson for an Irish dinner and entertainment from the River Liffey Boys. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. $30 for Black Hills Celtic Society members, $35 for non-members. More info: www.blackhillscelticevents.org.
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SIOUX FALLS YOUTH PRIDE // March 13. Multi-Cultural Center, Sioux Falls. 7-11 p.m. Join the Center for Equality for this first-ever event aimed at allowing young people to be themselves. The theme is “Express Yourself” and features a talent show, drag show, a DJ, dancing, and a selfie photo station. Ages 14-24 welcome. Alcohol prohibited. $4 admission. More info: www.thecenterforequality.org or (605) 610-9206.
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NIKKI HILL
March 13. Orpheum Theater, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. Soulful, energetic, and dynamic, an evening with Nikki Hill and her band is an unforgettable experience. Hill’s American roots music-inspired sound reminds audiences what they love about rock and roll. The event is part of Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues’ 2014-2015 Concert Series. Tickets are $27-35. $12 for students with ID. More info: www.sfjb.org or (605) 335-6101.
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ST PATRICK’S WEEKEND IN DEADWOOD
March 13-17. Deadwood. Enjoy an extra long weekend in the Black Hills’ favorite party town. Everything kicks off with the Leprechaun Olympics. The fun continues Saturday with Kegs and Eggs, a massive pub crawl, and parade at 7 p.m. It all wraps up on St. Patrick’s Day with ACS fundraiser “St. Panties Day.” More info: www.deadwood.org/events/stpatricksdayweekend or 1-800-344-8826.
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BROOKINGS PUB CRAWL
March 21. Downtown Brookings. Opening times vary. What started as a small pub crawl has turned into a massive community event. Join locals, SDSU alums, and of-age students for a day of Irish-inspired merriment. Gather a team of friends, make shirts, then wind your way through downtown. More info: Check your favorite Brookings bar’s Facebook page for specials.
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43RD ANNUAL USD WACIPI
March 28-29. Dakota Dome, Vermillion. Celebrate South Dakota’s Native American heritage and peoples. Join drum keeper Ronnie Good Eagle, announcer Butch Felix, and arena director Phil St. John for two days of dancing, music, and competition. USD’s Tiospaye Student Council will provide Saturday’s meal. Concessions, including Indian tacos, will be available as well. More info: www.sites. usd.edu/tiospaye/events.
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CULTURE PROFILES BY DENISE DEPAOLO
DONNA O’DEA AT EASTBANK GALLERY Sioux Falls’ Most Famous Psychic Shows Her Art Donna O’Dea’s home is full of art. The canvases that dominate her wall space show images of war, poverty, archetypal figures, deities, and reflections on the general human condition. “What I don’t do is flowers and houses,” she said, when asked to describe her work. “It’s more emotive than decorative. One day I’ll paint flowers, just not yet.” The works and their subject matter are deeply personal to O’Dea (arguably eastern South Dakota’s most notable psychic medium), because she has worked tirelessly, compelled by her own desire to create and channel what only she can see. The body of work is impressive for any artist, but particularly exceptional when one learns that 79-year-old O’Dea only began painting in earnest a few years ago, when a medical condition forced to her stay inside. “I always wanted to paint,” she said. “When my kids were
little, I’d do a painting or two. Then my husband would say, ‘What’s that good for?’ At that time I kind of believed him, but I don’t anymore. Creativity, creation – I believe it changes the whole universe.” Inspiration for the richlycolored, highly detailed paintings comes from O’Dea’s life experiences both in this world and on the spiritual plane. One particularly striking image depicts workers leaving Sioux Falls’ John Morrell meat packing plant. “That painting really is personal,” said O’Dea. “My ex worked at Morrell’s and I’m telling you, that place spawns alcoholics. They go in when it’s dark, and in the winter, they get out when it’s dark, and they stand there and do the same thing all day long. Just look at their eyes. They just go kind of numb. And they get out and they reach for the bottle and a cigarette and they live like zombies, some of them.” A woman dressed in purple, surrounded by images of flowers, butterflies, and a large white feather is the focus of another work. O’Dea says the painting represents the journey of Maybelle Schein, a Sioux Falls woman who was murdered in 2011. Schein was a childhood friend and lived next door to O’Dea’s sister at the time of her death. When she died, Schein was 75, but appears
younger in the painting. “After her passing, I saw her like I painted her,” explained O’Dea. “She loved purple. This painting is mauves and purples and I painted her wearing lots of jewelry, because she loved it. And flowers.” O’Dea continued, “There actually was a message from her. She said she wouldn’t have evolved to the point where she is today if she hadn’t gone through all of that. That boosted her spiritual growth. I’m not recommending that as a way to do it, but it is a little nice to know there’s a purpose and something good can come out of something so horrendous.” The feather, she says, landed at her feet during Schein’s prayer service. She still keeps it as a sign that her friend is in a better place. O’Dea works chiefly with acrylic paint, because she can’t stand the fumes from oils. Her work is that of a very active mind, and while it may be temping for her to abandon one work to begin another, she forces herself to finish the task at hand before moving on. “If I tried to paint everything I’m thinking of, I’d have a whole lot of nothing,” she said. Family, friends, and clients who come to O’Dea’s home for readings have been fascinated by her art since she started making it, but she has only
shown it in public once, at a church art fair. This month, the rest of us will have a chance to view the work as well. She will be part of the March art show at the Eastbank Gallery at 8th & Railroad Center in Downtown Sioux Falls. O’Dea will show about 10 paintings, some of which will be for sale. However, some of the more personal pieces will remain in her possession. Whether she sells her work or not is inconsequential, because for O’Dea, the creation is enough. Although it happened later in the game, art has been her way of telling the stories of her life, and the life that those of us with only five senses do not experience. “I know it happened when it was supposed to,” she said. “I was gifted with the time. Like everybody else, I’m just running and running and running. And the universe said, ‘Have a seat.’ I think there’s a certain amount of life experience that’s necessary for some of this. I understand more. I understand on a different level; that can only come with experience and time. Some of us are born knowing a lot, but I wasn’t.” Donna O’Dea’s art can be viewed at 8th & Railroad Center’s Eastbank Gallery through March 28. The artist’s reception is 6-8 p.m. on March 6. For more info, visit eastbankartgallery.net.
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Q&A MAMA MIA!
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This month, Broadway musical Mama Mia! hits the Mary W. Sommervold Hall stage for two Sioux Falls performances. Musical director Kevin Casey gives 605 an inside look at what it’s like be a part of a traveling musical sensation. Is the cast consistent during the entirety of the Mama Mia! tour? The Mama Mia! cast on tour is a whole different cast than that based on Broadway. Our cast all travels together – they sign up for one season at a time. There are 30 actors (26 on every day and four are swings). There are six members in the orchestra, including me, 12 crew members and a few management. Additionally, it takes six drivers, (and two dogs) to drive the crew and set from location to location. How do the actors prepare for each show on tour? Every time we get to a new location, the cast arrives two hours before the show. The cast has a company meeting where they are shown around the theatre and have a sound check with orchestra. The cast will also rehearse before the show opens, especially if an understudy is going on. In August 2013, when everyone was starting for the first time, we had a quite lengthy rehearsal where we spent four weeks in New York. How are the actors able to recover to do so many successful shows, as well as travel? The cast performs eight shows a week for 36 weeks. Everyone has their own system – it is a bit of learning curve at first, especially for younger actors who aren’t used to that schedule. It takes getting used to physically. Even though it may be show 320 or something, the cast has to stay motivated, because for the audience it may be the first time or second time they are seeing the show. What should people expect? They should expect a good time. The music is fun. To me, it’s more about the music than anything else. The story holds it all together. In the end, it’s the music that really drives it. For people of a certain age there is a real nostalgia for that music. ABBA’s condition was that in order to use their music, the musical had to keep it as close as possible to original versions. Although we had to change some lyrics to make it fit the story, it’s like a rock concert for people who don’t go to rock concerts anymore. By the end, you can stand up and dance, everybody leaves happy. Most people will leave smiling, which is a great feeling. Mama Mia! is at the Washington Pavilion for performances March 10 & 11 at 7:30 p.m. Find ticket info at washingtonpavilion.org or (605) 367-6000.
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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.
RIDE AROUND SHINING BY CHRIS LESLIE-HYNAN Jess is a transplant to Portland. He’s got a master’s degree, but he’s not exactly taking advantage of it. He is just delivering food and living in a crappy attic apartment. But about once a week, he delivers food to Calyph West. Calyph is an up and coming small forward for the Trail Blazers. He had a moment once in the finals. LeBron James was about to throw down a game winning dunk when Calyph came out of nowhere, rose high above the rim, and blocked the dunk as time ran out. He turned that moment into a multimillion dollar contract that would set him up for life. And since he’s a millionaire now, Calyph needs a driver. So Jess drives for a living, right? He’s perfect for the job. Jess takes the job. He is the driver. He has to serve Calyph and make sure he is happy. He makes way better money, but he’s
Haterz by James Goss
Don’t you hate internet thugs? Dave sure does. He hates all the anger and bigotry. He hates all the inane Facebook posts and celebrity following. So he’s going to do something about it. He’s going to kill one of these idiots. And someone notices and offers him a job to clean up the internet. I need that job.
Heist: The $17 Million Loomis Fargo Theft by Jeff Diamant
This is the true story of an average guy named David who works for Loomis Fargo and steals $17 million. He takes off for Mexico and leaves the money with a bunch of people who are supposed to transport it to him and then get a cut. But they all start spending the money while he waits in Mexico. There is no way this is going to turn out well. It’s a Tarantino movie waiting to happen.
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still living in the crappy attic apartment and is at Calyph’s beck and call whenever he is needed. Calyph may need a ride to the next club. Calyph may need to get to a party at one of the other player’s mansions. Calyph may need to suddenly go to Vegas. Jess is also the driver for Antonia, Calyph’s wife. She is a tiny little white girl from the South who has been transplanted to Portland also. She doesn’t quite fit in. She doesn’t exactly love the glamorous lifestyle associated with an up and coming NBA player. She may call Jess to suddenly leave a stupid party at her gigantic mansion. She may call Jess to shop for more stuff that she doesn’t need. She may call Jess to just drive around and avoid the glamorous life that she hates. Or she may call Jess to take her to a house that she is buying without Calyph’s knowledge.
And Jess might kind of have a little crush on Antonia. And Jess might just come to Calyph’s house during a party where there is a giant ice sculpture in the back yard for some reason. And Jess just might nudge this ice sculpture and make it fall. And Calyph might twist and jump out of the way and tweak his knee. And the next day, Calyph might be dancing and completely blow out his knee. And Jess might feel a little bit responsible for this. Throw this on top of the fact that he has an inkling that Antonia might also have a little crush on him and is leaving Calyph, and Jess has to do something. He has to save the day. He has to nurse Calyph back into playing shape so he can be Superman again. He has to make sure that he and Antonia stay together forever. Because Jess is the driver. He has to serve Calyph and make sure he is happy.
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WAY TOO INDIE
Red Army
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“A PSYCHOLOGY-DRIVEN SPORTS DOC THAT ILLUMINATES WHY RUSSIA’S HOCKEY TEAM WAS SO GOOD FOR SO LONG.”
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Today, in this country, massive sporting events like the Super Bowl and the World Series are charged with fevered passion and hometown pride (and cute party platters arranged to look like footballs). But decades ago, at the 1980 Olympics, when an under-powered crew of amateur college hockey players defeated the seemingly bulletproof Soviet squad in what would be remembered as the “Miracle on Ice,” the game surged with a different kind of energy, stemming from the stormy political climate of the Cold War. At the time, Russia used their dominant ice hockey team (they flattened virtually all challengers from 1954-91) as a bullhorn to herald the preeminence of communism to the world. Tensions were so high between the US and Russia that Ronald Reagan made a speech underlining the political implications of the game, saying it would be “sheer folly for us to not make every conceivable preparation to win.” It was a high-stakes playing field, and with his sharply composed sports documentary Red Army, filmmaker Gabe Polsky (The Motel Life) explores just how shockingly high the stakes really were for the five key Russian players (famously known as the
“Russian Five”) who succeeded the felled Soviet team and struggled with a shaken sense of national identity when the crushing demands of their superiors (including the high-ranking government officials) eventually drove them to defect to the US to play for the NHL. The film is about as riveting as sports docs get, peeling back the layers of men who many viewed simply as enigmatic sports prodigies, but had in reality endured enough physical and psychological abuse to fill up two films. But Polsky keeps the story taut, using expert testimonials, archival footage, and incisive interviews with the players themselves to form a brisk, 85-minute powerhouse of a movie. Our guide through the history of the team and the infamously harsh (and successful) Russian hockey program is Viacheslav “Slava” Fetisov, the extensively decorated team captain who led his squad to a slew of victories over the course of several years. We’re introduced to him in an unexpected moment of frustration: in the middle of a sit-down interview, Slava holds up his hand to halt the questions of an off-camera Polsky’s while he pokes around on his phone and takes a call, handling business mat-
ters, we assume. The director waits for a moment, but then ignores the request for a break and proceeds to ask a hilariously protracted question, goading the testy Slava to throw up a big fat middle finger in an act of annoyed defiance. He’s rude, yes, but there’s something magnetic about the way he carries himself, always moving and speaking with purpose and without compromise. Red Army is most stirring when it examines the painful inner-struggle of these men who left behind a country and government that took a heavy toll on their lives, but who could also never abandon their innate sense of nationalistic pride. While Slava’s time on the team ended badly, he admits in the film that he was very proud to be the captain of his country’s widely beloved hockey team. It’s these complexities that are often glossed over in the Russian team’s depiction in movies like Disney’s Miracle, but Polsky uses these inner conflicts as the driving force behind his Iron Curtain exposé, to great success.
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AMIRA AND SAM
Amira and Sam takes a wry look at post 9/11 America through the eyes of Sam (Martin Starr), an Iraq War veteran, whose life is transformed through a relationship with Amira (Dina Shihabi), the niece of his unit’s former Iraqi translator. Its political commentary can be occasionally simplistic, but also offers important messages around cultural tolerance, and the strong performances of the film’s leads paper over any cracks in the film, bringing Mullin’s gentle romantic comedy to life. Amira and Sam is a charming film that’s hard not to fall for.
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APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
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LITTLE ACCIDENTS
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Newcomer Desiree Akhavan’s film plays like an extended 10 episode of HBO show Girls, only from a bisexual Iranian-American perspective. Its full of awkward and narcissistic moments, but feels so familiar to anyone who is close to this generation that it’s impossible not to be dazed by it. Though the conversation is hardly new, Appropriate Behavior demonstrates Akhavan’s keen self-awareness and comedic timing. Forget the ironic hipster title, setting, wardrobe, and subjectmatter, which mostly serve to add to a sense of intimacy in their familiarity, the real originality in Appropriate Behavior is its perspective, and where her film may lack, Akhavan makes up for it in authenticity.
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Writer-director Sara Colangelo expands her 2010 short 10 film Little Accidents into her first full-length feature, which recently received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best First Screenplay. The film provides a gritty, ugly look at the consequences of a tragedy and the way guilt eats at the souls of the denizens of an American blue-collar town. There’s enough talent on display, from a promising filmmaker to a breakout cast, to make Little Accidents a modest watch, but its paper-thin characters, awkward romantic subplot, and predictable conclusion reduce the overall effectiveness of the film – a shame, because it’s the type of small independent film you want to root for.
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HACKING AWAY
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PACK LIKE A CHAMP AIRLINES HAVE US BY THE THROAT, CHARGING FOR CHECKED BAGGAGE. SOME HAVE EVEN STARTED NICKEL AND DIMING US FOR USE OF OVERHEAD STORAGE BINS. IT’S TIME THAT THRIFTY FOLKS TOOK A CUE FROM THE AIRLINES AND BEGIN LOOKING AT OUR LUGGAGE AS PRECIOUS REAL ESTATE. AHEAD OF YOUR NEXT GETAWAY, PLAN BEFORE YOU PACK AND MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR CARRY-ON.
• Ditch the pretty makeup cases and toiletry bags in favor of their see-through, waterproof, highly versatile cousins. • Ranger roll your clothes, then stuff them into gallon storage bags. Once full, force all of the extra air out to allow for maximum space.
• Use sandwich-size bags to keep your cords and chargers in order. • After your trip, keep the empty bags in your suitcase for next time, or recycle them if they took a beating.
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IN SEASON WITH VAL SAMPSON
bio: Val Sampson, managing editor of sister publication Dainty Obsessions, brings her impeccable sense of style to 605. Join Val each month as she shares her ideas for entertaining in season.
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AT HOME WITH ERIN AND TROY GIEGLING
“I really like bold colors, and I change my mind a lot. Chairs and rugs are easy things to switch out later if I want something funky or different.” Look for more photos online!
ERIN AND TROY GIEGLING After touring the home of Troy and Erin Giegling, one word comes to mind. “Cohesion.” “We had a lot of intention,” said Erin of their 3,200 square feet. “When we were building the house, we were thinking about organization. Everything has a place and purpose, so that we don’t live in a world of chaos.” That sense of purpose begins with the color palette. The home’s exterior is black with white trim. The front door, a shocking chartreuse. “I think it’s pretty cool when you drive up to it. All the other houses in the area are pretty traditional. So when you first drive up, you’re like, ‘What the heck is that?’” laughed Erin. The drama continues in room after room. “Throughout our whole house, the theme is black and white and pops of color,” she explained. “It feels really modern and clean and a little minimalist.” The home’s common areas are floored in a distressed coffee-colored hardwood. The bedrooms feature plush grey carpeting. The first rooms that we see belong to the Gieg-
lings’ daughters, 5-year-old Gracen and 3-year-old Layla. Bold stripes bring focus to the walls of Layla’s room without overpowering the girl’s cartoonish pink and red furniture. Her pink light fixture is in the shape of a flower. Across the hall in Gracen’s room, the light fixture is dozens of daisies, suspended in a spherical shape. “We tried to do something a little quirky with all of our fixtures. For the girls, I wanted to do something super playful,” said Erin, who works on the sales team at DocuTap. “A lot of our stuff is from Zing, Ikea, or anywhere that focuses on modern.” Gracen’s accent wall is covered in meticulously-placed black polka dots, which blend into several rows of handholds. Climbing these pegs is the only way to access Gracen’s soaring loft bed. Below the bed is a curtained area with childsized table and chairs. The Gieglings have been in their home since December. When searching for a builder, Stencil Homes’ featured model
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AT HOME
“I like being able to put my creativity into their rooms. Growing up, I always wanted something out of the ordinary or funky. I love being able to do that for them.” was the one they ultimately chose. They liked that Stencil could include all of the personal touches they wanted, while staying in their price range. They also liked that their home, just south of 57th Street in southeast Sioux Falls was in the peanut-free Harrisburg School District. One way they personalized their home was by bumping it out about four feet. This allowed for ample closets in all of the home’s five bedrooms, while leaving space for a large walk-in pantry. The pantry, which is across the hall from a generously-sized mudroom, serves as storage for dry goods, as well as many of the larger countertop appliances. “It’s just good to have the space,” said Troy. “When we walked into our old house, we had an entryway that was tiny, and there’s shoes and stuff you had to organize every day. Now there’s storage space, so the girls can know exactly where to put everything.” The kitchen, dining area, and living space are part of an open-concept great room. Thanks to the pantry, the faux marble laminate kitchen countertops are sparse and clean, gleaming alongside the stainless steel appliances against ebony-colored cabinets. The living room is architecturally defined by perimeter of black trim inset in the ceiling. “People thought we were crazy when we said we were going to do our house and the trim and everything black,” said Erin. “They were like, ‘You’re going to hate it, because you’ll have to wipe everything down all the time.’ But we feel like it really works. I give the girls washcloths and let them go to town.” The master suite includes a walkin closet and an en suite bath, which features double sinks and a walk-in shower. The shower’s floor is textured to look and feel like river rock. The basement is finished, with a
AT HOME with Erin and Troy Giegling
large family room, two more bedrooms, and a third bathroom. Right now, the basement bedrooms serve as a playroom and a place for Troy, who works as membership director at The Country Club of Sioux Falls, to get ready early in the morning. Someday, the Gieglings imagine their daughters will move into them. The lower level is also where Erin finds herself happiest with her new home. “It’s not very sexy, but this is probably my favorite part of the house. This storage space is probably 10 times bigger than we had in our old house,” she said, gesturing to the farthest corner in the basement’s only unfinished room. “You also have all of this space way back here. I think eventually, what we’ll want to do is sheet rock it and finish it. And then make it a gym.” When asked his favorite part of the house, Troy agreed, “It’s got to be the storage room for me. In our last house, our third stall was our storage area – for stuff that even should have been inside.” Speakers are mounted discreetly throughout the home’s interior and even outside the back sliding door, where the Gieglings’ next major projects await. “This spring, we plan to focus on the yard, put in a sprinkler system and a pergola and a little bit of landscaping,” said Erin. Theirs is a home that makes a distinct personal statement, one the Gieglings plan to make for the foreseeable future. “We’re good,” said Erin. “We had a great house before, but we really wanted to have a place where we would be able to expand and grow.” To learn more about DocuTap, visit docutap.com. To learn more about The Country Club of Sioux Falls, visit ccsf.com. Stencil Homes can be found at stencilhomes.com or (605) 362-4663.
“It finally feels like home. We were in a cookie cutter house prior to this, and now this is how we always envisioned our house could be.”
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A TASTE OF SARCASM BY DENISE DEPAOLO
4211 W 12th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57106 (605) 275-4534 www.thekegchicken.com
THE KEG
“We all like chicken.” - Malcolm X, The Autobiography of Malcolm X It could be an incomparable sushi roll made only at a place That is, until The Keg came back. by your college apartment, or the potato salad your grandma Like the fare, the return was not flashy. Aside from a few prepared for barbecues. One thing is for sure – we all have resmall news items marking the closure of Sneaky’s Chicken that membered foods we long for in an irrational way. mentioned The Keg would be the new tenant, For me, one of these is The Keg’s fried chicken. things have been quiet. That is, everywhere but The Keg has fried An east Sioux Falls mainstay, for years it The Keg itself. closed to 12 million was where my family ordered from every time I stopped in for lunch on a Tuesday afterpieces of chicken in 35 we were in the mood for chicken. Then, shortly noon. The parking lot was packed, but I found a years. after opening a second west side location, both spot right away. Diners who presumably arrived Sioux Falls restaurants shut down. The Keg and to find all the spaces full had gotten creative, its mythical chicken were deposited into the making their own row. food-memory bank, destined to become the behemoth all other Inside, we claimed one of the few open tables. Our booth chickens would vainly attempt to overtake. was tucked under a decorative metal roof overhang. The roof(ATMOSPHERE)
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The parking lot is a little hairy, but once you get inside, the vibe is decidedly positive, and the décor is unfussy and welcoming.
Even though we all got the buffet, and the restaurant was super-busy the whole time we were there, our server was right on top of refills and bussing empty plates.
The chicken was amazing. Most of the sides were really good, but some were just okay.
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ing, along with the chicken-heavy country-style wall décor gave the space a more established, homey feel than the gas station-adjacent exterior would suggest. As we perused the menu, I had a Pavlovian response to the prospect of eating something I never expected to eat again. My mouth was salivating and I swear I could feel my body release a dose of endorphins. All three of us decided to go with the buffet, but just in case it wasn’t packed with enough fried goodness, we ordered the Half Naked Cheese Balls and potato wedges, too. The buffet included sides like mashed potatoes and gravy, dinner rolls, green beans, coleslaw, mac and cheese, baked beans, a weak effort at a salad bar (iceberg lettuce, two dressings, cracker and crouton packets – but really, who’s eating here for the salad?), and of course, the chicken. I got a little of everything, except the green beans. They looked fine, but when I’m prioritizing space on my heavy duty paper plate, they’re not getting on the lifeboat. The baked beans were sweet, smoky, and dotted with large chunks of bacon. The mashed potatoes had a lot of flavor without the gravy, the addition of which turned the side into a future must-order. The mac had good, sharp cheese flavor, but had gotten a bit dry sitting on the buffet. The coleslaw, dinner roll and salad were satisfying, in a standard fare sort of way. Our appetizers arrived right after we sat down. The cheese balls had a breading more akin to what you would find on a fried cheese curd at a county fair. The coating was light and crispy, as opposed to the heavy, bumpy breadcrumb coating surrounding the cheese chunks at most bar and grills. In the years since The Keg’s departure from Sioux Falls, I had forgotten about their potato wedges. Such a day for reunions. This is another thing done right, where so many others fail. Serving a smaller wedge, The Keg’s seasonedcoating-to-potato-ratio is just about perfect. The star of the show, however, was the It’s the facts... chicken. My wing and · Keg Chicken is marinated, batter breast were actually as good as I remembered dipped and put in the fryer one – and we got our pieces piece at a time. It’s also pulled from the fryer and shaken one from the buffet. Mind. piece at a time. Blown. The breading on · The coleslaw is Neil’s mother’s the chicken was per- recipe and has used it for over fectly seasoned, impos- 30 years. sibly crunchy, and not · The menu at the new 12th too heavy. Inside, the meat was moist, ten- Street location has been cut der, and abundant. No way back because of space, but chicken remains the restaurant’s one at our table could shut up about how priority. good it was. · In the first 2 1/2 weeks after Bottom line: Some- opening in January 2015, The times, things live up to Keg fried close to 27,000 pieces their legend. of chicken with only 10 fryers.
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DELISH DELIGHTS PARKER’S BISTRO
210 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 www.parkersbistro.net Since Parker’s Bistro opened five years ago on downtown Sioux Falls’ Main Avenue, this family business has gained a reputation for high quality, regionally-sourced
CARTER WEILAND Collaborating Chef
cuisine. This month, Parker’s participates in
“I kept it very simple, but that allows us to focus on each individual flavor that creates this beautiful dish. I’m going to sear the steak and baste it in butter and thyme. Then I’m going to serve it with a gaufrette, which you prepare it on the mandolin, and it creates a cool, almost waffle design. It’s pretty and it’s simple. It adds just enough salt and variety in the dish. I’m also going to add a poached egg, because poached eggs are delicious.”
Ag United’s Sioux Falls Beef Crawl March 30. The progressive dinner allows diners to socialize with the farmers who made the meal possible. In anticipation, Chef Carter Weiland shares one of his favorite beef dishes with us – an earthy espressorubbed steak, complemented by a sweet onion sauce. Bartender Paul Squyer pairs it with a perfectlybalanced whiskey cocktail.
ESPRESSO SEARED TENDERLOIN WITH TRUFFLE GAUFRETTES Espresso rub 2 tbsp ground espresso 1 tbsp kosher salt 1 tbsp fresh cracked pepper Cover steak with prepared rub. Sear steak 3-5 minutes on each side in a cast iron pan. Baste steak in hot butter until it reaches desired temperature.
Find details on the Sioux Falls Beef Crawl on page 12.
Sweet onion cream sauce 1 yellow onion, caramelized 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1shallot, diced. Sautee together until shallots become translucent. Deglaze pan with dry white wine. Add 1/2 quart of cream Stir in cream, continue stirring until sauce thickens. Add in 2 tbsp dark brown sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Poached egg Bring a pot of water to boil Add 2 tbsp of white vinegar Crack egg into a cup or small bowl. Gently slip the egg into the water. Poach for 2-3 minutes, carefully remove egg from water with a slotted spoon. Gaufrettes Thinly slice a potato, the thinner the better. Restaurants use a mandolin. Fry sliced potatoes in a deep fryer or a deep saucepan with 1 inch cooking oil until light brown. Dry fried potatoes on a plate with paper. Toss gaufrettes in a bowl with white truffle oil and sea salt.
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DELISH DELIGHTS
PAUL SQUYER Bartender “It’s one of the first drinks I made when I started here, and definitely my favorite on our signature cocktail list. I shot for balance with this one in particular. We start with the salty, earthy flavors in the rye, the Aperol is a very nice Italian orange bitter, sweet and fruity in the port, and the Luxardo maraschino is for a little extra sweetness and complexity.”
RUBY CAN’T FAIL A PAR KE R ’ S B IST RO SPECIALT Y C O CKTAIL 1 oz. Knob Creek 100 proof Rye 1 oz. Aperol 1 oz. Warres Warrior Reserve Ruby Port 1 tsp. Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur 3 dashes Fee Bros. Grapefruit Bitters 2 slices orange, 1 for muddling, 1 for garnish In a 16 oz. mixing glass, muddle bitters and orange slice into a pulp. Add remaining ingredients and shake vigorously. Strain into a double old fashioned glass filled with ice. Be sure to strain with both a Hawthorne strainer and a wire mesh strainer to avoid bits of orange in the finished cocktail. Garnish by sliding a slice of orange alongside the interior of the glass.
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GET INVOLVED BY LEAH VANDEN BOSCH
FASHIONABLE FUNDRAISING When Lori Dykstra opened L Couture Boutique last year in Sioux Falls, she wanted to celebrate its grand opening in a special way. Along with showcasing the boutique’s clothing and accessories through a fashion show, she hoped to incorporate a cause close to her heart as well. “I’m really passionate about businesses giving back to the community you live in,” said Dykstra. “The fashion show was not only a way to introduce ourselves to Sioux Falls, but to help support and give back.” Losing her own son, Jakob, to a rare brain cancer when he was just 6 years old, Dykstra has a history of fundraising. She started the JLB Fund endowment at Sanford’s Children’s Hospital, the only Cure Kid’s Cancer hospital in the region. The primary objective of Cure Kid’s Cancer is to keep children close to home while they fight cancer, while working with media and corporate partners to raise funds and public awareness. The L Couture Fashion Show was not only a way to present the new store to the community, but to raise money and awareness for an even greater cause. With 2014’s grand opening a success, Dykstra has even greater plans for the second annual L Couture Fashion Show, taking place at Icon Lounge on Saturday, March 21. There is more than one way to give on the night of the fashion show. Icon’s event hall will feature live music, wine tasting, and an array of jewelry, bath and body, makeup, and skin care vendors – many of the products already available at L Couture Boutique. Opening at 7 p.m., the first hour of the event has been coined a “sip and shop,” with a percentage of both drink and vendor sales going towards the JLB Fund and Cure Kids Cancer. The main event not only features L Couture’s spring
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and fall 2015 fashion lines, but it also centers attention on the primary purpose of the night. Beginning at 8 p.m., the runway show is Dykstra’s favorite hour. Many of her models are mothers of children battling cancer. “Watching the women walk, I know how dark a time that can be. I’ve been through that. It’s just about them. It’s not about their kids suffering through treatment. It’s so great to see them forget about that. It’s an incredibly serious issue, but they need to have fun, too,” said Dykstra. For this year, she is adding in a few elements of surprise, hinting at video components and a “Cirque de Soleil feel” to the show. With last year’s event running out of seating, and hardly any standing room to spare, Dykstra is putting in the effort to maintain her audience, creating a show that will keep guests entertained and coming back for more. There will be various opportunities to support Cure Kids Cancer and the JLB Fund on the night of the L Couture Fashion Show. Along with ticket sales and a percentage of proceeds from the local businesses participating, donation envelopes and drop boxes will be scattered throughout the venue. For more information, or to purchase tickets, stop in at L Couture Boutique at 2524 S Louise Avenue, or visit lcboutique. myshopify.com/pages/events.
BUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE Written by Denise DePaolo Images by Bonny Fleming of Asio Studio
Time is short for poverty on the Pine Ridge Indian Reserva-
tion. That is, if Nick Tilsen has his way.
Tilsen is a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. He grew up on
Pine Ridge, where it’s not unusual for several generations to live under one small roof. For many, living with relatives is a necessity, since housing options on South Dakota’s reservations are infamously scant.
“A lot of times houses are built for five or six people to live in,” he said. “But when you start to get 10, 15, even 20 people living in a house, there’s a lot of wear and tear on the house, and the standard of living in some of those homes gets really harsh.”
Part of the problem lies the area’s ag-
ing, insufficient infrastructure. Building has come to a virtual standstill on Pine Ridge because utilities are maxed out. That means no homes for sale and nothing to rent. As a result, half of the 5,000-person workforce commutes off the reservation at the end of the day, taking their money with them.
“A huge amount of them become the
working poor, because they’re spending a huge amount of their disposable income on transportation related costs,” said Tilsen, who realized at a young age that no white knight was coming to help, and no amount of wishing would improve his tribe’s reality. The only way he saw to break the cycle of poverty was to take action at grassroots level, starting the Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation in 2007.
“It was inspired by young people,” he
said of the non-profit, which has grown to employ a full time staff of 10. “We were in our early 20s at the time, getting reconnected to our Lakota ceremonies and traditions. What grew out of that was a sense of responsibility to improve the lives of our people and community.”
Sitting on 34 acres just south of the
Badlands, nine miles from the geographic heart of the reservation, the organization aims to address systemic
causes of poverty – unemployment, insufficient education, and lack of affordable housing. At first glance the lonely, windswept terrain surrounding Thunder Valley seems like a strange place for a planned community, but nearby Sharp’s Corner is Pine Ridge’s second most traveled intersection.
“When you sit here at eight or nine
in the morning, then at four or five o’clock, there’s a lot of traffic coming through this rural area,” said Tilsen. “It’s a natural corridor where people are traveling to get groceries, to go to Rapid City. That’s why when you look at it, it makes sense to develop in this area. The idea is to be able to capture some of those dollars and keep them here in the community.”
Right now, the first of dozens of single-
family homes stands next to Thunder Valley’s administrative offices. Like other structures to soon inhabit the site, it was built with sustainability in mind. A tiny window in one wall shows the straw bales used for insulation. This and other green building methods are part of the curriculum for the first class accepted into Thunder Valley’s 10-month Workforce Development
Through Sustainable Construction Program, which kicked off in January.
“There’s three essential parts,” said
program manager Beau White. “First is the construction side of things. For the first three months, we have our participants educating themselves, taking classes with our lead construction trainer, and really sitting down in a classroom environment and learning how to do sustainable construction. And not only that, but the safety and protocols that come along with construction.”
Completion of the classroom portion
will coincide with the groundbreaking of Thunder Valley Phase One this summer. It includes plans for 21 single family houses, of which the program participants will build three or four.
“The other part is education,” contin-
ued White. “Our 10 individuals each create an education plan. We have varying levels of education among our participants – from trying to achieve GEDs to almost graduating college. They set goals for themselves – both short term while they’re in the program and long term when they’re out of the program, and we really help them whether it’s enrolling in college, achieving their GEDs, or even taking vocational classes to further their career in construction.”
The third part of the program is asking
participants to create a success strategy, which includes a plan for improving personal finances.
“The major goal that we’re trying
accomplish is to empower these people and get them ready to be professionals who have control over their own lives, to further their education and get them ready for what’s next after the program. We want to give them the tools to be successful,” said White.
The class of 10 was chosen from a pool
of more than 50 applicants. They are all Oglala Sioux tribal members ranging from
18 to 26 years of age, and before entering the program, they were all unemployed. Now, thanks to a grant from the Administration for Native Americans, they are being paid to learn.
“I’m pretty happy to be doing some-
thing every single day for sure,” said 20-yearold Jerome Lebeaux Jr. “I think it’s helped my mood. I feel better having a job and still going to school at the same time.”
Lebeaux is a working on a degree in
Lakota Studies with an emphasis in Indian Law. The morning of the interview, he and his classmates finished grouting the floor tile in Thunder Valley’s lone house, which also serves as their classroom.
“I’ve learned a lot of stuff,” said Santana
White Dress of her first two weeks in the program. “There’s so many new things you learn every day, because it’s construction. There’s all kinds of different ways you can do things.”
Last summer, an internship that
focused on energy efficient housing piqued White Dress’s interest in construction.
“It really got my attention and I wanted
to keep going,” she said. “It will help out the reservation and it will be good to have these houses all over the place.”
Nineteen year-old White Dress, who
takes college courses in computer information technology, is one of three women in the program. Tilsen hopes to achieve a 50/50 gender balance over time, but he was happy to get three women in the first class.
“We think that when other women see
them doing the work, that they’ll be inspired to apply,” he said.
“There’s times when I feel like I can’t
do something,” White Dress admitted, “but I tell myself I have to do it, because there are people who look up to me.”
Launching the workforce develop-
ment program is a major step for Tilsen in
realizing his vision for Thunder Valley, and ultimately, a better Pine Ridge.
“The byproduct is a subsidized house.
The equity in that house gets passed on to a low income Native American family looking to get into home ownership,” he said. “It’s a system where a family that wouldn’t have the ability to own a home now has the ability. So there’s no disconnect between what we’re doing in workforce training and our goal of getting Native American families into homes. It’s a way to accomplish both as an integrated system.”
Thunder Valley won’t just have low
income homes. A 10-year plan includes housing opportunities for everyone who wants to live there. And with a concentrated population will come businesses, like a grocery store, fitness center, and childcare facilities – all built by the people who will use them. It is a strategy meant to address immediate physical needs, but in an equally important way, it aims to bolster a sense of ownership, pride, and community spirit amongst tribal members.
“It’s a model where we help lift each
other up in the process. It’s not that we don’t believe in outside help, but we believe in outside help that supports us solving our own problems,” said Tilsen of supporters like the Bush and Northwest Area foundations. “No one can snap their fingers and end the poverty on Pine Ridge, but the message I want to send is this – we want something better for our people, and we’re willing to roll up our sleeves to make it happen. We’re not expecting somebody else to arrive and do it for us.”
To learn more about Thunder Valley
Community Development Corporation, visit www.thundervalley.org or call (605) 4552700. Follow Thunder Valley on Twitter at @tvalleycdc.
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THE SCOOP BY KINSEY GUSTAFSON
THE GAR AGE
Nestled into a corner on the edge of downtown Rapid City sits a garage. Not just any garage. The Garage. What was once an auto repair shop in a historical building is now a collaborative workspace where ideas and hard work merge. Co-owners of The Garage and principals of the Numad Group, Matt Ehlman, Kerry Brock, and Ted Stephens III spent years working out of coffee shops and decided it was time to have a spot where members could work together in a space that inspires creative ideas. “There was a Chevy commercial we saw that was about all great ideas coming out garages,” said Stephens. “It came on when we were creating this space. Apple started in the garage, [Bill] Gates started in the garage. This is a place that was built in 1929, where innovative things happened with cars, and the same can be done now.” Ehlman, Stephens, and Brock wanted a building that was iconic to Rapid City. The location of the building and its neighborhood worked perfectly with their vision for the collaborative workspace. Creative ideas and input from members is encouraged, and as Ehlman puts it – people now work hard and labor over computers instead of a car engine. The Garage is filled with original Images by Kinsey Gustafson.
windows and doors from the auto repair shops. A porcelain water fountain that sits in the front is the original one from 1929. The feel of The Garage is meant to inspire hard work from years past to carry forward. The Garage offers three different memberships for workspaces. The Alfa Romero Membership is a designated office, the Cadillac Membership is a designated workspace within The Garage, and the Classic Membership is a drop-in membership, where people can come and work at any available desk or table. There are currently 11 full offices, room for 12 work stations and a number of drop-ins available. All memberships also include bottomless coffee – among other perks. In addition to serving as a collaborative workspace, The Garage is home to a variety of events and activities open to the community. Music performances, documentary screenings, and morning yoga are all happening at The Garage. Jason Alley is a member of The Garage and principal of Jakelope. He had the idea of bringing in a six-month film series, running until May. Films are typically screened on the second Tuesday of each month. “We’re converting [The Garage] into
to a pop-up yoga studio. Recently there were a couple people that started a meditation group and they will do that a couple days a week. NOSH has partnered up with us as well and every Thursday they park their food truck out here,” said Alley. Another event that takes place in The Garage is called the Morning Fill Up. It’s a platform for a conversation between the community and a community leader. Recently, Heather Wilson, president of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology was the community leader attending the Fill Up. Past conversations involved Jennifer Ford Reedy, president of The Bush Foundation as well as Carl Artman, former head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. “I think part of organizing themes around this is when we think of guests, we think of people who can talk about community or are leaders of communities,” said Brock. “This is the kind of a space for makers and doers, and the guests that we invite for the Morning Fill Up are makers and doers in society.” The Garage is located at 402 St. Joseph Street. For more info: visit www.garagerapidcity.com.
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THE REAL DEAL
Names: Kayleigh & Christopher Dixon // Hometown: Rapid City //Age: 29 & 28 // Specialty: Organic Homemade Goods
What other products do you use? C: We make a lot of stuff in house. We make some syrups in house, use all organic materials – sugar and all that. We have vanilla, hazelnut and almond. It’s pretty unique for our industry. We make our own almond milk, too. K: We use local organic nut butter to make [the almond milk]. We make our own vanilla extract. It takes six months. C: It’s going back to home cooking. We make our own whipped cream, too. It’s a lot of work, but the quality makes a big difference, and you can taste it. How did you decide on the location?
DIXON COFFEE COMPANY “It’s a lot of work, but the quality makes a big difference, and you can taste it.”
Dixon Coffee Company, a quaint, modern building in the parking lot of Knecht Home Center was truly a labor of love. Owner/operator Kayleigh Dixon, a barista of nine years, always dreamt of owning her own business doing what she’s passionate about. Her husband, Christopher – an architectural engineer – designed and literally built the coffee shop from the ground up (“with help from friends and family”). Spreading their passion for people, homemade organic goods and fair trade coffee, this couple is getting back to their roots. How has business been since you opened this fall? K: It’s been really good. There’s a big demand in the health industry right now. People are really looking for better options, and that’s where we’re going with this. We want to still serve up some yummy stuff, but have better options. Tell us about what your coffee shop
has that other shops might not. K: For one thing, our coffee beans are all fair trade organic – organic being as little use of pesticides in the beans as possible and fair trade as a global standpoint. C: All farmers get paid equally. They all have kids and are trying to make a living, too. Instead of telling them ‘what are you going to do for us,’ they say ‘what is a fair price for your hard work?’ It’s more about people than actually making dollar bills. Where do you get your beans from? K: It’s out of Washington with a company called Grounds for Change. We started planning this idea a year before we built, and it took us that long to source all of our ingredients and how exactly we were going to do everything. C: We were experimenting in our basement with a little espresso machine [laughed]. We had all these companies sending us beans.
K: We had talked and talked and talked and wondered where the right spot was. One day I realized, ‘Honey, you’re in the location!’” C: It just so happens we work in the same parking lot – I design for Knecht Home. K: He can keep an eye on me, I guess. C: And I can’t sneak out for lunch anymore [both laughed]. What do you have coming up this spring? K: We have great iced tea and a lot of smoothies. We are coming out with new smoothies with less sugar and more protein using fresh fruit. This seems like a great concept with everyone getting more into caring what goes into their bodies these days. K: I like the movement. I like what’s going on. I like to think of our tagline as ‘going back to our roots.’ C: I also think the people are the best part of our business. You make someone’s day by getting their day started right. Check out Dixon Coffee Company 6:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. at 915 Omaha Street near downtown Rapid City. For more info, find them on social media, at www.dixoncoffeecompany. com or call (605) 390-0509.
LITTLE PARENT ON THE PRAIRIE by Tracy Kirby
co-parenting with technology Oh! How I do love thee technology. I can find out anything I need to know (and also what I don’t need to know) with a quick inquiry to Google. I can map myself to anywhere I want to go. I can find out things about girls my brothers are dating before my brothers even know the poor girl’s last name. I can arm the alarm to my house from anywhere in the world. I can incorrectly diagnose myself with any medical ailment you can think of. I
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can stalk where my husband is at any given moment (not creepy at all). And finally, I can waste a perfectly glorious day holed up in my room binge watching Downton Abbey episodes until I’m speaking in a British accent. You see, technology and me? We’ve become quite close. Unfortunately, this relationship has enacted unintended consequences on my offspring. My daughter has been a first-hand witness to all the texting, googling, talking to Siri, and “there’s an app for that” behavior of mine. Despite my attempts to limit her usage, she has noticed that technology plays a very present role in her parent’s everyday life and, naturally, it is beginning to take a prominent role in hers. We recently took a trip to Arizona to make sure that temperatures still exist over 30 degrees. We were relieved to find that, in fact, they do. In addition to that very important finding, it was this trip I began to notice my daughter’s reliance and desire for all things technology. For example, when we boarded the plane, one of the first questions she asked me was “Does airplane have Wi-Fi, Mommy?” Whoa. First of all, no it does not and it absolutely should! But second, how do you know about Wi-Fi, 3-year-old child of mine? When I flew in an airplane as a child, I was most concerned about being the one who got to sit by the window and how many bags of peanuts the flight attendant would surrender to me. But, gone are the days of peanuts, and gone are the days of window watching for children growing up in this generation. After all, who wants to look outside when we have information, entertainment, and distraction available on our devices? Therein exists the conundrum. As it is so readily available, are our children relying too much on technology? Am I, the relatively perfect mother (blatant lie), relying too much on technology? And, while I am at it, what happened to all the bags of peanuts? I read a report the other day that said it would be beneficial to limit any type of screen time for children to 30 minutes and under per day and to never use it as a “babysitter.” I immediately thought to myself, “Another parenting fail on my part. We watch at least two Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood per morning. Oops.” But, I put the study to the test and limited my daughter for one day to only 30 minutes of any sort of technology (phones, iPads, TV, computers, etc.). The result? We played together, we colored, we imagined, we danced, read books, stared at each other, and then
we napped. When it came time to prepare dinner, I turned on her favorite PBS show and turned it off right as it was over. So, limiting screen time to 30 minutes is not completely impossible, but it definitely takes dedication on my end. The next day, however, was a different story. I wasn’t feeling well, so we watched movies. I let her scroll through pictures on my phone. Dinner that night was out with family, so I turned on YouTube at the dinner table so we could talk and eat in peace. And at the end of the day, I cringed at how many minutes of screen time she probably logged on to her little brain. In fact, how many minutes had I logged on to my little brain? Whether you are a parent or not, the technology-life balance struggle is real. How many people do you know can’t be parted from their phone for longer than a nanosecond? Are you one of those people? As a parent in our technology-ridden age, how do we showcase a balance to our children with technology in our own lives? How do we harness the power of technology and not let it harness us or our children? I don’t have the answers. But, wait! I bet there is a YouTube tutorial out there about it… I’ll let you know. Follow Tracy on her blog, www.littleparentontheprairie. com. She would love to hear from you!
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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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I have a friend who hasn’t called me for over a year. Even when I visit my hometown, she doesn’t meet up with me. Recently I went home for a weekend, and after I left she sent me a passive aggressive text saying to reach out next time. This is ridiculous, correct?
I live in an apartment where people prop our entrance often. A package I ordered never showed, so I wrote a flier to the complex with my complaint/ concern about thieves. A day later, my package was delivered. Do I just pretend it never came?
I think I’m getting worse with names as I age. What is a good tip to remember someone’s name?! - Networking Sucks
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JR: Did you glean the passive aggres-
JR: I have a standing pizza delivery
JR: Immediately add everyone you
siveness from emojis? If so, proceed with caution. I just discovered that the emoji I thought stood for ‘I don’t know’ actually means ‘sassy hair flip.’ Give her a second chance; her true meaning may have been lost in translation.
order for every Friday at 11 p.m. Last Friday, 11:15 hits and no pizza. So I call my hookup at the pizza joint and just let him have it until he agrees to send one for free. While I’m on the phone, pizza shows up. Now I have two pizzas. Pretend it never came.
meet as a Facebook friend. Once they accept, Google his or her name to learn as much information about them as possible. If they have photographs online, save them to your phone. I never forget names.
JW: I would tell the landlord. No need
Seriously, this is your world and we just live in it. Name us. Name us master!
JW: Laaaaaaaamesville. Tell your exfriend that you’re over them and you don’t have time for no scrubs. And then end the call with ‘you’re fired’ or ‘auf wiedersehen’. Something to make an exit with a little flair. Try out some new material.
JT: Though it may be ridiculous, they obviously must still care about you. Maybe call them and have a short catch-up about what you were doing home and the next time you can connect. It sounds like a good sign for your friendship.
for a press release. I’m sure the tenants thought it was a laundry room notice that they ignored.
JT: I would tell the landlord. No need for a press release. I’m sure the tenants thought it was a laundry room notice that they ignored.
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.
JW: Give everyone a nickname.
JT: I’ve heard to remember someone by part of their appearance. Like... Gold Earrings Lucy. Did I mention I suck at remembering names, too?
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605 FACTOIDS
Do you know the facts? Each month we bring you interesting tidbits about our community and more.
1 March is the number-one month for teen pregnancies. Babymed. com cites a study of 850 pregnant teen women that shows they are much more likely to conceive in March than adult women. This has been attributed to the breaks most high schools and colleges have during that month. Experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest discussing contraception with teens before they head to Cozumel.
10 Flights to the Orlando area leave from Sioux Falls during the month of March. Allegiant Air, FSD’s only commercial carrier with direct flights to the Sunshine State, also flies into the Tampa/St. Petersburg area. According to AAA South Dakota, Florida is the numberone spring break destination for South Dakotans. Mexico comes in second, with winter escape mainstays like Cancun and Playa del Carmen.
70 Percent of students reported drinking alcohol at least one day during spring break. In a 2009 study published by the National Institutes of Health, 23.6 percent of participants say they drank on five or more days of spring break, while 4.4 percent reported drinking every day. Students participating in the study drank an average 15.26 alcoholic beverages during their 10-day break.
10,000 High school and college students signed up to build houses for Habitat for Humanity over spring break 2012. See? It’s not all binge drinking and dancing in the MTV Beach House pool!
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“It’s basically Pilates and squats, but you have weighted drumsticks in your hands, so it’s very fun and rhythmic so you don’t know you just did like 500 squats,” she laughed.
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POUND INTO FITNESS If you walk into The Studio in Rapid City to check out a POUND class, don’t be too confused when there are people banging drumsticks on the ground with club lights flashing, completely drenched in sweat. The new fitness trend out of Los Angeles – a full cardio jam session combining light resistance with constant simulated drumming – combines cardio and Pilates into a 40-minute series. POUND can burn between 400 to 900 calories per hour, strengthening and sculpting infrequently used muscles. Co-owner and operator Teresa Gonzalez uses a 40-minute fat-burning format for all of her classes. “You’re going to have a sort of up-down effect where you’ll have spurts where you think you’ll throw up for a little moment, but then we bring you back down for a bit,” she explained. “It’s supposed to fat-burn post workout for 30 minutes to three hours, depending on how hard you hit it.” Gonzalez, who went to the University of South Dakota for music, creates a light-hearted dance routine in a followthe-leader-type format. “We try to do a lot more choreography-based to keep it more exciting. When the music picks up, it picks up,” she said. Gonzalez discovered the class when she was searching for a complimentary toning program with their dance-style classes. What drew her in was the use of drumming to make
working out an experience rather than a chore. “It’s basically Pilates and squats, but you have weighted drumsticks in your hands, so it’s very fun and rhythmic so you don’t know you just did like 500 squats,” she laughed. Gonzalez is also into mixing up the music often so the classes stay fresh. Every couple weeks she will add one to two new tracks. “I like to do current. I dig through iTunes and try to find songs, sometimes before they even come out on the radio.” For those who are not dancers, don’t feel intimated to try POUND out. “The first time you come it may be a little overwhelming, but the second time you’ve seen most of the material,” said Gonzalez. “We do a one week trial for people to come check it out so that you can really feel the workout, but everyone’s first workout people generally leave a happy, sweaty mess.” For a full list of classes at The Studio, visit www.stretchstudiofitness.com. Visit the “sweat factory” at 100 Stumer Road, Suite 123 or call (605) 484-0108.
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HEALTH PROFILE BY STACEY NIEWENHUIS
Winter Pick-Me-Up Ahh March, the month of the spring equinox. More daylight, no more sub-zero temperatures, spring flora, birds chirping? Let’s face it, in South Dakota it may take a little longer for true spring to arrive. Are you feeling the winter blues? Needing a little sunshine in your days? You’re not alone! Personally, I’m feeling a little impatient for longer, warmer days but instead of wishing for it, join me in finding your happy this month. Give these healthy ideas a try to shake off the winter blahs.
GET MOVING! I know it’s easy to say, but it’s time to push yourself off the cozy couch. Exercise = release of neurotransmitter “feel good” chemicals = happy! Let that ‘high’ you experience after physical activity become your motivation to start. Try a new group fitness class to shake up your routine. Find a like-minded workout buddy to keep you accountable. Shorter duration workouts are great when you’re short on time or motivation (see my HIIT workout in the February issue of 605 Magazine). Small bouts of movement throughout the day count!
BRING SUNSHINE INTO YOUR DAY
BE ACTIVELY SOCIAL
TIME FOR A PHYSIQUE CHECK
Create the effect of a warm, sunny day with some positive vibes. Mind/body techniques can easily be incorporated into your day.
Social interactions can turn your mood around in a positive way. Take the initiative to ask your friends or family out for some fun. Think out of the box and go somewhere other than the usual meet-up at restaurants or bars, which will literally weigh you down even more.
Step away from the comfort foods! It’s been a long winter hiding under long sleeves, coats and boots. You don’t even need to step on a scale, simply go to the back of your closet and find your favorite spring clothes. How are they fitting? Look forward to your summer body by taking action now! You’ll thank yourself by the time you get to wear them.
Positive self-talk. Simple thoughts of gratitude can offset complaints about winter or feelings about the less-thandesirable habits you’ve formed this winter (being less active, weight gain, etc). Meditation can do wonders. It’s not as time consuming as you may think, and you can’t do it wrong. Download a simple app on your phone and a grab a pair of headphones. It’s amazing how slowing down and taking time to ‘just be’ can happen in as little as 10 minutes. Try a little aromatherapy to lift your spirits. Candles or oils in citrus or mint are uplifting, or choose scents of spring that resonate with you.
Snowshoeing a state park or nature area. Bowling is a great way to keep your competitive drive, while staying indoors. Trampoline park, like Skyzone in Sioux Falls.
Be mindful of highly processed, high sugar, and fatty foods that will only bring your mood back down after eating them. Try food logging for a while to get back in touch with true serving sizes. You may be surprised how much you’ve been winter overeating. Bring happy to your plate with a rainbow of fruits and veggies. We all know this, but at the end of the day, back-tobasics foods just plain make you feel better and give you more energy.
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DIY with kerry mcdonald
Enough untangling! No more cord hassle on your travels with a roll that has a place for everything.
bio: Art Director Kerry McDonald is the creative force behind 605 Magazine and sister publication Dainty Obsessions. Each month she shares ideas inspired by her own crafting experiments and passion for innovative design.
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¼ yard vinyl or leather String or something to wrap Pencil Ruler Scissors or X-ACTO knife Cut vinyl/leather depending on how many items you want in your cord roll. Measurements for roll pictured is 20 inches by 7 inches. Holes for cords starting at the bottom: 3 inches, 2 inches, 2 inches, 1 ½ inch, 1 ½ inch. With an inch between each opening.