July 2014

vol. 6 no. 7

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Rapid City’s Secret: the blind lion speakeasy 605 Magazine is independently owned and operated in Sioux Falls, S.D.

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THE SCOOP:

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LITTLE PARENT ON THE PRAIRIE

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CLIMB ON

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MUSTACHE DACHE

Mike Miller Night of Hope

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ENTERTAINMENT 10

EVENTS RECAP

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EVENTS CALENDAR

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PROFILES IN SOUND

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EVENTS CHECKLIST

Voice

Rapid City’s Secret: The Blind Lion Speakeasy Uptown Events Doris Schumacher

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BEYOND BORDERS

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WAY TOO INDIE

CREATE

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AT HOME

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CREATIVE WRITING

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A TASTE OF SARCASM:

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DELISH DELIGHTS

Rowdy Hog Smokin BBQ

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FASHION

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ASK THE JOHNS

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DIY

Available in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Pierre, Madison, Brookings, Vermillion, and Brandon

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CHECK out Austin’s interview with The Love Technicians.

The Omaha-based band has a new album out July 25.

SHELTER PET OF THE MONTH For adoption info or to see other pets, visit www.brookingshumane.org or call (605)-697-7387.

Meet PORTER! This 5-year old black and tan Coonhound spent years chained outside. Despite his beginning, he’s a very sweet, goofy, affectionate boy. Porter is all hound, and likes to sniff and explore his surroundings.

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LEARN about hiking opportunities for people of all abilities in the Sioux Falls area.

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CONTRIBUTORS

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Kelsey Bewick – writer Kelsey is a recent South Dakota transplant; originally from Madison, Wis. When she can’t catch a Badger sporting event on TV, she’s busy exploring her new home via hiking trails and ski runs.

Liz Long – Graphic Design & Photography Liz is 21 and is a student at South Dakota State University studying graphic design. She goes to University Center so she can stay in Sioux Falls with her fiance and continue growing her design experience and photography with her obsession of Sons of Anarchy at hand.

Austin Kaus – online Writer Austin Kaus is a South Dakota writer and media junkie

Bill Tetrault – photography Bill is a freelance event photographer and is also the “computer guy” for a Sioux Falls manufacture. Like most photographers, his passion came from taking photos of his children; as they grew so did his ability. Some of his favorite things are his family, photography, technology and good craft beer.

with a great wife and cats of ever-shifting temperaments.

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EVENTS RECAP

“OTHER ANIMALS” ARTIST RECEPTION Around 80 people showed up at Rapid City’s Dahl Arts Center for the opening of local painter Tom Thorson’s show “Other Animals.” Thorson is a Black Hills native and SDSU alum. The June 6 reception in the Inez & Milton Shaver Gallery featured music by guitarist Paul Peterson. The exhibit will remain at the Dahl through August 9.

For more info, visit www.thedahl.org.

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605 SUMMER CLASSIC Crowds of people showed up for two days of music, food and summer fun at Cherapa Place in downtown Sioux Falls. The fifth annual event, presented by Midcontinent Communications and the University of South Dakota, was June 20-21 and featured music from regional, national, and international acts including T-Pain, Cults, Civil Twilight and Mac Lethal. Thank you to our sponsors Lloyd Companies, Sanford Health Plan, Howalt-McDowell Insurance, and CorTrust Bank!

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Sioux Falls Area

Rapid City Area

ENTERTAINMENT July 7, 14, 21, 28 Movies Under the Stars

Main Street Square. 8:30-10 p.m. Every Monday night enjoy a free movie under the stars. In order of dates: Lilo & Stitch, Hoot, The Wizard of Oz, and Goonies.

July 1, 9 Trolley on the Trail

George Mickelson Trail. Explore the scenic trail by trolley. July 1 starts 1 p.m. at Deadwood Trailhead. Sign up at Neighborhood Housing, (605) 578-1401. July 9 starts 10 a.m. at Hill City Trailhead. Sign up with the Hill City Chamber, 1-800-888-1798.

July 3-4 Independence Day at Mt. Rushmore

Mt. Rushmore National Memorial, Keystone. Two days of Independence Day events include presidential re-enactors, Native American hoop dancers, musicians and storytellers. For more information, visit www. nps.gov/moru or call (605) 574-3171.

July 4 Independence Day Celebration

Main Street Square, Rapid City. 2-8 p.m. Celebrate Independence Day with music and more. Performance by the United States Air Force Academy Band. More info: www.mainstreetsquarerc.com/calendar

Mayor’s 4th of July Fun Run/Walk Parade & Picnic

Downtown Sioux Falls. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. An activity-packed day in the heart of Sioux Falls begins with a Fun Run/Walk, followed by a parade, lunch at Falls Park, plus music and theatrical performances. For more info, visit www.siouxfalls.org

Downtown First Fridays

Downtown Sioux Falls. 10 a.m.-midnight. It’s a special day of shopping, art and entertainment the first Friday of every month. For more info, visit www.dtsf.com or call (605) 338-4009.

First Annual Community Day in the Park

Barstow Park, Vermillion. 4 p.m. Kids bounce houses, train rides, live music, fireworks at dusk and more! Event is free. Dinner is $8 for adults, $5 for children. For more info, visit www.vermillionchamber. com.

The South Dakota Brass Quintet

National Music Museum, Vermillion. 7 p.m. For more info, visit orgs.usd. edu/nmm or call (605) 677-5306.

Brookings 4th of July Parade

Downtown Brookings. 11 a.m. Watch dozens of floats make their way through downtown, while collecting candy. For more info, visit: www. visitbrookingssd.com/events 1-800-699-6125.

Uncle Sam Jam

Swiftel Center, Brookings. 5 p.m. Live music, beer garden, balloon twisting, pony rides, petting zoo, and fireworks. For more info, visit: www.swiftelcenter.com (605) 692-7539.

Brookings

Vermillion

July 4-6 Rosebud Casino 4th of July Pow Wow

Rosebud Casino, between Mission, SD & Valentine, NE. Native American Pow Wow held on the casino grounds. Arts, crafts & food vendors. For more info, visit www.rosebudcasino.com or call 1-800-786-7673.

July 5, 12, 19, 26 Moonlight Movies

Fawick Park, Sioux Falls. Movies start at dusk. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy a free movie in the park. Snacks are available for purchase. In order of dates: Frozen, The Avengers, Gravity and Rise of the Guardians.

July 5, 12, 19, 26 Farmers Market Saturdays

Falls Park Farmers Market / Sioux Empire Farmers Market 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

You have two options downtown every Saturday, May through October, to enjoy fresh produce and locally grown items. Located at Falls Park across from the horse barn and in the parking lot of 8th & Railroad Center.

July 6, 13, 20, 27 Show & Tell Sundays

Outdoor Campus, Sioux Falls. 2-3 p.m. Free walk-in classes featuring guest teachers. For more info, visit www.gfp.sd.gov/outdoor-learning/ outdoor-campus/east or call (605) 362-2777.

July 18-19 Downtown Crazy Days

Downtown Sioux Falls. For more info, visit www.dtsf.com or call (605) 338-4009.

July 18-20 Spearfish Festival in the Park

City Park, Spearfish. Arts and crafts, entertainment, demonstrations and children’s activities. For more info, visit www.matthewsopera.com/ festival-in-the-park1 or call (605) 642-7973.

July 26 Dakota Irish Fair

5th & Phillips. Downtown Sioux Falls. Irish music, culture, dancing, music, food booths, children’s events and rugby. For more info, visit www.dakotairish.org or call (605) 373-9154.

July 25-26 ASCENT

University of Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. A mixed-ability theatrical/dance production produced by the nationally-recognized Flutter Productions in association with The Suzie Cappa Art Center and Children’s Care Center for the Arts in Sioux Falls. For more information, call 605-786 4175.

July 26-27 South Dakota Peach Fest

Yankton Trail Park, Sioux Falls. Live music, food vendors, and inflatables for the kids, plus a peach dessert contest. For more info, visit www. southdakotapeachfestival.com.

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GET INVOLVED July 12 Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon

Spearfish City Park. 7 a.m. This race benefits the Northern Hills CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children) organization, which raises funds for abused and neglected children in need of legal protection and advocacy. For more info, visit www.nhcasa.com or call (605) 722-4558.

Tour de Cure for Diabetes

Sanford Research Center, Sioux Falls. 7 a.m. For more info, visit www. cyclingacrossamerica.com or call (605) 312-6439.

July 21 Make-a-Wish South Dakota Presents Love and Theft

The District, Sioux Falls. 8:30 p.m. Make-A-Wish South Dakota will hold its 14th Annual Golf Tournament at Minnehaha Country Club followed by evening events at The District, which include a social, dinner, and a concert by country duo Love and Theft. For more info, visit www.thedistrictsf.com or call (605) 271-5600.

SPORTS July 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31 Sioux Falls Canaries Sioux Falls Stadium. Times vary. For more info, visit sfcanaries.com.

July 22-26 Days of ’76 Rodeo

Deadwood. Five days of rodeo events, camping and summer fun. For more information, visit www.daysof76.com or call 1-888-838-BULL.

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

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Summer Concert Series

Main Street Square, Rapid City. 6-9 p.m. In order of dates: Crash Wagon (country cover), Hotel California (Eagles tribute), SuperFunk Fantasy (70’s, 80’s, variety dance band), Dustin Evans & the Goodtimes Band (country original and cover), and Main Avenue Warehouse (fun and soul horn band).

July 5 Saturday in the Park

Falls Park, Sioux Falls. 4-9 p.m. Free. BBQ and concert. Performances by Nikko McFadden (album release party), Midwest Blessed, Midwest Monstaz, Taggiz, and Philly Fate.

July 5 Carolina Story

Latitude 44, Sioux Falls. Acoustic Folk Duo. 8 p.m. $10. For more info, call (605) 338-0943.

July 11 Downtown Block Party on the Eastbank

8th & Railroad, Sioux Falls. 6-10:30 p.m. Live music, food and drink vendors,

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and shopping. For more info, visit www.dtsf.com or call (605) 3384009.

Acoustic Exile Farewell Show

Total Drag, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. $8. All Ages. Also playing: Whorified, Some Peoples Kids, Anna Nieveen, Knucklehead, Adaptsis, Kneeandertagne, Radical Burns, and Brennan Ahnberg. For more info, visit www.totaldragrecords.com or call (605) 521-6439.

July 12 Th’ Rattletrap

Total Drag, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. Th’ Rattletrap’s vinyl release show. $5.

All Ages. For more info, visit www.totaldragrecords.com or call (605) 521-6439.

July 17 Blackberry Smoke

The District, Sioux Falls. 9 p.m. $15 advance. $20 day of show. For more info, visit www.thedistrictsf.com or call (605) 271-5600.

July 18 The Alleles

Total Drag, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. The Alleles perform with bands Dark Seas and Ghosts of Guyana. $5. All ages. For more info, visit www. totaldragrecords.com or call (605) 521-6439.

July 19 Tommy Emmanuel with comedian Antsy McClain Orpheum Theater, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Tickets are $49.50 and $39.50.

Available at the Arena box office, www.ticketmaster.com or 1-800-7453000.

July 26 Talk Rock

Total Drag, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. Also playing: Dead Skulls (MN). $5. All ages. For more info, visit www.totaldragrecords.com or call (605) 5216439.

July 29 Jason Isbell with Communist Daughter

Orpheum Theater, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Tickets $25-$30. Available at Arena box office, www.ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000.

Barenaked Ladies

The District, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Tickets $45-$75. For more info, visit www.thedistrictsf.com or call (605) 271-5600.

July 30 Fitz and the Tantrums

The District, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. $22.50-$37.50. All ages. For more info, visit www.thedistrictsf.com or call (605) 271-5600.

July 31 If Birds Could Fly

Latitude 44, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. For more info, call (605) 338-0943.

Check out our complete calendar at 605magazine.com and e-mail events to contact@605magazine.com by the 15th of the month prior to issue release date.

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BEYOND BORDERS with mark lloyd

Borders went bankrupt? So what.

That doesn’t stop former employee Mark Lloyd from finding out what’s the next hottest read.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR IN JULY

Arts and Entertainments: A Novel

by Christopher Beha

Young God

by Katherine Faw Morris

Eddie thought he was going to be the next great actor. Now he’s 33, married, and teaching high school drama. Between mounting debt and an unhappy wife, Eddie doesn’t know what to do. That is, until his old friend who now runs a website convinces him to sell a sex tape he made with an ex-girlfriend who is now a famous television actress. That sounds like a terrific idea.

The Birth of Korean Cool: How One Nation Is Conquering the World Through Pop Culture

by Euny Hong

This is the story of how South Korea went from an oppressive backwards country to one of the world’s leaders in just about everything. You know you love that one song. It’s just so catchy.

Nikki is 13 years old and lives in a small town in North Carolina.

But this isn’t that really quaint small town where they make really awesome furniture. This isn’t that small North Carolina college town that has culture and a top-five college basketball team.

This isn’t even that small town in the mountains where tourists come to get away from it all and maybe ride a zip line.

This is more of the West Virginia part of North Carolina. The part of North Carolina where men wear wife beaters and mullets and the women are barefoot and pregnant.

Nikki has plans, though. She’s going places.

But then her mama dies in an accident at the swimming hole when she slips off the cliff you can dive from and bashes her head on some rocks. Nikki goes home with mama’s boyfriend Wesley, but all he wants to do is watch girlgirl porn and have relations with Nikki.

So Nikki steals his car and heads up to her daddy’s house on the hill. Her daddy’s name is Coy Hawkins, and he lives in a trailer that’s parked in front of the big house they used to live in. Coy Hawkins used to be the biggest coke dealer in the county. Now he just pimps out a teenaged girl that Nikki used to know from school.

Nikki is determined to help get the family legacy back, so first she helps Coy Hawkins get back at a guy they call the gorilla pimp. The gorilla pimp had tried to steal Coy’s girl.

After that, they rob a drug dealer and trade the coke they get for some heroin and start selling.

But as things go on, Nikki realizes she doesn’t need her daddy. She doesn’t need Coy Hawkins. She can sell the heroin and go back and buy some more.

Coy Hawkins is just slowing her down.

Because Nikki is only 13 years old, but she’s going places.

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WAY TOO INDIE

Snowpiercer

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.

Dustin, along with other fellow contributors, not only write reviews on indie, foreign and art house films, but also post trailers, news articles and Top-10 lists. Check them out on Facebook and @WayTooIndie on Twitter.

“MAY NOT BE THE MASTERPIECE THAT PEOPLE WERE HOPING FOR, BUT IT’S A HELL OF A FUN RIDE.” It’s hard to watch Snowpiercer without thinking about the last several months of controversy surrounding it. The film, an international production by Korean director Bong Joon-Ho (Memories of Murder, The Host, Mother), had its distribution rights bought up by Harvey Weinstein for the U.S. The trouble started when it was revealed that Weinstein, feeling the film wouldn’t be understood by midwestern audiences, wanted to cut at least 20 minutes from Bong’s preferred cut. After months of small updates on the matter, an agreement was finally made. Weinstein would release the final cut of Snowpiercer without any alterations, but it would be a limited release instead of a wide one.

It’s a blockbuster in a single location, with enough quirks and artistry to remind audiences how a film like this could only be made outside of the Hollywood studio system. It’s a flawed and sometimes messy film from time to time, but in a manner that’s more risky and exciting instead of frustrating and incompetent.

In the near future, a chemical intended to lower the world’s temperatures ends up working so well that it

brings about a new ice age. It’s impossible to live outside, and the small number of remaining survivors live on the titular train. The Snowpiercer travels around the world endlessly, and a highly enforced class system is in place on the train to maintain order.

The story starts in 2031, 17 years after the train began running, in the tail section. The tail is reserved for the lower class citizens, with its inhabitants living in squalor with nothing to eat but gelatinous protein bars. Curtis (Chris Evans) and Edgar (Jamie Bell) are in the process of leading a revolt against the oppressive forces from the front of the train, which we only get brief glimpses of from the bizarre characters that visit the back of the train from time to time.

Curtis and his cohorts (including Octavia Spencer, John Hurt and Bong Joon-Ho regular Song Kang-Ho) successfully overpower security forces in the tail section, thus beginning their journey to confront Wilford, the mysterious engineer making sure the train operates smoothly. Bong, who’s known for his masterful ability to throw abrupt tonal shifts into

his work without losing audiences, thrives in his film’s setting. Each train car acts as its own little universe, giving Bong an excuse to change the film’s dynamic while expanding its scale. A huge action sequence can be followed with a bizarre, expository visit to the train’s school, followed by a tense fight scene with almost no dialogue. These sequences, which also show off the incredible set design, are handled with aplomb, and make sure that Snowpiercer never spares a stale moment.

Snowpiercer isn’t without its flaws, though. The script, adapted from a French graphic novel by Bong and Kelly Masterson, isn’t exactly subtle with some of its ideas (Early on Curtis says “I’m not a leader,” a line that stamps LEADER in big letters on his forehead), and some elements are introduced for no apparent reason. Snowpiercer may not be the masterpiece that people were hoping for, but that shouldn’t take away from the fact that it’s a hell of a fun ride.

7.5 out of 10

CJ Prince

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ALSO WATCHING: CHEF

8.0 out of 10

Ananda Dillon Read full review: http://way2in.de/qa

With a touch of shmaltz and a whole lot of butter, this film should not be seen on an empty stomach. Jon Favreau takes his time, allowing his characters to develop with the same precision and delicacy each meal on-screen is made with. Between viewing options like Godzilla and X-Men: Days of Future Past, which make up the usual beginning-of-Summer box-office listings, is the smaller scaled and incredibly satisfying Chef. No explosions or caped crusaders necessary.

FOXCATCHER (CANNES REVIEW)

6.7 out of 10

Nikola Grozdanovic Read full review: http://way2in.de/ph

With all the ingredients at his disposal, Bennett Miller managed to make a film that’s barely compelling, helped mostly by the performances of Channing Tatum and Mark Ruffalo, and the mere presence of a sickly repugnant creature played with a decent amount of slime by Steve Carell. The symbolism of America as wrestling (Miller is becoming a pro in utilizing athletics in very thematically engaging ways) and the commentary on the debilitating effects of wealth on human spirit are enough to make good conversation pieces. But the execution is so lacking and the overall experience made so bland, that the subject of conversation will quickly change.

SOME VELVET MORNING

7.7 out of 10

Dustin Jansick Read full review: http://way2in.de/qe

Some Velvet Morning is like a 90 minute ticking time-bomb that’s ready to explode at any moment, and in the end it finally does. Despite the lack of action involved with two people essentially having one long argument, the film is somehow hypnotic. The big twist at the end will be a slap in the face to some and will undoubtedly spawn debates. But, most importantly, the film invokes a reaction–whether or not it’s a pleasant one is irrelevant. Although the shocking ending could be considered gimmicky, it does explain everything that precedes it. Just don’t expect to cheer when the credits roll.

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PROFILES IN SOUND

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JULY MUSIC PREVIEW Foreigner When: July 15 @ 7:00 p.m.

Where: The District Details: Foreigner is still rocking after nearly four decades. With more than 80 million record sales under its belt, the British-American band’s numerous radio hits include “Waiting for a Girl Like You,” “Cold as Ice” and “Juke Box Hero.”

Although Foreigner has had a rotating lineup over its 38-year history, original frontman Mick Jones continues to engage audiences with his trademark vocals on well-known ballads like “I Want to Know What Love Is.” Tickets for the VIP balcony are $55 and include elevated viewing and early entry to the venue, as well as access to the VIP bar and shot bar. General admission tickets cost $45. For more info visit www.thedistrictsf.com or call (605) 271-5600.

Hot Summer Nites When: July 16 @ 6-10:30 p.m.

Where: Phillips and Main Avenues Details: It’s a “nite” of Rock N Roll, hot cars, and bikes in Sioux Falls. Stroll through the Corvette-lined streets of Downtown and take in the Harley Parade, while enjoying food and drink selections from nearly two dozen vendors. The Rumbles make their return to the Hot Summer Nites main stage, playing two sets (7:30-8:30 and 9:00-10:00). Also taking the stage will be local up-and-comers The Melley Brother’s Band. Stop by the Grand Falls Casino booth to sign up to win a free hotel package valued at $150. For more info visit www.dtsf.com/events/ details/hot-summer-nites or call (605) 338-4009.

When Particles Collide When: July 16 @ 7:00 p.m.

Where: Total Drag Details: New England drum and guitar duo When Particles Collide is bringing its brand of punchy, poppy indie rock to Sioux Falls. Where some

bands comprised of two instruments can sound spare and minimalist, WPC rarely comes across as lacking. Rather, this two piece packs a major punch with dramatic, wide-ranging vocals and bombastic drums (think a grownup Animal from the Muppets), demonstrated in tracks like opener “Enough” from June 2014 release Photoelectric.

Tickets are $5 at the door. All ages welcome. For more information visit www. totaldragrecords.com or call (605) 5216439.

Hills Alive When: July 18-20 Where: Main Street Square Details: More than 20 of today’s biggest Christian music acts will perform in the heart of Rapid City at this free event.

The festival includes Christian music alums Steven Curtis Chapman and Newsboys, crowd favorites Kerrie Roberts and for King and Country as well as up and coming acts like At the Wayside and locals Chasynn Canaan. Organizers suggest bringing a chair, extra cash for the offering and all your friends.

For more info, visit www.hillsalive. com/2014 or call (605) 342-6822.

Three Days Grace with Adelitas Way When: July 26 @ 7:30 Where: Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Details: Three Days Grace has been a

hard rock tour de force since releasing its self-titled debut album in 2003, which featured the hit “I Hate (Everything About You).” 2006 release One-X and 2009’s Life Starts Now each yielded singles that have kept the Canadian band on the rock radio charts. Joining Three Days Grace on tour is Adelitas Way. The Las Vegas-based band achieved mainstream success when 2009 single “Invincible” became the theme for television wrestling program WWE Superstars. Tickets run $26-$32.

For more info, visit www.jadepresents. com or call (605) 394-4111.

HEADING TO THE COUNTRY FOR FOLK OFF Folk and Americana music fans will converge at Strawbale Winery to watch area musicians pluck and strum their way to victory. In its second year, Folk Off is a fundraiser for the Nashville Songwriters Association International and The Friends of Traditional Music.

The two-day event will feature roughly 20 acts competing for cash prizes and spots in the Sioux River Folk Festival and Strawbale’s Harvest Festival.

“So there’s incentive to get some cash, some recognition and a couple of gigs out of the deal,” said Don South, owner of the rural Minnehaha County winery.

“Friday night, the NSAI, they do what they refer to as ‘rounds.’ Musical

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rounds. They’ll have three or four musicians on stage who play their original music. They’ll play a song, the next one will play a song, the next one will play a song, and then the next one. They’ll do that for around three hours. And there are some incredibly talented musicians in this area. That’s Friday night. Then Saturday, the competition will begin at 10 and we will announce the winner between four and five o’clock that afternoon.”

South and his wife, Susie, opened Strawbale Winery eight years ago. With its rolling lawn and country charm, the property near Renner is straight out of a pastoral fantasy.

“We are probably the greenest winery in the upper Midwest. We recycle, repurpose. The reason we’re called Strawbale Winery is our tasting room is constructed of straw bales. We recycled the timbers that are used in our timber frame from a storm in the Boundary Waters. Our countertops in the tasting room are old chalkboards out of a school that was closed. Our wine racks are from the University of Sioux Falls.

It’s their old bleachers. We try to reuse what’s out there and what’s available.”

Strawbale offers tastings five days a week May-September (closed Monday and Tuesday) and sells around 30 different varieties, all made on the premises using as much local produce as possible.

This year, they’re excited to roll out

three new wines: a black raspberry, a wild blueberry, and LaCrescent, which is a white Germanic-style grape wine.

During the summer, visitors can also enjoy a “wine slush” made with Strawbale’s popular strawberry rhubarb or black currant wines, margarita mix and ice. Wine beverages as well as regional craft beers and fair-type food will be available to Folk Off spectators. South wants people to come out ready to eat, drink and have a laid-back musical experience.

“Last year we had a young gal—she was 12 years old—play ‘The Devil Went Down to Georgia.’ It was just outstanding. She and her dad played. Her dad’s been a musician for years and years, so we have some of that, some folks that have been audience members who’ve said ‘hey, let’s get a group together for this.’ And it’s just a fun day. We’ll have food out here for folks and we’ll have music and hopefully a beautiful day and wine and beer…and that’s what we’re trying to accomplish.”

Tickets for the two-day event are $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. Music starts at 6 p.m. Friday, July 25 and at 10 a.m.

Saturday, July 26. For more information about Folk Off and Strawbale’s weekly music events visit www.strawbalewinery. com or call (605) 543-5071. Musicians interested in participating in Folk Off should send a message to info@strawbalewinery. com.

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CREATIVE WRITING

About the author: Kelcey has enjoyed growing up and living in the area my whole life.

Although usually described as quiet and shy, she has always loved expressing herself through the written word. A few other passions in life include: family, friends, saving animals, eating cupcakes, perfecting her t-rex impression, and enjoying summer cocktails (usually while pretending to be a t-rex).

A NOTE OF SPRING

Reflections in the key of D like dancing on an early April morning We listen to each stroke of the piano keys to each prick for the guitar strings and we imagine ourselves in a city of romance with life and change chiming all around The rhythm starts in our feet and shines through our eyes as we swing swing our bodies on that sweet April morning down the streets of that passion town giving ourselves to that new way of being Influence with the instance of a fateful meeting and we bare no resistance to the grateful if by and by we simply sing along with all the time of mornings in April Steps fall into place with the beats erupting from our full hearts moving us in the motion of the melodies Graphic by C. T. Miner

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AT HOME WITH CADEY + JARROD REISNER

“We went to Boston a couple of years ago,” said Cadey of the image she took at Fenway Park, located in the theater (pictured top middle).

CADEY + JARROD REISNER When Cadey and Jarrod Reisner first looked at the “north of north Rapid City” home, they automatically were taken by the abundance of natural light, especially in the kitchen/living room.

“In the morning you just walk in here and it’s so welcoming, it’s a new day,” said Cadey.

The wedding photographer also appreciated the open floor plan, mainly because of her 2-year-old, Grant, and her 4-year-old, Brady.

“The open concept we love, of course, because my kids are running around, so I can keep an eye on them while I’m preparing meals and cooking,” she said.

Light is a theme throughout the Reisner home, whether it be through the ample array of windows or the color choices. In their master bedroom, it’s apparent one hue is a shoein favorite.

“Clearly I have a thing for teal. I noticed when I was

cleaning up that even my books are teal,” she laughed. “I’m a very light person, I just love that.”

It’s a good thing she’s a fan of teal, since her bedroom doubles as her home office. A babysitter comes most mornings to allow her to edit images for clients and get everything in order. This is her time of peace and quiet.

“I can shut my door, lock it, and I’ll have my Bose® [stereo] going to drown out all the noise,” she described. “I work better when I’m in a comfy space, so I feel like this is ideal.”

Ironically, with 90 percent of her home’s artwork being original family images, the picture above the precious Bose® is one of the only moments captured of the couple, who have been married since 2007.

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“The artist just died a few days ago. He just had a heart attack,” she said sadly of her Richard DuBois piece (pictured middle left).

“This is one of the only photos my husband and I have of us from a wedding I shot in Florida,” she chuckled (pictured pg. 24). “I had one of the bridesmaids snap a shot of us.”

When asked if it’s difficult mixing work and home life, Cadey replied, “I think as a working parent there is no separation. I found there is no time to yourself, really.”

She does find time for herself, though, in the master bathroom with her favorite feature of the home that would make any woman green with envy: a walk-in closet with heated floors.

“I suggest that anyone who builds a house has their closet in the bathroom,” said Cadey. “You can close the door and just be here. You don’t have to go back and forth, there’s nothing.”

The family has been in their house, built in 2006, for a little over a year.

Walking around, there are beautiful images of their family, but the children’s things are neatly placed in their bedrooms.

“That was my biggest goal with this house. I just don’t like it when you walk into a house and all you see are toys everywhere,” she said. “I totally get it, but I really wanted an adult space.”

Another goal was to create an intimate studio space where Cadey could meet wedding clients. The basement has a convenient walk-out, pointing couples to walk around the back of the home to enter.

“I have two big curtains I can shut

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to close off the space,” she explained.

The basement also is where Jarrod finds his escape. The theater, complete with a big screen television and foosball table, is where the Black Hills Federal Credit Union employee takes it easy watching soccer and baseball.

Their kids’ space? “The kids’ space is every space,” laughed Cadey.

Looking at the ledge of more family photos, we asked what tips the photographer had for the not-so-professionals.

“Don’t get frustrated when your kids don’t cooperate. If you go into it with high expectations, it will totally blow up in your face,” she said. “Capture them interacting with each other. I like them being more themselves, because that’s how I remember them.”

Walking back upstairs, the warm, bright light gleamed through the room, illuminating the kitchen table--a focal point. A modern, framed print hangs above it, stating, “Someone is praying for the things you take for granted.”

The print is from sevenly.com, a website that donates $7 of every sale to a chosen charity of the week (pictured pg.

23).

Cadey said with a smile, “I love having pieces that remind you to keep things in perspective.”

For more on Cadey Reisner Weddings, find the business on Facebook or visit weddingsbycadey.com. For more info on Black Hills Federal Credit Union or to find a branch near you, visit www.blackhillsfcu.org.

“My sister travels and brings the boys back gifts from all over,” said Cadey of the items on Brady’s shelves (pictured middle right).

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A TASTE OF SARCASM BY DENISE DEPAOLO

923 N. Marion Rd. Sioux Falls www.rowdyhogbbq.com (605) 274-1515

ROWDY HOG SMOKIN BBQ “Vegetarians, and their Hezbollah-like splinter faction, the vegans ... are the enemy of everything good and decent in the human spirit.” - Anthony Bourdain, Kitchen Confidential

Barbecue is both the consummate summertime food and the ultimate comfort food. With styles varying widely by geographic region and tastes varying from person to person, barbecue lovers can be a tough crowd to please. That means any restaurateur brave enough to venture into the land of smoky meats and sticky sauces has their work cut out for them.

Sioux Falls is experiencing something of a barbecue explosion. One of the newer eateries falling under this category is Rowdy Hog Smokin BBQ, which opened in November 2013. It’s located in an unassuming strip mall on North Marion Road in west Sioux Falls. The inside of the restaurant is equally low-key, decorated with Coca-Cola memorabilia and a few personal photographs.

When I approached the counter at noon on a Monday, the woman working was busy, but still managed to be attentive and friendly: “Hold on just a second, sweetie. I’m going to call out this number and then I’ll be right back to take your order.” This impersonal/personal term of endearment reminded me of living

in the South, where strangers can call you “sweetie,” “dear,” and “darlin’” without sounding disingenuous. Paired with the smell of slow-roasted pork, the mood was set.

My dining companion and I ordered a BBQ Pulled Pork Combo with Mac N Cheese and Gma K’s Potato Salad, a Smoked Beef Brisket Combo with Coleslaw and BBQ Beans, and BBQ Smothered Fries with BBQ Pulled Chicken on top.

When our food arrived, I’ll be honest, there was a moment of apprehension. It was a lot of food. The dominant adult part of my brain acknowledged that there would either be leftovers or wasted food. The fat-kid portion of my brain was ready to see where this was going to go.

The sandwiches were piled with so much meat, they were impossible to pick up. We had to eat a bit with our forks first. I chose the Sweet-N-Tangy sauce to drizzle on my brisket, which has a hint of smoky pineapple flavor. Really, I couldn’t identify the source of sweetness until I read the description on a sign above the condiment station, but the pineapple gives the sauce

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a nice flavor that doesn’t come off as forced. The brisket was cut into tender, savory little bits that I would have happily polished off if there weren’t half a dozen other things to eat on the table.

The fries held up impressively well under the weight of their toppings. A meal in itself, the Smothered BBQ Fries are a heaping portion of crispy potatoes beneath layers of nacho cheese and Pulled BBQ Chicken. Later that night, when I reheated them in my oven, the fries maintained their integrity even after hours of soaking in sauces and grease. This is what I will turn to the next time I want to eat my feelings.

Many barbecue restaurants treat side dishes as an afterthought, choosing to spend most time and energy on perfecting the meat. And while it would be hard to argue that their priorities are out of whack, it’s nice when an effort is made on the extras. At Rowdy Hog, the big standout for me was the BBQ Beans. They’re rich and zesty and brown-sugary. For me, Gma K’s Potato Salad was also a winner, mostly because the mustardy concoction reminds me of my own grandma’s version. The Mac N Cheese was yummy, but standard. The coleslaw was good flavor-wise, but a little on the creamy side for my taste. If I was going to put it on top of a sandwich, Memphis-style, it would be a good choice.

According to general manager Brandon Lambert, this is the first brick-and-mortar Rowdy Hog. After years of catering and competitions, fans of this family owned business now have a place to go to get their barbecue fix.

It’s the facts... · The Lambert family is from Sioux Falls. They started entering barbecue competitions in 2009. That led to hundreds of catering gigs, event appearances, and now a restaurant. · Rowdy Hog has expanded its sauce repertoire to seven, with the release of Heavenly Smoke in fall 2013. · Gma K is a real person, and the potato salad is her actual recipe.

(ATMOSPHERE) Despite the sparse decorations, it’s clean, cheerful and the personal photos of barbecue competitions add warmth.

(SERVICE) The staff was super friendly, but not overbearing. It took us a minute to order, and even though there were people starting to line up behind us, they were patient and helpful. We had a pretty large order, so rather than calling out our number, they brought the food out to our table.

(TASTE) Definitely above average. The flavors and heaping portions are exactly what a person is looking for when eating barbecue. Everything was fresh, mouthwatering and filling.

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DELISH DELIGHTS WILD WATER WEST

For the past 25 years, it’s been a summer mainstay for Sioux Falls-area families.

Wild Water West is known more for its water slides and lazy river than as a culinary destination. This gooey, cheesy Philly and refreshing limeade might change that —and don’t forget to try the fries. For more info on the park’s attractions and food selections, visit www. wildwaterwest.com or call (605)3619313.

CHERRY LIMEADE Shaved ice 2 oz. Cherry limeade syrup Top off with Sprite Garnish with lime wedge Fill cup with shaved ice, then pour in cherry limeade syrup.

Add sprite, and garnish.

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PHILLY CHEESESTEAK PREP: 15 MINUTES

3 oz. Beef sirloin steak, seasoned with Worcestershire sauce ¼ Cup green pepper, red pepper and onions Melt two slices of provolone cheese on top Optional: Nacho cheese Ranch dressing Jalapeño Fries: Seasoned with onion salt

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GET INVOLVED

Pediatric medical causes are personal for Miller and his wife Jennifer, whose daughter was born in 2011 with breathing difficulty and several holes in her heart.

MIKE MILLER NIGHT OF HOPE Mitchell native Mike Miller is once again using his star power to raise money for an important cause – making sure every child gets the medical care they need.

The Mike Miller Night of Hope, benefiting Sanford Children’s Hospital, aims to reach that goal.

“The reason I do this event is because I love what Sanford Children’s Hospital does. I try to find ways to tie that in and every place that’s had an impact on my life, I try to go in and help as much as I can. South Dakota as a whole has had a huge impact on my life and the path I was able to go on,” said Miller. “So to be able to come back here and have the event I am having now, and have the fun that we have, but still raise money for Sanford Children’s Hospital at the same time is a no brainer for me.”

A ticket to the event includes dinner, a chance to watch the celebrity blackjack tournament and mingle with professional athletes (among others, Udonis Haslem of the Miami Heat and MMA fighters Rashad Evans and Ryan Bader), a program emceed by Fox Sports’ Heather Debeaux, auctions and a concert by Sister Hazel (best known for their 1997 hit “All for You”). The band is from Gainesville, Florida, where Miller spent his college career as a Gator basketball player.

“It continues to just get better and continues to grow each year,” said Miller, “Sister Hazel is performing, so it will be a ton of fun.”

This year’s Night of Hope will be held at The District in southwest Sioux Falls. Event producers say the new venue, generous sponsors and formation of a board of community leaders has helped to grow the event.

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“The District has really stepped up and has just been amazing as far as helping us cost-wise, raising money for us. They’ve been doing a lot of wonderful things for us. I think it’s just a great venue,” said April McCormick, CEO of Epic Event Productions.

Pediatric medical causes are personal for Miller and his wife Jennifer, whose daughter was born in 2011 with breathing difficulty and several holes in her heart. Miller, who was playing for the Miami Heat, famously shuttled back and forth between the ICU and the Eastern Conference Finals. However, the couple’s history of charitable giving started long before their daughter’s birth.

The Mike Miller Foundation has been working to benefit disabled and disadvantaged children since his first venture with the Memphis Grizzlies. So far, it’s raised more than $1.5 million for causes including St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, The Boys and Girls Club and Make-A-Wish. In 2007, the Millers donated $1 million to Sanford Children’s Hospital, where the pediatric intensive care unit is named in their honor.

Tickets for the Mike Miller Night of Hope are $75. A spot in the celebrity blackjack tournament is $300. Tickets for just the Sister Hazel concert are $15-$20.

For more information, visit www.thedistrictsf.com or call (605) 271-5600.

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CHECKLIST July

Pull out your pen and check these items off your list this month!

Image courtesy of Brookings Summer Arts Festival.

Image courtesy of Hot Harley Nights.

HOT HARLEY NIGHTS July 10-13 @ Thurs. Noon-Late / Fri. 9 a.m.-Late / Sat. 9 a.m.-Late / Sun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sioux Falls Price: $40 to participate, downtown events free to the public More info: www.hotharleynights.com (605) 334-2721 Motorcycles. Music. Making wishes come true. 19th Annual Hot Harley Nights is a four-day event jam-packed with motorcycle rides, parties and food. Over the past 18 years, HHN has raised more than $1.8 million to benefit the work of Make-A-Wish South Dakota, which helps children with life-threatening medical conditions realize their dreams.

BONUS! 6.2 mile motorcycle parade featuring 4,000 bikes starts at J & L Harley and ends downtown.

BROOKINGS SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL July 12 & 13 @ Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. / Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Pioneer Park, Brookings Price: Free More info: www.bsaf.com (605) 692-2787 More than 250 regional and national artists and food vendors will converge for the Brookings Summer Arts Festival. The 43nd annual event has something for the whole family, with a children’s area that includes fun, educational activities. Parking shuttles available.

BONUS! Free musical and interactive entertainment on stage and throughout the festival.

Image courtesy of Dan Thorson Photography.

Image courtesy of www.boldfreshtour.com.

BILL O’REILLY & DENNIS MILLER July 25 @ 8 p.m.

Don Barnett Arena, Rapid City Price: $65, $125, VIP $500 More info: www.boldfreshtour.com (605) 394-4111 The Bolder and Fresher Tour is coming to South Dakota. Audience members get a dose of “no-spin” political commentary courtesy of Bill O’Reilly, while Dennis Miller brings his brand of candor including pop culture references and his famous rants.

BONUS! VIP packages include premium seating, a chance to meet O’Reilly and Miller, a photo, and a signed gift.

JAZZFEST July 17-19 @ Thurs. 4-10 p.m. / Fri. 4-11:45 p.m. / Sat. 11 a.m.-11:45 p.m.

Yankton Trail Park, Sioux Falls Price: Free; On-site parking is available for $10. Shuttle rides from Roosevelt, Lincoln, and O’Gorman high schools are available for $3 per person.

More info: www.jazzfestsiouxfalls.com (605) 335-6101 The 23rd annual JazzFest boasts headliners George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Gov’t Mule and Gary Clark Jr. on the main stage.

Second stage headliners include Union Grove Pickers, Mat D and the Profane Saints, and Nikko McFadden. In addition to music, expect activities like a zip line, Euro Bungee and a rock wall. There will also be dozens of food, drink and art vendors.

BONUS! Stay in the loop by downloading the JazzFest mobile app.

Rapid City’s Secret: the blind lion speakeasy

Images by Bonny Fleming, Asio Studio Written by Alana Snyder

“WE GET PEOPLE WITH MORE AND MORE CHARACTER EVERY DAY,” SAID DEMARO. “IT’S HARD TO RECRUIT THAT KIND OF THING, IT JUST TAKES TIME.”

FORSCHE ON THEIR ABSINTHE DRIP PRESENTATION: “ONE OF THE BIGGEST MISCONCEPTIONS IS ABOUT ABSINTHE, SO ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS TO DO IS TO GIVE A HISTORY LESSON AS WE DO THE DRIP … YOU WON’T BE SEEING ANY FAIRIES.”

Hours of Operation: Thur-Fri: 5 p.m. – Midnight Sat: 6 p.m. – Midnight Reservation Tip: Please don’t call the reservation line, text only.

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ne late spring evening, 605 was checking out the Vertex Sky Bar atop the Hotel Alex Johnson in downtown Rapid City with newfound friend Benjamin Klinkel, owner of Tally’s Silver Spoon and Delmonico Grill. Our three-person crew had been tirelessly shooting content for days, and we were having almost too much fun trying out the alcohol selection for an online video.

Sitting up against the bar, Klinkel swung his legs around towards us and simply asked, “Do you guys want to go to a speakeasy?”

“A what?” I asked, caught off guard.

“Tonight. Do you want to go to a speakeasy if I can get us in there in the next 30 minutes?” he said again, matter-of-factly.

“Uh, yeah!” we all said as we looked at each other.

A text came in to Klinkel, and soon enough we were all chugging our newly poured beverages and headed down Art Alley towards the secret, dimly lit location. We walked through the “employees only” entrance and down a maze through what appeared to be a kitchen, and ended at a giant safe door.

Klinkel typed in the code, and to our left were “The Rules.”

The Rules: Slow Down [Live in the Moment] Challenge Your Senses [Let Us Create An Experience for You] Your Cocktail is Handcrafted [By Passionate Mixologists with Fresh and Quality Ingredients.

Please Be Patient] Relax [Please Refrain from Cell Phone Use. Calls Can Be Made from the Convenience of the Public Phone Booth] Shh… [Please don’t share the passcode]

As the door opened, it was like we had stepped out of a time machine. Soft music from a live pianist was heard in the background, while a 1930’s-dressed bartender with a waxed mustache was wiping down the wooden bar. A barmaid (dressed like a flapper) took us to our table, where we were treated to a complimentary punch bowl, served in dainty teacups. My mind was blown.

A group of girls were giggling in an antique bathtub, flailing around feather boas from a costume trunk.

After some absinthe and more magic punch, we were in no shape to cover the wonderment that I soon found out was The Blind Lion Speakeasy. I couldn’t wait to come back and tell the entire state about this gem of a concept.

I spoke with the owner, Tony DeMaro, and he graciously invited me back and requested my cell phone number to officially get the text.

Shortly after, my phone buzzed. It was like Christmas morning as I opened my inbox.

I’ve got your reservation at 4:30 p.m. on 5/29. Enter through the employee’s only door in the alley behind ****. Go down the stairs, and when you get to the safe door, make sure everyone in the party reviews the posted rules. Enter **** to gain entry and then stop at the lantern right inside. Once greeted, tell the host you have a ticket to see the blind lion. Dress code is smart casual or better. A two-hour notice is requested for any modifications in the reservation.

Fast forward to a toasty spring afternoon, I re-entered the speakeasy, code in hand. Barmaid Lauren Forsche welcomed me back as a party buzzed throughout the place. A patron wearing pinstripe pants and suspenders was in the vintage phone booth making a call.

Forsche said of her job title, “It’s very fit-

ting for the time period, and I really service the bar—everything from the needs of the customers to the needs of our staff.”

The dark, intimate space can hold up to 150 for events, but Forsche said they tend to keep capacity at 70 to ensure the quality of interactions and service.

“We don’t have sections or servers, it’s just one person taking care of everything in front of the house,” she described. “It’s my favorite thing. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”

She explained the complimentary punch I had indulged in, and said since drinks are handmade, fresh every time, it takes up to 3-5 minutes per drink to make, adding to around

30 minutes for tables of six or more. This is why groups of six or more receive the punch to keep entertained as they patiently wait.

“The punch is all fresh fruit juices, brown simple syrup, and a couple flavors of moonshine,” said Forsche. “It’s pretty potent.”

When looking at the menu, don’t expect to see a Morgan-Coke or Bud Light here. Each drink is either a house recipe or an original twist on a classic. But the staff lives for the challenge of coming up with something off the cuff.

“I really like to profile guests and see what they like to drink, what type of cocktails and actually see what we can create or come up

“IT WAS A 13-YEAR PERIOD WHERE EVERYONE HAD TO PRETEND THEY DIDN’T ENJOY LIBATIONS,” SAID DEMARO OF THE PROHIBITION ERA.

with as a menu item. Nine times out of 10 they love it,” said Forsche.

When the staff of The Blind Lion (which opened January 2013) says their cocktails are handcrafted, they mean it. The vanilla and orange bitters and simple syrups are made in-house, and the bartenders chip away at a 200-pound block of ice to make and add to customer’s drinks.

“You’ll see cylinders and spears of ice in your drink because of the quality of the ice,” she explained. “You’ll notice the ice is much more clear and doesn’t have cloudiness. It has the unique quality that you’re not watering down your drinks and it enhances and opens

up the flavors, which is very important to mixologists.”

DeMaro, a self-proclaimed Prohibitionist junkie, always knew he was going to open a speakeasy, creating a sort of hybrid of Omaha’s The Berry and Rye and Denver’s Green Russell.

“Just to see how creative and out of the box they get is amazing,” he said. “That’s where I saw the smoked cocktail for the first time and the shrub for the first time.”

DeMaro said there are probably less than 100 speakeasies in the nation, but it’s hard to tell since they’re supposed to be under the radar.

The entrepreneur had recently gone to an-

THE BURNT APPLE DRINK IS ONE OF THEIR COCKTAILS WITH A SIZZLE. MADE WITH ABSINTHE WASHED AROUND THE MARTINI GLASS, IT IS BURNT OFF WITH FIRE WITH THE HELP OF CINNAMON INFUSED INTO THE GLASS THAT HELPS GIVE A SPARK.

other speakeasy in Denver that is camouflaged as a library. “Even if you have a reservation, the girl acts as if you don’t. You have to get by her,” he laughed. “Only the people who would appreciate the concept will ever really find out about it.”

Same goes for The Blind Lion. Not only do they serve crafty cocktails, but they are now delving into the fine cuisine industry, serving anything from alligator to salmon fished by only a certain Alaskan tribe.

“We’re going to keep introducing things,” he said, explaining that they order fresh ingredients in every week for the next concoction.

“If I can turn one person into a foodie or pique their interest with a cocktail, I’ve done my job.”

As we spoke with an acoustic guitarist playing several feet from us, we were served an impressive two-layered gelatin with fresh berries on top. As I grabbed my fork, the bartender chimed in, “Gin lemonade on the bottom, blueberry moonshine on top. So, little bites, because it’s really all booze.”

Booze is a topic DeMaro is very familiar with. The 13-year Prohibition Era from 19201933 is something he studies up on almost daily. Alcoholism was three times more prevalent pre-Prohibition, he says, with Americans guzzling around seven gallons of pure alcohol each year. DeMaro even mentioned “grog time,” when workers could take a break at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to have a drink.

“The shakes were so bad from people being so drunk all the time that they implemented a whistle in the morning and in the afternoon where you would get a chance to take a drink,” he said.

With this, according to DeMaro, came near extinction of the quality cocktail, creating the now popular carbonated beverages and a liquor mix, which was one of few options people could come up with during Prohibition to hide the intake.

“What really spawned The [Blind Lion] was the idea of being able to bring bartending back to the way it used it be, because a rum and soda is not bartending,” he said. “Crafting a cocktail and putting all your love and passion

into it, taking seven minutes per drink so it can be enjoyed—that’s bartending.”

In the beginning, it was a bit more of a challenge to scout out the right patron for the speakeasy.

“When we first started, I spent the first three weeks around the corner in our dry storage area, and every guest that came in I qualified them,” remembered DeMaro.

It took a few months to “weed out” people who didn’t understand the concept or for those who prefer a beer and more casual atmosphere.

“There was a certain crowd who were like, ‘they wouldn’t serve me Bud Light down there,’ and that’s the point, isn’t it? The idea is to have each concept be unique and different,” said DeMaro, who also owns Murphy’s Pub and the former Dublin Square.

He continued, “One third of the people will love what you do, a third of the people will hate what you do and there’s all the people in between. My hope is we keep going for that top third and they become fierce loyalists.”

If you like to challenge your senses and enjoy trying something different, go to Murphy’s Pub and they could qualify you without you knowing it. Or maybe you’ll find the code through a friend of a friend. The search is yours.

DeMaro’s dream is to be featured on the Food Network for their gastro-aspiring dishes and custom libations.

“This is our passion project. This is what keeps me challenged, this is who I am,” he said.

“This is what keeps me alive.”

HOUSE COCKTAIL MENU SAMPLE:

BLIND LION NAME ORIGINATION:

Burnt Apple … $10 Absinthe, Leopold’s Apple Whiskey, Licor 43, Cinnamon, Peychaud’s Bitters

The Blind Lion’s name was a happy accident. “It’s actually a funny story …” began DeMaro.

Bob’s Quick Fix… $10 Hendrick’s Gin, cucumber, fresh basil, lime juice, lavender syrup Colonel … $10 Catdaddy Spiced Moonshine, Grnd Marnier, lemon juice, honey 3-Course Barkeep’s Selection … $30 Relinquish control and allow the Barkeep to take you on a journey

When it was the Prohibition Era, desperate patrons would try to find the nearest speakeasy to sneak in a libation. They would approach someone and ask where they could “get a ticket to the blind tiger or blind pig” to avoid possible jail time and get where they wanted to go. “I sent the idea to my designer and I wanted it to look like it was a circus ticket to play off the idea. She showed me the design, it was perfect, and low and behold after everything was printed someone pointed out it was a lion, not a tiger,” laughed DeMaro. “It was so majestic and so cool, it worked out in the end.”

THE SCOOP

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“We’re out-of-the-box thinkers and want to make every event we do new and exciting and blow the bride’s mind away,” said Randall.

UPTOWN EVENTS Planning a wedding can be a daunting, time-consuming task.

There’s the dress, the cake, the flowers, the photos. And that’s just scratching the surface. Uptown Events is a new cooperative in downtown Sioux Falls aimed at bringing some synergy to the planning process. Several businesses have merged into one chic, airy space. Located in the Tri-State Creamery Building at 524 N. Main Avenue, it’s meant to be a one-stop shop for brides.

At Uptown, you’ll find event planner Megan Randall (Gala by Megan), florist Sumitra Red Fox (Bloom), videographer Jason Jonas (jasonrjonas), Dan Thorson (Dan Thorson Photography), plus hair stylist Shawn Muchow and makeup artist Kate Warkenthien at Salon Britori (located upstairs from the main space). Combined, the group has decades of experience in the wedding industry.

“It’s kind of new, especially for Sioux Falls. This co-op idea. But every bride we talk to is just floored by the idea and absolutely loves it,” said Jonas.

“Right now, people are too competitive within the wedding industry, even if they’re not in the same field. We can all help each other out,” said Thorson.

Randall said the group feeds off one another’s creativity, “It really does help us to be better. We’re able to bounce ideas off of each other.”

The desire to create a wedding-centered co-op started for Red Fox when she saw a similar set-up in a different city.

Shortly after moving to Sioux Falls from Hawaii to start her floral business, she met Randall and Jonas, who shared Red Fox’s vision of collaboration, rather than competition.

“I thought ‘what a fantastic idea.’ One warehouse space that’s done up and decorated where brides can come and they can get everything under one roof. So I was in the right place at the right time and met the right people,” said Red Fox.

When the group looked for a photographer to join them, they were drawn to Thorson because he shared their aspiration to raise the bar in the local wedding industry.

“I’m excited to see what transpires from all of this, because I don’t feel like I’m in competition with anyone. I don’t like that mindset. I believe we’re all equal and striving to do incredible work,” said Thorson.

Image by Dan Thorson Photography.

This is Jonas’s second job in the Tri-State Creamery Building. He worked as a landscape architect before starting his videography company, which is how he met Muchow, “Since I worked upstairs, I’ve known Shawn since he’s been here. Like five years. Once we had this space, it was kind of a natural fit.”

The group enjoys getting the chance to work together on events, but stress that they remain separate businesses.

“It is much easier to go into one building and get everything straight away—good quality people who do good quality work,” said Red Fox, “That being said, you’re not obligated to hire all of us.”

If a bride hires the whole group, however, there are certain perks. Aside from time saved, Randall said it can be cost-effective, “It helps because we do work so closely with each other. I get a little discount from everybody and we really make it work. It helps to work with a vendor that you know and that you have a close relationship with, because you’re able to pull off a better event that way.”

And once the wedding is over, the service continues. They invite clients back for a special “premiere party.”

“The couple comes in, Megan puts together a party. They bring in family and friends. We can look through the photos, watch the video. Have some champagne,” said Jonas.

“Like a closing party for your event,” added Randall, “to show our appreciation that we all got to work with you, and that’s something brides have been really excited about.”

Uptown has only been open since April, but there are already plans to expand into the space next door. The group would also like to add vendors that offer services like music, cake and stationary design—eventually.

“We really want to make sure it’s the right fit. We want people who have the same vision we all have,” said Jonas.

“We’re out-of-the-box thinkers and want to make every event we do new and exciting and blow the bride’s mind away,” said Randall.

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THE REAL DEAL

Name: Doris Schumacher Age: 37 Hometown: Sioux Falls Specialty: Women’s Motorcycle Apparel

“I could suit up a rider from head to toe and also get them all the fun stuff they like to have.”

DORIS SCHUMACHER “It’s a destination,” said Doris Schumacher, gazing around at rows of t-shirts, leather jackets and motorcycle boots.

Schumacher opened Ride Empowered with one goal in mind—to cater to the growing number of female motorcycle riders. It is the only store of its kind in the region.

Schumacher has been riding for about six years. She says it’s an expression of confidence, which is the inspiration behind the name. “I feel like the purpose of the store is empowering female riders. Riding empowered me. It really changed my perspective on my own life,” she said.

Her experience in the biker world is what prompted Schumacher to open Ride Empowered. A couple of years ago, a quest to find a leather jacket proved difficult. Schumacher rides a Kawasaki Vulcan, so she didn’t want a HarleyDavidson jacket, and although local stores had a few other options, none were what she was looking for.

“I realized there may be a market for this.”

An accountant by trade, Schumacher had always dreamed of starting a business. After many months of research, she opened her store on South Marion Road in west Sioux Falls.

With her canine companion, Phineas, by her side, Ride Empowered is a place Schumacher said she and other women can just be themselves.

“I can be a good mom, I can be a good parent, I can be a good wife and I can be a biker and business owner and have tattoos.”

In addition to practical biker gear like helmets and jackets in women’s sizes, Ride Empowered carries t-shirts, head wraps, belts, and other accessories.

“I could suit up a rider from head to toe and also get them all the fun stuff they like to have.”

Fun stuff like skincare brand Adventurous, which is made specifically for women whose faces are exposed to the wind and sun. Schumacher also stocks jewelry and other products made by local companies like Sioux Falls-based Bling-danas by Trish and Brookings-based Do-OverS! by Shelleen.

Ride Empowered is the only local retailer carrying apparel by national brands Roland Sands Design and Biltwell. As far as brands carried by other local stores go, Schumacher makes a point of carrying options they’re not stocking.

“I want to have things that they don’t have so that we can broaden the options in our community as a whole and get us working together. I don’t want to fight or compete with these businesses. I want to work together to help improve the options we have in our community for our riders.”

A community she’s looking to strengthen through weekly rides. Bikers are encouraged to meet in the parking lot in front of Ride Empowered (shared with The Thirsty Duck) Sundays around noon. Rides commence at 1 p.m.

Schumacher hopes to add educational elements in the future, but right now she’s getting ready for a summer full of motorcycle events, like the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. She’s also focused on getting the word out to the biker community that her store is worth a stop on the way to the Black Hills.

For more information about Ride Empowered, visit www. rideempowered.com or call (605) 275-5580.

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LITTLE PARENT ON THE PRAIRIE by Tracy Kirby

As I’ve mulling over fear in parenting, I’ve come to the conclusion that if reading about all these potential hazards is teaching me anything, it’s that life is but a fleeting moment.

THE WORST THING ABOUT BEING A PARENT

bio: Tracy Kirby’s roots and heart are in the Hawaiian Islands, but destiny has led her to the prairie. She is a wandering traveler, a wife to a dashing Sioux Falls native, a mother to a 2-year-old daughter and 145-pound bear puppy, a freelance writer, and a lover of souls.

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Fear.

I tense up into a tight coil and a cold sweat breaks out over my whole body. A sharp pang is rising from my heart and I have to gasp to keep the pain from taking over my whole chest. The alarms are coming at a more urgent tone now and a nurse rushes over and grabs my daughter from my arms and begins “stimulating” her by rubbing her feet and placing free-flowing oxygen near her tiny face that was suddenly a bluish tint.

The baby jerks and begins crying and the machines resume their slow, steady beep. The nurse hands her back to me casually and says; “It’s okay; just a little apnea episode, she’s fine now.”

I gather all my strength to smile and take the baby back into arms looking calm and collected, but on the inside I feel as if someone just ripped my heart out, stretched it out like a fruit roll-up and just when it was about to snap, put it back in my chest, sealed me up and said “you’re good to go!” I have only known this baby outside the womb for one day and already at any sign of potential harm to her, I acutely feel what heartbreak must feel like.

I still have nightmares about that moment and the others that followed when my daughter was a premature baby and she suffered from an occasional spell of apnea (when a baby briefly stops breathing and their hearts slow). In fact, because of that memory, even though she will be three years old this summer, every night in the middle of the night; I sneak in her room and put my hand on her back to ensure she is breathing. And sadly, as she has gotten older the worries haven’t decreased, but multiplied in number by the day.

I have been thinking a lot about fear in parenting these days. There is so much out there to fear. I am bombard-

ed daily with some kind of warning to parents about some other danger that is lurking outside our life door ready to pounce on us. And thanks to my utter lack of self control and my addiction to social media, I find myself clicking and reading about every danger. Then, we all read and hear about the real-life tragedies that are happening around us and to some of us. We are heartbroken, stricken and want to do everything to avoid repeating the tragedy. All of this is a perfect storm for the formulation of a little monster of fear in my thought world. Then, that little fear monster mates with another little fear monster, and they have fear monster babies and before you know it, my life is crippled by fear.

Just this week, I read about secondary drowning, the danger of tiny batteries, the importance of having blinds with no cords, the imminent peril of broken tree branches, the importance of securing our furniture to the wall, why citronella candles are a no-no, stranger danger at the mall and in the parking lot, and a call to arms to avoid mosquito bites.

Now, hear me on this, I am sincerely thankful that others are sharing links and warning other parents about potential dangers for our children. I want and need to be aware. I am just trying to work on being an informed and aware parent versus an informed and grossly-preoccupied-with-worry parent. If I think about every single thing that could hurt my child, I would have no time left in the day to just LIVE LIFE. And I am ashamed to say that I have spent many a day just worrying.

Worrying about the “what ifs.” Worrying about worst case scenarios. And that is truly no way to spend a day, let alone life, especially when you are the Fun Director at your house in the eyes

of your two-year-old.

And why do we parents fear for our children? Because from the moment we hear the words “you’re pregnant” or that weird little stick tells you in its cryptic lines or pluses that we are with child, we suddenly feel like a comic book hero in that we will do anything it takes to protect, save, and nourish that tiny human. The fear piece comes in when we realize quickly that there are so many things that are simply out of our control. We can’t be superheroes for our children all the time. And that, dear friends, can be terrifying.

As I’ve mulled over fear in parenting, I’ve come to the conclusion that if reading about all these potential hazards is teaching me anything, it’s that life is but a fleeting moment. We can do our best to protect, but we never know how many days, hours, minutes, and precious moments we will get with our children. So, why am I wasting even an instant on fear? I asked a trusted woman in my life one day, “Will we ever stop worrying about our kids?” And she said, “No. You won’t. But you can combat fear with love because perfect love drives out fear.”

Perfect love drives out fear.

As I think about freedom this month of July, I’ve been thinking about how liberating it is to simply use my energy to love my daughter—even though it’s not perfect—and step out of the shadow and debilitating chaos that those aforementioned fear monsters (and their offspring) can cause in my mind.

Fear and worry for your children is one of the worst things about parenting, because you realize how helpless you truly are. But I suppose we will prove to be worth our salt to our children if we choose to act not out of fear, but despite it.

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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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2.)

3.)

I have a friend that seems to be constantly competing with me. If something great happens to me, they try to one-up it, and if I buy a new purse, they’ll tell me how they almost bought it but didn’t like the color. Should I mention this hurts my feelings? Why does she act this way?

Ever since I got engaged and asked my best friend to be my bridesmaid, it’s like she checked out. She shows up to events, but acts like her mind is elsewhere. I almost feel like I’m bothering her by asking her to do things. Should I drop it, or is it worth talking about?

After a few cocktails and bumping into people I knew, I somehow made a pact with a group I barely see that I would go on a trip with them. They’re texting me and telling me to order my ticket, and I’m regretting this decision. Can I back out, or is it too late?

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-Runaway Bridesmaid?

JR: Everyone has a friend that feels the

JR: Weddings can bring out the worst

JR: If I followed through on everything

need to one-up. For example, my oneupping buddy is constantly rubbing it in my face that he is a “doctor” with his “own house” and a “wife.” It’s like, look bud, all those things might impress your parents, my parents, your wife, my girlfriend ... but they don’t impress me.

in some people. I was so jealous of my brother when he got married that I spread a rumor that his fiancé was also our first cousin. He said he didn’t want his wedding to ruin our relationship, so he let it go. My sister-in-law/cousin, not as forgiving it turns out.

JW: It’s because she’s insecure and over

JW: Can you do like they do in baseball

compensating. Just keep on living your life knowing that you don’t need to do that, and that she probably cries herself to sleep every night.

when a pitcher is struggling? Call in a reliever and bench her!

I committed to while drinking, this week alone I would be running a marathon, hunting for the Loch Ness Monster, and training for the national arm-wrestling championship with my dad. I would just ignore their texts, and if you ever bump into them again, act bummed that you never heard from them about the “big trip.”

JT: It stinks, but honestly that’s just an unfortunate trait some people have. I would just leave it be, unless it truly is upsetting you. If it is, the next time she tries to show off just tell them it hurts your feelings when they rain on your parade.

JT: Weddings bring up a lot of emotions. I would maybe just check in with them and see if everything is okay. Maybe they’re going through something? Or they might just not be living up to what you anticipated, which happens.

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.

-Stranger Vacation

JW: Have you fake killed off your grandparents yet? If not, it’s time for an unplanned family emergency!

JT: You can always back out. Just be forthcoming and tell them exactly the situation. They should understand.

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605 FACTOIDS

Do you know the facts?

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

1.2 Billion Age of quartzite spires at Palisades State Park near Garretson. The formations rise up to fifty feet from Split Rock Creek and are popular with climbers. See for yourself at the Glow Bug 4th of July Parade.

Info at www.travelsd.com.

4TH

South Dakota is the fourth best state for military retirees.

WalletHub discovered this by comparing the 50 states as well as the District of Columbia in terms of 19 key metrics, ranging from taxes on military benefits to veteran job opportunities, which collectively speak to the economic environment, health care services and overall quality of life in each area.

22 South Dakota’s national health ranking. According to www. americashealthrankings.org, folks living in the Mt. Rushmore State face challenges that include high instance of binge drinking and low immunization rates. Neighboring Minnesota is the third healthiest and North Dakota comes in at number nine. The only border state with worse overall health is Montana, which ranks 23rd in the U.S.

14% Number of adults 24-34 living with their parents nationwide in 2013. A recent Gallup poll cites lower marriage rates, lower unemployment and lower college graduation rates.

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“Climbing with a guide, it takes a lot of the needed knowledge and equipment out of the equation and allows you to go places that you wouldn’t normally be able to progress to so quickly.”

CLIMB ON Western South Dakota’s Black Hills offer more than nice view. They serve up the perfect opportunity to test your strength, wits and determination.

Climbing can be intense, but believe it or not, some people become rock climbers because they actually find it quite relaxing. Because when you’re climbing, your attention is completely focused on one thing—upward progression—and everything else fades away, at least for that moment.

“It’s pretty cool that way. It really makes what’s important front and center,” said Daryl Stisser, owner of Sylvan Rocks Climbing School in Custer State Park.

Stisser, who got his start climbing more than 20 years ago, spends his days in the Black Hills helping novice climbers summit their first rock faces and pushing experienced climbers closer to their goals.

“Climbing with a guide, it takes a lot of the needed knowledge and equipment out of the equation and allows you to go places that you wouldn’t normally be able to progress to so quickly,” said Stisser.

The guides at Sylvan Rocks Climbing School are on hand to not only teach technique and basic know-how, but to also listen to your goals and get you where you want to be. From learning how to properly stand on small edges and grab the rock face, to connecting your toes and eyeballs to see where to go next, the guides are there to ensure you reach heights that maybe you hadn’t imagined possible.

Once the basics are covered, it’s time to strap on your harness, slip on your climbing shoes, buckle your helmet, and climb the rocks.

The hundreds of routes up the formations around Sylvan Lake offer varied terrain, perfect for guiding beginner and experienced climbers alike. And as experience increases, so do Image by Chad Coppess.

the options for routes and rocks to explore. Higher spires don’t always mean harder climbs, so there are also options in the tall Cathedral Spires for varying abilities, just like there are challenges for hardcore climbers to hone their skills at Palisades State Park in eastern South Dakota.

Rock climbing can be a full body workout, but the great thing about it is that everyone can enjoy it at their own level.

While some climbers aim to challenge their physical strength, others like to frequent easier routes that still allow them to enjoy the view from the summit.

“Rock climbing is many different things to different people at different stages of their lives,” said Stisser.

If you are looking for a physical and mental challenge, Sylvan Rocks Climbing School can deliver. But if it’s just a fun day outdoors, they know where to go for that, too. Having fun with friends and family is goal number one. Toss in a challenge and a beautiful summit, and the result is often soaring confidence and a great experience.

“We’re going to have a great day and we’re going to go places you didn’t imagine, because we’re constantly pushing people to the edge of what they think they can do,” said Stisser.

“We can always fall back and do something a little easier, but by gosh if they’ve got it in them and they want it, we’re going to go to that edge and we’re going to kind of stay there.”

And there’s no better place to stay on that edge—both physically and mentally—than South Dakota’s beautiful Black Hills.

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HEALTH PROFILE

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Through its namesake “Movember,” in which men are encouraged to start the month of November clean-shaven and spend 30 days growing a mustache, and running events like Mustache Dache, the organization is trying to “change the face of men’s health.” It focuses on raising awareness about testicular cancer, prostate cancer and mental health.

“Men aren’t very vocal, and one of the things Movember’s campaigning on in the next year is trying to get men to see a doctor. The rate at which men go to their doctors is like 10 times less frequently than women. So just encouraging men to get out there and get a regular checkup,” said event promoter Ryan Moore, owner of Los Angeles-based Agent of Change LLC.

People living in the Sioux Falls area don’t have to wait until November to get involved. The city will host the first-ever summer Mustache Dache. It’s an event that started in Seattle in 2012 and has caught on like wildfire. In 2013, there were eight events. This year there are about 30 nationwide.

“If you can grow a ‘stache, we’d love you to do that. But at all of our events, we’ve had a variety of fake mustaches, we’ve had face painters that will paint on a mustache for you. Wear a mustache on your shirt. Really, embracing the mustache is just a tool. The idea is to have men wear a mustache to spur conversation and that’s what spreads awareness,” said Moore.

The organization has already raised more than $550 million

dollars to fund programs in 21 countries. By bringing a bit of levity to something that can be perceived as scary or invasive, Moore says Movember is hoping to save lives, “Men are stubborn and less likely to do those preventative measures that are needed to catch cancer – testicular cancer, prostate cancer - ahead of time.”

Mustache Dache is July 12 at Riverdale Park in Sioux Falls. It includes a 10k race starting at 9 a.m. and a 5k race starting at 10 a.m. Runners will receive fun mustache-themed swag, including an official Mustache Dache t-shirt and free beer from the finish line beer garden. Organizers are also encouraging local businesses and health organizations to participate in the Sioux Falls Health and Wellness Fair at the finish line, which is open to participants and the general public.

For more information about Mustache Dache, including how to register, visit www.mustachedache.com.

MEN’S HEALTH FACTS: • 1 in 2 men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.

• 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer.

• Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in males between ages 15 and 35.

• Men are four times more likely to die by suicide.

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DIY with kerry mcdonald

Explore endless possibilities with both of these last-minute projects to make your 4th a blast.

CUSTOM PAPER PLATES AND NAPKIN RINGS Cost:

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Food Decorating Pens Heavy Duty Paper Plates 4th of July decal (download online) Graphite Tracing Paper Print the 4th of July decal found on www.605magazine. com, or make your own!

Place a piece of tracing paper graphite side facing down between the 4th of July decal and a paper plate. Trace the decal onto the paper plate using a pen or pencil.

Use the red and blue food decorating pens (I found mine at Hobby Lobby in cake decorating) to trace over the graphite design left on the paper plate. Erase extra graphic from plate.

Festive Ribbon D rings Hot Glue Gun Fold one end of a 12-inch piece of festive striped ribbon over the flat side of 2 D rings.

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