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contributors

Benjamin Gutnik is a native of Sioux Falls and holds a degree in Contemporary Media from the University of South Dakota. He currently works in corporate sales at the Washington Pavilion. If something involves an LED screen or operates on Android, count Ben in.

Steve Hildebrand is a longtime Sioux Falls resident and consultant specializing in grassroots management, strategic advising and social media. He is also a community activist and lead efforts to build the new events center in downtown Sioux Falls.

Laurel Lather is a well-seasoned chef and culinary entrepreneur who has a passion for discovering both old and new flavors. This quest has taken the path to sharing her finds with others through The Market on Phillips in downtown Sioux Falls.

Angela Baird Haft is mom to three crazy, busy kids. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Sioux Falls Arts Council and the Visual Arts Center at the Washington Pavilion. Not an artist herself, she is an avid lover and supporter of the arts.

Annie Lanning is, among other things, a writer and educator. She began her writing career at age 15 with her hometown news weekly. After nearly a decade in education, Annie is excited to return to writing.

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Terry Price is a funeral director in Britton, SD. He and his wife Pam are the parents of three children; a daughter recently graduated from UND, a son attending USD and a son at SDSU. He is also a big Garrison Keillor fan!

NOW PAVILION The Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science

Pavilion Performance Series Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Nov. 3 & 4, 7 p.m. • Nov. 5, 2 & 7 p.m. • Nov. 6, 2 p.m.

Sara H. Crosby received her B.F.A. in Theatre Arts from Stephens College and her M.S.W. from Loyola University of Chicago. She is co-founder of DAPA and lead facilitator for DAPA at the Pavilion PFL.

Brienne Maner Sioux Falls Washington High School graduate Brienne Maner received her degree in Mass Communications at St. Cloud State. She has worked for Sesame Street Live, Electric Pulp, is the Marketing Director for Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues, and a board member of Sioux Empire Community Theatre.

Publisher: Michele Wellman

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Editor in Chief: David Xenakis

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Kevin King is the news director at KSFY Television. He has spent more than ten years working in television news. He has been honored with an Emmy Award and an Edward R. Murrow Award. He recently oversaw the successful relaunch of KSFY News, Sioux Falls’ first newscast in high definition. Shannon Wright-Barnes has twenty-five years of immersion in the world of beauty, fashion, pageants, film and television tends to impart some valuable information.

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Style Editor: Shannon Wright-Barnes Now!Pavilion is published bi-monthly by the Washington Pavilion, 301 S. Main, Sioux Falls, SD 57104. 605-367-6000 Editorial Communication: Now!Pavilion will not be held responsible for any unsolicited material, content, photography, artwork, or other items. Materials submitted for Now!Pavilion Magazine will only be returned when accompanied by self-addressed and postage paid envelope/packaging. Content within Now!Pavilion does not certainly reflect any of the opinions, solicitation, or viewpoints of the Washington Pavilion, its employees, or supporters. Now!Pavilion attempts to publish accurate information responsibly, though cannot be held liable for errors or omissions in content. All content published in Now!Pavilion is protected by U.S. copyright law. All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, in part or whole, including photocopying, internet sharing, illegal upload or download, is strictly prohibited without prior consent and permission of the publisher. Subscribers: If the postal authorities notify us that your magazine is undeliverable, the Pavilion is released of all liability and has no further obligation unless we are to receive a correct address within 6 months of Pavilion Membership enrollment. Please recycle this magazine; unless you’re framing it, in that case, we love you.

As Issue 2 of Now!Pavilion rolls out, you may find yourself wondering why the Pavilion is taking on this new magazine venture? The answer is quite simple: Now!Pavilion is analogous to and an extension of what we do within the Pavilion. Several words within the Pavilion’s mission statement come to mind when thinking of Now!Pavilion— entertain, enrich, educate, and inspire. As with the Pavilion itself, Now!Pavilion is a creative endeavor where the Sioux Empire collaborates on art and entertainment. Engross yourself in these pages the same way a symphony patron embraces the music. Allow these pages to spark your inner creativity as you would be sparked standing in the Visual Arts Center while perusing works of great masters. There is so much happening in Arts and Entertainment in Sioux Falls. Now!Pavilion is a simple tool to celebrate the creative life and the creative act and in doing so, connect us all together. There is some thing for everyone at the Pavilion and there is something for everyone in Now!Pavilion. It’s yours, it’s mine, it’s ours.

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SIOUX FALLS DOWNTOWN 2.0 By Steve Hildebrand

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Garrison keillor By Terry Price sioux falls arts council By Angela Baird Haft sioux falls jazz & blues By Brienne Maner

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White christmas tech VENUE EXCELLENCE AWARD By Annie Lanning

DAPA chamber music By Sarah Crosby

KSFY/ksdc gallery By Kevin King

ACCESSORIES FOR MEN By Shannon Wright-Barnes

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FILM FATALE By Shannon Wright-Barnes DATA CRUNCH By Ben Gutnik A SCOTCH PRIMER By Laurel Lather

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Downtown 2.0 a Glimpse of Your Downtown in the Next Few Years

n December of 1995, the Country Inn and Suites took a bit of a gamble when they opened their new hotel on the banks of the Big Sioux River in Downtown Sioux Falls. On what surely was a cold winter day, the new Downtown hotel—with a large balcony overlooking the east bank of the river—shed light on what is now becoming a master plan for valuable and wanted property for developers in our community. For some 15 years, the view from the balcony at Falls Landing in the Country Inn and Suites was of a sleepy river with an active bike path along side. Bikers, runners, walkers, and skaters made ever-increasing use of the path. The bike trails are well-loved in Sioux Falls, and run approximately 20 miles along the Big Sioux river and the Skunk Creek Greenway. Months ago, the balcony view changed. Construction workers and heavy equipment have been busily

creating a pedestrian and business-friendly environment that many say will become the San Antonio of the North, comparing the eventual Downtown River Greenway here in Sioux Falls to San Antonio’s famed River Walk. (See www.sanantonioriverwalk.com.) You’ve probably heard a lot about the Downtown River Greenway master plan (www.siouxfallsparks.org/park_ planning/greenway). Like most people, you’ve probably had a difficult time wrapping your imagination around exactly how it might look. The curves of the Big Sioux River, a monstrous and unattractive parking ramp that expands over it, and the disruptions of multiple construction projects get in the way of imagining what possibilities exist. Please take a look at the map of the Greenway area (pp 10-11). It is somewhat out of date, but useful in seeing the spatial relationships.

Even more difficult is to imagine what future development along the Greenway will mean to the people of Sioux Falls. The River Greenway is public land managed by the City Parks Department. The master plan calls for extensive public park space along both the east and west banks of the Big Sioux River from Fawick Park at 10th street going north to Falls Park (shown on the map as the Greenway Extent). Wide pedestrian paths will provide the people of Sioux Falls and our guests a comfortable walk while enjoying green spaces filled with prairie grasses, flower gardens and plenty of trees. The Greenway will also include public amphitheaters and pedestrian bridges crossing

the river at two locations (a & b on the map). Canoeing and kayaking will be more common with infrastructure in place to assist with those activities (canoe and kayak launch point shown as c on the map. Phase I of the Greenway, which includes improvements along the river from 6th to 8th streets will be completed later this fall. To get a greater understanding of the Greenway, stop and take a look. You will see a new amphitheater in front of Cherapa Place that extends out into the river, wide pedestrian walkways, lots of faรงade improvements using local Sioux quartzite stone and landscaping that will provide a beautiful setting for users. The first pedestrian bridge will be put in place this month.

Artist rendering of the eventual development of of the eastern bank of the Big Sioux River between 6th and 8th streets.

Cherapa Place, a grand development on land where the Zip Feed elevator once stood, houses Howalt McDowell Insurance, Wild Sage Grille and other businesses (shown as 1 on the map). This was the first building to be constructed along the Downtown River Greenway following the demolition of the Zip Feed elevator.

Artist rendering of eventual development of Cherapa Place with Cherapa II.

A block south of Cherapa Place, Schoeneman’s Lumber stood for many decades. It was only recently that Schoeneman’s relocated to Harrisburg, vacating two blocks of land along the east bank of the Big Sioux River and providing the first views in decades of the river that, until now, weren’t available to the public. Today, the old Schoeneman’s site is bustling with construction of the new CNA Surety building, a fourstory, 120,000-square-foot structure that will house CNA Surety, space for other prospective tenants, a roof deck patio, and parking for 550 cars (shown as 3 on the map). Construction of CNA Surety’s new building will give hundreds of downtown workers a new appreciation of what riverfront development in Sioux Falls means.

Adjacent to the CNA building is the old City River Ramp, a three-story parking ramp that spans the river. The City plans to tear down the River Ramp to make way for a future hotel development. A partnership composed of Craig Lloyd, Al Schoeneman and the Hegg family is working with the City to acquire the property for the hotel. Plans for the hotel include 100 guest rooms, space for a restaurant and lounge, conference facilities for 450 people, and lots of patios and sitting areas to take advantage of the River Greenway. Raven Industries, long a staple in our downtown, is

committed to staying here. They have announced plans to redevelop their corporate campus on 6th Street adjacent to the river. Plans call for façade improvements to the historic buildings and outdoor spaces including access to the River Greenway on the west bank of the river (map numbers 4, 5 on the map).

Plans and dreams for the River Greenway have been underway for more than two decades. This fall, when Phase I is completed, those plans and dreams will finally come to fruition. Additional phases will take several more years. Along the way, additional private development will take place with plans and dreams that are still to be decided.

Current and potential development along the Downtown River Greenway includes: West Bank • CNA Surety Building • Hotel Development where the current River Ramp is located • Cherapa Place with possible expansion to Cherapa II (shown as 2 on the map) • Land north of Kilian Community College • East Bank • Raven Industries’ redevelopment of their campus that will include pedestrian access to the river.

Proposed apartment complex to be built immediately north of the Museum of Visual Materials.

Sioux Steel property at 6th street and the river is one of the most coveted properties in Sioux Falls. Sioux Steel will locate their industrial operations just outside of the city opening up this land for possible development. First National Bank property holds possible expansion possibilities for the future.

Proposed senior living complex.

In addition to the property directly adjacent to the river, there are many projects in the works that will make the Downtown River Greenway successful. Relocation of the Railroad Switching Yard–$40 million was awarded to Sioux Falls by the federal government to relocate the railroad tracks and switching yards that go through downtown to property east of Sioux Falls. The Mayor’s plan is to complete this by the end of 2014. Removal of the switching yard opens up 16 acres of land for development, parking and public spaces near the River Greenway. Also, Uptown at Falls Park is a proposed development north of 5th Street along Phillips and Main Avenues that will include different housing options and commercial spaces. Some of these include the Uptown Exchange Lofts, to be built just north of the Museum of Visual Materials, Uptown Senior Living, and the Safe Home on Minnesota Avenue just across from the Good Samaritan Home.

Safe Home, now in progress, on Minnesota Avenue across from the Good Samaritan Home.

Before it gets too cold, stop by Falls Landing at the Country Inn and Suites or Wild Sage Grill in Cherapa Place for food or beverage and see for yourself what this Greenway and corresponding private development is all about.

Garrison KeillorA Fan’s Appreciation By Terry Price

Just mentioning the name of Garrison Keillor is apt to illicit one of three responses: 1. I just love him, and his radio show, A Prairie Home Companion, and his News from Lake Wobegon! 2. Sorry, I’m not really a fan. 3. Harrison Who?

he number of people who would offer the third leads me to believe that perhaps Garrison Keillor is one of the most famous, unknown personalities in the world today. Keillor himself would probably consider this response a real compliment, in keeping with his true Minnesota upbringing of trying to achieve mediocrity and not drawing attention to oneself. Now I know there are folks out there who would reply with answer No. 2. They just don’t seem to get his kind of humor, or appreciate a radio variety show. But for the few that really don’t care for him, there are many more who consider him a Midwestern icon. I count myself as one who would offer answer No. 1, along with other accolades and admirations for the man.

Garrison Keillor began his radio career with Minnesota Public Radio in 1969, and introduced the world to Lake Wobegon with his early broadcasts of A Prairie Home Companion in 1974. That show ran until 1987, and following Keillor’s move to New York City, resumed under the name of The American Radio Company. The show returned to Minnesota in 1993, reclaimed its original name, and has been going strong ever since. It has, currently, over 3 million listeners—on more than 450 public radios stations—that tune in nearly every week. Anyone attending the taping of one of his broadcasts might be struck by the outward appearance of the star. His tousled, rather dry-looking hair is usually at a length that looks as if he was just on his way to the barbershop. Normally he wears a t-shirt under a suit that looks like it’s fresh off the rack at the local Goodwill store—definitely not a Hart, Schaffner, &

Marx. On his feet will be a pair of red high-top tennis shoes. Apparently comfort trumps style. And then there’s that rather plain, simple looking face. Using Keillor’s own words, he has a face “perfectly suited for radio”. My first introduction to Garrison Keillor was during the time I was serving my internship to become a funeral director in my hometown of Milbank, SD. My boss, the late Jim Emanuel, had heard a few weekly episodes of A Prairie Home Companion. Jim thought it was fantastic; the funniest thing he’d ever heard. Jim told me about how in the previous week’s show, the Sons of Knute had decided to make huge duck decoys in the basement of their lodge, because they felt the ducks were flying too far above Lake Wobegon and couldn’t really see their smaller decoys. After getting them made, the Knutes discovered the decoys were too large to remove from the basement, so they had to cut the heads off of them and put them back on when they got them to the lake. Jim laughed so hard telling me about it, that I had to listen to the next week’s broadcast. I have been hooked since that day. Keillor’s interests are many and varied, and he brings them all to the table. His offerings of music range from opera to country western, chorales to blue grass, gospel to jazz, symphonies to banjos, and everything in between. He has an appreciation for all of it, and offers it to his listeners like a good Lutheran mother would offer a variety of her homemade Norwegian delicacies to a stranger. “Here, take, eat, enjoy!”

The high point of Keillor’s weekly shows is his trademark reporting of The News From Lake Wobegon. Over the years Keillor has developed many beloved characters in his imaginary hometown. He has made relationships between them, added some new ones and sent off some of the old ones. He has given each of them family members and a personality that makes them human. In many of them, the listener can see someone he or she knows. They are relatable and recognizable, as well as extremely human. Sometimes their exploits are so bizarre that it makes one wonder whether or not they are imaginary. After all, it is often said that truth is stranger than fiction! In addition to The News From Lake Wobegon, there are a number of other regular, repeating mini-shows within the show itself—The Lives of the Cowboys, and Guy Noir, Private Eye, not to mention words of advice from such great sponsors as The Catsup Advisory Board, Bebopareebop Rhubarb Pie & Frozen Pie Filling, and Powdermilk Biscuits. Keillor is also a prolific writer. Many of his writings are centered on things relating to the show, but he is also quite an accomplished writer of poetry as well. He does a short daily commentary, The Writer’s Almanac, on public radio that is also available online. He usually highlights some historical literary happening for the day’s date, shares some lesser known facts about a famous writer, and offers a poem or two—much deeper than The Lives of the Cowboys or Guy Noir. Perhaps what makes him so appealing to the masses is his ability to relate to the common person. He has an innate ability to observe every day occurrences, and make them seem to be more interesting than they really are. He can observe something completely mundane, and see something humorous in it. By contrast, he can also see something that people are laughing at, and bring the listener

to know the hurt or shame that someone might be feeling in a certain situation. Because he has continued to exercise and expand his childlike imagination, he is able take his adult listeners back to a time when they too had an imagination. Without a doubt, what really makes Garrison Keillor different—beyond combining great skills as a writer, poet, comedian, and radio personality—is his ability to spin a tale. He is truly a consummate American storyteller. His News from Lake Wobegon often starts out with a brief weather report, then segues into something that happened to someone in his mythical hamlet. Before you realize it, others have entered the story from the fringe. Often a side story develops as Keillor takes the audience on a roundabout trip to nowhere before bringing them back to where they originally started—which was really nowhere in the first place. (I remember that one time at the end of his News monologue, Keillor admitted that he not only had made up the town of Lake Wobegon, but he also made up Minnesota!) Maybe it’s my need to escape to some unknown, nonexistent place that makes me tune in whenever I can. It might be because I don’t get out of town much, being on call at the funeral home nearly 24 hours a day, seven days a week. But I am truly grateful to Garrison Keillor for giving me many hours of enjoyment and relaxation. I love to escape to Lake Wobegon whenever I can. Perhaps it’s because I feel that with all of the townsfolk’s quirks and idiosyncrasies, I would fit right in—and feel right at home!

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The arts in Sioux Falls span multiple arenas. Dance & other performing arts, visual arts, design, crafts â&#x20AC;&#x201D; you name it, Sioux Falls has it! Downtown is the nerve center for the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vibrantly active arts culture.

White Christmas Tech

s you sit and read this, I doubt you are thinking about mistletoe and holly. The time for holiday cheer is weeks away. However, the folks at the Pavilion are in a different state of mind, and plan on embracing the holiday spirit a little early this year. We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the cast and crew of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, who will be spending two weeks rehearsing in the Mary W. Sommervold Hall at the Washington Pavilion prior to kicking off of their national tour with an extended five show run in Sioux Falls on November 3 -6.

Broadway has taken note of Sioux Falls and our community’s unfettered support for the performing arts. Recent touring productions have commented that Sioux Falls patrons are committed and engaged, and best of all, eager to see new material. Sioux Falls will benefit from these accolades in several ways. First, Sioux Falls will be privy to the intimacies that accompany the rehearsal process of a national touring Broadway show as well as benefit from the economic impact that accompanies such a large touring production. The Pavilion is thrilled for Sioux Falls to be hosting the cast and crew of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas for this timeframe. The downtown and surrounding community will welcome some of Broadway’s finest traveling talent, and will graciously cater to their needs during their extended visit.

“They will reside in our hotels, eat in our restaurants and shop in our stores. The economic impact will be significant,” says Jason Dennison, Executive Director of Downtown Sioux Falls. “Even more important, they will enjoy our Midwestern hospitality, and we anticipate that the cast and crew will happily call Sioux Falls home for their lengthy stay.”

Teri Ellis Schmidt, Executive Director of Sioux Falls Convention Center & Visitor’s Bureau, agrees. “Sioux Falls is already a stop for many traveling shows, which tour the country spending a few nights in various markets. But the economic benefit of having a traveling show rehearse and premiere in Sioux Falls is even greater. The cast and crew will arrive several weeks before the tour begins in order to tweak sets and rehearse. In the process, the crew spends money locally, patronizes Sioux Falls and surrounding community vendors and sometimes even hires local workers. It’s a win-win scenario for everyone.” During the month of October check www.washingtonpavilion.org frequently and/or become a fan of the Pavilion on Facebook to keep up-to-date on all opportunities for the public to interact with this talented group of individuals. For example, the Pavilion will be holding master classes and preshow performance insight discussions. So, stay tunes and get ready for some early holiday festivities.

Building Bridges Between Cultures Through Music

Venue Excellence Award

he Washington Pavilion recently gained prestigious recognition as the recipient of this year’s Venue Excellence Award for a performing arts center, presented by the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM). IAVM is an organization comprised of managers and employees of auditoriums, arenas, convention centers, exhibit halls, stadiums, performing arts theaters, and amphitheaters worldwide.

Each year IAVM recognizes an outstanding example of each of four venue types: convention centers, stadiums, arenas, and performing arts centers. The IAVM Performing Arts Venue Excellence Award Sub-Committee recognized many exemplary qualities in its written response to the Washington Pavilion’s application. “Overall this venue operation demonstrates the maintenance of industry standards in all areas, in addition to exceptional innovations. It has a fully engaged team of professionals and volunteers, and well-rounded communications with its patrons. It utilizes strategic research that has informed the development of innovative programs such as the ticket-turn-in policy and Action Arts. Marketing efforts include not only strategic research, but also consideration of messaging, branding, and sales. Its sustainability practices and updates are broad and contemporary, the financial practices are transparent and innovative, and the teambuilding efforts include a wide range of standard and creative practices, surely motivating just about any type of worker. Lastly, both the safety and security and service to the Community portions demonstrate an intrinsic connection to the well-being of its patrons.” The Washington Pavilion’s commitment to team building and personal and professional development were also acknowledged in the written response. “Offering team members flexible scheduling options in order to do community service is a great way to support employees in their efforts to reach out to the community, both personally and professionally.” Additionally, the Washington Pavilion’s Yours. Mine. & Ours branding campaign was identified great way to invest patrons and stakeholders in the venue. Contenders must submit a lengthy application outlining their commitment to excellence in the areas of Operational Excellence, Teambuilding & Professional Development, Safety & Security, and Service to the Community. Each criterion makes up a set percentage and is then calculated into an overall score. The highest possible overall score is 3.0. The Washington Pavilion earned a 2.88, ranking it highest among the five total applicants for outstanding performing arts venue.

Jon Loos, Pavilion Vice President of Operations and a member of IAVM, received information about the award application process earlier this year. Sarah Campbell, Pavilion Grants Coordinator, completed the application. The sub-committee specifically mentioned the quality of the application. “This is what an application should be, well written, easy to read, and tells the story. It is great that they can do so much with limited resources in a rural area.” Recipients were announced the first week of June and awards were presented at IAVM’s 86th annual VenueConnect conference and trade show in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 25, 2011. Pavilion president Larry Toll was present to receive the award. Regina Ruhberg, manager of the Husby Performing Arts Center at the Washington Pavilion, appreciates how the IAVM award reflects the Pavilion’s commitment to excellence. “It’s tangible proof that all of the long days and hours of planning have paid off and that we are seen as a professional venue in the industry,” she said. “This level of professionalism is something we strive to maintain on a daily basis.” Ruhberg also noted the effect this level of recognition has on the community as a whole. “The IAVM award further reinforces that the city made the correct decision years ago to establish the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science. Because of the Husby Performing Arts Center tens of thousands of patrons have enjoyed world class entertainment.” This year’s winners in the other categories were Arenas—BOK Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Convention Centers—Vancouver Convention Center, Vancouver, British Columbia; and Stadiums—Safeco Field, Seattle, Washington. The award for Venue Education went to the Colonial Life Arena at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina.

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hours of local news each week. “In this busy world, offering news at different times throughout the day gives viewers more opportunities to see what’s going on around them, at a time that’s convenient for them,” said Kevin King, KSFY news director. “To keep them watching, we’re doing more than just telling them the news. We’re showing them how the news and weather affects their lives.”

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The photographs within this article display the original set used by KSFY for several years, broadcasting news, weather and sports here in Sioux Falls and all of eastern South Dakota, southwestern Minnesota

espite all the ways people can get news today, local television news is still the most popular choice for consumers looking for what’s going on in their world. According to a survey conducted in 2010 by the Pew Project for Excellence in Journalism, 78% of respondents say they watch local news.

KSFY, an ABC affiliate, is one of three stations in the Sioux Falls television market delivering local news each day. As of August 2011, KSFY broadcasts more than 18 and northwestern Iowa until June 2011. As KSFY began the process to build a new set, it recognized that this set might be of some value to others. After considering many options, KSFY donated the set to the Washington Pavilion. “We wanted to donate our set to the Pavilion so that their visitors can experience what it’s like to do the news,” said Jim Berman, KSFY president & general manager. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for kids as well as adults to learn and have some fun!” The goal was to give children an up-close look at what goes on behind the scenes during a television newscast. “I knew early on in my high school career that broadcast journalism was the path I would take for my career. I never considered doing anything else,” said Nancy Naeve Brown, KSFY anchor and reporter. “I always loved telling stories and now I get to tell real-life stories everyday from people all over the

region. The best part of the job is meeting the folks who invite us into their homes every day. I think having the KSFY News set at the Pavilion will give kids a real feel for what it’s like to sit behind a news desk. It’s an honor I never take for granted.” The anchor desk is a familiar component of any news set. Sometimes the desk will include television monitors that provide news anchors a place to view what the picture looks like to a viewer watching from home. In addition to wearing a microphone, anchors often wear what’s called an IFB or an Interrupted Feedback system. This tiny ear piece allows the anchor to hear what is being aired on television, as well as any cues or commands that may come from a producer or director in the control room. “News can change in an instant,” said Jamie Stubbe, KSFY executive producer. “Being able to immediately share new information with an anchor or reporter is crucial, so our viewers have the most up-to-date information.” The piece of the exhibit that possibly gets the most attention is the large green wall, a familiar tool in most news studios. In a process called Chroma Key, two images can be joined to create one image. For example, when a meteorologist is presenting his forecast, he will stand in front of the green wall or screen. But another image, in this case a map or graphic, is keyed over the

green color, creating the illusion to the viewer that the meteorologist is standing in front of the actual map itself. This technique is frequently used in the entertainment industry as well. “Using the green screen can be tricky, but it allows us to effectively tell the weather story where you live, and around the viewing area,” said Shawn Cable, KSFY meteorologist. KSFY is excited to partner with the Washington Pavilion to provide an exciting exhibit for children to learn more about broadcast television. We hope this exhibit gets them excited about news and weather, as well as the technology behind both.

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n the hustle and bustle of modern fads and video game fantasy, it’s easy to forget the easy elegance of the past. This year, however, designers are fully immersed in the glorious days of Old Hollywood. Newer designers like Rick Owens and Haider Ackermann included a 1940’s silhouette in their collections for fall, while veterans Alberta Ferretti, Prada, and Valentino channeled the mod 60’s for Fall 2011.

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Indulge your film fashion fantasy this fall for a very special occasion with this hand-beaded gown from Alberto Makali, available at Susanne’s on Phillips. On him: Calvin Klein pinstripe suit, fedora, shirt and tie: Younker’s at The Empire.

Step out in a car coat on those chilly fall evenings. Lee Anderson car coat; Cartisse leggings; Samuel Dong blouse, all available at . Susanne’s on Phillips

A skyline print give s the classic trench an updated, modern vibe. Cecelia Rosell Sk yline Print Trench in Ol ive, also at Susanne’s .

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Members of the oligopoly of major telecommunication providers have established a data limit or data cap for customers under contract with smartphones, tablets, and wireless modems. Fairly standard, across-the-board terms are a 2-gigabyte (GB) monthly limit for smartphones and a 5-GB monthly limit for tablets and wireless modems (the small USB devices that can be plugged into your computer to give you Internet service while you are out and about). What this means for you is even though your device has great capability, its power is being limited by the companies that provide services to make it work.

aybe a smartphone isn’t that smart. Maybe it’s only as smart as the company will let it be. Major service providers may be the ones to which you pay the bill every month, but the device you use each day has limitations set by the very same organization to which you fork over your hard earned dollars every month. Indeed, the big players in the telecommunications industry have caused a premature growth stunt with our favorite mobile device and computers. Whether you own a smartphone, a tablet, or use a wireless Internet service provider at your home, you have probably heard about the terms data cap or data limit while watching TV or on the news. Why is this a big deal to you or anyone else? If you have a contract with a wireless carrier such as AT&T or Verizon, you’re more than likely going to be affected in a way that impacts your budget. As companies keep putting amazing products into our hands—4G smartphones, iPads, etc.—we continue to utilize these devices to consume ever-larger amounts of data. Whether you’re checking an email attachment or streaming music on Pandora, you are consuming data.

If you have no idea what a gigabyte is, or want a point of reference, lets first establish and define the terms kilobyte, megabyte, and gigabyte. A byte is the basic measurement unit of digital information, somewhat analogous to a meter in the metric system. A kilobyte (KB), megabyte (MB), and a gigabyte (GB) are made up of 1 thousand, 1 million, and 1 billion bytes respectively. (Giga means, literally, 10 9, or a 1 followed by 9 zeros: 1,000,000,000.) The real question is how much data do consumers use with their wireless devices? For example, we will start with something basic such as using your smartphone for something other than a telephone call. Every time you open an email with a picture attached, you use about 5 MB. One hour of streaming music on Pandora during each work day of the month will run you about 600 MB (.6 GB). Catching your new favorite movie on Netflix will cost you about 250 MB (.25GB) if viewed in standard definition; however, nearly everybody watches their video in HD, so you can double that amount and make it 500 MB (.5 GB). Just those few tasks (1.85 GB of your 2 GB limit on mobile devices) pushes you extremely close—and very quickly!—to your data limit. To make matters worse for the American consumer, some Internet service providers (ISPs) have started to establish data caps as well. Luckily, for the majority of users

in the Sioux Empire, very few people are yet affected. Companies such as AT&T and Comcast have implemented limits for their customers, with an average 200 GB cap per month. While this is a larger number than would seem limiting for wireless devices, it also applies to personal computers. These are used much more frequently and consume data at a higher rate. You’re now probably asking yourself what happens if you go over your data limit? The best answer: It depends. With some companies you’ll get charged à la carte, with others you will pay overages through tiered levels. The bottom line is that if you go over your limit, you will be paying more than your typical monthly bill with charges you weren’t expecting or for which you were unready to pay. Why is it fair for these companies to impose data limits? The basic argument is that they’re in the business to make money. That’s the capitalistic answer: this is America, after all. However, there is another factor to consider, and that is that there are a few outliers— data hogs —comprising about 5% of über users who devour tremendous amounts of data and create a strain on the network. For their sins, apparently, we all must pay. Data hogs, unfortunately, put a tremendous stress on the network, effecting data speed with both downloading and uploading information, due to their uncontrolled appetite for information. In the light of these factors, here are three questions that it would be nice to pose to these multi-billion dollar companies. First, are the data cap limits designed to protect TV and movie companies? Are physical DVD’s really in style anymore? There is currently a debate in regards to this data limit being a Netflix Tax . Based on recent research, Netflix accounts for 30% of total Internet traffic, thus creating a strain on ISPs. And, it is obvious, TV and movie companies make far less money from streaming services than they do from unit sales. Second, why do certain ISPs have different cap limits? Aren’t they using similar, and sometimes even sharing the same networks and distribution channels? It is probably

an arbitrary number at the moment, but it is only a matter of time before these major companies will be legally required to disclose their reasoning behind different limits. Finally, why aren’t data cap limits more selectively enforced in order to limit—or even penalize—extreme data users? Instead of penalizing all of us in the same manner, let’s restrict or limit those data hogs who are apparently affecting our web experience in a negative manner. Will most of us go over our data limits? Probably not. Statistically, only about 10% of us will run into an overage problem. However, it is still not reassuring to have an arbitrary number sitting in the back of your head, one that you can’t reasonably see. At the very least, I hope this questioning helps you to make a more educated purchase decision, or prevents you from incurring an overage on your next bill. Perhaps you don’t possess a smartphone or even use the Internet, but the fact is that as more of the population starts to use data at greater rates, we need to be aware of our surroundings and make educated decisions as consumers. The change is coming soon. Until then, enjoy your unlimited web browsing!

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hiskey has always been seen as the drink of macho men—cowboys sauntering up to the dusty bar throwing down a shot, poker players grimacing after a quick, necksnapping belt, or rock star stumbling on stage gulping straight from the bottle. It’s the beverage of choice for those who are tough enough to take it. But within the last decade, whiskey has come a long way from the bad-boy perceptions and has become fashionable and savory. The shot glass has given way to beautiful, curvy glassware appropriate for the different styles of whiskey.

So, what exactly is this manly spirit? Whiskey is any liquor made from grain that is allowed to partially germinate in water. The germination releases sugars that are converted to alcohol during fermentation. The alcohol is then concentrated during distillation. It is produced and bottled all over the world—each country in its own way—with distinct taste differences between them. There are six main varieties. American Blended which is at least 20% of 100-proof straight whiskey and other whiskeys or neutral grain spirits; Tennessee Straight is at least 51% corn mash and filtered through charcoal; Bourbon is at least 51% corn and aged in charred new

oak barrels for at least two years; Canadian Whisky is traditionally blended mostly of rye, as well as barley, corn and wheat; Irish Whiskey is a blend of several whiskeys of different ages; Scotch is both, Blended, made from several different malted barley whiskeys and grain alcohol, or Single-Malt that is made in a single distillery. Of these varieties, scotch has long been the drink with the most prestige among whisky aficionados. The blended may contain as many as 40 different scotches mixed together to obtain a unique taste. Much like a vintner of blended wine, these tend to showcase the distillers personality.

1 The Lowlands

he Lowlands of southern Scotland. They tend to be light and dry. Think of them as an aperitif, something to sip on before dinner or enjoying on a sultry summer day on the deck. Glenkinchie is a perfect example. There is also a sub-region called Campbeltown, the smallest of the whisky producing regions, home to only three Scotch houses: Glengyle, Glen Scotia and Springbank.

Single malts, on the other hand, are the crème de la crème of Scottish whisky. They are handcrafted at a single distillery with great attention paid to every detail of production. They use only water from local wells or streams and the distillation equipment is kept as is. If parts need to be replaced, bumps and dents are replicated so to avoid affecting any nuance of the whisky. After distillation, it goes into previously used oak casks for aging. Old sherry casks are preferred for the subtleties of flavor and color they impart. It spends a minimum of three years in wood before bottling, with fifteen years considered the limit for most malts. The length of aging time, the quality of malts and the reputation of the distillery usually determine the price and status of this grand spirit. Scotch changes dramatically according to the region in which it’s produced. Even though Scotland is a small country, the regional differences are drastic, making no two distilleries alike. Just as in the wine world, where names like Napa Valley, Burgundy or Rioja tell someone not just where a wine is made, but what to expect as far as variety and flavor, Scotch whisky has its own geographic intricacies. Generally, we can divide Scotland into three different whisky-producing regions:

2 The Highlands

he Highlands are in the higher elevation areas of northern and central Scotland. Included in this area is the Speyside area that is adjacent to the river Spey. This entire region is home to the largest number of distilleries and the most common names such as Macallan, Glenmorangie and Aberfeldy. Highlands scotches tend to be more rounded and complex. A glass in hand while chatting with friends or celebrating a milestone in your life seems appropriate for these medium-bodied sippers. Deerstalker is a favorite while toasting after a great day of hunting.

3 The Islands

he Islands obviously consist of the many islands along Scotland’s west and north coasts, including Islay, Skye, Orkneys, Mull, etc. These tend to be heavy and smoky. After dinner with a cigar is the perfect time to enjoy a big, smoky, peaty Island malt such as Lagavulin, Laphroaig or Ardbeg.

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“Drinkers of fine scotch look for the differences in vintages and bottlings just as wine lovers compare similar qualities between Bordeaux.”

Single malts are intended to be consumed at room temperature, using a standard tumbler or a tulipshaped glass that allows the whisky to be swirled without spilling, and that concentrates the aromas at the neck of the glass. Some like to add ice or the new frozen charcoal rocks. If used sparingly it should not dull the flavors, but remember that ice numbs your tongue and distorts your taste buds. Though there are no rules in drinking scotch, you will make veteran Scotch drinkers gasp if you are seen mixing a single malt with seltzer or soda: this is a major faux pas. Go back to the blends for that. If the whisky is too strong for you, throw in a few drops of non-carbonated spring water. This will help to open up the individual flavors and aromas that you didn’t detect before.

Don’t worry if your first try with scotch isn’t love at first taste. Just as with wine, it’s a flavor that must be developed. It takes a bit of tongue maturity. Each time you try another sip or another region you will begin to get a sense of what makes scotch so alluring and enjoyable. Few people drink scotch to get drunk. First off, it’s too expensive, but more importantly, every bottle of scotch is made of history, terroir, and tradition.

The high-quality, high-priced single malt scotches have always been a favorite of those who wish to enjoy life’s finer pleasures. Drinkers of fine scotch look for the differences in vintages and bottlings just as wine lovers compare similar qualities between Bordeaux. Scotches aged twelve years or more have a richness and aromatic bouquet and you can expect to pay more for them. Twenty years or more in the cask develops a full mouthfeel, loaded with subtle nuances and is meant to be sipped and savored.

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“Each time you try another sip or another region you will begin to get a sense of what makes scotch so alluring and enjoyable.”

In the end, Scotch may be called the manly spirit, with nearly 80% of the drinkers being male, but many curious and confident women enjoy the libation also. Women have a very refined sense of smell as opposed to men and more taste buds to entice the palate. So, beware guys, the ladies just might be joining you in the parlor for a scotch and cigar after dinner.

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