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to do in February Due to the possibility of cancellations, please check event websites & social media posts before attending. Things
2 Mardi Gras February 9-10
Main Street • Deadwood • All day
Celebrate Mardi Gras with a celebratory weekend in Downtown Deadwood . Hit the saloons and enjoy the Deadwood Cajun Cocktail Crawl throughout various locations before attending the Mardi Gras Masquerade Party King & Queen Coronation at the Historic Franklin Hotel . On Saturday, taste some of the finest Cajun foods in the region at the Cajun Cook-off before grabbing a spot on Main Street for Deadwood’s Annual Mardi Gras Parade . End the weekend of festivities with music by Tunes and Thrills DJ at the Franklin. MORE INFO: DEADWOOD.COM. 3 Bloody Mary Fest February 10 Washington Pavilion • Sioux Falls 10 a.m Attend an unforgettable morning celebration of the esteemed brunch cocktail at the Bloody Mary Fest . Indulge in unlimited samples of bloody marys, beer, and more. The General Admission Ticket includes unlimited Bloody Mary and craft beer samples. In addition, the Designated Driver Ticket includes samples of non-alcoholic bloody mary mix. MORE INFO: WASHINGTONPAVILION.ORG.
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February 7-10 Codington County Extension Complex • Watertown • 9 a.m. 79th Annual Winter Farm Show The 79th Annual Winter Farm Show is a four-day event providing education and entertainment for the whole family. For the last 79 years, the show has been a platform for agricultural communities to exchange ideas, programs, and opportunities. Among the events are the State Crop Show , livestock sales and shows, family and home programs, commercial exhibits, educational presentations, and more. MORE INFO: WATERTOWNWINTERFARMSHOW.COM.
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4 Winterfest
February 16-18 Various Locations • Lead • All day
Join the locals at Lead’s three-day snow party, Winterfest . The sparkling event celebrates all things winter on and off the mountain. Winterfest is jam-packed with events and activities for all ages. Participate in the Snowmobile Poker Run , Adventure Ski , Mile High Pub Crawl , Fat Tire Bike Race , Fiery Chicken Wing Challenge , live music, a chili feed, bonfire, wine tasting, kids activities, and more. MORE INFO: LEADMETHERE.ORG.
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February 16-18 Downtown • Brookings Times Vary Embrace the winter season at the 10th Annual Frost Fest . Families can enjoy outdoor and indoor activities throughout the community like the Annual Snow Ball at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota , the Chocolate Crawl , and the Live Ice Carving Demo in the courtyard of Nick’s Hamburgers . On Saturday morning, join the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum for the Frost Fest Farmers’ Market . MORE INFO: DOWNTOWNBROOKINGS.COM.
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6 Custer Restaurant Week February 26-29 Various locations • Custer • All day Indulge in a week of delicious dining with the 7th Annual Custer Restaurant Week . Throughout various restaurants, the event will showcase fresh ingredients, flavorful dishes, and culinary gems that Custer has to offer. In addition to the Restaurant Week Featured Menu , participants will include their regular menu. It’s the perfect time to revisit an old favorite or try something new. MORE INFO: CUSTERSD.COM.
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ABERDEEN 9 & 10 __________________________ ABERDEEN WINGS VS NORTH IOWA BULLS Odde Ice Center, Aberdeen. 7:15 p.m. Aberdeenwings. com 16 & 17 __________________________ ABERDEEN WINGS VS BISMARCK BOBCATS Odde Ice Center, Aberdeen. 7:15 p.m. Aberdeenwings. com. 22-25 __________________________ OPEN POOL TOURNAMENT Best Western Ramkota Hotel, Aberdeen. Times vary. Visitaberdeensd.com. BRANDON 1-3 __________________________ STATE ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL Performing Arts Center, Brandon. All day. Sdhsaa. com . BROOKINGS 2-4 __________________________ JACKHAMMER ‘SPIEL Larson Ice Center, Brookings. Times vary. Facebook.com. 11 __________________________ WINE WEDNESDAY AT THE COMEDY ROOM OF WOODEN LEGS BREWING COMPANY Wooden Legs Brewing Company, Brookings. 7 p.m. Woodenlegsbrewing.com.
DEADWOOD 3 __________________________ WINTER’S FAT CLASSIC Main Street, Deadwood. 5 p.m. Dirtychain.co. 9-10 __________________________ MARDI GRAS Various locations, Deadwood. All day. Deadwood.com. 10 __________________________ CHINESE NEW YEAR Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center, Deadwood. 11 a.m. Deadwoodhistory.com. 1964 - THE TRIBUTE Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood. 8 p.m. Visitrapidcity.com. 16 __________________________ BACHMAN-TURNER OVERDRIVE Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood. 8 p.m. Deadwoodmountaingrand. com. 17 __________________________ WINE, CHEESE, & CHOCOLATE STROLL Various locations, Deadwood. 1 p.m. Deadwood.com. 23 __________________________ CALAMITY’S SHINDIG Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center, Deadwood. 6 p.m. Deadwoodhistory.com.
FLANDREAU 17 __________________________ SWON BROTHERS Royal River Casino, Flandreau. 8 p.m. Royalrivercasino.com. HILL CITY 10 __________________________ TOUR DE CHOCOLATE Main Street, Hill City. 9 a.m. Facebook.com. POLAR BEAR CHILI COOK OFF Main Street, Hill City. 11 a.m. Visithillcity.com. HURON 9 __________________________ CONNECTING CULTURES WINTER EVENT Huron. 6 p.m. Chamber.huronsd.com. 17 & 18 __________________________ BLACK HILLS WINTER FESTIVAL Prairie Berry Winery, Hill City. All day. Prairieberry.com. LEAD 16-18 __________________________ WINTERFEST Lead. Times vary. Leadmethere.org. LENNOX 17 __________________________ DATE NIGHT AT PROSPER Prosper Country Warehouse & Event Hall, Lennox. 6:30 p.m. Prospercountrywarehouse. com.
DELFEAYO MARSALIS & THE UPTOWN JAZZ ORCHESTRA Oscar Larson Theatre, Brookings. 7:30 p.m. Woodbineproductions.com. 24 __________________________ POLAR PLUNGE Ray’s Corner, Brookings. 12 p.m. Classy.org. BRUCE 4 __________________________ GROUNDHOG DAY SKI EVENT Oakwood Lakes State Park, Bruce. 12:30 p.m. Gfp.sd.gov. 23 __________________________ OWL MOON NIGHT HIKE Oakwood Lakes State Park, Bruce. 7 p.m. Gfp.sd.gov. CORONA 10 __________________________ VALENTINES CANDLE LIT HIKE Hartford Beach State Park, Corona. 5 p.m. Gfp.sd.gov. CUSTER 10 __________________________ LOVER’S LEAP SNOWSHOE HIKE Custer State Park, Custer. 1 p.m. Gfp.sd.gov. 26-29 __________________________ CUSTER RESTAURANT WEEK Various locations, Custer. All day. Custersd.com
8 __________________________ SCOTTY MCCREERY Dacotah Bank Center, Brookings. 7 p.m. Dacotahbankcenter.com. 9 & 10 __________________________ INDOOR CLASSIC Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Brookings. Times vary. Gojacks.com. 13 __________________________ WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP: GALENTINE’S DAY Brookings Cinema 8, Brookings. 5 p.m. business. Brookingschamber.org. 16 __________________________ SNOW BALL SUDSU TRACK & FIELD: SDSU Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Brookings. 6:30 p.m. Prairieplay.org. 16-18 __________________________ FROST FEST Downtown, Brookings. 8 a.m. Downtownbrookings. com. FROST FEST FARMERS MARKET South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Brookings. 10 a.m. Sdstate. edu. 23 __________________________ SODAK SPURS GOALS & GRATITUDE BANQUET Old Sanctuary Banquet Hall, Brookings. 7 p.m. Tix.com.
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MADISON 3 __________________________ THE GREAT LAKE COUNTY HOTDISH COMPETITION St. Thomas School, Madison. 11 a.m. Business. chamberofmadisonsd.com. MINA 24 __________________________ MINA LAKE CASINO NIGHT Wakeside Bar & Grill, Mina. 6 p.m. Visitaberdeensd.com. NEMO 24 __________________________ NEMO 500 OUTHOUSE RACES Nemo Guest Ranch, Nemo. 10 a.m. Nemo500.com. PIERRE / FORT PIERRE 2-3 __________________________ WINTER FISHING WEEKEND Pierre. All day. Pierrewfw.com. 17 __________________________ ADULT PROM Missouri Avenue Event Center, Pierre. 4 p.m. Missouriavenueevents.com. 23-25, 29 __________________________ CLUE: ON STAGE Grand Opera House, Pierre. 7:30 p.m. Pierreplayers.com.
RAPID CITY 1-4, 6-11, 13-25, 27-29 __________________________ ICE SKATING Main Street Square, Rapid City. Times vary. Mainstreetsquare.org. 1-3 __________________________ RODEO RAPID CITY PRCA RODEO 2024 The Monument, Rapid City. Times vary. Themonument. live. 2 & 3 __________________________ BADLANDS SABRES VS YELLOWSTONE QUAKE The Monument, Rapid City. 7:05 p.m. Badlandssabres. com. 2-4, 9-11 __________________________ ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Black Hills Community Theatre, Rapid City. Times vary. Bhct.org. 8, 23-25 __________________________ BADLANDS SABRES VS GREAT FALLS AMERICANS Roosevelt Park Ice Arena, Rapid City. 7:05 p.m. Badlandssabres.com. 9 & 10 __________________________ RAPID CITY RUSH VS KANSAS CITY MAVERICKS The Monument, Rapid City. 7:05 p.m. Visitrapidcity.com.
9-11 __________________________ BLACK HILLS SPORT SHOW & OUTDOOR EXPO The Monument, Rapid City. Times vary. Themonument. live. 10 __________________________ 4GMX INDOOR MOTORCROSS Central States Fair & Rodeo, Rapid City. 5:30 p.m. 4gmotocross.com. 11 __________________________ FEBRUARY FREEZE 5K FUN RUN/WALK Founders Park, Rapid City. 1:30 p.m. Eventbrite.com. 14, 16 & 17 __________________________ RAPID CITY RUSH VS IDAHO STEELHEADS The Monument, Rapid City. 7:05 p.m. Visitrapidcity.com. 16-18 __________________________ COUNTS CAR CLUB INDOOR CAR & BIKE SHOW The Monument, Rapid City. Times vary. Facebook.com. 20-25 __________________________ 39TH ANNUAL SD STATE DART TOURNAMENT The Monument, Rapid City. All day. Themonument.live. 24 __________________________ SKATE DAY BEACH PARTY
Main Street Square, Rapid City. 12 p.m. Mainstreetsquare.org.
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9 & 10 __________________________ BULLS & BRONCS W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Siouxempirefair.com. 10 __________________________ BLOODY MARY FEST Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 10 a.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. FEBRUARY VENDOR SHOW The Social, Sioux Falls. 10 a.m. Facebook.com. Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Sdsymphony. org. 14 __________________________ VICTORIAN VALENTINE TEA Pettigrew Home and Museum, Sioux Falls. 2 p.m. Siouxlandmuseums.com. 15-18 __________________________ THE PREMIERE PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS THE PREMIERE PREMIERES REVOLUTION: THE MUSIC OF THE BEATLES Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Siouxfallsorpheum.com. 15 __________________________ LIVE & LOCAL PRESENTS: CURIOUS MUSIC COLLECTIVE Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org.
16-17 __________________________ PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Washingtonpavilion.org. 16-19 __________________________ JURASSIC QUEST W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Siouxempirefair.com. 16 __________________________ STEEL PANTHER The District, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. Thedistrictsf.com. 19 __________________________ LIVE ON STAGE SIOUX FALLS: THE STARLETS Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. 20 __________________________ DR. JORDAN PETERSON: WE WHO WRESTLE WITH GOD TOUR Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Dennysanfordpremiercenter. com. 22-24 __________________________ SDHSAA STATE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. dennysanfordpremiercenter. com. 23 & 24 __________________________ AARON WEBER COMEDY Icon Event Hall & Lounge, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Collectiveeffortsunion.com.
DEATH WAS IN THE CARDS: AN INTERACTIVE MURDER MYSTERY AT THE PETTIGREW HOME & MUSEUM Pettigrew Home and Museum, Sioux Falls. 6 p.m. Southeastsouthdakota.com. 2 & 3 __________________________ SIOUX FALLS STAMPEDE VS FARGO FORCE Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Dennysanfordpremiercenter. com. 3 __________________________ PET ROCK The District, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. Thedistrictsf.com. 3-4 __________________________ SIOUX FALLS CARD SHOW Convention Center, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Dennysanfordpremiercenter. com. THE BLACK MARKET W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Siouxempirefair.com. 8 __________________________ BIG SIOUX FILM FESTIVAL State Theatre, Sioux Falls. 5:30 p.m. Friendsofthebigsiouxriver. org. 9 __________________________ CASEY DONAHEW The District, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. Thedistrictsf.com .
28 __________________________ RAPID CITY RUSH VS SAVANNAH GHOST PIRATES The Monument, Rapid City. 7:05 p.m. Themonument.live. 29 __________________________ The Monument, Rapid City. 7:30 p.m. Themonument.live. SIOUX FALLS 1 __________________________ SIOUX FALLS SKYFORCE VS RIO GRAND VALLEY VIPERS Sanford Pentagon, Sioux Falls. 6:30 p.m. Siouxfalls.gleague.nba.com. 1-3 __________________________ THE GOOD NIGHT THEATRE JOURNEY WITH VERY SPECIAL GUEST TOTO COLLECTIVE PRESENTS: LEGENDARY ADVENTURE Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. 2 __________________________ COMEDY AT KEN’S KORNER WITH IAN MACLEAN, KOERNER & DYLAN TYMES Ken’s Korner, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Facebook.com. THE SIOUXPER SNOW BALL The Icon, Sioux Falls. 6 p.m. Siouxpercon.com.
23-25 __________________________ MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2: CRUISING THROUGH THE CHANGE Orpheum Theatre Center, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Siouxfallsorpheum.com. 24 __________________________ JOYCE YANG PLAYS RACHMANINOFF Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Sdsymphony. org. 27 __________________________ CELTIC ANGELS IRELAND Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. 28 __________________________ MATT RIFE Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Washingtonpavilion.org. 29 __________________________ RESGEN DATE NIGHT COMEDY 2024 Central Church, Sioux Falls. 8 a.m. Resgen.org. TRAMPLED BY TURTLES “CONCERT FOR CONSERVATION” Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. SPEARFISH 2 __________________________ SKATE NIGHT AT THE REC CENTER Spearfish Rec and Aquatics Center, Spearfish. 4:30 p.m. Visitspearfish.com.
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9-11, 16-18 __________________________ 37 POSTCARDS Matthews Opera House, Spearfish. Times vary. Matthewsopera.com. 13 __________________________ MARDI GRAS WITH THE POCKET JUNKIES Matthews Opera House, Spearfish. 8 p.m. Matthewsopera.com. 24 __________________________ FROZEN WATERFALLS HIKE Spearfish. 10 a.m. Gfp.sd.gov. WATERTOWN 3 __________________________ ELKS ICE FISHING DERBY Lake Kampeska, Watertown. All day. Gfp.sd.gov. 7-10 __________________________ Complex, Watertown. 9 a.m. Watertownwinterfarmshow. com. 9 __________________________ NIGHT TO SHINE Joy Ranch, Watertown. 7 p.m . Visitwatertownsd.com. 15 __________________________ DINNER & A MOVIE: THE NOTEBOOK Goss Opera House, 79TH ANNUAL WINTER FARM SHOW Codington Country
20-25 __________________________ SOMEBODY FAMOUS Town Players, Watertown. Times vary. Townplayers.net. 22 __________________________ GARY WEST: HEROES, FRIENDS & LEGENDS Goss Opera House, Watertown. 7 p.m. Visitwatertownsd.com. 24 & 25 __________________________ THE POWER 106.3 BIG BOY TOY SHOW Codington County Extension Complex, Watertown. Times vary. Visitwatertownsd.com. WORTHING 16-18, 22-25, 29 __________________________ DEATHTRAP Olde Town Dinner Theatre, Worthing. Times vary. Oldetownetheatre.org. YANKTON 1-24 __________________________ OUT OF THE FIRE: 50 YEARS OF ART BY JAKE VAN WYKE Bede Art Gallery, Yankton. All day. Business.yanktonsd.com. 10 __________________________ LANCER TAILGATE Mount Marty University, Yankton. 2 p.m. mountmarty.edu.
Watertown. 6:30 p.m. Visitwatertownsd.com.
The Economic of the in South Dakota arts impact
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“ Arts South Dakota is a service organization, and its mission is to advance the arts for South Dakota and our visitors by advocating, educating, and connecting,” Jim Speirs executive director of Arts South Dakota told 605 . Promoting and supporting the arts throughout the state has been at the forefront of Arts South Dakota’s mission to aid in professional development, advocacy, lobbying, and promotional efforts. “It’s what we like to call connecting people to the arts,” shared Speirs. “We let the people of South Dakota know about the dynamic and robust arts community we have in the state.” One notable initiative that has contributed significantly to this mission is the Arts & Economic Prosperity Study 6 [ AEP6 ]. This study, led nationally by Americans for the Arts , and locally by Arts South Dakota has played a crucial role in sharing the economic impact data on the non-profit arts in South Dakota. “It studies the number of employees, expenditures, tax revenue, and local tax revenue generated,” said Speirs. Throughout the fiscal year 2022, the non- profit arts and culture sector generated $362,987,163 in economic activity throughout South Dakota.
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" The arts have a long & special history in Rapid City. The numerous arts organizations in the community not only provide our citizens with great opportunities to showcase their talents, but also provide visitors of all ages with memorable moments & enriching experiences. The recent findings from the Arts & Economic Prosperity study reveal the arts not only enhance our quality of life, but also have a significant impact on our local economy. " significant special numerous opportunities memorable enriching enhance great
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“The other area of research was conducted through audience surveys,” Speirs stated. “For patrons attending arts events in their communities, volunteers would survey how far they traveled and what expenses aside from ticket prices were incurred.” From that data, Arts South Dakota was able to determine the state-wide average attendee dollar amount spent per arts event, which was $35.79 a person. The next step was to identify how out of town visitors influence the amount they spend attending arts events. For non-locals, the average attendee dollar
amount spent was $74.14. Not only was the study able to conclude the average spent at the events, but it also recorded total attendance. Speirs shares the volunteers identified the number of visitors who traveled from another county or up to 100 miles away. “This study gives you a clear picture of the significance of tourism as it relates to art experiences and the significance of people traveling to experience arts in your community,” he added.
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In addition to the statewide study, AEP6 focused on five city arts councils throughout South Dakota: Aberdeen, Brookings, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, and Yankton. Throughout those five arts councils, the study extrapolated total expenditures and total employment. “For Sioux Falls specifically, we saw our numbers increase within job employment here; the arts employ 2,156 people,” said Kellen Boice , executive director of the Sioux Falls Arts Council . In Sioux Falls the study found that the arts and culture nonprofits make an annual economic impact of $126,108,085. As for Rapid City, Jacqui Dietrich , executive director of the Rapid City Arts Council shares that their sector supports 3,296 jobs and makes an annual economic impact of $204,105,202. “The future of our communities depends on arts and culture as an economic driver, as a creative community supports our local employers in professional recruitment, attracts visitors, and encourages local spending,” said Dietrich. With South Dakota hosting a strong, close-knit arts community, art is gaining more attention as a driving force of tourism. “We’ve known it since the 1930s. Tourism started in South Dakota from a large sculpture in the Black Hills,” shared Speirs. “It’s been a foundational element of tourism since day one, but now we’re starting to see a greater awareness and appreciation for the role the arts play in attracting visitors.” Artistic Statistics In South Dakota, the non-profit arts and cultural sector provided: • 6,054 jobs • 6,455,088 attendees to arts and cultural events Other Study Partners Total Expenditures
Aberdeen: $4,336,299 Brookings: $7,570,781 Yankton: $2,008,306
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The communities throughout the state have individual nonprofit art organizations and events that drive visitors to experience artistic and cultural opportunities time and time again. “Within Rapid City, at least 90 art organizations are involved in those presentations,” said Dietrich. Events such as the Black Hills Pow Wow draw audiences from around the country, while the semi-professional symphony employs 90 musicians. Local businesses like Racing Magpie , The Journey Museum & Learning Center , and the Suzie Cappa Art Center serve as cultural and artistic amenities, as live music performed by local talent is a popular source of entertainment. “The Dahl Arts Center is rooted in our culture of resilience and is a premier venue for regional artists, with dozens of exhibitions and performances catering to locals and visitors year-round,” said Dietrich. In Sioux Falls, the Levitt at the Falls aims to build connections through music by gathering the diverse community and fostering social interactions among people of all ages and backgrounds. The Washington Pavilion serves to deliver memorable experiences that entertain, educate, and enrich through live performances, art galleries, hands-on science exhibits, and creative educational opportunities. “The Arc of Dreams was an initiative from the Sculpture Walk Sioux Falls ,” shared Boice. “It’s for everyone and it’s a unique piece of art that is becoming a staple in our community.”
"The city of Sioux Falls is taking more of an active role in the arts community & it'll hopefully increase the opportunities to integrate arts in a community improvement project." Kellen Boice, Sioux Falls Arts Council sioux falls increase opportunities
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With a history dating back nearly a century, our team of 373 professionals, including 56 shareholders, is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. We leverage our strength as a community- based firm utilizing our time, talent, and financial resources to enhance the communities in which we live and serve. The construction industry is no stranger to financial complexities. Project budgets, cost tracking, payroll management, tax compliance, and cash flow optimization are just a few of the challenges faced by construction
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The state of South Dakota has always valued cultural attractions and creative enterprises to drive economic growth. AEP6 analyzes the impact of the arts non-profit industry on the state's economy and illustrates its importance to citizens. “Art is so personal and is truly what makes our communities the way they are,” expressed Speirs. “It’s the arts that create character, that’s what defines the uniqueness of our communities. The impact is beyond words.” The audience survey revealed the overwhelming appreciation of arts and cultural opportunities in South Dakota.
It was identified that 91% of respondents feel pride in their community or neighborhood's arts offerings, while 88% would feel a sense of loss if cultural opportunities were not available. In addition, 87% of respondents said arts attendance contributes to the preservation of creative activities and venues. “Our goal at Arts South Dakota is to connect and continue to have every South Dakotan aware of the role that art plays in their lives and communities,” said Speirs. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT ARTSSOUTHDAKOTA.ORG+
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Jacqui Dietrich, Rapid City Arts Council
"Arts South Dakota provides critical resources for telling the story about the impact the arts make on our communities. " resources impact communities
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MONICK YARDS a yard above the rest
written by gabby sudenga
photos by cailyn patterson
"monick yards is more
Situated at 605 East 8th Street in downtown Sioux Falls is a building that is more than meets the eye.
Monick Yards , a sweeping 12,000-square-foot event venue, fills the space of the former pipe supply company, Monick Pipe .
The venue is a partnership between the owners of Carpenter Bar , Highball Bar , The Treasury at Hotel on Phillips , and the owners of sister event venues, Convolo and Casetta . “Partners Anne and Dustin Haber came across this building, and Dustin saw the potential for it to become an event space,” said Amy Boes , venue director. “The building was going to be torn down with the plan of building something new, but it just didn’t work out,” Anne continued.
focused on large-scale corporate events & weddings." - amy boes
For the partnered owners, the space wasn’t the only aspect they loved about the building.
“It wasn’t only the space, but the location of the building establishing the opportunity to introduce an event venue in downtown Sioux Falls,” shared beverage director Brian White . A full renovation of the interior and exterior of the building was underway when Boes and Angela Merritt were introduced to the project.
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“The aesthetic at Amy and Angela’s other businesses was something that fit with our vision,” said White. “It was a great fit when these two came in on the facility side,” added Anne. “They had prior relationships with existing event owners, and that was a big thing for us.” Merritt continued, “We knew of the great job they do with their bars aesthetically and it all seemed to line up.” The ascended ceilings are adorned with original wood features and expansive frosted windows, which provide a private, airy, and industrial space. The raw aesthetic is softened by thoughtful touches like curated furniture and minimalist décor. Warm lighting was added to create a welcoming and elegant ambiance.
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g"uests can have an event here & have the walkability to hotels or other locations, especially after your event entertainment you can go down to phillips avenue."
- brian white
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The space itself is versatile, divided into two distinct areas: The Grand Hall and The Reception Hall . The Grand Hall is designed to host wedding ceremonies with an open layout that’s bathed in natural light and polished concrete floors, while The Reception Hall is suited specifically for hosting wedding receptions, cocktail hours, and dancing. The interconnecting halls create a seamless flow of events and also offer a quick change of scenery for hosts and guests. Boes adds that for corporate events, The Grand Hall and Reception Hall can be kept separated to fit the host's needs and guest count. For brides and grooms, designated suites the White Room and Green Room are the perfect spaces to prepare for the big day. The bridal suite includes five getting-ready stations, a coffee machine, a mini fridge, and a lounging area, Merritt shares. “There’s enough space for whole bridal parties because they’re there for the entire day, so it’s nice to have that landing spot for them,” she added.
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"we keep things feasible & something we can produce, so making batches of cocktails & delivering every time is important to us." - michael mohr
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Michael Mohr and Brian White
With such simplicity, event hosts have a wide range of options for customizing their events. “We wanted to create something that's interesting enough on its own and can be highlighted with décor,” said Merritt. Additionally, The Grand and Reception Halls are equipped with built-in full bars operated by the mixologists of Carpenter Bar, Highball Bar, and The Treasury. Monick Yards offers custom bar offerings and cocktail packages that are curated by a team of cocktail enthusiasts. “We focus on providing prompt service, quality service, and quality cocktails and beverages at our three locations, and we want to make sure we deliver that at Monick as well,” explained beverage director Michael Mohr . With White and Mohr’s 14 years of combined experience, the pair is ready to assemble a special cocktail menu, a champagne tower, custom cocktail selections, and more for any size event. “We make sure that we’re offering things that are feasible for the masses, but also ensuring that we can provide a fun and unique cocktail experience for all of our guests that come through,” said Mohr. “On top of that we can still offer the basics,” added White. “We’re not above bringing in a keg of Coors Light to fit everyone's needs; we can tailor to anything the customer wants.”
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When it comes to food, the options are top-notch. Monick Yards is partnered with preferred catering businesses Vespa Catering , Chef Dominique’s , and En Place Catering . “We chose leaders in the catering industry to provide the best service to the renter of the venue,” said Merritt. A bonus for caterers is the large
warming kitchen designed to allow them to provide a quick and quality meal. Monick Yards is also equipped with state-of-the-art technology including video projections, wireless microphones, and built-in sound systems in each space. “It’s great to see our corporate guests come in and utilize those amenities,” said Mohr.
a special thanks
Styled shoot florals were provided by The Flower Mill.
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you're invited to sip & see Grab a craft cocktail and tour the space at Monick Yard's monthly open house. February 22, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
A special aspect of Monick Yards is the abundant size for being in downtown Sioux Falls. “When people drive by they don’t see how large the space is,” stated Anne. “When they get into the venue they see that it’s so different on the inside. What you’ll find here is shocking.” Merritt and Boes offer monthly Sip and Sees , which are events to welcome the community and future renters to see the space and ask questions. Boes described, “It’s a great opportunity for people to not peek through the windows, come ask questions, and it’s amazing for people who’ve already booked events with us to keep coming in as they’re going through their design process.” FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT MONICKYARDS.COM+
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Amy Boes
"we wanted to create something that had a high aesthetic, but could still fit that capacity." - angela merritt
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The Box Events Center
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WRITTEN BY GABBY SUDENGA + PHOTOS BY ALANA SNYDER
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Gone are the days of thinking outside the box. In Box Elder, the action is happening inside it. The Box Elder Events Center , or “ The Box ,” is the Midwest’s newest state-of-the-art facility serving as the backdrop for events of all shapes and sizes on the outskirts of Rapid City and Box Elder. “We want to provide a world-class event venue for whatever event you want to host,” said general manager Adam Patton .
“We’re essentially an empty box,” he continued.
The Box boasts over 60,000 square feet of versatile space, catering to everything from intimate gatherings to large athletic tournaments. The building is complemented with sleek, modern architecture with escalated ceilings and flexible spaces. The Box features not one, but two main event areas: the Ellsworth Salon and the Lancer Ballroom . “The Ellsworth is our largest space, it’s big enough for three full-size basketball courts or four full volleyball courts,” explained Patton. The 22,000-square-foot ballroom is multifaceted, ready to accommodate large-scale conferences, trade shows, or galas for up to over 3,000 people.
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What's in the box? The Box's flexible event space can be split into different floor plans.
THE ELLSWORTH SALON GRAB-N-GO CONCESSIONS GREEN ROOM THE LANCER BALLROOM PRE-FUNCTION AREAS RAIDER SALONS
SPIRIT ROOM TEAM ROOMS
Patton shares that The Box is capable of accommodating the space to fit the event's aesthetic. “We can carpet it or put our tarps down to turn it into a convention space or a trade show,” shared Patton. “When the carpet is down, it looks elegant.” The Lancer sits as the second-largest area in The Box, equipped to host conference speakers, receptions, and luncheons. “The Lancer Ballroom can seat up to 220 people and can be used for whatever the client is thinking,” Patton said. “It’s a very versatile space.” The Ellsworth and Lancer can be divided into different floor plans to accommodate the number and size of upcoming events. It doesn’t stop there, as break-out rooms and meeting areas are available in the Raider Rooms and Spirit Room for low-scale events such as birthday parties, before-game team huddles, and intimate receptions.
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WHATEVER YOU’RE THINKING ABOUT
DOING, WE’RE ABLE TO HELP EXECUTE IT.”
Adam Patton
In addition to its adaptable spaces, The Box offers an in-house, full-service catering kitchen run by talented chefs and culinary teams. Patton shares that there are various menus available to choose from elegant plated meals, and large buffet selections, to a tournament menu for all sporting events. The Box ensures that each meal is served in an artful blend of simple, yet contemporary flavors that are created to fit everyone’s taste and budget. “We’ve got everything you need from a food and beverage standpoint,” said Patton. The kitchen and staff ensure that every detail is covered to the smallest bite. But The Box isn’t just about functionality, it’s about creating experiences. The venue's state-of-the-art A/V technology is sure to create a memorable event. The technology equips hosts with intelligent audio, projected scoreboards, and visual effects, like smooth machines, lightning themes, and video projection. “With these capabilities, we can create a fun tournament with kids by turning on our smoke and sparkler machine,” shared Patton. The Box also has livestream capabilities; the Ellsworth Salon comes equipped with streaming cameras all around the ballroom. This allows family and friends to watch any function from anywhere they would like, should the tournament or event coordinator want to take advantage of this incredible feature.
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Out of the box attractions
“We’re going to do whatever we can to accommodate your requests,” said Patton. Right off the interstate, the Box is nestled within a campus of hotels, making it ideal for event guests who wish to explore all that Rapid City has to offer. “Rapid City is such a tourist destination with Mount Rushmore National Memoria l, Spearfish Canyon , Historic Deadwood , and more that are all within an hour from the property,” said Patton. BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK BEAR COUNTRY CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL CUSTER STATE PARK REPTILE GARDENS
The Box offers customizable audio and visual options to add an extra element to their events. “We can customize the building from a layout perspective to whatever the guests need,” said Patton. “We’re also able to add a theme to the building. We have control over the lights, so if a couple wants to add lights to their wedding, we can change the lights to their set colors, which can set the tone for the event,” he added.
The possibilities are endless, thanks to the venue’s dedicated team of event professionals. “We have a highly skilled team paired with years of experience in this specific field,” mused Patton. “We want your event to go off without a hitch, your tournament to run as smoothly as possible, and want your wedding to be perfect.” During events, staff are easily identifiable with vests and ties and are always ready to help guests find what they need.
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In addition to their convenient locations between events, dining, and entertainment, the hotels are brimming with recreational, family-friendly, and convenient amenities. The Courtyard by Marriott is connected to The Box, allowing guests the most convenient stay for their event or celebration. The Residence Inn by Marriott and Home2 Suites are connected to WaTiki Indoor Waterpark Resort , making it steps away from adrenaline-pumping waterslides and lazy rivers. Patton shares that a La Quinta and a Fairfield by Marriott are also on campus. Since hosting its first event in June of 2023, The Box is looking forward to creating and hosting new events for the community to attend. “We hosted CultureCon in September that was put on by a group from Sioux Falls,” stated Patton. “CultureCon has become a big deal and has grown to be quite popular and hadn’t been done in Rapid City before. We had the opportunity to host the first CultureCon on this side of the state, and it was very well received.” Patton shares that his hope for The Box is to see it be used more than it’s capable of. “We want to build and create events that are unlike anything else and ultimately have a world-class feel to them,” he said. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT THEBOX.LIVE + BRING A LOT OF YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS FIELD.” Adam Patton
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Crisp & Green
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FOOD + DRINK
Written by Alana Snyder + Photos by Cailyn Patterson
People shouldn’t have to choose between a quick meal and a healthy one—that’s one of the mottos behind Crisp & Green in Sioux Falls. “We focus on crisp, clean, healthy living and eating healthy food and living a nice, vibrant, clean life,” said owner and CEO Paul Goldammer . The entrepreneur was already well seasoned with franchises when he became involved in Crisp & Green, as he also owns the local Potbelly Sandwich Shop just two doors down by the Western Mall . While Potbelly specializes in toasted sandwiches, soups, salads, and hand-scooped milkshakes, Crisp & Green is more of a healthy, fast-casual concept focusing on scratch-made food, salads, grain bowls, smoothies, and acai bowls. “Everything is prepared and made here in house including our dressings, which we have a wide variety of,” explained Goldammer. “They’re amazing.”
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M enu MORE ON THE
SIGNATURE SALADS
» #SQUASHGOALS Kale, arugula, roasted chicken, maple roasted butternut squash, apples, quinoa, white cheddar, candied pecans, and apple cider pumpkin seed dressing. » Thai & Stop Me Arugula, mixed greens, citrus shrimp, orange slices, daikon radish, napa cabbage, carrot, basil, mint, cilantro, peanuts, lime squeeze, and thai peanut dressing. GRAIN BOWLS » Seoul Bowl Brown rice, spinach, tofu, roasted mushrooms, cucumber, daikon radish, napa cabbage, carrot, cilantro, spicy bibimbap sauce, sesame seeds, and korean chile cashew dressing. » Wild Child Wild rice, arugula, roasted chicken, roasted brussels sprouts, radicchio, goat cheese, craisins, and balsamic vinaigrette. ACAI BOWLS » Imagine Dragon Fruit Acai sorbet, dragon fruit sorbet, banana, toasted coconut, granola, and blueberries. » Protein Power Play Acai sorbet, banana, strawberries, cacao nibs, protein puffs, and cashew butter. SMOOTHIES » Maple Pea-Nut Banana, maple syrup, peanut butter, coconut milk, and vanilla pea protein. » Rise & Grind Banana, cold brew coffee, oat milk, cashew butter, and vanilla pea protein.
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an American success story...
for life’s special moments SINCE 1959
65 Years 65 Locations
1959—IT BEGINS Jesse and Joyce Riddle open the original Riddle’s Jewelry location in Webster, SD. EXPANSION Riddle’s begins expanding across several states and becomes unique by providing onsite repairs and custom designs in each store location. THE FACTORY In 1989, we open the factory in Rapid City, SD and begin producing Black Hills Gold and many other diamond and gemstone styles. CONTINUING TO GROW We expand again into 8 states with nearly 50 stores, and the 2nd generation takes the helm. NOVENTA ® DIAMOND We begin producing our exclusive 90-facet Noventa® Diamond in our factory, with 32 more facets than a standard round cut. 2024 AND BEYOND Today, with 65 stores in 10 states and the 3rd generation now part of the team, we are honored to have helped our customers celebrate over 60 years of Riddle’s Moments.
Since 1959, Riddle’s has been family owned and operated. With 65 stores in 10 states, we truly are an American success story! The secret to our success? An unwavering commitment to providing the very best customer service in the industry. We’ve long been an industry leader in jewelry technology and manufacturing. From our headquarters in Rapid City, South Dakota, we operate a thriving factory that produces many of our own jewelry designs—including our exclusive Noventa ® Diamonds and expansive line of Black Hills Gold. Like you, we believe that producing and buying products made in the USA is still the backbone of our strong country!
We know we are selling more than just jewelry—we are helping you celebrate life’s important relationships and events.
We are happy to be part of each of our local communities, and unlike large corporations, we pride ourselves in being able to cater to the individual customer’s unique needs and sense of style. We are dedicated to providing fine quality diamonds and an expansive selection of jewelry with a discerning eye on design and workmanship, all at an exceptional value.
Second and third generation family members (left to right): Loren Jensen–Director of Corporate Office, Dominic Schumacher–Mt. Rushmore Outlet Manager, Tamara Riddle-Schumacher–President of Manufacturing & Board Chair, Brett Riddle–President & CEO, Jesse Riddle–Regional Manager
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