VOL. 17 | NO. 5
JUNE 2025
SUMMER ISSUE
FEATURING
605 Spotlight: South Dakota Art Museum
CHANGING THE GAME: RO•SHAM•BO CREATIVE
A REMOTE RETREAT: JOY RANCH
HANG OUT WITH: KASI HABERMAN
CAFFEINE IN KIMBALL: COFFEE CANTINA
605 PROFILE: SHAUNA FOX-HAMILTON
THAT TIME OF YEAR IS HERE Drive like you know the schedule. Slow down, stay alert, and give workers some space.
VOL. 17 | NO. 5 JUNE 2025 CONTENTS
Ro•Sham•Bo Creative's mascot, Liko , sits in on a team meeting. Find out more about the Rapid City marketing and advertising agency's rebrand on page 12.
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Art + Design 12 Changing the Game Ro.Sham.Bo Creative
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605 Spotlight South Dakota Art Museum
Culture + Entertainment 34 We Can't Wait
The Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium
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A Remote Retreat Joy Ranch
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Hang Out With Kasi Haberman
Events 06
6 Things
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Event Calendar
Food + Drink 70 On the Menu
Preacher Smith's Taproom & Commons
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Caffeine in Kimball Coffee Cantina
Lifestyle 90 605 Profile
Shauna Fox-Hamilton
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Capital Building • Pierre • 8:30 a.m. The 8th annual Trail of Governors 3.5 mile race is featuring the 8th governor of South Dakota, Frank M. Bryne who served from 1913-1917 among the 31 former governors. Register for the race to walk or run alongside the other 31 life-size bronze governor sculptures. MORE INFO: TRAILOFGOVERNORS.COM. Trail of Governors
Due to cancellation possibilities, please check event websites & social posts before attending.
1 JUNE 5-8 SD State Fairgrounds • Huron Times vary Thousands of wheels, Backyard BBQ Champions , live music, vendors, and more are all packed into four days at Wheel Jam 2025 . Over 1,000 campsites are available, and everyone is welcome to come see the car, motorcycle, and semi shows and have fun. MORE INFO: CHAMBER.HURONSD.COM. Wheel Jam 2025
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Kickstands Campground • Sturgis Times vary Embark on a noble quest to this year’s Black Hills Renaissance Festival with costumes, vendors, performers, and contests. MORE INFO: BLACKHILLSRENFEST.COM. Black Hills Renaissance Festival
2 JUNE 13 & 14
Celebrate Wild Bill Hickok , “Deadwood’s most famous gunslinger,” with free concerts, a hot dog eating contest, a classic car auction, and learn how to pan for gold at Wild Bill Days . MORE INFO: DEADWOOD.COM. Downtown • Deadwood • Times vary Wild Bill Days 2025
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3 Must See
When Summer
Calls, Spearfish
Delivers
Shows
The Beat Goes On featuring Lisa McClowery as Cher JUNE 7 // 7 P.M. Royal River Casino Flandreau Come see the #1 Cher Tribute featuring Lisa McClowery at Royal River Casino . Premium seats
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Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas
JUNE 14 // 7:30 P.M. Denny Sanford Premier Center • Sioux Falls
For nearly four decades, Alison Krauss & Union Station have been celebrated as one of the most influential acts in bluegrass and roots music. Known for an immaculately crafted, but endlessly surprising sound, the group has returned with Arcadia , their first album since the 2011 masterpiece Paper Airplane —a multiple Grammy Award -winning LP that debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country , Bluegrass , and Folk Album charts. See them at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center for the Arcadia Tour —their first tour together in a decade. More info: dennysanfordpremiercenter.com.
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JUNE 15 // 11 A.M. Icon Event Hall • Sioux Falls Don’t miss an unforgettable drag brunch experience at Icon Event Hall . Enjoy a dazzling show featuring eight performers serving up fierce looks and nonstop energy. Wrap up the Sioux Falls Pride weekend with a bang. More info: iconsiouxfalls.com.
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14 __________________________ BROOKINGS KITE FESTIVAL Fishback Soccer Complex, Brookings. 10 a.m. Visitbrookingssd.com. 32ND ANNUAL BROOKINGS CAR SHOW Pioneer Park, Brookings. 1 p.m. Visitbrookingssd.com. 21 __________________________ ROMEO & JULIET Coolidge Sylvan Theatre, Brookings. 2 p.m. Visitbrookingssd.com. 28 __________________________ BROOKINGS BONANZA Downtown, Brookings. 9 a.m. Visitbrookingssd.com. FREE COMMUNITY ART DAYS Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street. 10 a.m. Visitbrookingssd.com. __________________________ DAILY CULTURAL PERFORMANCES Crazy Horse Memorial, Crazy Horse. Times vary. Crazyhorsememorial.org. 1-7 __________________________ LIVING TREASURES INDIAN ARTS Crazy Horse Memorial, Crazy Horse. Times vary. Crazyhorsememorial.org. 6 & 20 __________________________ MAHKOCHE KIN "THE LAND" Crazy Horse Memorial, Crazy Horse. Times vary. Crazyhorsememorial.org. CRAZY HORSE 1-30 CULTURAL EXCHANGE
7 __________________________ ANNUAL SPRING VOLKSMARCH Crazy Horse Memorial, Crazy Horse. 8 a.m. Crazyhorsememorial.org. CUSTER 8-22 __________________________ AGATHA CHRISTIE’S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Black Hills Playhouse, Custer. Times vary. Blackhillsplayhouse.com. 13-15 __________________________ CUSTER OFF-ROAD RALLY Custer Trails, Custer. 1 p.m. Custersd.com. 14-15 __________________________ FINE ARTISTS FESTIVAL 6th and Washington St, Custer. 10 a.m. Custersd. com. 20-22 __________________________ 5TH ANNUAL MICKELSON TRAIL SUMMER TREK George Mickelson Trail, Custer. Times vary. Custersd.com. 29-30 __________________________ LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL Black Hills Playhouse, Custer. Times vary. Blackhillsplayhouse.com. DEADWOOD 4 __________________________ GUILTY PLEASURES ORCHESTRA Outlaw Square, Deadwood. 6:30 p.m. Outlawsquare. com.
6 & 7 __________________________ DEADWOOD PBR Days of ‘76 Event Complex, Deadwood. Times vary. Deadwood.com. 13 __________________________ HISTORY ON THE LAWN: DR. VALENTINE MCGILLYCUDDY Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center, Deadwood. Noon. Deadwoodhistory.com. 13 & 14 __________________________ WILD BILL DAYS 2025 Downtown, Deadwood. Times vary. Deadwood.com . 14 ________________________ Grand, Deadwood. 10 a.m. Soulsofspiritexpos.com. WILD DEADWOOD READS The Lodge at Deadwood, Deadwood. All day. Wilddeadwoodreads.com. 15 __________________________ FATHER’S DAY ADMISSION Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood. All day. Deadwoodhistory.com. 19 THE BIG MICK Deadwood Mountain __________________________ NORTHERN HILLS COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center, Deadwood. Noon. Deadwoodhistory.com. 28 & 29 __________________________ MONSTER TRUCK DESTRUCTION TOUR Days of 76 Event Complex, Deadwood. Deadwood.com.
6-8 __________________________ WATIKI 3V3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT The Box, Box Elder. Times vary. Thebox.live. 14 & 15 __________________________ SUMMER SPIKE 6V6 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT The Box, Box Elder. Times vary. Thebox.live. 28 __________________________ BINGO LOCO The Box, Box Elder. 6 p.m. Thebox.live. BRANDON 1 __________________________ FRANKMAN MOTOR COMPANY NIGHT Huset Speedway, Brandon. 7:30 p.m. Husetsspeedway. com. 18 & 19 __________________________ HUSET'S HUSTLE Huset Speedway, Brandon. 7:30 p.m. Husetsspeedway. com. 23 __________________________ BRANDON COYOTE METRO OPEN Brandon Golf Course, Brandon. Noon. Usdalumni. com. BROOKINGS 3 __________________________ 605 DAY Brookings Children's Museum, Brookings. 6:30 p.m. Prairieplay.org. 8 __________________________ WELCOME TO THE FROG POND Brookings Art Council, Brookings. 2:30 p.m. Brookingsartscouncil.org.
ABERDEEN 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 __________________________ SUNDAYS ON SERTOMA PLAZA Storybook Land, Aberdeen. 2 p.m. Visitaberdeensd. com. 6-8 __________________________ FAMILY FUN WEEKEND Wylie Park, Aberdeen. Times vary. Visitaberdeensd.com. 14 & 15 __________________________ ABERDEEN ARTS IN THE PARK Melgaard Park, Aberdeen, Times vary. Aberdeenareaartscouncil. com. 27 __________________________ STORYBOOK LAND THEATRE PERFORMANCE Storybook Land, Aberdeen. 7 p.m. Visitaberdeensd.com . BELLE FOURCHE 26-29 __________________________ ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Belle Fourche Rec Center Auditorium, Belle Fourche. Times vary. Bellefourcheact.com. BOX ELDER 3-5 __________________________ NIKE BASKETBALL CAMP The Box, Box Elder. Times vary. Thebox.live.
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FLANDREAU 7 __________________________ CHER TRIBUTE: LISA MCCLOWRY Royal River Casino, Flandreau. 8 p.m. Royalrivercasino.com. HARTFORD 26 __________________________ FARMERS MARKET Downtown, Hartford. 5 p.m. Hartfordsdfarmersmarket. com. HILL CITY 14 & 21 __________________________ WILD WEST RODEO Mt. Rushmore Resort & Lodge at Pulmer Gulch, Hill City. 6 p.m. Palmergulch. com. 21 __________________________ CHAD LORE MUSICAL COMEDY Prairie Dog Taproom, Hill City. 7 p.m. Visithillcitysd. com. 22 __________________________ 1880 TRAIN OLD WEST SHOOTOUT 1880 Train, Hill City. 5 p.m. Visithillcitysd.com. HOT SPRINGS 7 __________________________ ROWAN GRACE ROCKIN' RIVERSIDE SUMMER CONCERT Centennial Park, Hot Springs. 7 p.m. Hotsprings-sd.com. 14 __________________________ 60TH ANNUAL FATHER'S DAY GOLF INVITE Southern Hills Golf Course,
HURON 4-7 __________________________ SD P.E.O. CONVENTION Huron Event Center, Huron. Times vary. Chamber.huronsd. com. 5-8 __________________________ WHEEL JAM 2024 SD State Fairgrounds, Huron. Times vary. Chamber.huronsd. com. 6 & 7 __________________________ ORIGINAL SD BBQ CHAMPIONSHIPS SD State Fairgrounds, Huron. Times vary. Chamber.huronsd. com. 12-15 __________________________ SC PRODUCTIONS BARREL RACE SD State Fairgrounds, Huron. Times vary. Chamber.huronsd. com . 13-15 __________________________ ANTIQUE POWER SHOW SD Fair Grounds, Huron. Times Vary. Chamber.huronsd.com. 27-29 __________________________ SDCC FINALS SD State Fairgrounds, Huron. Times vary. Chamber.huronsd. com. KADOKA 20-22 __________________________ KADOKA BUFFALO STAMPEDE RODEO Fairgrounds, Kadoka. Times vary. Facebook.com.
MITCHELL 6 __________________________ GARDEN PARTY 2025 - A NIGHT OF FLOWERS, COMMUNITY & LIVE MUSIC Lakeview Golf Course, Mitchell. 11 a.m.. Mitchellmainstreet.com. 13 __________________________ 22ND ANNUAL MITCHELL CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC Mitchell Corn Pallace, Mitchell. 7:30 p.m. Mitchellmainstreet. com. 14 __________________________ JOSEPH HALL’S ELVIS TRIBUTE Mitchell ACT, Mitchell. 5:30 p.m. Mitchellact.org . 21 __________________________ 2ND ANNUAL CHEESE FEST Farm Life Creamery, Mitchell. 10 a.m. Mitchellact.org. 27 & 28 __________________________ GET UP AND GO Mitchell ACT, Mitchell. 7 p.m.. Mitchellact.org. PIERRE/FORT PIERRE 7 __________________________ 2025 CASEY TIBBS MATCH OF CHAMPIONS Stanley County Fairgrounds, Pierre. 7 p.m. Pierre.org. 14 __________________________ 8TH ANNUAL RUN WITH THE GOVERNORS State Capitol, Pierre. Runsignup.com.
Hot Springs. All day. Hotsprings-sd.com .
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20 & 21 __________________________ OAHE DAYS MUSIC AND ART FESTIVAL Downtown, Pierre. Times vary. Pierre.org. 22 __________________________ CARDEN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUS Expo Center, Fort Pierre. Fortpierre.com . 24 __________________________ RACING ON THE RIVER Stanley County Fairgrounds, Pierre. All day. Pierre.org. RAPID CITY 5-7 __________________________ ANNUAL BLACK HILLS QUILT SHOW & SALE The Monument, Rapid City. Times vary. Bhquilters.org . 6 __________________________ EPA OPEN MIC The Dahl, Rapid City. 6 p.m. Thedahl.org. 8 __________________________ WHISKEY MYERS The Monument, Rapid City. 6:30 p.m. Themonument. __________________________ YACHTLEY CREW The Monument, Rapid City. 7:30 p.m. Themonument. live. 13-15 __________________________ GREENWAY DAYS 2025 Rapid City’s Greenway, Rapid City. All day. FriendsOfRCParks.com . live. 12
14 & 15 __________________________ WEST BOULEVARD SUMMER FESTIVAL Wilson Park, Rapid City. Times vary. Westblvdrc. com . 22 __________________________ THEO VON: RETURN OF THE RAT The Monument, Rapid City. 7 p.m. Themonument.live . 27-29 __________________________ BLACK HILLS CON The Monument, Rapid City. Times Vary. Blackhillscon. com. 28 __________________________ 2025 STRIDER CUP Main Street Square, Rapid City. 5 p.m. Striderbikes.com . 28 & 29 __________________________ THE SOUTH DAKOTA YOGA GATHERING Pine Haven Venue and lodging, Rapid City. Times vary. Sdyogagathering.com. SIOUX FALLS 1 __________________________ ROSÉ PATIO TAKEOVER Fernson Brewery, Sioux Falls. 2 p.m. Fernson.com. 1-30 __________________________ DOWNTOWN SIOUX FALLS AMPT 2025 Downtown, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Dtsf.com. 6 __________________________ BULLY SD The District, Sioux Falls. 8:30 p.m. Thedistrictsf.com. AT FERNSON DOWNTOWN
6 & 7 __________________________ THE PRIDE '25 CABARET Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Washingtonpavilion.org . 7 __________________________ 14TH ANNUAL STEP FORWARD TO PREVENT SUICIDE Fawick Park, Sioux Falls. 9 a.m. Helplinecenter.org. AWAKEN YOUR SPIRITUAL CURIOSITY EXPO Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls. 10 a.m. Experiencesiouxfalls.com. 9 __________________________ COMEDY NIGHT AT CLUB 224 Lucky's, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. Collectiveeffortsunion.com. 9 & 10 __________________________ BRITZA PRESENTS LET THE MAGIC BEGIN Washington Pavillion, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Washingtonpavilion.org . 7 & 8 __________________________ HOT WHEELS MONSTER TRUCKS LIVE GLOW-N-FIRE Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Dennysanfordpremiercenter. com. 12 __________________________ WASHINGTON PAVILION GALA Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 5:30 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org.
12-15, 19-22 __________________________ THE PREMIERE PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS: DOLLY PARTON’S 9 TO 5 Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Siouxfallsorpheum.com. 13 __________________________ NOT JUST A "PHASE" FEST The Birdcage, Sioux Falls. 3 p.m. Notjustaphasefestsiouxfalls. com. 14 __________________________ PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL Downtown, Sioux Falls. 10 a.m. Siouxfallspride.org. 28TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF CULTURES The Levitt Shell at the Falls, Sioux Falls. 10:30 a.m. Lsssd.org. TACOS AND TEQUILA FESTIVAL Sioux Falls Stadium, Sioux Falls. 2 p.m. Experiencesiouxfalls.com. DINNER DETECTIVE SIOUX FALLS Sheraton Sioux Falls and Convention Center, Sioux Falls. 6 p.m. Experiencesiouxfalls.com. ALISON KRAUSS AND UNION STATION FEATURING JERRY DOUGLAS Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Dennysanfordpremiercenter. com.
15 __________________________ PRIDE: DRAG ME TO BRUNCH ICON, Sioux Falls. 11 a.m. Facebook.com. 20 __________________________ ADULTS NIGHT OUT Thunder Road, Sioux Falls. 9 p.m. Experiencesiouxfalls. com. 20 & 21 __________________________ AUSTAD’S 100,000 MEAL CHALLENGE Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Fmsc.org. 20-22 __________________________ THE ADDAMS FAMILY Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Washingtonpavilion.org. 20-23 __________________________ SIOUX FALLS CANARIES The Birdcage, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Sfcanaries.com. 20-23 __________________________ HOBBY HORSE RELAY Lake Lorraine, Sioux Falls. 1 p.m. Mccrossan.org. 26 __________________________ ZOOFARI Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 5 p.m. Greatzoo.org . 28 __________________________ 605 POP CULTURE CON Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 5 p.m. Greatzoo.org. THAT SOUNDS DECENT 2025! The Levitt Shell at the Falls, Sioux Falls. Experiencesiouxfalls.com.
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29 __________________________ FLYOVER PRO WRESTLING PRESENTS: TAKEOFF Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 5 p.m. Greatzoo.org . 30 __________________________ AMERICAN JUMP ROPE FEDERATION NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ElmenCenter, Sioux Falls. All day. Amjrf.com. SPEARFISH 3 __________________________ KEATING RESOURECES SPORTSPLEX GRAND OPENING BLOCK PARTY Keating Resoureces Sportsplex, Spearfish. 3 p.m. Visitspearfish.com. 7 __________________________ PLAY SOME PETTY Mathers Opera House, Spearfish. 7 p.m. Matthewsopera.com. 12-14 __________________________ PINE ISLAND GRAVEL ODYSSEY Spearfish City Park, Spearfish. Times vary. Pineislandgravel.com. 13-15 __________________________ SPEARFISH SASQUATCH VS NEBRASKA PROSPECTS Black Hills Energy Complex, Spearfish. Times vary. Spearfishsasquatch.com.
18-21 __________________________ BLACK HILLS CAMARO RALLY Downtown, Spearfish. Times Vary. Blackhillscamarorally. com. STURGIS 7 __________________________ STURGIS ART FESTIVAL Harley-Davidson Rally Point, Sturgis. Times vary. Sturgisareachamber.com. Point, Sturgis. Times vary. Sturgisareachamber.com. 21 & 22 __________________________ 2025 SUMMER EXHIBIT PROGRAM OPENS Kickstands Campground, Sturgis. Times vary. Blackhillsrenfest.com. VERMILLION 2 __________________________ VCDC ANNUAL GOLF SOCIAL 2025 Bluffs Golf Course, Vermillion. 2 p.m. Chamber. livevermillion.com. 29 & 31 __________________________ CHARLIE OPEN Bluffs Golf Course, Vermillion. 1 p.m. Usdalumni.com. WATERTOWN 6 __________________________ THE DRIFTING SHADOWS BAND Stokes-Thomas City Park, Watertown. 7 a.m. Visitwatertownsd.com. BATTLE OF THE BANDS Harley-Davidson Rally
ROAST OF GREG DUBOIS The Town Players, Watertown. 7 p.m. Townplayers.ludus.com. 7 __________________________ GRACE’S GAS GUZZLERS CAR SHOW Grace Lutheran Church, Watertown. 11 a.m. Visitwatertownsd.com. STATEWIDE 1-6 __________________________ RIDE ACROSS SOUTH DAKOTA (RASDAK) Hermosa. All day. Rasdak. com. 19 __________________________ JUNETEENTH NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE DAY – NATIONAL PARK FEE-FREE DAYSHOW National Parks, America. All day . Nps.gov.
CHANGING THE GAME
RO•SHAM•BO CREATIVE
There’s a rebranded marketing and advertising agency in Rapid City that’s “ready to rock” the marketing game. A&B Business Solutions acquired Robert Sharp & Associates (an agency with over 30 years of experience) after A&B owner Dennis Aanenson wanted the ability to provide his customers with marketing services. “Dennis has always lived by the belief that if A&B can’t solve your problem, he will find someone who can,” said vice president of marketing of A&B Business Solutions Angela Avila . “He told me about his vision and it made complete sense to me. So I jumped on board, and at the turn of 2024, we proudly expanded into the marketing and advertising sector.” The acquisition followed, and the past year- and-a-half has been filled with transitions like a change in leadership, investments in tools and resources to better service their clients, and a rebrand to represent the agency’s “new vision and commitment to cutting-edge creative and advertising services.”
The rebrand was unveiled this year as Ro•Sham•Bo Creative .
WRITTEN BY ALANA SNYDER + PHOTOS BY CAILYN PATTERSON & JOHN SNYDER
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Avila became the chief operation officer of the agency and has been collaborating with the team for six months on the rebrand. “It really was invigorating and gave us all a goal to work on together. I made it clear to the team that no ideas were off limits, and the creative energy and enthusiasm followed,” described Avila. “The collaboration has been amazing.” After presenting the original concepts to a focus group, Avila recalls how they had to go back to the drawing board. “It fell flat. Truthfully it was the best thing we could have done,” she said. Following the focus group, Avila started brainstorming and began thinking of the term Ro•Sham•Bo and how it was a version of Rock Paper Scissors when she was growing up. “I started researching and it occurred to me that the game of Rock Paper Scissors, while seemingly simple, is really about strategy, observation, and staying one step ahead of the competition,” said Avila. “It really was a great metaphor for what we do with marketing. I brought it to the team I had been working on the rebrand with and they were all in.”
ANGELA AVILA
“Ro•Sham•Bo Creative is more than just a workplace; it is a vibrant community where I am committed to seeing our team thrive, innovate, and make a meaningful impact.”
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RO•SHAM•BO CREATIVE IS A FULL-SERVICE AGENCY OFFERING:
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The Ro•Sham•Bo Creative team currently has over 140 years of combined experience in the industry and consists of designers, web developers, digital experts, and sales and creative strategists. “The best part is we all leverage each other’s skillsets to get the best result,” said Avila. “Everyone is encouraged to share creative and strategic ideas, and we choose what is best for our client based on their goals.” Services include brand strategy, design, digital and programmatic advertising, SEO, media placement, social media management, event marketing, and more (see page 16). A recent campaign the Ro•Sham•Bo team collaborated on was the 2025 Black Hills Stock Show marketing. “The creative was on point, and our client had three sold out shows during the event,” said Avila. Other clients vary across many industries, but Ro•Sham•Bo Creative primarily focuses on education, healthcare, tourism and hospitality, events, retail, construction, and B2B industries.
ANGELA AVILA “Our designer, Reba Sabo , came back with a brand and logo design shortly after our brainstorming, and as soon as I saw that, I knew we had it.”
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ART + DESIGN
Along with the rebrand, the agency changed locations after the acquisition, moving from Canyon Lake Drive to a temporary, “funky” space on Kansas City Street next to sister companies Cask and Cork Distributing and A&B Business Solutions. The workspace’s centerpiece is a large neon sign of their logo, where you can often find front desk greeter, Liko , the Welsh Corgi . “We have plans to add some more touches over the coming months, but we are really settling in,” said Avila. “Longterm, we are looking to create a space that houses our family of businesses all under one roof.” If 2025 is a reflection of the longterm, Avila says the future looks bright. “As a team we established several goals to focus on in 2025, and we are well on our way,” she said. “Everything from our rebrand, to our client journey and experience, to our community involvement all the way to our financial KPIs. It’s already been a great year for us, and we are excited for the future and for our clients’ futures, as well.” FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT ROSHAMBO CREATIVE.COM+
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ART + DESIGN
ANGELA AVILA
“We are having a lot of fun embracing our brand voice and edge.”
THE SUMMER ISSUE june 2025
ART + DESIGN
605 Spotlight South Dakota
Art Museum
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The Gifts that Started it All Of the 44 General Federation of Women’s Clubs pieces, 24 are on display in The Founding Gifts exhibition.
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“There isn’t a single artistic identity that defines South Dakota. It’s perhaps best to think of it more as an artistic landscape—as art in South Dakota is as diverse as the state’s geography,” said South Dakota Art Museum director Donna Merkt . The South Dakota Art Museum honors the foundational visions that have shaped the museum, from notable contributors to generous artistic efforts. The newly-debuted exhibition, The Founding Gifts , not only communicates gratitude for the
works and artists, but celebrates the contextual history behind each gift and each piece of art. The exhibition has three parts, including Harvey Dunn’s paintings, Ben Reifel’s personal collection of Plains art, and the South Dakota General Federation of Women’s Club’s ( GFWC ) art collection. Merkt says the idea for The Founding Gifts exhibition began with a conversation about Harvey Dunn’s original gift of art to South Dakota State College , now South Dakota State University ( SDSU ), in
1950. The origin of the museum was founded with education at its core, and generosity that felt meaningful to honor. “As we approached the 75th anniversary of that moment, our curatorial team began discussing a commemorative exhibition,” said Merkt. She continued, “The concept quickly expanded as we reflected on other foundational contributions—gifts rooted not in wealth or prestige, but in a shared belief in the power of art to educate, honor, and connect.”
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The lasting impact of Harvey Dunn, the General Federation of Women’s Clubs gifts, and Ben Reifel continues to echo at the museum and across the planet. Merkt says Reifel’s vision helped shape values and approach, promoting a more inclusive and comprehensive representation of artistic expression. “Benjamin Reifel's election as the first Oceti Sakowin tribal citizen to the U.S. Congress in 1960 was a groundbreaking achievement, not only for Native American representation, but also for his impactful contributions to the arts and humanities,” added Merkt. Reifel was an advocate for the establishment of the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts . Merkt says this demonstrates his devotion to cultural development, education, and the arts. He also notably served as the board president for the SD Art Museum. “The same year he joined the board, Reifel attended a board meeting with a suitcase full of precious objects from his personal collection,” said Merkt. An Advocate for Art Ben Reifel donated 19 items to the South Dakota Art Museum. Pieces include a tablecloth and napkins embroidered by Nellie (He Dog) Black Crow ( Rosebud Sioux ). Four Oscar Howe paintings included in the exhibition were transferred to the Museum from the Bureau of Indian Affairs under Reifel’s stewardship.
Benjamin Reifel
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“Though art is a reflection of humanity, it is too often separated from its original context once it enters a museum. Preserving artwork and objects is vital—but preserving and sharing the stories behind them is equally important.” Donna Merkt
After his passing, descendants solidified the donations as a permanent gift, ensuring Native art holds a prominent place in the museum's collections, Merkt adds. “All the works represent a wide range of Oceti Sakowin expression, from traditional methods and iconography to techniques, symbols, and materials shaped by the impact of colonization and forced assimilation,” said Merkt. Reifel’s actions aided in fostering an environment where Native art is presented in
conversation Euro-American art and art from other cultures, Merkt notes. Alongside Reifel, Dunn made his mark on the artistic landscape as he translated memory onto canvas, elaborates Merkt, capturing the emotional texture of rural life in ways that resonate across time. Merkt says Dunn’s impact has been lasting and profound on artists not just in the state, but around the world during the Golden Age of Illustration .
Dunn started his journey on a South Dakota farm in 1884—a life steeped in the rigors of homesteading, Merkt elaborates. As he made his way into the world of art, resilience, determination, and characteristics of the pioneer spirit were exemplified. “While much of his work captures both the ideals and hardships of prairie life, his Founding Gift also includes illustrations of stories referencing global cultures, as well as depictions of wartime experiences,” said Merkt.
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From South Dakota Agricultural College (now South Dakota State University ) in 1901, where Dunn’s talent was nurtured by Professor Ada Caldwell , he advanced to the Art Institute of Chicago to eventually go on to study under esteemed illustrator, Howard Pyle . From Farm to World- Renowned Artist
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“Women in Dunn’s works are not swooning ornaments; they are hard at work, contributing equally to the success of the homestead.” Donna Merkt
Although homesteading is depicted in his work, it’s not romanticized, Merkt adds. His paintings honor the complexity of life while focusing on hardship, community, longing, and resilience, illustrating what life felt like at the time. Merkt points out that as we gain understanding of the grounded truth of homesteading life, we acknowledge this narrative existed alongside the forced displacement of Oceti Sakowin people. “As South Dakota art continues to evolve, contemporary artists are increasingly engaging with both sides of our legacy—honoring ancestral memory while also reckoning with the broader social and political systems that shaped our complex history,” added Merkt. The SD Art Museum’s broader range of collections started with the Founding Gift from the GFWC. The origin of the museum is directly tied to the federation. “These visionary women looked within and beyond the state’s borders for inspiring art to share with South Dakotans,” added Merkt.
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According to Merkt, the best thing about being a part of the South Dakota Art Museum is: “Its mission aligns perfectly with my personal purpose. The art museum’s mission—to inspire creativity, connect people, and enrich lives through art. It’s the purpose I serve and the work that I, in many ways, have been doing my entire life.”
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“Dunn’s trajectory from humble beginnings to artistic prominence mirrors the tenacity and self- reliance emblematic of the homesteaders he so vividly portrayed in his work.” Donna Merkt
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Founded in 1900, the SD chapter of the federation assembled a collection of original artworks and objects aimed to inspire appreciation for the arts, Merkt elaborates. Before the museum’s conception, the collected art traveled across South Dakota, bringing fine art to communities with little to no access to the arts. “Their dedicated efforts in acquiring artwork, advocating for a dedicated building, and leading fundraising initiatives
ultimately led to the formal establishment of the South Dakota Art Museum through codified law in 1957,” revealed Merkt. On May 31, 1970, the South Dakota Art Museum opened. Today, Merkt says the GFWC remains staunch supporters of the arts and education. “At the South Dakota Art Museum, visitors aren’t just looking at something beautiful or historic—they’re engaging with a legacy, a story, a moment in time,” said Merkt.
“ The Founding Gifts invites us to remember not just to look at the objects, but to reflect on the people and vision that brought them here… Context humanizes art—it makes it personal, relevant, and alive,” she added. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT SDSTATE.EDU/ SOUTH-DAKOTA- ART-MUSEUM+
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The Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium we can't wait
After combining forces in 2023, the Great Plains Zoo and the Butterfly House & Aquarium of Sioux Falls have been hard at work on a “rezoovenation.” “Our planned projects—including the butterfly garden, aquarium, and education center—resonate deeply with the community, not only because they enrich the quality of life in our region, but also because they drive tourism in southeastern South Dakota and deliver significant economic benefits,” said Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium COO Audrey Otto-Pepper . To help bring this vision to life, T. Denny Sanford donated $25 million the summer of 2024 and encouraged the community to match his gift. When this gift is matched, he promised to provide an additional $10 million to help continue the efforts of the campus revitalization. Dubbed the We Can’t Wait Campaign , the funds not only go towards this new vision, but also will rejuvenate outdated exhibits, like the current penguin, giraffe, and red wolf habitats.
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“YOU CAN WALK THROUGH AN UNDERWATER TUNNEL WITH VARIOUS SPECIES OF SHARKS, STINGRAYS, AND FISHES SWIMMING OVER AND AROUND YOU TO EXPERIENCE THE OCEAN IN A WAY TYPICALLY FOUND ONLY IN LARGE CITIES.” audrey otto-pepper
New additions include a 350,000-gallon shark reef aquarium with a tunnel experience, jellyfish, corals and other exotic species, a reimagined butterfly garden, and a modern education center serving four times more learners of all ages. The new additions will create an interactive experience with guests. Otto-Pepper says this was very important to both her and Great Plains Zoo CEO Becky Dewitz , as they are former educators. “In the aquarium, for example, children will learn through play with mangrove trees, crawling through roots and tunnels and into a dome with near-shore fish and invertebrates swimming up to say hello,” said Dewitz. Other immersive elements include the new penguin habitat bringing guests “nose to beak” through the viewing window and the butterfly garden having tropical butterflies landing directly on visitors.
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During the quiet phase of the campaign in 2023 and 2024, the Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium successfully secured nearly $12 million in commitments, including over $1 million in contributions from their board of directors. In November, they launched a Community Appeals campaign endorsed by the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce . “Thanks to the dedication of more than 80 volunteers, we raised over $2.3 million during a five-month period, surpassing our initial Community Appeals goal by more than $1 million,” said Otto-Pepper. Now entering the next fundraising phase with $15 million already committed, Otto-Pepper says the team is energized by the early momentum. “With such exciting developments ahead, our donors are enthusiastically rallying behind the bold vision for the future of the Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium,” she said.
“VISITORS WILL BE ABLE ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL ZOO GROUNDS AND EXHIBITS WHILE ALSO BENEFITING FROM A WARM RESPITE OF THE BUTTERFLIES AND AQUARIUMS ON COLD DAYS, OR A COOL AQUARIUM ESCAPE FROM THE HEAT OF SUMMER.”
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This project will not only improve the attraction, but will make an economic and cultural impact. It is projected to increase annual attendance to more than 500,000 visitors by 2031, as well as contributing $60 million to the local economy each year. The Great Plains Zoo’s most recent additions at the campus—the Denny Sanford Family Splash Pad and the new African Lion exhibit—and a new Eastern Shores exhibit at the Butterfly House & Aquarium campus, helped increase attendance by 33% and memberships by 15% in 2024. “The Splash Pad has been an incredible summer amenity for our guests,” said Dewitz. “We’ve also focused on creating species-specific habitats that exceed AZA ( Association of Zoo & Aquariums ) standards, with renovations to the black bear exhibit (most of it behind the scenes to accommodate the bears better) and a new African lion building – with much more to come.”
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THROUGH VIBRANT, MODERN HABITATS AND EXPERIENCES, WE WILL CONNECT OUR GROWING COMMUNITY TO THE BEAUTY OF WILD SPECIES AND SPACES AND ENSURE THEY CAN CONTINUE CREATING UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES.” becky dewitz
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no matter the size, will help bring this vision to life. Recognition opportunities are available at designated giving levels. With each dollar, Otto-Pepper and Dewitz stress it will make the Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium a world-class facility, improving the quality of life, expand workforce development, and strengthen tourism and economic development in Sioux Falls and the surrounding areas. “Having SFZA in one location will provide a one-stop, year-round destination for learning and exploration where children and families can connect with the animals of land, sea, and sky while creating memorable moments,” said Dewitz. She continued, “The benefit to our animals, staff, and community will be extraordinary.” FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT GREATZOO.ORG+
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Now, Loghan doesn’t just walk. She dances in the Miracle Network Dance Marathon, jumps around trampoline parks and wanders through her neighborhood hunting for ant hills. Graduating from physical therapy was a major milestone, but Loghan’s experience with Sanford Children’s isn’t over. She still attends weekly occupational and speech therapy at Sanford Pediatric Therapy Services. There, her connections with her therapists, Annika Overgaard, OTD, and Ellison Fedders, SLP, make the hard work seem like fun. During her appointments, Loghan works on language skills and life skills, like zipping up her coat. Right now, Loghan uses a mixture of her voice and sign language to communicate. “She loves them,” says Breanna. “She sees Ellie and Annika back- to-back. And then she crashes.”
Breanna has big dreams for Loghan, and they are working hard as a family to help them all come true. “Every time she meets a goal in one of her therapies, we do something fun to celebrate,” says Breanna. “And then we start working toward something new.”
When Breanna Morgan’s daughter, Loghan, was 4 months old, she needed surgery to address a congenital diaphragmatic hernia. It’s a serious condition that, if left untreated, can cause crowding in the chest cavity and underdeveloped lungs. During a follow up appointment, Loghan’s gastrointestinal doctor pointed out a few signs of a genetic disorder and recommended genetic testing. “We hadn’t even thought about that,” says Breanna. Testing at Sanford Imagenetics revealed that Loghan had RERE syndrome, and she was one of just 30 people worldwide to be diagnosed with the condition.
RERE syndrome is characterized by a variety of neurodevelopmental concerns that can affect the eyes, ears, heart, kidneys and more. Some kids can also have autism spectrum disorder, behavioral issues or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Breanna was told Loghan may never walk or talk. But Breanna was determined do everything she could to prove otherwise. With a diagnosis, Loghan could start therapy. She started going four to five times a week, bouncing between physical, occupational and speech therapies. Breanna took home what she learned during each session to keep working with Loghan.
“You have to take what they’re doing and implement it at home,” says Breanna. As Loghan grew, so did her skills. She went from assisted crawling to assisted standing. Over the next few years, Loghan used ankle braces, a walker and a harness to improve her mobility. Breanna and Loghan’s physical therapist, Grant Boltjes, PT, were on the same page when it came to Loghan’s limits. “When she started blowing raspberries, we could tell she was working hard,” says Breanna. “But she was pushing through it.” And all that hard work paid off. Loghan graduated from physical therapy at 3 years old. “That was a really great moment not only for her, but for the whole family,” Breanna says.
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The movie Out of My Mind released at the end of 2024, but it already made it to the top of 10-year- old Avery Hill’s list of favorites. It follows the story of Melody, a young girl with cerebral palsy who uses a wheelchair and medi- talker. Because people underestimate her, she has to prove that she’s not that different from the other kids. And as a young girl with cerebral palsy, Avery can relate. Avery was born premature at just 29 weeks. A few days into her stay at the Sanford Children’s Boekelheide Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, her doctors discovered she was suffering from two brain bleeds. It would take two months of around-the-clock care to help her heal. As a nurse herself, Avery’s mom, Mindy Hill, knew in the back of her mind that cerebral palsy was a possibility because of Avery’s premature birth and brain bleeds. “But everything kind of goes out the window when it’s your kid,” says Mindy. “I know how things work, but when it’s personal, it’s easy to just forget it all.”
“At those early follow-up appointments, we were told she was growing and doing well,” says Mindy. “So her diagnosis felt like a shock.”
“We got right in with Dr. Bauer after Avery was born,” says Mindy. “He has been incredible.” Barry Bauer, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician with a breadth of expertise that makes him an asset to families like the Hills who have children with complex care needs. “As a general pediatrician, it’s my responsibility to understand my patients' medical conditions or developmental concerns, as well as their family and social situation, so that I can provide the best care possible,” says Dr. Bauer. “He is incredibly knowledgeable,” says Mindy. “Even when it comes to things that are just specific to Avery.”
The first years of Avery’s life were full of specialty care appointments. She saw neonatologists,
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All primary care providers strive to understand what makes each patient unique and, especially in Avery’s case, that understanding is crucial. “As a child with complex needs grows, additional issues may arise,” says Dr. Bauer. “Having a primary care physician who is familiar with them and their health history can go a long way.”
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