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"I knew it was going to be a big process, and I originally planned for 50-70 pieces." Two-and-a-half years ago, when Sioux Falls artist Steve Bormes applied for an art show at the Washington Pavilion, he had no idea it would turn into a 100-piece...

Think for a second about how stupid people in ancient Greece were. Aristotle thought that the Earth was the center of the universe. As such, rocks fell to Earth when dropped because they were trying to get back to their natural place, the center...

Dakotas’ Equality Summit is not just for the LGBT community; it’s also for allies. Conference chair for the Dakotas’ Equality Summit is Billy Mawhiney. He served on the board of the Center for Equality in Sioux Falls for several years. He says the goal of...

The exterior of Jeffrey and Janci Herr’s two-story Spearfish home is tidy and contemporary. It appears to be the type of front-porched suburban dream found anywhere, until one notices Crow Peak looming behind – and steps inside and loses themselves in the deeply personal,...

There’s an old adage that goes, “We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” As adults, it’s easy to forget the wonders of childhood. Between work and countless other responsibilities, the idea of fun for its own...

You might not know Marc Wagner, but you’ve probably seen his work. The Sioux Falls artist is co-creator of Skullmore, a zine named for his toxic waste-colored rendition of the famous mountain (complete with skeletal presidential visages), stickers of which have become something of...

By Natalie Slieter Dakotas’ Equality Summit is not just for the LGBT community; it’s also for allies. Leslie Jordan is the featured speaker for the Sioux Falls event that will be held September 9-10 at the downtown Holiday Inn. He’s an Emmy-award winning actor who’s known...

Materials: Spray Paint String Canvas Tape Scissors Cardboard Instructions: Wrap string tightly around a canvas. Use tape when necessary to secure the loose pieces of string. When finished wrapping, tape the end of the string to the back to the canvas. Place the canvas on top of a piece of cardboard. Spray sections of the...

Although it’s located in the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Café Coteau isn’t just for kids. Diners of all ages enjoy the house-made yogurt, locally-produced organic veggies and eggs, and (of course) SDSU ice cream. Cafe director Pouran Borchardt says parents can feel good...

You might not know Marc Wagner, but you’ve probably seen his work. The Sioux Falls artist is co-creator of Skullmore, a zine named for his toxic waste-colored rendition of the famous mountain (complete with skeletal presidential visages), stickers of which have become something of...