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October 17 12PM–8PM October 18 9AM–3PM

2025 Seminar Schedule

Friday, October 17th

6:15 p.m.

From Memory to Story: Preserving Family Stories Through Narrative by Diane Roberson Douiyssi of Inner Wisdom Wayfinding

Every family possesses a treasure trove of stories waiting to be told. Moments of triumph and struggle, everyday rituals that define us, and colorful characters who shaped our lives. But how do we transform scattered memories into compelling narratives? This presentation offers a high-level overview of some of the key principles behind turning family memories into powerful, lasting stories. This introductory session is designed to spark your interest in family storytelling and provide a foundation for deeper exploration.

theJoinfun!

The nineteenth annual expo for her is two days of shopping, entertainment, pampering and fun — designed especially for women.

7:00 p.m.

Kitten Meet & Greet

Come and meet some adorable kittens and cats from Sioux Empire TNR! Get ready for a special mingle session where you’ll get to watch these sweet felines playing in an open environment - cuddling and petting are definitely encouraged! Even better, all of the cats will be available for adoption, so if you are looking for a new feline family member, this is the meet and greet that you don’t want to miss!

Call 605-312-3400 in advance to schedule your mammogram during the expo for her. Times available are: Friday, Oct 17th from Noon-7pm Saturday, Oct 18th from 9am-3pm

Walk-ons are also welcomefirst come, first serve basis.

Saturday, October 18th

10:00 a.m.

Essential Oil insights for Savvy Consumers by Allen & Lisa Compton

Discover simple, actionable ways to integrate oils into your day—so your home becomes a sanctuary of peace, focus, and gentle productivity. You’ll pick up quick, use-anywhere tips, and leave with a few tangible ideas you can start today. Perfect for a busy expo day, this seminar offers accessible guidance to help you feel grounded, energized, and ready to tackle whatever the day brings.

10:45 a.m.

Backyard Chicken

Keeping 101 by Stephanie Peterson, Fruit of the Coop

Love fresh eggs and want to become more self-reliant and resilient? The Sioux Falls City Council passed an ordinance allowing you to raise six chickens in your backyard. Join us at this seminar for a crash course in all aspects of backyard flock management from raising chicks to coop and run requirements, feed and nutrition, common health issues and more.

11:30 a.m.

Day Trips in Our Area by Lonnette Kelley-Joy-Inspired by Lonnette Kelley: Author, Photographer of Joy in the Heartland

Joy in the Heartland is a newlyreleased true story of two “atrisk” seniors traveling through the Heartland of southeastern South Dakota during a global pandemic. Experience the struggles, surprises, laughter, tears, and joy as they journey through small towns, beautiful scenery, and must-see attractions. The stories will inspire you to plan your own South Dakota experience.

12:15 p.m.

You’nique Macrame Wall Art by Carlita Haak-Cran

Does your wall-art game need a fresh twist? Look no further! Learn basic macrame knots and experiment with different fabrics and colors!

1:00 p.m.

Journaling:

Self-Care Made Easy by Allen & Lisa Compton

Discover how a simple, portable journaling practice acts as a personal-care resource and personal assistant—helping you manage stress, spark creativity, and bring clarity to everyday choices. You’ll learn tips you can apply immediately, leaving with a fresh mindset and a few tangible ideas you can start today. This seminar fits perfectly into a busy expo day, offering accessible tools that support your well-being, productivity, and presence, no matter where you are in life.

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October 2025

Blink...Breathe..Bloom

Washington Pavilion

Thursday, October 2 • 7:30 p.m.

Join us for an unforgettable evening where movement becomes medicine and art transforms lives. This original dance theatre production brings together performers of all ages in a celebration of resilience, healing and the power of human connection.

Noises Off Presented by the Premiere Playhouse Orpheum Theater

October 3 & 4 • 2-4 p.m. A comedy about a play falling

apart—literally. Noises Off is the ultimate backstage farce, full of missed cues, slamming doors, and hilarious chaos. Follow a hopelessly dysfunctional cast as they struggle through rehearsals, opening night, and beyond. A laugh-out-loud masterclass in theatrical disaster.

Sioux Falls Farmers Market

Every Saturday in October 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. • Falls Park Falls Park Farmers Market is the place to get your weekly supply of fresh flowers, vegetables, meat, and baked goods. Sip a

cup of coffee, enjoy a burger, share a pizza. Plant your garden with lovely geraniums and heirloom tomatoes. Delicious food, healthy plants, natural soaps, and more.

10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Riverview Christmas Tree Farm 48392 278th St, Canton, SD

Riverview’s Pumpkin Festival is back and bigger than ever with favorites like pumpkin and apple cannons, plus the rock mining sleuth adventure. Enjoy pumpkin picking, local brews, farm animals, and family fun with inflatables, train rides, corn pit and more. Don’t miss the fall crafts, décor and tasty treats.

Dakota Pieces Quilt Show

October 4 - 5

Sioux Falls Convention Center

Display of quilts made by the guild. Vendors will be in attendance from all over the region, demonstrations will be going. Quilt raffled on Sunday. Country store where you will be able to buy anything you want to make a quilt. Chances for charity baskets will be available. Demonstrations will also be available to attend.

Tea Historical Society Craft/Vendor Fair

Saturday, Oct. 4

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

We will also be serving food to purchase for proceeds going to the Tea Historical Society as a fundraiser towards repairs of the community center. We will have sloppy joes, hot dogs, chili dogs, chips, water and pop. Amazing crafters and vendors will be there to share their products that would be considered great holiday gifts!

Haunted Trail: Riverview Christmas Tree Farm

October 4 & 11 • 7-9:30 p.m.

Take a hike through the dark trails of Riverview Tree Farm! Hear stories of our historical past of tragedy, hardship and woe. It has been said that the spirits of those grievous souls still wander through the trees and in the river valley below, searching for peace. Sadly, they never found what they were looking for. The horrors that tormented them in life, seemed to follow them to death. Come experience the haunted trail for yourself and see what lurks behind every deep, dark corner... if you dare. Admission: $10 each, Kids under 35 inches: free.

South Dakota Symphony Orchestra: Spanish Passion Saturday, October 4 • 7:30 p.m.

Washington Pavilion

The South Dakota Symphony

Orchestra opens the season with the sounds of Spain, featuring Manuel de Falla’s colorful Three-Cornered Hat and excerpts from Carmen, with genre-bending mezzosoprano Audrey Babcock. Plus, composer Gabriela Frank’s Three Latin American Dances and Debussy’s Ibéria brings the night to new heights.

Herb Alpert

Sunday, October 5 • 7:30 p.m.

Washington Pavilion 2025 will be a Big Year for Herb Alpert. Herb will be 90 years old on March 31st, his

classic album, “Whipped Cream & Other Delights” will be 60 years old, Herb and his wife Lani are still celebrating their marriage of 50 years and due to an out-pouring from long time fans, Herb will, for the first time in over 35 years, be touring throughout 2025 with an all new “Tijuana Brass”.

Siouxland Heritage Museums Haunted Sioux Falls Tour October 7, 14, 21, 23, 28, 30 6:30 p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street

Climb aboard a bus tour for stories of ghosts, mysterious lights and footprints, elevators that run by themselves and other unexplained phenomenon on the Haunted Sioux Falls Tour. Space is limited. $15 advanced tickets are on sale now at the Old Courthouse Museum or by calling (605) 367-4210. A

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Saturday 9:00-4:00 PM

Ramkota Exhibit Hall 3200 West Maple Street, Sioux Falls

Get hands-on! Create a custom project in the new Make & Take section at the event (sourdough starter, hat bar, candle bar, custom clay necklace, room sprays, custom door mat) Buy one ticket get

Ramkota Exhibit Hall 3200 West Maple Street, Sioux Falls

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The Twisted Nightmare premier tribute to the legendary rock band. Fronted by Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury, this internationally acclaimed group has stunned audiences around the globe — selling out arenas and earning accolades for their electrifying, true-to-theoriginal performances.

Boutique Clothing ~ Shabby Chic Home Decor ~ Jewelry ~ Vintage ~ One-Of-A-Kind Finds

Zach Rushing “Not So Rich and Famous Tour” Orpheum Theater Friday, October 10 8 p.m. Zach Rushing is a motivational

200 West Sixth Street

Do you like to knit, crochet, needle work, or dabble in any other fiber arts? Come join members from the

Crossthreads Fiber Guild for an afternoon of Fiber Fun! Attendees can work on projects, ask for suggestions, and just enjoy the company of fellow fiber friends. INFO (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com

Back to the Future: The Musical October 14-19

Washington Pavilion

Great Scott! Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for Sioux Falls in 2025.

Voices from the Past Lantern Tour of Woodlawn Cemetery

Thursday, October 16: 6:30, 6:50, 7:10, 7:30, 7:50 p.m.

Friday, October 17: 6:30, 6:50, 7:10, 7:30, 7:50, 8:10 p.m.

Saturday, October 18: 6:30, 6:50, 7:10, 7:30, 7:50, 8:10 p.m. Woodlawn Cemetery

Learn about some of the most interesting characters of Sioux Falls’ history, as local actors bring their colorful stories to life on a lantern light walk. Tours begin every 20 minutes beginning at 6:30 p.m. each night. Advanced tickets are on sale now at the Old Courthouse Museum for $15. INFO (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com.

Behind the Scenes Tour of the Irene Hall Museum Resource Center

Thursday, October 16 2 p.m.

Irene Hall Museum Resource Center 4300 N. Westport Avenue

Take a look behind the closed doors of the Irene Hall Museum Resource Center and see the artifact storage and work areas. Space is limited, call (605) 367-4210 to register, $5. siouxlandmuseums.com

19th Annual expo for her Friday, Oct. 17 • 12-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sioux Falls Convention Center

The expo for her will be two days of shopping, fun, entertainment and pampering - designed specifically for women of all ages. It is not a home show. It is not a craft show. It is an expo where attendees can shop and enjoy fantastic seminars and a huge array of exhibits representing areas of health, food, wine, fashion, home decor, cosmetics, fitness, entertainment, finance, career, art and more. INFO etcsiouxfalls.com

ZooBoo

October 17-18

Great Plains Zoo

Get ready for a spook-tacular weekend full of family fun, candy, and Halloween excitement for all ages. Every year, the Great Plains Zoo thrills kids and adults alike with ZooBoo, a Halloween extravaganza! With plenty of spooktacular fun to be had, there’s something for everyone.

A Wicked Tea Party at The History Club of Sioux Falls Saturday, October 18 • 2-4 p.m. 758 S. Phillips Avenue

Enjoy tea, treats, line dancing instruction & Wicked fun – all for $30! Dress in costumes inspired by Wicked-style if you’d like! Seats are limited — reserve now at HistoryClubSF@gmail.com

Rosemaling Demonstration at the Old Courthouse Museum

Tuesday, October 21

1-4 p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum

200 West Sixth Street

Eileen Halverson will be demonstrating the Norwegian folk art of Rosemaling (decorative painting) in the second-floor hallway. Stop in

any time for a demonstration or to ask questions!

INFO (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com

Ceili Dance

Thursday, October 23

6:30 p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum

200 West Sixth Street

Ceili (pronounced KAY-lee) is an Irish social dance. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer, Ceili dancing is a fun and energetic way to spend an evening. Get ready to dance to live music at the Old Courthouse Museum!

Beginners welcome. Free admission. INFO (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com.

Humor for Heroes:

Comedy Night Fundraiser

Friday, October 24

6 p.m.

1600 W. Russell St.

Comedians Jerry Irby, Travis Weber and hosted by Big

John Small. Amazing silent auction. Fundraiser for Post 15 American Legion. $15 tickets. or 2 for $25. Call (605) 3363470 for tickets.

Join us for a family-friendly event filled with thrilling crafts, sweet treats, and a special appearance by The Little Mermaid!

South Dakota Symphony Orchestra: Psycho: Film + Orchestra

Saturday, October 25

7:30 p.m.

Washington Pavilion “33 percent of the effect of Psycho was due to the music,” said legendary director Alfred Hitchcock. Enjoy his timeless thriller projected on the big screen as the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra performs Bernard Hermann’s spinetingling score live.

Trunk or Treat by Amy Stockberger Real Estate

Saturday, October 25

610 W. 49th St.

Bring your little goblins, ghosts, and superheroes for

an afternoon of fun for the whole family! We’ll have plenty of cars decked out in creative and spooky trunk designs for kids to collect treats. Plus, we’ll be live streaming the football game so you don’t miss out on any of the action!

Spooky Science

Saturday, October 25

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Washington Pavilion

All-day event filled with activities for all ages!

Embrace the spooky season with creative crafts, seasonal science experiments and plenty of family-friendly fun. Costumes are encouraged but not required. All children will take home a bag of Halloween treats!

Downtown Trick or Treat

Sunday, October 26

1-3 p.m.

Participating businesses throughout Downtown

Sioux Falls

Bring your little ghosts, goblins, and ghouls downtown for a safe, fun, and festive afternoon during the annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat!

Downtown Sioux Falls businesses open their doors to costumed kiddos and families for a community-wide celebration filled with treats, smiles, and spooky vibes.

World Ballet Company:

The Great Gatsby Ballet Sunday, October 26 6 p.m.

Washington Pavilion Immerse yourself in the

jazzy world of flappers and champagne with this new and entirely original production from World Ballet Company. Experience the glitz, glamor, and tragic romance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel LIVE on stage, featuring a multinational cast, lustrous hand-crafted costumes, and sweeping Art Deco-inspired sets, brought to life by WBC’s all-star creative team.

The Waddington Brothers

Tuesday, October 28 7 p.m.

Washington Pavilion 4-Piece Bluegrass & Western Band. A sound reminiscent of the Sons of the Pioneers. The Waddington Brothers, a band of four brothers from rural North Dakota, perform what they live: music that is real to them, that takes listeners on a journey through the heart of the American West.

Five Years. One Reason.

Old Courthouse Museum

Halloween Party Friday, October 31

3:30-6:30 p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum

200 West Sixth Street

Join us at the annual Old Courthouse Museum Halloween Party from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Kids can go trick or treating throughout the museum, make a craft, listen to spooky stories, and more! Admission is free! INFO (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com.

The Sioux Quartzite

By Wayne Fanebust

Theland speculators who created the town of Sioux Falls were among the first white people to lay eyes on the stone that was later named Sioux Quartzite. In 1857, men from two rival town site companies, the Western Town Company from Dubuque, Iowa, and the Dakota Land Company from St. Paul, Minnesota, stood in admiration of the falls of the Big Sioux River, and the huge outcroppings of stone at and near the cascades. It didn’t take long before the stone was cut into shape and formed the walls of the Dubuque House, a crude hotel that was

also the headquarters for the Western Town Company.

The pinkish stone was seen sticking out of the ground in various places in the 320 acres of each town site. All of which hinted at the vast deposits hidden beneath the surface. Knowledge of all that would come later, but the speculators seemed to understand that they were in the presence of great mineral wealth. James McCall, a member of the Dakota Land Company, took note of the commercial potential, placing an ad in the Dakota Democrat, Sioux Falls’ first newspaper,

informing people that he was prepared at all times to erect buildings made of “plain or variegated pipestone.”

He undoubtedly had some stone-cutting skills, but men like McCall didn’t understand the nature of the Sioux Falls stone, as it was also called. It would take many years before people would learn that the great deposits of sediment were laid down, on the floor of a vast sea, 1.75 billion years ago, long before their utilitarian value was discovered. The deposits formed bedrock that ranged mostly underground, from Southwest Minnesota and

Northwest Iowa, extending west to Missouri River and beyond.

Quartzite stone is of the metamorphic variety, that is to say, rock that is formed when pre-existing rocks change due to heat, pressure or chemical changes. The resulting process created a stone as hard as diamonds that set off visions of wealth from the construction of artfully designed buildings. It was believed that the entire city of Sioux Falls could be made of stone and that the streets would be paved with stone pavers.

Sioux Quartzite was often confused with granite as, among others, local newspapers frequently called it that. One of the companies formed to quarry the stone was called the Sioux Falls Granite Company. But granite is an igneous rock that is formed after molten lava cools and hardens.

In 1867, when Sioux Falls was the site of Fort Dakota, a geologist named C. A. White arrived in a party of five men to visit the soldiers and examine the huge deposits

of quartzite. White, a Massachusetts native had studied geology at the University of Michigan, made a careful examination of the falls and the dominating quartzite formations. He wrote an article that appeared in the American Naturalist, describing the cascades in glowing terms.

It would be several years after White’s visit, that enterprising men began building with the stone that was believed to be inexhaustible.

One of the first in a large number of buildings made from Sioux Quartzite was the Queen Bee Mill. Built next to the main falls of the Big Sioux River, the mill stood seven stories high of solid quartzite, an imposing sight that seemed to mesmerize the curious. The mill was the brainchild of R. F. Pettigrew, Sioux Falls’ leading builder and entrepreneur. In 1879, he convinced a New York City banker, George I. Seney to foot the bill for the mammoth mill, along with some English investors. The mill was built entirely of quartzite that was quarried on the 81 acre site that included

the eleven acre Brookings Island that was renamed Seney’s Island.

The mill opened in 1881, and after a razzledazzle start, failed miserably. The farmers who were expected to produce wheat for flour, favored corn and other small grain, and as such, failed to contribute the necessary input. Also, the water power was insufficient during certain times of the year. Still it remained a very formidable sight and during the terrible flood in the spring of 1881, folks could not help but notice that it was one of the few buildings that survived the high water. Over the years, an impressive number of other buildings were constructed with Sioux Quartzite, but none as large and dominating as the Queen Bee Mill.

In 1885, another stone project was completed on the east side of North Phillips Avenue between 7th and 8th Streets. The twostory quartzite building was called the Waples block and was constructed by Commodore Waples, a local businessman. It somehow has

managed to escape the ravages of destructive forces and remains an elegant and interesting part of Sioux Falls history.

Another structure of lasting strength and beauty is the Minnehaha County Courthouse, built in 1889, at the corner of 6th Street and Main Avenue with stone from the quarries at East Sioux Falls. It was designed by the famed architect Wallace Dow, in the popular Richardson Romanesque style.

With the quarry industry at its zenith, the completion of the courthouse brought forth words of praise from just about everyone. The Argus-Leader proudly declared that it was a monument “erected in our midst…a rich, imposing and beautiful building that will stand for years…” The total cost was $85,000.00, excluding the money needed to install the giant clock. By the time this task was completed in 1893, the state and country were mired down in a terrible economic depression, and although the death knell had not sounded for the stone industry, the business had been brought to its knees.

In 1970, when the new county administration building was completed, the old courthouse was empty and almost forgotten. The Argus-Leader, the long running Sioux Falls newspaper that had welcomed the construction of the quartzite masterpiece, called for its destruction so that the ground it had occupied for decades could be used as a parking lot. But fortunately, the voices of destruction were overcome by the pleas for preservation and the majestic old building is now the site of the Old Courthouse Museum, where visitors are treated to loving doses of history, day after day.

A few other stone masterpieces survive to

this day including the Bailey mansion at 6th Street and Duluth Avenue, the Washington High School building, now the home of the Washington Pavilion, and the government building at the corner of 12th Street and Phillips Avenue. But to the chagrin of the stone advocates, such buildings did not dominate Sioux Falls. The quarry industry was a short-lived business, a boom that was wiped

out in part by the financial panic of 1893. Also, the development of cement for building and pavement proved to be a better solution. Nevertheless, in a relatively short period of time, building construction with Sioux Quartzite has left us with one-of-a-kind examples of unique and lovely pieces of history that makes Sioux Falls a special place to live and learn.

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Simple Pumpkin Bread

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BY JO MCCLURE

5 eggs

1 1/4 cups vegetable oil

15 ounce can solid pack pumpkin (NOT PIE MIX)

2 cups flour

2 cups sugar

Two 3 ounce boxes COOK and SERVE vanilla pudding

1 tsp soda

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp slat

Beat eggs, oil and pumpkin until smooth. Combine the remaining ingredients and beat into the pumpkin mixture. Pour into five small greased loaf pans. Bake at 325˚ for 50-55 minutes or until they pass the toothpick test. Can be frozen for four to five months. These make a great gift for your child to take to school to say thanks to that favorite teacher.

THE AmandaLevesque HOME

BY MARY MICHAELS | PHOTOS BY JULIE PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPHY

Octoberis a special month for Amanda Levesque. One year ago, she purchased her home. After pursuing an art degree and careers that took her to Colorado, New York and Oregon, she decided to move back to South Dakota. Now she serves as the Director of Development Services for Arts South Dakota, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing the arts across the state through service, advocacy and education.

When she moved into her charming 863 square foot home adorned with blue cedar shakes last year, she was grateful there wasn’t much work to be done inside.

“The previous owner had updated the house, so it was move-in ready,” says Amanda. Built in the 1930s, what this home lacks in square footage, it makes up for in character, which is what drew Amanda in.

The big projects she tackled when she moved in was the landscaping of the outside and decorating the inside.

“I’m sure the neighbors thought I was crazy,” she laughs.

Amanda pulled all of the river rock away from the house in the front and back, washed it, separated it by color and arranged it in patterns mimicking the look of flowing water. Then, she finished off the process with a coat of mineral oil on the rock to really bring out the unique colors. She added new plants in front and a quaint garden of wildflowers in the back that are native to South Dakota. Around the wildflower garden, she cut back the grass and added lighting so that when it’s dark, it looks like a necklace.

“It’s pretty magical here in the evening.”

Walking into an artist’s home, you might expect a rainbow of colors on the wall. Here, however, the walls and woodwork are white.

“When I moved in, I took my time thinking about how to personalize the space,” she explains. “I wanted to go slow and really just

exhale into the house and see what inspired me. Normally, I’m not a big fan of white walls, but I have so much art that they actually provide a great backdrop.”

While she does create her own art, from painting and ceramics to mixed-media pieces, much of what Amanda features on the walls comes from other people or from random

finds at estate sales or garage sales.

“Several things here came from a good friend I met while living in New York, who deals in antiques and has collections of photography

and cameras. I have some religious art here and there, and pieces by Drew Morrison, who is an illustrator in New York, and floral paintings done by my grandmother.”

Amanda is also a self-professed fan of female pin-up imagery and has a couple of unique photography pieces in her collection. One is a black and white photo of Bettie Page

signed by the photographer, Henry Forest, which hangs on the living room wall. That model-photographer duo shot to stardom in the 1950s. The other piece is a photograph

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contact sheet of Bunny Yeager’s that hangs in Amanda’s bedroom.

Not all the eclectic art is on the walls in this home. Standing on a cabinet in the

living room is a statuette created by Michael Sullivan, who takes Barbie dolls and dremels them down to look like robots. That artist’s style inspired tattoo art on Amanda’s arm.

Over in the tall secretary desk is a collection of vintage items like cigarette lighters from the 1930s and old cameras – including the pinhole camera she used for her final college

undergrad project. Also on the shelves are vintage light meters, which Amanda says she has even wears on a chain as a necklace.

When asked about her furnishing style

in the living room, which includes green textured seating and a glass-topped octagonal coffee table, Amanda responds by saying, “I’m trying to bring back the conversation pit of the ‘70s.”

With no television in the living room, entertainment happens through conversations with friends or fun “art nights” where people

come over to create.

“We just get stuff out and sit around and make things,” Amanda says. “Sometimes it might be doing collages, other times it’s painting. It’s a great way to connect and have a conversation over whatever it is we’re creating.”

Lighting can also create art, Amanda explains.

She covered the living room window and the glass pane above the door with a prismpatterned cling that offers privacy but, more importantly, casts rainbows across the room

when the sun hits it just right. When a friend in New York sent her a midcentury hanging light fixture, she put in an infinity bulb that creates a pink, sparkly glow at night.

While all forms of art appeal to Amanda, her degree was in photography. So, it is no surprise that the focal piece in her hallway is a hand-colored photo of her great-greatgrandparents dating back to their wedding date in the 1890s.

“It’s in the original frame,” Amanda says. “I did paint it white because it had been gold,

but I’m thinking about stripping it all the way down to see what’s underneath.”

Whether you call it repurposing, refinishing or upcycling, Amanda says, it’s important to be cautious with antiques.

“I like to think I’m very aware of what should or shouldn’t be repurposed,” she says. “Some things are just better left as they were because of their history or a particular design. But you can also give things new life with a coat of paint or other attention.”

Amanda’s room is filled with special

memories – like the little beaded purses hanging on the wall that were once her grandmother’s or her childhood dollhouse, handcrafted by her grandfather, who was in the army and a World War II paratrooper.

In various spots, including inside the dollhouse, you’ll find a collection of rocks.

“I love rocks,” she says. “How they form, their colors, their patterns. They’re just cool.”

Back to lighting as art, she owns a hurricane lamp and it has spots for an upper bulb and a lower bulb. So, of course, she used two colors

of bulbs.

The finished basement has a second bedroom and an office space for Amanda, along with storage for paints, pencils, and even fabric that she uses to piece together dresses.

“When I lived in Oregon, a group of friends and I used to have clothing swaps,” she says. “That was a great way to try out fashion without the hefty price tag because no money is exchanged at the party. It would be fun to get something like that going again.”

Amanda’s approach to how she styles her

home is very much in line with how she approaches life. Her lessons would include things like:

1. Be curious about the world around you.

2. Don’t be scared to try stuff. Color can make a home standout.

3. Time will pass regardless so think about how you really want to spend it

She sums up her home – and her life – very well.

“Everything is a canvas to me, creating is important and magic is everywhere.”

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THE FLIP SIDE OF THRIFTING:

How Much Is Too Much?

If you read this column regularly, you know that few things feel as satisfying as thrifting. The rush of discovering a $2 linen tablecloth or a quirky piece of artwork feels like a small victory. Every “find” seems harmless, even virtuous—it’s budget-friendly, sustainable, and delightfully you.

But here’s the flip side: even small or inexpensive purchases can pile up quickly. Over time, those treasures can turn into clutter. And clutter, left unchecked, has a way of shifting from joy to chaos.

My Wake-Up Call

When I began reselling thrifted items in 2019, it started as a creative side hustle. I loved finding vintage pottery, quirky textiles,

BY BOBBI LYNN GAUKEL

and well-loved furniture. I told myself it was practical—I was giving old items new life, and sometimes making money in the process.

Gradually, though, empty spaces in my house filled with “inventory.” My spare bedroom became a storeroom. What had once been a source of energy now began to create stress. Perhaps worst of all, I fell into a spiral of desperate consumption: showing up at the thrift store at 9 a.m. to “get the good stuff,” buying questionable pieces just because they were cheap, comparing myself to other resellers. In short, it started to feel unhealthy.

The Fix: Finding Balance

Thankfully, I find myself in recovery mode now. To get to this point, I had to ask myself

why thrifting felt so urgent. At first, it was about extra money. But over time, I realized sharing beautiful things with others—and finding common passion—was the true reward I was seeking. So I began to make a plan to move forward by changing my focus to a more healthy middle ground.

This fall, I decided I needed to move out extra inventory. Yes, I’m a maximalist. Yes, I get emotionally attached to things. And yes, I love changing décor with the seasons. But I also needed to let some things go. A garage sale seemed the simplest idea.

The reality of garage sales? They’re a lot of work. I’ve done them before, and the tables piled high with stuff never looked appealing. So I decided to sell things really cheap and

even set out piles marked FREE. My garage filled with boxes of mostly small décor items, and I borrowed tables from friends.

What actually happened surprised me. Over two days, I had some of the best moments of the year. Friends and former shop visitors stopped by. I told people to “do their own math” because my real goal was to breathe easier with fewer possessions. Stories bubbled up: a young teacher thrilled to find a set of children’s books for her classroom; a couple just moved to town, excited to furnish their apartment with an eclectic mix of items; two young women into vintage, happy to discover pieces that have become more rare to

find in local shops.

By the second day, I felt more fulfilled than I had during my best business sales in years. That day, I decided to give everything away. It sounds charitable, but what struck me most was how many people struggled with the idea of receiving. Passing goods on as a communitybuilding experience isn’t something we’re always taught to embrace. Meanwhile, I was on an adrenaline high—proof that people and sharing are cooler than any possession or dollar amount.

Moving Forward

Do I have all the answers to overconsumption?

Not yet. But I’m committed to being more intentional. And I know this: the magic of thrifting doesn’t have to end at acquisition. It can extend to connection—through free garage sales, swaps with friends, or simply giving with purpose.

Because with a little intention, thrifting can be about more than the hunt. It can be about community, generosity, and freedom.

Bobbi Lynn Gaukel is a graphic designer and design curator at Bobilu Vintage.

First ‘pop-up’ shop in my home in 2019 Tiny booth space in a local antique shop in 20Outdoor vintage sale in 2023.

Get Wickedly Creative

As Halloween approaches, it’s time to embrace the season with creative Halloween pottery painting at your Sioux Falls Color Me Mine studio! Whether you’re looking to decorate your home with classic Halloween décor or add a whimsical touch to your space, we have different Halloween pottery collections for every style. Color Me Mine. 3709 W. 41st St. (605) 362-6055.

New Arrivals!

Stop by The Dance Line to shop their beautiful collection of new arrivals. Your one-stop LOCAL shop for dance, gymnastics, skate, and cheer apparel, as well as shoes. The Dance Line. 2115 S. Minnesota Ave. (605) 335-8242.

Stay Sharp!

Keep your blades sharp and your kitchen organized with this sleek custom knife drawer insert — the perfect blend of safety and style! Stop in to Dakota Kitchen and Bath to see what we can do to help organize your kitchen. DKB, 4101 N. Hainje Avenue in Sioux Falls.

Sioux Falls Local Best

Thank you for once again naming Julie Prairie Photography a Sioux Falls Local Best! We are so grateful for the many years and the countless clients. We’d love to hear from you if you are looking for a high school senior, family or commercial photographer. Visit the website at julieprairie.com or drop an email at jp@julieprairie.com.

Home & Harvest

ReBorn Home Furnishings invites you to breathe life back into your living spaces with carefully restored furniture, one-of-a-kind home décor and personalized items that speak to your unique style. Let Reborn Home Furnishings be your partner in creating a sanctuary that exudes character and tells a story of your journey. 219 E. Main St., Luverne, MN. (507) 220-2250.

Fall is in the Air Fall is in the air, and we’ve baked up some tasty treats. Our new fall flavors include Espresso, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip, and Molasses Chai! For a spooktacular Halloween treat, we have Frosted Sugar cookies in fun pumpkin shapes and our Graveyard cookie topped with a gummy worm! Your little ghosts will gobble them up! Call us to place an order or stop by either of our locations! Mary’s Mountain Cookies. Downtown at 605-275-0060. South Cliff at 605-275-0062. www.siouxfallscookies.com.

Adventure Awaits

Kidtopia carries an extensive selection of classic Schleich animals including the fiercest, most realistic dragon and monster toys. Adventure awaits at Kidtopia. East side at Dawley Farms. 901 S. Highline Pl. (605) 275-4825.

Christmas Open House!

November 8-9.

Join Junk in the Trunk at their new location for their Christmas Open House! Beautiful home décor, quality pre-owned, vintage, upcycled and custom-made home furnishings and more! Junk in the Trunk. 41st Street and Marion Road. (605) 338-5510.

The Best Choices!

Our Weathered finishing technique is unique. It opens up the soft grain portion of the Red Oak providing more depth and texture to your design. Weathered Snow further accentuates the open grain by adding a light colored glaze. Visit our showroom today for a complimentary design and ask one of our friendly designers about these choices from StarMark Cabinetry. Today’s StarMark Custom Cabinetry. 600 E. 48th Street N. (605) 977-3660.

COOKING UNDERWATER

BY JIM MATHIS

Inthe past, I’ve preached that you really only need a small handful of kitchen tools to do most of your cooking; a good chef’s knife, a couple of pots, pans and mixing bowls. Throw in some baking dishes, a handful of spoons, spatulas and whisks and you’re set. But there’s a high-tech tool I’ve begun to love: an immersion circulator.

What’s an immersion circulator? You may have heard it called a sous vide machine, but either way, it’s a device that heats and circulates water while holding it at a very precise temperature. Sous Vide (pronounced Sioux Veed (see what I did there?)) means under vacuum or under pressure in French, and the roots of immersion circulator cooking started with chefs vacuum sealing ingredients to infuse flavor, then cooking them in a water bath, often for long times. Early immersion circulators were expensive and limited to high-end kitchens. Now you can get one between $100 and $200, depending on the size and extras.

Why sous vide? By cooking meat, veggies, even eggs at a set temperature, you get them cooked consistently, all the way through. Even large or oddly shaped foods can be cooked to the same perfect temp on the small end as the thicker end. Or I could cook two steaks at the same time, one 12-ounce, inch and half thick and another smaller, inch thick 6-ounce and get them both to 131.5 degrees for medium rare and nail it every time. If I try that on the

grill or in a pan, it’s nearly impossible to get different sized cuts cooked to the same temp.

But it’s not perfect, the problem with the sous vide method is you’re not cooking at a high enough temperature to brown the food and get the Maillard reaction that creates that great flavorful brown crust. But you can sear the food either before or after it’s been in the water bath, and get the mouth-watering char you want. In the end, there’s no loss.

My IC machine is from Anova and connects to wi-fi in the house and then to my iPhone via app, so I can monitor the cooking from anywhere. There are dozens of good machines out there, like Breville’s highlyrated Joule and many other brands. I went with the Anova because A) it was ranked at the top of several lists, and B) it was on sale at a store here in Sioux Falls. Some have controls on the machine, some are just operated by smartphone app, some do both, some are wifi, others Bluetooth, so you can get a model that suits your needs.

The first things I cooked were a pair of filet mignon. I was trying my best to recreate a dish I’d had in Roanoke, Virginia, where the filet had been cooked sous vide with a glaze of Dr. Pepper. Roanoke is known for having very high per capita consumption of Dr. Pepper and a vintage Dr. Pepper sign looms large over the downtown area, so it was apropos that the steak would be cooked with the soda. I made a marinade of Dr. Pepper, Dijon mustard,

Worcester sauce, garlic and rosemary, vacuum sealed the steaks with the marinade and put them in a bath at 131.5 degrees Fahrenheit for about four hours. When they came out of the bath, I seared them for about a minute on each side on a scorching-hot cast iron. The result was a perfect medium-rare steak from edge to edge, with a flavorful crust enhanced by the caramelized sugar in the soda. Tender and juicy, sweet and savory. This was a definite win. While the complete cooking time was over four hours, it only required a few minutes of hands-on work.

The next thing I tried was a much cheaper cut of meat; a 3-pound chuck roast. For this application, I seasoned the roast with salt and seared it on all sides on a 600-degree cast iron griddle before the sous vide process. Then I put the roast in a large zip-top freezer bag with a tablespoon of Worcester sauce, a teaspoon of Dijon mustard and a half teaspoon each of garlic power, onion powder and black pepper. I used what’s called the displacement method to get the air out of the bag, submerging the meat and squeezing the air out before sealing it up. This went in at 135 degrees for about 10 hours. The result was pink and juicy, but not as tender as I’d hoped. Back in the bath for another 12 hours. Then we had a tender, juicy roast with a wonderful, rich au jus. On the downside, most of the time when I cook a roast, I’ll braise it for 4 or 5 hours in the oven and cook carrots and potatoes in the same

broth. That makes the whole house smell great and yields the kind of pot roast your mom probably made. It’s a warm, satisfying comfort food. While the sous vide method produced an equally tender roast, we didn’t get the carrots and potatoes, or that wonderful smell coming from the kitchen. I think in this case, I’ll stick to the old way.

Last weekend, I rubbed a couple of pork chops in my favorite seasoning blend and put them in a bath for about two and half hours at 140 degrees. When they came out of the bath, I seared them as well. The result was super tender, still-juicy chops. Worried about only cooking the pork to 140 degrees? Don’t, since they are held at the temp for a long time,

it was more than enough to pasteurize the chops. The result? My beloved said this was her favorite of the sous vide method so far. A definite win!

On a Friday night outing to R Wine Bar, my wife commented that the chicken on her pasta was really tender and juicy. Their secret, it had been cooked sous vide. Another win for the new technology.

This weekend, I tried to recreate R Wine Bar’s Tuscan steak. I put a couple of nice New York strips in for a bath at 132 degrees with a marinade of lemon, rosemary, garlic and oregano. Again, they cooked in the water for a couple of hours before a quick sear in a carbon steel pan and finished with compound butter. Another wonderful dinner, steaks cooked perfectly. And by cooking this way, I was able to hold the steaks at medium rare until the risotto was done. Both the main and side were done at the same time, just like at the restaurant. Chalk up another win for technology.

If you’re keeping score at home, that’s sous vide 6, old fashioned way 1. OK, so here’s another for the loss column; the machine makes a series of high-pitched beeps when it’s

turned on, the temperature is set and when it gets up to temp. Our faithful dog, Tonic, does not like the beeps. And as it’s running, it emits a nearly imperceptible high-pitched hum. Nearly imperceptible to my beloved and I, but not to Tonic the Wonder Dog. She hates it. Hates it. So, when I’m cooking with the immersion circulator, it sits on the counter in the laundry room. Which is fine, it has access to electricity and water, which is all it needs. And since those long slow baths can be monitored remotely, it’s not a problem for me, and Tonic appreciates the extra effort.

I’ve had my immersion circulator for a couple of years now, and I’ve continued to find more great recipes, and a few flops. But I’m not afraid to try new things and occasionally fail. As Julia Child said, “This is my invariable advice to people: Learn how to cook—try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless and above all have fun.”

Do yourself a favor, eat something good today. Jim is an old advertising guy, founder of ADwërks, and he likes to cook and play with knives and cool kitchen toys.

BY RICCARDO TARABELSI

Whatwere you doing in 1993? Waco, Texas, was under siege, Frasier was a hit on Must See TV, the silly ramblings of Beavis and Butthead ruled MTV, and you were probably trying to figure out if John Wayne Bobbitt would ever be whole again. The top five movies in 1993 were Jurassic Park, Mrs. Doubtfire, The Fugitive, Schindler’s List, and Indecent Proposal. What you probably didn’t know happened in 1993, was a small town in the south of Tuscany was harvesting one of the best vintages of Brunello di Montalcino. I was fortunate enough to get my hands on this vintage about 18 years ago. Moments like this don’t happen too often. To me, being able to even get a chance at a 1993 Brunello was a dream. I would compare this feeling to

when I hit my first homerun in Little League as an eleven-year-old. I would compare it the game-winning goal I scored as a senior in high school to get my team into the state finals. I would compare it to any moment in my life when those butterflies flutter in my stomach. There’s a reason why they (the wine experts) consider 1993 to be exceptional.

This wine wasn’t just any wine, and it wasn’t just any Brunello di Montalcino, it was Banfi Poggio All’Oro Riserva (only made during

actually a clone of the Sangiovese grape. If that grape sounds familiar to you, it should: Sangiovese is what is used to make Chianti. There are so many unique things about Brunello. For example, it can only be made in the town of Montalcino. Similar to the laws regarding Champagne and Chianti, where only grapes that are grown and harvested in those geographical areas can be called their respective names, Brunello di Montalcino must be made from 100% Sangiovese grown

the bottle before release. So, a Brunello that was harvested in 2021 will not be released until January 1, 2026.

Getting back to my exclusive tasting of this rare 1993 bottle of wine, which, by the way, my friend found at an undisclosed gas station in South Dakota. How he got lucky enough to find it there, I don’t know. What I do know, is that I wasn’t going to let him open this bottle without me!

I remember it like it was yesterday. A group of us met up with my friend, who was in the wine business, his girlfriend, who was recovering from knee surgery, myself, my wife, and two of our mutual friends — one who owns a wine and liquor store in Rapid City, and the other a self-proclaimed cigar aficionado living in Fort Worth, Texas. Quite the collection of people, I must say. As I looked around the table, my competitive juices started flowing. Who was going to get a taste of this 1993 Brunello di Montalcino special reserve, probably only one of a few hundred bottles or less left in the world? Obviously, my friend who found the bottle would drink some, that’s only fair. His

girlfriend is taking pain meds for her knee… maybe she’ll only have a sip? My wife…she’ll drink some but will feel guilty because it’s such a rare wine, and she’ll want the girlfriend to have her share. The liquor store owner will want to savor it because it will make him that much more credible at his job — I can live with that. But the cigar guy doesn’t have any taste buds left from two straight nights of debauchery… that’s it, he’s cut off!

All this ran through my head even before the corkscrew pierced the capsule. Eventually, after a bottle of Pinot Noir to start the night off, and a bottle of Chianti Classico as an intermezzo, we all got to taste my friend’s treasure. We had it opened and decanted for about an hour-and-a-half before we imbibed a single drop. I’m sure it must have been funny to watch four grown men pass around a decanter full of wine, taking long sniffs, saying things like, “Ah, a fine bouquet,” or “It’s a bit musty,” or “Do you think it’s corked?!” I caught my wife rolling her eyes at me as I volunteered my opinion of the nose which smelled earthy with hints of dark fruit and leather.

Anyway, we had waited long enough; it was the moment of truth… paradise. The wine had thick legs and a bright garnet hue. The nose was subtle which is consistent with a wine that has been aged for a long time. As I sipped on my first taste, I closed my eyes and imagined what it was like in the vineyard, in Montalcino, in the south of Tuscany, in 1993. Then I tasted it — the earth, the deep cherry Sangiovese flavor, the terroir. The finish lingered on my palate long after I had swallowed my last ounce. It was ethereal.

Thank you to my good friend with his good luck and good graces. It was something I’ll always remember… the wine, the company, and the butterflies. Carpe Vino!

Riccardo and Marybeth Tarabelsi own R Wine Bar & Kitchen, Brix Wine Bar, Maribella Ristorante, Trio Jazz Club, and Vespa Catering all located in Downtown Sioux Falls. Along with their three boys, Dante, Berent, and Jaxon, they can be found at one of their locations telling stories, selling wine, making food, and making memories. Contact Riccardo at riccardo@rwinebar.com.

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Spooky but Simple

Halloween Crafts

BY JESS WEISCHEDEL

Spider Garland

What you need: Black construction paper, scissors, tape or glue stick, white pencil or crayon, and string.

How to make it:

Cut strips of black construction paper about three inches wide and the full length of the sheet.

Fold a strip in half, then in half again.

At the fold, use a white pencil or crayon to draw half of a spider with its round body near the fold and legs stretching outward towards the edge. Be sure part of the body touches the fold, since this is what connects the spiders together.

Cut carefully along your outline, leaving the folded edge intact. When you unfold the strip, you’ll reveal a chain of connected spiders!

To make the garland longer, repeat the process and tape or glue multiple chains together end-to-end.

Tape or glue string to the ends or along the back of your spooky garland and hang it across a doorway, mantle, wall, or window.

Parent tip: Younger kids can keep their spider outlines simple— just round bodies with four chunky legs—while older kids can try for more intricate shapes. Everyone can join in decorating with optional googly eyes, glitter glue, or white pencil or crayon details.

Spider Web in a Vase

What you need: One or two sturdy branches (dry twigs from the yard work great), a tall vase or jar, white string, yarn, or twine, and a small toy or crafted spider.

How to make it:

Place the branches into a vase or jar. (Add a towel, rocks or beans at the bottom to keep them steady.)

Tie the end of your string to one branch, then stretch it across to another, wrapping it tightly. Create an X-shape at first, then continue connecting branch to branch until you’ve formed a web-like design. Add more string lines inside the larger web to make it look layered and realistic.

Place a small toy spider or two on the web—or repurpose spiders from your garland project to crawl across it!

Parent tip: This centerpiece comes together in minutes, but letting kids decide where to crisscross the string makes them feel like real web weavers. A little unevenness adds to the spooky charm.

Glowing Haunted House

What you need: One sheet of black foam board (available at dollar stores or craft shops), scissors or a craft knife (parents only), stapler or strong tape, thin cardboard to use as a stand, glow sticks, LED tea lights, or a small flashlight.

How to make it:

Sketch a haunted house silhouette on the foam board—try adding a crooked roof, tall windows, or even a jagged fence.

Parents should carefully cut out the windows and roofline. Kids can

help brainstorm what kind of windows belong in a haunted house: round, cracked, or uneven squares.

Staple or tape a folded cardboard piece to the bottom of the foam board so the house can stand upright like a stage set.

Place glow sticks, a flashlight, or LED tea lights behind it. Turn off the room lights and enjoy the glowing effect through the windows of the haunted house.

Parent tip: For an extra surprise, cut out a bat or ghost silhouette and tape it inside one of the windows. When the light shines through, kids will get a thrill from the spooky shadows.

Creatures in the Dark

What you need: Black construction paper or cardstock, small twigs from outside, glue, yellow paper (for the moon), brown paper (for the ground), and small googly eyes.

How to make it:

Cut a yellow moon from paper and glue it onto black paper, high in the sky. Add strips of torn brown paper to create the ground.

Glue the twigs onto the paper to form bare, creepy trees.

Once the glue dries, place googly eyes peeking out from behind branches and in other places of the scene. Suddenly, your collage looks like creatures are hiding in the dark!

Hang the artwork on the fridge or tape it to the wall for an instant spooky gallery.

Parent tip: Ask your kids to imagine who the eyes belong to. Maybe an owl, a bat, a fox, or a giant spider?Encouraging storytelling makes the artwork even more magical.

Remember to embrace the imperfections! Crooked webs and wobbly haunted houses are part of the charm. Kids will remember the laughter, not the precision. Whether you’re unfolding spider chains, weaving string webs, or glowing up a haunted house, you’ll be building memories right alongside your decorations. So grab the scissors, pass out the glue sticks, and let the spooky season crafting begin!

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