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PAST EVENTS

One Book Siouxland Kick-Off

Learn more about our 2025 One Book Siouxland title, Vanished in Vermillion by Lou Raguse. There will be three sessions on themes from the book including:

10:00 a.m.: podcaster Local Lou will present on the Court of Public Opinion featuring local historical crimes (Meeting Room A/B)

11:30 a.m.: award winning artist, Jerry Fogg, will speak on his art and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (Library floor by art wall)

1:00 p.m.: journalist panel discussing crime reporting in South Dakota (Meeting Room A/B)

Saturday, April 5, 10:00 a.m.-2 p.m.
Downtown Library- Meeting Room A/B

For adults aged 18 and older.

Experience the thrill of live radio theatre with Fear Falls Radio Theatre at Live & Local on October 17 at 7 p.m. This spine-chilling performance brings classic suspense stories to life with a small ensemble of actors, expertly reading from scripts and creating immersive sound effects. Fear Falls Radio will transport you back to the golden age of radio, where every creak, whisper and gasp leaves you on the edge of your seat. It’s the perfect spooky show, just in time for Halloween! Performers include Alex Newcomb Weiland, Casey Kustak, Lori Kent, Dave Holly and Nick Jackson.

To follow, Bangers & Mash will bring an electrifying mix of rock and heavy pop to the stage! This energetic band delivers upbeat, fun and danceable music that’s perfect for all ages. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to their sound, Bangers & Mash promises to create a lively atmosphere that’s sure to get everyone on their feet and dancing. Band members include Simon Floss (Vocals), Eric Miller (Guitar), Adam Tjaden (Bass) and Sam Enderson (Drums).

Live & Local Presents: Fear Falls Radio Theatre and Bangers & Mash | Washington Pavilion

Saturday, September 21

I am really excited to not only get to watch a great documentary but host a Q&A with the director at Vortex Film Festival in Vermillion South Dakota check out the link below for more details.

Schedule — Vermillion Cultural Association (vermculture.org )

"Charles Badger Clark, Jr., was the youngest son of a popular Methodist minister of that gold rush era who inherited the rich speaking voice of this father but not the piety. During his lifetime he achieved a degree of recognition as a western poet and earned the title of South Dakota's first poet laureate, but due to his own reluctance to court fame he was largely unknown outside of his home state. The fact that his best-known poem, "A Cowboy's Prayer" was widely reprinted under the sobriquet "Author Unknown" contributed greatly to his anonymity." Badger Clark Biography : Badger Clark : South Dakota Historical Society Foundation (sdhsf.org )