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Apr. 18.
This weekend, our building will be bustling with youthful energy and long-awaited excitement as we usher in some of our favorite annual events. With summer just around the corner, it means that school is winding down with beloved traditions that students will remember for the rest of their lives. It’s also a time when we hold the YFS Kids Fair, an opportunity for parents to enjoy a weekend filled with fun, games, and learning opportunities with their children. So gather the family and your fun-loving attitude, and we’ll see you at the Civic Center this weekend!
As we look forward to another season of graduations, there is another event that must happen first. Prom, of course! Our staff is happy to host the event each year, working with students to decorate the facility and make sure that the occasion is just what they’ve been anticipating. This year, the Central/Stevens Prom will be held in the Barnett Arena beginning at 6:00pm on Saturday, April 21st. There will be great live music, plenty of photo ops, and dazzling décor as the students dance the night away and make lasting memories. So grab your corsage and maybe even a date, and we’ll see you at the 2012 Central/Stevens Prom!
April 20th, 21st, and 22nd will bring the 17th annual Youth and Family Services Kids Fair, celebrating children and their families. The event draws nearly 11,000 people to our facility each spring, with plenty of fun and activities for both children and parents. Staffed with many supportive volunteers from within our community, Kids Fair will feature activities of all kinds with some old favorites, as well as a few new attractions you won’t want to miss. These include hands-on activities, inflatables, face painting, a train ride and much more. We will also be celebrating Earth Day this year, with an emphasis on the importance of keeping our community healthy and clean.
The Rapid City Concert Association will also present their last performance of the season at 7:30pm Thursday, April 19th in the Fine Arts Theatre. This will feature Red Star Red Army Chorus & Dance Ensemble, which was created in the USSR in 1977. Performing publicly in the Soviet Union in 1989, they eventually began touring around the world. The company now includes 70 members and has performed in top concert halls in Moscow, Switzerland, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Belgium, China, Canada, and over 150 American cities. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime show that you don’t want to miss!
So grab the family and head to the Civic Center this week, where we will be hosting events that foster learning, cultural appreciation, and having fun!
Apr. 11.
This week, it’s time to get in touch with your inner curiosity and adventure seeking self. We’ve got events on the calendar that will showcase some of the finest collector’s items and diverse talents that keep life interesting. So without further adieu…
Soulfly and Five Finger Death Punch
On Wednesday, April 11th, Soulfly and Five Finger Death Punch will take the stage at 7:00pm. Fresh off the release of their new album American Capitalist, Five Finger Death Punch has been growing their fan base since their debut album in 2006. With a combination of telling lyrics, wrenching guitar riffs, and fast percussion, Soulfly and Five Finger Death Punch will have your adrenaline pumping.
Black Hills Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, April 14th marks the final performance of the season for the Black Hills Symphony Orchestra. Presenting The Titan, the talented musicians of the Symphony will bring us an evening of quality entertainment and classic melodies. Don’t miss the performance, 7:30pm in the Fine Arts Theatre.
Black Hills Motorcycle Show
Motorcycles are a part of our Black Hills culture, one that will be showcased this weekend with an impressive display of the finest bikes and people who cherish them. Including an exhibit from the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame, the event is one the whole family will enjoy. Tickets are available at the door, $6 for adults and children under age six are free. Saturday, April 14th 10am – 7pm and Sunday, April 15th, 10am – 4pm.
Dakota Territory Gun Show
Just as motorcycles are an integral part of our community, so is the collection and use of fire arms. This weekend, the Dakota Territory Gun Collectors present a vast assortment of some of the finest guns in the region. Whether you want to learn more, spend an afternoon appreciating the items, or are a gun collector yourself, you won’t want to miss the Dakota Territory Gun Show. Rushmore Hall, Saturday, April 14th, 9am – 5pm, and Sunday, April 15th, 9am – 3pm. Admission is $5 per day, with children ages 12 and under free with an accompanying adult.
We look forward to seeing everyone this weekend as we admire the intriguing items, talents, and traditions of the Midwest!
Apr. 04.
As April begins and the winter months slip away, there’s that joyful feeling in the air again. The promise of hot summer days and lingering evenings is around the corner, and we love every minute of it. It’s the time of year for dance recitals and graduations, marking another season of remarkable growth and exciting transitions. And what could be more joyful than the gorgeous Easter weekend ahead? Celebrate the occasion at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, where we have a variety of events that’ll put an extra “spring” in your step.
Mar. 30.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: BRIAN MALISKE
605.394.4115
brianm@rushmore.com
RAPID CITY (March 30th, 2012) — On January 21st, 2012, The 8th annual Extreme Indoor Enduro brought Black Hills trail riding indoors in an event that had audiences on the edge of their seat. In case you missed out on all of the exhilarating action, you’ll have a chance to catch it again this Saturday, March 31st, at 5:30pm on the SPEED Channel.
For the first time ever, this year’s event is being nationally televised on the SPEED Channel’s “Lucas Oil…On the Edge” series, featuring the best of the daredevil event. Testing the skill and endurance of dirt bike and ATV riders, the terrain included some grueling challenges. Watch as the riders maneuver a course of logs, rocks, trees, and other hazards like water, tires, railroad tracks, over/under bridge, and daring ramps. They’ll even be venturing into the upper bleachers, for some up close and bold action! With no two tracks the same, the riders’ abilities are put to the ultimate test!
Don’t miss your chance to catch the Extreme Indoor Enduro when it is aired on the SPEED Channel Saturday, March 31st, 5:30pm MT.
Mar. 28.
In case you didn’t get your fill of corned beef and cabbage, green beverages and Celtic spirit a few weeks ago, we’ve got just the remedy. This Saturday, March 31st, 7:30pm, Celtic Crossroads will showcase their masterful fusion of traditional Irish music, bluegrass, gypsy and jazz.
Critically acclaimed as “the most exhilarating and authentic show to come from Ireland in decades,” Celtic Crossroads is a true display of youthful energy and dazzling musicianship. With a name originating from a time in Ireland when neighboring communities met at village crossroads to socialize, the group has retained their focus on keeping traditional Irish music alive. However, this isn’t your great-grandparent’s jam session. The performer’s youthful age and raw talent has transitioned the show into the 21st century, with high-kicking Irish dancers and pulsating rhythms.
Incorporating seven world-class musicians playing over twenty instruments on stage, Celtic Crossroads is an inspiring spectacle. The show features some of Ireland’s most notable and beloved instruments, like the haunting uilleann pipes, whistles, low whistles, the Irish harp, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, accordion, mandola, flute, and of course intriguing guitar riffs. Combine that with heart pounding rhythms, and audience members inevitably find themselves stomping along.
We’ve all seen big, flashy productions of heavily costumed and over produced “Irish” shows. But that’s what sets Celtic Crossroads apart, and has won them the adoration of audiences around the world. With a unique approach to Irish music performance, the musicians of Celtic Crossroads rely solely on their proficiency in numerous instruments and song to captivate the audience. Sure, it’s a high energy performance, but what truly sets it apart is a feeling of authenticity and talent that is not often matched.
This weekend, gather the whole family and enjoy a genuine flavor of The Emerald Isle that will bring a new appreciation of the green culture. It’s a performance of unbridled talent, joyful melody and an innovative take on traditional Irish song and dance that will leave you with an extra jig in your step. Taking place on Saturday, March 31st, 7:30pm in the Fine Arts Theatre, there are still tickets available, so purchase yours today!