Plus, students who have an “A” on a valid report card are eligible for a free ticket to the Friday or Saturday night’s game, with the purchase of a parental ticket! There’s never been a better reward for hitting the books. Grab a friend, your report card and your parent, and head to the Ice Arena Friday and Saturday nights.

Still need more incentive to come out and support our hard working team? The Rush will be giving away free Coach Ferris bobble head dolls to the first 1,500 fans that get to the game on Friday night. It’s the perfect souvenir to commemorate a season full of action-packed, edge of your seat entertainment.

Sure, the Rush have hit a rough patch, but that doesn’t mean we’ve reached the end. Let’s all rally together to show our team just have supportive we are. After all, we’ve been named the Best Fans in the CHL, right? And don’t forget, if you’re looking to entertain a crowd with an experience they’ll never forget, there are still Suites available for Friday night. Contact Priscilla at 394-4115! We can’t wait to see everyone at this weekend’s games, as the Rush do “Whatever It Takes” to come out on top!

And don’t forget about the Counts Car Show taking place this Friday through Sunday. Dedicated to their slogan of “Fun With Cars,” the event will showcase dozens of vehicles in every imaginable make, model, and year. Many members of the Counts Car Club are experienced with building a rod or machine from the ground up, and are able to offer advice or assistance to anyone beginning the hobby. It’s the perfect event to enjoy with your family, before you head to the Rush game!

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A Date Night for Everyone!

With that said, our lineup of events is just beginning! As we all know, next Tuesday marks the most romantic date on the calendar, which means it’s time to plan ahead for that someone special. Instead of fighting the Valentine’s Day crowds, beat the rush by attending an event this weekend, or purchase your tickets ahead of time. Here is a rundown of all that’s happening; the perfect date night for any couple!

Broadway’s Young Frankenstein

When: Friday, February 10 – 7:30pm, Saturday, February 11 – 2:00pm & 7:30pm

The classic Mel Brooks movie is alive! You’ll have a monsterously good time at this spectacular production, winner of the 2008 Outer Critics Circle Award and the Broadway.com Audience Award for Best Musical!

Rush vs. Missouri

When: Friday, February 10 – 7:05pm

The Rush are back and ready to battle the Missouri Mavericks in this Friday night matchup. Grab your sweetie, a cold beverage, and cheer on everyone’s favorite hockey team while you enjoy one action-packed date! Plus, don’t forget that Friday’s game will be “Pink at the Rink” in support of the fight against cancer. Players will sport pink jerseys, which will be auctioned off after the game. Proceeds will go to the Regional Cancer Care Institute in Rapid City. 

Northern Plains Ultimate Outdoor Expo

When: Friday, February 10 – 12:00pm to 8:00pm, Saturday, February 11 – 9:00am to 8:00pm, Sunday, February 12 – 10:00am to 4:00pm

Do you struggle every year to find the perfect Valentine’s Day present for your boyfriend or husband? Treat him (or her!) to a day full of events geared to the outdoor explorer or recreational enthusiast. With over 100 vendors, the Expo will showcase a huge variety of products, as well as various seminars, activities for the kids, and even a brand new Ladies’ Lounge!

Snowstorm Music Tour

When: Tuesday, February 14 – 6:30pm

For those looking to celebrate on Valentine’s evening, join the crowd as the Snowstorm Music Tour heats up the chilly weather. With hip-hop and pop sensations T-Pain and Gym Class Heroes, the evening’s lineup will have you and your date swooning not only over each other, but to some of your favorite tunes.

River North Dance Chicago

When: Saturday, February 18 – 7:30pm

Missed the festivities of Valentine’s Day? We’ve got you covered! Bring that special someone to an elegant evening of music and dance. Dedicated to the creative advancement, presentation, and preservation of jazz based contemporary dance, River North Dance Chicago features dance professionals that will leave you breathless. And when you purchase your tickets from February 10^th through February 14^th, receive an additional 15% off!  

No matter what type of events you enjoy, the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center is sure to have the perfect date night for you and your sweetheart…or your group of girlfriends, family outing, co-workers, siblings…you name it!

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With only a few days left, make sure that you don’t miss your chance to get in on all of the action. There are plenty of tickets available for all of the events, so bring the whole family for an afternoon or evening of quality entertainment!

Thursday, February 2^nd

As always, the Trade Show, Petting Zoo, and Rodeo Zone will be bustling with activities throughout the day. Rushmore Hall’s Sale Ring will be busy with the Gelbvieh Show and Shorthorn Show at 8:00am and 9:30am, and the Red Angus Show at 11:00am. In the Barnett Arena at 10:00am will be the PRCA Timed Event Slack, and the PRCA Rodeo will be held in the Barnett Arena at 7:30pm. Unlike last weekend’s Xtreme Bulls event, this rodeo will feature a full lineup of rodeo events, offering the variety that many visitors enjoy. Looking for some lively entertainment and a cold beverage? Stop by the Cowboy Bar, where you’ll find friends, fun, and local favorite Crash Wagon on stage. PLUS, don’t miss your chance to meet the one and only Tuff Cooper, reigning world champion Tie Down Roper, and his brother, Clif Cooper. They’ll be signing autographs in the Rodeo Zone, Thursday only, from 2pm – 4pm.

Friday, February 3^rd

Kicking off the morning will be the Limousin Show in Rushmore Hall’s Sale Ring at 8:00am. Timed Event Slack in the Barnett Arena as well as the Western Art Show Public Viewing in the Theatre Lobby will open at 10:00am. The afternoon brings a variety of seminars, such as Long Term Care in Room #205 at 1:00pm, and Estate Strategies in Room #205 at 3:00pm. Crash Wagon will once again be heating up the Cowboy Bar from 4pm to 8pm, along with another PRCA Rodeo in the Barnett Arena at 7:30pm. Plus, don’t miss everyone’s favorite mechanical bull in the Rodeo Zone!

Saturday, February 4^th

The last day of the 2012 Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo will be a busy one. With the week’s regular events still in full swing, such as the Trade Show, Petting Zoo, and Rodeo Zone, there will also be a variety of social hours held, along with a PRCA Rodeo held in the Barnett Arena at 1:30pm, and a final rodeo at 7:30pm. The Cowboy Bar will be open for business at 10:00am, with Crash Wagon taking the stage from 4pm to 8pm. Hubbard Feeds Supreme Row Judging will take place at 5:30pm in the Rushmore Hall Sale Ring, with the Parade of Champions taking place at 7:00pm in the Barnett Arena.

As the 2012 Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo winds down, we remind everyone that there are still plenty of events taking place and tickets for everyone! We encourage you to visit the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, where you’ll find all of the stock show and rodeo events we look forward to each year!

Coors Light Cowboy Bar

In the mood for music, merriment, and ice cold beverages? The Coors Light Cowboy Bar is a crowd pleaser year after year, and 2012 promises to be no different. Opening at 10am each day, the Coors Light Cowboy Bar will feature a great lineup of entertainment. Catch the band Midnight Sun on Friday, January 27 and Saturday, January 28 from 3pm – 7pm, and on Tuesday, January 31^st from 3pm – 7pm. Next up is Crash Wagon, playing February 2^nd – 4^th, 4pm – 8pm each day.

Rodeo Zone

Also opening at 10am every day is the Rodeo Zone, offering events that will entertain the entire family. Chili lovers will appreciate the Chili Cook Off on Sunday, January 29^th beginning at noon. Previously held in the Barnett Arena, this year’s cook off will put chili chef’s skills to the test! Looking for some quality activities for the kids? No problem! The Rodeo Zone will also feature Kid’s Dummy Roping February 3^rd & 4^th at 5pm, with kids grouped ages 6 and under, 7 to 10, and 11 to 13. Autograph sessions will also take place at 4:30pm each day, (except Sunday and Wednesday) with clowns, contestants, and queens present to sign away! And don’t forget about the free drawings held at 6pm each day.

Arts

Artistic types will enjoy the Western Art Show viewing in the Theatre Lobby, and hunters of collector items won’t want to miss the BHSS Foundation Old West Collector’s Auction held on the Theatre stage.  Preview is Friday, 12pm – 8pm, with the auction taking place at 10am on Saturday.

Rushmore Hall & Barnett Arena

And don’t forget about Rushmore Hall, which will be bustling with the World’s Smallest Rodeo, January 28^th at 10am, featuring kids competing in adorable events – you’ll want to have your camera ready! Also taking place in Rushmore Hall on Sunday, January 29^th are sheep shearing demos at 10am and the national sheep shearing championship at 12pm. Winners will go on to compete in the world championship, held in Ireland! Rushmore Hall will also be holding all of the stock showing events, and don’t forget about the petting zoo. The Barnett Arena will showcase cowboys from across the country, competing in rodeo events of every type, from Xtreme Bulls to Ranch Rodeos…some of the most exciting displays of talent and tenacity you’ll see all year!

Each year the Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo feature events that the whole family will enjoy. When wintertime boredom sets in, it’s the perfect cure for all of your entertainment cravings! So grab your cowboy hat and a friend or two, and get ready to kick up your heels…2012 Stock Show & Rodeo is here!

And for the first time ever, this year’s event will be nationally televised on the SPEED Channel’s “Lucas Oil…On the Edge” series, with highlights airing during future programs. You won’t want to miss your front row seat to the event that everyone is talking about.  The Main Event begins at 7:30pm this Saturday, January 21^st, so get your tickets today!

Looking for even more entertainment options this weekend? The Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo may be approaching next week, but we’ve still got plenty for you to see and do. The last Rush Hockey games before the Stock Show will take place this weekend, with the team going head to head against Dayton on Friday and Saturday nights. Plus, the Rushmore Soccer Club Tournament will be underway in Rushmore Hall on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. And don’t forget to check out the Barnett Arena Web Cam as our crew hauls dirt and sets up for the Extreme Indoor Enduro!

With nationally televised dirt bike and ATV riding, hockey games and soccer players, there’s something for everyone happening this weekend. As the temperature plunges, find your fun where it’s warm, welcoming, and exciting as ever!

Everything you rely on can still be easily accessed on the website. In fact, we’ve chosen a design that makes scoping out upcoming events and ticket sales information even simpler than it was before. You’ll notice a very large “Get Tickets” box at the top of the website, which makes purchasing tickets short and sweet. Move down a little further, and you’ll find all of the pages that our old website featured, as well as a scrolling list of upcoming shows. Events of all types are easier to find and view now, showcased in the middle of the site, along with a Calendar of Events and links to our Behind the Scenes Videos, Suite information, Stock Show & Rodeo details, and parking information.

So check out www.gotmine.com, version 2012! We think you’ll love what you find. Here’s to a wonderful New Year, and an exciting lineup of your favorite events!

Thoughts or opinions on our new website? Let us know in the “Comments” section!

But the great news doesn’t end there! Because tickets to Blake’s show were sticking around about as long as a snow cone in July, we have opened even more seats to the show. At only $37.25 per ticket, it’s the perfect way to add some quality entertainment to an otherwise ordinary Thursday night!

With opening acts Justin Moore and Dia Frampton, the concert features some of the most talented and promising acts on the country music scene today. And with Shelton’s unique blend of style, vocals, and charisma, the breakout star from NBC’s The Voice is sure to provide an evening of quality entertainment as one of country’s brightest new acts.

So purchase your tickets for only $37.25 today, before they’re no longer available! Blake Shelton will take the stage on Thursday, January 19th, 7:30pm. Tickets are available at the Civic Center Box Office, online at gotmine.com, or charge by phone 1-800-got-mine.

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Blake Shelton

January 19^th, heat up the cool weather with country sensation Blake Shelton! The reigning “Male Vocalist of the Year” and host of “The Voice” is sure to deliver a performance to remember.

Young Frankenstein

February 10^th – 11^th, straight from Broadway, you’ll have a monstrously good time with this Mel Brooks classic, winner of the 2008 Outer Critics Circle Award and the Broadway.com Audience Award for Best Musical.

River North Dance Chicago

February 18^th, for those who enjoy an elegant evening out, tickets to River North Dance Chicago are sure to delight. A blend of talent, beauty and style, it’s a moving performance featuring phenomenal dancers.

Disney on Ice Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey

March 1^st – 4^th, it’s the gift that will have the kids waiting in anticipation! Join Mickey and Minnie as they journey through magical lands, with friends like Simba, Tinkerbell, and Sebastian!

Blue Man Group

March 9^th – 11^th, with their unique blend of multimedia theatrics and pulse pounding rhythm, Blue Man Group offers an evening of comedy, talent, and entertainment. Perfect for the whole family, it’s a cultural phenomenon everyone’s eager to experience.

Jim Gaffigan

March 20^th, the jokesters of your family will be thrilled to find tickets to everyone’s favorite comedian in their stockings this year.

Stop worrying about what’s under the tree, and give the gift they’ll never forget – a night at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. There are events for every family member of every age!

Still not sure what they’d like to see? You can’t go wrong with a gift certificate! It’s the perfect stocking stuffer you can print at home. From all of us to all of you, have a wonderful holiday season, and a Happy New Year!

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Known for her intimate concerts and down to earth nature, the former Minnesotan has expressed a passion for truly touching those who attend her shows. As she says, “I want to make people connect. I want people to say, ‘I’ve never experienced live music like this before.’” And that’s exactly what Line has done throughout her impressive career as a pianist, vocalist, and all around talented individual.

Trained in the classics, Line says she has been inspired by pianists such as Roger Williams, David Lanz, George Winston and Liberace, and is also skilled at the harmonica, melodica, and accordion. Touches of all these instruments and influences are felt throughout her show, bringing seasonal festivity and quality entertainment to those who attend.

Don’t miss the Lorie Line Holiday Extravaganza, in the Fine Arts Theatre tonight at 7:30pm, with tickets still available!

Hailing from the Minneapolis – St. Paul region, this all male a cappella quartet is an acclaimed act, beloved by families across the nation. With music that is largely pop-oriented, the ensemble’s only instruments consist of four harmonious voices and occasional percussion via tambourine. Named one of the top five must see groups in America, Tonic Sol Fa has received numerous awards for original song and album in the pop, gospel, and holiday genres. With over 2,000,000 albums sold and appearances on the Today Show and Jay Leno, it’s a heartwarming holiday show that will remind us what the season is all about.

Head to the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Fine Arts Theatre at 7:30pm tonight for an evening of true talent and quality entertainment. Described by The New York Times as “a vocal kaleidoscope…unique to the human voice,” Tonic Sol Fa will bring holiday cheer to the whole family.

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