Oct. 19.
No, you don’t need to schedule an appointment with your ophthalmologist – those boxes are supposed to be fuzzy! They’re QR codes, and they’re taking over the Civic Center!
You’ve probably seen them turning up all over town. Typically black in color and square in shape, QR codes are becoming more prevalent on billboards, business cards, trucks, newsletters, ticket stubs – you name it! They’re incredibly easy to use, and can save you a load of time and energy searching for information. All you need is an internet enabled mobile device with a QR code reader application. (There are several available, but one we like is called BWScan.) Once you’ve got the app installed on your phone, simply point it at the QR code and scan, then watch as you are taken to a website, video, MP3 file…you never know where the code might go!
Keep your eyes peeled as we integrate QR codes around our facility. Doors, windows, pillars and easels are all fair game for QR code displays. Several of them will lead to a ticket sales page, so that you can quickly purchase your seat for upcoming events. And some may even contain a hidden surprise, just for scanning!
At the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, we have a great time keeping abreast of the latest technology in order to provide an easy, convenient, and fun experience for our guests. QR codes are another way we aim to incorporate innovative new ideas into a long-standing tradition of excellent events and customer service!
Oct. 12.
What incorporates the iconic music of the Beatles, world-renowned figure skating, Rock n’ Roll melodies and Broadway? It’s none other than Rain, direct from the Big Apple! No, we’re not talking about umbrellas and Cumulonimbus clouds. We’re talking about a multi-media enhanced concert; a tribute to one of the greatest bands of all time, brought to you by a team of musicians with an undeniable zeal for their work.
With lead vocals mastered by Joey Curatolo and Steve Landes, it’s easy to slip into a world of shaking hips and Beatles hysteria. Having dedicated years to perfecting the aesthetics and stage persona of each band member, it is perhaps the vocal impersonations that will leave you most impressed. In fact, Curatolo’s representation of Paul McCartney has won him numerous sound-alike contests throughout his career. Many members of the band are self-taught, and have been singing since they were children. Moving with ease between their respective instruments and wearing wardrobe and hair that’s right on target, the performance will send you straight back to the era of Beatlemania.
If the Beatles on Broadway weren’t enough to keep you entertained, their performance is further enhanced by some of the finest figure skating in the world. Olympic skater Brian Boitano will share his talents during the performance, adding a unique element of elegance to a true rock n’ roll show.
Rain is more than a cover band concert – it’s a spirit of timeless tunes, vibrant entertainment, and a nostalgic voyage through times past. It’s Beatlemania.
Don’t miss the Beatles on Broadway as Rain – A Tribute to the Beatles on Ice performs this Saturday, October 15th at 7:30pm in the Ice Arena.
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34th Annual Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo
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January: New Features and Rodeos at the Center of it All!
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