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Stories, news & culture from around the Black Hills
Local voices. Big stories. The people, places, and moments shaping our creative community.
Welcome to our little corner of the Black Hills where we keep our finger on the pulse, our ear to the ground and our eyes on the stage. The shows, the openings, the late-night sets, the tucked-away venues, and the artists shaping the culture of our community. We’ll be out there taking notes so you don’t miss what matters. If it’s unfolding locally and worth talking about, you’ll find it here.
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More underground DIY Shows Start Taking Shape in Rapid City
By the time doors open, most of the work is already done. The speakers are set, cables run, lights dialed in. Bands start to trickle in, shaking hands, getting a feel for…
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Shenanigans, Shamrocks & Shillelaghs: Where to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Weekend in the Black Hills
Right about the time the grass starts turning green again in the Black Hills, the beers usually do too.St. Patrick’s weekend has a way of stirring up a little mischief as people…
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Johnny Lonesome
Johnny Lonesome Johnny Lonesome is the solo persona of Johnny Sundby, a longtime Black Hills musician and co-founder of The…
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