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Hairball
2022-04-01 19:30 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Swiftel Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
A BOMBASTIC CELEBRATION OF ARENA ROCK!
Are you ready to ROLL? Hairball is back to ROCK the Swiftel Center on April 1. Presented by 107.1 The Hawk – KDBX FM, the bombastic celebration of arena rock returns to Brookings for rockin’ night epitomizing the 1970s and 1980s with some of the decades’ most colorful rockers. To receive information on the event, subscribe at www.swiftelcenter.com/signup.
Hairball is a rock-n-roll experience you won’t soon forget. The lights, sound, smoke, fire, bombs, and screaming hordes of avid fans. To call it merely a concert would be like calling Mount Rushmore a roadside attraction! Vocalists Joe, Kris and Bobby lead the band through a 2+ hour, mind-blowing, and drop-dead accurate homage to some of the biggest arena acts in the world. Van Halen, KISS, Motley Crue, Queen, Journey, and Aerosmith are but a few of the acts fans will see brought to life. The Hairball stage becomes an entirely new rock concert before your very eyes countless times throughout the night. Don’t confuse Hairball with the countless “80’s Tribute” bands across the country. Hairball is an experience, an attitude, and an expression of music that isn’t simply a retro flashback.
Hairball consists of vocalists Joe, Kris, and Bobby as well as HBK on the electric bass, Billy on the drums, and Happy on the lead guitar. These rock-n-roll soldiers pride themselves on nailing some of the most memorable licks and chops of all time, while adding their own style and flare that they’ve cultivated over decades of tireless performing. This isn’t a side job. These guys eat, sleep, and breathe rock-n-roll!
As important to Hairball as the music, are its fans. While many bands claim to have the best fans in the world, Hairball actually has! Whether they are 10 years old or 100, Hairball fans bring an unparalleled enthusiasm and energy to the show that enhances the arena experience. Hairball knows it wouldn’t exist without its fans and takes every opportunity to let them know that. Whether it’s a pre-show meet and greet, hanging out at the merch booth, or chatting online, Hairball has a lot in common with its fans and it’s always a good time when they get together.
ABOUT THE HAWK 107.1 – KDBX FM
“The True Classic Rock Experience.” At 107.1 The Hawk, it’s all about the music and the artists that built the foundation of all rock-n-roll. This station’s appeal is unique. The older listeners are reliving great memories of their youth, while the younger listeners are discovering rock’s legendary performers for the first time!

Advance acrylic painting with artist Karen Kinder
2022-03-31 19:00 - 20:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
A two session workshop using acrylic paints to learn techniques of color mixing and blending for beginning painters wanting to “get the feel of” using acrylics and increase their skills. We will also begin a landscape in the first session and complete it in the second session. Class size will be limited to 6 students age 14 through adult. All supplies provided.
This class will be limited to only 6 people and will meet twice.
Dates: March 31st and April 5th
Time: 7:00-8:30 both dates
Cost: $49

A Bottom Up Revolution to Rebuild American Prosperity
2022-03-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookings City and County Government Center, 520 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Register Via Eventbrite – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
The City of Brookings is hosting Strong Towns founder and president Charles Marohn. Charles – known as “Chuck” to friends and colleagues – is a professional engineer and a land use planner with decades of experience. He holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a Master of Urban and Regional Planning, both from the University of Minnesota.
Chuck will highlight some of the most powerful stories in his book, Strong Towns: A Bottom Up Revolution to Rebuild American Prosperity, and use those insights to highlight a path to community prosperity that’s as unique as Brookings. Using an innovative, hands-on approach, this presentation showcases why so many towns in North America are struggling financially despite decades of robust growth.
This presentation is part community conversation, part lecture from an expert, and the catalyst we need to become financially stronger.

Watercolor painting with artist Eileen Binkley
2022-03-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join artist Eileen Binkley to create a beautiful watercolor! All supplies are included in the cost of the class.
Eileen will walk you through step by step to create these amazing works!
Date: March 29th
Time: 7:00-8:30
Cost: $26

Learn to use a pottery wheel- glaze
2022-03-28 19:30 - 20:00, 2022-03-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us at the BAC with ceramists Rachel Funk to learn how to throw pottery. There are only 3 spots open for each session.
All supplies included in the cost of the class. This class is 2 hours long.
Dates: March 8th and March 28th glaze
Time: March 8th 6-8, March 28th 7:30-8:30

Maple Syrup Workshop
2022-03-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us March 26 from 10 a.m.- 12p.m. for a Maple Syrup Workshop.
Start in the Education & Visitors Center for a tree education presentation followed by a trip out to our arboretum to learn how to tap the trees!
* weather permitting *
Please pre-register here: https://www.sdstate.edu/…/maple-syrup-workshop…

Mnozil Brass - Gold
2022-03-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
A presentation more than 15 years in the making – Woodbine Productions has been striving to bring The Mnozil Brass – Gold to the Larson Memorial Concert Hall since the series started! The Mnozil Brass – Gold ensemble is excited to offer a hysterical new show featuring the very best number spanning the ensemble’s illustrious 25-year long career.

Sea life Painting with artist Erik Ritter
2022-03-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us at the BAC to create and take an Art break! Artist Erik Ritter will lead you through the steps to create your work! All skill levels welcome.

All-State Band
2022-03-24 - 2022-03-26 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
High School Musicians from across the state gather at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center for 2022 All State Band. Rehearsals run March 24- 26 with the Concert on March 26.
Visit the South Dakota High School Activities Association website for concert and ticket information.

Fabric Stamping with artist Lisa Solum
2022-03-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us at the BAC to make custom fabric for project or on items you already have!
All supplies included in the cost of the class.
Date: March 22nd
Time: 7:00-8:30
Cost: $30

BCT presents "Last Round-Up of the Guacamole Queens"
2022-03-20 14:00 - 16:30, 2022-03-19 19:00 - 21:30, 2022-03-18 19:00 - 21:30, 2022-03-17 19:00 - 21:30 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
AST ROUND-UP OF THE GUACAMOLE QUEENS is the third and final comedy in the Verdeen Cousins Texas Trilogy that begins with THE RED VELVET CAKE WAR and continues with REX’S EXES. You’ll laugh so hard you might even consider attending your next high school reunion!
In this deliciously funny Southern-fried comedy, the Verdeen cousins of Sweetgum, Texas — Gaynelle, Peaches, and Jimmie Wyvette — are up against the clock as they frantically attempt to produce the ultimate high school reunion before the old building is demolished. But they’ve got a bushel of obstacles to overcome before they can pull off this miracle: Gaynelle is reeling from the humiliating demise of her loathed ex-husband; Peaches’ romantic life has tanked because the older her dates get, the more horrified they are by her job as a mortuarial cosmetologist; and Jimmie Wyvette is trying to live down her on-camera catfight with a local televangelist. To top it all off, the cousins have got to impress a governor’s aide with their party-planning capabilities, so that they can nab the plum job of throwing the governor’s birthday bash — and keep their business afloat. Their scramble to prepare the perfect event is interrupted by the exploits of their beloved Uncle Aubrey, who is in danger of getting throttled by the two octogenarian sisters he’s simultaneously romancing, and by threats from their self-righteous Aunt LaMerle, who is determined to be crowned the final and forever Guacamole Queen of Sweetgum High. And that’s before one of Peaches’ former classmates arrives with a malevolent hand puppet and a score to settle, Jimmie Wyvette hog-ties the sherrif with police tape, the high school gym is blown away, and the desperate battle for Guacamole Queen heats up into an outrageous fight to the finish

Nail the Runway
2022-03-19 18:00 - 22:00 | Swiftel Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Nail the Runway is an annual gala like no other, featuring fashion designed by members of the community using construction materials. Every look must use raw building materials such as tile, wood, landscaping fabric, hardware or any other material you might use in a building project. The only other limit is your imagination!
All proceeds directly benefit the home construction program at Brookings Area Habitat for Humanity.
Having A Ball
Nail the Runway has doubled in size since its launch in 2017 and this year we’re moving to the Swiftel Center so more people can join in the celebration. We invite you to our Black and White Ball, featuring the runway show, a silent auction, food and drink, and more. Formal wear is encouraged; fun is guaranteed.

This Year’s Details

Date: March 19, 2022
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Swiftel Center, Brookings, SD
Design Element: Tile
Gala Theme: Black and White

Brookings Country Club Open House
2022-03-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Brookings Country Club, 2180 Clubhouse drive, Brookings, SD, 57006
Join us at the BCC to preview our club house, menu, and all that we have to offer. Happy hour starts at 5pm with free snacks and cocktails. Thursdays are our $8 Craft Sandwich Nights where you can try our Triple Bypass Burger (our Burger Clash 2022 Entry) or any of the other menu options that suit your fancy.
Take a shot on our new Trackman virtual golf simluator while you sip a cold brew.
We hope to see you there. Please call 693-4316 or email kimton@brookingscc.com for more information ot to make a reservation.

Online Tune in Tuesday: Delicious Dish Edition
2022-03-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Online, Online, Brookings, 57006, United States
Join us for a FREE cooking demonstration/class. A zoom link will be provided one week before the class.
All supplies needed can be purchased at Carrot Seed in Brookings. Recipes will be online 48 hours after the class.
There is NO cost to join this program.

Little "I" Memory Collection
2022-03-15 08:00 - 17:00 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
In town for Little “I” and have oral histories, photographs, or artifacts to share? Stop in the museum on Friday or Saturday of Little “I” weekend to share your memories with us for the upcoming exhibit planned to open in the spring of 2023 that will celebrate 100 years of Little “I”. Find more information on our website at https://www.sdstate.edu/south-dakota-agricultural-heritage-museum/little-i-memories-wanted.

Custom Zig Zag Bracelet with MaMa Peacock
2022-03-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us a the BAC to make a custom zig Zag Bracelet with Sarah Dorn owner of MaMa Peacock.
Leather and glass beads are timeless.
All supplies are included for this fun but simple project. Makes up to an 8″ bracelet
Date: March 10th
Time: 7:00-8:30
Cost: $35

Girls Class A Basketball Tournament
2022-03-10 - 2022-03-12 | Frost Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Catch all the action at the Girls State A Basketball Tournament at Frost Arena in Brookings. Visit the SDHSAA Website for tournament bracket and ticket information.

South Dakota State Pool Championships
2022-03-09 - 2022-03-13 | Swiftel Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Visit Brookings is proud to welcome the 2022 South Dakota State Pool Tournament March 9-13 at the Swiftel Center.
State 9 Ball Tournament Information

Free Pool – Tournament Warm Up – Tuesday, March 8, 2022 – 6:00 PM to Close
Single Play Starts Wednesday, March 9th – 9:00 AM – With 9 ball singles / 8 ball singles at 5:00 or 6:00 PM based on entries – Both events continue play on Thursday, March 10, 2022
Team Play Starts Friday, March 11, 2022 – @ 9:00 AM

State 8 Ball Tournament Information

March 9-13, 2022 – Swiftel Center, Brookings
All players must have 8 weeks of league play in no less than 8 weeks to be eligible by sign up deadline
All players must be currently sanctioned by VNEA and be participating in a South Dakota Pool & Dart Tournament Corporation Valley 8-Ball approved league to play in team or single events.
POD PLAY WILL BE USED
Click HERE for printable flyer & complete details

Stained Glass
2022-03-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join artists Linda Hoffelt and Ginny Weeks and create a one of kind stained glass piece.
All supplies are included in the cost of the class
Date: March 1st
Time: 7:00-8:30
Cost: $29

Blue Sky Technologies Golf Scramble
2022-03-01 00:00 - 2022-03-02 23:59 | Brookings Country Club, 2180 Clubhouse drive, Brookings, SD, 57006
Spring into the blue skies of Summer with a scramble tournament at Sutton Bay on BCC’s new Trackman Golf Simulator, Sponsored by Blue Sky Technologies
• Cost $60 per team for BCC Members
Cost $80 per team for non-members
• Includes 2 hours of sim rental
• Make your own tee times
• Includes Bucket of Beer for each team
• 2 Person Scramble Format
• Flights determined upon completed tournament.
PRIZES FOR WINNERS!

Women of 4G
2022-02-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2022-02-27 14:00 - 15:30, 2022-02-26 19:30 - 21:00, 2022-02-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Written by Amy Toft – from Brookings, SD! The play is set 75 years in the future with an all-female crew. They and their male captain are off on a routine mission to Mars when then captain is murdered. The real mission soon follows…

Custom weaving with artist Eileen Binkley
2022-02-26 10:00 - 2022-02-27 11:30, 2022-02-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us at the BAC to make a custom weaving with artists Eileen Binkley. Artists will get to take home the loom as part of the class. All supplies included in the cost of the class. Loom will go home with artists so they can continue to make art at home.
