Storytime at Brookings Public Library
2022-10-17 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Join Brookings Public Library for storytime featuring traditional books, songs, and take-home crafts paired with apps, video clips, and more!

The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra: Featuring Diane Schuur
2022-10-16 16:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Woodbine Productions presents The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra featuring Diane Schuur! Purchase tickets here or at the website link below.
Count Basie Orchestra: In the history of jazz music, there is only one bandleader that has the distinction of having his orchestra still performing sold-out concerts all over the world, with members personally chosen by him, for over 30 years after his passing. Pianist and bandleader, William James “Count” Basie, was, and still is, an American institution that personifies the grandeur and excellence of jazz.
Now directed by Scotty Barnhart, the Count Basie Orchestra has won every respected jazz poll in the world at least once; won 18 Grammy Awards; performed for kings, queens, and other world royalty; appeared in several movies and television shows; and performed at every major jazz festival and major concert hall in the world. The latest honors include the 2018 Downbeat Readers Poll Award as the #1 jazz orchestra in the world and a Grammy nomination for their 2018 acclaimed recording, All About That Basie, which features special guests Stevie Wonder, Jon Faddis, Take 6, and Kurt Elling, among others.
Diane Schuur: A leading vocalist in contemporary jazz, Diane Schuur is as eclectic as she is brilliant. Nicknamed “Deedles” as a child, Tacoma-born Schuur grew up steeped in traditional American jazz, courtesy of her parents’ formidable record collection, with ample LPs by Duke Ellington and Dinah Washington. The artist has been blind since her premature birth in 1953, having lost her sight to the disorder Retinopathy of Prematurity. It affected newborns receiving high-oxygen therapy during neonatal intensive care—which was standard practice until, tragically, 1954. She first learned to play piano by ear, picking out tunes on the keys with two fingers at the age of 3.
Dinah Washington is often listed as Schuur’s major vocal influence. She learned the iconic singer’s “What a Difference a Day Makes” while still a toddler and began developing her own rich, resonant vocal style. Schuur is also an accomplished pianist, often accompanying herself onstage, leading her own small group or collaborating with big band or symphony orchestra.
Schuur’s much-laureled career includes two Grammy Awards – each for Best Jazz Vocal Performance – on Timeless (1986) and Diane Schuur and The Count Basie Orchestra (1987).

Friends of Brookings Library Book Sale
2022-10-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-15 09:30 - 17:00, 2022-10-14 09:30 - 17:00, 2022-10-13 09:30 - 19:30, 2022-10-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
The Friends of the Library are holding a book sale to raise money for the Library. Come support the Brookings Public Library and grab some great reads while you’re at it!

October 12- 5:30-7:30pm (Friends Members only, memberships can be purchased at the door)
October 13- 9:30am-7:30pm
October 14- 9:30am-5:00pm
October 15- 9:30am- 5:00pm
October 16- 1:00-3:00pm

SDSU Women's Soccer vs. Kansas City
2022-10-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Fishback Soccer Complex, 1100 20th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the SDSU Women’s Soccer team as they take on Kansas City! Purchase tickets online here.

SDSU Women's Volleyball vs. Oral Roberts
2022-10-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Frost Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Cheer on the SDSU Women’s Volleyball team as they take on Oral Roberts! Purchase tickets online here.

Fall Family Festival
2022-10-15 10:00 - 13:00 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Stop by the SD Agricultural Heritage Museum and SD Art Museum for our second annual FREE Fall Family Festival! Both museums will have activities and kids of all ages are welcome to put on their costumes a few weeks early to trick-or-treat for candy at both sites. Please note that activities may be inside or outside depending on the weather, so check our website/social media and plan to dress accordingly!

SDSU Equestrian vs. Minnesota Crookston
2022-10-15 09:00 | DeHaan Equestrian Center, 1823 US-14 BYP, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the SDSU Equestrian Team at the DeHaan Equestrian Center!

Fear Asylum
2022-10-14 19:00 - 2022-10-15 23:00 | Fear Asylum
Twists and turns, new paths to follow, and your favorite ghouls lurking in the corners! Let Sergeant Saderday begin your visit through the Asylum…hopefully you’ll make it back out! Do you have what it takes or will you be destined to visit FOREVER?!?
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND… The Last Ride, a motion attraction with the look and feel like you are riding in a coffin to the graveyard! B Block Breakout Escape Room… a mini escape room. Can you make it out in the time allowed?
Purchase Tickets Here.
Schedule
Fear Asylum is open every Friday & Saturday, October 8-30, from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Fear Asylum is also open from 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm on October 21, 28 & 31.

Location & Directions
Fear Asylum Haunted House is located at 216 West 6th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006.
FROM I-29

Take Exit 132 (HWY 14) and head West into Brookings
Continue driving West on 6th St.
We are located across from Pioneer Park at the corner of 6th & Hughes Ave.
Fear Asylum is open every Friday & Saturday, October 8-30, from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.Fear Asylum is also open from 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm on October 21, 28 & 31.

Game Night at Wooden Legs Brewing Company
2022-10-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Join Brookings Public Library for game night at Wooden Legs Brewing Company! We’ll have games available to choose from or feel free to bring your own to play with a group. Check out our event on Facebook to RSVP and let us know you’re coming!

SDSU Women's Soccer vs. Oral Roberts
2022-10-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Fishback Soccer Complex, 1100 20th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the SDSU Women’s Soccer team as they take on Omaha at the Fishback Soccer Complex! Purchase tickets online here.

Brett Young
2022-10-13 19:30 - 23:30 | Swiftel Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Brett Young is set to perform at the Swiftel Center on Thursday, October 13th. Tickets start at $35.00 plus applicable fees. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 22nd at 10:00am.
About Brett Young:
Brett Young has captured the hearts of fans everywhere through his honest lyrics and West Coast-meets-Southern sound, aptly dubbed “Caliville.” With an undeniable string of hits and two albums defined by a transcendent romantic spark, he has cemented his status as Country’s master in matters of the heart. The star broadened his emotional scope on WEEKENDS LOOK A LITTLE DIFFERENT THESE DAYS following his GOLD-certified sophomore effort TICKET TO L.A., which debuted atop the Billboard Country Albums chart. Young’s PLATINUM self-titled debut dominated the Top 20 on the Country Albums chart for 37 weeks and has contributed to 5.5 billion streams globally. He was named ASCAP’s 2018 Country Songwriter-Artist of the Year for his “melodic craftsmanship” (Billboard) and has also garnered nominations from ACM, Billboard, Teen Choice, CMT and CMA Awards. Racking seven consecutive No. 1 hits, Rolling Stone deemed Young “one of country’s most consistent radio stars.”

SDSU Women's Volleyball vs. Kansas City
2022-10-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Frost Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Cheer on the SDSU Women’s Volleyball team as they take on Kansas City! Purchase tickets online here.

Glass Mosaic
2022-10-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join Artist Linda Hoffelt in creating a unique glass mosaic! All supplies included in the cost.

Playful Preschoolers: Dough Day
2022-10-13 08:30 - 11:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 3-5 | Drop Off Optional | Registration Required | $20 ($16 members)
Preschool camps offer a great opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, and have fun adventures. With our hands-on approach to learning, remember to dress for a mess!

Wall Street Wednesday
2022-10-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Drink like a capitalist at this dynamic draft beer stock exchange at WLBC! Opening bell rings at 7 PM, all draft prices start to fall and only rise when a beer is ordered. You set the price at Wall Street Wednesday – the most dynamic happy hour in Brookings! Closing bell rings at 10 PM.

Jackrabbit Family Storytime
2022-10-12 15:00 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Step up to bat for the new school year with our Jackrabbit Family Storytime! Kids can be home run readers by sharing great stories and literacy activities with our own SDSU Softball team.

WILL Half-Day Summit: Understanding Your Clifton Strengths
2022-10-12 08:00 - 13:00 | Swiftel Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Do you know your strengths? Your Clifton Strengths, that is! The Clifton Strengths is a tool developed by The Gallup Organization. It helps individuals discover their top five strengths and can help organizations improve company culture and performance. The assessment goes beyond general definitions of your personal trails and digs into how specific strengths can be cultivated.
Recognized and used by Chamber employees in their roles and also taken by participants enrolled in the Leadership Brookings program, it also helps in how we work with others. Certified Strengths Coach, Lora Hayes, will help you navigate your top 5 strengths and how you can put these to use in your personal and professional life.
The assessment code is included in your registration and must be taken prior to the Summit. Bring your results with you. If you have taken the assessment before, you can take it again but also bring your results with you. Conversation continues with table topics during lunch which is included in your registration. Look for an engaging and enlightening experience at the Will Half Day Summit – the final event of the WILL 2022 season!

Trivia Tuesday
2022-10-11 19:30 - 22:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Trivia Night at Wooden Legs is a time to test your knowledge against your fellow beer lovers! As always, the game is free to play and offers many fun prizes to our star teams of the evening. The game will start at 7:30pm and will wrap up by 10pm.
Table are limited so we suggest getting here early to grab yours! Trivia is 21+.

Verse and Vino Poetry Night at Mosaic
2022-10-11 18:30 | Mosaic Wine Bar & Small Plates
Come join the Brookings Public Library at Mosaic Wine Bar for a night of poetry appreciation! Bring a poem that fits with the theme, share with the group, and discuss. Feel free to bring a personal composition or a favorite from another poet.
This month’s theme is Family!
The Library will provide non-alcoholic refreshments as needed, but participants are welcome to purchase any drinks and snacks on their own. This event is 21+.

BHS Volleyball vs. Sioux Falls Washington
2022-10-11 16:30 - 21:30 | Brookings High School Auxiliary Gym, 530 Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on the Sioux Falls Washington Warriors!
4:30pm – 9th Grade (Jostad Gym) & JV
5:30pm – 10th Grade
7:00pm – Varsity

Whiskers & Tails Ribbon Cutting
2022-10-11 16:30 - 17:30 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce and our Kidoodle Council Youth Advisory Board for the official ribbon cutting celebrating our new Whiskers & Tails Veterinary Office.

Mini Makers: Science
2022-10-11 10:30 - 11:15 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 2-5 | Family Style | $6.50 ($5.20 members)
In this hands-on class participants will make their own take home play-kit while meeting new friends. This play date inspired class has time to explore different ways your kit can be played with at home.

South Dakota Biotech Summit and Annual Meeting
2022-10-11 08:00 - 15:30 | Swiftel Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Get inspired and network with national, regional and local thought leaders providing insight and breakthroughs in the biotechnology field.
The biotech industry is rapidly evolving – and South Dakota is positioning itself to meet that future.
Increasingly, that means harnessing data and using it to help advance what is quickly becoming an information-driven industry.
The 2022 South Dakota Biotech Summit & Annual Meeting will equip you and your organization with the knowledge and relationships needed to succeed and partner with this next-generation industry.
From artificial intelligence to advances in agriculture and how cybersecurity is key to biotech’s future, topics covered at the Summit will bring together national, regional and local thought leaders who will provide you with the insight you need in a field that will impact all of our futures.

Native American Day: Museum is Open
2022-10-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
School is out, and we are open for a special day of play! Join us as we celebrate Native American Day.
Learn how to hoop dance near the Dakota Tipi and explore all of our Museum exhibits from 10 am to 5 pm!
Join us for a Buffalo Box Demonstration at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm.
Learn more about how the Oceti Sakowin (translated as the Seven Counsel Fires), the Dakota tribal family that lived in the Northeastern and Eastern part of South Dakota and Western Minnesota, used buffalo in many ways as they lived on the plains.
If the kids have the day off from school and you still have to work, register them for our all-day STEAM Camp.

Day Camp: STEAM
2022-10-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $52 ($41.60 members)
There is so much to explore with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). Make your way through STEAM challenges in both our museum exhibits and the Maker Studio.

Native American Day
2022-10-10 | SD
Happy Native American Day!
