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Trivia Tuesday
2023-03-21 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | 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+.

Life Drawing Workshop with Peter Reichardt
2023-03-21 18:30 - 20:30 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
On this evening, practice your life drawing skills with a live, nude model, through the guidance of artist Peter Reichardt. The program will be conducted in the museum’s gallery in the Pose | Repose exhibition, which focuses on figural representations.
Peter Reichardt is a contemporary artist and painting and drawing instructor at South Dakota State University. He studied Drawing at the Cleveland Institute of Art, and then studied Printmaking for a Masters in Fine Arts from Washington State University.

Life Drawing with Peter Reichardt
2023-03-21 18:30 - 20:30 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
March 21st 6:30-8:30PM
Open to all individuals ages 18 and up.
All drawing and work materials provided!
Please be aware that this program contains nudity.
On this evening, practice your life drawing skills with a live, nude model, through the guidance of artist Peter Reichardt. The program will be conducted in the museum’s gallery in the Pose | Repose exhibition, which focuses on figural representations.
Peter Reichardt is a contemporary artist and painting and drawing instructor at South Dakota State University. He studied Drawing at the Cleveland Institute of Art, and then studied Printmaking for a Masters in Fine Arts from Washington State University.

Beginning Crochet Class
2023-03-21 18:00 - 20:00 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Join the Brookings Fiber Guild as they teach beginning crochet classes this spring. In these classes, participants will learn foundation chain, single crochet and double crochet, and abbreviations. The cost for this class is $25 and it covers all nights of class plus all supplies. Minimum age for this class is 15, but please let the museum know if you have someone younger interested in the class – if we have enough interest, we may add a kids class in the future.
Space is limited. Register at https://www.agmuseumstore.com/beginning-crochet-class.html.

Joint Camp
2023-03-21 12:30 - 13:30 | Brookings Health System
Joint Camp is a free, 60-minute educational session for individuals who are having, or are thinking about, knee or hip joint replacements.
Joint Camp is presented by team members who regularly assist patients on their joint journey, including nurses and therapists. Topics covered include an explanation of joint pain, physical and occupational therapy preparation, how to prepare the home for safety, what to bring with to the hospital and what to expect the day of surgery. In addition, patients will learn about available services to help them plan for recovery and going home, including swing bed, short-term rehabilitation, home health and outpatient therapy.
Patients are also encouraged to bring along a support person to Joint Camp. The support person will work with the patient to learn therapeutic exercises and expectations for post-surgical care.

Mini Makers: Farm Fun
2023-03-21 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.

Pop Reads Book Club at Mosaic
2023-03-20 18:30 | Mosaic Wine Bar & Small Plates
Join Brookings Public Library and enjoy popular books that have been featured on “must-read” lists and BookTok, then come discuss at Mosaic Wine Bar on the meeting date. Books will be available for check-out 3 months before the club meets so that you can read at your own pace.

Interactive Movie Night
2023-03-20 18:00 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Join Brookings Public Library as we not just watch the movie, but be a part of the action.! Participants will receive a movie kit when they arrive.

BCT presents Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring
2023-03-19 14:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-18 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-03-17 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-03-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Brookings Community Theatre and Director Keith Campbell bring you the dark comedy classic, “Arsenic and Old Lace” by Joseph Kesselring. Drama critic Mortimer Brewster’s engagement announcement is upended when he discovers a corpse in his elderly aunts’ window seat. Mortimer rushes to tell Abby and Martha before they stumble upon the body themselves, only to learn that the two old women aren’t just aware of the dead man in their parlor, they killed him! Between his aunts’ penchant for poisoning wine, a brother who thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt, and another brother using plastic surgery to hide from the police—not to mention Mortimer’s own hesitancy about marriage—it’ll be a miracle if Mortimer makes it to his wedding. Arsenic and Old Lace is a classic black comedy about the only thing more deadly than poison: family.
Tickets are available at The Cove- Brookings Nutrition (1455 6th Street – next to Back In Motion Chiropractic)
Online Tickets available at www.brookingscommunitytheatre.org
Tickets will also be available for purchase one hour before showtimes March 16-19.
Adult: $17.00
Senior: $15.00
Student: $15.00

Arsenic and Old Lace - Brookings Community Theatre
2023-03-19 14:00, 2023-03-18 19:00, 2023-03-17 19:00, 2023-03-16 19:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Drama critic Mortimer Brewster’s engagement announcement is upended when he discovers a corpse in his elderly aunts’ window seat. Mortimer rushes to tell Abby and Martha before they stumble upon the body themselves, only to learn that the two old women aren’t just aware of the dead man in their parlor, they killed him! Between his aunts’ penchant for poisoning wine, a brother who thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt, and another brother using plastic surgery to hide from the police—not to mention Mortimer’s own hesitancy about marriage—it’ll be a miracle if Mortimer makes it to his wedding. Arsenic and Old Lace is a classic black comedy about the only thing more deadly than poison: family.

Purchase tickets online here or at the website link below.

Nail the Runway
2023-03-18 18:00 | Swiftel Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
NAILED IT!

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 annual celebration, featuring the runway show, a silent auction, food and drink, and more. Formal wear is encouraged; fun is guaranteed.

Crochet Basics Class
2023-03-18 14:30, 2023-03-18 09:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Learn the basic stitches, tools and techniques you need to get started with crochet! We’ll learn to hold the yarn and hooks, create a foundation chain, complete a single crochet and double crochet, make rows and turn, and interpret patterns, while making your own crocheted creation.
Space is limited and registration is required. Yarn and hooks will be provided for in-class use. Call the Library starting March 10 to register for one of the sessions.

McCrory Maple Syrup Workshop
2023-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 | SD
Saturday, March 18th from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Join us at McCrory Gardens for our Maple Syrup Workshop!
There will be:
Hands-on demonstrations
A presentation
& You will be able to sample our Maple Ice Cream!

McCrory Gardens Maple Syrup Workshop
2023-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 | SD
Join us for this free Maple Syrup Workshop, with hands-on demonstrations, presentations and a sample of the new McCrory Maple ice cream made with McCrory Maple Syrup (ice cream made at the SDSU Davis Dairy Plant)!

2023 Spring Candidate Forums
2023-03-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Brookings City and County Government Center, 520 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us on Saturday, March 18 for the 2023 City Council and School Board candidate forum! The City Council forum will take place from 9am – 10am; school board forum to take place from 10:15 am – 11:15 am. Written questions will be accepted, or you can submit your question beforehand by emailing info@brookingschamber.org. Free and open to the public.
This Spring we have three seats up for election: one for school board (Wes Tschetter) and two 3-year seats for City Council (currently held by Joey Collins and Brianna Doran)
Candidate forums are held by the Public Affairs Committee of the Brooking Area Chamber of Commerce. These forums provide those seeking elected positions a fair and open method to express their views so community members can understand their positions and make informed voting choices.
To assist us in organizing questions and ensuring all relevant topics are covered, please email your questions for candidates at least 24 hours ahead of time (info@brookingschamber.org).

Candidate forums are held by the Public Affairs Committee of the Brooking Area Chamber of Commerce. These forums provide those seeking elected positions a fair and open method to express their views so community members can understand their positions and make informed voting choices. The Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce is not a political action committee nor is it an arm of local government; we do not endorse political candidates at any level of government. We are privileged and proud to play a role in the democratic process.

Child-Caregiver Play Group
2023-03-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
0-36 months | Family Style | Registration Required | Free
These FREE playgroups are designed for parents and caregivers to interact and build skills with their children through play. It also helps families connect with one another and valuable community resources.
Questions? Call Carrie Benson 605-692-6700 X236.
Thank you to Brookings Avera Behavioral Health, tend playspace, and Brookings Area United Way for this partnership.

Day Camp: Game & Puzzle Design
2023-03-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $52 ($41.60 members)
Shuffle over to the Maker Studio for a full day of strategizing, designing, and challenging others to games and puzzles of your own making.

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS
2023-03-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Swiftel Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The Harlem Globetrotters Announce 2023 World Tour, presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs
WHAT: The Harlem Globetrotters 2023 World Tour presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs is coming with game like never before! Your favorite Globetrotter stars are bringing out their amazing basketball skill, outrageous athleticism and a non-stop LOL good time. Join the Globetrotters as they go head-to-head against the Washington Generals who will stop at nothing to try and defeat the world’s winningest team!
WHO: As the Harlem Globetrotters near their 100th anniversary, they have contributed to the growth of basketball at an immeasurable magnitude across the world. Through their artful athleticism and unparalleled moves, this team shares the game through an inclusive gameday experience that can’t be beat! The Globetrotters welcome fans in the Brookings area to join them for an interactive gameday packed with one-of-a-kind premium offerings.
WHEN: March 16, 2023
WHERE: Swiftel Center, Brookings, SD
TICKET INFORMATION: Harlem Globetrotters fans can get the best seats before tickets go on sale to the general public during pre-sale by signing up to become a Preferred Customer at www.HarlemGlobetrotters.com. Preferred customers receive exclusive access to the pre-sale offer code.
To order tickets online: www.harlemglobetrotters.com or at https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/06005D4CBD3960C0
The World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters – THE originators of basketball style, captured by dynamic athletes with unmatched skills and influencers of today’s game. The team has showcased their iconic brand of basketball in over 124 countries and territories across six continents since 1926. Proud inductees into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, their mission continues to advance the
game of basketball and deliver exciting and interactive entertainment to the world. If you have ever seen a jump shot, slam dunk or a half-court hook shot, you have witnessed the creative moves made famous by the Globetrotters. The Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Herschend Enterprises, the largest family-owned themed entertainment company in the U.S.
For more information about the Harlem Globetrotters, visit the Globetrotters’ official website: www.harlemglobetrotters.com and follow them on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Movie Night at Brookings Public Library
2023-03-16 17:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Enjoy a movie and have some popcorn!

This month’s movie is: The Woman King (PG-13, 2 hours and 15 minutes)
In the 1800s, a group of all-female warriors protects the African kingdom of Dahomey with skills and fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen. Faced with a new threat, General Nanisca trains the next generation of recruits to fight against a foreign enemy that’s determined to destroy their way of life.

Playful Preschoolers: Music Makers
2023-03-16 08:00 - 17:00 | 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!

REO Speedwagon
2023-03-15 19:30 | Swiftel Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
REO Speedwagon is coming to the Swiftel Center on Wednesday, March 15th. Tickets start at $45.00 plus applicable fees and go on-sale Friday, October 7th at 10:00am. Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com
About REO Speedwagon:
Formed in 1967, signed in 1971, and fronted by iconic vocalist Kevin Cronin since 1972, REO Speedwagon’s unrelenting drive, as well as non-stop touring and recording jump-started the burgeoning rock movement in the Midwest. Platinum albums and radio staples soon followed, setting the stage for the release of the band’s explosive Hi Infidelity in 1980, which contained the massive hit singles “Keep On Loving You” and “Take It On the Run.” That landmark album spent 15 weeks in the No. 1 slot and has since earned the RIAA’s coveted 10X Diamond Award for surpassing sales of 10 million units in the United States.
Today, REO Speedwagon has sold more than 40 million albums around the globe, and Cronin and bandmates Bruce Hall (bass), Neal Doughty (keyboards), Dave Amato (guitar), and Bryan Hitt (drums) are still electrifying audiences worldwide in concert with hits and fan-favorites such as “In Your Letter,” “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” “Time For Me To Fly,” “Roll With The Changes,” the aforementioned “Keep On Loving You” and “Take It On the Run,” and many, many more.

Wall Street Wednesday
2023-03-15 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.

AHA Basic Life Support Course
2023-03-15 17:30 - 21:30 | Ambulance Station & Education Center, 2300 Yorkshire Drive Brookings, SD 57006
Covers adult, infant and child CPR as well as ventilation using a barrier device, AED, and choking relief for adults and infants.
The American Heart Association BLS Course is recommended for health care providers and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support. The class uses realistic scenarios and simulations to cover adult, infant and child CPR as well as ventilation using a barrier device, Automated External Defibrillation and choking relief for adults and infants.
The class uses QCPR training manikins which give the American Heart Association Certified BLS instructor real-time information about how a student performs chest compressions and airway ventilation. This feedback allows instructors to relay quality information to students and offer suggestions on how to improve their technique. This reassures students they can perform high-quality CPR that will save lives.
COST: $50
REGISTRATION: Closes 1 day prior to class.
HEALTH PRECAUTIONS
• One student will sit per table
• All surfaces and mannequins are disinfected prior to each class
• Hand sanitizer/soap & water is available
PARKING: Please park across the street in the Home Health & Hospice/Yorkshire Eye Clinic lot to ensure the ambulance can exit quickly in an emergency.
* The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in CPR and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Course materials are not necessary nor provided, but can be purchased on-line at Amazon, etc. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.
