#2 — Fun for you
Friday, November 27th, 2009Winner of the second box is #2~Marik!
Archive for November, 2009
Black Friday in the Black Hills!
Thursday, November 26th, 2009
What girl doesn’t like to shop? Shopping is FUN! So fun that we here at Black Hills Fun are scouring the internet to bring you the Black Friday scoop in the Black Hills:
At the Rushmore Mall:
Rushmore Mall Hours for Black Friday: Friday, November 27th, 2009:
6am-9pm
These stores are opening up early just for you!
Old Navy at 3am
Starbucks at 4am
Herberger’s 4am
JCPenney 4am
Sears 4am
Other Locations in Rapid City:
Downtown:
According to Black Hills Fox News:
Several stores, including Shangri La Boutique and Edge Sports, will open at 7 a.m. and mark down prices on nearly everything in store.Now through Christmas Eve, parking at the 6th Street parking ramp is free on Saturdays, and the Elks Theatre is offering free admission for kids to all Saturday matinees while parents shop downtown.
I found out on Facebook that Alternative Fuel is having a “FREE for you” event on Black Friday — A free slice of pumpkin or banana bread with a 20 oz drink purchase.
And Facebook also tells me that Someone’s in the Kitchen is offering free coffee and scones!
If anybody knows of anything I missed, please post it in the comments below for others to enjoy! 
See! No reason to sleep in on Friday –
About.com has a great list of 10 tips for getting the best bargains on Black Friday — check them out, rev up the engines and go SHOPPING!
In which the Mouse interviews a Gingerbread . . .
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009Get ready Black Hills — This weekend will bring magical enchantment to the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center when the Black Hills Dance Theatre presents a family Christmas tradition –The Nutcracker ballet. This classic tale showcases numerous talents of performers throughout the Black Hills, as well as several guest performers. The ballet dancing is positively stunning, and the story line always something to see.
We thought it would be fun- - ’cause we’re all about fun — to bring to you a take on The Nutcracker from a performer’s point of view — taken from a former performer’s point of view! (Did you follow all that?)
So we bring you: The Gingerbread interviewed by a (former) Mouse:
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Mouse: What is your favorite part about being a Gingerbread? |
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Gingerbread: The Dancing, of course! Oh yeah, and the costumes! |
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Mouse: What do you do when you are a Gingerbread? |
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Gingerbread: We do gymnastics. And cartwheels. Lots of cartwheels. I like to do cartwheels. And skipping. We do lots of skipping. Even Drosselmeyer was skipping the other day! |
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Mouse: Ha! I like to skip too! When you auditioned did you want to be a Gingerbread? |
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Gingerbread: Yes! A Gingerbread — or maybe a Harlequin. |
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Mouse: What is a Harlequin? |
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Gingerbread: A Harlequin is kind of like a joker. |
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Mouse: I think I’ll just say “joker” because I can spell “joker.” I don’t think I can spell harle — what you called it. |
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Gingerbread: Good idea. Yes, just say “joker.” |
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Mouse: Thank you for this great interview Gingerbread! I know I’ll be there to see the Nutcracker! I can’t wait! |
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Gingerbread: Thank you, Mouse! |
So there you have it! I don’t know about you, but I felt like I really got the inside story from that interview.
I’m told that this version of The Nutcracker will be slightly different and follows as close as possible the E.T. A. Hoffman version of the tale. Costumes this year will also include some new attire such as mouse costumes and new party scene costumes. There are also several new additions to the set.
Guest dancers include Darius Redfern, Zachary Kapeluck, Brianna Boyle, and General McArthur Hambrick.
One thing is for certain: the Black Hills Dance Theatre’s performances of The Nutcracker will be sure to enchant the entire family. Visit our calendar for dates and times.
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About the Gingerbread: Emily has been dancing for 6 years and currently dances at Dance Elite studio where she takes jazz and ballet. This is her second Nutcracker performance. |
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About the Mouse: Kayla has been dancing for 8 years and currently dances at Dance Elite and Pure Form Dance. She performed as a mouse in the Nutcracker in 2005 and 2007. |
Second Gift Box to give away!
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009It seems I had a little oopsie and didn’t make it entirely clear on where you post your comments to win the Scandinavian Box below: here or on Facebook. So! We are going to draw for a second box, identical to the first one. Please leave your comment at our website, on our blog, at the bottom of THIS post: at http://blackhillsfun.com/blog/?p=136 to be entered to win! All rules still apply, like having a valid email and all that stuff.
Remember, don’t comment on Facebook — comment on the blog post HERE.
We’ll have random.org pick a number on Thanksgiving evening at midnight.
Good Luck!
Winner! Lucky Winner!
Monday, November 23rd, 2009Random.org says number 1 is number 1! Go number 1!
Friday FUN! Free giveaway for YOU!
Friday, November 20th, 2009
In honor of the Lille Norgefest we have a great giveaway for you this Friday! Our Scandinavian friends have put together this awesome gift box for the lucky winner. You don’t have to be Scandinavian to appreciate all this goodness!
In light of the smorgasbord post from earlier this week, we have a signed Fine Art Print from Jana Johnson Schnoor — a Swedish-American artist from Rockford, Illinios. The print is titled “smorgasbord” — and depicts all the Scandinavian delicacies from the holiday table.
And for Christmas Eve, we have a special addition for the Nisse (Norwegian for Santa) who comes to visit. A milk-and-cookies set from Porsgrund in Norway in the famous Hearts & Pines pattern. What? You say you can’t read the link to Porsgrund? That it’s all in Norwegian? Here’s a link to a description of Porsgrund in English. All kidding aside, this is very fine Norwegian china — in a holiday pattern that has been beloved for 
over 30 years and finds a place of honor on many a Norwegian holiday table. The hearts, of course, represent the love of home during the holidays. For you we have a milk pitcher, a cup and cookie plate.– all ready to place by the hearth.
To place next to the treats by the hearth in hopes Nisse will fill them with treats himself — a pair of handmade painted clogs from the Grannas Hemslojd in Sweden. These new, handpainted clogs feature a traditional rosemaling pattern.
So, how do you enter to win? It’s simple. Just leave a comment at the bottom of this blog post in the comments section and we will randomly draw a name by midnight Sunday, November 22 using random.org to generate the number. The winner will be contacted by email, so be sure we can get hold of you! And don’t worry, we have a very, very strict no spam policy. We will never, ever use your email to bug you or give your email to someone who will.
Good luck!
Lefse or Lutefisk?
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
Do you know the difference between Lefse and Lutefisk? Before you head out to the Lille Norge Fest this Saturday, it might be a good idea to find out. One is a rather tasty type of potato flat bread, eaten with butter, sugar and cinnamon — the other is a stinky mess of gelatinous fish that has been processed in lye. I don’t think you want to get them mixed up.
Growing up as a full-blood Swede, I spent a lot of time laughing at those crazy Norwegians who would relish a bite of their national treasure: the stinky lye fish. They love it so much, they even have TV dinners made out of the stuff! I often forgot that we had our own scary fish items on the Swedish smorgasbord table, the worst of which was Janssons frestelse, which had the added delight of anchovies with their heads still on and their little beady eyes staring back at you.
Now that I am done grossing you out with all the national treasures of Scandinavia, let’s talk Norge Fest FUN! I’ve been a member of the Sons of Norway Borglund chapter and have attended many a Norge Fest — and have always had a terrific time. They feature Traditional Norwegian Folk Dancing throughout the event, a highlight of which are the intricately made, colorful and traditional bunads the dancers wear. Another highlight is the work displayed and available for purchase by the Black Hills Rosemalers. They paint many items in the traditional Norwegian Rosemaling or “Rose Painting” style — from serving plates to switchplates to everything in-between.
And last but not least — the food! Aside from the stinky fish, the food is an experience all its own. Rice pudding, sotsuppe, steamburgers, rommegrot and polse — you’ll have to try them all, even if you have no idea what it is or how to pronounce it.
Lille Norge Fest is a very family friendly event, with lots for the kids to see and do. Plan to spend the day. And as all the Norwegians like a good time (you can always tell a Norwegian, but you can never tell him MUCH) I’ll leave you with a greeting from the two famous Norwegians, Ole and Lena.
Check back right here at the BlackHillsFun.com for a Friday FUN Giveaway featuring the Lille Norge Fest — you won’t want to miss it! (No stinky fish involved, I promise)
And if you want to find out more about the delicacies of Scandinavia, well here ya go:
About Blogger Lisa Sherrodd: Lisa grew up in a household full of Swedes and thought everyone ate meatballs for dinner on Wednesdays. She used to run the former ScandiaStore located at 6th & Main along with her folks. Nowadays she spends time riding her Norwegian Fjord horses, and chauffeuring her daughters to various dance events around Rapid City.
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Director Terry Rathbun talks about bedroom romping!
Monday, November 16th, 2009
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Eric Blomfelt
If you plan to attend the new production of Move Over Mrs. Markham at the Rushmore Mall, take Director Terry Rathbun’s advice. Plan ahead. Nothing is more fun than laughing non-stop for two hours — unless you need to use the bathroom. Although restrooms are easily accessible near the theater, you won’t want to use them once the mayhem starts.
“There’s not a lot of spare time to take a breath,” Rathbun explains. Advertised as a British “bedroom romp,” don’t let that title fool you. The show is downright “naughty,” complete with slamming doors and mistaken identities. Ok, yes, there is a little nudity, but not too much. Rathbun can say with unmistaken certainty that despite the adult themes, the show is not over-the-top. He knows this because his mother was not offended. Instead, she left the production laughing on her 80th birthday.
The play runs through November 22nd with 7:30 performances and a 2 p.m. matinee on Sundays. Wednesday is “Wacky Wednesday” night with reduced admission price and no reservations required.
Although kids will likely not understand what makes the jokes funny, so far the audience has been “rollicking” in true British form. It’s the kind of play that makes for a perfect date night. Just don’t drink too much wine before the curtain rises and need to leave your seat before the second act closes.
FUN event Facts!
Where: Rushmore Mall Theater
When: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- visit the Calendar for show times.
About Guest Blogger Eric Blomfelt: 
Eric and his family moved to Rapid City in 1978 when we was just a little tyke. An alumni of Wilson School, South Junior High and Rapid City Central, Eric spent his summers tubing Rapid Creek and cliff jumping at Deerfield. One of his greatest achievements while growing up in Rapid City was starring on the KEVN TV show K.I.D.S. where he got to interview Leif Garret and the seals at Marine Life.
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We have a FUN winner!
Saturday, November 14th, 2009Random.org says it’s number 3!
And number 3 is Amiee, who left this nice comment:
Amiee Says:
November 13th, 2009 at 6:24 pm edit
Awesome site! We really have needed this for a long time. I hope all events get posted here!
Congratulations Amiee! We are sending you an email with instructions on how to get your tickets. And please, if you think of it, stop back by our blog to let us know what you thought of the show. Thanks so much for being our very first Friday FUN winner!
Way to go!
Friday FUN Giveaway! It’s FREE STUFF for you!
Friday, November 13th, 2009
One thing we are excited about here at Blackhillsfun.com is our Friday Fun giveaways! We plan on bringing you a fun giveaway every Friday. We weren’t going to officially start this until after the first of the year, but since you all are so very excited about our launch yesterday, we thought we would give you a little preview of our Fun Friday Fun giveaways!
Black Hills Community Theater has graciously donated two tickets to see any performance of Move Over Mrs. Markham — now showing at the Rushmore Mall Theater. If you need to know times and dates, well you’ve come to the right place! We just happen to have a handy calendar that will tell you! How convenient!
So, how do you enter to win? It’s simple. Just leave a comment at the bottom of this blog post in the comments section and we will randomly draw a name by midnight tonight using random.org to generate the number. The winner will be contacted by email, so be sure we can get hold of you! And don’t worry, we have a very, very strict no spam policy. We will never, ever use your email to bug you or give your email to someone who will. Scout’s honor! That just wouldn’t be nice. And we are all about nice. Nice and fun.
Watch our blog later this week for an interview with Terry Rathbun, director of Move Over Mrs. Markham. Everything you ever wanted to know about directing an awesome production like this!
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So what are you waiting for? Leave a comment! Get in line to win! And enjoy the show!