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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag Series: JJ Kent
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s free Bellman Brown Bag Series on Wednesday\, October 11 at noon in the Matthews Theater with Native American educator and flutist JJ Kent. \nAbout JJ Kent…\nJJ Kent is a musician and educator who is a descendant of his grandmother’s full-blooded Muskogee heritage.  He is also the adopted son of a full-blooded Lakota woman from the Oglala band. JJ is immersed in the proud lineage of both these indigenous nations. He received his Lakota name Wicasa Ho Waste’ (which means “Good Voice Man”) from his adopted Oglala mother. Some years ago\, JJ was asked to share his knowledge of Native American history through storytelling and this was to become an important part of a spiritual journey for many.  JJ’s music and teaching touches many hearts and he has taught and played his music at various universities and educational venues across continents. JJ is an accomplished musician playing Native American flute\, as well as singing and playing guitar and keyboards. Receiving almost yearly nominations\, he was excited to win the coveted 2009 NAMMY Flutist of the Year award and continues to sell his multiple CDs all over the world. At the present time\, JJ and his wife live in Rapid City\, South Dakota (translated in Lakota as “Mni Lúzahaŋ Otȟúŋwahe” which means “Swift Water City”) and travels the world sharing his music and teaching. \nAbout the Bellman Brown Bag Series…\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art and culture. The Brown Bag program was developed by Dr. Stewart Bellman in the 1990’s. Recognizing the Matthews Opera House as an ideal venue for the exploration of humanities topics\, he engaged a line-up of speakers to present programs on a range of humanities topics each month. \nDr. Bellman was a professor of English at Black Hills State University\, Spearfish\, SD. His teaching career spanned thirty years. Bellman retired from BHSU and passed away in November 2002. \nPrograms are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1pm. Designed to begin and end within the lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.  This is an opportunity to gain insight into themes that touch our daily lives. \n \nCoffee for the Bellman Brown Bag Series is generously provided by Common Grounds in Spearfish\, SD. \n 
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SUMMARY:Backstage Pass
DESCRIPTION:Spearfish Young Life presents a behind-the-scenes benefit concert with Sivan Hoch and the Pocket Junkies on Saturday\, October 14 at 7 pm in the Matthews Opera House theater! \nAbout Young Life and Wyldlife\n \nSpearfish Young Life began in 2003 and\, since then\, they have been committed to serving over 255 local young people. Young Life and Wyldlife\, a faith based organization\, invests in the lives of our kids by walking alongside them earning the right to be heard by being present right where they are\, period. YoungLife wants every kid to know they are valued\, they matter\, and belong. Their 3-fold mission: \n\nGo where kids are and build relationships with them. \nProvide fun\, adventurous and life-changing experiences by way of summer/winter camps\, volleyball tournaments\, dodgeball tournaments\, and weekly clubs through the school year\, while also investing time with them on their campuses. \nSharing the love of God.\n\n\nProceeds from the event will benefit the organization’s continued outreach to the youth of our community.  \n\nTo find out more about Spearfish Young Life\, visit their website \nAbout The Pocket Junkies\nIn the pocket: Grooving. Where the rhythm section is locked in and working as a unit. \nThe Pocket Junkies are a conglomeration of seasoned jazz and blues professionals who are currently residing in the Black Hills. \nThe line-up:\nAlex Diaz is on bass. \nSivan Hoch\, who\, before the pandemic. was a touring musician based out of Denver\, playing with acts such as Markus King\, Robert Randolph and Paul Pesco of the Hallnoats. He’s on sax. \nJohnny Hastings is a local Rapid City blues guitarist who has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Buddy Guy \nKaleb Britton is a fabulous local drummer who grew up in Rapid City and lived in New Orleans for years playing with only the best.
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