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Concert Series Kick-Off ft. Pumpin' Ethyl
May 25, 2013 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Can’t wait for the Thursday night Summer Concert Series at Main Street Square? You don’t have to. Visit Downtown Rapid City for the Concert Series Kickoff with two back-to-back Saturday concerts from great local bands. Pumpin’ Ethyl will take the stage on Saturday, May 25. Just like the Summer Concert Series on Thursdays from June to August, the music will begin at 5:30 p.m. and conclude at 8:30 p.m.
Location: Main Street Square
Business Services Committee Meeting
May 30, 2013 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Contact Debbie Leber for more information at 718-8450 or leber@rapidcitychamber.com
Location: Chamber Board Room
Mayor, City Council and School Board Candidate Forum
May 30, 2013 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Democracy in Action and Friends of Rapid City Parks will host a forum for mayoral, city council and school board candidates. The event is free and the public is encouraged to bring questions. This will be the last forum before the election on June 4.
Location: The Journey Museum Theater
Tees for Keys Golf Tournament
May 31, 2013 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
From Belle Fourche to Custer, Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity helps families find safe, decent, and affordable housing. You can help by joining us at Habitat for Humanity’s 5th annual "Tees for Keys" Golf Tournament Friday, May 31st at Meadowbrook Golf Course. We welcome golfers of all skill levels to enjoy a fun day of golf and help local families find a place to call home. Visit www.blackhillshabitat.org for registration and sponsorship information. We look forward to seeing you on the links!
Location: Meadowbrook Golf Course
Floretta Harter Memorial Bluegrass Festival
May 31, 2013 - June 2, 2013 5:00 pm - 12:00 pm
A weekend of music that allows the local bands to expose their talent and gives the community a chance to enjoy it. Starts on Fri. 5/31 at 5:00 PM. Jamming after the shows. Sat 6/1 in the morning, FREE workshops (Jamming, Banjo, Dobro). More shows in the afternoon and more jamming in the evenings. Sunday 6/2 9:00 AM to noon Gospel hours. Contact: Vince: Cell 209 631 0362 email: edgemontbluegrassfestival@yahoo.com
Location: Edgemont Fairgrounds
10th Annual Yellow Bike-a-thon
June 1, 2013 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
This is a family fun bike ride that goes from the Memorial Park Bandshell to the Cleghorn Fish Hatchery and back. Lots of entertainment and many prizes to be handed out. www.rapidnet.com/~bikerbfk 605-923-5991
Location: Memorial Park Bandshell
Dino's 76th Birthday Celebration
June 1, 2013 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Help Dino celebrate his 76th Birthday with complimentary refreshments, games, face painting, and other activities.
Location: Dinosaur Park
Summer Concert Series ft. Dogs Without Sweaters
June 6, 2013 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
We've heard your requests, and Main Street Square will add a new element to Summer Nights. This year there will be two stages and twice the fun! Enjoy two different genres of music every week, one on the Summer Nights stage at Seventh and St. Joseph streets, and one on the Main Street Square stage, at Sixth and Main streets. Join us in Downtown Rapid City on Thursdays this summer for the Summer Concert Series at Main Street Square featuring live bands, kids' activities, food, and an assortment of refreshments at the Bud Light Beverage Garden. On Thursday, June 6, Dogs Without Sweaters will take the stage from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Local band Dogs Without Sweaters has opened for Three Dog Night, Creedence Clearwater, Great White, Slaughter and LA Guns, and was voted Best Rock Band in the Black Hills in 2012.
Location: Main Street Square
39th Black Hills Quilt Show & Sale
June 7, 2013 - June 8, 2013 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Admission: $5 per day The show features over 500 quilts, from king size bed covers to intricate miniatures. The three day event includes demos, vendors from all across the country, trunk shows, quilts for sale, Hospice Silent Auction,raffle quilts, and special exhibits.
Location: Rushmore Plaza Civic Center
Kid's Carnival
June 8, 2013 11:00 - 3:00 pm
The Kids’ Carnival at Main Street Square focuses on one thing: Kids! The day is all about the little ones and will be highlighted with the Bug City Music Festival, performing at noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Local advocacy groups, organizations and vendors will provide kids’ games, interactive art, edible food decorating and other activities. Thank you to event sponsors Family Thrift Center and Prairie Market. Join Family Thrift Center and Prairie Market for kids' activities and prizes, such as a Little Tikes kid-sized basketball hoop. If you work up a hunger at their bushel basket toss, grab a $1 slice of pizza at the Bellatoria pizza trailer. Proceeds will benefit a nonprofit organization. Don't forget to pick up your Super Savings Card at their booth for your family. - See more at: http://mainstreetsquarerc.com/calendar.html?detail=10&r=0#sthash.walmZzA7.dpuf