Bringing live music to the heart of Vermillion
There are many small businesses lined up along Main Street in downtown Vermillion. There is one that looks like a movie theater from the outside but is actually a live music venue inside. That is The AV Lounge. From electronic dance music (EDM) to bluegrass to noise projects, The AV Lounge has hosted […]
Review: Show ‘stopping’ first play
The University’s theater recently closed its curtains on the first production of the year. “Stop Kiss,” was performed during Dakota Days for three evenings Oct. 1-3 followed by a Sunday matinee on Oct. 4. On paper “Stop Kiss” is a romance, but like many good love stories, it goes beyond just romance. The […]
Planting the “Victorious” garden
After more than a year of hard work and preparation, the College of Fine Arts sculpture garden is now filled with native prairie plants. USD’s Environmental Club and American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) partnered with students from across campus to restore the landscape through their Planting the Prairie event. […]
Celebrating a year of creativity and community
Almost one year ago, Vermillion’s only bookstore switched hands. On Sept. 25, the new owners celebrated everything that they have accomplished and the community they have built. That store is Outside of a Dog Books & Games, a place where customers can not only find books and games, but also find community. Whether through one […]
Business when it is not ‘As Usual’
From parties to parades, Dakota Days presents us students with the exciting challenge of managing work and play, but for some, this time of the year can be especially important. To the many small businesses present in Vermillion, Dakota Days can be a time to bring in necessary extra revenue, reconnect with people and build […]
Ketchup Entertainment unvaults past film
The movie Warner Bros. didn’t want you to see finally came to theatres on Aug. 28 after being shelved for nearly three years. In November 2023 Warner Bros. announced that their anticipated movie “Coyote vs. Acme” was finished, but would not be released. Instead, Warner Bros. shelved their project in the hopes of receiving a […]