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Around Downtown

From new projects and renovations to special events and loft living, there's a lot going on in downtown Sioux Falls.

Host Jodi Schwan is your guide to all the great places and events taking place in downtown Sioux Falls.


  • Around Downtown - November 2009

    This month's Around Downtown includes a national honor Sioux Falls earned for being bike-friendly, updates on new downtown dining options taking shape, a museum exhibit that displays some very personal posessions, and we meet some young entrepeneurs with a unique downtown business.

    We also have previews of this year's Jazz and Blues concert lineup, and the Avera Parade of Lights.


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  • Around Downtown - October 2009
    This month's Around Downtown includes an update of the new Falls Park master plan, a look at new downtown developments taking shape, we step inside the newly renovated Orpheum Theater, and take a ride with a new parking patrol vehicle. We also have previews of a downtown haunted house and the haunted Sioux Falls tour.

  • Around Downtown - September 2009
    This month's Around Downtown includes a preview of a 2010 downtown street construction project, a tour of historic buildings that are being brought back to life, a look at several new pieces of downtown art work, and previews of two downtown festivals taking place this month. We'll also take you on a trolley ride and introduce you to a driver whose route is anything but routine.

  • Around Downtown - August 2009
    This month's Around Downtown includes an update on plans for the downtown's riverfront greenway, a look at three new downtown businesses, events that you can check out during the lunch hour, previews of Moonlight Movies at Fawick Park and the 2nd annual Downtown Sioux Falls Criterium, and meet a Sioux Falls Police officers who patrols without a police car.

  • Around Downtown - July 2009
    This month's Around Downtown includes a look at the newly renovated Phillips Avenue street project, visits to three new downtown restaurants, a preview of a new residential/office project at the Uptown development, a feature on an international art exhibit at the Visual Arts Center, a sneak peek at two new Cinedome movies now playing at the Washington Pavilion, and a preview of July downtown events.

  • Around Downtown - June 2009
    This months Around Downtown includes an update on the main library construction, a look at two preservation projects that are happening in public buildings, a story on the new farmers' market shelter, and previews of sculpture walk 2009, the mayor's 4th of july celebration and other events taking place downtown this summer.

  • Around Downtown - May 2009
    This month's Around Downtown includes an update on the Phillips Avenue reconstruction, a look at two historic buildings that were selected as facade easement projects, and previews of the downtown loft tour, the Sioux Empire Community Theater production of Chicago, and the annual Bike to Work Day.

  • Around Downtown - April 2009
    This months Around Downtown includes a look at the Phillips Avenue reconstruction, how upcoming downtown events are going green, a tour of the newly available loft apartments located in Shriver's Square, and previews of the Pavilion Wellness Festival and the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration.

  • Around Downtown - March 2009
    This month's Around Downtown includes a look at a century old business that is making plans to leave downtown--with a major development set to replace it, a tour into downtown's Main Library that is under construction, and previews of the St. Patrick's Day parade and an upcoming Jazz and Blues concert. We'll also introduce you to some small business owners who traded in a Big Apple apartment for Sioux Falls loft living.

  • Around Downtown - February 2009
    This month's Around Downtown includes a look at a penthouse that was featured on HGTV, new downtown developments taking shape, an update on the State Theater, and a look into a planning survey that was just completed. We also have previews of "Plaza Suite" and the Fine Arts Trolley Tour.

  • Around Downtown - January 2009
    Around Downtown starts its 2009 season with an episode previewing the New Year in downtown Sioux Falls. Hear from city planners about what projects to expect in 2009. Plus, see how a city partnership with developers in helping to preserve and improve historic properties downtown. We'll also take you to the Washington Pavilion for a look at a new, interactive science exhibit and some exciting Cinedome films. And you'll get a new perspective on downtown parking when you meet a member of the city's parking patrol.

  • Around Downtown - December 2008
    This month's Around Downtown includes a look at downtown holiday happenings, the Little Red Stocking campaign, and Winter Wonderland going 'green.' We also have previews of the Heartland House Extravaganza, holiday programs taking place at the Museum of Visual Materials and First Night 2009.

  • Around Downtown - November 2008
    This month's Around Downtown includes updates on a planning survey, and new downtown developments--including the first restaurant in the Uptown district. We also take a look back on downtown dining of days gone by with a new exhibit at the Old Courthouse Museum. We also have previews of the Holiday of Lights parade and the Sioux Empire Community Theater production The Crucible. We also catch up with the artist who's sculpture will be placed on the north end of Phillips to the Falls.

  • Around Downtown - October 2008
    This month's Around Downtown includes updates on new downtown developments, previews of the Haunted Trolley Tour and Halloween activities taking place at the Museum of Visual Materials, a feature about Sioux Falls Community Wonders, and a look into what the newly accredited Washington Pavilion has to offer its visitors.

  • Around Downtown - September 2008
    This month's Around Downtown includes a look at the upcoming reconstruction of Phillips Avenue, updates on new downtown developments, a tour of a loft apartment located in the historic Carpenter Hotel, previews of the annual Harvest Festival and Book Festival, and a feature on a new tornado exhibit at the Kirby Science Discovery Center.

  • Around Downtown - August 2008
    This months Around Downtown includes a visual look at what downtown could be like in the year 2020, and updates on new downtown developments. Learn about free outdoor music entertainment available during the day and night, a contest how you can win a green home makeover, and previews of the Sidewalk Arts Festival and the Citys first ever downtown bicycle race.

  • Around Downtown - July 2008
    This month's Around Downtown includes a look at summer evening activities, updates on new downtown developments, a visit to the Farmer's Market, an art program that's a big hit this baseball season, a sneak peek at two new Cinedome movies now playing at the Washington Pavilion, and a preview of July downtown events.

  • Around Downtown - June 2008
    This month's Around Downtown includes an update on new downtown developments, a look at summer activities taking place at Falls Park, a burnt bread exhibit at the Washington Pavilion, a tour of Larry Rehfeld's loft on Phillips Avenue, and a preview of Moonlight Movies at Fawick Park.

  • Around Downtown - May 2008
    This month's Around Downtown includes an update on new downtown developments, a preview of Bike to Work Day, a look at the State Theater renovations, a tour of a loft apartment in the Security Building on Main Avenue, and previews of A Funny Thing happened on the Way to the Forum and the 2nd Annual Downtown Loft Tour.

  • Around Downtown - April 2008
    This month's Around Downtown includes an update on downtown renovation developments, a visit to the Firehouse Underground, a tour of a loft apartment in the Harvester Building on East 6th Street, and previews of 12 Angry Men, and the Washington Pavilion Wellness Festival.

  • Around Downtown - March 2008
    This month's Around Downtown includes features on the Cherapa Place, a tour of a loft apartment in the renovated Crane Building on East 8th Street, a sneak peak at the new Dinosaurs Alive movie now showing at the Cinedome, and a preview of the St. Patrick Day parade.

  • Around Downtown - February 2008
    This month's Around Downtown includes features on a new art and poem exhibit at the Washington Pavilion Visual Art Center, a tour of the Pettengill penthouse, the Jive on Java exhibit at the Old Courthouse Museum, and previews of the Fine Arts Trolley Tour and Community Theater production of Steel Magnolias.

  • Around Downtown - January 2008
    This month's Around Downtown includes features on a new exhibit at the Washington Pavilions Kirby Science Discovery Center, a tour of a loft apartment on Main Avenue, what's new in downtown business and commercial developments, the new hot chocolate art exhibit at the Horse Barn at Falls Park, and a look at what visitors need to know about downtown parking during the snowy season.

  • Around Downtown - December 2007
    This month's Around Downtown includes features on downtown holiday happenings, Winter Wonderland, the exhibit "Let's Get Hitched" at the Old Courthouse Museum, Acoustic Christmas, plus a loft tour from someone who relies on bicycling as his mode of transportation, and a preview of First Night Sioux Falls.

  • Around Downtown - November 2007
    This month's Around Downtown includes features on Cherapa Place, The CommUnity Youth Mosaic, SculptureWalk and the Women's History Club, plus an apartment tour of the Security Building and a preview of the Parade of Lights.


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