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May 11, 2023

Dave Holly Hour Episode 179 May 11, 2023

Artist Edward Eich and Donna from DakotAbilities tell us about a special art show that gets underway at The Underground by Rehfeld's. Then actor Casey Schultz talks about her love of the stage.

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May 4, 2023

Dave Holly Hour Episode 178 May 4, 2023

Van Art Studio has a benefit at show tomorrow night for Garfield Elementary. All 40 works done by Garfield students. April Van LIersburg tells us all about it. Then Sioux Falls Canaries Game Day Entertainment Director, John Gaskins, returns to the sh...

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April 27, 2023

Dave Holly Hour Episode 177 April 27, 2023

Local author Emersyn Park's third book comes out April 30th. She talks about "Secrets Maple Keeps". Levitt at the Falls Executive Director Nancy Halverson gives us an idea of what to expect for 50 FREE concerts on the lawn this summer.

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April 20, 2023

Dave Holly Hour Episode 176 April 20, 2023

The Premiere Playhouse Managing Artistic Director, Oliver Mayes, talks about their production of Cinderella as it opens tonight. He also tells us what next season's lineup will be. Then local comedian Reid Baxter joins the show to say why he's excite...

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April 13, 2023

Dave Holly Hour Episode 175 April 13, 2023

Vaney Hairi is much more than just the man that gave us Fly Over Country merch. He's a facilitator of other creators. Blake Rave and the Unmentionables will be part of the Junior League of Sioux Falls' Last Comic Standing show Friday night. The singe...

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April 6, 2023

Dave Holly Hour Episode 174 April 6, 2023

It's an extended show today as we talk to Junior League of Sioux Falls Last Comic Standing organizers Amy Mathis & Lindsey Madsen....music with Sonja O'Steen from SoDak Music Magazine...and stage with actor Emily Wilson who is in next week's Little M...

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March 30, 2023

Dave Holly Hour Episode 173 March 30, 2023

Comedian William Conway is back in the area for a few weeks. We talk ab out his comedy career as well as his desire to record music. THen actor Amy Gage makes her first appearance after recently performing in the Premier Premieres. Now she's in rehea...

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March 23, 2023

Dave Holly Hour Episode 172 March 23, 2023

Local entrants in the 54 Film Fest, Paul Ebsen & Tom Kamnikar and Josh Warre & Riley Robinson talk about their respective entries. Then singer/songwriter Mat D returns to talk about his new album.

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March 16, 2023

Dave Holly Hour Episode 171 March 16, 2023

We cover a lot with this week's guests. Debbi Jones is busy performing as well as administrating. Zach Dresch does comedy and plays drums in a variety of genres.

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March 9, 2023

Dave Holly Hour Episode 170 March 9, 2023

It's Oscar week so local film buff Brian Mensing returns to the show to talk movies. Then graphic artist Hector Curriel talk about his award winning book that focuses on legendary South Dakotan Joe Foss.

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March 2, 2023

Dave Holly Hour Episode 169 March 2, 2023

CoJo & Co's debut EP titled Back Home is now available where ever you get your digital music. It's a variety of musical genres that country, rock, southern rock and many other fans will enjoy.

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Feb. 23, 2023

Dave Holly Hour Episode168 February 23, 2023

Immanuel Bassey is a musician, singer and actor...not to mention one of the best dressed men in town. Then, despite his youth, Sean Baker knows how to bring a story to life. We talk to hiim about film makiing.

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Feb. 16, 2023

Dave Holly Hour Episode 167 February 16, 2023

Saxophonist Joel Shotwell returns to the show to talk about his new album. Then VeauxDevil Cabaret joins the show to .talk about the art of burlesque.

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Feb. 9, 2023

Dave Holly Hour Episode 166 February 9, 2023

The Premiere Playhouse Presents The Premiere Premieres runs February 16th through the 20th. Two locally written one act plays will be debuted. The Theater at Night is being directed by Brittney Lewis and Broadly Speaking...And Other B.S. is directed ...

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Feb. 2, 2023

Dave Holly Hour Episode 165 February 2, 2023

Aleda Windels is a local comedian that had some personal heartache the past year, but is resilient about being back on stage. Olde Towne Dinner Theatre's production of Leading Ladies starts February 17th. Director Matt Douglas and actor Mike Richards...

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Jan. 26, 2023

Dave Holly Hour Episode 154 January 26, 2023

Brett Cooper of the White Spruce Chamber Players tells us about their upcoming February 4th concert. Then from the Dakota News Now morning show it's Erik Thorstenon and Aaron Doudna tell us what their show entails daily.

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Jan. 19, 2023

Dave Holly Hour Episode 163 January 19, 2023

The annual Sno Jam Comedy Festival starts today and runs through Saturday night. Comedian Nathan Hults is on the festival's Board of Directors and gives us the details about the festivities. Then actor Josh Allen is on the show for the first time and...

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Jan. 12, 2023

Dave Holly hour Episode 162 January 12, 2023

Danica Michaels tells us her story about how she became a singer-songwriter. Then comedian Ian Reiland-Smith chats about his love of comedy.

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Jan. 5, 2023

Dave Holly Hour Episode 161 January 5, 2023

We start the New Year with actor Sean Mueller talking about how he cam to be in theater. Then photographer-cinematographer Vince Dahn talks about how he uses his skills to help other businesses.

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Dec. 15, 2022

Dave Holly Hour Episode 160 December 15, 2022

Final episode of 2022 includes fun with Improv Falls newest member, Jessica Graeber and busy bass player Reuben Rodriguez.

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Dec. 8, 2022

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Dancer/choreographer/actor/director Rebekah Merriman is part of the cast of Good Night Theatre Collective's production of Little Women. She talks about that as well as her many other talents. Then actor/author Tom Roberts joins us as he gets ready to...

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Dec. 1, 2022

Dave Holly Hour Episode 158 December 1, 2022

What makes a show like Late Night Boomin' work so well? Cole James "Ceej" and Eddie Unruh tell us what takes place behind the scenes. Mighty Corson Art Players' Christmas production is actually five short plays. One of the directors, Matt Walicke and...

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Nov. 24, 2022

Dave Holly Hour Episode 157 November 24, 2022

Happy Thanksgiving! We're thankful to have America's Storyteller, Jeff Gould on this week's show. He has plenty going on Thanksgiving through Christmas including a live radio show, a syndicated radio show and live shows.

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Nov. 17, 2022

Dave Holly Hour Episode 156 November 17, 2022

Hope Dunkle is a University of Sioux Falls sophomore with plenty of energy to do anything in theatre, which this weekend means being in Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost. Michael Sorenson returns to the show to talk about a fun and entertaining way ...

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