2017 08 24 Mitchell, South Dakota Home of the World's Only Corn Palace

Tuesday, Aug 22, 2017 - We decided to take a day trip and drive over to Mitchell, South Dakota. Only about an hour away and at 80 mph, it was easy to take care of an item on our bucket list.  "The World's Only Corn Palace"

2016-2017 theme is "Rock of Ages" and this is festival week. 

The side "torches", arches, banner and side panels are all made with corn and grasses. 

Inside the palace, around the wall, was the history of the Corn Palace began in 1892.
Bob liked this bit of history.

On a wall upstairs are sketches used for the outside artwork
designed by Oscar Howe from 1948 to 1971.

This is the one in the auditorium (below)
with a close up showing the corn.

The Palace hosts live music concerts and sports events.

The left panel is the rendered sketch above.

Panoramic view of auditorium

Close up of artwork showing
the ears of corn used. Colors are indicated on the drawing.

Second floor balcony at front of Corn Palace.

View of Main Street from the Corn Palace Balcony. Things are a little slow during the day. Entertainment is only scheduled for the evening.

Willie Nelson

??? Any guesses on this character?

Elvis

???

??? We guessed Elton John based on the coat tails but Billy Joel also is an option.

??? Seriously no clue. How many guitar players wear cowboy hats?

Will the real John Travolta
please sit down.

??? Joni Mitchell? But not sure if she wore round glasses but the flowers and the peace sign should be hints.

Diagram of possible panel with corn colors indicated before corn gets nailed on. Like a paint by number picture.

Mitchell quilt design

Window shopping for dresses at
The Mitchell National Bank? 

Friday, August 25th, we located the local Dog Park. Tori was a little overwhelmed by the number of dogs and had to be kept on her leash. We took a picnic lunch with us including lunch for the dogs. They enjoyed running freely at the far end of the park. Had a spectacular lightning storm last night.