Enjoy a Free Movie Matinee at Sioux Falls’ State Theatre

You don't get a lot of opportunities to enjoy free entertainment these days, but you'll have your chance later this month in downtown Sioux Falls.

August 19 marks the return of the Free Monday Movie at the State Theater on Phillips Avenue.

This time the movie is a matinee, starting at 2:00 PM.

The event is sponsored by AARP South Dakota.

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This month's feature film is Patch Adams.

This movie was originally released on Christmas Day in 1998 and stars the late Robin Williams.

It is loosely based on the life story of Dr. Hunter "Patch" Adams and the book Gesundheit: Good Health Is a Laughing Matter by Adams and Maureen Mylander.

The plot follows the life and career of Adams, who discovers that using humor in his practice, rather than doctor-centered psychotherapy, better helps his fellow patients and provides him with a new purpose in life.

The film was a bit hit at the box office, grossing $202.3 million.

In 1999, Williams was nominated for a Golden Globe (Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical) and an American Comedy Award (Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture). The film also received an Academy Award nomination for Best Music, Original Musical or Comedy Score.

The Sioux Falls showing is open to AARP members and non-members alike. Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance.

35 Movies That Take Place in South Dakota

When it comes to South Dakota and Hollywood, we've seen our fair share of films that have used our state as the backdrop for a number of productions over the years. They may not have always filmed here, but movie folk love to set stories here.

We're all familiar with the blockbusters like 1990's Dances With Wolves, 1959's North By Northwest, and more recently, 2007's National Treasure: Book of Secrets. But our state's life on the big screen goes back nearly 100 years.

According to IMDb, it all started with Courtin' Wildcats, a 1929 film which, like so many of the 29 films on this list, is a Western set in the time before South Dakota became a state in 1889.

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See Some of Sioux Falls' Beautiful Murals [PHOTOS]

I was in Canton, SD, and I happened upon a new mural.

It was really cool and that got me thinking that I know of a few murals in Sioux Falls, but I bet there's more than I realize. So, I put it out on social media for the people of Sioux Falls to tell me where all the murals are!

A few of them I had never seen, or never even been to that part of town, and a few of them, I drive by all the time and never noticed!

I know a few businesses have murals inside their establishments, but I decided to keep it to murals that are totally open for the public to see. No need to be 21!

So, here we go! Let's check out some of Sioux Falls' murals.

Did I miss one? Let me know!

Gallery Credit: Natasha