vMUSEUM continued from page 27 “One of my dreams is that every person who goes through South Dakota will stop by the museum, and they will consider this the Rushmore of musical museums,” Patricia said. Her communications role with the museum also includes publicizing the goal of one day expanding the museum’s structural components. The expansion that is currently envisioned will preserve the Vermillion museum’s current building, and take over an adjacent one for offices, storage and a new conservation lab. The plans call for the lawn between the two buildings to be filled with an angular, light-filled contemporary-style connecting structure that will house more galleries and a concert hall. “We’re working to have a new building by joining the current building with the building next to us, with a large glass atrium, and making this more of a museum complex not only to show more of our collection, but to also serve the public better,” she said. “It will allow us to fully update all of the exhibits, and have more room for performances. That’s a huge project that we have underway.” Patricia describes herself as an arts and history fanatic – traits that make her perfectly suited for her role at the museum. “Every one of these instruments here, and particularly the crown jewels of the museum, has a story,” she said, “and it’s my job to try to tell some of those stories and speak for those instruments. When I look at them, I see, metaphorically, the ghosts of the people who made them, the people who played them, the people who listened to them, and that’s generations of people. “I feel like it’s my job to speak for these instruments,” Patricia said. vBy David Lias HOW POWERFUL DO YOU FEEL? While 51% of the nation’s wealth is held by women, close to half are worried about outliving their wealth. Taking control of your finances can help you feel better, and we can get you started with a plan. See what a Raymond James Advisor can do for you. LIFE WELL PLANNED. Kathy Greeneway Certified Financial PlannerTM 225 Cedar Street, Yankton (605)665-4940 First Dakota Brokerage Services, Inc. A subsidiary of First Dakota National Bank. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC an independent broker/dealer. Securities are offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, and are not deposits; not insured by FDIC or any other governmental agency; not guaranteed by the financial institution; subject to risk & may lose value. First Dakota National Bank and First Dakota Brokerage Services are independent of RJFS. Bistro & Emporium 215 W. 3rd | Downtown Yankton | 605.660.2865 •Bistro featuring culinary creations made with fresh, local ingredients • Emporium showcasing all mediums of regional art check out... hervoiceonline.com 28vHERVOICEvJULY/AUGUST 2016