The Monument: Behind the Barricade

We're back with a BRAND-NEW bonus episode!We went Behind the Barricade with a special guest, AllyFormanek, CEO of Visit Rapid City to talk about the real impact of our biggest events. From BHSSR to RRC, we’re diving into how these iconic weekends fuel local tourism, support businesses, and help shape the story of our city. Becausethese events aren’t just traditions… they’re what makes us a destination.

The Behind the Barricade Crew sat down with Rapid City Rush President, Jared Reid, to talk everything RUSH hockey!Tune in to hear about everything that goes into running an ECHL hockey team from on the ice to front office operations.

This episode, we’re heading behind the scenes—way behind. Ops Manager Nate Kleinschmit is in the hot seat this month, giving us a look at how our building transforms, adapts, and rises to the occasion for every single event. Join us as we discuss all things building operations, from lightning-fast venue changeovers to the daily grind of keeping a massive facility spotless. We’re swapping stories about the biggest challenges, the wildest moments of the year, and everything in between.

Join your favorite hosts for a deep-dive this month as we tackle the questions we get asked the most. Fresh off our social media FAQ series, the Behind the Barricade crew is back in the booth—ready to break things down, clear things up, and answer as many of our community’s burning questions as humanly possible.

The Monument team diving into the cornerstone of our event calendar — our Pillar Events. We’re sitting down with Business Development Manager, Tanya Gray, to talk about the long-standing traditions, unforgettable events and community connections that make our venue unique. From rodeos to powwows to tournaments and beyond — discover why these signature gatherings are more than just events; they’re part of who we are.

What happens when your venue hosts five major events in a single day? You get one of the wildest, most unforgettable marathons of teamwork ever! In this Behind the Barricade bonus episode, voices from almost every department pull up a chair to relive our busiest day of the season. You’ll hear from event coordinators, operations, food & beverage, guest services, marketing, and more — each sharing what the day looked like from their corner of the venue. There were laughs, a few near misses and a lot of teamwork!So settle in for this bonus “after hours” conversation where we swap war stories, celebrate the wins, and look back on one of those days that tested every system, strengthened every bond, and left us all a little tired — but a lot proud.

This month The Monument team is pulling back the curtain on one of our hottest topics- Booking 101! Joining us this month is Executive Director, Craig Baltzer.Listen in to learn everything you need to know about how we book events at The Monument!

Trailer: Step behind the barricade with The Monument Marketing and Corporate Sales team in this all-new podcast! Come behind the scenes of the live event and entertainment industry for an exciting peek at how The Monument books shows, supports our community and brings some of the best live entertainment to the region!