

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Author Talk & Book Signing: Jim McKeown, Ph.D.
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm
- **Event Description**: ? Author Talk &amp; Book Signing with Jim McKeown, Ph.D.
BELIEVE: The Story of Lovley’s Curse

? Thursday, March 19
? 5:30 p.m.
? Rawlins Library — 1000 E. Church St.
Join us for an evening with Jim McKeown, Ph.D., author of BELIEVE: The Story of Lovley’s Curse.

This compelling book dives into South Dakota’s first basketball dynasty, telling the story of the small town of Elkton as they battled accusations, threats, and bribery on their path to the top of the state’s high school sports world. After their rise came years of frustration and heartbreak before the team finally made its return to the state tournament.

Told through the voices of the people who lived it, BELIEVE brings you:
? Into the locker room
? Onto the sidelines and practice court
? Into the stands with families and fans

You’ll feel their challenges, their hope, and their determination.
A great event for sports fans, coaches, athletes, and anyone who enjoys South Dakota history.
✍️ Book signing to follow the talk.
? All are welcome—don’t miss it!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pierre/author-talk-and-book-signing-jim-mckeown-phd/200029735813956
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, sports, tournaments
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.cityofpierre.org/calendar.aspx?EID=1900&utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=pierre-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Pierre
- **state**: SD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1000 E Church St, Pierre, SD, United States, South Dakota 57501
- **lat**: 44.37027
- **long**: -100.33842
- **full address**: 1000 E Church St, Pierre, SD, United States, South Dakota 57501

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Rawlins Library (https://allevents.in/org/rawlins-library/22689538)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1000 E Church St, Pierre, SD, United States, South Dakota 57501
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Rawlins Library
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, sports, tournaments
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Author Talk & Book Signing: Jim McKeown, Ph.D. ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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