Youth & Family Services invites the community to join them for their 18th Annual Diamonds and Denim Dinner Theatre. Set for October 18 and 19, this two-night event will raise funds to support YFS and its nine comprehensive programs that serve more than 14,000 children and families throughout 31 counties in western South Dakota each year.

Ticket Info

Tickets are $75 each and can be purchased through our website or by calling (605) 342-4195. Tables of 6 or 8 are available. Seating is limited. To purchase tickets online, visit https://www.youthandfamilyservices.org/shop/.

Entertainment

Entertainment at this year’s event will be a live, musical performance by the rising country star, Ruby Leigh! Millions of people know Ruby Leigh as the 17-year-old, self-taught artist from season 24 of NBC’s hit series, The Voice. Under the guidance of Reba McEntire, viewers watched in awe of Ruby Leigh’s talent as she set new records on her way to becoming the first runner-up. Since the show, Ruby Leigh has debuted at the Grand Ole Opry, performed at Dollywood, and has been playing concerts throughout Nashville. 

Meal Service

In addition to Ruby Leigh’s performance, guests have the opportunity to select one of four entrees prepared by the chefs from Outback Steakhouse. Entrees include a garden salad, dinner roll, pasta, steamed vegetables, and dessert. This year’s entrees options are:

• Outback center-cut sirloin (8 oz)
• Grilled salmon (8 oz)
• Caramel mustard glazed pork chop (8 oz)
• Queensland pasta (vegetarian)

Auctions

Guests attending our event will also have access to our in-person silent auction as well as our public online auction. As always, our auctions will include a wide variety of items such as:
• Artwork from a variety of artists
• Experience packages
• Gift certificates
• Jewelry
• Unique children’s toys
• And more!

The online auction, hosted by McPherson Auction and Realty, will go live on Friday, October 18. Bidding will begin closing at 6 p.m. MST on Tuesday, October 22. Winners will be able to collect their items at YFS’ 1920 N Plaza Blvd. location. Items must be picked up by 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 24 unless other arrangements are made. A link to this year’s online auction will be provided closer to the date of the event.

Bidders will have the opportunity to view auction items on Wednesday, October 16 from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. at YFS’ 1920 N Plaza Blvd. location in Rapid City, SD.

McPherson Auction and Realty Co.’s online auctions require online registration in advance of bidding. Registration can be done any time prior to and during the auction. To register, please visit https://mcphersonauction.com/ and click the item on the menu bar that reads Online Auction Bidder Registration.