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Volume 21, Issue 1
editorial.............................2
opinion..............................3
Events.................................7
wellness...........................11
golf guide........................12
downtown section........15
movie Reviews..................18
book reviews...................20
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by Josh Warburton
As I sit down to write this piece for
the 20-year anniversary edition, I realize
that while I have thought a lot recently
about the history of The Independent — how
it began and the journey from there to here
— I have decided that instead of using this
space to rehash that once again, I thought I’d
instead bring you all up to date on where this
20 years has taken me to today. If you are
interested in reading the story of how The
Independent began, read Mike Gardner’s
interview of me on the opposite page. It was
really fun to do.
I write this from my backyard here
in Springdale on the last day of February,
leap day. Interestingly enough, it was a
leap year in 1996, the year we started The
Independent. It’s befitting, I think, that
we get this extra day to make the calendar
right, considering my life has been on such a
calendar for 20 years.
For that whole time, we’ve been on
a schedule to produce The Independent on
the first Friday of the month, and actually
twice a month for a while. That schedule has
largely dictated my adult life: vacations (or
lack thereof), commitments, projects, even
attending family reunions and such. It still
does. Each month, I hit the reset button
when we publish and do my best to take a
couple of days to de-stress from the hectic
pace of production.
But these days, it’s a bit different.
My days are so much slower-paced since
moving to Springdale. I like to joke that
working up here doesn’t feel like work at all.
Every day, I do the same things I’ve done for
20 years: call on people, stop by and visit
customers, send emails, and work with the
editorial staff to help produce content. But
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there is no need for the internal pressure
that I have consistently put on myself to
be a success and make The Independent
profitable. I have learned that if I do my best
to listen intently and give every customer
both my undivided attention and a wholehearted effort to assist them, the business
transaction part of it just basically takes
care of itself. It’s a good reminder to not try
to force things — to be like the Virgin River I
can hear from my patio and go with the flow.
I want to take some of this space
to reflect with everyone that you do create
your own reality and certainly your own
happiness. Although obviously the world
and its numerous factors impact so many
aspects of your daily life, you do largely have
the ability to determine your own state of
mind. This may sound a bit “woo-woo” to a
lot of people, especially if you’re living in the
day-to-day hustle and bustle impacted by
dozens of interactions with others everyday,
but hear me out, please. This has been the
topic of numerous conversations that I have
been a part of since moving to Springdale,
and I think it’s partly because the canyon
walls seem to remind everyone just how
small we are — yet, at the same time, as big
as anything. We are a part of nature, and
nature is a part of us, no matter how hard
we work to erase or desert here. Seek your
inner peace through nature. Take strolls by
yourself and with your loved ones. Hug a
tree. You’ll be surprised how nice it feels. :)
When I wake in the morning, I
like to think of all the beautiful full breaths
I get to take, sights I get to see, and things
I get to experience. Sure, many things will
pop up along the way that will be difficult,
frustrating, or painful, and that’s to be
expected. But no need to worry about them,
They’ll come if they’re going to. Be the peace
you wish to see in the world. Yeah, I said it.
I’d also like to take a second to talk
to you all about you. You are all a part of
this thing called The Independent. Everyone
reading this right now has made it possible
for this publication to exist for 20 years.
You, the reader, the writer, the editor, the
advertiser, you all make it possible, and you
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as the indy
celebrates
20 years,
the varlo
davenport
case matters
more than
ever
by Dallas Hyland
T h i s
month marks 20
years since Josh
Warburton started
The Independent.
As
a
senior
writer, columnist,
p h o t o g r a p h e r,
and
investigative
journalist of sorts,
I consider it a
privilege to have
been on board here for the better part of
five years now. I unabashedly consider
The Indy’s role as a source of uncensored,
unbiased journalism, among other things,
to be a necessary component to the
infrastructure of publications here in St.
George.
American abolitionist and liberal
activist Wendell Phillips famously stated,
“Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.”
This, in my view, is the very crux of the
matter when it comes to the role of news
march 1
is
Independent’s
day
by Jason Gottfried
Tomorrow
is day one of
year 20 for The
Independent, and I
believe that it has
irrevocably altered
the social landscape
here for the better.
So happy birthday, Indy --- you’re
almost old enough
to drink! At least
you’re old enough to fight for our freedom.
And as opinion editor here, I have
the unique honor and privilege of working
directly with people who have the courage
to stand up and talk about what matters
rather than hiding under some ideological
rock and waiting out life’s storms. Having
watched local politics with a perpetually
dropped jaw, I think it’s kind of insane that
Josh Warburton even started this thing.
Talk about David and Goliath.
But I sure do respect that he did.
Wanna know why? Cuz ‘Murica,
publications. And such a role is hardly
fulfilled with consensual journalism,
prevalent here locally, but rather by a
willingness to incite rigorous dialogue and
debate on matters ... a role perhaps an
advertiser or church-pleasing rag might
veer away from.
Simply put, honest and rigorous
civil discourse must be put forth if for
no other reason than that dishonest and
sophomoric discourse must be answered.
Suffice it to say that the work in this regard
here locally is plentiful.
So bid The Indy a hearty
congratulations for two decades of
consistent publication — or heave us the
proverbial bird for all we care — because as
Michael Stipe wrote, “Closing on a promise
after / After all we’ve done today / We have
earned our voice.”
Now, on to the work at hand.
There are a total of four
publications in this town that are following
the case of Varlo Davenport and the assault
charges brought upon him by the City of St.
George. In my tenure here as one who has
written for three of them and still currently
writes for one, I am somewhat encouraged
at the tenacity of the journalists and their
editors to be diligent in reporting on this
matter of interest to the general public.
Interest to the general public?
That’s you I’m speaking of, you
who will read this and perhaps other stories
on the case. You who upon reading and
learning the facts of the case and eventually
hearing of the rendered verdict after the
presumably upcoming trial — as Davenport
staunchly maintains his innocence — will
perhaps have the insight and civil vigilance
to judge for yourselves if the city and its
attorneys justly prosecute a criminal case.
Based on the facts available thus far, there
are some who maintain that the city is
inadvertently defending the college in its
public and humiliating firing of Davenport
last year.
I cannot implore you enough
to give a damn about this. To not allow it
to fall into the sea of ten-minute-or-less
sound bytes masquerading as news. To not
allow even my own persistence, as well as
that of my fellow writers, in updating you
with news articles and articulate op-eds to
become a dull white noise that your brain
assimilates and no longer hears, no matter
how loud it is.
Because one day, right or wrong,
this could be you. And if that day comes, it
will matter to you that everyone involved,
especially those elected or appointed to
uphold the law, follow those laws prudently,
justly, and without bias or malice of
forethought.
So now that the soapbox portion of
this is over, I want to share something from
a court document in the case.
This took place on Dec. 5, 2014 —
the same day Davenport was fired without
notice or apparently any semblance of
due process of law. Campus police chief
Don Reid conducted an interview with
the alleged victim’s parents and offered
them the following hypothetical situation
documented as a direct quote from him:
“Let’s say [Dixie State University
goes to] the far end of the spectrum and let’s
say [Davenport] loses his job and his career,
would that make a difference to you as to
whether or not you want to file criminal
charges? Cause then you are looking at he’s
fired, his career is done, and he is still also
facing criminal charges. In your mind are
you saying “that’s how far I want it to go” or
are you saying it might make a difference?
A lot to think about and you guys ought to
go and think about it. So you need to tell us
what justice would be for you and you know
more of how you felt and you know more of
what you think his intent was and all those
kind of things and so if it was something
like this guy lost his job, meaning his
pension and everything else, if you felt like
that was enough and justice was done for
you and if that is not enough. Or it would,
it wouldn’t be justice to you until this guy
had a criminal history. Those are the kinds
of things for you to talk about. ...”
Tell us what justice would be for
you? If you felt like that was enough justice
or not? Or you have the option to say not
enough justice until a criminal history is
invoked?
I read this and felt my hair stand
up as I realize that this cop, a Utah-certified
police officer sworn to uphold the law,
was engaging in what appears to be the
brokering of a deal, presumably in exchange
for the parents not taking action against the
college.
Davenport was fired that same
day.
All of the curiously suspect
behavior on the part of the school and the
city in this case notwithstanding, and it is
important to be versed and aware of this, I
want to belabor an obvious fact.
If I can read this court document
and ascertain the possibility of egregious
wrongdoing, then so can you, and so can
both the prosecution and defense in this case
as well as local law enforcement. If in fact
this statement by Reid is accurate, as court
documents allege, just how exactly did the
city attorneys come to decide to prosecute
such a case? Does an elected or appointed
attorney not work for the citizens? Hence
they have an ethical if not fiduciary duty
to investigate illegal behavior on all sides.
And if they do not, they withstand the
scrutiny of the semblance of appearance
that said attorneys may be doing the
bidding of a college that is in serious
trouble if this case is not won. This instead
of prosecuting someone they believe in
earnest to be a criminal based upon credible
and unbiased facts provided by a campus
police department that appears to have the
competence of mall security but the teeth of
a Gestapo.
Because what they do to others,
right or wrong, they may someday do to you.
The Varlo Davenport case matters.
Think about it.
See you out there.
that’s why.
Every Independence Day, people
get all whipped up into an unfocused, quasi-patriotic, Wal-Mart-funded frenzy over
‘Murica. It’s ironic, because since moving
here I’ve watched American values rhetorically prostituted 364 days a year for the
sake of public interest or propaganda — or
simply trampled.
The ever-hilariously titled Dixie
State University, appropriately named
after both failure as well as oppression,
has probably set records for an academic
institution’s violations of citizens’ rights.
I guess it’s trying to act like it really is in
the South. And in case you haven’t noticed,
the lines between not only church and state
but between those and DSU are extremely
blurry.
But DSU gets raked over the coals
enough as it is, and if anyone is good at
destroying their reputation, it’s them. It’s
not the only element here that demands
that real journalism exists.
Let’s pause and consider the
strange FLDS/LDS dichotomy. The
Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-Day Saints is “fundamentalist” because it strictly follows the original
teachings — that’s fundamentalism, right?
One might call it the “Uncorrupted Church
of Latter-Day Saints.” The FLDS church
appears to be the church that Joseph Smith
started, but the LDS church has been the
organization that has succeeded in maneu-
vering itself politically and growing the
most powerful. That doesn’t make it right,
though, nor does it make it the true heir
to Smith’s legacy … for better or for worse.
Not that I care either way.
So many original doctrines have
been dismissed for what appear to be politically strategic reasons. Polygamy is the
most obvious, of course. Personally, I think
polygamy is abhorrent and abusive, and
it is an affront to not only women’s rights
specifically but human rights in general.
However, it was both practiced as well as
institutionalized by the church’s founders.
Such a practice seems … unaMurican.
However, in both LDS factions,
unquestioning obedience, non-thought, and
an omnipotent and infallible patriarchy
seem to be of primary importance. When I
think of those elements, George Orwell and
Aldous Huxley come to mind, not George
Washington and Thomas Jefferson. And as
church infects state, those elements bleed
over into society, much to the detriment of
the populace.
From the Buddha to William
Wallace, Helen Keller, Stephen Hawking,
and beyond, it’s been demonstrated over
and over that true freedom is freedom of the
mind. Simply put, the church tells people
what to think. That much is inarguable.
If you can be told what to think, you are a
slave — plain and simple. If you are being
told what to think, someone is attempting
to enslave you, plain and simple. If you are
happily gulping that Kool-Aid, you are fellating your own oppressor — and that don’t
seem too ‘Murican to me.
In these strange times, I believe
that the freedoms of religion, speech, and
the press are increasingly some of ‘Murica’s
only redeeming elements, and anyone who
seeks to compromise those for any reason is
quite literally an enemy of the people.
So maybe it sounds a little grandiose, but while I see a great deal of bluster
and chest-thumping elsewhere, it looks to
me like this little publication is one of few
bastions of actual patriotism here in this
red state. It’s one of few places I see where
someone can speak out against tyranny. As
a father, as a feminist, as a citizen … heck,
as a human being, that seems very important to me.
So on Leap Day, appropriately the
eve of our vicennial anniversary, I encourage each of you to use The Independent. It
exists for you. Your Facebook comments are
seen by few, but if you really have something to say, submit a guest opinion, or
write a letter to the editor. If you see something wrong with the world around you, you
should do something, and I think speaking
out about it should always be step one.
Because in this stifling environment, it’s important for someone to yell,
“Think, damnit!” Are you a human or a
sheep?
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interview
with
josh
warburton
by Mike Gardner
Josh Warburton could have written
a couple of articles on what was happening
in St. George, sold a few ads for some quick
cash and called it good. But rather than quit
after his initial editorial staff (me included)
fizzled out, he stepped up to the mic and
soldiered on. And we are all better for it.
It was twenty years ago today Sgt. Pepper
taught the band to play.
Give me a little insight about your
history and what makes you who you are?
Josh: I was born in Boonville,
California, up in the Boonies as they say.
Boonville is in Mendocino County, Northern
California. It was July 9, 1976. My family
relocated to St. George in 1980. My dad had
connections to Utah through his parents and
grandparents and so forth all the way back
to my great-grandfather who was my namesake, Joshua Elijah Warburton. He was one
of the Mormons settlers.
My dad grew up with more or less
a Mormon upbringing. Although, kind of
like myself, he had parents with differing
religious backgrounds. He joined the Navy
when he was of the age to do that, and right
after that he joined the hippie counterculture
playing electric guitar in a band for thirty
plus years and defined himself that way.
As my parents moved here and
lived separately, I got to see a very strong
willed woman in my mother. She basically
raised us almost single-handedly. She was
responsible for bringing home the bacon,
so to speak, and doing everything that was
necessary to keep us fed, clothed, and taken
care of. And I can tell you it wasn’t easy. We
had many frustrating times, difficult times.
Back to school was a difficult time because
we didn’t have a lot of money ever. And
you’d go back to school with whatever you
could rustle up. You know what I mean? And
that’s kind of how it was.
When I was fifteen, I read a really
good book called, “Diet for a New America.”
I didn’t make it a couple of chapters before
I just decided I had to be vegan. It was just
by far the most obvious path for me based
on empathy and compassion and love for my
fellow beings. I couldn’t be a part of a system
that just said, “Well, you have to, you just
have to eat meat. You have to eat dairy. It’s
just the way it is. You’re going to be sick.
You’re not going to be healthy. You just have
to.” And I just said, “No, I don’t have to.” The
book was very convincing from an ethical,
environmental, and health standpoint. That
book in particular just really connected to
me, and I think it brought out a lot of what
I always had known of myself.
I remember you were working at
The Spectrum when you approached me to
be involved in this new publication idea.
What made you want to start your own
thing?
Josh: So this would have been
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department. At the time, we just felt like
there was a fair void in the market of
entertainment coverage. We batted the idea
around and even went so far as to talk to The
Spectrum
commercial printing department, to see if
they would be willing to print something
if we designed it and could supply them
with a print and they agreed. I don’t think
management thought it would last.
For the first 10 months we produced
it as The Revolution. I think it’s still a good
name. It was maybe a little too strong for
Southern Utah and maybe not 100 percent
appropriate for what its message was. It
wasn’t designed from the outset to be an
ultra-political sort of antigovernment thing
as The Revolution kind of sounds like. So
we eventually switched to The Independent.
When we first started out, there
weren’t any long-term goals. You had no
idea how long this would last. At what point
did you say to yourself, “You know what, I’m
committed to making this work”?
Josh: Well to be honest, every two
to three or four years, there’s one of those.
But the first one was right when The
Spectrum let me go. I was fairly newly
married. Sky would have been around two,
so I had to make a decision at that time
whether or not it was something that I
felt like I could stick with and potentially,
actually make a living off to support my
young family or not.
And the first two years of the paper
I don’t recall actually taking a paycheck. So
if someone were to ask me how did you
survive during those two years? I’m not
really sure. I’m not really sure how we
made ends meet. I think for a period there,
we lived rent free at a family members
place, but that didn’t last very long. It was
a struggle.
Looking back now, we were maybe
a little bit early for Southern Utah, and it’s
probably why we struggled as much as we
did for as long as we did. Coming into year
five-ish we picked up Kevin Jones as an
editor. He was our longest tenured editor
and through his humorous “Boneman”
columns he helped define The Independent
as something with its own attitude and
character.
I’ve always described The
Independent, even from its early days, as
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“a clearinghouse of ideas.” Not my ideas.
Ideas period. I wish I had some sort of count
of how many writers have contributed over
the years. I dare say it might even be in the
thousands.
Some people write for us for a
really long time. Adam Mast has written
for us nearly all twenty years, Rich
Rogers for over a decade. But then of
course we have many people who will
write a single article or maybe write for
six months or a year.
What’s maybe one of the
highlights that comes to mind in the past
twenty years of doing The Independent? Josh: It’s actually really, really
difficult for me to choose a particular
moment. I’ve had so many amazing
highlights. I honestly can’t think of
any one that really, really, really stands
out above the rest. You know we’ve had
articles picked up and published all over
the world. Footage picked up and used
on H.B.O. shows. National notoriety is
always nice when that comes along. But I
would say every single time that we put
out a print publication, I have that proud
papa moment. It sounds a little emotional
I guess, but it really is that way. It’s like
giving birth to a new little baby, if I may
make that analogy. Every single month we
get to put something out there that’s the
collective work of a bunch of people.
As you look back, what advice
might you give somebody who is embarking
on a journey that might be similar to yours?
Josh: I would say stick to
your guns. If you have a good idea, work on
it, develop it. Good ideas are rarely the very
first draft of whatever ends up being the
final product. So I would say stick with it,
don’t give up easily. I have people come to me almost
every week that say “You know what you
should do with The Independent?” That’s
my favorite line. And I almost always have
to chuckle before they can answer because
I’ve heard it so many times. But I choose to
be respectful, and I choose to listen to every
one of their ideas because guess what? You
never know where the next brilliant one is
coming from. Could be anybody you know.
So just hear them out. Take what you can that helps
you, and try to discard anything that feels
hurtful or negative. Almost nothing is as
valuable as someone who can completely
deconstruct your idea but then help you put
it back together maybe in a different way
than you thought of. Sounds painful, but
think about what you just did.
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reflecting
on 20 years
of the
independent
by Sky Warburton
The Independent is like a little
brother to me. We grew up together, and at
the age of 15 I really got an inside look at
not only what The Indy was but how much
really went into raising this publication.
The Independent is a living, breathing,
growing, and changing entity. It takes the
collaborative efforts of writers, editors,
graphic designers, local businesses, and of
course you — the readers, event planners,
and supporters — to keep this beautiful
thing alive and well. I know firsthand
that this is rarely an easy task, but it is
always an exciting adventure being part of
something so meaningful.
Moving up north in January really
gave me a new perspective on that chapter
in my life. The hard times have faded into
nothingness, and the good times linger on.
Working with my dad was hard sometimes,
but being with him every day was something
I took for granted. I will miss seeing him
light up talking about a new idea or project.
I will miss being asked for my artistic eye
when he’s been staring at an ad too long,
trying to get it just right. I will miss the ring
of the bell in the hallway whenever he or
another member of our team made a sale.
They say it takes a village to raise
a child, and although The Independent
ditched its training wheels years ago, we
still need you, your voices, and your help to
continue to make this paper the best it can
be. Know that what you hold in your hands
is something sacred,
something
with soul. We
c o u l d n ’t
have gotten here
without you. So
thank you.
reflecting on 20 years of
the independent
by Heather McNamee
When Josh left a message on
my phone the other day, I saw it as I was
leaving work. The message was from Utah.
I thought, “Who would be calling me from
Utah that isn’t my family?” I was intrigued
and listened to the message.
Josh said hello and stated his
name, and I had an ember of recognition.
He said, “The Revolution is celebrating its
20th anniversary,” and everything started
flooding back to me. I remembered Josh
and his long blond hair. I remembered a
time in my life when I was trying to figure
out what I wanted to do with myself. I had
moved from Salt Lake City to
live with my family,
who
had
moved to Santa Clara, just outside of
St. George. At the time, I was looking for
interesting experiences in St. George. I
felt like trying out new things. I think the
desert makes me feel that way. I tried out
things to keep me occupied. I worked at
Dixie Nutrition. I went to whatever music
shows were happening, and I took the radio
class at Dixie College so I could have my
own radio show on KRDC.
And somehow I met Josh. He and I
could not remember how. It may have been
through Mike Gardner, who also worked
at Dixie Nutrition. I remember going to
one show with Mike, but I don’t remember
writing anything. Josh sent images of
the first issue of The Revolution,
and apparently I did write
things — and my pen name was
Pea. Oh, and I really sucked.
Was there an editor?
I am so excited for
Josh and very proud to have
been a part of the creation of
this independent rag down in
Southern Utah. How fun!
Heather is currently a
supervising librarian managing a
small staff in a tiny library in a
bustling neighborhood in Seattle.
Her son is in 6th grade and enjoys
drawing and playing his clarinet
and online and offline games. She
still visits Southern Utah to be
with family and to be inspired by
the energy and the beauty there.
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2
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letter to
the editor:
“public land
takeover”
by Richard Turner
As a lifelong hunter, fisherman,
outdoor enthusiast, and Utahn (also a
Republican), I rely on Western state public land for my activities. It is angering
and dismaying to see crackpot Bundy-type
“militia” groups, entitled-feeling ranchers,
and hubristic Utah and other Western
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National Forest, BLM, and other public
land belongs to all Americans, not just a few
with self-serving interests. It’s a national
heritage and makes the West the West.
Hunters, fishermen, and others
who enjoy public land, wake up to what’s
happening. Don’t be duped by arrogant
political talk of “states being able to manage the land better than the feds.” Yes,
communication and cooperation between
the feds and locals need some work, but if a
transfer to the states succeeds, the land will
of necessity be managed for maximum economic gain with little regard
for wildlife, aesthetics, or
recreational users. It will
be overgrazed, over mined,
over drilled, and over logged
by politically well-connected
private interests, and when
hard times for states come
around again, as they always
do, the land will be sold off
to those interests. Then the
“NO TRESPASSING” signs
go up.
Contact your representatives (federal, state,
county) and tell them to
leave your public land alone.
up to three pieces, although only one will
be selected. Artwork submitted should be
recent pieces that have not been displayed
in a local exhibition or gallery. The list of
inaugural
exhibit at
southern
utah
museum
of art: call
for artists
The Southern Utah Museum of
Art seeks artists to submit their work for
the museum’s inaugural show, “First Peek,”
opening June 25.
Part of this gala evening will be
a juried exhibit of 35 pieces representing
the best art in the intermountain west. In
addition to the exhibit and sale, the docents
will lead tours, and refreshments will be
served. Tickets go on sale in early May. Artists are invited to submit work
for jury consideration. Artists may submit
jurors will be announced when it is finalized.
Pieces will be displayed in the
museum from June 25 through at least July
15. Artists will receive 60 percent of the
purchase price of his or her piece.
If you wish to participate, please
respond before April 1 to sumafriends@suu.
edu. Learn more at SUMA’s Facebook page
or at suu.edu/SUMA Here are some important dates
pertaining to the opening event.
— April 1: deadline for artist response.
Send an email to sumafriends@suu.
edu stating that you intend to submit.
Please include email, address, and
phone number.
— May
2:
submission.
deadline
Send
for
electronic
high-resolution
get lucky in kanab
by George Scott
The Streets of Kanab will spring
to life with luck and magic for the first
“Shamrocks & Redrocks” St. Patrick’s Day
event! The three-day Irish festival kicks off
on St. Patrick’s Day and continues through
the weekend.
The celebration begins March 17
with street merchants, music, art, games,
and culinary treats. A traditional Irish
dinner of corned beef and cabbage, hosted by
the United Church and Catholic Church at
39 W 200 S, will be offered for $10 a person
or $25 for a family of four. For those feeling
the luck of the Irish or just wanting to have
a little fun, there will be bingo following the
dinner. An evening parade will be followed
by live music on Center Street.
Breakfast specials at several
participating restaurants will be offered
the morning of March 18 to get participants
fueled up for the adventure ahead. A
scavenger hunt to include hanging gardens,
a pet walk, rappelling, and photography will
take place. There will be golden tickets to
be obtained during the scavenger hunt for
spectacular prize giveaways. The Canyon
to Canyon Art Walk, the Are You Feeling
Lucky 5K, kids’ activities, dancing, music,
food, and a beer garden at Sego Restaurant
will follow into the evening.
Although the first two days are
filled with luck and magic, the fun slated for
March 19 is all about connecting with Irish
roots. More scavenger hunting for a chance
to find the golden tickets will keep everyone
on the lookout for leprechauns and four-leaf
clovers to increase their luck. The street fair
and vendor market at Main Street Plaza
will be an all-day affair offering something
for everyone. As the day starts to wind
down and evening begins to settle in, the
amusement and entertainment launch into
full-gear. A sensational costume party and
high-energy concert will offer unforgettable
memories for the best St. Patrick’s Day
celebration of Southern Utah.
For more information, visit
shamrocksandredrocks.com.
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biographical information of 250 words
or less to [email protected].
— May 14: artists notified of acceptance
via email.
— June 3: deadline for delivery of art to
the museum at the corner of University
Ave. and 300 W. Paintings and photos
must be either framed professionally or
wrapped.
— June 25: “First Peek” inaugural show
groovefest music & arts
festival canceled for 2016
One of Southern Utah’s best summer events is on hold, at least for this year.
Groovefest Music & Art Festival, put on
year after year by Tim and Lisa Cretsinger
and a host of dedicated volunteers, has
been canceled for 2016.
Tim and Lisa Cretsinger have
made the difficult decision to cancel the
Groovefest Music & Art Festival of 2016
due to Tim’s ongoing health issues. Tim was
diagnosed with throat cancer on Dec. 12,
2013, and the road has been long and arduous for the festival founder. The aggressive
treatment of chemotherapy and radiation
have taken a treacherous toll on his body.
Tim has lost his voice and the ability to
swallow, receives nutrients solely from a
feeding tube place in his abdomen, suffered
through pneumonia, and recently was diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy, which resulted in
having his left eye sewn shut.
Groovefest Music & Art Festival
was born in Oregon in 1993 — the passion
project of the Cretsingers, owners of record
store Groovacious. In 2000, the Cretsingers
moved to Cedar City, Utah, and shared
their store and the festival concept with
Southern Utah. Groovefest Music & Art
Festival was a unique arts experience for
Cedar City. The festival is now a seven
day celebration of the arts and includes
Groovekids, LitFest, Campfire Concert in
the Canyon, kick-off and after-hours concerts, two-days of free music, art, and food
in Main Street park and workshops for all
community members! The festival is staffed
by community volunteers and financially
supported by local businesses, which makes
this a true community effort and a wonderful experience for young and old alike.
The altruistic decision to cancel
the annual festival is based on the couple’s
current inability to contribute to event
planning and support of the volunteer crew
as they have done for over 20 years. Upon
notice of the cancellation, crew members
backed the difficult decision and want the
couple to put their health and well-being
first. The volunteer crew collectively decided to continue with the preparation and
execution of two of the major fundraisers and will give the benefits of each to
the Cretsingers for the mounting medical
costs. The Soiree and Art Auction was
held in February and showed the support
and appreciation the community has for
the Cretsingers. The second event, The
Support Show, is scheduled for May 14 at
Mike’s Tavern in Cedar City. Details of
the event can be found at facebook.com/
GroovefestAmericanMusicFestival.
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new ski-in/ski-out
home sites at aspen crest
st. george
musical
theater
presents
“nuptials”
St. George Musical Theater
continues its matrimonial theme after “The
Wedding Singer” with the play “Nuptials.”
This “comedy of wedding-day proportions”
tells the story of Caroline and Mark who
are four days away from their big day
when things start to spin out of control
when everyone involved in the wedding
preparations wants things their way.
Director Bruce Bennett said
that he loves the play because just about
everyone can relate to the stress and
mounting tension as the wedding day
approaches.
“All involved have good intentions
but ‘Nuptials’ (often hilariously) illustrates
how the bride doesn’t always get the
wedding of her dreams,” said Bennett. “As
those involved in Caroline’s wedding tell
her: ‘It’s not just your wedding!’”
Kaye Bair, artistic director, said
“We could not have asked for a better
ensemble.” She noted that the cast —
including veteran community theater actors
and a few fresh faces — is terrific.
“Nuptials” runs March 3–26 with
performances Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays,
and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range
from $17 to $21. Visit sgmusicaltheater.com
to purchase, or call (866) 967-8167. Group
discounts are available by calling (435) 6288755.
Guests visiting Eagle Point Resort
this year can tour the new all ski-in/ski-out
neighborhood, Aspen Crest, the resort’s
premier location. Up to 23 ski-in/ski-out
home sites will be released in the first
phase of Aspen Crest, which will serve
as the primary development area for the
resort in future years. “All of the infrastructure was installed this summer and fall
we will pave the road as soon as the snow
melts in the spring. My favorite part of the
job is skiing through Aspen Crest helping
guests imagine having Eagle Point as their
backyard”, explains Gadbaw, who leads the
resort’s development efforts. Aspen Crest is
located in the heart of the resort area with
ski-in/ski-out home sites that are perfectly
integrated with the surrounding mountains
allowing owners to ski, bike, hike, snowmobile or atv to and from their homes into
the Fishlake National Forest. Please see
the Eagle Point Living website for more
information.
winter’s
not over at
brian head
resort
Don’t let the rising temperatures
on the streets of St. George fool you. There’s
is still plenty of wintertime fun to be had!
With five weeks still to go in this
part of the 2016 season (as of Feb. 29),
there’s more than enough time to strap in,
clip in, and do some vertical exploration of
Brian Head’s more than 50-inch base.
With mid-week tickets at $35, it’s
never been more affordable to bury yourself
in Utah’s epic powder.
For more information on dates,
rates, and rentals go to brianhead.com
Photo by Josh Segovia
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Since opening in 2010, this boutique all seasons mountain resort, located
in Beaver, Utah, 3.5 hours north of Las
Vegas, has pursued a path to become the
skiing and snowboarding destination of
choice in the southwest. Eagle Point offers a
balance of family friendly terrain, the steepest slopes in southern Utah, a high quality
dining and entertainment experience, and
private property ownership opportunities.
Eagle Point Resort located 18
miles east of historic Beaver, UT and a
scenic 3.5 hour drive from Las Vegas or Salt
Lake City. It is an all seasons destination
resort offering snow sports, lodging, high
quality dining and entertainment, mountain biking, summer activities, property
ownership, and day excursions to nearby
attractions like Bryce Canyon and Zion
National Parks. The resort features over
600 skiable acres, 40 named runs, 1500
vertical feet, 5 lifts, and endless adjacent
backcountry terrain.
Photos by Josh Segovia
camping
world
hosts open
house
Camping World will host its fourth
anniversary open house at its location at
1500 Hilton Dr. in St. George. The event
will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on March
5 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 6.
The open house includes family
activities like face painting for the kids,
a free catered lunch, and a variety of food
trucks from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. You can also
enjoy live entertainment, beautiful weather,
and both kids’ and adult raffles.
Show up and enter the raffles for
your chance to win a number of great prizes
including coupons to a number of local
restaurants like Chick-fil-A, one free month
at a storage unit, oil changes, and gift
certificates to Boulevard Home Furnishing
and Amara Med Spa.
celebrity
concert
series
concludes
with
o sole trio
The eventful 2015–16 season of
the Celebrity Concert Series is coming to an
end, having presented The National Dance
Company of Siberia, Bay Pointe Ballet’s
Dracula, Young Irelanders, Juilliard
Quartet Utah Symphony, M-Pact, Ethan
Bortnick, Presidio Brass, BYU Ballroom
Dance Company, and Rhythmic Circus.
The final act of the year, O Sole
Trio, captures the essence of Italy. The
New York ensemble features the lush
voices of soprano Erin Shields and baritone
Giuseppe Spoletini as well as the versatile
and virtuosic David Shenton on piano
and violin. Offering up a program that
mixes serious music in both Italian and
English with wry humor, their performance
encompasses everything from arias and jazz
to pop standards.
With 20 Grammy Awards between
them, The Manhattan Transfer and Take 6
will headline the 2016–17 upcoming season.
Also booked for next season are Rock and
Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Drifters,
who had hits like “Under the Boardwalk”
and “Stand by Me.” In addition, Gentri,
BYU’s Men’s Chorus with Noteworthy,
Canadian Brass, Ryan Shupe and the
Rubberband, The California Guitar Trio,
and Ken Lavigne will all visit the Cox
Auditorium stage as part of the Celebrity
Concert Series. Tickets for the 2016–17
season will go on sale March 15. Please
visit dsutix.com or call (435) 652-7800.
catch an explosion of
culture at this year’s
st. george art festival
This year marks the 37th annual
St. George Art Festival. March 25 and
26, the public can explore a breathtaking
array of work from a truly diverse selection
of artists. The festival will be open both
days from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in St. George’s
Historic Town Square. With over 110 quality visual artists from throughout the United
States, local and regional entertainment on
two stages, two food courts featuring a
wide variety of delectable festival food, and
mayhem in mesquite
continues to offer a
sure bet
by George Scott
Mayhem
in
Mesquite
VIII
promises to deliver electrifying live cagefighting action. The intoxicating combat
brings together a powerhouse combination,
with Mesquite Gaming and Tuff-N-Uff ’s
Future Stars of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts)
furnishing potent battles certain to thrill a
packed arena at CasaBlanca Resort.
The ultimate mixed martial arts
amateur fighting championship event
takes place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March
12, at the CasaBlanca Events Center
in Mesquite. Mayhem in Mesquite VIII
will feature three high-level grappling
matches in a new rules format. Robert
Drysdale, representing Zenith Jiu-Jitsu,
will pit three top athletes against three
competitors training under professor Mica
Cipili and the Gracie Humaita team. These
two teams are renowned for producing
some of the best grapplers in the country.
Their skills will be on full display as they
compete under a modified rule set designed
to reward submission attempts, penalize
guard-pulling, and encourage a fast-paced,
aggressive match.
Tuff-N-Uff is billed as the nation’s
premier amateur MMA league. These
fights offer fans the very real possibility of
witnessing the next “Future Star of MMA”
rise to the top. Since its first event in June
1994, Tuff-N-Uff has successfully helped
nearly three dozen athletes transition
into the pro MMA ranks. Ronda Rousey,
arguably one of the most famous fighters in
the history of MMA, fought for Tuff-N-Uff
twice as an amateur.
“We’re thrilled to once again offer
an exciting evening for guests with our
eighth Mayhem in Mesquite event,” said Ely
Prussin, director of player development for
Mesquite Gaming and founder of Mayhem in
Mesquite. “We have a fantastic partnership
with Tuff-N-Uff, a stellar lineup of fighters,
and we’re looking forward to a great night of
fights in Mesquite.”
Weigh-ins will be held Friday,
March 11, at 6 p.m. in the CasaBlanca
Showroom. Doors open for the main event
at 6 p.m., and food and beverage concessions
will be available. Guests age 18 and under
must be accompanied by an adult.
The weekend will also include a
performance by the Sin City Sinners and
a Ring Girl Competition on Friday, March
11, starting at 8:30 p.m. in the CasaBlanca
Showroom. Following the main event, an
official Mayhem in Mesquite after party will
take place in the CasaBlanca Showroom
featuring High Voltage, an AC/DC tribute
band. Admission is free.
Advance tickets are $25 for general
admission and $45 for floor VIP. On the
day of the event, prices are $30 for general
admission and $50 for floor VIP. Tickets
are available by calling (800) 585-3737 or
by visiting startickets.com or tuffnuff.com.
Room specials are offered for the actionpacked event weekend at a rate of $65 at
Virgin River and $75 at CasaBlanca with
code MMAPK03. Reservations can be made
by calling (702) 345-6789.
For additional fight information
and updates, visit the Mayhem in Mesquite
Facebook page. Visit mesquitegaming.com
and follow Mesquite Gaming on Facebook,
Twitter, and YouTube.
a children’s area with craft projects, the
carousel, water features, games, and face
painting, there is something for everyone.
This year, the art festival announced sculptor Matt Clark as its featured artist. A local
metal sculptor and welder, Matt Clark is
known for his reclamation art wherein he
gives a second life to found items that may
have been discarded. For more information
on the festival, visit sgcity.org/artfestival or
call (435) 627-4500.
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duck derby
st. george
catholic
thrift store
holds
charity
auction
The St. George Catholic Thrift
Store will hold a silent auction for charity
at 5 p.m. and a live auction at 7 p.m. April 1
in Kuzy Hall at 259 W 200 N in St. George.
The auction will feature nearly
150 items including musical instruments,
home decor, original artwork, and vintage
collectibles as well as a locking gun case,
motorcycle leathers, wooden carvings, and
rustic southwestern and Native American
designs. Prices begin as low as $2 for an
opening bid. A number of auction items may
be previewed online at catholicthriftstore.
com and on the “Thrifty St. George”
Facebook page.
Only 300 tickets are available on
a donation basis beginning March 1 at the
thrift store, adjacent to Kuzy Hall. Tickets
include admittance to the auction, hors
d’oeuvres, desserts, and punch. For more
information, contact Diane Cellini at (435)
673-8049.
Find more at SUindependent.com
The
Mesquite
Chamber
of
Commerce will hold the Annual Duck Derby
Saturday, March 26, at Hafen Park Pond,
located at 450 W. Hafen Lane in Mesquite.
The derby starts at 9:30 a.m. with the
Vendor Village, and the exciting Ducky
Derby Race starts at 11 a.m. It’s easy to
enter the race by sponsoring a rubber ducks.
Cash prizes will be awarded for the first
three rubber ducks to cross the finish line
with Pluck-A-Duck prizes to follow. Tickets
are available at the Mesquite Chamber of
Commerce, located at the Bank of Nevada
on the second floor at 11 W. Pioneer Blvd.
Contact the Chamber at (702) 346-2902 for
more information.
Photo by Darren Edwards
“writing in the red rocks”
offers a chance to polish
songwriting skills
A selection of A-list Nashville
songwriters will visit Southern Utah April
1 and 2. Five of Nashville’s best hit-makers
will share not only their music but the
rhyme and reason behind their songs at the
Hilton Garden Inn. Shows starts at 8 p.m.
The evenings will feature performances from D. Vincent Williams,
Richard Leigh, Wendell Mobley, Hugh
Prestwood, and Keith Stegall. Between
them, these artists have stacked up 32
No. 1 hits, 13 “Song of the Year” nominations, nine “Song of the Year” wins,
eight Grammy nominations, and three
Grammy wins. They have collectively
sold over 200 million albums.
Tickets are on sale now at
writingintheredrocks.com. Group discounts are available for groups of 10 or
more.
In addition to the performanc-
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es, Writing in the Red Rocks will also
feature a songwriter camp and contest
which will be held at Inn on The Hill.
Prospective participants can enter an
original song for a chance to win a
prize package valued at over $2,500.
Entries must be submitted on writingintheredrocks.com by March 15. Every
entry received will get a professional
critique.
The event includes a Writing
in the Red Rocks Songwriter Camp consisting of two days with the five musicians. The camp will be filled with songwriting courses, music industry sessions, and evening acoustic performances,
and the songwriters will share tips of the
trade and perform some of their unforgettable hits.
Applicants can register for the
camp at writingintheredrocks.com and
follow these events at facebook.com/amuseevents.
peace on
paper: who
needs a
heart?
by Cindy Burch
As we move towards springtime,
let’s pause to reflect on our lives and what
matters most to us. This list should include
heart health and what we do each day to
appreciate and take care of this remarkable
and precious gift. Like most things unseen,
we tend to take it for granted unless it’s
ailing in some way.
Weighing in at a matter of ounces
and the approximate size of a clenched fist,
the four-chambered heart, known as the
myocardium, is an intricate muscle with
many clinical distinctions. While in the
center or “core” of the body, its impact is
felt on the chest wall more on the left side
than the right due to the more muscular left
ventricle, or pumping chamber. Functionally,
it is two separate pumps: the right pump,
which receives the deoxygenated (venous)
blood from the entire body and sends to the
lungs, and the left pump, which receives
oxygenated blood from the lungs and pumps
it out to the entire body. The two pumps
share important components, including a
common blood supply through the coronary
arteries, a common wall that separates
right from left while allowing them to
share the same surface against which to
beat, and an electrical system — known as
the conduction system — which could be
compared to a musical conductor directing
the four chambers to beat in coordination.
Each of these attributes is remarkable on
its own. Yet when considered as part of
the whole, each serves to make the pump
remarkably efficient in regards to the everchanging conditions it encounters.
For centuries, it was believed
that the heart was merely an elegant
pump that did its job in relative isolation.
Only recently has it been discovered that
the heart secretes hormones that interact
with distant organs, helping to regulate
water volume and blood flow through the
thousands of miles of vessels it supplies.
It also responds to hormones such as
adrenaline and can increase its rate severalfold in an emergency. Over time, in one such
as well-trained athlete, it can increase its
pumping power up to five- or even six-fold by
adding more of its specialized muscle cells.
Looking at this another way, if the blood
vessels or lungs become diseased, the heart
will also bulk up to continue doing its job —
but in this situation, it may eventually fail.
An example of this is high blood pressure, or
hypertension, in the lungs or body.
Over a period of prolonged
narrowing and blockage of a coronary
artery, known as coronary atherosclerosis or
coronary artery disease, the body attempts
to compensate by growing “collateral” blood
vessels near an area of prolonged ischemia,
or lack of oxygen to the muscle. This
phenomenon may decrease the damage
from sudden blockage of the main blood
supply.
In the event of a sudden blockage
of a coronary artery known as a heart
attack, heart tissue will be damaged within
minutes. The degree of damage varies
greatly due to time, location, and collateral
blood supply in the area and may even
be reversed once blood flow to the area is
reestablished. Damaged but viable heart
tissue may heal over time, although dead
heart tissue from prolonged lack of oxygen
results in scarring of the muscle, sometimes
leading to a weakened pump, known as
heart failure or cardiomyopathy.
While by and large our most
dedicated ally, the heart can also betray
us. From everyday stresses to emotional
overload, it can succumb to external
influence. All of us have experienced the
pounding or fluttering associated with fear
or a threat of some kind. An extreme example
of this, though rare, is a phenomenon
known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or
stress cardiomyopathy, in which there
is a sudden temporary weakening of the
muscular portion of the heart. Because this
weakening can be triggered by emotional
stress, such as the death of a loved one, a
break-up, or constant anxiety, it is also
known as broken-heart syndrome.
Should the heart suddenly stop
beating effectively, brain cells may begin
to perish from lack of oxygen within
approximately four minutes, or possibly
longer in colder temperatures. The kidneys,
gut, skin, etc. may be able to survive 20
minutes or longer with varying degrees of
recoverable damage once the heart rhythm
is reestablished.
Expert
doctors
and
nurses
sometimes lightheartedly debate which
organ is the most essential to survival,
the brain or the heart. Of course, neither
is more important; they are inextricably
symbiotic. The larger question becomes
one of how they work together to maintain
a balance for the well-being of the host.
While the heart muscle can be conquered by
disease or injury, the power that it holds for
compassion, caring, and unconditional love
exceeds all measure and endures all trials.
Can any of us imagine what life would be
like if this were lacking?
Each of us has choices to make
regarding how we take care of our hearts.
From managing stress to diet and exercise,
the more we take care of this remarkable
instrument, the more melodious the music
of life will be.
Cindy Burch is a retired critical
care nurse who practiced at the bedside and
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ST. GEORGE MESQUITE
GOLFER’S Guide
how to save your
green on the greens
by Scott Dunford
Golf isn’t
cheap, but most of
us still need our
golf fix, right? So
how can you afford
playing year-round
in Southern Utah
and
Mesquite’s
nicest golf courses
without breaking
the bank? Do it
with loyalty discount cards! Here’s a list of
what I think are the best in our area.
Golf Mesquite Pass
This is one of the most economical
golf pass programs available for the price.
For just $125, a typical green fee at one of
our high-end resort courses, members and
their guests can benefit from a generous
discount on green fees and golf shop
merchandise throughout the year. Here’s
the best part: Members receive one free
round of golf at Falcon Ridge, Oasis Palmer,
Oasis Canyons, and Coyote Springs! That
alone is worth the price. Members also
receive a free Golf Mesquite Nevada hat or
a sleeve of Bridgestone golf balls. If that’s
not enough, top it off with an invitation
to participate in an annual Mesquite Golf
Pass 36-hole tournament held May 23 at
Falcon Ridge and May 24 at Oasis Golf
Club for just $90 per member.
You
can
purchase
your
2016 Mesquite Golf Pass online at
mesquitegolfpass.com, or by calling (866)
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This is a store-value card that
replaces the numerous punch cards offered
by St. George City recreation and golf
facilities. The City-Cache Card looks like
a credit card and can be reloaded at any
time throughout the year. For a minimum
investment of $300, you will receive
MARCH
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Sunbrook: $45, regular rate: $70
($25 savings)
Southgate: $36, regular rate: $47
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St. George G.C.: $36, regular rate: $47
($11 savings)
Dixie Red Hills: $20 (9 holes)
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Mesquite.
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For only $99 a year players
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(exception: Feb 15-Apr 15 at Sky Mountain,
Coral Canyon & Falcon Ridge when players
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Players also save 25 percent off all
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peak season, anytime during the off season,
and any twilight time. All discounts include
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George, and Sunbrook golf clubs. It
also provides discounts at the St. George
Recreation Center, the St. George City Pool,
Sand Hollow Aquatic Center, the St. George
Art Museum, and special events at the
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Vanguard Player’s Card holder
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$50 excluding Ping and golf ball purchases.
Your Vanguard courses include:
Falcon Ridge, Sky Mountain, Coral Canyon,
Thanksgiving Point, and The Ranches.
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There you have it: the best way to
save your green on the greens in Southern
Utah and Mesquite and take advantage of
exclusive tournaments and merchandise
discounts. Pick the card or cards that work
best for you, and get out and play more
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your monthly golf tip
new utah golf apparel
company, six down, seeks
to contemporize golf
by Adam Schwartz
“Keep
it clean on the
course” is the
motto of a new
golf
apparel
company named
Six Down. Cofounder
and
president Jordan
Bloxham began
his
company
in Salt Lake City in 2013. Granted, he
doesn’t have a Jordan Spieth or Tiger
Woods to market his line, but his local
following in Utah has grown substantially
since his company’s inception.
Six Down’s core strength is the
distinguishing look of its hats. It wants
its core customers to stand out but not
stick out on the golf course. The logo is
simple yet trendy, and its variations
enable golfers to choose between a vast
selection of styles and color schemes. The
hexagon-infused logo distinguishes the
brand as culturally different from most
mainstream golf companies, gearing
towards a younger and more fashionconscious demographic. Currently, its
line of hats for both men and women
includes styles such as “Flex Fit,” “Mesh,”
and “Trucker.” It also has low-rise visors
and will introduce a fitted flat-bill style
with a 3D logo by mid to late February.
The main question that golfers
contemplate is what exactly “Six Down”
means. In its simplest terms, Six Down
derives from the measurement of how far
down in the ground the hole extends, as
the bottom of the cup is 6 inches below
the surface of the green.
As a startup company, Six Down
has local, small-business appeal, and
golf course directory
HURRICANE, UT
Sand Hollow G.C.
5625 W. 3600 S.
Hurricane, UT
(435) 656-4653, Adam J
Sky Mountain G.C.
1030 N. 2600 W.
Hurricane, UT
(435) 635-7888
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CasaBlanca G.C.
1100 W. Hafen Ln
Mesquite, NV
(866) 401-6022
Bloxham wants to have a positive impact
on the community. Its core category
of hats for both men and women has
strengthened the company’s initial goal of
getting exposure from different outlets of
the golf world including retail golf stores,
golf courses, and even casinos. Currently,
Six Down is sold exclusively at the Oasis,
Coral Canyon, and Chimera golf courses
Conestoga G.C.
1499 Falcon Ridge Pkwy
Mesquite, NV
(877) 489-0777
Coyote Springs G.C.
3100 State Hwy 168
Coyote Springs, NV
(702) 422-1400
Oasis G.C., Canyons
100 Palmer Ln
Mesquite, NV
(702) 346-7820
Oasis G.C., Palmer
100 Palmer Ln
Mesquite, NV
(702) 346-7820
The Palms G.C.
530 Peppermill Palms Blvd
Littlefield, AZ
(702) 346-4067
Wolf Creek G.C.
403 Paradise Pkwy
Mesquite, NV
(702) 346-1670
ST. GEORGE,UT
Bloomington Country Club
3174 Bloomington Dr
St. George, UT
(435) 673-2029, Private
Coyote Willows G.C.
426 Hagens Alley
Mesquite, NV
(702) 345-3222
Coral Canyon G.C.
1925 N. Canyon Greens
Drive
St. George, UT
(435) 688-1700
Falcon Ridge G.C.
1024 Normandy Ln
Mesquite, NV
(702) 346-6363
Dixie Red Hills G.C.
1250 N. 645 W.
St. George, UT
(435) 627-4444
Entrada at Snow Canyon
Country Club
2511 W. Entrada Trail
St. George, UT
(435) 986-2207, Private
Green Springs G.C.
588 N. Green Spring Dr
Washington, UT
(435) 673-7888
Southgate G.C.
1975 Tonaquint Dr
St. George, UT
(435) 627-4440
St. George G.C.
2190 S. 1400 E.
St. George, UT
(435) 634-5854
Sunbrook G.C.
2366 Sunbrook Dr.
St. George, UT
(435) 634-5866
SunRiver G.C.
4210 South Bluegrass Way
St. George, UT
(435) 986-0001
The Ledges G.C.
5224 North Winchester Hills
Drive
St. George, UT
(435) 634-4640
and will be sold at Southgate in March.
Six Down is also sold at Zions Golf,
Impact Golf Center in Salt Lake City, and
Eureka Casino and Resort. Hats can also
be purchased online at 6downgolf.com.
Bloxham’s line of hats will bring
an affordable alternative to the casual
golfer. I believe that Six Down’s styling
will allow Bloxham’s core customers to
wear the brand socially as well as on the
course. Eventually, the company would
like to expand its brand into polos, shirts,
and performance wear. Bloxham hopes to
infiltrate the golf industry by exposing
his product through junior golf to help
promote and grow the game of golf.
Adam Schwartz is a class A PGA
professional and pro of the Oasis Golf
Club in Mesquite.
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coming down the pike
by St. George Mayor Jon Pike
As I write this, it’s another
beautiful, warm day with clear, blue skies
in St. George! We’ve already had many
visitors this year wanting to get out of the
cold and the inversions along the Wasatch
Front. Of course, people also come to enjoy
things such as the St. George Area Parade
of Homes, sports tournaments, and so
many of the other arts and entertainment
events in the area. As usual, we have many
activities indoors and outdoors during this
time of year.
One thing that is always on my
mind is the desire to keep our Southern
Utah skies clear and avoid reaching
unhealthy and unsightly pollution levels.
We can all help in this effort.
I’ve written before about the
city’s Active Transportation Committee.
A question asked in one of their recent
meetings was, “How many of you walked/
biked to school or church when you were
growing up?” Most of the people in the
room, if not all, raised their hands. Then
the questions were, “How many of your
children/grandchildren walk to school
today? How many of you walk to church
or walked/biked to work today?” Very few
hands went up. I know there are many
reasons for this change in behavior over
the last few decades. The manner in which
our cities have been designed and grown is
part of the change. It’s a challenge to build
neighborhoods and streets in a way that
accommodates the movement of people in
cars, bikes, and on their feet. At the city,
we’re trying toEAT
find ways
we can
improve
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• SHOP
this, including tying together some of
the gaps in our paved trail system and
increasing the width and numbers of bike
lanes.
As individuals, I believe most
of us could also play a role in reducing
pollution while increasing our activity and
health by finding at least some
opportunities to walk
or bike instead of
driving in a
car. It may
require
a
little
extra
time
and
planning ahead,
but surely there
have to be times when we
could walk to school, church, or a friend’s
house in the neighborhood. We may also
find that we can bike into town or other
commercial areas to go to work or school
or to do minor shopping and errands. Our
city trails and bike lanes can help us do
this safely and efficiently.
If you’ve been watching city
council meetings lately, you’ve seen that
both St. George and Washington City
have made decisions to have what we
call professional office or neighborhood
commercial zoning in some areas adjacent
to residential areas. While at first it can
raise some concerns for those living closest
to these areas, upon further investigation,
most see the wisdom in going back to these
planning concepts. It should make walking
or biking more possible for at least some
trips, and it should reduce the need to
go all the way into town on already busy
streets for other trips.
Just as we at the city need
to plan diligently with residential and
George Streetfest on Main
commercial developers to optimize where
celebrates the passing of winter with a
and how we build, each of us can plan our
lineup of springtime celebrations Friday,
weeks and days so that we will be able to
April 1.
reduce our trips in cars and improve our
Headlining at the main stage is
health and wellness. If we do this together,
Wildflower Studies, preceded by St. George
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Carlie Wall. Rounding
Southern Utah skies!
out an evening of powerful performances
by local female vocalists, Alice Erickson
will offer her version of “fiery jazz” at the
Jazz Garden, located at Ancestor Square.
Each month, Streetfest attendees
of all ages follow the searchlight to historic
downtown St. George to enjoy gathering as
a community for the purpose of celebrating
the best of Southern Utah. Lining Main
Street each month is an eclectic and
enthusiastic mix of artists, crafters,
merchants, and food vendors catering to an
and Dick Earl, both local, but both wellequally interested crowd of local residents
known throughout parts of the nation, will
and tourists eager to enjoy good food, art,
bring their high-level talent to engage and
and music under a canopy of starlight and
embrace concert goers. The Academy will
fresh air.
open up the night with a talented trio of
A highlight of Streetfest is the free
girls certain to impress. The Jazz Garden
Main Street concert. Following the closure
will take advantage of the warm weather
of Main Street at 3 p.m. on the first Friday
and return to the outdoors of the Ancestor
of each month, event organizers transform
Square Courtyard. As always, the music
historic downtown into a celebration that
lineup is impressive. However, this month
centers around a temporary stage erected
also includes the talent of international
at the intersection of Main Street and St.
touring artist Mimi Blais, nicknamed the
George Boulevard. Other favorite features
New Queen of Ragtime. Jim Sevy will join
include the Main Street market, the food
the house-band, West Coast Jazz Players,
truck village, the youth DJ dance party,
to provide a beautiful and entertaining
George Jr. Village, and the Jazz Garden.
evening. The event is free and can be
For adults 21 and over, the Jazz
Garden offers tapas served by favorite
found on Main Street between the Blvd.
by George Scott
ing is limited. For more information, visit
docutah.com.
Art Around the Corner is one
activity available all day every day.
However, the current exhibit is nearing
the end of its term. The new art debuts on
April 8. This only leaves the remainder of
this month to get out and see the current
exhibit. Whether you have not yet viewed
the sculptures or are wanting to see it
one more time — you better hurry! The
outdoor exhibit is free and is a self-guided
tour in the downtown area. More information can be found at artaroundthecorner.
org.
If you are looking for straight
out laughs, Improv Dixie has your ticket.
Improv Dixie is Southern Utah’s newest improvisational comedy troupe. They
make up stories and games based off of
audience suggestions. It is kind of like a
live “Who’s Line is it?” Their next downtown show takes place at Even Stevens on
March 26 at 7 p.m. It is free clean family
friendly fun, come hungry, and bring your
suggestions.
The weather is warming up and
it is a great time of year to get outside and
enjoy the great shops, boutiques, restaurants, and activities available downtown.
Town Square Park is blooming with bright
colors and the splash pad will be on soon.
Pack a lunch and make time to enjoy this
fantastic time of year in beautiful downtown St. George.
See you downtown!
streetfest’s st. patrick’s
day spring fling
features local bands and
loads of green
by George Scott
downtown spring fling:
march ushers in the early
signs of spring
George
Streetfest continues to bring the biggest monthly community celebration
in Southern Utah.
The multifaceted
festival
delivers
consistent nightlife worth getting
excited about. This
month the theme is St. Patty’s Spring
Fling adding a little Irish fun to the
event. The stellar music lineup is perhaps
the biggest on record. The Main Street
Main Stage will feature performances
by nationally touring acts. Many Miles
and Tabernacle from 6-10 p.m every first
Friday of the month.
St. George Musical Theater has
just finished up with their successful presentation of “The Wedding Singer.” March
brings “The Nuptials” to the incredible
downtown community theater. No doubt,
SGMT will deliver another memorable hit
with their production. The Nuptials runs
March 3-26. Tickets can be purchased by
visiting sgmusicaltheater.com. However,
for those able to act quickly, a
special two-for-one pricing is available for
opening weekend. The offer
is only available for opening weekend
and
expires
March 5.
F r i d a y s
are electric with DocUtah.
DocUtah is gaining more and more recognition across the globe, but there are still
some in our community unfamiliar with
the organization. Even those acquainted
with the annual event may not know
about a new offering. On the last Friday
of each month, DocUtah is showing highquality documentaries at The Electric
Theater. This offers a fantastic opportunity to view some of the best documentaries
including Academy Award winning films
and enjoy an evening out. Tickets are just
$5 per person at the door. However, seat-
downtown restaurants to the tune of a live
jazz band and blues performers. Beverage
service includes microbrews by Moab
and Park City breweries alongside local
favorite Zion Brewing Company. Each
month, the St. George Wine Club selects
wines, and specialty sodas are provided by
Café Soleil at Zion Canyon.
Near the Jazz Garden, local
farmers market vendors gather at Ancestor
Square to offer homegrown, homemade,
and handcrafted products.
“George has shown us something
special about our community, and we
appreciate the efforts of organizers who
continue to develop and grow this nightlife
event that offers something for everyone,”
said Mayor Jon Pike. “We also appreciate
the community for turning out to make
George Streetfest something we can all be
proud of.”
“George has brought new life and
energy to Downtown and we are excited to
watch the event grow in 2016,” said Nicki
Pace of the Downtown Merchants Group.
Streetfest happens the first
Friday of every month from 6 to 10 p.m.
with the Jazz Garden open until midnight
April through October.
For more information or to
become a vendor, visit georgestreetfest.
com, or email [email protected].
Streetfest organizers are now accepting
applications for street market vendors,
buskers, food vendors, and farmer’s
market vendors.
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Over the past year, I have featured the majority of
the sculptures in the Art Around the Corner Outdoor Sculpture
Exhibit. A few in the temporary exhibit remain to be covered.
However, this month, I thought it would be a good idea to explain
what the Art Around the Corner Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit
is and note the short time remaining for the sculptures in the
temporary gallery.
There are two components to the outdoor exhibit. Art
Around the Corner comprises both permanent and temporary
galleries that together encompass over five dozen sculptures. The
majority of these are in permanent exhibit. Two dozen of these
make up the temporary gallery.
The permanent sculptures are, well, permanent. They
are pieces that have been purchased by organizations and
businesses in the community for public display, which provides
an ongoing home for these beautiful works of art to be showcased
on a continual basis.
The temporary sculptures
are loaned to the exhibit for a year to be
displayed publicly. They are available
for purchase and taken to their new
homes at the end of the exhibit. At
which time, a new unveiling takes
place to showcase the pieces for the
new exhibit. The new sculptures are
then again loaned to the exhibit for
a year where they can be viewed and
enjoyed in the downtown area.
This is an exciting time
of year for the exhibit. The new
art debuts on April 8. This leaves
a short time left to see the current
exhibit. It is always sad to see some
of the pieces leave, having built a
special connection with them and
having become accustomed to seeing
them throughout the year. Yet it is
also a grand time filled with excited
anticipation to see what this year has
in store.
The Art Around the Corner
Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting
the arts, enriching the community, and bringing fine arts to the
heart of historic St. George. The group has been a major force
behind projects like the restoration of the Opera House and
building the St. George Art Museum and Social Hall. Ongoing
Foundation undertakings include the Art Around the Corner
open-air sculpture exhibit, the Partner in the Arts Award, and
“Art On Main” art strolls.
If you have not yet taken the opportunity to view this
year’s exhibit, I personally invite and encourage you to do so. No
RSVP is necessary; it’s open every day around the clock. However,
if you accept the invitation, you will need to hurry. The current
exhibit remains only a short period longer before an exciting new
collection is displayed.
The Art Around the Corner exhibit map can be found at
artaroundthecorner.org/exhibit-map.
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live music at george’s corner
in march
George’s Corner Restaurant in downtown St. George is
pleased to announce its musical lineup for March. Wednesday
shows run from 7-10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday shows run
from 8-11p.m.
Wednesday, March 2: Gary Huff, ambient guitar Friday, March 4: Raven Cain, outlaw country Wednesday, March 16: Bruce Bennett, contemporary rock Saturday, March 19: “George’s Jazz on The Corner Series” continues with The Jim Sevy Jazz Band, jazz Wednesday, March 23: Johnny Van, contemporary rock Friday, March 25: Funky Friday with Soul What?! Saturday, March 12: Vinyl Tap, nicely aged music
Saturday, March 26: Art Cowles, alternative rock
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Pioneer Center For The Arts
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H - Terrible
The
Independent
movie guide
by Adam Mast
DEADPOOL (R)
HHHH
It’s somewhat amazing to consider that 20th Century Fox handed first
time feature director Tim Miller, star Ryan
Reynolds, and crew a stack of cash and let
them set out to make this Marvel passion
project the way they wanted to make it.
“Deadpool” certainly isn’t on the same scale
as “The Avengers” or “Captain America”
but team “Deadpool” got a ton of mileage
out of the budget they had to work with.
Furthermore, it should be noted that this
flick unleashes irreverence, juvenile humor,
and inspired Ryan Reynolds wisecracks by
the bucket load, and from what I’m told,
this is precisely what fans of the lower tier
but much-beloved Marvel comic have come
to expect.
“Deadpool” sets the stage right
from the get go. The opening credits aren’t
just designed to inform you who was
involved in the making of this picture. They
were designed to let you know the kind of
irreverent hijinks that await you via selfeffacing humor and a handful of jokes aimed
squarely at the world that inspired this
movie in the first place.
What follows is a very R rated,
very entertaining movie in which super
hero tropes are embraced, subverted, and
straight up made fun of. But there’s a lot of
other stuff going on here, too. The romance
between Wade and Vanessa (played by the
beautiful Morena Baccarin), while seemingly superficial, is actually quite sweet,
and it does tend to drive a lot of the action
in this picture. That’s right folks! In its
own oddball way, “Deadpool” emerges as the
ultimate in Valentine’s Day entertainment.
As a slice of comic book-inspired
bravado, “Deadpool” creates a sort of standalone vibe (one akin to the likes of “KickAss,” “Darkman,” and “Robocop”) all while
managing to remain firmly grounded in
the Marvel universe. The inclusion of wise,
sweet-natured, and tough as nails Colossus
(voiced by Stefan Kapicic) and rebellious
Negasonic Teenage Warhead (Brianna
Hilderbrand) make the film all the more
amusing.
Reynolds positively owns this role
in very much the same way Robert Downey
Jr. owns Iron Man and Chris Evans owns
Captain America. As is completely evident
by his charisma and unlimited energy,
Reynolds wants to do good by this character and is quick to make viewers forget
that he played a much less interesting version of Deadpool in 2009s less than stellar
“Wolverine.” He even takes a couple of spirited potshots at his own forgettable and all
too brief appearance in that movie.
Speaking of jokes, they fly fast
and furious throughout “Deadpool” giving
this flick a much different flavor than your
typical big screen comic book adaptation.
This movie plays things incredibly loose,
and while some of the jokes fall a little flat,
the majority of them stick. The gags come
at such a rapid fire clip, that “Deadpool”
almost feels like “The Naked Gun” of superhero movies. This isn’t a spoof per se, but
there’s a joke or sight gag of some kind every
few seconds. This gives “Deadpool” a kinetic
energy that’s hard to resist.
This is a terrific feature directorial debut for Miller. Admittedly, “Deadpool”
doesn’t have a lot of structure, but the
movie as a whole is hilarious. The action
sequences are well staged, and the film
moves at a breakneck pace. And it looks like
there might be more to come. Following the
end credits, an amusing stinger (one that
pays homage to an iconic 80’s wisecracker of
an entirely different ilk) suggests that perhaps we haven’t seen the last of Deadpool.
If there is a sequel, let’s hope that Fox follows suit and stays true to the irreverent,
juvenile roots of this charismatic, wisecracking sort-of-hero, because who in their
right mind would want to be subjected to a
watered down “Deadpool”?
THE WITCH (R)
HHHH½
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“The Witch” isn’t the kind of horror
picture that’s interested in jolting you by
way of the old “cat-jumping-on the windowsill” scare tactic. No, this frightening period
piece is more along the lines of something
like “The Babadook.” Don’t misconstrue
that statement. Storywise, “The Witch” and
“The Babadook” couldn’t be any more different from one another.
So where’s the connection? Pure
style and rich subtext. Both films have an
outer horror shell, but at their essence, they
are really stories about a family in crisis.
Granted, “The Witch” appears to dwell more
in the realm of the actual horror genre than
“The Babadook” does and when you see it,
you’ll understand why.
This creepy, atmospheric movie is
methodically paced, but appropriately so.
“The Witch” truly gets under your skin, and
writer/director Robert Eggers does a tremendous job in building an ominous sense
of dread. The comparisons to “The Shining”
and other works of the great Stanley Kubrick
are completely warranted as Eggers proves
to be quite a master of tone.
From the pitch-perfect performance to the authentic dialects, the detailed
sets, the atmospheric score, the profoundly
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unsettling images, a scene-stealing goat
called Black Phillip, and the creepy-as-hell
ending, “The Witch” is a movie that sticks
with you. And again, this isn’t a surfacelevel, jump-scare kind of a film. This one
cuts much deeper.
At the heart of “The Witch” is a
tale of a man desperately trying (and in
many cases, failing) to provide for his family. On a whole other level, though, there are
clearly things of a very sinister nature going
on here. Eggers opts to take the ambiguous route with certain aspects of the “The
Witch,” and that only aids in making for a
horror show of the highest caliber.
Eggers is certainly a storyteller
to keep your eye on. With “The Witch,” he’s
created an unnerving cinematic experience
that never sacrifices character (if you’ll
pardon the pun) for the sake of a processed
scare. “The Witch” represents the most
effective kind of horror where the cat mysteriously vanishes without a trace before it
ever has a chance to jump on the window
sill. “The Witch” is a horror classic!
Hail, Caesar! (PG-13)
HHHH½
We’ll start by stating the obvious:
There are few voices in American cinema
that are as distinct as the Coen Brothers.
From the noir-influenced greatness of their
debut, “Blood Simple” to the glorious lunacy
at the center of “Raising Arizona,” to the
offbeat stoner-inspired hilarity of the cult
hit, “The Big Lebowski,” no one tells a story
quite like film making siblings Joel and
Ethan Coen.
One of my favorite Coen Brothers
flicks is 1991’s “Barton Fink,” a darkly
hilarious look at Hollywood and a creatively genius cinematic metaphor for writer’s block. I only bring up “Barton Fink”
because the lively, endlessly quirky new
comedy Hail, Caesar! sort of plays as a
kindred spirit to that picture. Hail, Caesar!
isn’t as dark as “Barton Fink,” but that
satirical edge is still on full display.
Hail, Caesar! is an appropriately
silly, sometimes dry, utterly rambunctious,
and all together hilarious look at Hollywood,
and while this satire takes a fair share of
potshots at the movie industry, it is, in equal
measure, a loving homage to the magic and
importance of storytelling.
As shot by the brilliant cinematographer Roger Deakins, “Hail, Casesar!”
is one of the best looking movies of the
Coen Brothers’ career. From the old school
film production recreations, to the Busby
Berkeley-inspired musical numbers, to the
nostalgic big studio back lot sets, this movie
feels like the Hollywood of old.
Josh Brolin has been on a roll as of
late (see his outstanding work in “Inherent
Vice” and “Sicario”), and he hits all the right
notes as Mannix….Whether he’s taking
input from religious types about the facts
in a biblically themed epic motion picture,
hiding a nasty habit from his wife, or putting spoiled actors and entitled filmmakers
in their places, Mannix is the very personification of “in charge,” and Brolin perfectly
conveys the strength of this character all
while showing a hint of vulnerability just
below the surface.
George Clooney appears to be having a blast as a hyper-real version of himself. As a big time movie star used to getting
his way, Whitlock is quite shocked to find
himself plucked from his playground and
thrown into an entirely new environment…
Hail, Caesar! is populated by
a spirited supporting cast and includes
the likes of Scarlett Johannson, Ralph
Fiennes, Alden Ehrenreich, Tilda Swinton,
Frances McDormand, Jonah Hill, Alison
Pill, Fisher Stevens, Clancy Brown, Robert
Picardo, Wayne Knight, and the original
“Highlander” himself, Christopher Lambert.
As great as all of these supporting players
are, it’s Channing Tatum who shines brightest as Burt Gurney, a movie star known primarily for his musical appearances. Coming
off of what was a surprisingly lackluster
turn in Quentin Tarantino’s lively, “The
Hateful Eight,” Tatum positively kills it in
this picture.
Where does Hail, Caesar! rank
on the Coen Brothers sterling resume? It’s
too early to tell because, as is the case with
much of their work, Coen Brothers films
tend to get better and take on more meaning
with repeated viewings. What I can tell you
is that I watched the majority of this picture
with a great big smile on my face. The tone
and sense of humor might not be for everyone, but there’s very little doubt that “Hail,
Caesar” is a true movie lover’s movie.
ZOOLANDER NO. 2 (PG-13)
HHH½
Zoolander No. 2, formally “2oolander,” formally Zoolander 2, is the highly
anticipated sequel we’ve all been waiting
for. A follow-up to 2001s monumentally
important, “Zoolander.” That first picture
touched on extremely relevant world issues.
In the 15 years since its release, the world
has become far more complicated, but one
of life’s big mysteries remains the same and
Zoolander 2 isn’t afraid to explore it: What’s
the difference between “Magnum” and “Blue
Steel?”
The first Zoolander didn’t exactly
set the box-office ablaze but through the
years, home video and cable viewings have
elevated it to near cult status. Enough so
that star, co-writer, and director Ben Stiller
decided it was time to dust nitwit Derek
Zoolander and friends off and bring them
back to the big screen runway. Truth be
told, it’s hard to fathom how a fan of the
first Zoolander wouldn’t at least moderately
enjoy this one because it’s essentially more
of the same. Sillier gags and 20 times more
cameos. So many cameos in fact, that it
would be a huge disservice to the viewer to
spoil them all in this review…
As written by Stiller, Just Theroux,
Nicholas Stoller, and John Hamburg,
Zoolander 2 even manages to offer up a little
bit of heart. Be it the connection between
father and son, the bromance between
Derek and Hansel, or the subsequent journeys of self-discovery, this sequel has a
genuine affection for its supremely idiotic
characters. Mostly though, Zoolander 2 is
goofy as all get out, and that’s really what
the fans have come to expect.
Zoolander 2 can’t hold a candle
to Stiller’s true comical masterpiece, the
blazingly hilarious Hollywood satire “Tropic
Thunder,” but it offers up enough hearty
laughs to make it worthy of a mild recommendation, particularly if you’re a fan of
the first picture. Besides, who in their right
mind is going to trash talk a movie that has
the courage to off Justin Bieber in the first
five minutes? Not I.
KUNG FU PANDA 3 (PG)
HHHH
It’s
quite
interesting
that
DreamWorks would release “Kung Fu
Panda 3” in January. Why? Well, traditionally speaking, January used to be one of
those months when studios would dump
films they didn’t have much faith in. My
how times have changed.
…
As expected, “Kung Fu Panda 3”
is lively, vibrant, and colorfully animated.
It pulsates with energy and there’s never a
dull moment. It isn’t as consistently funny
as the first picture and it lacks the emotional drive of the second. Still, there’s quite
a bit here worth recommending. From the
stunning visuals to the sweet-natured messages at the heart of the movie. Staying true
to one’s self is the primary theme at the core
of this film, and I’ll be darned if “Kung Fu
Panda 3” doesn’t wear that theme like a
badge of honor.
Black is back in top form as energetic Po and his rapport with Cranston’s Li
is spot on. Their relationship is the driving
force in the film. As Kai, Simmons certainly
brings the intensity but, as a villain, this
character is far less compelling than Gary
Oldman’s peacock with a Napoleon complex
in “Kung Fu Panda 2.” Shen proved to be a
far more worthy foe to oafish Po.
Dustin Hoffman (Shifu), Angelina
Jolie (Tigress), Seth Rogen (Mantis), David
Cross (Crane), Jackie Chan (Monkey), and
Lucy Liu (Viper) all return but admittedly,
they aren’t given as much to do here because
“Kung Fu Panda 3” is more interested in the
Po/Li dynamic. Having said that, James
Hong makes a welcome return as Mr. Ping.
He has a handful of wonderful moments as
Po’s somewhat jealous but always wise and
loving adoptive father.
I know I’m going out on a limb by
making any sort of “Star Wars” comparison
but if “Kung Fu Panda” is “A New Hope”
and “Kung Fu Panda 2” is “The Empire
Strikes Back” then “Kung Fu Panda 3” is
“Return of the Jedi.” This is to say that it’s
a lot of fun but it’s not as strong as its predecessors, and quite frankly, the series should
come to a close here because it would be a
perfectly pleasant note to end on.
SUNDANCE 2016
MOVIE REVIEWS
SING STREET (PG-13)
Cullen
Photos by John Pugh and Shayne
Director John Carney may not be
a household name, but there is no doubt
that this wonderful storyteller knows how to
construct a musical. “Once” was a charming,
earnest gem of a movie in which the music
was an organic part of the plot. This is to
say that “Once” was about the songs and the
characters performing them, but the songs
themselves also happened to be telling the
story. With “Sing Street,” a film that is as
lovable as it is humble, Carney scores again.
Carney
has
assembled a cast comprising mostly newcomers. Sixteen-year-old
Ferdia Walsh-Peelo is
terrific here, bringing
oodles of charm to the
role of Cosmo. While
this lively teen is a bit
of an outcast and isn’t
beyond being picked on
by the school bully, he
also isn’t without his
fair share of confidence.
Peelo is a natural for
the role, and what’s
more, he performs all
his own tunes. Boynton
is terrific as Raphina, a
pretty and confident but
slightly confused muse
who finds herself drawn
to Cosmo’s earnest sensibilities.
“Sing Street” is
populated by a solid supporting cast including Mark McKenna and Aiden Gillan, but
it’s Jack Reynor who steals the majority of
the scenes he’s in as Cosmo’s loving, all-wise,
slacker of a brother, Brendan. Reynor is just
a joy and has charisma and charm to spare.
As was the case with “Once,”
Carney shows a true understanding of the
modern musical. He’s undeniably creative
in the way that he uses
a musical number to
accentuate a scene, and
he’s equally gifted when
it comes to putting you
in the mindset of his
characters. Look no
further than an infectiously likable fantasy
sequence in which a
“Back to the Future”loving Cosmo rehearses
a ‘50s-inspired prom-set
musical number and
imagines that all his
many real life problems
are solved.
The music in
this picture is as joyful and affectionate as
the movie itself. “Sing
Street” features a
plethora of popular ‘80s
tunes from the likes of
The Jam, The Cure, and Duran Duran,
but it’s Carney’s original numbers --- ones
inspired by the aforementioned bands --that are enough to make the ‘80s music lover
inside grin from ear to ear. Further props to
“Once” star Glen Hansard for his heartfelt
“Sing Street” closer.
“Sing Street” is a smile-inducing
motion picture experience. If you’re a fan of
the ‘80s, you’re sure to warm up to this unde-
niably winning musical, but even if this era
isn’t your bag, you’re sure to relate to this
movie’s central character.
HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE
Filmmakers don’t get any more likable than New Zealand native Taiki Waititi.
The guy oozes “fun” --- and what’s more, so
do his movies. Waititi was behind “Eagle
Vs. Shark,” “Boy,” and “What We Do in the
Shadows,” and soon he’ll be bringing his storytelling skills to “Thor: Ragnarok.”
As “Hunt For the Wilderpeople”
opens, we’re introduced to orphan Ricky
(Julian Dennison), a
hip-hop-loving youngster who can’t seem
to stay out of trouble.
Ricky is sent to the
New Zealand countryside to live with potential foster parents
Bella (Rima Te Wiata)
and Hec (Sam Neill)
Young Julian
Dennison is quite the
find. He’s adorable
and possesses a sharp
sense of comic timing, but he also feels
like a real kid. He’s
simply a ton of fun in
this picture. As Ricky’s
grizzled and altogether distant guardian,
“Jurassic Park” star
Sam Neill brings a rugged sense of playfulness to the proceedings.
He’s a man whose bark is worse than his
bite, but I still wouldn’t want to be stuck in
the wilderness with him. As a pair, Dennison
and Neill prove to have dynamite chemistry,
and while it might be somewhat obvious to
the viewer how Hec truly feels about Ricky,
predictability doesn’t hinder the proceedings
because this journey through the woods is
such a joy to experience.
While the winning team of Dennison
and Neill is the centerpiece of “Hunt For the
Wilderpeople,” Rima
Te Wiata proves to be
the heart of the piece.
The co-star of last
year’s under-seen gem,
“Housebound,” creates
a warm and charming screen presence in
Bella.
Waititi
has
fashioned a lively
movie that continuously brings the funny. It’s
clear that this terrific
director was inspired
by the ‘80s movies of
his youth as is evident
by an amusing subplot
featuring an over-the-top law official who
will stop at nothing to bring Ricky and Hec
to justice.
Some of the humor here is a bit on
the edgier side, but there’s no denying that
“Hunt For the Wilderpeople” is relentlessly
witty and sweet-natured, and it’s a testament to Waititi’s skill with tone that viewers
will be laughing one moment and crying the
next.
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author’s
advocate:
how do
i write a
book?
by David W. Smith
As the author of eight books (six
published in print, two as exclusive e-books)
and over 300 published articles in both
magazines and websites, I am often asked
by those who have yet to write a book,
“Where do I start?”
The short answer is that there
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is no right answer. The ways successful
writers have initiated the writing process is
as diverse as the diversity of writing topics.
However, the longer answer can
be a conglomeration of several pre-writing
strategies.
Before I get into a number of
starting points that a new author might
consider, let me offer some insights that
could help any author become more
proficient in both establishing a starting
strategy as well as improving written
content.
There are a couple writing groups
in Southern Utah that offer lectures
and networking with other authors. The
Heritage Writers Guild (luwriters.org/
ch_heritage.html) is a monthly group that
meets at the St. George Public Library.
Another local group, the Red Rock Writers
Guild (redrockwriters.org), focuses on
poetry and creative writing, and there is a
weekly creative writing open mic Tuesday
nights at Jazzy’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Grill.
These and other groups out of Las Vegas,
Mesquite, Salt Lake City, and various other
cities offer aspiring writers of all levels and
genres a chance to learn from others who
have successfully navigated the writing
process, or at least provide writers with a
sounding board for their written work.
From personal experience, there
are three ways I use to establish the
foundation to write a book. The first way
is what I call “The Introduction.” This is
where the writer, usually writing nonfiction,
writes an introduction. Because the gist of
any introduction provides the reader — and
the writer — the keys to what the book will
include, it sets up the author with a way to
clearly establish ideas and thoughts.
Another way is outlining. This
can be simple or complex. Do an Internet
search for “writing outlines,” and you will
see dozens of examples of how authors set
up their outline. I created an eight-page
outline for my book, “Hidden Mickey 5:
Chasing New Frontiers,” the longest of the
five Hidden Mickey Disney mystery books.
This outline made it possible for me to write
a 600-page novel in less than four weeks!
I also like using note cards to
establish a sequence of basic events that I
want my storyline to follow. This is much
like a process called “storyboarding,” a
technique used by television and motion
picture producers.
The idea is to create a way that
your book can “write itself,” meaning that
while you may not have prepared every
aspect of your story, the characters and
settings take on a life of their own as you
write each sentence, page, and chapter.
David W. Smith is the owner of
Synergy Books Publishing, synergy-books.
com.
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(www.nikihawkes.com)
City of Light, An Outcast Novel. Keri
Arthur, 2016
Keri Arthur has been a staple
in my urban fantasy/paranormal
romance arsenal
for many years
now, and I’m convinced she gets
better and better with each new
series. “City of
Light” was the fantastic combination
of unique setting,
great characters,
and good storytelling that I’ve come
to expect from her,
and I think it a
strong start to what
promises to be a
great series.
The basic plotlines surrounding the paranormal creatures and
their proclivity for mischief were very
similar to that in Arthur’s Riley Jensen
series (my favorite of hers to date). It can
be risky recycling old ideas, but Arthur
presented it in such a different way that
it made me nostalgic rather than disappointed. She has a way of weaving complex
supernatural cultures into giant hodgepodge societies that somehow works. It
made for an atmosphere that was fresh,
exciting, and easily one of the best elements
of the story.
But, by far, the best element was
the characters. Tig presented a strong
female lead, which is to be expected, but
my favorite thing about her was her rich
back story and experiences that shaped
her motives and decisions throughout the
novel. She was such a well-developed character that it made the novel special rather
than just good. All of that praise is in addition to the cool aspect of how she came into
being (lab-grown) and the cooler combination of DNA that made her unique (white
tiger shifter with a hint of vampire... plus
some other genetically superior upgrades).
I was yet again reminded of Riley but in
a way that made me appreciate how well
each heroine stands on their own despite
their similarities. All of the characters surrounding Tig were equally interesting, and
I have the feeling we’ve only just scratched
the surface of their potential in this first
book.
Overall, City of Light was a strong
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first
novel in a series I can’t wait to devour more
from. Fans of Keri Arthur will definitely
appreciate it, and urban fantasy lovers in
general will hopefully like the paranormal/
futuristic infusion as much as I did. Fair
warning though, there is some sexual content and language.
Other books you might like:
Keri Arthur, “Full Moon Rising”; Devon
Monk, “Magic to the Bone”; Ann Aguirre,
“Perdition”; Faith Hunter, “Skinwalker.”
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Yoko Ono’s “Yes, I’m A Witch, Too”
- Forget about it
- Borrow it from a friend first
- Nice to have in your library
- You should own this
- Classic - Buy it now
The independent
album reviews
by Arlene Trani
Lucinda Williams’
“The Ghosts of Highway 20”
Get ready to take a ride into the
Deep South! Lucinda Williams is your travel
agent, and she is taking us on a soulful, bluesy
journey down to the depths of her Louisiana
roots. At the age of 63, Williams can still belt
out songs that evoke visions of moss hanging
off of trees and slow-moving boats on lazy
rivers. She also reaches out to history, giving
us “The Ghosts of Highway 20,” co-produced
with Tom Overby, as the 13th album release
of her career.
Highway 20 cuts across the
northern part of Louisiana. The “ghosts”
Williams references are the
characters who have traveled
and lived along that path.
Williams takes a little of each
ghost and puts it into the
soundtrack of this journey.
She
utilizes
pedal-steel
player Greg Leisz to give a
certain twang to the music. In
addition to 12 original songs,
she adds covers of Bruce
Springsteen’s “The Factory”
and Woody Guthrie’s “House
of Earth.”
Though mostly known for her folk
and country songs and styles, “The Ghosts
of Highway 20” is a more blues-influenced
album with guitar styles that bring to mind
Muddy Waters and B.B. King. She has that
raw, edgy sound in her voice that tells of her
musical upbringing, and her lyrics read like
poems written from the heart.
My favorite cut on this album is
“Doors of Heaven.” If a gospel song can be
called “bluesy,” then this song would wear
that label well. With lines like, “I’m gonna
walk in the glory / And tell everyone my
story,” you want to jump up, clap, and shout
“Amen!” You can almost hear her smile as she
sings, “Let me in.”
“Bitter Memory” has a more
upbeat, country feel to it, and it feels like she
is nursing a glass of whiskey as she pleads,
“Go away, bitter memory,” to an unknown
bartender. “Place in My Heart” slows things
down just a bit and lightens up the tone,
making this more of a sweet lullaby to tuck
yourself in bed with.
“Faith & Grace” is the longest cut on
this album at almost 13 minutes long, but it
has a very easy feel with lighter steel tones to
give it that “slow-dancing in the living room”
mood. There is also less grit in the vocals —
she almost purrs into the microphone for this
one.
If you are ready to take this musical
ride with Lucinda Williams, you will not be
disappointed. The Deep South awaits, and
your ears as well as your soul will enjoy every
twang, grit, and bluesy note of this album!
As
a
Beatles
enthusiast, I really wanted
to dislike Yoko Ono and
anything she did. But today,
I can’t help but like (to a
small degree) her newest
music release, which is in
some ways a sequel to her
2007 album, “Yes, I’m A
Witch.”
Yoko
Ono,
for
those who live in a hole,
is the widow of Beatle
John Lennon. Most music
historians credit her with the break-up
of the Beatles and for holding grudges
against Sir Paul McCartney. True or not, I
had heard earlier works by Yoko and never
thought much of her musical abilities. I
was quite surprised to discover that I didn’t
totally dislike this album, but I also don’t
fully like it either.
“Yes, I’m A Witch, Too” is released
by indie label Manimal Vinyl Records. Yoko
chose to collaborate with many other artists
such as Death Cab for Cutie, Moby, and
her own son, Sean Lennon, for all of the
tracks on this album. In fact, “Forgive Me
My Love” featuring Death Cab for Cutie is a
reworking of the original 2015 promotional
release she made with them.
In true Yoko Ono fashion, the
album is very heavily techno-inspired.
There are a few notable
exceptions, such as “Walking
on Thin Ice,” which plays out
like a soft love ballad; “Mrs.
Lennon”, which to me has
some of the style and feel of
the Beatles’s songs “A Day
In The Life” and “Move On
Fast,” which also has a slight
rock twang that, again,
reminds me of the earlier
rock stylings of The Beatles.
Yoko
Ono
has
also pulled an older song from her and
John Lennon’s 1969 experimental album,
titled “Unfinished Music No. 2: Life with
the Lions.” “No Bed for Beatle John” was
written by John Lennon, and the original
recording was done a capella by Yoko in
chant fashion. It described some of the
issues she and John had in their personal
life as quoted by several news articles. Her
reworking featuring Ebony Bones! trims at
least one minute off the original recording
and adds techno beats that play out more
like a dramatic dream sequence.
“Dogtown,” which features her
son Sean, has a strange vibe to it. You
hear definite blues bass tones — but again,
there’s that techno beat that comes in, and
the overall blend hints at being a film noir
background filler. You almost imagine a
smoky bar with trench-coat clad individuals
lurking in corners.
“Soul Got Out of the Box”
featuring Portugal the Man is probably
one of my favorites on this album. This
is also an earlier 2001 release from Yoko
Ono’s “Blueprint for a Sunrise” album.
Her original recording was a very heavyfeeling sound that featured hard piano and
flat, emotionless vocals by Yoko. This new
release is much easier on the ears. It has
a very mellow, relaxed feel to it. She eased
up on the piano and added light guitar, and
her voice is much softer. I can lay back on
my sofa and totally unwind from a long day
listening to this song, despite the doomsdayevoking lyrics. (I’m kind of twisted that
way.)
“She Gets Down on Her Knees” is
an overly resurrected piece that Yoko seems
to have a personal relationship with. She
originally recorded this in
1974 but didn’t release it
until July 1997 on her “A
Story” album. Then she rerecorded it again in 1981
on her “Seasons of Glass”
album. It was then brought
back as a digital download
in February 2012 before
showing up again on this
album featuring Penguin
Prison. It has a definite
dance-club feel to it, and I’m
sure there is a DJ out there who may want
to put in a dance mix for fun. Maybe this
will be its last incarnation?
With a total of 17 tracks, there are
too many to really talk about in one brief
review. As I said in the beginning, I wanted
to hate this album, but sadly, I did enjoy
several songs despite the pinched sound
of her voice on a majority of the album.
However history wants to paint Yoko Ono,
I will say that I do admire her persistence!
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ART CLASSES 6 p.m. Tuesdays and
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March’s Celebrity Concert Series haa
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a vibrant ensemble bringing a unique twist
of Italy to all of their shows across North
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pianist/violinist David Shenton, this group
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starting at 7:30 p.m. Cox Auditorium, 225
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KARAOKE AT THE STATELINE CASINO 8
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Get inside the minds of five world-class
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THE COUNTRY WIFE, A RESTORATION
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COLOR COUNTRY CAMERA CLUB 6
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WOMEN’S GROUP MEETS 7 p.m. First
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share it with family, friends and fellow DJs.
Meadows Library, Mesquite.
THE GRACEFUL WOMAN 6:30 p.m.
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HERITAGE WRITERS GUILD 6 p.m. Second
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KARAOKE TUESDAYS IN MESQUITE,
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OLD SCHOOL SWING DANCE +
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LIBRARY ART CLUB FOR CHILDREN 6:30
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TRAUMA SENSITIVE YOGA Hosted by the
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ANIME & GAMER CLUB 3 p.m. Teens and
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WEDNESDAYS
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OPEN MIC AT GROOVACIOUS 7:30 a.m.
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BRAIN FITNESS & SOUND HEALTH
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SPANISH BALLET/ FLAMENCO DANCE 5
p.m. Flamenco is an exciting and dynamic
dance form from southern Spain featuring
lyrical hand and arm movements and sharp
percussive footwork. We will learn the correct body posture, wrist and arm positions,
footwork, hand clapping patterns, and how
to follow the music. Please bring supportive
shoes with a chunky heel. Both boys & girls
are welcome. St. George.
OPEN MIC AT JAZZY’S 9 p.m. Come share
your talents, or simply listen and have a beer!
285 N. Bluff St., St. George.
WRITERS IMPROVEMENT GROUP 2 p.m.
and 6 p.m. Offered by Heritage Writers Guild
every Wednesday. Bring eight pages of writing, (up to five pages, double spaced, 12
point font) for free and friendly feedback. For
more information, call (435) 625-1743. 88 W.
100 S., St. George.
THURSDAYS
JOYFUL YOGA 6:30 p.m. An all levels, all
ages class for anyone and everyone! Get your
Joy on with Kundalini Yoga and Meditation as
taught by Yogi Bhajan. By donation $5 to
$11. Thank you. Sat Nam. Sage Hills Healing
Center, 6232 W. Sage Hills Dr., Cedar City.
CEDAR CITY LIBRARY BOOK CLUB 7
p.m. The Cedar City Library Book Club meets
on the second Thursday of each month at
the library. Our selection for March is “The
Hired Girl” by Laura Amy Schlitz. Cedar City
Library, 303 N. 100 E., Cedar City.
10th ANNUAL
AMAZING EARTHFEST
May 8 – 14, 2016
Kanab, Utah
Celebrate And Explore America’s
National Parks & Public Lands
Southern Utah’s Premier 7-Day Festival
of Discovery, Arts & Adventure!
www.amazingear thfest.org
AmazingEarthfest
LIVE MUSIC WITH NICK
Nick plays acoustic guitar
evening. George’s Corner
Pub, 2 W. St. George Blvd.,
ADAMS 7 p.m.
every Thursday
Restaurant and
St. George.
SINDUSTRY 7 p.m. Free drink & drawing
ticket. There will be Corn Hole Tournament,
beer pong and Jenga. Live entertainment.
$10 buckets of beer. Every Thursday. No
cover charge. 275 Mesa Blvd., Mesquite.
WIDOWED AND SINGLES SUPPORT
GROUP 2:30 p.m. Rocky Mountain Care
and the Senior Citizen’s Center invite you to
join them for the Widowed & Singles Support
Group. 245 N. 200 W., St. George.
FRIDAYS
LAUNCHING
PAD
COMMUNITY
GATHERING 6 p.m. We are a trans-denominational spiritual community. We focus on
young adults, but everyone is welcome to
join! Community potluck starts at 6 p.m. and
service begins around 7 p.m., followed by a
group discussion and spiritual practice. Visit
facebook.com/LaunchingPadZion for more
info! 908 N. 1400 W., St. George.
FREE2FEED BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT
GROUP 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Mommy & Tot
playtime, followed by group discussion at
noon. Free2Feed is a local Motherhood &
Breastfeeding Support Group. We aim to support & encourage women of all ages and in all
stages of motherhood by education & Love.
Check out our website for upcoming events
& guest speakers at free2feed.org. Public
Library, Hurricane.
SATURDAYS
NANOWRIMO WRITING TIME 10 a.m.
Join NANOWRIMO (National Novel Writing
Month) and complete a novel by the end of
November! Every Saturday in Nov. we will
offer a space for you to write your novel.
Cedar City Library, 303 N. 100 E., Cedar City.
KARAOKE SATURDAYS! 9 p.m. You’re The
Star! with Gayle Louise. 21 and over. Great
food! 720 E. 700 S., St. George.
GUIDED SATURDAY MORNING HIKE 7
a.m. Venture into the stunning outback that
surrounds St. George on a guided half day
hiking tour (4-5 hours). Scheduled hiking
tours begin at the St. George Adventure
Hub on Saturday mornings (Spring and Fall
months). Your guide is a local expert who
is also specially trained as a Wilderness
First Responder (WFR)​. For more information
email stgeorgehub.com or call (435) 6737246 Adventure Hub St. George, 128 N. 100
W. Ste. 124, St. George.
UNITY CENTER OF POSITIVE LIVING
GATHERING Providing
a
learning
environment on how positive affirmations,
or prayer works. Explaining how supernatural healing occurs whether physically,
or spiritually, when you believe. People of
all beliefs are welcome. For more info visit
[email protected] or call (435) 8171746.1072 E. 900 S., St. George.
TOP 40/DANCE/HOUSE Saturday nights at
Envy Nightclub & Lounge. For more information visit facebook.com/envynevada. 792 W.
Pioneer Blvd., Mesquite.
TOP 40/DANCE/HOUSE Saturday nights at
Eagle Point Resorts Canyonside Lodge. After
riding the mountain the fun continues where
the bar/lounge area is turned into a dance
floor. facebook.com/eaglepointresort, IG: @
skieaglepoint. (855) EAGLE-PT for lodging.
TUACAHN SATURDAY MARKET 9 a.m.
Pancake breakfast. For vendor applications
call (435) 652-3218 or visit tuacahn.org. 1100
Tuacahn Dr., Ivins.
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SATURDAY MOVIE MATINEE @ ST.
GEORGE LIBRARY 2 p.m. Washington
County Library System, 88 W. 100 S., St.
George.
SUNDAYS
D.R.I.F.T.: Dixie Reason Inquiry and
Free Thought: 2 p.m. Group meets
Sundays. An open place where people can
meet to talk about religion, atheism, life, death
and an unlimited number of other topics. All
are welcome. Jazzy Java, 285 N. Bluff, St.
George.
THE NARROWS CHURCH VERSE-BYVERSE BIBLE STUDIES 10:45 a.m. Sunday
mornings. Free. Visit thenarrowschurch@
gmail.com or thenarrowschurch.org, (435)
592-2605. Panorama Elementary School,
301 N. 2200 E., St. George.
UNITY CENTER OF POSITIVE LIVING
GATHERING Providing a learning environment on how positive affirmations, or prayer
works. Explaining how super-natural healing occurs whether physically, or spiritually,
when you believe. People of all beliefs are
welcome. For more info visit stgrgeunity@
gmail.com or call (435) 817-1746. 1072 E.
900 S., St. George.
Events by Date.
Weds, Mar 2
GARY HUFF 7 p.m. Ambient acoustic music.
for the crowd. George›s Corner Restaurant
and Pub, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
Thurs, Mar 3
PLEIN AIR POETRY LECTURE 7 p.m. Join
Z-Arts for a free lecture «Plein Air Poetry:
The Poetry of the Natural World» by Dr.
David J. Rothman. Visit zarts.org or call
(435) 772-3434 ext. 313 for more information.
Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Blvd.,
Springdale.
Fri, Mar 4
THE COMEDY MACHINE 8:30 p.m. This
month›s The Comedy Machine hosted by Bob
Weiss will feature comedian Keith Ellis and
headliner Bob Kubota. See the best comedians hit the CasaBlanca Showroom every
first Friday of the month. The show is 21 and
over. CasaBlanca Resort, 950 W. Mesquite
Blvd., Mesquite.
GEORGE STREETFEST ST. PATTY’S
SPRING FLING 6 p.m. Join George
Streetfest for another First Friday celebrating St. Patrick›s Day. The St. Patty›s Spring
Fling will feature live music, food trucks, craft
booths and vendors, and a jazz and beer garden with fresh craft brews. Don›t miss out on
celebrating the holiday and spring. Downtown
St. George, Main St.
RAVEN CAIN 8 p.m. Raven Cain live.
George›s Corner Restaurant and Pub, 2 W.
St. George Blvd., St. George.
UTAH HIGH SCHOOL DANCE FESTIVAL 8
a.m. The 15th Annual Utah Dance Education
Organization (UDEO) State High School
Dance Festival will include approximately 20
high schools and 400 students from all over
Utah. The festival will feature master/technique classes and workshops, adjudication
of student and professional choreographic
works, and a closing Gala Concert with
presentation of awards and scholarships.
The Gala begins at 6 p.m. on March 5 in the
Randall Jones Auditorium at SUU. Tickets not
required. Southern Utah University, 351 W.
University Blvd., Cedar City.
HEART OF A HERO 7 p.m. A play produced and presented by the Hurricane Valley
Commonwealth. Hurricane Performing Arts
Center, 100 W. State St., Hurricane.
Sat, Mar 5
DICK EARL’S ELECTRIC WITNESS 4 p.m.
Blues. Zion Canyon Brew Pub, 95 Zion Park
Blvd., Springdale.
3RD ANNUAL MONGO SMASH Rail Jam
and afterparty at Eagle Point Resort. $1000
Men’s open grand prize! Men’s, Women and
Grom category. facebook.com/eaglepointresort, IG: @skieaglepoint. (855) EAGLE-PT.
ED SULLIVAN TRIBUTE SHOW 7 p.m.
The Ed Sullivan Tribute Show is based off
of the original TV variety show. The show
will feature Paul Terry as «Ed Sullivan»,
Alan Howard, Ariann Black, Smokey LeBlanc
and more. Doors open at 6 p.m. at the
CasaBlanca Showroom. The show is 21 and
over. CasaBlanca Resort, 950 W. Mesquite
Blvd., Mesquite.
HARLEY’S
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HOUNDS
PET
ADOPTION 11 a.m. Stop by the Zion HarleyDavidson for Harley›s and Hounds Pet
Adoption Benefit. Bring any 10 pound bags
of cat and dog food and grab a bite to eat. All
proceeds for the event will go to local shelters and rescues for pets. We will be serving,
hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, desserts and
a drink for $5. Zion Harley-Davidson, 2345 N.
Coral Canyon, Washington.
REDNECK
CREATIVE
WRITING
SEMINAR 9 a.m. The 20th Annual Redrock
Seminar featuring outstanding presenters Dr.
David J. Rothman, Brian Passes, Marleen
Bussma, and Marilyn Richardson. Social Hall,
47 E. 200 N., St. George.
VINYL TAP LIVE 8 p.m. Go back in time to the
‘50s and ‘60s. George›s Corner Restaurant
and Pub, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
UTAH HIGH SCHOOL DANCE FESTIVAL 8
a.m. The 15th Annual Utah Dance Education
Organization (UDEO) State High School
Dance Festival will include approximately 20
high schools and 400 students from all over
Utah. The festival will feature master/technique classes and workshops, adjudication
of student and professional choreographic
works, and a closing Gala Concert with
presentation of awards and scholarships.
The Gala begins at 6 p.m. on March 5 in the
Randall Jones Auditorium at SUU. Tickets not
required. Southern Utah University, 351 W.
University Blvd., Cedar City.
Weds, Mar 9
ARCHAEOLOGY ON LITTLE CREEK
MESA 7 p.m. Barbara Frank, curator of the
Southern Utah University Museum, worked
to excavate five out of nine archaeological
sites on and around Little Creek Mesa near
the Utah/Arizona border from 1979 to 2004.
Her talk includes photos and maps of the sites
and the excavations carried out there. See the
Dixie Archaeology Society website for more
details. Dixie State University Udvar-Hazy
Building Room 121, 225 S. 700 E., St. George.
Sat, Mar 12
SOUL WHAT!? 4 p.m. R&B and funk. Zion
Canyon Brew Pub, 95 Zion Park Blvd.,
Springdale.
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HEALTHY EATING - DIETARY FIBER:
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benefits to our health by increasing our daily
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Fri, Mar 18
TOM BENNETT IN COLORADO CITY! 6
p.m. One man band. Berry Knoll Coffee Shop,
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BEE GEES GOLD TRIBUTE 8:30 p.m. Hear
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John Acosta as Barry Gibb. This tribute is
a part of the “In Its Entirety” Concert Series
at the CasaBlanca Showroom. Doors open
at 7:30 p.m. and the show is 21 and over.
CasaBlanca Resort, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd.,
Mesquite.
MISTER HYDE LIVE 9 p.m. Mister Hyde is
voted the number 1 band in southern Utah
for 2015, voted number two band in southern Utah for 2014, and voted the number
two band in southern Utah for 2013. This
St.George rock and roll band always packs
the house and is always a great time. You are
invited to join in on the fun! Mike’s Tavern, 90
W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
ST. PATTY’S DAY PUB PARTY WITH
CLOSURE 4 p.m. Celebrate St. Patrick›s Day
for the Pub Party with Closure. Zion Canyon
Brew Pub, 95 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale.
JAZZ ON THE CORNER 8 p.m. The Jim
Sevy Jazz Band. George’s Corner Restaurant
and Pub, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
Weds, Mar 23
NUTRITION FOR BRAIN HEALTH 6 p.m.
Mary Brown, registered dietitian nutritionist at Dixie Regional Medical Center will be
discussing foods and vitamins that will help
provide necessary nutrition for a healthy
brain. St. George Branch Library, 88 W. 100
S., St. George.
JOHNNY VAN 7 p.m. Contemporary rock.
George’s Corner Restaurant and Pub, 2 W.
St. George Blvd., St. George.
Fri, Mar 25
FUNKY FRIDAY WITH SOUL WHAT!? 8 p.m.
R&B and funk. George’s Corner Restaurant
and Pub, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
AMERICA ON STAGE 2 p.m. “Dixie
Spectacular” Dance Championship is open to
the public to watch. Admission is free. Contact
Greg Tucker at (801) 224-8334 for more
information. Dixie Center, 1835 Convention
Center Dr., St. George.
JAPANESE ANIME FANNATIKU 9 a.m.
Fannatiku Fest is a small, Anime/JRock/Asian
Culture Convention. Attendees from all over
the Western United States will be present to
enjoy all that southern Utah has to offer! The
festival features are costume contests, Anime
screenings, how-to workshops, fan panels,
a masquerade ball, art contests, industry
guests, and much more! Pre-register at fannatikufest.com/#!resources. Contact Natalie
Daniel at (435) 635-4621 FMI. Dixie Center,
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Sat, Mar 26
JAPANESE ANIME FANNATIKU 9 a.m.
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a masquerade ball, art contests, industry
guests, and much more! Pre-register at fannatikufest.com/#!resources. Contact Natalie
Daniel at (435) 635-4621 for more information. Dixie Center, 1835 Convention Center
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JOHN DENVER TRIBUTE 8:30 p.m. Hear
a tribute to John Denver starring Jim Curry.
Curry will be performing John Denver’s top
hits at the CasaBlanca Showroom. Doors
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over. CasaBlanca Resort, 950 W. Mesquite
Blvd., Mesquite.
ART COWLES 8 p.m. Alternative rock.
George’s Corner Restaurant and Pub, 2 W.
St. George Blvd., St. George.
THE LEGEND OF TUMBLEWEED GULCH 7
p.m. The Las Vegas Family Puppet Theater
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Gulch”. This show is the wackiest Wild
West adventure the whole family can enjoy.
Bumbleberry Theatre, located adjacent to
the Bumbleberry Inn at 897 Zion Park Blvd.,
Springdale.
WIRELEFANT 4 p.m. Alternative rock. Zion
Canyon Brew Pub, 95 Zion Park Blvd.,
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AMERICA ON STAGE 2 p.m. «Dixie
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