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eagle point resort is a st. george band brickWalker “Why i travel” - the morris skier’s paradise discusses “blu unk” ep murdock travel eXpo - see page 12 - see page 21 - see page 7 mine. It has caught fire already, and we’ve been packing our host locations each week. It’s open to everyone, so if you’re interested, January 2016 Volume 20, Issue 11 please join us on Facebook at https://www. facebook.com/groups/zionvegans/ to keep tabs on the locations and weekly themes. I was also hoping to figure out publisher’s a way to give to some of the needy in the Zion Canyon area; believe me, for all the perspective affluence here, there’s definitely a need. editorial...... 2 wellness...... 13 So as a natural extension to the potlucks, opinion...... 3 downtown section...... 15 by Josh Warburton we’ve been gifting out plates and containers golf guide...... 6 movie Reviews...... 19 If you have read my Publisher’s of the extra food each week to families and Perspectives for a while, you may have individuals who could use an extra meal. I’d Events...... 7 book reviews...... 20 noticed a theme lately. Or maybe a trend. like to personally thank Max and Julie at springdale...... 8 music...... 21 Since moving to Springdale at the end of Sol Foods for food and container donations, theater...... 9 clip-n-save section September, I feel I’ve been reinventing as well as April Gates and the teachers myself at almost every turn, and it feels at the Springdale Elementary School for recreation...... 12 calendar of events...... 25 amazing. helping with the gifting. Immediately after arriving in Zion I’ve also just started songwriting on the cover: the fifth arts to Canyon, I started working on new projects. again. This is a big deal for me, as I’d taken I wanted to turn my love for veganism into a bit of a musical hiatus and have been zion art and studio tour. some positive community outreach, and I awaiting inspiration. I’ve also been shooting See story on pg 10. figured potlucks were the obvious way to a lot more photographs, including the shot painting by roland lee do it. So each Wednesday, starting the week accompanying this article. Watch for more of Thanksgiving, we’ve had a potluck at from me in both of those areas coming soon. The Independent ~ SUIndependent.com different residences in Zion Canyon, mostly Happy reading. Color Country’s Complete Guide To Arts, Music, Entertainment, Culture & More

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Congress, for the fourth year in a be the first to concur that the identification Harry Truman once said that he row, seeks to pass legislation that abdicates of a problem absent a solution is nothing did not give people hell but instead gave our privacy and our First Amendment more than a complaint, my retort was them the truth. It just felt like hell. rights through things like the Omnibus simply this: I did do something. I stayed on And the truth is that in an Bill and the Cyber Security Information top of the development of this information environment where web marketing Sharing Act. and, at some risk of becoming a target of a year-end directors accused us of confusing the Here locally, a justice court judge, this establishment, informed you of what market, where fundamentalists accused Ron Read, let a motion to compel in the was going on — information that you may recap of us of professionally egregious conduct, and Varlo Davenport case sit on his desk for otherwise not have known about, let alone where would-be writers left us — butthurt over four months. This defiance of any how it affects you. The question now is because we would not yield to their will semblance of reasonable procedural conduct “What are you going to do?” sorts — we have stood fast and committed to flies in the face of Brady vs. Maryland and Yes, you. The reader. What are you by Dallas Hyland starting the much-needed conversations is but another example of government out going to do? without fear or apology. of control. As the new year begins, I am Greetings This very moment, as I pen this One day in December, while compelled to remind you that citizenship for the season I say piece to you, our legislators both national doing my regular guest spot on Fox News is not a spectator sport. It requires of us to one and all. It has and local actively pursue the diminution of KZNU 1450 with Kate Dalley, I was talking something more than perhaps what we as a been customary for your civil liberties in the name of political about that case, and a caller attempted country have been willing to give, which has me this time of year and financial gain as well as unaccountable to chastise me for what he considered to been slowly but surely diminishing. to publish a year- power and control over the people. And they be nothing more than pontificating on Partisanship is par for the course. end recap of sorts. Complacency is the new tolerance. Apathy It is hard is the final nail in the coffin. But I will tell to believe that it’s you, and you had better listen, that our been nearly five privacy — and by default its association years since I first with our ability to observe, report, and had the honor of hold accountable our elected and appointed taking on the charge of filling some hefty officials — is more important than any gun shoes. Kevin Jones, aka The Boneman, will ever be. preceded me with banter and wit not to be The privilege of having the actions surpassed but rather risen to and carried of our government reported to us so that we on. I hope I have done the job justice. may take up the charge of verifying their We here at the Indy saw some validity and taking action is something we worthwhile growing pains and in my honest have had, have squandered, and are now opinion quite distinguished ourselves as a losing —and it is now hanging by but a force to be reckoned with in and for the thread. community. Relentless in our pursuit of Ponder that and we’ll see you in carving the niche of the independent voice the new year. here, we are fortunate to have some new See you out there. talent on our roster. But more importantly than that, it should be noted that we were bold enough to bring on some folks who did Find more opinions not necessarily champion the perception of our rage, one of a left-leaning bend, everyday at but rather are contrary voices who found SUindependent.com a welcome home here — not for their

picture of a bearded man in chaps and a watch me cowboy hat, and you immediately wonder if his butt cheeks are cold. This is a pretty salvage Original cartoon by Clay Jones lame idea, but it looks great compared to the others. the dsu Prince of Demons. Seriously. The DSU Solution: The Pioneers The Raptors Demogorgons? Hell yeah! Whereas I think most southern rebranding “The Utahraptor was one of the Utahns would die if they had to walk instead fiercest dinosaurs ever to walk the Earth,” The Marshals of drive to Wal-Mart, those old pioneer dudes survey claims Love’s campaign. What a silly claim to Mustangs? You mean the horses were tough as nails. And considering the make. But it’s appropriate if you think about that the BLM chases down in helicopters insatiable local fetish for ancestor worship, by Jason Gottfried it: Here, we have a Utah-based organization and machine-guns to death? Or however the fact that this idea wasn’t already on the DSU — another one — making audacious claims they do it. You want that to be the mascot? table is mind-blowing. rebranding is a great about quasi-fictional historical “facts” that it Okay! I’d better start writing horse meat idea. The menstrual has no way of backing up. Sound familiar? jokes. IKEA meatballs, anyone? The Rock Hounds implications of “Red But this is the best part about this Solution: The Centaurs Excuse me, sir. Your mascot is Storm” should’ve mascot: Raptor Jesus! Yes! Pick this dismal Of course, for this to really work, humping my leg. Is that thing potty trained? been clear enough option, and we will all be making jokes about the Centaur needs to have an AK-47 or You’d think that a marketing to make that a non- the “velocirapture” for eternity. I actually something — probably two — not a spear or firm based out ofUtah would know that a option. But of course, really hope it happens. I voted! a lute or whatever. And if the horse portion rockhound is an amateur geologist, not a the university Solution: The T-Rexes needs to be robotic ... so be it. dog. That actually would’ve been a fitting is not interested Does anyone mess with a mascot. However, the mixed metaphor in changing the Tyrannosaurus Rex? Nope. If you’re going The Blazers waters down the meaning, resulting in Seriously? A buffalo named worst thing about it: its name. Like a for the dinosaur thing, stop dicking around another weak, unfocused mascot idea. with raptors. “Blaze”? In the mock-up, his eyes even seem belligerent child, it is too stubborn to respond Solution: Rock Man a little bloodshot. constructively to criticism and too stupid and Yes, I’m talking about a Japanese The Sun Warriors Come on, guys. The stoner self-righteous to understand why it should. Nintendo game from the early ‘80s. The The mascot’s name is “Apollo.” I reference is so obvious that it hurts. Making We expect nothing less. I’m just happy not game was called “Mega Man” in the U.S., think “Raptor Jesus” is way more badass. pot brownies for DSU games will become big but Rock Man was a cyborg who assimilated to have “Dixie State University” (ugh) on Placing the nude god of knowledge as the business in St. George. (I mean, bigger than my resume. Instead, I write “yeehaw” with mascot of a university that is having an it already is.) his opponents’ strengths after their defeat barbecue sauce on all job applications. Same open relationship with the LDS Church Solution: The Drug Lords much like a warrior might eat the heart of thing. almost seems like heresy. May as well go all The DSU Drug Lords won’t just his nemesis to gain his strength. Along those DSU is, however, changing out and shoot for Zeus. win that game; they’ll blow up the opposing lines, The Cannibal might be an effective everything else about itself. Love This really looks like the idea of team’s cars, break their knees, and murder mascot as well. Better than a pooch. Communications has come up with six a marketing student who has spent way their families. Over the top? You betcha. But hilariously bad options to choose from in a too much time playing online role-playing it wasn’t my idea to make a drug reference. Conclusion DSU rebranding survey which is too funny games. The mock-up looks like Gimli. The I really hope the raptor wins. But to miss. And I have generously attempted to “WTF” factor is strong with this one. The Wranglers DSU’s rebranding survey is a lose-lose- salvage these six entertainingly pitiful ideas Solution: The Demogorgons Unfortunately, “Brokeback lose-lose-lose-lose situation, and we’ll have by taking their angle and improving upon the If we’re going to make a pagan Mountain” has permanently altered the plenty to joke about no matter what the new final product. Free of charge! You’re welcome. god into a university mascot, make it the stereotype of the rugged cowboy. See a mascot ends up being. The Independent / SUindependent.com • January 2016 • Page 3 said. “Conservation is very important to us. one layer of the multi-faceted approach. this river system.” We need to keep conserving, but the Lake “We have to conserve more,” According to Thompson, the Powell Pipeline was cheaper water than Palmer said. “It’s everybody’s responsibility worries about the project being too what we’re paying. We can only conserve to make water-wise decisions. That is expensive are largely overblown. However, to a certain point. We can’t come close to number one on the list. Second, we have to both Thompson and Palmer agree that conserving for the amount of water we’re take advantage of agricultural to municipal attaching any price tag to the Lake Powell going to need for the future.” water transfers on a free market basis. Pipeline is premature since much study and the lake Joshua Palmer, public information We respect and value the agricultural analysis remains. officer for the Utah Division of Water community. They’re such an important part “One thing that is very Resources, says that the Lake Powell of the state’s way of life and economy. This important is that we are very early in powell Pipeline, while necessary, is not a magic can’t be something that we mandate. It is the process,” Palmer said. “Multiple, bullet but part of a much larger, multi- an important part of the solution. Third, different alternatives will be evaluated in pipeline, layered approach to water problems in we have to take advantage and make the an environmental process. The final cost Washington County. best use of the water allocation we have to will be dependent on which alternative is part ii: why “Utah in general, and Washington further meet the population demands.” selected at the end of the process. … We feel County specifically, are experiencing Palmer emphasized that there like it’s important to trust the process.” significant growth,” Palmer said. “Eighty were no quick fixes or easy solutions to the Thompson echoed that sentiment. the pipeline percent of this growth comes from our water issues Washington County is facing. He said that a recent report by 21 children and grandchildren. Our kids “There’s no silver bullet; there’s no economists criticizing the plan was flawed is necessary don’t bring water with them when they’re magic wand,” he said. “We really wish there in its analysis. Thompson also pointed by Don Gilman born. We’re looking at the doubling of the was. We have to do all of these things, with out that the basis for the financing was population [of St. George] by 2060 and even conservation being number one on the list. legislated into law. This is the second part in a series more significant than that in Washington We won’t meet the demand of the double “The statute, which is the current population without that multifaceted examining the issue of the Lake Powell County. It requires a multifaceted solution.” law for financing it, has a finance plan laid approach.” out in it. That was passed by a unanimous Pipeline. Part I was printed in December, Palmer says that conservation is According to 2013 figures from the vote in the Senate, and one dissenting vote and the follow-up articles can be found Washington County Water Conservancy in the House and signed by the governor,” online at suindependent.com. District (WCWCD), residents of Washington he said. “That’s the current law for how County use approximately 144 gallons per that project will be financed and paid Washington County is growing. capita per day (GPCD). According to the for. Assuming we follow that, and [the The cities of St. George and Washington United States Geological Survey, figures economists] chose not to in their analysis, are expanding at rates that are among the for the average water use in the United the economic impact is not too serious. fastest in the country. Growing pains are States vary but are estimated to be between Frankly, when you look at theirs, if you look part of the equation, and one of the biggest 80 and 100 GPCD. This places residents at the price they’re talking about, you’re issues for the cities of southern Utah is of Washington County ahead of the talking some increase of less than a penny water. national average. Despite that, according per gallon to pay for that project.” For the leadership of Washington to the WCWCD, Washington County has When it comes to the overall County, the answer is simple: The Lake decreased its water use by 26 percent cost, Thompson stated that southern Utah Powell Pipeline must be built. between 2000 and 2010. has historically had some of the lowest County Commissioner Alan However, Palmer also says that water rates in the nation, and in order to Gardner says that with expected growth, the when it comes to comparing water usage, it guarantee future water supplies, those Lake Powell Pipeline is the only reasonable is important to take into consideration that rates would inevitably be raised. He also option. All other options are too expensive. not all water usage numbers are created said that the alternative was a much worse “We just have to have the water. equally. option. We’re paying to conserve water. It is Photo by Don Gilman “We need to compare apples to “There’s no question it’s a big considerably more per acre foot,” Gardner apples,” Palmer said. “A lot of the eastern project,” he said. “There’s no question that United States might not be running their water’s going to cost significantly more. In sprinklers as much. That is because they Utah, we’re used to cheap water. When you are getting a whole lot more precipitation. look at big metropolitan areas of the West, Precipitation, especially in the warmer our water rates are less than two dollars a months, really does make a difference. We thousand [gallons], and their water rates get fit this neW year! do need to conserve more, and that’s a really are closer to 10. The fact that our water is big part of the solution.” going to cost slightly more in the future I The Utah Division of Water don’t think is a deal killer. Running out of Resources states that when the Lake Powell water’s the deal killer.” Pipeline is fully developed, it will supply 82,000 acre feet per year to Washington County. Combined with current resources, this should supply over 110,000 acre feet of water to the county. For comparison, Albuquerque, a city of over 500,000 — roughly comparable to the projected population estimates for Washington Come into any of our locations County in 35 years — uses approximately 98,000 acre feet per year. The GPCD for and try out a Fit to a T(ea) Albuquerque is 148, slightly higher than Whole Body Detoxifying Tea that of Washington County residents. Ron Thompson, general manager Perks is teaming up with Fitness Level 10 of the WCWCD, says that when considering to create tasty diet friendly drinks to help your reach the Lake Powell Pipeline, it is important to your fi tness goals. examine its historical context. “In the 1970s, we were a community of 13,000 people,” Thompson sunset 435-628-8413 said. “Today we’re about 150,000-160,000. Photo by Pegasus2 - CC BY 3.0 We get 5.5 million tourists here every year. riteaid 435-632-4307 We’re one of the fastest growing areas, in Washington 435-668-0132 fact outstripping the state growth by two Unlike other counties and or three times. Top 10 in terms of county metropolitan areas, Washington County hurricane 435-669-7230 growth in the country. When you put that does not have a diverse source of water, and in context and you look at the state models building the Lake Powell Pipeline would of the governor’s office planning a budget ensure that it has enough water to see it projecting a population over half a million through tough times. ENTER TO WIN A people here, our job is to provide water for “We’re just coming through the whatever that forecast is.” fourth year of a significant drought. As you FREE WEEK Thompson also said that the move from 150,000 people to 500,000, you’ve OF FITNESS TRAINING added constraints of conservation issues got have a more diverse water resource, make finding enough water to satisfy the and Lake Powell provides that,” Thompson AT FITNESS LEVEL 10 future needs of Washington County a more said. “In water, we’re planning decades IN ST. GEORGE, UT! difficult proposition. in advance. It takes so long to put them “When we look at our water online, get them ready, get them permitted, Find out more by visiting our resources of the Virgin River, it’s just not go through agencies. We’re not developing Sunset Blvd location... going to support all of that, particularly a water supply for the next 10 years; we’re when you put on top of that all the really developing a water supply for the 30- environmental issues that we deal with in 40 years beyond that.” Page 4 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • January 2016 January 23–24

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The Independent / SUindependent.com • January 2016 • Page 5 the independent GOLFER’S GUIDE ST. GEORGE MESQUITE is “golf” Just YOUR MONTHLY GOLF TIP another name for frost in the desert? “eXpensive therapy?” by adam schwartz by scott dunford As the fall however, when the frost is heavy, season gives way to cell disruption may occur at the It’s true, from taking care of the necessities in life: winter conditions in crown, thus killing the entire plant. golf is exceptionally paying your bills, tending to your family’s Utah’s Dixie and the Frost damage symptoms include one of the more personal and temporal needs, etc. Golf desert southwest, white to light tan leaves where expensive sports can become that mistress just as easily it is not uncommon traffi c has passed.” and hobbies as working too much can. So where’s for winter golfers to maintain. the happy medium, and should we view to experience frost Frost delays are an annoyance, First, you’ve playing golf as therapy well spent? delays. Golf courses not only for golfers but also for the turf got to purchase will declare frost grass management team or grounds crew. the equipment. I fi gure I spend an average of delays to protect the If the grounds crew is typically preparing With technology $3,000 to $4,000 a year on golf. That’s course from certain turf damage done by the course an hour ahead of the fi rst continually more than most but not as much as some. players both walking and driving their tee-time by mowing, setting new pin improving, it’s If you play two to three times a year, you carts while they are venturing out to the placements, address daily details critical wise to stay fairly current with your really can’t consider golf a hobby, and you fairways, tee boxes, and greens. to the aesthetics of the golf course, etc., equipment, at least within seven years. more than likely suck at it. But you still the entire process gets suffocated for If you’re someone who understands that have fun, because you’re having a good It is critical to remember, though, time to accommodate golfers’ getting this game can take up all of your spare time with your buds. that just because there is frost doesn’t out to play. The critical point is that time to learn and improve, you’ve got the mean it’s necessarily uncomfortable to golfers may not see frost on their patio cost of professional lessons to help speed If you’re like me, however, it’s play in. Since it’s sunny almost 330 days a view of the golf course or even when up the learning curve as well. Then there much more than that. I look at golf like I year in this region, the desert does warm they arrive to the driving range, but the are range balls, green fees of $50 to $100 look at a cold, clear glass of half-full water. up quickly by mid-morning. consideration golfers need to understand or more, GPS gadgets, gloves that wear It’s just enough to satisfy my thirst yet is there are trees, canyons, and other out quickly, shoes, golf apparel (if you’re a never leaves me feeling half-empty. I’ve Frost can do critical damage to a fl ora that inhibits sunlight to turf that fashion plate), and travel costs from time never had a bad day on the golf course! I’ve golf course, which is important for golfers isn’t necessarily on the fi rst hole. Frost to time. You could compare it to skiing, had bad days at work, driving in traffi c, to understand. During my fi rst job as a patterns will vary throughout the entire I guess. That, too, can be an expensive losing money gambling, breaking up with teenager at West Bend Country Club in property of the golf course. hobby. someone, or getting seriously hurt from Wisconsin, my job consisted of setting out an accident, but never a bad day on the practice balls for members to hit in the The best part about playing golf golf course! Constructive therapy doesn’t morning. Unknowingly to my immature is to be able to play on great turf conditions hurt; it cures what ails you. Look at it as considerations, I walked one frosty that can handle the pressure of foot, golf a way to grow old gracefully, mentally and morning in September onto the range cart, and mower traffi c because of its physically. It’s a game you can play well and was almost fi red that morning by elasticity. When frost hits, the elasticity into your 70s and 80s. laying down about 60 footprints on white of the blades of grass is vulnerable frosted grass. Luckily, I kept my position because they will not bend and give way I have a message for young long enough to see that the footprints to the pressure of any traffi c. They will people who haven’t fi gured out that it’s never disappeared until the snow fell that simply snap off. The consequential part more fun experiencing life than digitally winter. Obviously I learned my lesson, of a broken blade of grass is that during imitating it: Get out and play! Get off but it is important to understand what the winter, grass doesn’t grow at all. So to that couch and start focusing on your frost is. have damaged grass by allowing players Here’s the bottom line, however. mind, body, and spirit in Mother Nature’s to drive their carts everywhere and walk These hobbies are why we work so hard! best-manicured parks in the world: According to USGA’s Charles before the frost lifts simply means the Sure, we work to provide for ourselves, your nearest golf course. Leave your White: golf course will have a lot of dirt spots on families, and loved ones. But let’s be smartphone home unless it’s performing their course by springtime. honest here! It’s about our need to as your GPS on the course. The apps are “Frost on the grass blades reconnect with our inner self in a sport usually free, by the way. Take advantage tells us that the water inside the As a fellow golfer, I am very lucky that frustrates, eradicates negative of the discount tee-time sites, and make leaves is frozen. Remember that and privileged to play golf all year in such thoughts, perpetuates physical and a commitment to play at least twice a water is the primary component a scenic environment. It is important mental excellence, and just plain gets in month. You’ll never get better if you don’t of plant tissue. When this water is that we do not ignore considerations such our blood when we pull off a good shot. practice, so make time for that before frozen, traffi c on the turf causes the as frost and cart path restrictions when Even the worst golfer can hit a great your game. Turn practicing into a game ice crystals in the cells to puncture playing during the winter season. shot or putt once in a while! Does all that in itself. Otherwise, you’ll get bored. It’s through the cell walls, killing the expense warrant the cost? like anything of value. It takes time and plant tissue. Little damage is done Adam Schwartz is a class A PGA patience to improve. Enjoy the journey, to the crowns (growing points) or professional and pro of the Oasis Golf If you look at “expensive” as a and appreciate and monitor your scores roots if only a light frost appears; Club in Mesquite. verb, an overworked professional working by establishing a handicap. When you 60 hours a week — neglecting his wife, see improvement from year to year, you kids, and friends in the pursuit of the strive to improve, and that can be very almighty dollar — is just as bad as one rewarding. Just remember, you’ll never who neglects his or her need to recharge be as good as you want to be. It’s a game of in a setting conducive to making life more endless improving. One day, you’ll shoot fulfi lled and enjoyable: spending time in lights out. Next week, it’s like someone a less structured environment, breathing else has entered your body and you’re a fresh air, getting exercise, continually beginner again looking for answers! No improving your hand-eye coordination, one ever reaches perfection, but that’s and doing it with good friends and — if why we love the game so much. It teaches you’re lucky — your family members. us, frustrates us, rewards us, humbles us, What could be better or healthier than and gives back so much more than we can that? Professional therapy comes with a imagine: memories with great friends, very hefty price tag and doesn’t always time spent with the people you love and work, nor is it always available when you care about, and let’s not forget the 19th need it. hole.

Golf, on the other hand, is Golf is the perfect therapy at a available when ever your time permits and cost you simply can’t afford not to spend. the weather holds. There is the problem of overdoing anything that removes you See ya on the links.

Page 6 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • January 2016 artwork. Michael Zabriskie, member of the pianist Bill Evans, Little Richard, Billy board of directors for the Southern Utah Art Joel, and Elton John, and he began creating Guild and the organizing committee, said original compositions at age five. A few they will feature all types of artistic media. years later, he began making television “We have photography. We have appearances and touring, connecting with oil. We have realist paintings, watercolor, audiences in countries such as Japan, abstract, three-dimensional, potters, and Brazil, Canada, South Africa, and Australia. arrowhead metal sculptors,” Zabriskie said. “We have dsu’s Bortnick has performed at charity a really nice mix of art.” functions, performing arts centers, and Zabriskie said all the artists large arenas across the world. For him, the gallery etc are local members of the Southern Utah celebrity most fulfilling aspect of success is bringing Art Guild. He also said that while most people joy. opens in spaces are filled, they are still accepting concert “When I perform at someone’s applications, but to showcase work in home or in a huge arena, I just love every st. george Arrowhead Gallery ETC, an artist needs to series moment of it!” he says. “When I see the On Tuesday, Dec. 15, the Southern already be a member of the Guild or apply audience enjoying the music, having fun, Utah Art Guild proudly opened Arrowhead for membership. features smiling and dancing, there’s just nothing Gallery ETC in the newly renovated Electric “It’s an amazing group and some better that that!” Theater Center at 68 E. Tabernacle St., and amazing art,” Zabriskie said. “A few people San Diego’s Presidio Brass formed that have come through already have said on Friday, Jan. 15, they will be hosting their child prodigy in 2006 and has since rocketed to success that this is a really professional gallery. It’s official opening reception from 5-9 p.m. The as the face of a bold new generation in a great asset for art in southern Utah.” brass entertainment. By combining brass, gallery is named after the prior tenant of and brass The opening reception on Jan. piano, and percussion with fresh, original the building, the Arrowhead Department 15 will coincide with Arts to Zion, the art arrangements, their unique sound has Store, with “ETC” standing for “Electric community’s equivalent of the Parade of in january become a trademark, captivating audiences The Celebrity Concert Series Theater Center.” Homes, offering visitors a chance to see the world over. presents two amazing artists in January. Arrowhead Gallery ETC plans to artists working in their home studios and Through their hit touring show of have over 30 artists showcasing original galleries, giving participants a glimpse into Ethan Bortnick will perform on Jan. 5, and Hollywood’s greatest hits, “Sounds of the what inspires the artists’ imaginations. Arts Presidio Brass will take the stage on Jan. Cinema,” these five young men present film to Zion is a self-guided adventure through 26. Each show will be at DSU’s Cox Center music with a good dose of wit and humor beautiful, mountainous, breathtaking for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. that together have become hallmarks of countryside. More than 72 artists will Ethan Bortnick is recognized every Presidio Brass performance. They be participating in 2016, many from by the Guinness World Records as “The have performed and provided educational Washington County as well as several World’s Youngest Solo Musician to Headline outreach in over 40 states and across the notable visiting artists who are represented His Own Concert Tour.” Fourteen-year-old globe, conducted master classes at many of in local galleries. Participating artists will Bortnick has been performing around the America’s finest colleges and universities, have original pieces of art on display at world, raising over $40 million for charities and been featured on National Public Radio. a silent auction held at the Arts to Zion across the globe. Please visit www. Showcase. When he was just three years celebrityconcertseries.com for information Arrowhead Gallery ETC will be old, the Hollywood, Fla., native asked his on all the performers that will be a part open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 parents for piano lessons and discovered an of the 2015-16 season. Concert tickets are a.m. until 6 p.m. beginning Dec. 15. For uncanny ability to hear a song once and play available at the DSU box office, www.dsutix. more information or to join the gallery as an it back note for note, the musical equivalent com, or by calling (435) 652-7800. artist or volunteer, please contact Michael of a photographic memory. Bortnick soaked Zabriskie at ArrowheadGalleryetc@yahoo. up the music of such diverse artists and com. composers as Beethoven, Mozart, jazz Find more at SUindependent.com

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The Independent / SUindependent.com • January 2016 • Page 7 LOCALS Guide to ZION & SPRINGDALE tour of utah will start at springdale and rockville zion canyon village will become construction by Dan Mabbutt zones in 2016 O n gained powerful support in the state early Thursday, Dec. on. All four Utah representatives and both by Dan Mabbutt 10, Larry H. senators signed a letter supporting the If you’re planning a vacation rehabilitate their ditches last year that Miller officials Tour in Utah. Zion National Park will allow to Zion National Park next year, you was funded by UDOT. Smith said that announced the the race to proceed up the switchbacks to should be aware that the only route Springdale plans on saving what they 2016 Tour of Utah through the park will be more difficult. the east entrance of the park and then on can but that not all of the ditches will be will start at Zion The gateway communities of Springdale preserved. to Cedar City in Stage 1 of the race. After Canyon Village and Rockville will become construction Springdale’s official Historic in Springdale the start at Zion Canyon Village, Tour zones in 2016. The project will start at Preservation Commission discussed what and then proceed riders will take a “neutral pace” of about the entrance to Rockville and go all the to do with the ditches in two successive up Zion Canyon 25 miles an hour through the park. way through Springdale to the entrance meetings in July and August. UDOT through some of Nathan Wells, manager at Zion of Zion National Park. The roadway will program manager Dana Meier told the the most scenic landscapes on Earth. The Canyon Village, was enthusiastic about be reconstructed at a current estimate of commission that from a transportation Tour of Utah is a seven-day professional $10 million, all of which is federal money. welcoming the 2016 Tour of Utah and said perspective, the best outcome would be to bicycle race sanctioned by the Union However, this figure is subject to change eliminate the ditches, but commissioner that it was a great place to start the Tour. Cycliste Internationale (UCI), the same as a design consultant hasn’t been selected Jack Burns said that would be a “tough organization that sanctions the Tour de “We’re honored and thrilled that yet, and the work to be done is still in the sell.” France. Due to its altitude, distance, and the Tour of Utah would consider having it planning stage. The Utah Department of “They are character-defining,” weather conditions, the Tour of Utah is here at our location,” Wells said. Transportation’s (UDOT) current schedule Burns said, “and currently the town is nicknamed “America’s Toughest Stage He added that Zion Canyon calls for a consultant to be selected during struggling to maintain what character Race.” At the Dec. 10 announcement, Joe the first week of January. remains.” Dombrowksi, the defending champion Village would do its best to preserve the charm of Springdale while hosting the Eric Hansen from UDOT said of the Tour said that he thought the ditches have already been determined Tour and that it would benefit the entire that nickname was “pretty accurate.” eligible for the National Historic Registry. As far as the Town of Springdale area. Some Springdale residents want State is concerned, the road to this 2016 Tour “Many see the Tour coming to Route 9 to remain a two-lane road and like of Utah announcement has been marked Springdale and Zion Canyon Village as an the fact that the historic ditches will make with controversy. The Town Council has opportunity to highlight the different ways it impossible for UDOT to turn the road declined proposals for Springdale to be into a four-lane highway, which they feel the official host city, but Zion Canyon that you can see Zion,” Wells said. would destroy any “village atmosphere” Village — along with three partners in The seven stages of the 2016 Tour of left. Springdale — agreed to be the official Utah are: While UDOT is tearing up hosts instead to keep the Tour’s starting — Zion Canyon Village to Cedar City Springdale’s main street, the town will use point at the entrance to Zion National — Escalante to Torrey the opportunity to replace 35 “cobra head” Park. Zion Canyon Village, which includes In a recent Springdale community — Richfield to Payson street lights to come into compliance with Cable Mountain Lodge, the Giant Screen meeting, Mayor Stan Smith called the — Lehi to Kearns a “dark sky” ordinance that was passed Theater, and several other businesses, project “a huge nightmare.” in 2009. A six-year transition period was has sufficient parking by itself to meet the — Antelope Island to Bountiful “This is frank and honest,” Smith part of the ordinance, and everyone in Tour’s requirements. — Snowbasin to Snowbird said. “It’s not going to be pretty. ... Traffic Springdale will be required to have outdoor This isn’t the first time — Park City to Park City is going to be horrible. But we all have to lights that satisfy the ordinance. Smith professional bike racing has run into look at it and say, ‘We deal with it during said that combining the two construction problems routing races through national those four months, because afterwards projects would save the town a lot of money. parks. According to a Dec. 11 article in we’ll have something that will last fifty Additionally, Smith said they National Parks Traveler: Find more years.’” might be able to improve a problematic “Years ago Yosemite National Park officials declined a request to run about visiting a race through Yosemite Valley, and more recently the Park Service declined springdale at a request for a pro bike race to weave through Colorado National Monument.” However, the Tour of Utah SUindependent.com

Smith said that the current intersection at Paradise Road, but he estimate for a start date is sometime in couldn’t promise anything yet. He said September. The project is planned to be that Springdale was still planning on finished by May of 2017. remaining a community with no traffic Many residents of Springdale lights. and Rockville have been concerned about The road through Rockville will protecting the historic irrigation ditches not be completely torn up and replaced, in both towns. Lined with sandstone since UDOT has concluded that it’s in slabs, these ditches are some of the few reminders in modern-day Springdale and better shape. In Springdale, however, a Rockville of the agricultural past of the “full depth reconstruction” will be done Zion National Park Lodge the starting approximately at the location of “Only in the Park” towns. Both have gone to great lengths to the Majestic Hotel. For more information Lodging ~ Dining ~ Gifts preserve what they still have. Rockville Full Services ~ Open Year Round just completed a $110,000 project to on the project, visit http://uplan.maps. 435-772-7700 ~ Zionlodge.com arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries.

Page 8 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • January 2016 the bit & spur in springdale zion canyon brew pub undergoing major offers january musical renovations lineup, locals discount by Don Gilman The Zion Canyon Brew Pub recently announced its musical lineup for to come down. January. All shows run from 6 to 9 p.m. “It’s continually morphing,” on Saturdays unless otherwise noted. In Pelton said. addition to the great music, Washington The pool room, bar, and original County residents enjoy a 20 percent bathrooms remain standing, but virtually discount on food year round. As winter everything else has been gutted, Pelton settles into the canyon, all shows will be added. inside the Brew Pub; however, given the “The demolition is done, and Brew Pub’s proximity to the Virgin River, now we’re into the construction part of it. it’s a great spot to bundle up and take in They’re pouring cement in the next couple the beauty of Zion Canyon. weekend, Jan 9, St. George alternative days, and hopefully walls will start going On Saturday, Jan. 2, West Coast Jazz Players will play, rock band Wirelefant will play up,” he said. featuring Las Vegas rap/ L DISCO at the Brew Pub. If all goes according to plan, the CA UNT hip-hop octet Rhyme LO On Saturday, Bit & Spur will reopen sometime in mid- The Bit & Spur Restaurant and Rhythm. RNR Jan. 16, in conjunction and Saloon in Springdale has been an March of 2016. has performed up and with the fifth annual • •ts iconic watering hole in Zion Canyon since down the Las Vegas Ap 20% en Arts to Zion studio tour, pli id es t res the 1950s (with a hiatus in the ‘70s). It strip and have opened o Washington County the Zion Canyon Brew has undergone multiple changes—new for acts like Snoop Dogg Pub will host an afterparty owners, construction, and upgrades— and LL Cool J. The following featuring Soul What?! from 7:30 to but it is unlikely that it has ever gone 10:30 p.m. through as an extensive a remodel as it is St. George rock band Many Miles undergoing now. will play Jan. 23. Fronted by Victoria Co-owner Alex Pelton closed Lagerstrom, the band is a collaboration the Bit & Spur on Nov. 1 after a grand of St. George studio musicians like sendoff on Halloween night, and since Ryan Tilby and Steve Lemmon of Spiral then walls have come down, furnishings Recording Studio and Dave Tate of Red and decorations have been packed away in Earth Recording Studio. three shipping containers, and a bulldozer Salt Lake City’s Tom Bennett has reworked the landscape outside. Band, fronted by Sweet Salt Records Pelton says the need for a major founder and blues man Tom Bennett, will remodel was overdue. When the restaurant play on Jan. 30. began its present incarnation in the 1980s, “We’re hoping to have they were cooking 100 dinners a night, and construction done by the beginning of now that number is closer to 300. March and then give us a couple of weeks “We’ve outgrown our to put everything back together. There’s a infrastructure,” he said. “We’re making the lot of things to line up. We need to order kitchen much larger, with a separate prep new walk-in fridges and freezers, hood Looking to buy or sell in Zion? kitchen so we’re able to do more catering systems. There’s a lot of great upgrades.” and weddings. That’s the big emphasis. Pelton stated that the residents We’re also expanding and rebuilding the of Springdale have had a difficult time Zion to St. George & All of Southern Utah dining areas. We’re doing an 850-square- adjusting to life without the Bit & Spur. foot covered patio off the back. It will be “All the locals are kind of freaking covered but open air, with beautiful views out,” Pelton stated. He added that while of the West Temple and the mountains. it may be difficult for locals to accept it There will be great rock work by the local being closed for half a year, the wait will rock guys and fountains and things like that.” be worth it. Pelton says that 75 percent of the “We’re still going to be the same existing building has been torn down, along place; we’ll just be functioning a little bit with the trailer in the back. He said that better. We’ll still have the fun party nights. there were some sections of the building We’ll still be that place. The vibe will still that were not slated for demolition but be there. It will just be a little cleaner and were found to be falling apart and needed bigger. It’s going to be awesome.” Brion Sabbatino zionbrion 1 Mile from Zion National Park • Clean, Asset Real Estate LLC Comfortable, Affordable Rooms • Pool Local Independent Broker • Playground Honest ~ Professional ~ Personal • Laundromat • Locally owned and family Call Zion Brion today! operated since 1972 (435) 680-4595 865 Zion Park Blvd • Springdale, UT • (435) 772-3251 [email protected] Centrally located in the heart of Downtown Springdale • www.zionparkmotel.com

The Independent / SUindependent.com • January 2016 • Page 9 zion-Springdale dining guide “low season” open days & hours Restaurant Address Phone Drinks hours Closing Period Menu on Wifi (Listed by address from ZNP Entrance) (W)ine, (B)eer, (M)ixed Drinks, (E)spresso Springdale.co Red Rock Grill 1 Zion Lodge 435-772-7760 W, B, M, E 7am-8pm daily No Yes Yes Zion Canyon Brew Pub 95 Zion Park Blvd 435-772-0336 W, B Noon-9pm daily No Yes Happy Camper Market 95 Zion Park Blvd 435-772-7805 B 8am-8pm daily No Yes Thai Sapa 145 Zion Park Blvd 435-772-0510 W, B, E 11:30am-9pm Thurs-Mon, 4pm-9pm Tues-Wed, Open holidays Call ahead for mid Jan-Feb Yes Yes Perks Coffee Shop 147 Zion Park Blvd 435-668-0446 E 7am-4pm daily, 7am-1pm Nov 26 Dec 25, Call ahead for Jan 1 No Café Soleil 205 Zion Park Blvd 435-772-0505 E 7am-4pm daily Nov 26, Dec 25, Jan 1-10 Yes No Cliffrose Café 281 Zion Park Blvd 435-772-3234 E 5-11pm daily No Yes Yes Spotted Dog Cafe Restaurant 428 Zion Park Blvd 435-772-0700 W, B, M, E 5pm-9pm daily Dec 12-Feb 11 Yes Yes Whiptail Grill 445 Zion Park Blvd 435-772-0283 W, B Noon-8pm Fri-Mon Jan 1-Feb 13 Yes Yes Blondie’s Diner 736 Zion Park Blvd 435-772-0595 None 11am-8:30pm Mon-Sat, Open Nov 26 No Yes Yes Baby Sumo 792 Zion Park Blvd 435-233-2103 W, B, M 4:30-9:30pm Thurs-Sat, 4:30-8:30pm Sun Nov 30-March 1 No Casa de Amigo’s 805 Zion Park Blvd 435-772-0422 W, B, M 11:30am-10pm daily No Yes Pioneer Restaurant 838 Zion Park Blvd 435-772-3009 None 7:30am-3pm daily, Open holidays No Yes Zion Park Gift & Deli 866 Zion Park Blvd 435-772-3843 E 10am-5:30pm Mon-Sat Nov 26, Dec 24-26 Yes Zion Pizza Noodle 868 Zion Park Blvd 435-772-3815 W, B 4pm-9pm daily Nov 26, Nov 30-mid Feb Yes No Wildcat Willie’s 897 Zion Park Blvd 435-772-0115 W, B, M, E 8am-8pm Sun-Thurs, 8am-9pm Fri-Sat Jan 21-Feb 10 Yes Deep Creek Coffee 932 Zion Park Blvd 435-767-0272 E 6:30am-2pm daily, 6:30am-Noon Nov 26, Dec 25 Jan 1-10 Yes Oscar’s Cafe 948 Zion Park Blvd 435-772-3232 W, B, E 7am-9pm daily Dec 1-15 No Flying Monkey 961 Zion Park Blvd 435-772-3333 W, B 11:30am-8pm daily Nov 26, Dec 25, Jan 1 Yes Yes Meme’s Cafe 975 Zion Park Blvd 435-772-0114 W, B, E 7am-9pm daily, Open Nov 26 Call ahead for Dec 25, Jan 1 No Sol Foods Deli & Market 995 Zion Park Blvd 435-772-3100 B 7am-11pm daily No Yes Switchback Grille Restaurant 1149 Zion Park Blvd 435-772-3700 W, B, M, E 5-9pm daily Dec-Feb No Jack’s Sports Grill Restaurant 1149 Zion Park Blvd 435-772-3700 W, B, M Noon-8pm daily No No Bit & Spur Restaurant 1212 Zion Park Blvd 435-772-3498 W, B, M, E 5-11pm daily Nov 1- March Yes Park House Café 1880 Zion Park Blvd 435-772-0100 W, B 8am-2pm daily Nov 26, Dec 25 Yes Yes Arkansas Al’s Restaurant 2400 Zion Park Blvd 435-772-0665 W, B Noon-8pm Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm Sat-Sun No Yes If you have corrections/additions to this guide please email [email protected] or call 435-656-1555. See menus at Springdale.co. the fifth arts to zion virtuoso pianist art and studio tour james d’leon performs by George Scott in springdale The fifth annual Arts to Zion Art surplus of funds is used to promote the Pianist James D’León will Stephen Montague’s “Southern Lament,” and Studio tour will begin on Jan. 14 and event throughout the year. perform classical and contemporary “Fur Alina” by Estonian minimalist Arvo continue through Martin Luther King, Jr., New features this year include a works for solo piano on Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. Part, and Winnsboro Cotton Mill Blues Day (Jan. 18) in Washington County. It is plein air event at the Silver Reef ghost town at the Canyon Community (1978-79) by contemporary expected to draw more than 5,000 visitors in Leeds, a student exhibit at the DiFiore Center in Springdale. to Washington County. Art Center, and the Grand Opening of the D’León began American composer and As in past years, Arts to Zion is Southern Utah Art Guild’s Cooperative at piano study when he virtuoso pianist Frederic the arts community’s equivalent of the the new Electric Theater was four years old and Rzewski. Jazz works Parade of Homes, offering Center in St. George. gave his first recital at include “Blue in Green” age five. He won both the visitors a chance to see On Jan. 15, the and “When I Fall In Love” artists working in their Art on Main gallery stroll is San Francisco Symphony by Bill Evans, as well home studios and in their free to the public from 5 to and Palo Alto Chamber galleries, by purchasing a 8 p.m. Orchestra concerto as Evans’ arrangement competitions at age 12 and $10 ticket that includes a On Jan. 17, artists of Duke Ellington’s performed Rachmaninoff’s map of all tour locations. and musicians will be “Reflections in D.” He will More than 72 artists will second piano concerto present at the Kayenta Art with the Philadelphia also present “Adios Nonino be participating in 2016. Village from 11 a.m. to 4 Philharmonics at age 14. He is a graduate - A Tango Rhapsody’ by famed Argentinean Many are from Washington p.m. of prestigious music schools such as tango composer Astor Pizzolla. County, and several are On Jan. 18, a plein Temple University’s Esther Boyer College The Canyon Community Center notable visiting artists who air event featuring Mary of Music, the San Francisco Conservatory are represented in local Jabens, Valerie Orlemann, of Music (on full scholarship), and the is located beside the Springdale Town galleries. The day tour is and artists from the Dixie Eastman School of Hall at 126 Lion from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Watch for yellow Watercolor Society and Southern Utah Music where he received Blvd. in Springdale. Arts to Zion signage and balloons, and use Art Guild will be held at the Silver Reef his doctorate degree Admission is $15 for the map to guide you to their locations. By in piano performance Museum from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There general admission visiting multiple studios, attendees are also will also be book signings at this location and literature. He has and $10 for Z-Arts eligible for prize drawings, including three involving the local history of the region. toured across the world overnight stays at local hotels. A full list of participating artists as an International members. Only cash Participating artists will also can be found at www.ArtstoZion.net. The Steinway Artist and or checks will be performed at the world’s have work on display at a silent auction participants include artists who have won finest venues, including accepted at the door. held at the Arts to Zion Showcase. See prestigious national awards for their work www.ArtstoZion.net for details. Carnegie Hall. For more and who have been given the highest honor The program information, visit The silent auction opens Jan. 11 for an artist by the state of Utah. and ends at noon on Jan. 18. All operations, on Jan. 15 comprises http://zarts.org/ Tickets may be purchased at the classical works like the Prelude, Fugue, administration, and supplies for Arts to Arts to Zion Showcase, The Electric Theater wp/dleon, or contact Joyce Hartless at Zion are supported by ticket sales and a and Variation Op. 18 by Cesar Franck and Center, and online at www.ArtstoZion.net Franz Liszt’s Ballade No. 2 in B Minor. [email protected] or (970) 291- portion of the silent auction proceeds. Any after Jan. 4. D’León will perform modern composer 9289.

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Casa De Amigo’s ZC Brew Pub 1 2 Happy Camper Thai Sapa Toaquim’s Village Springdale Cafe Soleil 23 Cable Mntn Lodge Town Hall authentic mexican food Town Giant Screen Theater full bar & liquor license Park 4 Zion Canyon Medical Clinic Cliffrose Lodge 805 Zion Park Blvd 772-0422 Flanigans / 7 11Am–midnight Spotted Dog Whiptail Grill/ Zion Canyon Clothing & Gift Lion Blvd Zion Canyon Clinic

Blondie’s Diner 5 X-Ray • Lab N Zion Guru 6 Worthington Gallery Baby Sumo David J. West Gallery Limited Pharmacy Oscar’s Pioneer Lodge 8 Zion Mountain School 7 Casa De Amigos Zion Pizza Noodle 9 Bumbleberry Theater 4 435-772-3226 Deep Creek Coffee/ SpringdaleZion Park Blvd Candy Company Simply Birkenstock Joy Gifts/Saw Zion Now Serving Beer & Wine FREE Open 8am Wildcat Willies 10 Zion Park Motel Flying Monkey Bumbleberry Inn 7 DAYS Sol Foods BREAKFAST DeZion Gallery LUNCH SMOOTHIES Switchback ORGANIC COFFEE FRESH SALADS Bit & Spur VEG FRIENDLY 12 1880 Zion Blvd • 435-772-0100 Sunday Brunch LaFave Gallery Zion Rock & Gem 11 Zion Rock & Mntn Guides 205 Zion Park Blvd • Springdale • 772-0505 Breakfast, 1 Fresh, Healthy, Artisan Panini Flavorful Food! Sandwiches, Salads, Pizza, Espresso Beverages and Riverside 3 Smoothies Town Park

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Rockville 4.0 Miles to ZionPark National West 29 Miles to Entrance blessed with a total of 12,000 vertical acres to work with and 600 acres of skiable terrain. Eagle Point has by far the steepest slopes of hiking southern utah: any resort in southern Utah, bar none. Top that off with the smallest lift lines — they’re pictograph mountain practically non-existent — and best value by Don Gilman anywhere and you’ve got to consider making eagle point Eagle Point Resort your home away from Trail name: Three Ponds Trail a steep, loose, narrow gully for several home. Difficulty: Strenuous hundred feet. While steep, the difficulty Length: 4 miles round-trip never exceeds class 2 or 3. Cairns appear resort is Elevation Gain: approximately 800 feet; regularly to keep one on track. Initially the with Amphitheater Mountain, 1,000 feet route sticks to the gully, but after several the steepest, Family-friendly: Older kids only hundred feet of elevation gain, it diverts to Dog-friendly: No the east. From here the route will climb, deepest, Pictograph Mountain is the large, cross over to another rib, climb, cross another colorful dome located in the southwestern rib, etc. Soon the summit should appear as portion of Snow Canyon State Park. As the highest dome to the southeast. Follow best-value one of the dominant features in the park, the path of least resistance until the highest this eye-catching peak seems like it would point is gained. The views are nothing short ski resort be impossible to climb without technical of spectacular. When ready, return the way rock gear, but several devious, enjoyable you came, taking extra care on the descent. within 200 scramble routes exist that lead adventurers Extra Credit: Amphitheater to the summit of this beautiful formation. Mountain, a smaller peak to the north As an added bonus, a nearby sub-peak, (but part of the same formation), is easily miles of Photographer and graphic designer Amphitheater Mountain (my name for it), climbed by following ribs from the summit of for The Independent Josh Segovia and I were can easily be added to the ascent. Pictograph to a saddle and then picking your las vegas treated to a wonderful weekend of skiing, Access: From the junction of Bluff way through slot canyons, ribs, and faces to Story by Scott Dunford, snowboarding, and great food. The locals Street and St. George Boulevard, drive north the summit. It only adds a short distance and and staff topped it off with their own style on Bluff Street for 1.7 miles, then turn left time to the overall trip and is well worth the Photos by Josh Segovia of hospitality and generous smiles. We had on Snow Canyon Parkway. Drive west for effort. In order to get back to the Escalator a weekend of first-class friendliness with a 3.2 miles to the second traffic circle. Take route, re-climb the rib used to arrive at the dose of high-quality comfort in our condo the first right onto Snow Canyon Drive. base of Amphitheater Mountain, then cross with separate bedrooms, a huge private loft, Continue north for one mile to the south over to the western rib needed to descend and king-sized beds. Opening day was Dec. entrance station. Pay the entrance fees, and back to the valley floor. 19 and started our weekend off with well- continue into the park, driving for a little Further Options: There are groomed, snow-packed runs. The next day, over a mile and a half to the Hidden Pinyon two more routes that lead to the summit of Pictograph Mountain. One follows the however, we received an extra 2–4 inches of trailhead on the left. canyon on the southwest side of the mountain fresh powder that made for epic conditions Follow the Hidden Pinyon trail (known as the Tuacahn Chimney route). If on an already great base. through sandy and occasionally rocky taking this option, make sure you take the Ski-and-stay rates start as low as terrain as it contours around several rock formations. The Hidden Pinyon trail also side canyon branching to the southwest, $50 per person when four or more elect to which shouldn’t exceed class 3. This is an make it a weekend to remember. You’ll have links up with the Three Ponds Trail, and eventually this latter trail is the one you interesting and beautiful route through a several condominium options to consider, so want to continue on. A map of Snow Canyon surprisingly lush canyon. Another option make it a romantic weekend for two couples, Only 3.5 hours from Las Vegas and is helpful. Continue in a northwest direction is to take the ridge heading east from the or bring the whole family. Guests are treated Salt Lake City and just two hours from St. for a little over half a mile until the trail Tuacahn Saddle, which should also remain to the convenience and privacy of separate George lies a skier’s paradise, Eagle Point begins heading almost due west. Shortly around class 3. one- or two-bedroom suites with lofts, full Resort. When you exit Interstate 15 at after this direction change, look for a sign for kitchens, flat-screen TVs, real fireplaces, Beaver, you’re not going to see a bustling ski the Hidden Pinyon overlook. This short trail and everything you’ll need to cook a home- town with a lively night life, restaurants, jogs to the southwest toward a nice vista and bars — but not to worry. Once you drive cooked meal. It’s just another way to save atop a sandstone rise. 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Page 12 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • January 2016 and organizations have been demolished by individuals who are more interested in their own futures than the future of the online family therapy: organization of which they are a member. Instead of buying into the vision of the five reasons to try it organization, they are working on their own by Jonathan Decker vision and have their own well-being and peace on success in mind. I know what it’s like not to In the age of social media and Skype, and banking or shopping online, you have the same goals as an organization, and smartphones, so much in our lives revolves just may feel comfortable doing therapy when that happens, the peace and harmony around technology. Marriage and family that way. paper: that exist are challenged. But with me, when therapy has never been a field which Most therapists, myself included, that happens, it’s time to leave the situation, lags behind. Online webcam sessions are allow you to set your own appointments peace is a not force myself on others and make it worse. increasingly common. Many people enjoy online in advance, choosing a time that I’m not sure how valuable my meeting with their counselor from the works for you from a selection of available challenge advice is, but given what I’ve witnessed — comfort of their own home or office. slots or requesting a different time how lives can be turned upside down when The Online Center for Couples and altogether. too much trust is offered too quickly — I Families, of which I am the clinical director, when people would advise people as they begin this new launched in November. My team and I offer year not to approach it with negativity or therapy via webcam at netfamilytherapy. are involved pessimism but to just have a healthy dose com. Here are five reasons why you of questioning when things don’t seem should consider doing individual or family by Lisa Rutherford quite right. Our senses can be very useful, counseling online. Peace is much easier on paper than and we should pay attention to those “gut” Instead of driving all the way to in real life. Yet as this year begins and after feelings. If new people come on the scene the therapist’s office and back, you can stay just celebrating the birth of Jesus, called the and they seem too sweet, too cooperative, put at your home or office. It’ll save you gas Prince of Peace, we must renew our vision too engaging, too helpful, or too aggressive, money and travel time! You’re not limited for peace not only worldwide but in our take a minute, step back, and give the to therapists who live in your city. You have own individual lives. But that’s often a real relationship with these new folks time to counselors in your entire state to choose challenge. Having lived here for 15 years, develop more completely so their true selves from, and sometimes more. What’s more, I’ve found that many in our community become apparent. Interestingly, these are online therapy platforms are very user- work to create an environment of peace and things we often advise our children as they friendly and take you step-by-step through support. I admire those in our community are growing up and gaining independence, the process. who head organizations that work to create since we are concerned about their becoming Some people worry that a While I have toys in my office for a community where citizens can celebrate involved with the wrong people. Somehow, therapy session via webcam would lack your children to play with while we talk, their relationships with others, feel trust we have a tendency to forget this as adults the immediacy and intimacy of a face-to- you may want privacy to speak freely, and harmony, and develop their spiritual and become even more vulnerable than we face meeting, but my online clients find the away from little ears. If finding a sitter is natures. However, I’ve also found, living in would like our children to be. opposite to be true. They say that sitting in inconvenient, you can put the kids down for an area where trust and some naivety exists, So peace to all as 2016 begins. their own home, on their own couch, puts a nap (or to bed), close the door, and meet that there are those who will take advantage Enjoy others, and seek peace in this life them at ease. When they invite me into with me after they’re asleep. Also, if you’re of that trust to satisfy their own selfish while being careful, too. In the end, it may their space (in a manner of speaking), I find one of those people who doesn’t like waiting needs. be better and develop into a more peaceful that we bond all the quicker. rooms, you can avoid them altogether! I’ve always wanted to be a person situation. The platform that my team For more information about online who is trusting and approaches others with and I use, eTherapi, is HIPAA-approved family therapy, visit www.netfamilytherapy. open arms and an open heart. That’s why I The “Peace on Paper” column is and secured by firewalls. While there is com and follow on Twitter @OnlineCCF or admire those who do so easily, because I know managed and provided as a public service inherent risk to anything you do online, if the Online Center for Couples and Families how difficult it is for me to do it. During my by Daniel L Pettegrew, founder of the former you’re comfortable sending emails, using Facebook page. life, however, I’ve learned that some healthy World Peace Gardens Foundation and skepticism is not necessarily a bad thing. creator of the Doors of Hope collection for the I’ve witnessed situations in which groups Erin Kimball Foundation.

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Page 14 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • January 2016 downtown st. george 2016 and new year’s resolutions worth making by George Scott Wow! can get excited about! Every first Friday the bar on theater in the community. of the new year at 10 a.m. at The DiFiore Time just feels like from 6 to 10 p.m. More information can be Housed downtown in the Old Opera House, Center. This entertaining event offers a it’s accelerating at found at georgestreetfest.com. exceptional performances and an intimate fun way to promote human connections. an ever-increasing The grand opening of Arrowhead environment makes every seat a great February will showcase the Carlyle Potter rate. I mean, 60 Gallery ETC, next to The Electric Theater, seat. “The Wedding Singer” is the next Gallery Show. The Gallery Show opening seconds still make will add additional culture to the growing up to run and plays Mondays, Thursdays, and jazz concert will take place Jan. 30 up a minute, art center of downtown. Named after the Fridays, and Saturdays from Jan. 21 to from 6 to 9 p.m. More information on these but time seems prior tenant of the building, Arrowhead Feb. 20. Tickets can be purchased online events and others can be found at www. to be moving Department Store, the gallery is presented at sgmusicaltheater.com, by phone at (435) difiorecenter.org. more quickly, just the same. Another by The Southern Utah Art Guild. The 628-8755, or in person at the box office festive season is behind us, and another doors opened on Dec. 15, and operating from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. each performance Nearly all resolutions include calendar year has turned. With a fresh hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays night. a determination for better health. calendar before us, it is open to all sorts of from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. However, an opening The DiFiore Center will be Downtown Yoga has ongoing classes and possibilities. What resolutions will you be reception is scheduled for Jan. 15 from 5 to hosting numerous events in January. A several events throughout the month. setting? What will you be scheduling time 9 p.m. coinciding with Arts to Zion. Plans few of them are included in the Arts to The most exciting of all is the hosting of for participating in? include having over thirty artists on hand Zion Tour. The DiFiore Center will feature founding staff member Elise Mitchell’s For me, I have concluded to showcasing their original artwork in all artists Mari Lopez, Joseph Carter, Susan 200-hour Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher continue pursuing a life of adventure. types of mediums. Grove, Elyn Gonzales-Astudillo, and training. This is an opportunity to deepen One filled with joy and experiences. To Arts to Zion is the art community’s students from Vista school. The DiFiore yoga studies and even become a certified Center will also host “Flamenco Dance make time count. Resolutions that revolve equivalent to the Parade of Homes and instructor. Mitchell is a revered yogi and For Children” with Pamella Asquith as the around participating in activities that offers visitors the chance to see artists travels throughout the U.S. presenting on make life more joyful. I look forward to working in their home studios and galleries. instructor. The classes are for ages 6 to 12 the benefits of yoga in mental and physical engaging in many of the opportunities, This allows attendees the opportunity to and will be held on Wednesdays from 5 to health. events, and happenings downtown. visit the artists in their environment and 5:45 p.m. from Jan 6 to Feb 10. There is a Resolutions worth making are George Streetfest has proven to see what inspires their imagination. The $15 fee. Another outstanding and fun art be the area’s most entertaining monthly self-guided tour includes over 72 artists gallery show, “Hollywoodland,” featuring easily followed through on with all the celebration. Each month, the best of and runs Jan 14 through 18. A display and the art of Matthew Jacobson, will run happenings downtown. Being able to southern Utah is showcased in festival silent auction of original pieces will be held through January, viewable Tuesdays pursue the enjoyment of life in art, theater, style. It’s great fun for people of all ages at the Arts to Zion Showcase. Find more through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. music, relationships, community, and even and walks of life. The live music, both on information at www.artstozion.com. Jacobson’s “pop-centric” art stands in stark physical fitness are available in abundance the main stage and in the Jazz Garden, Art Around The Corner’s Outdoor contrast to the usual desert art. He utilizes in 2016. Start your new year right and is always energetic, interactive, and Sculpture Gallery continues to grace the oil and acrylic in his portraits. His pop flair make resolutions worth making that add offers distinctive art that is fun, stylish, entertaining. Walking down the street streets of downtown. It is easy to miss joy to your life. and classic. On Jan. 21 at 7 p.m., The amongst the vendors and finding more while driving along. For those wanting See you DiFiore Center will be hosting music and buskers adds to the festive feel of a real treat, grabbing a map and taking downtown! the community’s largest monthly party. The a stroll will provide a memorable outing. Black and White Night art booths are beautifully creative as well With over 60 pieces between the permanent with the showing of as inspiring. A youth DJ dance party and sculpture collection and the temporary “Dead Ringer.” This George Jr. Village add a host of activities exhibit, viewers will find a diverse range of is an opportunity for kids to enjoy. An entire lineup of food subjects and styles. While they are open to to celebrate old offerings in the Food Truck Village always viewing throughout the year, the pieces in Hollywood with offers plenty of tasty food. Free photos to the temporary exhibit will only be available a true classic commemorate the night are filled with until March, which is when the new exhibit movie. On Jan. props and fun. Each month, the party gets pieces are placed. 23, The Southern Utah Puppetry Guild bigger and adds more events and activities St. George Musical Theater will hold its first show to the celebration. It truly is nightlife you continues to play quality shows and raise coming down the pike by St. George Mayor Jon Pike Here it is: Transportation Committee is meeting already and have a great time being active Bottom line: so many people love it’s 2016 already! I regularly and bringing forward ideas to together. to come visit our area because of all the know it’s typically help us plan better in the future and make Our nearby reservoirs are great activities that are available. It’s why many the time for goals incremental improvements now! We’ve for things like motor boating, waterskiing, and resolutions in engaged a consultant to drill down in this wake boarding, and surfing. They’re also of us live here. Let’s take even greater our lives. This year, I area and give us ideas of what will work great for swimming, kayaking, canoeing, advantage of what we have in 2016 and want to really make best in St. George in conjunction with the and more. make it a happier, healthier year! an effort to take trails and streets we have. We also want to greater advantage do more in the area of safety when it comes of the many outdoor to pedestrians and cyclists in relation to opportunities in St. cars. We can all work together to share the George and Washington County. roads and get to where we’re going safely! I’ve been told by fitness experts I rode my bike to work several times last that walking is perhaps the best exercise May during Bike to Work Month. I want to we can do throughout our lifetimes. It’s ride a lot more in 2016. It takes some extra something we can do now and keep doing time and planning to ride to work, but let’s into old age, and if we walk far enough and see what we can do at least once in a while! frequently enough, it will certainly help We have so many hiking and us feel better and live longer! With forty mountain-biking trails in our city and miles of paved trails in St. George alone county! I haven’t gone on enough of them Have a Downtown St. George plus the many other natural trails, there and plan to do more this year. There are so many safe and fun places to walk, are trails for all skill levels right in our business? Well by George, run, hike, and ride. backyard. Information is available from Which brings me to cycling. St. a number of sources, including at sgcity. call our George! George Scott, George is making a real effort to focus org. Take a hike or ride with a friend, your at 435-467-3276 more on active transportation. Our Active spouse, or your children! Many do this

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Jack Morford’s “Fish Tank” is a piece that stops you in He describes his art in his own words: your tracks. It is whimsical, sarcastic, and deeply meaningful all “My works are primarily figurative and whimsical Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at once. The abstract nature combines with some playing on a subtle scene 7 a.m. - Midnight different thoughts and themes to of sarcasm. My ideas are sparked 435- create a unique sculpture which allows simply by a nuance, by how a person is 216-7311 the viewer to ponder the simplicity of standing, or by a gesture that someone www.GeorgesCornerRestaurant.com life while also considering the more makes. I am able to build from that one complex intertwining of life’s multiple instance a more elaborate image. As I  components. form the piece, I add to it ideas that EVERY “Fish Tank” is a newly grow out of a process of free thinking, added piece in a line of sculptures by dredging up goo from my subconscious,  Morford. Previous pieces have included but it always begins with the intrigue “Nautical Hullabaloo,” “Admiral of the form.” Jack,” “Nymph Foolery,” and “Jonah’s “Over the years, as I have Dilemma.” With “Fish Tank,” Morford sharpened my own artistic voice, I have has created the perfect solution to learned to see how it connects with every boy’s dream, combining one the viewer. At art fairs, as crowds of of the child’s pets with his favorite people pass by booth after booth with toy. Perhaps he has also solved every stony, expressionless faces, I witness parent’s dilemma when it comes to a countenance change when they gifts for a child: batteries are neither approach my booth. Their expressions included nor even needed, you don’t transform to a lighter mood; an act of have to feed it, and you don’t have to engagement. What’s different about clean the tank. mine? Perhaps they recognize their Morford grew up in Saginaw, own experience or perspective on life. Mich., the third child of four. He Perhaps they see something entirely Eating Healthy Never Tasted So Good!!! attended The Art Institute of Chicago new and appreciate the out-of-the-box and later returned to academia once view I lend them. That’s why I enjoy Pasta • Salads • Soups • Sandwiches • Burgers again to study art, this time at Ricks creating whimsically abstract pieces, to 20 North Main Street • St. George, UT 84770 College in Rexburg, Id. Continuing give a touch of the real world, while at (435) 628-9889 his passion, he went on to complete the same time taking them out of it and a Master of Fine Arts Degree at the into their imagination and dreams.” www.twistednoodlecafe.com Otis College of Art and Design in Los Jack Morford’s “Fish Tank” can be viewed as part of www.facebook.com/twistednoodlecafe Angeles. Morford had a lifelong art career, with “Fish Tank” the Art Around the Corner Outdoor Sculpture Gallery. This being his final piece before passing away in February 2015 at sculpture is located on Main Street just north of St. George age 75. Boulevard outside of George’s Corner.

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George’s Corner Strang said that the “Touring Restaurant in downtown St. Friday, Jan. 1: Harry O, R&B Artist” series is something George is pleased to announce Saturday, Jan. 2: Johnny Van and Gary Huff, contemporary rock of a departure from George’s its musical lineup for January. Wednesday Jan. 6: Greg Blake, bluegrass mission to normally have Wednesday shows run from a local influence and keep 7 to 10 p.m., and Friday and Friday, Jan. 8: Gunlock County, country Saturday shows run from 8 Saturday, Jan. 9: Dulcie, contemporary rock George’s music geared toward to 11 p.m. January’s lineup Wednesday, Jan. 13: Jerry Allen, contemporary rock local artists, but he feels that includes the return of the Friday, Jan. 15: Funky Friday with Soul What!? it makes a nice addition to the regular “Jazz on The Corner” Saturday, Jan. 16: Jazz on the Corner featuring lineup. The West Coast Jazz Players series on the third Saturday “About every six Wednesday, Jan. 20: Lisa Mac, contemporary rock of the month and “Funky or eight weeks, I’ll book Friday” featuring Soul What!? Friday, Jan. 22: Jeff Orr and friends, ‘70s rock somebody coming through Additionally, George’s will Wednesday, Jan. 27: Devon Archer, alternative rock feature Greg Blake on Jan. Friday, Jan. 29: Whiskey Tooth Revival, Americana on the road that is a unique 6 as part of their “Touring Saturday, Jan. 30: Branson Anderson, folk talent,” Strang said. “Greg Artist” series. George’s Corner Blake is an extremely good music promoter Gordon name in the bluegrass field.”

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The Independent / SUindependent.com • January 2016 • Page 17 of the plot, it’s a rip-roaring good time at out of the ashes of the Empire — arrives plans in a droid, a young woman leading the movies. to exterminate members of The Resistance. a mundane life on a desert planet, and a Thirty-two years following the Led by the evil, mask-wearing villain who wears a sinister-looking mask events in “Return of the Jedi,” we finally Kylo Ren (Adam Driver), The First Order because he wants to, not because he has to. get to find out what comes next in a — a sort of galactic Nazi regime — show no And it’s now a weapon of mass destruction HHHHH - Amazing! galaxy far, far away, courtesy of fanboy mercy in their assault. Ultimately, Dameron that can destroy several planets at once. HHHH - Good filmmaker J.J. Abrams, new Lucasfilm is captured and interrogated aboard an Get the picture? HHH - Decent head Kathleen Kennedy and a team of enemy starship until he is aided by Finn Beyond that, Abrams the writer HH - Poor extremely passionate storytellers. The end (John Boyega) — a Stormtrooper with a — with iconic screenwriter Lawrence H - Terrible result is “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” conscience — in a daring escape. Kasdan by his side — makes a handful a movie in which pure, unbridled joy and Meanwhile, back on Jakku, young of missteps here. “The Force Awakens” reverence trumps imperfection. Rey (Daisy Ridley) lives a solitary life. She isn’t perfect. There are structural issues. Going into “The Force Awakens” spends her days scavenging for supplies and Things of striking coincidence abound. The without delving into spoiler territory would doing whatever she can to survive. After Furthermore, the film would have greatly be next to impossible. Since this film’s eventually crossing paths with BB8 and a benefited from expanding upon both Finn’s Independent secrets have been mostly concealed by way of completely lost Finn, the adventure really and Rey’s individual struggles before they Abrams’ almighty “Mystery Box,” anything begins, an adventure that will unite Rey are brought together. There is also a source movie guide that might be written about it could be and her newfound friends with the likes of of contention in this picture that isn’t really by Adam Mast construed as a spoiler. In this review, legendary heroes Han Solo, Chewbacca, fleshed out, and while the characters at I’ll avoid revealing the bigger surprises, and Leia. the center of this contention play their but there will obviously be plot elements most important scene like seasoned pros, a STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS touched upon, so if you want to go into the little more backstory would have made said (PG-13) film completely blind, stop reading now. scene all the more powerful. HHHH½ The events in “The Force Awakens” It comes to reason that some of take place in real time in terms of the this stuff could be elaborated on in Rian Recently, the experience of “Star Wars” timeline. In other words, just Johnson’s “Episode VIII,” but I would have viewing the entire “Star Wars” saga from over 30 years have passed since the Jedi preferred that “The Force Awakens” simply beginning to end in a theater — one of the have defeated the Empire. As “The Force tell its own story. “A New Hope” played ultimate thrills of my adult movie-going Awakens” begins, the heart of the mystery perfectly as a standalone film even though life — put a lot of things into perspective. at the center of this picture is established it was part of a bigger arc. Perhaps that’s Firstly, news flash: The prequels aren’t very by way of text during the film’s legendary because there was no guarantee at the good. And it goes far beyond their plodding opening crawl. I’ll refrain from going into Where to begin? Firstly, nostalgia time that there would be an “Empire Strikes nature, stilted dialogue, and Hayden the mystery further only to say that “The quite obviously plays an important role in Back,” therefore “Star Wars” creator George Christiansen’s wooden performance as Force Awakens” offers up a most intriguing “The Force Awakens.” As expected, there Lucas simply put everything into that first Mannequin Skywalker. No, the prequels McGuffin. are plenty of echoes and call backs in this entry. are really dull because they simply aren’t Following the opening crawl, picture. Some have been quick to point out Abrams, Kasdan, and crew knew any fun. True, Episodes I, II, and III we are witness to an assault on the that the majority of the plot is a retread of from the get-go that this would be a new are about Anakin’s fall from grace, but desert planet of Jakku. Ace X-Wing pilot the events that took place in “A New Hope.” series of films, so unanswered questions that’s no excuse. “The Empire Strikes Back” and freedom fighter Poe Dameron (Oscar True, Abrams uses the more memorable and ambiguous threads have been built is plenty dark, but it still emerges as the Isaac) stashes a mysterious item within the elements of the saga as comfort food, but he into “The Force Awakens” by choice. 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However, of the entire ensemble, it’s a hell of a lot easier than it used to be. only rivaled by her fondness for Chewie. a case involving a priest accused of child Mark Ruffalo who impresses the most as Abrams the director is firing on Nyong’o is incredibly likable in this role, molestation. excitable Mike Rezendes, a passionately all cylinders. There is fan service, yes, but and it is my hope that she will one day get driven reporter who would make strides what imperfections the script might have her groove on with Chewbacca. in a very controversial case mostly by to offer, Abrams more than makes up for by Unfortunately, there are way of his bond with a cautious attorney way of absolute joy, unlimited energy, and characters who don’t fair as well. (beautifully played by Stanley Tucci). a childlike sense of exuberance. “The Force Gwendoline Christie of “Game of Thrones” The media is often painted Awakens” moves at a very quick clip. It fame looks amazing as Captain Phasma, a the villain (in many cases, rightfully is nothing short of entertaining, and his lead trooper decked out in shiny chrome, so), most notably in today’s darkly tactile approach is beyond welcome. but those expecting a character of Boba lit global landscape, but “Spotlight” shows However, where Abrams truly Fett-caliber “badassery” are bound to be us the other side of the news, a side where nails it with “The Force Awakens” is disappointed. Unfortunately, Phasma integrity and doing the right thing reigns in the character beats and casting. Old doesn’t get to do much in this picture, and supreme and a side where individuals must worse still, there’s a sense throughout the favorites like Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and “Spotlight” was written and hold themselves accountable for their own Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) play off of each film that she initially did have more to do directed by the great Tom McCarthy (“The actions no matter what the outcome might other beautifully, and the choice to turn that was ultimately left on the cutting room be. Visitor,” “The Station Agent”) and while Chewie into a full-on ladies’ man is an floor. Here’s hoping Phasma gets to show There are so many powerful the subject matter is certainly of the hot absolute stroke of genius. Carrie Fisher off some real personality in “Episode VIII.” moments in this picture. A scene in topic variety, it is handled with delicacy returns as Leia, and while I’m reluctant to Sadly, the great Max Von Sydow which Bill Crudup’s shifty lawyer, Eric say where her relationship rests with the old clocks in about three minutes of screen and class. What’s more, “Spotlight” is Macleish, opens Robinson’s eyes to the scoundrel Han, I will say that their moments time as an ally who assists Dameron in his restrained. A contingent of the Catholic realization of how blinded even he’s together in “The Force Awakens” reminded heroic crusade. Who exactly is Von Sydow’s Church is certainly the primary focus of the been when it comes to the story at hand is me a bit of Indy’s connection with Marion Lor San Tekka? We may never know. movie, and while certain members of the poignant and hard-hitting. in the disappointment that was “Indiana Finally, the much talked about cloth are clearly painted in a negative light For all its touchy subject Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Supreme Leader Snoke (played by the great here, McCarthy is quick to point a finger at matter and condemnation of a religious Skull.” It should be noted, though, that the Andy Serkis) is shown only in holographic other guilty parties as well, and this gives institution, this is really a story about doing connection here works far better than it did form. He’s treated much like the Emperor “Spotlight” a kind of unexpected balance. the right thing and how just a few people in “Crystal Skull” because as a whole, “The in “The Empire Strikes Back,” so it’s safe The ensemble of “Spotlight” willing to speak up can make a difference. Force Awakens” is vastly superior movie. It to say that we’ll be seeing more of him in is positively stellar. Schreiber is quietly There’s no statute of limitations on the should also be noted that for those of you the future. effective as Baron. When Baron first truth. “Spotlight” is one of the best films worrying that Ford was going to phone in Note of interest: “The Force takes on his new position at the Globe, of the year. Awakens” offers up a handful of entertaining the performance, rest assured, he doesn’t. his decisions are frowned upon by those cameos, including Simon Pegg and Daniel He’s fantastic. around him until it becomes perfectly clear Find more movies daily While our returning favorites Craig, so be on the lookout. “The Force Awakens” is that he is a man of integrity. Keaton is obviously give our nostalgia-loving hearts superb as Robinson, a veteran newsman who at SUindependent.com the comfort food they need, it’s the newbies surprisingly intimate for a movie of this that are truly worth noting in “The Force size. In fact, this is every bit a story of Awakens.” family (some of it of the dysfunctional Ridley is absolutely outstanding variety) as it is an operatic sci-fi adventure. as Rey. Aside from her resemblance to Sure, there are battles, lightsaber duels, Keira Knightley (who, ironically, appeared explosions, and talk of the all-powerful in “The Phantom Menace”), you’ll find that Force, but at the end of the day, “The Force Awakens” is about heroism and the this lovely young actress is an absolute importance of family. natural. 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Rowling, Margaret Mitchell, and Independent a review copy, which I picked up while I was Steven King were all rejected at least a visiting the States in August. I’m glad I did. dozen times each before getting their books BOOK REVIEWS The book is part memoir, part self- author’s published help book, and part motivational book, and Today, to even consider reviewing by Rich Rogers Dodge gets it right. a manuscript, most traditional publishers Why Not Today? Eric Dodge. 2015 “Why Not Today” is one of the two advocate: require prospective authors who submit Eric Dodge Music. Trade Paperback and self-published books that have been worth query letters to describe their “author Kindle. the time to read. Why? First, Dodge didn’t profitable platform.” This platform is the means by try to write the Great American Novel, or which an author will promote and market If you’ve been reading this column Great American Confessional, and get in his or her work if published. Another truth publishing for many years, you may have noticed that over his head. He wanted to share his story, is that eight of nine published books don’t I rarely review self- which he truly believes can help people make money. Thus, most publishers, aware change their lives. And published books. The options for of the reality of these numbers, will not secondly, he obviously reasons are simple. take on much — if any — of the expense of spent the money for Most writers who self- your book marketing and promoting a book, even if a good editor — and publish don’t spend the they like it! Most require authors to take on more importantly, he by David W. Smith money to get a good this burden. obviously listened. editor. And if they do As I discussed last month, there Unlike a generation ago, when None of the typical spend the money, it are many venues to explore in getting books were sold in brick and mortar stores, mistakes of a self- seems they don’t listen your writing project published. From books can be sold online today by authors published writer are to what the editor has traditional publishing to print-on-demand themselves. Thus today’s authors can found here. to say. In the almost and self-publishing options, there are accomplish a great number of sales and So what is his 20 years I’ve been many considerations in terms of what will make substantial income on self-published story? writing reviews, I’ve increase the potential success of a written books if they are willing to explore these His story is only read two self- project. point-of-sale vehicles and invest in one that goes from The truth is that in terms of themselves. published titles that being a super-confident traditional publishing, the chance of a Traditional publishers usually were worth my time. It 4-year-old — daring legitimate publisher taking on a new offer 8 to 10 percent royalties, usually on the got so bad that I made enough to run in wholesale cost of the book, which equates it a personal policy front of a car with a to about 80 cents for a $15 retail book. A to flat-out refuse to sheet tied around his self-published author can make between read anything self- neck in his Superman $4 and $20 or more net profit on each book. published. It wasn’t underwear, holding Quite a difference! Most traditional authors worth my time. (Ralph out his hand to stop an don’t make their gas money back on a book Rohr, a sometime oncoming car — to deep signing! contributor to the suicidal depression, Next month, I’ll talk more about Independent, asked to becoming a country the ways in which authors can make a me to review a self- singer who’s shared sizable return on their self-published work. published book of his on the New Testament the stage with performers such as Travis David W. Smith is the owner of Book of Revelation, but time constraints Tritt, Carrie Underwood, Chris LeDoux, Synergy Books Publishing, USA. He can be wouldn’t allow me to do so.) The stories I and Collin Raye, to name a few, as well as reached at [email protected]. could tell. becoming a motivational speaker and singer (he mixes his music in with his speeches) and a member of the National Speakers Association. Find us @ And he is a real country singer with a rich baritone voice. I’ve got to hunt BECAUSE down some of his albums. Check out “The Last Real Cowboy.” With his simple, winning COMMUNITY approach, he shares what it was like to go out and try and stop a car in his Superman Luxury Suites within steps of the undies and then lose a beloved grandfather. Zion National Park Main Entrance One of the most powerful sections was the · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · MATTERS. section about bullying. I think we’ve all wi-fi internet encountered bullying to a certain degree. Fully Equipped kitchens But his story is horrific, and I don’t use that term lightly. 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I felt refreshed as I read this book, and I realize that Dodge is someone I want to really get to know, not just through books and his music. I know, I’ll have to take a number. I’m curious to see what he’ll do next. Dodge is definitely someone to watch. 147 Zion Park Blvd - Phone: 877.590.3366 Rich welcomes questions and www.CableMountainLodge.com comments from readers. You may contact him at [email protected]. Page 20 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • January 2016 and Connor was born in Milford, but they the Southwest Symphony, Southern Utah well as long-term plans? have all lived here for the majority of their Heritage Choir, or Tuacahn. There is no MW: Currently, we are on a little lives. Zach and I both moved here five years chance for artists to thrive. bit of a hiatus. We all have other “life” stuff ago. JG: Are you guys trying to get we have to take care of right now, and we’re JG: How long have you been signed? working that out, but we all want to keep together? MW: We are currently signed to MW: Connor, Chase, and Tyler Arborist Records, a local record label run playing music together. brick walker have known each other since grade school. by our manager, Alek Wiltbank. Our EP I didn’t really meet any of them until junior was the first release for Arborist, and we’re BrickWalker’s debut EP, discusses year. pretty excited about that. “Blu Unk” is out now. It’s available for JG: I’d say it’s relatively JG: Do you plan to release a full- streaming and digital download at https:// uncommon for a band to have a manager, or length album in the future? brickwalkerband.bandcamp.com. Support “blu unk” ep at least not many do. Locally, most probably MW: That’s the dream! local music by purchasing “Blu Unk.” by Jason Gottfried don’t. You noted online that Alek is the only JG: Are any of you planning on reason that the album was completed. What pursuing music long-term individually, say, Self-styled as a “red rock blues has Alek done specifically to help you as a at the collegiate level? band,” BrickWalker is a St. George-based band? MW: I am attending Dixie State Find more music quintet comprising Max and Zach Wiltbank, MW: Basically, Alek has booked University and taking music classes, and Connor Houchen, Chase McClung, and our shows, managed our money, and pushed Connor is starting next semester, though everyday at Tyler Huff, and being managed by Alek us into making “Blu Unk.” He set up all we both plan to move to a different college Wiltbank. They released their debut EP, our recording and mastering dates and to finish our degrees. SUindependent.com “Blu Unk,” earlier this year and have been basically does everything for BrickWalker JG: What are your immediate as featured recently at local festivals like except perform. George Streetfest. Max set aside the time JG: Do you recommend that all for an interview to discuss the band, their local bands have a manager? EP, and their plans. MW: Alek has helped us become a legitimate “band,” and I would say that every band would benefit from having a manager. It allows the band to focus on writing and perfecting their music, not worrying about money, gigs, or other business-based responsibilities. JG: Care to explain the album title? MW: Blu Unk is what you feel when you listen to BrickWalker. When you feel that funkiness build up inside of you and you just gotta set it free, that’s the Blu Unk. pares ! JG: I don’t know if you saw the piece Nothin g Else Com I wrote about the music scene in southern Utah (suindependent.com/southern-utah- On the Corner of Hwy 56 and 2200 West Jason Gottfried: What are your music-scene) or my interview with Lisle primary influences? Anything specific, or do Crowley (suindependent.com/interview- 297 North Cove Dr • Cedar City, UT certain members have specific influences? lisle-crowley-from-horse-head-road) where Max Wiltbank: I’m trying to he talked about how he feels about it. What www.healingmountain.edu think of what we listened to when we do you guys think about the music scene in recorded this … Led Zeppelin, The Strokes, southern Utah? Do you feel supported by Vulfpeck, Queens Of The Stone Age, Cage the culture here? The Elephant, Jack White. Vocally, I take a lot of my influence from Julian Casablancas (The Strokes and The Voidz), Matthew Shultz (Cage The Elephant), Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin), Mick Jagger (Rolling Stones), and Keith Buckley (Every Time I Die). JG: Looks like two or three of you are brothers. Any story about how the band formed and how each of you got into music? MW: We have five members, plus a manager. 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Page 24 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • January 2016 MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS- RECENT PAINTINGS BY CHIP CHAPMAN Dec 4-Jan 2 10:00am A unique, do-it-yourself visionary who was a founder of the Los Angeles Free open ALL Winter! Music Society forty years ago, Mr. Chapman now paints at his “laboratory” in Hurricane, Multi-Day Events Utah. This is his first solo exhibition and features exclusively works created in 2015. To get your event in our Free Calendar of Most are available for sale from the artist. Events log on to http://www.suindependent. Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Blvd., com/events_calendar/form.php. Limit one Springdale. free listing per day or date per organization. THE WHITE WHALE, AN ORIGINAL YOUR FEATURED EVENT HERE! STAGED ADAPTATION OF HERMN CALL 435-656-1555 MELVILLE’S MOBY DICK 7:30pm Description The White Whale, Jan. 28-30; February 2-6, PG DSU’s Mark Houser and his Divised Theatre Production students bring Herman Melville’s timeless, great American Dixie State University and the novel to the stage. Dixie State University, 225 S 700 E, St. George. Celebrity Concert Series CANYON VIEW HIGH: POPS CONCERT 5:00pm Jan 27-29 Recruiting Concert with the Middle School CVHS, Cedar City. JANUARY LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE: Events by Day Sat, January 2 MONDAYS West Coast Jazz Players featuring R&R (Las Vegas) 6-9 PM COMMUNITY BEREAVEMENT GROUP 3:30pm Community Bereavement Group A supportive and educational group A new year has begun which means new for those experiencing grief resulting from the Sat, January 9 talent. This month the series will feature loss of a loved one. Co-sponsored by Virgin two great performances. The first hitting Wirelefant (Alternative) 6-9 PM Valley and Mesa View Hospice Care. For the stage will be Ethan Bortnik on January more information, please call 702.346.5224. 5 at 7:30pm. Recognized as “The World’s Mesquite Library, 121 West First North St. Youngest Solo Musician to Headline his Mesquite. own Act” by Guiness Book of World Sat, January 16 Records, 14-year-old Bortnik has raised COLOR COUNTRY CAMERA over 40 million dollars for charity with CLUB 6:00pm Color Country Camera Arts to Zion after party featuring Soul What?! 7:30 - 10:30 PM his performances across the globe. On Club meets at 6 pm on the 2nd and 4th the 26 Presidio Brass will be on the Cox Mondays of the month at the St George Performing Arts stage at 7:30pm. They are Library (Basement meeting room). Anyone the face for a bold new generation in brass interested in photography is welcome. No Fri, January 23 enetertainment, combining a brass quin- dues. For more information send an email tet, piano and percussion instruments to to: [email protected] Many Miles (Contemporary Rock) 6-9 PM creat their unique sound. Cox Auditorium, St George Library, 88 West 100 South St. 225 S. 700 E, St. George. George. IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE-THE FOREIGN FILM CLUB 5:00pm Do you love MUSICAL Dec 4-Jan 3 7:00pm Description foreign films’ Then join us at the Santa Clara Sat, January 30 Continuing the tradition established in 2014, Library as we watch and discuss foreign cin- Brigham’s Playhouse will be bringing back It’s ematic gems! 88 West 100 South St. George. Tom Bennett Band (Folk/Blues) 6-9 PM a Wonderful Life-The Musical, for the holiday FREE2FEED BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT season! Based on the movie starring Jimmy GROUP 9:30am at Luther Hall, 244 S. Valley Stewart and Donna Reid, this stage musical View Dr. St. George. Free2Feed is a local version will bring new life to the memorable Motherhood & Breastfeeding Support Group. story of George Bailey who wonders what the We aim to support & encourage women of world would be like if he wasn’t a part of it. all ages and in all stages of motherhood by Come and make Brigham’s Playhouse a part education & Love. Check out our website for of your holiday tradition with It’s a Wonderful upcoming events & guest speakers www. Life! Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 North 300 free2feed.org West, Washington. GENTLE YOGA ZACI Yoga 4:15pm Have 6:00pm Tuesdays and ART CLASSES you dabbled in yoga in the past and won- Thursdays. Oil Painting, Drawing, Portraits DIS dered “Is this for me.” I hope you will return CAL COUN and Pastel Classes Available Desert Rose Art LO T for a second slice. ZACI Yoga, 348 N Bluff Studio, 225 N. Bluff St Suite #1 St. George. #205, St. George. POLE FITNESS CLASSES 7:00pm Beginner • •ts ST. GEORGE DANCE COMPANY CLASS Ap 20% en class (Flow 1) Held Tues & Thurs nights at pli id (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) St. George Dance es t res 7pm. $10. Or attend the FREE Community o Washington County Company Class (Open to the Public) Ballet Intro class at 7pm and 8pm on Sat. nights. Class Fall 2014 (Mondays 7:30pm-8:45 Also available: Book a party for your bach- Class, 8:45–10:30pm Rehearsal) 245 N 200 elorette or birthday party. 270 N. 2940 E. St. W (park in Senior Center Parking Lot) St. George. George. KARAOKE AT THE STATELINE CASINO 8:00pm Tues & Fridays. Karaoke at the Stateline. Here’s your chance to be part TUESDAYS 435-772-0336 of the show or you can just sit back and listen JAZZY’S - STORM THE MIC/POETRY and have some fun. Stateline has plenty of OPEN MIC Uncensored Open Mic Event For gaming to keep you occupied or several pool Local Writers. Come out have a drink or a 95 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale, UT tables if you like to shoot. Come on down and meal and bring a poem, short story, or other joint the fun, Karaoke begins at 8 p.m. and writings, or even just listen. Very supportive, goes until we’re finished. Stateline Casino inclusive, uncensored group! 285 North Bluff At the Park Entrance 490 West Mesquite. Street St. George. The Independent / SUindependent.com • January 2016 • Page 25 TRIBUTE TO ELVIS 7:00pm * Tribute to Elvis FREE2FEED BREASTFEEDING & OPEN MIC AT JAZZY’S 9:00pm Come share Tribute to Elvis Time: 7:00 pm “From Memphis MOTHERHOOD SUPPORT GROUP 9:30am your talents, or simply listen and have a beer! to Las Vegas - A Tribute to the King” starring at the Bunkerville Community Center, 200 285 North Bluff Street St. George. John Brooks! 7p-11p EVERY Tuesday in the Virgin St. Mesquite. Free2Feed is a local WRITERS IMPROVEMENT GROUP Offered Skydome Lounge at the CasaBlanca, must Motherhood & Breastfeeding Support Group. by Heritage Writers Guild. Meets at 2pm as OLD SCHOOL SWING DANCE + be 21 or older, no cover charge. Voted Best We aim to support & encourage women of well as 6pm. every wednesday. Bring eight LESSONS Check us out on facebook for of Las Vegas 2013 “Best Elvis Tribute Show” all ages and in all stages of motherhood by pages of writing, (up to 5 pages, double more info at www.facebook.com/thefire- & “Best Lounge Performer”! CasaBlanca education & Love. www.free2feed.org spaced, 12 point font) for free and friendly housebar. FireHouse Bar & Grill, 1476 W. Resort, 950 West Mesquite Blvd Mesquite. GENTLE YOGA ZACI Yoga 4:15pm Have feedback. More info, call 435-625-1743. 88 Sunset Blvd., St. George. HERITAGE WRITERS GUILD 6pm Second you dabbled in yoga in the past and won- W. 100 S. St. George. WOMEN’S GROUP MEETS 7:00pm first Tuesday of each month in the basement of dered “Is this for me.” I hope you will return Tuesday Each month. 259 West 200 North the library. 88 W. 100 S. St. George. ( for a second slice. ZACI Yoga, 348 N Bluff THURSDAYS St. George. 435) 634-5737. #205, St. George. JOYFUL YOGA 6:30pm Joyful Yoga! an all OPEN PAINT NIGHT TUESDAY 6:00pm Desert BRAIN FITNESS & SOUND HEALTH TECHART STUDIO: LEARN TO DJ 10:00am Levels, all Ages class for anyone and every- Rose Art Studio Invites anyone who would like RESEARCH INITIATIVE 7:00pm Adults from TechArt Studio: Learn to DJ This interac- one! Get your Joy on with Kundalini Yoga to join a group of artist in an open paint night 47 to 87 are invited to apply for accep- tive, hands-on experience will introduce and and Meditation as taught by Yogi Bhajan. By every Tuesday evening from 6:00 PM to 9:00 tance into the program. Call 435-229-6655 expose you to becoming a DJ. You will donation. $5 to $11. Thank you. Sat Nam. PM. Bring whatever medium you want and and talk with Nancy or Bob, graduates of acquire the many skills of DJing including: Sage Hills Healing Center, 6232 West Sage spent an enjoyable evening. Bring a friend if you the program and now facilitators. Email scratching, mixing and lighting. After mas- Hills Drive Cedar City. tering the many functions of the controller would like. The cost is a Donation of $15.00 to [email protected]. CEDAR CITY LIBRARY BOOK and software, you will be able to create your help with our overhead. If you are interested in Blackridge Terrace Bldg 1, 250 W & Hilton CLUB 7:00pm The Cedar City Library will be own mix, burn it to a disc and share it with Joining us call Alice Hiatt @ (435)256-3317. 225 Drive, Ste 305 St. George. changing their monthly book cub to every sec- family, friends and fellow DJs. MEADOWS N. Bluff St. suite #1 St. George. PRIVATE CORPORATION 11:00am. ond Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. January LIBRARY, Mesquite. Downtown Yoga, 50 East Tabernacle, St. LIBRARY ART CLUB FOR we will be discussing “Outliers” by Malcolm George. THE GRACEFUL WOMAN 6:30pm Tuesday CHILDREN 6:30pm Every second and fourth Gladwell and in February is “Very Valentine” nights are now open to Women of all ages Tuesday of each month. Free. Register in the ANIME & GAMER CLUB 3:00pm Teens and by Adriana Trigiani. Cedar City Library, 303 for a wonderful night of specialized teach- children’s area! 88 W. 100 S. St. George. Tweens who love Anime, gaming, or both, N. 100 E, Cedar City. ings to empower, uplift, heal, strength- join us at the Santa Clara Library for book dis- TRAUMA SENSITIVE YOGA Hosted by the LIVE MUSIC WITH NICK ADAMS 7:00pm en and teach. Fruit and Yogi Tea will be D.O.V.E. Center - women only class. Class cussions, games, and great times! 88 West Nick plays acoustic guitar every Thursday served after class. Bring your girlfriends, by donation. 301 N. 200 E. #2C St. George. 100 South St. George. evening George’s Corner Restaurant and your daughters, your aunts, your mother SPANISH BALLET/ FLAMENCO Pub, 2 W St. George Blvd. St. George. and grandmother. By Donation $5 - $11. DANCE 5:00pm Flamenco is an exciting and Sage Hills Healing Center, 6232 West Sage WEDNESDAYS SINDUSTRY 7:00pm Free Drink & Drawing dynamic dance form from southern Spain fea- Hills Drive Cedar City. KARAOKE WITH KJ EVAN Call 435-867- Ticket. There will be Corn Hole Tournament, turing lyrical hand and arm movements and 5990 for more info, or visit MikesTavernCC. Beer Pong, Jenga. Live Entertainment. KARAOKE TUESDAYS IN MESQUITE, sharp percussive footwork. We will learn the com. 90 W. Hoover Cedar City. $10.00 Buckets of Beer. Every Thursday 7 NV 5:00pm Leave St. George at 5, get to correct body posture, wrist and arm positions, PM- 3 AM No cover charge. 275 Mesa Blvd Peggy Sue’s at 5 forKARAOKE, Fantastic OPEN MIC AT GROOVACIOUS 7:30am Sign footwork, hand clapping patterns, and how Mesquite. Food, Full Bar and lots of friendly peo- up at 7:30, all participants selected by random to follow the music. Please bring supportive ple. Peggy Sue’s Diner, 380 N Sandhill Blvd drawing. Performers limited to 10. Free. 173 shoes with a chunky heel. Both boys & girls Mesquite, Nevada (702) 346-6747, Mesquite. N. 100 W. Cedar City. are welcome. St. George. Find more at SUindependent.com

Page 26 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • January 2016 KARAOKE SATURDAYS! 9:00pm You’re GEORGE STREETFEST ON MAIN 6:00pm The Star! with Gayle Louise. 21 and over. SUNDAYS Enjoy a New Year’s Masquerade celebration Great food! 720 East 700 South St. George. D.R.I.F.T.: Dixie Reason Inquiry and with George Streetfest on Main. Featuring dance party music, local vendors and food trucks, this is GUIDED SATURDAY MORNING Free Thought: Group meets at Jazzy a party you don’t want to miss. The Zion Canyon HIKE 7:00am Venture into the stunning out- Java, 285 N. Bluff, St. George, Sundays from WIDOWED AND SINGLES SUPPORT 2 p.m. till close. An open place where people Brew Pub Jazz Garden at Ancestor Square will back that surrounds St. George on a guided be playing New Orleans Jazz. Dowtown St. GROUP 2:30pm Rocky Mountain Care and can meet to talk about religion, atheism, life, half day hiking tour (4-5 hours). Scheduled George, Main Street, St. George. the Senior Citizen’s Center invite you to join hiking tours begin at the St. George Adventure death and an unlimited number of other top- them for the Widowed & Singles Support Hub on Saturday mornings (Spring and Fall ics. All are welcome. HARRY O. LIVE See Harry O. peform live R&B at George’s Corner in Ancestor Square. Group 245 North 200 West St. George. months). Your guide is a local expert who THE NARROWS CHURCH VERSE-BY- Enjoy good music, good food and good times. is also specially trained as a Wilderness VERSE BIBLE STUDIES Sunday mornings, First Responder (WFR)​. Adventure Hub St. George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W St George FRIDAYS 10:45 a.m. at Panorama Elementary School, Blvd, St George, 435-216-7311. George, 128 North 100 West Suite 124, St. 301 N. 2200 East, St. George. FREE. thenar- LAUNCHING PAD COMMUNITY George. stgeorgehub.com, 435-673-7246. [email protected], thenarrowschurch. ULTIMATE OUTDOOR EXPO Start your new GATHERING 6:00pm, We are a trans-denom- year off right! The Ultimate Outdoor Expo UNITY CENTER OF POSITIVE LIVING org, (435) 592-2605. 301 N. 2200 East St. inational spiritual community. We focus on is sure to please, showcasing the latest in GATHERING providing a learning George. young adults, but everyone is welcome to outdoor enjoyment. All Ticket sold at the door environment on how positive affirmations, join! Community potluck starts at 6pm and UNITY CENTER OF POSITIVE LIVING inside the Dixie Center Contact Contact Info: or prayer works. Explaining how super- service begins around 7, followed by a group GATHERING providing a learning environ- Sylvia Anderson 801-571-9012 Dixie Center, natural healing occurs whether physically, discussion and spiritual practice. Visit face- ment on how positive affirmations, or prayer 1835 Convention Center Dr, St. George. or spiritually, when you believe. People of book.com/LaunchingPadZion for more info! works. Explaining how super-natural heal- all beliefs are welcome. For more info visit 908 N. 1400 W. St. George. ing occurs whether physically, or spiritually, [email protected] or call 435-817-1746 when you believe. People of all beliefs are Sat, Jan 2 FREE2FEED BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT 1072 E. 900 S St. George. welcome. For more info visit stgrgeunity@ BOBBY MEADER MUSIC 7:00pm Jazzy’s, GROUP 11:00-1:00 at the Public Library in TOP 40/DANCE/HOUSE TOP 40/DANCE/ gmail.com or call 435-817-1746 1072 E. 900 285 N Bluff St, St. George. Hurricane. Mommy & Tot playtime, followed HOUSE and various themed events TBA. S St. George. SEASON’S ULTRA LOUNGE 8:00pm Go by group discussion at 12:00. Free2Feed is Saturday nights at Envy Nightclub & Lounge, Big! & DJ Mikey VIP are turning it up in a local Motherhood & Breastfeeding Support 792 W. Pioneer Blvd., Mesquite. www.face- Season’s Lounge from 8pm-3am! Eureka Group. We aim to support & encourage Events by Date book.com/envynevada. 792 W. Pioneer Blvd. Casino Resort, 275 Mesa Blvd, Mesquite. women of all ages and in all stages of moth- Mesquite. erhood by education & Love. Check out our Fri, Jan 1 ULTIMATE OUTDOOR EXPO Start your new website for upcoming events & guest speak- TUACAHN SATURDAY MARKET 9:00am year off right! The Ultimate Outdoor Expo ers www.free2feed.org Pancake breakfast 9-11 a.m. Vendor appli- THE COMEDY MACHINE 8:30pm See The is sure to please, showcasing the latest in cations: (435) 652-3218, tuacahn.org. 1100 Comedy Machine at the CasaBlanca Resort outdoor enjoyment. All Ticket sold at the door Tuacahn Dr Ivins. in Mesquite. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the inside the Dixie Center Contact Contact Info: show starts at 8:30 p.m. This show is 21 and SATURDAYS SATURDAY MOVIE MATINEE @ ST. Sylvia Anderson 801-571-9012 Dixie Center, over. CasaBlanca Resort, 950 West Mesquite NANOWRIMO WRITING TIME 10:00am GEORGE LIBRARY 2:00pm Washington 1835 Convention Center Dr, St. George Blvd, Mesquite. Join NANOWRIMO (National Novel Writing County Library System, 88 West 100 South JOHNNY VAN AND GARY HUFF 8:00 pm Month) and complete a novel by the end of St. George. SEASON’S ULTRA LOUNGE 8:00pm Go Enjoy these two artists perform live contem- November! Every Saturday in November we Big! & DJ Mikey VIP are turning it up in porary rock while enjoying tasty treats and will offer a space for you to write your novel. YOUR FEATURED EVENT HERE! Season’s Lounge from 8pm-3am! Eureka drinks. George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W St Cedar City Library, 303 N. 100 E, Cedar City. CALL 435-656-1555 Casino Resort, 275 Mesa Blvd, Mesquite. George Blvd, St George, 435-216-7311.

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The Independent / SUindependent.com • January 2016 • Page 27 KARAOKE WITH KJ EVAN Call 435-867- DULCIE Get into the contemporary vibe with ST. GEORGE GALLERIES FINE 5990 for more info, or visit MikesTavernCC. Dulcie at George’s Corner. Enjoy great food ART 6:00pm Visit The Mission Gallery and com. Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover, Cedar City. and music. George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W Authentique Gallery Art & Design for the “Arts St George Blvd, St George, 435-216-7311. to Zion” Showcase. See various types of OPEN MIC AT GROOVACIOUS 7:30pm Sign artistic pieces in these local St. George gal- up at 7:30, all participants selected by ran- WIRELEFANT 6:00pm Wirelefant will be per- leries. Authentique Gallery Art & Design, 199 ELVIS LIVE FROM VEGAS 7:30pm See dom drawing. Performers limited to 10. Free. forming live at the Zion Canyon Brew Pub. N. Main Street, St. George. Tyler James and the Memphis Experience Groovacious, 173 N. 100 W., Cedar City. Don’t miss out on some cold brews and Band live at the CasaBlanca Resort for Elvis alternative rock from 6 to 9 p.m. Zion Canyon STUDENT ART EXHIBITIONS 4:00pm See Live from Vegas. Catch all of the class Elvis Brew Pub, 95 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale. student works at The DiFiore Center, the hits at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and Thurs, Jan 7 North Plaza at Dixie State University and the show is 21 and over. CasaBlanca Resort, GREGORY HAWKINS 10:00am Estate at the St. George Weaving Studio. Get a 950 West Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite. Planning Seminars Contact Info: Gregory Mon, Jan 11 chance to enjoy local art from students. DiFiore Center, 307 N Main St, St. George. WALK FOR LIFE 9:00am Pro-Life leaders for Hawkins 801-558-2527 Admission: Open to CANYON VIEW HIGH: MUSICAL THEATRE the Saint George Parish Corner of Bluff Street Public Go Back To Calendar Dixie Center, REVUE CONCERT 7:00pm Email from Holly & 600 South, St. George. 1835 Convention Center Dr, St. George. Barrick 9/29/15 CVHS, Cedar City. Fri, Jan 15 WEST COAST JAZZ PLAYERS 6:00pm ART ON MAIN/ST. GEORGE GALLERY Come out to Zion Canyon Brew Pub in Fri, Jan 8 Wed, Jan 13 STROLL 4:00pm Have an evening tour Springdale, Utah to see the live performance GUNLOCK COUNTY Get into the country DIXIE ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY 7:00pm through the Art on Main trail in downtown St. from the West Coast Jazz Players featuring groove with Gunlock County at George’s The Dixie Archaeology Society meets from George. Visit art galleries and museums like R&R from Las Vegas. Enjoy some delicious Corner in Ancestor Square. George’s Corner 7:00 to 8:30 pm the second Wednesday of the St. George Art Museum, Authentique Fine Art Gallery, The Mission Gallery, Split Rock food, brews and jazz music to keep your night Restaurant, 2 W St George Blvd, St George, the month at the Udvar-Hazy Building, Dixie Art Gallery, “Arts to Zion” Showcase and upbeat and full of life. Zion Canyon Brew Pub, 435-216-7311. State University campus, 1000E 300S ,Room many more. St. George Art Museum, 47 East 95 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale. 121. Go to our website at http://dixierockart. 200 North, St. George. webs.com/ for membership information. Sat, Jan 9 FUNKY FRIDAY WITH SOUL WHAT!? Wed, Jan 6 JERRY ALLEN Contemporary rock vibes will MICHAEL GRIMM IN CONCERT 8:30pm See Enjoy the soul and R&B stylings of Soul be at George’s Corner live from Jerry Allen. DESERT HILLS HIGH: ALL-STATE America’s Got Talent winner Michael Grimm What!? while grabbing a bite of yummy eats. George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W St George ORCHESTRA - BAND ROOM 7:00pm Desert perform live at the CasaBlanca Resort. Doors George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W St George Blvd, St George, 435-216-7311. Hills High School, 828 East Desert Hills Drive, open at 7:30 p.m. and the show begins at Blvd, St George, 435-216-7311. St. George. 8:30 p.m. It is 21 and over. CasaBlanca PIANO CONCERT - JAMES D’LEON 7:00pm GREGORY HAWKINS 10:00am Estate Resort, 950 West Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite. Thurs, Jan 14 Join Z-Arts at the Canyon Community Center Planning Seminars Contact Info: Gregory SECOND SATURDAY SWING OPEN PRIVATE/HOME STUDIO in Springdale. For more information, visit Hawkins 801-558-2527 Admission: Open to DANCE 7:30pm Don’t worry if you don’t know TOURS 10:00am Enjoy a weekend of tour- http://zarts.org/wp/dleon Canyon Community Public Go Back To Calendar Dixie Center, how to dance there are lessons held just ing local homes and private studios of artists Center, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale. 1835 Convention Center Dr, St. George. before the dance. Learn Lindyhop, Balboa, showing off their works. You will see anything TURN THE PAGE 8:30pm See Turn the Page GREG BLAKE LIVE See the bluegrass Charleston, etc. Lesson is from 7:30-8:30 pm from drawing, paintings and sculptures, to give a live performance of the ultimate tribute style of Greg Blake while grabbing a bite to (beginning and intermediate), Dance is from photography and much more. St. George,UT. to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. eat at George’s Corner. George’s Corner 8:30-10:30 pm. Washington City Community Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show begins Restaurant, 2 W St George Blvd, St George, Center - Reception Center, 350 N Community YOUR FEATURED EVENT HERE! at 8:30 p.m. This is 21 and over. CasaBlanca 435-216-7311. Center Drive, Washington. CALL 435-656-1555 Resort, 950 West Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite.

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Page 28 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • January 2016 NEIL DIAMOND TRIBUTE See a Neil Sun, Jan 17 Wed, Jan 20 Diamond tribute featuring Rob Garrett and KAYENTA ART VILLAGE FINE ART LISA MAC See Lisa Mac perform contempo- the “King of Diamonds” band. Don’t miss this WALK 10:00am Visit Kayenta Village and rary rock live at George’s Corner. George’s 75th birthday tribute for Neil Diamond. The take a walking tour through the art galleries Corner Restaurant, 2 W St George Blvd, St show is 21 and over. CasaBlanca Resort, 950 and museums. You will visit Juniper Sky Fine George, 435-216-7311. West Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite. Sat, Jan 16 Art Gallery, Gallery 873, Blue Raven, Purple SOUTHERN UTAH WEDDING ROLLING STONES TRIBUTE 8:30pm Sage Studios and Zia Pottery. This event is Fri, Jan 22 SHOWCASE 10:00am 2016 The Southern See Mick Adams and the Stones give a free with registration. Kayenta Village, 851 Utah Wedding Showcase will amaze you CCMA PRESENTS: NIKOLAI tribute show to The Rolling Stones at the Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins. with what you can find in one special day. MASSENKOFF AND THE RUSSIAN FOLK CasaBlanca Resort. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 Contact Info: Christine and the show starts at 8:30 p.m. This show is FESTIVAL Heritage Center Theatre, 105 N Mon, Jan 18 100 E, Cedar City. Zollinger Zollinger Enterprises 435-668-7018 21 and over. CasaBlanca Resort, 950 West Dixie Center, 1835 Convention Center Dr, St. Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite. “ARTS TO ZION” SHOWCASE SILENT MAN IN THE MIRROR TRIBUTE Hear a trib- George. JAZZ ON THE CORNER Hit George’s Corner AUCTION 10:00am Be a part of a silent art ute for the “King of Pop” in the Man in the Mirror in Ancestor Square for Jazz on the Corner auction for the “Arts to Zion” Showcase hap- Tribute to Michael Jackson. Get the chance to with The West Coast Jazz Players. George’s pening from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drop off your relive some of Michael Jackson’s greatest hits. Sun, Jan 24 Corner Restaurant, 2 W St George Blvd, St punchcards there before 3pm, for chance to This show is 21 and over. CasaBlanca Resort, MESQUITE BALLOON FESTIVAL Enjoy a George, 435-216-7311. win a drawing for an overnight vacation at our 950 West Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite. fun day high in the sky with the Mesquite sponsoring hotels. Arts to Zion, 35 N. Main, Balloon Festival. Watch as hot air balloons SPRINGDALE ARTISTS AFTER JEFF ORR AND FRIENDS Go back to the St. George. fill the sky and maybe get the chance to ride HOURS 7:30pm Get ready for an after party ‘70s with Jeff Orr and friends. Get a bite to to remember with live R&B and soul music OPEN PRIVATE/HOME STUDIO eat, a tasty drink and enjoy the live music. up in one yourself! CasaBlanca Resort, 950 from Soul What’! Enjoy delicious food and tasty TOURS 10:00am Enjoy a weekend of tour- George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W St George West Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite. brews at Zion Canyon Brew Pub in Springdale, ing local homes and private studios of artists Blvd, St George, 435-216-7311. Utah after the walking gallery tour. Zion Canyon showing off their works. You will see anything MULE DEER FOUNDATION 7:00pm Mule Mon, Jan 25 Brew Pub, 95 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale. from drawing, paintings and sculptures, to Deer Foundation annual banquet, Judson THE JORDAN WORLD CIRCUS photography and much more. St. George, St. Tolman 435-632-8684. Dixie Center, 1835 SPRINGDALE GALLERIES FINE ART 2016 7:30pm With three rings of afford- George. Convention Center Dr, St. George. WALK 4:00pm Take a walking tour through able family fun, “The Jordan World Circus” some of Springdale, Utah’s most well-known PLEIN AIR ARTIST SHOW & BOOK MANY MILES 6:00pm Check out Many Miles will thrill fans of all ages. In addition to the art galleries. You will visit DeZion Art Gallery, SIGNING 10:00am See plein air artists cre- live at Zion Canyon Brew Pub in Springdale. performing acts, kids will have the unique Worthington Art Gallery and Joy Craft & Design. ate masterpieces at the Silver Reef Museum They’ll be playing contemporary rock from 6 opportunity to ride and pet different types of This event is free with registration. DeZion Art in Leeds, Utah. Learn how plein air art works, to 9 p.m. Grab a fresh brew, a bite to eat and animals. Washington County Regional Park, Gallery, 1051 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale. and artists create their pieces. Also be a enjoy a night of music. Zion Canyon Brew 5500 West 700 South, Hurricane. TONE LOC LIVE AT ENVY part of the book signing of local photography Pub, 95 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale. NIGHTCLUB 9:00pm TONE LOC Live at books and history books about Silver Reef. MESQUITE BALLOON FESTIVAL Enjoy a ENVY Nightclub & Lounge in Mesquite! 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