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ririe-Woodbury dance company premiers kayenta art foundation’s february ann carlson’s “elizabeth, the dance” in slc best expo ever features spring break staycation, helicopter rides, and more season: a month of variety and talent - see page 4 - see page 4 - see page 5 ruffled some feathers in his short time at his publishing power in a way questionable the helm. Which brings me to the point of to some readers? Sure he does. But again, February 2018 Volume 22, Issue 12 this article here today. that’s the risk I as the publisher of The For many years, I’ve felt like the public Independent have always taken. and our readership has defined us. That’s It is often a difficult task for me to to say that we’ve been seen as a champion defend the musings of any writer or editor of many progressive causes to the point with the simple statement of “free speech,” where The Independent has been labeled but that truly is the defining characteristic “the liberal rag” by its detractors and “the of The Independent far more than anything only local publication I read” by many else. “But why?” many ask me. “How can progressives or those in the counterculture you publish and therefore promote ideas editorial...... 2 downtown section...... 12 here in sunny southern Utah. In the last 22 that some find offensive, insensitive, biased, Events...... 3 album reviews...... 14 years we’ve published content of virtually or angry?” Because ideas are simply that. humor...... 8 movie Reviews...... 15 every political slant you can think of, but Ideas. Concepts. Thoughts. And ideas are because of a perception that we support meant to be challenged. Many cultural and opinion...... 9 clip-n-save section progressive ideas (partly based on the fact social norms of yesteryear are now history, Special guide...... 10 calendar of events...... 19 that we’ve covered events and happenings of gone by the wayside through the natural minority voices in the area) on the occasion progression of society through debate, when we publish a conservative viewpoint application, observation, and acceptance on the cover: kanab balloons and tunes roundup we often get questioned, attacked, and even — the key word in that last sentence to me soaring to greater heights. abandoned by our more liberal readers. being “debate.” But The Independent isn’t a liberal rag. Or We cannot have social evolution See story on pg 3. a conservative one. For over two decades without open dialog of controversial ideas we’ve offered an uncensored platform for and topics. 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When we to get corny or anything, but I am often post to social networks, we follow a format reminded of the famous quote attributed of running the headline of the story along to Evelyn Beatrice Hall: “I disapprove of with a pull-out quote from the actual what you say, but I will defend to the article. If we were only after clicks, we’d death your right to say it.” At its very certainly be doing it differently. Instead, core, The Independent stands for this we are all about creating dialog. Debate. most important right. It’s fine and dandy Discussions. The challenging and expanding that the Constitution protects us all from of ideas among our readership. 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To silence him marketplace of thought through words and difficult job of basically single-handedly under our universal policy of publishing free expression, those ideals that connect overseeing the editorial content of The all ideas (outside of personal attacks and us all.” Independent. It’s also the first time in hate speech) would truly be censorship, by So in the same way as most folks in about four years that we’ve decided to definition. Is it easy for anyone to say as any movement or group want to be able employee a single editor at the helm rather the editor he represents The Independent? to define themselves, I too am here to than coordinate a managing editor as Sure it does, but editors of many, dare do that. You may not like every piece of well as an assistant editor, which Jason I say most, publications share a similar content The Independent publishes, but previously was (along with at one point policy of allowing for any individual to I hope you’ll appreciate that we are in a being the opinion editor) for the last three voice their own opinions under their own minority of publications willing to take years. This system has its benefits as well name. And even if other publications the risk of offending you for the greater as some drawbacks. It benefits from the don’t — and that’s their prerogative and purpose of challenging your positions with efficiencies of one person and one brain is totally understandable in the interest new ideas or arguments. It doesn’t always working through all the tasks necessary of avoiding the possible confusion of the make us a lot of fans, but that’s not why I to publish volumes of content, which we positions of a publication versus the editor do this. I’ve heard it said by many that of — The Independent has never taken that all places southern Utah needs a voice like do online at suindependent.com daily. position. Every editor we’ve ever had has The Independent. However controversial The drawbacks are as you might expect, published personal opinion pieces as their or incendiary some individual pieces might empowering one individual with both the own ideas while also carrying out their appear, they only work to frame in the power and responsibility of being able duties of acquiring, editing, and publishing space available to all. I hope you’ll consider to publish content at will and without a content. Does this position set us up to be this an invitation to have your own voice second editor to bounce the ideas off of, and criticized? Sure it does, but I’ve always felt heard. Please send letters to the editor or also line editing can be risky. the benefits outweigh the perception of guest opinions to [email protected], even If you don’t read us online, you’ve been possible conflicts. if Gottfried doesn’t like what you have to missing all the amazing debate that’s been John Dalberg-Acton is credited say, I all but guarantee we’ll publish them. happening there since he took the helm as saying “Power tends to corrupt, and Happy reading … and writing. at the start of the year. We’ve published absolute power corrupts absolutely.” So controversial content for many years, but does Jason have the potential of wielding he’s definitely pushed some buttons and Find more at SUindependent.com Page 2 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • February 2018 alternative rock band from Salt Lake City inspired by ‘90s bands like Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Foo Fighters. Noon — Lantern by Sea: This indie rock band blends heartening and melancholy riffs into songs that stir a range kanab of emotions, each one steeped with passion, energy, and a rhythmic drive. balloons 1 p.m. — Lost in Bourbon: a high- energy trio of southern rock from the Utah and tunes Valley with great riffs, memorable lyrics, roundup and even better dance moves. 2 p.m. — Mikalene: She has won many soaring singing competitions and is a commissioned songwriter with two albums of original to greater music. 3 p.m. — Vintage Overdrive: Formed heights in 2016, Vintage Overdrive earned instant By Karen Williams respect as a high-energy band performing festivals and venues throughout Utah. Come to the fourth annual Kanab Balloons and Tunes Roundup Feb. 16–18. 4 p.m. — Festive People: Based in See bright, beautiful hot air balloons Provo, Festive People’s music is a blend against the stunning Vermillion Cliffs of of your mom’s groovy ‘70s tunes and your Kanab and rock out to the music from the dad’s favorite Pink Floyd tracks. They are Battle of the Bands! National Monument, with the added beauty will feel in your chest. preparing to release their first full-length With the event taking place over of early morning light. The balloons can be 7 p.m. — Vinyl Fusion: This five- album. President’s Day weekend, it gives you the seen from all over Kanab. piece band hails from St. George and plays opportunity to stay a little longer! Kanab 5 p.m. — Entertainment After enjoying the balloons, check out covers from the ‘60s through ‘80s with is located in the heart of the Grand Circle 6 p.m. — Third Place Winner the tunes at the Battle of the Bands Friday influences ranging from Jefferson Airplane and centrally located to many natural 7 p.m. — Second Place Winner and Saturday on North Main Street. Watch and the Rolling Stones to Nazareth and Led scenic wonders. Take advantage of this nearly a dozen different bands compete 8 p.m. — First Place Winner long weekend to explore three national Zeppelin. on the outdoor stage for free all day. If 8 p.m. — Salem Witch Doctors: four parks, two state parks, many national you want to vote for your favorite band, monuments, and much more. guys from diverse parts of Salem, Utah Find more events purchase a Balloons and Tunes t-shirt for (mostly). the opportunity to cast your vote. Don’t forget to check out the street fair, everyday at Saturday also located on Main Street, for a variety of vendors selling food, art, and one-of-a- SUindependent.com 11 a.m. — Outside of Society: an kind crafts throughout the weekend. The street fair will be Feb. 16 from 3 to 9 p.m. and Feb. 17 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Vendor applications are still being accepted. If you would like to be a vendor, go to balloonsandtunesroundup.com and find vendor applications at the bottom of the page. The festivities will continue Saturday night with the balloon glow at 7 p.m. The pilots will line Center Street and light up their colorful balloons for all to enjoy. To finish an amazing evening, there will be a wishing lantern launch on Center Street at 8 p.m. Lanterns will be available for purchase at the street fair. Write your wish on it, launch it with a friend, and watch the lanterns fill the night sky. With so many great activities going on, you’ll want to stay the whole weekend, so book a room today! For more information about the Kanab Balloons and Tunes Roundup or lodging Bryan Hill is the event’s balloonmeister. in Kanab, go to balloonsandtunesroundup. He currently lives in Page, Arizona and is com. also the balloonmeister for Page’s annual Sunday morning, the colorful balloons balloon festival as well as the balloon will have their final launch with the festival in Panguitch. Hill is an avid backdrop of majestic red rock to be seen by balloonist and participates in several all in Kanab — Magically Unspoiled. events each year located throughout the Southwest. He enjoys event competitions Battle of the Bands 2018 lineup and won first place overall in 2010 at Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Friday Bryan will be flying in his balloon, called “Basketcase.” 3 p.m. — TBA “This area is absolutely beautiful and 4 p.m. — Holly Goodhead: A female- magical and it’s extra magical with the fronted band inspired by early James Bond colorful balloons flying with the red rock films, St. George’s Holly Goodhead offers an back ground,” Hill said. alternative take on vintage classics while The hot air balloons will launch encapsulating you in their emotionally each morning just after sunrise (weather confidential originals. permitting) at 7:30 a.m. The colorful 5 p.m. — Golgotha balloons will fly with a beautiful backdrop 6 p.m. — The Mystic: These all- of the red rock Vermilion Cliffs, located American boys are set on getting you near the scenic Grand Staircase-Escalante moving with hard-hitting rhythms that you The Independent / SUindependent.com • February 2018 • Page 3 “Ann has created a playfully moving work that is layered with captivating best expo ever features imagery,” said Daniel Charon, company artistic director. “It is incredibly whimsical, joyful, sad, profound, serious, ironic, and spring break staycation, uplifting — all at the same time. She has artfully crafted a piece that juxtaposes helicopter rides, and more ririe- movement sensibilities from different eras By Shelley Smith and cultures and packages them in a way Hey ladies! The Best Expo Ever, a at Switchpoint’s booth during the expo. woodbury that takes the viewer on a delightfully southern Utah women’s expo, will take We’ll pick the winner Saturday at 5 p.m. raucous theatrical voyage. Through her place March 16 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and We’ll post all entries on our Facebook and dance deep explorations, she has woven together March 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Dixie Instagram pages @bestexpoever. There is a layers of movements and performative Center. Tickets are $5 per day. 25 cent fee per vote, so vote as many times company qualities that elegantly create a wonderfully Bring a donation for Switchpoint and as you wish for a worthy cause. All funds distinctive dance experience,” pay only $3 for one day or $4 for both days. will go to Switchpoint. premiers The extra dollar on your $4 tickets will go The City of St George’s packet pickup to Switchpoint. Join us Friday, shop ‘til for the ShamROCK your Socks Off 10k ann you drop, and bounce back Saturday for Race will take place at our expo. The race everything you never knew you couldn’t will be held in Ivins the following day. carlson’s live without! Mikey & The Mrs., Cherry Creek’s B92 Switchpoint requests peanut butter, radio DJs, will sponsor this event! Come “elizabeth, canned tuna or chicken, and packaged dry meet our favorite DJs. They are so cute pasta. together and funny! Sign up for the race the dance” Spring Break is March 11–16. So we and you’ll get in our expo free. Hey racers! planned a staycation! Who will you bring? We look forward to having you join us. Plan in slc Your mother? Daughter? BFF? Grandma? on some shopping while you’re here. Aunt? Niece? Enter to win a big ticket vendor By Miles Hunter VIP Fun Tickets are now available giveaway Friday at-6 p.m. and Saturday online to purchase for the first 80 lucky at-5 p.m. You must be present to win! More The Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company The Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company shoppers. Plan ahead and pick someone information is available online. There is presents the world premiere of “Elizabeth, will tour “Elizabeth, the dance” through (or line up two besties … a perfect gift!) to one more big deal we can’t share here, but the dance” by Ann Carlson at 7:30 p.m. 2020 throughout the U.S. enjoy two days of shopping retail therapy, check online! April 13–15 and 2 p.m., April 15 in the Founded in 1963, Ririe-Woodbury including pampering, make and takes, Head over to bestexpoever.com for Leona Wagner Black Box Theater in Salt Dance Company furthers contemporary community info, and more! details, and stay tuned for lots more Lake City. dance as an accessible and valued art form When you attend our expo as a VIP Fun happening at our expo. Our amazing through performance and dance education. Ticket holder, you’ll be greeted with VIP vendors will be waiting to meet you. Let’s We strive to raise the standards, deepen hospitality! You’ll pick up a cute swag bag, make them feel welcome and thank them the understanding, and promote personal get your photo taken, and buy lunch from for their hard work. We have the best connections with dance. The company our Food Truck Vendors, featuring Virgin shoppers. Small businesses enjoy our expo pursues this overall vision through Berri, selected specifically with women’s platform to showcase their passion. See you performing innovative, original works, favorite foods in mind. Zion Helicopters will at the expo! and commissioning choreographers of be there to take you on a thrilling ride over exceptional talent; providing dance education St. George! And to top it off, you’ll get VIP for all levels; touring regionally, nationally exclusive vendor deals from many of our and internationally; training artists as vendors who designed deals only for you! performers, educators and choreographers; These exclusive deals are guaranteed to and developing dance audiences. More make your shopping experience amazing — information can be found at ririewoodbury. the “funnest” deal you won’t want to miss! com. There will be a spring pet dress-up Built for the concert stage, “Elizabeth, Ann Carlson’s work takes the form contest fundraiser! Send us your pet photo the dance” is a unique full-evening-length of solo performance, site-specific projects, and enter to win a $100 gift certificate to collaboration between Carlson and the ensemble dance and theatrical works, and Switchpoint’s Bed ‘n’ Biscuits. We’ll pick Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company. performance and video. She often works the top 10 pet photos from the entries, Carlson has structured an episodic within a series format, creating socially and they will be on display to vote on accumulation of dances that are deliciously engaged performance structures over a period surprising and joyfully restrained. of years that adapt and tour to multiple sites. “Elizabeth, the dance” traces personal She is a recipient of over 30 commissions and and public histories through the lens of a number of awards including a 2016 Capital russell black leads aesthetics, embodiment, and desire — and Award, a 2015 Doris Duke Performing is accompanied by a blend of popular songs Artist Award in Contemporary Dance, workshop on from the ‘60s and ‘70s, house music, electro five Multi-Art Production Fund Grants, pop, sound effects, and silence, all mixed a USA Artist Fellowship, a Guggenheim abstract art by a DJ. Fellowship, a New York Foundation for the Hosted by the Southern Utah Art chisel-tip marker, and a graphite pencil or Arts Fellowship, and a fellowship from the Guild, artist Russell Black will present an stick graphite 6B or softer. Attendees should Foundation for Contemporary Art. She was all-media abstract art workshop entitled also being their preferred painting media an Artist Fellow at the Radcliffe Institute “Design in Abstraction.” The workshop will for Advanced Studies/Harvard University such as watercolor, acrylics, oils, or pastels be held at the Electric Theater in St. George along with any other necessary equipment and at Stanford University’s Humanities March 1–3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Center. Carlson has received three awards such as brushes, water, thinners, etc. It Black has worked with many artists will be an “open media” workshop, and from the National Choreographic Initiative; throughout the years including Rex Brandt, a Doris Duke Award for New Work; the attendees are free to bring whatever media Robert E. Wood, Tony Couch, and Frank in which they prefer to work. first CalArts Alpert Award in Choreography; Webb. Through lecture, demonstration, and The cost is $195 for guild members and a prestigious three-year choreographic class participation, Black will teach how to and $230 for nonmembers. There is a $100 fellowship from the National Endowment express creative ideas through the use of deposit, and the balance is due by Feb. 21. for the Arts. abstraction. Carlson’s “Doggie Hamlet,” a In the workshop, he will discuss the There is a minimum of ten students for the performance with a herding dog, a flock of difference between a representational workshop. Payments can be made at the “‘Elizabeth, the dance’ pays homage; sheep, and four human performers, begins and non-objective abstract painting, the Arrowhead Gallery or sent to The Southern first and foremost to the present moment, touring the U.S. in 2017. “The Symphonic elements and principles of design, the Utah Art Guild, PO Box 2421, St. George, also to that which has come before, to Body,: a performance/orchestral work made creation of and use of design patterns, UT, 84771. Prospective attendees can sign teacher, to movement, to that which we entirely of gestures, was performed by 100 symbolic abstraction as it relates to subject, up here. know and that which we don’t know, people from across UCLA’s campus at Royce and non-objective and pure design as it More information is available from to brilliant dancers and the powers of Hall in November 2015. More information relates to expression vs. decoration. John Mangels at [email protected]. dancing, to the joys, disappointments, and on Ann Carlson can be found at elsieman. Required materials include a pad of 18” The Electric Theater is located at 68 E. mysteries of desire,” said Carlson. org/artist-roster/ann-carlson. x 24” white drawing paper, a black Sharpie Tabernacle St. Page 4 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • February 2018 kayenta art foundation’s february season: icama a month of variety and talent presents By Grisha Syssoyev will barclay A new season opens this February mic storytelling. This month’s theme is at the Center for the Arts at Kayenta, “Enchantment.” Attendees are invited to and bringing a wide range of theatrical and put their names in a hat in hopes of musician, his travels led him to southern musical performances to southwest Utah being chosen to share a tale of up to five steve lutz Utah and to the canyons that changed audiences. minutes, signing up beforehand so that his life. His songs tell stories of place, “Us. Here. Now: The New American they may have time to refine and rehearse in concert passion, history, and occasional domestic Drama Series,” a program of monthly staged their stories. Go to coyotetalesstories.com. pandemonium. The years he spent as a readings directed by Kathryn Mederos Participants will tell tales of courtship, By Jim Howells firefighter, EMT, and police officer at Brian Syssoyeva, returns Feb. 5 with “The Curious romance, fascination, and delight. Head and elsewhere have given his music Incident of the Dog in the Night-time,” The Iron County Acoustic Music The featured performance from both compassion and an ironic sense of Simon Stephens’ dazzling, Tony Award- off-Broadway Feb. 16–18 is “Vietnam Association, or ICAMA, will present a live humor. Lutz is a sought-after band member winning adaptation of Mark Haddon’s best- … Through My Lens,” a one-man show acoustic concert with singer-songwriters and session musician who has played on selling novel. A joint project of the Center written and performed by former combat Steve Lutz and Will Barclay. They will numerous recording projects with artists for the Arts and DSU’s theater department, photographer and writer Stu Richel. A perform Feb. 9 at Community Presbyterian such as Kate MacLeod, Marv Hamilton, Up “Us. Here. Now.” presents award-winning collection of memories, Church Fellowship Hall in Cedar City. Til Dawn, Tangleridge, and many others. contemporary drama photos, and stories from Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the music He currently plays with The Jackson Jills, expressing our most starts at 7. a six-piece bluegrass ensemble, and with urgent social and political his time in the service, Will Barclay and Steve Lutz are Barclay in the Capitol Reefers band. realities; performances “Vietnam … Through My multi-instrumentalist Americana singer- When Barclay and Lutz are onstage, are followed by an Lens” premiered in New songwriters from way over the hills in their chemistry and skill combine with audience talk-back about York City in 2014 and has Teasdale, Utah. They play a mix of original the easy rapport that develops between the art and the issues. toured across the country and traditional songs that often express a old friends who have played together for Flamenco guitarist since. Made vivid by deep connection with the deserts and rivers many years. The result is an intimate and symphonic composer projections of his photos, and the people who call them home. performance filled with the warmth of Robert Earl Longley Richel’s story is not, as Barclay spent some of his formative a campfire and the exciting sparks from follows Feb. 8 with he puts it, “about guts or musical years in Ireland with the Travelers, building it too big for the fire ring. a blend of classical glory” or “some political known to some as Irish gypsies. Roaming Barclay and Lutz have played guitar and the folkloric statement.” The play is with them in horse-drawn caravans, throughout Utah and have shared the bill traditions of Andalusia. one soldier’s journey: an he gained an in-depth empathy for the with many of the best, including their A New Orleans native intensely personal account old ways there, and his songwriting has friend and Grammy Award winner Tim steeped in that city’s rich of war and an exploration retained those ancient tones while adapting O’Brien. Their musicianship, harmonies, jazz and blues tradition, of the unique bond between the feel to modern experience. Will plays storytelling, and connection with the Longley interweaves an guitar, mandolin, banjo, and fiddle. His veterans. The documentary film by Luke audience will leave you with a smile on array of influences in performance: jazz, songs are lyrical, deep, and expertly crafted Hansen, “A Soldier’s Sanctuary,” based your face and some new tunes stuck in your blues, classical guitar, and the melodies of visions of the drifters, miners, gunmen, on his father’s experience as a Vietnam heart. southern Spain. His original compositions and lovers he has known and imagined. His veteran, will be shown Feb. 15. Sponsored A suggested donation of $5 per person include ten albums and scores for three music is also influenced by the country rock by Dave and Carol Hansen, admission goes to the musicians and helps promote theatrical films and his soundtracks have scene that swept over the nation from the live acoustic music in Iron County. is free or by donation to benefit the VA been heard at the Sundance Film Festival. canyons and clubs around L.A. in the late Community Presbyterian Church performance Feb. 18 for the vets who can’t In anticipation of Valentine’s Day, the ‘60s and early ‘70s. Fellowship Hall is located at 2279 travel. Veterans receive two free tickets. St. George Opera Company returns Feb. 10 Lutz is three-time Intermountain Wedgewood Lane in Cedar City. For Call (435) 674-ARTS (2787), or go to with “Moonlight Romance,” arias and love Acoustic Music Association dobro player of information on this and other upcoming kayentaarts.com. songs from opera and musical theater to the year and a veteran musician who has live music events, check out the ICAMA make anyone swoon and featuring Philippe The Center for the Arts at Kayenta is played with many bands in the Brian Head, Facebook page or email icama.music@ C. Hall, Amy Neilson, Candace Washburn, actively exploring the rich opportunities Salt Lake, and Torrey areas. As a young folk gmail.com. Madison Hurst. The evening will round off created by the opening of the Lorraine with dancing and a decadent dessert bar by Boccardo Theatre, forming new Harmon’s as well as complimentary adult relationships and lasting partnerships with beverages. other theatrical institutions and artists. st. george streetfest A Kayenta favorite, Coyote Tales is The center has so far had a successful back Feb. 13. Founded by Victoria Topham winter, and if February’s showings are announces 2018 in an effort to foster community spirit, any indication, it is looking forward to a monthly lineup Coyote Tales is an evening of open- promising spring. St. George Streetfest’s stated —April 6: Fool’s Day mission is that it is designed to —May 4: Cinco de Mayo, bike revitalize the heart of downtown Saliva Sisters St. George and make it a awareness, Salsa lessons, and destination for residents and tourists. Streetfest showcases Salsa bands Benefit Concert! downtown businesses, local arts, —June 1: Moonlight Madness vendors, and food and provides activities and entertainment for and glow run all ages. The event takes place for Filly Diaz Johnson —July 6: Independence the first Friday of each month from March through October Day celebration and th on Main Street and Town Saturday, March 10 at 7:00 pm! Square. fireworks —Aug. 3: Islands Tickets Rockville Recreation Hall! St. George Streetfest 43 East Main Street, Rockville! 2018 lineup celebration and luau $25 —Sept. 7: Cowboy country jam —March 2: Spring fling hot air balloon Available at http://fillysfundraiser.eventbrite.com! glow —Oct. 5: Oktoberfest and art show The Independent / SUindependent.com • February 2018 • Page 5 dixie watercolor society “Maria’s Flower” This show is of original, current presents transparent watercolor art produced by members of the Dixie Watercolor Society and semiannual is a competition between the artists. The judge for this show will be Utah artist Frank Huff. The theme is “The Joy of Painting.” All art show art will be for sale. The Dixie Watercolor Society of St. The Dixie Watercolor Society is George’s semi-annual Art Show and committed to uniting and promoting Competition will be held Feb. 12–24 at southern Utah watercolor artists. The Gallery 35, located at 35 N. Main St. in St. purpose of Dixie Watercolor Society is to George. There will be a public open house encourage, educate and promote its member and awards ceremony at the gallery Feb. artists and to share the rich culture of 15 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Refreshments will transparent watercolor through gallery be served, and prizes will be awarded to exhibits, shows, and competitions. It is a artists in several categories. The hours for nonprofit organization. Gallery 35 is the viewing are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day except largest all-watercolor gallery in the state of Sunday. Utah.

st. george art museum features dana russell, sayaka ganz, and milton goldstein St. George Art Museum is currently a past civilization. hosting three exhibits: Dana Russell’s In the Mezzanine Gallery, we present “Metal Mash Up,” which will remain on Sayaka Ganz’s exhibit “Reclaimed display through May 18; Sayaka Ganz’s Creations.” Using various plastic pieces, she “Reclaimed Creations,” which will remain creates a wonderland of animals. Whether on display through April 28; and Milton it is a bird, whale, or polar bear, each piece Goldstein’s “Pristine Land” from the coalesces into a masterpiece of integration. museum’s permanent collection. “We need to change the way we think In the Main Gallery is “Metal Mash about the value of our resources,” said Ganz. Up,” an exhibit by recent transplant Dana “If we can think of these plastic items as Russell. He has been working with pieces valuable, we will naturally waste less. I grew of metal for many years. He chooses metal up with Shinto animist belief that all things from places that have meaning for him. in the world have spirits. Thus, when I see Since moving to St. George, he has begun discarded items on the street or thrift store to work with material from his new home shelves, I feel a deep sadness for them and I here and to find new expressions. Russell am moved to make these abandoned objects selects rusty chains, wheels, remnants of happy. My sympathy goes out equally to all wrought iron, car parts, grids, needle-sized discarded objects regardless of materials, lines, beads, and discs. With significance, he but my current working material of choice welds various elements into abstractions. An is plastic. I use mostly common household almost musical and storied quality attends items to create animal forms with a sense the pieces as if they are archaeological of movement and self-awareness. I use remnants that have been rediscovered from plastics because of the variety of curvilinear forms and colors available. I manipulate and assemble them together as brush strokes to create an effect similar to a Van Gogh Grace Episcopal Church - The Reverend Thomas W. Fiske, Rector painting in three dimensions.” “Pristine Lands,” a gorgeously Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper rich collection of photographs by Milton Ash Wednesday Services Goldstein, completes the three exhibits. Tuesday Feb. 13, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. There are now whole islands of plastic and Call for details Adults $5 garbage floating in the oceans and seas. Evoking the Western rugged terrain of great Young Adults (12-17) $3 Regular Service Times w/ Holy Eucharist: Saturdays: – 5:30 p.m. beauty, Goldstein allows us to focus on only Children under 12 FREE the pristine land without trash during a Baked Ham, Fruit & Beverages Sundays – 10:30 a.m., time before massive mounds of trash on Wednesdays – Noon (in the chapel) floating barges and, worst of all, plastic. Pancakes with REAL Maple Syrup & Butter This is in anticipation of a future gift of 72 photographs from Martha Goldstein, Grace Episcopal Church is the host of Switchpoint’s Soup Kitchen. Milton’s widow. Martha has generously Lunches served from 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Monday – Friday given many works of art in the past, and this future gift will enhance our collection of national-part art as well as fine art 1072 East 900 South, St. George, UT 84790 • (435) 628-1181 • Gracestgeorge.org • [email protected] photography from this master of the laborious dye-transfer method. Page 6 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • February 2018 Saturday, March 10th, 2018 • 1PM–5PM

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I later wrote in the same staff of our public universities. 297 North Cove Dr. Cedar City, UT 84720 thread that in lieu of the fact that he was See you out there. The Independent / SUindependent.com • February 2018 • Page 9 The Independent exists for two primary 20 minutes or less. Nap in the early part of reasons: to provide the best coverage for the day. arts and entertainment in southern Utah Tip: Overcome an afternoon energy slump and to be a clearinghouse for ideas. with a short walk, a glass of ice water, or a All ideas. phone call with a friend. the new See, I’m not an optimist. But I do is sleep that Block your clock believe that through debate the good ideas Do you glance at it several times a night? will float to the top and that the bad ones That can make your mind race with thoughts indy: life, will sink to the bottom, where they belong. important? about the day to come, which can keep you But for that to happen, debate can’t be By Debi Keys awake. love, and one-sided, which is what happens when one “I am so tired!” Tip: Put your alarm clock in a drawer or side shies away from discussion. under your bed, or turn it away from view. loathing in Is this how you feel? Have you ever said So I heartily encourage every member Put your neck in “neutral” of the public to submit letters to the editor things like “Sleep is overrated,” “Sleep is for southern or guest opinion pieces detailing what people who have nothing better to do,” or — my Blame your pillow if you wake up tired you’re pissed about. personal favorite — “I’ll sleep when I’m dead”? with a stiff neck. It should be just the right utah size, not too fat and not too flat, to support the Come on, it’s 2018. You’re all pissed If you are one of the one in three Americans By Jason Gottfried not getting enough sleep, this just might be the natural curve of your neck when you’re resting about something. Talk about it somewhere on your back. Do you sleep on your side? Line other than on Facebook. case. “I don’t care what they’re going to say! your nose up with the center of your body. Don’t Let the storm rage on.” — An empowered I’ve noticed over the past three years While you sleep your body is doing snooze on your stomach. It twists your neck. thousands of housekeeping jobs. Sleep heals female that leftists have predominantly submitted Tip: Use good posture before bed, too. to The Indy. Therefore, it has been dubbed your heart and blood vessels. Adequate After three years as an album reviewer, Don’t crane your neck to watch TV. the “leftist rag.” amounts of sleep are necessary for healthy bone staff writer, opinion writer, satirist, marrow, the spongy tissue inside the bones Set your body clock bullshit horoscope writer, copy editor, Well, that’s to the shame of local that contains stem cells, which eventually form Go to sleep and wake up at roughly the assistant editor, and fireproof underwear conservatives, who are in no short supply. blood cells in the body. exhibitionist, I was appointed sole editor of I can imagine no greater cowardice than same time every day, even on weekends. This Not enough sleep can affect your health this publication in January— and it’s been being given a safe haven of free expression routine will get your brain and body used to badly in so many ways. Scrimping on sleep one hell of a ride so far. and shying away from it because of “muh being on a healthy snooze-wake schedule. In feelings.” slows down the activity in the brain and sets time, you’ll be able to nod off quickly and rest I’m somewhat liberal, which is to say you up to make bad decisions. It dulls the soundly through the night. that I have classical liberal views. Because Are southern Utah conservatives so brain’s frontal lobe, the location of decision Tip: Get out in bright light for 5 to 30 of the Overton window coddled by their echo making and impulse control. shifting to the left, I am now chambers that they minutes as soon as you get out of bed. Light Not enough sleep can affect your basically a left-centrist. have grown incapable tells your body to get going! appearance. Several years ago, a small Swedish The democrats can have of engaging in honest Look for hidden caffeine study found that people who were photographed Antifa, ShareBlue, and intellectual discourse? after 31 hours of sleep deprivation were Coffee in the morning is fine for most Stephen Colbert while the They are still our perceived as less healthy and attractive than people. But as soon as the clock strikes noon, republicans can have the fellow citizens, and I when they were photographed after a full night avoid caffeine in foods and drinks. Even small alt-right, the KKK, and heartily welcome those of sleep. Sleep deprivation elevates levels of amounts found in chocolate can affect your Rush Limbaugh. I’ll be among them with the the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol, ZZZs later that night. here in the middle, taking vertebrae to do so to compromising the health of your skin. If you Tip: Read labels. Some pain relievers and notes. present their views here. don’t get enough sleep, you could find yourself weight loss pills contain caffeine. That suits me just fine, Whether I agree with getting sick a lot more often. And one more because I feel no allegiance them or not isn’t a factor little nugget, if all of this isn’t enough — too Eat right at night to any political party, nor in whether or not their little sleep can contribute to weight gain. Yikes! Don’t eat heavy foods and big meals too have I ever. I registered voices will have an outlet It’s not so much that if you sleep you’ll lose late. They overload your digestive system, as an Independent in high at The Indy. weight but that too little sleep hampers your which affects how well you sleep. school and never thought And that offer metabolism and contributes to weight gain. twice about it. Tip: Finish eating at least an hour before extends to the general Researchers found that when dieters cut back bed. I wrote several pieces in January that public. Facebook trolls abound, but there on sleep over a 14-day period, the amount of were apparently controversial, although are seemingly few adults who are willing to weight they lost from fat dropped by 55 percent, Rethink your drink they felt like mere common sense on my present their views in the proud traditions even though their calories stayed equal. They Alcohol can make you sleepy at bedtime, word processor. I discussed incontrovertible of the free press. felt hungrier and less satisfied after meals, but beware. After its initial effects wear off, it facts, which have no bias, and provided Use it while you have it. and their energy was zapped. Within just four will make you wake up more often overnight. evidence. But when I wrote them, I forgot days of insufficient sleep, your body’s ability to Tip: Warm milk and chamomile tea are that the public perceives The Indy as a Letters to the editor and opinion pieces process insulin — a hormone needed to convert better choices. leftist publication. I could do no right. can be sent to [email protected]. sugar, starches, and other foods into energy — drops by more that 30 percent. Lower the lights News flash! The Independent is not a leftist publication. Find more opinions daily When you are sleeping, your body is Dim them around your home two to three detoxing, taking care of the clean up after all hours before bedtime. Lower light levels signal “Let it go! / Let it go!” at SUindependent.com you have been eating, drinking, and absorbing your brain to make melatonin, the hormone throughout the day. Bottom line: If you don’t that brings on sleep. get enough sleep, your “clean-up crew” doesn’t Tip: Use a 15-watt bulb if you read in the show up for work, and that will make you feel last hour before bed. sluggish, less productive, and just plain tired. Know when to see your doctor Beaver Dam Station & Bar That’s all great, but how do we achieve INVITES YOU TO COME PLAY that wonderful and much needed sleep? Let her know if your sleeplessness lasts for a month or more. She can check to see if a Here are my 10 favorite tips for getting health condition — such as acid reflux, arthritis, those much needed ZZZ’s. asthma, or depression — or a medicine you Power down take is part of the problem. The Pick The soft blue glow from a cell phone, Now that you have some tips and tools, tablet, or digital clock on your bedside table let’s get some sleep! ARIZONA LOTTERY may hurt your sleep. Debi Keys is a holistic health and wellness Tip: Turn off TVs, computers, and other coach whose passion is better health through ARIZONA P O W E R BALL WINWIN MILLIONS!MILLIONS! blue-light sources an hour before you go to bed. information, nutrition, and habit change and Cover any displays you can’t shut off. Sleep is the desire to help others discover the best Come enjoy Live entertainment at the bar! Karaoke on Fridays! important! version of themselves. She works closely with individuals and groups to help them lose Nix naps weight, lower their blood sugar, gain energy You’ll rest better at night. But if you and increase their overall health in a fun and 928-347-5589 • 928-347-5492 - Hwy 91, Littlefield AZ have to snooze while the sun’s up, keep it to easy way that is sustainable. Page 10 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • February 2018 Protection from the wind is also an Soil Seeds or transplants important consideration. Winds can be Soil is another consideration to take in. Deciding whether you want to start be destructive to your vegetable gardens. Well-drained, rich, loamy soil is important your vegetables from seeds or transplants Decide how you want to grow your for a garden. However, finding this in may depend on your experience. Transplants vegetables. In the ground with rows, wide southern Utah is, well, probably close to are a bit easier for the novice, but some rows, raised beds, or maybe even containers impossible. But improvements can certainly things like carrots should only be planted gardens. Draw your design and ideas out on be made by building raised beds and/or from seeds. You certainly have more choices planning grid paper. If you’re new to gardening, start amending the dirt with compost, hopefully when it comes to seeds. Read your seed small. You can always make your garden creating soil over time. an organic plot bigger next year. Many gardeners start Digging the soil over-loosens any packets for instructions, ask questions, and off with huge gardens and get overwhelmed compaction and allows you to remove any maybe even take some classes to learn more vegetable once summer comes: It gets hot and weeds large stones below the surface. Now is the if needed. move in. There is nothing wrong with time to work in organic matter. Lots of garden starting a 3-foot-by-6-foot bed to begin with. organic matter! One thing you will hear Watering By Ali Reynolds Quality, not quantity. me say over and over is “compost, compost, Generally, all seedlings and young compost!” The first and foremost important plants need regular watering to encourage Naturally, being an organic gardener, Orientation thing you can do to your garden, if nothing healthy root growth. But for more mature my first article will have an organic A simple but effective way to improve else, is to add compost. You can make your plants, it’s best to assess their individual approach. But even if you are still not into your chances of success is to arrange rows own compost or buy bagged compost. I needs. Vegetables grown for their leaves the whole organic gardening thing, I’m sure or beds so that they get the maximum sun personally work 4 to 6 inches of compost tend to require a lot of water throughout you’ll find these gardening tips of use. exposure. If possible, rows or beds should into my beds every spring. If your soil is growth whereas fruiting vegetables such as The term “organic gardening” has run north-south so that as the sun makes compacted with heavy clay, you can add tomatoes and beans need water most when come to mean the systematic use of its daily rounds it shines over the tops of perlite to help loosen the soil for better techniques that mirror naturally occurring the rows from east to west. My beds run drainage and provide needed oxygen to plants have set flowers and when fruits systems. Put simply, it is about finding east-west, and the north-facing side seems the plants’ roots. Peat moss is great for begin to swell. Watering is never a one-size- environmentally friendly ways to cultivate to be a little shy on sun when tall crops are quickly draining sandy soils to help hold fits-all answer. the land, working with rather than against on the south side of the garden. Hindsight. moisture and nutrients in. Never work your nature. Organic gardening refers not just to soil when it is wet. You will only create a Weed control a system of techniques but also to a whole Planning what to grow compacted mess. Weeds compete with crops for light, philosophy of life. Get online and gather some seed moisture, and nutrients. Need I say more? catalogs or peruse the seed selections at Nourishing the soil Don’t make your vegetable plants work Pick your plot your local nursery, and make a list of In order for plants to grow and sustain harder than they need to. Weed your Sun is important! Your garden plot what you want to grow. Grow what you their life process, they require water and garden! We will talk about weed control in will need a minimum of eight hours of pure love to eat. You’re more likely to take air as well as a range of elements. Plants later articles. I won’t leave you hangin’. sunshine for the best vegetable growing, care of it if you love it! But don’t forget also need nutrients for successful growth more if you want extra-large onions! Take to try something new, because you might and development. Adding a well balanced your time and watch how much sun your find a new favorite. There’s nothing like organic fertilizer — such as an all purpose Ali Reynolds is certified in organic chosen spot has. Watch how your home, homegrown! In southern Utah, we have a 4-6-2 that contains nitrogen, phosphorus, gardening, herbology, horticulture, and walls, or trees may shade that area. An long growing season and can start crops as and potassium as well as minerals — will landscape and design and is a master ideal garden spot for southern Utah would soon as January. Many hometown nurseries ensure that your crops are off to a healthy gardener. Find more articles about southern be shaded in the hot afternoon from 5 p.m. have planting time charts available to help start. Work fertilizer into the top 2 inches of Utah gardening at suindependent.com under on, or even in the middle of the day. you learn the planting times for our area. your prepared garden soil prior to planting. Features -> Southern Utah Gardening.

January, and these are the ideal months into or below the bud. Any stem left above gardening takes a backseat to the momming winter in which to winter prune roses. However, the bud will die and will be unsightly as I do around here, I will apply it every four February is okay, too, provided you do it well as a conduit for disease and pests. I to six weeks through September, watering as early in the month as possible. That also removed some dead canes as close as I before and after applying it (I will reiterate pruning being said, elevations higher than St. George could to the base of the bush. Additionally, this every time I write about fertilizer, so definitely have more winter to get this work I used my hand pruners to remove any forgive me if I sound redundant). roses done, and it’s during these winter months small and spindly canes and branches for a Roses do require for pruning and care By Angela Quayle that roses are surely dormant and pruning tidy appearance. Try not to overthink this throughout the growing season; that’s why them won’t encourage tender new growth pruning part. Stop and look at the overall I only have two, but I’ll save that info for My goal this year is to share my that will be damaged by late or early frosts. effect after each cut, and do your best. a later article. As for now, you have some gardening projects with you so you can see in Hybrid tea roses originate from a cross Roses are pretty darn resilient and perform seasonally appropriate rose pruning to do. a kind of real time what I really do instead between two types of roses to create a rose extremely well in our area. So, get outside and enjoy your garden and of just writing about what gardeners are bush with large blooms on single stems. I finished up by using my shrub rake the amazing weather February brings to supposed to be doing. I thought it would There are many resulting varieties. I have to clean up under the rose bush. Then I St. George and surrounding Washington make it more real and anyone could feel only two, Mr. Lincoln and Henry Fonda. Mr. had to resist the urge to fertilize as it’s only County! comfortable getting out in the garden and Lincoln is a rich red that smells heavenly. January and a bit early. When I see more doing some constructive work in relatively Henry Fonda is yellow and smells wonderful Angela Quayle received her B.S. in small increments of time. My time in the as well, though not a strongly as Mr. Lincoln. buds swelling with the prospect of spring, horticulture from USU and worked at Plant garden has been altered since having three Mr. Lincoln is definitely my favorite, and it’s mid to late February or so, I will apply some World Nursery and The Backyard Gardens kids in three years — a four year old and this rose bush I chose to prune and document granular fertilizer. If I can remember, since and Gifts for a combined 10 years. one-year-old twins — and I don’t spend for this article. nearly as much time as I’d like working First, I gathered the equipment I’d need in the garden. A lot more laundry, meal for the project: hand pruners, loppers, a preparation, dishes, and of course playing shrub rake, and gloves. Leather gloves, or take up most of my time. So I hope you find gauntlet gloves specifically for pruning roses, my gardening projects achievable and not will do the best job of keeping your hands too boring. and arms free of thorn wounds. My gloves This week, my gardening project was are neither of these, and though I was very winter pruning my hybrid tea roses. 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The Independent / SUindependent.com • February 2018 • Page 13 and one shudders to recall the many jam evokes what could be a mission statement bands whose incessant noodling invites for the band itself: “When we talk about the frequent use of the skip button. But the past … / Did I let go too fast? / Was I holding songs of “A Deeper Understanding” are on too long?” immersive and often warm, inviting deep Any rock and roll fan knows that the baths in their waves of sound. best bands steal from all the other best - Forget about it The album opens with “Up All Night,” bands but in a way that makes the ones a perfect example of how the band balances stealing sound better. The way Granduciel’s - Borrow it from a friend first seemingly discordant elements with guitar erupts from the keyboard washes - Nice to have in your library surprisingly appealing results. In the midst of “Strangest Thing” — a slower, more - You should own this of the song’s instrumental bombast, a guitar ethereal song — rivals “Purple Rain.” And, - Classic - Buy it now solo grinds up chords in a way that, on its like Prince’s masterpiece, it’s an absolutely own, might be quite annoying but manages gorgeous song. “Am I just livin’ in the here to blend into the overall pulse of space between / the beauty and the pain?” The independent the song. It’s a testament Granduciel sings. The music to Adam Granduciel, the tells you everything you album reviews band’s founding member and need to know to answer his By Charles Cuthbertson primary instrumentalist, question. that he can not only play After the hushed The War on Drugs wins with several instruments with “Knocked Down,” side two addictive sound skill and depth but, like gets back into high gear a cook in a well-stocked with the driving, textured kitchen, whip up surprising sounds of “Nothing to Find.” With its richly layered sounds of combinations of flavors (or Granduciel again shows synthesizer keyboards and rock guitar, sounds, as the case may be). his inspirations here with The War on Drugs embraces its classic- “Pain” makes similar lost harmonica wails hiding rock inspirations while generating a wholly combinations and opens with behind the beat and some unique sound of its own. Now on its fourth lovely guitar chords and keyboard chimes. curious vocal inflections that can only be album and its first for major label Atlantic, In tone, content, and voice, the song evokes the result of many hours spent listening to The War on Drugs is set for commercial Ryan Adams at a slightly higher register. Dylan records. Like the rest of the songs and critical success with “A Deeper (That’s a good thing.) The lyrics appeal to on the album, it’s a hybrid of sound and Understanding.” Released in August, the the listener’s sense of empathy and serves influences that are combined to create an album appeared on several year-end lists as a declaration of frustrated resolve: “I’ve entirely new entity, a new offering for the among the best of 2017, and you will hear been pulling on a wire, but it just won’t rock and roll canon. few records that marry elements of Prince, break.” The War on Drugs is a band that is Springsteen, Dylan, and Radiohead with “Holding On” starts like a tune from fully worthy of the influences it wears on such effortless grace. an ‘80s synth band before incorporating its sleeves. “A Deeper Understanding” is an Within its 66-minute length, the album a Springsteen-like glockenspiel and also entirely appropriate title for an album of offers just 10 songs, which means that somehow effectively incorporates slide emotional sensitivity and one that contains nearly every song (with only one exception) guitar. It’s like a musical turducken. The nods to many great musicians of the past runs over five minutes. For some bands, song even contains a line about riding but is itself an entirely new creation, a this would be an interminable indulgence, “down a crooked highway”! But it also beautiful child of rock and roll.

Page 14 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • February 2018 of Rock,” and the underappreciated gem next year, because this is a star-making “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” “Rudderless,” and having owned a record turn. store back in the day, I could relate to it in The gifted Paul Giamatti is equally When I was a child, there were two a big way. effective in an entirely different way. He television shows that I refused to miss. brings that sort of “lovable schlub” persona One was “Sesame Street” and the other “Hereditary” we’ve seen from him in fantastic films like was “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” Fred sundance “Sideways,” but the way he internalizes Rogers always had the ability to talk The strikingly horrific “Hereditary” his pain in this picture is masterful. The to kids at their own level as opposed to starts out as a dysfunctional family drama pain is there, but we only get glimpses of talking down to them, and this is one of 2018: and deals with grief and mental illness it. Beautifully understated in all the right many reasons he became such an icon. head-on before taking a detour into terrain ways. One of the more intriguing aspects of best of fest! that could be best described as sinister in Together, Hahn and Giamatti “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” was that By Adam Mast nature. What’s most worth noting about bring it in a big way. There’s arguing despite its substantially lower budget, it “Hereditary” is that it isn’t a surface-level and disagreements to be sure, but no was considerably more successful then Another Sundance Film Festival horror show. There’s real complexity here, matter how bleak things appear and no is in the books, and while it was an many of the other kids’ shows at the time, and first-time feature director Ari Aster matter the snarky and mean things these and that’s a testament to Rogers’ innate exhausting 10 days filled with freezing cold handles the proceedings with the skill of characters might say to one another, I never ability to speak to his core audience. temperatures and a severe lack of sleep, a seasoned pro. Of course, it helps that he once doubted their love for each other. Morgan Neville’s moving (and revealing) this iconic fest remains what it’s always has a sensational cast to back him up. Toni That’s a testament to these outstanding documentary, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” been: a movie lover’s dream and a joyful, Collette is outstanding as an emotionally performances and to Jenkins for creating is a warm, insightful, and important love exuberant experience made up of a diverse distraught mother who isn’t always the the kind of environment in which these letter to Mister Rogers and all that the man lineup of films from all over the world. best of communicators. Equally effective gifted actors can do their thing. stood for. By way of interviews with Rogers But beyond an endless sea of cinematic are Alex Wolff and young Milly Shapiro as Speaking of gifted actors, “Private and the people he was closest to, show discovery, deal making, and networking, the children of the family. An understated Life” offers up a clinic in virtuoso ensemble clips, and rare behind-the scenes footage, what’s truly special about Sundance is the Gabriel Byrne rounds out the cast as a acting. The stellar cast includes Molly “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” is a must- people. From storytellers to entertainment perplexed husband and father who’s Shannon, John Carroll Lynch, Dennis see for everyone, particularly in a time of writers to volunteers to staff members to becoming increasingly tired of enabling his O’Hare, and a spunky and delightful Kayla such division. Regardless of whether you attendees, Sundance is a wonderful place wife’s seemingly erratic behavior. When Carter as Richard and Rachel’s loving niece. grew up on this man’s show or not, this to meet like-minded individuals and engage tragedy strikes, “Hereditary” goes from “Private Life” delves into some pretty documentary is all about compassion, love, in deeply meaningful conversations about shocking and heartbreaking to downright rough terrain and will be particularly and hope, and we could use a little of all the glorious art form that is film. In short, terrifying. But this isn’t cat-jumping-on- relatable to folks who’ve dealt with the of those things right now. Focus Features Sundance brings folks together. the-window-sill-level scary. No, this is the perils and pitfalls that come with fertility. will release “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” There were several memorable films kind of grim, unnerving horror that really Heartbreaking stuff, but again, honest. in theaters this June. I encourage everyone unveiled at Sundance 2018, and at the end gets under your skin, and there are a couple It’s a great exploration into relationships of the day, I saw in the neighborhood of of creep-out moments in this picture that and family, too. Admittedly, this film is a to seek it out. 35 of them. That said, here’s a list of four are absolute all-timers. A24 will release little long, but oh, how I fell in love with Honorable mention: “Death of Stalin,” noteworthy titles that left a long-lasting “Hereditary” in theaters this June, and these characters. Yes, the year is young, “Hal,” “Puzzle,” “The Sentence,” and “You impression on yours truly. my advice to you is that you see this movie but “Private Life” is certainly the best Were Never Really Here.” with the largest crowd possible, because it’s film of the year thus far, and I’ll be really an absolute blast to watch with a packed surprised if it doesn’t end up being one of Find more movies daily house! my favorite pictures at Sundance 2018. at SUindependent.com “Private Life”

Few things are more fulfilling for an avid filmgoer than seeing a great movie during the opening night at Sundance. “Private Life” is a great movie, an honest character piece that’s as heartfelt and funny as it is heartbreaking and brutal. In this relationship drama, Paul Giamatti and Kathryn Hahn are Richard and Rachel, a married couple in their 40s who desperately want to conceive a child. As they attempt to navigate through the tricky world of assisted reproduction, truths about their relationship are slowly “Hearts Beat Loud” revealed. And ultimately, as they turn to a family member for help, we eventually “Hearts Beat Loud” spoke to me on an discover why they didn’t have children BEST MANUFACTURERS almost indescribable level. This wonderful earlier on in their relationship. movie from “The Hero” director Brett Haley “Private Life” was written and directed stars the great Nick Offerman as Frank by the gifted Tamara Jenkins whose last BEST FLOORPLANS Fisher, a record store owner and single film, “The Savages,” was released a decade father who is emotionally preparing for the ago. It’s so great to have her back, because BEST PRICING departing of his UCLA medical school-bound as she demonstrated with that exceptional MASSIVE daughter, Sam (played by the luminous and film, she shows a real knack for ringing SAVINGS! endlessly adorable Kiersey Clemons). As humor and honesty out of the most serious the big departing date looms ever closer, and intimate of situations. She takes what music-loving Frank continues to spend as appears as if it might be sitcom fodder and much time with Sam as humanly possible, makes something raw and truthful out of it. and eventually, a few customary father/ First of all, let me say how much I love, daughter jam sessions result in a real-life love, love Kathryn Hahn in this picture. inspired pop song called, you guessed it, Hahn often plays supporting characters “Hearts Beat Loud.” The infectiously catchy (“Anchorman,” “The Visit”), but she’s tune is an instant sensation on Spotify, front and center in “Private Life.” As the prompting Frank to beg Sam to put medical frustrated, anxiety-consumed Rachel, Hahn school on hold so that they might give their has created a character of tremendous newly formed band a chance to flourish. depth and complexity. She’s funny, manic, While this movie is at its core a moving vulnerable, and adorable in equal measure. father/daughter story, “Hearts Beat Loud” Honestly, this is a towering performance is also a charming, honest, and undeniably made up of a wide range of emotions, and 1500 Hilton Drive in 84770 heartfelt musical about life and how art it’s a turn that probably would have earned ST. GEORGE, UT can get you through really tough times. her an Oscar nomination had this film come 866.984.2250 | CampingWorld.com/RV This outstanding movie brought to mind out a few weeks ago. As it stands, expect the likes of “High Fidelity,” “Once,” “School Hahn to be all over the awards circuit early The Independent / SUindependent.com • February 2018 • Page 15 In “The Commuter,” Neeson is Michael has far too much going on. And worse still, III” for being a complete departure from MacCauley, a hardworking family man who while ‘The Commuter” moves at a pretty Star Wars. I thought it would be a welcome finds himself unexpectedly fired from a quick clip, there’s never really any sense return to a galaxy far, far away that has job he’s worked hard at for the last ten of urgency. begun to feel like home. years of his life. As he rides the train home As directed by Collet-Serra, “The Enter “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” pondering the fashion in which he’s going Commuter” is slick and glossy, but there A common remark from viewers of “The to break this disheartening news to his are some sequences, including a one-on- Last Jedi” is, “I loved how different it was The loving and supportive wife, he’s greeted one combat scene between MacCauley and from the other Star Wars movies.” May I by Joanna (Vera Farmiga), a mysterious a knife-wielding baddie, that aren’t even dissent? “The Last Jedi” was essentially Independent woman with an offer that could potentially appealing in a cheesy-’80s-action-movie the same movie as “The Empire Strikes relieve MacCauley of his newfound financial kind of way. It’s a shame, really, because Back”! Admit it, friends: It is okay to enjoy movie guide stress. From that point forward, things go Collet-Serra opens the movie strongly with a movie even if it is similar to the original. from nuts to apeshit crazy as MacCauley the unique fashion in which he gives us Embrace it! We do not all have to be avant- “The Commuter” goes off the rails attempts to identify a sought-after suspect insight into MacCauley’s family life. Once garde cinema noir critics. By Adam Mast on an extremely crowded train. our hero springs into action on the train, I will begin with the overall timeline If you’re looking for a transit mystery however, the film becomes less and less of both “The Last Jedi” and “The Empire with more upstairs, you’d be advised to interesting. “The Commuter” should be Strikes Back.” The first thing to clue me watch Kenneth Branagh’s recently released building towards something, but instead, it in to this being the same movie was that adaptation of “Murder on the Orient just sort of goes off the rails. both the timelines made no sense! In “The Express.” True, it’s a slow burn, but even as There’s an odd balance of drama, Last Jedi,” the fleeing Rebel fleet slowly mind-boggling as the big reveal in the final mystery, and action here that never really loses fuel reserves that were supposed act of that picture is, the movie as a whole comes together. The tones always feel at to last approximately 18 hours. In this does a much better job building tension odds with each other. One minute, the film time period, Ray seemingly spends at least and developing its characters. That said, is tackling a real-life issue, and the next, it three days with Luke mastering the Force. if you’re simply looking for a transit flick has its central protagonist fighting a bad I am no physicist and therefore cannot that offers up mindless entertainment and guy with a guitar. Through it all, though, comprehend space-time continuum/ non- perilous thrills, find a copy of “Speed” and Neeson keeps the proceedings tolerable. linear time frames, but let us remember watch that instead. Not quite tolerable enough to warrant the a similar timeframe in “The Empire Neeson appears to be going for the sequel this movie sets up, however. Here’s Strikes Back.” Once the Rebel base has Who would have thought that Liam kind of “I’ll protect my family at any cost” hoping that “The Commuter” is a one and been discovered on Hoth, the last-ditch Neeson would go from dramatic leading vibe that Harrison Ford excelled at in ’90s done. evacuation is ordered. The Millennium man status in the ’90s (see his amazing gems like “Patriot Games” and “Air Force Falcon’s hyperdrive malfunctions (classic), work in “Schindler’s List” and “Rob Roy”) One,” only “The Commuter” falls more in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”: and Leah, Han, Chewy, and the droids are to a kick-ass action hero in the last decade line with the Steven Seagal action flick A dissenting opinion chased by Star Destroyers on what appears (see “Taken” and “Non-Stop”)? The action “Under Siege 2” and the John Badham By Paul Wennberg to be a hopeless flight. Meanwhile, after phase of Neeson’s career continues with thriller “Nick of Time” starring Johnny leaving Hoth at essentially the same exact “The Commuter,” his latest collaboration Depp. In case you’re wondering, that isn’t time, Luke manages to find Master Yoda with director Jaume Collet-Serra. As silly, really meant as a compliment. This is by no and train in the ways of the Force. In both convoluted, and preposterous as this movie fault of Neeson, though. Even in his mid- movies, visions interrupt the young Jedi’s is, it’s far more worth your time than the 60s, the guy commits. Furthermore, he can training, and both flee despite the protests last installment in the “Taken” franchise. give a punch as good as he can take one. of their masters. Both Jedis rush to the aid That might sound like faint praise, but at Sadly, Neeson is let down by a story that of their friends — granted Ky Lo Ren is not least it’s saying something. a friend … we’ll call him a frenemy/love interest? — only to realize … it’s a trap! Sound familiar? Admittedly, unlike in “The Empire Strikes Back,” the good guy does not end up losing a hand, the bad guys end up If you have not seen “Star Wars: the losing more than a hand (being cut in half), Last Jedi,” stop what you are doing, i.e. and the battle that takes place on a crazy reading this article (there will be spoilers). cool planet (snow and salt) happens at the If you have not seen “Star Wars: The end rather than the beginning. But the Empire Strikes Back” by now, well then I trajectory of the storyline is made from don’t feel bad saying Darth Vader is Luke’s the same cookie cutter. Yes, “The Force father! “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Awakens” was eerily similar to “A New rebooted the famed Star Wars franchise in Hope.” Its okay that “The Last Jedi” held style. It perfectly collected a new quartet of a similar resemblance to “The Empire characters that will take the place of Han Strikes Back.” There were some new bells Solo, R2D2, Luke, and Leah in the new and whistles for sure, much as in “The generation of Star Wars fans. Thankfully, Force Awakens”: It was a bigger Death J.J. Abrams and the writing team did not Star, and the one weakness was a thermal feel the need to replicate C-3PO. “The Force oscillator rather than the thermal exhaust Awakens” was a high-powered port that did in the Death Star. So admit it: We like the old Star Wars versions. I like the story arch, and gosh darn it, I am excited for a remake of “The Return of the Jedi” staring Ray. Luke was too whiny anyways. May the force be with you.

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Page 18 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • February 2018 THE KLIQUE AT CASABLANCA Jan. 31– Feb. 4, 7 p.m. Covering swing music to contemporary. Revolving singers, instrument- switching, choreography, and special guest star appearances. Free. Must be 21 and older. CasaBlanca Resort, 950 W. Mesquite Multi-Day Events Blvd., Mesquite. To get your event in our Free Calendar of DAFFODILS BY THE BUNCH 10 a.m. The Events log on to suindependent.com/events_ signature activity of Memory Matters Utah/ calendar/form.php Limit one free listing per Nevada raises awareness and revenue for day or date per organization. Must be entered local programs through the sale of fresh-cut by the 22nd of the month prior of the event. daffodils from Washington State. 168 N 100 E, Suite 104, St. George. YOUR FEATURED EVENT HERE! DJ JANELLE Feb. 2, 9, and 23. Mike’s CALL (435) 656-1555. Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City. “EURYDICE” Feb. 2, 3, 5, and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 3 and 10 at 2 p.m. Eileen and Allen Anes Studio Theatre, SUU, University Blvd., Cedar City. SKY FEST Feb. 2–4. Free. Sand Hollow Resort will feature hot air balloons from throughout the west as well as live music and a variety of entertaining activities. For more info about balloon rides please call Palledin Balloon Excursions at (435) 632-0222. (435) 656-4653. 5662 W Clubhouse Dr., Hurricane. SOUTHERN UTAH ART GUILD’S “WINTER BLUES” ART SHOW 10 a.m. Red Cliff Gallery, 220 N 200 E, St. George. WALKER WILLIAMS AT VIRGIN RIVER HOTEL Zion Canyon Native Feb. 2–4, 8 p.m. Classic and current country and Flute School a variety of dance tunes. Free. Must be 21 or The hauntingly earthy tones of the Native older. 100 Pioneer Blvd., Mesquite. American Flute will resound through Zion “DREAMERS: A MUSICAL REVIEW” Feb. Canyon in early March. Make plans to 6 and 7, 6:30 p.m. A revue of songs from enjoy one or both free public perfor- movies and musicals performed by local kids mances. On March 5 at 6 p.m., the school’s ages 5–18. $5. The Electric Theater, 68 E. teachers will perform, and on March 7 at Tabernacle St., St. George. 6 p.m., the students will perform. Both GREGG PETERSON BAND AT performances will be held at the Canyon CASABLANCA Feb. 7–11, 7 p.m. Showtimes Community Center, located at 126 Lion may vary. Variety and dance band. Free. 21 Blvd. in Springdale. Admission is free. To or older. 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite. learn more, visit zarts.org. DIXIE WATERCOLOR SOCIETY ART COMPETITION AND SHOW Feb. 12–24. 10 a.m. Gallery 35, 35 N. Main St., St. George. Z-ARTS GALLERY SHOW “FABULOUS FIBER FOLLIES” Feb. 13–28, 10 a.m. Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale. “EVITA” Feb. 14–24, 7:30 p.m. The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tablernacle St., St. George. HOT JUNK AT CASABLANCA Feb. 14–18, 7 p.m. Feb. 14–18. Pop, rock, and dance band. Free. 21 or older.950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite. ORCHARD FIRE AT RIVER LOUNGE 7 p.m. Country rock band. Free. 21 or over. 100 Pioneer Blvd., Mesquite. BALLOONS AND TUNES ROUNDUP Feb. Laura Tohe, Navajo Nation 16–18, 7 a.m. Balloons will launch three morn- Poet Laureate ings (weather permitting). Battle of the Bands Laura Tohe is Diné (Navajo). She is Sleepy Friday and Saturday. 76 N. Main St., Kanab. Rock clan born for the Bitter Water clan BALLOONS AND TUNES OPEN JAM Feb. and the daughter of a Navajo Code Talker. 16–17, 7 p.m. Open stage for all the balloons She holds a Ph.D. in indigenous American and tunes bands to come down and collabo- literature. A librettist and an award-win- rate for a night of great music and fun. Juniper ning poet, she is a professor with distinc- Ridge, 2631 N highway 89A, Kanab. tion in indigenous literature at Arizona “VIETNAM...THROUGH MY LENS” Feb. State University and is the Navajo Nation 16–18, 7 p.m. Play written and performed by Poet Laureate for 2015–19. Tohe will be Stu Richel with photos from his tour as a com- reading her poetry, discussing the creative bat photographer in Vietnam. Kayenta Center process, and sharing stories from her life for the Arts, 881 Coyote Gulch Ct., Ivins. at the Canyon Community Center, located KAYENTA GALLERY WALK & STREET at 126 Lion Blvd. in Springdale March 9 at MARKET Feb. 17 and 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 7 p.m. Admission is free. To learn more, 800 Kayenta Pkwy., Ivins visit zarts.org. MOST WANTED AT RIVER LOUNGE Feb. NITRO EXPRESS AT VIRGIN RIVER HOTEL 21–25, 7 p.m. Showtimes may vary. Playing Feb. 7–11, 8 p.m. Performing classic and classic rock, disco, oldies, country, and every- modern country combined with classick rock. thing in between. Free. 21 or older. 100 100 Pioneer Blvd, Mesquite. Pioneer Blvd., Mesquite. The Independent / SUindependent.com • February 2018 • Page 19 STAR PARTY A guided stargazing tour takes place in Dark Canyon Star Park every night. Learn something about the night sky and the universe. For reservations, text or call (435) 899-9092 or email [email protected]. N. Hwy. 89, Kanab. Multi-Day Events NEW HORIZONS BAND AND ORCHESTRA TOUCH OF SILK AT CASABLANCA Feb FOR SENIOR ADULTS 2 p.m. Dates vary. 21–25, 7 p.m. Showtimes may vary. Playing Supports lifelong music participation for old school R&B, Motown, and more. Free. 21 seniors, teacher training opportunities for col- or older. 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite. lege music students, and music education for Looking for a great Dermatologist? youth. Visit zionmusicensembles.com. The GUITARS & CADILLACS AT VIRGIN RIVER DiFiore Center, 307 N. Main St., St. George. HOTEL Feb. 28–Mar. 4, 7 p.m. Showtimes • Board Certifi ed may vary. Classic country and ‘50s cover GENTLE YOGA Mondays and Wednesdays band. Free admission. 21 or older. 100 at 4:15 p.m. ZACI Yoga, 348 N. Bluff St. #205, Dermatologist Pioneer Blvd., Mesquite. St. George. KID & NICK SHOW AT CASABLANCA 7 KARAOKE AT THE ONE AND ONLY p.m. High-energy, interactive, variety musical Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 p.m. 800 E. group. Free. 21 or older. 950 W. Mesquite St. George Blvd., St. George. • General Medical and Blvd., Mesquite. PIANO MAN STEVE & DJ JUAN IN Surgical Dermatology “CARMINA BURANA” AND SELECTED SEASONS LOUNGE AT EUREKA CASINO WORKS Mar. 1–3, 7:30 p.m. Dance concert Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. 275 Mesa in collaboration with SUU choirs and orches- Blvd., Mesquite. tra. Randall L. Jones Theatre, W. College • MOHS Surgery Ave., Cedar City. Events by Day 2018 PENNZOIL 400 WEEKEND NASCAR racing event. Mar. 1–3. Las Vegas Motor MONDAYS • Warts, Rashes, Acne, Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. N., Las Vegas. USMS SWIM TECHNIQUE COACHING 8 Skin Cancer in EVERYDAY WONDERS Jan. 5–Feb. 16, 6 a.m. Free. Must pay Sand Hollow Aquatic p.m. Southern Utah Art Guild show. Reception Center pool entry fee. Current USMS mem- Dr. Benjamin Carter adults and children. Jan. 6 at 6 p.m. Canyon Community Center bership required. All level swimmers 18+, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale. individual abilities considered in workout structure. Call Lynne Lund at (760) 844- OIL PAINTERS OF AMERICA 2017 6288. 1144 Lava Flow Dr., St. George. WESTERN EXHIBITION Illume Gallery of Look your best at any age... Fine Art (29 W 200 N), Authentique Gallery STORY TIME WITH GRANDPA STEVE 10 of Art & Design (199 N. Main St.) and The a.m. Washington County Library, 88 W 100 Mission Gallery (173 N. Main St.), St. George. S, St. George. PIZZA N PAINT NIGHT FOR KIDS 6 p.m. PRECISON HEARING AND MEMORY FEBRUARY SPECIALS every Friday and Saturday. Fridays are for MATTERS MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE 1 4–12 year olds and Saturdays are for 8–14 p.m. The Precision Hearing Monday Matinee Mention this ad when making appointment to receive year olds. Pizza, a movie, and paint supplies series is a new, free community event that is are provided. Kids take home their creations. bringing back the classics featuring memo- $100.00 off full size syringe of lip fi ller Ms. Traci’s Small Scholars, 293 E. Telegraph rable film favorites from the 1950’s and 60’s. St. Ste. 103, Washington. The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., (February appointments only) St. George. OUTBACK HIKING CLUB OF SOUTHERN UTAH Dates and times vary. Visit meetup. COMMUNITY BEREAVEMENT GROUP 3:30 NEW patients only: com/outback-hiking-club-of-southern-utah. p.m. A supportive and educational group for those experiencing grief resulting from Buy 30 units of Botoxget 10 units FREE BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SANCTUARY the loss of a loved one. Call (702) 346- TOUR 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Drive to the sanctu- 5224. Mesquite Library, 121 W. First N. St., ary and take a tour through the visitor cen- Mesquite. Buy 1 Microneedling treatment with PRP ter. Make reservations at (435) 644-2001 or visit bestfriends.org. Best Friends Animal KICKSTART YOUR HEALTH NUTRITION and get the second one 1/2 off Sanctuary, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab. AND COOKING CLASSES 4:30 p.m. Class topics range from digestion to blood pressure. COWBOY DINNER AND SKIT 9 a.m. Join Visit nutritiousway.org. 1554 Hummingbird the Chuckwagon Cookout at Little Hollywood Dr., St. George. Museum for the buffet when they have tours scheduled. Walk-ins are welcome. Most seat- ST. GEORGE DANCE COMPANY CLASS ings include an episode of the “How the West 7:30–8:45 p.m. Ballet for adults, intermediate Was Lost” cowboy skit. $16 for lunch and $20 to advanced. Open to the public. Visit saint- for dinner. 297 W. Center St., Kanab. georgedance.com or call (435) 773-1221. The Electric Theater, 68 W. Tabernacle St., ART CLASSES Tuesdays and Thursdays at St. George. 6 p.m. Oil painting, drawing, portraits, and pastel classes available. Desert Rose Art Studio, 225 N. Bluff St., suite 1, St. George. TUESDAYS POLE FITNESS CLASSES 7 p.m. Beginner NEW HORIZONS ORCHESTRA 9:30–11:30 class (Flow 1) held Tuesday and Thursday a.m. Tuesdays. Free group music instruction nights at 7 p.m. for $10. Or attend the free for senior adults, beginning or experienced. community intro class at 7 and 8 p.m. Saturday zionmusicensembles.com. Washington nights. Book a party for your bachelorette or Fields, 471 W. Washington Palms Way, St. birthday party. 270 N 2940 E, St. George. George. MOVIES AT CRESCENT MOON MOVIE “NEW HORIZONS” BAND & ORCHESTRA Tiffany Nutter RN Allie Blazzard, FNP-C Carolyn Hansen RN THEATER Wednesdays–Saturdays at 7:30 CHILDREN’S STORY TIME 10 a.m. Frontier p.m. and Saturdays at 1 p.m. Ticket prices Homestead State Park, 635 N. Main St., start at $6. Call (435) 644-2350 or visit cres- Cedar City. centmoonkanab.com. 150 S 100 E, Kanab. NEW HORIZONS BAND 2–4 p.m. Tuesdays. 1068 E. Riverside Drive • St. George, UT 84790 KARAOKE AT THE STATELINE CASINO Free group music instruction for senior adults, 435-628-6466 • RiversideMedicalArts.com Tuesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. Karaoke beginning or experienced. zionmusicensem- goes until they’re finished. Stateline Casino, bles.com. St. George Library, 88 W. 100 S., 490 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite. St. George. Page 20 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • February 2018 WELCOME WAGGIN 5 p.m. Join one of JAKEY LEIGHS HOSTS RED ROCK LIVE SATURDAY MOVIE MATINEE 2 p.m. St. Best Friends’ founders to learn more about 6:30–9:30 p.m. Live music, free and open George Library, 88 W 100 S, St. George. to the public. Jakey Leighs, 4 E. Center St., the organization, hear heartwarming stories, YOUTH BEGINNER TENNIS LESSONS Kanab. and discover secrets about the sanctuary. KANAB OUTDOOR MARKET 4–9 p.m. Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, 5001 Angel DJ SPINZ AT THE ONE AND ONLY 9 p.m. Usual farmers market offerings as well as FRONTIER STORY TIME 10 a.m. Each Canyon Rd., Kanab. 64 N 800 E, St. George. food trucks. Free classes such as yoga or Tuesday, preschool children can learn about KARAOKE AT BEAVER DAM STATION Zumba will be offered at 4 p.m. and live music the past through stories and history-related will be performed from 7 to 9 p.m. No fee for 5:30–9 p.m. Full bar. 21 and over, must have SATURDAYS events. A different story and activity is fea- ID. Hosted by singer Gayle Louise. Beaver vendors to participate, although anyone offer- tured each week. Free. (435) 586-9290. Dam Station, County Hwy. 91, Littlefield, AZ. GUIDED SATURDAY MORNING HIKE 7 ing baked goods must have a cottage kitchen Frontier Homestead State Park Museum, 635 a.m. Venture into the stunning outback that license. Email [email protected]. 150 GRATITUDE & GRIT: YOGA FOR N. Main St., Cedar City. surrounds St. George on a guided half-day W. Center St., Kanab. ADDICTION RECOVERY 6 p.m. Meditation MEMORY MATTERS EARLY STAGE hiking tour (4–5 hours). Scheduled hiking and yoga exercises to help overcome MEMORY LOSS SERIES 10:30 a.m. 10-week tours begin at the St. George Adventure destructive behaviors. All are welcome. Sage SUNDAYS course begins Feb, 6. The course is designed Hub (spring and fall months). The guide is to benefit those with an early stage memory Hills Healing Center, 6232 W. Sage Hills Dr., a local expert trained as a Wilderness First D.R.I.F.T.: Dixie Reason Inquiry and loss or dementia diagnosis and their care Cedar City. Responder​. Call (435) 673-7246. Adventure Free Thought: 2 p.m. Group meets partners. During the second hour of the class, MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION CLASS Hub St. George, 128 N 100 W suite 124, St. Sundays. An open place where people can participants may attend either a cognitive 6 p.m. Free. Discussion of mindfulness and George. meet to talk about religion, atheism, life, death training group or a care partner training and periods of meditation. All experience levels TUACAHN SATURDAY MARKET 9 a.m.–1 and an unlimited number of other topics. All support group. St. George Branch Library, 88 welcome. Offered by Dr. David Tate and p.m. Come enjoy the wonderful surroundings are welcome. Jazzy Java, 285 N. Bluff St., W 100 S, St. George. Caroline Kiss. Grace Episcopal Church, 1072 at the outdoor market in the canyon featuring St. George. KARAOKE AT PEGGY SUE’S DINER 5–9 E 900 S, St. George. local artwork, crafts, food and entertainment. p.m. Full bar and grill. Hosted by singer Gayle MUSIC AT THE TERRACE 7 p.m. Come out 1100 Tuacahn Dr., Ivins. Events by Date. Louise. 380 N. Sandhill Blvd., Mesquite. and enjoy live music every Wednesday on YEAR ROUND FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.– HERITAGE WRITERS GUILD Second the stage behind the Office of Tourism Visitor noon every Saturday. Cedar City’s year-round Fri, Feb 2 Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Meets in Center. It is free to the public and a differ- downtown farmers market. 50 W. University the basement of the St. George Library. Call ent performer each week. Office of Tourism Blvd./Center St., Cedar City. MASON COTTAM TRIO AT SAND HOLLOW RESORT 6:30pm Free. Mason Cottam is (435) 634-5737. 88 W 100 S, St. George. Visitor Center, 78 S. 100 E., Kanab. CEDAR SATURDAY MARKET 9 a.m.–1 p.m. a singer/songwriter from Cedar City. Sand PAINT NITE 6 p.m. Thursdays. Use the every Saturday. Food, artisans, drawings, ELECTRIC LINDY NIGHTS 7:30 p.m. Red Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Dr., code “SUTAH” for 35% off. 21 and older. bingo, and more. Held indoors during winter. Rock Swing Dance offers beginning and inter- Hurricane. Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Dr., mediate classes in a progressive fashion with (435) 463-3735. IFA, 905 S. Main St., Cedar Hurricane. each class building on the last. The first hour City. THE COMEDY MACHINE 8:30 p.m. Enjoy top comedic performances from the United OPEN PAINT NIGHT 6 p.m. Desert Rose Art will be the lesson followed by a social dance. TAI CHI DRAGON QIGONG AT SANTA States. Tickets are $15–$25 and can be Studio invites anyone who would like to join a Enter from the rear of the building. Classes CLARA LIBRARY 10:30–11:30 a.m. Full- purchased at startickets.com. Casablanca group of artists. Bring whatever medium you are held downstairs. The Electric Theater, 68 body energetic healing. Admission is free. No Resort, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite. want. Cost is $15. Call Alice Hiatt at (435) East Tabernacle, St. George. experience needed. Tai Chi Dragon Qigong is 256-3317. 225 N. Bluff St. suite 1, St. George. good for all ages and all levels of health and Find more events daily TRIBUTE TO THE KING 6–10 p.m. Starring THURSDAYS mobility. Santa Clara Library, 1099 N. Lava at SUindependent.com Flow Dr., Santa Clara. John Brooks. Must be 21 or older. Free. MENTAL HEALTH CLASSES 5:30 p.m. Free. CasaBlanca Skydome Lounge, 950 W. National Alliance on Mental Illness offers Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite. classes for families and loved ones coping THE GRACEFUL WOMAN 6:30 p.m. Open with mental illness. Peer to Peer and Family to women of all ages for a night to empower, to Family classes taught by trained volunteers uplift, heal, strengthen, and teach. Fruit and in recovery. Support group for Peer to Peer tea will be served after class. By donation. Sept. 7. Support group for Family to Family Sage Hills Healing Center, 6232 W. Sage Hills Sept. 4. Washington County Library, 88 W Dr., Cedar City. 100 S, St. George. LIBRARY ART CLUB FOR CHILDREN 6:30 SINDUSTRY 7 p.m. Free drink and draw- p.m. Every second and fourth Tuesday of ing ticket, corn hole tournament, beer pong, each month. Free. Register in the children’s and Jenga. Live entertainment. $10 buckets area. St. George Library, 88 W 100 S, St. of beer. No cover charge. 275 Mesa Blvd., George. Mesquite. OLD TIME FIDDLERS JAM SESSION 7 p.m. LINE DANCING AT THE ONE AND ONLY Free. Parry’s Lodge Old Barn Theater 89 E. 9 p.m. Come have some good old fashioned Center St. Kanab. fun with a friendly crowd. 64 N 800 E, St. George. INTERMEDIATE LEVEL WEST COAST SWING CLASSES AND DANCING Each first and third Tuesday of the month at 7 FRIDAYS p.m. $6 per person per class. For more infor- YOGA NIDRA AND GONG 9 a.m. A unique mation, contact Neil Duncan at neiljames- guided meditation preceded by yogic breath- [email protected] or call (619) 994-6854. ing and movement. All levels welcome. The Washington City Community Center, upstairs Healing Tree, 535 S. Main St. #4, Cedar City. aerobics room, 350 E 200 N, Washington. PAINT YOUR PET PARTY 5–7 p.m. For just $20 per person, you’re provided with an 11x14 WEDNESDAYS canvas, paints, brushes, and artist instruction. STORY TIME WITH MRS. MANN 10 a.m. No prior painting experience is needed. Don’t Washington County Library, 88 W 100 S, St. have a pet? Thumb through one of the many George. Best Friends’ magazines to find an animal of your liking or email a web image to vistor- WRITERS’ IMPROVEMENT GROUP 2 and 6 [email protected] and they’ll print it out p.m. Offered by Heritage Writers Guild. Bring for you. Email [email protected] to up to eight pages of writing, double spaced, sign up. Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, 5001 12-point font for free and friendly feedback. Angel Canyon Rd., Kanab. For more information, call (435) 625-1743. St. George Library, 88 W 100 S, St. George. KARAOKE AT OASIS GOLF CLUB 5–9 p.m. Full bar and grill. Hosted by singer Gayle ANIME GAMER CLUB 3 p.m. Teens and Louise. 100 Palmer Lane, Mesquite. ‘tweens who love anime, gaming, or both meet for book discussions, games, and great LIVE MUSIC AT PEEKABOO WOOD FIRED times. Santa Clara Library, 1099 Lava Flow KITCHEN 6:30 p.m. Free. 233 W. Center St., Dr., St. George. Kanab. The Independent / SUindependent.com • February 2018 • Page 21 ROY EVANS AT GEORGE’S CORNER 7 p.m. Free. 2 W St. George Blvd., St. George. Executive Services FLOWER POWER TIME MACHINE AT CASABLANCA 7:30 p.m. Groovy songs from The Beatles, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, Three 3 Dog Night, Steppenwolf, Simon & Sat, Feb 3 Garfunkel, Crosby, Stills & Nash and more. LORIN WALKER MADSEN AT ZION 21 or older. 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite. CANYON BREW PUB 6–9 p.m. Free. Lorin Walker plays “high-desert honky punk,” his Thurs, Feb 8 version of outlaw country. 95 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale. COMEDY NIGHT AT EVEN STEVENS 7–9 p.m. Free. Live comedy. 471 E. St. George JESSIE MAW DUO AT GEORGE’S CORNER Blvd., St. George. Driving Services 8 p.m. 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George. ROBERT EARL LONGLEY AT KAYENTA MASTERS OF PUPPETS 8:30 p.m. Voted Home Checks 7 p.m. Virtuoso Flamenco guitarist. Kayenta No. 1 Metallica tribute in the world! Must Center for the Arts, 881 Coyote Gulch Ct., be 21 or older. CasaBlanca Resort, 950 W. Property Management 435-632-7280 Ivins. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite. THE PIANO GUYS AT SUU 8 p.m. 351 W. GUNLOCK COUNTY W/ SPECIAL GUEST University Blvd., Cedar City. LARRY BAGBY AT FIREHOUSE BAR & GRILL 9 p.m. Country cover band. FireHouse Bar & Grill, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George. Fri, Feb 9 RAVEN CAIN DINNER SHOW Dinner at Sun, Feb 4 6:30 p.m. followed by performance at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at cslsg.org. DULCE AT EVEN STEVENS 12 p.m. Noon–2 $22 per person or $33 per couple. Center for p.m. Free. Even Stevens, 471 St. George Spiritual Living, 908 N 1400 W, St. George. Blvd., St. George. STEVE LUTZ AND WILL BARCLAY 7 p.m. Their songs evoke a deep love for the coun- Mon, Feb 5 try and people of their homes in Canyon PAWS FOR TALES 4 p.m. Children can read Country and beyond. Free, donations accept- to registered therapy dogs. Free. St. George ed. Community Presbyterian Church, 2279 N. Library, 88 W 100 S, St. George. Wedgewood Lane, Cedar City. “THE DRIFTER” SCREENING 5 p.m. Free. NICK WHITESIDES AT PEEKABOO Part of SUU Film Festival. Register at suu. KITCHEN 7 p.m. Free. Nick Whitesides is a edu/tanner/dinner-and-dialogue.html. SUU, singer/songwriter from Ogden. 233 W. Center 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City. St., Kanab. DINNER AND DIALOGUE WITH HESTER ART COWLES AT EVEN STEVENS 7–9 p.m. BAER 7 p.m. Free. Register at suu.edu/tan- Free. Art Cowles is a singer/songwriter from ner/dinner-and-dialogue.html. Starlight Room, St. George playing rock, jazz, and blues. 471 SUU, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City. St. George Blvd., St. George. BOBBY BROOKS WILSON AT ST. GEORGE JAZZ FESTIVAL 7 p.m. Snow CASABLANCA 7:30 p.m. Wilson’ show about Canyon High School, 1385 Lava Flow Dr., St. a son continuing the musical tradition set forth George. by his father, soul musician Jackie Wilson. ANGELA HECK-MUELLER 7:30 p.m. Guest 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite. flute recital. Thorley Hall, SUU, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City. Tues, Feb 6 JOSH LARSEN AT GEORGE’S CORNER SCHOOL NURSE GRADES K-12 CHRONIC PAIN SELF-MANAGEMENT 8 p.m. Josh Larsen is a singer/songwriter WORKSHOP 1 p.m. Free six-session evi- from St. George. 2 W St. George Blvd., St. dence-based workshop designed for those George. Job Requirements dealing with chronic pain. Participants learn self-management techniques and skills need- Sat, Feb 10 1. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing ed in the day to day management of their “VIOLETA WENT TO HEAVEN” 2. CPR/AED Certification chronic pain condition. St. George Senior Center, 245 N 200 W, St. George. SCREENING Free. Part of SUU Film Festival. 3. Valid Driver’s License Register at suu.edu/tanner/dinner-and-dia- DIXIE POETS 2 p.m. Develop your poetic tal- logue.html. Sharwan Smith Theater, SUU, 4. Nevada State Board of Nursing License* ents with a fun group of poets twice monthly 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City. 5. Nevada Department of Education School Nurse Endorsement* on first and third Tuesdays. Bring 10–12 cop- ies of your original poetry for gentle critiquing FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT 3 p.m., second and suggestions. Short poetry lesson on Saturday of the month. Free. Cedar City the first Tuesdays and other special events Library, 303 N 100 E, Cedar City. Contact CCSD Health Services Department as scheduled. Contact Lin Floyd at lin@ FLUTE DAY CONCERT 4:30 p.m. Eccles 702-799-7443 for questions. sunrivertoday.com for more info. Newcomers Center, DSU, 225 S 700 E, St. George. welcome. St. George Senior Citizen Center, WEST COAST JAZZ PLAYERS AT ZION 245 N 200 W, St. George. CANYON BREW PUB 6 p.m. Jazz stan- AMERICA’S DIAMOND AT CASABLANCA dards. 95 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale. 7:30 p.m. Tribute to Neil Diamond starring Jay VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER AND DANCE White. Must be 21 or older. 950 W. Mesquite 6 p.m. $30 couple, $20 single. Falls Event Blvd., Mesquite. APPLY TODAY! Center, 170 S. Mall Dr., St. George. JOSH LARSEN AT EVEN STEVENS 7–9 Visit www.Teach.Vegas. Wed, Feb 7 p.m. Free. Josh Larsen is a singer/songwriter STORY TIME 11 a.m. Washington County from St. George. 471 St. George Blvd., St. Library System, 36 S 300 W, Hurricane. George. “I DON’T BELONG ANYWHERE” LISA MAC AT GEORGE’S CORNER 8 p.m. * Are not required prior to interview SCREENING Free. Part of SUU Film Festival. 7 p.m. Free. Lisa Mac has become known Register at suu.edu/tanner/dinner-and-dia- for her powerful, soulful voice and poignant logue.html. Sharwan Smith Theater, SUU, blues-rock songwriting. 2 W. St. George 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City. Blvd., St. George. Page 22 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • February 2018 LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE SUPPORT DIXIE POETS 2 p.m. Develop your poetic tal- DSU ORCHESTRA CONCERT 7:30 p.m. GROUP MEETING 7 p.m. Beehive Cottages ents with a fun group of poets twice monthly DSU, 225 S 700 E, St. George. Community Center, 2041 S. Mesa Palms Dr., on first and third Tuesdays. Bring 10–12 cop- RAVEN CAIN DUO AT GEORGE’S CORNER St. George. ies of your original poetry for gentle critiquing 8 p.m. 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George. and suggestions. Short poetry lesson on OPEN MIC NIGHT AT EVEN STEVENS 7–9 the first Tuesdays and other special events SOUTHERN NEVADA SYMPHONY MOONLIGHT ROMANCE 7 p.m. Valentines p.m. Free. Live music and comedy. 471 E. St. as scheduled. Contact Lin Floyd at lin@ ORCHESTRA AT CASABLANCA 7:30 Day concert by St. George Opera. Dessert, George Blvd., St. George. p.m. Highlights from “West Side Story” plus bar, and dancing. Kayenta Center for the Arts, sunrivertoday.com for more info. Newcomers “SOLDIERS SANCTUARY” 7 p.m. Haydn’s Symphony No. 70. Purchase tick- 881 Coyote Gulch Ct., Ivins. welcome. St. George Senior Citizen Center, Documentary film by Luke Hansen. Free, 245 N 200 W, St. George. ets at (800) 585-3737 or at the CasaBlanca ST. GEORGE JAZZ FESTIVAL SHOWCASE donations accepted. Veterans receive two Resort Front Desk. Ages 5 and above. 950 W. OPEN MIC NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY 5:30 7:30 p.m. Guest artists Wayne Bergeron, free tickets. (435) 674-2787, kayentaarts. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite. p.m. Showcase your talent in music, dance, trumpet, and Drew Tucker, vibraphone with com. Kayenta Center for the Arts, 881 Coyote spoken word poetry or comedy. Prizes COMEDY NIGHT AT THE OFFICE LOUNGE DSU jazz band. $15. Cox Auditorium, DSU, Gulch Ct., Ivins. 8 p.m. Featuring comedian Derrick Stroman 225 S 700 E, St. George. awarded in teen and adult categories (9th grade and up). Light refreshments will be from Las Vegas. 1731 S. Convention Center MICHAEL GRIMM AT CASABLANCA 8:30 Fri, Feb 16 served. Performer sign-up begins at 5:30 p.m. Dr., St. George. p.m. Vegas headliner and winner of America’s ARTIST RECEPTION 6 p.m. Featured artist Performances begin at 6. (435) 986-0432. Got Talent. 21 or older. 950 W. Mesquite Santa Clara Branch Library, 1099 N. Lava Blvd., Mesquite. Victoria Denning. Arrowhead Gallery ETC, 68 Sun, Feb 25 E. Tabernacle St., St. George. Flow Drive, St. George. MIKE & ELAINE AT EVEN STEVENS Noon– Sun, Feb 11 AROMATOUCH TECHNIQUE 6 p.m. Learn OPEN MIC NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY 6 p.m. 2 p.m. Free. This multi-instrumentalist couple the four stages and six applications of the Showcase talent in music, dance, spoken are also in local band Soul What!? and cover NICK ADAMS AT EVEN STEVENS Noon–2 Aromatouch Technique. Make and take home word poetry, or comedy. Prizes are awarded a range of musical styles in many genres. 471 p.m. Free. Nick Adams is a singer/songwriter a rollerball of your favorite oil. St. George in both teen and adult categories ninth grade E. St. George Blvd., St. George. based out of St. George. 471 St. George Recreation Center, 285 S 400 E St., St. and up. Light refreshments will be served. Blvd., St. George. George. Performer sign-up begins at 5:30 p.m. (435) 986-0432. Santa Clara Branch Library, 1099 Mon, Feb 26 MATT MAHER 6 p.m. Dove Award-winning TOM BENNETT AT PEEKABOO KITCHEN 7 N. Lava Flow Dr., St. George. COLOR COUNTRY CAMERA CLUB 4TH contemporary Christian musician. DSU Cox p.m. Free. Tom Bennett sings country and is MONDAY 6 p.m. The Color Country Camera Auditorium, 225 S 700 E, St. George. based out of SLC. 233 W. Center St., Kanab. JAZZ JAM 7 p.m. Free. Every third Tuesday of each month. For information, call (435) Club is a fellowship of people with a mutual CHARLES ELLSWORTH AT EVEN 673-4206, email [email protected], or interest in photography who routinely gath- Mon, Feb 12 STEVENS 7–9 p.m. Free. 471 St. George visit difiorecenter.org. DiFiore Center, 307 N. er at meetings and on field trips to share GLENN WEBB AND FRIENDS JAZZ Blvd., St. George. Main St., St. George. photographic knowledge and experiences. Attendees are at all levels of expertise, begin- BENEFIT CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Eccles KIP ATTAWAY, HAZARDOUZ MATERIAL AT DAVID WILCOX 7:30 p.m. Cox Auditorium, ners to professionals. No fees or by-laws. Center, DSU, 225 S 700 E, St. George. CASABLANCA 8:30 p.m. 21 or older. 950 W. DSU, 225 S 700 E, St. George. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite. St George Public Library, 88 W 100 S, St. Tues, Feb 13 George. Sat, Feb 17 Thurs, Feb 22 PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB 2:30 p.m. “THE NEXT STEP: COPING WITH LOSS” Wed, Feb 28 Washington County Library, 88 W 100 S, St. MANY MILES AT ZION CANYON BREW 6 p.m. This class discusses how to honor BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP 7 p.m. George. PUB 6–9 p.m. Based in Southern Utah, in the the loss, seek help, and consider new possi- St. George /Zion Canyon area, Many Miles Washington County Library System, 126 Lion WOMEN’S INFLUENCE CENTER HEALTH bilities, encouraging gentle steps designed to unique sound is best described as a blend Blvd., Springdale. & WELLNESS TRAINING SUICIDE refuel your emotional reserves, also for adults of John Mayer, Amy Winehouse, Adele and CERTIFICATION 4 p.m. St. George Area who are counseling or supporting children Dave Matthews Band. 95 Zion Park Blvd., who have been traumatized by loss. DSU, Chamber of Commerce, 136 N 100 E, St. Fri, Mar 2 Springdale. 225 S 700 E, St. George. George. POETRY IN THE PARK 9 a.m. Featuring DULCIE AT GEORGE’S CORNER 8 p.m. MR. CP’S JAZZ JAM AT EVEN STEVENS 6 award-winning visiting poet Jim Barton- JAZZ IMPROV CLINIC 6 p.m. Free. Free. 2 W St. George Blvd., St. George. p.m. 7–9 p.m. Free. 471 E. St. George Blvd., President of National Federation of State [email protected], difiorecenter.org. St. George. Poetry Societies. Poetry technique work- DiFiore Center, 307 N Main St, St. George. LYNYRD SKYNYRD AND CCR TRIBUTE 8:30 p.m. 21 or older. 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., shops, a guided nature walk, a picnic in the COYOTE TALES 7:30 p.m. Pre-party 6:30 Mesquite. Fri, Feb 23 park, and an opportunity to share in a poetry p.m. Live open-mic storytelling event where circle. Tickets available at door, or pre-register audience members volunteer to share their THE NATURALS AT EVEN STEVENS 7–9 READER’S CIRCLE BOOK CLUB 3 p.m. by Feb. 15 to receive a free Zion Park pass by p.m. Free. Indie band from Santa Clara. 471 story. Kayenta Center for the Arts, 881 Coyote Reader’s Circle Book Club Washington County mail. Online registration available at zionpark. E. St. George Blvd., St. George. Gulch Ct., Ivins. Library System, 36 S 300 W, Hurricane. org/classes. Zion Park Lodge, Springdale. TENKARAS, THE FISSION BREAKERS, LISA MAC AT PEEKABOO KITCHEN 7 p.m. Z-ARTS POETRY READING WITH Wed, Feb 14 VIVID YOUTH AT JAZZY’S 9 p.m. ten- Free. Lisa Mac has become known for her ROSEMERRY WAHTDA TROMHER 7 p.m. karas.bandcamp.com. thefissionbreakers. powerful, soulful voice and poignant blues- Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Blvd., MEDITATION 101 6:30 p.m. Meditation 101, bandcamp.com. 1812 W. Sunset No. 6, St. rock songwriting. 233 W. Center St., Kanab. a beginners class, is offered every month on George. Springdale. the second Wednesday. Learn techniques SHANNON BIRCH VOCAL STUDIO to reduce stress and increase happiness STUDENT NIGHT AT EVEN STEVENS 7–9 Sun, Feb 18 p.m. Free. 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. Sat, Mar 3 through meditation. Class fee is $10. For George. more information, contact Suzie at (435) TOM BENNETT AT EVEN STEVENS Noon– BOYD GAMING 300 - NASCAR XFINITY SERIES NASCAR racing event. Las Vegas 592-5191. Stone Path Energy Center, 150 W. 2 p.m. Free. Tom Bennett is a traveling folk/ MUSIC FESTIVAL: COLD WAR MUSIC 7:30 Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. N., University Blvd., Cedar City. blues singer playing dobro, harmonica, and p.m. Eccles Center, S 700 E, St. George. foot percussion. 471 E St George Blvd, St. Las Vegas. GARY HUFF AT GEORGE’S CORNER 7 George. REDROCK CREATIVE WRITING SEMINAR p.m. Free. 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George. Sat, Feb 24 Z-ARTS GALLERY RECEPTION FOR 9 a.m. Featuring Jim Barton, president of SWEETHEART SWING 7 p.m. $15 per per- “FABULOUS FIBER FOLLIES” 5:30 p.m. DOGTOWN HALF MARATHON 8 a.m. the National Federation of State Poetry son and include Valentine refreshments. 86 Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Blvd., Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Societies presenting “The Craft of Editing”; S. Main St., St. George. Springdale. Fields Road, Washington. Lara Candland, author and teacher present- 3 HAT TRIO AT ZION CANYON BREW PUB ing “The Art of Seeing”; Cindy King presenting Thurs, Feb 15 Mon, Feb 19 6 p.m. American Desert Music, mostly original “Power of Creative Imagery in Prose.” 245 N with old-time cowboy and pioneer songs with 200 W, St. George. RIRIE-WOODBURY DANCE COMPANY BRYCE CANYON WINTER FESTIVAL SKI a twist. 95 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale. Heritage Center Theatre, 105 N 100 E, Cedar RACE 9 a.m. Ruby’s Inn, 26 S. Main, Bryce City. Canyon City. LISA MAC AT EVEN STEVENS 7–9 p.m. Lisa Mac has become known for her powerful, Find more events TEEN BOOK CLUB 3:30 p.m. Washington soulful voice and poignant blues-rock song- County Library System, 36 S 300 W, Tues, Feb 20 writing. 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George. Hurricane. 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