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for the overcrowded Wave on the Arizona treatment facilities. Do not increase for money. zion Strip, whereby local businesses oppose the size of visitor centers or other of So, Zion and the NPS, you can both online registration and printing of these type of similar facilities. Do not complain as much as you like about the national permits, complaining that they depend on increase your infrastructure footprint. tragedy of the commons, but until your duped lottery hopefuls who must show up —Join the rest of the civilized world agency and its leaders stop being beholden park will in person in Kanab on the day it is held, and require backcountry users, to stuck pigs and institute what biological most of whom never get a permit and must climbers, canyoneers, day hikers, or and social science tells you — which is to never really then find something else to do. How stupid anyone outside of designated high-use stop freeloaders, set quotas, and shut the is that? “Class 1 and 2” zones to have Search gates — you are only wasting taxpayer How can you address overcrowding and Rescue (SAR) insurance. The cost monies as well as your time, breath, and address when even current ethically and Equal is minimal and can be purchased for credibility. Opportunity (diversity and sexual the length of the visitor’s trip. Zion National Park is holding overcrowding harassment) embattled NPS Director —Create a day-use permitting system public meetings to discuss increasing park Jonathan Jarvis doesn’t think overcrowding for “Class 3” zones complete with entry By Chris Zinda visitation and its effects. All meetings run is an issue? From Travel & Leisure: quotas during the high-use season. from 5 to 7 p.m.: Zion These could be obtained online, include National Park is “I’ve come to the conclusion that the the option for SAR insurance, and be —May 23, Canyon Community in the process of only real significant impact brought on presented upon request. Center, Springdale. holding a series by public use is an experiential one. In —May 24, SUU Sharwan Smith of local public other words, concerns about crowds. I If by “overcrowding” the NPS meetings to discuss do think that there needs to be a range refers to overuse that has and continues to Student Center, Cedar City. overcrowding and of quality experiences and that public cause resource destruction, it needs to get —May 25, Dixie Center, St. what to do about it. use needs to be managed. But to be real about carrying capacity and develop George. I am here blunt, I worry a lot more about apathy meaningful quotas based on biological —May 26, Kanab City Library, to say that Zion than overuse.” science instead of cowering under political Kanab. and other National assault and using shoddy social science Park sites will never meaningfully address As a former NPS manager who to justify doing the wrong thing. Do not carrying capacity. sat alongside many like Director Jarvis and encourage a neverending supply of corporate Ever. jerked in the same delusional circles, I have funding to develop a larger infrastructure Inherently psychotic with its some suggestions that Zion National Park footprint to “serve” the visitor. dual missions of preservation and visitor can implement to deal with park overuse: If by “overcrowding” the NPS use, the National Park Service constantly refers to the high cost of SAR — which is complains of being “loved to death” while —Do not look for money you don’t need significant to both the NPS and local sheriff at the same time plaintively blathers for by selling the naming rights to park departments — it needs to get real, start money to consistently increase the footprint buildings to corporate interests. Not requiring insurance, and recoup the costs. of services to accommodate more, using only does Zion not need Zion’s Bank Having known two winners of the Harry outdated and masturbatory programs like or Deseret Management Corporation Yount Award (the highest award offered to the Frankenstein biological/social science- identified with it, but as with recreation park rangers) and countless chief rangers based Visitor Experience and Resources fees you will have an insatiable appetite responsible for SAR and law enforcement Protection model as justification. for continued destruction. services, depressingly none are in favor of Politically, the national, state, and —Although you cannot legally say SAR insurance, believing that somehow local politicians always squeal like stuck as much, the number of parking lots people will be reluctant to call them if they pigs on behalf of their tourism councils and for cars will largely determine the know if there will be a cost. My retort has Chambers of Commerce. One just need look number of visitors at your park. Build always been that we instead end up with at how the BLM is dealing with permitting only bathrooms, and invest in sewage freeloaders and constant SAR complaints The Independent / SUindependent.com • June 2016 • Page 3 to feel pain. Probably the person who tops doctor here. remind ourselves how the Supreme Court the list is any woman carrying a fetus. Now consider the position in reached its unanimous decision in that Abortion foes, however, have staked out which physicians find themselves, thanks landmark case. The justices looked to the what they deem to be the moral high ground to SB 0234. According to a literature review 14th Amendment of the Constitution and and kicked the safety and well-being of the in the Journal of the American Medical its due process clause to find that women mother, not to mention her personal rights Association, “pain perception probably does were guaranteed a right to privacy within to the curb. In the face of overwhelming not function before the third trimester [28 which to make decisions about abortion. why are scientific evidence to the contrary, they weeks].” The justices, however, also found that have declared they believe fetuses not Prior to SB 0234, physicians states possessed two legitimate interests utah yet viable are capable of feeling pain. The who administered anesthesia to women under which they could regulate abortions. legislature has waddled into the privacy having abortions were required to advise The first was to protect the health of the legislators of the examination room and settled itself their patients about the health risks and woman, and the second was to defend the down squarely between a woman and her anesthesia-related side effects of adding potentiality of the human life. playing doctor. drugs to their procedures. Not only does It seems clear that SB 0234 does Let’s consider for a moment what SB 0234 not contain any such requirement, nothing to protect the health of the woman, doctor? this means to those mothers who seek it rather asks physicians to inform their which is the first of the legitimate state abortions at 20 weeks. By the way, for the patients that “substantial medical evidence interests. With regard to the second, the By Marianne Mansfield most recent year for which data is available, from studies concludes that an unborn child defense of human life, the administration 2014, there were 17 such women in the who is at least 20 weeks gestational age Because they apparently don’t of a narcotic to an unborn fetus through state of Utah. That’s it. may be capable of experiencing pain during have enough to do, Utah legislators are the body of the mother hardly rises to the playing doctor. Unfortunately, they do so at Prior to SB 0234, a woman in an abortion procedure.” In other words, it standard. the expense of women’s health and safety. collaboration with her physician could opt requires physicians to dispense information It occurs to me that this is an On March 28, 2016, Gov. for anesthesia. Without her consent, this many consider to be unfounded and untrue. argument that just never goes away. Why Gary Herbert signed into law SB 0234, new law requires she either be given a It is time to call this law what it are women treated to such pervasive euphemistically titled the “Protecting general anesthetic, which will render her is: another foothold for legislatures to chip subjugation? Why is it a woman’s control Unborn Children Amendment.” As a law unconscious and connected to a breathing away at the protections guaranteed women over what happens to her own body is that is the first of its kind in the nation, tube, or sedated with a heavy dose of by the 1973 Supreme Court decision in Roe considered subordinate to the will of it requires women seeking abortions at or narcotics, carrying its own heavy dose of v. Wade. legislators? beyond 20 weeks of gestation to receive risks. But again, the legislators are playing It is worth consideration to anesthesia. Supporters of the bill argue Is this what the future holds for fetuses at 20 weeks may be capable of feeling all women? Does the past truly predict the pain and therefore should be anesthetized. future? Is it that we will continually be This almost makes sense, except it forced to fight for what should rightfully be doesn’t. Most medical experts agree there ours to begin with? is no credible scientific evidence a fetus What is it about women that of 20 weeks experiences pain. According makes us the target of this sort of gender to a literature review in the Journal of discrimination? I’m sure I don’t know what the American Medical Association, “pain it is, but I do know this: I’m grateful beyond perception probably does not function words for women who fought and continue before the third trimester [28 weeks].” to fight for our rights. I’m grateful for the The misguided suggestion that a fetus physicians who stood against the Utah feels pain caused by the act of abortion is legislators, fighting bias with fact. I’m largely a creation of Utah’s male legislators grateful for every woman who realizes we in general, and Sen. Curtis Bramble in can never relax. particular, who are desperate to chip away We must call out our legislators. at a woman’s right to control what happens We will not stand silently by while these to her body. legislators play doctor with our lives. To be clear, no one wants a baby They have no right.

For starters, she’s planning on doing both a concert and a luncheon as fundraisers “to tondra raise enough funds to help another walking thompson’s through the fire” with her. She says that she “Monkey Math” By Dan Ogden wants to bring more resources to the area as a result of her experience. uphill Tondra isn’t the only person in tremendous vocalist — think Whitney so did Tondra’s lungs. The left lung had to the world to get cancer. Learn ways to Houston meets Janis Joplin — as well as be punctured for life support. change your diet and lifestyle in order to cancer a songwriter and owner of Dame deVille The cancer’s estrogen receptor, minimize your own chances of developing Music. progesterone receptor, and Her2 levels cancer. While genetics and environment battle and She was in the middle of recording were all measured at 100 percent. That’s play a role, your diet and lifestyle are your an album when cancer struck. extremely rare in the sort of way that it’s main defenses. By eating organic foods and what we This all started in January when extremely rare for someone to randomly minimizing processed foods, GMO foods, she went in for an ultrasound after finding sneeze $50 bills. Her surgeon was can all animal foods, drugs, and alcohol, you can a lump. Her nurse practitioner said that it flabbergasted by these test results. lessen the damage you do to your own was nothing to worry about, and an MRI Translation: Cancer was House of body that can manifest later as cancer. In learn from it also suggested that everything was fine. Pain, and it came to get down. the relatively radioactive land of Southern By Jason Gottfried But Tondra has unusually strong intuition Tondra’s approach to all of this? Utah, iodine drops can be a simple, cheap, (whereas I usually can’t even find my keys) Bring it on! “I plan on thriving through this Some people simply don’t know and effective tool in cancer prevention (ask and knew that it was serious. She just experience,” she said. “I hold the hand of how to give up. It doesn’t make sense to your doctor). By keeping your body in a knew. Tondra followed her heart and went Jesus. I refuse to let go!” more alkaline state through diet, you help them. They’re like a gnarly desert plant straight to surgery. She is doing everything she that you chop, burn, uproot, and poison … strengthen it against disease. One easy She had the lump removed, and can to cleanse and empower her body in thing to do is to drink lemon juice and add a and yet the damn thing still happily sprouts immediately afterwards she was informed preparation for the years ahead, including pinch of baking soda to your drinking water. leaves and flowers and throws seeds all over that her intuition was correct. She was the going vegan, exercising daily, and getting So please pray for Tondra the place as if to spite you. lucky winner of not just run-of-the-mill plenty of sun. and her family, and follow the hashtag That’s my friend Tondra breast cancer but also grade 3 invasive Tondra has liquidated all of #TriumphantTondra to follow her progress. Thompson. She’s been through everything carcinoma. her assets to pay for medical expenses. Consider making a donation of any size at — abuse as a child, divorce, myriad heath Translation: Cancer was John Fortunately, she has been approved gofundme.com/vhx39hv8. And think about issues, and now cancer — and yet when I Mayer, and Tondra’s body was a wonderland. through Utah’s Cancer Control Program, how cancer would affect your family if it saw her Thursday, she was the same old After a second surgery, a double but while it helps with medical costs, there struck and what you can do to prevent that Tondra: chipper, buoyant, selfless, and mastectomy was next. Both of her lungs is a great deal that it will not cover. She from happening. utterly unstoppable. collapsed — which is insane to conceive has undergone three surgeries but has two Like Linda Carter and Gloria She’s taught at the university level if you’ve ever heard her sing. You know more ahead of her in the next five months. Gaynor, Tondra Thompson is a wonder and has started, developed, and managed the part in Spinal Tap when Nigel Tufnel She is raising funds, but not just woman despite all odds, and she will several successful businesses. She’s a explains how his amp goes to eleven? Well, for herself; she’s taking someone with her. survive. Page 4 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • June 2016 “We are excited about the next steps in our film program, including the bachelor’s ihc launches connect care degree in digital film and the expansion of DOCUTAH and its international reach,” said DSU’s Dr. Jeffrey Jarvis, dean of telehealth app the school of visual and performing arts. Intermountain Healthcare recently The service is tied to the patient’s “Duy Tan University shares our interest launched Intermountain Connect Care, a Intermountain electronic medical record. dsu in documentary film and will be a strong telehealth service that connects patients with Intermountain providers will be able to partner in mutual collaboration.” Intermountain Healthcare providers through instantly access the patient’s medical partners The partnership emerged thanks video and audio conferencing on the web and history and medications during the Connect to Vietnam veteran and DSU patron Dave using the Connect Care app on mobile devices. Care visit. Clinicians who meet with with Hansen, who helped connect DSU officials “This means that for many minor patients in person in the future will also with DTU president and provost Dr. Le medical problems, patients can receive have the details of the online visit available Nguyen Bao. In 2014, the film “Soldiers’ treatment from an Intermountain provider duy tan to them. That vital information helps Sanctuary” screened at DOCUTAH and from their home or office without the need to providers track recurring complications featured Hansen and his involvement with come to an urgent care or doctor’s office,” said university and symptoms, access records of allergies, a group called PeaceTrees Vietnam, which Dr. William Daines, Intermountain Connect in film is devoted to reconciling American and Care’s medical director. and note current medications to avoid Vietnamese veterans. The group unites Daines explained that providers can dangerous drug interactions. studies veterans from both sides to dispose of diagnose and treat a variety of conditions, Connect Care brings healthcare explosive remnants that are still on former such as coughs, colds, sinus pain, ear access to the entire state, including rural Dixie State University has Vietnam battlefields and plant trees in their pain, allergies, painful urination, minor areas that have limited clinic options. formed an international partnership in place. rashes or skin conditions, flu-like illnesses, “Patients in rural areas typically film studies and production with Duy Tan Hansen visits Vietnam frequently, minor musculoskeletal complaints, and have to cover long distances to see healthcare University in Vietnam. In May, DSU’s Dr. bringing other Vietnam vets with him to gastrointestinal issues. Jeffrey Jarvis, dean of the School of Visual providers, so the ability to connect with a join in the reconciliation effort. Since the The cost of the visit is $49 provider instantly over a video link will and Performing Arts, traveled to DTU in release of “Soldiers’ Sanctuary,” he has been regardless of insurance coverage. Some save patients time and money,” said Daines. Da Nang, Vietnam, to sign a memorandum a liaison between DSU and DTU. insurance will cover part of the fees, and the Connect Care can be accessed of understanding. At the signing ceremony, Le also DTU, under the direction of service is available to use for all Utah and at intermountainconnectcare.org or by thanked Hansen and spoke of the benefits Idaho residents. Connect Care providers can project manager Raphael Didierjean, that will come from such a partnership. downloading the app for Apple or Android. has made incredible strides in computer- prescribe medications and send them to local “DSU is strong in arts and social pharmacies. If the providers see the need generated animation in recreating sciences, [and] DTU, since inception, Vietnam air battles on film with the latest for a patient to visit a doctor face-to-face or has made humanities the cornerstone receive immediate attention, they will refer 3-D technology. DTU will be organizing of its educational philosophy,” Le said. the user to the nearest clinics. training courses on computer-generated “Such international collaborations in film “Not all medical conditions are animation for DSU officials and will production and other fields will significantly appropriate for telehealth evaluation and work with DSU in showing DOCUTAH improve the standard of education at DTU treatment,” said Daines. “If the provider films in Vietnam. DSU, in return, plans in the age of international integration.” to organize training for DTU in film feels that an in-person evaluation is needed studio engineering, building studios, post- immediately, the provider will refer you to a production processing, script writing, and Find more news daily local in-person clinic and we won’t charge you more. at SUindependent.com for the visit.” Aspen Crest

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Page 6 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • June 2016 lies among the national parks. In the heart of Angel Canyon is the largest sanctuary in historic st. george live the entire nation for homeless pets: Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Nestled among the red rocks, 1,700 animals reside there tours bring the past on any given day — healing, thriving, and looking for homes. to life best friends Volunteers are always welcome This summer, both St. George the wheels of their wagons. At the Pioneer as are avid hikers who want to explore residents and visitors can meet Brigham Courthouse, visitors will witness a trial for animal the distinctive 30,000-acre landscape. Young, Erastus Snow, Orson Pratt, Jacob someone misusing a water turn, showing Visitors can reserve a sanctuary cabin or Hamblin, Judge John Menzies Macfarlane, the importance of irrigation. The St. George sanctuary: stay in nearby Kanab to enjoy a few days and a pioneer woman as part of the Historic Tabernacle, the Pioneer Opera House, of “voluntourism,” helping take care of cats, St. George Live tours. Beginning June 3 and Brigham Young’s Winter Home, and the utah’s dogs, pigs, bunnies, horses, or even parrots. ending August 30, (excluding July 4 and Daughters of Utah Pioneer Museum are all Kids ages six to nine can learn about the 24), guests will meet the pioneer settlers in included on the tour. Buses are provided best-kept animals by spending a few hours or a whole historic buildings around town. Tuesdays between sites. week at the summer kids camp. Visitors can through Saturdays at 10 a.m., the tours will In past years, the tours have take a quick van tour, explore the gift shop, be given at the art museum at the Pioneer catered to family and class reunions, Scout secret or meet other animal lovers and travelers at Center for the Arts, located at 47 E 200 N, troops, neighborhoods, churches, civic clubs, Among the majestic beauty of the the scenic Village Café. across the street from the post office. businesses, bus tours, and others wishing to national parks scattered throughout the To learn more, visit bestfriends. The first-person reenactment enjoy the pioneer spirit during the summer. area — like Zion, Bryce, and Capitol Reef org/fetch. is in its 18th year of entertaining and Tickets can be purchased at the — is another treasure, a secret canyon that informing guests about early St. George St. George Art Museum. They are $3 for history. In period costumes, the actors, tour ages 12 and up. Children 11 and under guides, bus drivers, and day captains take are admitted free with an adult. The ticket visitors back to 1870 with historic facts also admits one person to the Town Square and artifacts, such as a replica odometer Carousel for one free ride this year. For that pioneers used to count the miles on more information, call (435) 627-4525.

suu brings heartland marimba festival to cedar city The Heartland Marimba Festival for the Heartland Marimba Festival to be Academy Out West will be held in Cedar held in Cedar City. Coley came to SUU in City June 3–14. Multiple performances 2012 as a guest artist for Satellite Salon will be given in Southern Utah University’s when he approached Vartan about hosting Thorley Recital Hall featuring various the Heartland Marimba Festival Academy guest artists including artistic director Out West. Matthew Coley, Michael Burritt, Clocks in Motion, and SUU director of percussion “Matthew Coley and I have worked Lynn Vartan. All concerts begin at 7:30 and together many times in a percussion duo,” are free and open to the public. said Vartan. “Michael Burritt is considered The concert series is as follows: one of the greatest artists and teachers in percussion.” June 8: Academy participants and More information about the faculty College of Performing and Visual Art’s June 10: Clocks in Motion and Department of Music percussion program is Michael Burritt available at suu.edu/pva/music/percussion. June 11: Marimba Orchestra, Clocks in Motion, and Michael Burritt

Under the leadership of Coley, the Heartland Marimba Festival launched in 2014. The festival focuses on community outreach, creating educational experiences, generating new repertoire, and providing opportunities for professionals. The festival consists of academy sessions, concerts, and opportunities for students to learn about the life of a performing artist. This is the first year The Independent / SUindependent.com • June 2016 • Page 7 red rock dance festival BECAUSE brings three days of COMMUNITY hurricane dance to st. george The Red Rock Dance Festival is founder and director of NOW-ID three full days of moving, collaborating, and former artistic director of the hosts dance-making, and performing June 15–17 Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company. MATTERS. at Tuacahn Center for the Arts. The festival’s — John Corsa, former dancer watercross mission is to bring together a community of with Momix, Diavolo, and Parsons choreographers, performers, educators and Dance and current principal in red desert students in a cooperative environment to Twyla Tharp’s musical “Movin’ study, perform and create new work. Out.” championship The Red Rock Dance Festival builds upon the Contemporary Dance On June 24 and 25, the Hidden Choreographers are encouraged Trails/Sea Doo Pro Watercross National Tour’s Concert, an annual choreography showcase to submit their work and receive feedback. hosted by St. George Dance Company and fourth stop, the Red Desert Championship, Choreographers are made up of a broad directed by Summer Belnap Robertson. The will attract over 125 competitors from all range of experience from university faculty concert has been held in Southern Utah for over the world to compete in closed-course to emerging dancers who are just entering the past eight consecutive years and has racing, otherwise known as watercross the field. attracted dance companies, choreographers, (on stand-up and runabout personal In addition to the professional and dancers from all over the Southwest. watercrafts), and freestyle competition. The training program for ages 16 through adult, event will take place at Sand Hollow State With RAP Tax financial support, the event’s name has been changed to the the Red Rock Dance Festival provides a Park on the waters in front of The Beach at junior workshop to be held concurrently at Sand Hollow in Hurricane and is free and “Red Rock Dance Festival” and expanded Vista School for ages 8–15. open to the public. from a one-day showcase performance The Repertory Dance Theatre will Watercross will be featured during to a three-day festival that includes perform Thursday, June 16, at 7:30 p.m. the Pro Show June 24 from 6–8 p.m. and performances and various workshops. at the Tuacahn Hafen Theater and will June 25 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. The Pro Show Participants will work intimately showcases competitors performing aerial with dance professionals on developing also teach some of the workshops. Various maneuvers. Each stop of the tour is televised and exploring ideas in dance workshops. choreographers in the choreography and broadcast on Regional Sports Networks Masterclasses will be taught by dance showcase will perform Friday, June 17, at and streamed live online at prowatercross. professionals and professors such as 7:30 p.m. at the Hafen Theater. Tickets are com/live. Kate Monson; Brigham Young University $15 for the June 16 performance and $10 for The tour offers entry-level classes dance faculty, who will partner with Amy the June 17 performance. for those interested in just getting their feet Markgraf Jacobson; and Utah Valley To participate, register for wet or looking to push their competitive edge. University dance faculty, who will teach workshops, or purchase tickets, visit For more information, go to prowatercross. their newly developed dancer conditioning RedRockDanceFestival.com, or call (435) com or contact managing director Nick program. 773-1221. Handler at (585) 794-6549.

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They pepper “Keanu” Certainly, there are worse films meaningful. What’s more is that both sides HHHHH - Amazing! with a ton of film references, and their love you could take your mom to see on Mother’s take an incredibly valid stance in terms of HHHH - Good for the likes of all things Keanu Reeves Day (“The Huntsman: Winter’s War,” yuck). their position. In other words, you could HHH - Decent proves to be pretty darn irresistible. This Having said that, this particular movie fan make a strong argument for both sides. 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In fact, while this is hardly a handful of The Avengers team — sans in line with the rather self-serious nature Mother’s Day (PG-13) out-of-towners Thor and Hulk — are at of some of the DC cinematic superhero HH½ a crossroads after a tragic mishap in the properties, “Civil War” is, perhaps, the battlefield finds these keepers of peace under darkest of the Marvel movies. This edgier “New Year’s Eve,” “Valentine’s enormous political scrutiny. Should there be sensibility definitely works to the film’s Day,” and now, “Mother’s Day.” In his a law in place that keeps superheroes like advantage, though, especially when taking golden years, “Pretty Woman” and “Princess The Avengers in check? Tony Stark (aka Iron into consideration that some of the threads Diaries” director Garry Marshall has Man) emphatically believes there should be at play in this picture will lead in to “The established himself as the Irwin Allen (“The while Steve Rogers (aka Captain America) Avengers: Infinity War.” Towering Inferno”) of the holiday-inspired firmly suggests that if there’s an issue that all-star comedy ensemble. How is “Mother’s needs tending to, he simply can’t look the Day?” Well, the timing of its release couldn’t How much entertainment value other way. Contention arises when a new be any more appropriate, and while it isn’t as you get out of the new comedy “Keanu” will threat surfaces, forcing various members of bad as “Exit to Eden,” it’s still a far cry from most likely be dependent on how you feel The Avengers into opposing points of view. Marshall’s heyday when he was churning about its stars, Key and Peele. If you dig this In short, it’s Team Cap vs. Team Iron Man. out solid ‘80s fare like “The Flamingo Kid,” hilarious, energetic, and undeniably likeable “Civil War” manages to succeed “Overboard,” and the underrated Tom duo, chances are this crazy, loose, and where DC’s recent “Batman v Superman: Hanks/Jackie Gleason headlined “Nothing irreverent fusion of “John Wick” and “New Dawn of Justice” appeared to fail. It not in Common.” Jack City” with a cute kitty thrown in for only addresses the after-effects incurred “Mother’s Day” weaves its good measure should be right up your alley. intersecting subplots around — you guessed Unlucky in love, Rell Williams it! — Mother’s Day. 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His Kyle Budwell is a sympathetic HHH½ I had extremely high expectations sort: a likable, down-on-his-luck individual for “The Nice Guys.” Probably too high. who, after foolishly taking some bad advice, Smog, porn, epic late-night parties Just keep your expectations in check and be seeks a little payback for himself and the ... ‘70s Hollywood had it all. Come to think of warned: “The Nice Guys” is rated “R” for a American people. O’Connell brings much- it, it wasn’t all that different from Hollywood reason. There’s a lot going on in “Civil War.” needed energy to the proceedings, and of the today. In Shane Black’s unapologetic, three leads, he’s the most compelling. Sadly, At 2 1/2 hours long, it’s the lengthiest Marvel uncompromising, noir-laced buddy action The Angry Birds Movie (PG) Roberts is saddled with a fairly thankless movie yet, and while this film probably won’t comedy “The Nice Guys,” stars Ryan Gosling HH make superhero fans out of non-superhero role. Her screen time is ample, but she isn’t and Russell Crowe prove that star chemistry fans, it’s sure to impress those of us who given much to work with, and you’d think a can trump a convoluted plot. Of course, I hate to sound like a killjoy, but love this particular genre. Whereas movies woman in her situation would break more of Black’s witty wordplay doesn’t hurt. I didn’t care for “The Angry Birds Movie.” based on Marvel comics are concerned, I a sweat. In “The Nice Guys,” mismatched give “Spider-Man 2,” “The Avengers,” and And therein lies a problem with private eyes Holland March (Gosling) and I recognize I’m not the target audience but “Guardians of the Galaxy” the slight edge, “Money Monster.” This film is all about an Jackson Healy (Crowe) join forces in a would it have hurt the filmmakers behind but “Captain America: Civil War” is way intense situation, but the proceedings as valiant effort to solve a mystery involving this tedious animated film to at least try and up there. It’s super fun, super serious, and played aren’t particularly intense. It’s kind a murdered porn star, a political activist on reach a little beyond the target demographic? super provocative in equal measure, and I of a go-through-the-motions scenario, and the run, and crazy killer for hire. The job isn’t Based on the popular game (at greatly look forward to experiencing it again. there were certain characters in the film easy, however, as single father March has a least, it was popular a few years back), whose lives never really felt in any real peril. drinking problem and a comical aversion to “The Angry Birds Movie” weaves it’s tale Money Monster (R) Furthermore, “Money Monster” blood while rough-around-the-edges Healy around Red (voiced by Jason Sudeikis), a goes for the seriousness of “Dog Day HHH has virtually no concept of the term “hands bird with anger issues who resides on an Afternoon” and tries to fuse it with the off.” island populated by other flightless birds. Famed actress Jodie Foster returns B-movie mentality of something like “Phone Booth,” and I don’t know that this marriage Ultimately, Red is ordered to take an anger to the director’s chair for the first time since management class where he meets a handful 2011’s “The Beaver,” starring Mel Gibson. is entirely successful. The film has an of fellow angry birds. Not surprisingly, Red With “Money Monster,” Foster has fashioned undercurrent of humor, but there are times refuses to take the class seriously, and that’s a potboiler with topical themes, but does the when said humor drains the movie of real movie work as a whole? tension. And some scenes are completely because his anger comes from a place deep In “Money Monster,” popular overplayed, including one in which Budwell’s within. financial advisor and TV personality Lee pregnant girlfriend is brought in to to diffuse When a handful of mysterious green Gates (George Clooney) finds himself and the situation. What she says when she gets piggies show up to the island unannounced, his TV studio crew held hostage by Kyle to the studio, while cold and unexpected, Red desperately attempts to convince the Budwell (Jack O’Connell), a desperate evoked laughter at the screening I attended. bird community that these piggies have a investor with an ax to grind. It seems that This is a problem because I don’t know that “The Nice Guys” is off-the-wall hidden agenda. Of course, the community Budwell holds Gates and a handful of other this particular moment was designed to be bonkers in terms of its “comedy of errors” writes Red’s theory off suggesting that it’s funny. so-called experts accountable for giving him approach, and for all its ‘70s Hollywood all just part of his anger issues. Ultimately What I do know is that “Money less-than-sound financial advice. antics, there’s never a moment when it though, Red is put in a position where he Monster” is breezy enough. At an hour and With an explosive strapped to doesn’t feel like a movie made by the same must become a leader and prove his worth. his chest, Gates must find a way to either forty minutes, it never really outstays it’s man behind the screenplays for “Lethal My kids really enjoyed this thing. talk Budwell down or get the man the info welcome, but for a potboiler, it lacks the kind Weapon,” “The Last Boy Scout,” and “Kiss They laughed quite a bit throughout, but he seeks before time runs out. Thankfully, of real intensity that was needed to make it Kiss, Bang Bang.” If only “The Nice Guys” for me, it was bordering on torture. From this charismatic but somewhat despised truly effective. had the cohesive structure of Black’s past a story and pacing standpoint, “The Angry TV show host has his trusty producer Patty As for this film’s themes, the loyalty work. Fenn (Julia Roberts) on his side, but will and commitment between the members of There’s a propulsive energy at the Birds Movie” is dull, mean, and uneventful that be enough to keep a volatile situation the TV show staff was more intriguing than heart of “The Nice Guys,” there’s no doubt — and what’s more, even the animation is in check? the less-than-subtle political stuff. “Money about that. Sadly though, there’s a little subpar. The character designs in particular Clooney is solid here, bringing Monster” will no doubt be written off by too much going on in “The Nice Guys,” and are pretty uninspired, most notably the swagger to his fast-talking Lee Gates, some as anti-capitalist propaganda, but it there are certain stretches in the picture — green piggies. Again, I recognize that these a somewhat thinly drawn character should be noted that to the credit of Jodie including a sequence in which baddie John designs are based on preexisting characters, Foster and her screenwriting team, it’s a key who probably has more detractors than Boy (Matt Bomer) has an encounter with but the whole thing struck me as fairly capitalist character in “Money Monster” who supporters. O’Connell is a major star on March’s daughter (Angourie Rice) — that unimaginative. offers up the most prophetic line of dialogue the rise, and you needn’t look any further are surprisingly clunky in execution. in this picture. Don’t worry, no spoilers here. than his riveting, quietly intense turn in That being said, there are plenty There’s a certain slightness to of moments in “The Nice Guys” that work the relationships in “Money Monster,” and (many of those moments are spoiled in the the writing never reaches the provocative trailer), and in a way, I have to admire heights of something like “The Big Short.” Black for throwing caution to the wind and But thankfully, the acting is solid, and daring to make a movie this cynical and Foster keeps things moving along briskly this blatantly non-PC. Of course, these are enough that this is a far cry from the depths both traits that might keep the very adult- of a whiny hostage crisis movie like “John oriented “The Nice Guys” from appealing Q.” to the masses. Not this Shane Black fan, however. I really didn’t have a problem with As for the humor, there are very that stuff. I just didn’t think the film offered few laughs to speak of, and the bigger gags up enough consistency and heart, and it are of the off-color variety and hardly child- never quite maintained that sweet spot for appropriate: A urine gag involving an Eagle PSYCHIATRIC HELP NOW! me. and a lake, Red uttering the line “Pluck my Great minds sometimes need attention to get cogs aligned Thankfully, the gags that do hit, life!” and a bird that shoots fireballs from its hit big. The opener, in which a young boy butt, etc. There’s even a bizarre, completely and gears spinning in unison. sneaking a peek at a nudie magazine gets out-of-place “Shining” reference. Perhaps the surprise of his life, is shocking and the most fitting gag in the entire film SCOTT HOLLINGSHEAD APRN, oddly hilarious while the big finale is a ton Board Certi ed to do Psychiatric Evaluations and involves that aforementioned Eagle rocking of outrageous fun despite one too many out to Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Medication Management goofy pratfalls. And the fashion in which Up.” That’s right. Watching “The Angry Black uses film itself as a MacGuffin of Birds Movie” is the equivalent of getting Now seeing adults with...Depression sorts is pretty creative, too. Add to this Rick rolled. 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The Independent / SUindependent.com • June 2016 • Page 11 “We didn’t invent this identity,” he said. “This identity emerged from who your monthly horoscope we are. Wait, who are we? Oh yeah, the Tail Baiters. It’s copyrighted, though, even By Trippy Koala though we didn’t invent it. So you can’t These horoscopes are provided for entertain- Leo: If you open your- make a pretend version of Mary Jane the ment purposes only. The authors cannot be self to new things, Buffalo on your Facebook page or we’ll sue held responsible for any decisions or actions romance may find dsu the fuck out of you, just like we sue the fuck based, in whole or in part, on any of the you. Or, you’ll be out of anyone else who crosses our path … information presented herein. Really, even eaten by a pack of coy- trailblazers er, trail. Bwahaha! Hey, what flavor is that if you believe in horoscopes (especially if you otes. It could go either tape recorder?” believe in horoscopes), you shouldn’t listen to way. blaze trails Apparently mad with power, anything listed herein … wait, drink water. Williams issued an “imperial decree” to There, that’s some advice you can heed.” in all DSU employees commanding them Virgo: Be kind to oth- ers this week, not for to integrate “Trailblazers” as well as its Aquarius: This will earthly rewards, but trailblazing variants and conjugated forms into daily be a magical week for By Jason Gottfried speech and writing as many times as you! Your money, your for the feeling of self- possible under penalty of firing and death. partner, and your car righteous superiority Dixie State University, now known “We are all pretty confused by are all going to disap- it gives you. as the Trailblazers, or the Tail Braziers, or the president’s actions lately,” said a DSU pear! Magic! the Braille Tasers, is blazing a trail all over professor who asked to be kept anonymous. Libra: Reconnect with the goddamned place. “The whole ‘Dixie’ thing is enough of a Pisces: Stay focused and family this week. resume-killer. Then there have been the play your cards right They’re the only ones freedom of speech lawsuits and the whole this week. Your bookie genetically obligated Varlo Davenport debacle, which pretty isn’t joking around. He to put up with your much means I’m stuck at this community will bust you kneecaps shit. college for life.” like Gallagher and “Now we’ve dropped $50,000 to watermelon. Scorpio: Yes, your cat have a drug-addicted cow or something is trying to kill you, Aries: You’re most as a mascot,” she continued. “That’s and yes, you should likely feeling lost this supposed to inspire fear in our competition have opted for the … I guess fear of getting arrested, I don’t week, unsure which little fake testicles know. ‘Red Storm’ was way scarier. There’s direction to take your when you had him nothing more terrifying than premenstrual life. Don’t. The best neutered. Wear a cup syndrome combined with football. But direction for your life or have him declawed. in reality, all that has happened is that is sitting on your ass “Trails have been blazed, but the business is booming for local pizzerias, Dixie watching reruns of The Golden Girls. blaze of our trail will blaze on for many State University’s campus reeks even worse Sagittarius: People trails to come,” said DSU President Biff of skunkweed, and people here are ashamed will rain on your Taurus: Give people “The Spliff” Williams, who was not only and afraid … I mean, more so than usual.” parade all week. The the benefit of the wearing a blazer but also appeared to be “Oh, and I’m supposed to mention question you need to doubt this week. blazed. Failblazers or I was told that I’ll lose my ask yourself is, “Why Then, once they’ve “As Trailblazers, we are blazed job and a Freemason will slit my throat,” in the hell am I put- screwed you over, to be trailing behind … uh … nothing!” the professor continued. “So, you know … ting on a parade any- seek revenge with rambled Williams. “We trail ahead of the Trailblazers. Whatever.” way?” reckless abandon. blaze, by trailing the blaze behind for many When asked about his “imperial

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Page 12 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • June 2016 exactly is going through my children’s be covered in the Mod Podge. It is, however, Planting time minds when they create something. I have worth it. one child who I know just wants to use as If you have a tray to sit under the Now that your pots are complete, much paint as possible. If you are doing this pot, paint it in a coordinating color. It makes you are ready to plant! Follow the on your own, though, I suggest taking your the whole thing more pleasing to look upon, instructions for transferring plants to pots time. If you will use two different colors on very put-together. that are listed on the plant information, art smart: your paint, tape them off so the edges are or ask your neighborhood gardening guru neat. Clean edges make a huge difference. Sealing for tips. I have none for you. Trust me. You Also, remember that it’s best to let the don’t want my advice. I might exercise the spring bottom coat dry before putting anything on When you are through painting green thumb in the spring, but by the end top of it. The nice thing about the clay pots and the paint is dry, just take your pot of summer it is 95 percent black. This is is that they dry so quickly. For young hands, outside and spray that sealer on it. It won’t sprucing actually why my children chose succulents. however, it might not be soon enough. If take much. I prefer a matte finish. I only By Aimee Olsen Cox Everything we researched said they were they are finicky, you might want to grab like my lip gloss and my car to shine. This easy to keep alive. I chose basil and oregano. Spring weather is upon us. All your blow dryer to speed things up. is neither of those things, so a matte finish I think that planting something useful will that rain and sunshine gives me the urge to is for me. You can get a glossy finish if you exercise my green thumb. It also makes me Fabric preparation like, though. increase my will to keep it alive. That’s the want to give old things a new look. Today, The fabric covered pots use idea, anyway. If they die, however, I will I have combined those two desires into the If you have decided to pretty up something else. After you have applied the have the consolation of knowing they died perfect spring art project. It’s loads more your pots with fabric, lay your fabric down material, trim it nice and close to the edges. in pretty pots. Wouldn’t we all prefer to go fun than spring cleaning. We are giving with the pattern facing out. There is a way Then slather on more mod podge. Don’t use in something lovely? I would. the planters some sprucing-up for spring. to actually measure the pot and cut the too much, though. It will take longer to dry. After this project was completed, Everything looks so neat and pretty when fabric appropriately. If you want more math Now, because my pots will spend some of I was thinking how cute it would be to you’re done! I used two methods to spruce in your life, go for it. Look it up online and the time outside as well as inside, once they personalize some pots with children’s hand up the pots to my liking. One is strictly do your math. I, however, prefer simplicity had finished drying from this step, I took prints. That would be adorable and would painting, and the other involves fixing cloth over all things. All you need to do is lay the them outside and sprayed them with the make a cute gift for grandma and grandpa. to your pots. I will give the instructions for pot on its side on the fabric where you will sealer as well. I honestly don’t even know if Then the thought of using lace instead both. So grab the plants and the pots and start and get your marker ready. Giving that will help, but it can’t hurt. of printed fabric popped in my mind and get started. about 1/2 inch on top and bottom, mark the was quickly followed by a burlap idea. fabric. Then gently roll the pot on its side I think wrapping a flower pot with lace Here is what you will need: a bit. As you roll it, continue to mark the and burlap would be a beautiful way to fabric. You will notice that the pot rolls in a personalize your clay pots. You could even —Acrylic paints. wide circle and that the marking resembles paint them first and put lace on afterward. —Paintbrushes. a donut half. You can see in the picture how The possibilities are endless! So go ahead —Cups. I did it. I used black ink to make sure you and give in to that little voice that is telling —Paper towels. could see clearly, but I strongly recommend you to plant something right now. Make not using black unless your fabric is dark. It —An old cupcake tin. sure you do a little spring sprucing to get shows through and will make you very sad. —A tablecloth or cover. your pots looking smart. It’s so fun to see Trust me. —Fabric of choice. plants growing in a beautiful container. And —Scissors. your children will get a lot of enjoyment Mod Podging —Mod Podge. caring for a plant in a pot they spruced up —Acrylic sealer. themselves. —Painter’s tape (optional). Go ahead and cut the material —Clay pots. now. Once again, I have a word of caution for —Desired plants. you before you proceed. If you are planning —Potting soil. on painting the inner lip of your pot or even —Good music. the top portion, I strongly suggest you do that before slapping that fabric on it. Most of these items are already on It’s just a nightmare if you reverse hand because of all the art projects we do. that order. You might want to smash your However, the little acrylic paints are $0.50 pot if you don’t heed my advice, and that each. The Mod Podge starts around $5, and would just be a waste. Hear and hearken, the sealer is also about $5. My children people. If, however, you are just using the used the tiny pots that begin at $0.25 so fabric, proceed to slather that Mod Podge on the pot, putting the material on as you go. that they could plant some succulents. The I’m not going to lie to you. This is a practice fabric I used has been sitting in my sewing in patience and tolerance for many people. box for about three years, so I have no idea You have to be willing to go a little slowly how much it cost. You will have to decide with the material and accept that you will how much you want to spend on pots and plants.

Get ready!

First and foremost, you have to cover your work area. This is a messy one. Then gather all of your supplies. As usual, the cups will just be to hold water for rinsing the paintbrushes, and the paper towels are for dabbing off water. Go ahead and put your paints in that old cupcake tin. Every time I put paint in that old tin, I applaud my wisdom. Everyone needs and ego boost every now and then. Mine comes when I heartily approve my choices. Turn on some good music here too. It’s free, and I swear it’s good for getting creative juices and conversation flowing.

Painting

Now that you have everything, go ahead and start painting. If you are doing this with children, I strongly advise that you just relax and let them paint something that is uniquely them. You might not like it. Accept that now. I often wonder what The Independent / SUindependent.com • June 2016 • Page 13 With literally millions of titles in with them is okay. Pestering them to read publication, it makes sense that real estate it is not. You want to leave booksellers with in a bookstore is a high commodity. With so a general knowledge of your book’s premise, many titles vying for space, most bookstores but you also want to leave them with a are reluctant to order anything that can’t positive experience. Your goal shouldn’t be returned, especially in the quantities be to sell to them but to garner a good required for a signing event. relationship. eight things If your book has already been If you really want booksellers to accepted into the distribution system, ask read your book, provide a free copy a few booksellers how to make your title returnable. I’m told months ahead of your signing. This gives it’s a fairly simple process, but be aware employees a chance to check out the title would that it isn’t a free service. with zero pressure and ample time to read it beforehand. This method usually gets the like self Bookstores typically don’t best response. have a budget to promote your signing published event Content quality matters authors to The hard truth of the matter is that This, I have found, is the biggest bookstores are approached by countless self- difference between traditional and self- know published authors who rarely make enough published titles. The editing process of big sales at an event to justify promotional publishing houses is more than just fixing By Niki Hawkes expenditures. Even promotion for New York grammatical errors and running spellcheck. Times best-selling authors are supported They invest tons of time and money getting Making sure your title is all other sorts of things to attract attention. by publishers, the authors themselves (yes, a manuscript ready for market, which is available for bookstores to order is an The extra effort usually pays off. important first step even highly successful authors promote why they’re so picky. They’re only willing their own events), and social media. There Your self-published book is to financially back projects they believe Bookstores don’t have access to all are exceptions to this, but be prepared to probably not going to be competitively will make them the most money. It all titles, and corporate stores like Barnes and handle your own advertising. priced comes back to the quality of the content. Noble can’t sell your title unless it’s in its system If you want people to show up, If you want any chance of standing out in and available from one of its distributors. there are several things you can do. Print In the self-publishing industry, an industry that publishes a million titles Independent bookstores are much more likely flyers (or even better, bookmarks) for there is a noticeable correlation between every year, recognize that producing quality to accept copies you bring from home, but each booksellers to bag-stuff, ask if you can set up quality and price. Unfortunately, self- content is the best way to generate positive one is different, so it’s important to do some a display a few weeks early with the event publishing facilities don’t have the word-of-mouth and gain an audience. preliminary research. The more available your info, boost ads on social media, or take out resources to print at a high enough volume Stephen King once said, “Read book is, the easier it will be to make sales. an ad in the paper. The opportunities are to make the cost per unit competitive. You a lot and write a lot.” Study your market Before setting up a book signing, do there and go beyond what I’ve listed. You can sacrifice quality (to a degree) for a lower thoroughly. Attend seminars and workshops. research on how to get your title accepted into just have to be willing to put in the effort. price, but overall cover appeal plays a role Join a writing group. Acknowledge that the bookstores you are considering. in your book’s marketability. Traditionally your work is not perfect (no one’s ever is) Take an active role in your published trade paperbacks usually run but that hard work can make a difference. Make sure your title is signing event from $9.99 to $14.99, whereas I’ve seen self- returnable, specifically for national published trade paperbacks anywhere from You are not entitled to an bookstore chains Most events are scheduled for $15 to $30. It’s important to be aware of this audience high-traffic days, which makes sense disadvantage when asking people to take a because authors want to engage as many chance on your title. This seems to be the hardest truth people as possible. From a sales standpoint, There’s just no getting around for any author to learn (myself included). booksellers prefer this also. From a the price/volume relationship of publishing Just because you wrote something does logistical standpoint, these days can be so economics, which is why so many self- not mean others are obligated to want to busy that booksellers have a difficult time published authors opt for digital publishing. read it. Literally anyone can self-publish a disengaging themselves from customer The only thing you can do is consider your book, but the mere act of doing so doesn’t service long enough to give your event the market strategy very carefully before going guarantee you readers. It takes a lot of attention it needs. Booksellers have the best to print. market awareness and research to produce intentions to set you up for success but don’t something with mass appeal. Even if you’ve always have the human resources to make Booksellers don’t want to be done your homework, attended seminars, it happen. Therefore, the more involved you hassled about your book and revised until the red ink ran dry, it still can be in preparing for and setting up your doesn’t entitle you to an audience. event, the better. Save your soliciting for the Venture into the world of self- Arrive early and help organize customers. Booksellers know way more publishing with a humble approach and a your station. Anything you can bring to about what’s available to read than the quality product, and rely on positive word- draw attention to your book is also helpful. average person and have already decided of-mouth and hard work to generate an I’ve seen authors show up with balloons, before they meet you whether or not they audience. A sense of entitlement will only stuffed animals, posters, candy trays, and want to read your book. Talking about it hurt your goal.

the obsessive bookseller reviews The “Paradox” Trilogy by Rachel Bach It starts off with an excellent favorite element to this series. Orbit, 2013. 320 pages. character. Devi is a young woman mercenary Another thing I loved is the story’s HHHHH who has one goal: to join the King’s elite great pacing. It’s definitely a page-turner Devastators. To show her worth, she applies with loads of action and excitement. I found for the most dangerous job she can find: a I loved this series. It solidified it difficult to put down, even in the wee Rachel Bach (a.k.a. Rachel Aaron) as one security position on Captain Caldwell’s hours of the night. And yet, amongst all the of my go-to authors for a guaranteed good “Golden Fool” trading ship, guaranteed read. Seriously, there’s nothing this woman to test her limits. And it only gets more conflicts, the author still managed to include can’t do! The “Paradox” Trilogy is her only exciting from there. a compelling love story. It occasionally got a sci-fi/space opera series thus far, but she Bach presents a universe with little eye-rolling for my tastes but overall also wrote the “Eli Monpress” fantasy series dynamic and beautifully imagined aliens provided a great balance to the heavier fight (which has amazing world-building, humor, who make the entire structure of the scenes. and characters you’ll never forget) and the story memorable. I like sci-fi novels and Basically, the “Paradox” Trilogy is “Heartstrikers” series (which is an urban television shows that focus on technology now one of my all-time favorites, and I can’t fantasy about a clan of badass dragons and and human advancement, but it’s the ones help but feel like nothing I write will do it one nice dragon who doesn’t quite fit in). The with expansive world-building and creature bottom line is that I have yet to be anything creation that I really love. The “Paradox” justice short of totally gushing. I’ll spare short of completely dazzled by everything Trilogy had, in my opinion, excellent aliens you, but take my word for it — this series Rachel Bach has written, and the “Paradox” with totally different compositions, motives, is well worth a try! Fair warning: there is Trilogy might be my favorite yet! and impacts on the story. It’s by far my sexual content and mild violence. Page 14 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • June 2016 soak in the summer visiting downtown By George Scott Summer in our community unfamiliar with the has arrived. The organization. Even those acquainted with experienceCrafted by nature, forged Nevada over time. kids are out of the annual event may not know about the school, and the newest offering. On the last Friday of each Conestoga Golf Club, awarded one of the “Best You days are growing month, DOCUTAH is showing high-quality Can Play” in Nevada, is a scenic 18 hole masterpiece longer. The splash documentaries at the Electric Theater. pads are flowing, This offers a fantastic opportunity to view woven through Abbot Wash featuring gentle and downtown some of the best documentaries, including elevation changes nestled is bustling with Academy Award-winning films, and enjoy below Mesquite. Visit activities. an evening out. Tickets are just $10 at www.ConestogaGolf.com/SUI This the door. However, seating is limited. For month, Streetfest is combining with the for Special Rates and Exclusive more information, visit facebook.com/ City of St. George and Brad Harr to bring DocUtahTheElectric. Offers for SUI Readers. June Moon Jubilee. Streetfest is officially Art Around The Corner is one year in the making. The celebration available all day every day. The new art is slated is spectacular. Main Street will be filled with music, food, and fun for all officially up and ready to be enjoyed. Warm ages from 6 to 10 p.m. The Jazz Garden daytime temperatures offer an opportunity has music, food, and drinks for the 21+ to take the kids to see the art and then crowd from 6 p.m. until midnight. The head to the splash pad at Town Square to festival is adding a midnight movie at The cool off. Or go for a pleasant evening stroll Electric Theater starting this month. The to take in this spectacular outdoor exhibit. midnight 5k and light parade will keep All pieces in the exhibit are for sale, and things going all the way to the midnight purchases are tax-deductible. The outdoor hour. The largest monthly community exhibit is a free self-guided tour of the event continues to deliver nightlife to downtown area. More information can be get excited about every first Friday in found at artaroundthecorner.org. downtown St. George. Streetfest is free Sunset on the Square returns for to attend with a free concert on Main the summer. It opened its ninth season on Street. 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Performances are on the second certain to be there by dusk when the movie Monday of each month and start at 7:30 p.m. Park seating is available. Attendees starts. are welcome to bring blankets, lawn chairs, Whether headed downtown and food. The concert series is free to the for any of the events or enjoying the public. More information can be found at downtown shops, boutiques, restaurants, facebook.com/StGeorgeConcertinthePark. and activities, downtown always offers DOCUTAH at the Electric a fantastic place to gather. Make it a Theater is making downtown come point to get out and enjoy the heart of alive on the last Friday of the month. the community in beautiful downtown St. DOCUTAH is gaining greater recognition George. across the globe, but there are still some See you downtown!

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The Independent / SUindependent.com • June 2016 • Page 19 silence, stillness, and concentration. (I’m Here are a few suggestions for going to meditate on a given night. When I not talking about listening to some lady anyone who is interested in teaching asked why, she said that she just didn’t feel whisper sweet nothings over an Enya children meditation. like it. soundtrack so we can feel blissed-out for 15 Before Nike’s advertising gurus minutes.) In secular contexts in the West, Lead by example co-opted it, “Just do it” was a Zen adage these techniques are generally lumped (attributed to famous Tibetan saint together and often referred to generally “Yum, this broccoli is sooo good!” Milarepa). When I don’t want to meditate, tips for as mindfulness meditation, mindfulness Who hasn’t used that trick? Kids learn by I acknowledge that resistance … and then I training, or even Mindfulness-based Stress emulating, and for better or for worse, what just do it. It’s a good lesson to learn overall teaching Reduction (MBSR). I’ll just refer to it as they see regularly they accept as “normal.” and a good one to reinforce when teaching meditation. My daughter used to lie next to me during children meditation. children The effect that meditation has on my nightly meditation when she was three the brain is profound. It physically reshapes and four. She saw me doing it daily and Praise your child’s meditation meditation the brain. It heals old emotional wounds always wanted to participate in her own efforts and keeps the heart and mind in an open, way, so when I asked her if she would like By Jason Gottfried refreshed state. The effect on the body is to begin her own formal practice when she Even if your child was looking Healthy kids are generally another matter entirely. It bolsters the turned five, she was very excited. Yeah, a around or fidgeting, he or she tried — and bombastic blurs of energy. I’d bet everyone immune system, lowers inflammation, and kid excited about sitting still and being that’s by far the most important thing. a stack of pancakes that it would be can even be used to manage pain. Each area quiet … picture that! Could you sit still for five minutes when you unreasonable to expect their kids to sit still, of benefit warrants a separate article — or If you lead by example with your were that age? I, for one, was the ADHD unstimulated, for five minutes. But teaching more like a book — in and of itself. own meditation practice, you will most likely poster child. children meditation isn’t impossible. My This is not an article about how to not have to force your child to meditate, It’s just as important to have five-year-old daughter Sky, who is like a meditate, but it’s ridiculously easy. Sit down which is not something you should do. It the same forgiving attitude with yourself. walking Broadway musical, does it twice a in a comfortable position. Most people use wouldn’t work, anyway. Despite our tendency for self-criticism and day. If she can do it, your child can, too. a cushion and sit cross-legged on the floor, perfectionism, there is no “bad” meditation. I’d imagine that the mere idea of but a chair is perfectly fine; however, sitting Establish a routine You sit and you do your best, and what teaching children meditation seems pretty up straight is important. Put your hands happens happens. This is an opportunity weird to most people in Southern Utah. In wherever they are comfortable, such as First thing in the morning or for your child to learn about loving and the West, prayer is about as close as we palms down on your thighs. You don’t have right before bed are good times to meditate. forgiving oneself, which is tantamount to get to it, and that — if we’ll be honest with to hold your hands in a funny shape. Focus Meditating in the morning is a great way psychological and emotional health. ourselves — is largely asking for things, your eyes on a spot on the floor in front of to start the day clearly and peacefully, Offer constructive criticism, but even if they aren’t for ourselves. There’s you. Some people close their eyes, which is especially if your child has a hectic always give it that spoonful of sugar so that nothing wrong with prayer, of course, and also okay, although I personally find it easier schedule filled with school and activities. he or she feels good about the experience. some forms of prayer and meditation do to lose my focus and get lost in thought And mediation helps settle one’s mind at I like to discuss with my daughter what resemble each other in ways. However, that way. Relax your entire body, and focus night, which helps kids (and adults) fall my mind was doing and invite her to do most forms of Buddhist meditation are your attention on your breath. If you find asleep more quickly and, in my experience, the same. I think she feels better knowing generally the opposite: training oneself to your mind wandering, congratulations! sleep more soundly. If you teach your child that, even after four years of practice, I still ask for nothing and accept everything as You’re normal. Just make a note to yourself to meditate at the same time every day, it watch my thoughts whiz around my head it is rather than petitioning some external of what it was doing, gently let go of that will become as automatic and ingrained as like a colony of caffeinated bats and have to entity for change. Sometimes it’s lumped thought, and go back to watching your brushing teeth before bed. let them go and return to the breath. Every together with prayer as a “contemplative breath. Repeat until enlightened or until You can sit for however long you time we get up from our cushions, we are discipline”; however, the idea is really your timer goes off … whichever happens like. Standard sitting times for adults smiling. not to contemplate anything. Prayer and first. range from 15 minutes to an hour, but five meditation both have value, but they’re also Suffice it to say that meditation minutes seems like a reasonable amount Teaching children to mediate has very different, and one seems relatively very much deserves the playful moniker of time for a 5-year-old to start. However, obvious short-term behavioral benefits normal in 2016 America while the other is of “mental floss.” I can’t think of a single if your child is having trouble making it for your child, but you are also equipping often misunderstood. reason why any parent would not want his through a five-minute period, you might try him or her with one of the most powerful There are many kinds of or her child to reap the benefits of a lifelong starting with only one or two minutes and tools for self-care that exists in the human meditation. When I discuss teaching meditation practice. It is an invaluable gradually working your way up from there. behavioral lexicon. Life isn’t easy for any children meditation in this setting, I’m tool for long-term development, and it has creature in this world, but these tools are talking about straight-up Zen. That’s the immediate behavioral effects as well. Be disciplined our inheritance and our birthright. In Japanese word for “chan,” which is the We want the best for our kids, and teaching children meditation, we bestow Chinese word for “dhyana,” which is the teaching children meditation helps them Assuming that you have upon them a miraculous gift — a complete Sanskrit word for meditation. Call it zazen, to uncover the best in themselves and cope successfully established a routine, being mental, emotional, and spiritual toolset — shikantaza, shamatha, or vipassana: I’m with the worst life has to offer. So how can consistent is important. On a couple that will last a lifetime, should they choose talking about meditation that involves we teach our children to meditate? occasions, my daughter said that she wasn’t to use it. an open letter to recent graduates By Lauren Jo Sypniewski As I sat at DSU’s commencement expectations exceed most outcomes, allow you to see tasks through new, chase down their curiosities. ceremony amid the crowd of rambunctious resulting in satisfaction. However, if you nonlinear perspectives, provoking you Finally, I cannot stress enough students, proud family, and fellow have low expectations in life, you may to test, experiment, and — ultimately — the importance of giving yourself deadlines colleagues, the energy was contagious. never exert any effort. For instance, if you learn. Frequently, successful people achieve and finding a community to keep you Though I personally influenced only a have low expectations towards acquiring their goals because they’ve failed so many accountable. My dear graduates, in the last handful of these particular graduates, I a particular job, you will most likely not times that they will, at some point, succeed; several years, you’ve been held accountable couldn’t stifle my pride. apply to the job at all or not put much effort they never saw failure as personal enough by your professors, advisors, classmates, The commencement speaker into the application, because in your mind, to give up on the task. and deadlines. These will fade from your delivered various cookie-cutter remarks what’s the point? However, if you truly Graduates, instill curiosity within life, and you are expected to pick up the regarding popular children’s rhymes, believe you are capable of anything, you will yourselves. It is my belief that most passion reins yourself. and the valedictorian was passionate, chase it with intensity. originates from curiosity, and people It’s okay to admit you are not peppy, and adorable. And yet, there were In addition, learn to externalize gravitate to passion: employers, coworkers, strong enough — yet — to hold yourself something “off” in the room, or maybe just failure. Say to yourself, “That test was strangers, and friends. This gravitational accountable to your own deadlines. Chances within me. I couldn’t help but think of this difficult” rather than, “I must be stupid.” pull can be used to your benefit in regards are academia has made you a wonderful event as an apex for the graduates: a high The latter, or internalizing, may result to networking, socializing, and career procrastinator. But in the classroom, you point only resulting in decline. in never seeing yourself as successful in building. had deadlines to give structure to the Coupled with my passion to make general or as successful as your peers. Often, A passion for life is created and procrastination. Now, out into the real a difference in my students’ lives, a place in those with little confidence internalize fostered from the curiosity to know the world, chances are you aren’t going to have my heart — already soft for these graduates their failures, viewing these downfalls as capacity of human limitation. Take the that same structure. — softened even more, sparking a desperate personal disappointments and ultimately curiosity academia has already instilled in Without the self-discipline need to speak to these students, to give impairing their efforts. you and nourish it. Many fields will require inherent in creating deadlines, you could them more than I already had. Though you should take this of you. Doctors, for instance, must end up procrastinating on your dreams Graduates, keep your expectations responsibility for your actions, externalizing attend conferences to attain continuing until the ultimate deadline. Don’t wait high. Some say high expectations cause failure allows you to see situations as education credits. I believe successful people around. Accept help from others. My dear disappointment. And, in contrast, low challenges rather than letdowns; it may make an effort to expand themselves, to graduates, don’t let life pass you by. Page 20 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • June 2016 into any of the boxes society has made for my mother, in part my father. I am in part part of himself and moving down that path him as a transgender man. Sitting outside my grandfathers, in part my grandmothers. has given him solid footing from which to Perks Coffee House, Grosland walked Grosland touched on this idea when he manage those other problems. As someone me through his life, or as much of his life explained further. who manages his own clinical depression on as one can cover in a Sunday afternoon “It was hard for me to let go of the a daily basis, I can appreciate the need for conversation. Grosland pointed out that female side of my gender, and I still haven’t that footing. he didn’t feel trapped in the wrong body completely because I’m a feminist and I was Unlike Roman, my friend Lex let’s stop as a child (a common stereotype that even raised female, and I’m still perceived as grew up in St. George. And unlike Roman well-meaning people try to force onto female by most of the world. I don’t want or Grosland, he had no period of doubt pretending transgender individuals). He didn’t always to run away from that. I don’t want to let or questioning in regards to his gender know he was transgender. He talked about go of that because it’s part of my history. identity. Though he’d been born female, Lex identity is a growing up in Illinois with his loving and And not all trans people feel that way. knew from early in life that he was a boy. open-minded family, enjoying the mix of Everybody has their own unique journey. I In a primarily conservative, predominantly simple nature and city the area provided. He personally love my history. There are things religious town, this often made him a target. remembers his parents asking him and his that are painful about having been thought “Being a thirteen-year-old who concept sister to choose between a family vacation of as female and being seen as female my knew he was transgender in St. George, it and performing in the upcoming dance whole life, but I also feel like I gained was quite the adventure,” said Lex. “Having By Darren M. Edwards recital each year because they couldn’t certain things from that. I’ve been allowed friends who were Mormon and their parents A few weeks ago at a friend’s afford to do both. Smiling, Grosland noted, a certain range of emotions by society that were like, ‘No, you cannot have this friend wedding reception, I overheard a group of “Every year both my sister and I were like, I feel like men are not allowed. And I really who is not part of the church’ … it kind people talking about the recent bathroom hands down, dance recital.” He talked appreciate that a lot.” of fucked me up a little bit.” Due to peer legislation passed down from President about the journey he took through dance Just like anyone living with a pressure and some transphobic comments Obama. While they admitted to each and theater, the visual arts, and back to socially imposed label, no two stories are from his father, Lex eventually did succumb other that they didn’t know anyone who theater and how he didn’t love New York the same, and none of them perfectly fit to hiding his identity, lying to himself and was transgender, they were adamant that City when he first moved there but soon fell into the corners of that box. In talking with others every day about who he was. Lies anyone who didn’t fit into our culture’s in love with Queens. It was the feeling of my friend Roman, also a transgender male, only stay hidden for so long, and years neatly labeled and easily categorized gender community amongst the artists that made the differences between his story and Em’s later Lex made the decision to once again binary had to be a pervert, an evil soul sent the switch for him. quickly became apparent. Roman grew up embrace his true identity. to corrupt the world and molest children in in the Midwest. He moved to St. George in As I talked with Lex about those public restrooms. his twenties to work as a counselor at an years he spent hiding, his voice thinned My first impulse was to put this outdoor therapy program. Not a member with emotion, and he eventually had to step group into my own neatly labeled box of the LDS church, Roman felt the culture away for a moment to gather himself. The for bigots and hatemongers, crotchety shock so many do when they move to Utah, pain of living that lie hung in the air, and conservatives who’d rather make other’s but he stayed because of his love for the land once again reminded me how brave it is for lives difficult than examine their own. But and ended up finding a tight-knit LGBT- some people just to be who they are. that’s not who they are. They are loving friendly community. At the time, Roman There are commonalities between parents and kind neighbors who happen to identified, both to himself and others, as their stories. Each of them fear using public have some extremely bigoted and outdated queer, a move at least one side of his family bathrooms, a fear that is justifiable when world views. It would have been easier to supported. you look at the rate of violence against lump them all into that box, but it also It was a girlfriend he had in St. transgender individuals (as opposed to the wouldn’t have been true. George who first raised the question of his unjustified, politically motivated fear that Over the course of human history, gender identity — sadly with the caveat transgender people are using bathrooms to we have inched toward understanding that she didn’t want to be with a man. “That molest children). All three of them mark an ourselves as a species. As researchers press wasn’t a bad thing for her to say. She was internal feeling of joy, almost unexplainable forward in fields like neurology, psychology, being honest, and she wanted me to explore at the time, at being seen as a man as a and even immunology, our picture of who that and just be honest with myself,” Roman turning point, or a marker of sorts, in their we are as human beings begins to become noted. exploration of self. The first time Lex bought clearer. Likewise, over the course of our Somewhere in Roman’s mind were cloths from the men’s department, the time lives, most of us come to understand memories of identifying as a boy when he a teacher called Grosland a boy before he’d ourselves better as unique individuals. was a young child, even trying to convince even self-identified as a man, every time Through analyzing our actions and his classmates of it, changing his name on a stranger uses the correct pronoun to reactions (consciously or subconsciously) his homework to Mike, passing any test address Roman, these are the deeply rooted and experiencing our highs and lows — what other boys gave to him like running laps, emotional proof of their identity. truly makes us happy or upset — we start to peeing in a urinal, and eating a cicada shell. recognize our self-image a little better. And But nothing worked. “It was just shut down we want that. We want to look in the mirror so much, that I put it away.” In fact, Roman and recognize the person looking back at us. First, Grosland recognized his would later be surprised how deeply he’d When someone tries to slap a label on us, we attraction to women and identified as a buried it. become upset and defensive. We want them female lesbian. As he continued to try to Visiting with me over the phone to see us for who we really are, not who they better understand himself, the terminology late one night, Roman admitted, “I’d been imagine us to be. he used to describe that self evolved. a bit transphobic to be honest, before In direct conflict with this journey “I identified as pangender for coming to that realization. And I’ve found of self-discovery, it would seem, is our a brief period of time and then found throughout my life, anytime that I’m inherent desire to simplify things. We live ‘transgender’ as a term to really be more adamantly fighting something in someone in a big, complex world. When we encounter accurate,” he explained. “I now identify as else that just doesn’t make sense, it’s something for the first time, we like to a trans male, but I also identify as non- because it’s part of the mirror I don’t want categorize it, stick a convenient label on binary because I think that our binary is to look at, and I’m seeing it in them.” it, and move on with things — one more detrimental to everyone, not just trans Acknowledging his male identity variable simplified to better help us deal people. I think that there is a huge middle was frightening for Roman, as it is for so As each of them told me about with the complex reality of existing. But ground of gender and outside, even, of the many. He was concerned with the effect it these moments, I felt something I’ve felt nobody is simple enough to actually fit a spectrum that we’re not allowed to explore.” would have on his more conservative family often before. It’s a depth of sincerity and given label, and the labels we impose on This recognition of the complexity of members who’d just learned to accept that nostalgia. The same kind that I’ve felt from others are often based on our own deeply individual identity is important. he was queer and embrace him (as a woman people sharing their religious conversion rooted prejudices and insecurities. The I identify as a straight, white, at the time) being with another woman. As stories with me or their moment they knew, prom queen who seems to have it all locked cisgender male. Still, as Grosland pointed he put it, “There’s just a bunch of different inexplicably, completely, that they were in down is dealing with her own demons. The out, “our binary is detrimental to everyone.” steps of grieving the false life that I had love. I have felt this in myself a precious crotchety old man across the street has If I were to listen to what society tells me been accustomed to. It took me a while to handful of times, and each of them led to reasons for hiding his sensitive side. The I should be as a man, I would probably be wrap my head around.” a breakthrough in self-discovery. These are ex-Mormon from your home town didn’t a much bigger asshole than I already am. Discovering and accepting his the temples we decorate inside of ourselves. leave the church just to have sex and drink But I don’t, or at least I try not to. While gender identity certainly wasn’t the end These men, these good men, are cheap vodka. The co-worker who identifies I am completely comfortable in my male of the road for Roman. He acknowledged examples not only to the LGBT community as female despite having been born with a identity, I gladly acknowledge that many of that he still has struggles with depression — to the young trans boys and girls who need penis isn’t seeking attention or just trying my personality traits are more commonly and anxiety. Shortly after starting on to see that there is a way to be themselves to be different. attributed to women. We are DNA built testosterone Roman noticed that, “Living and be happy — but to everyone of having Em Grosland, who is playing Peter upon and borrowed from generations and [his] authentic life is not the cure all for the bravery to explore and continue to learn Pan at Tuacahn this summer, doesn’t fit generations of others’ DNA. I am in part [his] problems.” But, having accepted that about who we really are. The Independent / SUindependent.com • June 2016 • Page 21 June 2016 COUPONS Mention this ad for next bath FREE!

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Dixie State University and the Zion Canyon favorites return Saturday, June 25 for another night of psychedelic, Celebrity Concert Series dance crazed live music. The band-mates, formerly from the popular Southern California band Old Californio, have main- tained a friendship for over 20 years. They return to the Bit and Spur once a year to treat themselves and the crowd to an amazing night of world class music! They will hit the stage from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are $15 and the show is 21 and over. Call (435) 772-3498 for more infor- mation.

The Dixie State Celebrity Concert Series brings world renowned guest artists, per- formers and acts to the Cox Performing Arts stage each month from October THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE through March 2017 for the 2016/2017 season. Featured performances this year will kick off with BYU Noteworthy on Oct. 22. Other acts hitting the stage this season will be Adam Trent, Canadian Brass, Ryan Shupe, BYU Mens Chorus and more. Tickets for these shows are on sale now through November 1. This con- cert series continues to enhance the local community by bringing these world-class acts to Southern Utah. Visit celebritycon- certseries.com for more information. Dixie State University Theater Department presents “The Lieutenant of Inishmore” running from June 23-July 23 every Tuesday and Thursday starting at 7:30 p.m. This dark comedy takes place in a Downtown farmers market rural village of Ireland in the early 1990s. Mad Padraic, the lieutenant of Inishmore’s Irish National Liberation Army gruesomely tortures captives, but when he discovers his cat has been killed, his benevolence is revealed. His friends and family are in a frenzy as they try to conceal the cat’s death and how it occurred before he returns home. (Rated R for graphic violence, language blood and a cat). See this performance at the Eccles Fine Art Center. Tickets are $10. To purchase visit The Downtown Farmers Market runs dsutix.com. through October 29, 2016 in Ancestor ART CLASSES 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Square , 2 W. St. George Blvd. The market Thursdays. Oil painting, drawing, portraits is open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon and and pastel classes available. Desert Rose Art features live music and an array of ven- Studio, 225 N. Bluff St Suite #1, St. George. dors. The Downtown Farmers Market is a non-profit community project to promote POLE FITNESS CLASSES 7 p.m. Beginner the downtown area as well as promoting class (Flow 1) Held Tuesday and Thursday organic gardening and homemade art, nights at 7 p.m. for $10. Or attend the free crafts and other goods. There’s some- Community Intro class at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on thing for everyone - admission is free! Saturday nights. Book a party, 270 N. 2940 E. For vendor information and other details, St. George. visit www.farmersmarketdowntown.com, 2016 Summer Reading Program Join email [email protected] the Washington County Library System to or call (435) 632-3721. explore all things sports and fitness with fun Z-ARTS! GALLERY SHOW 10 a.m. Mary programs, prize drawings, story times and Jabens gallery show “Landscape Painting” is more. They are programs for children, teens featured in Springdale Thursday-Sunday until and adults, free. Registration is open and the June 25. Canyon Community Center, 126 programs begin June 6. Visit library.washco. Lion Blvd., Springdale utah.gov for more info. Washington. The Independent / SUindependent.com • June 2016 • Page 25 RED ROCK DANCE FESTIVAL 9:30 a.m. A HISTORIC ST. GEORGE LIVE 10 a.m. Come KUNDALINI YOGA & GONG RELAXATION three-day workshop happening June 15-17. see historic figures come alive and describe 7 p.m. Join Erika Field for a relaxing yoga This festival includes master classes and living in Dixie at the turn of the century. Shows session. Downtown Yoga, 50 E. Tablernacle, workshops by professional teachers, dancers run every Tuesday through Saturday until July St. George. and choreographers. Seminars are taught 2. Be a part of an entertaining and educational ST. GEORGE DANCE COMPANY CLASS by renowned dance scholars and univer- event for the whole family. St. George Art (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) 7:30-8:45 p.m. sity dance professors. The annual choreog- Multi-Day Events Museum, 47 E. 200 N., St. George. Ballet for adults intermediate to advanced. raphy showcase features works presented FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH Come FIRST FREEDOM 7 p.m. First Freedom More information visit saintgeorgedance.com by emerging choreographers and feedback research your family history with the aid of begins June 1 and runs until July 2 every or call (435) 773-1221. The Electric Theater from adjudicators with a grand cash prize. friendly helpers. The center is open Tuesday Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. This is 68 W. Tabernacle St., St. George. redrockdancefestival.com. Red Rock Dance a powerful new musical that tells the story and Wednesday from noon to 9 p.m., Company, 1943 Acacia Pl., St. George. Thursday through Saturday from noon to 6 of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison’s p.m. and Sunday from 4-7 p.m. Family History ELVIS ROCKS MESQUITE! 7 p.m. The fight for humankind’s most fundamental right: TUESDAYS Research Center, 20 W. Main St., Kanab. Elvis Tribute Artist Contest returns to the freedom of religion. Award winning playwright OLD SCHOOL SWING DANCE + Casablanca Showroom June 16-18. There Rob Lauer and Emmy Award Winning, Utah LESSONS Check us out on facebook for COWBOY DINNER AND SKIT 9 a.m. Walk-ins will be three preliminary rounds and each composer, Sam Cardon, combine humor, more info at facebook.com/thefirehousebar. are welcome to join the Chuckwagon Cookout finalist from the preliminaries will move on fact, suspense, and gripping music to tell FireHouse Bar & Grill, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., buffet when they have tours scheduled. Dining to the final round where they will battle it out this powerful but little known story. Brigham’s St. George. is available everyday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the title of Elvis Rocks Mesquite 2016 Playhouse, 25 N. 300 W., Washington. JAZZY’S - STORM THE MIC/POETRY Most seatings include an episode of “How the Champion! This show quickly sells out. Get OPEN MIC Uncensored open mic event for West Was Lost,” cowboy skit. Pricing is $16 your tickets now. CasaBlanca Resort, 950 W. SUMMER COMEDY THEATER 7:30 p.m. The local writers. Come out have a drink or a for lunch and $20 for dinner. Little Hollywood Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.. Dixie State University Theater Department pres- Museum, 297 W. Center St., Kanab. ents two live comedic performances for their meal and bring a poem, short story or other TECH-ART STUDIO: LEARN TO DJ 3 p.m. Summer Comedy Theater productions. See writings, or even just listen. Very supportive, COWBOY ACTIVITIES AND CHUCKWAGON This interactive hands on experience will “The Lieutenant of Inishmore” from June 23-July inclusive and uncensored group! 285 N. Bluff BUFFET 5 p.m. Come by Jake’s Chaparral on expose you to the profession of being a DJ. 23 every Tuesday and Thursday, and “Five St., St. George. night’s with scheduled tours. You can par- Classes are every Tuesday and Thursday Women Wearing the Same Dress” running ticipate in several cowboy activities including until June 30. You will learn the skill of TRAUMA SENSITIVE YOGA Hosted by the June 24-July 22 every Monday and Friday. Dixie D.O.V.E. Center. A women only class. Class shooting a real gun, pan for gold, cattle roping scratching, mixing, lighting and more. This State University, 225 S. 700 E., St. George. & a game of horseshoes while you enjoy live event is for ages 13-17. Mesquite Library, 121 by donation. 301 N. 200 E. #2C, St. George. entertainment and a chuckwagon buffet every W. First N. St., Mesquite. BRIAN HEAD RESORT 4TH OF JULY ALL LEVELS HATHA YOGA 9:15 a.m. Join Monday-Saturday. Reservations available CELEBRATION Bring the whole family for Hollie Fillmore for almost two hours of Hatha TEXTURES OF LIFE EXHIBIT 9 a.m. Join a fun on the mountain happening July 1-4! online. Jake’s Chaparral, 86 S. 200 W., Kanab. a list of artists for a reception showcasing yoga. Downtown Yoga, 50 E. Tablernacle, There will be music, food, beer, booths, St. George. KARAOKE AT THE STATELINE CASINO 8 rug collections, textiles, quilts and more. The kettle corn, mountain biking, hiking and so p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Karaoke at the event begins June 17 and runs Monday- many more activities. Don’t miss this and the FLOW YOGA Noon. Join Jayme Terran Stateline. Here’s your chance to be part of the Fridays until July 1. Eccles Fine Arts Center, fireworks celebration captivating audiences for stretching and yoga to help you relax. 100 S. University Ave., St. George. show or you can just sit back, listen and have for over 10 years. Brian Head Resort, 329 S. Downtown Yoga, 50 E. Tablernacle, St. some fun. Stateline has plenty of gaming to CHARLY: A LOVE SONG 7 p.m. Runs until July Hwy. 143, Brian Head. George. keep you occupied or several pool tables if 2 every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Call TARZAN 8:30 p.m. Tarzan hits the stage at WOMEN’S GROUP MEETS 7 p.m. First you would like to shoot. Come on down and (435) 251-8000 or visit BrighamsPlayhouse. Tuacahn. This performance runs from June Tuesday each month. 259 W. 200 N., St. join the fun. Karaoke goes until we’re finished. com for more information. Brigham’s Playhouse, 3-October 12 every Monday through Saturday George. Stateline Casino 490 W. ,Mesquite. 25 N. 300 W., Washington. starting at 8:45 p.m. Visit tuacahn.org or call TECHART STUDIO: LEARN TO DJ 10 a.m. (800) 746-9882 to purchase tickets and for This interactive, hands-on experience will more information. Tuacahn Amphitheatre, introduce and expose you to becoming a 1100 Tuacahn Dr., Ivins. DJ. You will acquire the many skills of DJing including: scratching, mixing and lighting. After mastering the many functions of the Events by Day controller and software, you will be able to create your own mix, burn it to a disc and MONDAYS share it with family, friends and fellow DJs. FREE2FEED BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT Meadows Library, Mesquite. GROUP 9:30 a.m. Free2Feed is a local KARAOKE TUESDAYS IN MESQUITE, Motherhood & Breastfeeding Support Group. NV 5 p.m. Get to Peggy Sue’s for KARAOKE, We aim to support & encourage women of fantastic food, full bar and lots of friendly all ages and in all stages of motherhood by people. Call (702) 346-6747. Peggy Sue’s education & Love. Check out our website Diner, 380 N. Sandhill Blvd., Mesquite. for upcoming events & guest speakers or go YOGASANA 5:30 p.m. Join Elise Mitchell online to www.free2feed.org. Luther Hall, 244 for this exhilerating yoga and stretch class. S. Valley View Dr., St. George. Downtown Yoga, 50 E. Tablernacle, St. George. COMMUNITY BEREAVEMENT GROUP 3:30 HERITAGE WRITERS GUILD 6 p.m. Second p.m. A supportive and educational group for Tuesday of each month in the basement of those experiencing grief resulting from the loss the library. For more information call (435) of a loved one. Co-sponsored by Virgin Valley 634-5737. 88 W. 100 S., St. George. and Mesa View Hospice Care. For more infor- mation, please call (702) 346-5224. Mesquite OPEN PAINT NIGHT TUESDAY 6 p.m. Library, 121 W. First N. St., Mesquite. Desert Rose Art Studio invites anyone who would like to join a group of artist in an open GENTLE YOGA ZACI Yoga 4:15 p.m. Have paint night every Tuesday evening. Bring you dabbled in yoga in the past and won- whatever medium you want and spend an dered “Is this for me.” I hope you will return enjoyable evening. Bring a friend if you would for a second slice. ZACI Yoga, 348 N. Bluff like. The cost is a donation of $15 to help with #205, St. George. our overhead. If you are interested in joining YIN YOGA 5:30 p.m. Join Jenna Mackey for us call Alice Hiatt at (435) 256-3317. 225 N. a great yoga and strecth class. Downtown Bluff St. Suite #1, St. George. Yoga, 50 E. Tablernacle, St. George. THE GRACEFUL WOMAN 6:30 p.m. COLOR COUNTRY CAMERA CLUB 6 Tuesday nights are now open to women p.m. Color Country Camera Club meets on of all ages for a wonderful night of spe- the second and fourth Mondays of the month cialized teachings to empower, uplift, heal, at the St George Library (Basement meeting strengthen and teach. Fruit and Yogi Tea will room). Anyone interested in photography be served after class. Bring your girlfriends, is welcome. No dues. For more information your daughters, your aunts, your mother send an email to meetings@colorcountryca- and grandmother. By donation $5 to $11. meraclub.org. St George Library, 88 W. 100 Sage Hills Healing Center, 6232 W. Sage S., St. George. Hills Dr., Cedar City. Page 26 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • June 2016 BRAIN FITNESS & SOUND HEALTH FREE2FEED BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT RESEARCH INITIATIVE 7 p.m. Adults from GROUP 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Mommy & Tot Donations Proceeds 47 to 87 are invited to apply for accep- playtime, followed by group discussion at needed! go to help tance into the program. Call (435) 229- noon. Free2Feed is a local Motherhood & animals in need. 6655 and talk with Nancy or Bob, gradu- Breastfeeding Support Group. We aim to sup- LIBRARY ART CLUB FOR CHILDREN 6:30 ates of the program and now facilitators. port & encourage women of all ages and in all p.m. Every second and fourth Tuesday of Email [email protected]. stages of motherhood by education & Love. each month. This club is free. Register in the Blackridge Terrace Bldg. 1, 250 W. & Hilton Check out our website for upcoming events Dr. Ste. 305, St. George. children’s area! 88 W. 100 S., St. George. & guest speakers at free2feed.org. Public TRIBUTE TO ELVIS 7 p.m. “From Memphis OPEN MIC AT JAZZY’S 9 p.m. Come share Library, Hurricane. your talents, or simply listen and have a beer! to Las Vegas - A Tribute to the King” starring LAUNCHING PAD COMMUNITY John Brooks. Every Tuesday in the Skydome 285 N. Bluff St., St. George. GATHERING 6 p.m. We are a trans-denom- Lounge at the CasaBlanca. Must be 21 or THRIFT STORE inational spiritual community. We focus on older and no cover charge. Voted Best of Las UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT! THURSDAYS young adults, but everyone is welcome to Vegas 2013 “Best Elvis Tribute Show” & “Best open 10-5; tue-sat Lounge Performer!” CasaBlanca Resort, 950 ALL LEVEL VINYASA YOGA 9:15 a.m. Join join! Community potluck starts at 6 p.m. and open mondays for donations only W. Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite. Hollie Fillmore for a great stretch and relaxing service begins around 7 p.m., followed by a yoga class for all levels. All moves and stretch- group discussion and spiritual practice. Visit 490 West st. george blvd. TANTRIC YOGA 7:15 p.m. Join Mari Shirley es can be adjusted to fit for you. Downtown facebook.com/LaunchingPadZion for more for a vigorous but relaxing class. Downtown 435-414-6061 Yoga, 50 E. Tablernacle, St. George. info! 908 N. 1400 W., St. George. Yoga, 50 E. Tablernacle, St. George. WIDOWED AND SINGLES SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 p.m. Rocky Mountain Care WEDNESDAYS and the Senior Citizen’s Center invite you to KARAOKE WITH KJ EVAN Call (435) join them for the Widowed & Singles Support 867-5990 for more information, or visit Group. 245 N. 200 W., St. George. Feel The Difference! MikesTavernCC.com. 90 W. Hoover, Cedar YOGASANA 5:30 p.m. Join Elise Mitchell City. for this exhilerating yoga and stretch class. OPEN MIC AT GROOVACIOUS 7:30 a.m. Downtown Yoga, 50 E. Tablernacle, St. George. Small Class Size • 8–10 Students Max in each class Sign up and all participants are selected by JOYFUL YOGA 6:30 p.m. An all levels, all a random drawing. Performers limited to 10. ages class for anyone and everyone! Get your • 8 Month Morning – Jan. / July This event is free. 173 N. 100 W., Cedar City. Joy on with Kundalini Yoga and Meditation as • 10 Month Evening – April / Sept. KUNDALINI YOGA & MEDITATION 9:15 taught by Yogi Bhajan. By donation $5 to a.m. Join Jennifer Tholen for a class to $11. Thank you. Sat Nam. Sage Hills Healing Get More for Your Money help ease the mind. Downtown Yoga, 50 E. Center, 6232 W. Sage Hills Dr., Cedar City. • We Pay for Exam, Licensure & One Year Malpractice Insurance † Tablernacle, St. George. CEDAR CITY LIBRARY BOOK CLUB 7 p.m. FREE2FEED BREASTFEEDING & The Cedar City Library Book Club meets on • Massage Table & Shiatsu/Thai Yoga MOTHERHOOD SUPPORT GROUP 9:30 the second Thursday of each month. This Mat Included a.m. Free2Feed is a local Motherhood & month we will disucss “The Nightingale” by Breastfeeding Support Group. We aim to Kristin Hannah. Our selection for July is “The Accredited through ABHES support & encourage women of all ages and Astronaut Wives Club” by lily Koppel. Cedar • Federal Grants & Loans Available for in all stages of motherhood by education & City Library, 303 N. 100 E., Cedar City. Those who Qualify Love. Check out our website for upcoming LIVE MUSIC WITH NICK ADAMS 7 p.m. events & guest speakers free2feed.org. The Nick plays acoustic guitar every Thursday One Program for One Price Bunkerville Community Center, 200 Virgin evening. George’s Corner Restaurant and • Diverse 900-hour Core Program St., Mesquite. Pub, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George. • Practice Alongside Professionals PRIVATE CORPORATION 11 a.m. Downtown • Unique Core Classes (Crainosacral, TANTRIC YOGA 7 p.m. Join Mari Shirley Yoga, 50 E. Tabernacle, St. George. Chair Massage, Lymphatic, Prenatal for a vigorous but relaxing class. Downtown †When student graduates on time IT’S JUST YOGA 1 p.m. Join Hollie Fillmore Yoga, 50 E. Tablernacle, St. George. Aromatherapy, Crystal Healing & Reiki) for just yoga. Downtown Yoga, 50 E. SINDUSTRY 7 p.m. Free drink & drawing Tablernacle, St. George. Nothing Else Compares! ticket. There will be Corn Hole Tournament, WRITERS IMPROVEMENT GROUP 2 p.m. beer pong and Jenga. Live entertainment. and 6 p.m. Offered by Heritage Writers Guild $10 buckets of beer. Every Thursday. No 1.800.864.0012 every Wednesday. Bring eight pages of writ- cover charge. 275 Mesa Blvd., Mesquite. Campuses in Cedar City & Salt Lake City ing, (up to five pages, double spaced, 12 point font) for free and friendly feedback. For more information, call (435) 625-1743. 88 W. FRIDAYS 100 S., St. George. SUNSET ON THE SQUARE Experience a HEALING MOUNTAIN MASSAGE SCHOOL ANIME & GAMER CLUB 3 p.m. Teens and movie the right way with the ninth annual Sunset on the Square. This event features tweens who love Anime, gaming or both, join • GUARANTEED, BEST BUY IN UTAH • us at the Santa Clara Library for book discus- an outdoor movie every second and fourth sions, games and great times! 88 W. 100 S., Friday of the month starting May 27 and con- St. George. tinues through August. Bring your lawn chairs $5-10 OFF Spa Treatments and blankets, snacks and friends to enjoy a When Combined with Any of Our Massages GENTLE YOGA ZACI Yoga 4:15 p.m. Have movie under the night sky. St. George Town you dabbled in yoga in the past and won- Square, 50 S. Main St., St. George. dered “Is this for me.” I hope you will return Variety of Bodywork Deep Tissue, Couples, Thai Yoga for a second slice. ZACI Yoga, 348 N. Bluff IT’S JUST YOGA Noon. Join Hollie Fillmore & Spa Treatments & Hot Stone Massages Available #205, St. George. for just yoga. Downtown Yoga, 50 E. Tablernacle, St. George. Swedish, Shiatsu, Cranial, Prenatal WELCOME WAGGIN 5 p.m. Join one of & Lymph Massages (50 minutes) Now BOOK ONLINE at PAINT YOUR PET PARTY 5 p.m. For just Best Friends’ founders to learn more about X Student $25 www.healingmountain.edu the organization, hear heartwarming stories $20 per person, you’re provided with an 11x14 and discover secrets about the sanctuary. canvas, paints, brushes, and artist instruction. Advanced Student $30 Gift Certificates Available Online Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, 5001 Angel No prior painting experience is needed! Email Licensed Massage Therapist $40 Canyon Rd., Kanab. [email protected] to sign up. Don’t 435.586.8222 have a pet? No problem! Thumb through FOREIGN FILM CLUB 5 p.m. Do you one of the many Best Friends’ magazines to Eucalyptus Steam or Hot Rocks $15* Mon – Thur 1-9 pm love foreign films? Then join us every first find an animal of your liking or email a web NEW Reflexology w/ Hot towels $20* Fri – Sat 10-8 pm Wednesday of the month as we watch and image to [email protected] and NEW Salt and Honey Body Scrub $30* Sunday 12-8 pm discuss foreign cinematic gems! Santa Clara we’ll print it out for you. Best Friends Animal Library, 1099 Lave Flow Dr., St. George. Sanctuary, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd., Kanab. NEW Detoxifying Herbal Body Wrap $35* 297 North Cove Drives KUNDALINI YOGA 7 p.m. Join Jennifer * Discount price when combined w/ a massage Cedar City, Ut 84720 Tholen for Kundalini style yoga. Downtown YOUR FEATURED EVENT HERE! Yoga, 50 E. Tablernacle, St. George. CALL 435-656-1555 The Independent / SUindependent.com • June 2016 • Page 27 KANAB FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m. Join THE LEGEND OF TUMBLEWEED GULCH 8 “THE LOCKET” - A NEW MUSICAL 7 p.m. your fellow community members every p.m. The Las Vegas Family Puppet Theater Tickets can be purchased now and are $15. Saturday morning on the Visitor’s Center lawn Company created a show just for Springdale, For more information contact Marcos Ornelas for fresh produce, baked goods and more. Utah. See “The Legend of Tumbleweed at (702) 860-8624, email iocanto84@hot- Visitors Center, 78 S. 100 E., Kanab. Gulch” every Saturday. This play is the wacki- mail.com or visit brokenglobeproductions. GRATEFUL YOGA TEACHER ROTATION est wild west adventure the whole family can com. Mesquite Library, 121 W. First N. St., SATURDAYS 9 a.m. Enjoy your Saturday morning by enjoy. “It’s a cross between the Muppets Mesquite. and a Clint Eastwood western”. Bumbleberry UNITY CENTER OF POSITIVE LIVING starting off with yoga to relax and stretch COMEDY MACHINE 8:30 p.m. Host Adam Theater, 897 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale. GATHERING Providing a learning you. Downtown Yoga, 50 E. Tablernacle, St. Stone, healdiner Marc Yahfee, and Cookie environment on how positive affirmations, George. PRAYFUL & GRAFTEFUL YOGA 9 p.m. Hull take the stage for a memorable and or prayer works. Explaining how super- TUACAHN SATURDAY MARKET 9 a.m. Join in on a great yoga class to help relax upbeat comedy show. Tickets are on sale natural healing occurs whether physically, Pancake breakfast. For vendor applications and ease the mind. Downtown Yoga, 50 E. now. This is a 21 and older show. CasaBlanca or spiritually, when you believe. People of call (435) 652-3218 or visit tuacahn.org. 1100 Tablernacle, St. George. Resort, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite. all beliefs are welcome. For more info visit Tuacahn Dr., Ivins. [email protected] or call (435) 817- 1746. 1072 E. 900 S., St. George. BUNNY YOGA Noon, Best Friends Visitor SUNDAYS Sat, Jun 4 Center invites you to a gentle yoga class and UNITY CENTER OF POSITIVE LIVING 8TH ANNUAL PET FESTIVAL 9 a.m. Bring TOP 40/DANCE/HOUSE Saturday nights at opportunity to meet a few adorable, adopt- GATHERING Providing a learning environ- your family and pets to this festival featur- Envy Nightclub & Lounge. For more informa- able Sanctuary bunnies every first Saturday ment on how positive affirmations, or prayer ing door prizes, good food and vendor booths tion visit facebook.com/envynevada. 792 W. of the month. Mats will be provided if needed. works. Explaining how super-natural heal- for both you and your pet! Enter the Cutest Pioneer Blvd., Mesquite. Suggested donation of $10 or more will be ing occurs whether physically, or spiritually, Pet Photo Contest or walk the red carpet YOUTH INTERMEDIATE TENNIS LESSONS gifted to Best Friends. Best Friends Animal when you believe. People of all beliefs are in the Best Dressed Fashion Show and Ages 15-18 classes run from 8-9 a.m. Ages Sanctuary, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd., Kanab. welcome. For more info visit stgrgeunity@ Fur Real Beauty Pageant. Proceeds ben- 12-14 classes run from 9-10 a.m. Ages 9-11 HIGH SCHOOL ADVANCED TENNIS gmail.com or call (435) 817-1746. 1072 E. efit local rescues and shelters. Admission is classes run from 10-11 a.m. Register at ivins. CLINICS 1 p.m. Register at ivins.com (on 900 S., St. George. free. SunRiver Golf Course, 4275 S. Country com (on the Parks and Recreation web page), the Parks and Recreation web page), visit KUNDALINI YOGA & MEDITATION 9 Club Dr., St. George. visit the Ivins City office at 55 Main St. in Ivins the Ivins City office at 55 Main St. in Ivins to a.m. Join Tejbir Singh for meditation and a HIKE FOR PAWS 9 a.m. The fifth “Hike to register in person, or call the Tennis Pro register in person, or call the Tennis Pro at great yoga class. Downtown Yoga, 50 E. for PAWS” will explore Pioneer Park, Dixie at (435) 674-3180 for information regarding (435) 674-3180 for information regarding the Tablernacle, St. George. Rock, “The Slot,” and beautiful views along the lessons. Unity Park, 200 W. 400 S., Ivins. lessons. Unity Park, 200 W. 400 S., Ivins. D.R.I.F.T.: Dixie Reason Inquiry and an easy hike. Pre-hike registration begins at ZION CANYON FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m. SATURDAY MOVIE MATINEE @ ST. Free Thought: 2 p.m. Group meets 9 a.m. Nisson Park, 251 W. Telegraph St., Enjoy fresh produce, crafts, beautiful scen- GEORGE LIBRARY 2 p.m. Washington Sundays. An open place where people can Washington. ery and great company at the Zion canyon County Library System, 88 W. 100 S., St. meet to talk about religion, atheism, life, death THE STAGE DOOR OPEN HOUSE/SUPER Farmers Market. The market happens every George. and an unlimited number of other topics. All SATURDAY 10 a.m. The Stage Door will be Saturday morning until noon on the Bit and YOUTH BEGINNER TENNIS LESSONS 3 are welcome. Jazzy Java, 285 N. Bluff, St. hosting an open house with various breakout Spur lawn. Visit zionharvest.com for updates p.m. Register at ivins.com (on the Parks and George. workshops and audition opportunities. Come on the market. Bit and Spur, 1212 Zion Park Recreation web page), visit the Ivins City sample a class or two. Electric Theatre, 68 E. Blvd., Springdale. YIN YOGA 7 p.m. Join Analee Scott for a office at 55 Main St. in Ivins to register in per- great yoga class. Downtown Yoga, 50 E. Tabernacle, St. George. son, or call the Tennis Pro at (435) 674-3180 KARAOKE SATURDAYS! 9 p.m. You’re The Tablernacle, St. George. TONY SACCA IN CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Tony for information regarding the lessons. Unity Star! with Gayle Louise. 21 and over. Great Sacca featuring the Sexy Saccettes will be food! 720 E. 700 S., St. George. Park, 200 W. 400 S., Ivins. Events by Date. performing “All American Music” from Sea To Shining Sea, a patriotic musical performance. This show will be filmed for television and is a Fri, Jun 3 21 and older show. Tickets are on sale ALTERNATIVE TO C-PAP! THE POTTERY AVENUE COTTAGE LIT SUMMER NIGHT - BONFIRE RAGER RIBBON CUTTING 11:30 a.m. The Pottery CAMPING PARTY 8 p.m. LIT Summer Night Avenue Cottage is now open to serve the is an all night party going from dusk until WHY USE THE ORAL SLEEP neighborhood! This new gift gallery is burst- dawn. Enjoy live DJs, a bonfire, camping and ing with personality and one of a kind Polish more. For tickets and information visit face- APPLIANCE FOR SLEEP APNEA? Stoneware, Specialty Imports & American book.com/heartofdixie. I.D. will be required. made treasures. Our cottage was designed Private Land, St. George. to transport you to a joyful, elegant, European • WE BILL MEDICARE • Stops snoring. setting so come in, enjoy a cup of tea and dis- cover your next treasure or gift for that special Sun, Jun 5 • Covered by Medical Insurance. • No electricity needed. occasion. Join us on Facebook for updates or LAS VEGAS BRASS BAND SUMMERTIME • It is small and easy to wear. • Often helps TMJ conditions. call (435) 669-0650. If you would like to shop CONCERT 2 p.m. When you combine brass • Easy for travel. • More romantic. online visit PotteryAvenue.com and use twila instruments like trombones, trumpets, cor- as your coupon code to receive 20% off your nets, flugelhorns and tubas with a percus- order. St. George. sion section, you get the ever enjoyable Does this look comfortable? ORAL APPLIANCE GEORGE STREETFEST ON MAIN 6 p.m. Las Vegas Brass Band. Directed by Dick Happy one year anniversary to George McGee, the ensemble will take to the stage Streetfest on Main. Come celebrate with live in celebration of 22 years of concerts in Las music on the main stage, and live music for Vegas. This concert is free and open to the the jazz and beer garden in Ancestor Square. public. For more information on this concert Shop at vendor booths, eat delicious food from call (702) 507-3459. Mesquite Library, 121 W. a line of food trucks and party it up! Also join First N. St., Mesquite. in on the nightly festivities for the June Moon FERNANDA CANAUD IN CONCERT 3 p.m. Jubilee as part of the celebration for this First For more information call (702) 524-6678 Friday anniversary. Downtown St. George, and ask for contact Kelsey Hendrix. Mesquite Main St. and Tabernacle, St. George. Library, 121 W. First N. St., Mesquite. CPAP Compared to this? JUNE MOON JUBILEE 6 p.m. The June SHARING THE ROUGH: A DOCUMENTARY Moon Jubilee in accordance with George FILM 3:15 p.m. Sharing the Rough documents WHY SEE DR. PHILLIP C. HALL? Streetfest, St. George Races, Slide the the never before captured process of the City and Light Parades brings you a cel- journey of a colored gemstone from mine to ebration of the night. Be a part of a light market while exploring the challenges of an A GENERAL DENTIST who has pursued extensive post graduate training in treating people with Sleep parade, Moonlight 5K run featuring the all Apnea and TMJ disorders. This training is from The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine(AADSM), emerging mining economy in East Africa. This new GloZone, a 2 block slide from Slide the documentary film encapsulates the passion American Academy of Sleep Disorder Disciplines(AASDD), American Academy of Cranio Facial Pain(AACP), City and so much more. Don’t miss out on the American Academy of Oral Facial Pain (AAOP). Dr. Hall co-ordinates with all sleep physicians. and beauty of one of nature’s most precious nightlife fun! Downtown St. George, Main St. gifts, weaving together the remarkable journey and Tabernacle, St. George. of all the hands that share in the creation of FREE CONSULTATION! 435-656-1111 3 HAT TRIO 4 p.m. “American Desert Music”. wearable art. This is presented in partnership WWW.PHILLIPCHALLDDS.COM 382 S BLUFF STREET Zion Canyon Brew Pub, 95 Zion Park Blvd., with the American Gem Society. Mesquite Springdale. Library, 121 W. First N. St., Mesquite. Page 28 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • June 2016 SOLO MUSICIAN SHAUN SOUTH 3 p.m. Fri, Jun 10 Please join us for an afternoon of music! The Thurs, Jun 16 LIVE ART AUCTION 7 p.m. Be a part of very talented musician Shaun South will sing REPERTORY DANCE THEATRE the live art auction of original art by Kate and play guitar, showcasing music from his CONCERT 7:30 p.m. A feature performance Starling, Royden Card, Lisa Huber, David eclectic background. Shaun has worked in by the well-known professional dance com- “THE LOCKET” - A NEW MUSICAL 7 p.m. Pettit and Lyman Whitaker to benefit the the Las Vegas area for the past 13 years as pany Repertory Dance Theatre will be held at Tickets can be purchased now and are $15. Historic Rockville Bridge. Tickets for this fun- a solo acoustic performer and with his classic the Tuacahn Hafen Theater. Tickets are $15 For more information contact Marcos Ornelas draiser are limited and require a minimum $35 rock Duo Power Play. All library programs are for general admission. Tickets are available at at (702) 860-8624, email iocanto84@hot- contribution to the Bridge Restoration Fund. free and open to the public. For more informa- rdtconcert.eventbrite.com. Red Rock Dance mail.com or visit brokenglobeproductions. Former Rockville School House, 38 E. Main tion call (702) 507-6107. Mesquite Library, Festival, 1100 Tuacahn Dr., Ivins. com. Mesquite Library, 121 W. First N. St., St., Rockville. 121 W. First N. St., Mesquite. Mesquite. FLAG DAY CONCERT 7:30 p.m. A Flag Day Fri, Jun 17 Concert “America the Beautiful” will be pre- Mon, Jun 13 FRONTIER FOLK FESTIVAL A family-friend- sented as a free gift to the community to honor Mon, Jun 6 CONCERT IN THE PARK SERIES 7:30 p.m. ly event featuring fun for everyone! This event our flag and the veterans who have served to PAWS FOR TALES - READ TO A DOG 4 Based out of Salt Lake City, Utah, Rob features live music, arts and crafts demon- defend it and our freedom. Enjoy the 150 mem- p.m. This is an opportunity for children to read Landes is an award-winning violinist who strations, arts and crafts booths, horseshoe ber choir as they perform live. Cox Performing to certified service dogs. Studies have shown started playing at the age of 3. KSL.com tournament, food and fun! Admission is just Arts Center, 325 S. 700 E., St. George. the many benefits of reading to dogs for reluc- describes his music as “polished and beauti- $1 per person or $5 per family (up to 8 peo- tant and slow readers. Washington County SOUL WHAT!? 8 p.m. R&B and soul. ful...velvety”. As a first violinist of the BYU ple). Visit FrontierHomestead.org/arts-festival Library System, 88 W. 100 S., St. George. George’s Corner Restaurant and Pub, 2 W. Chamber Orchestra, Rob performed in more for more details. Frontier Homestead, 635 N. MARINA V LIVE 6 p.m. Come enjoy an St. George Blvd., St. George. than twenty cities throughout central and Main St., Cedar City. evening of entertainment with Russian-born, southern Europe, and as concertmaster of CHOREOGRAPHY SHOWCASE - singer songwriter Marina V as she performs Sat, Jun 11 the orchestra, gave a concert to a sold-out CONTEMPORARY DANCE CONCERT some of her most popular hits. This event is audience in New York’s Carnegie Hall. Check 2016 7:30 p.m. Multiple dance performances SCOT IBEX BAND 4 p.m. Live music. Zion free and open to the public. For more informa- out Rob live in beautiful Saint George. Vernon by various choreographers. Held at the Hafen Canyon Brew Pub, 95 Zion Park Blvd., tion call (702) 507-3631. Mesquite Library, Worthen Park, 300 S. 400 E., St. George. Theater in Tuacahn. Tickets are $10 for Springdale. 121 W. First N. St., Mesquite. adults and $6 for youth and seniors. The COUNTRY JAM 2016 7:30 p.m. Be a part of Tues, Jun 14 dance pieces submitted will be adjudicated by Weds, Jun 8 the kick off concert for The Trailblazers O.C. a panel of expert judges. Visit redrockdance- Tanner Summer Concert Series. Country BYE BYE BIRDIE 1 p.m. Bye Bye Birdie festival.com for more information. Red Rock NATURAL AND CULTURAL WONDERS OF Jam 2016 features Eric Dodge and the brings some of Broadway’s most memorable Dance Festival, 1100 Tuacahn Dr., Ivins. GOLD BUTTE 7 p.m. Gold Butte, near Valley Randy Anderson Band. Enjoy line dancing, songs to life. When teen idol Conrad Birdie of Fire just south of Mesquite, Nevada is a won- food, great music and more! O.C. Tanner is drafted, a plan is set in motion to get him derland of geology, scenery and archaeology. Amphitheater, 300 W. Lion Blvd., Springdale. to sing a farewell tune penned by a strug- Sat, Jun 18 Jaina Moan, Executive Director of the Friends gling songwriter (Dick Van Dyke) on The YELLOW BRICK ROAD 8 p.m. Casapoolooza BROOKE MACKINTOSH 4 p.m. Acoustic of Gold Butte discusses the area, emphasizing Ed Sullivan Show where he will also give features Yellow Brick Road, Las Vegas’ pre- Mountain Soul. Zion Canyon Brew Pub, 95 Native American rock art and habitation. Visit a devoted fan a goodbye kiss. Mesquite mier classic rock tribute band. This poolside Zion Park Blvd., Springdale. the Dixie Archaeology Society at dixierockart. Library, 121 W. First N. St., Mesquite. webs.com for more details. Udvar-Hazy Bldg. concert is 21 years and older and is free to WEST COAST JAZZ PLAYERS 8 p.m. Jazz. Dixie State University, Room 121 Boeing the public. The doors open at 7 p.m. 950 W. George’s Corner Restaurant and Pub, 2 W. Auditorium, 225 S. 700 E., St. George. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite. 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Beautiful granite; known for offer the very best in fresh cheese curds and cheese products with cheese samples. marble; travertine; and slate are also available. For all they offer visit them at ogdensflooring.com They offer Utah’s biggest and best ice cream cones with fabulous ice cream. OGDEN’S FLOORING & DESIGN proudly offers their customers an excellent selection of 1/2 Price, For great gifts stop in at THE CHALET, where you’ll find gift baskets, crafts items and more. beautiful granite countertops. Financing on approved credit is available. For gift ideas and information call 438-2421 or visit them online at www.dfamilk.com/store === A K I C K I N T R U C K T I R E & A U T O M O T I V E ======E V A N S H A I R S T Y L I N G C O L L E G E ==== a k ick i n tru c k tire.wix.co m/services Phone 586-4486 This business provides so many services that it becomes difficult to describe each service adequately: Has the time come to completely re-evaluate your career? 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They also offers affordable style cutting for the entire family; coloring; visit akickintrucktire.wix.com/services For 24 / 7 moble service, program 586-6035 into your cell phone NOW! skin care; and nail care. All work is performed by supervised students. Also visit evanscollege.com ======E R A R E A L T Y C E N T E R ======W E S T E R N P O W D E R C O A T I N G ===== “ F irst I n S ervice” Phone 867-1978 Discover some of the most picturesque homes and property available. Whether you’re looking for a brand WESTERN POWDER COATING has always been known as one of those local companies that will go new home, a fixer-upper, retirement-type living, farm, ranch, commercial properties, ERA REALTY CENTER is the distance to see that their customers’ needs are met. These people work hard and work smart to offer there to help you. They are located at 259 W 200 North in Cedar City, phone 586-2777 or 1-800-819-2771 state of the art equipment to give you the best in powder coatings for ornamental ironwork, fencing, gates, and the people at ERA REALTY CENTER are experienced real estate professionals and you are their trailers and more. Custom jobs are welcome. Sand blasting is another specialty. Phone 867-1978. number one concern, whether you’re buying or selling. For all they offer visit www.cedarcityera.com They are located in Cedar City at 444 West Industrial Road and Russ and everyone at As long-time neighbors, ERA REALTY CENTER stands ready to help you in every way they can. WESTERN POWDER COATING want to thank Southern Utah residents for your business and they Just give them an idea of what would make you happy and those are the homes and properties you’ll see. invite you to phone 867-1978 for information all they have to offer. R E D R O V E R R E T R E A T , I N C . J O N E S P A I N T & G L A S S “Iron C ount y ’s O n l y L icen sed Kennel” Phone 586-3800 Phone 586-2669 In C edar City At 38 E 1600 N orth If you have trouble each year deciding what to do with your pet while on vacation Today, as always, JONES PAINT & GLASS is a company committed to excellence. because you have been afraid to leave it at an impersonal, unprofessional kennel, They are located at 38 E 1600 North in Cedar City, phone 586-3800, and they specialize in then this does not have to be a problem any longer. quality name brand paint products and supplies. They do excellent color matching and RED ROVER RETREAT, INC., located at 911 N 2157 West in Cedar City, phone 586-2669, airless spray equipment sales, service and rentals. Also visit their website at jonespg.com can be considered an excellent vacation for your dog. They provide clean, individual spaces for JONES PAINT & GLASS is also your indoor; outdoor; and garage door specialist; and boarding; doggie day care; mini-grooming services that include bathing, ear cleaning, nail trimming your glass headquarters, including auto glass installations. They handle all of your commercial and teeth cleaning; and more. You can also watch your pet online while you are away. Please and new construction glass applications; as well as service and repair needs. KEEP & USE Andrew, Kari, and everyone here want to thank you for your business and they invite you to This Guide. For residential, JONES PAINT & GLASS has complete glass for remodels and custom homes. check them out on Facebook or visit www.redroverretreat.com for information on all they offer. Thank you! Financing is available. Phone 586-3800 for information on all they offer. © UBC 2016

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