THE INDEPENDENT ZION GUIDE Dec. ‘20 SUindependent.com & ZionGuide.com THE STORY OF IS RICH IN WHAT MATTERS MOST! SEE PAGE 3 MORE GREAT HAPPENINGS IN THIS ISSUE: WILL ‘WHITE POCKET’ BE THE NEXT WAVE? KICK OFF CHRISTMAS 2020 IN KANAB! WITH THE - SEE PAGE 4 ‘CHRISTMAS CAROL-ALONG’ - SEE PAGE 4 IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE – THE SHOW MUST GO ON! IT’S A CHRISTMAS GINGERBREAD PARADE OF HOMES! - SEE PAGE 4 - SEE PAGE 4 THE INDEPENDENT & ZION GUIDE CONTENTS DECEMBER 2020 The Independent Section ......................................... 2 Popular Zion Hikes ............................................ 17 Events ....................................................................... 3 Maps Opinion ..................................................................... 5 Kanab Utah Business & Services Map ............ 18 Downtown St. George ............................................. 5 Greater Southern Utah & Zion Area Map ....... 14 The Independent Movie Reviews ............................ 6 Springdale Utah Business & Services Map ..... 10 St. George Area Calendar ....................................... 7 Zion Canyon Shuttle & Parking info ................ 12 Tips, Info, & Fun Dining & Shopping Guide to Utah’s Liquor Laws .............................11 Kanab Area Featured Shops & Restaurants ... 19 Safety, General, & Minimizing Impact Tips ...... 9 Springdale Featured Restaurants .....................11 Southern Utah State & National Parks Listing 15 On the cover The cast of Kayenta Arts’ Hiking Events Steel Magnolias. Less-Traveled Zion Hikes ................................... 16 Zion Area Annual Events Calendar.................. 13 Story on page 3. Published by The Independent, St. George, Springdale, & Kanab, UT. 435-656 -1555. Online at ZionGuide.com and SUindependent.com. limited amount of time to put together a short film (7 minutes in length) using any available resources. Seventeen filmmaking teams signed up for this yuletide quick turnaround challenge, but the number of completed films hadn’t yet been determined at press time. That said, dur- FMASU’S ing “A Merry Movie Christmas,” attendees will have the rare opportunity to experience these “A MERRY completed cinematic holiday creations alongside the creative and dedicated storytellers that put MOVIE them together. Additionally, attendees will have a hand in picking the best of the best as there will be prizes awarded to the three strongest CHRISTMAS” short films of the bunch. “A Merry Movie Christmas” will take place RETURNS on Saturday, December 19th, at the histor- Creating A Springboard for Local ic Electric Theater. Doors will open at 1:30 Filmmakers and Raising Awareness for “Root PM with “The Holiday Edition of the Guerilla For Kids” Shorts Showcase” beginning at 2 PM. In addi- The 501(C)(3) nonprofit Film and Media tion to this impressive collection of holiday- Alliance of Southern Utah (FMASU) returns appropriate short films, attendees can also with “A Merry Movie Christmas,” a film-centric expect a delicious meal, a special visit from a holiday-inspired event for all ages created as socially distanced Santa Claus (yes, there will both a springboard for local filmmaking talent be photo ops), and a handful of wonderfully fes- and as a fundraiser for important local causes. tive surprises. Tickets are only $15. Discounted This year, half of the proceeds from “A Merry tickets are available for seniors ($10), students Movie Christmas” will go to Root For Kids, a (with ID), and children under 11 ($5). For more vital nonprofit designed to help families create ticket info and event updates, visit fmasu.com. a nurturing environment for optimal growth As a bonus, immediately following “A and aid in children’s early development. Since Merry Movie Christmas” charity event, FMASU 1993, Root For Kids (previously known as The will present a special free screening of “The Learning Center) has served as a beacon of hope Muppet Christmas Carol.” This wonderful spin as they’ve lent a helping hand to over 16,000 on the timeless Charles Dickens classic features families. your favorite muppets in holiday action as well FMASU and “A Merry Movie Christmas” as a masterful performance by the legend- promise a magical afternoon of cinematic enter- ary Michael Caine as Scrooge. “The Muppet tainment for attendees in honor of Root For Christmas Carol” is expected to start at 6 PM. Kids and our vibrant community of storytellers. On a final note, FMASU is well aware The proceedings will start with the 10th anni- that we are all living in extraordinary times. As versary of “The Holiday Edition of the Guerilla such, all safety precautions will be taken at this Shorts Showcase.” Participating filmmakers event. Included; Limited seating, social distanc- were given a Christmas themed topic and a ing, sanitizing stations, and masks. Welcome to Creekside. New construction in the desired Kanab Creek Ranchos. Several oorplans and upgrade packages available. Starting at $249,999 Call Cindy today for details! CINDY NELSON ® 805.204.7667 [email protected] www.KanabProperties.com December ’20 • Page 3 The play met with immediate critical has played music in almost every state in and widespread acceptance in its premier the US and the leader of Stone Company. production by New York’s WPA Theatre. Read more about them at stonecompany. Concerned with a group of gossipy southern weebly.com. They will be playing at 7:45 PM ladies in a small-town beauty parlor, the play on the 12th. is alternately hilarious and touching—and, Lisa MacFarlane found an artistic in the end, it powerfully reveals the strength home in Las Vegas as an adult to perform THE STORY and purposefulness which underlies the and connect with blues music lovers, music antic banter of its characters. “Harling has students, and fellow creatives to craft her given his women sharp, funny dialogue… OF STEEL first album, Picnic (out everywhere). Picnic The play builds to a conclusion that is deeply tells the story of leaving an abusive rela- MAGNOLIAS tionship and learning to love healthily and respectfully in the aftermath. See her at IS RICH IN 7:20 PM on the 12th. Rebecca Gent (7 PM) is a young singer/ WHAT songwriter, but her music speaks words beyond her age. She works with specific MATTERS and straightforward aspects of emotion and relates it to many moments in time. She has MOST! had the opportunity to work with many pro- In Steel Magnolias, Friendship, fessional producers and professional artists. Laughter, and Love can be found through Rebecca has released two original songs, any type of weather, life experiences, pan- Lonely and Brushed by Familiar, found on demics, politics, social, ills, or religious all music platforms. beliefs. RELATIONSHIPS are the most pre- cious of all gifts in this poignant and hilari- For more information, visit https:// moving.” —NY Daily News. “…a skillfully www.kayentaarts.com/ ous play by Robert Harling—perfect timing crafted, lovingly evoked picture of eccentric- for the holiday season. ity in the small-town South…” —Drama- Back by popular demand for a lim- Logue. “…suffused with humor and tinged ited engagement this December, warm your with tragedy.” —NY Post. CELEBRITY CONCERT SERIES bones in the Lorraine Boccardo Theater at December 11th also brings a great the Center For the Arts at Kayenta. Safety Holiday Concert with Drew & Lacey! measures are securely in place. Masks, tem- They spent the last ten years immersed TO RETURN IN 2021 Dear Valued Patrons, we want to thank appreciate you! perature checks, sanitization stations will in the Nashville music scene. The couple you for your patience over the last month On a positive note, we are looking for- all keep you feeling safe and sound as you spent time on music row recording, writing, since our announcement to cancel the fall ward to the fall of 2021! Our season was enter Truvy’s beauty salon, where all the and collaborating with top musicians, but portion of the Celebrity Concert Series. Each ladies who are anybody in Chinquapin, Drew & Lacey truly shine when they are on carefully selected to provide a variety of week we have been evaluating the possibil- Louisiana, come to have their hair done and stage. Their stage presence is dynamic and entertainment full of uplifting performances ity of future performances scheduled from swap gossip. magnetic. This magnetism allowed them for our patrons. We are happy to announce January to March. to sell out the RutledgeWest in downtown that the majority will remain unchanged for As we receive updated directives from Nashville for six years in a row. Since mov- the 21-22 season. For now, we hope that you state officials and the Southwest Public ing to southern Utah, Drew became the have a healthy and happy holiday season. Health Department, along with information principal at Tuacahn High School for the Although this year we cannot be togeth- on increasing Covid-19 cases in our area, Performing Arts, and the duo has continued er, we are sending well wishes and thoughts we feel it is best to postpone the remain- to play music. They were resident musicians your way. Looking forward to a safer time ing Celebrity Concert Series season for the at the OC Tanner Amphitheater in Zion, where we can see your smiling faces in our health and well-being of our community. Utah, for the summer of 2016, and have audience will always keep us motivated to opened for Jay Leno and the Steep Canyon All tickets for canceled shows will be refunded. There is no need to contact the present performance art that will bond us Rangers at Tuacahn Amphitheater. Drew & together as a community. We miss you, we Lacey’s latest album, Most Likely, was pro- DSU Ticket Office to confirm; only keep in appreciate you, and we hope you have a won- duced by Scott Wiley at June Audio in Provo mind that it may take time for our staff to derful Holiday and Happy New Year! and is available on all music platforms. address each order and process your refund. Ginger Nelson – Director of Arts On December 12th, don’t miss the We cherish your patronage and loyalty as we UN-Holiday concert with Stone Company, have been working hard to find a solution Programming Lisa MacFarlane, and Rebecca Gent.