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In print September 2018 - Vol. 23, #7 the 1st Friday FREE of each month Online at SUindependent.com PLEASE RECYCLE

A voice for Utah

ESCALANTE CANYONS ART FESTIVAL: 10 DAYS OF ART, MUSIC, FILM, & MORE - See page 3

ALSO THIS ISSUE:

KARMA FEST OFFERS SEVEN HOURS, SIX BANDS, FAMILY ROOTS CONFERENCE FEATURES KINETIC, TOMTEN, HALOGYNS, BRYAN JOHN AND TWO STAGES AT KAYENTA JASON HEWLITT APPLEBY PLAY INAUGURAL CEDAR MUSIC FEST - See Page 4 - See Page 4 - See Page 4 September 2018 Volume 23, Issue 7 VOTE ROBERT E. FORD for Washington County Commissioner

EVENTS...... 3 DOWNTOWN SECTION...... 12 OUTDOORS...... 7 REVIEWS...... 15 OPINION...... 9 MOVIE REVIEWS...... 17 CLIP-N-SAVE SECTION CALENDAR OF EVENTS...... 19

ON THE COVER: ESCALANTE CANYON ARTS FESTIVAL: 10 DAYS OF ART, MUSIC, FILM, AND MORE! SEE STORY ON NEXT PAGE Robert E. Ford has been a Utah property owner and resident for 30+ years. Since 2013 he has served on the Rockville Planning Commission and recently joined the Rockville/Springdale Fire Protection District Board. He operates his own small business located along the Virgin River on land protected by a conservation easement.

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Page 2 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • September 2018 $10,000. Artists of all abilities, experience recent paleontological discoveries at —David Gerald, the son of rural levels, and ages are encouraged to join the the monument. Mississippi parents, grew up on the competition. A special category with cash —Author and explorer Christ Sadler sounds of the blues and R&B music awards provides incentive for young artists will introduce scientist, explorer, and in his hometown of Detroit. Gerald to participate. Artworks entered in the policymaker John Wesley Powell from started playing guitar at the age of 15, competition categories will on exhibit and her new book, “The Colorado.” influenced by Prince and other ‘80s for sale Sept. 29 and 30 in the exhibit hall. —Artist and photographer Kit Frost rock guitarists, then later rediscovered ESCALANTE will share how to make the most of the blues and was inspired by the Workshops our phone cameras to take stunning music of Albert King, ZZ Hill, B.B. CANYONS Several talented artists are slated to photographs. King, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. teach workshops beginning Sept. 17 and — Grand Staircase-Escalante National —Grand Junction-based duo No ART FESTIVAL: going throughout the week of the festival. Monument park ranger Sean Duffy Strings are a diverse pair who put Workshops range from the fundamentals of will explore the question of why Native their own spin on just about all styles 10 DAYS OF plein air painting to creating multi-layered Americans are astronomers followed of music with more than a combined 90 reduction prints. up with telescope viewing of the years of playing experience. ART, MUSIC, stunning night skies of the area. —Jessica Frogley and Carl Dede are Demonstrations and hands-on art two Boulder, Utah, musicians who FILM, AND activities draw from the songs of Gershwin, There are too many single and group Fats Waller, Berlin, and all the old demonstrations and hands-on activities jazz greats. Their musical sound calls MORE being provided to list them all. Check on the torch tunes of Billy Holiday By Allysia Angus escalantecanyonsartfestival.org for details and Ella Fitzgerald and the more The 15th annual Escalante Canyons on all the opportunities, which include pastel contemporary sounds of Diana Krall. Art Festival runs from Sept. 21, when the landscape painting, nocturne painting at —Shiloh Rising are a husband-and- artists arrive to begin painting, to Sept. night, watercolor painting (portraits and wife duo who have been writing and 30 when we close things out with the final landscapes), flint knapping, oil-painting performing together for more than 20 art sale and breakfast at Kiva Koffeehouse fundamentals, found object mosaic making, years. Their eclectic repertoire includes above the Escalante River. sketching along Escalante River, dinosaur much original music blending folk, This art gathering is one of the premier mask-making, alcohol inks on tiles, and country, bluegrass, and rock influences events in southern Utah and has plein air Native American drum making. — in short, their own interpretation of artists painting throughout three counties: Western Americana. Wayne, Garfield, and Kane. The program Artist in residence —Salt Gulch All Stars are Boulder this year is full of creative activities, This year’s Grand Staircase-Escalante and Escalante musicians who have educational programs, great fun, engaging National Monument Plein Air Artist in been playing together on and off over films, and fine entertainment, including Residence is Graham Goff from Montana. the years. They love to play music and screenings of “The Colorado” — a film The Goff is an architect and artist who spends make people dance. They play a mix of New York Times calls “visually captivating much of his free time exploring wild places familiar songs with a personal twist. and unsettling” — and a night of films with sketchbook in tow. During the month —Montana-born singer-songwriter curated from the Wild and Scenic Film of September, he will explore the monument Bob Phillips writes and performs in Festival. while also conducting public and school the tradition of American roots music, programs, like taking folks on a sketching offering an authentic and musically trip along the Escalante River. The results compelling look at life, the world, and of his residency will be exhibited and for —Dr. Paula McNeill, a retired art ourselves. Diverse musical styles color sale Sept. 29 and 30 in the exhibit hall. educator from Valdosta, Georgia, will his tunes, which range from gritty share stories of the life and works anti-war anthems to rebel folk and of this year’s featured artist, Shawn country/blues. Miller, and featured vendor Karen Rangitch.

Musicians from near and far will also entertain festival goers Sept. 29 and 30:

—Kate MacLeod is a singer whose voice is said to sound as pure as water from a mountain stream. From the Wasatch Mountains, her highly acclaimed songs often precede her as other musicians such as Laurie Lewis and Mollie O’Brien sing them on stages across the Speaker series country. This year’s keynote program is a —Singer, songwriter, band leader, screening of “The Colorado” followed by a and entertainer Matt Burke, hailing discussion with producer and director Murat from Florida, has more than 15 Eyuboglu and author and explorer Christa years of performance history under Sadler, who wrote the film’s companion his belt. Burke’s music will appeal book. “The Colorado” is a visual feast set to fans of classic and Southern rock, Wild & Scenic Film Festival to music by today’s leading composers and roots rock, blues, , A part of the art festival for the second What lovelier canvas could one wish narrated by stage legend Mark Rylance. It Americana, country, and reggae as his year is an evening of film curated from the for? Vast beautiful public lands including takes viewers on a journey in nine chapters music pulls from all of these genres. Wild & Scenic Film Festival selections. On Grand Staircase-Escalante National through the prehistoric settlements of the He is a talented and captivating Sept. 21, enjoy the screening of 12 films Monument, Dixie National Forest, Glen region, the period of European exploration, performer, whether on stage solo with on a variety of subjects from rivers and Canyon National Recreation Area, and the dam-building era, modern industrial an acoustic guitar or fronting a full adventure to wildlife, including one that several Utah State Parks surround the agriculture and immigration, and the five-piece band. highlights the work of local partners to town of Escalante on Scenic Byway 12 impact of climate change. restore the Escalante River Watershed. between Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef And if all that wasn’t enough, the National Parks. As you travel throughout Our engaging and varied speaker’s festival also includes an arts and crafts fair the region, you are likely to see artists series is scheduled for Sept. 29 and 30: with many artists and craftsmen from the creating works en plein air (a French term intermountain west selling their wares, that means “in full air”), inspired by these —Historian Marsha Holland will open studios, wonderful exhibits, and of world-renowned landscapes. discuss the Utah Oral History Project course tasty food. that documents the voices and stories Check out escalantecanyonsartfestival. Plein air competition of local residents and influencers of org to learn more about dates, times, and Plein-air artists creating works in the region. venues. A digital version of the full festival oil, pastel, watercolor, or mixed media — Grand Staircase-Escalante National program can be found there as well. We’ll work across the three-county region to Monument paleontologist Scott see you at the Escalante Canyons Art compete for prizes valued at more than Richardson will share details about Festival! The Independent / SUindependent.com • September 2018 • Page 3 have an innate desire to connect, find their heritage, and find out what makes them tick. Websites such as myheritage. KINETIC, TOMTEN, HALOGYNS, com, familysearch.com, and rootsmagic.com as well as television shows dedicated to BRYAN JOHN APPLEBY PLAY helping people find their ancestors have piqued the interest of tens of thousands. INAUGURAL FAMILY ROOTS Keynote speakers, Lisa Louise Cooke from Genealogy Gems, Todd Hansen from CEDAR MUSIC FEST CONFERENCE The Story Trek, and Jason Hewlett will By Haven Scott entertain and enlighten as they lend their FEATURES unique perspectives on family history. The It would be great to be able to get photos “With a supremely catchy, well-paced Interfaith Choir will also perform during the for Kinetic and Halogyns in since they’re local. set that already sounds like a greatest hits JASON keynote sessions, and Hewlett will perform If you have room for the other two as well, collection, Tomten has the song craft worthy Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. You won’t want to miss great, but if not, no worries. of their chosen tradition,” Wrote the this family friendly night of entertainment, Weekly. HEWLITT comedy and impersonations. Cedar Music Fest will bring together By Amy English Tickets and day passes range in price local bands and bands from the western Halogyns to Cedar City Sept. 15 for a The Family Roots Conference will be from free to $69 and can be purchased in night of music, art, food, fun, and dancing. held Sept. 28 and 29 at the Dixie Convention advance at familyrootsconference.com. Performing at the inaugural Cedar Music Center in St. George. The event will include Fest will be Bryan John Appleby and Tomten keynote speakers, over 60 booths, a youth from Seattle and Kinetic and Halogyns from event, interactive activities, and exhibits southern Utah. The party will take place from where you can learn to pan for gold, dip 6 to 10 p.m. on University Boulevard between candles, enjoy Native American dancers, Main Street and 100 West. and take a family photo. Visit exhibitors to “We invite the community to come enjoy learn from the experts how to search out an evening of music and fun in the heart of your ancestors. DNA kits will also be on downtown Cedar City,” said Cedar Music Fest sale during the show for only $59. assistant director Jessica Burr. “While you Interest in exploring family roots has are there, be sure to check out some of the art increased in the past several years. People and culture in the area — you just might be surprised at what you find.” Hailing from St. George, Halogyns is currently raising funds to produce its first Bryan John Appleby album. The band’s alternative rock/pop KARMA FEST OFFERS SEVEN sound underpins unique lyrics about life, overcoming depression, love, heartbreak, HOURS, SIX BANDS, AND and much more. TWO STAGES AT KAYENTA Kinetic By Merrie Lee Can you even imagine a better way to The Jon Stone Desert Duo features “Jon release the buildup of bad karma that’s got the String Master” on guitar, , and you down? Just being outside (and inside) and Byron “Purveyor of Percussion” in one of the most heavenly places on earth on spoons, suitcases, and the musical saw. while listening to live music, hanging with Super strong and emotional vocals broadcast friends, sipping beverages, and eating tasty a full spectrum of sounds from Appalachian food … it’s everything a body needs to feel to Cajun, mountain Americana, folk, jazz, Bryan John Appleby is a singer/ all better. On Oct. 6 from 1 to 8 p.m. at gypsy, and old time. Inspired by their native the Center for the Arts at Kayenta, six songwriter and composer making his way to surroundings of Kanab, Jon and Byron put Cedar City from Seattle. Following the release live bands will alternate performances on on an inspirational show reminiscent of both our indoor and outdoor stages while of his 2011 debut album “Fire on the Vine,” street performers from a bygone era. you enjoy food, drink, friends, and lovely he and his band spent time touring with The The Lindsey Short Band comprises weather. Head and the Heart’s national tour. His latest Lindsey and Zach Short and Thales Smith. album, “The Narrow Valley,” was released in Lindsey’s prodigious talent was evident at About the bands 2015. The Native Grass Band is from southwest age 4, and she’s been refining her gifts ever “The Narrow Valley feels like an escape from everything else that currently constitutes Utah. They write and perform original music since. She sings and plays guitar, fiddle, and the Seattle sound,” according to a review by in a bluegrass style with western influences. . Thales and Zach are highly skilled Seattle Met. “It’s a detour caused by zoning Band members Aaron Strawser, Nate Their creative compositions and unique and accomplished musicians in their own out on a drive down the Pacific Coast and Strawser, and Tyler Farling hail from vocals and instrumentals give a fresh and right and provide the backing instrumentals missing an exit or two, but just deciding to Indiana and have been playing music exciting take on bluegrass. This unique to Lindsey’s vocal and musical talent. The go where the road takes you. The unexpected together for several years. Farling now blend of musicians play Native Grass songs band plays music in genres ranging from destination may not have the smoothest lives in Cedar City, and combined with that make for an unforgettable experience. bluegrass to swing, and they put their own roadways, but damn the scenery is gorgeous.” Landry Watson, the band released Lindsey Short is on banjo and vocals, JD spin on popular old-time tunes. a five-song album titled “Where We Left Off” Thompson holds down the bass and vocals, The Washburn Family Band carries Tomten showcasing its indie-rock sound. Dave Holder handles the six-string and on its family’s bluegrass traditions, which vocals, and Walter Josey plays mandolin started with Father Paul, who passed on Cedar Music Fest is designed to serve and vocals. the music he learned at an early age. Like as a cultural reflection of the Cedar City Lacey & Drew have shared the stage Dad, the Washburn family members learned community and to increase patronage at with top recording artists like , to play their instruments and sing when downtown businesses. Additionally, the Randy Houser, Cowboy Troy & Jodee they were young, too. The Washburns are a event includes components dedicated to Messina, LeAnn Rimes, Big & Rich, Ryan talented family whose love and enjoyment of promoting local artists and performers, Shupe, and many more. Having toured playing is evident in their amazing sound. drawing tourism, and bringing added culture extensively throughout the United States Tickets are $30, or $20 if purchased to the community. Cedar Music Fest is and in Europe, the band often features guest before Sept. 20, and are available from the committed to providing an outdoor nightlife performers dubbed “The Crew.” Kayenta Center for the Arts at (435) 674- option for local residents and tourists. The Canyoneers perform original songs 2787 or at kayentaarts.com. Children 12 SUU Community Education is currently inspired by western landscapes, history, and under are admitted free. The Kayenta accepting applications for vendors, artists, and wild rivers. Peter McLaughlin and street performers, and food trucks at this Center for the Arts is located at 881 Coyote Chris Brashear — both multi-instrument Tomten released its first album, event. For more information on becoming a Gulch Ct. in Ivins. virtuosos — will perform songs on acoustic “Wednesday’s Children,” in 2012 and has vendor, food truck, or street performer, email guitar, mandolin, and fiddle from their latest played in several Pacific Northwest music Maree Beach at [email protected]. For more release, “The Colton House Recordings: Find more events daily festivals, including Bumbershoot 2011. The information on becoming a sponsor for the Music Inspired from Southwestern History genre is described as baroque pop, and this first Cedar Music Fest, email event director and The Colorado Plateau.” at SUindependent.com band also hails from Seattle. Jessica Burr at [email protected]. Page 4 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • September 2018 The Independent / SUindependent.com • September 2018 • Page 5 —Sept. 25: Lines of Lineage. Journey through our past and future lines of lineage. This evening is sure to delight ENERGYSOLUTIONS SEEKS YET all ages. Directed by Jackie Riddle Jackson ANOTHER EXEMPTION FOR

The orchestra’s Dynamic Drama DEPLETED URANIUM ORCHESTRA concert series is as follows: By Grace Olscamp OF SOUTHERN —Oct. 11: Stormy Highlights with On Aug. 30, Utah’s Division of Waste of Defense. music by Tchaikovsky and the popular Management and Radiation Control Board “No matter which form it’s in, DU UTAH “Sorcerer’s Apprentice” by Dukas, held an emergency meeting to take action becomes increasingly radioactive over time,” directed by Xun Sun. Several local on EnergySolutions’ latest request to be said Ashley Soltysiak, director of the Utah ANNOUNCES choirs will be spotlighted. exempted from the current rule that places Sierra Club said. “This waste persists for —Nov. 8: Timeless Drama with soloist limits on the amount of depleted uranium millennia and eventually will violate our Adam Lambert (trumpet), music that can be brought to Utah. state standards for nuclear waste storage. 2018-19 by Handel, Leroy Anderson and The board opened the exemption Ultimately, EnergySolutions is trying to celebration of the legendary Leonard request up to public comment, which will be rush this process through, putting profits SEASON Bernstein’s centennial. open for 30 days beginning Sept. 6. HEAL over human health.” By Rebekah Hughes —Dec. 9 and 10: Handel’s “Messiah.” Utah and the Utah Chapter of the Sierra Utah’s Department of Environmental —Feb. 9, 2019 is the magical Children’s Club are concerned by the precedent that Quality has already been engaged in the From fall recitals to the Children’s Jubilee, “Fairy Tale Adventures,” with this exemption sets. review of EnergySolutions’ performance Jubilee to orchestral concerts, there is a an afternoon of full symphonic music The comment period will allow input assessment on DU for the past seven years. little bit of for all. So grab your calendar followed by art, music, and science on EnergySolutions’ request to seek an “DEQ’s final evaluation of DU is expected and save these dates for our colorful and activities for all ages. exemption on mass and concentration limits in the coming months,” said Williams. “Even engaging season, Dynamic Drama. —Feb. 21, 2019 Memorable Music for depleted uranium, or “DU,” solid metal with a request by the Department of Defense, Tales with enchanting music inspired penetrators, which are the core of military- it does not justify the regulatory process, —Sept. 4: Musical Memories. by great storytellers featuring grade bullets. Currently, the law places a which has been placed into rule by the board Performers will take you down memory Tchaikovsky, James Newton Howard, concentration limit of one metric ton and 5 itself, be bypassed. This issue has a long lane with Broadway and popular music and Howard Shore. percent or greater on all DU shipments. Any history in Utah, and our citizens deserve a moments from the past that invoke —April 11, 2019 ends the season amount greater than one metric ton requires full assessment of the risks associated with special memories. Directed by Suzanne showcasing the talent of young a performance assessment be conducted to storing DU here.” Tegland. musicians with the Roy L. Halversen determine the public and environmental Comments on the exemption request —Sept. 11: Patriotic Gala. An evening Young Artists Concert as well as health and safety risks. can be made to the Division of Waste of patriotic music that has shaped Mahler’s Symphony No. 5. “This is the third time in a year that Management and Radiation Control America through the ages. From EnergySolutions has asked for an exemption beginning Sept. 6. The comment period will swing to current classic Americana to For more information, please visit from the laws which regulate their operations be open for 30 days. EnergySolutions and Native American traditional, enjoy a myosu.org, call (435) 592-6051, or email and that were put in place to safeguard HEAL Utah will both present at the Division selection of music that will resonate [email protected]. public health and safety,” said HEAL Utah’s of Waste Management and Radiation Control and stir your soul. Directed by Marla executive director, Dr. Scott Williams. “If Board meeting Sept. 13 in Salt Lake City. McMaster. this exemption is granted, it will establish a —Sept. 18: Musical Menu. Feast not dangerous precedent that skirting the law is only on music but come for a special business as usual for EnergySolutions.” pre-recital meal prepared by Knights The exemption would allow of Columbus ($6 for adults and $4 for EnergySolutions to dispose of an undefined children 12 and under) starting at 6 amount of DU penetrators in Utah and p.m., then enjoy the array of music to bypass a performance assessment ranging from classics to jazz from local that evaluates the public health and artists. Directed by Sally Hunter and environmental risks associated with DU Sara Penny materials. EnergySolutions claims that its sudden request was spurred by an inquiry WASHINGTON COUNTY from and time frame set by the Department VOTING WILL BE DONE LAKE POWELL QUAGGA PRIMARILY BY MAIL By Melanie Abplanalp MUSSEL INFESTATION The Washington County Clerk’s office absentee ballot request. By filling out this WORSENING has made a change in how registered voters absentee ballot request, the resident will be will cast their ballots in all future county able to tell us where to mail his ballot for By Mark Hadley elections. Washington County will conduct its each individual election. Aquatic invasive species, or AIS, are frequently finding mussels in sea elections mainly by mail. Starting with the To ensure that voters who have moved personnel from the Utah Department of strainers and attached to anchors. upcoming Nov. 6 election, eligible registered or had a mailing address change get their Natural Resources have stopped more than As of July 30, AIS technicians and voters will receive their ballots in the mail. ballots quickly, eligible voters should go 120 quagga mussel infested boats this year, personnel had inspected more than 144,000 In addition, Washington County will have six to vote.utah.gov and re-register to vote most of which had visited Lake Powell, watercraft statewide. Of those, 4,700 or seven vote centers available Election Day with their current residential or mailing from launching at other bodies of water required decontamination. For reference, to assist voters from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Each addresses. in Utah. So far in 2018, more than 100 Utah performed 130,000 inspections and vote center will offer accommodations for Any voter who wishes to opt out of boats infested by quagga mussels have been 4,400 decontaminations during the same voters who have motor or visual difficulties. receiving a by-mail ballot must do so in quarantined, which is a significant increase This decision by the county will not writing. Opt-out letters must be submitted period last year. compared to recent years. So far in 2018, Utah’s AIS technicians change any cities’, towns’, or special service to the County Clerk’s Office at 197 E. “The quagga situation at Lake have worked closely with employees of districts’ ability to administer their municipal Tabernacle St., St George, UT 84770-3443. Powell has worsened,” said AIS Program the National Park Service to inspect more elections as they see fit. Vote center locations will be announced Coordinator Nathan Owens. “If you boat at than 47,000 boats that were exiting the By-mail voters will receive their ballots at a later time. Lake Powell, it’s very likely your boat has three weeks before each Election Day. quagga mussels on it. With more mussels lake. More than 3,100 of those boats were Eligible registered voters in Washington in the lake and lower water levels, more decontaminated at the lake. In all of 2017, County do not need to request a ballot to boaters have mussels attached to their approximately 51,000 boats were inspected be mailed to them — they will be mailed vessels than in past years. Our techs are at Lake Powell, and roughly 2,500 were to their residential or mailing addresses regularly finding them on and in boats that decontaminated. automatically. have only been in Lake Powell for a day or Utah has been vigilant in monitoring The post office cannot forward ballots. two, something we haven’t experienced in for quagga mussels at other lakes and In the event that a resident will be traveling the past.” reservoirs. As of July 2018, all of Utah’s or away from his residence, the registered With the evolving quagga mussel other bodies of water had tested negative voter can go to vote.utah.gov and fill out an situation at Lake Powell, AIS technicians for quagga mussels. Page 6 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • September 2018 later (from the State Route 12 turnoff) The gigantic rock bridge is jaw-droppingly passed the entrance to Kodachrome Basin impressive. We walked under the arches State Park. Beyond this, Cottonwood Road for a proper perspective and looked up into is a good graded dirt road leading, after the Utah sky — quite a sight. There is an 9.1 miles from the Kodachrome entrance, unmarked, but visible, trail at the end of to the signed Grosvenor Arch turnoff to the pavement. We went left, clockwise, and the left (north). Another 0.9 miles on the slowly climbed to the top of the ridge. Here, HIKING access road brought us to the parking area we were within a few feet of the arches and and trailhead. Cottonwood Road, a great almost the same height — quite a view. It SOUTHERN dirt road and assuming no recent rain, is is about a 200-foot elevation gain in 0.3 of a passable for a standard vehicle. mile — pretty steep. We continued in a loop UTAH: around the entire ridge, enjoying views of all sides of the formation. GROSVENOR It took us less than 1.5 hours to travel about 1.1 miles roundtrip. Almost as ARCH – YOU impressive as the arches was the silence — we saw no other hikers on our trek. You GOTTA SEE IT must get away from civilization and every tiny ambient noise to truly appreciate what TO BELIEVE IT silence means. I highly recommend this adventure, Story and photos by all arches. It is named in honor of Gilbert especially for those who would rather not Tom Garrison H. Grosvenor (1875–1966), a president of share a nature experience with hundreds the National Geographic Society, publishers of others. It is a bucket list experience Trail: Grosvenor Arch Trail We parked in the ample parking area, of the National Geographic Magazine. for archphiles (I made up that word). The Grosvenor Arch is in the northcentral complete with restrooms and concrete arches are quite a way from St. George. Location: Grand Staircase-Escalante section of the Grand Staircase-Escalante picnic benches but no water, and headed This is a perfect day trip to Grosvenor Arch National Monument, near Cannonville National Monument. The monument, toward the arches on the concrete (handicap and a visit to the nearby Kodachrome Basin shrunken drastically due to a presidential accessible) “trail.” There are no fees or State Park with rock colors living up to Difficulty: Easy to the arch, pretty order in December 2017, now encompasses permits necessary for this hike. their name. steep to climb to the top of the ridge slightly more than one million acres of The trailhead elevation is 6,145 feet, southcentral Utah. It is unique in that it and there is a 210-foot elevation change Distance: 1.1 miles round trip is the first monument to be administered during the hike. The elevation change is by the Bureau of Land Management rather deceptive: The walk to the arches is virtually Average hiking time: One to 1.5 hours than the National Park Service. The remote flat. Almost all the gain in elevation is due and pristine monument preserves a wealth to climbing the back of the ridge in which Kid friendly? Yes to the arch, a bit of flora and fauna and Ancestral Puebloan the arches are located. steep and slippery to the top of the (Anasazi) artifacts and home sites, not It is about 0.1 mile to the arches, which arch to mention a geological sampler with a become more inspiring the closer you get. huge variety of formations and features. The ridge containing the arches looks like a Several hundred miles of roads (mostly fairytale castle from a distance. The arches dirt) provide public access to the many are 2/3 yellow with an orange top third. jewels of this area. This region of Grand Staircase- Escalante National Monument on the Colorado Plateau is classified as semi- desert. Plants and animals must adapt to the rather harsh environment. Wildlife includes deer, coyote, bobcats, grey foxes, rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, snakes, mice, spiders, and the ever-present lizards. Bring in this ad for

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Page 8 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • September 2018 Beginning in 2004 and continuing So what? Why is this trend occurring? to the present, I volunteered to teach a Consider the role of public and private How can we explain the increasing geology class for the Institute for Continued colleges and universities in our society. prevalence of adjunct faculty in higher Learning, which operates through Dixie Obviously, teaching is a primary function by education? Bottom line, I think, it comes State University. In 2010, I was asked by the several means: down to money. Consider the following chairman of physical sciences at that time, trends, most of which have developed since Pete Van Valkenberg, to teach two classes —Exposing students to the vast amount the early 1960s. SO YOU’RE in geology as an adjunct instructor at DSU, of information, ideas, and concepts that Within the past 50 years, colleges which I continued to do until I “retired” again humans have developed throughout and universities have grown significantly AN ADJUNCT 2015. our history. in physical size and increased student The situation was much different at —Teaching students to think about and enrollments. For example, note the increase PROFESSOR DSU when I started teaching there as an explore various academic subjects. in UCLA student enrollments: 13,800 adjunct in the fall of 2010. Because I was —Introducing students to different in 1946, 30,000 in 1973, and 45,428 in looking forward to teaching college-age ideas, concepts, and cultures. 2017. This enrollment tracks a similar WORKING students again, I never thought to ask about —Providing preparation for pattern in increased infrastructure and the salary, so I found out after the fact that professional careers. population growth within the United States FOR PEANUTS the “salary” was a bad joke. At that time, —Creating a work ethic and an ability that began in the post-WWII years. For By Rick Miller DSU (which was then Dixie State College) to follow through with short- and long- paid an adjunct $1,650 for a three-unit class term projects and goals. colleges and universities, this has resulted for the 15-week semester. Currently, adjunct —Mentoring students through their in construction of more buildings and salary has “risen” to over $1,800 for a three- academic careers. parking areas and expanded faculty, staff, unit class. —Working one-on-one with students on and administrative positions. All of these This is still pretty much the lowest pay projects such as senior theses or other require significant outlays of money. in Utah and most of the country. undergraduate research topics. A variety of new mandated programs Although adjunct salaries are somewhat and requirements such as Title IX, faculty higher at other colleges and universities, it is For some of these functions, adjunct assessment, programs, sensitivity training usually not enough to support an individual, faculty do a satisfactory or better job. requirements, and others have resulted in let alone a family. Also, most adjuncts are However, the fact that most are part time an increase in bureaucracy to implement hired only as part-time faculty. Actually, a and may or may not continue with the these programs at educational institutions. full-time adjunct would still have a minimal institution for any length of time does Salaries for administrators and staff to yearly salary. In addition, by restricting not allow for them to provide functions handle these programs come out of overall Although adjunct faculty provide good adjuncts to being only part-time faculty, an to students in the last three areas. budgets, which have not kept pace with the to outstanding teaching for students, their institution thereby avoids the requirements This, therefore, is a situation where the demand. limited employment status does not allow them for providing various benefits such as health institution is not fulfilling its educational A successful athletic program, to provide overall educational development insurance or any retirement contributions. role in our society. especially in football and basketball, can to students, generally they do not enhance Basically, adjuncts can be considered as Historically, another major function provide significant income as well as the reputation of the institution, they are essentially academic slave labor. of academic institutions has been to regional and even national recognition. not able to accomplish research and publish Most adjuncts at DSU must find an provide a pivotal location for faculty doing Although this is true, a shift in priorities their results, and for the most part they do additional job or have another source of original research, making discoveries, and to support these programs tends to pull not serve the community. This situation is income in order to survive. Also, note that publishing their work. Most institutions support away from academic programs. not in the best interests of our society, yet most adjunct faculty are required to have offering advanced degrees also require There seems to be a growing distrust of at least one advanced degree to be hired to faculty to do original research and adjunct faculty currently represent over half higher education as presumably being too teach. If you break the adjunct salary down publish their results. In fact, this research of the faculty in most public colleges and left-leaning or liberal. A lack of support for to an hourly wage, you would find that many requirement is one of the major functions universities in the United States. How has higher education in general is exemplified of the students in such a class working part of universities and has been in place since this come about? Perhaps a brief recap of my by comments such as “Most of those college time are actually earning a higher hourly the late 1700s. Just a few examples of personal career will be a useful introduction degrees are insignificant or useless,” to what has happened: wage then the adjunct, who has an advanced such research and discovery among tens degree. of thousands of academics include Jonas “You don’t need a college degree to be “Hello Rick, I’m calling from the geology successful,” or “Students are being coddled department at San Fernando Valley State The trend to hire and utilize adjunct Salk (polio vaccine), James Watson, Francis faculty rather than to hire tenure-track, Crick & Rosalind Franklin (structure of and aren’t learning how to survive in the College. We are looking for a part-time lecturer ‘real world’ anyway.” Also possible but in the and heard that you did a nice job as a teaching full-time faculty is a growing phenomenon DNA), Albert Einstein (general theory of in the United States. A main reason for this relativity), George G. Simpson (modern category of “conspiracy theory” is the idea assistant at UCLA. If you are interested, we that government does not want a widely would like you to teach two classes in physical is that it saves an institution considerable synthesis-evolutionary theory), Milton Friedman (various economic theories), diversified, highly educated population. geology for this spring semester.” money in salaries and benefits. Adjuncts are Isaac Asimov (biochemistry and science Finally, and perhaps most significantly, And so began a very fulfilling 31-year also commonly used to teach online classes, which have become very popular in academic fiction), and Sally Ride (astronaut, engineer, local, state, and federal government career teaching within the California state circles as another way for an institution to physicist). monetary support clearly has not kept pace college and university system, first part save money. Acknowledged academic reputation with this expanding enrollment, and in time and then advancing to being a full-time Currently, at most colleges and of top-tier or even second-tier public and fact, monetary support in many states has lecturer at San Francisco Valley State College universities — DSU, for example — adjunct private universities in the United States undergone a dramatic decline. For example, (which became California State University faculty make up well over half of the faculty. is primarily based on the quality of faculty, Northridge) from 1970 to 77. From 1977 “In fiscal year 1998, public university From an educational point of view, most published research, and grant acquisition. to 2001, I was an assistant, associate and funding accounted for 13.5 percent of adjuncts do a good to excellent job of teaching So most students don’t generally want to full professor at San Diego State University the noncapital state government general their students. However, this trend of hiring attend Harvard, UC Berkeley, MIT, and so with tenure. And yes, “publish or perish” fund budget in both Arizona and Utah. adjuncts has some significant and mostly on for their athletic programs but rather for was definitely a factor but one that I greatly Since then, the university share has fallen negative impacts on higher education in the their academic reputations. So again, this enjoyed. I took early retirement in 2001 and considerably more in Arizona than Utah; United States, as follows: precludes adjunct faculty since most do not moved to St. George. the preliminary estimate of the share in have the time to do any research, do not fiscal year 2016 is 7.3 percent in Arizona —Adjuncts usually do not have long- have access to use of facilities such as office The plight of adjunct faculty and 12.3 percent in Utah.” term contracts, are hired on a semester- space or lab accessibility, and are unlikely Arizona and Utah are certainly not In the 1960s, most faculty in higher to receive grant funding. Therefore, it to-semester basis, and are dependent alone in reducing spending for higher education were in full-time tenured or on what classes need to be taught. is unlikely that adjuncts could support education. All other states have reduced tenure-track positions. There were only a few Therefore, there is little in the way of their own research or any students doing their monetary support by anywhere from part-time instructors at UCLA in the 1960s long-term continuity of such faculty. advanced research; thus, they generally 14.8 percent to 69.4 percent between fiscal and 1970s when I was a student there or at —At most institutions, adjunct faculty would not enhance the prestige of their year 1980 and fiscal year 2011. either of the two California State University do not take part in faculty meetings institution. campuses where I taught from 1970 to 2001, and have no vote or voice in curriculum, Full time, tenure-track or tenured and most of them were graduate students policy, or other issues. faculty are also encouraged or required to sit Conclusion: follow the money working on advanced degrees (teaching —Adjuncts rarely mentor various on various committees; perform community So there we have it. Within the past 50 assistants). Up to the time I retired in student groups and clubs, nor do they service such as presenting public lectures; years, public and private higher educational 2001, I really cannot recall hearing the term serve on campus committees. lend their expertise or providing advice to institutions in the United States have “adjunct.” —In the absence of tenure or tenure- community projects or problems; present greatly increased in size and number of track advancement, adjuncts have little their plays, symphonies, or artwork; buildings, and correspondingly they Find more opinions to no protection from harassment or showcase major or minor discoveries in have experienced increasing numbers of being fired for their political or social various fields; and so on. Again, these are students, faculty, staff, and administrators. everyday at beliefs, negative student comments, or not activities in which most adjunct faculty These increases are coupled with significant SUindependent.com arbitrary administrative decisions. participate. decreases in government funding. What could possibly go wrong? The Independent / SUindependent.com • September 2018 • Page 9 Lobby St. George, and Bob Ford, a Rockville and high crime but now has a new and efficiency, abundant and low natural gas rancher, researcher, and consultant. vibrant life thanks to Build Your Dreams, prices, falling renewable energy costs, and The film takes viewers across the a firm that built a 450,000-square-foot environmental regulations that may or may county from the East Coast to the West electric-bus manufacturing plant there. not exist in the future make coal’s economic Coast and many points in between to see Build Your Dreams has been the world’s future look questionable. what communities large and small, urban largest electric vehicle manufacturer for The study reveals that 50 percent of and rural, progressive and conservative the past three years running with nearly PacifiCorp’s 24 coal units run at a higher PACIFICORP are doing with renewable energy. From 40,000 electric buses in service worldwide. cost when compared to solar and market former coal workers in North Carolina At the heart of its business are batteries, energy purchases, and wind’s economics AND ROCKY to former auto workers in Illinois and the future of renewable energy. perform even better. Over their anticipated down-and-out citizens in California, out- The film provided an uplifting lives, 20 of the 24 coal units perform worse MOUNTAIN of-work individuals are finding new lives experience that is much needed during this economically than wind energy, regardless in the renewable energy fields of wind time when environmental laws are being of required pollution controls. The study POWER and solar. Farmers in the Midwest are reviewed and revised by congressional contends that potential savings from realizing benefits from using their land members who enjoy strong fossil-fuel displacing coal with solar or wind energy MISS for wind, providing them with a stable funding support. The film revealed that range from $600 million for solar to nearly income in a line of work that faces many in spite of what’s going on in Washington $3 billion for wind. RENEWABLE challenges, particularly current global D.C., communities across the nation are What about Utah specifically? warming challenges. One small California taking matters into their own hands. Utah uses 44 percent of PacifiCorp’s ENERGY town, Lancaster, had high unemployment Renewable energy is helping to drive the mostly coal power. That’s a lot of coal, and it makes it quite clear why the coal lobby is OPPORTUNITIES so strong in Utah. So I guess Utah is just unable to break those ties that bind? By Lisa Rutherford Well, let’s look at Texas. In spite of On Aug. 17, I had the opportunity to Texas having a longtime fossil-fuel focus, participate in an event that opened my it is going green. Yes, you read correctly! eyes even more than they already were to Is its fossil-fuel lobby, which includes coal, the opportunities we are missing for our less forceful than Utah’s coal lobby? Or are energy future. Having worked for 20 years Texas leaders just more insightful? for an oil company and now serving on the The power grid in Texas is going green, board of Conserve Southwest Utah, I have and at an amazing rate. It’s expected that perhaps a different and somewhat unique sometime in 2018 or 2019, total electricity perspective on energy than others who from wind will be greater than coal in merely use the product, some with abandon. Texas. As for solar energy, a University of Texas-Austin study revealed that the The event was hosted by DOCUTAH and state’s existing wind generation, along with the Sierra Club. The purpose of the event 11 gigawatt of solar power, would meet was to showcase a film titled “Reinventing electricity demand throughout the year. Power: America’s Renewable Energy Boom” Huge solar projects are getting going in followed by a three-person panel discussion Texas. Five hundred-megawatt projects are in which I participated along with Tom being chatted up in the western part of the Butine, representing Citizens Climate state. Still, Texas is the largest coal- economic boom that we’re witnessing, even consuming state with the highest carbon while President Trump and others try to and sulfur dioxide emissions in the nation. shut down renewables and subsidize fossil But it’s making progress. That’s the point. It fuels. 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The study used publicly producing sources. available data to compare the present value So- this brings me back to PacifiCorp of each of PacifiCorp’s coal units operating and Rocky Mountain Power and the and capital costs against alternative energy opportunities they may be missing. The options. The study did not examine capacity Sierra Club’s study by Energy Strategies replacement, transmission expansion, and the experiences of other fossil-fuel operation impacts of replacement energy, states reveal that the company seems to or the extent to which replacements meet be ignoring options other than supporting capacity or resources adequacy criteria. Utah’s coal industry. There is much However, given that caveat, Energy occurring across this nation that gives * Handcrafted Herbal Teas Strategies asserts that the study is me hope that our energy future is more * Medicinal loose leaf Teas indicative of relative economic merit. 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Adding an extra shimmer is home / She wasted too much time on wasted Replacing Walla on “Thank You For of on harmony tears / Her heart stopped beating for you a Today” are two multi-instrumentalists, vocals. ALBUM REVIEWS long, long time ago”). and , who primarily Plus, it wouldn’t be a Death Cab By Brian Passey While she often lauds the everywoman, play a variety of guitars and keyboard for Cutie album without a moment of she also offers a tribute to the queen of instruments, respectively. poignancy. Few bands do that particular country, the great Patsy Cline. It’s common But for those worried that Death Cab emotion as well as Gibbard and Co. (“I Tired of bro-country? for country singers to pay homage to elder might lose some of its distinctive sound Will Follow You Into the Dark,” “Grapevine Lori McKenna’s “The Tree” statesmen like Hank Williams and Johnny without Walla, the band presents “Summer Fires”). 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It’s actually met you I was 22 / Trying so hard to play it Like any talented songwriter, McKenna Gibbard’s vocals that veer somewhat from cool”) that builds to a heartbreaking chorus: knows how and when to turn a phrase, the band’s characteristic sound as he “The curtain falls to applause and the band as she does on the almost stereotypically channels Neil Tennant of the Pet Shop plays you off / He’s a superhero growing country “Young and Angry Again,” singing, Boys, singing “And I wonder where you are bored with no one to save anymore.” “I could use a little of who I was in that way tonight / And if the one you’re with was a At 42, Gibbard is still mercifully far back when.” compromise.” from 60. And with longtime bassist Nick Not all of McKenna’s phrases are that While the album has something of Harmer and drummer Jason McGerr still original. 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Page 16 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • September 2018 And while “Mandy” pretty much The noir/murder mystery-inspired plot is up seriousness, and sometimes the tonal rests on Cage’s capable shoulders (it is his set into motion when a mysterious killer switches are jarring and out of place. In Miller, after all, who serves as our guide begins picking off puppet cast members of fact, some of this stuff — including a plot through hell), there are other performances a one-time hugely successful ’80s television thread that delves into why Philips left worth noting. Riseborough is haunting and program called “The Happytime Gang.” the force — feels a little mean-spirited HHHHH - Amazing! subdued as the title character, and those Eventually, puppet private investigator for a film of this nature. At other times, HHHH - Good eyes … those freaking eyes! She makes you and disgraced former police officer Phil “The Happytime Murders” plays like an HHH - Decent feel for Miller’s plight. Roache is perfectly Philips (voiced by Bill Barretta) joins undercooked carbon copy of the sort of terrifying (and offbeat) as the grotesque forces with his blowhard of an ex-partner stuff writer Shane Black excelled at in the HH - Poor Sand Jeremiah, a sort of disturbing fusion (played by Melissa McCarthy) to bring this late ’80s and early ’90s (“Lethal Weapon,” H - Terrible of Buffalo Bill and Charles Manson. Finally, murderer to justice. As this bickering duo “The Long Kiss Goodnight,” “The Last Boy the great Bill Duke (“Predator”) pops up in dig deeper and deeper into the case, their Scout”). a small but wonderful bit part as an all- investigation eventually takes them from Ultimately, “The Happytime Murders” THE knowing hermit who gives Miller almighty a city populated with racist humans to a is unable to measure up to the films that words of wisdom from the confines of his seedy underground puppet world where — inspired it (this includes “Who Framed INDEPENDENT trailer in the middle of nowhere. you guessed it — some puppets act just as Roger Rabbit?,” “Meet the Feebles,” and This movie is simply nuts in all the badly as some people do. even “Team America: World Police”) right ways. From the brief “Heavy Metal”- “The Happytime Murders” was because it simply can’t quite manage to MOVIE GUIDE esque animation segments to the strange directed by Brian Henson (son of Jim), break free of its one-joke premise. That By Adam Mast Cenobite-like creatures of the night that the man behind 1996’s “Muppet Treasure said, there are a handful of gags that do Miller must dispatch one by one, to an off- Island” and a storyteller who is no stranger work, and again, the outstanding puppetry “Mandy” (R) tangent cameo by a character called the to puppet-headlined feature films. It’s is virtually worth the price of admission HHHH Cheddar Goblin, to an absolutely bonkers clear that with “The Happytime Murders,” alone! Henson and crew even pull back the final act in which Miller sets out to bring a Henson and his crew of of genius (and curtain a bit during an end-credits behind- handful of unsavory types to justice, there slightly depraved) puppeteers are dying the-scenes reel and show how they pulled are simply too many oddly joyful moments to show audiences a side of puppets that some of this magic off. Here’s hoping that in this picture to count — but there are also they’ve never seen. It’s also safe to say that if and when they set out to make another moments that cut surprisingly deeply. The this is a side of puppets a lot of you may not puppet film, that magic extends from the first half of the picture is more meditative want to see. Translation: There’s a reason puppetry to the script. in terms of pacing, but it perfectly makes for the R rating, folks. way for the fire and brimstone that is For all the dirty hijinks, foul language, “The Meg” (PG-13) unleashed in the second half. And it’s all puppet gore, and fluff fornication, though, HHH punctuated by stunning lighting and a there are actually some clever moments perfectly fitting synth-heavy score from the in this picture. At the very least, “The late Johann Johannsson. Happytime Murders” showcases plenty of Cosmatos is quite the visual stylist. dazzling puppetry. Highlights include a From “Beyond the Black Rainbow” He really puts us inside Miller’s headspace puppet in a hot tub and multiple scenes director Panos Cosmatos, son of “Rambo: to be sure. But outside of that, the fiery, in which a chain-smoking Philips enjoys First Blood: Part II” and “Tombstone” hell-inspired imagery he and his creative extended exhaling time. director George Cosmatos, comes this filmmaking team conjure up coupled Speaking of Phil Philips, he proves to hypnotic, batshit insane, ’80s-set fever with small odes to classic horror works be quite the leading … man, a sort of bluish dream of a horror show. And when I say of yesteryear (i.e. “The Texas Chainsaw fusion of Frank Drebin and Philip Marlowe. batshit insane, I don’t mean that in a Massacre,” “The Hills Have Eyes,” “Friday Too bad the same can’t be said for Melissa derogatory way. Far from it, because for the 13th,” “Phantasm,” “Evil Dead,” McCarthy, who plays the proceedings like all its weirdness and “WTF is going on “Hellraiser,” etc.) go a hell of a long way Nick Nolte in “48 Hours” only minus the here?!” moments, this is ultimately a to keep viewers engaged, even when it’s grizzled charm. It’s unfortunate, because There’s something to be said for a story of undying love and blood-soaked hard to entirely tell what’s always going McCarthy can be extremely funny (see movie that knows precisely how schlocky vengeance brought to life by way of on from a story standpoint. There’s a lot “Spy”). But here, most of her work feels it is, and “The Meg” certainly qualifies. striking visuals, a nightmarish tone, and of symbolism pouring from this insane labored and bordering on obnoxious. Tonally speaking, this one rests somewhere a ferociously committed performance by movie, and I’ll be damned if I can tell Granted, when you’re working alongside comfortably between “Deep Blue Sea” and the incomparable Nicolas Cage. you what it all means. But this much is an ace performer like Phil Philips, it’s easy “Sharknado.” Therefore, if you’re a fan of In “Mandy,” Cage is Red Miller, a certain: “Mandy” is quite the wild ride, and to be upstaged. either of those movies, you should find “The simple man who spends his days living the I enjoyed the hell out of it. The film also features Elizabeth Banks Meg” pretty entertaining. quiet life with his soul mate, Mandy Bloom as an ex-children’s-show-star-turned- In “The Meg,” a deep-sea research (Andrea Riseborough). One day, while out “The Happytime Murders” (R) stripper, Maya Rudolph as a goofy but facility comes across an otherworldly for a walk, Mandy catches the eye of the lovable secretary with a crush on Philips, paradise in the uncharted depths of the Leslie David Baker as a stern police wrong man in the form of twisted cult Mariana Trench. But shortly thereafter, lieutenant, and Joel McHale as a weaselly leader Sand Jeremiah (Linus Roache). the discovery of a prehistoric shark known cop. Of course, it’s the puppets who steal as a megalodon puts not only this research Shortly thereafter, all hell breaks loose the movie — most notably Philips, sex- facility in danger but mankind as we know as a horrific incident sends Miller on a addicted femme fatale Sandra White, and it. Thankfully, mankind has rugged deep- mission that could be best described as a sugar junkie called Goofer. sea explorer Jonas Taylor (Jason Statham) “violent in nature.” Without giving too Tonally, the film jumps from on its side — and with any luck, he just much away, let’s just say there isn’t much irreverent humor to slapstick to straight- might save the day. this man wouldn’t do in the name of love and revenge. The wily veteran Cage essentially has two modes: He’s the Oscar winning actor HHH who devastates in movies like “Leaving Las Vegas,” and he’s the blazing, manic Perhaps the most disappointing aspect bundle of energy we’ve seen spring to life of this wildly irreverent and less inspired in movies like “Bad Lieutenant: Port of fusion of “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” and Orleans.” In “Mandy,” lucky viewers get “Meet the Feebles” is knowing how truly both sides of this outstanding actor, to great it could have been had the creative startling effect. There’s a moment about folks behind it spent more time putting halfway into this picture that is so painful together a real script before setting out and so utterly heartbreaking to watch that to shoot this thing. The premise here is a I almost had to turn my head, and Cage little obvious and painfully one-note. That displays this pain through an extended said, the puppetry on display is pretty spectacular, and many of the jokes, while wide-eyed look of horror that I won’t soon often gross (fans of silly string beware), are forget. Beyond that, it’s off to the races as considerably funnier than the low Rotten Cage unleashes the kind of intense wrath Tomatoes score would have you believe. that few actors would dare match. In fact, On the other hand, that might just be my the best compliment I can pay Cage in this juvenile inner self talking. picture is that I couldn’t possibly imagine “The Happytime Murders” imagines a anyone else in this role. world where humans and puppets coexist. The Independent / SUindependent.com • September 2018 • Page 17 PG-13. On the other hand, Roth does have world’s largest seafood buffet. I kind of ship’s attractive captain, Ericka (voiced by the family-friendly (and very Amblinesque) wish they would have gone there. Still, Kathryn Hahn). It isn’t long before a now “The House With the Clock in Its Walls” this movie’s self-aware approach, oddly lovesick Dracula is doing all in his power opening this fall, so perhaps there’s more to light tone, and likable cast rapport make to impress a seemingly disinterested ship this gore hound than meets the eye. it a more entertaining experience than captain. Adding to the drama of it all is As it stands, the version of “The Meg” the substantially higher profile summer Drac’s run in with a bitter human rival That’s right, folks. It’s Jason Statham that did ultimately find its way to fruition movie entries that were “Skyscraper” and whom he’s been battling for decades. vs. a massive prehistoric shark, and if was directed by John Turteltaub, the “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.” The first “Hotel Transylvania” was a you’re putting your money on the shark, man behind the John Travolta-headlined Again, a lot of what works in this pleasant surprise, a lively, quirky, nonstop then you probably haven’t seen very many tearjerker “Phenomenon” and the “National dopey movie works because Statham is so animated romp that immediately brought Jason Statham movies. Treasure” films. Turteltaub opts to trade damn charming. Even when he’s putting to mind that old-school Rankin and Bass This PG-13 rated monster movie has in the carnage you might be expecting up an intimidating front and acting like stop-motion animated gem, “Mad Monster been in development for quite some time. for big, cheesy set pieces and goofy CG an asshole. Statham just milks this movie Party.” The second film, while not as And in fact, goremeister Eli Roth was at visuals, although it has been reported that for all the fun it’s worth. His big save-the- strong, still managed to bring the energy one point attached to direct. I’d be lying a considerable amount of gore was left on day sequence in the final act in particular and charm. This third entry is definitely if I said a little part of me wasn’t a little the cutting room floor. The end result is is ridiculous. But it’s positively joyous in my least favorite of the bunch, but that bit curious to see what kind of movie a movie that’s fun, even if it could use a its ridiculousness, and that’s mostly a doesn’t make it bad by any means. “The Meg” might have been had the man little more bite, particularly in the final testament to Statham’s natural likeability. Sandler’s goofy manchild sense of behind “Hostel” directed it! 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Classic Rock, 15, 7:30 p.m. Put on your Sunday clothes and Blues, Bluegrass, R&B, Country, Southern take a trip with life-loving, meddling match- Rock, Surf Music, Motown, and even Reggae maker Dolly Gallagher Levi to New York City are some of the components that make up to find Horace Vandergelder a bride. This their unique sound. Virgin River Hotel & show proves that what isn’t broken doesn’t Casino, 100 Pioneer Blvd., Mesquite. need fixing, and you’ll see why as you enjoy “FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON” Sept. this timeless classic. St. George Musical 13–14, 7:30 p.m. Algernon, a mouse, and Theater, 212 N. Main St., St. George. his mentally challenged caregiver, Charlie, “THE FOREIGNER” Sept. 7–Oct. 5, 8 p.m. poignantly depict man’s indomitable spirit. Randall L. Jones Theatre, 300 W Center St., Kayenta Center for The Arts, 881 Coyote Cedar City. Gulch Ct., Ivins. TOM WHEELER EXHIBIT Sept. 19–Oct. CORN MAZE AND FARMLAND Sept. 24–27, 5 The art of local Tom Wheeler will be on 5 p.m. New trails and fresh, green cornstalks! display at the Canyon Community Center in Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Springdale. 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale. Fields Road, Washington. The Independent / SUindependent.com • September 2018 • Page 19 BLACKSMITH ADVENTURES 6 p.m. Experience a hands-on introduction to the Celebrating Fifteen Years of Art Inspired by Place age-old craft of blacksmithing. Forge lasting memories as you forge your very own keep- sake project. Great fun for families, small groups, couples and individuals. Taste of Fire “THE LIAR” Sept. 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 6–7 p.m., Flirt with Fire 7–9:30 p.m. black- 28, 29, and Oct. 3–5, 8 p.m. A spirited seven- smithadventures.com. Blacksmith Adventures teenth century French farce brilliantly adapted shop, 2540 S. Hwy 89A, Kanab. for today, complete with mistaken lovers, suspicious fathers, sparkling romance, frothy JERRY ANDERSON’S PRIVATE STUDIO comedy, and an abundance of breathtakingly Sept. 21, 22, 10 a.m. Washington Co. artist/ intricate “alternative facts.” Randall L. Jones sculptor Jerry Anderson’s studio will be open. Theatre, 300 W Center Street, Cedar City. Silver Reef Ghost Town, 1903 Wells Fargo Rd., St. George. WHAT WOMEN WANT EXPO Sept. 14–15, 10 a.m. Dixie Center, 1835 Convention LIVING HISTORY AT SILVER REEF GHOST Fourth weekend of everymonth. 10 Center Dr., St. George. TOWN a.m. Silver Reef Museum, 1903 Wells Fargo TERRY WAYNE PROJECT AT Rd., Leeds. CASABLANCA Sept.19–23, 7 p.m. show- PIZZA N PAINT NIGHT FOR KIDS 6 p.m. times may vary. R&B, funk, dance, oldies, every Friday and Saturday. Fridays are for and classic rock. Free admission. 21 or older. 4–12 year olds and Saturdays are for 8–14 Skydome Lounge, 950 West Mesquite Blvd, year olds. Pizza, a movie, and paint supplies Mesquite. are provided. Kids take home their creations. RANDY ANDERSON BAND AT VIRGIN Ms. Traci’s Small Scholars, 293 E. Telegraph RIVER HOTEL Sept.19–23, 7 p.m. show- St. Ste. 103, Washington. times may vary. Playing new and traditional OUTBACK HIKING CLUB OF SOUTHERN country music as well as oldies and classic UTAH Dates and times vary. Visit meetup. rock. Free. 21 or older. 100 Pioneer Blvd., com/outback-hiking-club-of-southern-utah. Mesquite. BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SANCTUARY GLENDALE HERITAGE APPLE FESTIVAL TOUR 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Drive to the sanctu- Sept. 21–22, 6 p.m. Glendale Park, Glendale. ary and take a tour through the visitor cen- SUPER RUN CAR SHOW AT CASABLANCA ter. Make reservations at (435) 644-2001 Sept. 21–23, Vintage cars, new cars, custom or visit bestfriends.org. Best Friends Animal automobiles, beloved classics, $15,000 in Sanctuary, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd., Kanab. cash and drawings. superrun.com 950 West COWBOY DINNER AND SKIT 9 a.m. Join Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite. the Chuckwagon Cookout at Little Hollywood SPARK WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP Museum for the buffet when they have tours RETREAT Sept. 27–30, 1 p.m. Personal scheduled. Walk-ins are welcome. Most seat- development, outdoor activities, and com- ings include an episode of the “How the West munity. Accommodation, meals, workshops, Was Lost” cowboy skit. $16 for lunch and $20 Lewis Williams, Just Leave It Alone, 2017 Artistic Excellence Award winner and credit towards activities included. Zion for dinner. 297 W. Center St., Kanab. National Park, Utah 9, Springdale. ART CLASSES Tuesdays and Thursdays at CARMEL MOUNTAIN CAR, MUSIC & ARTS 6 p.m. Oil painting, drawing, portraits, and Plein Air Painting Competition FESTIVAL Sept. 28–29, 10 a.m. Live music, pastel classes available. Desert Rose Art SEPT 21–26 art, vendors, and more. Mount Carmel. Studio, 225 N. Bluff St., Suite 1, St. George. CORN MAZE, FARMLAND, PUMPKIN POLE FITNESS CLASSES 7 p.m. Beginner Art Collector’s Sales PATCH, AND WITCHES Sept. 28, 29, and class (Flow 1) held Tuesday and Thursday SEPT 28–30 Oct. 1, 5, Noon. Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. nights at 7 p.m. for $10. Or attend the Washington Fields Road, Washington. free community intro class at 7 and 8 p.m. Saturday nights. Book a party for your bach- Artist Demonstrations & Workshops ZION CANYON MUSIC FESTIVAL Sept. elorette or birthday party. 270 N. 2940 E., St. 28–30, 4–11 p.m. and Sept. 29 2–11 p.m. George. SEPT 17–OCT 1 Two days of music, food, beer, wine, kid zone, arts and crafts. $10. Tanner Amphitheater, MOVIES AT CRESCENT MOON MOVIE Wild & Scenic Film Fest 350 W. Lion Blvd., Springdale. THEATER Wednesdays–Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 1 p.m. Ticket prices SEPT 21 CROSSROADS OF THE WEST GUN SHOW start at $6. Call (435) 644-2350 or visit cres- Sept. 29–30, 9 a.m. Hundreds of tables to centmoonkanab.com. 150 S. 100 E., Kanab. meet the needs of everyone. Dixie Center, Speaker Series KARAOKE AT THE STATELINE CASINO 1835 Convention Center Dr., St. George. SEPT 28–29 Tuesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. Karaoke “CINDERELLA” May–Oct 19, Showtimes goes until they’re finished. Stateline Casino, vary. 7 p.m. The brand new Rodgers & 490 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite. Arts & Crafts Fair and Live Music Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” is the Tony STAR PARTY A guided stargazing tour takes SEPT 28–29 Award-winning musical that’s delighting audi- place in Dark Canyon Star Park every night. ences with its surprisingly contemporary take Learn something about the night sky and the on the classic tale. This lush production fea- universe. For reservations, text or call (435) tures an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping 899-9092 or email [email protected]. Escalante, Utah transformations and all the moments you N. Hwy. 89, Kanab. love. Tuacahn Ampitheatre, 1100 Tuacahn is located in the heart of Dr., Ivins. NEW HORIZONS BAND AND ORCHESTRA Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument FOR SENIOR ADULTS 2 p.m. Dates vary. “THE PRINCE OF EGYPT” July 13–Oct. 20, between Bryce Canyon Supports lifelong music participation for showtimes vary. From the Tony & Academy seniors, teacher training opportunities for col- and Capitol Reef National Parks. award-winning composer Stephen Schwartz lege music students, and music education for (“Wicked,” “Godspell”) comes the Tuacahn youth. Visit zionmusicensembles.com. The premiere of “The Prince of Egypt,” an inspir- DiFiore Center, 307 N. Main St., St. George. www.escalantecanyonsartfestival.org ing new musical that recounts Moses’ journey to save his people from the oppressing grasp GENTLE YOGA Mondays and Wednesdays of his Pharaoh brother Ramses. Inspired at 4:15 p.m. ZACI Yoga, 348 N. Bluff St. by the beloved DreamWorks animation film #205, St. George. featuring a score that includes the Academy KARAOKE AT THE ONE AND ONLY Award-winning “When You Believe.” Tuacahn Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 p.m. 800 E. Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Dr., Ivins. St. George Blvd., St. George. Page 20 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • September 2018 MEMORY MATTERS EARLY STAGE WELCOME WAGGIN 5 p.m. Join one of TODDLER TIME Thursday’s and Friday’s, 11 MEMORY LOSS SERIES 10:30 a.m. Best Friends’ founders to learn more about a.m. Washington County Library System, 88 Designed to aid the person with memory loss the organization, hear heartwarming stories, W. 100 S., St. George. and their primary care partners and includes and discover secrets about the sanctuary. MOMS ‘N TOTS PLAYTIME 11 a.m. presentations on legal and financial prepara- Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, 5001 Angel Washington County Library System, 36 S. tion, pharmaceutical and alternative rem- Canyon Rd., Kanab. 300 W., Hurricane. edies, brain health, and nutrition. Falls Event KARAOKE AT BEAVER DAM STATION Events by Day PAINT YOUR PET PARTY 5–7 p.m. For just Center, 170 S. Mall Dr., St. George. 5:30–9 p.m. Full bar. 21 and over, must have $20 per person, you’re provided with an 11x14 STORY TIME WASHINGTON BRANCH 11 ID. Hosted by singer Gayle Louise. Beaver canvas, paints, brushes, and artist instruction. SUNDAYS a.m. Washington County Library System, Dam Station, County Hwy. 91, Littlefield, AZ. No prior painting experience is needed. Don’t SOUTHERN UTAH MORMON TRANSITION/ 220 N. 300 E., Washington. PAINT NITE AT ‘BOUT TIME PUB & GRUB have a pet? Thumb through one of the many SUPPORT GROUP 1–2:30 p.m. Held NEW HORIZONS BAND 2–4 p.m. Tuesdays. 6 p.m. No experience necessary. Use the Best Friends’ magazines to find an animal Sundays from 1 to 2:30 p.m., this weekly sup- Free group music instruction for senior adults, code SUTAH for 35% off. Drinks purchased of your liking or email a web image to vistor- port group is for individuals questioning their beginning or experienced. zionmusicensem- from the venue separately, no BYOB. 21 and [email protected] and they’ll print it out Mormon faith and looking to join like-minded bles.com. St. George Library, 88 W. 100 S., up. 929 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George. for you. Email [email protected] to people in open discussion on navigating a St. George. faith transition. The group meets in at the GRATITUDE & GRIT: YOGA FOR sign up. Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, 5001 north end of the building by the pharmacy in KARAOKE AT PEGGY SUE’S DINER 5–9 ADDICTION RECOVERY 6 p.m. Meditation Angel Canyon Rd., Kanab. the community room at Smith’s, located at p.m. Full bar and grill. Hosted by singer Gayle and yoga exercises to help overcome KARAOKE AT OASIS GOLF CLUB 5–9 p.m. 565 S. Mall Dr. in St. George. Louise. 380 N. Sandhill Blvd., Mesquite. destructive behaviors. All are welcome. Sage Full bar and grill. Hosted by singer Gayle Hills Healing Center, 6232 W. Sage Hills Dr., Louise. 100 Palmer Lane, Mesquite. HERITAGE WRITERS GUILD Second Cedar City. MONDAYS Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Meets in SUU DISCOVER STORY TIME 6:30 p.m. the basement of the St. George Library. Call Cedar City Library, 303 N. 100 E., Cedar City. USMS SWIM TECHNIQUE COACHING 8 (435) 634-5737. 88 W. 100 S., St. George. a.m. Free. Must pay Sand Hollow Aquatic THURSDAYS LIVE MUSIC AT PEEKABOO WOOD FIRED Center pool entry fee. Current USMS mem- PAINT NITE 6 p.m. Thursdays. Use the DESERT COMMUNITY STRINGS 6:30 a.m. KITCHEN 8–10 p.m. Free. 233 W. Center bership required. All level swimmers 18+, code “SUTAH” for 35% off. 21 and older. New community orchestra open to all ages St., Kanab. and abilities. Cost is $30 per month. St. individual abilities considered in workout Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Dr., George Medical Building, 736 S 900 E, St. DJ SPINZ AT THE ONE AND ONLY 9 p.m. structure. Call Lynne Lund at (760) 844- Hurricane. George 64 N. 800 E., St. George. 6288. 1144 Lava Flow Dr., St. George. OPEN PAINT NIGHT 6 p.m. Desert Rose Art SUMMER STORY TIME 10:30 a.m. Cedar FRIDAY NIGHT PARTY WITH DJ JANELLE STORY TIME WITH GRANDPA STEVE 10 Studio invites anyone who would like to join City Library, 303 N. 100 E., Cedar City. AT MIKE’S TAVERN 9 p.m. No cover, drink a.m. Washington County Library, 88 W. 100 a group of artists. Bring whatever medium specials, free glow sticks and arcade games. S., St. George. you want. Cost is $15. Call Alice Hiatt at TODDLER TIME Thursday’s and Friday’s, 11 21 and over, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City. (435) 256-3317. 225 N. Bluff St. Suite 1, St. a.m. Washington County Library System, 88 PRECISON HEARING AND MEMORY George. W. 100 S., St. George. MATTERS MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE 1 p.m. The Precision Hearing Monday Matinee TRIBUTE TO THE KING AT CASABLANCA MENTAL HEALTH CLASSES 5:30 p.m. SATURDAYS series is a new, free community event that is 6–10 p.m. Starring John Brooks. Must be 21 Free. National Alliance on Mental Illness GUIDED SATURDAY MORNING HIKE 7 bringing back the classics featuring memo- or older. Free. “ Voted Best of Las Vegas offers classes for families and loved ones a.m. Venture into the stunning outback that rable film favorites from the 1950’s and 60’s. 2013 “Best Elvis Tribute Show” and “Best coping with mental illness. Peer to Peer and surrounds St. George on a guided half-day The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., Lounge Performer.” CasaBlanca Skydome Family to Family classes taught by trained hiking tour (4–5 hours). Scheduled hiking St. George. Lounge, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite. volunteers in recovery. Support group for tours begin at the St. George Adventure Peer to Peer Sept. 7. Support group for COMMUNITY BEREAVEMENT GROUP 3:30 THE GRACEFUL WOMAN 6:30 p.m. Open Hub (spring and fall months). The guide is Family to Family Sept. 4. Washington County p.m. A supportive and educational group for to women of all ages for a night to empower, a local expert trained as a Wilderness First Library, 88 W. 100 S., St. George. those experiencing grief resulting from the loss uplift, heal, strengthen, and teach. Fruit and Responder​. Call (435) 673-7246. Adventure of a loved one. Call (702) 346-5224. Mesquite tea will be served after class. By donation. PAINT NIGHT AT SAND HOLLOW RESORT Hub St. George, 128 N. 100 W. Suite 124, Library, 121 W. First N. St., Mesquite. Sage Hills Healing Center, 6232 W. Sage 6 p.m. No experience necessary. Use the St. George. Hills Dr., Cedar City. code SUTAH for 35% off. Drinks purchased KICKSTART YOUR HEALTH NUTRITION TUACAHN SATURDAY MARKET 9 a.m.–1 LIBRARY ART CLUB FOR CHILDREN 6:30 from the venue separately, no BYOB. 21 and p.m. Come enjoy the wonderful surroundings AND COOKING CLASSES 4:30 p.m. Class up. 5662 W. Clubhouse Dr., Hurricane. topics range from digestion to blood pressure. p.m. Every second and fourth Tuesday of at the outdoor market in the canyon featuring Visit nutritiousway.org. 1554 Hummingbird each month. Free. Register in the children’s SINDUSTRY 7 p.m. Free drink and draw- local artwork, crafts, food and entertainment. Dr., St. George. area. St. George Library, 88 W. 100 S., St. ing ticket, corn hole tournament, beer pong, 1100 Tuacahn Dr., Ivins. George. and Jenga. Live entertainment. $10 buckets YEAR ROUND FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.– GIVE IT A WHIRL POTTERY CLASS 5 p.m. of beer. No cover charge. 275 Mesa Blvd., OLD TIME FIDDLERS JAM SESSION 7 p.m. noon every Saturday. Cedar City’s year-round Try out a potter’s wheel and learn basics of Mesquite. throwing a pot on the wheel. 2-hour class. All Free. Parry’s Lodge Old Barn Theater 89 E. downtown farmers market. 50 W. University tools and supplies provided. $30 per person. Center St. Kanab. LINE DANCING AT THE ONE AND ONLY Blvd./Center St., Cedar City. 9 p.m. Come have some good old fashioned No registration. The Tilted Kiln, 215 W. St. INTERMEDIATE LEVEL WEST COAST CEDAR SATURDAY MARKET 9 a.m.–1 fun with a friendly crowd. 64 N. 800 E., St. George Blvd., St. George. SWING CLASSES AND DANCING Each p.m. every Saturday. Food, artisans, draw- George. ST. GEORGE DANCE COMPANY CLASS first and third Tuesday of the month at 7 ings, bingo, and more. Held indoors during 7:30–8:45 p.m. Ballet for adults, intermediate p.m. $6 per person per class. For more infor- KARAOK WITH DJ JANELLE AT MIKES winter. (435) 463-3735. IFA, 905 S. Main St., to advanced. Open to the public. Visit saint- mation, contact Neil Duncan at neiljames- TAVERN 9 p.m.–1 a.m. No cover. 90 W. Cedar City. [email protected] or call (619) 994-6854. Hoover Ave., Cedar City. georgedance.com or call (435) 773-1221. TAI CHI DRAGON QIGONG AT SANTA The Electric Theater, 68 W. Tabernacle St., Washington City Community Center, upstairs aerobics room, 350 E. 200 N., Washington. CLARA LIBRARY 10:30–11:30 a.m. Full- St. George. FRIDAYS body energetic healing. Admission is free. No YOGA NIDRA AND GONG 9 a.m. A unique experience needed. Tai Chi Dragon Qigong is TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS guided meditation preceded by yogic breath- good for all ages and all levels of health and ing and movement. All levels welcome. The mobility. Santa Clara Library, 1099 N. Lava NEW HORIZONS ORCHESTRA 9:30–11:30 STORY TIME WITH MRS. MANN 10 a.m. Healing Tree, 535 S. Main St. #4, Cedar City. Flow Dr., Santa Clara. a.m. Tuesdays. Free group music instruction Washington County Library, 88 W. 100 S., for senior adults, beginning or experienced. St. George. SUP YOGA AT QUAIL 10 a.m. Join Michelle SATURDAY MOVIE MATINEE 2 p.m. St. zionmusicensembles.com. Washington STORY TIME 11 a.m. Washington County Ennis and DIG Paddlesports UP Yoga Friday George Library, 88 W. 100 S., St. George. Fields, 471 W. Washington Palms Way, St. Library System, 36 S. 300 W., Hurricane. mornings. Experience the Bliss of Yoga on KANAB OUTDOOR MARKET 4 p.m. Local George. the water while laughing, getting wet, and WRITERS’ IMPROVEMENT GROUP 2 and 6 crafts, produce, live entertainment, and more. having a great time. Whether you are an CHILDREN’S STORY TIME 10 a.m. Frontier p.m. Offered by Heritage Writers Guild. Bring Comfort Suites, 150 W. Center St., Kanab. experienced yogi or you just want to try Homestead State Park, 635 N. Main St., up to eight pages of writing, double spaced, something new, challenging, and fun, this LIVE MUSIC AT ZION CANYON BREW PUB Cedar City. 12-point font for free and friendly feedback. class is for everyone. Feel at ease while you 6–9 p.m. Free. Zion Canyon Brew Pub, 95 For more information, call (435) 625-1743. FRONTIER STORY TIME 10 a.m. Each are guided to move and balance. Taught by a Zion Park Blvd., Springdale. St. George Library, 88 W. 100 S., St. George. Tuesday, preschool children can learn about certified Stand Up Paddle Yoga instructor in the past through stories and history-related ANIME GAMER CLUB 3 p.m. Teens and a safe and supportive environment. Classes Find more events events. A different story and activity is fea- ‘tweens who love anime, gaming, or both are 90 minutes and include SUP instruction, tured each week. Free. (435) 586-9290. meet for book discussions, games, and great warm up, flow, playtime, and savasana on the everyday at Frontier Homestead State Park Museum, 635 times. Santa Clara Library, 1099 Lava Flow water. Quail Creek State Park, 472 N. 5300 SUindependent.com N. Main St., Cedar City. Dr., St. George. W., Hurricane. The Independent / SUindependent.com • September 2018 • Page 21 THE BLUZMEN AT CASABLANCA 8:30 p.m. Tribute to The Blues Brothers. 21 or older. (800) 585-3737. 950 West Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite. Mon, Sept 10 Events by Date LIBRARY STORY TIME 10 a.m. Panguitch Library, 25 S 200 E, Panguitch. Fri, Sept 7 FAMILY FUN NIGHT 5 p.m. Free BBQ SOUTHWEST ASTRONOMY FESTIVAL 9 dinner, games, music, and prizes. Honey’s Looking for a great Dermatologist? a.m. Star parties, sun parties, night hikes, Marketplace, 260 E 300 S, Kanab. astrophotography workshops, and many CONCERT IN THE PARK - THE MALIBU • Board Certifi ed other events. goo.gl/maps/1NLohnj2J8J2. REVIEW 7:30 p.m. Music of the ‘50s and Cedar Breaks National Monument, 4730 S. ‘60s. Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S 400 E, St. Dermatologist Utah Highway 148, Brian Head. George. ST. GEORGE HOME EXPO 10 a.m. 1835 Convention Center Dr., St. George. Tues, Sept 11 ST. GEORGE STREETFEST 6 p.m. On the PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB 2:30 p.m. • General Medical and first Friday night of every month, downtown Washington County Library System, 88 W. St. George transforms into a multi-stage out- 100 S., St. George. Surgical Dermatology door concert venue and street market. Town square, 50 S. Main, St. George. JAZZ IMPROV CLINIC 6 p.m. (435) 673- 4206, [email protected], difiorecen- 7:30 p.m. DULCE AT PEEKABOO KITCHEN ter.org. DiFiore Center, 307 N Main St., St. Free. Dulce is a husband and wife combo • MOHS Surgery George. playing country, rock, bluegrass, and south- ern blues. Peekaboo Kitchen, 233 W Center JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY AT SUU St, Kanab. 7:30 p.m. America First Event Center, 351 W. Center St., Cedar City. • Warts, Rashes, Acne, JOHN D. SMITHERMAN AT KAYENTA 7:30 Skin Cancer in p.m. One of the original Three American THE COMEDY MACHINE 8:30 p.m. Enjoy Tenors, Smitherman sings excerpts from top comedic performances from the United Dr. Benjamin Carter adults and children. “Jekyll & Hyde,” “Les Miserables,” “Phantom States. Tickets are $15–$25 and can be of the Opera,” and “La Mancha” as well as purchased at startickets.com. Casablanca Sinatra and Bocelli tunes and more. (435) Resort, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite. 674-ARTS. kayentaarts.com 881 Coyote Look your best at any age... Gulch Ct., Ivins. Wed, Sept 12 “MY BROADWAY” 7:30 p.m. John D. SECOND ECHO AT GEORGE’S CORNER 7 Smitherman will perform favorites from “Jekyll p.m. 2 W. St., George Blvd., St. George. & Hyde,” “Les Miserables,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “Return of the Phantom,” “South SEPTEMBER Pacific,” “Man of La Mancha,” and more. Thurs, Sept 13 (435) 674-ARTS. kayentaarts.com. Center OPEN MIC NIGHT AT PERKS! 7 p.m. Free. for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Show your talent or enjoy the local talent. 520 SPECIAL Ct., Ivins. Mention this ad when making appointment to receive W. Telegraph St., St. George. JON STONE AT THE JAZZ GARDEN 7:30 p.m. Jazz Garden, St. George. Fri, Sept 14 Microneedling SALT GULCH ALL-STARS AT JUNIPER NAKED WAITERS AT GEORGE’S CORNER RIDGE 8 p.m. 2631 US-89A, Fredonia. 8 p.m. 2 W St. George Blvd., St. George. with Radio Frequency Face and Neck “THE MERCHANT OF VENICE” 8 p.m. CELLO FESTIVAL FACULTY RECITAL 7:30 Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre, 200 W. p.m. Eccles Fine Arts Center, S 700 E, St. $400.00 (reg. price $600.00) College Ave., Cedar City. George. Expires 9/30/18 Sat, Sept 8 Sat, Sept 15 UTAH CONCEALED CARRY CLASS 10 BROOKE MACKINTOSH AT ZION CANYON a.m. Class length: 4 hours. Range time: none. BREW PUB 4 p.m. 95 Zion Park Blvd., (not required for permit) BCI-approved course Springdale. curriculum and instructors. What to bring: Pre-registration ticket or receipt, Something STRUT YOUR MUTT 5 p.m. Beer garden, to take notes with, state-issued photo ID. Do kids’ zone, and fun activities with dogs includ- not bring weapons or ammunition into the ing a gorgeous walk through Angel Canyon. classroom. You do not need a gun to take this Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, 5001 Angel class. Class topics include the safe loading, Canyon Rd., Kanab. unloading, storage, and carrying of firearms “IN HER OWN HAND: THE LIFE & LETTERS to be concealed. Current laws defining lawful OF MARY HALLOCK FOOTE” 7:30 p.m. self defense, use of force by private citizens, Foote illustrated works for Hawthorne and including use of deadly force, transporta- Longfellow and was the first woman to write tion, and concealment. Pistol operation, pistol and draw authentically about the Old West. cartridges and components, ammunition mal- Kayenta Center for The Arts, 881 Coyote functions, maintenance and cleaning, holster Gulch Ct., Ivins. selection and concealment techniques. C-A-L CORAZÓN DE MANÁ AT CASABLANCA Ranch, 750 S. Main St., Cedar City. 8:30 p.m. 21 or older. (800) 585-3737 950 MEMORY MATTERS FALL FESTIVAL 11 West Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite. a.m. Vendor booths, food trucks, live enter- Tiffany Nutter RN Allie Blazzard, FNP-C Carolyn Hansen RN KARAOKE WITH DJ VEXIFY AT MIKE’S tainment, family portraits, prize drawings, TAVERN 90 W. Hoover Ave, Cedar City. memory wall, and balloon release. St. George Town Square, 50 S. Main, St. George. 1068 E. Riverside Drive • St. George, UT 84790 RIVERHOUSE BAND AT ZION CANYON Thurs, Sept 20 435-628-6466 • RiversideMedicalArts.com BREW PUB 4 p.m. Classic and southern TEEN BOOK CLUB 3:30 p.m. Washington rock with country blues. 95 Zion Park Blvd, County Library System, 36 S. 300 W., Springdale. Hurricane. Page 22 • The Independent / SUindependent.com • September 2018 DICK EARL’S ELECTRIC WITNESS AT SUU CHOIR 7:30 p.m. Heritage Center ZION CANYON BREW PUB 4 p.m. Free. Theater, 105 N 100 E, Cedar City. Thurs, Oct 4 Dick Earl is a blues and rock and roll musi- RONNY WHYTE AT KAYENTA 7:30 p.m. UTAH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 7:30 p.m. cian from St. George. 95 Zion Park Blvd, Pianist Ronny Whyte joins Glen Webb and Cox Performing Arts Center, 325 S 700 E, Springdale. 11 a.m. Vermilion Cliffs National Robbie Matheson for cool tunes and hot jazz. St. George. BOOK CLUB 4 p.m. “Dream of Scipio“ by Monument, BLM Road 1065, Marble Canyon, Kayenta Center for The Arts, 881 Coyote Lain Pears. St. George Art Museum, 47 E. Arizona. Gulch Ct., Ivins. 200 N., St. George. MEDIUM JO’ANNE SMITH 7 p.m. Healing DAVE TATE AT PEEKABOO KITCHEN 7:30 Fri, Oct 5 BOOK ENDS BOOK CLUB 4:30 p.m. messages are allegedly delivered from your p.m. Free. Dave Tate’s soulful style combines TOM WHEELER ARTIST RECEPTION Washington County Library System, 220 N. loved ones. Not everyone will receive a mes- pure, powerful vocals with dynamic, rhythmic 6 p.m. Z-Arts will host an artist reception 300 E., Washington. sage. saltlakemedium.com. Hampton Inn, 53 acoustic guitar and poetic lyricism to pres- for local Springdale artist Tom Wheeler N. River Road, St. George. ST. GEORGE ALS SUPPORT GROUP 7 ent a unique combination of strength and Refreshments will be served and admission p.m. Bee Hive Cottages Senior Living, 2041 SUU HONOR ORCHESTRA CONCERT 7:30 intimacy. Peekaboo Kitchen, 233 W. Center is free. Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Mesa Palms Dr., St. George. p.m. Heritage Center Theatre, 105 N 100 E, St., Kanab. Blvd., Springdale. Cedar City. SUNDOG TRIO AT JUNIPER RIDGE 8 p.m. ST. GEORGE STREETFEST 6 p.m. On the Fri, Sept 21 HEARTBEAT CITY AT CASABLANCA 8 Folk/rock. 2631 US-89A, Fredonia. first Friday night of every month, downtown p.m. Tribute to The Cars. 21 or older. (800) St. George transforms into a multi-stage out- ESCALANTE CANYON ART FESTIVAL 585-3737. 950 West Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite. door concert venue and street market. Town Booths, art exhibits, classes, music, a film Sat, Sept 29 square, 50 S. Main, St. George. OFFICE LOUNGE COMEDY NIGHT 8 p.m. festival, food, and more. Escalante. DAN LAVOIE AT ZION CANYON BREW Headliner is Rio Hillman, riohillmancomedy. DSU CHORAL CONCERT 7:30 p.m. DSU, IAIN MATTHEWS AND STEVE POSTELL PUB 4 p.m. 95 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale. com. Shane Williams and Chase McPhie. 225 S 700 E, St. George. AT OFF THE CUFF 7 p.m. Iain Matthews SNOW CANYON HIGH: MADRIGAL/LAVA 1731 S. Convention Center Dr., St. George. JOSH WARBURTON AT PEEKABOO first gained attention as a founding member RIDGE CHOIR CONCERT 7 p.m. 1385 Lava KITCHEN 7:30 p.m. Free. Josh Warburton and vocalist, along with Richard Thompson, Flow Dr., St. George. of the innovative Fairport Convention’s first Mon, Sept 24 covers folk, blues, and rock with unique vocals three albums, He then moved on to create THE FAB AT CASABLANCA 8:30 p.m. and acoustic guitar. Peekaboo Kitchen, COLOR COUNTRY CAMERA CLUB 4TH Matthews’ Southern Comfort, a band best Beatles tribute. 21 or older. (800) 585-3737 MONDAY 6 p.m. The Color Country Camera FIELD OF SCREAMS OPENING FRIGHT known for their hit version of Joni Mitchell’s 950 West Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite. Club is a fellowship of people with a mutual NIGHT Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. song, ‘Woodstock’. 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