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When I think of “style,” I think of my mother, Alma Eileen LaPier Jensen, who had her own sense of style in the way she dressed, in her choice of music, in her career and as a wife and mother. As a city girl from Los Angeles, she married my father, a Utahn bound for southwestern Idaho to purchase a farmstead, and thus, she became a farmer’s wife. She was innately stylish in the way she dressed. On the farm, she wore colorful housedresses and ban danas to complement, but if she left the farm to go shopping, she dressed up. She had shoes, handbags and jewelry to harmonize with every outfit. Money was often tight, so she bought a sewing machine, a McCall’s pattern and fabric, and taught herself to create a wardrobe that was the envy of all. She left an indelible mark on her children and grandchildren. Through her connections, I was selected to model in a couple of fashion shows and was rather pleased with myself. For one show I was to model a red suit—followed by the featured outfit of the event—a little black dress. Unfortunately, in my haste to get back on the platform, I failed to remove the red skirt before putting on the little black dress. Being oblivious to this, I marched out on stage with the confidence of a New York runway model, but alas! I had a red border all around the bottom of the little black dress and became the laughingstock of all those in attendance. I don’t believe I ever lived that down—and that was the end of my modeling career. It was then my mother shared her own adage: “Style defines us—our style refines us.”
Style is that feature of imagination and inventiveness expressed in one’s activities and tastes. It may be communicated by our choice of fashion, our homes, our cars, the art we choose and how we spend our time. Our style may be exemplified in our hobbies and even our life’s work.
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In this issue, we feature stories of people who take “style” to heart and truly add refinement to our community. I applaud each of them for making our little corner of the world an amazing place to live.
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inside the issue The Style Issue SEPTEMBER 2022 ON THE COVER DEPARTMENTS 4 Lifestyle Letter 8 City Scene 10 Business Monthly 14 Fashion Forward PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 18 Open House HOME + DESIGN 22 Driver’s Notebook LOCAL SERVICES 26 Artist’s Palette ARTS + CULTURE 28 Auto Club AUTO + MARINE 34 Travel Journal TRAVEL 37 Events 14 22 18 28 FEATURED 14 Cut, Sewn and Suited for Him Fabrics, quality and craftmanship provide the ultimate expression of style and individuality 18 Stylish Interiors Inspiring and affordable design by Marianne Sax 22 Servicing Stylish Cars How locally owned Bavarian Werkstätte became best in class 28 From Rust to Riches with Style Jeff Larsen shares his passion for restoring classic American muscle cars with his three sons Photography: Asher J. Swan Business partners, Vance Rowley and Greg Christensen, manage Chic Gents, a custom clothier delivering a new standard in men's suiting to clients from Las Vegas to Salt Lake, located at 76 West Tabernacle, Suite 3. 6
1: The Rebel Jazz Band entertains at the City of St. George Concert in the Park. 2: Glenn Webb, Rebel Jazz Band director, leads the Rebel Jazz Band, a professional "big band". 3: Rebel Jazz Band trumpet section at Concert in the Park in St. George. 4: Michael Grefe with his acrylic and pencil art entitled "The Event" at Red Cliff Gallery. 5: Jo Ann Merrill, Southern Utah Art Guild board member, at Red Cliff Gallery art show. 6: Juaquin Jimenez at Red Cliff Gallery art show 7: Deborah Laux, sculptor, at the Southern Utah Art Guild art show at Red Cliff Gallery.
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Benjamin Tyrrel was recently appointed the new director of Arts Programming at Utah Tech University and director of the Celebrity Concert Series. Benjamin is a seasoned arts professional with more than 30 years of experience in the performing arts, including producing and arts management. "I am thrilled to continue the legacy of the series," says Ben, "and I look forward to bringing new and exciting programming to southern Utah." Visit utlive.org .
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Red Acre Farm Hosts Outstanding in the Field Symbria and Sara Patterson, founders of Red Acre Farm in Cedar City, hosted Outstanding in the Field, a roving restaurant without walls, in which long tables are set for diners in natural surroundings. Executive Chef, Shon Foster, of Sego, wood.ash.rye and Il Posto Rosso, led Utah’s most elite chefs at the season’s pre mier outdoor dining experience. Red Acre Farm is a year-round source for food and a place to commune with sun and soil. redacrefarmcsa.org
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Mindy Benson was named the 17th president of Southern Utah University by the Utah Board of Higher Education after a nation-wide search. According to an SUU press release, Mindy has had a key role in job creation, economic oppor tunities, alumni engagement and community special events. She is a native of Cedar City, and a past graduate of SUU, with an undergraduate degree in zool ogy and a master's in professional communication. TDS Named Best Internet Provider in Southern Utah in 2022 For two years now, residents of southern Utah voted TDS the Gold Winner in the Best of Southern Utah 2022. According to Tyler Hunsaker, associate manager of field marketing, TDS has spent more than $150 million in its southern Utah network since 2013—investments that are paying off for customers. The Best of Southern Utah contest, conducted by Canyon Media, includes communities serviced by TDS. Photo: Justin Hearing completes splicing fiber for new fiberto-the-home area. Scan to read more. Scan to read more. Scan to read more. Want to be featured?
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The Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespeare Festival's 2022 season includes: All's Well That Ends Well , through Sept. 8; Sweeney Todd , through Sept. 9; King Lea r, through Sept.10; Sound of Music, through Oct. 8; Trouble in Mind , through Sept. 9; Clue, through Oct. 8; The Tempest, through Oct. 8; and Thurgood , through Oct. 8. The festival is part of the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Center for the Arts, 195 West Center Street, Cedar City. Tickets: bard.org or 800-PLAYTIX
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Vance and business partner, Greg Christensen, launched Chic Gents in 2018, initially traveling to meet clients in the comfort of their own homes. They dis cussed designs, took measurements, delivered suits and performed final fittings. By April 2021, they opened their ideal storefront in Green Gate Village on 76 West Tabernacle—and their business continues to grow.
Whether dressing for work, a wedding, a night out on the town or church, Chic Gents aims to provide cli ents the perfectly fitted suit, paired with exceptional quality and service. Believing that each person’s suit buying experience should be “unique and personal,” their process begins with a dedicated appointment time to capture more than 30 measurements and gather other details, such as the type of shoes you wear, the colors and styles you prefer—and even where you carry your cell phone to identify the right pocket placement and style!
– Vance Rowley
The adage, “dress better to feel better,” is more than mere fashion advice. The link between appearance and self-confidence is undeniable—and when we are confi dent, we naturally feel better and perform better. St. George entrepreneur and clothier, Vance Rowley, describes what it was like to wear custom-fit ted clothing for the first time: “From the moment I slipped on that suit and shirt—that was cut to my exact body—I knew custom suits were for me.” At that point in time, Vance was living in Thailand, which is known for a thriving fashion industry and worldclass tailors; he was serving a voluntary two-year mission for his church. His command of the local language and culture developed during that time, coupled with his life long desire to start his own clothing business, ultimately led to the genesis of Chic Gents, a custom clothing com pany serving clients from Las Vegas to Salt Lake City.
Fabrics made specifically for suiting are sourced from top mills in Europe, Australia and Asia, which allows Vance and Greg to offer a vast range of options, more than 2,000 in fact, to help their clients find the “quality and perfection” that meet their personal creativity. Selections include linens, wools, silks or cottons to fit seasonal and style preferences for tra ditional or trendy looks. Once design details and measurements are established, the fabrics are ordered and shipped to Thailand, where each suit is 100% hand-cut and sewn. In a final fitting, a Chic Gents associate will check for any needed adjustments to ensure the fit is exact and the client is satisfied.
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“In St. George, you might not want to wear a suit year-round,” Greg explains, offering that linen fabrics and lighter dress shirts are preferred in the southwest, whereas heavier weighted wools are better suited for northern winters.
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Greg entered the clothing business after 15 years in the semi-conductor industry and another entre preneurial endeavor. Having lived in Salt Lake and St. George, he has a keen understanding of client needs based on lifestyle and even the climate where they live.
“From the moment I slipped on that suit and shirt—that was cut to my exact body—I knew custom suits were for me.”
“We make it how you want it, and we can accommo date every trend,” says Vance, adding their handmade suits come with the quality to last a lifetime if cared forBeyondproperly.suits, Chic Gents makes custom shirts, sport coats, pants, vests and casual wear. For men’s fashion that delivers quality, style and confidence, make an appointment with Chic Gents in store or online at chic-gents.com
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In 2018, following Marianne’s move from Park City, she launched her business here. The majority of her work is in high-end homes, but she will happily take on smaller projects as well.
Marianne Sax lives by her company’s motto: “Inspired Interiors Don’t Have to Cost a Fortune.” With exper tise in interior design that spans nearly four decades, and stints in Atlanta and Park City prior to her move to St. George, Marianne offers a range of capabilities to her clients that is unique in southern Utah. Her firm—Style by Design—delivers an end-to-end solution to those seeking new home design, or the Interiors
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renovation of an existing structure. From design con cept through the build to the sale of wallpaper, area rugs and window coverings, Marianne’s one-stop shop provides an elegant, affordable business model.
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“Quite often a client is remodeling one room, so I can help them specify the materials they want to use, pick out flooring and paint, and then find the fur nishings they need,” says Marianne.
On an already-scorching Tuesday morn ing in July, Marianne—clad in her trade mark stylish garb—was on her way to local suppliers in St. George to look at fireplaces and tiles for a client’s new home. Despite the heat, Marianne was feeling anything but burned out.
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“I wake up in the morning, and I have the exact same passion for my job that I’ve had every day for almost 40 years,” she said. “Truly, that love never goes away.”
“I wake up in the morning, and I have the exact same passion for my job that I’ve had every day for almost 40 years.” Interior designer, Marianne Sax
Marianne’s handiwork has been seen in six Parade of Homes dwellings between Park City and St. George. She has also served as director of com munications for the Intermountain Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers, and she is a member of the Southern Utah Home Builders Association. Marianne spends many of her off hours visiting furniture markets, tile shows and home builder shows to understand new materials and trends.
Between appointments she also listens to podcasts and attends virtual sem inars to further increase the expertise she brings to her role. Despite accolades from the indus try and her peers, Marianne says her greatest satisfaction comes from the one-on-one service she provides to every client, no matter how large or small their job will be. Before each con tract begins, Marianne requests that new clients complete a questionnaire detailing their aims for their project. She ascertains their preferred style—be it traditional, farmhouse, transitional, contemporary or other—aiming for as much specificity as possible. She views this exchange of information as crucial to each project’s success. Says Marianne, “I will hold my client’s hand throughout the entire project. I curate a full range of styles; whatever the client’s vision is, my job is to make that a reality. Thanks to my long-term relationships with over 40 furniture manufacturers, I can offer my clients significant discounts, often as much as 40% to 50%. I will take a client all the way through a project, from whatever building materials need to be specified, to final artwork for their walls. That’s really my niche.”
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HOW LOCALLY OWNED BAVARIAN WERKSTÄTTE BECAME BEST IN CLASS Bavarian Werkstätte specializes in BMW, MINI and European car repairs , and offers a 24-month, 24,000-mile nationwide warranty Bavarian Werkstätte technicians offer 40 years of combined BMW technical experience DRIVER’S NOTEBOOK | LOCAL SERVICES22
Owned and operated by Washington City residents, Chris and Lori Long, Bavarian Werkstätte recently earned the Best of Southern Utah 2022 gold-level award as an auto service center. What began as a small repair shop from their home garage has become a state-of-the-art workshop with five full-time and experienced mechanics and two full-time service writers. Their specialty? High-end European cars, with a particular niche in BMWs and MINIs.
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Like many, Chris’s love for cars began while playing with Matchbox toys and attending car shows with his dad. However, cars became more than just a hobby. From childhood and into adulthood, Chris tried to memorize every car on the road—and one car happened to spark his interest and change the course of his life. At age 15, Chris bought his first BMW, an E28 528E. He saved his paychecks and worked on that car in his free time, restoring it mechanically and esthetically. Chris recalls, “My parents tried to persuade me out of it, but I got the car running, and it snowballed fromChristhere.” turned his passion into purpose, and after several years, purchased more BMWs. Fortuitously, he also got a job as a porter with Excluservice, a German-owned European repair shop in his home state of Maryland, where the owner had a fleet of BY DARCY SANDVIK
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vintage BMWs. Chris smiles while reflecting on driving them to car shows, saying, “That experience cemented my vision.”
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Later, Chris moved to St. George, where he met Lori. She points at Chris when asked about her passion for cars. “It was him,” she laughs. Lori has spent a decade helping to grow the workshop into what it is today, and has learned the most common problems car owners face regarding their vehicles—all the while overseeing advertising, financials and HR. While brainstorming ideas for Lori’s official title, they land on “general manager” or “jack of all trades!” Since operating from their home and relying on word-of-mouth advertising, the demand for their services has grown, along side demand for a European car repair center in southern Utah. As a natural result, their happy customers have helped to establish the Bavarian Werkstätte brand through out the last 10 years. Chris and Lori expanded into two other locations before building their newest home on Washington Dam Road. Their posh workshop boasts pristine white floors, Bosch and G Power equipment, and European car technicians with more than 40 years of combined BMW technical experience. Team members pride themselves on their quality of work and the relationships they have established by providing detailed and reliable care for their customers’ valued assets.
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“We started this business from the ground up, rooted in integrity,” Chris says, expressing gratitude to all who have contributed to their success. “This workshop has become our American dream,” Chris concludes with sentiment.
“Our goal is to provide dealer-level service with local convenience to southern Utah,” explains Lori. “We want the BMW and MINI owners here to know they have access to the same high-quality service that the dealer provides, with the newest diagnostic technology, but with a more personal approach,” she states further, adding that owners can enjoy their luxury vehicles without having to worry about driving to Las Vegas or Salt Lake City for regular maintenance and repairs.
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Asher Swan has an impressive portfolio of work that includes portrait, commer cial and artistic images. At the heart of his aesthetic is the emotive power of light to capture and convey emotion. Asher is the official photographer for Southern Utah University and staff photographer for St. George City Lifestyle.
A grain of sand does not seem like much when seen with the naked eye—infinites imal, one might say. When many grains of sand come under immense pressure, how ever, minerals blend and granules melt, and evolving into something unique and usable.
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In Asher’s words: “I love color. You won’t often see black and white images from this series as I love how color evokes emotionality within the different color pallets I choose. My hope is that the different shapes and hues offered allow for introspective thought and feelings based on those choices. When this series started, color wasn’t much in play. I was focused on how to capture just the shape of the object at hand. So, after spending many nights in the studio, I found a technique that allowed the shape to be the highlight and not the specular highlights that came from using my flashes. Once color did come into play, I was off to the races with color theory and balance of the different colors I chose. I placed my lights in a manner that extenu ated the shape and created a mood for the audience to perceive how they wanted. I love the simplicity of the shape of the glass and color. For me, it’s a unique way to fill an image with interesting elements that keep the audience feeling something from a 2D perspective. Creating images with depth and meaning are paramount in my process.”
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Asher Swan’s Silica Series captures the shape and design of the pressurized grains and their evolution as a collective into a new and brilliant form. No longer a tum bling granule in the wind, the new form and colors added, blend to create natural gradients within, each becoming a com plementary aspect of the whole image. Each piece stands on its own, leading the eye down a vibrant path of shape and design, conveying emotion and intrigue, and nudging introspection and perhaps eliciting a prompting of a few questions.
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In the fall of 1968, Jeff Larsen returned to college for his sopho more year driving his grandfather’s old, beat-up, 1950 Chevrolet. His roommate returned driving a brand new 1968 Dodge Charger R/T. In Jeff’s words, “It was sleek, screaming loud, had a huge 440 cubic inch engine, a 4-speed transmission, and was unbeatable drag racing State Street on a Friday night or picking up girls on Saturday night.” He affirms, “I was addicted for life!” This was at the begin ning of the muscle car era and represented rebellious, bad boy images of those days that stole the hearts of many American teenage boys, including Jeff. Fast forward 20 years when Jeff was married to Karen, with five kids and a mortgage and little money to invest. However, when he noticed a rusty, derelict 1968 Dodge Charger at an
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impound lot one day, he immediately negotiated a purchase price for a whopping $325. Muscle cars were becoming classics, and when restored, this car would be worth thousands. That purchase began a lifetime of restoring old Mopar muscle cars to their original style and glory. And Jeff had the skills for the job. He could weld, paint, upholster and rebuild engines, having learned everything about the cars he loved. Karen would say, “You can give him a handful of nuts and bolts and he will tell you exactly where they fit on the cars he restores.”
Years of looking and networking paid off when Jeff heard about such a car, unrestored, in a rural town out of state. He set off on a treasure hunt knowing only the name of the town. After talking to several people, one person said he knew someone who knew someone else, and he eventually located the car. It was love at first sight, and Jeff negotiated with the owner for a car that was not for sale! For the next decade, the tables were turned as Jeff’s sons helped him restore his dream car, transforming it from rust to Karenriches. and
Jeff’s sons now have sons of their own, and they still look forward to being with their dad, under the hood of the latest project car.
Jeff says, “If you attend a car show in the St. George area and see a ‘plum crazy’ purple 1970 Hemi Cuda convertible, it is probably mine! Stop by and say hello!”
As his children grew, Jeff set a goal to restore a car with each of his three sons during their teenage years. This would help build close relationships and teach them to work hard for what they wanted. He also said it would “keep them broke and out of mischief during those formative years.”
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As time passed, Jeff’s sons had beautifully restored cars, but Jeff was still searching for his dream car—the 1970 Hemi Cuda convertible—which he deemed “the king of muscle cars.” Because only 21 were made with the Hemi engine, finding or affording one would be impossible. The next best thing would be to find and restore a 1970 Cuda convertible (1 of 132), and swap the original engine with a Hemi engine .
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• Automation • Security / Surveillance • Lighting • Audio / Visual • Theater • Structured Wiring • Motorized Shades • Commercial GET IN TOUCH (435) cidsystems.com635-025577 North 700 West • Hurricane, UT WE ARE SOUTHERN UTAH'S MOST EXPERIENCED LOW VOLTAGE CONTRACTORSevents A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area. EVERY SATURDAY Tuacahn Saturday Market TUACAHN AMPHITHEATRE, 1100 TUACAHN DR., IVINS | 9:00 AM The Tuacahn Saturday Market is one more way to experience the mag ic of Tuacahn. Enjoy its wonderful surroundings in the red rock can yon featuring local artwork crafts, treats and free entertainment. The Tuacahn Cafe is open for break fast and lunch. A pancake breakfast with bacon and juice is served until noon. Free admission. tuacahn.org EVERY SATURDAY St. George Farmers Market VERNON WORTHEN PARK, 300 S. 400 E., ST. GEORGE | 8:00 AM The farmers market at Vernon Worthen Park is a free event held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon through the end of October. The market features a variety of ven dors from Washington and Iron counties, selling seasonal fruits and vegetables, free-range beef, pork and lamb, cheeses and free-range organic eggs. Shop for gifts, artwork or listen to local music. EVERY FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Country Swing Dance Night HERITAGE ARTS & EVENTS CENTER, 568 W. TELEGRAPH #4, WASHINGTON | 6:00 PM Country Swing Dance Nights with class at 6 p.m. and dancing at 7 p.m. No membership required. $7.50 at the Organizer:door. Ed Tracey, 435.227.5110 SEPTEMBER 2022 CONTINUED > 37| CITYLIFESTYLE.COM/STGEORGESEPTEMBER 2022
EVENTS FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAY IN SEPTEMBER Hurricane City Concert in the Park HURRICANE CITY PIONEER PARK, 200 N. MAIN, HURRICANE | 8:00 PM Grab your camp chair or favorite blanket and get ready to enjoy the music! The concerts are free to the public. Come out and enjoy the good tunes and good vibes! Organized by Hurricane City Lei sure and Recreation hurricanerecreation.com FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH So U Comedy Theater DIXIE CONVENTION CENTER, 1835 CONVENTION CENTER DR., ST. GEORGE | 7:00 PM The first Saturday of each month, enjoy a night of laughs and fund with So U Comedy theater! 7 p.m. PG; 9 p.m. R Doors open half-hour before showtimes $15 for advance tickets; $20 on day of show 6 for $60 Students $10 with ID haha@soucomedy.com THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2ND G. Russell Case Art Exhibit: Utah North to South SEARS ART MUSEUM, 155 S. UNIVERSITY AVE., ST. GEORGE | 9:00 AM The Sears Art Museum presents G. Russell Case Eccles Grand Foyer: The Besendorger Ranch Exhibit Theresa Otteson and Sherry Rauch. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. searsart.com EVENTS CONTINUED 38
designed to sleep up to 14, you’ll find everything you need to enjoy time with family and friends. This 20 acre ranch offers space to roam, golden silence, and spectacular night skies. Stunning views of Kolob Canyon and the Pine Valley Mountains. The perfect spot for your intimate corporate retreats, board meetings, small anniversaryweddings,parties and birthday celebrations. (events require an additional fee above nightly rental rates) bookstarrynitesranch.com435-238-4948Formoreinformationortoyourgetawayvisitusat THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3RD Welcome to the 24th Annual Hurricane City Peach Days HURRICANE CITY | 8:00 PM Peach Days is a long-honored Hurricane tradition celebrating the heritage of the town. Held Labor Day weekend each year, the celebration includes games, fireworks, performances, music, dancing and much more! Organizer: City of Hurricane Lei sure and Recreation hurricanerecreation.com THROUGH SEPTEMBER
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kayentaarts.com THROUGH SEPTEMBER 11TH Iron County Home Build ers Association 2022 Festival of Homes VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN CEDAR CITY | 9:00 AM Escape the heat and visit 12 beau tiful homes at the 2022 ICHBA Fes tival of Homes. Open dates are September 2-5 and 9-11. Tickets are available at any branch of
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Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune CENTER FOR THE ARTS AT KAYENTA, 881 COYOTE GULCH COURT, IVINS 7:30 PM Frankie, a waitress, has had more disappointments than delights in life. Johnny, a cook and veteran of one broken marriage already, is con vinced he loves Frankie, a notion she considers ridiculous. Yet, out of their sometimes touching, sometimes hi larious interplay, the promise of a re lationship beyond a one-night stand begins to emerge. Mature subject matter and adult language. State Bank of Southern Utah, Banker in Cedar City or
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TUCAHN AMPHITHEATRE, 1100 TUACAHN DR., IVINS | 8:30 PM From the musical genius of Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice comes one of the most popular musicals of the last 50 years. This telling of the biblical story of Joseph and his brothers is filled with great music, costumes, laughter and joy. Utiliz ing different styles of music, this sparkling show follows Joseph as he faces adversity and triumphs. tuacahn.org
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 17TH Crazy for You ST. GEORGE MUSICAL THEATER, 212 N. MAIN ST., ST. GEORGE | 7:30 PM St. George Musical Theater presents Crazy For You! A zany rich-boy-meetshometown-girl romantic comedy. Crazy for You tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theater. Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theater owner's daughter. Look for cunning razzmatazz and case of mistaken identity. sgmusicaltheater.com
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THROUGH OCTOBER 1ST Medieval RenaissanceDaysFaire MAXWELL PARK, 1750 N. MAXWELL PARKWAY, HILDALE | 10:00 AM Enjoy the sights and sounds of medieval times with the Medieval Days Renaissance Faire for medi eval food, entertainment, bouncy castles, games, axe throwing and booths. Guaranteed fun for the entire family! medievaldaysrenfaire.com
The magical story of the world’s favorite nanny is triumphantly and spectacularly brought to the stage with dazzling choreography, incredible Tuacahn effects and unforgettable songs like “Jolly Holiday,” “Step in Time,” “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” “Feed the Birds” and more. Celebritytuacahn.org
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THE BEVERLEY SORENSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS, CEDAR CITY | 2:00 PM
The Utah Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City offers matinee performances at 2 p.m. and evening performanc es at 8 p.m. in three grand theaters. The festival offers a free nightly Greenshow at 7:10 p.m., backstage tours, seminars and play orientations. Eight incredible plays are offered this season. For show information, visit Wonderlandbard.org.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee THE ELECTRIC THEATER, 68 E. TABERNACLE ST., ST. GEORGE | 7:30 PM
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An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly dis closing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. This is a fast-paced crowd pleaser.
Concert Series—Utah Symphony M.K. COX PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY, 225 S. UNIVERSITY AVE., ST. GEORGE | 7:30 PM
The Utah Symphony opens the 2022-2023 Celebrity Concert Series with orchestral masterworks by history's greatest composers. Under the direction of Music Director, Thierry Fischer, Utah Symphony has become one of the most prominent professional orchestras in the United States. Tickets are available at utlive.org
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TUACAHN AMPHITHEATRE, 1100 TUACAHN DR., IVINS | 8:30 PM
BroadwayMarytuacahn.orgPoppins—TheMusical TUACAHN AMPHITHEATRE, 1100 TUACAHN DR., IVINS | 8:00 PM
Billed as a modern-day retelling of a classic story, Wonderland follows a woman, Alice, living in current-day New York City, juggling a failing marriage, motherhood and intense work environment to the point of chal lenging her own sense of identity. In a dream, she aligns herself with the famed Alice of Alice in Wonderland. Billed for the entire family.
