August 2024—The Children’s Issue
Dear Reader:
Children provide immense joy to their families and make a significant impact upon their communities. They are not merely the hope for a brighter tomorrow—they are the foundation upon which our society stands. Their innocence, curiosity and boundless potential have the power to shape the world in ways we can only imagine. Children represent our hardest work and greatest investment. In this issue, we are pleased to highlight some of the best of our children and their leaders.
As a former educator of secondary education in this community for 25 years, I relished my students’ passion for learning. The number of parents who came to parent-teacher conferences is a testament to the value our local community places on education. I loved those days in the classroom, and I find it thrilling to see many of my former students now serving as leaders in their communities.
This past year, since my husband has passed from mortality, I have served as a substitute teacher in the Washington County School District in all grades. I marvel at the dedication of their teachers who make their time in the classroom a positive experience. I see that not only in their classroom teachers, but in their fine arts leaders, their coaches and their administrators. What a joy it is to see this community invest so wholeheartedly in its young people!
Truly our children are of infinite value, and they need us. Our care, attention and intentions shape who they become. We hope this issue inspires you to reflect on your relationship with the children in your life.
With warmest regards,
JJ ABERNATHY, EDITOR @STGEORGECITYLIFESTYLE
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Terry Dennis | terry.dennis@citylifestyle.com
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PHOTO EDITOR
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
JJ Abernathy, Jackie Dodart, Marianne Hamilton, Holly Infante, Wendy Wilson Spooner
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
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Corporate Team
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Matthew Perry
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HR Janeane Thompson
AD DESIGNER Andrew Sapad
LAYOUT DESIGNER Emily Lisenbee
Proverbs 3:5-6
Tuacahn’s
Beloved “Bluey” characters take to the Las Vegas stage this summer and you’re invited The Exceptional Lisa Hopkins Seegmiller
America’s only Tony Award-winning, Grammy Award-nominated, Ivy League-trained voice teacher—coaching children and adults alike from her studio right here in St. George
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Bluey's Big Play is a brandnew theatrical adaptation of the Emmy awardwinning children's series, with an original story by Bluey creator, Joe Brumm. See this event at The Smith Center in Las Vegas this month.
WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN AUGUST 2024
city scene
1: Stephen Studdert, former senior White House adviser to presidents, speaking at the Flag Day Concert 2: John Mizukawa, emcee of Southern Utah Heritage Choir Flag Day concert, "Stars & Stripes Forever" 3: Local TDS Telecom associates accept two awards at the Best of Southern Utah gala 4: Chair of Southern Utah Performing Arts Foundation, Lowry Snow, celebrates America First naming announcement. 5: Washington City Youth Council installation of officers for 2024-2025 during Washington City Council meeting 6: Volunteers from the Washington County Youth Council serve at the Washington City Rotary Mayor’s Cup tournament 7: Washington City Youth Council provides service for the Utah Food Bank of Southern Utah
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Corinne Robins Awarded Music Scholarship from Southern Utah Heritage Choir
St. George native, Corinne Robins, began her musical journey in elementary school by joining the choir and studying piano. She excelled in viola and choir, earning superior ratings in state competitions and receiving the Sterling Scholar Award in Music. Corinne shares her love for music through performances at charity events. She believes in the transformative power of music and shares its enriching influence with others. Corinne aims to earn a degree in vocal performance and presently studies with Lisa Hopkins Seegmiller.
Southern Utah Heritage Choir Awards Leonora Lund Music Scholarship
Leonora Lund is a graduate of Pine View High School and has had a passion for music since childhood. During high school, she was a member of the Trilogy chamber choir, band and various theater productions. She aspires to pursue a career in musical theater. Her vocal talents have shone brightly at solo and ensemble competitions, Sterling Scholar events and in various church settings.
America First Performing Arts Center Underway
The M.K. Cox Performing Arts Center at Utah Tech will now be known as the America First Performing Arts Center when expansion and renovation are completed in 2025. America First donated $5 million, after funding of $28 million from the Utah State Legislature and $1.3 million from Washington County and many community members. The Southwest Symphony, the Southern Utah Heritage Choir and Utah Tech's student and professional art community will make this their official home.
Photography Courtesy of Southern Utah Heritage Choir
Photography Courtesy of Southern Utah Heritage Choir
Photography Rendering Courtesy of Sparano + Mooney
August 9-25, 2024
Join us in celebrating creativity and new theater!
We are thrilled to announce the return of the Kayenta New Play Lab, a unique opportunity for theater artists and audiences to converge to create and witness the development of new work.
Secondhand Stevie by Joss Carlisle (Hurricane, UT)
Friday, August 9th 7:30pm & Saturday, August 10th 4:00pm
The Abundance by Chelsea Sutton (Los Angeles, CA)
Saturday, August 10th 7:30pm & Sunday, August 11th 4:00pm
Mama’s Dresses/A Dress For Mama by Sarahjeen Francois (Valencia, CA)
Friday, August 16th 7:30pm & Saturday, August 17th 4:00pm
Christmas is Canceled by Matthew Ivan Bennett (Salt Lake City, UT)
Saturday August 17th 7:30pm & Sunday, August 18th 4:00pm
The Caregiver’s Guide by Jami Brandli (Los Angeles, CA)
Friday, August 23rd 7:30pm & Saturday, August 24th 4:00pm
NEVER ASK by Debora Threedy (Dammeron Valley, UT)
Saturday, August 24th 7:30pm & Sunday, August 25th 4:00pm
THE ROYAL TREATMENT
ARTICLE BY MARIANNE HAMILTON
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF TUACAHN CENTER FOR THE ARTS; MARIANNE HAMILTON
TUACAHN’S TIARA TAKEOVER SETS NEW GUINNESS WORLD RECORD
On a toasty afternoon on the first of June, the Tuacahn Amphitheatre was a glittery sea of satin, tulle and rhinestones. Though such finery is typically the performers’ purview, this time it was the audience who came dressed to thrill, heeding the call for the “Tuacahn Tiara Takeover.” In the process, they set a new Guinness World Record for the “largest gathering of people dressed as princesses.” It started with a one-line email.
Back in February, Tuacahn Development Specialist, Eliza Johansen—herself a member of the 2023 Guinness World Record-setting “fastest team to run 100 miles”—had been pondering ways to forge closer connections with the local community. Though Tuacahn’s productions typically draw thousands of out-of-towners to the area annually, Eliza sought a special event for Washington County residents. Given that
this year’s performance season includes two musicals—“Frozen” and “Anastasia”—featuring iconic princesses, Eliza logged onto the Guinness site and did a search for any princess-related records that might be broken.
“Then I sent an email to my team, and said ‘what if we tried to break the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people dressed as princesses?’” Eliza said. “From that one line this massive thing happened, with over 2,500 people registered.”
Not surprisingly, setting—and certifying—a Guinness World Record is no small feat. Along with his staff, Darrin Winn, Tuacahn’s development senior manager, spent months filling out paperwork, providing the necessary proof that the amphitheatre was a suitable locale for the princess gathering, conferring with Guinness World Records Official Adjudicator, Susana Reyes (who traveled from Mexico City to verify the count), and most importantly, training the more than 40 volunteers who would actually count the princesses.
Says Darrin, “Anytime you’re counting more than 1,000 people, you’re required to have two ways to verify the final number. We did our count electronically, via the number of princesses who showed up with tickets, and then our volunteers physically counted all of them in their seats.”
Would-be princesses were instructed to stand for 60 seconds, tiaras firmly in place, while the count was underway. After the tally-sheets were forwarded to Susana and two witnesses, the ecstatic crowd learned that they had smashed the prior Guinness World Record of 419 people in tiaras and gowns.
“I can confirm that with a record of 1,382 people dressed as princesses, you are now officially amazing!” Susana announced to raucous applause.
Tuacahn has now earned the right to use the Guinness World Records logo as a part of its corporate identity. But to Darrin, the biggest success of the event was the joy that his venue brought to every princess in attendance—including his wife and four daughters.
“What we wanted to do was to let little girls come and be princesses for a day,” he noted. “They got to be a part of the magic of Tuacahn, but in a more personal way than just coming to a show.”
View a documentary about Tuacahn’s Tiara Takeover at youtube.com/watch?v=zFs0N1llU2A Marianne Hamilton is a veteran journalist and marketing writer whose work appears in regional and national publications.
For Real LIFE
BELOVED “BLUEY” CHARACTERS TAKE TO THE LAS VEGAS STAGE THIS SUMMER AND YOU’RE INVITED
ARTICLE BY HOLLY INFANTE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHOTOCO
On the heels of a sensational launch in Brisbane, Australia, “Bluey’s Big Play
The Stage Show”—a theatrical production—made its North American debut in New York City’s Madison Square Garden—and will be playing this summer as part of an extended U.S. tour at a location near your favorite little people.
MEET THE HEELERS
Based on an Emmy® award-winning animated children’s series that has garnered international acclaim with a following in more than 60 countries, “Bluey” features the adventures of the Heeler family—namely the 6-year-old and ever curious Bluey, her energetic younger sister, Bingo, and their
witty and endearing parents, Chilli and Bandit. The stage tour has gone international as well, with locations including Singapore and the United Arab Emirates!
Morgan Lauff, who plays the role of Bandit as a master puppeteer, has an extensive background in Shakespeare, having played lead roles in “Hamlet” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” and feature roles in “Macbeth” and “Twelfth Night.” His Southern California credits include performing in award-winning and world-premiere productions and helping to launch new entertainment offerings at the likes of Universal Studios Hollywood, Knott’s Berry Farm and The Disneyland Resort. With the Heeler family being authentically Australian, Morgan seized the opportunity to immerse himself in the Australian culture and expanded his craft by learning the theatrics of puppetry.
THE UNIQUELY “BLUEY” EXPERIENCE
Morgan explains what makes the “Bluey” experience unique—and it is about much more than artfully maneuvering the 5-foot, 35-pound puppet.
“This is the first time that the audience is able to see a full-fledged, long episode of ‘Bluey,’ played out in real life in front of a live audience. We have a really great responsibility to tell that story through puppetry, through advanced choreography, and through a lot of cardio-induced shenanigans, as it were,” Morgan continues. “It’s a lot of fun to be able to tell this story, and it’s a wonderful, collaborative art form as well.”
The cast includes up to 15 core performers and another 10 to 12 for stage crew, technical, lighting and sound. What takes place behind the scenes is essential to making this show as “wonderful and colorful” as it is.
“It’s a beautiful dance,” Morgan describes. “There’s a lot of partner work, there’s a lot of blocking that needs to be remembered, and there’s also the technical side that you need to be on top of as well to make sure the set looks great and that the audience is having a wonderful time,” Morgan recounts, adding that the audience enjoys watching the cast control the puppets as much as they enjoy the puppets themselves.
Yet what is it about “Bluey”—really—that makes the show such an international draw?
“The thing that sets ‘Bluey’ apart from most if not all children’s shows is that adults love this show as well. There’s a lot of empathy that this show brings to the audience,” Morgan states, observing that more adults than children tend to get emotional.
“It’s just a beautiful thing to tell this story, and it’s a huge responsibility and honor to be able to do it,” Morgan concludes.
ABOUT THE STAGE SHOW
“Bluey’s Big Play” will be presented live from Las Vegas at The Smith Center on 361 Symphony Park Avenue August 10 to 11 and is geared to audiences ages 2 and up. Exclusive VIP packages include premium seating, concierge service, gifts and photo ops with Bluey costume characters. The Smith Center will host four matinees and one evening performance, each running approximately 50 minutes. The show is presented by BBC Studios and Andrew Kay in association with Windmill Theatre Co.
For tickets, visit thesmithcenter.com/tickets/2425/bluey or call 702.749.2000 weekdays between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. PDT or 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. MDT.
Morgan Lauff, the stage talent behind Bandit
ARTICLE BY WENDY WILSON SPOONER PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF LISA HOPKINS SEEGMILLER; ASHER SWAN
Lisa Hopkins Seegmiller The Exceptional
AMERICA’S ONLY TONY AWARD-WINNING, GRAMMY AWARD-NOMINATED, IVY LEAGUE-TRAINED VOICE TEACHER—COACHING CHILDREN AND ADULTS ALIKE FROM HER STUDIO RIGHT HERE IN ST. GEORGE
Ellie
When I walked into Lisa Hopkins Seegmiller Studios, I stood in awe as I turned in a circle to view the host of photos, accolades and academic accomplishments covering the walls. With a smile that lit up the room, Lisa said, “My parents love to scrapbook on my walls.”
This was the first time I had the pleasure of meeting this highly accomplished singer, actor and voice teacher based in St. George, who has made significant contributions to performing arts as well as the broader community. Lisa’s jaw-dropping career highlights include a Tony Award for her role as Mimi, in Baz Luhrmann’s Broadway production of Puccini’s “La Boheme.” She is also a Grammy Award nominee for Best Opera Recording for her performance in John Musto’s, “Volpone.”
Born in Southern California, Lisa moved with her parents first to Manhattan, New York, and then to six different states and Canada, where her matchless talent blossomed as a young child. Her mother worked as a Suzuki piano teacher by day and studied at Juilliard with the head of the piano department at night. Lisa’s father was a surgeon with a beautiful baritone voice who played the violin. Because of her parents’ accomplishments, Lisa grew up performing with her family on a continual basis, which turned singing into an assumed lifestyle.
Lisa’s mother raised her on the philosophies from the book, “Nurtured by Love: The Classic Approach,” by Shinichi Suzuki, in which Suzuki establishes his case for early childhood education and the high potential of every human being—not just those who are seemingly gifted. Lisa commented, “One of Suzuki’s greatest concepts was that in the same way a child learns a language, they can learn anything.”
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4-year-old
Felice Seegmiller as young Cosette in Les Mis at Hurricane Valley Theatrical Company.
"Pie Jesu" music video shoot at Pine Valley Chapel with Kurt Bestor, Lisa, Jenny Oaks Baker and student Lilian Breeze, directed by Danny Drysdale
Preston Yates, Jenny Oaks Baker, studio member Lillian Breeze, Lisa Hopkins Seegmiller, Hannah Noelle Baker and Dallyn Vail Bayles perform in “The Redeemer” at the Lincoln Center
Most importantly, Lisa’s mother raised her with an enduring, positive, up-beat spirit with an attitude of this-is-just-whatwe-do, and no fear associated with singing in any way. Lisa stated, “My mom was fearless and believed in going for the best mentors, and I remember her saying, ‘Who did Pavarotti train with? That is who we need to find for you.’” And find her she did!
When Lisa won the Tony Award under the tutelage of Pavarotti’s coach, Marlena Malas of the Juilliard School & Curtis Institute, her performance was a huge turning point for opera singers to become triple threats—not only as fantastic vocalists and linguists—but also as healthy, fit performers who were believable in their roles and who could also act. Lisa’s vision ever since has been to nurture the optimal vocal athlete based on fitness and vocal excellence with the entire body trained as an instrument.
Lisa’s own daughters were her first guinea pigs, performing for judges at Dixie’s Got Talent and America’s Got Talent, as well as on the Tuacahn stage. So, when kids from the community stream into Lisa’s studios, she trains them as if they were her own, helping them to achieve their wildest dreams, while helping them look their best, feel their best and perform their best, vocally and as actors. Lisa Seegmiller Studios is the Cross-Fit of vocal schools as she prepares her students for community theater auditions, local competitions and festivals, top universities and conservatories, and global careers, while nurturing them to excel through her ground-breaking technical approach. For example, one of Lisa’s students, Liv McCune, earned summa cum laude recognition at Boston’s Berklee College of Music and was honored to sing at the Miley Cyrus Tribute at Berklee.
Preslee Heppler, a youth winner of Dixie’s Got Talent
Cheznie Hustead and Alex Munro duet at the Kayenta Twinkling Tinsel Talent Competition
Allie Grover and Eve Munro sing “Pie Jesu” during a music video shoot in California
“One of Suzuki’s greatest concepts was that in the same way a child learns a language, they can learn anything.”
Lisa often reflects on her own childhood, when she sat as a confident 8-year-old with her curly red hair, playing the soundtrack of “Annie” loudly in her bedroom and singing out her window to the neighbors, hoping they would think she was the real Annie.
Lisa’s soaring goals for training children are to cross-train them in classical, musical theater and pop techniques. She wants her so-called “child opera singers” to be the best in the world. Her own tried and true developmental methods fix notoriously poor techniques taught and demonstrated on stages across the globe, with the amusing attitude of “you practice only on the days that you eat”—but she also believes students should take Sundays off. One of Lisa’s teaching methods is to “think of singing as dancing with your face,” which is Lisa’s specific approach of teaching technical form, just as you would train a dancer.
Lisa’s students record the voice of the children’s chorus for Alex Boyé’s “A Million Dreams” in collaboration with Dixie State University (now Utah Tech University)
“My mom was fearless and believed in going for the best mentors ….”
Lisa Hopkins Seegmiller
With a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies from Yale University and a Master of Music in Classical Voice from the Manhattan School of Music, Lisa Hopkins Seegmiller is America’s only Tony Award-winning, Grammy Awardnominated, Ivy League-trained voice teacher— and she has been teaching for 28 years. Her roster includes around 50 students of all ages each semester—with a few in their 70s—and she has a waiting list.
Southern Utah continues to be a hotbed for world-class vocal training with the presence of Lisa Seegmiller Studios and her unwavering dedication, her profound love of the art form and her equally profound love for the children she mentors. Lisa is passionate about getting her young singers into the recording studio and behind the camera in music videos. To take her young apprentices to even greater heights, Lisa has partnered with Lauren Harwood’s Haute Monde Agency this year to help connect kids to agents and managers and to accompany kids on talent trips to London, New York, and L.A. Today, you can find Lisa’s current and former students in Broadway musicals, television shows, Netflix series and films, and she has had seven Dixie’s Got Talent winners in a row.
Lisa lives with her husband manager and her four children on a ranch in the middle of Dixie National Forest. To reach her, visit lisahopkinsseegmiller.com or lisaseegmillerstudios. com. You can also follow @lisahopkinsseegmiller on Facebook and Instagram, where she shares recipes for vocal athletes. Subscribe to her YouTube channel at youtube.com/c/ LisaHopkinsSeegmiller
Corinne Clayton plays Aunt March in "Little Women" at St. George Musical Theater
August Locals Special
SUMMER fun with CHEF JACKIE
ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY JACKIE DODART
Summer cooking camps are a fun and educational way for children and young adults to spend their summer break. These camps provide children hands-on experiences in the kitchen, teaching them valuable cooking skills, fostering love of food—and, of course, forming new friendships.
For example, let’s take a peek at one week in June of this year: Young adults arrive at Harmons Cooking School to learn various aspects of the culinary world from the renowned Chef Jackie.
Each day they begin with a fun game of “guess the gadget.” They explore the names and uses of everything from a potato ricer to a “shark” tomato corer. During the week, they use blenders, food processors, burr blenders, knives, peelers, mixers, spatulas of every kind, and they use a professional Wolf gas range known for its unrivaled control and precision in the kitchen.
The day continues with learning about such exotic fruits as dragon fruit, kiwi, kumquats, gooseberries, and then studying about each country from where these fruits originate. The best part is tasting the fruit—a great experience for all.
Studying about various cultures and foods provides a unique experience. For instance: Pasta made the Italian
Photo by Asher Swan
“TEACHING
way; chicken pot pies made for the family; gumbo (not everyone’s favorite), but chefs learn how to make roux and can create everything from gravy to gumbo!
A culminating activity at camp’s end is decorating cakes, as the campers express gratitude for a fantastic week!
Teaching young adults to cook for themselves and others brings them to a better realization of what “farm to table” really means—that high quality produce and meats create a better meal, especially when that meal is crafted with love.
Creativity, teamwork and problem solving are life skills the culinary campers will take with them once the event ends.
If you have a child who loves cooking, enroll them in a cooking class. It just might be the highlight of their summer!
A little about Chef Jackie Jackie Dodart, chef de cuisine, is a St. George resident and the heart and soul of Harmon’s Cooking School in Santa Clara. She has had a love affair with cooking from an early age, and intuitively she knew someday she would travel the globe to discover specialty dishes from countless cultures, “cuisine to tantalize the senses,” as she describes them.
Peek inside Jackie’s pantry to see what she has on hand to turn a good meal into a fabulous one: kosher salt, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemons, anchovy paste, curry and Dijon mustard. From her garden: fresh sage, rosemary, basil, oregano, thyme and mint to add vibrancy and aroma to everything from drinks to entrees to desserts.
Jackie has received praise as the non plus ultra of gourmet taste and grace as evidenced by winning Utah’s Best of State Award in the category of Food and Beverage Service Education for the Santa Clara Harmons Cooking School seven consecutive years.
In her own words: “I have found great satisfaction sharing what I have learned over the years and teaching the concepts I have embraced from my own educational experiences. I love what I do!”
Contact Chef Jackie at jackiedodart@hotmail.com.
events
A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
EVERY SATURDAY
Downtown Farmers Market
Vernon Worthen Park, 300 South 400 East, St. George | 8:00 AM
Every Saturday, year-round. Live music and local shopping in the picturesque Vernon Worthen Park. Enjoy local food and goods while sitting in the shade on green grass, jamming out to local tunes. This truly is an event for the entire family!
EVERY SATURDAY
St. George Sunrise Market
Hella Seegmiller Historic Farm, 2592 South 3000 East, St. George | 9:00 AM
Come and enjoy the Saint George Sunrise Market. You will love the positive vibe and energy in the air, mixed with some of the best artisans and entrepreneurs! Experience fun music with line dancing and fill yourselves up with fresh baked goods, handmade food and fresh produce from farmers, and old-fashioned caramel kettle corn and caramel apples. stgsunrisemarket.com
EVERY SATURDAY
Tuacahn Saturday Market
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins | 10:00 AM
The Tuacahn Saturday Market is one more way to experience the magic of Tuacahn. Our outdoor market features local artwork, crafts, food and free entertainment. You'll find something new and different every Saturday morning. Free admission and live entertainment. Visit tuacahn.org
EVERY SATURDAY
Hurricane Farmers Market
Hurricane Recreation Center, 63 South 100 West, Hurricane | 9:00 AM
Enjoy fresh fruits, veggies, delicious baked goods and handmade creations from talented farmers, bakers and crafters. The market runs every Saturday, April through November, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
2ND AND 4TH FRIDAYS
City of St. George Movie in the Park
St. George Town Square, 50 South Main, St. George | 8:30 PM
St. George Town Square becomes an outdoor movie theatre on the 2nd and 4th Friday each month. Classic movies for adults and children are shown on the big screen under the stars. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and goodies to enjoy the evening. Movie begins at dusk. July features “Jumanji” (1995) and “How to Train a Dragon 3.” Visit sgcity.gov/activity
2ND MONDAYS APRIL - DECEMBER
City of St. George Concert in the Park
Vernon Worthen Park, 300 South 400 East, St. George | 7:30 PM
The Concert in the Park Series is a celebration of incredible music, open parks and family celebrations. Families are welcome to bring blankets, lawn chairs and food. The concert is free to the public. Don't miss the second Monday of each month through September.
THROUGH AUGUST 10TH
The Stage Door Presents Gypsy – A Musical Fable
Electric Theatre, 68 East Tabernacle, St. George | 7:30 PM
Gypsy is the ultimate tale of an ambitious stage mother fighting for her daughters’ success—while secretly yearning for her own. It is set across America in the 1920s and 30s when vaudeville was dying, and burlesque was born. Starting every evening at 7:30 p.m. and a special matinee on Saturday, August 3. thestagedoortheater@yahoo.com.
THROUGH AUGUST 23RD
Erin Hanson: Landscapes of the West Art Exhibit
Sears Art Museum at Utah Tech University, 155 South 700 East, St George | 9:00 AM
The Sears Art Museum in St. George, Utah, is proud to host Erin Hanson’s solo museum show, "Landscapes of the West." The exhibition includes 30 paintings of southern Utah and the Colorado Plateau and will also feature pieces depicting Utah and Arizona landscapes, including Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Arches National Park, saguaro desert-scapes and red rock monuments.
SEPTEMBER 7TH
Coyote Tales Storytelling Event
100 North 100 West, Ivins | 7:00 PM
The next Coyote Tales event is scheduled for September 7 as part of the Ivins City Heritage Days Festival. It will take place outdoors at Ivins City Heritage Park and is FREE to the public. The theme for the evening’s stories is, FIRST. Get all the details at coyotetalesstories.com.
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