START FILLING UP YOUR FALL CALENDAR WITH EVENTS FOR EVERY MOOD. KURT BESTOR ELEVATES WITH “MUSIC IN HIGH PLACES” Saturday, September 7th, 7:30pm, Outdoor Plaza Internationally acclaimed keyboardist Kurt Bestor and his band of musicians will perform “Music In High Places” surrounded by the majestic Red Rock mountain range. He’ll play original songs inspired by Nature and personal heroes like John Wesley Powell and Leonardo da Vinci. CELLO RENDEZVOUS: AN EVENING OF BEAUTIFUL CELLO ENSEMBLE MUSIC Thursday, Sept 12th 7:30pm Have you ever heard a choir of cellists perform together? The sound is powerful, sonorous and soulful, unlike anything you’ve heard. Twenty-some cellists from the Cello Society of Southern Utah deliver a delightful, moving program in the black box theatre. Soloists Nicole Pinell and Brittany Gardner will join them to perform Vivaldi's Double Cello Concerto in G Minor and Karl Jenkins' Benedictus. The concert will also include selections from Bach, Rachmaninoff, Villa-Lobos and a mashup arrangement of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody with Schubert's Serenade. “KEEP CALM & LAUGH ON," AN INFORMATIVE EVENING ON THE PLAZA WITH DR. MATT TOWNSEND. Saturday, September 28th, 7:30pm; 5:30pm Preshow dinner featuring Chef Alfredo’s tantalizing Italian dishes, on the Outdoor Plaza, Relationship Expert and comedic entertainer Matt Townsend teaches how laughter and communication make for thriving relationships. Bring a partner or come solo—all orientations welcome — to a fun, enlightening night under the evening sky. To make it a truly special night out for guests, we’ve invited Chef Alfredo’s Ristorante Italiano to prepare their best menu selections. Lecture tickets are $30, and $55 includes dinner. Save $10 when you buy two lecture/dinner tickets! LA BOHÉME, BY ST. GEORGE OPERA Oct 3rd - 5th and 11th, 7:30pm $30/$10 for students Puccini’s famous four-act Italian opera will keep you spellbound as you witness the unfolding affair between a poor poet and equally poor seamstress in 19th century Paris. The stars are a credit to the artistic talents of the local members of St. George Opera.
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