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The Arts in Southern Utah: Pianist Brandon Lee
One of the things that I appreciate about living in St. George is how much access we have to the arts despite being a small community. Friday night, we attended an incredible concert by the Southwest Symphony with guest performer, pianist Brandon Lee. The Cox auditorium was packed and Lee’s performance of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto... Read More
Gardening in Southern Utah
It has been impossible to stay indoors the last week here in St. George, and with the rain that has fallen, the yards have started to come alive. If you are planning on planting a garden and haven’t started yet, NOW is the time to start moving forward. Despite all the “fails” I have had... Read More
Brian Head: January is New Skiier Month
Winter is one of the best things about living in St. George. I love that we can drive 1 ½ hours north and be on the ski slopes of Brian Head on Cedar Mountain and then return home and play tennis in the evening, often in shorts and sweat shirt. For those of us who... Read More
Virgin River Gorge – Interstate 15
There are plenty of gorges in Southern Utah but locals know if you say “The Gorge” you are referring to the strip of I-15 that cuts through the Virgin River Gorge just south of St. George. The Gorge is a strip of highway that basically follows the Virgin River where it has cut a beautiful... Read More
Pay It Forward in St. George
I find myself asking, particularly at this time of year, how I can reach out to other people and make a difference in the world—even if it is just a small part of the world right here in my community. I especially like to look for opportunities where I can work along with my children... Read More
Southern Utah Football – Region 9 – Dominates 3AA Football
High school playoffs are down to the semi-finals, and our Region 9 boys have dominated the scene. The playoffs have been fun to follow as we have watched our local high schools pick off their opponents securing all four spots in the semi-finals. Last Friday night, we saw Dixie High School turn their game around... Read More
St. George Ranks in Money Magazine
Ranked #47 in the nation. We say it all the time. Southern Utah is beautiful. We love it, and we can give you 101 reasons that it is a great place to live, but we are biased. We know we are. The red sand is between our toes and there is no other place we’d... Read More
November Calendar of Events
Nov. 1 Snow Canyon Half Marathon Nov. 1 Shrek the Musical (final performance), Hurricane Fine Arts Center, 7 pm, $5-8 Nov. 1 Ancestor Square Farmer’s Market, FREE, 8 am to noon Nov. 1 Concert, Jim Witter’s “Feelin’ Groovy”, Cox Auditorium, 7:30 pm, $20 Nov. 3-9 Plein Air Art, Zion National Park, FREE, all day... Read More
Art Around the Corner
One of St. George’s strengths is its continued support of the arts. I recently attended the Dallas Brass concert at Dixie State University where the visiting emcee made the comment that one sign of a vibrant community is one where the arts are supported and enjoyed. We have benefitted from Southern Utah’s continued efforts to... Read More
See the Fall Leaves: Cedar Breaks National Monument
Now! Now is the time to go. Don’t delay! Cedar Breaks is beautiful year round (even in the snow if you can get there). But right now the leaves are changing colors, and if you want to see one of the most beautiful spots in Southern Utah for fall colors, Go Now and Go to... Read More