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Woman with Black Shawl, by Sharon French Tuesday Jan 10th at 7pm Opera House Sharon Hatch French will perform "Woman with Black Shawl" a one-woman play where she convincingly portrays eighteen different characters from a small girl to an old Navajo man. French is respected for her lifelong work in theater arts as a playwright, actor and master story teller. She was born in Shiprock, New Mexico and raised in the small towns of Kirtland/Fruitland, New Mexico. She now resides in St. George, Utah. Sharon holds a unique position in current American Theater as a pioneer in the field of Native American outdoor historical drama and multi-culturalism of the southwest. Her remarkable scripts are a rare combination of freshness and simplicity which tells a beautiful and articulate story of the T'aa Dine (The Navajo People). |
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David & Willie in St. George, by Nonie Sorenson Wednesday Jan 11th at 7pm Tabernacle "David & Willie in St. George", written and directed by Nonie Sorensen, is a musical reader's theater presented on the music & history of David & Wilhemina Cannon, two original settlers of the St. George area. In this upbeat musical legendary stories of St. George unfold as seen through their eyes. Nonie Sorenson has long had an interest in interpreting history through the medium of music & drama. She enjoys the study of history and makes every effort to portray the historical figures as accurately as possible, using their actual words in her lyrics whenever she can. Nonie and Manyard Sorenson were released in 2002 from a fifteen year call to the Nauvoo, Illinois Mission, where they were responsible for three historical summer musical productions which Nonie was called to write & compose, and which still run daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The talented performers of "David & Willie in St. George" are Jim and Jill Sevy who portray the title roles, and they are supported by Gordon & Jan Heward. |
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Where Two Streams Meet, a book talk by Author Lyman Hafen Thursday Jan 12th 7pm Opera House Published in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of St. George, author Lyman Hafen will discuss his new book "Where Two Streams Meet," a collection of essays, memoirs and founding stories of St. George, Utah. Lyman Hafen is a fifth-generation southern Utahn who has been writing about the region's history, culture and personality for 30 years. He was co-founder of St. George Magazine in 1983 and has published hundreds of magazine articles in publications as diverse as Northern Lights and Western Horseman. He is the author of 12 books of memoir, history, biography and fiction, and his work has been recognized by awards from the Utah Arts Council. He serves on the board of directors of the Utah Arts Council and is executive director of the Zion Natural History Association and the Zion National Park Foundation. For more information visit www.lymanhafen.com. |
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Porter Rockwell Returns, by Larry Anderson Wednesday Jan 11th and Friday Jan 13th at 2pm then Monday Jan 16th at 7pm Opera House The Salt Lake Repertory Theater called the play, "Spellbinding." The Deseret News called it, "Jovial, mysterious." Dr. Lawrence Anderson researched the life of Porter Rockwell during graduate studies in LDS History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University. He wrote and began performing "Porter Rockwell Returns" 25 years ago during a teaching assignment at Dixie College and went on to perform the play around the West as many as three times per week for several years. The play has been evaluated for accuracy by LDS and Western American historians. Several of his props are original to the 19th century. The costume and guns are authentic in every detail. And yes the hair is real...just not his. Across the nation, songs were sung of the modern Sampson who could not be killed. Note: Due to gunfire, persons under 12 are not admitted. Due to popularity, this program will require a free general seating ticket which can be picked up at the St. George Art Museum ahead of time. Any seats not used by ten minutes prior to a show, will be given to door traffic. |
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A Gilbert & Sullivan Festival, by Lieto Voices Friday Jan 13th 7pm and Saturday Jan 14th 2pm Opera House Lieto Voices is a vocal performance group conducted by Norman Lister. They will present a musical tribute in celebration of the City of St. George including Gilbert and Sullivan originals that were sung in the Opera House many years ago by our ancestors. This audition choir is composed of local residents, and their performances provide a greater appreciation for music of many genres. |
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Heritage Poetry Reading, hosted by the Red Rock Writers Guild Friday Jan 13th 6pm Opera House The Red Rock Writers Guild, an organization of local poets and creative writers, will hold an open poetry reading Friday, January 13, 2012 at 6pm at the Opera House. All are invited to share their feelings and memoires of our St. George heritage past and present through poetry and the spoken word. |
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Historic Tour, hosted by the Historic Preservation Commission Saturday Jan 14th 12-4pm (pick up map at Social Hall) Join us for a historic building tour hosted by the Historic Preservation Commission. This self-guided tour will take you through historical commercial and civic buildings of importance within our St. George Community helping you to reflect on how the community began and where we are headed as a city. Maps can be picked up at the St. George Social Hall, The St. George City Office Building, The Chamber of Commerce or Green Gate Village starting Monday, January 9th. The tour incorporates live actors, is self-guided and is free to the public. Tour Visits: (Click Here to Download Tour Brochure/Map )
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Annual Birthday Root Beer Floats Saturday Jan 14th 12-2pm Social Hall In celebration of St. George's 150th birthday come and enjoy delicious Root Beer Floats served up by our Mayor Daniel McArthur and the St. George City Council. Saturday, January 14th 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the St. George Social Hall located at 47 East 200 North. Free to the Public! |
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Here's Brother Brigham, by James Arrington Saturday Jan 14th 7pm and Sunday Jan 15th 6pm Tabernacle James Arrington has been a fixture in Mormon drama since the late 1970s, drawing audiences for decades with his popular, groundbreaking one-man show "Here's Brother Brigham". Having been professionally trained at the Actor's Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco, Arrington has made his career as a playwright, director and actor for film and screen. He's currently department chair for Utah Valley University's Theatre Arts Department. |
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This Promised Land O Dixie - Our Heritage, by the Southern Utah Heritage Choir Sunday, Jan 15th 7:30pm Tabernacle The Southern Utah Heritage Choir is a voluntary community choir that counts as its home the historic St George, UT, Tabernacle. Its numbers, approaching 200 voices, includes members from all faiths and walks of life from the Southern Utah area. The Choir has performed internationally in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, the Czech Republic, Armenia, England, Scotland, and most recently in China. The Choir was founded in 1994 and has since been sown into the very fabric of Utah's Dixie, and has brought great distinction and acclaim to this area. |
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Decades of Dixie Heritage Fair Monday Jan 16th 10-8pm and Tuesday Jan 17th 10-6pm Dixie Convention Center The City of St. George invites our entire community to participate in the "Decades of Dixie Heritage Festival". The festival will include local talent, food vendors, children's games and numerous exhibits of memorabilia, artifacts and items that were used in southern Utah's Dixie and define our local area. This is a call for displays of items that are distinctive to our region from as early as 1862 through today such as quilts, food and recipes, paintings and other artwork, furniture, clothing, houses wares, photography, musical instruments, news clippings and history displays from families, businesses or organizations. We invite all to participate and join us in celebrating the diverse and wonderful place St. George has become. Display booths are open to the public and free of charge. If you are a food vendor or selling merchandise, booth spaces are $200. Some of the great musical entertainment includes: The Hubcaps, Josh Larsen, Jerry Allen, and Josh Warburton. |
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Birthday Bash Concert Tuesday Jan 17th 7pm Burns Arena Join the Mayor and City Council as we celebrate our 150th Birthday with live music by American Idol finalist Brooke White. View the premier of a 20 minute documentary film on the history of St. George by film maker Phil Tuckett, former vice president of special projects at NFL Films and recipient of 30 Emmy Awards and his Dixie State College crew. Enjoy a piece of birthday cake, some hot chocolate and finish it all off with Fire Works. You don't want to miss it. All free to the public! Happy Birthday St. George! |
  Lynne Clarke - A Pictorial History of St. George: the Early Years Friday Jan 13th at 5:30pm The Lynne Clark Historical Photograph Collection was begun in 1972 with the avowed purpose of collecting and preserving the pictorial history of Southern Utah. The photographs in the collection range in time from 1850 to the present. Join Lynne in a slide show presentation to view a portion of the continually expanding collection that now numbers over 15,000 images. For more information on Lynne's work go to www.lynneclark.com  DOC UTAH FILMS Friday January 13th - 7:00pm
Saturday January 14th - 7:00pm
Doc Utah is an annual film festival presented by Dixie State College that seeks to inspire a global connection through documentary films and intellectual discussion.  RED ROCK FILM FESTIVAL - www.redrockfilmfestival.com Thursday January 12th at 7-9pm Festival Favorites Friday January 13th 3-5pm "Utah Regional Film Maker Shorts" Saturday January 14th 10-11:30am "Trouble in Zion" The Red Rock Film Festival is an annual festival that happens in November. They are sharing films that were not screened in their November event. Red Rock Film Festival strives to encourage the production of media in both the independent and professional market that portray the human race in a positive light, and to applaud original works that redefine media through innovation, creativity and sensitivity that both enlightens and educates audiences from around the world. THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2012 7:00 pm - St. George Arts Center Leisure Services Blg. (86 S. Main St., St. George)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2012 3:00 pm - St. George Arts Center Leisure Services Blg. (86 S. Main St., St. George)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2012 10:00 am - St. George Arts Center Leisure Services Blg. (86 S. Main St., St. George)
 David Wade - Wildlife Artist Lecture and demonstrationSaturday January 14th at 12 noon National acclaimed and award-winning wildlife artist David Wade will present his work and demonstrate a how he very accurately but loosely depicts animals in the wild with an almost impressionistic touch. A recent resident of St. George Wade is happy to share his art with our community. For more information go to www.DaveWadeArt.com.  John Olsen - St. George: 10,000 Years of HistorySaturday January 14th at 2pm Travel with John Olsen, author and southern Utah native, as he walks us through 10,000 years of St. George history. You won't want to miss this hands-on lecture with tangible artifacts giving evidence to what life was like in our community during primitive times and up to present day. A master flint mapper and expert southern Utah geographer Olsen has much to offer. For more information contact John Olsen at 435.467.7807  Del Parson - Religious Art Saturday January 14th at 4pm Join award-winning religious portrait artist Del Parson, in a lecture in which he shares his passion for and desire to paint Christ and other religious subjects. His world renown paintings of Christ evoke strong emotional responses and sense of peace, hope and love. To see Del's work go to www.delparson.com  Gregory Mortenson - The Classical Painting AtelierMonday January 16th at 3pm New York based figurative artist and St. George Native Gregory Mortenson visits Southern Utah to demonstrate and share his passion and understanding of classical painting in today's art scene. Academically trained through the Waterstreet Atelier at the Grand Central Academy of Art, Greg has much to share on the figurative movement. To find out more about Gregs portrait drawing and workshops that will be held in St. George January 2012 go to http://www.gregorymortenson.blogspot.com/ or call him at 435.232.1481  The Epic West: A Photographers Journey with William Shepley Monday Jan 16th at 1pm The inspirational work of William Shepley captures the artistic nature of "life" itself. Join him for a presentation that reveals the West as you have never seen it before. He will teach photographers, artists and anyone the importance of the "art of seeing". To learn more about William's photography go to www.shepleyswest.com DEMONSTRATIONS AND WORKSHOPS Watercolorist Carl Purcell - A 3-day workshop presented by SUWS Jan 12, 13, 14, 9-4pm The Southern Utah Watercolor Society presents Carl Purcell who will demonstrate and teach how to achieve random patterns of color and value found in nature. Returning for the eighth year with SUWS, Purcell brings new techniques every time with a lively teaching method. Unfortunately Carl's workshop is full and does not have space for additional students but will be open to the public for observation. To find out more about the Southern Utah Watercolor Society go to www.suwatercolorsociety.webs.com  Russell Black - The Tin Pan PainterFriday January 14, 5pm-8pm Native california artist and now Dammeron Valley resident, Russell Black, demonstrates basic and advanced watercolor techniques that he uses to teach annual workshops based on local scenery of the four corners area. Never painting from a photograph Russell strives with each piece of art to capture the emotion and uniqueness of that local. To learn more about Russell go to www.tinpanpainter.webs.com Karl-Erik Bennion - Art for Webelos (6pm) and Boy Scouts (7pm) Friday Jan 14th Help your scouts make advancements in Art! Bring your Webelos at 6pm to sign off several requirements for the Art Pin. For Boy Scouts at 7pm we will hold a kick-off meeting in order to begin work on the Art Merit Badge.  The St. George Weaving Studio with Sandra SandbergOpen Friday 2-8pm, Saturday 10-6pm, Monday 10-6pm Come observe the art of weaving! Weaving is an art form that has existed for hundreds of years yet is a growing fine art form. Weaving guilds and studios exist in nearly every state and throughout the world, keeping current and new participants exploring changing ideas, techniques and equipment. There are literally hundreds of loom manufacturers in the united states producing standard and computerized looms for thousands of weavers. Come watch weavers in action and try it yourself! To find out more about the St. George Weaving Studio contact Sandra Sandberg at sandberg@dixie.edu. Dixie Quilt Guild - Exhibit and demonstrations Monday January 16th 10-6pm Dedicated to preserving the art of quilting, the Dixie Quilt Guild, is a strong organization with over 200 members since the original 11 in 1983. Come see exhibits from the local group and several quilters in action through out the day. To find out more about the Dixie Quilt Guild go to www.DixieQuiltGuild.com Dilleen Marsh: Figure Drawing coodinator Saturday January 14th 2-5pm A figure drawing session in which the model, in period dress, will pose in short and long sessions for artists to sketch. Come watch professionals work to bring life to their sketchpad or try it out yourself. This session will be conducted by artist and illustrator Dilleen Marsh who lives by this statement, "I am the possibility of clearly, boldly, and joyfully communicating an idea through art". To find out more about Dilleen's work or other figure drawing opportunities go to www.DilleenMarsh.com Bill Ennis - Figure Drawing coordinator Saturday January 14th 5:30-8:30pm A figure drawing session in which the model, in period dress, will pose for artists to sketch over a three hour span. Come watch professionals work to bring life to their sketchpad or try it out yourself. This session will be conducted by illustrator / designer Bill Ennis. To find out more about Bills art go to www.sketchboxcreative.blogspot.com  The St. George Children's Museum - Art Experiences for children
Free fun art experiences for children will be provided by the St. George Children's Museum. Workshops will be held on Friday, January 13th from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, January 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and Monday, January 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Some of the art experiences include: Making Pioneer Toys, Making Pioneer Games, Native Arts, Bookmaking & Visual Story Creation, Krazy Quilt Blocks, Painting Landscapes of St. George, and Creative Open Studio. The St. George Children's Museum will provide vibrant and engaging interactive activities that will allow children and families to discover, imagine, and create! To find out more about the Childrens Museum or their grand opening scheduled for November 2012 go to www.stgeorgechildrensmuseum.blogspot.com Gregory Mortenson - Classical Painting Atelier demonstrationJan 16 9am-1pm New York based figurative artist and St. George Native Gregory Mortenson visits Southern Utah to demonstrate advanced oil painting portrait techniques. Academically trained through the Waterstreet Atelier at the Grand Central Academy of Art in NY, Greg will share superior technique and knowledge. Watch Greg in a action do a live model portrait demonstration. To see more of Greg's work go to www.GregoryMortenson.com  Royden Card - Printmaking demonstration January 16th 10am-6pm What is Printmaking?! What is a press? A negative image is etched onto a plate through carving or other methods. Come learn this age-old art form master printmaker and artist Royden Card. To find out more about Royden's art go to www.roydencardfineart.com  L'Dean Trueblood WCAZ artist- watercolor portraiture January 16th 2-5pm As an artist on the Washington County Arts to Zion Studio Tours L'Deane will have her private sculpture studio open to the public. But L'Deane has amazing talents on paper as well! Watch L'Dean as she demonstrates in watercolor doing short portraits with live models. To find out more about L'Deane's art go to www.truebloodstudios.com  Carol Bold WCAZ Studio Tour artist- oil painting and printmaking Native to the San Franciso area, Carol Bold, recent resident of St. George, thrives in painting the southern Utah landscapes. See Carol Bolds work and painting in action as a Washington County Arts to Zion Studio Tour artist exhibiting in the Community Art Center Saturday Jan 14th 10-2pm, Sunday Jan 15th 1-6pm and demonstrating printmaking on Monday Jan 16th. To see more of Carols work go to www.carolbold.com  Kate Starling - Adult Art Exploration free workshop January 14th 11-2pm Kate Starling is an oil painter who lives and works in the canyons of southern Utah. Educated in geology, she spent years working outside as a geologist and National Park ranger. After formal academic art training in the 1980's she devoted her work to painting the landscape. This free open studio directed under Kate will allow adults of any level exposure to a variety of mediums and an opportunity to "play" with paint. To find out more about Kate's art and her workshops go to www.kstarling.com Southern Utah Photo Guild - digital photography Q & A Saturday January 14th 10-2pm A newly formed group of photographers will be exhibiting and answering questions on digital photography techniques. This fun and lively group has monthly meetings for local photographers to share techniques and more. To find out more about The Southern Utah Photography guild go to www.southernutahphotographyguild.com Ceramic Wheel Throwing - Brady Richardson, Joe Viers and Skylayr Hibberd and others Saturday January 14th 10-6pm Come watch a ball of clay turn magically into a cup, bowl, platter or more. These skilled ceramics will demonstrate a variety of wheel throwing techniques that are fun and educational to watch. You won't want to miss these local experts in action! Brady Richardson - native to southern Utah and strongly influenced in his youth by Native American Artifacts, Brady's aesthetic yet functional works are delicate and have intrinsic value. Joe Viers - Kayenta resident and established potter at Zia Pottery, Joe's organic work strives to bring man and nature together in a perfection combination. Skylayr Hibberd - a passionate art student and emerging ceramicist attending Southern Utah University, Skylayr's thrown 3D works and techniques will astound! To learn more about ceramic events in the area go to www.desertlightpottery.com or visit Zia Pottery Studios in Kayenta  Annette Everette - Bronze Scupture demonstrationMonday January 16th 10-1pm Local bronze figurative and Art Around the Corner artist, Annette Everett, will show sculpture processes, stages and techniques of many of her art pieces. To see more of Annette's art go to www.Annette-Everett.com  Ed Hlavka - Sculpture demonstration Monday January 16th 11-3pm See a demonstration and meet the man who made the horses on the Ivins round-about and many other art pieces in our community. To see more art or sign up for Ed's workshops go to www.edhlavka.com  Pamela Bird - sculpting femine archytypes demonstration Monday January 16th 1-4pm Artist Pam Bird has developed a body of work depicting feminine archetypes and goddesses from many ancient cultures throughout the world in Bas Relief Sculpture. She has studied the mythology, art and history of these cultures and has learn about their concepts of the Divine Feminine. To learn more about Pam or see her art go to www.pambirdart.com Lola Krummenacher - experimental designing w/ watercolor Friday Jan 13th 4:30-6pm Come watch professional workshop artist Lola as she shows a whole new technique of watercolor painting. Lolas experimental designing with watercolor is a very fun way of using the medium. As a member of the Southern Utah Watercolor Society information about Lola can be found at www.suwatercolorsociety.com  Nathan Wotkyns - Landscape photographer Saturday January 14th 3-6pm Owner of Wide Angle Photography and Print-It, Nathan will share his work and inspire all. To see more of Nathan work go to www.wideangleart.com To learn about services for photographing art or other fine art print services go to www.print-it-shop.com EXHIBITS AND SHOWS  Washington County Arts to Zion Studio Tours - Silent Auction and Ticket Sales Members of the community will be able to purchase tickets to participate in a county-wide studio tour in the 2nd floor hallway of the Community Arts Building. The WCAZ Studio Tour will guide participants through galleries and private studios of artists in the county. A silent auction of art produced by studio artists will also hang on the 2nd floor. To find out more about the Washington County Arts to Zion Studio Tour go to www.ArtsToZion.com A Desert to A Dream Contest - for K-12 and Adult artists in Hallway Galleries Jan 10-17th "A Desert to A Dream" contest is open to youth and adults in the county and is a juried art competition in commemoration of the St. George Heritage Days. Works submitted must follow guidelines and rules. The Visual Arts Association of Southern Utah is coordinating the contest and all arts events happening in the Community Art Center. To find out more about the juried contest or the events in the Community Arts Center go to www.visualartsassociationutah.org or call Tom Goduto VAA chair at 435.688.8478  St. George Contemporary Dance Co. Community Dance Collaboration Saturday January 14th at 7pm The St. George Dance Co. has assembled a variety of local dance groups to perform a single collaborative 2-hour concert in the ballroom (3rd floor) of the Community Arts Center. The dance pieces will be from various styles including: modern, ballet, jazz, and tap. Bring your pillows and blankets to enjoy a performance in "pioneer" style seating. There will also seating available for those who prefer chairs.Visit saintgeorgedance.com for a list of performers.  Tuacahn High School for the Performing Arts, Titan Chamber Orchestra and Titan Wind EnsembleSaturday January 14th at 1pm Tuacahn High School's Titan Chamber Orchestra and Titan Wind Ensemble will perform favorite classical composers such as Vivaldi and Corelli, and movie classics such as Star Wars and E.T. Under the direction of Jason Bonham, these talented performing arts school students will put on a concert you won't want to miss! On-Going Entertainment will also be provided on Friday Saturday and Monday in the Ballroom |
