Greater St. George Hub

Dance in Concert: Innervations
Apr 18-19, 2024 at 7:00pm
Eccles Main Stage

Join Bruce Bennett,  President and Artistic director, as he talks about the history of our local theater scene and catch you up on the progress of the new St George Musical Theater.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Bruce Bennett

Bruce Bennett is one of many California transplants and arrived here 27 years ago with his wife Ellen and 3 children. They've lived here far longer than anywhere else and consider this home though they travel to southern California frequently for beach therapy. Bruce worked in corporate sales for Xerox Engineering for over 10 years then moved here to open a Xerox dealership. He found theater in his late 20's performed on many stages here locally and has been heavily involved in St. George Musical Theater for 25 years and is now honored to be the President and Artistic Director. Some of you may remember that Bruce wrote the local film review column in the Spectrum for 15 years - that's over 700 reviews and lots of         popcorn. Under Bruce's  leadership St. George Musical Theater is poised to build a brand new theater to the         downtown area and historians have told him it will be the first brand new, community centered theater built in St. George since the Opera House was constructed in 1875.

Legally Blonde The Musical follows the journey of Elle Woods, a fashionable sorority girl who enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend. Despite initial skepticism, Elle discovers her own strength and intelligence, defying stereotypes and expectations. Filled with humor, memorable characters, and catchy songs, the musical celebrates empowerment, self-discovery, and the importance of staying true to oneself.

April 11 – 13; 16 – 20

All performances at 7:30pm in the Eccles Blackbox Theatre

This production will feature new, original work written by UT Theatre students. Specific details on these pieces will be added as they are developed.

Content Advisory: (Likely) Adult Themes and Language.

Utah Tech University Art Department Showcase at the Sears Art Museum

April 19th – May 3rd, 2024

Presented by the UT Art department, this annual exhibit showcases the 2024 year's finest faculty and students works. Student artists benefit from presenting themselves and their art in a professional manner. Always a fan favorite! Del Parson is the Art Department Faculty artist featured in the Eccles Grand Foyer.

Opening Reception is April 19th, 2024 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come enjoy an evening of art and light refreshments while visiting with the faculty and students from the UT Art Department. Some art work will be available for sale and all proceeds go to the artist.

Choral Concert
Event Date: Friday, April 19, 2024 at 7:30 pm

Facility: Eccles Concert Hall

Every event showcases over 50 vendors from all over Washington and Iron Counties bringing you the best in locally grown produce, pasture raised meats, raw cheeses, and unique artisanal products.

We have live music every Saturday starting at 9:30am in the picturesque downtown park of Vernon Worthen. Enjoy local food and goods while sitting in the shade on our green grass, jamming out to local tunes. This is truly an event for the whole family all in a fur-baby friendly atmosphere.

Every Saturday May through October 8am-noon; November through March 10am-2pm (closed January).

Who remembers China cabinets, full of delicate, beautiful plates, cups, saucers, creamer and sugar bowls?  These precious dishes were only taken out and used on very special occasions. Crystal dessert cups, and sterling silver pieces also need tender care. Their importance as well as the history they brought to mind may be disappearing.  Those who kept and treasured these things have seen their importance fade for the younger generations. A couple of women I know, clearing out their parents’ homes, were dismayed that they didn’t know what to do with the China kept by their mothers. Who would take it when they were gone too?

However, there are those who value the history and customs these fine pieces represent. The Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Third Weekend Event for May will feature such a person.

Nancy Carlton, a native of Ogden, has loved fine China and what it represents for most of her life. For her presentation at the McQuarrie Memorial Museum on May 18, at 10:00 a.m. she will share what she has learned about China and pottery. Did you know that different teacups and teapots are used for differing ages? Did you know that the teacup handle styles have names? She will share her knowledge of the history of High Tea, its protocols, the types of tea, those used for medicinal and health improvement, and the common beverages of our pioneer ancestors.

Raise a pinky as you sip (metaphorically) and enjoy a touch of elegant history.

The DUP McQuarrie Memorial Museum is located at 145 N 100 E in St. George. Admission is always free and there is handicap access. For more information call 435 628 7274.

Jazz Concert
Event Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 7:30 pm

Facility: Eccles Concert Hall

Join us April 25-27 as we spend 3 days exploring the varied birding habitats throughout incredible Southwest Utah! Within one day, you can experience the birds of micro-wetlands, low deserts, riparian habitats, and the aspen-fir belt. This year’s field trips offer access to all these ranges including guided trips to the famous Lytle Ranch Preserve, along with Peregrine Fund biologist guided tours of the condors of the Vermilion Cliffs! After a fun day enjoying our field trips, you can stop by the Hilton Garden Inn for evenings filled with guest speakers, door prizes, complimentary hot and cold hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. We will also feature a variety of exhibitors ranging from conservation groups, artists, photographers, rocks & crystals, a variety of live animals who call Greater Zion home, and more. Registration begins February 1.

Utahns embrace a rural identity despite most of our state's population being urban and most of its land being public. Join Greg on an exploration of the tensions between the ideals and realities of life in rural Utah as change – past and present – affects our communities. This talk will encourage thinking and conversations about the changing nature of rural Utah and our own Washington County communities.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Greg Smoak -Utah state scholar for the Crossroads exhibition

As Director of the American West Center and Associate Professor of History at the University of Utah, Dr. Gregory E. Smoak     specializes in American Indian, American Western, Environmental, and Public History. As a publicly engaged historian, he has worked on projects for the National Park Service and the United States Forest Service, as well as numerous Native peoples      Including the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, the Big Sandy Rancheria of Western Mono Indians, and the Navajo Nation. Greg is the Utah Humanities State Scholar for Think Water Utah and recently gave the keynote talk, The Confluence of Water, History, and the Public in Utah, at the Utah State Historical Society Conference. Greg has been director of the American West Center since 2012 but has been involved with the Center since 1988. He received his PhD in history from the University in Utah and taught history at Colorado State University before returning to the U of U. Our students are often found in Greg's annual environmental history course, and Greg frequently serves on committees for students whose research focuses on environmental, public, or Native history.

April 22 - 28, 2024

Events:

Music Concert
Apr 25, 7:00 pm
Veterans Park

Puzzle Unveiling & Historical Society Night
Apr 26, 6:00 pm
Veterans Park

Movie in the Park
Apr 26, 7:30 pm
Veterans Park

Dusk 'til Dawn' Coed Softball Tournament
Apr 26, 7:30 pm
Softball Complex

Lion's Club Breakfast
Apr 27, 7:00 am
Veterans Park

5K
Apr 27, 7:00 am
Sullivan Virgin River Soccer Park

Mayor's Historical Walk
Apr 27, 7:00 am
Washington City Museum

Parade
Apr 27, 9:00 am
Telegraph Street

Cotton Fest
Apr 27, 10:00 am
Veterans Park

Car Show
Apr 27, 10:00 am
Nisson Park

Washington City Heritage Show
Apr 27, 10:00 am
Relief Society Hall

Tractor Pull
Apr 27, 11:00 am
Vacant Lot by old Nisson's Foodtown

Sunday Fireside
Apr 28, 6:00 pm
Old School Museum

From 10am to 5pm on Friday April 26th, several members of the SHPO team will be providing training and information on topics such as the National Register, Main Street Program, Cemeteries, Tax Credits, and Cultural Site Stewardship. This training is targeted for local government planning and economic development offices, historical societies, and other local preservation partners. This is also at the St. George Library.

Event Details & Schedule

10:00am: Welcome St. George City

10:15-10:30am: What is the State Historic Preservation Office

10:30-11:30am: National Register of Historic Places (What it is, and why it is good)

11:30-12:00pm: Tax Credits (Federal & State) for Historic Rehabilitation

12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch on your own

1:00-1:30pm: Cemeteries Overview

1:30pm-2:00pm: Utah Cultural Site Stewardship Program

2:00pm-3:00pm: An Architect’s Eye: Best Practices and Standards for Rehabilitation

3:00pm-4:30pm:  Main Street/Certified Local Governments

4:30pm-5:pm: Wrap-Up & Questions

This 5K Fun Run and 1-mile walk support eye, organ, tissue, and living donors as well as recipients, family members, and supporters.

We will have music, light refreshments, a short program, and prize drawings.

Individuals, teams, families, strollers, and pets on a leash are all welcome to participate at the beautiful Crosby Family Confluence Park on  Saturday, April 27th.

Same Day registration is from 8 am-9am and the Walk/Run starts at 9 am.

A proposed archaeology park at the confluence of the Virgin and Santa Clara Rivers. The site is a Pueblo village that was occupied between AD 650 – AD 1175 and would have been home to several Pueblo families. Our visit to the site will highlight the homes and hearths that people used and we will talk about future plans that will allow the site to honor St. George’s diverse heritage.

The location on this listing states "Tonaquint Nature Center" as that in the vicinity, but the precise starting location will be communicated to those who register.

Make your plans now to visit us on Saturday, April 27th for a chance to buy exclusive items, get books signed in person by 5 different authors, catch a special Story Time at Noon in the Children's Room, and search the store for a special treasure.

Comedy Church is hosted by Greg Kyte and Adam Broud. Both of them used to be insanely religious people but are now faithless and destined to burn in hell. In the long term, it’s kind of a bummer. But in the short term, it makes for a pretty good comedy show.

Each Comedy Church show features new comedians as well as religious topics. Comedy Church takes an agnostic stance towards faith. Although Adam and Greg are atheists, they’re not the a-hole type. For instance, interviews focus on comedically learning about guests’ experiences rather than trying to find “gotcha” moments regarding religion. To emphasize this, past guests have included people of diverse backgrounds and members of various faiths.

University Orchestra
Event Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 7:30 pm

Facility: Eccles Main Stage

Artists will display their original artwork, which includes paintings, pastels, colored pencils, photography, and original 3-D media.

The exhibit hours are Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Saturdays noon-4 p.m. The gallery is operated by the Southern Utah Art Guild. See website for more information.

Over the course of a staggering 50 recordings and numerous popular PBS specials spread over a quarter-century, John Tesh has never failed to inspire masses of fans with his always-evolving musical muses. Launching with his Emmy-winning, synth-driven sports music, he conquered the emerging smooth jazz genre in the ’90s with his saxophone series and later became a force in the CCM/Worship world with best-selling recordings that found inventive musical ways to share his deep faith.

On Big Band Live, John highlights the repertoire from his 2012 album “Big Band”. This infectious debut album in the big-band arena was accompanied by a PBS event called “John Tesh Big Band Live!”

Using a 7-piece band that includes a 3-piece horn section, John performs exciting and richly arranged big band standards as a singer and ensemble leader with classic selections that include “The Summer Wind,” “I’ve Got the World on a String,” “Blue Skies,” “In the Mood,” “Sway,” and “Beyond the Sea.” He also incorporates his renowned originals along with personal stories and photos of his life and career path that led him from local radio to hosting Entertainment Tonight, to his musical career with one of the top PBS specials of all time.

The Concert in the Park Series is a celebration of wonderful music, open parks, and family celebration. The Series runs April through September at Vernon Worthen Park. Park seating is available. Families are welcome to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and food. The concert series is FREE to the public. Don't miss the second Monday of each month through September. Park seating is available, bring blankets, lawn chairs, food, and the family. For more information call 435-627-4580.

2024 CONCERT IN THE PARK LINEUP

April 8th  @7:30 PM
Electric Witness, Blues

May 13th @7:30 PM
Chase Walker Band, Rock/Blues

June 10th @ 7:30 PM
Haleamano, Reggae

July 8th @ 7:30 PM
Presley Tennant, Country

Aug. 12th @7:30 PM
Celebration, Variety Party Pop

Sept. 9th @7:30pm
Gina Marie Osmond Band, Orchestra