United We Pledge Invites Youth to March in St. George Independence...
United We Pledge is seeking 100 to 200 youth ages 9 to 12 to march in the St. George Independence Day parade on July 4.
National Plein Air Exhibition Continues at Historic Maynard Dixon Home &...
The Plein Air Painters of America National Exhibition & Sale continues through July 6 at the historic Maynard Dixon Home & Studio in Mt. Carmel, featuring more than 100 paintings by nationally recognized artists.
From arts to STEM, Utah Tech University introducing 19 academic programs...
Utah Tech University is launching 19 new programs this fall, ranging from AI and cybersecurity to dance and music, all with a focus on hands-on career preparation.
United We Pledge Invites Youth to March in St. George Independence...
United We Pledge is seeking 100 to 200 youth ages 9 to 12 to march in the St. George Independence Day parade on July 4.
Southern Utah Events Guide – June 18, 2026
This week’s Southern Utah Events Guide features 'Oklahoma!', the Jacob Hamblin Days Festival, the Firecracker 1,000 Charity Lip Sync Contest, comedy shows, theater productions, art markets, local live music, and more.
The Dish: Live Music, Local Art and Great Coffee at West...
West Village Neighborhood Café combines coffee, local art, live music, and community to create one of St. George's most welcoming gathering places.
Movie Review: “Obsession” brings Monkey’s Paw scenario to the modern dating...
MOVIE REVIEW: OBSESSION (R)
Grade: B
Online content creator Curry Barker (co-creator of the YouTube Channel, That’s a Bad Idea, a hub for various comedy sketches...
Movie Review: “Backrooms” is an immersive horror-tinged experience from a talented...
MOVIE REVIEW: BACKROOMS (R)
Grade: B
Hot on the heels of the box-office juggernaut that is Curry Barker’s Obsession comes another horror piece made by a...
Quail Creek Trail in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
This hike is a bit unusual for the southwest desert, much of it is hiking through a shaded riparian area of cottonwoods and willows alongside Quail Creek. It also features magnificent views of the red sandstone mountains and cliffs to the north and west.
Cedar Pocket Wash Overlook and Narrows Trails
Need an off the beaten path outdoor adventure, where you will probably not see another person (we only met one other hiker on the trail), featuring a Joshua Tree forest, spectacular mountain views, and the impressive Cedar Pocket Wash narrows?
Sand Hill Trail in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
If you like slogging through loose sand for a good workout, Sand Hill Trail is for you. Along with the workout are some spectacular views to the north of canyons...
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Southern Utah Adoptable Pets Guide
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Southern Utah Events Guide – June 18, 2026
This week’s Southern Utah Events Guide features 'Oklahoma!', the Jacob Hamblin Days Festival, the Firecracker 1,000 Charity Lip Sync Contest, comedy shows, theater productions, art markets, local live music, and more.
Southern Utah Events Guide – June 11, 2026
This week’s Southern Utah Events Guide features a Summer Street Fest, Tasty Nights Street Food Festival, High School Musical - The Musical, comedy shows, theater productions, art, markets, local live music, and more.
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