January 28, 2013

“The new name recommendation will advance to the Utah State Board of Regents for approval Friday, Jan. 25th, where it is also anticipated that at that meeting (held at DSC), the Regents will vote to formally approve university status for Dixie State College. The matter will then move on to the Utah State Legislature, where the new name of the institution will be presented for final legislative approval and funding consideration.

“As with stakeholders at large, the Trustees saw the merits of several different naming options, and the majority preferred ‘Dixie State University,’” Chair Caplin continued. “In the end the Board chose to unite as one body. We unanimously stand behind the Dixie State University name and encourage all stakeholders to do the same. This is the time to combine our resources, make our best contributions, and rally around this great institution.”

Congratulations to all those who worked so hard for the past 100 years to help this fine institution become what it is today. Our many thanks! (Click here to link to the complete story.)

Regardless of the name the college/univerisity is here to stay and so is the Best Western Coral Hills, one of the best hotels in Southern Utah. Click our our deals page to find specials specificaly for those in association with DSC.

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December 14, 2012

Dickens Festival St. George, Utah – “It’s an Experience”

The Dickens Festival St. George, Utah is back!

Merry Christmas everyone!

We hope everyone’s Christmas holiday will be spent in the best way possible, with family and friends, with good food, good times and good spirits.

Every year the Dickens’ Festival in St. George is held the first Saturday of every December and the three days before. And each year abbreviated plays are performed of the musicals “Scrooge” and “Oliver”. Below is a scene from “Scrooge”, in the fateful moment when Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by his past and now ghostly business partner Jacob Marley. (Jacob is played by Mori Kessler, one of the employees at the Best Western Coral Hills – and we are proud of the great job he did.)

Jacob Marley visiits Ebenezer Scrooge at the St. George Dickens Festival

For all our past, present and future guest; as Tiny Tim said:

May God Bless Us, Everyone!

The sights and sounds of 19th Century London come alive at the Dickens’ Christmas Festival.

This Festival is not just another craft show, but a unique and unusual entertainment and shopping experience. Olde English shops, hundreds of period costumes, fortune tellers, orphans, royalty, and the “real” Father Christmas all combine to offer our guests a Christmas experience like no other!

The Festival is known for its unique gifts and quality merchandise. Shoppers come to The Dickens’ Festival for that special treasure. Join us as the streets of Olde London come to life!

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October 24, 2012

Ballet Benefit at Tuacahn

JAMES SEWELL BALLET BENEFIT PERFORMANCE

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$100.00 per Seat

Friday, Oct 12, 2012
7:00 PM MST

“A polished gem of a chamber dance troupe from Minnesota…Mr. Sewell is…one of American ballet’s most inventive choreographers…Different and unpredictable, this is the company to see.”
– Anna Kisselgoff, The New York Times

The world renowned James Sewell Ballet Company will present a special benefit performance on Friday, Oct. 12 in the indoor Hafen Theatre at Tuacahn. Tickets are $100 each and includes a special pre-show reception. All proceeds benefit the Tuacahn Foundation.

REMEMBER! Guests who stay with us and attend any events associated with Tuacahn receives 10% off their accommodations. Just show your ticket stubs to the front desk at time of check in or prior to departure.

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October 1, 2012

Thriller is back at Tuacahn

ThrillerPurchase Tickets Now!
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If Odyssey Dance Theatre’s “Thriller” isn’t part of your yearly Halloween tradition, it should be. The spooky spectacular combines technical aspects of dance while paying homage to the stars of All Hallows’ Eve.

Throughout the two-hour program, “Thriller” highlights all the heroes of the season, including Frankenstein’s monster and his bride, skeletons, mummies and werewolves. But among the ghouls, you’ll find other unlikely heroes of Halloween, such as Bubbles the Clown and the “Giggle Girl,” who sings and maniacally laughs her way through songs such as “I Saw Mommy Killing Santa Claus.”

Critics agree that Odyssey Dance Theatre is nothing short of spectacular:

“Compelling dance performed to perfection! Young, trim, slim, and athletic…Great fun!” –The Spectrum

“Odyssey’s “Thriller”..a delightful “Dance Macabre”….As for humor, there were bucket loads. Laughs abounded during a “Romeo & Juliet” inspired “Frankenstein & Frankenstein” and “Jason Jam,” a work that used a lot of percussive dancing, a la “Stomp”, that spotlighted three “Friday the 13th” villains dancing with ice picks, machetes and, of all things, chain saws. The whole idea was cool…” — Scott Iwasaki, Deseret News.

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September 17, 2012

Tuacahn’s Indoor Christmas Show – Forever Plaid

FOREVER PLAID: PLAID TIDINGS is a brand-new show that offers the best of FOREVER PLAID tied-up in a nifty package with a big Christmas bow on top! Filled with Christmas standards that have all been “Plaid-erized,” our boys are back to do their Christmas Special.

At first Francis, Jinx, Smudge, and Sparky aren’t sure why they’ve returned to Earth for another posthumous performance, but a phone call from the heavenly Rosemary Clooney lets them know that they’re needed to put a little harmony into a discordant world. Sprinkled among the Christmas offerings are audience favorites like their riotous three minute and eleven second version of “The Ed Sullivan Show” – this time featuring the Rockettes, the Chipmunks and The Vienna Boys Choir, and a Plaid Caribbean Christmas which puts the “Day-O” in Excelsis! This truly “heaven-sent” holiday treat will lift audiences’ spirits and remind youngsters that not all good music has to be auto-tuned.

Tickets now on sale!

Season Schedule

Nov 23 – Dec 29, 2012 in the Cox Auditorium at Dixie State College
Weds, Thurs, Fri & Sat
Evenings – 7:30 PM
Matinee (Fri & Sat Only) – 2:00 PM

To be performed at: Cox Auditorium at Dixie State College

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September 8, 2012

Salt to Saint Bike Relay Race

What is Salt to Saint?
The Salt To Saint Relay is Utah’s most exciting bicycle relay challenge. Teams of cyclists, consisting of 8 riders, 4 riders, 2 riders and even Solo riders, will push themselves, their sleeping habits, their cycling abilities and their idea of a good time to new limits. Imagine the bragging rights, inside jokes, camaraderie and stench that will be built up after 24 hours and 430ish miles of riding together, working together and cheering each other on.
Creating their own strategy, teams will try to get from Salt Lake City Utah to St George Utah as fast as possible. Cyclists, starting in the heart of Salt Lake City at the State Capitol building, will leapfrog their way south, riding and relaying on roads that have been chosen for their safety, beauty and challenge. Following historic Hwy 89 for the majority of the route, riders will pass through towns they never knew existed and through some of the most stunning scenery Utah has to offer.
With the distance of 430ish miles divided into 24 legs, each team will need to decide which distances and legs fit their individual teammates’ abilities. Legs vary in distance, but have an average distance of 17 miles. So not only will this event challenge even the toughest of on the road, but it is also achievable by the novice cyclist.

The Best Western Coral Hills is located only three blocks from Vernon Worthen Park, the finish line of the Salt To Saint Relay. Rooms have been put aside for the participants of the this event.

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August 27, 2012

Georges Corner Restaurant & Pub

George Pace owned and operated the Big Hand Café,

which stood on this same corner, during the 1930’s and 40’s.

The Big Hand Café was the center of town, the gathering spot,
the place where news was shared.

It quickly became a St. George icon and a stopping place for tourists

as they traveled through Southern Utah. The Greyhound bus would make

its one stop in town at the Big Hand and each time it pulled in the waitresses

would holler “bus in”, and they would get ready to serve the hungry travelers.

Best remembered for its sign of a big hand outlined with blinking lights pointing

to the front door and the lit up words “Especially Good Food”.

It was easy to find – it was located at the only stop light in town. It was one

of the first buildings to be “air cooled”, which was much desired in the hot

summers of Southern Utah.

George’s Corner Restaurant celebrates the history of St. George and honors

the great men and women who moved to this barren land and made it into a home.

As the old sign promised, we serve “Especially Good Food”.

George’s Corner is located only one block away from Best Western Coral Hills

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August 15, 2012

St. George Races 2012-2013 Season

It all kicks off soon after the St. George Marathon with the SAVE A SISTER 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Walk for breast cancer! We are excited to be partnering this year with the Susan G. Komen Foundation for this race. It is going to be a great event. Sign up and come run for an AMAZING CAUSE. For more details on this event go to Save A Sister- benefitting Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

For more information on any upcoming racing event and the most up to date details and information and registration, visit our Races website.

We’ll see you soon!

St. George Races Staff

Quick Breakdown

October 6th St. George Marathon
October 20th Save a Sister 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile Walk benefitting Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure of Utah
November 3rd Snow Canyon Half Marathon and 5K
November 10th Turkey Triathlon Beginner, Sprint, Kids
November 17th Turkey Trot
December 1st Expedition St. George 50 Mile Team Relay

More Info.
St. George Marathon (October 6th)

If you aren’t running the St. George Marathon this year but would still like to be involved VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED! It’s a great way to experience this awsome event without all the sweat! There are many areas that you could volunteer for including: Aid stations. Athlete food/recovery, Bus loading/unloading, Clothing retrieval, Finish line catchers Info booths, Medical tent, On Course timers, Packet distribution and Security. If you would like to volunteer click on the link below and fill out your form!

http://stgeorgemarathon.com/volunteer.php

Save a Sister 10K, 5k and 1 Mile Walk benefitting Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure of UTah (October 20th)

This event now presented in partnership with the Susan G. Komen Foundation will all proceeds donated to fund breast cancer research. There will be a 5K, 10K and 1 mile walk at the event. All breast cancer survivors will reciebe a secial pink shirt and will be recognized in a ceremony prior to the start of the race. Premier event sponsors are The Orange Peel and Canyon Media.

More information and registration at

http://www.sgcity.org/recreation/adultsports/save_a_sister.php

Snow Canyon Half Marathon and 5K (November 3rd)

A beautiful route that features 4 miles of the St. George Marathon Course and the scenic landscape of Snow Canyon State Park, and Entrada. ONE OF THE FASTEST CERTIFIED COURSES IN THE STATE!! The course is challenging, fast and primarily downhill! It is one of the most breathtaking courses St. George has to offer! 5K runners will start at Snow Canyon High School and do a course out on the trails and head back to also finish around the track!. THERE WILL BE NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION!

More information and registration at

http://www.sgcity.org/recreation/adultsports/snow_canyon.php

Turkey Triathlon Beginner, Sprint, and Kids (November 10th)

Beginner: 200 yard swim, 5 mile bike, 1.5 mile run. Sprint 400 yard swim, 10 mile bike, 5K run. Kids beginner 50 yard swim, 1 mile bike, ½ mile run. Kids sprint 100 yard swim, 2 mile bike, ¾ mile run. Team relay will be run in the sprint division only! CAP OF 300 PER EACH DISTANCE! NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION!

More information and registration at

http://www.sgcity.org/recreation/adultsports/turkeytri.php

Turkey Trot (November 17th)

Join us for this amazing family fun run! This untimed 5K and 1 Mile walk/ fun run helps to raise much needed food for the Dixie Care and Share in St. George! Bring 3 canned goods and get a ticket into the incredible raffle with tons of frozen turkeys and prizes being raffled off after! Registration will be $5 and onsite registration begins at 8:15am!!!

More information

http://www.sgcity.org/recreation/adultsports/turkeytrot.php

Expedition St. George Team Relay 50 Miles (December 1st)

A 50 mile team relay that loops all the way through and around the stunning St. George. Teams will see St. George like they never have before as there are tons of incredible scenery and challenging runs, as long as some easy fun ones in this relay! Teams will consist of 5 people (Open Men, Open Women and Co-Ed) with each individual completing a minimum of two legs (roughly 5 miles each). Post relay events will consist of a full banquet with dinner and an awards ceremony! THERE WILL BE NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION

More inormation and registration at

http://www.sgcity.org/recreation/adultsports/expedition.php

Races & Special Events Staff

City of St. George
Races and Special Events
(435) 627-4560

http://www.sgcity.org/

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July 9, 2012

TripAdvisor.com ranks BWCH #2 in ALL of St. George, Utah

St George, Utah

Wow, wow, WOW!!!! In less than one month the BW Coral Hills has gone from #4 to rank #2 on TripAdvisor.com!
NUMBER TWO, out of 45 St. George properties! This is unprecedented!!!
Thank you to our wonderful staff and guests for helping make such possible. Not certain how long it may last, but for today…this feels great! As I have said before: “Our competitors are worthy and operate great properties. We are not the newest or oldest, we are not the most or least expensive, but we ARE a great value. There is just something special about the Best Western Coral Hills. The staff is like family and we feel no differently about our guests. We have the best guests from all over the world stay with us. Welcome Home!

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