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One of the premier women’s events in the area: What Women Want Expo 2012 held Friday and Saturday, May 18-19,
Friday 10am – 8pm, Saturday 10am -6pm at the Dixie Center
Tickets are $5 at the gate OR 2 for $6 at the Spectrum office (Just one block away from Best Western Coral Hills on St. George Boulevard) from May 14 to May 17
Learn more about this exciting event at www.whatwomenwantexpo.com
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From the pleasant and quaint experiences of a small town to the serious and sophisticated happening of a big city…here’s a small sample of some of the events and activities during May 2012 in St. George, Utah and Surrounding Areas.
Dino Days in Dixie 2012, April 30-May 5
Here comes Dino Days in Dixie, celebrating the 12th year since the discovery of these remarkable tracks! They will have a new Special Display “Where Do Dinosaurs Get Their Crazy Names?” A Grand Opening will be held on May 1st, there will be fun and games every day that week, new children’s play area, and maybe a surprise newcomer to the museum! Build a “new” dinosaur on the magnet board, create new dino names, or decipher the coded names in the exhibit. 10am-6pm, $6 Adults, $3 children, 2180 East Riverside Drive, 435-574-3466
Ancestor Square Concert Series, every Thursday
7pm-8:30pm FREE, Sit near the rippling brook on the green facing the old Jail House patio, with the aromas of Italian, Mexican and Tai food wafting through a soft evening breeze as you sit back and enjoy the original tunes of new SUSWA songwriters and performers. Bring your blanket/lawn chair and come and enjoy the evening. (Just one block from Best Western Coral Hills) 2 West, St. George Blvd. 435-674-1674
“CLASS” performed at Kayenta Outdoor Theater, May 3-5
Enjoy this talented troupe of players performing “CLASS”. Tickets $15, From Best Western Coral Hills turn right on St. George Blvd, proceed to and turn right onto Bluff Street and go west on Sunset Blvd through Santa Clara until it becomes Hwy 91. Follow the signs to Kayenta. Turn right and drive one mile. 435-652-8318
International Star Wars Day, May 4th
May the forth be with you! Check out our block for a great summary of one of the Star Wars episodes thanks to LEGO Club TV.
St. George Ironman 2012, May 5th
Saturday May 5th The last year of a full St. George Ironman. Touted as possibly the most challenging Ironman course in the world beginning in 2013 the new course will become an Ironman 70.3. The finish line is only three blocks away from the Best Western Coral Hills.
Cotton Days 2012, Washington City, May 5-12th
Come celebrate 155 years of Washington City with weeklong activities and events. The Cotton Days parade will be Saturday, May 12th at 9am followed by the Cotton Fest at the city park.
See our Cotton Days Blog for more information.
Ivins Fitness Festival 2012, May 5th
Located at Unity Park and designated viewing area for the bicycle portion of the Ironman St. George. The Fitness Festival will include an area to view the riders with music, food, youth activities and vendors from 9am to 3pm at 400 South 200 West, Ivins, Utah
Cinco de Mayo, St. George 2012 (May 5th of course)
Located only three blocks away from the Best Western Coral Hills celebrate with all the music, food and dancing. This family event takes place at the Catholic Church parking lot from 10am – 8pm at 157 North 200 West. St. George.
Waste Water Treatment Plant Tours, May 8
Ever wonder about how our waste water is processed and treated? What is done with it? Where does it go? This extensive tour will educate and show you those poecesses. 1pm – 4pm, FREE, 3780 S 1550 W, Bloomington. Take Exit 4 off I-15 to Pioneer Rd South-take a Right onto Man-of-War and cont. to S Bloomington Rd-turn left and follow to 1550 W and turn left-cont to 3780 S and turn Right. Treatment Plant will be at the end of the road. Julie 673-3617
Brian Regan at Tuacahn, May 10-12
LOL (Laugh out loud) with Brian Regan at 8pm. Brian has become so popular he now has three performance dates to choose from. If you are in the area do not miss this opportunity to enjoy this most talented comic. Performing at Tuacahn: 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins, Utah. Tickets are $34.50-$44.50. www.tuacahn.org or 435-652-3300
Culinary Water Plan Treatment Tours May 11
Ever wonder about how our drinking water is processed and treated before it reaches our homes? This extensive tour will educate and show you those processes. 9am-1pm every half hour, FREE. Just off Highway 9, Take exit 16 off I-15 to Hwy 9. Watch for Quail Creek Reservoir Sign and turn left. Julie 435-673-3617
Southwest Symphony Orchestra, May 11-12
Presenting “From Bach to Broadway” at 7:30pm at the Cox Performing Arts Center, located on the Dixie State College campus at 325 S 700 E, St. George. Tickets are $15. To purchase tickets online or learn more about the Southwest Symphony Orchestra go to www.southwestsymphony.org or call 435-652-7800
5th Annual New Visions Art Show and Sale, May 11-12
This year’s New Visions Annual Art Show will feature more than 30 acclaimed artists participating in the art show, sale, and “Quick-Draw” painting event. The show and sale will take place noon-8pm on May 11th and 8am-4pm, May 12th with a silent auction at 2pm at the Santa Clara Town Hall, 2603 Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara. Call 435-313-5008
Crown Fighting Championships, May 12
St. George Utah’s Premier MMA event, showcasing St. George’s local professional & amateur fighters pitted against Utah and Las Vegas’s finest. 7pm-10pm, Dixie Center 1835 Convention Center Drive. Tickets $20-$40, www.crownfights.com
Foundation of DRMC Evening “Classic” 2012, May 16
Open to the public, this annual fundraiser to help fight against cancer welcomes golfers and non-golfers alike to participate in the “classic” evening from 6-10pm at the Dixie Center, 1835 Convention Center Drive, St. George. The cost is $50 per person, complimentary to those who pay the golf sponsorship fee. Call435-251-2484. Room are 20% off for those attending the event who stay at the Best Western Coral Hills from out of town.
Downtown, Ancestor Square Farmers Market
Sample, view and buy some of the locally grown food and products produced in the southern Utah area. Every Saturday 8am –noon. Only one block away from the Best Western Coral Hills at 2 West, St. George Blvd (Ancestor Square) 435-632-3721
Zion Flute Festival 2012, at Springdale, May 17-19
A celebration of life, music and beauty at the 8th annual Zion Flute Festival at 118 Lion Blvd, Springdale, with evening concerts at the O. C. Tanner Amphitheater in Springdale. Entrance is $5 for the festival, $25 for the evening concerts. Children are free. www.zionflutefest.com has more information.
What Women Want Expo 2012, St. Goerge, May 18-19
On May 18th, 10am-8pm and May 19th 10am-pm find out all the latest and greatest stuff at the annual What Women Want Expo 2012. Located at the Dixie Center, 1835 Convention Center Drive, St. George, just 3 miles and 7 minutes from Best Western Coral Hills. Tickets are $5 at the door or $3 if purchased in advance at The Spectrum newspaper office at 275 East, St. George Blvd (Just one block from the Hotel).
Or you can always purchase online at www.whatwomenwantexpo.com. 435-674-6244
The Thomas Brothers, May 18-19
From Branson, MO to Las Vegas, NV, the Thomas Brothers are a class act; voices with style, beauty and richness True Entertainers. Enjoy music of the 40s, 50s, the best of Broadway, Gospel and Country! Ross and Rhett are currently performing their own show in Europe on the Windstar cruise line, and you still see them with the Osmond Brothers on tour. Before joining the Osmond’s, the Thomas Brothers enjoyed Headlining at the Music City Centre in Branson, MO.
The Thomas Brothers career has taken them to over 30 states and 13 countries on land and sea. From the Everly Brothers to Broadways Phantom of the Opera, this duo speaks variety, professionalism and true showmanship! Bringing the best of their careers together, this brother team connects with their audience through music, dancing and laughter. Enjoy the best of theatre, just outside of the Beautiful Zion National Park.
7pm-9pm, $15 Adults, $10 Child, 897 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale, Utah, www.thethomasbrothers.com
SG Triathlon, May 19
Sprint, Olympic & Kids Triathlons, Overall, Age Group, Clydesdale, Athena & Relay Divisions, USAT Sanctioned / Certified Race Director, Accurate Chip Timing, The first of 2 events in our Twin Tri Series, FREE post-race meal & massage! No Park Entrance Fees on Race Day! No Registration Transaction Fees! FREE Race! 7am until 1pm, Hurricane, Utah$70-$90, http://bbsctri.com/sg-tri
WCBRA Barrel Race, May 22
Washington County Barrel Racing Association, 6:30pm-10pm, 5500 W 700 S, Hurricane, From I-15 take exit 16, travel east on SR 9 and turn right at 5300 West. Dana Hulet 435-632-0745
NBHA Barrel Race, May 26
Barrel racing in conjunction with the National Barrel Horse Association. 7pm-10pm. 5500 W 700 S, Hurricane, From I-15 take exit 16, travel east on SR 9 and turn right at 5300 West. Janie Johnson 435-674-5524
This is the last year for a full Ironman in St. George, Utah. Hereafter the event will become an Ironman 70.3. The main two reasons cited have been first the early date in the Ironman season leaves little time to train for the event. This is compounded by the St. George course being among one of the most challenging in the world. St. George LOVES the Ironman event and are looking forward to the continued partnership. Good luck athletes.
For those staying with the Best Western Coral Hills we now have a full hot breakfast and it will be served the day of the race at 3:30am. We will also have information available at the front office regarding road closures and area activities and events. Welcome, welcome back and have a safe and wonderful race!
For more than six years on Broadway and in the popular 2007 film adaptation, Hairspray delighted audiences the world over by transporting them to a candy-colored 1960’s Baltimore, where the 50’s are out—and change is definitely in the air. Now this throw-back to the classic musicals of yesterday comes to Tuacahn for the very first time.
Tracy Turnblad, the loveable plus-size heroine at the center of the story, has an unstoppable passion for dancing, and—much to her delight—she wins a spot on the local TV dance program, “The Corny Collins Show.” Virtually overnight she finds herself transformed from teenage outsider to local celebrity. But can this larger-than-life adolescent manage to defeat the program’s reigning princess, integrate the television show, and find true love (singing and dancing all the while, of course!) without mussing her hair?
Hairspray is a high-energy musical comedy featuring vibrant costumes, toe-tapping music, fabulous dance numbers, and a whole lot of heart. This award-winning musical homage to one of the greatest eras of American music will truly delight old and young alike.
Call dirct now for package rates that include the room and show tickets.
June 9 – September 4, 2012 Tue, Thur & Sat
September 8 – October 20, 2012 Tues & Sat
Race Day – Saturday, May 5th
NEW RUN COURSE FOR 2012!!
Swim: 2.4 miles – Sand Hollow Reservoir
Bike: 112 miles – Sand Hollow to Washington, St. George, Santa Clara, Ivins, Gunlock, Veyo,St. George (2 loop)
Run: 26.2 miles – All new course for 2012! Downtown St. George from Tabernacle St., looping through downtown St. George to 400E and finishing near the Town Square on Main St.
Dixie Center Events:
WED-THURS-FRI: – MAY 2,3,4 Dixie Center Expo Opens to Public:
9:00am -4:30pm
Closed to Public Sat. May 5 Day of Race
Gift Shop Only Opened Sunday: 9:00am-5:00pm
VIP REGISTRATION:
8:00am – 6:00pm (all three days)
ATHLETE CHECK-IN:
10:00am – 4:00pm (Wed & Thurs)
WELCOME BANQUET:
5:30pm – 7:30pm -Thurs. May 3
AWARDS BANQUET:
9:30am-11:30am – Sunday, May 6
VOLUNTEER BANQUET:
5:30PM-8:30PM – Monday, May 7
RACE TIMES: 7am to Midnight, Sat., May 5th
WASHINGTON COUNTY – The St. George Area 22nd Annual Parade of Homes begins tomorrow. The City of St. George and St. George Shuttle have collaborated to provide Tour Coach service to Paraders, in zones reaching all of the homes. Here’s what you need to know:
Tour Coaches (each seating 25-30 people) will run three times a day on Friday – Monday, Feb. 17-20, and again on Friday – Sunday, Feb. 24-26, departing at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. from the former St. George Municipal Airport located at 620 S. Airport Rd., in St. George.
The shuttle tickets cost $25 and are good for any days of the Parade that the service runs.
Service areas are divided into five zones, each taking about three hours to cover. Thus, logistically, two zones may be covered in a day.
Shuttle Tickets may be purchased and booked directly on the St. George Shuttle website, by telephone to St. George Shuttle at 435-628-8320, by visiting the St. George Shuttle office at 790 S Bluff St., St. George, or at the point of departure at the old airport. They may also be purchased at the Red Cliffs Mall and any Lin’s Grocery store, where Parade Tickets are being sold.
Seating is subject to availability, so parading shuttlers are urged to purchase tickets and book their zones early and to arrive at least 15 minutes early of departure time.
Those with children 5 and younger must provide their own car seat / booster seat to ride, the seats may be left on the tour bus while visiting the homes.
Parade tickets cost $12.50 and go on sale this evening at the Red Cliffs Mall and Lin’s markets. They can also be purchased anytime today and following at the St. George Shuttle office on Bluff Street. Cost of parade tickets is separate from cost of the Shuttle’s coach tour service for the Parade.
The Dogfather will be vending hot dogs, chips and drinks at the tour’s point of departure at the old airport. Thus, shuttling paraders can grab a meal as they depart or shift coaches for a second zone. Restrooms will also be available there.
Information written by Joyce Kuzmanic, Editor-in-Chief of St. George News
Zion’s Way Calendar for February
For those attending from out of town please call direct and ask for the “Zion’s Way Commercial Rate”.
Zion’s Way Home Health and Hospice presents their Healing Arts Center events calendar for the month of February! Learn about: Whole Body Holistic Health and Education, Tai Chi, Walking Exercise, Natural Cancer Remedy, Benefits of Cold Laser and Light Therapy, The Dream Interpretation Show, Holistic Nutrition: Food Changes Everything, and more! For more information, call 435-688-0648 or Click Here.
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18-March 25 Sears Dixie Invitational Art Show and Sale: This annual art show, now in its 25th year, is one of the largest art events in Utah. Located at the Delores Dore Eccles Fine Arts Center, 225 South 700 East, St. George. Featuring almost 300 pieces, 170 of which are artists from Utah and the United States. Viewing is FREE to the public 10am-6pm, Monday – Saturdays and 2-6pm on Sundays. Call 435-652-7909
