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The Southern Utah Weekend Events Guide is back with this weekend’s entertainment. We are nearing Thanksgiving weekend and there are several events to attend. For a full list of weekend events, visit The Independent’s Events Calendar.

Utah 4-H Annual In-Service

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The Annual 4-H In-Service will go on through Thursday at the Holiday Inn in St. George. For tickets and registration, visit EventBrite.com. For questions, contact Michelle Simmons at (435) 738-1140 or michelle.simmons@usu.edu.

“Lines in Nature” exhibition

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“Lines in Nature” is a two-person exhibit featuring the wood carvings of Justin Newby and the paintings/relief prints of Carol Bold. The exhibit will show through Dec. 26 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Canyon Community Center in Springdale. This is a free event. For information, call (415) 385-5459.

Jerry Uelsmann: “Alchemy & Angst @ 82”

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Photographer Jerry Uelsmann’s exhibit “ALCHEMY + ANGST @ 82” is on display daily at noon through Nov. 30 at the Southern Utah Museum of Art. This is a free exhibit. For more information, contact Southern Utah Museum of Art.

10th Annual Red Rock Film Festival

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The Red Rock Film Festival continues through Nov. 19. at the Heritage Center in Cedar City. Tickets range from $3 general admission tickets to $250 VIP Section A Passes. Over 90 films from 23 countries will be screened at the festival. Meet directors and actors from the films in seminars and workshops. The festival features several film competitions for both short and full-length features, world premieres, headliner screenings, parties, and more. All ages welcome with genres for everyone from comedies and documentaries to thrillers and award-winning dramas. Special dinners and receptions will entertain the VIPs with specials festival passes. More information can be found at Red Rock Film Festival at tickets@ophilia.com or by phone at (435) 705-5555.

2016 Jubilee of Trees festival

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The advancement of women and newborn services at Dixie Regional Medical Center will be the focus of the 2016 Jubilee of Trees to be held Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Dixie Convention Center. For more information about general admission hours, event tickets, volunteering, or making a contribution to the Jubilee of Trees, visit DixieRegional.org/JubileeofTrees or call (435) 251-2480. General admission ticket prices are $5 for adults and $1 for children ages 15 and under. Special Jubilee events require special event tickets at different costs.

20th Annual Festival of Trees

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Mesquite Arts Council presents the 20th Annual Festival of Trees at the Casablanca Resort Thursday and Friday from 1 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Many trees have been donated for purchase. There will be continuous entertainment for the whole family. Ticket prices are $3 with a $1 discount with two canned food donations. For more information, contact Aleta Ruth at (702) 461-1403, or visit 20th Annual Festival of Trees.

Brigham’s Playhouse presents “Oklahoma!”

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Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” is brought to the stage thanks to Brigham’s Playhouse. Performance times are Thursdays–Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 2 p.m. through Nov. 22. Ticket prices are $23 for adults, $21 for seniors, and $17 for children 5–17 and students (with valid ID) and can be purchased at Brigham’s Playhouse. Children under 5 are not permitted. Contact Melanie Baxendale at melaniebaxendalebph@gmail.com or (435)-251-8000.

Dixie State Hispanic Student Association Giving of Gifts

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This silent auction dinner will be held at The Falls Event Center to help raise funds to help people in the community who may need a little extra help during the holiday season. The event begins Thursday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25–$40. Visit EventBrite.com for ticket information.

Art Insights: Sam Davis

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“Lost” by Sam Davis

Sam Davis, assistant professor of photography at Southern Utah University, is presenting an artist talk about his life, artwork, and artistic inspiration for Art Insights Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Southern Utah Museum of Art. The event is free and open to the public. For more information about Sam Davis, visit his website. Art Insights is hosted during the fall and spring semesters by SUU’s art and design faculty. Students and community members meet to experience presentations and discussions by visiting artists and art educators from around the nation who share their work and insights.

The David Jorgenson Project

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The David Jorgensen project will perform a James Taylor tribute dinner concert at The Granary in Santa Clara Friday and Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at TicketLeap.com for $45.

Guitarist David Andersen

 

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Doors to a beautiful Kayenta residence will open Friday at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served, and the concert will begin at 7:30. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Admission is $50, $20 of which is a tax-deductible donation eligible for the 3-to-1 challenge to benefit the Center for the Arts. Space is limited. For more information, contact the Kayenta Arts Foundation at info@kayentaartsfoundation.org or call (435)-674-2787.

Rich Natole “Voices of a Generation”

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Rich Natole performs over 90 voices in this hilarious show hosted by the Casablanca Resort in Mesquite on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10–$25 and can be purchased at StarTickets.com. This is a 21 and older show. ID’s are required.

Live music with touring artist Tim Daniels

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Tim Daniels will perform at George’s Corner Restaurant at 8 p.m. on Friday. This is a free event.

 DJ Spinz at The One and Only

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D.J. Spinz will be at the One and Only Friday night at 9 p.m. Dance the night away, have a few drinks, play pool, and have a great time! Contact The One and Only for more information.

Year-Round Farmer’s Market in Cedar City

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Visit the only Year-Round Farmer’s Market in Utah, a real farmers market that sells only locally produced and grown fruit, vegetables, jam, bread, and other farm products. The event happens on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the IFA parking lot. For information, contact Symbria Patterson at info@yearroundfarmersmarket.org or call her at (435) 865-6792.

Solarsuit live at Jazzy’s

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Solarsuit will perform at Jazzy’s Saturday at 7 p.m. For more information about this event, visit BandsInTown.com.

The Unicorn, the Gorgon, and the Manticore – St. George Dance Co

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The St. George Dance Company collaborates with the St. George Chamber Singers and the Tuacahn High School Madrigals for “The Unicorn, the Gorgon, and the Manticore” Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy the beauty, power, and wry humor of Menotti’s performance choreographed by St. George Dance Company’s Jenny Hendry Mair. Let the Chamber Singers, Madrigals, and orchestra thrill you with the splendor and majesty of Faure’s “Requiem.” Admission is free. For more information, contact The St. George Dance Company.  

“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical”

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“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” will show at the Cox Performing Arts Center, Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at SeatGeek.com starting at $70.

Live music with the Carlyle Potter Jazz Trio

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The Carlyle Potter Jazz Trio will perform Saturday at 8 p.m. at George’s Corner Restaurant. Admission is free. For more information, visit George’s Corner Restaurant Event Calendar.

Musike: poetry, flamenco, and jazz

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Sunday at 7 p.m., the Canyon Community Center in Springdale hosts Musiké. This concert incorporates four primary artistic forms of expression into one: flamenco, jazz, poetry and dance. An exciting performance with renowned composer, multi-instrumentalist, and innovative percussionist Nacho Arimony, virtuoso jazz and flamenco guitarist and composer Alfredo Caceres, and dancer, writer, and storytelling artist Karina Carmen Velasco. Ticket prices are $10–$15 at the door. For more information, contact Joyce Hartless of Z-Arts at joycehartless@gmail.com or call (435) 772-3434 x 111.

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