Improv Troupe So U Brings Unscripted Humor and Spooktacular Fun
St. George's beloved improv comedy troupe So U returns for a lively autumn season featuring unscripted laughter, two distinct show styles, and their annual Halloween Spooktacular.
Home Improvement Experts Gather at Dixie Convention Center for Fall Home...
The three-day St. George Home Expo returns this September to the Dixie Convention Center, offering homeowners free admission, remodeling inspiration, and access to leading local home improvement experts.
The 2026 HorrorFest International Film Festival: A Celebration of Independent Cinema...
HORRORFEST INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: FILMS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, SPECIAL GUESTS, RETRO SCREENINGS, AN AWARDS CEREMONY, AND MORE!
From September 16th to 19th, horror fans...
Home Improvement Experts Gather at Dixie Convention Center for Fall Home...
The three-day St. George Home Expo returns this September to the Dixie Convention Center, offering homeowners free admission, remodeling inspiration, and access to leading local home improvement experts.
Western Artist Julie Rogers Brings Luminous Oils and Pioneer Pastels to...
Kolob Gallery in Cedar City hosts renowned Western oil and pastel artist Julie Rogers for a two-month guest exhibition and opening reception on September 11.
Spinning Cocktails and Dreamy Sauces Bring Western Playfulness to Red Cliffs...
The Dish visits The Back Porch at Red Cliffs Mall in St. George for loaded fries, Frickles, salmon salad, a seriously loaded Jalapeño Popper Burger, and an Old Fashioned with a surprising spin.
Celebrated Women’s Art Collective Opens Landmark Exhibition at Maynard Dixon Museum
The Thunderbird Foundation for the Arts hosts the 'Wild Women Paint the West' exhibition opening at the Maynard Dixon Legacy Museum on September 11, 2026.
Finding Beauty in the Discarded Moments of Everyday Life
The Sears Art Museum at Utah Tech University hosts 'Found/Framed,' a free multimedia exhibition by artist Daniel Ray that transforms discarded everyday objects into fine art.
Lion’s Mouth Cave Trail in the Dixie National Forest
This family friendly short hike is worth the effort. We spent less than an hour hiking about one mile for this exploration. If you enjoy musing about the meanings of ancient rock paintings in a national forest, give Lion’s Mouth Cave Trail a try.
Canyon Overlook Trail Still Delivers One of Zion’s Biggest Payoffs Per Step
Canyon Overlook Trail remains one of Zion National Park’s best short hikes, offering sweeping canyon views, sandstone formations, and an easy-to-moderate adventure just east of the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel.
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.
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Southern Utah Weekend Events Guide – September 3, 2026
This week’s Southern Utah Weekend Events Guide features Peach Days Events, American Mosaic, Oktoberfest, theater productions, art, comedy shows, markets, local live music, and more.
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Southern Utah Weekend Events Guide – August 27, 2026
This week’s Southern Utah Weekend Events Guide features the Enterprise Corn Fest, Iron County Fair Events, Rodeo, theater productions, art, comedy shows, markets, local live music, and more.
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