Southern Utah Weekend Events Guide: Nov 10-13

Southern Utah Weekend Events Guide

The Southern Utah Weekend Events Guide is back with this weekend’s entertainment. November has started, but the fun hasn’t ended. There are many art exhibits to attend.  For a full list of weekend events, visit The Independent’s Events Calendar.

SxS Adventure Rally

The SxS Adventure Rally is back for a second year at Sand Hollow State Park starting Thursday at 8:30 a.m. with a breakfast, guided trail rides, and open riding at three. The Rally continues through the weekend with open rides, auctions, ceremonies, raffles and more. For more information, visit SxS Adventure Rally online, email info@sxsadventurerally.com, or call Off Road Sports at (435) 215-9679.

“Go Out & Play” exhibit

“Go Out & Play” is an exhibit of many local and original artists from the southern Utah area. The event features Karen March, Professor McGarren, Jodi Fuller, Dan Whalen, Dan Lewis, Fiona Phillips, Julie Rogers, Larry Winborg, Jeremy Winborg, and Kirk Parkinson. The exhibit aims to inspire a sense of wonder, creativity, and natural curiosity. This free exhibit shows 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until Nov. 11. Contact Kathy Cieslewicz for more information at cieslewicz@dixie.edu or (435) 652-7909.

Jerry Uelsmann: “Alchemy & Angst @ 82”

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.

“A Long and Winding Road” art exhibit

The Canyon Community Center Gallery will display Kristine Eberhard’s exhibit through Nov. 14. For more information, go to Z-Arts: Zion Arts and Humanities Council.

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 I.D.) 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 Theater presents “The Miracle Worker”

Dixie State Theater presents “The Miracle Worker,” a well-known drama about Helen Keller and her teacher. The play will show Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Eccles Mainstage Theater. Ticket prices range from $1 to $10, and tickets can be purchased at dsutix.com. For more information, contact Michael Harding at harding@dixie.edu or at (435) 652-7725.

Beans & Wheels – A Night On The Arizona Strip

Beans & Wheels will perform at the D-ASIA Foundation Annual Dinner at the Sun River Ballroom. Tickets are $30 per person. For more information, contact the Southern Utah Songwriters Association at suswa@suswa.com.

10th Annual Red Rock Film Festival

The Red Rock Film Festival begins Friday at 6 p.m. and 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 VIP’s 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.

CSN songs

Friday at 7:30 p.m. Tuacahn Center for the Arts will host “CSN Songs: Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young.” Hits that you have come to love throughout the years and changed the look of folk/rock music during the summer of 1969 will be performed live at Tuacahn. Tickets are $12 to $22 and can be purchased online, or call (800) 746-9882.

“Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver starring Jim Curry”

The Casablanca Resort presents: “Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver starring Jim Curry” Friday and Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Jim Curry has created the ultimate tribute experience and has emerges as the top performer of John Denver’s music today. Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased at StarTickets.com. This is a 21 and older event. IDs are required. For more information, contact the Casablanca Resort at (702) 346-7529.

 DJ Spinz at The One and Only

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

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.

Leeds/Silver Reef Home Tour and Benefit 2016

Four unique homes in the picturesque Leeds/Silver Reef area will be open to visit from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is $25. The tour admission fee will benefit the Silver Reef Museum. Included in the $25 fee are four admission tickets to the Museum. For more information, contact the Silver Reef Museum at (435) 879-2254 or museum@silverreef.org. Parking may not neighbor each home and all of these homes are not handicap accessible.
Participants should meet at 1 p.m. at the Cosmopolitan, adjacent to the Silver Reef Museum for maps, info and ride sharing. Light refreshments will be served.

“Culture Club” at Tuacahn

Boy George’s 1980’s pop culture band “Culture Club” will be performing live at Tuacahn, Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $69.50 to $89.50 and can be purchased online or by calling the box office at (800) 746-9882.

Improv Dixie Live

Improv Dixie Live will perform Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. at Even Steven’s. Improv Dixie is southern Utah’s newest improvisational comedy troupe who makes up stories and games based off of your suggestions. It’s family-friendly, so bring the kids every second and fourth Saturday of the month. Admission is free. For more information, contact St. George Chamber.

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