If fall in Southern Utah has a sound, it is the rustle of cottonwoods along the Virgin River and the whisper of calendars filling up fast. This is our harvest season for stories, and it is when we “shake the trees” for the concerts, gallery openings, theater runs, film screenings, and community celebrations that make this region shine.
Here is the standing ask, simple and clear. If you want feature coverage, email the editor with your press release. Put “PRESS RELEASE” in the subject line, include working links, and attach one or two high-resolution photos with captions and credits. If your event is ticketed, note where to buy tickets and any age restrictions. Early is best. The earlier we receive your materials, the better your chances for online features and consideration for print.
For calendar listings, please use our online calendar system yourself. Submitting there gets your event in front of readers immediately and helps us pull accurate details for social roundups and print planning. Sending a flyer or a note to the inbox is not a calendar submission, so be sure to add it through the calendar form so it appears on the site.
A quick note on voice and clarity. Our readers love specifics, so tell them what they will experience, whether that is an outdoor jazz set at sunset, a world-premiere scene at Kayenta, or a family-friendly trunk-or-treat downtown. Keep it accessible, check your links, and include the basics in your release so we do not have to chase them.
Fall is when our community shows what it can do, from intimate readings to full-on festivals. Shake those trees and let the stories fall our way. We will be here, sorting, curating, and cheering you on.
— Elizabeth Gunter, Editor
Caption: oil painting titled “Autum Brillance” by Jerome Quenneville, Washington, UT
