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The Nutcracker by the St. George Ballet
St. George Ballet Company, Shelia Bailey – Directory
Nutcracker performed by St. George Ballet this Dec 12-14, 2013
William F. Christensen presented the first full length production of The Nutcracker Ballet in the United States in 1944. In kind of Bene` Arnold and Florence Christenson, the St. George Ballet Company has established his original choreography in Act I, scenes 1 & 2 as a part of their Nutcracker. Grown-ups and children will delight in seeing the mice and soldiers in battle before Clara continues into the Snow Kingdom and the Land of the Sweets to visit the Sugar Plum Fairy. Dancers from around the world entertain the Nutcracker Prince and Clara along with bringing smiles to the faces of all involved.
The St. George Ballet Company in association with Westside Studio of Performing Arts, under the direction of Sheila Bailey, with assistants Bene’ Arnold, Amber Shakespeare and Deborah Dawn, has enjoyed putting on the annual production of The Nutcracker Ballet for 12 Christmas seasons in southern Utah. Many families have made attending The Nutcracker a part of their Christmas tradition.
The cast features over 120 local dancers who will be sharing the stage with professional dancers Erica Bryce dancing Sugar Plum Fairy with Troy McGee her cavalier. We welcome our own local master artist, Roy Fitzell playing Drosselmeyer.
Following Saturday’s matinee the children can attend Clara’s Party, “A Magical Journey”. The party is held on stage meeting characters and cast, taking a trip through the Land of Sweets, sliding down the Mother Hubbard slide along with seeing behind the scenes operations of putting on the production. A craft and treat also make this a fun activity for all. Tickets for Clara’s Party are $8.00.
The St. George Ballet Company invites everyone to attend the full length Nutcracker Ballet. The Nutcracker begins at 7:30 p.m. on December 12th, 13th and 14th at Desert Hills Theater. A matinee performance is on December 14th at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available at westsidestudio.org/tickets or call 674-9728. Ticket prices are $20 and $15 for obstructed view.
The St. George Ballet Company is honored to have something of such quality to present to our community that comes from their own children.
Admission: $20.00
The Nutcracker 2013 Performance dates and times:
December 12th, 7:30 pm
December 13th, 7:30 pm
December 14th, 7:30 pm 2:00 pm (matinee)
December 14th, 7:30 pm December 21st, 7:30 pm
Performances at Desert Hills High School 828 East Desert Hills Drive
Call for ticket information at 435-674-9728
The Dickens Festival has become a holiday tradition for many southern Utah families and visitors that usurers in the Christmas season. Held at the Dixie Center every year on the first Saturday in December and the three preceding days. One of the most unique features of this festival is they have had the same Santa Clause every year for the past 20 years. Families have delighted to see their children age while Jolly ol’ St. Nick remains ageless as the first day they visited the toy maker.
Come visit ol’ St. Nick at the Dickens Festival
Some food vendors can only be found during the Dickens Festival.
There are over 300 vendors showcasing their crafts and wares and food the only comes around once a year.
Every hour there are local musicians, dance companies and singers performing on the various stages.
Two highlights of the festival are the one hour musical productions of Oliver and Scrooge. It is free to see the performances once you have paid your entrance to the festival at the main gate. Admission is always reasonable. And even if you are not going with any intention to shop the atmosphere is not something to miss.
This year’s re-enactment of 19th Century London will take place in the beautiful Dixie Convention Center in St. George, Utah. The Festival is created to bring you the best selling experience of the year. Delighted guests will wind through narrow village streets as they shop for their gifts.
Guests will be amazed to see “Olde London Towne” come to life. Thousands of eager customers will attend and experience our magical holiday festival, then take home wonderful treasures, fond memories, and the spirit of Christmas…. Happy Christmas!
December 4-7, 2013 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Dixie Convention Center 1835 Convention Center Dr. St. George, UT 84790
$6 Adults
$5 Seniors (65+)
$4 CHILDREN (4-12)
FREE CHILDREN 3 & UNDER
Each performer is invited to showcase two songs.
Because we are a song writing organization we encourage an original song be included in your performance, however it isn’t mandatory.
We realize that music is an expression of art and we respect that. However, we often have families with children in the audience, we ask that you consider the material that you will be performing and be respectful in return.
SUSWA Board will pick the performer of the night and they will be posted at the following Open Mic. These top performers will be invited for a “Best Of Show” sometime in 2014. (Likely the end of the year).
“Songwriters Open Mic” every 1st and 3rd Thursdays
The Jubilee of Trees, St. George, Utah | Image courtesy of Dixie Regional Medical Center
The Foundation of Dixie Regional Medical Center is equally grateful for the dedication of its volunteers and proudly announces the 2013 leadership of the annual Jubilee of Trees fundraising event. The leadership—collectively known as the Jubilee of Trees Executive Council—places its heart, soul and elbow grease into heading the five-day event to generate philanthropy in support of healthcare advancements at Dixie Regional Medical Center. The Jubilee is the largest showcase of designer trees between Las Vegas and Salt Lake City, and one of the southwestern Utah’s most beloved holiday venues. Read more: KCSG Television – 2013 Jubilee of Trees
If your are in town during the Jubilee of Trees ask for “Jubilee of Trees Discount” which is available off the regular rate. Thank you for helping to support such a wonderful and worth while event as we usher in the holiday season.
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from the staff at BEST WESTERN Coral Hills!
Click above to go to the Jubilee of Trees home page.
Red Rock Film Festival:
November 1-9, 2013, Southern Utah.
The 7th annual Red Rock Film Festival is a gathering for cinematic art in Zion Canyon of Southern Utah, USA. It is retreat for independent premieres, films, and panels that both enlighten the senses and empower the mind. All genres are considered with a sense of well-being.
ZION CANYON IS OPEN!!! TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE November 1-9, 2013
There are three tickets available: 1) Individual tickets to films for November 1st, 2nd, and 6th. 2) Day Passes 3) Cinematic Passes (with Food and Parties)
This year the festival will offer Pay-One-Price passes. Each Day pass is good for all Regular and Special Screenings all day. Buy now and decide later which day you wish to attend. The Pass will be activated the first day you use it.
Day Passes are $30 Admission at the door, at Little Professor Book Center on 37 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George or discounts are available online at https://rrff2013.eventbrite.com Discounts available to all Utah and California residents with a valid ID.
Red Rock Film Series
A limited engagement of screenings selected by the Red Rock Film Festival from award-winning documentaries to up and coming indie features and shorts. Some films are from the recent festival and others have been carefully chosen by the Red Rock staff. These diverse films range from hard to find recent films, rare first run current releases, pre-releases, and even some premieres. For more information, please subscribe to our newsletter. Order tickets at: redrockfilmseries.eventbrite.com
CLICK HERE for a SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Most venues are located close to BEST WESTERN Coral Hills.
Corn Maze: Click here for more information
Fall Festival & Pumpkin Alley @ Tonaquint Nature Center: 5-7pm:Try your best at our dartless balloon pop game, cast your line into the Swampy Pond or see how many “bats” you can throw into the Witch’s Brew. We will have multiple carnival games outside for kids to play for prizes. Zelda the Fortune Teller will be sharing secrets of the future all evening. You can also visit Dr. Jekyll and his mad laboratory. Kids can get their faces painted at the Black Cat Parlor ran by the gals from Hairitage before sitting down and making a fun holiday themed craft. Get your pre-decorated pumpkin to the Nature Center before 6:30 pm and be eligible for prizes. There are 4 different age categories. General Admission: FREE Crafts: $1 each Monster Boogers: 25 cents/bag
Here are the best stocked and most unique Halloween Costume shops in St. George:
Zombie Run 5K
What do Runners do in a Zombie Run? The survival area will be the old St. George airport. A secure course was set up as a survival area but is has been overrun. Runners will be given a life belt containing two life-tags (flags) which the Zombies will try and steal from you. Cross the finish line with at least one tag and consider yourself a winner…and alive. There will be obstacles to participate in or they can be bypassed. Tip: Runners who participate in obstacles will get a chance to grab new life tags if they complete the challenge. Be one of the first to cross the line with at least one tag and you’ll also win something. C’mon what’s a race if you don’t win something for being one of the first to cross the finish line alive? Lose them both and well…you’re toast. You can still finish as a dead man though. Join the festivities at the end, dead or alive.
No runners were actually harmed/bitten in the Zombie Run 5K
Grand Canyon Aerial View, Photograph by David Edwards
National Geographic
FREE Admission to all National Parks, Read more about Founders Day of the National Parks Service courtesy of St. George News.