Cedar City, Utah Calender of Events

“WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK”
April 21ST – 27TH 2008
Provided by the Cedar City ~ Brian Head Tourism Bureau & Visitor Center, 435-586-5124
Events are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to check times, dates and location.

Monday, 21ST
Circus Gatti Cross Hollows Events Center at 4:15 and 7:30 p.m. FREE to kids 12 and under with coupon (available at most grocery stores). 1-877-TON AFUN www.circusgatti.net.
Cedar Breaks National Monument Winter recreational activities include cross country skiing and snowshoeing. For more information call 435-586-9451 or check our website: www.nps.gov/cebr.
Iron Mission State Park Museum, the Iron Mission depicts the history of when early pioneers where sent here to mine iron ore. Iron Mission State Park Museum hours are 9am to 5pm and is located at 635 N Main St. in Cedar City. Museum admission is $3, for more information call 435-586-9290.
SUU Wind Symphony & Choral Concert held at 7:30pm in the Heritage Center Theater (105 N 100 E, Cedar City). Tickets are $8 for general admission, $6 for SUU faculty and staff, $4 for students, and free for SUU students with a valid I.D. For tickets please call (435)586-7878. For more information call Festival Box Office 435-865-2882 or the Arts Hotline 435-865-8800 or www.suu.edu/arts.
SUU's Ashcroft Observatory, free star-gazing, located on the hilltop just south of the SUU Farm on Westview Drive (Hwy 56 W to Westview Drive). Open at 8pm. interested parties should plan on arriving at the observatory just as the sun sets.
Tuesday, 22ND
Cedar Breaks National Monument Winter recreational activities include cross country skiing and snowshoeing. For more information call 435-586-9451 or check our website: www.nps.gov/cebr.
Iron Mission State Park Museum, the Iron Mission depicts the history of when early pioneers where sent here to mine iron ore. Iron Mission State Park Museum hours are 9am to 5pm and is located at 635 N Main St. in Cedar City. Museum admission is $3, for more information call 435-586-9290.
Senior Portfolio Show from Noon to 7pm in the Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery (first floor of the Braithwaite Liberal Arts Center on the east end of the SUU campus.) FREE admission. The Show will feature the work of Southern Utah University's talented graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts students. For more information 435-586-5432 or visit http://www.suu.edu/pva/artgallery/
Cedar Barrel Racing Club (CBRC) held at 6pm at the Cross Hollows Event Center (1 mile west on 200 N/Hwy 56, Cedar City). Events including open 4D barrels, 2D poles, open goat tie, youth events, and time only. Admission is Free to watch. For more information call Ty 435-590-7631.
SUU Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert held at 7:30 p.m. in the Sharwan Smith Center Living Room (SUU campus, 351 W University Blvd, Cedar City). Admission is free and the concert is open to the public. The SUU Jazz Ensemble presents a musical evening featuring an array of jazz, swing, funk, rock, fusion, and Latin classics. For more information about this and other events, visit www.suu.edu/arts.
Wednesday, 23RD
Cedar Breaks National Monument Winter recreational activities include cross country skiing and snowshoeing. For more information call 435-586-9451 or check our website: www.nps.gov/cebr.
Iron Mission State Park Museum, the Iron Mission depicts the history of when early pioneers where sent here to mine iron ore. Iron Mission State Park Museum hours are 9am to 5pm and is located at 635 N Main St. in Cedar City. Museum admission is $3, for more information call 435-586-9290.
Senior Portfolio Show from Noon to 7pm in the Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery (first floor of the Braithwaite Liberal Arts Center on the east end of the SUU campus.) FREE admission. The Show will feature the work of Southern Utah University's talented graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts students. For more information 435-586-5432 or visit http://www.suu.edu/pva/artgallery/
Live Music at The Grind Coffee House featuring “John Nemeth” featuring “Junior Watson” performing at 7pm, admission is $6. A Night of Jumping the Blues. The Grind Coffee House is located at 19 N Main St Cedar City. For more info call 435-867-5333.
Cedar Square Dancing Classes begin at 7pm in the Senior Center (489 E 200 South, Cedar City). The first class is free, cost after is $7 a couple or $3.50 a person. For more information please call Pat and Hazel Matthews 435-867-9210 or 435-531-6811.
Thursday, 24TH
Cedar Breaks National Monument Winter recreational activities include cross country skiing and snowshoeing. For more information call 435-586-9451 or check our website: www.nps.gov/cebr.
Iron Mission State Park Museum, the Iron Mission depicts the history of when early pioneers where sent here to mine iron ore. Iron Mission State Park Museum hours are 9am to 5pm and is located at 635 N Main St. in Cedar City. Museum admission is $3, for more information call 435-586-9290.
Senior Portfolio Show from Noon to 7pm in the Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery (first floor of the Braithwaite Liberal Arts Center on the east end of the SUU campus.) FREE admission. The Show will feature the work of Southern Utah University's talented graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts students. For more information 435-586-5432 or visit http://www.suu.edu/pva/artgallery/
Perspectives in Art Featuring Michael Morris, Chronicle Books, publisher. Held at 7p.m. in the J.L. Sorenson Physical Education Building, room 101. Admission is FREE. For more information call 435-865-8800 or visit www.suu.edu/arts. Michael Morris will present “Open Book: Storytelling and Graphic Design”, an analysis of the role of graphic design in effective storytelling.
Groovacious Open Mic night, 173 N. 100 W. Cedar City, at 7p.m. and will be FREE. Open to anyone who wants to perform music of any kind before our typically receptive Groovacious audience. For more info call 435-867-9800.
Friday, 25TH
Cedar Breaks National Monument Winter recreational activities include cross country skiing and snowshoeing. For more information call 435-586-9451 or check our website: www.nps.gov/cebr.
Iron Mission State Park Museum, the Iron Mission depicts the history of when early pioneers where sent here to mine iron ore. Iron Mission State Park Museum hours are 9am to 5pm and is located at 635 N Main St. in Cedar City. Museum admission is $3, for more information call 435-586-9290.
Parowan City Home, Garden and Camping Show, "The Great Outdoors" held at the Iron County Fairgrounds Building (50 S 600 East, Parowan) from Noon to 6pm. Featuring trailers, Home Interiors, Food & Patio Decor; a full day to come out and plan your summer fun. For more information call 435-477-9022 or visit www.parowan.org
Senior Portfolio Show from Noon to 7pm in the Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery (first floor of the Braithwaite Liberal Arts Center on the east end of the SUU campus.) FREE admission. The Show will feature the work of Southern Utah University's talented graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts students. For more information 435-586-5432 or visit http://www.suu.edu/pva/artgallery/
Live Music at The Grind Coffee House featuring “Chris Merrett” performing at 7pm, admission is $3. The Grind Coffee House is located at 19 N Main St Cedar City. For more info call 435-867-5333.
Craig Morgan Live in Concert Held in the Centrum Auditorium (SUU campus, 151 S 800 W, Cedar City) at 7:30pm. Admission is $20, $30 or $40 depending on seat location. For tickets or more information call 435-586-7872 or 1-800-888-tixx or go to www.smithstix.com. $1 from every ticket sale will be donated to breast cancer and mammography services at Valley View and Dixie Regional Medical Centers.
Spring Opus/Chamber Brass & Woodwind Concert held at 7:30pm in the Thorley Recital Hall (SUU Campus, 351 W University Blvd, Cedar City). Tickets are $6 for general admission, $4 for SUU Faculty and Staff, $3 for Students, and Free for SUU students with a valid I.D. For tickets please call (435)586-7878
“Off The Cuff” Comedy Troupe at The Grind Coffee House, 19 N Main St Cedar City. Starts at 10pm, admission is $5. Come enjoy live improve comedy with a “G” rating, fun for the whole family. For more information call TJ 435-590-6924.
Denim & Diamonds Dance Club Friday Night Dance: Great variety of music, all wood floors, and smoke free. Couples and singles looking for a friendly place to dance, meet new friends and have fun are especially welcome. Call 435-586-1711 or 435-865-1510 for more information.
Saturday, 26TH
Walk MS 2008: Cedar City 8am Check-in with festivities & 10am Start of Walk MS. Held at West Canyon Park - 400 East 200 South, Cedar City along the Coal Creek Trail. For more information visit www.fightmsutah.org or call Jeri Lynn Haacke 800-344-4867, option 2
Cedar Breaks National Monument Winter recreational activities include cross country skiing and snowshoeing. For more information call 435-586-9451 or check our website: www.nps.gov/cebr.
Iron Mission State Park Museum, the Iron Mission depicts the history of when early pioneers where sent here to mine iron ore. Iron Mission State Park Museum hours are 9am to 5pm and is located at 635 N Main St. in Cedar City. Museum admission is $3, for more information call 435-586-9290.
Arbor Day Celebration held from 9am to 11am in Enoch. There will be Tree Workshops, Door Prizes, and Refreshments. Every child who comes will receive a free tree. For more information call 435-586-1119.
Parowan City Home, Garden and Camping Show, "The Great Outdoors" held at the Iron County Fairgrounds Building (50 S 600 East, Parowan) from 10am to 5pm. Featuring trailers, Home Interiors, Food & Patio Decor; a full day to come out and plan your summer fun. For more information call 435-477-9022 or visit www.parowan.org
Gateway Preparatory Academy Spring Carnival from 11am to 3pm at the Main Street Park (corner of 200 N and Main St, Cedar City). There will be inflatable's, games, boutiques, food and fun. Everyone is invited to attend. For booth space call Tiffanie 435-586-3280.
Lions Club Flight for Life Kite Flying event held on the Park Discovery lawn (Cedar City). Festivities will begin at 12pm (Noon) to 4pm. Activities include a Display/Demo by Cedar City Model Airplane Club, Carnival & Food and of course the Kite Competition beginning at 1pm with judging at 2pm. For more information call 435-559-4877, 435-463-5501 or 435-586-5500.
Senior Portfolio Show from Noon to 7pm in the Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery (first floor of the Braithwaite Liberal Arts Center on the east end of the SUU campus.) FREE admission. The Show will feature the work of Southern Utah University's talented graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts students. For more information 435-586-5432 or visit http://www.suu.edu/pva/artgallery/
PCBRA & Bull Riding TV "Iron Mission Classic” Held at 7:30pm in the Cross Hollows Event Center (1 mile West of Cedar City on 200 N/Hwy 56). For more information call Steve J. Gilbert 435-635-2060 or visit www.pcbrabulls.com.
Live Music at The Grind Coffee House featuring “the Mckay Tebbs Band & the SUU Guitar Ensemble” performing at 8pm, admission is $3. The Grind Coffee House is located at 19 N Main St Cedar City. For more info call 435-867-5333.
Live Music at Mike's Tavern featuring "Jared Johnson & the Jackpines” featuring “Rhett Boswell” on guitar. Beginning at 9pm to 1am, admission is $3 per person or two people for $5. Mike's Tavern is located at 19 90 W Hoover Ave, Cedar City. For more info call 435-867-5990 or visit www.MikesTavernCC.com.
Sunday, 27TH
Cedar Breaks National Monument Winter recreational activities include cross country skiing and snowshoeing. For more information call 435-586-9451 or check our website: www.nps.gov/cebr.
Iron Mission State Park Museum, the Iron Mission depicts the history of when early pioneers where sent here to mine iron ore. Iron Mission State Park Museum hours are 9am to 5pm and is located at 635 N Main St. in Cedar City. Museum admission is $3, for more information call 435-586-9290.
Spring Concert in the Park featuring Karen Whittemore at 6:30pm in the Main Street Park Gazebo. Admission is FREE and some chairs will be provided, bring your own blanket, chair and snacks.