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Wilderness First Responder Training

The Importance of Wilderness First Responder Training

We encourage our guides to pursue Wilderness First Responder (“WFR”) training which prepares students to provide emergency response where access to
Dance Under the Wings: 1940s Hangar Party Lands in St. George

Dance Under the Wings: 1940s Hangar Party Lands in St. George

Get ready to swing back in time as the Western Sky Aviation Warbird Museum hosts its ever-popular 1940s-style Hangar Dance on Saturday, May 17, from 6 to 10 PM. Set inside the museum’s authentic WWII-era hangar at 4196 S. Airport Parkway, St. George, this high-flying evening will transport you to the golden age of big band music, vintage planes, and good old-fashioned fun.

O.C. Tanner Steps Up With $10K Donation to Red Cross for...

O.C. Tanner
In response to the devastating wildfires tearing through Los Angeles County, Salt Lake City-based O.C. Tanner has donated $10,000 to support the American Red Cross’s ongoing disaster relief efforts.

Art Comes Alive at Raven’s Heart Gallery’s Spring Show

Art Comes Alive at Raven’s Heart Gallery’s Spring Show
Kanab’s most vibrant art hub, Raven’s Heart Gallery, is bursting into bloom with its annual Spring Show on Saturday, May 17 from 1 to 4 PM

Buckskin Tavern Grand Reopening: Street Tacos, Live Music, and Rock Legends!

Buckskin Tavern Grand Reopening: Street Tacos, Live Music, and Rock Legends!
The Buckskin Tavern is pleased to announce its Grand Reopening on Saturday May 10. At noon the Kanab Chamber of Commerce has arranged a ribbon cutting – which will be followed by our renowned Street Taco buffet and a happy hour of beverages on the house. Come and enjoy our hospitality!

The Art Center & Kolob Gallery

The Art Center & Kolob Gallery
Looking for a place that brings art to life? The Art Center & Kolob Gallery is where Cedar City's artistic energy truly shines. Whether you're an artist seeking expert support or a collector, this creative hub has everything you need.

Tranquility, Away From Crowds At Happenstance Antiques & Art

Tranquility, Away From Crowds At Happenstance Antiques & Art
Happenstance originated from and continues to endure a post-retirement curiosity involving antiques and vintage pieces coupled with an interest in art by a lifetime non-artist.

Editor’s Letter – Signing Off with Gratitude

James McFadden
James McFadden | Editor Emeritus - Over these past five years, I’ve had the privilege of working with a team that exemplifies what collaboration and
Wilderness First Responder Training

The Importance of Wilderness First Responder Training

We encourage our guides to pursue Wilderness First Responder (“WFR”) training which prepares students to provide emergency response where access to
Top 5 southern Utah hikes of 2014

Our Top 5 Southern Utah Hikes for Summer 2025

Our top 5 Southern Utah Hikes for Summer 2025!

Middle Fork Taylor Creek – Kolob Canyons

Kolob Canyons are located in the northwest corner of Zion, accessed off I-15 (exit 40), about 90 minutes from the south entrance of the main section of Zion. This section of the park is also known as the Finger Canyons, a label that is obvious after looking at a topological map of that area.

The Independent has THE BEST Calendar of Events for southern Utah!

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Southern Utah Events Guide

This week’s Southern Utah Events Guide features the Beaver Dam Jam, Kanab Film Festival, theater, art, comedy, markets, local live music, and more.

Southern Utah Events Guide

This week’s Southern Utah Events Guide features Cotton Days, Zion Chalk & Earth Festival, theater, art, comedy, markets, local live music, and more.

Southern Utah Events Guide

This week’s Southern Utah Events Guide features the Washington County Fair, St. George Art Festival, theater, art, comedy, markets, live music, and more.

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St. George to Zion, Cedar City to Mesquite ~ Arts, Events, Culture ~ SUindependent.com

The Independent is your premier source for arts and entertainment in Southern Utah. We feature live music, theater, concerts, fairs, races, art exhibits, entertainment events, classes, festivals, and more across Southern Utah, including Cedar City, Hurricane, Kanab, St. George, Springdale/Zion, and Mesquite, Nevada. Our events calendar is focused on St. George, Utah, and a 50-mile radius, bringing you the best arts and entertainment options in the region.

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