Around Town - Southern Utah Events

It's summertime. And the livin' is easy.


Southern Utah Events -

Friday & Saturday, June 26th and 27th:
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally
Balloon ascension, parades, food and fun
Be sure to make it to the balloon glow on Saturday night!

Cedar City Area -

Friday, June 26th:
Summer Jam Music Festival
Booths, bands and probably bongos
Main Street Park
11 am to 11 pm Friday and Saturday
Free!

Improv Comedy Troupe
Aladdin Theater (27 N. Main, Parowan)
10 pm
$5 per person

Campfire Concert in the Canyon
Featuring Matt Briggs and Pablo "Of the Mountain" Schwartz
Southwest Wildlife Foundation Park campfire pit (1 1/2 miles east of Cedar City along Hwy 14)
8 pm
Free!

Saturday, June 27th:
Brian Head Opens! Brian Head Town Movie Night
Cedar Breaks Lodge
8 pm
Free!

Paiute Restoration & Gathering Parade
Main Street
10 am

The Mad World of Magic
Starring Mark Evans
Heritage Center (105 N. 100 E.)
6 pm
$3 per person

Live Music by "Two Much Fun" at Mike's Tavern
Starts @ 9 pm
$5 admission

St. George Area -

Friday, June 26th:
Sunset in the Square Outdoor Movies
Showing: "Little Big League"
St. George Town Square
8 pm
Free!

Saturday, June 27th:
The Randy Anderson Band
Summer Concert Series
O.C. Tanner Amphitheater, (300 W. Lion Blvd., Springdale)
7:30 pm
$10 admission

Zion Narrows Interpretive Hike
Seven-mile hike with instructor Ron Kay
Meet at the Temple of Sinawava shuttle bus stop
8:15 am to 4:00 pm
$60 fee

Tasty Dish - Basila's Cafe

Tasted: Classic Gyro, Pitas and Hummus and Key Lime Cheesecake

Anyone else love 'em some Greek food? Lamb, feta, hummus and creamy tzatziki sauce. Who could ask for anything more? If you're jonesing for a little Mediterranean fix, look no further than Basila's Cafe in St. George. We tried the classic gyro, which is a hard dish to not enjoy, in our opinion. Basila's serves their gyro's up salad style, with the meat, tzatziki, tomatoes and lettuce piled high on a soft and chewy pita with a side of lemon mashed potatoes. They offer everything from your typical Greek fare to pastas, salads and scrumptious desserts. Don't worry if you're too full for a treat; take some home with you. You won't regret that decision.

Where: Basila's Cafe (1013 E. 700 So., St. George)
Chump Change: Entrees range from $7 to $10.

Local Talent - Which Watch Designs

Looking for something to spice up that outfit? Which Watch Designs is a local shop featuring the newest jewelry trend: interchangeable watch bands. Buy a bunch of different bands that you can clip onto the watch face. In a blue mood? How about a blue and brown beaded band? Change things up for different seasons, holidays or just because you want to.

And don't worry. If it's not a watch you're looking for, this local artist also makes beautiful jewelry. Sterling & Stones Jewelry Designs offers sweet trinkets, like the Petite Fleurs necklace or the Lil' Oranges earrings. Too cute.

Don't worry about breaking the bank either. Watch faces go for $10 bucks while the bands go for $20. And the jewelry?? Try $10 to $15. Now that's something we all can afford.

Around Town - Southern Utah Events

Places to go, things to do, people to see, all in one weekend.

Cedar City Area-

Friday, June 19th:
Utah Summer Games Closing Ceremony/Rodeo
Cross Hollows Event Center
8:00 pm
$10 per person

Saturday, June 20th:
Summer Solstice
Parowan Gap
Presentation at 7:00 pm and Observation of the Summer Solstice at 8:30 pm
FREE! Bring your own chairs

National Park FREE WEEKEND
Any National Park!
FREE!!

Live Music by "Middle of the Road" at Mike's Tavern (90 W. Hoover Ave.)
Starts @ 9:00 pm
$5 at the door

St. George Area-

Friday, June 19th:
Annie
Tuachan Amphitheater
8:30 pm
Prices vary

Saturday, June 20th:
Tuachan Saturday Market
Tuachan
8:00 am - 2:00 pm every Saturday
FREE!!

Footloose
Tuachan Amphitheater
8:30 pm
Prices vary

Sweet Stuff - Twentyfive Main

What: Vanilla Strawberry, Vanilla and Chocolate Vanilla cupcakes
Where: Twentyfive Main (25 Main, St. George, Duh)

Is your sweet tooth aching? Head to Twentyfive Main for some of the tastiest treats south of, well, Utah County. We tried three different cupcakes and, boy, were they all good. Is that fresh strawberry in the Vanilla Strawberry frosting, you ask? Why, yes...it is. But don't fret. If it's something savory you're after, Twentyfive Main also offers delectable sandwiches, salads, pastas and even breakfast. And the best part? The decor is so cute, you'll wanna eat it, too.

Around Town - Southern Utah Events

Wondering what's going on this weekend in southern Utah?

Cedar City Area-

Thursday, June 11:
Utah Summer Games Opening Ceremonies
Fireworks, entertainment and more
8:30 pm @ Eccles Coliseum, SUU

Saturday, June 13:
Live Music by "Crossroads" at Mike's Tavern (90 W. Hoover Ave.)
Starts @ 9:00 pm
$5 at the door

Live Music by "TAARKA" at The Grind Coffee House (19 N. Main)
Starts @ 8:00 pm
$8 in advance, $10 at the door

St. George Area -

Thursday, June 11:
St. George Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo 2009
Dixie Center (1835 Convention Center Drive)
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
$3 admission. Must be 18 or older to attend.

Friday, June 12:
Sunset in the Square Outdoor Movies
Showing: Madagascar 2
St. George Town Square
8:00 pm

Saturday, June 13:
Historic St. George Live
A 2-hour tour of historic downtown St. George guided by authentically dressed pioneers.
St. George Art Museum at the Pioneer Center for the Arts (47 E. 200 N.)
Tour times: 9:00 am and 11:30 am
$3 per person

Eric Dodge and Band
A country artist who has worked with the likes of Diamond Rio, Little Texas, SheDaisy, Chris Ledoux, Collin Raye and Ryan Shupe and the Rubber Band.
O. C. Tanner Amphitheater (300 West Lion Blvd., Springdale)
8:00 pm
$10 admission

Tasty Dish - City Cafe & Deli

Tasted: The New York with Pastrami, the San Antonio and the Paris

Looking for a little lunch spot with all the charm of a big city deli? Look no further than the City Cafe & Deli in Cedar City. Featuring tasty sandwiches piled high with imported meats and veggies on fresh ciabatta, this little restaurant does not disappoint. We loved the Paris sandwich and its tasty combination of turkey, feta, olives and sun-dried tomatoes. The San Antonio's saucy brisket left us with the meat sweats and that's a good thing. And the New York? Give us pastrami and roasted red peppers and we're happy. Oh, and the coolest thing about City Cafe & Deli? They have a BBQ every Saturday afternoon. Brisket, grilled sausages, burgers...yum.

Where: City Cafe & Deli (2002 North Main, Ste. 5, Cedar City)
Chump Change: Prices range from $5 to $7. You can't beat that with a bat.