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CEDAR CITY/PAROWAN/BRIAN HEAD – Area Events:
Polar Plunge, Jan TBA. Come brave the cold with a chilling plunge to remember. No wet suits allowed. Pre-registration recommended. Location: Lake at The Hills Recreation Complex, 2090 W Royal Hunte Dr, Cedar City. All proceeds go to the Special Olympics.
435-865-9223

Winter Season at Cedar Breaks National Monument, ongoing. Visit by snowmobile, cross country skis or snowshoes. Stop by the yurt, which serves as a winter ranger station on winter weekends. Be advised that winter season opening and closing, as well as yurt staffing dates, may be earlier or later and are subject to favorable weather conditions.
435-586-9451
www.nps.gov/cebr

Cedar Breaks Ranger-Led Snowshoe Walk, every Saturday in Feb and Mar. Meet at the Cedar City Main Street Park pavilion at 9am or in Brian Head at 10am (meeting location will vary in Brian Head). Reservations are required to reserve snowshoes for the walk. This event takes place in good weather.
435-586-9451

Parowan Birthday Ball Held, Jan 14. Location: Iron County Fair Building, Parowan.
435-477-9022 or 435-477-8190

Cedar Chest Quilt Guild Retreat, Jan 25-28. This event includes classes, trunk show, quilt displays and vendors. Registration: $20. Location: Crystal Inn, 1575 W. 200 North, Cedar City.
435-586-1706 or 435-531-3170
www.cedarchestquiltersguild.org

Summer Sun Coming Out of Its Winter Home, Mar 3. This archeo-astronomical event takes place at 7:30am at the Parowan Gap Petroglyphs National register of Historic Sites.
435-477-3734

Oliver, Mar 21-24 and 28-30. Location: Aladdin Theater, 37 N. Main St, Parowan.
435-477-9022 or 435-477-8190

Spring Equinox Observation, Mar 24. See the interesting presentation of the ancient Native American solar calendar and observation of the spring equinox sunset. Location: Parowan Gap Petroglyphs National Register of Historic Sites. Time: 6pm.
435-477-3734

Relay for Life, Apr 13-14. Teams participate in this 28th annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society to help remember those lost to this disease and celebrate the survivors. The event features entertainment, food, programs and fundraising activities. Location: SUU Coliseum, 1150 W. University Blvd, Cedar City. Time: 5pm on Friday to 12pm on Saturday.
435-586-2777 or 435-586-6595

ST. GEORGE – Area events:
Winter Bird Festival, Jan 26-28. This fun and feathery fair features bird exhibits, kids workshops, birding merchandise for sale and an evening banquet. Location: Tonaquint Park and Nature Center, 1851 S. Dixie Dr, St. George.
435-673-0996
www.sgcity.org/birdfestival

Parade of Homes, Feb 17-26. View extraordinary homes and exceptional architectural designs encompassing one-of-a-kind accents in the St. George area. Hours: 10am-7pm.
www.paradehome.com

Art in Kayenta, Feb 18-19. This exhibit offers a broad spectrum of artist works from acrylics, watercolors, bronze sculptures, fused glass, gourd art and pottery. Location: Coyote Gulch Art Village, 800 N. Kayenta Pkwy, Ivins. Hours: 10am-5pm.
435-231-2246
www.coyotegulchartvillage.com

Family History Expo, Feb 23-25. Location: Dixie Center, 1835 Convention Center Dr, St. George. Hours vary.
www.expo@fhexpos.com

St. George Art Festival, Apr 6-7. Festivalgoers enjoy thousands of outstanding original works of art, live entertainment, a vibrant children’s area and a fantastic variety of foods. The festival is set in the beautiful St. George Town Square, with its carousel, sparkling fountains, water features, flower gardens and historic buildings. Location: Main St and Tabernacle, St. George.
www.sgcity.org/artfestival

Performances at Cox Auditorium:
The Osmonds, Second Generation, Jan 31.

Totally Tchaikovsky, Feb 17.

Red Star Red Army Band, Mar 5-6.

The Dutton Family Band, Mar 12-13.

Rhythm of the Dance, Mar 27-28.

Cox Auditorium is located on the Dixie State College campus,325 S. 700 East, St. George. Allshows begin at 7:30pm. Info/tickets:
435-652-7800
www.dixie.edu/concerts

Moab – Area events:
Canyonlands Half Marathon and Five-mile Run, Mar 17. The breathtaking course winds alongside the Colorado River through a deep red rock canyon for the first 11 miles and then takes runners to a green, shady finish at Swanny City Park in Downtown Moab.
435-259-4525
www.moabhalfmarathon.org

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