Soirée Musicale with Jason Bonham Jazz, Rock and Movie Music
2024-05-25 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
MUSIC
Soirée Musicale with Jason Bonham
Jazz, Rock and Movie Music
Saturday, May 25, 2024 // 7:30pm
The Lorraine Boccardo Theater
Soirée Musicale features top local musicians and guest professionals from across the Western region tackling some of the most advanced and inspiring instrumental music in the repertoire. Our Spring series is under the direction of Jason Bonham, esteemed musician and principle violist with Las Vegas Philharmonic.
For May’s concert, join us for a fun evening of instrumental music featuring pop, jazz, and movie music from the Beatles, Queen, Chick Corea, Batman and more!
Featuring: DeAnn Letournau (violin), Urs Rutishauser (violin), Jason Bonham (viola) and Andrew Smith (cello).
Tickets $35

Alejandro Brittes Trio
2024-09-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
MUSIC
Alejandro Brittes Trio
Saturday, September 14th 7:30pm
The Lorraine Boccardo Theater
Alejandro Brittes: Bringing Chamamé to Southern Utah
Acclaimed accordionist Alejandro Brittes brings UNESCO-recognized Chamamé to Southern Utah this Fall! Following his successful East Coast tour, Brittes and his trio will go on to perform at prestigious venues like San José Jazz Festival and Stanford Live, offering a unique blend of Indigenous Guaraní and Baroque influences.
This tour bridges the multicultural heritage of the Southwest with southern South America. Brittes will showcase Chamamé’s connection to rivers, particularly poignant given recent flooding in his home state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The tour supports flood relief efforts through collaborations with the Brazil California Chamber of Commerce and Santa Barbara-based Direct Relief.
Experience the vibrant rhythms of Chamamé while supporting cultural exchange and humanitarian efforts. Don’t miss this celebration of music, heritage, and solidarity, realized by the Brazilian Ministry of Culture and sponsored by Arroz Prato Fino.
Tickets $35

Crossing Open Ground Collective: an Introduction
2024-11-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
MUSIC
Crossing Open Ground Collective: an Introduction
Music by John Luther Adams, Christopher Rountree, Sidney Hopson, Nathalie Joachim, CJ Camerieri and Trever Hagen
Produced by Liquid Music
Saturday, November 2nd, 7:30pm
The Lorraine Boccardo Theater
Next season, conductor Christopher Rountree known for his “elegant clarity” (New York Times), prestigious French choreographer Dimitri Chamblas, and powerhouse section leaders Sidney Hopson (percussion), Nathalie Joachim (winds), C.J. Camerieri and Trever Hagen (brass) will guide an acoustic ensemble of 36 local musicians in an ultimate rendering of Pulitzer Prize-winning environmentalist composer John Luther Adams’s Crossing Open Ground in the majestic setting of our stunning red cliffs.
Ahead of this singular experience, producer Liquid Music will introduce the artistic team to the Kayenta community with works by the musicians, hosted by Rountree.
Join us at the Center for the Arts for an incredible evening of exceptional music, from award-winning artists who will be building lasting relationships in Southern Utah.
Tickets $35

Delbert Anderson Quartet
2025-03-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
MUSIC / JAZZ
Delbert Anderson Quartet
Saturday, March 1 / 7:30pm
The Lorraine Boccardo Theater

“By mining traditional Navajo ‘spinning songs’ of love, healing, and courtship, and marrying them to jazz and funk lines, Anderson and his trio have taken a place at the forefront of a vibrant Native American jazz scene.” – The New York Times

Delbert Anderson creates Diné inspired musical pathways, preserving his cultural music by creating a foundation of new Diné melodies and fuses them through jazz, jam and funk. Each path serves Indigenous culture through stories, healing, history and collaboration.
Anderson had been featured on The New York Times, JazzTimes, Grammy.com, NASA, NPR Music Top 10, Smithsonian Magazine, Yahoo/Mic.com, TEDx, PBS, FNX Television and much more.
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The Center for the Arts at Kayenta was supported by New Music USA’s Organization Fund in 2024-25. This programming is supported in part by Creative West and the National Endowment for the Arts.
This performance is generously sponsored by Elizabeth Fortney Photography.

FIREBIRD
2025-04-11 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-16 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-17 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
MUSIC / INSTALLATION
FIREBIRD
Created by Touki Delphine
April 11-13 & 16-18, 2025
7:30pm
This event takes place outdoors with General Admission seating.

“An epic update of Stravinsky’s Firebird.” – The Standaard

Inspired by composer Igor Stravinsky’s 1919 “Firebird Suite”, Touki Delphine (visiting Southern Utah from the Netherlands) presents FIREBIRD, a rule-breaking concert program and an extraterrestrial installation in one — including an “orchestra” constructed entirely of light. Over 600 recycled car taillights illuminate the dance of the firebird in this thoroughly hypnotic event that is hard to describe.
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Elisa Harkins: Wampum / ᎠᏕᎳ ᏗᎦᎫᏗ
2025-05-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
MUSIC / PERFORMANCE
Elisa Harkins: Wampum / ᎠᏕᎳ ᏗᎦᎫᏗ
Saturday, May 10, 7:30pm
The Lorraine Boccardo Theater
Wampum / ᎠᏕᎳ ᏗᎦᎫᏗ is an ongoing project where visual artist and composer Elisa Harkins sings in a combination of Cherokee, English, and Muscogee (Creek) to electronic dance music, some of which is inspired by sheet music of Indigenous music notated by Daniel Chazanoff during the 20th century.
As an act of Indigenous Futurism, it combines disco and Indigenous language in an effort to alter the fate of these endangered languages through active use, preservation on pressed vinyl, and radio play.
The performance of Wampum / ᎠᏕᎳ ᏗᎦᎫᏗ is referring to Wampum belts and Indigenous peacekeeping as well as the Cherokee use of wampum beads as currency.
ᎠᏕᎳ ᏗᎦᎫᏗ, pronounced a-de-la di-ga-gu-di can be translated to “money on a string”.
The intention of the Wampum / ᎠᏕᎳ ᏗᎦᎫᏗ performance is to create a metaphorical peacekeeping agreement that is between the people watching the piece, regardless of tribe or race.
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The Bowerbird Collective
2025-05-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
MUSIC
A Season on the Wind | Music for Migratory Birds
The Bowerbird Collective
Saturday, May 17, 7:30pm
The Lorraine Boccardo Theater
The Bowerbird Collective proudly presents ‘A Season on the Wind’, a cinematic concert based on author, ornithologist and conservationist Kenn Kaufman’s book of the same name. This event is an inspiring ode to migratory birds, and an unforgettable night of musical storytelling. A musical and visual journey from the shores of Lake Erie across the Americas, this performance stars three internationally acclaimed musicians, and features spectacular visuals and soundscapes. Created by the Bowerbird Collective, an award-winning Australian-based organization making art for nature, at the invitation of the Biggest Week in American Birding festival and Kenn Kaufman himself, the work features a newly commissioned score by The Brothers Balliett (NYC), whose music is praised as “vivid, emotive, with contemporary twists”.
Also featured on the program is ‘Rivers are our Brothers’, a song cycle by Majel Connery on ecological responsibility told from the point of view of the land. Commissioned by Musica Sierra and created in partnership with Learning Landscapes, an educational program of the Feather River Land Trust, the songs in the cycle take a first-person view of nature, ascribing human qualities and feelings to elements of the landscape: water, trees, mountains, rivers, etc. You can stream the cycle on Apple Music, Spotify or Bandcamp.
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Las Guaracheras
2025-06-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
MUSIC
Las Guaracheras
Saturday, June 14, 7:30pm
The Lorraine Boccardo Theater
Las Guaracheras is a powerful Latin Music sextet from Cali, Colombia that performs Afro-Caribbean rhythms such as salsa, as well as music from the Pacific region of Colombia. Their compositions and lyrics revolve around the revindication and recognition of the role of women in the music industry – especially in the Latin Music scene in Colombia – and seek to express the power and strength of women as sources of love, hope, resilience and creativity.

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This engagement of Las Guaracheras is made possible in part through the Performing Arts Global Exchange program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Christian Bohnenstengel & Friends
2025-09-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
MUSIC
Christian Bohnenstengel & Friends
An evening of incredible music from Schubert to Gershwin and beyond.
This evening’s program is dedicated to Ayanna Monteverdi.
Saturday, September 13, 2025
7:30p
The Lorraine Boccardo Theater
Acclaimed pianist Christian Bohnenstengel takes the stage alongside a talented ensemble of guest artists. From the timeless elegance of Schubert to the jazzy brilliance of Gershwin—and surprises beyond—this dynamic program promises something for every music lover. Experience virtuosic performances, rich collaborations, and a journey through genres that will stir the soul and ignite the imagination.

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John Luther Adams: Crossing Open Ground
2025-10-25 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-25 15:00 - 16:30 | Snow Canyon Sate Park, Ivins, UT, United States
MUSIC / OUTDOORS
Join us for a breathtaking instrumental experience in Snow Canyon!
John Luther Adam’s: Crossing Open Ground
Saturday, October 25, 11am-12pm & 3pm-4pm | Arrival Times: 10:30am & 2:30pm
White Rocks Amphitheater—Snow Canyon State Park

Set in the stunning backdrop of Snow Canyon’s “White Rocks Amphitheater”, Crossing Open Ground is an outdoor work for winds, brass, and percussion where both the musicians and listening audience members are invited to follow their own journey through the physical and musical landscape—encouraging a sense of place and time experienced together.
Once they arrive at Snow Canyon State Park, audience members will hike the 0.4 miles to the performance site, then experience the powerful communion of live music and nature’s beauty. Throughout the performance, each performer and each listener is free to follow their own individual path through the physical and musical landscape.
Guided by music director Nadia Sirota, choreographer Dimitri Chamblas, and section leaders Doug Perkins (percussion), Laura Cocks (winds), C.J. Camerieri (brass), and Trever Hagen (brass), an ensemble of 36 local musicians in partnership with Utah Tech University, will perform this work by environmental composer John Luther Adams, “one of the most original musical thinkers of the new century” (The New Yorker)
Produced by Liquid Music, Crossing Open Ground is commissioned by the Aspen Music Festival and School, and The Barry Lopez Foundation for Art & Environment, and dedicated to Barry Lopez.

WHAT TO EXPECT

– This experience includes a 0.4 mile hike from White Rocks parking lot to the amphitheater. Starting at the trail head, the only way to reach the amphitheater is on-foot. Please arrive 30 minutes ahead of performance time to ensure timely arrival.
– Transportation by golf carts will be provided from the Gila trail parking lot to the White Rocks trailhead.
– Friends of Snow Canyon Trail Stewards will be stationed along the trail to assist and direct folks.
– Due to the location of this project, this is not a physically accessible performance. If you are unable to hike .4 miles to experience this project, please send a note to boxoffice@kayentaarts.com to reserve a space for an accessible performance held on campus at Utah Tech University earlier in the week.
– This event is designed to allow you space to walk throughout the environment during the performance. No chairs will be provided or permitted. There are plenty of natural bench areas to rest along the rock ledges built into the White Rocks Amphitheater.

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Daniel Gaisford
2025-11-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
MUSIC
Daniel Gaisford
Saturday, November 8, 7:30PM
Lorraine Boccardo Theater
Internationally acclaimed cellist Daniel Gaisford brings his electrifying artistry to Kayenta for an evening that promises to move and inspire. Praised for his “formidable technique and formidable mind,” Gaisford is celebrated for performances that combine emotional depth with breathtaking virtuosity. His playing—described as “rich, piercing, and profoundly human”—has captivated audiences around the world, from New York to London.
With an extraordinary ability to draw a hundred colors from a single note, Gaisford transforms the cello into a voice of profound expression. His commanding presence and deep musical insight invite listeners into a world where every phrase tells a story.
He will be joined by celebrated local pianist Christian Bohnenstengel, whose refined artistry provides the perfect complement to Gaisford’s powerful interpretation. Together, they will present a program that showcases the drama, lyricism, and intimacy of the cello and piano repertoire.
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Cassia Streb / Sandstone Quartet - Between Home and Away
2025-12-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
MUSIC
Cassia Streb / Sandstone Quartet
Between Home and Away
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 7:30PM
Lorraine Boccardo Theater

“We are gathering in the spirit of a salon. Each of these composers transforms familiar materials into something newly alive. I invite you to join us—to listen, reflect, and rediscover what it means to be at home in music.”
— Cassia Streb

How do we find a sense of musical belonging—through the sounds of home, or the songs of faraway places? Between Home and Away explores this question through three masterworks for string quartet by Antonín Dvořák, Florence Price, and Amy Beach—each illuminating the dialogue between identity, influence, and imagination.
Dvořák’s beloved “American” Quartet (composed in 1893) captures the composer’s wonder at the musical landscape of the New World, weaving echoes of spirituals and Native American melodies into radiant chamber textures. Florence Price’s Five Folksongs in Counterpoint (1950) reclaims those same spiritual roots from within, transforming familiar tunes like Swing Low, Sweet Chariot into intricate, joyful counterpoint. And Amy Beach’s Quartet for Strings in One Movement (1929) turns outward once more, drawing inspiration from Inuit melodies to create a bold and luminous sound world.
Together, these works invite us to listen beyond borders—to hear how music bridges distance and how, through attentive listening, we come to understand one another.

Performance to be followed by a reception with the artists.

Performers
Felix Hernandez-Jones, violin
Adrienne Andisheh, violin
Cassia Streb, viola
Kevin Mills, cello
Curated by Cassia Streb
Los Angeles–based violist, composer, and curator Cassia Streb brings her spirit of exploration to Kayenta in this new chamber music series. Trained in the classical tradition and deeply inspired by the natural world, Streb’s curatorial approach bridges past and present, honoring tradition while seeking new ways to listen.

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St George Jazz All-Stars
2026-01-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
St George Jazz All-Stars

Jazz and the Familiar

Saturday, January 17, 2025, 7:30pm

Performance to be followed by a reception with the artists.

The Lorraine Boccardo Theater

What would a concert feel like if music from across decades, genres, and generations were all filtered through the creative spirit of jazz? The St. George Jazz All Stars are ready to find out.

This imaginative program explores iconic melodies from the worlds of classic songwriting, rock anthems, beloved TV and movie themes, timeless ballads, and even classical repertoire. Every selection is given new life through jazz interpretation and improvisation—turning familiar tunes into fresh discoveries.

It’s a jazz trip down memory lane, full of moments that will make you smile with recognition. You’ll know the music—and you’ll be singing along before the night is over.
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Musicians

Glenn Webb, vibraphone
Samantha Eagar, vocals
Tanner Dawson, tenor sax
Jared Nicholson, trumpet
Chad Roundy, guitar
Robert Matheson, bass
Jay Nygaard, drums
Rowena Webb, percussion

Glenn Webb is Artistic Director of the St George Jazz Festival and leads the Rebel Jazz Band. He leads the St George All-Stars performing originals and new standards. He is the President of St George Jazz. Webb was the Founding Chair of the Music Department at Utah Tech and currently serves as Associate Dean of the College of the Arts. He directs the Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Band, and New Music Ensemble at Utah Tech University. Webb is the leading New Music percussionist in the Intermountain region. He is an endorsed artist for SABIAN cymbals. He is also the percussionist and Co-Artistic Director of Grand Circle New Music. Dr. Webb has music degrees from UNLV, University of Utah, and Weber State University. And, he is the house drummer/percussionist at Tuacahn performing for 2,000 patrons six shows a week.

Vocalist for the evening: Samantha Eagar Based in St. George, Samantha is a passionate singer known for her powerful, soulful voice and musicality. With a bachelors in music, Samantha works as a freelance musician and runs a mobile voice studio. She has had the pleasure of fronting her rock cover band Monsoon Season, playing with larger ensembles such as the Angel’s Landing Orchestra and the Red Rock Jazz Orchestra, and playing solo at many local events. Samantha looks forward to producing her own music and collaborating with other groups.

ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ & PEDRITO MARTINEZ
2026-02-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ & PEDRITO MARTINEZ

Saturday, February 7, 2026
7:30PM

The Lorraine Boccardo Theater

Alfredo Rodríguez & Pedrito Martinez bring an electrifying conversation of rhythm, melody, and cultural heritage to the Center for the Arts at Kayenta. What begins as an intimate exchange between piano, percussion, and voice quickly erupts into a thrilling, improvisation-driven performance that blurs the lines between classical precision, Afro-Cuban tradition, and modern jazz.
Grammy-nominated pianist Alfredo Rodríguez, a Havana conservatory prodigy discovered by Quincy Jones, commands the keyboard with a style shaped as much by Bach and Stravinsky as by Cuban son and jazz. Percussionist and vocalist Pedrito Martinez, forged in the folkloric traditions of Old Havana’s streets, delivers visceral rhythms and soaring vocals rooted in Afro-Cuban spiritual and popular music. Each artist is a master in his own right; together, they form a rare and powerful musical dialogue.
Their collaboration is spontaneous, fearless, and deeply expressive—moving seamlessly from traditional Cuban songs to daring originals and unexpected reinterpretations. With moments of breathtaking virtuosity and irresistible groove, Rodríguez and Martinez create music that feels both ancient and boldly contemporary.
Their acclaimed album Duologue, produced by Quincy Jones, and their limited live appearances have established them as one of the most compelling duos on today’s global music stage. Audiences can expect an unforgettable evening of passion, precision, and rhythmic fire—music that speaks across cultures and straight to the soul.
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Kayenta Arts’s presentation of the Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez is supported through a Chamber Music America Presenter Consortium for Jazz grant in collaboration with UtahPresents and Vilar Performing Arts Center.
A component of the Doris Duke Jazz Ensembles Project, Presenter Consortium for Jazz is funded by the Doris Duke Foundation.

Cassia Streb / Sandstone Quartet - Music for the Open Sky
2026-04-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
MUSIC

Cassia Streb / Sandstone Quartet

Music for the Open Sky

Saturday, April 4, 2026, 7:30PM

Performance to be followed by a reception with the artists.

Lorraine Boccardo Theater

“Across centuries, composers have looked to the night sky as a place for reflection—an expanse that invites both wonder and humility. This program brings together music written more than five hundred years apart, tracing different ways composers have contemplated the heavens.”

Cassia Streb

For centuries, composers have looked to the night sky as a source of reflection and wonder. This program brings together music written more than 500 years apart, tracing different ways artists have contemplated the cosmos.

Beginning with Josquin des Prez’s haunting Renaissance lament—heard here in a new 2026 string quartet arrangement—the program moves through Beethoven’s luminous “Razumovsky” Quartet, whose slow movement was inspired by his contemplation of the stars. Contemporary works by Leila Adu-Gilmore and Laurence Crane extend this tradition, blending spectral harmony, rhythmic complexity, and fragments of Beethoven with imagery captured by NASA spacecraft and telescopes.

Together, these works invite listeners to pause, look upward, and hear the vastness of the universe translated into sound.

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Performers

Felix Hernandez-Jones, violin
Adrienne Andisheh, violin
Cassia Streb, viola
Kevin Mills, cello

About Sandstone Quartet:

Working collaboratively rather than hierarchically, the quartet selects and develops repertoire that speaks to their individual and collective experiences. Their performances emphasize attentive listening, trust, and responsiveness — qualities that reflect both their musical values and the landscape they inhabit. The Sandstone Quartet’s work embodies a deep sense of place, shaped by the quiet expanses and subtle shifts of the desert environment that connects them.

Aristides Rivas and Meena Malik: Remembering, A Theatrical Concert
2026-04-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
MUSIC & STORYTELLING
Aristides Rivas and Meena Malik
Remembering, A Theatrical Concert
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 7:30pm
Performance to be followed by a reception with the artists.
Lorraine Boccardo Theater
Remembering is more than a concert—it’s a powerful musical storytelling experience about identity, memory, and belonging. Acclaimed vocalist Meena Malik and masterful cellist Aristides Rivas weave together music and personal narrative to explore their journeys as immigrants, artists, and parents.
Inspired by a question from their son—“What is an immigrant?”—the program reflects on the traditions they carried from their home countries of Japan and Venezuela, the challenges of navigating grief and change, and the healing role music has played in their lives.
Though deeply personal, their stories resonate universally. Through song, reflection, and shared experience, audiences are invited to consider their own connections to home, heritage, and the memories that shape who we are.
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Aristides Rivas and Meena Malik: Remembering is generously sponsored by Sunshine Family Haven.

Kevin Mills & Drew Petersen: Tortured Bliss
2026-05-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CLASSICAL MUSIC

Kevin Mills & Drew Petersen

Tortured Bliss

Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 7:30pm

Performance to be followed by a reception with the artists.

Lorraine Boccardo Theater

Accomplished and virtuosic duo, Cellist Kevin Mills and pianist Drew Petersen, present Tortured Bliss, an evening of powerful and transformative classical music that highlights cornerstone repertoire for Cello and Piano. Changing the game for cello literature, Beethoven’s Sonata No. 2 in G Minor takes the instrument upwards towards an equal partner status with the piano, while doing so in a tragic key. Brahms’ Cello Sonata No. 1 in E Minor is an epic journey that takes the cello into the depths of somber beauty and raw emotion. Both showcase the capabilities and the range of the cello, and are undeniable to the growth of the cello as a solo instrument for many composers to come.

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Southern California native Kevin Mills holds an Artist Diploma from Oberlin Conservatory, a Master of Music from The Juilliard School, and a Bachelor of Music from California State University, Fullerton. Based in Los Angeles, he serves as Principal Cellist of the Rogue Valley Symphony and Assistant Principal Cellist of the Las Vegas Philharmonic, and performs regularly with the Santa Barbara and Bakersfield Symphonies. He is also a frequent substitute with the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Recent highlights include solo appearances at Walt Disney Concert Hall, performing Bruch’s Kol Nidrei and Vivaldi’s Double Cello Concerto in G Minor with the Korean-American Youth Symphony. His studio work spans major venues such as Capitol Records and Sony Pictures. A dedicated chamber musician, Mills has performed nationally and internationally with The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and The Greenhouse Foundation in Seoul, Korea. He performs on a 1779 Renault & Chatelain cello, a cherished gift from his first teacher.

Drew Petersen is an acclaimed American pianist based in the New York area, known for his poetic and compelling performances across a wide-ranging repertoire from Bach to contemporary composers. A highly sought-after soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician, he has received major honors including the 2018 Avery Fisher Career Grant and the 2017 American Pianists Awards. His 2025–26 season features recitals across the U.S. and concerto debuts with the Baltimore and Hartford Symphonies. His debut Steinway & Sons recording, focused on American composers, was praised by BBC Music Magazine as marking him a rising star.

Petersen is also a frequent presence on radio programs like From the Top and Performance Today, and has been featured in major media outlets and documentaries. Beyond performance, he is an advocate for the arts, engaging in educational outreach and collaborations with organizations like Young Audiences NY. A Harvard graduate and Juilliard-trained musician, he combines academic excellence with a global artistic perspective, aiming to share music’s transformative power with diverse audiences worldwide.

Caught in a Loop LIVE with Dylan Thomas Gavin
2026-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Kayenta Outdoor Theater, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins, UT, 84738, United States
SUMMER ARTS SHOWCASE: LIVE ALBUM RECORDING
Caught in a Loop LIVE
with Dylan Thomas Gavin
June 12, 7:00PM | doors open at 6:30PM
Kayenta Outdoor Theater
Caught in a Loop LIVE is a one-night-only live album recording concert! Watch as every rhythm, harmony, and melody is built and layered in the moment by one-man-band Dylan Thomas Gavin.
Be part of the sound, and listen to the live album on release.

Dylan is a dynamic live-looping one-man band blending acoustic soft rock, indie, alternative, and modern pop. Polished, versatile, and deeply engaging, Dylan has a rare ability to command a room and turn casual listeners into dedicated fans. In 2025, Dylan released two full-length albums, a milestone that highlights both his creative drive and artistic growth. Performing consistently across Southern California and up through Idaho, he has built a reputation for captivating, high-energy shows that blend intimacy with stadium-sized emotion. His ability to command a room solo—without sacrificing dynamic range or connection—sets him apart. Each immersive performance is built from the ground up on stage. Inspired by the emotional depth of Chris Carrabba and the melodic warmth of John Rzeznik and Ryan Adams, he delivers heartfelt vocals layered with live-built instrumentation—creating the energy of a full band in real time. Follow @dylanthomasgavin on all platforms.

This event is part of the Kayenta Summer Arts Showcase, an all-month event featuring exceptional local artists and the premiere of brand-new creative work, across several disciplines. Join us this June to celebrate and experience local art, fun, and community.
We’re introducing tiered ticket pricing for this program. The Kayenta Summer Arts Showcase is about welcoming audiences to see the work of artists within their own community. We’re committed to making our events as accessible as possible, and believe this tiered structure will help remove financial barriers, while also presenting quality events and compensating artists fairly for their work. The pricing tiers are as follows:

$10 – Pay What You Can
$20 – Suggested Ticket Price
$30 – Support This Program

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The Delirium of Beethoven
2026-06-13 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-14 15:00 - 16:30 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
SUMMER ARTS SHOWCASE: MUSIC & THEATER
The Delirium of Beethoven
Glenn Webb & Ashlie Chaston
June 13, 7:30pm | June 14, 3:00pm
Lorraine Boccardo Theater
This devised theater piece (created from scratch by an ensemble rather from a pre-existing script) features new music and theater, created by local musician Glenn Webb, local theater artist Ashlie Chaston, and a company of musicians and actors. In The Delirium of Beethoven, a dissatisfied musician, Quinn stumbles upon the great composer & musician, Beethoven, who has strangely arrived to the modern world. Suddenly, Quinn’s world is opened up to the possibility of something new. An avant-garde, collaborative production emerges from the power of original live music incorporated into unique contemporary theatre.

This event is part of the Kayenta Summer Arts Showcase, an all-month event featuring exceptional local artists and the premiere of brand-new creative work, across several disciplines. Join us this June to celebrate and experience local art, fun, and community.
We’re introducing tiered ticket pricing for this program. The Kayenta Summer Arts Showcase is about welcoming audiences to see the work of artists within their own community. We’re committed to making our events as accessible as possible, and believe this tiered structure will help remove financial barriers, while also presenting quality events and compensating artists fairly for their work. The pricing tiers are as follows:

$10 – Pay What You Can
$20 – Suggested Ticket Price
$30 – Support This Program

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Glenn Webb is a leading New Music percussionist in the Intermountain region. He is the percussionist and Co-Artistic Director of Grand Circle New Music. GCNM exists to promote the performance of new solo and chamber music. Grand Circle New Music is especially interested in music created in and about the Grand Circle region of the Southwestern United States.
Glenn directs the Percussion Ensemble and New Music Ensemble at Utah Tech University. He is Artistic Director of the St George Jazz Festival and leads the Rebel Jazz Band. He leads the St George All-Stars performing originals and new standards. He is the President of St George Jazz.
He was the Founding Chair of the Music Department at Utah Tech and currently serves as Associate Dean of the College of the Arts. He is the house drummer/percussionist at Tuacahn performing for 2,000 patrons six shows a week. Dr. Webb has music degrees from UNLV, University of Utah, and Weber State University.

Ashlie Chaston is a recent graduate of Utah Tech, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre with an Acting Emphasis. During her short time there, she participated in almost 20 productions. Ashlie is an actor, director, writer, and everything in between–she’s even certified in rapier! Most recently, she stage managed A Caregiver’s Guide at Kayenta. Some of her favorite acting roles include Puck from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, William Dunnn in Men on Boats, Miss Shingle in A Gentleman’s Guide, and Beatrix in This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl does Nothing. As for directing, Ashlie’s favorites thus far have been Striptease by Slawomir Mrozek and Where the Lonely Hearts Go by Finegan Kruckemeyer. She currently portrays Mercy Otis Warren at Liberty Village. For more information, visit ashliechaston.com.

Poetry Jams: Thresholds
2026-06-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Kayenta Outdoor Theater, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins, UT, 84738, United States
SUMMER ARTS SHOWCASE: POETRY
Poetry Jams: Thresholds
hosted by Amanda Empey
June 27, 8:00PM – 10:00PM
Kayenta Outdoor Theater

We’re taking the mic under the stars! Join us for a collaborative jam with local poets. The theme is Thresholds. Come and hear poetry, read your own work, and even write something new. We’ll see you soon!

Amanda Empey, author of White Crown Academy, has been part of the Southern Utah writing community for nearly 10 years. As the current president of Write On, St George, she is passionate to see local writers succeed. Amanda has two book projects underway and has recently taken an interest in writing poetry. In her free time she reads, practices yoga, and dabbles in video game development and storytelling.

This event is part of the Kayenta Summer Arts Showcase, an all-month event featuring exceptional local artists and the premiere of brand-new creative work, across several disciplines. Join us this June to celebrate and experience local art, fun, and community.
We’re introducing tiered ticket pricing for this program. The Kayenta Summer Arts Showcase is about welcoming audiences to see the work of artists within their own community. We’re committed to making our events as accessible as possible, and believe this tiered structure will help remove financial barriers, while also presenting quality events and compensating artists fairly for their work. The pricing tiers are as follows:

$10 – Pay What You Can
$20 – Suggested Ticket Price
$30 – Support This Program
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End of Season Party with Runaway Fire
2026-06-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
SUMMER ARTS SHOWCASE: MUSIC
End of Season Party
with Runaway Fire
June 28, 7:30PM
Kayenta Outdoor Theater

We’re closing out our season and the Summer Arts Showcase with a big bash! Party with us in the outdoor theater to Runaway Fire’s electric music, and celebrate the arts in our community.

This event is part of the Kayenta Summer Arts Showcase, an all-month event featuring exceptional local artists and the premiere of brand-new creative work, across several disciplines. Join us this June to celebrate and experience local art, fun, and community.
We’re introducing tiered ticket pricing for this program. The Kayenta Summer Arts Showcase is about welcoming audiences to see the work of artists within their own community. We’re committed to making our events as accessible as possible, and believe this tiered structure will help remove financial barriers, while also presenting quality events and compensating artists fairly for their work. The pricing tiers are as follows:

$10 – Pay What You Can
$20 – Suggested Ticket Price
$30 – Support This Program
TICKETS

3hattrio
2026-09-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
MUSIC
3hattrio
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 // 7:30p
3hattrio returns to Kayenta for another night of music inspired by the natural world of their Zion Canyon home. 3hattrio emerged from the red rock country of Zion, Utah in 2013, when teenage violinist Eli Wrankle fell in with veteran musicians Greg Istock and Hal Cannon. The chemistry was instant. Blending their vastly different musical worlds, they coined the term “American Desert Music” for their singular sound. After seven albums, four European tours, and a pandemic pause, the trio reunites in September 2026 for a series of retrospective concerts.
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