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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: The Secret History of the Mahulley Monster
DESCRIPTION:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nThe Secret History of the Mahulley Monster (Or The Cryptid Play)\nby Chelsea Sutton (Los Angeles\, CA)\nFriday\, August 29\, 7:30pm\nSaturday\, August 30\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nWhen Dr. Kam Vandermeer visits the Midland Paranormal Convention to present her research on the mysterious Mahulley Monster\, C-List paranormal TV personality Peter McGillis seems determined to poke holes in her story. But as they delve deeper into Kam’s evidence\, their bickering only unearths something stranger than either one of them can explain. \n \nTICKETS\n \n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate.
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-the-secret-history-of-the-mahulley-monster/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: The Secret History of the Mahulley Monster
DESCRIPTION:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nThe Secret History of the Mahulley Monster (Or The Cryptid Play)\nby Chelsea Sutton (Los Angeles\, CA)\nFriday\, August 29\, 7:30pm\nSaturday\, August 30\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nWhen Dr. Kam Vandermeer visits the Midland Paranormal Convention to present her research on the mysterious Mahulley Monster\, C-List paranormal TV personality Peter McGillis seems determined to poke holes in her story. But as they delve deeper into Kam’s evidence\, their bickering only unearths something stranger than either one of them can explain. \n \nTICKETS\n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate.
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-the-secret-history-of-the-mahulley-monster-3/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: Vampire Panic!
DESCRIPTION:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nVampire Panic!\nby Kate Mickere (Los Angeles\, CA)\nSaturday\, August 30\, 7:30pm\nSunday\, August 31\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nIn 1890s New England\, during a deadly wave of consumption\, Lucy returns home to care for her orphaned niece\, Faith\, just as rumors of vampires begin to take hold. While Lucy turns to science for answers\, young Faith is drawn to a preacher who believes the disease is part of a supernatural threat. As fear and folklore spread through the town\, the line between illness and myth becomes harder to define. \n \nTICKETS\n \n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate. \n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-vampire-panic-2/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: Vampire Panic!
DESCRIPTION:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nVampire Panic!\nby Kate Mickere (Los Angeles\, CA)\nSaturday\, August 30\, 7:30pm\nSunday\, August 31\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nIn 1890s New England\, during a deadly wave of consumption\, Lucy returns home to care for her orphaned niece\, Faith\, just as rumors of vampires begin to take hold. While Lucy turns to science for answers\, young Faith is drawn to a preacher who believes the disease is part of a supernatural threat. As fear and folklore spread through the town\, the line between illness and myth becomes harder to define. \n \nTICKETS\n \n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate. \n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-vampire-panic/
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: Vampire Panic!
DESCRIPTION:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nVampire Panic!\nby Kate Mickere (Los Angeles\, CA)\nSaturday\, August 30\, 7:30pm\nSunday\, August 31\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nIn 1890s New England\, during a deadly wave of consumption\, Lucy returns home to care for her orphaned niece\, Faith\, just as rumors of vampires begin to take hold. While Lucy turns to science for answers\, young Faith is drawn to a preacher who believes the disease is part of a supernatural threat. As fear and folklore spread through the town\, the line between illness and myth becomes harder to define. \n \nTICKETS\n \n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate. \n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-vampire-panic-3/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:First Fridays at Kayenta
DESCRIPTION:COMMUNITY\nFirst Fridays at Kayenta\nevery First Friday / 5:00pm-8:00pm\nFREE to attend!\nKayenta Art Village\nWe’re thrilled to introduce First Fridays at Kayenta\, happening on the first Friday of every month\, all year long! Enjoy live music\, food trucks\, and a pop-up boutique market in the Kayenta Art Village beginning at 5:00pm\, with film screenings in the theater\, and good vibes all around. \nTo view the current lineup\, click HERE. \n Photo courtesy of Donna Conversano / www.conversanophoto.com
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/first-fridays-at-kayenta-8/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Community,First Fridays
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SUMMARY:Taste of the Town at Kayenta
DESCRIPTION:FOOD & FESTIVALS\nTaste of the Town at Kayenta!\nHosted by St. George City Lifestyle Magazine & Kayenta Arts Foundation\nSunday\, September 7 // 5:00p-9:00p\nKayenta Art Village – Walton Commons Courtyard\nJoin us for an incredible evening celebrating our region’s diverse restaurant and growing wine & beer scenes beneath the breathtaking red rocks of Kayenta. This one-of-a-kind food and wine festival brings together the best of the best\, allowing patrons to sip\, savor\, and celebrate our community’s vibrant and growing culinary scene. \nTICKETS\nThis event is 21+ \nAttendees must be 21 or older with valid ID. Only service animals are permitted. The event is rain or shine and there are no refunds within two weeks of the event date. Guests are encouraged to have a designated driver or take ride sharing or public transportation. Please consume responsibly. \nTickets:\nVIP Entry: $100 Adults (21+ event)\nEarly entry\, beginning at 5pm\nAccess to air conditioned indoor lounge \nGeneral Admission (6pm\, 7pm): $75 Adults (21+ event) \n \nDUE TO SYSTEM UPGRADES\, TICKETING IS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE \n \n  \nTaste of the Town at Kayenta is co-hosted by St. George City Lifestyle Magazine and generously sponsored by Voyager Wealth Advisors
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/taste-of-the-town-at-kayenta-2/
LOCATION:Kayenta Art Village\, 881 Coyote Gulch Court\, Ivins\, UT\, 84738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Christian Bohnenstengel & Friends
DESCRIPTION:MUSIC\nChristian Bohnenstengel & Friends\nAn evening of incredible music from Schubert to Gershwin and beyond.\nThis evening’s program is dedicated to Ayanna Monteverdi.\nSaturday\, September 13\, 2025\n7:30p\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nAcclaimed 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. \n  \n \nTICKETS
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/christain-bohnenstengel-friends/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Kayenta 100 Project: The Beginnings\, 1976-1986
DESCRIPTION:Kayenta 100 Project: First Five Decades\nPart I: The Beginnings\, 1976-1986\nSunday\, September 14\, 2025 | 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nA look back at Kayenta’s visionary start—when a dream of intentional desert living first took root. This event traces the original land acquisition\, early designs\, and the radical idea of building a sustainable\, artful community in the red rock canyons of southern Utah. \nThe Kayenta 100 Project: First Five Decades \nCelebrating a Vision. Honoring a Legacy. Inspiring the Future. \nThe Kayenta 100 Project is a living history initiative honoring the first five decades of the Kayenta community in southern Utah. From its bold beginnings in the 1970s to its emergence as a vibrant hub for culture\, design\, and desert living\, this five-part series invites residents and visitors alike to reflect on the people\, projects\, and ideas that shaped Kayenta’s unique story. Through storytelling\, archival media\, open discussions\, and interactive experiences\, each chapter highlights a transformative era in Kayenta’s evolution. \nTICKETS\n  \n5 Event Package\n  \n 
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-100-project-the-beginnings-1976-1986/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Ideas
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SUMMARY:Cry Wolf: A Magic Play
DESCRIPTION:THEATER\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play\nwritten and performed by Rhett Guter\ndirected by West Hyler\nSeptember 18-20 & 25-27 at 7:30pm\nSaturday Matinees at 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play blurs the line between illusion and reality\, transforming the theatre into a high-stakes game show where the prize is nothing less than truth itself. For 85 mesmerizing minutes\, performer Rhett Guter invites audiences to play along—searching for the hidden “wolf” among volunteer contestants—as jaw-dropping magic\, masterful tap dance\, and deeply personal storytelling unfold. Inspired by the spectacle of The Price is Right and the theatrical artistry of Derren Brown\, this intimate one-man show asks profound questions about identity\, authenticity\, and the courage to be seen. After years of development with acclaimed director West Hyler\, Cry Wolf makes its full production debut in Southern Utah\, bringing Guter’s journey home in a premiere that promises wonder\, laughter\, and revelation. \n\nTICKETS\n\n\nRHETT GUTER (Writer/Performer) is a New York-based actor\, magician\, and choreographer who has spent nine seasons at Utah Shakespeare Festival and performed in touring productions of West Side Story and Annie. He’s alos appeared onstage at Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, The Paramount Theatre\, The Goodman Theatre\, Goodspeed Opera House\, PCPA and Olney Theatre Center.\nAs a director and choreographer\, Guter’s work has been featured at Drury Lane Theatre\, Griffin Theatre\, Utah Shakespeare Festival\, and Encore Performing Arts. He received his training at Southern Utah University in Dance Performance and Musical Theatre and currently serves as Artistic Director for Encore Performing Arts. Cry Wolf represents his debut as a writer-performer\, uniquely combining his theatrical expertise with his passion for magic and personal storytelling. You can find more about Rhett and the magic at Rhettmagic.com \nWEST HYLER (Director) is the Executive Director of the South Carolina New Play Festival\, the co-Artistic Director of Drama-League Nominated Artistic Stamp and was formerly the Producing Artistic Director of the Obie-Winning New York Musical Festival\, the largest musical theater festival in the world. He was a Director and Story Writer for Cirque du Soleil’s first Broadway Musical Cirque du Soleil Paramour and he has several shows currently in production around the world. Other Broadway credits include associate director on How The Grinch Stole Christmas and associate director and artistic overseer Jersey Boys worldwide. Other Directing credits include: The Pilot and the Little Prince (Poland)\, Avenue Q (Bulgaria- Ikar Award)\, Sister Act (Cape Fear Regional Theater)\, Fun Home (Lean Ensemble Theater)\, the NY premiere of H2O by Jane Martin (59E59)\, Tempest\, Merry Wives and Windsor\, and Love’s Labours Lost (Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival)\, Georama (St Louis Rep- St Louis Critics Circle Award\, New York Musical Festival Award for Outstanding Direction)\, The Disappearing Man by Jahn Sood (MTF and St Louis Rep)\, Legendarium and Metamorphosis (Big Apple Circus\, Lincoln Center)\, and Panda! (Beijing and Las Vegas). \nTickets
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/cry-wolf-a-magic-play/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Cry Wolf: A Magic Play
DESCRIPTION:THEATER\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play\nwritten and performed by Rhett Guter\ndirected by West Hyler\nSeptember 18-20 & 25-27 at 7:30pm\nSaturday Matinees at 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play blurs the line between illusion and reality\, transforming the theatre into a high-stakes game show where the prize is nothing less than truth itself. For 85 mesmerizing minutes\, performer Rhett Guter invites audiences to play along—searching for the hidden “wolf” among volunteer contestants—as jaw-dropping magic\, masterful tap dance\, and deeply personal storytelling unfold. Inspired by the spectacle of The Price is Right and the theatrical artistry of Derren Brown\, this intimate one-man show asks profound questions about identity\, authenticity\, and the courage to be seen. After years of development with acclaimed director West Hyler\, Cry Wolf makes its full production debut in Southern Utah\, bringing Guter’s journey home in a premiere that promises wonder\, laughter\, and revelation. \n\nTICKETS\n\n\nRHETT GUTER (Writer/Performer) is a New York-based actor\, magician\, and choreographer who has spent nine seasons at Utah Shakespeare Festival and performed in touring productions of West Side Story and Annie. He’s alos appeared onstage at Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, The Paramount Theatre\, The Goodman Theatre\, Goodspeed Opera House\, PCPA and Olney Theatre Center.\nAs a director and choreographer\, Guter’s work has been featured at Drury Lane Theatre\, Griffin Theatre\, Utah Shakespeare Festival\, and Encore Performing Arts. He received his training at Southern Utah University in Dance Performance and Musical Theatre and currently serves as Artistic Director for Encore Performing Arts. Cry Wolf represents his debut as a writer-performer\, uniquely combining his theatrical expertise with his passion for magic and personal storytelling. You can find more about Rhett and the magic at Rhettmagic.com \nWEST HYLER (Director) is the Executive Director of the South Carolina New Play Festival\, the co-Artistic Director of Drama-League Nominated Artistic Stamp and was formerly the Producing Artistic Director of the Obie-Winning New York Musical Festival\, the largest musical theater festival in the world. He was a Director and Story Writer for Cirque du Soleil’s first Broadway Musical Cirque du Soleil Paramour and he has several shows currently in production around the world. Other Broadway credits include associate director on How The Grinch Stole Christmas and associate director and artistic overseer Jersey Boys worldwide. Other Directing credits include: The Pilot and the Little Prince (Poland)\, Avenue Q (Bulgaria- Ikar Award)\, Sister Act (Cape Fear Regional Theater)\, Fun Home (Lean Ensemble Theater)\, the NY premiere of H2O by Jane Martin (59E59)\, Tempest\, Merry Wives and Windsor\, and Love’s Labours Lost (Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival)\, Georama (St Louis Rep- St Louis Critics Circle Award\, New York Musical Festival Award for Outstanding Direction)\, The Disappearing Man by Jahn Sood (MTF and St Louis Rep)\, Legendarium and Metamorphosis (Big Apple Circus\, Lincoln Center)\, and Panda! (Beijing and Las Vegas). \nTickets
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/cry-wolf-a-magic-play/2025-09-19/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Cry Wolf: A Magic Play
DESCRIPTION:THEATER\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play\nwritten and performed by Rhett Guter\ndirected by West Hyler\nSeptember 18-20 & 25-27 at 7:30pm\nSaturday Matinees at 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play blurs the line between illusion and reality\, transforming the theatre into a high-stakes game show where the prize is nothing less than truth itself. For 85 mesmerizing minutes\, performer Rhett Guter invites audiences to play along—searching for the hidden “wolf” among volunteer contestants—as jaw-dropping magic\, masterful tap dance\, and deeply personal storytelling unfold. Inspired by the spectacle of The Price is Right and the theatrical artistry of Derren Brown\, this intimate one-man show asks profound questions about identity\, authenticity\, and the courage to be seen. After years of development with acclaimed director West Hyler\, Cry Wolf makes its full production debut in Southern Utah\, bringing Guter’s journey home in a premiere that promises wonder\, laughter\, and revelation. \n\nTICKETS\n\n\nRHETT GUTER (Writer/Performer) is a New York-based actor\, magician\, and choreographer who has spent nine seasons at Utah Shakespeare Festival and performed in touring productions of West Side Story and Annie. He’s alos appeared onstage at Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, The Paramount Theatre\, The Goodman Theatre\, Goodspeed Opera House\, PCPA and Olney Theatre Center.\nAs a director and choreographer\, Guter’s work has been featured at Drury Lane Theatre\, Griffin Theatre\, Utah Shakespeare Festival\, and Encore Performing Arts. He received his training at Southern Utah University in Dance Performance and Musical Theatre and currently serves as Artistic Director for Encore Performing Arts. Cry Wolf represents his debut as a writer-performer\, uniquely combining his theatrical expertise with his passion for magic and personal storytelling. You can find more about Rhett and the magic at Rhettmagic.com \nWEST HYLER (Director) is the Executive Director of the South Carolina New Play Festival\, the co-Artistic Director of Drama-League Nominated Artistic Stamp and was formerly the Producing Artistic Director of the Obie-Winning New York Musical Festival\, the largest musical theater festival in the world. He was a Director and Story Writer for Cirque du Soleil’s first Broadway Musical Cirque du Soleil Paramour and he has several shows currently in production around the world. Other Broadway credits include associate director on How The Grinch Stole Christmas and associate director and artistic overseer Jersey Boys worldwide. Other Directing credits include: The Pilot and the Little Prince (Poland)\, Avenue Q (Bulgaria- Ikar Award)\, Sister Act (Cape Fear Regional Theater)\, Fun Home (Lean Ensemble Theater)\, the NY premiere of H2O by Jane Martin (59E59)\, Tempest\, Merry Wives and Windsor\, and Love’s Labours Lost (Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival)\, Georama (St Louis Rep- St Louis Critics Circle Award\, New York Musical Festival Award for Outstanding Direction)\, The Disappearing Man by Jahn Sood (MTF and St Louis Rep)\, Legendarium and Metamorphosis (Big Apple Circus\, Lincoln Center)\, and Panda! (Beijing and Las Vegas). \nTickets
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/cry-wolf-a-magic-play/2025-09-20/1/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250920T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250920T210000
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SUMMARY:Cry Wolf: A Magic Play
DESCRIPTION:THEATER\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play\nwritten and performed by Rhett Guter\ndirected by West Hyler\nSeptember 18-20 & 25-27 at 7:30pm\nSaturday Matinees at 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play blurs the line between illusion and reality\, transforming the theatre into a high-stakes game show where the prize is nothing less than truth itself. For 85 mesmerizing minutes\, performer Rhett Guter invites audiences to play along—searching for the hidden “wolf” among volunteer contestants—as jaw-dropping magic\, masterful tap dance\, and deeply personal storytelling unfold. Inspired by the spectacle of The Price is Right and the theatrical artistry of Derren Brown\, this intimate one-man show asks profound questions about identity\, authenticity\, and the courage to be seen. After years of development with acclaimed director West Hyler\, Cry Wolf makes its full production debut in Southern Utah\, bringing Guter’s journey home in a premiere that promises wonder\, laughter\, and revelation. \n\nTICKETS\n\n\nRHETT GUTER (Writer/Performer) is a New York-based actor\, magician\, and choreographer who has spent nine seasons at Utah Shakespeare Festival and performed in touring productions of West Side Story and Annie. He’s alos appeared onstage at Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, The Paramount Theatre\, The Goodman Theatre\, Goodspeed Opera House\, PCPA and Olney Theatre Center.\nAs a director and choreographer\, Guter’s work has been featured at Drury Lane Theatre\, Griffin Theatre\, Utah Shakespeare Festival\, and Encore Performing Arts. He received his training at Southern Utah University in Dance Performance and Musical Theatre and currently serves as Artistic Director for Encore Performing Arts. Cry Wolf represents his debut as a writer-performer\, uniquely combining his theatrical expertise with his passion for magic and personal storytelling. You can find more about Rhett and the magic at Rhettmagic.com \nWEST HYLER (Director) is the Executive Director of the South Carolina New Play Festival\, the co-Artistic Director of Drama-League Nominated Artistic Stamp and was formerly the Producing Artistic Director of the Obie-Winning New York Musical Festival\, the largest musical theater festival in the world. He was a Director and Story Writer for Cirque du Soleil’s first Broadway Musical Cirque du Soleil Paramour and he has several shows currently in production around the world. Other Broadway credits include associate director on How The Grinch Stole Christmas and associate director and artistic overseer Jersey Boys worldwide. Other Directing credits include: The Pilot and the Little Prince (Poland)\, Avenue Q (Bulgaria- Ikar Award)\, Sister Act (Cape Fear Regional Theater)\, Fun Home (Lean Ensemble Theater)\, the NY premiere of H2O by Jane Martin (59E59)\, Tempest\, Merry Wives and Windsor\, and Love’s Labours Lost (Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival)\, Georama (St Louis Rep- St Louis Critics Circle Award\, New York Musical Festival Award for Outstanding Direction)\, The Disappearing Man by Jahn Sood (MTF and St Louis Rep)\, Legendarium and Metamorphosis (Big Apple Circus\, Lincoln Center)\, and Panda! (Beijing and Las Vegas). \nTickets
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/cry-wolf-a-magic-play/2025-09-20/2/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250921T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250921T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062057
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SUMMARY:Sunday Night... Alright! with SoulWhat!?
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Night… Alright! with SoulWhat!?\nSunday\, September 21\, 2025\n6:30pm-8:30pm\nKayenta Art Village Outdoor Theater\nGet ready for another night of music\, dancing and fun at the Kayenta Outdoor Theater featuring Soul What!? Drawing from years of collective international experience\, and a shared passion for adventure in all pursuits\, these four musicians create a colorful landscape of funk rhythms\, soulful harmonies\, and masterful guitar leads. \nDoors open at 6PM and SoulWhat!? performs 6:30pm-8:30pm. You are welcome to bring a snack and/or beverage. Light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for sale. \nTICKETS
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/sunday-night-alright-with-soulwhat/
LOCATION:Kayenta Outdoor Theater\, 881 Coyote Gulch Court\, Ivins\, UT\, 84738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Arts at Kayenta":MAILTO:boxoffice@kayentaarts.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250925T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250925T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062057
CREATED:20250829T001106Z
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SUMMARY:Cry Wolf: A Magic Play
DESCRIPTION:THEATER\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play\nwritten and performed by Rhett Guter\ndirected by West Hyler\nSeptember 18-20 & 25-27 at 7:30pm\nSaturday Matinees at 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play blurs the line between illusion and reality\, transforming the theatre into a high-stakes game show where the prize is nothing less than truth itself. For 85 mesmerizing minutes\, performer Rhett Guter invites audiences to play along—searching for the hidden “wolf” among volunteer contestants—as jaw-dropping magic\, masterful tap dance\, and deeply personal storytelling unfold. Inspired by the spectacle of The Price is Right and the theatrical artistry of Derren Brown\, this intimate one-man show asks profound questions about identity\, authenticity\, and the courage to be seen. After years of development with acclaimed director West Hyler\, Cry Wolf makes its full production debut in Southern Utah\, bringing Guter’s journey home in a premiere that promises wonder\, laughter\, and revelation. \n\nTICKETS\n\n\nRHETT GUTER (Writer/Performer) is a New York-based actor\, magician\, and choreographer who has spent nine seasons at Utah Shakespeare Festival and performed in touring productions of West Side Story and Annie. He’s alos appeared onstage at Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, The Paramount Theatre\, The Goodman Theatre\, Goodspeed Opera House\, PCPA and Olney Theatre Center.\nAs a director and choreographer\, Guter’s work has been featured at Drury Lane Theatre\, Griffin Theatre\, Utah Shakespeare Festival\, and Encore Performing Arts. He received his training at Southern Utah University in Dance Performance and Musical Theatre and currently serves as Artistic Director for Encore Performing Arts. Cry Wolf represents his debut as a writer-performer\, uniquely combining his theatrical expertise with his passion for magic and personal storytelling. You can find more about Rhett and the magic at Rhettmagic.com \nWEST HYLER (Director) is the Executive Director of the South Carolina New Play Festival\, the co-Artistic Director of Drama-League Nominated Artistic Stamp and was formerly the Producing Artistic Director of the Obie-Winning New York Musical Festival\, the largest musical theater festival in the world. He was a Director and Story Writer for Cirque du Soleil’s first Broadway Musical Cirque du Soleil Paramour and he has several shows currently in production around the world. Other Broadway credits include associate director on How The Grinch Stole Christmas and associate director and artistic overseer Jersey Boys worldwide. Other Directing credits include: The Pilot and the Little Prince (Poland)\, Avenue Q (Bulgaria- Ikar Award)\, Sister Act (Cape Fear Regional Theater)\, Fun Home (Lean Ensemble Theater)\, the NY premiere of H2O by Jane Martin (59E59)\, Tempest\, Merry Wives and Windsor\, and Love’s Labours Lost (Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival)\, Georama (St Louis Rep- St Louis Critics Circle Award\, New York Musical Festival Award for Outstanding Direction)\, The Disappearing Man by Jahn Sood (MTF and St Louis Rep)\, Legendarium and Metamorphosis (Big Apple Circus\, Lincoln Center)\, and Panda! (Beijing and Las Vegas). \nTickets
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/cry-wolf-a-magic-play/2025-09-25/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250926T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062057
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SUMMARY:Cry Wolf: A Magic Play
DESCRIPTION:THEATER\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play\nwritten and performed by Rhett Guter\ndirected by West Hyler\nSeptember 18-20 & 25-27 at 7:30pm\nSaturday Matinees at 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play blurs the line between illusion and reality\, transforming the theatre into a high-stakes game show where the prize is nothing less than truth itself. For 85 mesmerizing minutes\, performer Rhett Guter invites audiences to play along—searching for the hidden “wolf” among volunteer contestants—as jaw-dropping magic\, masterful tap dance\, and deeply personal storytelling unfold. Inspired by the spectacle of The Price is Right and the theatrical artistry of Derren Brown\, this intimate one-man show asks profound questions about identity\, authenticity\, and the courage to be seen. After years of development with acclaimed director West Hyler\, Cry Wolf makes its full production debut in Southern Utah\, bringing Guter’s journey home in a premiere that promises wonder\, laughter\, and revelation. \n\nTICKETS\n\n\nRHETT GUTER (Writer/Performer) is a New York-based actor\, magician\, and choreographer who has spent nine seasons at Utah Shakespeare Festival and performed in touring productions of West Side Story and Annie. He’s alos appeared onstage at Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, The Paramount Theatre\, The Goodman Theatre\, Goodspeed Opera House\, PCPA and Olney Theatre Center.\nAs a director and choreographer\, Guter’s work has been featured at Drury Lane Theatre\, Griffin Theatre\, Utah Shakespeare Festival\, and Encore Performing Arts. He received his training at Southern Utah University in Dance Performance and Musical Theatre and currently serves as Artistic Director for Encore Performing Arts. Cry Wolf represents his debut as a writer-performer\, uniquely combining his theatrical expertise with his passion for magic and personal storytelling. You can find more about Rhett and the magic at Rhettmagic.com \nWEST HYLER (Director) is the Executive Director of the South Carolina New Play Festival\, the co-Artistic Director of Drama-League Nominated Artistic Stamp and was formerly the Producing Artistic Director of the Obie-Winning New York Musical Festival\, the largest musical theater festival in the world. He was a Director and Story Writer for Cirque du Soleil’s first Broadway Musical Cirque du Soleil Paramour and he has several shows currently in production around the world. Other Broadway credits include associate director on How The Grinch Stole Christmas and associate director and artistic overseer Jersey Boys worldwide. Other Directing credits include: The Pilot and the Little Prince (Poland)\, Avenue Q (Bulgaria- Ikar Award)\, Sister Act (Cape Fear Regional Theater)\, Fun Home (Lean Ensemble Theater)\, the NY premiere of H2O by Jane Martin (59E59)\, Tempest\, Merry Wives and Windsor\, and Love’s Labours Lost (Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival)\, Georama (St Louis Rep- St Louis Critics Circle Award\, New York Musical Festival Award for Outstanding Direction)\, The Disappearing Man by Jahn Sood (MTF and St Louis Rep)\, Legendarium and Metamorphosis (Big Apple Circus\, Lincoln Center)\, and Panda! (Beijing and Las Vegas). \nTickets
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/cry-wolf-a-magic-play/2025-09-26/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250927T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250927T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062057
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SUMMARY:Cry Wolf: A Magic Play
DESCRIPTION:THEATER\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play\nwritten and performed by Rhett Guter\ndirected by West Hyler\nSeptember 18-20 & 25-27 at 7:30pm\nSaturday Matinees at 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play blurs the line between illusion and reality\, transforming the theatre into a high-stakes game show where the prize is nothing less than truth itself. For 85 mesmerizing minutes\, performer Rhett Guter invites audiences to play along—searching for the hidden “wolf” among volunteer contestants—as jaw-dropping magic\, masterful tap dance\, and deeply personal storytelling unfold. Inspired by the spectacle of The Price is Right and the theatrical artistry of Derren Brown\, this intimate one-man show asks profound questions about identity\, authenticity\, and the courage to be seen. After years of development with acclaimed director West Hyler\, Cry Wolf makes its full production debut in Southern Utah\, bringing Guter’s journey home in a premiere that promises wonder\, laughter\, and revelation. \n\nTICKETS\n\n\nRHETT GUTER (Writer/Performer) is a New York-based actor\, magician\, and choreographer who has spent nine seasons at Utah Shakespeare Festival and performed in touring productions of West Side Story and Annie. He’s alos appeared onstage at Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, The Paramount Theatre\, The Goodman Theatre\, Goodspeed Opera House\, PCPA and Olney Theatre Center.\nAs a director and choreographer\, Guter’s work has been featured at Drury Lane Theatre\, Griffin Theatre\, Utah Shakespeare Festival\, and Encore Performing Arts. He received his training at Southern Utah University in Dance Performance and Musical Theatre and currently serves as Artistic Director for Encore Performing Arts. Cry Wolf represents his debut as a writer-performer\, uniquely combining his theatrical expertise with his passion for magic and personal storytelling. You can find more about Rhett and the magic at Rhettmagic.com \nWEST HYLER (Director) is the Executive Director of the South Carolina New Play Festival\, the co-Artistic Director of Drama-League Nominated Artistic Stamp and was formerly the Producing Artistic Director of the Obie-Winning New York Musical Festival\, the largest musical theater festival in the world. He was a Director and Story Writer for Cirque du Soleil’s first Broadway Musical Cirque du Soleil Paramour and he has several shows currently in production around the world. Other Broadway credits include associate director on How The Grinch Stole Christmas and associate director and artistic overseer Jersey Boys worldwide. Other Directing credits include: The Pilot and the Little Prince (Poland)\, Avenue Q (Bulgaria- Ikar Award)\, Sister Act (Cape Fear Regional Theater)\, Fun Home (Lean Ensemble Theater)\, the NY premiere of H2O by Jane Martin (59E59)\, Tempest\, Merry Wives and Windsor\, and Love’s Labours Lost (Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival)\, Georama (St Louis Rep- St Louis Critics Circle Award\, New York Musical Festival Award for Outstanding Direction)\, The Disappearing Man by Jahn Sood (MTF and St Louis Rep)\, Legendarium and Metamorphosis (Big Apple Circus\, Lincoln Center)\, and Panda! (Beijing and Las Vegas). \nTickets
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/cry-wolf-a-magic-play/2025-09-27/1/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250927T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250927T210000
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SUMMARY:Cry Wolf: A Magic Play
DESCRIPTION:THEATER\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play\nwritten and performed by Rhett Guter\ndirected by West Hyler\nSeptember 18-20 & 25-27 at 7:30pm\nSaturday Matinees at 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nCry Wolf: A Magic Play blurs the line between illusion and reality\, transforming the theatre into a high-stakes game show where the prize is nothing less than truth itself. For 85 mesmerizing minutes\, performer Rhett Guter invites audiences to play along—searching for the hidden “wolf” among volunteer contestants—as jaw-dropping magic\, masterful tap dance\, and deeply personal storytelling unfold. Inspired by the spectacle of The Price is Right and the theatrical artistry of Derren Brown\, this intimate one-man show asks profound questions about identity\, authenticity\, and the courage to be seen. After years of development with acclaimed director West Hyler\, Cry Wolf makes its full production debut in Southern Utah\, bringing Guter’s journey home in a premiere that promises wonder\, laughter\, and revelation. \n\nTICKETS\n\n\nRHETT GUTER (Writer/Performer) is a New York-based actor\, magician\, and choreographer who has spent nine seasons at Utah Shakespeare Festival and performed in touring productions of West Side Story and Annie. He’s alos appeared onstage at Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, The Paramount Theatre\, The Goodman Theatre\, Goodspeed Opera House\, PCPA and Olney Theatre Center.\nAs a director and choreographer\, Guter’s work has been featured at Drury Lane Theatre\, Griffin Theatre\, Utah Shakespeare Festival\, and Encore Performing Arts. He received his training at Southern Utah University in Dance Performance and Musical Theatre and currently serves as Artistic Director for Encore Performing Arts. Cry Wolf represents his debut as a writer-performer\, uniquely combining his theatrical expertise with his passion for magic and personal storytelling. You can find more about Rhett and the magic at Rhettmagic.com \nWEST HYLER (Director) is the Executive Director of the South Carolina New Play Festival\, the co-Artistic Director of Drama-League Nominated Artistic Stamp and was formerly the Producing Artistic Director of the Obie-Winning New York Musical Festival\, the largest musical theater festival in the world. He was a Director and Story Writer for Cirque du Soleil’s first Broadway Musical Cirque du Soleil Paramour and he has several shows currently in production around the world. Other Broadway credits include associate director on How The Grinch Stole Christmas and associate director and artistic overseer Jersey Boys worldwide. Other Directing credits include: The Pilot and the Little Prince (Poland)\, Avenue Q (Bulgaria- Ikar Award)\, Sister Act (Cape Fear Regional Theater)\, Fun Home (Lean Ensemble Theater)\, the NY premiere of H2O by Jane Martin (59E59)\, Tempest\, Merry Wives and Windsor\, and Love’s Labours Lost (Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival)\, Georama (St Louis Rep- St Louis Critics Circle Award\, New York Musical Festival Award for Outstanding Direction)\, The Disappearing Man by Jahn Sood (MTF and St Louis Rep)\, Legendarium and Metamorphosis (Big Apple Circus\, Lincoln Center)\, and Panda! (Beijing and Las Vegas). \nTickets
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/cry-wolf-a-magic-play/2025-09-27/2/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Arts at Kayenta":MAILTO:boxoffice@kayentaarts.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250929T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250929T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062057
CREATED:20250911T223635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T223635Z
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SUMMARY:Kayenta Arts Foundation Annual Meeting 
DESCRIPTION:Open to all members of Kayenta Arts Foundation. \nJoin Laurel Bryant (Board Chair) and Miranda Wright (Executive Director)\, along with the full board and staff at Kayenta Arts Foundation to view a presentation on the current health and impact of Kayenta Arts Foundation. \nNo RSVP required. To be followed by our annual Member Appreciation Event for members who contribute $1\,000+ per year.
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-arts-foundation-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Members Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Arts at Kayenta":MAILTO:boxoffice@kayentaarts.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250929T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250929T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062057
CREATED:20250911T224258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T224258Z
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SUMMARY:Masquerade Mystery!
DESCRIPTION:Masquerade Mystery! \nKayenta Arts Foundation Membership Appreciation Event \n  \nMonday\, September 29\, 2025 \n5:00p Annual Kayenta Arts Foundation Meeting \n6:00p Masquerade Mystery begins!  \nStep into a world of elegance\, music\, and intrigue at Masquerade Mystery\, our annual Member Appreciation Event. Reserved exclusively for members of our Champion Circle and above\, this enchanting evening will feature live music\, hearty bites\, flowing wine\, and a mystery game designed to delight and surprise. \nIt’s our way of celebrating YOU—our most dedicated supporters. Masks encouraged\, curiosity required. \n  \nInterested in joining the Champion Circle at Kayenta Arts Foundation? Email Telah@KayentaArts.com\, or make a tax-deductible donation HERE.
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/masquerade-mystery/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Members Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Arts at Kayenta":MAILTO:boxoffice@kayentaarts.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251003T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062057
CREATED:20250925T194813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T194813Z
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SUMMARY:First Fridays at Kayenta
DESCRIPTION:COMMUNITY\nFirst Fridays at Kayenta\nevery First Friday / 5:00pm-8:00pm\nFREE to attend!\nKayenta Art Village\nWe’re thrilled to welcome you to First Fridays at Kayenta\, happening on the first Friday of every month\, all year long! Enjoy live music\, food trucks\, and a pop-up boutique market in the Kayenta Art Village beginning at 5:00pm\, with film screenings presented by DOCUTAH in the theater\, and good vibes all around. \n  \nTo view the current lineup\, click HERE. \n Photo courtesy of Donna Conversano / www.conversanophoto.com
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/first-fridays-at-kayenta-9/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Community,First Fridays
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Arts at Kayenta":MAILTO:boxoffice@kayentaarts.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251003T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062057
CREATED:20250925T205838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T205838Z
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SUMMARY:DOCUTAH Presents: Pink Belt
DESCRIPTION:DOCUTAH PRESENTS\nPink Belt\nFriday\, October 3\, 7:30pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nAparna Rajawat\, India’s sixteen-time women’s national champion in martial arts\, attempts to break the Guinness World Record for most women trained in a self-defense lesson\, bringing attention to the violence against women in India. \nPart of DOCUTAH’s Best of Fest at Center for the Arts at Kayenta \nRun Time: 78 minutes \n  \nTICKETS
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/docutah-presents-pink-belt/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Film
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Arts at Kayenta":MAILTO:boxoffice@kayentaarts.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251010T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062057
CREATED:20250917T220737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T220956Z
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SUMMARY:ART IN KAYENTA
DESCRIPTION:ART IN KAYENTA\n\n\n\nA FREE Art Festival at Kayenta Art Village\n\n\n\nOctober 10-12\, 2025\n\n\n\n10:00am-5:00pm daily\n\n\n\nEvery October\, thousands of art enthusiasts and families make their way to the Kayenta Art Village for our annual three-day FREE art festival in Ivins\, Utah. Not only do festival goers enjoy spectacular art\, they are also treated to stunning desert vistas\, culinary delights from festival vendors\, a beer and wine garden\, live music\, and Kayenta’s own delicious Xetava Café and The Rusted Cactus. \n\n\n\nGuests will have the opportunity to visit a collection of over 50 juried regional and national artists who specialize in sculpture\, painting\, jewelry\, ceramics\, wood\, metal\, and other media. “The quality of art and extent of creative expression at the Festival is extraordinary. Combined with the Art Village setting and backdrop of the Ivins red mountain\, it is truly a special experience\,” states Kayenta Arts Board Member\, Rob Goodman. \n\n\n\nThe Art in Kayenta Festival hosts a silent auction featuring original work from the attending artists and offerings from local businesses. Festival guests will have the exclusive opportunity to bid on selected art pieces. Proceeds benefit the Center For the Arts at Kayenta and the performing arts in Southern Utah. \nLive Music Schedule & Vendors List
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/art-in-kayenta-5/2025-10-10/
LOCATION:Kayenta Art Village\, 881 Coyote Gulch Court\, Ivins\, UT\, 84738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Arts at Kayenta":MAILTO:boxoffice@kayentaarts.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251011T170000
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SUMMARY:ART IN KAYENTA
DESCRIPTION:ART IN KAYENTA\n\n\n\nA FREE Art Festival at Kayenta Art Village\n\n\n\nOctober 10-12\, 2025\n\n\n\n10:00am-5:00pm daily\n\n\n\nEvery October\, thousands of art enthusiasts and families make their way to the Kayenta Art Village for our annual three-day FREE art festival in Ivins\, Utah. Not only do festival goers enjoy spectacular art\, they are also treated to stunning desert vistas\, culinary delights from festival vendors\, a beer and wine garden\, live music\, and Kayenta’s own delicious Xetava Café and The Rusted Cactus. \n\n\n\nGuests will have the opportunity to visit a collection of over 50 juried regional and national artists who specialize in sculpture\, painting\, jewelry\, ceramics\, wood\, metal\, and other media. “The quality of art and extent of creative expression at the Festival is extraordinary. Combined with the Art Village setting and backdrop of the Ivins red mountain\, it is truly a special experience\,” states Kayenta Arts Board Member\, Rob Goodman. \n\n\n\nThe Art in Kayenta Festival hosts a silent auction featuring original work from the attending artists and offerings from local businesses. Festival guests will have the exclusive opportunity to bid on selected art pieces. Proceeds benefit the Center For the Arts at Kayenta and the performing arts in Southern Utah. \nLive Music Schedule & Vendors List
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/art-in-kayenta-5/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:Kayenta Art Village\, 881 Coyote Gulch Court\, Ivins\, UT\, 84738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Arts at Kayenta":MAILTO:boxoffice@kayentaarts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251012T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062057
CREATED:20250917T220737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T220956Z
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SUMMARY:ART IN KAYENTA
DESCRIPTION:ART IN KAYENTA\n\n\n\nA FREE Art Festival at Kayenta Art Village\n\n\n\nOctober 10-12\, 2025\n\n\n\n10:00am-5:00pm daily\n\n\n\nEvery October\, thousands of art enthusiasts and families make their way to the Kayenta Art Village for our annual three-day FREE art festival in Ivins\, Utah. Not only do festival goers enjoy spectacular art\, they are also treated to stunning desert vistas\, culinary delights from festival vendors\, a beer and wine garden\, live music\, and Kayenta’s own delicious Xetava Café and The Rusted Cactus. \n\n\n\nGuests will have the opportunity to visit a collection of over 50 juried regional and national artists who specialize in sculpture\, painting\, jewelry\, ceramics\, wood\, metal\, and other media. “The quality of art and extent of creative expression at the Festival is extraordinary. Combined with the Art Village setting and backdrop of the Ivins red mountain\, it is truly a special experience\,” states Kayenta Arts Board Member\, Rob Goodman. \n\n\n\nThe Art in Kayenta Festival hosts a silent auction featuring original work from the attending artists and offerings from local businesses. Festival guests will have the exclusive opportunity to bid on selected art pieces. Proceeds benefit the Center For the Arts at Kayenta and the performing arts in Southern Utah. \nLive Music Schedule & Vendors List
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/art-in-kayenta-5/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:Kayenta Art Village\, 881 Coyote Gulch Court\, Ivins\, UT\, 84738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Arts at Kayenta":MAILTO:boxoffice@kayentaarts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251018T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062057
CREATED:20250927T212522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T205432Z
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SUMMARY:Chautauqua: Living History!
DESCRIPTION:THEATER / HISTORY\nChautauqua: Living History!\nFeaturing Becky Stone as Harriet Tubman\nand Marvin Jefferson as Martin Luther King Jr.\nSaturday\, October 18\, 2025\n2:00pm Matinee & 7:30pm Evening Performance\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nStep into history as two of America’s most powerful voices come alive on stage. In this moving Chautauqua Living History performance\, audiences will meet Harriet Tubman\, portrayed by acclaimed storyteller and actress Becky Stone\, and Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, brought to life by renowned historical interpreter Marvin Jefferson. \nHarriet Tubman—courageous conductor of the Underground Railroad\, abolitionist\, and advocate for women’s rights—shares her remarkable journey from enslavement to becoming one of the most fearless leaders in American history. Dr. King—visionary pastor\, civil rights leader\, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate—speaks to the enduring struggle for justice\, equality\, and nonviolent change. \nTogether\, their voices bridge two centuries of activism\, sacrifice\, and unwavering hope. Through first-person storytelling\, historical context\, and audience Q&A\, this event invites us not just to learn about history\, but to step into it—asking what freedom\, justice\, and leadership mean for us today.\nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of inspiration\, conversation\, and living history. \nTICKETS
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/chautauqua-living-history-3/2025-10-18/1/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Storytelling,Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Arts at Kayenta":MAILTO:boxoffice@kayentaarts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251018T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062057
CREATED:20250927T212522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T205432Z
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SUMMARY:Chautauqua: Living History!
DESCRIPTION:THEATER / HISTORY\nChautauqua: Living History!\nFeaturing Becky Stone as Harriet Tubman\nand Marvin Jefferson as Martin Luther King Jr.\nSaturday\, October 18\, 2025\n2:00pm Matinee & 7:30pm Evening Performance\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nStep into history as two of America’s most powerful voices come alive on stage. In this moving Chautauqua Living History performance\, audiences will meet Harriet Tubman\, portrayed by acclaimed storyteller and actress Becky Stone\, and Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, brought to life by renowned historical interpreter Marvin Jefferson. \nHarriet Tubman—courageous conductor of the Underground Railroad\, abolitionist\, and advocate for women’s rights—shares her remarkable journey from enslavement to becoming one of the most fearless leaders in American history. Dr. King—visionary pastor\, civil rights leader\, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate—speaks to the enduring struggle for justice\, equality\, and nonviolent change. \nTogether\, their voices bridge two centuries of activism\, sacrifice\, and unwavering hope. Through first-person storytelling\, historical context\, and audience Q&A\, this event invites us not just to learn about history\, but to step into it—asking what freedom\, justice\, and leadership mean for us today.\nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of inspiration\, conversation\, and living history. \nTICKETS
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/chautauqua-living-history-3/2025-10-18/2/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Storytelling,Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Arts at Kayenta":MAILTO:boxoffice@kayentaarts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251019T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251019T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062057
CREATED:20251008T212906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T212906Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Night... Alright! with The Relics
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 19\, 2025\n6:30PM – 8:30PM\nKayenta Art Village Outdoor Theater\nJoin us at the Kayenta Village Outdoor Theatre with The Relics! This favorite local band has been seen performing in breweries\, lounges\, festivals and corporate and private events— where they’ve learned a great deal about supporting their community while remaining old\, fragile and highly desired. Like fine wine\, they get better with age. Join your friends as we celebrate the new season’s warmer weather with music and dancing. \nDoors open at 6:00PM and The Relics perform from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Feel free to bring your own snacks and beverages. Get ready for a fun night of music\, dancing\, and community! \nTICKETS
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/sunday-night-alright-with-the-relics-2/
LOCATION:Kayenta Outdoor Theater\, 881 Coyote Gulch Court\, Ivins\, UT\, 84738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Arts at Kayenta":MAILTO:boxoffice@kayentaarts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251025T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251025T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062057
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T212107Z
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SUMMARY:John Luther Adams: Crossing Open Ground
DESCRIPTION:MUSIC / OUTDOORS\nJoin us for a breathtaking instrumental experience in Snow Canyon!\nJohn Luther Adam’s: Crossing Open Ground\nSaturday\, October 25\, 11am-12pm & 3pm-4pm | Arrival Times: 10:30am & 2:30pm\nWhite Rocks Amphitheater—Snow Canyon State Park\n  \nSet 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. \nOnce 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. \nGuided 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) \nProduced 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. \n  \nWHAT TO EXPECT \n\n– 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.\n– Transportation by golf carts will be provided from the Gila trail parking lot to the White Rocks trailhead.\n– Friends of Snow Canyon Trail Stewards will be stationed along the trail to assist and direct folks.\n– 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.\n– 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.\n\n\n\nTICKETS
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/john-luther-adams-crossing-open-ground-2/
LOCATION:Snow Canyon Sate Park\, Ivins\, UT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Arts at Kayenta":MAILTO:boxoffice@kayentaarts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251025T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251025T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T062057
CREATED:20250616T203005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T212449Z
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SUMMARY:John Luther Adams: Crossing Open Ground
DESCRIPTION:MUSIC / OUTDOORS\nJoin us for a breathtaking instrumental experience in Snow Canyon!\nJohn Luther Adam’s: Crossing Open Ground\nSaturday\, October 25\, 11am-12pm & 3pm-4pm | Arrival Times: 10:30am & 2:30pm\nWhite Rocks Amphitheater—Snow Canyon State Park\n  \nSet 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. \nOnce 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. \nGuided 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) \nProduced 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. \n  WHAT TO EXPECT \n\n– 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.\n– Transportation by golf carts will be provided from the Gila trail parking lot to the White Rocks trailhead.\n– Friends of Snow Canyon Trail Stewards will be stationed along the trail to assist and direct folks.\n– 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.\n– 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.\n\n\n \nTICKETS
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/john-luther-adams-crossing-open-ground/
LOCATION:Snow Canyon Sate Park\, Ivins\, UT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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