DaEun Jung: BYOUL|NORRI
2024-03-23 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-03-24 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
DANCE
DaEun Jung: BYOUL|NORRI
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday March 22-24, 2024 // 7:30pm on Friday-Saturday & 2:00pm on Sunday
The Lorraine Boccardo Theater
BYOUL|NORRI by Los Angeles-based choreographer DaEun Jung features Pansori song (Korean folk opera), original electronic beats, irregular folk rhythms, Hangul (Korean alphabet system), and chance operation that deconstructs, reinterprets and transforms classical Korean dance. The hour-long concert is performed in two parts, Byoul (별): “star,” a solo performance by the Choreographer herself, and Norri (놀이): “play’, a four part ensemble work.
In her dances, DaEun Jung connects different times and spaces together across cultures and geographies. Her work has redefined the principle, form, structure, and function of Korean classical and folk dance in multicultural settings. DaEun studied at UCLA where she received her MFA in choreography and the Westfield Emerging Artist Award. Previously, she performed in Asia and Europe as a dancer of Gyeonggi Provincial Dance Company, a dance organization renowned for its traditional and contemporary Korean dance repertoire, and also performed as a main actress in Tokebi Storm, a rhythmic physical theater group, presenting Korean-style drumming and dance in more than 1,000 shows to worldwide audiences.

Tickets $35

Voyager Lecture Series: The Hidden World Beneath the Antarctic Ice Sheet with John Priscu
2024-03-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
LECTURES & IDEAS
Voyager Lecture Series
The Hidden World Beneath the Antarctic Ice Sheet
Presentation by John Priscu
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 // 7:30pm
Optional Social Hour With Like-Minded Friends, Light Snacks And Beverages @ 6:30pm
The Lorraine Boccardo Theater
Discover the secrets that lie beneath the largest block of ice on Earth that covers more than 5.4
million square miles and contains over 68% of all the freshwater on our planet.
John Priscu is a Regents Professor Emeritus of Ecology and senior scientist with Polar Oceans
Research Group. He has spent 40 field seasons in Antarctica conducting research on life under
ice-shelves, the Southern Ocean, sea ice, permanently ice-covered lakes, life beneath the two-
mile-thick Antarctic ice sheet, and climate change. His work also focuses on Himalayan glaciers
and the study of life on icy worlds beyond Earth putting him in Tibet, Alaska, and Greenland as
an investigator on various Chinese and NASA projects. He chaired the Scientific Committee on
Antarctic Research international subglacial group of experts and led the first winter expeditions
to study ecosystems in the Transantarctic Mountains during the polar night.
Professor Priscu is a Fellow of the American Society of Limnology and Oceanography,
American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the American Geophysical Union, is
a German Humboldt Scholar, and has received numerous awards for his research, including the
Goldwaithe Medal in Glaciology for his work on polar ice sheets, the International Medal for
Scientific Excellence from the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research, and the E.O. Wilson
Biodiversity Award for his work on polar microbial diversity. An Antarctic stream and valley, and
two cold-loving microorganisms have been named after him. Priscu has published more than
300 scholarly articles on his research, edited four books, and is the featured scientist on the
recent award-winning documentary “The Lake at the Bottom of the World” available on Prime,
AppleTV and other media outlets.
Tickets $20

St. George Jazz: Love & Fusion
2024-03-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
JAZZ MUSIC
St. George Jazz: Love & Fusion
Saturday, March 30, 2024 // 7:30pm
The Lorraine Boccardo Theater
The St George All-Stars present a blend of love songs from the Great American Song Book
paired with contemporary jazz offerings. Vocalist Joey Forte fronts the ensemble performing
arrangements and compositions by band leader Glenn Webb.
Tickets $30

Opening Reception: Impressions on Paper
2024-04-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
VISUAL ART

Opening Reception: Impressions on Paper

Friday, April 5, 2024 // 5:30pm-7:30pm

The Center for the Arts Lobby

The Desert Spirit Art Committee organizes three juried visual art exhibitions each season at the Center for the Arts at Kayenta. The Committee invites established and emerging regional artists to submit their original artwork that responds to the exhibition’s theme.

The exhibitions are free and open to the public during the Center’s business hours as well as during performances and special events.

Impressions on Paper is open to printmaking only.

ABOUT THE THEME:

Welcome to our first Kayenta Printmaking exhibit! This will be a showcase of the many types of printmaking, including woodcuts, linocuts, screenprints, monoprints, intaglio, collagraphy, etc. So get out your brayer and spread some ink!

SUBMISSION DATE: March 27, 2024

To learn more about submitting artwork, click HERE.

EXHIBITION RUNS: April 5-May 15, 2024

WE BELIEVE THAT ART, IN ALL FORMS, ENHANCES OUR LIVES AND DEMANDS DISPLAY.

First Fridays at Kayenta
2024-04-05 17:30 - 21:30 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
Events & Happenings
First Fridays at Kayenta
every First Friday / 5:30p-7:30p and later
FREE to attend!
Kayenta Art Village
We’re thrilled to introduce First Fridays at Kayenta, launching March 1 and happening on the first Friday of every month in 2024! Enjoy live music, food, and fun in the Kayenta Art Village beginning at 5:30pm, and a special screening from DOCUTAH at 7:30pm.

Friday April 5 Lineup:

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DOCUTAH presents: Max Steiner: Maestro of Movie Music
2024-04-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
FILM
DOCUTAH presents:
Max Steiner: Maestro of Movie Music
80 MINUTES
Friday, April 5, 2024 // 7:30pm
Celebrate the Launch of our DOCUTAH Series with Light Snacks And Beverages @ 6:30pm
The Lorraine Boccardo Theater
The Center for the Arts at Kayenta is thrilled to partner with DOCUTAH on a new monthly film series. DOCUTAH seeks to open hearts and minds to the world through beautifully crafted stories on film, promoting education while creating an atmosphere of camaraderie and community.
A look at the life and work of the Austrian composer who pioneered the musical scoring of films – hundreds of them – from King Kong, to Gone with the Wind, to Casablanca and beyond.
Tickets $10

KAYENTA COLOR FUN RUN
2024-04-06 08:00 - 09:30 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
KAYENTA COLOR FUN RUN
We’re taking “Colors of the Desert” to the next level! Join us on April 6, 2024 for our first ever Kayenta Color Run 5K!
Participants of all ages and abilities can run-walk-stroll through 3.1 miles of our beautiful Kayenta landscape. Each color stop during the race will feature powdered paint stations to allow each participant to end the race a colorful masterpiece! The fun doesn’t stop at the finish line, make sure to join us for a fabulous DANCE PARTY after the race!
Each participant will receive a race t-shirt and a swag bag filled with surprises!
Packet Pick-Up will be held at the Center for the Arts at Kayenta on Friday, April 5 10:00am – 8:00pm.
Join us for our First Friday Kayenta Celebration! Experience our village come to life by enjoying a delicious meal at one of our local food trucks, dance the night away with our live entertainment, and stroll through our village shops and restaurants.
Kayenta Color Fun Run

Street Painting Festival: Colors of the Desert
2024-04-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
Festival
Street Painting Festival: Colors of the Desert
Saturday & Sunday, April 6-7th, 2024 // 10:00am-5:00pm
Kayenta Art Village
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of chalk art at the annual Street Painting Festival presented by the Center for the Arts at Kayenta. The 2024 theme, Colors of the Desert, will showcase the incredible talents of professional street painting artists from the region and students throughout Washington County and surrounding counties. Witness the magic unfold as these artists bring the desert hues to life right before your eyes!
Street Painting Festival

Heroes of the Fourth Turning
2024-04-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-04-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-04-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-04-24 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-04-25 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-04-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-04-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
THEATER
Heroes of the Fourth Turning
an Award-Winning Play by Will Arbery
directed by Rachel Park
April 18-27, 2024
Wednesday-Saturday at 7:30pm / Sunday at 2:00pm
The Lorraine Boccardo Theater

“The sneaky, simple brilliance of Heroes of the Fourth Turning is that it’s not actually about its characters’ talking points at all. It’s about them. It’s not shouting; it’s listening.”
Vulture
It’s nearing midnight in Wyoming, where four young conservatives have gathered at a backyard after-party. They’ve returned home to toast their mentor Gina, newly inducted as president of a tiny Catholic college. But as their reunion spirals into spiritual chaos and clashing generational politics, it becomes less a celebration than a vicious fight to be understood. On a chilly night in the middle of America, Will Arbery’s haunting play offers grace and disarming clarity, speaking to the heart of a country at war with itself.
Will Arbery is a playwright and screenwriter. His play Heroes of the Fourth Turning premiered at Playwrights Horizons in 2019 and was a Pulitzer Prize finalist, OBIE winner, Lortel winner, New York Drama Critics Circle Award winner and John Gassner Memorial Award winner. It was named one of the best plays of the year by The New York Times, Vulture, Time Out and more. Corsicana premiered at Playwrights Horizons in 2022 and was a New York Times Critics Pick. Evanston Salt Costs Climbing had its New York premiere at The New Group and was the subject of a feature in The New York Times Magazine. Other plays include: Plano (Clubbed Thumb), You Hateful Things (NYTW Dartmouth Residency) and Wheelchair (3 Hole Press). He was the recipient of a Whiting Award in 2020. TV: Succession and Irma Vep. His work has been featured in The Paris Review. He’s currently under commission from Manhattan Theatre Club, Adventureland and The Met Opera. willarbery.com

“A perfect production that left me with my heart in my mouth.”
Time Out New York
TICKETS
Heroes of the Fourth Turning by Will Arbery asks its audience to engage with intense content and characters in spiritual crisis. This production is intended to create conversation, one we hope you will find worthwhile, entertaining, and challenging.
This show delves into mature subject matter, encompassing explicit language, complex adult themes, and thought-provoking explorations of religion, sexuality, abortion, race, politics, and gender.
This production may contain: very loud and sudden noises, including gunshots; the use of a non-firing prop gun, and simulated vomiting.

Sunday Night… All Right! with River House Band
2024-04-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Kayenta Outdoor Theater, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins, UT, 84738, United States
COMMUNITY EVENT
Sunday Night… All Right! with River House Band
Sunday, April 21, 2024
5:30pm-7:30pm
Kayenta Art Village Outdoor Theater
Join us for the fun Kayenta tradition of Sunday Night…All Right! at the Kayenta Village Outdoor Theater. Our April 21 date will feature a fan favorite from Art In Kayenta: River House Band!
You are welcome to bring a snack and/or beverage. Light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for sale. Join your friends as we celebrate the warmer weather with music and dancing.
TICKETS

Voyager Lecture Series Investing in Liquid Assets: Leveraging Sustainability Data to Combat Water Scarcity Presentation by Jennifer N. Coombs, MSF, CSRIC®
2024-04-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
LECTURES & IDEAS
Voyager Lecture Series
Investing in Liquid Assets: Leveraging Sustainability Data to Combat Water Scarcity
Presentation by Jennifer N. Coombs, MSF, CSRIC®
Optional Social Hour With Like-Minded Friends, Light Snacks And Beverages @ 6:30pm
The Lorraine Boccardo Theater
In this presentation, we will explore the pivotal role of sustainable investing data in addressing the challenge of water scarcity. As water becomes increasingly scarce due to climate change and population growth, it is imperative for investors and consumers alike to scrutinize the actions of companies regarding water management. We will delve into how sustainable investing can drive positive change in pinpointing adaptation, mitigation, and resilience strategies. By examining key metrics such as water usage efficiency, wastewater management, public commitments, and innovation in water-saving technologies, we can identify companies that are actively contributing to water conservation efforts and those that may be exacerbating the problem. Join us as we navigate the intersection of finance and environmental stewardship to secure a more water-secure future for all.
Jennifer (Jenny) Coombs is the Director of Client Success at Ethos ESG: a values-based and impact investing data and analytics software that is part of ACA Group’s ESG advisory team. She continues to serve as an adjunct professor at The College for Financial Planning (CFFP) where in 2018 she developed the Chartered SRI Counselor™ (CSRIC™) designation program in partnership with The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment (US SIF), as the first professional financial designation education program in the United States exclusively devoted to sustainable investing.
In 2023, she was named one of Investment News’ 40 Under 40 honorees for her work in teaching financial advisors fundamentals in sustainable investing, was named CFFP’s 2022 Faculty of the Year, and was a finalist for the 2019 SRI Service Award – one of the most prestigious awards in the sustainable investing space. She has given two TED talks on the topic of sustainable and responsible investing: “Investing for a Better World: Using Wall Street to Implement Social Change” (November 2015 at TEDx Jersey City), and “Stopping the Rebuttal: Millennial Investors and the Future of Sustainability” (April 2018 at TEDx Clarkson University). She has also given presentations at and interviews on “Dollars & Change” with the Wharton Business School Radio on Sirius XM, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, The Society of Financial Services Professionals (FSP), The CFA Institute of New York, US SIF Annual Conference, ESG for Impact, Raymond James Wealth Management, and Advisor Group.
Jenny holds a Master of Science in finance (MSF), a Bachelor of Science (BS) in financial information analysis and political science. She is a member of the advisory board at ESG Clarity and the education committee at US SIF.
Tickets $20

First Fridays at Kayenta
2024-05-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
Events & Happenings
First Fridays at Kayenta
every First Friday / 5:30p-7:30p and later
FREE to attend!
Kayenta Art Village
We’re thrilled to introduce First Fridays at Kayenta, launching March 1 and happening on the first Friday of every month in 2024! Enjoy live music, food, and fun in the Kayenta Art Village beginning at 5:30pm, and a special screening from DOCUTAH at 7:30pm.
First Friday

DOCUTAH presents: Tour of Honor
2024-05-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
FILM

DOCUTAH presents:
Tour of Honor
Friday, May 3, 2024 // 7:30pm
Arrive early for FIRST FRIDAYS!
Enjoy live music, food, and fun in the Kayenta Art Village beginning at 5:30pm.
The Lorraine Boccardo Theater
The Center for the Arts at Kayenta is thrilled to partner with DOCUTAH on a new monthly film series. DOCUTAH seeks to open hearts and minds to the world through beautifully crafted stories on film, promoting education while creating an atmosphere of camaraderie and community.
About the Film:
A group of 21 World War II, Korea, and Vietnam Veterans are flown back to Washington D.C to see their memorials in an immersive and emotional documentary.
Tickets $10

COYOTE TALES True Stories Told Live
2024-05-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
COMMUNITY & STORYTELLING
COYOTE TALES True Stories Told Live
The Night’s Theme: GIFT
Friday, May 10, 2024 // 7:30pm
Pre-show party 6:30 pm (event ticket required for admission)
The Lorraine Boccardo Theater
Coyote Tales are live, open-mic style storytelling events with amateur and experienced storytellers. Each event has a theme on which stories are to be based. The theme for this event is: “GIFT” Potential storytellers may address that theme in any way they choose. Prior to the event, storytellers craft their true, on-theme story, practice the telling (5 minutes or less), and work on eliminating excess detail to nail the perfect ending. When the doors open, potential storytellers put their name in the hat in hopes of being chosen to share their tale. If chosen, the storyteller takes the stage to delight the audience.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO GET ON STAGE TO SHARE YOUR TALE, PLEASE CONTACT VICTORIA THROUGH THE COYOTE TALES WEBSITE: https://coyotetalesstories.com/
Tickets $20

DOWNWIND A free film screening, followed by a panel discussion with Q&A.
2024-05-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
FILM
DOWNWIND
A free film screening, followed by a panel discussion with Q&A.
Saturday, May 11, 2024 // 3:00pm
The Lorraine Boccardo Theater
Hiroshima. Nagasaki. Mercury, Nevada? The latter was the site for the testing of 928 nuclear weapons on American soil from 1951 to 1992. The fallout is still lethally impacting Americans today. Martin Sheen narrates this harrowing exposé of the United States’ disregard for everyone living… DOWNWIND.
One of this year’s original Oscar-qualifiers, DOWNWIND has won several awards on the festival circuit.
In the wake of Oppenheimer, DOWNWIND exposes the United States Government’s 928 nuclear detonations from 1951-1992 at the Nevada Test Site and the ongoing impact of radioactive fallout on countless communities — and the environment.
DOWNWIND features two-time Oscar-winner Michael Douglas, political satirist Lewis Black and is narrated by iconic anti-nuclear activist Martin Sheen. Actor Matthew Modine is our executive producer.
DOWNWIND also includes the inspirational, real stories of prominent “downwinders” who live in the path of radioactive fallout including Claudia Peterson (from St. George), Mary Dickson and Ian Zabarte, Principle Man of the Western Bands of the Shoshone Nation of Indians. Roughly the size of the state of Rhode Island, the Nevada Test Site sits on Shoshone land, by treaty, yet it still remains occupied, restricted — and operational.
Of DOWNWIND, critic Leonard Maltin wrote: “I urge you to check out Downwind. It’s a compelling and sobering documentary.”
https://youtu.be/d-KWaE2La5g

Tickets $0

FESTIVAL OF THE AMERICAS
2024-05-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
Festival
FESTIVAL OF THE AMERICAS
A FREE Art Festival at Kayenta Art Village
Friday-Sunday, May 17-19, 2024
10am-5pm Daily
Join us for the return of Festival of the Americas, an immersive three-day festival to celebrate indigenous and Native American art & culture.
Wander through a vibrant marketplace of native arts and crafts featuring regional vendors showcasing exquisite handcrafted and indigenous products and art. Let the beats of mesmerizing performances echo in the air as talented artists bring the spirit of the Americas to life. Indulge your taste buds in a culinary adventure with a diverse array of delectable offerings from authentic food vendors.
This festival is more than an event; it’s an experience that invites you to connect with the heart and soul of native traditions. Join us for a harmonious blend of art, music, flavors, and traditions at the Festival of the Americas – where the spirit of the continent comes alive in every moment.
Festival of the Americas

Southern Paiute Constellation Presentation
2024-05-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
LECTURES & IDEAS
Southern Paiute Constellation Presentation
part of Festival of the Americas
Presentation by Autumn Gillard, (maternal descendant of the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah)
Saturday, May 18, 2024 // 6:00pm
The Lorraine Boccardo Theater
Autumn Gillard is the Cultural Resource Manager for the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah. A Southern Paiute astronomer, she was a former Interpretive Ranger at Pipe Spring National Monument in Arizona, which in 2021 through her research successfully petitioned to have it designated as an International Dark Sky Park. Autumn has a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology minor psychology and a masters degree in cultural resource management.
Presentation to be followed by outdoor refreshments & stargazing!
TICKETS

Soirée Musicale with Jason Bonham Jazz, Rock and Movie Music
2024-05-25 19:30 - 21:30 | 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

Sunday Night… All Right! with Mike & Elaine
2024-05-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
Sunday Night… All Right! with Mike & Elaine
Sunday, May 26, 2024
7:30pm-9:30pm
Kayenta Art Village Outdoor Theater
Join us for the fun Kayenta tradition of Sunday Night…All Right! at the Kayenta Village Outdoor Theater. Our May 26th date will feature Mike & Elaine!
You are welcome to bring a snack and/or beverage. Light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for sale. Join your friends as we celebrate the warmer weather with music and dancing.
UPCOMING SUNDAY NIGHTS:
June 23 6:30-8:30 pm: Julie Wright
Tickets $15

Voyager Lecture Series: The natural function of nicotine and other botanical tales of intrigue from Kayenta’s neighborhood
2024-05-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for the Arts at Kayenta
Voyager Lecture Series: The natural function of nicotine and other botanical tales of intrigue from Kayenta’s neighborhood
LECTURES & IDEAS
Voyager Lecture Series
Presentation by Ian T. Baldwin, Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, Jena Germany, and the DI Ranch, Motoqua, UT
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 // 7:30pm
Optional Social Hour With Like-Minded Friends, Light Snacks And Beverages @ 6:30pm
The Lorraine Boccardo Theater
Have you wondered why plants produce so many of the drugs that humans use and abuse (nicotine, cocaine, opium, THC, aspirin, etc.)?
These “why” questions have been addressed in studies that lack scientific rigor, being little more than modern versions of Rudyard Kipling’s “just-so-stories” (How leopards got their spots…). Thanks to the long-term patient funding of the Max Planck Society in Germany, Ian T. Baldwin and his students have developed a fire-chasing native tobacco plant, Nicotiana attenuata, which grows in Kayenta’s botanical ‘hood, into a model for the rigorous scientific study of these “drug-related why questions”. For the past three decades, we have been silencing the genes in this plant that are responsible for the plant’s amazingly diverse chemistry (it makes more than 20,000 unique compounds) and conducting experiments at the Lytle and DI Ranches in the Beaver Dam wash to provide answers to these “drug-related why questions”.
This talk will provide many examples of the sophistication with which this plant uses its chemistry to solve ecological problems. The solutions that this plant has evolved matches the creativity of the human imagination. These science-grounded examples of the creativity of natural selection underscore why nature preserves, such as those at the Lytle and DI Ranches, are invaluable laboratories for the study of gene function.
Tickets $20
