Utah awards $735,000 in grants to expand outdoor learning and recreation opportunities for more than 21,500 youth statewide.

My Funny Valentine: 2026” brings music, comedy, and dinner theater back to Hurricane with Rattlin’ D Playhouse’s popular February show.

February brings free art exhibitions, featured artists, and community critique events from the Southern Utah Art Guild in St.

In the 2026 Publisher’s Perspective, reflections on nearly 30 years of publishing, looking back at the journey of The Independent and ahead to a hopeful new year.

Calendar of events for St. George and southern Utah including Cedar City, Hurricane, Springdale, Zion, Utah & Mesquite, Nevada events. The Independent features live ...

The Orchestra of Southern Utah presents an America250 concert featuring Gershwin, Copland, and more on Feb. 19 in Cedar City.

If you grew up a horror fan in the 80s, you’re already well aware that it was a magical time for the genre and few horror films of that decade stuck with me as much as “Evil Dead II: Dead By Dawn,” a ...

This week’s Southern Utah Events Guide features the Soup N' Bowl, Arabian Nights, Sky Fest, comedy shows, theater, art, markets, local live music, and more.

Do you have something to say? Want your voice to be heard by thousands of readers? Send The Independent your letter to the editor or guest opinion piece. All submissions will be considered for ...

Southern Utah’s Amazing Earthfest marks 20 years of environmental learning and celebration in Kanab, May 7–10, 2026.

Live improv comedy, audience-driven laughs, and affordable fun make OTC Comedy a standout Valentine’s option in Cedar City.

February at So U Comedy Theater features new performers, improv classes, and a creative fundraiser that blends laughter with ...