Sunday May 20th, thousands of people will be gathering in Southern Utah to view the spectacular sight of a solar eclipse. The eclipse will begin at 6:22 PM and finish at 8:37 PM. The annular will be visible from 7:31-7:36.
We want to make sure that all of our guests have a fun and safe experience, so we thought we’d share a few safety tips and options for viewing.
1. Eclipse glasses are an inexpensive and safe way to view an eclipse. Make sure the glasses have “CE” printed on them, showing that they are safety certified. Visitors can order them online at www.rainbowsymphonystore.com/gensolecshad.html or pick them up at the Iron County Visitor’s Center for FREE (first come, first served.) Inspect your glasses for any damage before looking directly at the sun.
2. If you are using a telescope filter, DO NOT use one that fits over the eye piece. This can seriously damage your eyes. Instead, be sure to use a filter that fits over the FRONT END of the telescope. Devices such as binoculars and telescopes concentrate energy from the sun in a similar way to magnifying glasses. (Picture the little pyromaniac child that tortures ants and burns leaves.) So if you don’t want your eyes to suffer the same fate as those ants, make sure you are using a proper telescope filter.
3. A number 14 welders glass can be used. However, you should not layer glasses of smaller numbers that add up to 14. A stack of two 7 glasses to does not provide the same protection as a 14 glass!
4. The classic pinhole projection is a guaranteed safe way to view the eclipse. Instructions for making one can be found at http://www.exploratorium.edu/eclipse/how.html.
No matter how you decide to view this amazing phenomenon, make sure you protect your eyes first and foremost…..
….And be sure you book your room with us soon. We are already sold out for Saturday the 19th but still have a handful of rooms for Sunday the 20th.
From all of us here at the Abbey Inn, Happy Mother’s Day to all of our moms! We love you and our grateful for your goodness.
Yes, Brian Head is offering a great way to celebrate Easter this year. They still have fantastic conditions for skiing, and you can still get a discount for your room at the Abbey Inn by showing your lift pass.
Also, warm and sunny St. George is just a short drive from Cedar City. You can ski and golf in the same day!
Trent Dahlin as Laurie and Tatem Credille as Jo March
WHAT: Louisa May Alcott’s iconic novel will be brought to life on stage in Little Women: The Broadway Musical. Self-discovery, family bonds, and love are themes that the famous March sisters explore in this song-filled production.
WHO: Southern Utah University, College of Performing and Visual Arts,
Department of Theatre Arts and Dance
WHEN: Thu-Sat, April 12-14 and April 19-21, special Family Night performance: Mon. April 16
TIME: 7:30pm
WHERE: Auditorium Theatre, Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT
TICKETS: (435) 586-7872, Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm or visit: www.suu.edu/arts
PRICES: General Adult Admission: $10; SUU Faculty & Staff: $8; Student & Youth: $5;
SUU Students: Free with valid I.D.
SUU’S DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE ARTS AND DANCE
PRESENTS LITTLE WOMEN: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL
Little Women remains a major novel in American fiction and its popularity still endures. The story has been translated into over one hundred languages, adapted for the cinema four times, for television twice, and for the stage five times — making the March clan one of the most famous literary families. Little Women: The Broadway Musical, with a book by Allan Knee, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and music by Jason Howland, centers on the journey of high-spirited Jo March and her determination to establish herself as a writer. Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, the March family’s trials remain timeless and enduring. This heart-warming coming-of-age tale is an ideal musical for the entire family – especially mothers and daughters. To quote the Deseret Morning News, “A fine script by Allan Knee and an effervescent score by composer Jason Howland and lyricist Mindi Dickstein, this one soars!”
Ski at Brian Head and bring your kids for the Brian Head Spring Carnival!
The carnival will be held 11:00am to 3:00pm at Giant Steps and Navajo Lodge (Brian Head). Events at Giant Steps include: 11:00am Tennis Ball Roll, 12:00pm Round The Mountain Race, 12:30pm Dummy Jump, and 2:00pm Pond Skimming (registration is at the Chair 9 Deli, Giant Steps Lodge Third Floor. Kids Events at Navajo Lodge from 11:00am to 3:00pm and include Basketball Free Throw, Long Jump, and Tennis Ball Roll (no registration necessary, kids can participate anytime). For information call 866-930-1010 or visit www.brianhead.com.
We are getting some new furniture and are selling the following items:
- 3 drawer chests
- desks
- night stands
- round tables
- king and queen sized wall-mounted headboards
- mirrors
- benches
(You can view most of these items by looking at our single king and double queen room pictures.)
These items are in good condition and are for sell at hugely discounted prices. Call us at 435-586-9966 with any inquiries or stop by in person. Cash payments only, no credit cards or personal checks will be accepted.
Spring is the best time of year to visit Southern Utah in search of some amazing waterfalls! When the mountain snows begin to melt, dozens of seasonal waterfalls appear, but they’re only available for a short time.
Steven Heath, Cedar City local, shares information on a few waterfalls along Camp Creek and Taylor Creek, just south of Cedar City. You can visit all six falls in about three hours, including driving time. It will make for an excellent afternoon adventure!
“The historic and beautiful falls on the lower part of Taylor Creek are the easiest to get to. From the New Harmony exit on I-15, travel south on the old highway on the east side of the freeway to the park boundary fence. Just across the fence is Taylor Creek. Cross the fence and walk towards the cliffs. The first waterfall is a few hundred yards upstream, and is about ten feet high. Fortunately, it can be by-passed by scrambling up the right bank just below the falls. Continue upstream another 200 or 300 yards to the next waterfall, which drops about 25 feet. John D. Lee hid from U.S. Marshals near here in the spring of 1859 and used it for bathing. From his hillside camp above the waterfall, he could see his New Harmony farm with his spyglass and also detect any who approached his camp.
Return to your vehicle and drive north toward Kanarraville. Turn east off the highway at the Chekshani Cliffs sub-division. Follow the roads eastward on the north side of the housing development. Right after you cross Camp Creek, drive eas to a small parking area. Re-enter the park through the gate and follow the path south, then east to the Lower Camp Creek Fall. It is an impressive waterfall the drops about 75 feet. After your visit, return to your vehicle and proceed north to the base of a rugged jeep road, which leads to the water tank above. Walk up the steep road to the tank, then east up a steeper old road until you see Camp Creek below. From this ridge you can see the Upper Camp Creek Fall. The adventurous can descend to the creek below and walk up to this waterfall. Two additional falls can be seen by walking downstream toward the Lower Camp Creek Fall.”
Hope you enjoy!
Video: Annular Eclipse in Australia 2002
An annular solar eclipse will be occuring on May 20, 2012, and Southern Utah is the perfect location to experience this extraordinary phenomenon. An annular eclipse occurs when the moon passes in front of the sun, completely blocking out the light except for a bright ring outlining the moon’s circumference.
Just 15 minutes south of Cedar City on I-15, the small town of Kanaraville lies in the sweet spot for viewing the eclipse. Thousands of astronomical enthusiasts are expected to flood the area to be in the perfect line of sight for this once-in-a-lifetime event.
If you want to see the perfect ring, don’t view this eclipse from any other location! Be sure to call ahead and book your room early to guarantee your spot.
Try Something New For Valentine's Day!
The Harlem Globetrotters 2012 World Tour is coming to Cedar City on February 14th! The event will be held at 7:00 pm in the Centrum Arena (SUU Campus, 351 W University Blvd, Cedar City), tickets start at $17 and are available at www.harlemglobetrotters.com, www.suutbirds.com, the Centrum Arena Box Office, or by calling 435-586-7872.
Cedar City Music Arts, Orchestra of Southern Utah, and Southern Utah University are presenting a great line-up of events this season. Be sure to check out what is happening this week!
Tuesday, February 7th- Patty Larkin Concert, America’s Premier, Pop/Folk, Singer/Songwriter, held 7:00pm at St Jude’s Episcopal Church (70 N 200 W, Cedar City). Suggested donation levels are $15 adults & $10 students / seniors. A portion of the proceed will be donated to Groovefest American Music Festival.
Thursday, February 9th- Cedar City Music Arts presents the international favorite opera ‘La Boheme’ held 7:30pm in the Heritage Center (105 N 100 E, Cedar City) admission is $30 for adults and $15 for students and can be purchased at the Heritage Center Box Office 435-865-2882.
Thurs. & Fri. February 9th & 10th - Journeys: Faculty Dance Concert held 7:30pm Thurs – Sat in the Auditorium Theatre (SUU Campus, 351 W University Blvd, Cedar City). Admission is $10 adults and $5 youth. For information call 435-865-8800, or www.suu.edu/arts.
February 9th- March 10th- Art & Design SUU Faculty Art Exhibition Noon to 7:00pm Tuesday – Saturday in the Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery (SUU campus) FREE admission. View the remarkable works the faculty has been working on during the year. For information call 435-586-5432 or visit www.suu.edu/pva/artgallery/
