Food + Beverage

But Seriously ...

Jim Hodgson's wine documentary entertains, enlightens Article by Marianne Hamilton | Photography by Submitted Pottery shards unearthed by archaeologists suggest that residents of Armenia and Georgia crafted wine as far back as 8,000 B.C. Quite likely, so-called “wine pros” have been telling us how to taste and appreciate the beverage nearly as long. Fortunately, comedy writer, filmmaker and director Jim Hodgson has the perfect antidote: His 2023 film, “The Mostly Serious History of...

Beauty

SouthWest Vision & Aesthetics

Helping the world see well Article by JJ Abernathy | Photography by Courtesy of Southwest Vision If indeed the testimonials are true, Dr. Paul Gooch, Dr. Ryan Robison and Dr. Eric Drake are an amazing team. In fact, SouthWest Vision is considered one of best eye health and wellness practices in the area with highly trained doctors and staff. Dr. Gooch established SouthWest Vision in 1998, brought in Dr. Robison in 2006, and Dr. Drake in 2013. All together they offer a wide range of services...

Beauty

Bowler Esthetics

Where Innovation Meets Style in the Art of Beauty Article by Holly Infante | Photography by Melissa Hill In the ever-evolving world of beauty and skin health, Bowler Esthetics has carved out a niche that’s cutting-edge and deeply personal. Founded by a master esthetician and permanent makeup artist with nearly a decade of hands-on experience, Bowler Esthetics has grown from a one-woman studio into a dynamic brand with international reach—and a local heart. At its core, Bowler Esthetics exists...

Arts + Culture

Kayenta's Taste of the Town

Hosted by St. George City Lifestyle Magazine and Kayenta Arts Foundation Article by JJ Abernathy | Photography by Alan Holben/Kayenta Arts On Sept. 7, join us for an incredible evening celebrating our region's diverse restaurant and growing wine scene beneath the breathtaking red rocks of Kayenta. This one-of-a-kind food and wine festival brings the best of the best, allowing patrons to sip, savor and celebrate our community's vibrant and growing culinary scene. All proceeds benefit Kayenta...

Professional Services

Christine Alleman Talks Sense With Style

Where there's a will there's a way with TrustSafe LLC Article by JJ Abernathy | Photography by Courtesy of TrustSafe For several years, I have been concerned about the trust my husband (now deceased) and I set up more than 20 years ago. Over a decade ago, we revised it with a different attorney to accommodate some family changes. Unfortunately, both attorneys are no longer practicing law. My trust is sitting in a binder in my office in disarray, due to one of the attorneys handing me loose...

Education

Second Chances for Learning

The HEIY program at Utah Tech is elevating lives for the good Article by Nathan Caplin | Photography by Provided It was the summer of 2020, the COVID-19 era. As a professor at Snow College, I was sitting on a leather couch in meditation. It seemed the college, a preeminent two-year institution, succeeded in bringing associate degrees to towns without a Walmart, let alone a university. This unique education was facilitated by remote, live, and synchronous coursework and university lectures...

Food + Beverage

Cooking for Kids

Ultimate cornflakes French Toast treat with buttermilk syrup: a delectable recipe for the young chef Article and Photography by Jackie Dodart Making this French Toast with your children is a fun, hands-on activity that teaches basic cooking skills, encourages creativity, builds confidence, and creates lasting memories, all while enjoying a delicious homemade breakfast together. Ingredients for Ultimate Cornflakes French Toast: 6 slices Challah bread 3 large eggs ½ cup whole milk 1...

Home Services

Service Begins at Home

Seniors Helping Seniors® lends loving hands Article by Marianne Hamilton | Photography by Provided Jim and Mary Ann Clark are uniquely qualified to oversee the southern Utah branch of Seniors Helping Seniors®. The 20-year-old organization—founded by Kiran Yocum, a native of India who worked with Mother Teresa for 14 years, and her husband Philip—brings love, dignity and respect into the lives of seniors through in-home connections with other seniors. St. George City Lifestyle caught up with...

Arts + Culture

Setting the Stage

By small and simple things Article by JJ Abernathy | Photography by Bree Hummel; courtesy of Lisa Seegmiller An Interview with Lillian Breeze JJ Abernathy: What first sparked your interest in music? Do you have one memorable moment or did you discover your music passion gradually?   Lillian Breeze: I’m told I was singing before I started talking.  I’ve been singing since I was a baby, but I think the more professional side of singing came gradually, beginning around the age of...

Fitness

The Extraordinary Marc Mortensen

Trading Park City snow for his favorite desert bike trails Article by Asher Swan | Photography by Courtesy: Marc Mortensen; Asher Swan I met Marc Mortensen on a warm morning in St. George, Utah—red rock in the distance, and a bike trail close by. Most people know Marc as the guy on the bike. But that’s just a fraction of the man. Marc is the Director of Operations for the City of St. George, overseeing everything from facilities and tech infrastructure to large-scale public projects. But talk...