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😎 The SLC Library is getting cooler
October 5, 2023
Good morning! In today’s newsletter, we have a roundup of ways to help your neighbor, including a cute way to give back by not judging a book by its cover.
What's CITY Talking About?
Hundreds of Qualtrics Layoffs
Another Utah tech company has announced major layoffs. Qualtrics, which has a headquarters in Provo and was co-founded by Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith, is cutting 780 positions. The culprit? Rapid hiring. Qualtrics CEO Zig Serafin said, “Rapid hiring was essential to enable our growth up to this point, but it also created complexity that does not support continued growth at our scale.” Employees affected will receive a minimum of 10 weeks severance. [FOX 13]
The Library Rooftop Is Getting Cooler
A $7.9 million rooftop renovation project at the Salt Lake City Library will not only fix leaks, but will provide a cool space to hangout. Along with existing panoramic views, it will have canvas sails, umbrellas, and plenty of trees to create shade. It will also feature a children’s play area, tiered seating, and honeybees. [Salt Lake Tribune 🔒]
- Related: A hidden gem at the SLC Library. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Will We Ever Get a Michelin Star Restaurant?
The Michelin star is one of the world’s most prestigious travel awards. It says, “This is the place.” In 2018, for the first time in the more than 100-year history of Michelin’s Travel Guide, a U.S. state was awarded three stars: Utah. But none of our individual restaurants have yet to receive a single star! So what gives? And what Salt Lake restaurants should be getting the recognition. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
What To Do
Intro to Sewing 🧵 Friday | 4-5 p.m.
Learn to use a sewing machine and make a simple cloth bag at the Salt Lake City Library. All materials are provided. [Free, Downtown SLC]
Two Spirit Powwow ✨ Friday | 5-10 p.m.
The Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake is hosting their annual two spirit powwow at Salt Lake Community College. There will be an Indigenous fashion show, hoop dance, and vendor market. [Free entry, Taylorsville]
Las Espookys 💀 Friday | 10 p.m.
Las Espookys is a drag extravaganza celebrating Hispanic Heritage month. A portion of the ticket sales will go to Comunidades Unidas (a local nonprofit that helps support Latinx immigrants). [$20, Downtown SLC]
Today on City Cast
Why Utah Restaurants Aren’t Getting Michelin Stars
In 2018, the state of Utah was awarded three Michelin stars. But the prestigious travel award is often associated with culinary excellence, and, on that front, Utah restaurants have not been awarded a single star! Host Ali Vallarta asks food writer and Gastronomic SLC founder Stuart Melling why we haven’t received the blessing, and what area restaurants should be on Michelin's short list.
What Utah restaurant would you award a Michelin star?
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