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🌳 The perfect day around Liberty Park
November 8, 2023
Good morning! For all the cold-averse folks out there: Take advantage of the sun this weekend and spend a day around Liberty Park. I’ve got a guide for you below.
What's CITY Talking About?
Driving During Deer Season
As the daylight hours decrease, the chances of hitting wildlife on the road increase. The months from October to December are also deer mating season. The biggest safety tip, which goes against your instincts, is: Don’t swerve! You could lose control of your vehicle and it could flip or veer off the road. [FOX 13]
Mezcal in Utah
As we all know, our state has some seriously stringent liquor laws. But did you know about some of the hurdles mezcal producers have faced over the years? The Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services only allowed mezcal to be sold on shelves starting in 2016. Before then, it was placed in the same category as tequila. Now, the market is oversaturated with major brands making shortcut versions. So when in doubt, ask your bartender for an artisanal brand. [SLUG Mag]
- As always: Tip your bartender. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
- Most likely: They’re your neighbor. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Rocky Anderson on Homelessness
Homelessness has felt like the only issue in this year’s Salt Lake City mayoral race, which is why we hosted deep dives with our three mayoral candidates on this specific topic. We asked candidate and former Mayor Rocky Anderson questions specific to his record and his policy ideas around homelessness. Stick around to the end for analysis from City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
What To Do
Kilby Block Party Presale 🎫 Wednesday | 10 a.m.
Get your Kilby Block Party presale tickets! This is the cheapest 3-day passes will be, and only a limited number are available. [$209+, Online]
Penny Lane Market 🛍 Wednesday | 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Shop handmade goods and gifts at the Penny Lane Market. There will be holiday decor, jewelry, apparel and more. [Free entry, Sandy]
Elf: The Musical ❄️ Wednesday-Jan. 6 | Various Times
Bring the whole family to see Buddy the Elf at Hale Centre Theatre. Tickets are selling quickly! [$34-$83, Sandy]
Today on City Cast
The city's approach to homelessness should be centered on a compassionate approach toward those who are in need, and solving the problems that brought them into homelessness in the first place to the extent possible, and applying an equal compassion toward everybody else in our community.
Analysis: Mayoral Candidate Rocky Anderson on Homelessness
The topic of homelessness has dominated the Salt Lake City mayoral race, and earlier this year, City Cast Salt Lake was quick to get candidates on the record about the issue. In the second of three interviews, host Ali Vallarta talks with former SLC mayor and current mayoral candidate Rocky Anderson about his record on this issue, stretching all the way back to the 2002 Olympics. Later, Ali and lead producer Emily Means offer analysis and deeper context.
Have a great day!
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