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December 20, 2023
Hey, Salt Lake! Thinking about getting away for the holiday, or are you visiting relatives in Idaho? While you may not be able to take a train there anytime soon, head to our neighbors up north in Boise for a good time. We’ve got a handy guide for you today.
What's CITY Talking About?
Ask the Mayor
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is hosting an “Ask Me Anything” today, Dec. 20, about the SLC airport. Submit your questions on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. [X]
- Related: Ranking our airport. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
The Cost of Holiday Lights
Do you ever drive by an extravagant holiday light display and think, “How much is their electric bill?” Well, it’s maybe not as much as you thought. A Grantsville homeowner reported that his 8,000 LED lights added just $20 a month to his bill. Meanwhile, a Syracuse resident said his Yuletide spotlights ran him an extra $168. [Axios]
Jenny Wilson Re-Running for SLCo Mayor
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson has officially announced she’s running for reelection next year. Wilson has been in the position since 2019, when she took over the vacant seat left by former Mayor Ben McAdams. Her term ends in 2025. [KSL]
- Related: We break down Mayor Wilson’s 2024 budget. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Every Bar in Salt Lake County
Due to strict liquor laws, drinking in this city can be a journey. Which is why this year, City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta decided to make it a quest. Her New Year's resolution for 2023 was to have at least one drink at every bar in Salt Lake County between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31. And, you guys, she did it! In today’s post-mortem, she’s naming the best bars for every occasion, sharing some key takeaways from the scene, and announcing a quixotic new goal. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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What To Do
Wednesday, Dec. 20
- 🩸 Blood Drive | 7 a.m.- 7 p.m. | Liberty Wells
- 🎥 “Church & State” | 7 p.m. | Free | Downtown SLC
- 🎶 “Mamma Mia!” | 7:30 p.m. | $139 | Downtown SLC
Thursday, Dec. 21
- 🇰🇷 Korean Drama Club | 6:30 p.m. | Free | Orem
- ✏️ Trivia Night | 7 p.m. & 8 p.m. | Free | 21+ only | Millcreek
- 🎶 “Mamma Mia!” | 7:30 p.m. | $99-$219 | Downtown SLC
- 🍻 Every Bar SLC Happy Hour | 7-9 p.m. | Free entry | 21+ only | Downtown SLC
- ❄️ Winter Solstice Light Celebration | 7-8 p.m. | Free entry | Millcreek
Friday, Dec. 22
- ⛄️ Salvadoran Desserts Holiday Pop-Up | 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. | Prices Vary | Ballpark
- 🎶 “Mamma Mia!” | 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. | $139-$169 | Downtown SLC
- ❄️ Disney’s “Frozen” in Concert | 7 p.m. | $15-$110 | Downtown SLC
- 🤠 Line Dancing Lessons | 7-9 p.m. | Free | 21+ only | West Valley
- 📷 Photography Studio Grand Opening | 7-10 p.m. | $15-$110 | Ballpark
Today on City Cast
We Drank at Every Bar in Salt Lake. Here’s What We Learned.
New Year’s resolutions are tough to keep, especially ambitious ones. But at the start of 2023, host Ali Vallarta made it her mission to get a drink at every bar in Salt Lake County — all 216 of them — before the year’s end. We’re proud to announce: She did it. Ali shares her takeaways with executive producer Emily Means and looks ahead to her next great challenge.
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