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December 22, 2023
Good morning! We’ll be off for the holidays so no newsletter on Monday, but stay tuned for special editions on Dec. 26 and Dec. 28.
We’ll be back (and dare I say, better than ever) on Jan. 2.
What's CITY Talking About?
Love Letters to the West Side
Write a love letter to Salt Lake City’s west side. Mestizo Arts is collecting the letters for their next art show, which celebrates the neighborhoods of Rose Park, Fairpark, Glendale, Westpointe, and Poplar Grove. Email your letter to [email protected] by Jan. 1. with “Letters to the West Side” in the subject line. [Instagram]
Gov. Cox vs. DEI
Gov. Spencer Cox is speaking out against diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts … again. Specifically, at public universities that would require job candidates to sign DEI statements during hiring. At his virtual town hall meeting on Dec. 12, he said that diversity programs at universities were doing “more to divide us than bring us together.” [KUER]
25 Heated Pods
City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means are talking about the state’s first-ever sanctioned homeless camp, newly opened this week in downtown Salt Lake City. Plus, what to expect in the way of construction in 2024. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
What To Do
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
Saturday, Dec. 23
- 🛍 Swap Meet | 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. | $0.50 | West Valley
- 🧼 Soap Class | 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. | $35 | Sugar House
- 🎁 Procrastination Station | 1-6 p.m. | Free entry | Avenues
- 🍣 Sunakku X-mas Party at Acme Bar | 6 p.m.- Sold out | Free entry | 21+ only | Sugar House
- 🏺 Pottery Class | 6-8 p.m. | $55| Sugar House
- 🍻 A Very Merry Christmas Party | 6 p.m.-2 a.m. | Free entry | 21+ only | West Valley
- ❄️ Disney’s “Frozen” in Concert | 7 p.m. | $15-$110 | Downtown SLC
- 🤠 Line Dancing Lessons | 7-9 p.m. | Free | 21+ only | West Valley
- 🎵 Carpenters Platinum Christmas Show | 8 p.m. | $25-$29 | Downtown SLC
Sunday, Dec. 24
- 🛍 Swap Meet | 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. | $1 | West Valley
Today on City Cast
SLC’s Micro Shelter Opens, 2024 Construction Plans, and Last-Minute Gifts
The state’s first-ever sanctioned homeless camp has opened, offering 25 heated pods in downtown Salt Lake City. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss its met and unmet needs. Plus, what to expect in the way of construction in 2024, and our picks of the week.
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