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🍣 Surprising vegan food in Salt Lake
February 23, 2024
Good morning! Today, we’re talking vegan food and the best places to find it in Salt Lake.
What's CITY Talking About?
Ending Ranked-Choice Voting?
A bill that’s moving forward in the Legislature prohibits Utah cities from using ranked-choice voting in their 2025 municipal elections, effectively ending the RCV pilot program that was set to expire in 2026. Proponents of the bill say ranked-choice voting caused confusion while critics say it gave more local control over election methods. [Salt Lake City Weekly]
- Related: Ranked-choice voting, explained. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Bad Bunny Breaking Records
The Bad Bunny concert on Wednesday was the highest-grossing concert in Delta Center history, with over 15,000 people in attendance. The performance kicked off the Grammy-award winning singer’s world tour, and included two live horses, a first for the arena. [ABC 4]
Grant For Artists
South Salt Lake is giving out $500-$1000 mini-grants to help boost art and culture in the city. The money can be used for things like murals, workshops, or events. Applications are open through Feb. 23. [South Salt Lake Arts]
Bills of the Week
New developments in the Larry H. Miller Company’s effort to bring a Major League Baseball team to the Fairpark neighborhood are starting to look a lot like the Inland Port Authority. Plus, one legislator’s proposal to reimagine public transit across Salt Lake County. City Cast Salt Lake podcast host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means are talking about the bills of the week. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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What To Do
Friday, Feb. 23
- 🕺 Red Bull Freestyle Dance Workshop | 7-8:30 p.m. | Free Register | Trolley Square
- 🎛 Fervor Techno Dance Party | 10 p.m.- 4 a.m. | 21+ only | $17-$30 | TBA
Saturday, Feb. 24
- 🏒 Try Hockey | Various Times | Ages 4-9 | Free | University, West Valley, or Murray
- 🌱 Garden Tool & Garment Repair | 10 a.m.- Noon | Free RSVP | Central City
- 🎨 Black History Month Craft Fair | 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. | $12.50 day pass | Sandy
- 🍰 The Cakeover Pop-up Event | Noon | Free entry | Central City
- 🎶 Red Bull Dance Your Style Auditions | 1 p.m. | Free | Trolley Square
- 💧 Lake Words Book Launch | 5-8 p.m. | Free | Masks requested | Sugar House
- 🖼 Lágrimas Art Exhibition Opening Night | 6-10 p.m. | Free | Downtown SLC
- 👑 Queen of Hearts Mixer & Performance | 6:30-11 p.m. | Free | Central City
- 🌹 Come Thru Later Prom | 7-11 p.m. | 18+ only | Free | Capitol HIll
Sunday, Feb. 25
- 🛍 $2 Vintage Clothes Sale | 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. | Free entry | Sugar House
- 🚴♂️ Gold Sprints Bike Ride & Games | 3 p.m. | $5 plus bring a dish for a potluck | Capitol Hill
Monday, Feb. 26
- 🎥 “Amelie” | Noon & 4:45 p.m. | $9-$10 matinee, $11-$12 evening | Downtown SLC
- 🌱 Rally For Utah’s Environmental Future | 3-4:30 p.m. | Free | Capitol Hill
- 🎶 Whacking Dance Class with Nami | 8 p.m. | $12 | South Salt Lake
Today on City Cast
Fairpark’s ‘Slap in the Face,’ ’Burbs Bus Service, and a Good Cry
A Salt Lake County lawmaker wants more transit in the south valley –– so do we! — but what’s the tradeoff in her current proposal? Plus, the Larry H. Miller Company and legislators’ plans for an MLB stadium in Fairpark are starting to feel Inland Port-esque. Will Westside electeds regret calling it a home run? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss two very wonky proposals and share picks of the week from two local beacons.
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