City Cast Salt Lake
😢 No more Utah Arts Festival?
August 13, 2024
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What's CITY Talking About?
Double Arch Collapsed
“Double Arch,” a popular Lake Powell landmark, just suddenly collapsed. The 190-million-year-old formation is believed to have fallen due to changing water levels and erosion. Fortunately, no one was injured. [Salt Lake Tribune]
Salt Lake County Eyes $507M Bond
At their Aug. 13 meeting, the Salt Lake County Council is scheduled to discuss a $507 million bond to fund parts of the county’s new homelessness and criminal justice plan. The money would build a Justice and Accountability Center and make the two jails one facility, with expanded mental health resources. If council members support the bond, it'll be on the November 2024 ballot for voters to approve or deny. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Future of Arts Festival Uncertain
The Utah Arts Festival’s future is uncertain after this year’s low attendance caused a $200,000 revenue loss. Organizers are seeking donations to keep the festival alive and are contemplating changes to ensure its long-term survival. [Axios SLC]
Bigger Signs and Taller Buildings in SLC?
Tonight, the Salt Lake City Council will hold what's likely its final public hearing on downtown’s new taxpayer-funded sports and entertainment district. Up for debate are two items on the Utah Jazz owner’s wishlist: a rezone for taller buildings and bigger signage. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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What To Do
Tuesday, Aug. 13
- 🌱 Nature & Health Community Fair | 6-8 p.m. | Free | Poplar Grove
- 🍻 Shorebird Social | 6-8 p.m. | Free RSVP | 21+ only | Granary District
Wednesday, Aug. 14
- 🥞 Food Waste Brunch and Learn | 9-10 a.m. | Free RSVP | Park City
- 🌱 Terrarium Class | 6-7:30 p.m. | $75 for 1, $100 for 2 | Avenues
Thursday, Aug. 15
- 🪕 Red Butte Concert Series: Railroad Earth, Leftover Salmon, & Yonder Mountain String Band | 6:30 p.m. | $52 members, $57 non-members | University
- 🎚️ DJ Nights at Sayonara | 9 p.m.- 1 a.m. | Free entry | 21+ only | Downtown SLC
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— Terina Ria
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