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September 13, 2024 · Thanks to Ali Vallarta for editing the newsletter this week.
Hey, Salt Lake! Today, we’re sharing tips on how to breathe easier indoors with all the smoke and smog outside.
What's CITY Talking About?
If you are Mike Schultz and Stuart Adams, you're just taking L after L this summer. It has been a long, hot summer for these two dudes.
Amendment D Chaos
A Utah judge ruled Thursday morning votes for and against Constitutional Amendment D won’t count, but it’ll still appear on your November ballot. How did we get here, and what are the potential consequences for the courts? [City Cast Salt Lake ]
- Required listening: What Constitutional Amendment D actually does. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
And Then There Were Three
Sundance Institute announced the three finalists contending for long-term host of the Sundance Film Festival, and they are (drumroll, please): Cincinnati; Boulder, CO; and Salt Lake City/Park City. A decision will be announced next year after the 2025 festival in January. [City Cast Salt Lake]
- Related: Sundance’s identity crisis. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Jammy Bears
What’s the reason for more bear sightings this year? Wildlife experts believe that bears are exploring lower elevations in search of their favorite snack … berries. [Salt Lake Tribune]
- Related: Mythbusting Utah’s “no bears” claim. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
What To Do
Friday, Sep. 13
- 🦖 Jurassic Park in Concert | 7 p.m. | $30-$109 | Downtown SLC
- 🖼️ Bootleg Bart Art Show | 7 p.m. | Free entry | Downtown SLC
- 🎥 Tower of Terror: “Friday the 13th” | 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. | $15 | Downtown SLC
Saturday, Sep. 14
- 🎨 Neon Rodeo Creative Conference: Ignite the Senses | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | $5-$18 | University
- 🍺 SnowWiesn Oktoberfest | Noon-6 p.m. | $10 | Snowbasin
- 🥕 SLC VegFest | noon-8 p.m. | Free entry | Downtown SLC
- 🏠 Atelier’s Dollhouse and Miniature Show | 4-9 p.m. | Free entry | Downtown SLC
- 🛹 Beehive Battle | 6-9 p.m. | Free | Downtown SLC
- 🦖 Jurassic Park in Concert | 7 p.m. | $30-$98 | Downtown SLC
- 🎥 Tower of Terror: “The Thing” | 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. | $15 | Downtown SLC
Sunday, Sep. 15
- 🪩 Fat Fest & Disco Dance Party | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (fest) & 7-10 p.m. (disco) | Free (fest), $10 (disco) | Central City
- 🍺 SnowWiesn Oktoberfest | Noon-6 p.m. | $10 | Snowbasin
Monday, Sep. 16
- 🎹 Musical Monday | 10-11:30 a.m. | Free | Capitol Hill
- 📖 Community Book Club | 6:30-8 p.m. | Free | Marmalade
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Join us for our annual Westside Council Meeting!
The Salt Lake City Council will host its Sept. 17 meeting on the Westside! The annual Westside meeting aims to make it easier to participate in local government. Join us at the Sorenson Center for dinner, entertainment and the chance to speak directly to your City Council. See you there!
Take care.
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