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December 6, 2024 · Thanks to Ali Vallarta for editing the newsletter this week and to Ivana Martinez for writing the freebies article today.
TGIF! It's the final day of our membership campaign and, you guys, we are so frickin’ close to our goal. Will you help bring us over the finish line? Not only are you doing us a solid by supporting our work, but you’re doing yourself a solid, too. Just look at this sweet swag!
Today’s the very last day to get an exclusive City Cast Salt Lake tote when you sign up to be a member. It carries so much, and it has a zipper!
Thank you for being a part of our City Cast Salt Lake community. We literally couldn’t do it without you!
What's CITY Talking About?
Governor Cox’s New Budget
Governor Spencer Cox has finalized his fiscal year 2026 budget proposal — a cool $30.6 billion to be approved by the Utah Legislature in the new year. How is the governor using that money to address our state’s biggest issues? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
False Report of Shooter at East High
Salt Lake City police officers found no evidence of an active shooter at East High School on Thursday morning. According to a press release from the department, “a parent received second-hand information from their child that another student had pointed a gun at them off-campus.” Law enforcement responded and determined there was no threat. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
SLC’s Spotify Wrapped
I’m sure you’re seeing nothing but Spotify Wrapped on your Instagram stories. It’s a personal recap of your most-streamed music on the Spotify streaming service. Salt Lake City’s results are in, with top artists including Taylor Swift, Benson Boone, Morgan Wallen, Noah Kahan, and Zach Bryan (Bryan sold out back-to-back shows in SLC this weekend). [Salt Lake Tribune]
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Harmons for the Holidays: Orange Juice
Harmons fresh-squeezed orange juice is like a glass of sunshine—perfect for Christmas morning or a holiday brunch cocktail.
What To Do
Friday, Dec. 6
- ⛄ Draper Holiday Market | 5-8 p.m. | Free entry | Draper
- 🎁 Craft Lake City Holiday Market | 5-9 p.m. | $7 in advance, $10 weekend of | Ogden
- 🍿 Family Movie Night | 5:30-8 p.m. | Free | Central City
- ⛸️ Millcreek Magic Ice Show | 5:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. | $5 | Millcreek
- 🤝 Fundraiser: Food Justice Coalition Jingle & Mingle | 6-9 p.m. | $50 | 21+ only | Central 9th
- 💃 Intro to Bachata | 7-7:50 p.m. | $20 | South Salt Lake
- 🎵 Christmas Concert at Cathedral of the Madeleine | 8 p.m. | $10 suggested donation | Lower Avenues
Saturday, Dec. 7
- ☃️ UMFA Holiday Market | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Free entry | University
- 🎁 Craft Lake City Holiday Market | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | $7 in advance, $10 weekend of | Ogden
- ❄️ Holiday Bazaar | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Free entry | Sugar House
- ❤️ Love Local Holiday Market | Noon-6 p.m. | Free entry | Central City
- 🎥 Sing With Maria | 2 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. | $25 | Downtown SLC
- 🧸 Headdies For Teddies Toy Drive | 4 p.m. | Avenues
- ⛸️ Millcreek Magic Ice Show | 5:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. | $5 | Millcreek
- 💡 Murray Tree Lighting | 6-10 p.m. | Free | Murray
Sunday, Dec. 8
- ☃️ UMFA Holiday Market | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Free entry | University
- 🛍️ Urban Flea Market | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | $3 cash, kids under 12 free | Downtown SLC
- 🩰 Ballet West: The Nutcracker | Noon | $36-$220 | Downtown SLC
- 🌳 Nature Hour with the Salt Lake City Park Rangers | 3-4 p.m. | Free | Downtown SLC
- 🍻 Drink & Draw Night | 7 p.m. | Free entry | 21+ only | Central 9th
- 🎼 Concert: Leslie Odom Jr. | 7:30 p.m. | $45-$95 | Downtown SLC
- 🎵 Christmas Concert at Cathedral of the Madeleine | 8 p.m. | $10 suggested donation | Lower Avenues
Monday, Dec. 9
- ✏️ Education Law Panel | 5 p.m. | Free | Ballpark
- ✍️ Salt Lake Drawing Club | 6-9 p.m. | $20 | 18+ only | Central City
- 🎤 Concert: Lounge Monkey | 7 p.m. | $10 | Granary
- 🎼 Chorale Christmas Concert | 7-7:30 p.m. | Free | Herriman
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Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake this week and get the exclusive members-only tote bag!
And, membership has its benefits! For as little as $8 a month, members get:
- ❤️ The satisfaction of supporting local journalism in Salt Lake City
- 🎧 Ad-free listening to the City Cast Salt Lake daily podcast
- 🎟 Weekly exclusive local events preview
- 👥 Members-only Discord to connect with other members and Salt Lake lovers (like you!)
Become a member today to unlock these benefits and get the City Cast Salt Lake tote bag.
Happy weekend.
— Terina Ria
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