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🛷 Salt Lake’s best sledding hills
January 7, 2025 · Thanks to Ali Vallarta for writing today's sledding article.
Hey, Salt Lake! One thing I love about attending markets is discovering local artists. Last month, I attended the Win-Win Holiday Market and discovered the beautiful textile work of Michelle Wentling. Tell me, is there a Salt Lake artist you’re loving?
What's CITY Talking About?
The Impacts of Urban Sprawl
Research led by a University of Utah geographer shows the negative impacts of urban sprawl, characterized by low accessibility and high dependency on cars. These neighborhoods are associated with fewer economic opportunities, reduced social interactions, and fewer resources like community centers and parks. [University of Utah]
Deadpan Sandwich Closes Its Second Location
Deadpan Sandwich is closing its Sugar House location, less than six months after opening. The co-founders announced plans to focus on their original location at Woodbine Food Hall. [Salt Lake Tribune]
Fewer Train Horns Between Provo & SLC
The Federal Railroad Association has reinstated the “quiet zone” between Provo and Salt Lake City, after all crossings passed safety inspections, which will end months of train horns disrupting residents. The Salt Lake to Ogden section, however, remains under review. [Deseret News]
Every Salt Lake Cafe
In 2024, Rose Park resident Andy Moray set out to try the coffee at every cafe in Salt Lake City. After more than 70 visits, he’s laying out the best SLC coffee shops for every occasion. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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What To Do
Tuesday, Jan. 7
- 🎨 Intro to Oil Painting | 10 a.m.-noon | $200 four-week course | South Salt Lake
- 🎭 Improv for Social Anxiety | 6-7:30 p.m. | $200 four-week course | Poplar Grove
- 🏀 Utah Jazz vs. Atlanta Hawks | 7 p.m. | $9+ | Downtown SLC
- 💰 Financial Freedom Class | 7-9 p.m. | $5 | Online
- 🎤 Stage Presence: Open Mic Community Showcase | 7-10 p.m. | $15 for one, $20 for two | 18+ only | Central City
Wednesday, Jan. 8
- ⛷️ Skimo Championship Racing: Wasatch Powderkeg | Noon-4 p.m. | Free | Solitude
- 📖 Custom Journal Workshop | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | $89 | 21+ only | Central 9th
- 🎸 Urban Lounge Battle of the Bands: Week 1 | 7 p.m. | $7 individual or $25 battle pass | 21+ only | Central City
- 🏒 Utah Hockey Club vs. Florida Panthers | 8 p.m. | $45+ | Downtown SLC
- 🧑⚖️ Gwyneth Goes Skiing | 8 p.m. | $39-$49 | Park City
Thursday, Jan. 9
- 🍸 Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy | 6 p.m. or 8 p.m. | $55 | 21+ only | University
- 💧 Great Salt Lake Art Exhibit Opening | 6-8 p.m. | Free | West Valley
- 🏀 Utah Jazz vs. Miami Heat | 7 p.m. | $5+ | Downtown SLC
- 🎸 Urban Lounge Battle of the Bands: Week 1 | 7 p.m. | $7 individual or $25 battle pass | 21+ only | Central City
- 🎥 KRCL’s Music Meets Movies: “Moonage Daydream” | 7:30 p.m. | $10 | 21+ only | Downtown SLC
- 🧑⚖️ Gwyneth Goes Skiing | 8 p.m. | $39-$49 | Park City
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Public Lands Rally - Noon on Saturday, January 11
Join fellow community members, activists, and environmental organizations for an event that will leave you feeling inspired and demonstrate unwavering local support for protected public lands and wild places across Utah, especially Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. “Standing Together: Land Love and Hope” on Saturday, January 11!
See you on the sledding hills.
— Terina Ria
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