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January 16, 2025
Good morning! Sundance Film Festival single ticket sales start today at 10 a.m. Even better, locals can register for free in-person or online screenings.
What's CITY Talking About?
Ballerina Farm Moves to Ireland
Hannah Neeleman, the influencer behind Ballerina Farm, has temporarily relocated her family from Utah to Ireland. She and her husband Daniel will be participating in a 12-week culinary program. [Salt Lake Tribune]
- Related: She made our list of Utah’s biggest moments in 2024. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Buy Crumbl for $2B
Popular cookie franchise, Crumbl, is reportedly in talks to sell the business for up to $2 billion. Since launching in 2017, the Utah-based company has grown to over 1,000 locations nationwide. [FOX 13]
- Can we agree once and for all? Crumbl cookies aren’t very good. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Help Pets Displaced By LA Fires
Best Friends Animal Society is looking for volunteers and foster homes for pets displaced by the LA wildfires. You can also donate pet supplies; Cat food is especially needed. [Best Friends Animal Society]
- Related: It was our pick of the week! [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
SLC Birthday Plans
Already thinking about your birthday this year? We rounded up some of the best things you can get for free on your special day. Plus, cheap, creative local party ideas for lots of ages and stages. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Test Your Salt Lake News Knowledge
Pop quiz! How closely were you paying attention to local news? Test your knowledge in our news quiz.
👾 Cheat code: It’s open book. You’ll find all of the answers in recent Hey Salt Lake newsletters and City Cast Salt Lake podcast episodes.
What To Do
Thursday, Jan. 16
- ⛰️ Silicon Slopes Summit | 9 a.m.-5:15 p.m. | Free to register, $95 VIP | Downtown SLC
- 🏳️🌈 Salt Lake Area Queer Climbers Meetup | 6:30 p.m. | $26 | Millcreek
- ♥️ Suicide Prevention Training | 6-8 p.m. | Free | Downtown SLC
- 🏒 Utah Hockey Club vs. New York Rangers | 7 p.m. | $35+ | Downtown SLC
- 🧑⚖️ Gwyneth Goes Skiing | 8 p.m. | $39-$49 | Park City
Friday, Jan. 17
- ⛰️ Silicon Slopes Summit | 9 a.m.-5:15 p.m. | Free to register, $95 VIP | Downtown SLC
- 🐉 Tomoe Tattoo Two Year Anniversary | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Prices vary | Central City
- 🗣️ Gearn Storytelling | Doors at 6:30 p.m., storytelling at 7 p.m. | $20 | 21+ only | Marmalade
- 💃 Side Hustle Dance Project: Shadow Works | 7:30 p.m. | $22-$25 | Downtown SLC
- 🎚️ Dance Party: Aprés | 8 p.m. | $10 | 21+ only | Downtown SLC
- 🧑⚖️ Gwyneth Goes Skiing | 8 p.m. | $45-$55 | Park City
- 🎷 Salt Flats Quintet | 8-11 p.m. | $10 | 21+ only | Downtown SLC
- 🎵 Reggaetonlandia | 9 p.m. | $10 | 21+ only | Downtown SLC
Bye.
— Terina Ria
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