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👮♂️ SLC mayor recommends new police chief
February 21, 2025 · Thank you to City Cast Salt Lake podcast host Ali Vallarta for editing this week.
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What's CITY Talking About?
SLC’s New Police Chief?
At a press conference, SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall recommended a new police chief: Brian Redd. Redd was executive director of the Utah Department of Corrections and a VP at Goldman Sachs before that. The City Council now votes to deny or approve his appointment, likely on March 4.
- Get caught up: The Mayor recently fired chief Mike Brown as the state moves in on public safety in SLC. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Frankie & Essl’s Temporarily Closed
Sadly, the much-loved Salt Lake City breakfast sandwich spot Frankie & Essl’s was forced to close due to flooding. They’re hoping to be back soon. [Instagram]
Utah Artist Makes Shawls for Stevie Nicks
Celeste Meyeres, a Kane County Commissioner and knitter, crafts handmade shawls for Broadway productions and legendary singer Stevie Nicks. [Salt Lake Tribune]
Is SLC 7th Best?
WalletHub ranks Salt Lake City the 7th best capital city in the U.S. What is there to agree (and disagree) with in their ranking system? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
What To Do
Friday, Feb. 21
- ⛷️ Swaner’s Ski Break Camp | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | $80/day | For kids first grade through fifth grade | Park City
- 🎿 Ski Wax Clinic | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Free | Brighton
- 🛍️ Black Owned Pop-Up Market | 5-9 p.m. | Free entry | Lehi
- 🇮🇹 Tour of Italy | 6 p.m. | $99.99 | Online
- 🏀 Utah Jazz vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | 7:30 p.m. | $12+ | Downtown SLC
- 🎻 Mahler’s Symphony 5 | 7:30 p.m. | $10.50-$95 | Downtown SLC
- 🧹 Broadway Rave | 8 p.m. | $20 | 21+ only | Downtown SLc
Saturday, Feb. 22
- 💪 I 💗 Fitness Showcase | 8-11 a.m. | Free | Holladay
- 🎨 Workshop: Build Your Own Bracelet | 11 a.m.-noon | $15 | Sugar House
- 🍺 Booch & Breathe | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | $40 | 21+ only | Ballpark
- 🏺 Workshop: Transfer and Decals | 1-3 p.m. | $80 | 18+ only | North Salt Lake
- ❄️ Winter Soiree | 5-10 p.m. | $10 pre-sale, $15 at door | 21+ only | Central City
- 🎶 Trashion Show | 7 p.m.-late | Free entry | 21+ only | Moab
- 🎤 Open Mic Poetry: Black Butterflies in Kent | 8 p.m. | $20 | Downtown SLC
- 🎛️ Nightfreq and Proppulse Present: Truncate | 10 p.m.-4 a.m. | $28.38 | 21+ only | Granary
Sunday, Feb. 23
- 🧘 NHMU Family Yoga | 10:15-11:15 a.m. | $20-$25 | University
- 🛍️ Sønderhaus x The Stockist (with a bulk Swedish candy wall) | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Free entry | 9th & 9th
- 🎥 Downtown Anime | 6 p.m. | Free | 21+ only | Downtown SLC
- 🏒 Utah Hockey Club vs. Vancouver Canucks | 6 p.m. | $42+ | Downtown SLC
- 🍴 Snack Sabbath | 6 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. | $100 | 21+ only | Central 9th
- 🧵 Salt Lake City Frocktails | 7-9 p.m. | $75 | 21+ only | Downtown SLC
Monday, Feb. 24
- 🪴 Houseplants 101 | 6 p.m. | $35 | Draper or Millcreek
- 🚶 Life on State Walking Tour | 6:30 p.m. | Free | Downtown SLC
- 🏀 Utah Jazz vs. Portland Trail Blazers | 7 p.m. | $4+ | Downtown SLC
- 🎵 Concert: Hippo Campus | 8 p.m. | $35 | Capitol Hill
Hope your weekend is restful!
— Terina Ria
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