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🍴 Why Utah loves chains
June 10, 2025
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What's CITY Talking About?
U of U Partners With Israeli Institution
Faculty, staff, and students at the University of Utah are pushing back on the school’s new partnership with Ariel University, an Israeli institution located in the occupied West Bank. They argue the deal contradicts the university’s stated commitment to neutrality. [KSL]
Rally for Immigrant Rights
Utahns gathered in Salt Lake City on Sunday for a peaceful emergency protest in solidarity with a demonstration in Los Angeles opposing federal immigration raids where President Donald Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard troops. [FOX 13]
- Important listening: What ICE can and cannot do (legally) in Utah. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Who Will Utah Mammoth Draft?
With the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, the Utah Mammoth evaluated top prospects including Brady Martin, whose physical play and “farm strong” upbringing have made him a favorite. His family farm has 4,000 pigs, 60,000 chickens, and 250 dairy cows. [Salt Lake Tribune]
Why Utah Loves Chains
As more chain restaurants show up in Utah, we dissect the state’s obsession with multi-market meals. Plus, a few good restaurant recs for taking your dad out for Father’s Day. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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What To Do
Tuesday, June 10
- 🪢 Recycled Rope Crafts | 6-8 p.m. | $15 members, $25 non-members | Millcreek
- 🎞️ Slamdance Unstoppable: On the Road (3 Days) | 6 p.m. | $12.25+ | Downtown SLC
- 🌿 Moss Art Workshop | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | $45 | 21+ only | Central 9th
- ♻️ Green Drinks | 7:30-9 p.m. | $5 donation | 21+ only | Sugar House
Wednesday, June 11
- 🌸 Flower Bookmarks & Book Exchange | 1-3 p.m. | $35, bring a book to exchange | Downtown SLC
- 🎨 Art Build for the No Kings Rally | 6 p.m. | Free | Ballpark
- 🪕 Bluegrass Banjo Workshop | 6-7:30 p.m. | $25 suggested donation | Granary
- 🌕 Full Moon Hike | 8-10 p.m. | $20 state park entry | Heber City
Thursday, June 12
- 🔮 Tarot Art Workshop | Noon-2 p.m. | Free | Glendale
- ✂️ Cassette Tape Collage Workshop | 6-8 p.m. | Free | Sugar House
- 🦕 Fossil Printmaking Workshop | 6-8 p.m. | $49.87 | Ages 16+ recommended | University
- 🐶 Yappy Hour | 6-9 p.m. | Free | Sugar House
- 🍷 Bambara Dinner: Old World & New World Interwine | 6 p.m. | $110+ | Downtown SLC
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Street Theater & More: Utah Arts Fest Beckons
Be amazed by roaming graffiti stiltwalkers and living masterpieces at the Utah Arts Festival, June 19-22! Plus, catch a performance from the Salt Lake Acting Company. Beyond street theater, enjoy music, art, and indie films. With adjusted stage locations providing more shade, it's perfect for summer. Don’t miss the spectacle!
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