🥤 Do you even like dirty soda?

Lavender Graduation Tonight

All LGBTQ+ graduates (whether from high school, trade school, or college) are invited to a free lavender graduation ceremony tonight from 5-8 p.m. at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center in West Valley. Walk across the stage exactly as you are and get free professional pics! [Project Rainbow]

The Wildflowers Are Confused

After a rollercoaster winter of hot temps, freezing temps, storms, and drought, Utah’s wildflowers do not know what to make of this spring. And they’re looking frazzled. [Salt Lake Tribune]

Latter-day Saints Shift Left, Politically

According to data analysis from YouGov, the politics of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have shifted 19 points to the left since 2007. In contrast, nearly every other religious group has shifted right. [KUER]

Ken Jennings <3 Kilby Block Party

Jeopardy legend Ken Jennings said, “There is one festival that is not a shitshow and it’s Kilby Block Party,” from the Jeopardy stage! All love, Coachella. [Instagram]

Making Friends in SLC

It’s the number one question in our inbox: “How do you make friends in Salt Lake?” We tried to answer it. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

We love when you share your opinions with us. In the newsletter recently, we asked you about things like dirty sodas and dog poop etiquette. Here’s where you landed.

Which Utah Bunker-Style Home Would You Choose?

45% said the compound in Partoun.

55% said the cabin in Monticello.

• Are you ready for “The Big One?” Taylorsville prepper Emily Cottam shared her tips for putting together a 72-hour kit on the City Cast Salt Lake podcast.

Do You Like Dirty Soda?

41% said yes.

59% said no.

• In the news: “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Whitney Leavitt is now the chief creative and brand officer for Cool Sips, a New York City-based dirty soda chain.

Is It OK to Put Dog Poop Bags in Your Neighbor’s Trash?

56% said yes.

32% said no.

12% said it depends.

• A great excuse to become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor: We debated this topic on the podcast as bonus content, exclusively for members only.

Our neighborhood shoutouts are the opposite of gatekeeping, where members share the people, places, and things they keep going back to.

📣 Chuck L. wants to shoutout FOUNTAIN Records! The co-owner Adam is a homegrown culturemaker, passionate about building community around music and his jazz nights are a revelation.

📣 Izzy S. loves Charlotte at Fleur De Sel, a bomb private chef who’s down to earth, easy to work with, and makes elevated French cuisine.

📣 El F. recommends Rekindled & Co. for the kind people, a life-changing massage, and the best curly haircut you’ll ever have.

Want to put us onto your favorite spots? Member shoutouts are just one of the perks of being a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor.