Sports District Vote, Alt Symphony Venues, and Heatwave Help
The Salt Lake City Council plans to take its first big vote on the downtown sports and entertainment district Tuesday. Executive producer Emily Means and producer Ivana Martinez examine the proposal and how residents could still get involved in the process. Plus, alternative venues for the Utah Symphony, a heatwave volunteer opportunity, and a fun (if you can believe it) government Instagram account to follow.
Resources and references:
- We Finally Know What’s in the Downtown Sports District Deal [City Cast Salt Lake]
- SLC Council is on the cusp of approving a major sales tax increase. Is the council’s vote the final say? [Salt Lake Tribune]
- If Abravanel Hall is unavailable, where might Utah Symphony go? [Salt Lake Tribune]
- Get tickets to our 801 Day event on Thursday, Aug. 1.
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