More than a million lights glitter throughout Salt Lake City this season, and far-below-average temperatures challenge grids, tempting Rocky Mountain Power to ask consumers to not turn holiday lights on, and then settling for no lights before 7:00 PM. A shimmering effect on visitors is produced downtown this year with the introduction of LED Lights…Read More »
Archive for the ‘Events’ Category
Free Governor’s Mansion Christmas Tour
December 10, 2009
Now is your chance to see the Chateauesque Kearns (Utah Governor’s) Mansion at 603 E South Temple, decorated in all its Christmas-time glory. The Utah Heritage Foundation is offering free tours to the public December 10 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Visit www.utahheritagefoundation.com for more details. Digital Image ©2001 Utah State Historical Society. All rights reserved.
Salt Lake Reacts to New Fair Housing Provisions
November 29, 2009
As Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker signed the city’s new anti-discrimination ordinances into law recently, the city joined the majority of the country in saying that intolerance would not be allowed, at least when it comes to your job or your housing. The fair housing provisions of the new laws prohibit property owners from…Read More »
Fisher Mansion Open House
October 28, 2009
If you’ve never toured the Fisher Mansion at 1206 West 200 South, now’s your chance. Join Mayor Becker at the Fisher Mansion on Halloween (10/31/09) from 1:00-3:00 PM. Salt Lake City now owns the 106-year-old mansion built for Albert Fisher, president of the Fisher Brewing Company. The mansion and carriage house were recently added to…Read More »
Wasatch Community Gardens Public Workshops
October 5, 2009
“To give people a great place to garden, and the cultivate a stronger sense of community”. That’s the purpose of the urban gardens that Wasatch Community Gardens has built around Salt Lake City. Wasatch Community Gardens is a community-based non-profit that promotes organic gardening and the merits of community gardening. They operate five community gardens…Read More »
9th and 9th Street Festival
September 18, 2009
This Saturday, September 19th, the East Liberty Community Council is hosting their annual street festival. This year the festival promises to be better than ever with an amazing lineup of performers and an eclectic mix of art and food. The festival is free and great for adults and children. For more info go to www.9thand9thstreetfestival.com.