Downtown SLC

Michael Mack VP of Services at Visit Salt Lake on Convention Business

Today on the show we’ll speak with Michael Mack, Vice President of Services at Visit Salt Lake, about a major economic driver in downtown Salt Lake City: Conventions. Michael is also a prominent local blogger, and we’ll get his take on the latest and greatest in our urban center.

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Squatters Co-founder Peter Cole on Salt Lake Brewing and where it’s Headed

Today on Downtown SLC host Jason Mathis sits down with Peter Cole, Co-founder of Squatters Craft Beers, to talk about the history of the company, about the Salt Lake brewing scene, and about what the future might hold for beer in Utah’s capitol.

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SLC Deputy Chief of Staff Jill Remington Love on Homelessness

Today we look at the mayor’s commission to evaluate homeless service facilities. Host Jason Mathis is joined by Jill Remington Love, a former Salt Lake City council member and current deputy chief of staff to mayor Ralph Becker to learn more.

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Legislative Preview with Downtown Rep. Rebecca Chavez-Houck

Utah’s Legislative Session kicks off on Monday. Today we’re joined by Representative Rebecca Chavez-Houck to get a preview of the session, about the legacy of late House Speaker Becky Lockhart, and to look in depth at the issues affecting downtown Salt Lake City at the legislature.

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Latest on the Eccles Theater with SLC Arts Advisor Katherine Potter

Today on the program we take a close look at the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater (formerly the Utah Performing Arts Center). As construction continues, the theater complex is beginning to take shape. For the latest developments we’ll turn to Katherine Potter, Senior Arts & Culture Advisor to Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph…

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Year in Review/Year Ahead with David Everitt

Today on the show, a New Year’s Day conversation with David Everitt, Chief of Staff in the Salt Lake City Mayor’s office. What did the city accomplish last year? What’s next on the agenda for Mayor Becker and his team? We’ll talk New Year’s resolutions and more.

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EVE Winterfest: Reflecting on 2014 and Celebrating 2015

Today on Downtown SLC we’re talking about EVE, a three-day celebration with concerts, DJs, grown-up drinks, and engaging activities for kids and families. New to the event this year: a giant mirror ball to be suspended above Salt Lake City for a reflective light show!

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Restauranteur Scott Evans on Finca, Pago, Liberty Tap Room and Hub & Spoke Eatery

Today on the program we hear from renowned Salt Lake restaurant entrepreneur Scott Evans. Evans discusses moving his tapas restaurant Finca from the Liberty Heights neighborhood to the city’s downtown, as well a couple of soon-to-open projects he’s launching. Plus a look at how Salt Lake’s dining scene is coming into its own, and more.

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The Jingle Bus – An Established Downtown Tradition

From now through December 28th, holiday visitors to downtown Salt Lake City can hop-on and off the Jingle Bus, a holiday themed ride circulating between The Gateway, Temple Square, City Creek Center Gallivan Plaza & Capitol Theatre. Today we speak with the proprietor and driver of the Jingle Bus, Jerry Dolejs, to learn more about…

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Celeste Eggert from The Road Home about Serving Utah’s Homeless Population

Today, a special Thanksgiving edition of Downtown SLC – a conversation with Celeste Eggert from The Road Home. She’ll describe their work and share personal stories of the homeless in our community. We’ll also hear about opportunities for giving back this holiday season.

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