Downtown SLC

Clark Planetarium Director Seth Jarvis on Mars, Eclipses, and all things Astronomical

Today on the program, Clark Planetarium Director Seth Jarvis talks to host Jason Mathis about NASA’s Martian water announcement, the recent lunar eclipse, an overhaul at the planetarium, and about the need for greater science literacy.

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Previewing the Tumbleweeds Film Festival (for Kids!)

Today on the show, Patrick Hubley, Artistic Director with the Utah Film Festival and founder of the Tumbleweeds Film Festival. Tumbleweeds runs September 25 – 27 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, and presents inspiring and engaging films with high production and storytelling values, specifically curated for a youth audience.

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Previewing the Downtown Dine O’Round

Today on Downtown SLC a look at the Salt Lake Dine O’Round, which features 50 restaurants offering $5 or $10 lunches, as well as $15 or $30 dinners in addition to their existing menus (just ask for the Dine O’ Round menu). Host Jason Mathis is joined by Finca manager Clint Fowler to discuss that…

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SLC Urban Designer Molly Robinson on the Downtown Master Plan

The Downtown Master Plan was unanimously approved by the Salt Lake Planning Commission last week. Today on Downtown SLC host Jason Mathis is joined by Urban Designer Molly Robinson to talk about this plan, and what it means for the future of our urban center.

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Growing the Tuesday Evening Farmers Market

Today on the show, host Jason Mathis is joined by Kim Angeli Selin, Senior Director of Events and Programs at the Downtown Alliance, and by bar owner Bryan Borreson. They’ll discuss the Tuesday evening farmers market in Pioneer Park – which now includes bocce ball, yoga, and a beer garden – which Borreson operates. What’s…

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UMOCA’s Kristen Anderson and Guests Highlight Museum’s Offerings

Today on the program UMOCA Executive Director Kristen Anderson guest-hosts the show and speaks with local artist Gary Vlasic and UMOCA Curator of Exhibitions Rebecca Maxim about what’s new at UMOCA, and why Salt Lake City is coming into its own when it comes to contemporary art.

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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market’s Big Impact on SLC

Michael Mack, VP of Services at Visit Salt Lake, joins host Jason Mathis to discuss the impact that the Outdoor Retailer shows have on downtown Salt Lake City. Tens of thousands of people come to town each year during the summer and winter conventions – spending millions of dollars in Utah’s capitol city. What does…

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Taking Back the Rio Grand Neighborhood

Today, Acting Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown, and Spy Hop Executive Director Kasandra VerBrugghen join host Jason Mathis to talk about new strategies to tackle entrenched problems in the Rio Grande neighborhood.

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The State of Downtown

Today on the show, host Jason Mathis gets a preview of the upcoming State of Downtown event with Jesse Dean, Director of Urban Development at the Downtown Alliance. They discuss the economy of our downtown, the results of a survey examining how people feel about their urban center, the 20th Annual Downtown Achievement Awards and…

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