🌱 Guerilla Gardening In Fairpark Grows Conflict + More Snow, SLC

Salt Lake City UT

27 December, 2021

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Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally today. First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy, a flurry; cold. High: 26 Low: 17. Here are the top 4 stories today in Salt Lake City: Salt Lake City's Granary District is somewhat of a Cinderella story, as the once-industrial zone sheds its barren landscape of big empty buildings and wide streets, and continues to grow and expand its footprint. On its north end, the Post District project is beginning to rise as well. This photo essay shows the state of the downtown-adjacent neighborhood now, and highlights the images of its progress. (buildingsaltlake.com) In a case of guerilla gardening, an unsanctioned community garden is thriving along the Jordan River but dividing neighbors in Salt Lake's Fairpark neighborhood. Residents' reactions regarding the Og-woi People's Orchard and Garden fall on issues ranging from unsheltered encampments to more permanent elements of what is essentially a renegade garden operating on public land without official cooperation or approval from the city. (Salt Lake Tribune) More snow is expected in what has been a frosty cold snap hitting Salt Lake City this week. These storms and weather patterns are expected to affect work commutes through Tuesday morning (today), so it's important to take extra caution and be aware of what to expect. (Deseret News)In a year that some say felt like a decade, KUER has come in clutch to provide an "oh yeah that was this year" end-of-year complilation. See month-by-month the most memorable events that happened in Salt Lake and the Beehive State over the last year, and join in the collective shock realizing some of these stories did indeed happen in 2021. (KUER 90.1) Today's Salt Lake City Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Salt Lake City! Today in Salt Lake City: In "Utah Black History," an exhibit presented by the Utah Black History Museum, gallery-goers will learn about the contributions of the Black community and about the Black experience in Utah. The stories are of those who have lived here, beginning chronologically with some of the very first to set foot in the state, as well as artifacts and ephemera contextualizing some of the visual culture that surrounded Black life in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. (All Day)Salt Lake Acting Company's tradition of bringing professional theatre to Utah families continues with Elephant & Piggie's "We Are in a Play!" based on the best-selling children's book series by Mo Willems in a streaming-only production the whole family can enjoy. (All Day)See an after-Christmas a cappella performance with Voicemale, as the popular Utah-based a vocal group celebrates 26 years of Christmas concerts. The concert will pay tribute to baritone John Huff who died earlier this year. Enjoy holiday classics mixed with band favorites at Abravanel Hall, downtown. (7:00 PM) Hamilton, the Broadway smash hit by Lin-Manuel Miranda is in Utah again. After a popular SLC reception in 2018, the Tony-winning musical returns to the Eccles theater downtown. (7:30 PM) From my notebook: It's time to face the fact that everyone loves frozen burritos. At least that's what the data suggest from the most popular grocery trends in 2021 for SLC. Instacart — Amazon's online grocery order and delivery service — crunched the numbers and released its "Year in Groceries" report. Now we know the top-trending grocery store items in the Salt Lake area were for the year. Maybe it's another way to feel less alone. (Fox 13)Salt Lake City's legendary food reviewer, Ted Scheffler, relishes a cheese fondue as a favorite part of his New Year's celebration. Read his take on how to make a classic Swiss version. (Utah Stories)"NHMU is open for regular visiting hours (10:00 AM–5:00 PM daily and open late until 9:00 PM on Wednesdays) the remainder of the holiday season! Bring your visitors to experience billions of years of awesome at the Museum and see our special exhibit, Egypt: The Time of Pharaohs before it departs after January 6." (Natural History Museum of Utah)Sunday marked the first day of Kwanzaa, and members of Utah's Project Success Coalition weigh in on ways to celebrate and what it means. The principle of the first night was Unity, and the Coalition calls for reflections on Unity particularly after a difficult 2021 for many. (Fox 13) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Ring In the New Year With 15 Percent Off Beautiful Blooms From FTD! (December 31) Social Security Seminar (January 6) Social Security Seminar (January 10) Add your event Loving the Salt Lake City Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update! — Joseph Peterson About me: Joseph is a writer and marketing communications strategist with a degree in Mass Communication and Public Relations from the University of Utah. He's keen on city life, public libraries, national parks, and promoting events that build community.