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🌱 SLC Theater Festival For Deaf + Utah Jazz, Airbnb Partner
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Good morning, neighbors! Joseph Peterson here with today's issue of the Salt Lake City Daily.
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny and cold. High: 41 Low: 28.
Here are the top three stories today in Salt Lake City:
- It began as a battle over interpreters and accessibility to ensure deaf students in Utah could experience the theatre in a way that didn't feel like an afterthought. Now, the SLC-born National Deaf High School Theater Festival is partnering with Deaf West Theatre in Los Angeles and featuring performances from high profile deaf actors like Daniel Durant from the Oscar-nominated film CODA, to provide students from 10 schools across the country an educational and performing arts experience of a lifetime. (Subscription: Salt Lake Tribune)
- Frida Kahlo is one of the most widely recognized artists in history. Now, to participate in the exploding trend of larger-than-life, immersive art experiences popular across the world, the Frida Kahlo Corporation has selected Salt Lake City as the location for the Frida Kahlo immersive experience to debut. After its SLC premier, the immersive experience will tour the U.S. and Montreal first before heading to Latin America. (ABC4.com)
- In response to the millions of refugees fleeing their homes in Ukraine, the Utah Jazz Foundation is partnering with Airbnb to fund more than 32,000 nights in Airbnb rooms across neighboring countries who have received Ukrainian refugees in need of temporary housing. Jazz owner Ryan Smith says he encourages every organization to support Airbnb's efforts. (Fox 13 News)
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Today in Salt Lake City:
- West Valley Arts presents "The Foreigner," tonight at the West Valley Performing Arts Center. (7:00 PM)
- The Orrin G. Hatch Foundation is hosting US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in a special fireside discussion, tonight, at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City. (7:00 PM)
- Catch a hockey game. The Utah Grizzlies face the Kansas City Mavericks tonight at the Maverik Center (note the spelling difference) in West Valley City. (7:05 PM)
From my notebook:
- What's better than an office with a view? An office with a Red Butte Garden view.
Join our team! Open positions currently include: Director of Philanthropy, Summer Camp Educator, Horticulturist, Concert Crew, Guest Services, Mechanic, Administrative Assistant, School Programs, and Gardeners. (Red Butte Garden) - Can you believe the city used to have a bounty on rats and flies? Watch the latest episode of Capital City News for a History Minute to learn more about this public health effort from 1912! Also hear from Felicia Baca, director of Salt Lake City Arts Council, about its new NEA grant. (Salt Lake City Government)
- Two days until the St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival! If food, drink, and music are your thing, stop by the festival right after the parade which goes from 1-5 pm on Saturday, March 12th. (The Gateway)
- Erin, our Director of Animal Care here at the zoo, is a fine example of leadership and a successful woman! Her passion and dedication to her work, which positively affects animals and human co-workers alike is an inspiration to all of us here at Utah's Hogle Zoo. Besides, who wouldn't want to bop the nose of a sea lion? Happy International Women's Day!
If you're looking to join our amazing team here at the zoo and work with people like Erin, see the link below to check out all our available jobs! (Utah's Hogle Zoo) - Adapted from the hit film by its Academy Award-winning screenwriter, Bruce Joel Rubin, "Ghost The Musical" follows Sam and Molly, a young couple whose connection takes a shocking turn after Sam's untimely death. The bond of love transcends the boundaries of life itself to grow stronger and more fully realized. Trapped between two worlds, Sam refuses to leave Molly when he learns she is in grave danger. Desperate to communicate with her, he turns to a storefront psychic, Oda Mae Brown, who helps him protect Molly and avenge his death. (Salt Lake County Arts & Culture)
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— 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.