🌱 2024 Sundance Festival Dates Announced + Monster Energy Finale

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 74 Low: 54.

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Here are the top three stories in Salt Lake City today:

1. The 2024 Sundance Film Festival is scheduled has been released and is set to take place from Jan. 18 to 28, 2024. The festival features in-person screenings in nearby Park City, Salt Lake City, and the Sundance Mountain Resort, as well as online availability for a selection of films. Filmmakers can submit their work for consideration starting on the first day of the festival, and the festival's 40th edition will continue the tradition of showcasing innovative and diverse cinema. (The Salt Lake Tribune)
2. The season finale race of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship will take place on May 13 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. The event marks the culmination of the season and will determine the new Supercross World Champion. Utah, known as "the State of Sport," has become a popular destination for world-class sporting events, and fans can enjoy various off-track activities. Tickets and FanFest Passes are available for purchase online. (Fox 13)
3. With the onset of summertime weather in the state, Utah is intensifying its flood prevention measures. The Weber Basin Water Conservancy District is utilizing its water rights to release water from Willard Bay into the Great Salt Lake as a preventive measure against severe flooding. The diversion started on May 11. (KJZZ)

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Today in Salt Lake City:

• Family Storytime At Day-Riverside Library Branch (10:15 AM)
• Kilby Court Block Party At Utah State Fair Park & Event Center (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The self-proclaimed “Pho King” on Instagram has curated a list of his top 25 pho spots in Salt Lake City. He even went as far as to make a graph illustrating his findings. These spots are said to be pho-nominal, so check them out! (Gastronomic SLC)
• If you have old, gently-used DVDs, CDs, or vinyl records lying around, consider donating them to the Salt Lake City Public Library on May 13. By donating you can help the library and give these items a new beginning. Donations will be accepted curbside for convenience. (Salt Lake City Public Library via Instagram)
• Congratulations to Cathy Bigler, the 2024 District Teacher of the Year! Bigler is a fifth-grade teacher at Whittier Elementary School. (Salt Lake City School District via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.