🌱 7th Annual Utah Blues Festival + Special Unifying Juneteenth Show

Good morning, everybody. It's Wednesday in Salt Lake City and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

A stray thundershower. High: 76 Low: 58.

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

1. The Seventh Annual Utah Blues Festival is set to kick off tonight with local talent, then a legendary pre-show Thursday, before the weekend. The Gallivan Center will be the stage for several Billboard awardees and nominees as well as various workshops, instrumentalists, and so much more. With a legendary line-up set for the weekend and rumors of iconic Blues artists who will pop up this may be one of the largest shows yet to date. There are multiple different packages you can purchase for entry to the show whether a single-day pass, weekend pass, or VIP pass, make sure you check out the website to purchase your tickets and learn more about the show prior. (ABC 4)
2. This year in Salt Lake City CEO Conlon Bonnor is bringing the community together for a special Juneteenth musical performance. On Jun. 19, beginning at 8:00 p.m. at Murray Park Amphitheater, the Bonnor Family and special guest, Utah-based artist David Archuleta will take the stage. The event is to promote unity and build bridges as both the Bonnor Family and David Archuleta share these common ideals. Tickets can be found here. (ABC 4)
3. The commitment of the Salt Lake City Mission to supporting those facing difficult times remains unwavering. Demonstrating this steadfast dedication, they have organized the Putting For Pencils charity golf tournament on Jul. 15 at Rose Park Golf Course. On Friday the mission will host a community Father's Day BBQ, further fostering a sense of togetherness. To delve deeper into the mission's initiatives, activities, and the multitude of opportunities it offers, please visit their website. (FOX 13 News Utah)

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Today in Salt Lake City:

Wednesday, June 14

• Master Class: The Art Of Public Speaking At Salt Lake Chamber (3:00 PM)
• Barenaked Ladies At Red Butte Garden (5:30 PM)
• Hump Day Buffet Food Trucks At Fairbourne Station Promenade & Plaza (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Kick off your Independence Day celebration with the Utah Symphony at the Deer Valley Music Festival on Jun. 30. Those at the festival will also be getting the world premiere of Peter Boyer's "Rhapsody in Red, White, and Blue" as he shows it off before it tours the country. (Utah Symphony via Instagram)
• REMINDER - For the month of June, the Salt Lake City Public Library along with the rest of the city will celebrate in unity for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. The library will have several different family-friendly activities and resources as well as crafts, virtual storytimes, and much more education about the LGBTQIA+ community and building unity. (Salt Lake City Public Library via Instagram)
• The University of Utah is excited as the rest of the nation to celebrate Juneteenth next week honoring the national holiday. As a reminder most of the campus will be closed on Monday and on Tuesday. (The University of Utah via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.