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Hey there, Salt Lake City! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which new tiki bar and speakeasies are reshaping downtown nightlife?
  • How new Salvation Army leaders say Salt Lakers are exceeding expectations
  • Why Salt Lake City just made a 2026 must‑visit travel list

Also on today's calendar: Paint Nite: The Magic of Santa's Christmas Flight and 4 more events.

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  • Friday: Cloudy and windy, with a high of 55 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Saturday: A thick cloud cover, temps: high: 48, low: 40.
  • Sunday: Breezy; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 55 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Salt Lake City tiki bar gets Utah liquor license — with plans to open next year (sltrib.com) — A long-awaited tiki bar called Remora is finally moving forward in downtown Salt Lake City, with its first themed rooms and rooftop patio expected to open by spring. The bar’s Edison Street location, plus new licenses for other Salt Lake City spots, signal growing nightlife options as the area prepares for more visitors near the Salt Lake Temple.
   

2. New Salvation Army leaders impressed by outpouring of Utah generosity (kutv.com) — New Salvation Army leaders Keith and Robin Bottjen have just settled into Salt Lake City and are already overwhelmed by how generously locals support the Angel Tree and Red Kettle campaigns. They’re coordinating gift deliveries from Smith’s Marketplace to the Utah State Fairgrounds and are asking residents to volunteer or even work as paid bell ringers to help fund year-round services for struggling families and seniors.
   

3. 25 Unforgettable Places to Go in 2026: Salt Lake City (matadornetwork.com) — Salt Lake City is being spotlighted as a must‑visit destination for 2026, with big draws like the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, the final Utah‑based Sundance Film Festival, and the new NHL Utah Mammoth team. The piece also notes airport expansion, new international flights, and favorite local stops from Emigration Canyon to downtown hotels that make the city a stronger year‑round base for visitors.
   

4. Holiday music connects students and seniors in Salt Lake City (ksltv.com) — Students from Ensign Elementary brought holiday cheer to seniors at Liberty Senior Center in Salt Lake City, turning a potentially lonely season into a lively, music-filled gathering. The performance gave low-income and homeless seniors a joyful break while teaching kids about service, connection, and lifting others’ spirits across generations.
   

5. Something we can all celebrate? Gas prices (kslnewsradio.com) — Salt Lake City drivers are seeing average gas prices around $2.66 per gallon, as Utah’s statewide average falls to $2.76, below the national $2.89 mark. Provo-Orem currently has the cheapest fuel in Utah, while St. George’s higher prices are pulling the state average up. The report suggests cheaper fill-ups could make holiday mountain drives more affordable this Christmas season.
   

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