🌱 Salt Lake's Annual Mural Fest + Two Hospitalized After Prison Fight

Hello, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this week started off right, with a quick review of the most important things happening around town.

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

1. Earlier last week, the Huntsman Cancer Institute dedicated a new cancer care wing that features various stories about comprehensive cancer care and women. This addition to the hospital holds a variety of American Indian art that was originally donated by Karen Huntsman. Each patient that travels through the new center will see a multistory display of modern and contemporary art pieces. (KSL.com)
2. In honor of the city's sixth annual Mural Fest, 10 artists from all over the country visited South Salt Lake to work on a painting for the city's Creative Industries Zone. The festival happened on Saturday, May 13, and featured a variety of food trucks and live music at each mural site. According to local art officials, the Creative Industries Zone is a cluster of growing businesses that are a huge step in creating a more diverse society. (ABC4)
3. After a fight broke out at Utah's State Correctional Facility, two individuals have been transported to the hospital. As a result, the prison went into a temporary lockdown as a standard safety precaution, but no staff members were injured due to the outbreak. The condition of the two individuals hospitalized has not been released yet. (KUTV)

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Today in Salt Lake City:

• Youth Basketball Skills Camp at Granger High School (6:00 PM)
• Vocal Spring Concert at Granger High School (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Next weekend, Salt Lake City will be hosting its Living Traditions Festival, which focuses on celebrating the many cultures within the city. The annual event includes live performances, demonstrations of artwork, film screenings, panel discussions, a kids' area, and food vendors. Admission to the event is free for all attendees as the city brings together more than 90 different cultures. (SaltLakeArts.org)
• The Humane Society of Utah reminds pet owners to schedule those life-saving vaccination appointments for their animals. The organization shared the story of 6-month-old pup, Everest, who recently received plenty of belly rubs, smiles, and more as she was given her up-to-date shots. (Humane Society of Utah)
• Outdoor pools at two recreation centers in Salt Lake opened to the public this weekend, including Draper Rec Center and the SLC Sports Complex. The remaining pools across the city are still gathering lifeguards for the season and will officially open on Memorial Day Weekend, with a few neighborhood pools set to open in June. To check out the full schedule, visit here for more information. (Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation)

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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.